Friends of Horton Cemetery influence law reform
A local Epsom charity’s campaign to protect a forgotten cemetery appears to have helped shape national thinking on burial law reform. The Friends of Horton Cemetery (FoHC), based in Epsom, … Read More
Category: Volunteers
Epsom man runs marathons in memory of sister who died from epilepsy
Barry Ahearn, 45, is running one of the world’s most famous marathons in memory of his younger sister, Abbie, who passed away just three months before her 30th birthday in 2023. … Read More
Energy debt fears rise as Epsom’s Good Company’s support steps up
Rising energy costs could push more households into debt this year, with local support services warning of growing pressure on low-income families. Good Company (Surrey), which runs the Epsom & … Read More
Epsom and Ewell countryside volunteers face uncertain times
Epsom and Ewell’s army of countryside volunteers faces uncertain times as responsibility for protecting the borough’s wildlife habitats shifts next year to a new East Surrey council. The fear is … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s four year commitment to Ukraine
4 Years of War in Ukraine, 4 Years of Heart Ache, Support and Immense Pride in this Community By Roy Deadman, Chairman and Co-Founder, Surrey Stands With Ukraine Four years … Read More
Epsom and Ewell pledges to end poverty
Following the 2024 lead of Surrey County Council, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council also has formally adopted the End Poverty Pledge, committing itself to pay the Real Living Wage, review … Read More
Epsom advice centre training advice first-aiders
Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell (CAEE) is inviting frontline workers and volunteers from other charities and organisations to train as Advice First Aiders, equipping them with the skills to identify … Read More
Epsom snooker star on cue to help patients
Epsom General Hospital is grateful for the laser-like focus of snooker legend Jimmy White. The 63-year-old star of the green baize took time out from his busy schedule recently to … Read More
From Abramovich’s frozen wealth to Epsom’s Ashley Centre – support for Ukraine continues
The Government has announced that £2.5 billion from the frozen proceeds of the sale of Chelsea Football Club by sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich is to be directed towards humanitarian … Read More
Young Surrey volunteers help shape new neuroinclusive travel app
Young people in Surrey have helped test a new travel-planning app designed to make public transport less stressful for neurodivergent passengers. Members of ATLAS, Surrey Youth Voice’s participation group for … Read More
The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell meets local climate volunteers
The Mayor of Epsom & Ewell, Cllr Robert Leach, met with members of the Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network (EECAN) to hear about the community projects they are mobilising … Read More
Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network launches with community events and initiatives
A new community movement is taking shape in the borough with the launch of the Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network (eeCAN) – a local volunteer group working to empower … Read More