Features
Our features section has been designed to take a deep dive into a variety of
subjects ranging from people, community programmes or even local businesses.
If you would like to feature on this page and have a story to tell then don’t delay
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July at Fennies
July at Fennies Kidbrooke, Whittle Road has been a month full of creativity, cultural exploration and immersive learning experiences.
This month, our preschool children have also taken a fascinating journey into Ancient Roman culture.
June at Fennies
The month of June at Fennies Kidbrooke, Whittle Road has been filled with creativity, self-expression and opportunities for children to explore the world around them in new and exciting ways through the Fennies Curriculum.
A highlight this month was our exploration into fashion and sustainability, inspired by the iconic Vivienne Westwood.
May at Fennies
The month of May at Fennies Kidbrooke, Whittle Road has been filled with creativity, community connections and opportunities to showcase the inspiring work happening within the nursery.
One of the highlights this month was the team collaborating with the Fennies Marketing Team to share some of our most innovative tuff tray setups.
April at Fennies
The past month at Fennies Kidbrooke, Whittle Road has been one of discovery, celebration, and unforgettable learning moments. The children have had the opportunity to connect with nature in new and exciting ways, as well as explore cultural traditions that broaden their understanding of the world around them.
Safer neighbourhood newsletter - october 2025
Your safer Neighbourhood Team targeted patrols around Sutcliffe Park, Pegler Square, Weigall Road and surrounding areas for antisocial behaviour which include drug dealing and drug consumption, shoplifting and VAWG.
This is still an ongoing issue that we take very seriously, and we will continue to target over the coming weeks by undertaking proactive high-visibility aand plain clothes patrols.
Kidbrooke Games Club
Situated at the heart of the Village in our community centre, Kidbrooke Games Club is one of the most popular activities for families on-site, meeting once a week for parents and their children aged 4-12.
The club was started by local resident Vidushi, who moved here following a long search for the combination of a newbuild, green open spaces and somewhere for families. Kidbrooke Village ticked every box!
Fennies Nurseries
Meet Fennies Kidbrooke, located right in the heart of Kidbrooke Village on Whittle Road and only a 3-minute walk away from Kidbrooke Station. Our state-of-the-art nursery has been thoughtfully curated with Early Years in mind, helping them as they grow from little explorers to inventors. Our Kidbrooke Nursery has rooms that have free-flow access to the garden, fostering an environment where children can seamlessly transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Royal Resistance
Sport has the power to bring people and communities together which is where local gym Royal Resistance comes in.
Located a few minutes walk from the heart of Kidbrooke Village, Royal Resistance is a boxing club and gym for both children and adults, also providing classes on Brazilian Jujitsu, Muay Thai, as well as strength and endurance training. Originally at Woolwich, gym owner Steven Nodwell saw the opportunity of the new development at Kidbrooke to reach an emerging community and make an impact.
Dragons choose their winner
Kidbrooke Village hosted its first Dragons Den event on Wednesday 17th January, which saw MGM Gyms take home the £3,000 prize fund (sponsored by Berkeley
and Moat Foundation). Held at the Kidbrooke Community Hub, the event forms part of Berkeley’s continuing social value commitment to nurturing small businesses. Consequently, this provided local entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop their pitching skills, with the winner receiving £3,000 worth of
mentoring, branding and marketing training to enable them to take their business to the next level
Nurturing Young Minds in Kidbrooke Village: Discover the Nursery that Sets the Benchmark for Early Education
Step inside Fennies Nursery and learn how it is catering to the unique needs of each and every single child.
Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough
Words: Chris Poynton
Published: Winter ‘23
Kidbrooke Village resident Dr Patrick Williams talks about breaking into the ballet industry, dancing with Michael Jackson and surviving prostate cancer.
