Kingston recognises volunteers at Celebrating Communities Awards 2026
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Kingston recognises volunteers at Celebrating Communities Awards 2026
• Kingston recognises volunteers at Celebrating Communities Awards 2026 02 July 2026 Now in its third year, the event recognises the amazing contribution of volunteers and communities across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
• Over 200 guests attended to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals, teams and organisations in eight award categories; Unsung Hero, Volunteer Impact, Young Volunteer, Community Team, Lifetime Achievement, Community Innovation, Greener Community and Fairer Community.
• The event was hosted by Louise Footner, Executive Director of Residents and Communities, Kingston Council and Sanja Djeric-Kane, CEO, Kingston Voluntary Action.
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In 1637 Charles I enclosed Richmond Park with an eight-mile brick wall to keep his deer in, and around 600 free-roaming red and fallow deer still graze there today.
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