Welcome to the Kingswood Village website.
Here we give useful information about Kingswood, Surrey. You should be able to find almost anything that you want to know about the village; its history, services and contact information for the people who lead the various groups and associations that help to maintain village life.
Latest Village News
Kingswood Safety Net – 75th Anniversary of VE Day
75th Anniversary of VE Day Friday 8th May marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe and is a public holiday, although for many under the current lockdown that will make little difference! There had been plans to mark this day with a special celebratory event and historical presentation
Shieling, The Warren – National Gardens Scheme
Dear friends, This year we were not able to open our garden for the National Gardens Scheme because of the lockdown. Instead of opening on Easter Sunday my son came and made a video so we can offer you a virtual tour of the garden. We always raise funds for the Children’s Trust by selling
Update on the Coronavirus – Covid-19
A message from Jeff Harris, Surrey County Councillor Dear Resident, As I write this we are coming to the end on another week of ‘Lockdown’ and the overwhelming majority of residents are abiding by the guidance from the NHS and Government. A few aren’t, deciding that they don’t need to ‘keep their distance’, nor just
Kingswood Safety Net – Ways to Help
Be a Good Neighbour The most important way you can help during this coronavirus pandemic is to be a good neighbour, especially to those who are older, vulnerable or who need to self-isolate. Within the official restrictions please look out for them, and if you can’t provide what they need yourself then seek help from
Kingswood Safety Net – Support for Food Banks
Please see details below regarding urgent support required of donations of items for local food banks and the local drop off points available. If you would like to provide support, but do not have suitable items, you can make a financial donation though the Council’s website: https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20401/coronavirus/1111/volunteering
Kingswood Safety Net – 2.6 Challenge
Kingswood Safety Net Volunteers are doing The 2.6 Challenge! This Sunday Volunteers who are part of the Kingswood Safety Net during the coronavirus lockdown will be walking every road in Kingswood as a reminder that we want everyone in our village to feel that, should they need it, there is somewhere they can turn for
Avoiding Fraud & Scams
A message from local Trading Standards At a time when community spirit is needed to help out the more vulnerable in our society, unscrupulous people are responding by finding fresh ways to defraud people. We are writing, regarding Coronavirus cons, to residents who we are aware have circumstances that make them vulnerable to scams, explaining
Nuisance Bonfires
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the majority of residents for refraining from having bonfires at this critical time, when a lot of people are at home and in a lot of cases only have access to their own gardens or open windows for fresh air. I appreciate that we all have a
Coronavirus Update from Jeff Harris – Surrey County Council
A message from Jeff Harris, Surrey County Councillor We are now firmly ‘in the middle’ of the Pandemic, and we all see and hear much of what is happening each day and each evening on the news. But, behind the scenes hundreds of Surrey County Council Staff, Police Staff, volunteers from across the County and
Coronavirus Update from Jeff Harris – Surrey County Council
Dear residents, First of all a huge thank you – not just to the fantastic NHS, the Police and other Emergency Services going above and beyond, but our community volunteers, our County and Borough Council staff who together have proved what a unique place we live in… I’d also like to add to that list
National Garden Scheme – all gardens to close
Due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) the Trustees of the National Garden Scheme have taken the difficult decision to ask all the charity’s garden owners not to open their gardens until further notice. Please visit the National Garden Scheme website for more information.
Coronavirus Update from Jeff Harris – Surrey County Council
If all the scientific and medical advice and guidance is correct, and I’ve no reason to disbelieve anything they say, then we are approaching a significant point in the Pandemic, sadly, with many more deaths, but possibly slightly fewer people contracting the disease. This is quite frightening to see and read and sounds strange, but
Reigate & Banstead Council Services – 2nd April 2020
What’s new since the last update… Vulnerable Residents If you are alone self-isolating or know someone who is. A community helpline is available for residents needing support with tasks such as picking up shopping or prescription collections. Call 0300 200 1008, Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm (note extended opening hours). Harlequin Theatre The Harlequin
