Featured Events in Chessington in July 2025 (August Updated)

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

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

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

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