The Lord Lieutenant presents the Guildford town guides with the prestigious Queens Award for Voluntary Service at Guildford House Gallery.Whether it is an Alan Turing or Lewis Caroll tour they sound a must,and a great addition to Visit Guildford.
Surrey’s Rural Economy Conference 2019-run by The Surrey Hills Enterprises was a fab conference with many epic speakers .The scene was well set by Marian Spain CE Natural England and The Secretary of State for Environment,Food and Rural affairs.
A double act from Bill and I gave us the opportunity to talk about social responsibility and yes -you guessed it Nurture through Surrey’s Nature.
Great to meet FarmBuddies a social farming enterprise to help young people.
Again the sun shone for a day of “walk and talk” and discussion on Nurture through Surrey’s Nature, as Bill and I took members of The Surrey Hills Society through the woods and fields at Hampton. It was a great pleasure and our thanks go to Gordon Jackson -chairman- for choosing Hampton to host his day.
John Frederick Lewis -“Facing Fame”, exhibition opened on Monday night at Watts gallery Compton to an appreciative crowd of art enthusiasts. It is the most wonderful exhibition and must not be missed,congratulations to the curators .
There is heaps to learn from a visit to Highdown (men’s, category B prison) and Downview (women’s, closed prison).A humbling experience in many ways.The gardens in Highdown and Downview were a great example of the work the men and women are able to do.The flowers looked very beautiful and it was great to see the women out planting flowers committed to beautifying their surroundings.-The nurturing qualities of nature.
Mark and Adam of Elite sports received their High Sheriff Youth Award from the High Sheriff at Monday nights football session. Twenty six enthusiastic 6-9 year olds were out on the astro turf at Walton Oak School. Jack, in the pink vest said “Mondays are horrid until football in the late afternoon then Mondays are the best!”-Thanks Mark and Adam for giving so much enjoyment and purpose to girls and boys through football.
I was so incredibly lucky to have the sun shining down on us at Hampton for my Garden Party. It was an honour to entertain so many people from Surrey who contribute so much to the county. I was especially pleased to have the voluntary police cadets from Surrey who were so efficient, managing parking, welcoming the guests and cow herding.
Thanks to Andy Newbold for the fantastic photos.
The send Artists in residence 2019 curated and organised a wonderful exhibition of their fantastic art works.The work is inspirational and is thanks to the artists, and the outreach support given by Watts gallery Artists Village.
This was the third exhibition held at HMP Send for which we owe huge thanks to the Michael Varah Memorial Fund who have supported this meaningful and worthwhile initiative. We also owe thanks to Carlene Dixon, Governor of HMP Send who has supported the exhibition.
The works of art were snapped up quickly but I was lucky to make a purchase.
Both The Swan sanctuary at Shepperton and the Sunbury Embroidery Gallery were proud to receive The Queens Award For Voluntary Service presented by HRH Princess Alexandra.The sun shone and the awards were presented to the fantastic volunteers.
These photos below were taken by Paula Redmond
It was a pleasure to welcome Mrs Justice Thornton judge of the High Court of England and Wales assigned to the Queen’s Bench Division, to Guildford Crown Courts.