Kingston Village
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Kingston Virtual Christmas Fair
Saturday 12th December 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m online and by phone
We’re still looking for lots of donations. Please support this event!
Here’s how:-
DONATE Phone the stallholders to tell them what you can contribute. You can do this up till the end of November.
CAKES AND PUDS cakes, biscuits, flapjacks, scones, buns, meringues, profiteroles, sweet pastries, desserts, fresh bread Tel. Miki Ellars
CHRISTMAS GOODIES mince-pies, Christmas puddings, Christmas cakes, stollen, Christmas biscuits, sweets, truffles, Christmas tree candy Tel. Suzy Stokes
MARKET STALL jams, chutneys, pâtés, terrines, meat pies, game, gift boxes of fresh fruit or vegetables Tel. Pat Draper
BOTTLE STALL wine, spirits, home made sloe gin Tel. Peter Stokes
LOOK A SHOPPING CATALOGUE for the stalls above will be displayed on the village website from 5-12 December and circulated via email (to those on the village mailing list).
HANDMADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS can be viewed in advance at
www.etsy.com/shop/kaisydaisysewcrazy and will be discounted from
1-12 December (see below). 10% of the purchase price to go towards Village Hall funds.
BUY On the day, simply phone the individual stallholders to make your purchase. Payment details will be on the Catalogue.
To buy Kay’s fantastic handmade goods, visit the website and enter the coupon code VILLAGE20 at checkout to receive 20% off!
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR VILLAGE!
THE VILLAGE HALL HAS CLOSED AGAIN AS WE ARE NOW IN LOCKDOWN part 2
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Keeping Kingston moving...Together - every Friday
On Zoom 11am to 11.30am
Strength & Stretch weekly wellness workout in the comfort of your own home. FREE.
Contact Jacqueline for a secure joining link Jacqslsmith@gmail.com
AT HOME ACTIVITY
Village Pub Night - Saturday SUSPENDED
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
More information: Chris Reid
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Wellness Workouts - some sessions are now being held in the Village Orchard, subject to weather conditions SUSPENDEDevery Tuesday
In the Village Hall at 10am and 6.30pm
This workout with music is designed to maintain mobility, core-strength and flexibility for the whole body including weight-bearing cardio work, Pilates/Yoga style core-conditioning and stretch. £6.50 drop-in; free taster session.
More information: Jacqueline Smith, Kingston Barns Tel. 07979802749
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Stretching - SUSPENDED every Tuesday
In the Village Hall at 5.45pm
**NEW** Focussing on stretching and flexibility, these sessions promote a core element of fitness, and are very valuable to reduce general tension and stress, and to prepare the body for exercise. £3.00 drop-in; free taster session.
More information: Jacqueline Smith, Kingston Barns Tel. 07979802749
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Coffee, tea and chat - SUSPENDED
In the Village Hall 10.30am to 12 noon
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Mobile Library - SUSPENDED
11.30am to 11.45pm at the crossroads in Kingston
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Kingston Music Club - SUSPENDED
In the Village Hall at 7.30pm.
More information: Peter Holly
Contact telephone numbers are not normally given on the website for reasons of personal privacy. However they are available in the monthly Kingston Parish and Church Magazine which is delivered free to all local households.
Alternatively you can email the webmaster
Events you may have missed...
Remembrance Sunday Kingston 8 November
The new national lockdown means that the Service of Remembrance planned for 10.55 am on Sunday 8th November at Kingston Church has been cancelled. There will, however, be a brief outdoor ceremony and wreath laying at the war memorial at 9.15am. Government advice is that households gather on their doorsteps to observe the 2 minutes’ silence at 11am.
There will be a Papworth Team Service at 10am via Zoom – see www.papworthteamchurches.org for more information.
Donations may be made to the Royal British Legion online at www.britishlegion.org.uk
Village Pub Night - Saturday 5th September
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
With 'Easy' pizzas.
Village Pub Night - Saturday 25th July
In the Village Hall 6pm to 10pm.
'Easy family' pizzas available - to be pre-ordered. Please follow social distancing guidelines; no guests from outside Kingston. All payments to be by contactless card (no cash)
Village Picnic - Saturday 18th July
In the field behind the Village Hall, from 3.30pm onwards.
Bring your own picnic!
Courtesy of James and Janet Clear
Village Pub Night - Saturday 4th July
In the Village Hall 6pm to 10pm.
'Easy family' pizzas available - to be pre-ordered. Please follow social distancing guidelines; no guests from outside Kingston. All payments to be by contactless card (no cash)
Village Pub Night - Saturday 1st February
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
Quiz'n'Chips - Saturday 25th January
In the Village Hall. Our annual evening of team fun (tables of six). Bar open from 7pm. Quizzing starts at 7.30pm. Intermission for fish'n'chips (or other options).
More information: Paul Wright
Village Pub Night - Saturday 4th January
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
Village Pub Night - Saturday 7th December
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
Kingston Music Club - Thursday 5th December
In the Village Hall at 7.30pm. Presented by Jill Coleman "Memories of Dusty"
Live Music from the Great American Songbook - Saturday 16th November
In the Village Hall at 7pm
An eclectic mix of blues, folk, pop and jazz vocals. Beer, spirits, wind and soft drinks, and 'Easy' pizzas. Our very own Kingston Blues Band, with guest appearances from Val Sinclair (singer), Mike Nathan (drums), Dave and Vicky Hawkins (bass, guitar, vocals).
More information: Simon Draper
Kingston Music Club - Thursday 7th November
In the Village Hall at 7.30pm. Presented by Kay Forsythe
Village Pub Night - Saturday 2nd November
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
Parish Council Extraordinary Meeting - Tuesday 22nd October
In the Village Hall at 8pm. To discuss a tree works planning application
Village Work Day - Saturday 19th October
From 10am to 12 noon.
Please spare a couple of hours to keep our village looking its best – there will be something to do for all abilities!
Links: Our neighbourhood
Kingston Church
Kingston Services
Schools and colleges
primary school
Travel Information
Neighbouring Villages
Even You Song - Sunday 13th October
In the village church at 6.30pm
A new choral work, performed by Director of Music Owain Park with Cambridge Chorale and organist Joseph Wicks and children from Bourn Primary against a backdrop of digital projections. This special evensong will be led by The Reverend Nigel Pearson. Supported by Wysing Arts Centre.
Tickets available online £15 each (free libretto with each ticket)
More information from www.wysingartscentre.org
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Village Pub Night - Saturday 5th October
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
More information: Chris Reid
A World To Come - 31st July to 1st October
The village church is open daily from 10am to 6pm, to display this Art+Christianity community art project by local artist Bettina Furnée. The medieval Wheel of the Seven Acts of Corporal Mercy (one of Kingston's medieval wall paintings) is 'turned again' for a contemporary audience.
More information: Peter Reynolds, Torrie Smith
Harvest Lunch - Sunday 29th September
In the Village Hall at 12.30pm (after the Harvest Service in the church at 10.30am). All are invited for Ploughmans and cake. No need to attend the church service, just come straight to the Hall.
Tickets: £10 adult, £5 child
Macmillan Coffee Morning - Saturday 28th September
In the Village Hall at 10.30am. Cakes, buns, biscuits, tea, coffee. Come along and enjoy refreshments and a chat with friends and neighbours, while helping to raise funds as part of "The Great Macmillan Coffee Morning".
Organised by: Jill Coleman, Sarah Wright
Kingston Music Club - Thursday 26th September
In the Village Hall at 7.30pm
More information: Peter Holly
Village Hall Management Committee AGM - Thursday 19th September
In the Village Hall at 8pm
All welcome. Discussion of plans for the hall, and events and activities past and future.
Village Pub Night - Saturday 7th September
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
Medieval storytelling - Saturday 31st August
In the village church at 2pm. With Danny Hopkins. A free event in connection with the "A World to Come" art project. All welcome; no need to book.
More information: Torrie Smith, Peter Reynolds
Kingston Music Club - Thursday 29th August
In the Village Hall at 7.30pm. A selection of music will be presented by Miki Ellar.
More information: Peter Holly
A World To Come: Discussion - Saturday 17th August
In the village church at 2pm
Bettina Furnée (artist) and Laura Purseglove (curator) will discuss the development of the work "A World To Come" - Bettina's enquiry into the iconography and symbolism of the church's medieval wall paintings and her thoughts on the relationship between art and morality.
No need to book; just turn up
https://youtu.be/kJVJs18lWqM
More information: Torrie Smith, Peter Reynolds
Village Tea & Coffee morning - Wednesday 7th August
In the Village Hall from 10.30am. An opportunity for chat and refreshments.
More information: Miki Ellar
Village Pub Night - Saturday 3rd August
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
More information: Chris Reid
Mask making - Saturday 27th July
In the church from 10am to 12 noon. For children and families. Part of the "A World to Come" Art project.
Village Cream Tea and Church Gift Day - Saturday 13th July
At the Village Orchard, and the Village Church.
Cream teas 3.30-5.30pm (the tea and scones are free: please donate generously to the church!); tug-o-war; bar offering real ales, cider, wine and G&T
"A World to Come" - Friday 12th July
The Art+Christianity community art project opens in the Village Church at 6.30pm. The artist Bettina Furnée will give a talk at 7.15pm and refreshments will be served.
Kingston is part of a pilot project linking contemporary art and artists to historical art in churches (our medieval wall paintings).
More information: Peter Reynolds and Torrie Smith
Village Barbecue - Saturday 6th July (incorporating Village Pub Night)
At Southsea House by the kind invitation of Janet and James Clear
Entry from 5.30pm, food from 6pm, bar closes at 10.30pm
Selection of barbecued meats (veggie option available), homemade bread, salads, puddings. Licensed bar serving wine, cocktails, real ale, lager and soft drinks
Adults £10; 6-14 years £5; under 6 free
Village chimney sweep days - Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th June
Our annual visit from the chimney sweep - he offers a discount for these two days.
Contact Pat Draper for more information and to book a visit
Wellness Weekend - Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June
In the Village Hall
More information: Jackie Day
Kingston Music Club - Thursday 13th June
In the Village Hall at 8pm. A selection of music with a Portuguese twist will be presented by Celia Whitworth.
More information: Peter Holly and Simon Draper
Village Tea & Coffee morning - Wednesday 5th June
In the Village Hall from 10.30am. An opportunity for chat and refreshments.
Village Pub Night - Saturday 1st June
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
More information: Chris Reid
Ermine Street Band Concert - Saturday 18th May
In All Saints & St Andrew's Church Kingston at 7.30pm. This band of ten local musicians will present a varied and lively programme of chamber music for wind instruments. Tickets cost £10 (to include refreshments; free for under-16s). The band are performing free, and all proceeds go to the church.
Annual Village Meeting - Thursday 16th May
8pm in the Village Hall. All villagers are very welcome to come along, to discuss matters of common interest in an 'Open Forum' and to enjoy a glass of wine in good company.
More information: Peter Stokes
Village Pub Night - Saturday 4th May
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm. With pizzas (frozen not Easy-made) and jacket potatoes.
More information: Chris Reid
Village Tea and Coffee - Wednesday 1st May
In the Village Hall at 10.30am. Come and join in a friendly social gathering of neighbours and friends.
More information: Miki Ellar
Kingston Music Club - Thursday 18th April
In the village hall at 8pm. A selection of music will be presented by Linda Rimmer.
More information: Peter Holly and Simon Draper
Village Pub Night - Saturday 6th April
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
More information: Chris Reid
Village Tea and Coffee - Wednesday 3rd April
In the Village Hall at 10.30am. Come and join in a friendly social gathering of neighbours and friends.
More information: Miki Ellar
Village Pub Night - Saturday 2nd March
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm.
Village Tea and Coffee - Wednesday 6th February
In the Village Hall at 10.30am. Come and join in a friendly social gathering of neighbours and friends.
More information: Miki Ellar
Village Pub Night - Saturday 2nd February
In the Village Hall 6.30pm to 10pm. with Easy family pizzas
More information: Chris Read, John Easy
Quiz'n'Chips - Saturday 26th January
In the Village Hall. Our fabulous Quizmasters are back: Mark and Helen Underwood.
Entry from 7pm to claim your table and organise your drinks; quizzing starts at 7.30pm. Tickets include entry, and food during the interval (fish & chips £12, chicken & chips £11, sausage or veggie burger & chips £10). Pub bar open for wine and beer..
More information: Paul Wright
