04 Nov 2023
By Susie Homes
Remembrance Sunday – 12 November 2023

Remembrance Sunday – 12 November 2023

Services of remembrance to commemorate and honour members of the armed forces who have lost their lives in war and military conflicts.  Ceremonies will take place at the war memorials in Banstead, Horley and Redhill on Sunday 12 November 2023 Banstead The Parade will assemble at the Banstead Community Centre, The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane, Banstead Village, SM7 2BQ from 10.15am and set off for the War Memorial at 10.35am approximately.  At approximately 10.55am the parade will reach the war memorial and the service will commence. Banstead War Memorial, High Street, Banstead (junction of Park Road & Sutton Lane)
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02 Nov 2023
By Susie Homes
Mayoral Events open to the public to join

Mayoral Events open to the public to join

Mayor's Wacky Races - Friday 24 November at the Town Hall The Mayor is holding a charity race night at the Town Hall on Friday 24 November.Famous cartoon characters will race each other with the throw of 3 dice. The first to cross the line wins. Each race will consist of an owner's contest. Prior to the off, the tote will accept bets of £1 upwards, if you have backed a winner, your odds could be up to 6 to 1! Confused?  Simply book your seat online for £5, (you will get 5 free £1 bets) and all will be revealed.
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15 Oct 2023
By Susie Homes

Invitation to join Winter Work Parties on Banstead Commons

Banstead Commons Conservators would like to invite you to join our Winter Work Parties that are set to commence on Thursday 19th of October.  No prior experience is necessary.  Staff will run through the risk assessment at the start of the session which will include how to use your tools safely.  Please come prepared for working outdoors, wearing sturdy boots and suitable clothing for the weather on the day.  You'll also need to bring your own gardening gloves (we do have spares), a packed lunch and water.  We will provide good company, hand tools, hot refreshments, laughter and snacks!  We…
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13 Oct 2023
By Susie Homes

Cyber Security Sessions from the Surrey police

Reminder - join our online cyber security sessions next weekNext week we are running three cyber security sessions, designed to help you feel confident staying safe online. We hope you will join us in this exciting opportunity to hear directly from the Cyber Protect Officer for Surrey Police and Sussex Police. Learn from the expert about the most common types of cyber crime affecting people in your community, and how you can massively reduce your chance of being a victim. The online session will cover:- -Staying safe on social media- How to browse the internet safely--The impact cyber crime has on our…
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08 May 2023
By Ian Floyd

Creative Event

Lower Kingswood residents are invited to join those from Tadworth, Walton, and Kingswood to participate in a Creative Arts Festival competition. Categories include Creative writing, Photography, and Art. Please click on the link below for further information. https://lowerkingswood.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Feel-Good-creative-arts-poster-with-bleed-3.pdf
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28 Mar 2023
By Ian Floyd

Have you ever thought about volunteering locally

The Tadworth and Walton Residents Association, with who the LKRA work closely, are holding a Volunteers Fair on Saturday, 15th April 2023, at the St John's Church Hall, The Avenue Tadworth, between 1:30 pm and 3 pm. Several local groups will be present and will be only too willing to explain what opportunities are available. There will also be tea, coffee and light refreshments available. So please feel free to go along. For further information, please click on the link below https://d20erpv6lh3pnq.cloudfront.net/U2-20230324203549-dhpl76xehwtoh1wf/Volunteer_Fair_poster_blue.pdf
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12 Mar 2023
By Ian Floyd

The Great British Spring Clean

A national initiative to keep the country tidy will happen between Friday, 17th March - 2nd April; I'm sure our local litter-picking group will continue their terrific efforts to keep our area litter free. To help with this, some LKRA members are meeting at 2 pm on Saturday 18th, March in the Recreation Ground car park to carry out a couple of hours of litter picking, so why not join them? We will have a few spare litter pickers, fluorescent jackets and bags. In addition, We will be trying to go out on other occasions during this period. The Guides…
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20 Feb 2023
By Ian Floyd
Surrey council response to our article on Surrey County Council Highway Maintenance and Volunteer scheme

Surrey council response to our article on Surrey County Council Highway Maintenance and Volunteer scheme

Cllr Paul has responded to our article below to reassure residents that Surrey County Council isn't cutting services or outsourcing them. She has assured us that SCC will continue to respond to reported incidents as usual, and their core responsibilities will be carried out. Cllr Paul told us this is an established scheme of some years and is there to allow residents the opportunity to carry out additional maintenance if they so wish, and is not a replacement to SCC delivery of core responsibilities. As always, please read the SCC webpage for more information (the link is below) and to…
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