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8 May

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6 May

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What is the point of the Kingston Informer?

15 years ago...

It has become thinner each week, this week's pages are full of Royal Wedding Street Parties. Is it worth printing it any more ? It hardly contains any news and doesn't inform us of anything useful!

Surbiton floating homes company to rethink proposals

The company behind plans to develop floating homes have promised to rethink parts of the proposals.

4 May

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Ken Peay retiring from SRA

That was the start of the long campaign – mostly successful – to prevent anything so huge from looming over that area of Surbiton. It was a privilege to work with Ken. Southborough will miss him, though I shall be surprised indeed if it ...

Berrylands Meadow Volunteer Day

15 years ago...

Hi everyone

Me and another local lady are organising the following event and would love it if anyone else from the area would like to get involved on the day:

Join us as we improve the Elmbridge Meadows / Hogsmill River area with a site clean up & litter pick.

All you need are gloves, strong footwear, suitable clothing and a packed lunch.

Meet near the Green Lane cycle path adjacent to Elmbridge Avenue.

Sunday 8th May 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

(This event is being organised with the support of Kingston Council)

3 May

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Builders - looking for recommendations

15 years ago...

Hello, Everyone,

I'm moving to a flat near Surbiton Station, hopefully this month or next. The flat needs quite a bit of work: walls moved, new floors, new kitchen, new bathroom, some electrics redone, redecorating etc. Are there any local firms you recommend? I'm looking for a company that's fast, friendly and honest. Too much to ask?

Alternatively, are there any sites where I can find trustworthy recommendations?

Apologies if this type of post isn't allowed but I don't know anybody locally to ask.

By the way, what's the name of someone from Surbiton. Is it "Surbitonian"?

Police boundaries changing

So far as we can tell, Surbiton Hill SNT is to be broken up, with School Lane being hived off into Tolworth and Hook Rise, while the rest of the ward combines with most of Berrylands. The idea behind it, officially, ...