MPs urge government to back Crossrail 2
More than 50 Members of Parliament from across the country and political parties have urged the government to urgently back Crossrail 2 and show the world that Britain is open for business. The 59 MPs, which represent constituencies from as far north as Newcastle upon Tyne and as far south as Portsmouth, have called on […]
New private hire fees proposed by TfL
Transport for London (TfL) has opened a consultation on proposals to change the fees private hire operators are charged for the costs of licensing, compliance and enforcement activity. The proposals would see an end to the current system where ‘small’ operators, with no more than two vehicles, pay £1,488 for a five-year licence. ‘Standard’ operators, […]
Fire chiefs warn of water dangers
Fire chiefs are warning walkers, joggers and anglers to take extra care near canals, rivers and along the Thames as statistics show there have been 13 water related fatalities in London in the last three years. Nearly half of those who drowned in the UK were people exercising, angling or just walking alongside the water. […]
Wide range of composers featured in Honeywood concert
Bart, Berlin, Bernstein, Gershwin, Porter, Purcell, Rodgers, Schonberg, Sullivan, Verdi – just a few of the composers of music for plays, operas, musicals, film and TV to be included in a concert by Alfred and Salamanda at Honeywood Museum on Thursday April 27. Tickets are £6 (Friends £5) for the performance entitled Mustic for Stage […]
“Red bag” video launched to help hospital transfer
St. Helier hospital has released a new video demonstrating the journey of ‘red bag’ through the hospital transfer pathway. St. Helier hospital joined with Sutton Homes of Care and the ‘red bag’ initiative in the winter of 2015. The ‘red bag’ is a simple solution that means when a patient goes to St Helier hospital from […]
Carshalton Athletic starting U15s Academy – why not attend one of the trials
As a part of its growing senior academy programme Carshalton Athletic is now starting the Carshalton Athletic academy U15s . “We are looking for quality players to fill this squad ,” said a spokesperson. “We are running trials every tue for the next few weeks at Stanley park high school, the sessions start at 6-7.30, […]
Still time to enjoy a party with Abigail
Amanda Abbington stars in Abigail’s Party, one of the most popular plays ever written, directed by Sarah Esdaile It’s forty years since the appalling Beverly first put Donna Summer on the turntable, stacked a plate with little cheesey-pineapple ones, plied her guests with alcohol, cigarettes and Demis Roussos and slow-danced her way across the shag-pile […]
Great events planned in Beddington Park – take a look
Want to know of the amazing activities now taking place in Beddington Park then why now take a look at their latest edition of the new look newsletter: The Beddington Park Newsletter – Issue 11 You’ll find information on the project progress, what’s been happening in the park, and highlights of activities and events. Read on […]
Help Sutton Community Farm to build a barn!
Have you heard about Sutton Community Farm’s Second Share Offer? You are invited to invest and become a member… Sutton Community Farm is a special place where the group works together to grow and deliver fresh, healthy vegetables in south London. The farms VegBox scheme is their route to financial sustainability and is growing fast. […]
Carshalton College’s nursery has places – both full and part time
Elmwood Nursery Carshalton College’s on-site nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years Quality, Care and Education Elmwood Nursery is Carshalton College’s on-site nursery for the public, staff & students with vacancies for children aged 3 months to 5 years and is open for 50 weeks of the year. We can offer full time […]