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Hart's Boatyard houseboat residents to be evicted
admin: March 31, 2006 - 3:35pmCounty courts decide that the boatyard can legally evict tenants.
Judge Jenny Sally Williams regretfully agreed that the law needs changing to protect houseboat owners, but she had no choice but to allow the eviction.
Hart's Boatyard owner Ossie Stewart, 61, intends to evict the tenants, who formed the Friends of Boating Residents' Association FOBRA, and claim unpaid mooring fees which could total £70,000.
Read more in the Kingston Guardian...
Mugging victim calls for better lighting in Victoria Park
admin: March 28, 2006 - 4:04pmNighttime assault results in labrador death.
The mugging that took place on March 1st at around nine in the evening left Jonathan Greensted, 36 with a second tradegy. The pet labrador dog he was walking escaped into the road and was run over.
He's now calling for extra lighting to be installed in park in order to deter opportunist muggers, and has set up an online petition web site. Mr Greensted says, "I would like people living in the area to sign the online petition for lighting and CCTV in the park."
How long to Waterloo
so2be
How long are the fast trains taking to Waterloo now and can you get a seat between 8 and 9?
Thanks.
While I'm chatting, does Surbiton have any other forums less blighted by racist retards?
Driver fined for keeping out of the way
admin: March 24, 2006 - 5:17pmA King Charles Road resident is ticketed for helping emergency services.
Gerry England said he's been woken several times during the night to move his van for emergency vehicles, so thought it reasonable to park up on the kerb to make space. Kingston Council thought differently and has fined him nine tickets since January.
Read more in the Surrey Comet...
Triangle light up
admin: March 23, 2006 - 4:55pmThe public gardens at Alexander Drive have make-over.
New plants, automatic lights and further refurbishments are planned to make Berrylands more welcoming to visitors.
Read more in the Kingston Guardian...
Sealion Scouts' New Website
admin: March 17, 2006 - 4:37pmSurbiton's largest Scout Group, 1st Surbiton (Sealion) Sea Scouts have redesigned their website for 2006. It provides details of all the activities offered to local young people with photos of recent events and challenges.
You can visit it at the new address www.sealionscouts.org.uk
Surbitonian to star in Bollywood
admin: March 16, 2006 - 3:14pmLocal girl gets lead role alongside famous Indian comedian Devang Patel.
Kajal Sehmi 23, was spotted by casting director who spotted her doing an advert in Mumbai.
The Bollywood film called Aahiq Bechara, meaning Poor Lover was shot in locations around London including Slough, Oxford, Hounslow High Street and Wembley.
Read more in the Surrey Comet...
Thames Ditton Tennis Club launches new Website
admin: March 11, 2006 - 6:54pmThames Ditton Lawn Tennis Club, based in Weston Green Road close to Thames Ditton railway station, has just launched a new Website. It's at http://www.thamesditton.net
Please visit!
Help with family history
jeepster
I am tracing my family history and have found out that my great great grandfather was born in Surbiton.On the birth certificate it says he was born in Chelsea Cottages in 1884. His name was Robert Butt. Does anyone know if the cottages are still there or where they would have been? Many thanks.
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