MP wants new fund to help redistribute surplus food

Carshalton & Wallington MP Tom Brake is calling on the Government to introduce a £15m fund to tackle hunger by redistributing surplus food to charities rather than landfills.  FareShare, the UK’s largest food redistribution charity, has revealed that every year, at least 270,000 tonnes of edible food is wasted in UK food production. Currently, it […]

Sutton community fund workshop dates announced

Community fund workshop 22nd August 2018 10:00 to 12:00 Granfers Community Centre, 73-79 Oakhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3AA Bring your project idea to this session and we will help you to make a start on your application. The session will also cover ways to gather evidence using different sources and the reasons why some funding applications fail. […]

An all-American evening of classics in Carshalton.

Sutton Symphony Orchestra returns to All Saints Church, Carshalton on Saturday 30th June with an all-American programme full of jazzy rhythms, pioneer spirit and more percussion than you can shake a stick at. Celebrating the centenary of Leonard Bernstein, the overture to Candide is first up. Based on Voltaire’s satire of the same name, it is […]

Nursing Awards Held to Celebrate Achievement of our Nurses

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) celebrated the dedication of its nurses by holding an awards ceremony to mark International Nurses Day 2018. Held on Friday 11 May, the SWLSTG Nursing Awards 2018 put a spotlight on those who have gone above and beyond in their roles. They also provided […]

Warrenders’ jeweller recognised in Retail Jeweller’s Rising Stars 30 under 30

Sutton-based jewellery firm, Warrenders is delighted to announce that its Sales and Valuation Manager, Catrin Jones has been recognised in Retail Jeweller’s Rising Stars 30 under 30. Catrin is one of six rising stars shortlisted in the merchandising category of this national campaign to recognise talent within the jewellery industry. Having joined Warrenders in June […]

Stanley Park High Aiming for National Glory in Schools’ Cup Finals

Carshalton secondary school, Stanley Park High, will take to the hallowed turf of Reading FC’s Madejski Stadium this month as they bid to win the prestigious English Schools’ FA Cup. The girls’ team will face Bottisham Village College, Cambridge on 21st May, hoping to be crowned the Under 15 Girls’ PlayStation Schools’ Cup champions, as […]

Improved mental health support for new mums in South West London

New and expectant mums in south west London are set to benefit from funding which aims to ensure that women in this part of London can understand how to access mental health services for themselves, their children and their family.   The funding will be used to expand the existing local service provision across the […]

Annual photograph competition launched to celebrate mental health awareness week

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May 2018), South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust is launching its annual digital #upliftingimage photography competition which is open to schools, staff, patients and members of the South West London community.   The theme for this year is: Contentment – what does it mean […]

Dementia Action event at Better Sutton Sports Village

Better Sutton Sports Village is inviting those who may be able to benefit from a Dementia Action event on Wednesday May 23. There will be a range of free activities for those in the community living with or caring for those with dementia. “You can come along to sessions of short tennis, Walking footballa cake […]

Sutton jewellers explain royal wedding jewellery traditions

Sutton-based jeweller, Warrenders has put together a guide to Royal Wedding Jewellery ahead of the big day next weekend. Established in 1947, Warrenders Jewellers is a family-run jewellery shop based in Sutton, specialising in precious gemstone and diamond jewellery as well as vintage jewellery.  Renowned for their wealth of expertise, experience and specialist staff, Warrenders […]