One of the magnificent shire horses at the Surrey County Show brought together three old competitors who remembered their various dray horses with great nostalgia; Mayor of Guildford, Mike Parsons (ex Watney’s), High Sheriff (ex Tetley’s) and our show friends from Fuller’s!
What a superb day out at the Surrey County Show! It looked as if the whole of Guildford had turned out to see the great annual event, and everyone will wish to join me in recognising the backroom team who made the whole show ground a reality – our grateful thanks to Richard, Stan and the entire team; and to Bill Biddell for his continuous support.
Brilliant teamwork!
Brilliant weather for a memorable gathering for all supporters of Scouting in Surrey, hosted by County Chairman, Martin Gerrard. Tea, and cakes all added to the enjoyment, as did the impressive, award-winning Kingston & Malden Scout & Guide Band.
GLive was jumping last night when Deputy Mayor of Guildford, Richard Billington (2nd from rt), presented this prestigious award to Nour Altounji (third fr rt)) for her astonishing work with refugees in the Guildford area. Nour is a credit to both the University and her fellow students – supported below by Vice-Chancellor Max Lu (left), and Student VP Community, the irrepressible Helena Mason (3rd lft). Joining us is the Deputy Mayoress, Lynda Billington (rt).
A great pleasure to meet Rosemary (CEO) and Gill (Chair and Founder) of this well established charity providing long-term support and opportunities to people with aphasia, and their families. Our previous High Sheriff, Robert Napier, was keen to ensure that Dyscover are happy after their recent relocation, and I am pleased to report (alongside Tony, Vice-Chair of Surrey County Council) that they are ‘well settled’ and as busy as ever!
Could not resist taking the shot of proud ‘master’, Scott , with his two current apprentices, Maisie and Nathan – great service assured at all times!
Met up at this fine example of social enterprise with Oli Bell and other members of the highly regarded Leatherhead Youth Project team, to learn more about their work with young people across Mole Valley. The 9 members of LYP staff and 31 volunteers deliver over 1,800 hours of vital youth work throughout the year, and are a real part of the family for many in the local communities. Everyone is welcome to get connected and the coffee is excellent (the shop manager, Scott, did not like coffee at all when he joined – now he is a total convert!) A proud Scott joined Oli and Martyina for the pic with the HS – taken by Ken, a member of another excellent Surrey charity ‘Edge of Care’, who often drops into the cafe (not sure if he was joking, but Ken is apparently available to do weddings as well!!) Great gluten free options as well.
A most impressive display of fire-fighting skills from the 11 graduates as they successfully completed their tough week of training. I joined proud parents, teachers and referrers, as we celebrated their hard-earned achievements. Every graduate has made different personal advancements during their time with the Surrey Fire and Rescue team of volunteers – it really is the chance of a lifetime! All thanks to great leadership from Mark, Steve, Bryn and the hugely impressive volunteers from Surrey FRS, ably supported by Superintendent Chris Coley, and with consistent encouragement and funding from the various Councils (Louise, CEO Tandridge DC, pictured), the PCC and the High Sheriff’s Youth Awards:
Great team effort, providing inspiration to a new generation!
The setting in the famous Chapel was stunning, the music and choristers simply sublime and the distinguished histories of the three new Honorary Fellows, Dr. Claire Gobbi Daunton, Dr Doron Swade and Dr Klaus Vedder, truly inspirational and steeped in the recent history of Royal Holloway and Bedford New College! Bedford New College was, of course, the first higher education for women in the UK – a wonderful trail blazer.
Chair of Council Stephen Cox and Principal Paul Layzell (pictured) have every reason to feel very proud of this moving event!
Very encouraging meeting with two key foundations of the Volunteer Police Cadet initiative in Surrey – Helen Hartley, Force Lead for Volunteering and the Champion himself, Sgt Graham Kerslake. The Cadets now have 6 thriving units, with the medium term objective of getting to the magic 11 – one in each borough/district in Surrey. As Grahams powerful message suggests, it’s up to all of us to get behind our Police volunteers and give them all the support they need!
