New Sutton Free school is revealed at afternoon assembly

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust were excited to welcome Sutton Council leader  Councillor Ruth Dombey for a special assembly at Carew Academy for the revealing of the new Sutton Free School. Lower School pupils gathered in the hall for what they thought was going to be a usual Friday afternoon assembly – but it […]

MP Tom wearing red to help raise awareness

Tom Brake, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, will join millions across the globe by wearing red and shining a light on Encephalitis. Encephalitis is a swelling of the brain which is caused either by an infection invading the brain or through the immune system attacking the brain in error. Encephalitis affects more people annually than […]

Take the time to celebrate one of Wales’s most famous foods

1st March 2016 is St David’s Day, the patron saint of Wales and there’s no better time to celebrate Wales’ most famous (and in-season) food, the humble leek. While many people wear a leek to mark Wales’ national day, you may prefer to chop and cook your leeks instead. If that’s the case then try […]

Citizen Service initiative can help your charity

The National Citizen Service Programme’s vision is to see a more integrated society where there is understanding and appreciation of each other’s differences. The Challenge works towards this by designing and delivering programmes that bring different people together to develop their confidence and skills in understanding and connecting with others. National Citizen Service: The Challenge […]

Some fund available for small groups to run summer playschemes

The Hilden Charitable Fund was established in 1963 by Joan and Tony Rampton. It is a grant making foundation registered with the UK Charity Commission. The Hilden Charitable Fund awards grants to projects both in the UK and in developing countries. The aim of the fund is to address disadvantages, notably by supporting causes which […]

Cruddas Foundation aims to benefit disadvantaged and disengaged young people

The Peter Cruddas Foundation aims to benefit disadvantaged and disengaged young people in the UK by ensuring their funding reaches those most in need. The Foundation gives priority to programs designed to help disadvantaged and disengaged young people in the age range of 14 to 30, to pursue pathways to Education, Training and Employment with […]

World Book Day to be celebrated at Sutton Soft Play at Sports village

Join Sutton Soft Play at Better, Sutton Sports Village to celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 2nd March at 9:30am with their FREE Story Time Session. Little ones are encouraged to come along in their pyjamas bringing their favourite soft toy in exchange for a small donation to Book Aid International, who raise money to […]

Early intervention crucial in combatting eating disorders

  Early intervention is crucial to combatting eating disorders and provides the focus for Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW), running from 27 February to 5 March 2017. The international awareness event seeks to inform and remind healthcare professionals and the wider public alike that signs and symptoms need to be recognised and dealt with promptly […]

Huge disappointment for Rovers sunday side

There was massive disappointment for Tyler Chambers and his Sutton Common Rovers Sunday side, as they bowed out of the County Cup at the quarter final stage, writes Gary Brigden Against good opponents in Palace Saint Germain the lads made an appalling start, and found themselves 2-0 down inside the opening six minutes and were […]