Mayor joins musical celebration performed by primary schools

​On Thursday 16 June, Sutton Music Service brought together 600 of Sutton’s youngest musicians at Fairfield Halls, Croydon for their KS2 Instrumental Festival. This annual celebration of the London Borough of Sutton’s highly successful First Access programme, saw children from 17 different primary schools that participate in Whole Class Ensemble Tuition, perform to a sell-out […]

Hurry to take advantage of possible grants for Imagine Festival

The call has gone out to all of the borough’s organisations and residents who are looking to take part in Sutton’s Imagine Festival which is the largest festival of the arts in the borough that grants of up to £800 are now available to help them fulfill their ambitions. But for one group / individual […]

Sutton High students and staff congratulate “moonwalker”

Sutton High School students and staff have said a big well done to their Admissions Officer, Mrs White, who walked 2 x 26.2miles in a challenge called ‘Over the Moon’ in Edinburgh last Sunday. In total, Mrs White has now completed 12 MoonWalks (over 300 miles) to raise money for a breast cancer charity, including […]

Everything from Waltz to the 1966 World Cup at Sutton’s cinema

Sutton’s Empire Cinemas’ Empire Extra gives cinemagoers the unique opportunity to view the best in theatre, music and entertainment from the comfort of their local cinema. With a bumper calendar of events, July is set to be one of the best months yet, screening the likes of world renowned mastersinger Hans Sachs in Die Meistersinger […]

Rain delays start and shortens Beddington match against Ashtead

Beddington v. Ashtead on Saturday 18th June 2016 Ashtead 183 (G. Harper 50 J. Rogerson 4-17) Beddington 71 (M. Friedlander 5-30) Ashtead won by 112 runs Because of overnight rain, the start of the game was delayed by 45 minutes and the number of overs was reduced from 120 to 107 with a split of […]

Cancer Information and Support Centre offers support to anyone

The Cancer Information and Support Centre at St Helier Hospital provides information and support to anyone affected by cancer, and those who are worried about the risks of cancer. The centre provides a friendly and relaxing environment offering free information and support on: Cancer awareness and prevention Signs and symptoms to look out for Treatments […]

Whistle blasts will signify the beginning of Battle of Somme

It was to the sound of whistle blasts at 07.30 on July 1st, 1916 that there started the Battle of the Somme, during which more than one million men were wounded or killed, making it one of the bloodiest battles in human history. Carshalton & Wallington Royal British Legion Branch are one of a number […]