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Surbiton Arts Group: Spring Exhibition

Jan '70
Thu 1st

Closed Wednesday.

Surbiton Arts Group: Spring Exhibition

Jan '70
Thu 1st

Closed Wednesday.

Surbiton Arts Group: Kenya and Zanzibar

Jan '70
Thu 1st

Slide show of Kenya and Zanzibar by Arthur and Marion Strange. Always a popular evening with wonderful views and expert commentary.

Visitors welcome.

Surbiton Arts Group: Portrait Painting

Jan '70
Thu 1st

A demonstration of portrait painting in oils by well-known local artist Nick Ashton. The model will be chosen from the audience.

Visitors welcome.

Surbiton Arts Group: A Model in Pastel

Jan '70
Thu 1st

A model in pastel - based on a demonstration by Freda Anderson. Bring your won pastels or other materials if you prefer and enjoy yourselves.

Visitors welcome.

A3 crash causes Tolworth gridlock

Police were diverting traffic through Tolworth and Hook after the dual carriageway was closed North and southbound. Fire crews were quickly at the scene of a lorry crash, which is believed to have happened shortly before 5.20pm just before the start of the evening rush hour.

Surbiton actor guilty of sexual assault

Actor John Jaynes left Kingston Crown Court a free man on Monday despite pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl with whom he once had a long-term relationship.

According to defence counsel Ian Lawrie, Jaynes was only charged with the offence after the victim visited a psychiatrist last year and was encouraged to speak to the police.

Jaynes, from Oakwood Road, is on the books of a central London casting agency under the name "Matt Jaynes" and appeared in the hit British movie Shaun of the Dead alongside top actor Simon Pegg.

MeWe presents Equiano's Cup

Jan '70
Thu 1st

CornerHOUSE Community Arts Centre, Douglas Road, Surbiton KT6 7SB

Acclaimed multi-racial youth company MeWe present a workshop performance of their new play focusing attention on issues surrounding the abolition of the Transatlantic slave trade 200 years ago. Olaudah Equiano (c1745-1797), was a former slave, writer and campaigner. The play links both historic and contemporary action and highlights the impact of the legacy of slavery on young people today.

Ethical Consumerism: Fig Leaf Or Feasible

Jan '70
Thu 1st

Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 6AG

This event will explore the complex issues surrounding ethical consumerism such as carbon offset, trade justice and the pros and cons of industrialisation. An eminent panel comprising Leo Hickman, Guardian columnist and author of two bestselling ethical consumer guides; Harriet Lamb, Director of the Fairtrade Foundation; and Sarah Irving from the Ethical Consumer magazine. Come along and put your questions to the experts.

Kingston Choral Society Spring Concert

Jan '70
Thu 1st

A Choral Celebration with pieces by Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Purcell and Tippett. With organist Mark Uglow.