Anne, Deputy Superintendent Registrar, welcomed out latest batch of new citizens in blazing sunshine at the Citizenship Ceremony in County Hall, and we were at pains to explain that is not typical weather for February! However, after the earthquake in the early hours of the morning, who can tell?!
A great pleasure to present the High Sheriffs Youth Award certificate to Jane Cronin, a Senior Trainer at Surrey Care Trust’s renowned ‘STEPS to 16’ programme based at their Woking Learning Centre. Jane has led the impactful Drug Awareness Module, funded by HSYA, under the leadership of Richard (left), Manager of both the Learning Centre and the powerful ‘STEPS to 16’ initiative, which gives a second chance to 14-16 year olds who have been struggling in mainstream school. Richard has a brilliant way of describing the purpose of STEPS to 16 -‘Everyone should have the opportunity to succeed through being motivated and inspired’.
Delighted to be asked by Nursery Manager Becca (left) to support the Local VIP Graduate, Grace, as she officially opened the newly refurbished Bright Horizons Nursery in Dorking. The new Art Room and innovative Children’s Kitchen are most impressive and the entire centre was packed with families keen to see the new facilities.
Internationally renowned trainer John Edwards (behind Nike! – and below) ensured that the impressive club boxers of all ages provided a knock-out welcome! Situated in Park Barn, John has many impressive ideas for delivering even greater outreach activities for local young people through the Club. Local Community action at it’s best!
Great to meet Ian (left) and Ron at Redhill, courtesy of Joyce Quinnell, CEO Surrey Clubs for Young People, and to meet the impressive young boxers (accompanied by very proud Mums!)
Irrepressible Centre Manager, Dee Graham (second left) and Sarah (centre) welcomed the Chairman of Tandridge, David Cooley, and Consort, Pam, as we all paid a visit to the now-famous Woodhouse Centre in Oxted. The charity was founded by Betty Woodhouse all the way back in 1971, and is still as popular as ever, maintaining their proud position in the community as ‘The Local Charity that Supports Local People’. All retired and disabled people are made to feel right at home and the tales they can tell will keep you entertained for weeks on end! We even met a couple who have now become engaged, having met at the Woodhouse Centre – our very best wishes for their future together. Becoming almost as well know is the ‘Men in Sheds’ initiative, enabling men (or indeed women!) to get together and carry out any practical initiatives they are interested in. More pics will follow, but for now here is what a ‘Men in Sheds’ strategy session looks like – I was told that their most important tool is a mug!
Chair Ian Chandler welcomed a packed house to the ‘CrimeStoppers in Surrey Fundraising Dinner 2019’ at Glenmore House, to celebrate the charity’s 30th birthday and to hear a remarkable presentation from renowned expert Mike Neville on the subject of ‘Super Recognisers’. Guests enjoyed an excellent meal and the combined efforts raised well over £3,500 on the evening – all destined to ensure that the excellent work of CrimeStoppers in Surrey may both continue and thrive. Much focus was on the new ‘fearless’ initiative (see below) and Surrey’s dedicated Fearless Youth Worker, Emily, was able to express her thanks to the Police & Crime Commissioner, David Munro, whose office is providing funding for this critical work with young people.
An impressive ‘posse’ of past, present and future High Sheriffs, partners and Under Sheriffs gathered for the SE Regional Forum yesterday, held at the University of Surrey.
The counties of Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex and the Greater London bailiwick were all represented, and guest speakers included Hugh Tollemache (third row, left), Chair of the High Sheriffs’ Association (HSA) of England & Wales, and Elizabeth Hunter (first row, left), HSA Council Link to the Regions. A particular focus of the annual gathering is to provide support, counsel and inspiration to High Sheriffs in Nomination, who will begin their terms of office in March/April. We were extremely fortunate to be addressed by Surrey’s finest (HH Judge Robert Fraser; HH Judge Alison Raeside; Karon Goodfellow JP; ACC Nev Kemp, Sgt Graham Kerslake and Lady Louise O’Connor), who made this humble citizen of the county very proud indeed! A very successful event was Chaired by my predecessor Robert Napier DL (front, second right), and Patricia was a true star of the gathering as she shared the secrets of the role of ‘consort!’
Mayor Dan Adams (right) selected two very worthy causes for recognition with a High Sheriff’s Certificate for ‘great and valuable services to the community’ of Surrey Heath. Maureen Hulme (centre) accepted the Award on behalf of the renowned Alzheimer Cafe, which caters for their many loyal followers once a month at St Mary’s Church, Camberley.
And preparing an excellent chilli in the kitchen was ‘Man With A Pan’, Robin Van Creveld (centre below) and his team – a great example of community spirit, support and cooperation – all driven by these wonderful volunteers!
Guidance and advice was also available throughout the evening from the expert team from Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, led by Ablen Dacalos (left), who presented a powerful explanation of ‘Anger and Fear’ aa they relate to dementia.
Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL) Community Research Hub has a new home with Egham Museum, all courtesy of The Literary Institute, Egham. This great example of community cooperation was the brainchild of Emilio (left), Team Leader at RHUL’s Volunteering Team, who also raised the necessary funds from the RH University Student Opportunities Fund and The Community Foundation For Surrey. Phil (right), Volunteering Manager, and Louise (second right), Volunteering Project Coordinator, joined Sarah (left), Egham Museum Curator, in welcoming local charities, non-profit organisations and social enterprises – all of whom can now consider making use of the research services offered by the talented RHUL students on a pro-bono basis.
All present enjoyed an excellent lunch provided by the EdAble Social Kitchen team from Addlestone Community Centre – definitely on the HS’s agenda for a visit!