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The Olympic Torch Relay will help shine a light on the whole of the UK. Torchbearers will carry the Flame through more than 1,000 cities, towns and villages in the UK. Where can you see the Olympic Torch Relay in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames?

Get together with your friends, family or work colleagues and take part in Time for T. Everyone can get involved, and you can do as much as your imagination allows. All we ask is that you have some fun, and raise a ton!

As the whole of the UK gears up for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Kingston has its own unique celebration for this joyous occasion, celebrating all things British with its ‘Through the Decades’ Jubilee Party covering all 6 decades of the Queen’s reign.

In the UK, Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day because it is the one day of the year when almost everyone eats a pancake.In 2012 Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Day - is on Tuesday 21 February.

The Muppets burst back onto the big screen with the release of their movie on Friday 10th February 2012. The Disney Store in Kingston is celebrating this exciting release and inviting Guests to join in the festivities.

Join STEM4 for an evening of Christmas Carols in St Mary's Church, Wimbledon Village with the Vasari Singers, one of the UK's leading Chamber Choirs. Then enjoy some wine and mince pies in the festive spirit.

STEM4 - a local charity that helps teenagers with mental health issues - is holding a fabulous online silent auction, where the winning bidder will have the services of a 2-star Michelin Chef in their home, to cook for you and their friends!

Local South West London company A-Plan Insurance are thrilled to announce their latest initiative in support of AFC Wimbledon, where a lucky football fan can win two 2012/13 season tickets to AFC Wimbledon and a signed framed shirt!