A tuesday night at Fullbrook School with volunteer leaders,Paul,Amy,Elspeth,Emily,Gabriella and Silvie, and cadets old and new, leaves you feeling inspired and hopeful.The evening started with drill, in the gloom, instructed by senior cadet Holly, back inside, with thanks to Fullbrook school who host the cadets, some great education on “licensing” from the force lead licensing officer for Runnymede. I am so delighted to be Patron of the Surrey VPC’s.
Set in The Balkans, but staged in Holy Trinity Guildford, The Guildford Shakespeare Company yet again produced the most spectacular and chilling performance of Macbeth.
We are unbelievably fortunate to have such a wonderful theatre company based in Guildford who do so much for creative arts both in performances and incredible outreach work in the community.Thank you to Matt and Sarah and all at GSC.
After a very wet day the sun came out, and it was a huge pleasure to present a High Sheriff’s Youth Award to Cardinals In The Community . The charity dedicates time and effort to engaging young people in Park Barn and Westborough in after school football. The mentoring involves drills and skills but also gives young people the chance to gain a qualification in volunteering in coaching and training skills,promoting good citizenship.
Thank you also to Kings College who host and support Cardinals in this valuable work.
It was a pleasure to see and hear about Box Hill School,its ethos as a founder member of Round Square.The school has a fantastic multipurpose Sports Hall and beautiful grounds which they make available to community groups and other schools and they are hoping to extend this to the creative hub when the new art school is built.
(Pic credit: Andy Newbold)
On the 7th February, 13 new magistrates were sworn in at Guildford Crown Court. A ceremony that has formality as befits such an important step for those becoming magistrates.His Honour Judge Fraser and the Lord Lieutenant address the magistrates before they are formally sworn in.
Radios, communication, brevity,drill,wink murder and uniforms for the new recruits, it was a privilege to spend a Thursday evening with a great group of young volunteer police cadets and their volunteer leaders.
Where would we be without Disability Challengers.In Surrey we are so fortunate to have two centers in Farnham and Guildford.They provide the important things in life; for the young disabled.A place to play and so much more beside,and some time for the family and carers.
It was uplifting to see the play-very wet- with lots of water-and the fun, and the care and dedication for the children by the staff and volunteers at the Guildford Challengers.How this work needs our support.
What a glorious performance at the Yvonne Arnaud by The incredible Guildford School Of Acting,singing ,dancing and performing the Rodgers and Hammerstein Classic in the very best of West End style-a glorious evening -The Yvonne Arnaud was buzzing….
The University of Surrey kindly hosted Surrey Hills Enterprise for an inspiring evening of presentations looking at the practical steps that some of Surreys finest businesses can take to achieve the triple bottom line of sustainability. The 150 participants enjoyed Dr Xavier Font from the University and Mr John Reeves from the World business Council for sustainable development as well as local businesses,it was a pleasure to make the opening address. The evening was full of exchanges of possibilities and ideas with many Surrey Hills Enterprises displaying what they do. Hampton Estate were present with a well displayed sod of turf ,the message being the importance of improving our soils particularly as part of our pasture fed beef!
The Mayor and Consort of Elmbridge,Mary and John, filled The Emperor in Hersham with all the local clubs and groups for a delicious dinner and much chat.This was an evening all about local community and funds were raised for The Mayors Charity -Elmbridge Mencap.