Chessington Memories on show at the Hook Centre
We’re delighted that residents’ memories of Chessington, collected to mark CDRA’s 50th anniversary, are now on show at the Hook Centre until the end of October. Huge thanks to Leon and Fran at Hook and Chessington Library for their support….
Repair, Reuse, Renew: Kingston’s Monthly Repair Café
Is something at home not working quite right? Instead of throwing it away, take it to Transition Town Kingston’s Repair Café. Held on the first Saturday of every month at Kingston Library (10:30am–1pm), volunteers offer free help to mend everyday…
Have Your Say on Kingston’s Budget Priorities
Each year, Kingston Council sets a budget to balance the money coming in with the cost of local services. In February 2025, the Council approved a £190.62m budget to keep services running across the borough. Now they want to hear…
Kingston Council Launches Redesigned Website
Kingston Council has unveiled its redesigned website, launched in August 2025, with the aim of making it easier for residents to access services and information online. The new site offers a fresh look and feel, improved navigation, and additional features…
Kingston Hospital among top-performing trusts
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust has been ranked 31st out of 134 acute hospital trusts in England, placing it firmly in the top quarter nationwide, while Epsom and St Helier ranked 61st. The new Aggregated Metric Ranking (AMR) brings…
Volunteer drivers needed
Chessington & Hook Voluntary Support (CHVS) is looking for friendly individuals to join their team of volunteer drivers, supporting local residents who face mobility challenges. Volunteers provide lifts to vital appointments – medical, social, or otherwise – when no other…