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Emergency Services Day – Lord-Lieutenant’s visit to Mount Browne
On Saturday 9th September I visited Surrey Police Headquarters at Mount Browne. I was shown round the call centre where […]
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Plaque to Commemorate Coronation of King Charles III Unveiled in Normandy
On Saturday 2nd September, The Lord-Lieutenant unveiled a plaque to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III in Normandy, Guildford. […]
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Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet – Oliver Bates -1st & 2nd Horley Scout Group
Since last November, five other young people and I have had the honour and privilege of being Lord Lieutenant’s cadets. […]
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Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet – Cadet Flight Sergeant Leonor Nunes
Over the last 10 months, 5 cadets and myself have had the honour to be the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets. From […]
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Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet – Petty Officer Cadet Jospeh Moir
My year term spent as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet has been full of opportunities that I wouldn’t have had anywhere else […]
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On Friday 25th August the Lord-Lieutenant was invited to be the Inspecting Officer for Caen Squadron’s Pass Off Parade at […]
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Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet – Cadet Flight Sergeant Sam Baker
I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be the Lord- Lieutenant of Surrey’s Cadet from the Air Training Corps, […]
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Surrey Lieutenancy Climate Change Focus Group
The Beginning The creation of the Surrey Lieutenancy Climate Change Focus Group by The Lord Lieutenant in 2021 was recognised […]
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Surrey Mayors and Chairmen visit to Loseley House
On Wednesday 26th July, The Lord-Lieutenant welcomed Mayors from across Surrey to Loseley House for evening tea. Attending Mayors included […]
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Coronation Champions drinks reception
On Thursday 29th July, the Lord-Lieutenant held a reception for recipients of the Coronation Champions at Loseley House. Earlier this […]
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Lieutenancy Appreciation Award
On Friday, 14th of July, Deputy Lieutenant Jane Macaulay presented John Brockwell ( pictured receiving the award alongside daughter Verity) […]
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Catalyst ‘Hope’ Exhibition
On Friday 23rd June The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Catalyst Hope Exhibition in Guildford. Catalyst is a non-profit organisation working with […]
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The Surrey VCSE Alliance
The Surrey VCSE Alliance is a collaboration of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, which brings together the VCSE […]
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Armed Forces Day
On Sunday 18th June The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Surrey Joint Services Choral Mattins at Guildford Cathedral. Guildford Cathedral is home […]
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Dean of Guildford, Dianna Gwilliams to retire
The Very Reverend Dianna Gwilliams has announced that she will retire as Dean of Guildford at the end of her […]
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The Simon Trust Visit
On Tuesday 13th June The Lord-Lieutenant attended the opening of the new cycle track at Lindens Farm in Alfold. In […]
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Wildlife Walk opening
On Tuesday 13th June, The Lord-Lieutenant opened a new wildlife walk at Albury Organic Vineyard. Albury Organic is located in […]
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Lieutenancy Appreciation Award
On Wednesday 7th June, Deputy Lieutenant Perdita Hunt presented Heather Kerswell with a Lieutenancy Appreciation Award. Heather has given a […]
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Lieutenancy Appreciation Award presentation to Wintershall
On Sunday 4th June, The Lord-Lieutenant visited Wintershall and presented their volunteers with a Lieutenancy certificate of Appreciation. Peter Hutley […]
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Volunteer Week 2023
Volunteers Week – a chance to find your way! Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year and it’s a […]
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Surrey Day 2023
On Saturday 13th May, Surrey Day, The Lord-Lieutenant visited several different Surrey venues. Here is the link to the BBC […]
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Czechoslovak WWII Veterans at Brookwood
On Sunday 14th May, The Lord-Lieutenant visited Brookwood Military Cemetery to tour the memorials for Czechoslovak Veterans from World War […]
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Lieutenancy Appreciation Award presentations
On Saturday 6th May, Deputy Lieutenant, Michael Hayman MBE presented three Surrey residents with a Lieutenancy Appreciation Award. The first […]
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President of the Czech Republic visit to Brookwood Military Cemetery
On Saturday 6th May, after the Coronation, General Petr Pavel the President and First Lady of the Czech Republic visited […]
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Deat Awareness Week 1st- 7th May
What is Deaf Awareness Week? Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event in the UK to raise awareness about the […]
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Spelthorne Civic Awards
On Tuesday 18th April, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Spelthorne Civic Awards at their council chambers. In 1982, Alf Goddard MBE […]
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Visit to Specialist Group International
On Thursday 13th April, The Lord-Lieutenant visited Specialist Group International in Dorking, Where he met with the Surrey based SGI […]
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Kings Award for Voluntary Service Nominees Reception 2023
On Wednesday 29th March, The Lord-Lieutenant hosted The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2023 Nominees reception at Loseley Park. This […]
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Chief Constable’s Commendation
Congratulations to Neelam Devesher DL, Chair of the Hate Crime Scrutiny Panel, who was awarded with a Chief Constable’s Commendation […]
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Commonwealth Day 2023
This year Commonwealth Day takes place on Monday 13th March, marking the beginning of a week-long series of events and […]
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Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting
On Tuesday 7th March, Wates Group and The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) celebrated five years in partnership, with a ceremonial tree […]
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New Deputy Lieutenants Appointed
On Tuesday 14th February The Lord-Lieutenant appointed five new Deputy Lieutenants for Surrey: Major General Aidan Michael Gerard Smyth QVRM […]
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Knife Angel – National Monument Against Violence and Aggression – Schools Competition
Primary Schools Could you design a new superhero whose mission is to go about spreading kindness, friendship and forgiveness? Guildford […]
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Royal Visit to Connaught Junior School
HRH The Countess of Wessex visited to Connaught Junior School in Bagshot on Thursday 19th Jan 2023, to open the […]
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Our First Month as LL Cadets
Our first month as cadets has been extremely busy. It has been such an honour to support the Lord Lieutenant […]
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Guildford Cathedral to host Knife Angel Sculpture
A thought-provoking monument which aims to inspire social change will visit Guildford Cathedral in March 2023 as part of the UK […]
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Help shape your fire and rescue service
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service wants your views to help shape their next service plan which sets out the risks […]
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Warm Welcome in Surrey’s libraries
Everyone is welcome Surrey libraries aren’t just about books this winter. They are inviting everyone in for a Warm Welcome.Asthousands […]
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Lord-Lieutenants Cadet Evening
On Monday 28th November the Lord-Lieutenants Cadet evening was held at Loseley Park, where The Lord-Lieutenant thanked his outgoing cadets […]
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Tree of Trees – Final three Surrey Trees planted
The Lord-Lieutenant has finished planting the last three ‘Tree of Trees’ from The Queen’s Green Canopy. On Friday 18th November, […]
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The Lighthouse – New Royal Patron
HRH The Countess of Wessex is to become Patron of The Lighthouse. The announcement was made during a royal visit […]
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Remembrance in Surrey
On Remembrance Sunday, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the RAF Memorial in Runnymede. Deputy Lieutenants represented The Lord-Lieutenant at services across the […]
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HRH The Earl of Wessex visit to Woking’s New Victoria Theatre
On Wednesday 9th November HRH The Earl of Wessex visited Woking’s New Victoria Theatre today to meet Northern Ballet’s new […]
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Lieutenancy award presentation
On Thursday 3rd November The Lord-Lieutenant presented a Lieutenancy Award to David, who lives in The Meath’s Supported Living Accommodation […]
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Tree of Trees – Surrey Organisations recognised by The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative
On Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th November trees were planted by the Lord-Lieutenant at The Meath Epilepsy Charity, Godalming; Watts […]
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Royal British Legion Surrey Poppy Launch
On Friday 28th October, the 2022 Surrey Poppy Launch took place in All Saint’s Church, the former Guard’s Chapel, at […]
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SECAmb Awards South East Coast Ambulance Awards
On 6th October, Long service and special achievements awards were presented at the first of South East Coast Ambulance Service […]
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Lord-Lieutenants Awards Ceremony
On Thursday 20th October, South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (SERFCA) hosted the prestigious Lord-Lieutenant Award Ceremony at Guildford […]
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Surrey Investitures
The six Surrey residents awarded British Empire Medals in the Birthday Honours list 2022 attended an Investiture at Loseley House […]
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The Princess of Wales visit to the Royal Surrey Hospital
On Wednesday 5th October, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales made a visit to Royal Surrey Foundation Trust’s outstanding-rated […]
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Surrey Stands With Ukraine’
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Sir Stephen Lamport, was guest of honour at an evening of Ukrainian music organised in Epsom Methodist […]
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The Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III in Surrey
At 1pm on Sunday 11th September the High Sheriff of Surrey read read out the Proclamation of the Accession of […]
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The Big Surrey and Sussex Thank You 2022
To say thank you to everyone who worked in health and care through the pandemic and as we recover, SASH […]
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Surrey Culture -new website
Surrey County Council has been working with partners to develop a new website for Surrey residents and visitors to explore […]
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Farnham Homes for Ukraine
In Churt seven families have signed up for the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. The group have their own website: Home […]
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Homes for Ukraine – Perspective by Deputy Lieutenants Bill & Bridget Biddell
Bill & Bridget Biddell have opened their home in Hampton to a Ukrainian Family Time has moved on, and the […]
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Surrey Hills Enterprises’ 10th Anniversary – Fetcham Park
On 21st June, The Lord-Lieutenant attended a special event at Fetcham Park to mark the 10th anniversary of community interest […]
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Platinum Jubilee Celebrations across Surrey
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations started with Trooping the Colour and the Thanksgiving Service at St Pauls. On Saturday 4th June, […]
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Surrey Charities Roadshow
On Thursday 16th June, Guildford Cathedral held an inaugural ‘Surrey Charities Roadshow’ Opened by the High Sheriff of Surrey, His […]
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Lord-Lieutenant visits Surrey-based motorsport pioneers
On Wednesday 11th May, the Lord-Lieutenant spent the afternoon with Team BRIT at its base at Dunsfold Aerodrome near Cranleigh, […]
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‘I Choose Freedom’ Launch
On Tuesday 17th May, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the launch of ‘I Choose Freedom’ the new name for Reigate and Banstead […]
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International Nurses Day
On Thursday 12th May the Lord Lieutenant was welcomed to The Royal Surrey in Guildford, to mark International Nurses Day. […]
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Surrey Day 2022
On Saturday 8th May, Surrey Day, The Vice Lord Lieutenant, Sir Stephen Lamport, and his wife Angela, Lady Lamport visited […]
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Holme Farm launches on Surrey Day
On Saturday 8th May, Surrey Day, around 500 people attended the Holme Farm Launch at Clifton Garden Centre in Weybridge, […]
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Surrey Day
On Saturday 7th May, The Lord- Lieutenant, his wife Sarah, and granddaughter River celebrated Surrey Day 2022 with visits across […]
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The Surrey Tree of Life Memorial unveiling
On Thursday 5th May, the Lord-Lieutenant attended, alongside Rabbi Alex Goldberg, Dean of Religious Life and Belief, the official unveiling […]
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The War in Ukraine: Update from the Surrey Lieutenancy
As we all watch the events in Ukraine unfold with horror, at last there is a really positive story in […]
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Platinum Jubilee & Queens Green Canopy visits to Wonersh and Shamley Green villages
On Thursday 17th March, The Lord-Lieutenant made a Platinum Jubilee visit to Wonersh. First stop was Wonersh & Shamley Green […]
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Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting at Nonsuch Park
On National Tree Planting Day, Friday 11th March, on behalf of the Lieutenancy, Deputy Lieutenant, Brigadier Roger Hood, joined by […]
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Surrey Heritage Awards 2022 Shortlist Announced
Surrey Historic Buildings Trust has announced the shortlist for the Surrey Heritage Awards 2022. Six projects have been shortlisted for […]
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Big Jubilee Read
The Reading Agency and BBC Arts have announced they are delivering the Big Jubilee Read, a reading for pleasure campaign […]
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Local mental health charity Oakleaf celebrates 25th Anniversary
For a quarter of a century Oakleaf Enterprise has been working tirelessly to support adults, aged 16-67, who are struggling […]
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Inspiring Surrey volunteer groups nominated for 2022 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Volunteers from three Surrey groups, who dedicate their valuable time and experience to help individuals and communities across the county, […]
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Allianz Tree Planting Day Celebrates Surrey Hills Sustainability
The Lord Lieutenant attended the Allianz Tree Planting Day, held on Friday 25th February at Knowle Park in Cranleigh, and […]
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Guildford Samaritans and HMP Send Listeners receive Lieutenancy Certificates of Appreciation
Dedicated volunteers at Guildford Samaritans were awarded the Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation virtually during their AGM in November 2021. […]
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Surrey Matters – Surrey’s new online magazine
Surrey County Council has unveiled a new look Surrey Matters – the council’s online magazine for residents. The website has […]
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Queen’s Green Canopy Tree planting – National Tree Planting Day Friday 11th March
National Tree Planting Day is to be held on Friday 11th March and we are hoping that as many civic […]
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Holocaust Memorial Day – Thursday 27th January
On Thursday 27th January at 6pm via YouTube, The University of Surrey are hosting a Holocaust Memorial Day event to […]
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Surrey Investitures
On 9th November the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen to present five Surrey residents with […]
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Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation presented to the GASP Motor Project
The GASP Motor Project – with representative from the charity’s tutors and support team, management and trustees – came together […]
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Lieutenancy Focus Group Conference
On Tuesday 28th September, the Lieutenancy’s Focus Group on Domestic Abuse hosted a conference at Holy Trinity Church in Guildford. […]
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Platinum Jubilee Medal
The Culture Secretary has unveiled the design of the medal to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year. […]
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Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation
On behalf of the Surrey Lieutenancy, Deputy Lieutenant, Caroline Breckell MVO, presented Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development with a Lieutenancy […]
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Emergency Services Day (999 Day) 9th September
On Thursday, 9 September, which was also 999 Day / Emergency Services Day, Commander Lochner, a Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey, […]
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999 Emergency Services Day 9th September
The Lieutenancy are proud to support Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day), which is a national event celebrated […]
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Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation
On 27th August, Deputy Lieutenant, Charlotte Kneer presented a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation to Alan French and Christine Muir of […]
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Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation
On 27th August, Deputy Lieutenant, Charlotte Kneer presented a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation to Lisa Gavin and Jo Greenslade of […]
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Surrey Drug and Alcohol Care receive Lieutenancy Award
In recognition of the dedicated way the team at Surrey Drug and Alcohol Care kept their service running 24 hours […]
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Mandira’s Kitchen receives a Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation
On 27th July, Deputy Lieutenant Jane Macaulay was delighted to to present Mandira’s Kitchen with a Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of […]
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Domestic Abuse Awareness Week 14- 20 June
This year’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Week is 14 – 20 June. In this video, Chief Executive Joanna Killian and Charlotte […]
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Emerge Advocacy receives Queen’s Award
Volunteers from Emerge Advocacy have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2021. Emerge trains and equips local volunteers […]
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SERV Surrey & London receives Queen’s Award
Volunteers from SERV Surrey & London have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2021. This charity, made up […]
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Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum (SMEF) receives Queen’s Award
Volunteers from Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum (SMEF) have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2021. SMEF is a […]
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Lieutenancy Award Presentation
Margarette Fulleylove was this week presented with a Lieutenancy Award in appreciation of her services to the community. It was […]
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Haslemere Museum Opening
The Lord-Lieutenant visited Haslemere Museum on Monday 17th May to celebrate the re-opening of the museum and to view their […]
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week’s theme for 2021 is ‘Connect with Nature.’ From 10-16th May, this provides a space for increased […]
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Challengers’ free Zoom sessions help disabled children overcome social isolation
Challengers – the independent children’s charity that provides fun, safe and inclusive play and leisure schemes for disabled children aged […]
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Learning more about the QEF
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation at Leatherheadopened a new Care and Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) in July 2020. Now it is hosting a […]
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Calling all Veterans across Surrey and beyond!
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and Surrey Civilian-Military Partnership Board (SCMPB) are delighted to host their second online Veteran’s Hub […]
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Freewheelers Theatre and Media Company
2021 has been quite different to how we had all hoped so far and lockdown life is certainly challenging for us […]
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