Featured Events in Kingston upon Thames in July, 2025 (July Updated)

Join fellow nature enthusiasts for a day dedicated to discovering, identifying, and recording flies in a relaxed and supportive setting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced naturalist, this event offers a great opportunity to share knowledge, build confidence in biological recording, and refine your identification skills — all with guidance from fly specialist Martin Harvey. What will the day involve? Hands-on experience using different methods to collect and record a variety of Diptera families. Practical training in specimen collection and preservation. Guidance on identifying true flies in the field and understanding which specimens require further examination under a microscope. Fieldwork experience in undertaking survey methods, such as pan trapping, for Diptera. A chance to connect with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds who share an interest in entomology and wildlife recording. What do I need to know in advance? This event is aimed at adults only. Attendance is free, but booking is essential as spaces are limited. Fly recorders of all abilities are welcome, but booking is essential. Identification will take place in the field whenever possible, but some invertebrate specimens may need to be collected and preserved for accurate identification. We'll be outside for the whole day so please bring suitable clothing for all types of weather, as well as your lunch and any snacks you will require with you on the day. Recording London's Wildlife All records collected will be added to the LNHS iRecord activity in order to share our findings with the site managers, Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL), London Natural History Society (LNHS) and relevant national recording schemes and societies. Fly Specialist: Martin Harvey Martin Harvey is an entomologist and biological recorder based at the UKCEH Biological Records Centre, where he works on projects including the iRecord online recording system, liaison with national recording schemes, and is part of the team for the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme. As a volunteer Martin runs the national Soldierflies and Allies Recording Scheme, and is County Moth Recorder for Berkshire vice-county. T olworth Court Farm Nature Reserve At over 50 ha, the large size and location of this urban nature reserve along the chalk stream of the Hogsmill River in Kingston mean it is an important place for nature. A haven for Brown Hairstreak and other butterfly species, the Wild Tolworth project aims to improve the quality of the site for wildlife. Following a range of invertebrate-focused events with the FSC BioLinks project, we’re revisiting the site to record the wildlife and update the species list for the site. This event is delivered by the Biological Recording Company in partnership with Citizen Zoo and Kingston Council as part of the Wild Tolworth project (supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund). Information Source: The Biological Recording Company | eventbrite

Come and enjoy some quality time with our beauty experts. Discover our hero products and learn the best tips and tricks in the industry. Indulge yourself in all things beauty! Whether you're coming by yourself or with a group, we look forward to welcoming you to our event. Tickets are £15 , redeemable against two or more Clarins products purchased on the day. Please arrive at the store at least 10 minutes before the start of the session and make your way to the meeting place, as detailed in your confirmation email. Please bring your ticket with you, either printed or on your phone, and your My John Lewis card or app for ticket redemption. All of our events are exclusive to My John Lewis members. As a member you are also welcome to book additional tickets for friends and family to attend with you. If you're not a member, it's easy to join . Please note Terms and Conditions apply You can see all upcoming events by visiting experiences.johnlewis.com Information Source: John Lewis Kingston | eventbrite

You’re invited to experience a true discovery of fragrance with our in-store masterclass focusing on our iconic Orange & Bergamot collection. Learn essential fragrance tips from layering to rituals and discover the importance of our sense of smell. Orange & Bergamot collection; a radiant, white-floral fragrance that’s been with us since our early days. Our experts on hand will take you through a sensory journey of this iconic fragrance where you’ll be able to enjoy the full collection as we delve into the inspiration and detail behind its exception quality ingredients. Not forgetting, we’ll indulge you with some themed cocktails and sweet treats. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy a complimentary goody bag when you spend £50 with luxuries for you to enjoy at home. Event time and date will be provided by the relevant Participating Store (and included on the Eventbrite page). A £10 ticket fee per person applies and is non-refundable. The ticket fee shall be redeemable against any in-store purchase(s) made at the event totally £50 or more. Alcohol available at the Event to customers 18+. Alcohol is complimentary and does not form part of the ticket price. Molton Brown and Eventbrite may collect personal information in order to run the Event. Please see Molton Brown’s Privacy Policy and Eventbrite’s Privacy Policy for more information. By registering and attending the Event, customers agree to the Event Terms and Conditions https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/promoterms-conditions Information Source: Molton Brown | eventbrite

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Are you looking to perfect your everyday makeup or simple to understand how to apply makeup on your own skin then this event is for YOU! This event is for all makeup lover out there. It is a group class where we come together to upscale our everyday makeup look and really understand the uniqueness of our own face. Each person gets the opporunity to understand their skin and uniqueness of it using their own makeup kit. Information Source: Lizzis Magic Touch | eventbrite

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Watercolour Workshop | Painting Birds: Wings & Feathers In this playful and expressive workshop, you’ll learn how to paint a beautiful, characterful bird using layered watercolours. Working from reference, you’ll explore how to capture gesture, texture, and personality through colour and brushwork. Inspired by the elegant studies and illustrations of John James Audubon, we’ll focus on creating a single striking bird composition - perfect for both beginners and those looking to loosen up their painting style. Eva will guide you step-by-step through essential watercolour techniques including brush control for feathers, building up transparent layers, and simplifying shapes to bring your bird to life. All materials are provided; just bring your creative spirit! New to painting? You’re more than welcome. This class is designed to be fun, friendly, and beginner-focused. You'll leave with a unique finished artwork and fresh confidence in your creative abilities. Feel free to BYOB and enjoy a drink while you paint! In addition, participants receive a £5.00 discount voucher for a £30 spend at Cass Art!!! For any questions, you can contact me at art@evamerendes.com Let's get creative! Information Source: Eva Merendes | eventbrite

Come along for our next informal Chamber netwalking event, starting at Tolworth Court Farm Fields and following the scenic route alongside the Hogsmill River to Ewell Court Park. We’ll be walking, talking, and networking - it is a slightly longer walk ( 4 miles) but don’t worry, no hiking experience is required! The route takes us through a variety of landscapes, beginning at Tolworth Court Farm, one of London’s premier nature reserves, followed by the riverbank into the picturesque Ewell Court Park, where we’ll pause for a coffee break. Meeting time: 9.00am – Walk begins at 9.15am Meeting point: Jubilee Way, Chessington KT9 1TR (in front of the industrial car park) Google Maps Parking: Available at the meeting point Nearest train station: Tolworth The walk will last approximately 90 minutes, returning to the starting point by 11.00am. Feel free to bring your own refreshments, though there will be an opportunity to grab a coffee along the way. We look forward to seeing you there! We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact the Kingston Chamber of Commerce team at info@kingstonchamber.co.uk. Information Source: Kingston Chamber of Commerce | eventbrite

Join us for this workshop about the National Lottery Community Fund, run by National Lottery Regional Officer, Fraser Mycroft Agenda: Introduction to The National Lottery Community Fund Who can apply & what can be funded Overview of the current funding offer Reaching Communities Awards for All Questions and reflections Venue address: Canbury Business Park, Units 6 & 7, Elm Cres, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6HJ Information Source: Kingston Voluntary Action | eventbrite

The weekly pre-bookable sessions are run by Full Cycle’s team every Wednesday afternoon from 3pm - 6pm and Thursday afternoon from 4pm - 7pm. You can turn up any time during the session. Please book a place so we have an idea of how many people will be coming along. You’ll have access to professional quality tools, a workbench and a stand. We also have a wide range of both new and second-hand parts that can be fit to your bike if needed for the cost of the parts. These sessions are more aimed at people who have at least a basic level of proficiency but need a space to work, with some support. We recommend attending our Maintenance Classes first if you aren’t confident with the basics. Please get in touch if you have any questions. The cost is £10 per hour plus any parts you may need/require. You'll pay a £5 deposit to reserve your place. Information Source: Full Cycle Community Bike Project | eventbrite

The Breech Birth Training Breech Birth Network provides training to over 2000 health care professionals every year, throughout the UK and internationally. Our Physiological Breech Birth training is underpinned by the largest evidence base underpinning any available breech training programme. This includes research into: the normal parameters of progress and mechanisms of breech births; standards for professionals who attend planned breech births; the principles underpinning a physiological approach; and how professionals learn breech skills; and significant changes in confidence, knowledge and clinical behaviour following training. The training day covers: 9.00 Sign-in & Registration 9.30 How do we develop breech expertise from the ground up? 10.30 ‘Normal for breech’ : Understanding the mechanisms is the key to safety 11.30 Morning Break 11.45 Evidence and guideline update 12.15 Recognising and assisting complications (Part 1) 1.00 Lunch 2.00 Recognising and assisting complications (Part 2) 4.30 Questions, Feedback & Finish Following completion of the training day, attendees will have free access to our online training. The training day will be run by Emma Spilane. Emma is a midwife working in the NHS for over 15 years. Qualifying as a midwife in 2011 she worked at Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford completing her preceptorship and having her first introduction to breech birth. In 2012 she moved to St George's NHS Foundation Trust, London to gain more experience in complex maternity care. Here she worked in all areas of midwifery but keeping physiological birth at the core of her practice. She worked as a labour ward coordinator and following this in 2015 she became the Lead Midwife for the Birth Centre. It was around this time Emma attended Dr Shawn Walkers Physiological Breech Birth Training Day recognising a need for further training in this area and underpinning her interest and passion in supporting women's choice. Following attendance at the training Emma began working with Shawn supporting her training and beginning to teach herself with Breech Birth Network. In 2017 she became the Training Coordinator for Breech Birth Network, CIC and set up a breech birth service at St George's Hospital. I n 2020 Emma joined Kingston NHS Foundation Trust as the Consultant Midwife. As part of her role she developed a breech birth service which is now a well established service within Kingston Maternity. Emma is now the Deputy Director of Midwifery at Kingston Hospital but still leads the breech service regularly counselling women and birthing people as well as going on-call supporting mothers in their choice to have a vaginal breech birth. Emma also continues to deliver training and supports her team to develop their own breech skills and deliver training through in house and external training days. Information Source: Emma Spillane | eventbrite

GLSW Leaders only - if you are from a different county - please email us. Full Scout First aid course for leaders required to complete module 10 as part of thier ongoing mandatory learning. This includes section leaders Assistant leaders and Sectional assistants This does NOT include Occasional helpers. The course is also suitable for young leaders requiring module K. Please select the appropriate ticket. Information Source: FirstAidEasy | eventbrite

Come and join us at DiGiCo HQ for training on our SD and Quantum range of consoles! Our exclusive training sessions are hosted in our demonstration rooms, where you will have the opportunity to get hands on time with the consoles. These training sessions will cover the basics of setting up and operating a show on a DiGiCo SD or Quantum console; perfect for both new DiGiCo users and experienced DiGiCo users wanting to refresh their knowledge. Although the training will be focused on Quantum and SD Range consoles, there will also be an opportunity to listen and use the KLANG 3D Immersive In Ear Monitoring system, and the Fourier transform.engine. This is NOT an online event. Here is a list of topics we will be looking to cover during the day: - Session creation - Patching and Input and Output Routing - Detailed look at channel types and Options. - Snapshots and Macros The day will run from 10.00 to 16.00 with breaks and lunch in between. Lunch will be provided, so please let us know if you have any food allergies or preferences when signing up. We advise you to bring your own set of headphones or IEM’s for the training session. Parking is available at DiGiCo HQ. The address for the training is: No.5 The Distillery, Silverglade Business Park Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey United Kingdom KT9 2QL The training is provided free of charge, with the expectation that if you sign up for a session, you will be able to attend. We fully understand the flexibility attendee's need when booking a training session. If you have signed up, but then cannot attend, please inform us as soon as possible so we can open the training slot to someone else. Information Source: DiGiCo | eventbrite

This in-person training is only available to charities and community groups in R B Kingston upon Thames. First Aid training will now cost £30 plus VAT, which is significantly less than the actual cost of providing the training. We understand that this may be a change for some organisations, and we want to reassure you that if your organisation cannot afford this fee, please contact us and let us know by emailing admin@kva.org.uk. We are committed to ensuring that our training remains accessible to all. PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING (PREFERABLY TROUSERS) AND BRING A MAT IF POSSIBLE AS SOME WORK WILL BE ON THE FLOOR This one day basic training (9.30 to 4.30 pm) fulfils HSE guidelines and will enable you to gain certification as a First Aider in the Workplace is the Emergency First Aid at Work course. The course will provide learners with essential basic first aid skills and knowledge to handle first aid related emergencies in the workplace under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It is based on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) training standard for delivery of Emergency First Aid at Work Courses. The course is both theoretical and practical and will cover all that is required under HSE recommendations. Outcomes: This training will enable participants to understand: Primary and Secondary Survey Basic Life Support and CPR Use of Defibrillator Choking Shock, Bleeding and Wounds Fracture and Burns Unconsciousness Heart attack Stroke Epilepsy Rules and regulations Venue: Units 5 - 7 Canbury Business Park, Elm Crescent, KT2 6HJ Information Source: Kingston Voluntary Action | eventbrite

Welcome to A Circle for Girls Becoming Teens ! Come join us at 7th Malden Scout Group for an interactive workshop just for girls 10 + entering their teenage years. This gathering is all about celebrating this exciting time in your life and connecting with other girls going through similar experiences. During our time together, we'll have discussions, activities, make things to take home, and have plenty of opportunities to bond with one another. It's a safe space to ask questions, share stories, and make new friends. We want you to feel empowered and supported as you navigate this important stage of growing up. So mark your calendars and get ready for A Circle for Girls Becoming Teens . Information Source: Renee Losardo and Tash Dempsey | eventbrite

Watercolour Workshop | Summer Fruits Still Life Painting In this relaxing summer workshop, you’ll be guided through painting tranquil, expansive seascapes inspired by the calm beauty of the coast. Think gentle horizons, soft skies, and rolling blues - capturing that peaceful feeling of being by the sea. Taking cues from artists like J.M.W. Turner, we’ll explore how to simplify the art of seascapes into approachable, beginner-friendly techniques. You’ll learn how to mix serene shades of reds and yellows and blues to evoke movement and stillness, and how to use wet-on-wet methods to softly blend sky and sea. Eva will guide you step-by-step through watercolour techniques, colour mixing, and composition—helping you gain confidence while creating your own peaceful coastal scenes. All materials are provided; just bring your creative spirit! New to painting? You’re in the right place. This workshop is designed for beginners, with a supportive atmosphere and relaxed pace. You’ll leave with a beautiful seascape and new skills to build on. You’re welcome to BYOB and enjoy your drink while you paint! In addition, participants get a discount voucher of £5.00 off a £30 pound spend at Cass Art!!! For any questions, you can contact me at art@evamerendes.com Let's get creative! Information Source: Eva Merendes | eventbrite

Raise The Bar + Rappers Delight Present Klashnekoff - @klashnekoff DJ Mark Ski - @djmarkskiog Open Mic: 7-9pm The open mic is a pre sign up open mic, contact info@halfdecentmusic.com to book your slot in adavnce. Limited slots available ! Ram Jam Records 46b Richmond Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5EE Thursday 17th July 2025 Doors: 7pm - Midnight Tickets on sale now, this is an intimiate show so book in advance to avoid disappointment. Legendary pioneer of UK Hip-Hop Klashnekoff headlines Rapper’s Delight ! Spotify | YouTube | Instagram The Hackney legend Klashnekoff hits our stage. The founding member of Terra Firma, his debut studio album, The Sagas Of... , includes the singles "Murda" produced by UK producer Harry Love, "Zero", "All I Got" and "Black Rose'" and was released in 2004. His latest album Iona was released in 2019. with.. RJR’s Monthly Hip-Hop open mic with headliners and cypher. To book your open mic slot contact contact: info@halfdecentmusic.com Please note our format has now changed, open mic slots will not need to buy tickets but audience will. Grab an open mic slot, bring your tracks & join Kingston’s Hip-Hop community at RJR! S ign up from 7pm, LATE BAR + cipher till midnight. Are you a rapper or lyricist? Ram Jam Records presents to you Rapper's Delight - an evening of live hip hop with headline artists, producers bringing new tracks open mic slots and musicians to jam with sponsored by Havana Club! Drinks Deals from Havana Club Previous nights have attracted everything from spoken word to beat boxing. Bring your tracks on a USB or a phone with an aux, musicians welcome. If you are an artist/ producer say hi: info@ramjamrecords.co.uk Information Source: Raise The Bar | eventbrite