Coming very soon at the cornerHOUSE
Monday 29 April to Saturday 4 May : première performances of nine new plays.
The cornerHOUSE One Act Play Festival returns with another selection of brand new writing. Nine plays mean nine directors and nine casts, and the cornerHOUSE is fully behind this stunning exposure of local writing, directing and acting talent. You can see the results of this intense production period over the six nights of the run; each play gets three performances. Full details are on the cH website here : http://thecornerhouse.org/shows/show.aspx?showid=399
You can book tickets here : http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/29384
Also on Saturday 4 May (11.00 till 16.00) :
If you like books and reading, you’ll love our Book Café.
We will be giving away twenty copies each of Ian Fleming’sCasino Royale and Sophie Hannah’s little face, courtesy of World Book Night
There will be local authors on hand to sign their books ( not Fleming or Hannah,obviously ! ) and readings from highlights of selected wonder-books.
Tea and coffee and home-made cakes.
Bring surplus books, DVDs to swap in the community library.
All free ( donations appreciated for the refreshments.)
Thursday 9 May : Big time comedy from Outside The Box.
Headlining is local resident d,Dominic Holland an internationally renowned comedian and presenter, whose stand up is excellent and TV appearances notable. He is also a writer, both of books and journalism.
Ably supported by the off-beat Edward Aczel and the on-message James Mullinger with Maff Brown slated to MC.
As ever the bill is subject to change; possible adult themes and language mean that this evening is not suitable for under 16s.
Get tickets now at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/215743
Current exhibition :
to 4th May – Walks In The Richmond Area – an exhibition of unframed A4 photographs taken by the Active Environment Group – a branch of the Environment Trust for Richmond upon Thames.The group supports people with disabilities to access the local landscape.
The photographs have been taken on the group’s various outings in Richmond.
“Last year people visited Kew Gardens, Isabella Plantation, London Wetlands, Bushy Park, Ham Riverside, and went skiffing at the Ditton Skiffing and Punting Club,” said programme coordinator for the Active Environment Nicky Newberry. There are about 60 photos on display.”
from 7 May – A creative fund-raising exhibition of arts and crafts by the Fircroft Trust. It brings together a beautiful array of paintings, coasters, jewellery, hand-made organic soaps and other imaginative creations.
The arts and crafts will be on sale at the gala night at the cornerHOUSE in Douglas Road, Surbiton, on Tuesday, May 21 from 7-9pm. You are sure to find something very special and at a great price.Proceeds will go to the Surbiton-based charity which supports adults with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities.
Exhibitors include the charity’s service users as well as many of its friends and supporters.
More information at www.thecornerhouse.org
Bin collections next week
RBK website says that recycling and waste collections next week will be unaffected by the Good Friday and Easter Monday Bank Holidays.
Bins, bags, boxes etc. should be put out at the usual times on the usual days.
Berrylands garage saved!
from ‘Surbiton people’ via Cllr. Karen George:-
Plans to demolish Surbiton Hill Garage have been scrapped.
Land owner, Mr. M Daly submitted plans to build flats and a doctors surgery on the ground floor.
However, over a thousand people signed a petition against the plans.
34 written objections were also submitted to Kingston Council.
A similar plan was submitted 5 years ago but was refused based on the grounds of loss of local employment.
Surbiton Hill Garage has been in business since 1964 and is one of longest registered MOT testing stations in the UK.
The garage celebrates it’s 50th birthday next year.
The editor writes: I remember the application of five years ago and I know how very concerned many of the local residents were at the possible loss of the service they have relied on for so long. The right decision was made five years ago and has been made again now.
We at Surbiton Forum send our best wishes to this valued local firm, its staff and customers, on its 50th Birthday. May it and they enjoy many other birthdays giving valued service to the community.
MADE IT!
from Alex Ritson, Vice-Chair of Surbiton Conservatives:-
A big thank you to everyone who signed Richard Hudson’s petition on council tax – and an even bigger thank you if you helped bring the issue to the attention of other people, who went on to sign. We reached the crucial 500 signatures last night – with 24 hours to go. As I write, the signature count is at 558 (check the latest at http://epetition.kingston.public-i.tv/epetition_core/community/petition/2177) -and that doesn’t count the paper signatures that Richard has been collecting. It’s an important day for two reasons. Firstly, we can force Kingston Council’s Lib Dems to consider the pressure their selfish high-spending is putting on hard-up local families. Secondly, it shows what we can achieve when Councillors, members and residents work together.
This is what Surbiton Conservatives are all about!
Petition nears 500
We are so close to the 500 signatures needed for the petition on Council Tax which Cllr. Richard Hudson is promoting to succeed. If you haven’t signed up yet please follow this link and do so!
Thanks! You won’t regret it.
Berrylands Polling Stations
Due to a number of reasons (including a collapsed ceiling in one venue) we are having to use three new polling station venues for the Berrylands by-election next Thursday (28 February 2013).
Below are details of the usual polling places and the new venues for the by-election:
Polling District A
Your polling place for the 28 February by-election is:
The Berrylands Hotel, Chiltern Drive, Surbiton, KT5 8LS
(this replaces the usual polling venue at The Berrylands Christian Centre)
Polling District AA
Your polling place for the 28 February by-election is:
Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, Berrylands, Surbiton, KT5 8JT
(this replaces the usual polling venue of the hall at Christ Church)
Polling District AB
Your polling place for the 28 February by-election is:
The Annex, Surbiton Library, Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 6AG
(this replaces the usual polling venue at Surbiton Methodist Church Hall)
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