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Travellers challenge NHS over property rights

In a hearing last month the travellers argued that the eviction proceedings failed to take account of their health and safety needs.

The St George's NHS Mental Health Trust are seeking possesion at the County Court claiming unlawful occupation after the property on the Upper Brighton Road was occupied in April.

The Trust called for representation from the police, residents, and the Council, and is said to be acting quickly to resolve the situation.

Read more in The Kingston Guardian...

Fox hunting in Surbiton!

20 years ago...

The fox population in surbiton seems to be rising to epidemic proportions, last night my angora rabbit "Lilly" was attacked by a fox, luckily she survived the experience but is still in shock and under medication. The fox far from being shy was unafraid even when i resorted to throwing potatoes at it!
It was not the sleek beautiful animal as purpoted by tree huggers but instead a mangy flee and disease ridden creature.
My partner before moving to surbiton from devon and prior to the recent ban was an avid fox hunter and assues me that if such an activity were to take place in Surbiton with no more than two hounds it would be perfectly legal.

YMCA

20 years ago...

For the past couple of years, more and more nefarious persons seem to have been lurking around outside the YMCA.
Could somebody explain what the situation is there?

My brother thinks naive philanthropic businesspersons are lifting down & outs from the ghetto and bringing them to Surrey in an attempt to rehabilitate them, is that true?

Charity collectors in Surbiton.

20 years ago...

Is it just me or is it impossible to go shopping without being accosted by charity collectors! I find then intimidating and rude, they do nothing for the worthy causes they are representing.....

Forum housekeeping

20 years ago...

From now on, new topic posting that are unrelated to Surbiton will be moved out of this 'Talk' forum and into the [url=http://www.surbiton.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=4][b]Non-Surbiton forum[/b][/url]. Any topics in the Non-Surbiton forum that have not been replied to will be automatically removed after 7 days.

Surbiton opens the UK's grass court tennis season

Considered by many as the preparation for the Wimbledon Championships, the annual Lawn Tennis Association's The Surbiton Trophy championship will be held at the usual Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club venue in Berrylands.

Visited by major-league competitors the championship has for many years attraction tennis' top names as Peter Greatorex Tournament Director explains, "Our main draw regularly attracts players, both men and women, from the world's top 100 and continues to grow in popularity each year."

The event runs from 30th of May to the 5th of June.

Long Ditton Village Fair

Long Ditton Village Fair takes place this year on Sunday 10th July at St Mary's School Long Ditton.

Its aim is to hold a yearly event to bring the whole community together and raise funds for local organisations and Charities.

Schools, Churches, Guids / Scouts, RSPCA and Kingston Hospital are just a few who benifit from this afternoon of fun.

This year as well as the normal attractions you would expect we have The Kingston and New Malden Marching Band, a display by Starletts Cheer leaders, Hinchley Wood ATC, a model railway, Clowns, Bouncy Castles and a whole lot more.

Fun and games in Berrylands

In a run-up to The Surbiton Trophy tennis championship, The Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club is organising the Berrylands Community Week.

Berrylands Community Week starts 27th May to 4th June. Including a fun run, quiz night, tennis, music and other activities, a full program of event can be found on their website.

Visit The Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club for more information...

George Best sports shiner in The Vic

The black-eyed football legend seeks alcoholic solace after bust up with Surbiton sweetheart.

Celebrity footballer George Best has hit the papers yet again after a violent argument with his current partner, Surbiton resident Ros Hollidge. Spotted frequenting The Victoria public house in Victoria Road, the ex-Manchester United player was said to have returned after drinking binge, reported he'd 'Smashed the house up' and gained a black-eye in the process.

Best is said have inflicted near-irreversible damage to his new liver, which was transplanted in 2002.

Read more in The Sunday Mirror...

Edward Davy holds Kingston and Surbiton

The Liberal Democrat party held it's seat with 51% of votes.

They won with a majority of 8,966, though there was a 7% swing to the Conservatives compared to the 2001 election. Labour gained 4.4%.

Read more on the BBC News website...