Drop-in sessions with local police team
An opportunity to meet our local Safer Neighbourhoods police team at these informal drop-ins at either the King’s Centre, Coppard Gardens, Chessington, KT9 2GE or Hook Library, Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1EJ.
Thursday 27th March 2025, 12noon at King’s Centre
Friday 28th March 2025, 10am at Hook Library
Thursday 3rd April 2025, 12noon at King’s Centre
Friday 11th April 2025, 12noon at King’s Centre
Thursday 17th April 2025, 12noon at King’s Centre
Thursday 24th April 2025, 3pm at King’s Centre
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South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee
Tuesday 25th March 2025, 7.30pm
King’s Centre, Coppard Gardens, Chessington KT9 2GZ
Come along to this quarterly meeting to meet our local councillors and hear about plans and proposals the impact our area and community. On the agenda is the Signal Park development at Tolworth. This out of character high-rise development has over 1000 new homes alongside Tolworth Station and no plans for an increase in infrastructure to support it. Neighbourhood committees have responsibility for certain development control, highways and other place-based functions including public parks as well as engagement with residents, businesses, community and voluntary groups.
Litter Picking Walk at Tolworth Court Farm Fields
Wednesday 26th March 2025, 10.30am-2pm
Meet at Malden Manor train station at 10.15am
Kingston Ramblers are organising a leisurely walk at Tolworth Court Farm Fields in memory of Joan Bull, a keen litter picker who died a few years ago. Approximately 6km circular walk, estimated finish time 2pm.
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Quirky Kingston: Free tours of Kingston Museum
Saturdays 29th March, 19th April, 10th May and 14th June 2025
Kingston Museum, Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PS
Enjoy a family friendly and free tour of Kingston Museum. Taking place on Saturdays in March, April, May and June, these drop in drop out tours takes visitors through some of the more quirky and unusual objects in the museum’s collection.
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CDRA Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday 1st April 2025, 7.30pm
St Paul’s Centre, 280 Hook Road, Chessington KT9 1PF
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.
Move Well, Live Well
Friday 11th April 2025, 11.30am-2.00pm
Chessington School and Sports Centre, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS
Find out more about a range of activities that can help you to stay active such as gentle exercises, social and sports clubs and hobbies to keep you moving! Talk to local clubs and groups about activities available near you, and try one of the taster sessions.
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Hampton Court Palace tickets for just £1
Available until beginning of May 2025. Pre-booking essential.
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU.
Historic Royal Palaces are giving away £1 tickets for a day visit to Hampton Court (and Kensington Palace and Tower of London) to anyone in receipt of Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance. You can claim tickets for up to six people per household for £1 each.
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Open Cafe Warm Space
Mondays, 8.30-11am
St Mary’s Centre, Church Lane, Chessington KT9 2DR
Drop in for a coffee and chat (no charge).
Team Chessington – walk and talk group for men
Tuesdays, 6.30pm
Chessington South Train Station, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JR
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 07937 501110 or email theproperblokesclub@gmail.com for more information.
Sisterhood Choir
Tuesdays, 11am-12.30pm
Voices of Hope, 161A Clarence St, Kingston upon 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.
Community Lunch
Tuesdays, 12.45-2.00pm
St Mary’s Centre, Church Lane, Chessington KT9 2DR
Pay what you can afford (takeaway available).
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.
Weekly Bridge Club at Hook 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
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.
Square 1 Cafe
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.
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.
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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.
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