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- 21st November 2011
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.
- 21st November 2011
John Krause, an experienced marathon runner, is organising a fund raising event for STEM4, a charity that supports teenage mental health in schools by providing help in early detection and change. Run - or walk - the Malta Marathon in February 2012
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!
Around the world the poppy is associated with the remembrance of those who died in order that we may be free. But are aware of the reason of how & why the poppy became the symbol of remembrance and an integral part of the work of the Royal British Legion?
- 9th November 2011
Remembrance Day - or Poppy Day - is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty since World War I. Here are details of some memorial services in Kingston Borough 2011.
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim: to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men.
Remember, remember... to be careful, to be careful... this bonfire night in Kingston as – falling on a weekend – London Fire Brigade Borough Commander for Kingston says that this year’s Bonfire Night could be the worst for blazes in five years.
With 20 world-class events, 2011’s International Wimbledon Music Festival promises a feast of wonderful music between 12 and 27 November 2011 at various venues throughout Wimbledon and Merton
- 26th October 2011
We give some excellent tips for safer cycling and, particularly, cycling in winter in Kingston and throughout the entire Kingston Borough. Information courtesy of the excellent Transport for London website.