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Kingston Glamour – art, innovation and the suburbs
Discover Kingston’s glamorous reputation for late night cabaret, race cars and fashion and how it led the way in architecture and modern interior design. Focusing on the 1920s to 1970s, and encompassing Art Deco, the Ace of Spades nightclub on the Kingston Bypass, Suburban Modernism, and Mary Quant and the Swinging Sixties, this exhibition celebrates Kingston’s starring role in the enterprising history of the suburbs.
CDRA Executive Committee Meeting
Our Executive Committee Meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday of each month. You are welcome to attend, even if it’s only for a short while.
Drop-in sessions with local police team at King’s Centre
The Chessington South and Malden Rushett Metropolitan Police run informal drop-in sessions at King’s Centre Chessington, where residents can meet the local Safer Neighbourhoods team to discuss issues and concerns.
Drop-in sessions with local police team at King’s Centre
The Chessington South and Malden Rushett Metropolitan Police run informal drop-in sessions at King’s Centre Chessington, where residents can meet the local Safer Neighbourhoods team to discuss issues and concerns.
Drop-in sessions with local police team at King’s Centre
The Chessington South and Malden Rushett Metropolitan Police run informal drop-in sessions at King’s Centre Chessington, where residents can meet the local Safer Neighbourhoods team to discuss issues and concerns.
Drop-in sessions with local police team at King’s Centre
The Chessington South and Malden Rushett Metropolitan Police run informal drop-in sessions at King’s Centre Chessington, where residents can meet the local Safer Neighbourhoods team to discuss issues and concerns.
Other ongoing events and activities
Chessinton Junior Chess Club
Mondays (term time), 7-8pm
The King's Centre, Coppard Gardens, Chessington, KT9 2GZ
Chessington Junior Chess Club is a volunteer-led club dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and educational environment for children in the area to learn and play chess.
Cost: £7 per session (plus £30 annual membership). £5 first trial session.
Find out more
Chessington Youth Club
Thursdays, 6.30-8.30pm (term time only)
Chessington Sports Centre, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS
Drop-in youth club for young people aged 10–16 years to socialise and engage in sports, games, music, planning trips and more. A safe space to chill and hang out with friends.
For more information, contact Gary Weston-Shaw on gary.weston-shaw@achievingforchildren.org.uk or 07717 541616.
Chessington Community Fridge and Pantry
Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10am-1pm
St Mary’s Centre, Church Lane, Chessington KT9 2DR
Run by volunteers, this New Era Community project is committed to reducing food waste. Surplus items are collected from supermarkets and provided to the public. New Era strives to nourish lives and prevent good food from ending up in landfills.
Repair Cafe Kingston
First Saturday of every month, 10.30am-1pm
Kingston Library, Fairfield Road, Kingston on Thames, KT1 2PS
The Repair Café Kingston offers a friendly space where residents can bring broken items to be fixed with help from volunteer repairers. Visitors can watch, learn, chat, and enjoy refreshments. It saves money, waste, and carbon. The service is free, with optional donations, and is run by Transition Town Kingston.
Knit and Natter at Hook and Chessington Library
Fridays, 11am-12.30pm
Hook and Chessington Library, Hook Road, Chessington KT9 1EJ
Knitting and crochet group. Just bring your wool and a chat! Free. Booking not required. Contact 020 8547 5006.
Square 1 Cafe Chessington
Fridays 11.30am-3pm
Chessington Sports Centre (inside Chessington School grounds), Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS
Square 1 Café is a well-being, safe and inclusive space provided to anyone of any age experiencing isolation, loneliness or hardship – or who just want some friendly company and a chat, to play games, watch a movie or listen to music. Run by New Era Community Projects.
Sisterhood Choir
Tuesdays, 11am-12.30pm (term time only)
Voices of Hope, 161A Clarence St, Kingston on Thames KT1 1QT
As the name suggests, this is a choir for women. A great way to make lasting friendships whilst having huge fun! It is free of charge, and you will get to sing a wide range of songs. No previous experience necessary, if you love to sing, you’re in! Just turn up on the day.
Kitchen Roots Community Cafe
Tuesdays, 12.45-2.00pm
St Mary’s Centre, Church Lane, Chessington KT9 2DR
Kitchen Roots Community is a new social enterprise working with The Community Brain to provide healthy, tasty, sustainable meals for the local community. Join us for lunch or a hot drink. Eat in or take away on a 'pay what you can' basis. No booking needed; just drop in.
Weekly Bridge Club at Hook and Chessington Library
Wednesdays at 2pm
Hook Library, 13 Hook Road, Chessington KT9 1EJ
Fancy having a go at playing bridge in a friendly, relaxed environment? Head to Hook Library. No experience necessary and sessions are free. Find out more by calling 020 8547 5006 or emailing hook.library@kingston.gov.uk
Open Cafe Warm Space
Mondays, 8.30-11am
St Mary’s Centre, Church Lane, Chessington KT9 2DR
We host a Monday morning coffee drop-in at the St Mary’s Centre from 8:30am to 11:00am, offering tea, coffee, biscuits and the occasional cake (no charge). Come along for a chat and a warm drink. Feel free to invite any friends, neighbours or relatives who might enjoy some company – they’ll be very welcome.
Social Sketching Sessions with the Chessington Art Group
Fridays, 2-4pm
Hook Library, 13 Hook Road, Chessington KT9 1EJ
Anyone is welcome to come along and join in. The sessions are an informal opportunity to sketch any subject or a “set piece” that may be flowers, an object of interest, the surroundings or maybe even a live model occasionally. Sessions are restricted to pencil sketching, but all mediums are catered for at our regular Thursday meetings.
Free Community Family Tennis Sessions
Saturdays, 1.30-2.30pm
Chessington Sports Centre, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS
A new initiative aimed at getting families to spend more time together while being active in their local community. These fun, game-based tennis sessions involve the whole family. Aimed at families with children aged 4-10 (not exclusively). All abilities welcome and all equipment provided. Parents/guardians to take part and help out at the sessions.
Rhymetime at Hook and Chessington Library
Wednesdays, 10.30am (term time only)
Hook and Chessington Library, Hook Centre, Hook Road, Chessington KT9 1EJ
Songs and Rhymes sessions last around 30 minutes and are suitable for children under five. Held during term time only, Rhymetime operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early. Come along for a fun singsong! Free of charge, no booking required.
Bereavement Cafe at the King's Centre
First Saturday of the month, 10-11.30am
King's Centre, Coppard Gardens, Chessington KT9 2GZ
Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? Would you find it helpful meeting other people who feel the same as you? Come along to the Bereavement Cafe at the King's Centre.
Team Surbiton – walk and talk group for men
Tuesdays, 6.30pm
Surbiton Train Station, Glenbuck Road entrance
Want to get more active? Fancy a chat? This is the place for you. Come along and join a free weekly walk and talk group for men. Contact 07397 501110 or email theproperblokesclub@gmail.com for more details.