We chat to Stephen Tompkinson
As Educating Rita comes to the Rose, Stephen Tompkinson talks about the play’s enduring appeal
7 awesome festivals happening this month
September is festival season in south west London and Surrey!
9 great diary dates for September
Literary festivals, awesome art and cinemas with a twist. We have eight great events to book now.
COMEDY WRITING LEGEND ANDY HAMILTON TALKS BOOKFEST
Andy Hamilton on returning to Wimbledon BookFest, his epic handwritten novel, and his love for living in the area
Picnic for Polka
Get your teddies ready for a picnic with Polka, full of fun, games and live entertainment
Best bank holiday events in London and Surrey
Don't miss the top August bank holiday events over the long weekend in SW London and Surrey
The Final Polka Push
Education, sustainability and inclusion are all on the agenda when Polka Theatre re-opens later this year
Interactive Theatre International: Interactive And Beyond
Alison Pollard-Mansergh is Founder and Artistic Director of Interactive Theatre International, producers of the globetrotting smash hit, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
Celebrating the Best Businesses of Merton
Top businesses and entrepreneurs shine at the Merton Best Business Awards
Six reasons why swimming lessons are the ideal out-of-school activity
There’s never been a better time than now to book your children swim lessons. Let’s find out why
Events by Inspire: Surrey Wedding Fairs
Vanessa and Adelle, based in Sutton, tell us about the Surrey wedding fairs they’ve been organising since 2013
Balliamo Dance Academy: Let’s Dance
Dancer Leila Stewart on training with the top coaches, her dance career, and how to get involved, whatever your age or abilities
Fairfield Halls: Lights, Camera, Action
The doors to South London’s largest arts centre will reopen on 16 September. Find out what’s in store
10 Tips for a Perfect Wedding
We are set for a wedding boom with many couples opting for 2020 as their notable year of significance. We ask Olivia Malcolm Berry, at The Hurlingham Club for her top tips for a perfect wedding celebration.
Water Sports and Outdoors Activity at Albany Outdoors
Jerry Scott Maber talks to us about Albany Outdoors - an outdoor water activities centre on the Thames in Kingston
Art Competitions And Drawing Classes With Kingston Artists’ Open Studios
We talk to Caroline Calascione, membership secretary of Kingston Artists’ Open Studios, about the evolution of the local arts hub
The Piano Experts
If you’re in the market for a new piano, or are a pianist in need of piano services, you can be sure a warm welcome and a huge choice will await you at Hanna Pianos
Competition: Win a bouquet and seasonal goodies
Enter Time & Leisure's competition to win a beautiful bouquet and fresh fruit and veg box from Gardenia
Competition: Win a family ticket to Bocketts Farm
Competition: Enter Time & Leisure's competition to win a family ticket for four to Bocketts Farm in Surrey
Competition: Win a vineyard tour
Enter Time & Leisure's competition to win a vineyard tour at the beautiful Tinwood Estate in West Sussex
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