Connected Kingston

22/10/2025

🌱 Ready to connect and discover something new?

The Friends (Community) Groups collection on Connected Kingston is full of ways to get involved in local projects and meet like-minded people.

There’s a place for every interest, and a warm welcome when you arrive.

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22/10/2025

Are you living with diabetes or supporting someone who is?

Join the New Malden and Worcester Park Primary Care Network for an informative event designed to help you take control of your health.

📅 Tuesday 28th October 2025
⏰ 4pm to 7pm
📍 Malden Centre, KT3 4TA

What’s happening?
✅ Expert talks
✅ Free health checks
✅ Health Coach Workshop
✅ Stop Smoking support
✅ Chair-based exercise tasters
✅ Stalls from local services

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and access local resources for FREE.

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Spread the word and bring a friend!

22/10/2025

Looking to give your little ones the best start? 👶❤️

There are some great options in Kingston to support healthier eating and lifestyles.

Sign up for the .healthyfamilies programme, which provides support for healthier living for the whole family -whether it’s support from fussy eating and screen time to healthier teeth.

HENRY has offers online and in person at family hubs across Kingston.

🔗 Search up HENRY on Connected Kingston (link in bio)

Further, if you are receiving certain benefits you may be eligible to sign up for Healthy Start, an NHS scheme that can help you buy food and vitamins.

17/10/2025

Head along to the Malden Centre this coming Monday, 20 October for a FREE osteoporosis community workshop. No need to register, please just show up!

Monday 20 October, The Malden centre @ 12:30-2pm in room 5

16/10/2025

The Connected Kingston Autumn newsletter is out now! With lots of ways to stay active, exciting videos and a spotlight on Milaap Multicultural Centre, don't miss out. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/dc91a0acbc5b/autumn2025connected-kingston-19879905

15/10/2025

Forever Active is a gentle exercise programme for Kingston residents aged 50+.

Developed by in partnership with , it’s part of the “Move Well, Live Well” initiative to support physical and mental wellbeing.

Classes are held at the Malden Centre and Tolworth Recreation Centre, offering a variety of activities including chair-based exercise, easy aquafit, yoga, Zumba, Pilates, and more.

Benefits include improved mobility, strength, balance, flexibility and mental health - all in a friendly, social environment. Plus, the first class is FREE!

🎥 Watch this Forever Active reel to see the programme in action and hear from participants.

09/10/2025

Milaap Centre is a lifeline for older adults in Kingston, offering a welcoming space where culture and wellbeing go hand in hand.

From movement classes like Bollyfit and yoga to practical support with digital skills and health advice, Milaap helps people stay active, informed, and socially connected.

Swipe through to learn more about them and visit their Connected Kingston page: https://connectedkingston.uk/services/milaap-day-centre

07/10/2025

07/10/2025

Calling all schools, churches, and businesses! Harvest season is here! Collect for Kingston Foodbank and contribute your harvest food collection to our cause this year. Kingston Foodbank operates as a vital community project with a mission to combat poverty in the Royal Borough of Kingston. Be part of this amazing season!! For more information and any enquiries please email us at
info@kingston.foodbank.org.uk

07/10/2025

A celebration of sporting achievement, coaching excellence and volunteer support happens annually at the Kingston Borough Sports Awards. Nominations from the community are awarded at a ceremony held in Kingston Guildhall and presented by the Mayor, councillors and other dignitaries.

19/09/2025

The stigma associated with drug and alcohol use can stop people from accessing support and treatment when they need it most. This video was created by the Moving on Together (MOT) in partnership with Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) to break down stigma and help people to feel safe to ask for support.

Moving on Together is a peer-led charity group run by people with lived experience of overcoming their drug and alcohol issues and are dedicated to helping others in Kingston who are still struggling on their own journey of recovery.

You can find out more about drug and alcohol support services in Kingston on the Connected Kingston website. https://connectedkingston.uk/categories/drug-alcohol-support

19/09/2025

Join the 50+ Careers Fair in the Guildhall, Kingston, KT1 1EU! Tuesday 23 September @ 10.30am

This event is for people aged 50+ to discover new opportunities, connect with employers, explore fresh career paths, and access expert coaching support to take their next steps.

🚋 Closest Train Station:
• Kingston Overground (SWR)
🚌 Bus Stops:
• K - towards Kingston Hospital/Ham (routes 85, 371, 465, K1, K4)
• J - towards Surbiton/Thames Ditton (routes 85, 371, 465, K1, K4)
🚗 Closest Car Park
• Q Park Eden Walk Union Street, Kingston KT1 1BL