A snapshot of Romany Gypsy life in Woking
Written and visual sources for the lived experience of Romany Gypsies in the county are rare so a collection of copy photographs of the Baker family of Sunridge/Sundridge Camp, Old … Read More
Category: Community
Cuddington birdwatch could go Epsom and Ewell Borough-wide?
What started as a local experiment in Cuddington has grown into one of Epsom and Ewell’s liveliest community-led wildlife projects. After hearing news of the planned Grafton Stables nature reserve, … Read More
Redhill care home put under special measures
A supported living service in Redhill has been rated “inadequate” and put into special measures after inspectors said they uncovered six legal breaches. The health watchdog slammed the service as … Read More
Epsom’s Rainbow Leisure Centre Places new operators
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is pleased to confirm that Places Leisure will take over the operation of the Rainbow Leisure Centre in Epsom from 1 October. This follows the … Read More
Rehabilitation Hub in Leatherhead rehabilitated
Epsom residents are set to benefit from a new integrated musculoskeletal (MSK) facility following a significant investment at Leatherhead Hospital. The Leach Rehabilitation Hub has undergone a comprehensive transformation, creating … Read More
Guildford theatre stage for a community cultural hub
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre marks 60th birthday with major transformation On Wednesday 10 September, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford hosted a 60th Birthday Concert celebrating both a milestone anniversary and … Read More
Bookham to get new community centre
After six years of waiting and false starts, Bookham is finally getting a new community centre. The old Bookham Youth Centre on Lower Road shut its doors in 2019 after … Read More
Surrey’s “suffer the little children…” tested
Plans to turn a family house into a home for vulnerable children on a Surrey street have been given the green light despite strong opposition from its future neighbours. A … Read More
Surrey Uni finds gay vets face discrimination
A new study from the University of Surrey and the Royal Veterinary College has highlighted the ongoing presence of discrimination and its impact on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s NESCOT plumbs the heights
Nescot’s gas and plumbing apprenticeship provision has been awarded a City & Guilds End Point Assessment (EPA) plaque for excellence in apprenticeship delivery. Elizabeth Akinlaja, City & Guilds Business Development … Read More