Chertsey Museum is planning an exhibition later this year about the innovative institution Princess Mary Village Homes at Addlestone and wants to talk to former students. If you are a former student and would like to share your memories in the forthcoming exhibition, please contact Emma Warren on 01932 565 764 or email her at curator@chertseymuseum.org.uk

Brigid Strowbridge explores the ultimate 18th century fashion must-have, the sack back gown, at Chertsey Museum on Saturday 13 March, 1.30 to 3.30pm. A must for the fashion enthusiast, the event is aimed at all interest levels and includes a chance to handle and try on hand made replicas. £3.50 per person; prior booking required as space is limited,

The Chertsey Museum will be holding two craft activity sessions on the theme of espionage on Tuesday February 16 from 11-12.30pm or 2-3:30pm.

For 5-12 year olds.

Book in advance.

Cost: £4.50

Radio presenters based at St Peter's Hospital station in Chertsey are up for national awards.

Three radio presenters have been shortlisted for awards at the National Hospital Radio Awards ceremony which will be held on Saturday March 27 as part of the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) Conference at Renfrew near Glasgow.

Those on the shortlist are all volunteers at the Guildford Road radio station currently awaiting an OFCOM decision on FM broadcasting.

TWO toddlers were found dead in the boot of their mothers car on Wednesday when she drove into a police station to report an incident.

Fiona Donnison, 43, from Lightwater drove into a police station in Heatherfield East Sussex on Wednesday were Police found Elsie, 18-months, and Harry, 3, Donnison in the boot of Mrs Donnisons Nissan.

Mrs Donnison has been arrested under suspicion of murder and is currently in a psychiatric hospital.

A new laboratory was opened at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, on Friday January 15 as part of improvements to cardiology services.

The cardiac catheterisation lab was officially opened by former Ashford and St Peter's cardiology consultant, Professor Michael Joy OBE, along with councillors, deputy Mayor of Runnymede Cllr Margaret Roberts, and hospital staff.

The second lab of its kind at the Chertsey site, it will cut waiting times for emergency treatment for patients who have suffered a major heart attack, and will be the first 24-hour heart attack centre in the South East.

Twins celebrated their second birthday with a special gift to the hospital unit that saved their lives.

Emily and Carys Barnard were born at 25 weeks, Emily weighing just 1lb 11oz and Carys just 1lb 8oz. They were rushed to the neonatal intensive care unit at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, where they were cared for and grew into healthy babies.

And last week, the twins returned with their nine-year-old cousin, who took a £440 donation, money she had raised through selling her craft work.

Cattle are to be introduced to Chertsey Meads in an attempt to regain 'Site of Special Scientific Interest' status for the area.

Grazing cattle improve the quality of the grassland, create gaps in the grass where wildflowers can germinate and trample unwanted nettles and brambles.

A new campaign to deter Surrey drivers from speeding was launched on Monday.

The 'Ben' campaign has been introduced as part of the 'Drive Smart' initiative and has been developed by the Surrey Safety Camera Partnership.

A karaoke pop quiz is being held at White Lodge Centre, Chertsey, on Friday January 29.

Budding singers and those who think they know their music are invited to make up a team of eight to take part.

The quiz starts at 7.30pm at the Rendezvous building in the Holloway Hill centre.

Tickets are £7.50, food and drink is not provided. For more information or to buy tickets, call 01932 567 131 or email events@whitelodgecentre.co.uk.