It was great to be able to join in with the carol service at HMP High Down.What an incredible chaplaincy team of all faiths and no faith. Some fab singing with the High Down Chapel music Group on a variety of instruments and tea and mince pies with the residents and a chance to meet and talk.
Thank you to The 2019 Varsity Rugby Committee, who gave me a special invitation to enjoy a box at Twickenham. This was a great opportunity to convene knowledgeable Surrey community and voluntary sector supporters, who have a special interest in reducing poverty and unhappiness in our County.
Between the Womens and the Mens match the box was a perfect venue for discussion, and connecting and convening. Whats more Cambridge were victorious in both games!.
St Andrews Church Farnham was flowing with warmth and friendship for a fantastic Civic Christmas Carol Service .We were treated to wonderful, uplifting carols sung by the incredible Farnham Youth Choir.
Thank you to Councillor Pat ,our Mayor of Farnham and David The Rector of Farnham.
All on the eve of The General Election.
An evening never to forget in the beautiful Menuhin Hall at the Yehudi Menuhin school. Listening to and enjoying world talented 8-18 year old students playing a beautiful program of music,it was a very special evening, with The Friends of the school, and all taking place in the middle of Surrey at The Yehudi Menuhin School in Stoke d’Abernon.
Denbies was the location in which we gathered to celebrate 80 years of Citizens advice in Dorking and Leatherhead . 57 volunteers, and a dedicated small staff had supported 6600 clients this year with just short of 10,000 queries -incredible.
The evening was also an opportunity to present long service awards, with 7 volunteers having totaled over 100 years of volunteering.
The Chairman of Mole Valley District Council was with us to celebrate and to receive thanks for the considerable financial support that CAMV receive and depend on.
Happy 80th birthday to this critical and much needed Charity,and a big thank you. citizensadvicemolevalley.org.uk/
Yet again a moving graduation as 4 students successfully completed another YES week long training course at Gomshall fire station. It was a huge pleasure to be able to celebrate with the families ,school teachers,volunteers and Surrey fire and Rescue service the success of the four students and to watch as they completed exercises involving RTA’s and fires.Well done to everyone involved “Together We Can”
The Family Courts at Mary Road Guildford are busy.The Judges and Magistrates with the support of an efficient team of Clerks and administrators are coping with a sadly increasing work load.Another fascinating morning seeing our courts in action.
The High Sheriffs of East and West Sussex and Surrey gathered at Arundel Cathedral for a celebration of Advent Sung Vespers.A tradition that has continued for many years with the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton presiding.The Diocese of Brighton and arundel covers the three counties.
It was fascinating to see The Surrey Coroners Court in action. My voluntary police cadet and I had an opportunity to meet the very busy team working on the many cases, and to see the three courts and jury sitting. The building is very busy with a continual and huge work load of cases and inquests, being dealt with in an efficient and sensitive manner,it is something that I am sure few Surrey residents are aware of.
An evening of celebration,inspiration and debate on how nature can improve our health and well being.I had the opportunity to sum up a fascinating evening and to conclude with my theme of Nurture through Surreys Nature.
Surrey University kindly hosted the evening which was the brain child of The Surrey Hills and the exhibitors included many of the charities and community groups that are involved with the work of the outdoors as a restorative place.