Debenhams names Sutton store as first location for SWEAT! gym partnership
Debenhams has named Sutton as the first site for its partnership with SWEAT! gyms as part of the department store’s strategy to deliver social shopping to customers. Opening 10th September, the 17,575 sq. ft revolutionary gym will offer a friendly, group-oriented and performance driven environment to Sutton residents, fitted with state of the art exercise […]
Homeless photographers produce exhibtion
In June 100 disposable Fujifilm cameras were handed out to rough sleepers, sofa surfers and other people affected by homelessness at St Paul’s Cathedral. Five days later the cameras were returned and the film developed with incredible results. The photographers in the MyLondon Photo Project exhibition have all experienced homelessness. The goal of the project was to focus on […]
Get along to TaZZa Coffee shop and find out about great volunteering opportunities
Volunteer Centre Sutton is holding a drop in session at TaZZa Coffee Shop (188 High Street, SM1 1NR) on Monday 30th July from 10am to 12pm. One of our members of staff, Claire will be at TaZza all morning and available to chat to any members of the public who are interested in volunteering in the borough. […]
Fantastic range of events at Riverside centre
Activities & Events – Summer 2018 We have a busy summer ahead. These are just some of the activities planned. Our full calendar can be viewed here: http://riversidecentre.org/wp/?page_id=74 Coming soon – our new project for Skateboarding and Scootering! Our On The Street project will be out in the community three times per week this summer working with […]
Free rewards app encourages sustainable travel around borough
Sutton Council has launched a free rewards app to encourage residents to be more active and travel sustainably in the borough to help improve air quality. Run in partnership with an organisation called BetterPoints, residents can download the app and track their sustainable activity and travel using a smartphone. Points are earned for walking, cycling, running, scooting […]
Great opportunity for borough’s women in business
The prestigious five-star venue Sofitel St James London was the suitably appropriate venue for the introduction of the inaugural National Business Women’s Awards, on Tuesday 17th July 2018. Launched by Dawn Butler MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Women & Equalities, the awards are a celebration of the very best Women in business from across the UK. […]
New marriage room opened at Sutton’s register office
Couples tying the knot can now share their big day with a larger group of friends and family thanks to a new marriage room at Sutton’s register office. The newly built garden room at the historic property known as Russettings, in Worcester Road, provides space for up to 90 guests in a contemporary setting. Bi-folding […]
Tackling domestic abuse is urgent priority, say Sutton Plan partners
A major new report published today based on a survey of local residents reveals the public perception of domestic abuse and the urgent need to tackle it. Last year in Sutton, domestic abuse accounted for more than a third of incidents of violence resulting in injury (467 out of 1,242)** and Sutton had the twelfth […]
Healthwacth Sutton announces its annual meeting
Healthwatch Sutton will be hosting its annual general meeting 26th July 2018, 1pm – 2:30pm at Granfers Community Centre, SM1 3AA. Throughtout the event the group will be reflecting on the year and looking at highlights. If you would like to attend please click the button below to sign up. Light refreshments will be provided. If you have any queries about […]
MP Tom visits veterans mental health charity
Tom Brake MP visited veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress to find out how former servicemen and women are supported to overcome trauma-related mental health problems. At the charity’s head office and treatment centre in Leatherhead, Mr Brake met Chief Executive Sue Freeth and Coulsdon veteran Tom Fox. They spoke about the issue […]