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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. 

Signal Park's 'Walk the Plot' event

Saturday 8 March, Signal Park in Tolworth, 9am - 5pm.

Signal Park is in Tolworth (Image supplied)

Signal Park, a shared ownership housing development based in Tolworth, is opening its doors to the public for an exclusive viewing of its remaining 9 one bedroom apartments at its 'Walk the Plot' event.  

The event will be held on Saturday 8th March between 9am-5pm, with visitors given the opportunity to explore the apartment plots and use QR codes to view photography of what the finished apartment could look like, helping them to truly imagine themselves living there. Sweet treats will also be available for visitors to enjoy, and the Guinness Homes' team on hand to answer questions about the apartments, shared ownership or life at the development. 

Shared ownership is an alternative route to owning a home that is typically more affordable than buying a home on the open market. This is because buyers purchase a share of the home, typically between 25% and 75%, and pay a mortgage only on the shares they have purchased, while paying reduced rent on the remainder and a monthly service charge. Homeowners also have the opportunity to purchase additional shares, up to 100%, through an option known as 'staircasing.' 

Located in a vibrant South London borough, all apartments are pet friendly, and feature a private outdoor space with double or single balcony or terrace options available, as well as access to landscaped communal gardens.  

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Cooking & Culture Japan

Saturday 8 March, 18 Southsea Road - Kingston, 2pm - 5pm.

Save the World Club's HQ is located in 18 Southsea Road, Kingston, KT1 2EH (Credit: Save the World Club)

Join Save the World Club for a fantastic time exploring Japanese culture and foods at another of our Culture & Cooking sessions. Brining everyone in the community together to explore the culture of those around us.

Take part and learn to make Sushi, Onigiri and Dorayaki with your own hands. Enjoy Japanese snacks, treats, and explore music and stories. Learn to write Japanese Calligraphy.

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Namaste Kingston celebrates International Women's Day

Saturday 8 March, Hollyfield School - Surbiton, 6pm - 9pm.

Namaste Kingston is not-for-profit organisation in Kingston (Credit: Namaste Kingston)

Namaste Kingston is hosting a big celebration for International Women's Day (IWD), which will have live Bollywood singing from Geetika Sulekh and Aditi Agrawal, Bollywood dancing workshops led by Lakshmi Suresh, and a talk by Mrs India Telangana beauty pageant winner Bindu Priya Jayswal.

There will also be a DJ, fashion show, and more.

Namaste Kingston wants to celebrate women at this event.

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Voices of Hope's Speak No More International Women's Day event

Saturday 8 March, KingsGate Church, 7pm - 9pm.

KingsGate Church is located at 161A Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QT (Credit: Nub News)

Voices of Hope (VoH), a Kingston-based domestic abuse charity in partnership with Kingston's and Richmond's Women's Hubs, is holding a Silent No More event at KingsGate Church this International Women's Day (IWD), which is Saturday 8 March from 7pm – 9pm.

Silent No More is an event which focuses on raising awareness and taking action against gender-based Violence.

At the event, Nina Aouilk, an honour killing survivor, speaker, and advocate, will share her powerful journey and insights on combating honour-based and gender-based violence.

She will tell her journey, offering hope, practical steps for change, and a deeply personal approach to ending honour-based and gender-based violence.

Her personal story of resilience has inspired many around the world to challenge harmful traditions and support those affected by abuse.

Aoulik's talk will be followed by a panel where guests can ask her questions about her experiences and how she got through them.

There'll also be refreshments, a talk about how to tackle gender-based violence by Cherelle Abraham-Brown, a professional boxer who pushed VoH to host the event, and a session from Sisterhood Choir, singing a range of songs that resonate with them like Katy Perry's Roar and We Are Family.

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