The Somme – an Exhibition

Walton, Tadworth & Kingswood History Society would like to invite Kingswood residents to the local Somme Exhibition commemorating the 100th Anniversary – to be held on Thursday 9th June 9th from 2pm until 7pm, at Christchurch URC in Walton on the Hill and Friday 8th July from 10am – 4pm at The Good Shepherd in Tadworth. We want […] Continue reading →

The Kingswood NSPCC Ladies Tennis Tournament

The Kingswood NSPCC Ladies Tennis Tournament was again superbly organised, highly enjoyable and raised the fantastic sum of £1,014 for the work of the NSPCC. The initial planning and organisation was again done by Rosemary Akerman, although she sadly could not attend on the day. Angie Peters, Jane Hollington and Djina Dann led their willing […] Continue reading →

TWOAT News – May 2016

Tadworth & Walton Overseas Aid Trust’s big event this Spring was a St George’s Day Celebration on Saturday April 23rd. This was staged in the Good Shepherd Hall in conjunction with members from St Cecilia’s Chorus who led the singing of some well-known British songs whilst attendees also enjoyed Bangers & Mash and Fruit Crumbles. […] Continue reading →

Kingswood Big Band – Summer Dance

Kingswood Big Band is a 17-piece jazz band that rehearses weekly in the Kingswood Village Club. We play jazz music, mainly in the style of traditional big band music, written by composers such as Sammy Nestico and Neal Hefti. Bill Geldard, our musical director, has played the trombone in the RAF Central Band, before being […] Continue reading →

Kingswood Gardening News – May 2016

May – a time for blossom in the garden. By Sarah Wilson April was a riot of yellow and blue in the gardens and woodlands around Kingswood – the daffodils and bluebells, although battered by wind and rain, gave us a sense of spring which was followed in early May with a splendid offering of […] Continue reading →

Trip to Stratfield Saye – Tuesday 7th June

The Kingswood Parish Events Committee is organising a trip to Stratfield Saye, in Hampshire, on Tuesday 7th June. Stratfield Saye House was the country seat of the First Duke of Wellington, the hero of Waterloo. It is on a much more modest scale than Apsley House, his London residence, and contains a fascinating collection of […] Continue reading →

Spring Exhibition of Arts 2016

For the 30th year, Tadworth Court will house a temporary exhibition and sale showcasing pieces by artists from across the South East on Friday 29th April to Sunday 1st May 2016. The event, organised by The Friends of The Children’s Trust will raise money for children at The Children’s Trust. Friday 29th April – 6pm until […] Continue reading →