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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.
- 21st February 2012
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
- 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.