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 Avid readers will remember that Sean McNamara, Head of Guildford School of Acting (centre), very generously donated no less that six much-coveted places at the renowned GSA Summer School, for worthy young people across Surrey, all from disadvantaged backgrounds and facing severe challenges in life. Director of the Summer School, Jerry, was delighted to learn of the overwhelmingly positive feedback from the young people and their carers/families and Pippa, who acted as the critical link between GSA and the various charities and Family Services teams involved, is determined to develop those relationships over the coming years. Brilliant team effort GSA!

 

An inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable evening at Loseley House, as the Lord Lieutenant, Michael More-Molyneux (centre), Sarah (on my left) and Vice-Lord Lieutenant, Bill Biddell (right), welcomed eight worthy recipients of the BEM, rewarding sustained, local contributions and innovative, high impact work, much appreciated by our community, as represented by Surrey County Council Chair, Tony Samuels (second right). The citations and detailed stories over refreshments provided a welcome opportunity to share and celebrate good news and outstanding achievements across Surrey – all thanks to the following dedicated volunteers and pillars of our society;

Rvd David Ireland (Mickleham); Stuart Dakers (Farnham); James Allen (Byfleet); Michael Barnes (Haslemere)

Sue Ann Tatham (Mickleham); Janet Thompson (Aphsia Sufferers); Georgina Kirchener (Pony Club); Christine Mathez-Davey (Historic Houses)  

 

 

In front of an enthusiastic packed house at Denbies, the South East Reserves & Cadet’s Association (SERFCA) Awards recognised the outstanding achievements of many volunteer reserves, cadets and leaders. The Lord Lieutenant, Michael More-Molyneux, proudly recognised his three Cadets of the Year, as follows;

Leading Cadet Jemima Tiley – Sea Cadet Corps

Cadet Corporal Maisie Walker – Army Cadet Force

Cadet Sergeant Ben Munsun – Air Training Corps

Outstanding Individuals from amongst the two thousand strong combined cadet force within Surrey, all professionally trained, counselled and led by the many Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, without whom none of this great work would be possible.

 

This new location for the Wood Fair at Fish Pond Copse within the Cranleigh Showground, is perfect for the many unique displays and exhibits. Even if the weather is somewhat damp today, you are assured of a bright welcome – and some sunnier spells for the second day tomorrow. It was a great pleasure to meet Simon Whalley, Chair of Surrey Hills Enterprises, and Sally Ashford, Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys (one of the key Corporate Sponsors);

 

 

Since the Middle Ages this service has marked the formal start of the judicial year, and provides the ideal opportunity for the Surrey community to support and thank those who give their best energies to the good ordering of our society: judges and magistrate (Resident Judge at Guildford Crown Court, HH Judge Robert Fraser (below) gave the first reading); police officers (the Chief Constable Nick Ephgrave, led the High Sheriff’s procession); those who work in the coroners office, the prisons and in the probation services; legal professionals and the many volunteers who work with victims and who help to rehabilitate offenders.

 

 Following the Chief Constable are High Sheriff’s Cadet of the Year, Naeel Radha, 

the Under Sheriff, Caroline Breckell, and the High Sheriff’s Chaplain, the Rev Alan Jonas, all key elements in the successful service created by Canon Robert Cotton, Rector of Holy Trinity Church.