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Apr 21

Update on Reopening: positive signs from the first week

Those of you that are regularly in town will have noticed how busy it has been! Helped by the relatively dry weather (notwithstanding the snow on the first day of reopening!) and the Kingston First campaign reminding you to ‘Colour Your Senses’, lots of people are rediscovering the things they... read more →
  • April 21, 2021
Apr 20

Restart Grants : A Quick Guide

With the reopening on 12th April for most businesses in Kingston Town Centre, Restart Grants will be key to a lot of businesses in helping them get on their feet. Here at Kingston First, we just wanted to clarify the key points for you so you understand what you are... read more →
  • April 20, 2021
Apr 19

New animated film celebrates Kingston reopening

  Watch our new animated film celebrating Kingston reopening and welcoming back local businesses, residents and visitors to the town we all know and love. The film will be shared on our social media channels to encourage viewers to rediscover all of the familiar sights, sounds,... read more →
  • April 19, 2021
Apr 16

Kirsten Henly reflects on reopening week April 2021

What a week it's been! Well done to all our businesses on a successful reopening; the atmosphere in Kingston has been amazing and early reports have shown strong footfall and sales so far which is great news for the town. Our Chief Executive Kirsten Henly shares a quick message... read more →
  • April 16, 2021
Apr 09

Blog | Member Spotlight | Tony’s Fruit Stall | April 2021

For our latest member spotlight we caught up with Tony Goshawk, owner and market trader at Tony's Fruit Stall, to hear about his experiences of working throughout the pandemic. "For 36 years I have been trading in Kingston market and I’ve enjoyed every single day, Over those years, there have... read more →
  • April 9, 2021
Apr 01

How to make your workplace Covid-secure

  The press has recently reported that many businesses are working hard to make their businesses Covid-secure, but some are finding it difficult. As more of the town starts to open, keeping employees safe at work is hugely important for the success of your business during these difficult times. We... read more →
  • April 1, 2021
Mar 29

Blog | Member Spotlight | Stone Hair & Mr Mullan’s | March 2021

For our latest member spotlight we caught up with John Mullan, international session stylist and owner of Stone Hair salon and Mr Mullan's on Old London Road, to find out how he has been utilising lockdown and his plans for future projects. With a trio of businesses under his belt, John has been busy during... read more →
  • March 29, 2021
Mar 18

New sculpture trail for Kingston town centre

A newly launched project looking to bring an exciting new sculpture trail to Kingston town centre is being organised through a partnership of the Canbury Community Trust, Kingston Council, Kingston First and Kingston University. Artists from Kingston and beyond are being invited to submit ideas for a contemporary sculpture which... read more →
  • March 18, 2021
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