Gathering of Judiciary and Guests involved in the law and order of our County.
A noisy evening at Hampton of conversation and discussion with our County in mind.
A Natural Burial at Clandon Wood
What an amazing place to have in Surrey, a beautiful natural burial ground within a glorious nature reserve.This area of land will be protected and preserved for the future whilst at the same time providing an alternative natural burial ground.The winner of the 2019 Natural burial Ground.Inspired in ao many ways.
Surrey Womens Support Center
I felt very privileged to see the amazing work undertaken by Surrey Womens support center in Woking. With a very small but hugely dedicated team, and limited funding, the center helps around 350 women in the year.The services they provide are much needed and the work of the small charity, Women In prison, who run the center together with Woking Borough Council who support the project is essential.
St Catherine’s Day Gala Concert
Thank you to St Catherine School Bramley for an annual celebration of music by the very talented students and staff. It was a glorious evening, and Bill, as Vice Lord Lieutenant and I were grateful to be able to enjoy the evening .
BBC Sussex & BBC Surrey Community Heroes Awards
It was a great honour to be part of this wonderful Event last night, held at the Gatwick Crowne Plaza. A gathering of so many amazing people within the Community who were nominated as Heroes. Each of the 9 categories had 3 finalists and I had the priviledge of presenting the 999 Award to winners PC Magalena Strycharska and PC Tara Bernard of Sussex Police. Huge thanks must go to BBC Sussex & BBC Surrey for arranging such a fabulous evening and bringing together such an amazing group of people.
YMCA Guildford -THE BRIDGE
If you don’t know about The Bridge,it is worth calling in to The Restaurant in the YMCA for lunch.The Bridge is a social enterprise and includes a community Hub providing space for community groups,as well as the restaurant ,fantastic 112 bed student accommodation and Dialogue a young persons counselling service.
This is a unique and valuable facility in Guildford and well as providing great food.
The Foyer run by YMCA Guildford,a 34 bed home,has just won a national Youth matters award for diversity, where critical accommodation is provided for 18 unaccompanied asylum seekers, many congratulations.
Mindwaves Relaunch-at The Bridge
Mindwaves Youth project within the umbrella of Kane FM 103.7 Fm relaunched at the YMCA at Guildford and gave an opportunity for The Mayor of Guildford myself and others to see there wonderful new recording studio in the Community Hub The Bridge (YMCA Guildford).
This is a fantastic social enterprise run for young people who need an opportunity to try something different. Thank you to Mind-waves team for the invaluable opportunities you give.
20 years of Generous Philanthropy
The Peter Harrison foundation celebrated at The Old Reigatians 20 years of philanthropic giving in Surrey and beyond. It is an incredible story shared with us, by the Foundations founder Peter Harrison. In 20 years the foundation has secured an endowment of £ 50 million and has made grants of 50 million pounds ,what a wonderful achievement . It was an energizing evening and special to have so many recipients
of the fund there.
Beautiful Christmas Tree For Woking
A pleasure to thank the Woking Asian Business Forum for another beauty of a Christmas tree in Jubilee Square.The Mayor of Woking and representatives from the Borough Council were there to share the moment.
WABF with their wonderful generosity presented The High sheriff Youth Awards with a very generous cheque which I am most grateful for as the need for funds grows,thank you
Thank You WABF
Huckleberries Nurture- A place to be
Tucked in a quiet corner of Elstead is an amazing place of nurture.Complete with the goats,sheep,hens and ducks,Bev provides a new and amazing opportunity for children from years 3-6 to have a different experience in the outdoors , with the benefit of farm animals and careful nurturing.A great example of nurture through nature
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