Present Laughter is SADC’s latest production
Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club has chosen to stage Present Laughter as its latest production One of Noël Coward’s wittiest comedies, Present Laughter was first produced in 1942 and, during the dark days of the Second World War, provided some light relief with its humorous plot involving romantic entanglements and misunderstandings. Coward wrote it as a vehicle for […]
Award-winning social club tackles loneliness through board games
Members of an award-winning social club that helps older people overcome loneliness and isolation are celebrating after being awarded a community grant. Sutton South Hello, which runs a weekly Wednesday Hello club, was awarded £677 by Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee following a successful application. The grant will cover the cost of printing […]
Top to toe refurbishment of League of Friends shop and tea bar complete
After a top to toe refurbishment, the League of Friends for St Helier Hospital have opened their new shop and tea bar – serving a range of delicious drinks and snacks, as well as handy essentials for patients and visitors, such as toiletries and puzzle books. The move brings together the shop and tea bar […]
Mayor joins VIPs for Chinese New Year celebrations
This year, Nihao Mandarin Language School ushered in the Chinese New Year of the Dog with the lively and energetic Lion Dance and nearly 500 students, parents, teachers and their families in Sutton Borough. VIP guests included Madam Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton, Cllr Jean Crossby, and President of the UK Lian Jiang […]
New Townswomen’s Guild to open in the morning in Wallington
Shirley Ruthen (From Beddington Evening Townswomen’s Guild) is to open a new morning Guild on Wednesday 11th April 10am at The Scout Hut 72B Woodcote Road Wallington SM6 0LH(this is off High Street Wallington between Caffe Nero and William Hill shops).
Home Instead and Sutton United to open a “Sporting Memory” cafe
Tony Ward of leading Home Care provider, Home Instead Senior Care, in association with National League high fliers Sutton United, are delighted to announce its first “Sporting Memories” cafe on Wednesday March 14 at the Club’s stadium in Gander Green Lane, Sutton between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm “If you or a loved one are […]
Tinnitus sufferers needed for research project
There are an estimated 800,000 people living with tinnitus in the London area, and for 80,000 the condition can seriously impact their quality of life. Some people with tinnitus may find they have greater difficulty getting off to sleep, or going back to sleep if they wake during the night. A research project, supported by […]
Theatre to stage John Inverdale’s Rugby Re-union
On Sun 18 Mar at 7.30pm, BBC TV’s John Inverdale will host a very special post Six Nations rugby evening at Richmond Theatre. In the company of home nations and Lions legends Brian Moore, Andy Nicol, Rob Henderson and Jamie Roberts, he reviews the past few weeks of bruising battles with action highlights, talking points and controversial moments, along with hilarious anecdotes from the […]
People’s postcode lottery has cash available for community groups
MP Tom Brake is asking community groups and local charities across Carshalton and Wallington to apply for possible grants of between £500 and £20,000 raised by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Between 14 and 28 February 2018, charities are being urged to submit an expression of interest, which requires basic details about the organisation, as […]
Bus users wanted to help ensure services continue
Buses are a lifeline to millions of people, preventing social isolation, easing congestion and reducing pollution. Now, Bus Users UK is looking for enthusiastic people to join its Board and to help ensure that these vital services continue to benefit us all. To apply for the role, click here and to find out more about Bus Users […]