09 Jun 2024
By Susie Homes

Father’s Day Run the Rec 5k

If you are thinking of what to do on Father's Day Sunday on 16-June, please come and join us for our Run The Rec 5k event @9.00am.   We have partnered with The BRO Program (The Building Relationships Outreach) Program, to raise awareness for men and boys with anxiety, for more details https://www.thebroprogram.org.uk As usual, these events are open to adults and children of all abilities and you are welcome to bring your dog. If you would like to join in the fun but not the activity we are always looking for volunteers to help set up and line the route, you can get your free volunteer…
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09 Mar 2024
By Susie Homes
POND LIFE

POND LIFE

What an amazing day with a hard-working team of local volunteers. The pond on the left-hand side of Mogoador Road, on the way to the Sportsman Pub, has been neglected for many years. 1994, that was the last time a group got together to give it some TLC. A few of the people drove past while we were doing it and said how lovely it was that this had been organized. Nicola a local resident invited the Surrey Wildlife Trust up to assess the project before work commenced. Once we had the advice on what to do to protect the…
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09 Mar 2024
By Susie Homes
LKRA Projects

LKRA Projects

How lovely is this? We stopped and spoke to this lovely lady who has lived in the village for years and asked to take a photo of her using the new bench we installed and kindly donated by our Acting Chair Lindsey Von Backstrom. (she agreed ❤) she said thank you for the work that has gone into replacing the bench and clearing the area. She had historically enjoyed using the bench as a stop-off for her walks but wasn’t able to get to the other one and use it because had become so overgrown and slippery. This made our…
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03 Feb 2024
By Susie Homes
Dog walking in Surrey’s countryside

Dog walking in Surrey’s countryside

Welcome to Surrey's countryside: a beautiful, tranquil, and environmentally sensitive place enjoyed by local wildlife and visitors alike. We want all dog walkers to have a happy, healthy, hassle-free visit and so ask that you follow our code of conduct. Keep dogs under control and within sight This is important when approaching other countryside users, as not everyone is confident around dogs. Please keep your dog from approaching other people, including children, horse riders, runners, and cyclists. We advise professional dog walkers to please give way to other countryside users on narrow paths. Always carry a suitable lead for each dog…
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08 Jan 2024
By Susie Homes
In the know – Surrey/Sussex

In the know – Surrey/Sussex

Dear resident, To start the New Year, we have collated some advice and tips on how you can help protect yourself, your home and your family throughout 2024 – all of which are generally quick and easy to do! Why not make it a New Year’s resolution to implement some of these and to share the advice with your friends and family?Internet safety: For those with younger children in the family, who may have received a new mobile/gaming console over Christmas, spend some time reminding yourself of the ways in which you can help to keep them safe. You can do this…
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04 Dec 2023
By Susie Homes
Run The Rec Santa’s Fun Run Sunday 10th December

Run The Rec Santa’s Fun Run Sunday 10th December

Calling all Santa's: The 'Run the Rec 5k’ event has gone all festive, please join us in your Santa suits on Sunday 10-December 2023 at 9:00am in the Kingswood Recreation Ground. All Santa's are welcome to run, jog, or walk, open to adults and children of all abilities, and you are welcome to bring your dog.  If you would like to join in the festive fun but not the activity you can help as a volunteer. To take part or to help as a volunteer in this event or our future events, please register at  EVENTBRITE:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/run-the-rec-5k-tickets-573052293837?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Thanks for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you…
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15 Nov 2023
By Susie Homes
Community Santas Grotto with Santas’ ponies and helpers

Community Santas Grotto with Santas’ ponies and helpers

Santas is leaving the North Pole and coming to Lower Kingswood to visit the local children and he is bringing his ponies and elves.This will be a free event for the children of the community of Lower Kingswood. Any donations arevoluntary and will go back into the pot for another community event sometime in the future.We have 50 free tickets available. Click on the link below to order your tickets.LOWER KINGSWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SANTAS GROTTO SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER | Red Carpet Entertain (redcarpetentertainments.co.uk) LKRA are happy to announce that we are sponsoring a small gift for every child.There will be…
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