MP attends stock exchange launch for “dockless” bicycles
Tom Brake MP cheered alongside OFO, a new dockless bicycle company, at an event last week to celebrate their official entrance into the stock market. The event, attended by over fifty people, was held at the London Stock Exchange. Commenting on the arrival of dockless bike companies in London Tom Brake said: ‘‘It is well […]
Heats triumph for Sutton High School students
Sutton High School Students have triumphed in the Big Bang Fair Heats. Both of the Sutton High teams that participated in the Big Bang Fair in East London have been selected as finalists at the national Big Bang Fair at the Birmingham NEC in March. The Year 7 and 8 robotic hydraulic arm, made during […]
Gujarati Yatra exhibition documents journey of Gujarati people
A new exhibition documenting the journey made by the Gujarati people from India to the UK through their personal objects and stories opens in Croydon in November. Gujarati Yatra: Journey of a people tells the stories of the individuals and communities who made the journey from their original homeland in Gujarat, on the west coast of […]
Room to breathe – £1,500 donation for St Helier Neonatal Unit
The Neonatal Unit at St Helier Hospital recently received a cheque for £1,500 to go towards new equipment, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the children, staff and parents of the Bus Stop Pre-School in Bookham. Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology, Marion Louki, said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone […]
MP backs harsher sentencing for animal cruelty
Tom Brake MP backed harsher sentencing for animal cruelty at a breakfast he hosted for the Battersea Cats and Dogs Home earlier this week. Tom endorsed Battersea’s “Not Funny- Animal Cruelty Sentences are a joke” campaign in July and continues to support their work in raising awareness around animal cruelty. Tom Brake MP said: “The […]
Heating Oil Trade Association Launch Cold Weather Priority Initiative To Tackle Winter Deaths
With more than 12,100 people in London using oil to heat their homes, heating oil trade association, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) is this winter launching the Cold Weather Priority (CWP) and vulnerable persons protocol for the off-grid sector to reduce what’s known as ‘excess winter deaths’ throughout the winter months. According to The […]
Family run auto business makes it through to business finals – again
One of the borough’s family owned independent used car dealership is celebrating the announcement that it is a four time finalist in the upcoming Sutton Business Awards. This nomination follows on from a massively successful year last year when J A Autos Ltd won and was highly commended in the awards in previous years and […]
Mid-sized businesses face worrying lack of liquidity
According to an analysis of 72,011 companies across Europe, a severe lack of liquidity means that 51% of mid-sized businesses would have to turn to external sources of funding after just three days, in the event of an unexpected drop-off in trading. The findings are the result of a new study by international accounting and […]
Biggins to star in panto alongside Count Arthur Strong
Richmond Theatre announces the incomparable Count Arthur Strong, Fascinating Aïda star Issy Van Randwyck and comedian Rikki Jayjoin panto legend Christopher Biggins to make audience’s wishes come true in this year’s spectacular family pantomime, Aladdin fromSat 9 Dec – Sun 14 Jan. Well known for his incredible pantomime performances, Christopher Biggins brings his best-loved role, Widow Twankey, to life for the final time at Richmond Theatre this festive season. Biggins […]
Youngsters visit Triangle Day Care Wallington
Six children from Startel nursery in Wallington recently visited Triangle Day Care Wallington, a specialist service for older people. The children, aged three, spent just over an hour with the service users enjoying each others company, playing games, singing songs and storytelling. The visit w as inspired by recent research and documentaries showing how intergenerational […]