Wreath laid for VE Day 75th Anniversary

8th May 2020 Our Borough Councillors – Simon Parnall, Caroline Neame and Tim Archer, marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day by laying a wreath and standing in silence at the War Memorial at St. Andrew’s Church in Kingswood. Simon Parnall said, ‘We are utterly indebted to all who gave their lives that we might […] Continue reading →

Kingswood Village – VE Day opening hours

Kingswood Village Store – 01737 362989 Although KVS is normally closed on Bank Holidays, in response to requests from many of its customers Kartik and Sonal have decided to open until noon on Friday 8 May. Newspapers, Post Office and Store as usual. Kingswood Wines – 01737 360264‬‬‬ Normal opening hours of 12 noon until […] Continue reading →

Recycling Centres scheduled to re-open

A message from Jeff Harris, Surrey County Councillor Dear Residents, I thought I would give everyone a quick update relating to Community Re-cycling Centres (CRC’s) and an announcement from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council about Green Waste Collections. Firstly, for those who use them the Surrey County Council CRC’s will open next Monday 11th – […] Continue reading →

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 […] Continue reading →

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 […] Continue reading →

Kingswood Safety Net – Ways to Help

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 […] Continue reading →

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 Continue reading →