The second day of this excellent exhibition of the Residents Artists impressive artwork takes place today between 4pm and 7pm at HMP Send. To whet the appetite, here is the picture we purchased as a reminder of this inspiring event!
The text really does say it all – another uplifting exhibition by the Artists in Residence. As Carlene Dixon, Governor at HMP Send, emphasised, the statements from the Artists (Ann, Caroline, Dena, Justine, Natasha and Nerissa) are powerful examples of the effectiveness of this innovative programme with Watts Gallery.
The High Sheriff was very well received by all the young pupils at St Paul’s Pre-School, Dorking, during his official visit to explain the role. Of greatest interest seemed to be the sword and the colour of the velvet, although one young man suggested that the uniform was reminiscent of Voldemort! Many thanks to Tanya, Jacqui, Mark and Maggie for their kind invitation, and for all of their great efforts on behalf of the appreciative pupils (and families!)
A beautiful setting (and weather!) at All Saints Church, Grayswood, for the Civic Service for Councillors David Round and Melanie Odell, Mayor and Mayoress of Haslemere.
The Mayor of Waverley, Denise Le Gal, and the Mayor and Mayoress of Godalming, Nick Williams and Jeanne Williams, were also present to support David and Melanie at the beginning of their year. Reverend Barbara Steele-Perkins delivered a stimulating Address, with an underlying message taken very much to heart by this High Sheriff (subject – the importance of helping entire communities to ‘smile’)
A great honour to be asked by Will Forster, Mayor of Woking, to join the Commemoration Service and lay a wreath in memory of all Muslim soldiers who gave their lives for Britain in both World Wars. Sheikh Abdul Wahab, the first soldier to be buried at the Woking Garden, was also honoured in the service. A moving poem by Omer Tarin, a family member of Sikandar Khan who was buried at this site, was read quite beautifully by Madeleine McClements, a student from Woking high School.
RAF Village excellent; Vintage Village bopping; Techno Zone inspiring; Statics superb – and the display teams were at their best (particularly the Reds; Typhoons and Frecce Tricolori from Italy)
Brilliant day out!
A ‘stealthy’ surprise guest flew all the way from the USA to ‘salute’ the 100th Anniversary of the RAF at the Royal International Air Tattoo. The day’s flying was spectacular and another day of excellent weather awaits!
Congratulations to everyone at RAFCTE for a superb celebration;
Over twenty children ‘graduated’ this afternoon from Bright Horizons Active Learning, under the watchful eye of Becka, Manager (next to HS) and her impressive team of professionals. Becka summarises the pleasure of her role as ‘Watching them all Grow and Learn’. One graduating ‘star’ is grand-daughter Grace, who has ‘loved’ her time at the centre!
A lone spitfire dipped wings last night in salute at the Final Beating Retreat at this world-leading Rehabilitation Centre. Commanding Officer, Gp Cpt Teresa Griffiths, spoke with passion in recognition of the glorious history of Headley Court, and with enthusiastic optimism for the future awaiting at Stanford Hall. Many civic dignitaries were present from the new East Midlands home to ‘accept the baton’ from Surrey, and all were keen to emphasise the welcome guaranteed from the local community as they keenly anticipate the arrival of the DMRC specialists. Teresa spoke of the importance of the Headley Court approach; ‘We don’t look back – we are not travelling in that direction’, but was proud to accept that Surrey will always be a great friend and supporter, as this superb facility grows and develops over the coming years. ‘DMRC will always be ‘where Magic meets Science!’
..together with around 2,500 Primary School children from Sussex and Surrey, all gathered at the impressive Showground at Ardingley. Brilliant educational day out enabling all the young people to experience farm life for real. Congratulations to all of the Trustees, staff and volunteers – for me, this is the best way to learn! Great to see the Merrist Wood team flying the Surrey flag, as always, and to meet Bill Biddell, Vice-LL of Surrey, who is also passionate about education through experience on and around farms.
