Dedicated volunteers from the Friends of Ash Link receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

The volunteering group of Spelthorne Natural History Society gathered on Splash Meadow in Shepperton to accept the award from the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey.

55 active volunteers of Swingbridge Community Boats receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

This highlights the services they provide to support, mentor and train disadvantaged and vulnerable people, through environmental work and trips.

Volunteers from Fairwood Helpers, receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service from Surrey’s Lord-Lieutenant

Fairwood Helpers provide much-needed transport plus community support and befriending for elderly and isolated people.

Forty-seven serving police officers celebrated reaching their Independent Patrol Status

The Passing Out Parade was attended by Chief Constable Ephgrave and Assistant Chief Constable Burton.

Opus2 International, receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation

The Award was made to the company’s CEO and founder, Graham Smith-Bernal, at an informal presentation in August.

Volunteers of BERT receive a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service at Brockham Green

The volunteers of the Brockham Emergency Response Team (BERT) were one of nine Surrey groups to receive the Award.

The Surrey Hills was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 60 years ago, on 8th May 1958

It was celebrated with a reception, sponsored by the Kier Group, in the State Rooms at Speaker’s House, House of Commons.

The annual Poppy Appeal Cadets Awards Ceremony took place in the Chapel at the Royal Alexandra and Albert School.

It recognised the achievements of the outstanding cadet units and individuals who together collected over £85,750.