December 2008 Archives

A Christmas concert has raised over £600 for Age Concern Runnymede.

The concert was held on Sunday, December 20, at Christ the Prince of Peace Church in Portmore Way, Weybridge.

Money was being raised to help provide Age Concern Runnymede with a new mini bus, which are used to take the elderly of the borough on outings.

Chertsey Library are looking for a tea bar assistant.

The library in Guildford Street is looking for a volunteer that will be willing to serve coffee, tea and cake to visitors on Friday mornings.

The volunteer would join a rota system which would involve two and a half hours a month.

For more information please contact Jenny on 01932 571122.

Lorry drivers who park-up and sleep in St Peter's Way are having fuel siphoned from under their noses.

Surrey Police have recorded three thefts this month in a lay-by of the duel carriage way which is a link road to the M25, where 650 litres of petrol has been stolen.

Children and their families will get a chance to create something artistic in under 15 minutes when they visit Chertsey Museum on Saturday January 3.

Between 2pm and 4pm visitors to the museum in Windsor Street, Chertsey, can go to the Pardoe Room and follow instructions to create a 2009 calendar.

A spokeswoman said the craft events are be a regular feature on the first Saturday of the month and materials and admission to the museum is free.

Burglars have raided a tool company in Chertsey causing several thousand pounds of damage.

Longs Ltd in Hanworth Lane was targeted between the close of business on Friday December 12 and the following Monday morning when straff arrived for work.

A park warden at a Chertsey beauty spot has hit back at claims that the woodland is not accessible to people in wheelchairs.

In December, former Runnymede councillor Paul Greenwood complained to the Herald that a new kissing gate at the entrance to the Dingle area of St Anne's Hill meant that disabled people could not get in.

The White Lodge Centre is looking for new volunteer receptionists.

The centre in Holloway Hill, Chertsey, that works with disabled adults and children is looking for someone who would be able to greet people on arrival.

Volunteers are needed to work Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. The receptionist will be based mostly in the new adult centre.

For more information please contact Jenny on 01932 571122.

Chertsey Hall will be holding a blood donation session on Friday, January 9.

Two sessions will be run during the day, the first at 12.45pm until 3.30pm, and the second from 5.00pm until 7.00pm.

Everyone is welcome but are urged to book ahead as an appointment is necesary.

For more information, please contact Jenny on 01932 571122.

Runnymede Dolphins are looking for a new volunteer secretary.

The group which runs swimming sessions at Woking's pool in the park, in Kingfield Road for the disabled of Runnymede and Woking are searching for a volunteer who is computer literate and can attend at least six yearly meetings.

For more information please contact Jenny on 01932 571122.

Planning applications for Runnymede from week starting Monday December 8.