July 2009 Archives

There was a police raid at 129 Guildford Street, in Chertsey today at around 11am (Friday July 31).

Police stayed in the area for a number of hours following the raid.

If you know anything about this incident please call 07810813872.

See next week's Surrey Herald for the full story.

The Pet Show has always been a favourite feature of the annual Chertsey Agricultural show.

Sadly this year the shows former mascot Grover the miniature Pinscher has died.

In his memory there will be a brand new Pet with the Most Personality class with a trophy up for grabs.

A man with bipolar disorder is looking to start a support group for the illness in Chertsey.

Lee Vaughan, 28, who lives in Station Road, Chertsey is a drama teacher who wants to raise awareness about the notoriously misunderstood mental illness.

• Free summer play sessions
• Teen Tennis Lessons
• Mosaic Workshop
• Clay pigeon shooting
• Pendle Slot Racing
• Llama open day
• Mercedes Benz World

An unexpected and colourful visitor to a Thorpe couple's birdfeeder was a bright alternative to the average starling.

This stunning golden mantle rosella first appeared in the back garden of bird lovers Kim Fletcher and Clive Anderson at their home in Burway Crescent, Laleham Reach in June, but had returned several times since.

Ms Fletcher said they regularly had green parakeets and other birds visiting, but this was a visitor completely out of the blue.

She explained: "Clive was working at his computer when he heard an unusual bird call, he knew it was different as we are avid bird lovers and have several feeders in the back garden, visited daily by hoards of birds and a few hungry squirrels.

"Fortunately he had his camera handy so made his way into the garden to see if he could spot what was making this strange sound. After a few minutes this magnificent bird landed on one of the feeders, Clive couldn't believe his eyes, but managed to take several pictures, which he showed to me when I arrived home."

Ms Fletcher said the first visit was in early June, but the welcome has returned on and off since, including visits throughout July.
Where this mysterious but beautiful parrot, which hails originally from Australia, came from remains unknown. The couple have been in touch with a number of local zoos and stately homes to track it down, but fear it could just be an escaped pet.

In the mean time, she said they are just pleased to have it visit.

She said: "I don't know if it will remain or if it will visit again, but Clive and I feel very flattered and lifted at the fact that such a glorious creature should choose our garden out of many thousands to sit quietly and eat in.

"In fact we have just heard it again now, so perhaps he will return for a spot more food."

Have you seen this bird? What is the strangest or most exotic creature you have had in your garden? Contact us at www.stainesnews.co.uk or comment below

Two people were taken to St Peter's hospital on Sunday (July 26) after 3 cars crashed between junction 9 and 10 of the M25.

At 12.40pm a 67 year old man suffering from neck pain and a 27 year old man with a suspected arm injury were taken to the hospital in Chertsey.

If you know anything about this incident please call: 07810813872.

Class A drug culture has infiltrated Chertsey according to a local businesswoman.

The woman who did not wished to be named talked about her concern that drug use would spread to her pub.

Chertsey Museum is holding a drop-in family craft day on Saturday August 1 from 2pm to 4pm.

Visitors to the Windsor Street museum will be invited to handle original Roman objects, then make a Roman oil lamp out of clay.

The event is free and there is no need to book. For more information call 01932 565764.

The Xpload Disco for 10-16 year olds is being held at Chertsey Hall, Heriot Road on Friday July 31.

Run by Surrey Police, the monthly event will feature a DJ, lasers and karaoke machine, and entry costs £5.

For more information call PC Dusty Rhodes on 01932 282053 or 07967 988473.

The Chertsey show is getting a medieval makeover this year with the brand new addition of a jousting tournament.

The Knights of the Damned, jousting stunt team will be joining the annual line up of horse competitions, craft selling and veggie judging in a bid by councillor Derek Cotty to spice up the weekend.