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Kingston Council's email guide to news and events for November 2011.
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LATEST NEWS
Royal Kingston nominated for Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge
Nine outdoor recreational spaces within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames have been put forward for a public vote to become part of a prestigious nationwide scheme to mark two 2012 landmark events.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120405
Email: news@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 5002
Additional Primary School Places for September 2012.
120 additional Reception places will be available in September 2012 to meet the demand for primary School places in the Royal Borough.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120390
Email: school.admissions@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 4610
Surbiton's new primary school takes shape
Surbiton’s brand new school, Lime Tree Primary School, will open in September 2012, initially offering 60 new reception places, 26 part-time nursery places and support for up to three children with special educational needs.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120357
Email: children@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 5004
Green Lane Primary School rated 'Good' by Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has given Green Lane Primary School a 'Good' rating, an improvement over the previous inspection in 2009.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120329
Email: glp@rbksch.org
Phone: 020 8337 6976
Funding Kingston's new Secondary School
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is currently awaiting the outcome of a bid to fund a new 8-Form Entry Secondary School in Kingston.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120327
Email: news@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 4709
Why fork out for a school meal?
Kingston Council has launched a campaign encouraging eligible families to register their school-aged children for free school meals.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120325
Email: freeschoolmeals@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 5004
Surbiton's new primary school is announced
Surbiton's brand new school, Lime Tree Primary School will open in September 2012, offering 60 new reception places and 26 part-time nursery places.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120242
Email: news@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 4709
Delivery of your White Reusable bag
In the past few weeks the Council has received an unusually high number of requests for the White Reusable bags used for the collection of household cardboard and card items. As a result our replacement stock is extremely low and we are unable to fulfil all requests at the moment.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120211
Email: news@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 4709
Grants for Voluntary Groups for 2012/13
Are you a local voluntary or community group looking for grant funding, perhaps to cover general running costs or one-off events and activities in areas such as social welfare, arts, sports, play, youth, environmental or cultural activities?
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120185
Email: jill.darling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 5124
Consultation on development proposals for the former Thames Water Surbiton Filter Beds site
Residents and businesses can have their say about a planning application that has been submitted to Kingston Council for the development of the Surbiton Filter Beds site on Portsmouth Road.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120181
Email: news@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 5420
Kingston in Bloom winners announced!
The winners of Kingston in Bloom 2011 were announced at an awards ceremony held at the Council's Guildhall on Tuesday 4 October.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120132
Email: news@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 4709
Kingsmeadow Athletics event: 'faster, higher, stronger'
It was hot, exciting and fun at the Kingsmeadow Stadium on Friday 30 September when King Athelstan and St John's schools teamed up for a sports day to remember.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=120099
Email: news@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 4709
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games call for Young Games Maker volunteers
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) calls on teams of dedicated and passionate 16 to 18 year olds to begin applying for Young Games Maker roles.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=119952
Email: news@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 4709
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HAVE YOUR SAY - CURRENT CONSULTATIONS AND CAMPAIGNS
Hogsmill Sewage Treatment Works
The Council is encouraging residents to report incidences of unreasonable odour coming from the Hogsmill Sewage Treatment works, so that Thames Water can be made aware of the extent of the odour problems at the Works. Online reporting facilities and a dedicated telephone hotline have been set up for this purpose - details below.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/hogsmill_sewage
Email: hogstwodour@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 4669
Deadline: Ongoing
Ancient Market Place revitalisation - tell us what you think
Kingston's much loved Ancient Market Place is set to receive a make over - and residents, town centre businesses and visitors are encouraged to share their vision as part of a Kingston Council consultation.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/ancient_market_area
Email: kingston@soundingsoffice.com
Phone: 020 8547 5002
Deadline: Consultation process takes place in stages throughout 2011
Tenant and Leaseholder Consultation
If you are a Council Tenant or Leaseholder you can now get involved with future consultations. The Housing Sounding Board, is a database of all council tenants, leaseholders and housing association tenants in the borough of Kingston who are interested in being consulted with. If you are interested in joining this board, we are looking for you to contact us.
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/resident_participation
Email: respart@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8547 4779
Deadline: Ongoing
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CURRENT PETITIONS
The views expressed in the petitions below are in no way the views of the Council. These petitions have been raise by members of the public via the Council's electronic petitions system. For contact details or for further information about the issues raised, please refer to the supporting information and documentation on the ePetitions website.
Voice Recordings of Public Council Meetings
The recordings to be digitally uploaded onto the Royal Borough of Kingston [RBK] website with the published minutes thereby providing a full account of proceedings and petition debates, rather than a bullet point précis with a reason for decision summary, to be available to Council Tax payers and those who live, work, study or own a property or business in the borough.
Website: http://epetition.kingston.public-i.tv/epetition_core/community/petition/1586
Closing Date: Monday 5 December 2011
Save St Peter's Nursery
We wish to prevent the closure of St Peter's Nursery School. We object to planning application 11/12651. Should this application be approved it would result in the closure of the nursery.
Website: http://epetition.kingston.public-i.tv/epetition_core/community/petition/1616
Closing Date: Saturday 31 December 2011
We demand lower council tax
Kingston Council have the highest council tax in London and one of the highest in UK. Such rises have to be reversed and the borough needs to fall into line with the average in London. Council must find expenditure cuts to deliver this and sooner the better.
Website: http://epetition.kingston.public-i.tv/epetition_core/community/petition/1576
Closing Date: Tuesday 31 January 2012
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WHAT'S ON
Kingston Camera Club Exhibition
Kingston Camera Club is holding its Annual Exhibition this year from Saturday 5 November to Saturday 12 November 2011 at The Art Gallery, Kingston Museum, Wheatfield Way, Kingston-on-Thames, KT1 2PS. Work done by club members will be on display for two weeks, ranging from pictorial and landscape photography to natural history and colour fantasy. Digital photography is becoming increasingly more popular, and club members will be on hand to give tips on how you too can become a better photographer.
Date Saturday 5 November to Saturday 12 November 2011
Time: 10am to 5pm except for Wednesdays and Sundays when it is closed
Location: The Art Gallery, Kingston Museum, Wheatfield Way, Kingston-on-Thames, KT1 2PS
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/exhibition_oct.htm
Email: ukphot@hotmail.com
Phone: 020 8549 4040
Arcadia: Art exhibition
A free gala evening featuring the first public display by new self-taught artist, Christina You, will be hosted at the cornerHOUSE arts centre. The exhibition is in two parts: Arcadia (main hall) - an exhibition of oils and acrylics on canvas, celebrating love, nature, mythology, beauty, sensuality and the female form; Wild Heart Africa (bar area) - an exhibition of wildlife photography taking you deep into the heart of the Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park and Lake Nakuru.
Date Tuesday 8 November 2011
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: cornerHOUSE, 116 Douglas Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7SB
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/arcadia.htm
Email: poetic_beauty_art@yahoo.com
Fusion Arts Open Studio
Kingston artists and designers open their doors to the public at FusionArts Open Foyer and Refectory Gallery 8th October, from 11am to 6pm. Grab your chance to see behind the scenes and snoop around a contemporary artist's studio. There's even an opportunity to have a chat with them, and maybe pick up a future Masterpiece! FusionArts, 53 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1BW.
Date Saturday 12 November 2011
Time: 11am to 6pm
Location: FusionArts, 53 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1BW
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/fusion_studio.htm
Email: fusionarts@blueyonder.co.uk
Phone: 020 8974 8007
Tiffin Girls Christmas Craft Fair
Over 60 stalls, wide variety of presents and crafts for sale. Free magic shows, Cafe for meals or snacks,
Date Sunday 21 November
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Tiffin Girls' School, Richmond Road, Surrey KT2 5PL
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/tiffinfair.htm
Email: leicesters.4@virgin.net
Latchmere School Christmas Gift Fair
Over A Christmas Craft Evening offering the community an opportunity to find craft gifts, have a glass of mulled wine and support our community.
Date 25 November 2011
Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
Location: Latchmere School
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/latchmere_gift.htm
Email: lspaxmasfair@gmail.com
Phone: 020 8439 7977
Beauty and The Beast Pantomime
Come and see the St Paul's Players Christmas Pantomime 'Beauty and the Beast!' Have a laugh and get yourself into the Christmas spirit whilst helping us support our chosen charity this year, The Kingston Samaritans (Reg. Charity No. 255682): Friday 25 November - 8pm; Saturday 26 November - 2.30pm / 8pm; Friday 2 December - 8pm; Saturday 3 December - 2.30pm / 8pm.
Date 25 to 26 November and 2 to 3 December 2011
Time: Various, see above
Location: Hook and Southborough Parish Hall, KT9 1PF
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/latchmere_gift.htm
Phone: 020 8397 3515
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WHAT'S ON AT THE ROSE THEATRE
Rose Friends Event Wine Tasting
Join wine expert Anthony Hardy for a masterclass in tasting and selecting a variety of wines. The evening will also include a fun tasting quiz for all to enjoy, plus cheese and savoury nibbles.
Date: 12 September to 23 November 2011
Time: 6.30pm
Location: The Rose Theatre, Kingston
Website: uk.patronbase.com/_RoseTheatreKingston/Productions
Buy tickets: uk.patronbase.com/_RoseTheatreKingston/Productions/0007/Performances
Box Office: 0871 230 1552
National Symphony Orchestra Love and War at the Rose
Join the National Symphony Orchestra, with Music Director, world renowned conductor and local resident, Anthony Inglis for a programme of beautiful and emotive classical music expressing two of the most powerful human conditions, love and war on Remembrance Sunday 2011. Children from Kingston Music Service will join the NSO for the performance of the 1812 Overture.
Date: 13 November 2011
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Rose Theatre, Kingston
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/love.htm
Phone: 08444 821 556
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MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS AND WORKSHOPS
For up-to-the-minute information about all our services, events and exhibitions, our award-winning Eadweard Muybridge online catalogue and our online shopping for local books, visit: www.kingston.gov.uk/museum
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COMMUNITY SAFETY
Safer Neighbourhood Police Briefings
All of the 16 borough wards in Kingston have a dedicated Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team, made up of 3 police officers and 3 Community Support Officers (PCSO's). They listen and talk to you, and find out what affects your daily life and feelings of security. Their priorities are then set by the local community and they work with you and other agencies to find a lasting solution. Come and meet them at one of their briefing sessions and have your say about local policing issues.
Dates, times and locations: please visit Kingston's Safer Neighbourhoods web pages on the Metropolitan Police Website: www.met.police.uk/teams/kingston
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/safer_police
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YOUNGLIVIN
YU Online
YU Online is an online magazine for young people made by young people in Kingston. New articles will be released on a regular basis and you can leave your comments. Do you want your voice to be heard?
Website: www.younglivin.org.uk/youthunlimited
Email: barnabas.shelbourne@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Phone: 07766 511 089
Ask 4 Help, Email or Text for confidential help and advice
If you need help and would like to talk to a young person's advisor, you can contact us to talk about your worries.
Website: www.younglivin.org.uk/ask4help
Email: linda@younglivin.org.uk
Phone: 020 8547 6788
SMS: 07797 806 523
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INCLUSION IN THE NEWSLETTER
Advertising Events
If you would like to advertise an event on the Council's website and therefore be included in the appropriate month's newsletter, please complete our Tell Us About Your Event form at: www.kingston.gov.uk/tell_us_about_your_event. You are invited to advertise any community or non-commercial events in the area.
More Information: For more information about advertising events on our website, please contact events@rbk.kingston.gov.uk or phone 020 8547 5016.
All Other Enquiries
If you would like to contact us about anything other than the newsletter, events or the website, please visit our Contact Us page at: www.kingston.gov.uk/contact_us
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ERRORS AND INACCURACIES
Although we work hard to ensure that this newsletter is accurate and up-to-date, occasionally mistakes do happen and we sincerely apologise for this. If you happen to notice any errors, do feel free to report them to us, though unfortunately we cannot guarantee a response to all emails and we are unable to redistribute the newsletter once it has been sent out. We strongly recommend that you visit the corresponding web page for each item mentioned as the web page itself should not contain any inaccuracies. If you discover the web page is incorrect, please notify us and we will ensure that it is corrected immediately.
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