see some pictures.

   Millfest 09

A huge thank you to all those who got involved, attended, spent money or just put up with the racket we made. With bands to brick a brack, burgers to beer, face painting to Ferrari rides, flowers, sweets, cakes and tarot cards all of which combined to generate £1942.50 for the Kingston based  Momentum, children’s cancer charity. The amount raised was up on last year despite higher overheads which included the portaloo, tent hire, banners and public liability insurance.

 This is the thankyou letter from momentum

For photos check out the Millfest09 link on the left.

  Millfest returns this September 5th.  It will be held on Mill Street Green and is set up to raise money for Kingston based Momentum children’s charity 

Momentum is a registered charity established in 2004 which aims to help children and the families of children undergoing treatment for cancer in Surrey. Momentum was set up by parents who have first hand experience of these life-changing events, with the simple goal of trying to help others in similar circumstances.

download flyer here

Fireworks
If you wish to contribute to the firework display please contact Rob Willingham at No. 8. Please only buy multi-shot fireworks or rockets. If in doubt, Rob is shopping for fireworks on Friday, so any cash contributions welcome too!

Bonfire – wood wanted
James at No.12 will dig an area for the bonfire and replace the turf on Sunday. Firewood gratefully received on the Green between 12 and 3pm on the day. Note anything left before then could potentially be taken by others.

Best ‘Guy’ competition
A competition will be held for the best ‘Guy’. Please bring all creations along for the judging by 6pm
before they go on the fire. (Make sure they’re made of natural materials and are safe to burn.) Prize for winner.

Music
Join in a sing-a-long-a-Sue Wheeler around the fire. Feel free to bring your own instruments.

Please bring your own drinks, marshmallows and sparklers if you have them.
Children are always welcome but must be supervised by their parents or guardians at all times. Remember to keep pets safe indoors.

As of 1st October 2008 Mill Street Amenities Area or Mill Street Green as it’s laterally been referred to, has now been officially registered as ‘A Village Green.’ (Area Reference VG64)

This is fantastic news for our local community and all thanks to everyone who took the time to send letters of support, fill out forms and provide photographic evidence to support our application.

To explain what this actually means:- Our small piece of green space at the bottom of Fairfield Place is protected from any future development, even though the land is still owned by Kingston Borough Council and its upkeep is directly their responsibility.

It is possible that the land could be ‘de-registered’ in the future, but this would have to be at the specific order of The Secretary of State, and if this was ever to happen, which is unlikely, then they would have to give us another piece of comparable land in exchange.

So once again, thanks to everyone who supported our application. This is a first for Kingston and the land is now protected for future generations.

 click here for scanned council letter