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Leatherhead food festival to 'take over' town centre in April
A FOOD festival featuring celebrity chefs and cooking masterclasses is coming to Leatherhead.According to organisers, the Leatherhead Food Festival will be the "first of its kind in the Surrey Hills"...
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Caterham couple helping stock school libraries in South Africa
WHILE we in the UK may take books for granted, a Caterham couple are ensuring precious literary consignments are sent to deprived areas where they are prized.The Fundanami Trust – Zulu for "let's learn...
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Reigate Grammar School concert raised £3,000 for charity
MUSIC of the night raised £3,000 to help give disabled adults a voice. Reigate Grammar School held a concert at the end of last term, presented by Phantom of the Opera lyrics collaborator Sir Richard...
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Appeal for new blood donors in East Surrey
IF you are rushed into hospital following a car crash, lying on an operating table and something goes wrong, or you are diagnosed with cancer, the last thing you'll worry about is whether there is...
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Hundreds sign petition to save Redhill train station shop
A RAILWAY station newsagent set to be closed down by rail bosses has gained the support of hundreds of customers.More than 350 people have signed a petition calling to keep David Wool and the Bookstall...
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Warlingham pay for sluggish first half at Deal & Betteshanger
WARLINGHAM skipper Zack King was left a frustrated figure for the second week running as his side crashed to a defeat away at Deal & Betteshanger on Saturday.King had labelled the opposition as...
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Community radio station could be launched in Leatherhead
A NEW community radio station could be launched in Leatherhead, creating jobs and providing news for local people.Graham Pountney, director of Leatherhead-based Screen Test Productions, and colleague...
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Vol-au-vent is a pleasant surprise
Café Rouge, High Street, DorkingT he sun was setting over the Surrey hills and there was a distinct chill in the air. After many days of mild weather, the cold was particularly noticeable.It dawned on...
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Heavy snow blankets Surrey
Snow has fallen in many parts of Surrey this morning causing school closures and wide spread disruption.The snow has been on the horizon for the past week and most parts of the UK have been bracing...
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Dorking journalist and photographer quits job to focus on open mic night
A VETERAN international journalist and photographer is calling time on his day job to boost the careers of Dorking's most talented musicians.French-born Serge Ferragut – a Dorking resident for 37 years...
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Dorking teacher returns from 10,000-mile charity cycle
A TEACHER who cycled 10,000 miles across Asia for charity has returned home after more than a year in the saddle.Olivia Blockey left Dorking in 2010 to live and work in Australia before deciding to...
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Ashtead community meeting on future of village packed out
MORE than 200 people attended a public meeting explaining how villagers can help shape the future of Ashtead.Ashtead Community Vision (ACV) held the summit at Peace Memorial Hall on Tuesday to outline...
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Chris Robshaw 'an inspiration to all young Warlingham players', says skipper
ZAC KING says Chris Robshaw is an inspiration to all young rugby players at Warlingham.The former Warlingham minis player was this week re-appointed as England captain ahead of the forthcoming RBS Six...
View ArticleLucky Duck will be in very good hands
By Mark DavisonThe Speckledy Hen tearoom and deli, Shamley Green, near GuildfordI AM always delighted when I receive news of a new tearoom which has opened in Surrey and I always look forward to going...
View ArticleThousands sign petition for nursery
MORE than 2,000 people have signed a petition to save a much-loved visitor attraction after Surrey County Council put the site's rent up by 167 per cent.Heritage Farm Nurseries in Wallington, was...
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Transport hell – or a great chance to sledge in the park?
THE first serious winter snow created a white wonderland for some – and testing travel conditions for others.Snow all day Friday and Sunday, twinned with sub-zero temperatures, covered East Surrey in...
View ArticleDrink-drive crash motorist banned
A MAN who was more than three times the drink-drive limit when he crashed his car in the early hours of Christmas Day, has been banned from driving for two-and-a-half years.Sam Hescott was convicted of...
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Blood 100 campaign launched at Reigate church donation session
BLOOD donors did their bit at Reigate Baptist Church as we launched our Blood 100 campaign.As we began our search for 100 new blood donors in 100 days last Thursday, residents congregated at the...
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Leatherhead boss gunning for top two in division
RICHARD BRADY says his Leatherhead side are relishing the chance to play the top two as they prepare for games against Dulwich Hamlet and Maidstone United.The Tanners currently occupy third place in...
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Wheelchair Rugby Team captain Steve Brown visits Leatherhead school
STUDENTS from two Leatherhead schools were treated to a talk and sports demonstration from one of Team GB's Paralympic athletes.Steve Brown, captain of the Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Team, visited...
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