Rare opportunity to hear stories of local war heroes in cemetery walks
In November there will be two fascinating cemetery walks highlighting the varied stories of Soldiers who fought in World War 1 and who are buried in one of the Sutton Borough cemeteries. The walks will include the stories of others who served the Borough and war effort. These walks have been organised as a […]
Sutton Housing Partnership launches new support service to help with independent living
A new housing support service aimed at helping older people remain living independently in their homes has been launched. Sutton Connect will provide a service to residents that live in the borough who are over 55 and need high level housing support. The new service will be run by Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) who manage Suttons’ council housing on […]
Heritage Lottery Fund boost for Wandle Valley Regional Park plan
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), through its Resilient Heritage programme, has awarded the Wandle Valley Regional Park Trust almost £95,000 to support the Trust’s development and delivery of the Wandle Valley Regional Park. This National Lottery support, along with cash partnership funding of £71,000 from partners and stakeholders, will support the Trust’s growth into a robust, sustainable organisation, capable of […]
Biggest Vegan festival making its return
The UK’s biggest vegan festival makes its return to Olympia London for the 5th year running on October 21st 22nd 2017. Here are 10 good reasons why VegfestUK London is not to be missed: Eat TONS of amazing vegan food from the Vegan Food Village consisting of 23 caterers, as well as other food stalls Sample a cornucopia of cutting-edge vegan products from over […]
The South are back in the capital!
THE SOUTH are back playing LONDON – 02 Islington Academy on Saturday 4th November! When great British pop institution, The Beautiful South split in 2007, some members of the band didn’t feel ready to hang up their microphones or instruments just yet… The South feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler […]
Wallington has its chance to discuss St Helier’s future
Following a successful public meeting in Carshalton last month, attended by over 130 residents, Tom Brake MP is inviting residents to join him for another one next week. The meeting will be at the Centre Wallington, Milton Rd, Wallington SM6 9RP on Wednesday, 4th October at 7 p.m. Tom Brake said: “I was really pleased […]
Greenshaw Learning Trust produces strong exam results
Students and staff across the Greenshaw Learning Trust have been celebrating some very strong A Level and GCSE results. 2017 has been an unusual year with students receiving qualifications both in numbered grades, as well as the traditional letters of A* to G. At Greenshaw High School, 32 Year 11 students achieved the top ‘9’ […]
‘Seriously Funny’: Comedians with experiences of poor mental health are raising money for Trust Charity
As part of Mental Health Month, comedians with personal experience of mental health are coming together to support the Trust Charity to support Mental Health Month. Join us for a night of fun and laughter featuring comedians who incorporate their mental health experiences within their comedy as a fundraiser for the South West London and St […]
Department for Transport and TFL open for questions on disability transport at Carshalton event
Discussions about how to make public transport more accessible will take place at QEF Mobility Services on 6 October, with representatives from the Department for Transport and Transport for London in attendance to discuss proposals for increasing accessibility and to hear feedback from people with disabilities. The aim of the day is to help and inform […]