July 2008 Archives

Mrs Bartlett has submitted this excellent picture on behalf of St Paul's School in School Lane, Addlestone.

She says: "Last week upper base children from St Pauls C of E School Addlestone showed of ther talents in their version of The Wizard of Oz. It was the first performance in their newly refurbished hall which they have waited many years for.

"Mrs Bibby, the headteacher, said she was amazed by the dedication and talents of the children. Every year they seem to get more talented.The perfromances were enjoyed by both parents and staff alike."

Midnight walks are becoming synonymous with fundraising at Hospices and normally they are women only events.

The Princess Alice Hospice is always looking to do something different and that is why the first Princess Alice Hospice Midnight Walk will be open to men, women and children over 14 years of age.

Surrey Muslim Centre in Albert Road, Addlestone, has applied for retrospective planning permission for the enlargement and resurfacing of its car park.

This application to Runnymede Council comes a week after the centre applied for an extension which would include a cold storage room for dead bodies.

The casualty reduction officer for Runnymede is warning drivers to keep track of how much they drink over the summer.

PC Pete Deane, who is based at Addlestone police station, said people tend not to notice how much they are drinking in the summer months, and that drink-driving incidents usually increase in this period every year.

A police community support officer for Addlestone has left the neighbourhood police team to train as a fully fledged police officer.

PCSO Amy Stoneman left her post as part of the Addlestone North and Bourneside team earlier this month, and her partner, PC Claire Lowe, said she wishes her luck.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old man was knocked to the ground and urinated on in Addlestone on Monday (21).

The man was walking along Holly Avenue at about 10.15pm when he was approached by two men who started "verbally abusing" him.

More than 80 swim members and volunteers attended this year's Runnymede Dolphins Garden Party.

Social isolation can be a big problem for people with disabilities, but not for Runnymede Dolphins members, who meet at Woking pool each week for group physio and swimming sessions as well as attending the numerous social events the charity volunteers organise throughout the year.

Mayor of Runnymede, Cllr Jim Broadhead, was presented with an award last week to certify that Addlestone has achieved Fairtrade status.
Faith Axten from the Fairtrade Association gave the award at a meeting in the Runnymede council offices in Addlestone on Thursday July 17.
Councillors were also invited to sample some Fairtrade products in the new council chamber, including wine and cashew nuts.
To be given Fairtrade status, a proportion of all of the shops, churches and schools in a town have to provide fairtrade products, either for sale, or free.

The Fountain Gallery in Bridge Road, East Molesey, is hosting a solo exhibition by Addlestone artist, Kathy Miller.

She will be manning her exhibition - called A Broader Perspective - personally, from September 2 to 14 (between 10am and 5.30pm), giving people the chance to ask about her work and entry is free.

Addlestone Chamber of Commerce is holding a networking lunch for local firms on Friday July 25th, from 12.30pm. The cost is £12 payable.

Please contact Peggy Broadhead on 01932 844465 or email: thebroadheads@dsl.pipex.com