Weekly Newsletter

Christmas Jumper Day

Creating our own Christmas jumpers is a fun, creative and environmentally friendly alternative to buying new ones every year. Many shop-bought jumpers are worn only a handful of times before ending up in landfill, which creates unnecessary waste and contributes to pollution. By designing and decorating our own jumpers, we can reuse clothes we already have, reduce our carbon footprint, and celebrate the festive season in a more sustainable way. It also allows everyone to express their individuality, adds a personal touch to the tradition, and often costs far less than purchasing something new. Even better, the money you save by not buying a new jumper can be donated to a charity of your choice, spreading kindness and making a positive difference to others. Making your own jumper is not only better for the planet, but also a more meaningful and memorable experience.

We look forward to welcoming all our parents attending this event on Saturday, and we will also be joined by Mr & Mrs Anstey.

Please note- there is parking behind the pub, but your number plate will need to be registered behind the bar to avoid getting a parking ticket.

We have a large area reserved from the middle to back of the pub, and also have access to the outside bar (with heaters!)

Welcome drinks will be served on arrival; and canapes will be served from 7.45pm.

Dress code: Festive party attire. Think Christmas sparkle, but no black tie required! ✨

We are delighted to have collaborated with the Kew Society, Kew Sparkle and local business Trindle on an upcoming event, which involves painting a decoration for the Kew Plaza Christmas Tree. 

This takes place the day after the school Christmas Social, this Sunday 30^th November, in the Trindle Tipi, between 2.30-4.30pm. Both adults and children are welcome to paint at this event! 

All local families are welcome during the time slot, children must be supervised, and you are welcome to take a painting apron along if you wish. 

Supported by: Kew Society, Kew Sparkle, BHS PTA & Trindle Stores

The PTA will be collecting children’s Christmas costumes after next week’s nativity plays so that we can reuse them in future years and keep things simple (and sustainable!) for everyone.

If you would like to donate a costume, we will have a box ready for collections in the Atrium from Friday next week 🎄✨

Join us on Friday 5th December for this year’s wonderful Kew Sparkle Community event.

Held in Kew Village, the festivities will begin a little earlier this year at 4.00 p.m. with a special ‘Nutcracker’ themed performance by the Richmond Dance Collective on the main stage.

Our Year 3 children will perform at 4.50pm and we would love you to come along and cheer them on!

As ever, there will be some fabulous craft and food stalls, street entertainment, rides for the children and Santa will be in his Grotto at Trindles Store.  Plus, the lovely farm animals are returning this year too.

This year the Grotto will be trialling a new queuing system, make sure you purchase your wristband before joining the Grotto queue.

Wristbands will be sold from the stand outside The Shoe Station.

This year’s Charity is Small Steps – a fantastic local organisation supporting children with physical disabilities.

We hope to see you there.

P.S. Don’t forget, we will also have a Kew Sparkle School Jumper Day  on Friday 5^th December! Send in your donation with your child, or the PTA have set up a link here: 👉 https://pay.collctiv.com/christmas-jumper-day-kew-sparkle-40186

Friday 12 December — 5:30pm (Family Session) & 7:30pm (Candlelit Evening)
St Anne’s Church, Kew Green, TW9 3AA

Step inside the glow of St Anne’s on Kew Green for an unforgettable night of soul-lifting Christmas gospel. Expect powerhouse vocals, festive favourites, a touch of Motown sparkle and the kind of joyful, get-on-your-feet energy that brings the whole community together.

Performed by the award-winning Gospel Touch Choir – they’ve performed for the King & Queen at St James’ Palace, Super Bowl, Olympics Closing ceremony, BAFTAs with Paloma Faith, on Songs of Praise at the BBC in the Cadogan Hall… and at Glastonbury with Stormzy!

The 5:30pm performance is perfect for families and little ones; the 7:30pm candlelit session brings all the atmosphere for an uplifting evening out. Whether you come to sing, sway or simply soak in the music, this is Christmas at its most heartwarming.

🎶 What to expect:

• Live gospel choir performing Christmas classics & soulful hits
• Motown-inspired moments
• Big sing-along energy
• Festive drinks wine available
• A magical church setting on Kew Green
• Proceeds are all for charity; King’s School, Kew PSA

📅 Date: Friday 12 December
📍 Venue: St Anne’s Church, Kew Green, London TW9 3AA

🕔 Family Session: 5:30pm
🕯 Candlelit Evening: 7:30pm
💷 Tickets: £15: https://www.pta-events.co.uk/kingskewpsa/index.cfm?event=event&eventId=105778

👶 Under 4s: Free (on parent’s lap)