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Welcome to your weekly What's on in Kingston.  

Every Thursday we round up all the eye-catching events occurring in your area over the weekend.

Kingston International Film Festival

Friday 6 June - Sunday 8 June, Kingston.

Kingston International Film Festival is in its fourth year (Credit: KIFF)

The fourth Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF)  will run from Friday, 6 June – Sunday, 8 June.

KIFF provides opportunities for audiences to meet with filmmakers at events such as Q&As, panels, workshops, and award ceremonies.

It showcases independent cinema, screening films audiences do not always get to see, as well as providing the first steps in launching filmmaker careers. 

The festival also provides a wealth of independent films from the UK and around the world. Whether you like the thrill of a good horror film, a gentle romance, a gripping drama, a delightful family film, a rock musical, or a thought-provoking documentary, KIFF has something for everyone.

For the fourth festival, KIFF will be screening 73 films, both feature and short films, across the three days at the Odeon Cinema and the Rose Theatre.

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Future of Work Summit

Friday 6 June, 8am - 2.45pm, Kingston University Business School.

The event will take place at Kingston University Business School, KT2 7JB (Image supplied)

The Future of Work Summit 2025 Has Arrived!

If you're thinking seriously about how the working world is changing - across teams, sectors and technologies - this one-day event is designed for you.

Our programme brings together voices from business, education, HR, technology and beyond to explore the big questions shaping our working lives.

Here's what's on the agenda:

• UK economic outlook exploring trends, risks and what's next
• Roundtables on workforce change, leadership and organisational reputation
• Practical seminars on cyber security, AI-optimisation and workplace productivity
• 1-to-1 meetings offering guidance on HR practices and employment law updates
• Leadership workshop focused on navigating uncertainty with confidence
• Opportunities to connect with 170+ professionals across sectors and stages

Register today!

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Repair Cafe Kingston

Saturday 7 June, Kingston Library.

Kingston Library is located on Fairfield Road, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PS (Image supplied)

Don't bin it, fix it at Transition Town Kingston's Repair Café, back in Kingston Library's community room on the first Saturday morning of the month, helping you to save money, keep repairable stuff out of the waste system and reduce carbon emissions. 

Visitors can bring all sorts of broken items to fix on the spot with the help of our skilful volunteer fixers and refreshments while you wait, watch and learn how to repair things. Find out more at https://www.ttkingston.org/repair-cafe-kingston/, including how to book a repair slot (last booking or drop-in session 12.30), what we can and can't fix, and/or how to volunteer to help at Repair Café.

Teddington RNLI Open Day and Duck Race

Sunday 8 June, 12.30pm - 3.30pm, Teddington RNLI Lifeboat Station.

Teddington RNLI's Lifeboat Station is located in Fairmile House, Twickenham Road, Teddington, Tw11 8BA (Image supplied)

Teddington Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) Lifeboat Station is hosting an an Open Day from 12.30pm to 3.30pm on Sunday, 8 June.

On the day, visitors will be able to take a close look at Teddington RNLI's inshore lifeboats and tractor, meet volunteer crew members, visit the boat hall, and hear about what happens on a 'shout', (there were 106 in 2024).

There will be demonstrations in the water from 1.30pm showing how the crew help those in trouble on the river.

Teddington RNLI's water safety team will be running games and fun activities, and the Rotary Club will host its 'Human Fruit Machine'. Other local clubs and societies will also be there.

Additionally, other emergency services such as the London Fire Brigade will be attending with its various vehicles, including a fire engine.

Local traders will also be present with food and drink stalls, including The Wharf, Shambles, Ruba, and The Anglers. There will also be a selection of homemade cakes with tea and coffee in the boat hall.

As part of the event, the inaugural Teddington Duck Race, sponsored by Teddington Together, will take place at 2.30pm.

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