Sixteen Days of Action against Gender Based Violence has been launched

November 25 marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Action against Gender-Based Violence, a time for the voices of women and girls to be heard loud and clear. “Our Safeguarding team with our Cranstoun Independent Domestic Violence Advocates and Sutton Council have been on Sutton High Street raising awareness of the support available and how to report […]

LOUNGERS TO OPEN TIEMPO LOUNGE IN SUTTON

Loungers plc, the West Country based restaurant/café/bar group is opening a brand-new site in Sutton in Winter 2019. Tiempo Lounge will create 25 jobs for local people. Loungers will transform the site into a family-friendly retro-inspired cosy retreat, where eclectic artwork and quirky curios sit next to oversized vintage sofas and old school benches, strikingly […]

Sutton New Town Christmas Tree Festival to start on November 29

Are you ready for the 2019 Sutton New Town Christmas Tree Festival? The third annual Christmas Tree Festival will run from Friday 29th November 2019 to Sunday 29th December 2019 and opens at St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Road, SM1 4NP.   This email explains when the trees need to be set up, the times of […]

Hackbridge Primary school can be seen clearly now!

PUPILS from Hackbridge Primary School are learning about being safe and seen, with the support of local housebuilder Barratt London, which is building its nearby development at New Mill Quarter on Hackbridge Road.  Barratt London is encouraging the idea of walking safely to school and has donated 30 hi-vis vests to the school to help […]

Winter fruit pruning training – book now

Winter Fruit Pruning – Saturday 1st February 2020 – 10am-1pm at The Lodge Victorian Walled Garden, Carshalton  Just £35 Find out about pruning fruit trees in the winter months. Led by RHS qualified, experienced fruit grower and tutor Sarah Foss. Learn how to: « Prune spur and tip bearing apples and pears « Regenerate old trees « Improve tree health « Encourage […]

Santa is coming to Sutton Mencap

Santa’s coming to Sutton Mencap on December 14th, between 10.30am and 3pm. Come and see our magical grotto, sensory room, craft area, refreshments, raffles and more. Contact myself or [email protected] to book a place, or just drop in – please be aware that if you do not book you may have to wait. Everyone is welcome, regardless […]

ACG warn consumers about buying fakes during Black Friday and Cyber Monday

If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is!  It won’t be long before its Black Friday and Cyber Monday and UK shoppers are once again chasing down the best deals for Christmas. Last year online sales were up by 46%, which suggests that more and more shoppers will be getting involved […]

Slade back on the road – it must be Christmas

SLADE are back on the road this November & December 2019 with a Christmas UK Tour playing LONDON – ULU (London University) on Friday 20th December! SLADE – Without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop rock’n’roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, […]

Sutton resident climbs Mt Kilimanjaro to highlight chronic illness

A 36-year old Sutton resident, Sal Bolton, has found herself standing on the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro to help raise awareness and funds for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (M.E.) – a condition which affects her twin sister. “Standing at 5.895 metres, making it Africa’s highest point and the worlds highest free standing mountain, I have a […]