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Lamb "kidnapped" from Fetcham farm

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TWO men have been arrested and released on bail after a lamb was kidnapped from Bocketts Farm in Fetcham.

The pair, aged 24 and 26, are accused of stealing the animal sometime between 1am and 2am on May 14, before taking photographs of themselves with it and uploading them onto the internet.

The lamb was later returned unharmed.

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Theif toook £20,000 worth of equipment on Ashtead street

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a thief stole surveying equipment valued at about £20,000 on Sunday in Ashtead.

A man was using the equipment on Leatherhead Road at noon when he was approached by the thief, who grabbed the equipment and drove off.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101.

Theif toook £20,000 worth of equipment on Ashtead street

Three hurt in M25 pile-up

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THREE people were taken to hospital following a pile-up on the M25 last night. Surrey Police has appealed for witnesses to the crash, which happened at around 10.45pm between junctions 9 (Leatherhead) and 8 (Reigate). Three fire engines were scrambled to the scene along with paramedics from the South East Coast Ambulance Service, who took three injured people to hospital. The vehicles involved included a blue BMW, a red Mercedes, a white Audi and a black Corsa. The carriageway was closed while crews dealt with the scene. The road was cleared at around midnight. Anyone who witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P13150214.

Three hurt in M25 pile-up

Six crimes reported in South Holmwood in past month

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Six crimes have been reported in South Holmwood during the last month.

Police Community Support Officer Pat Booker told the parish council these included an assault at South Holmwood Village Club, wildlife offences in which a deer, two hares and two buzzards were killed, the theft of items including heating oil from the Horsham Road area, and criminal damage to a door handle at St Mary's Preschool.

Six crimes reported in South Holmwood in past month

International cricketers head to Newdigate

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A host of famous international cricketers will descend on Newdigate when the Lashings XI plays at Newdigate CC in Henfold Lane at 2pm on Sunday, June 2.

Players representing the charity team this season have included West Indies great Gordon Greenidge and former England test players Phillip de Freitas, John Emburey, Devon Malcolm, Ed Giddins and Chris Schofield.

International cricketers head to Newdigate

Manager claims rivals Lingfield helped spur Redhill to promotion

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MIKE MAHER says his Redhill side can thank their local rivals Lingfield for ultimately gaining promotion to the Ryman League Division One South.

The Reds received confirmation last week that they will be playing in the Ryman League Division One South next season, having finished second in the Sussex County League Division One.

And while the Reds boss says it was fully deserved for his side, who accumulated 93 points from their 42 games, he has pointed to one game in particular as a defining one for his side – ironically, a defeat to local rivals Lingfield at the beginning of April.

He said: "The thing that really spurred us on was the way they celebrated when they beat us.

"They were there shouting 'you are not going up' and that really stuck with us.

"So maybe we need to thank the Lingfield players a little bit.

"That defeat perhaps showed us that we weren't unbeatable, but we really got down to it and our form after that was brilliant [winning seven of their last eight games]."

But Maher believes his side fully deserve their place in the Ryman League, adding that there is plenty for the Reds to look forward to, including local derbies against Merstham, Chipstead and Three Bridges.

"It will be so much more professional in terms of the grounds, the officials and the competition," he said.

"There is so much to look forward to and I am delighted for everyone at the club who has supported us through thick and thin."

However, he is under no illusions as to the challenge of the Ryman League, adding that he will look to learn lessons from the likes of Three Bridges, who struggled towards the bottom of the league last season following their promotion the year before.

"They maybe made the mistake of sticking completely with the squad that got them there," Maher said,

"You can't afford to do that and, year on year, you have to look to evolve and improve.

"We will do that and we are looking to bring in three or four to add to the squad, but it will be key that they can come in and work with what we already have.

He added: "We have a great bunch of players who work hard each day and they have got their just rewards in getting promotion.

"We already have players with experience of this level and above within our squad and they will be important, but we will look to bring in three or four to help improve the squad." Ryman League Division One South teams 2013-14: Burgess Hill Town, Carshalton Athletic, Chipstead, Corinthian Casuals, Crawley Down Gatwick, Eastbourne Town, Faversham Town, Folkestone Invicta, Guernsey, Hastings United, Herne Bay, Horsham, Hythe Town, Leatherhead, Merstham, Peacehaven & Telscombe, Ramsgate, Redhill, Three Bridges, Tooting & Mitcham United, Walton Casuals, Walton & Hersham, Whitstable Town, Worthing.

Manager claims rivals Lingfield helped spur Redhill to promotion

Max Chilton enjoys free practice at Monaco

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MAX CHILTON says it was just as exhilarating as he thought it would be to drive on the famous street circuit at Monaco. The Marussia driver from Reigate drove round the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit today (Thursday) during free practice sessions one and two, splitting the two Caterhams at the close of the afternoon session. And Chilton said it was great to drive around the tight and twisting streets of the Principality. He said: "This track is amazing in a Formula 1 car and just as exhilarating as I thought it would be. "It has been a busy day but we are able to complete the full programme we had planned and I think we are reasonably confident based on what we have seen so far. "Once again the big challenge will be managing the tyres through the race but the work we have done today means we have plenty of information to help us make good choices for the race." Chilton's Marussia team-mate Jules Bianchi also enjoyed a relatively smooth opening day of practice, finishing in 19th position at the close of the afternoon session. But while he was pleased with the performance, Marussia team principal John Booth said there was still work to do. He said: "We're reasonably happy with the performance and pace of the car but there is definitely work to do to improve their race pace on the tyres. "Fortunately we have the added advantage of an extra day to go through the information we have gathered today and at least we can be happy with the initial pace of the car." Marussia team principal

Max Chilton enjoys free practice at Monaco

CCTV image released in hunt for Surrey supermarket thieves

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A CCTV image has been released of two people Surrey Police would like to speak to in connection with a spate of distraction card thefts in supermarkets in Leatherhead and across the county. Officers are also urging elderly and vulnerable people to be on their guard following the thefts, which are believed to have been carried out by a couple who watch the victim put their pin number in the store, then steal the card using a distraction technique. The offenders have targeted supermarkets in Leatherhead, Cobham and West Byfleet but it is believed they have been responsible for more. Similar thefts have been reported in Morrisons stores in Reigate and Oxted in recent months. The thefts reported so far all took place on April 8, with the first one taking place in the Waitrose car park in Station Approach, West Byfleet at 2.35pm. A woman approached an elderly man who was putting his shopping in the boot of his car and said he had dropped £10. She then asked him if he had change and asked for two £5 notes. The man got his wallet out and the woman looked through it with him to see if he had any change. After she had walked off, the victim realised she had taken his credit card. The victim also noticed the woman appeared to be with a male accomplice. The card was later used to try and withdraw £300 from his bank account. However, the suspects entered the wrong PIN number and did not manage to withdraw any money. A similar incident took place at Sainsbury's in High Street, Leatherhead, between 12-30pm and 2pm on 8 April, although the offenders did not manage to escape with any money on this occasion. The offender approached the elderly female victim , pushed her in the back and apologised before walking off with her purse. The offender's female accomplice then returned the purse asking for change for a £10 note. Meanwhile, the victim noticed her credit card was missing, and the suspect pretended to drop it on the floor before handing it back to the victim. Officers are also investigating a third offence at the Sainsbury's supermarket in Downside Bridge Road, Cobham, just after 2pm. The couple watched the elderly woman enter her pin number after she used her card to pay for some items at the tobacco kiosk before following her out to the car park and telling her that she had dropped a £10 note. The female suspect then took the victim's purse, putting the £10m note inside and removing the debit card at the same time. The male suspect then asked for directions to the train station before leaving with his female accomplice. They later used the card to withdraw £180 cash. The female suspect is described as white, around 30 years, of Mediterranean appearance, with dark hair. She was wearing a bright pink scarf and a long dark coat. The male suspect is described as white, in his 30s, with short dark hair and was wearing a green jumper, a khaki blazer, blue jeans and white trainers. PC Hayden Barwick, who is investigating the offences, said: "This couple has deliberately targeted elderly people and already got away with a significant amount of cash. They must be stopped before they dupe any more vulnerable members of our local communities. "I would like to urge people to stay vigilant when they are out and about, particularly when they are using their cash cards in public places and please remember to always shield your PIN number. "I have released this image in the hope that someone may recognise this couple and come forward. I would also like to appeal to anyone with any information which could assist with the investigation to come forward straightaway." If you can help,contact PC Barwick at Surrey Police on 101, quoting crime reference WK/13/2024 or call Crimestoppers annoymously on 0800 555 111.

CCTV image released in hunt for Surrey supermarket thieves


Flight plans show Dorking impact

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NOISE pollution from Gatwick would "dramatically" increase and seriously affect homes in Dorking and Betchworth, according to new maps showing potential flight paths.

"Speculative" maps released by the Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC) show more planes flying directly over both areas if a new runway is built.

Though a legal ban on a second runway at Gatwick forbids any development before 2019, airport chiefs included it in their master plan, which was released earlier this year.

The GACC's maps were created using current flight paths for guidance, and in consultation with a retired air-traffic controller.

"People never talk about where the new flight paths will be until too late," said Brendon Sewill, chairman of the GACC.

"The maps are speculative at the moment, but based on what we believe is accurate.

"One of our members said this might bring home to people the fact that the second runway is going to impact a great many places which are, at the moment, comparatively peaceful."

But Gatwick Airport bosses moved quickly to quash the GACC's suggestions after being contacted by the Advertiser, saying it is far too early to make any assumptions about flight paths for a new runway.

An airport spokesman said: "Gatwick Airport is still in the early stages of carrying out the options work for the Airports Commission.

"As part of these studies we will be looking very closely at the local community impacts, including noise and air quality issues, and how these can be minimised."

The GACC's maps are based on a new runway located just to the north of Crawley, as suggested in the master plan, which would allow for both take-off and landing.

And Mr Sewill has now called on Gatwick to publish its own paths.

He said: "If Gatwick Airport Ltd don't like [the maps] it is up to them to produce their own maps."

Flight plans show Dorking impact

Dambusters anniversary: Effingham inventor remembered

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THE story of Sir Barnes Wallis and RAF 617 Squadron is well known to the world, having been immortalised in the film The Dam Busters in 1955.

Hailed a technological marvel, Sir Barnes had invented a drum-shaped, rotating device that would bounce over the water, roll down the dam's wall and explode at the base.

Using Sir Barnes' revolutionary bouncing bomb, the British were able to carry out devastating attacks on the Mohne and Edersee dams in May 1943, causing widespread flooding in the Ruhr Valley.

Hailed a monumental success by the Government at the time, its effect on the outcome of the Second World War has been debated by historians, but Sir Barnes' legacy has endured.

His daughter, Elisabeth Gaunt, still has the marbles with which her father first experimented the theory of skimming bombs across the water, a story retold in the first scene of The Dam Busters film.

"They were my marbles and I have them in my front room," said Mrs Gaunt, who lives in Dorking. "I am very proud of the story and of my father as well.

"I think all the anniversary memorials have been wonderful and I am happy that my father and the dambusters are getting the praise that they deserve."

Born in Ripley, Derbyshire, in 1887, Sir Barnes moved to Effingham in 1930, where he spent the rest of his life with his wife Molly, until his death 49 years later.

The family home was White Hill House in Beeches Lane, where it is believed he carried out some of his early bouncing bomb experiments on a nearby pond.

The inventor was also instrumental in the founding of the King George V Playing Fields, before his burial at St Laurence's Church, where his grave can be visited today.

His other daughter, Mary Stopes-Roe, told the Advertiser that she and her siblings had enjoyed a "wonderful childhood" in Effingham.

"It is a lovely, pleasant village and father was very involved in local things," she said.

"I admired him very much and I'm amazed and overwhelmed in the interest people have in him.

"It has been very moving and has brought tears to my eyes."

Dambusters anniversary: Effingham inventor remembered

Objections to Ashtead nursery bid

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VILLAGERS have expressed their fears over a bid to open a new nursery in Ashtead.

An application has been made to Mole Valley District Council by Lynn Mee to change the use of 64 Leatherhead Road from residential to commercial, so she can open a "home from home" pre-school.

But fears over parking and congestion on Leatherhead Road have led to 59 letters objecting to the scheme being sent to the council's planning team.

In her letter of objection, Leatherhead Road resident Mollie Baggs wrote: "This doesn't seem a well thought-out idea.

"The A24 is a very busy main road, particularly at rush hour and school times. The road is commonly known for long queues and is very difficult for residents getting out of their drives at these times."

In a letter on behalf of the Ashtead Residents' Association, Roger Bennett, the association's planning officer, said: "We are aware that there is a desperate need for nursery facilities in Ashtead, and clearly the proposal would have the support of many young families who currently travel further afield to acquire child care."

But he continued: "We do have reservations about the location, being a residence situated on the busy A24. Currently vehicle queues frequently along this part of the road leading to the traffic signals at Ermyn Way."

The nursery bid comes after it was announced that Butterflies Nursery in Stonny Croft will close in July to make way for a new reception class at The Greville Primary School, with which it shares a site.

If successful, Mrs Mee plans to hold a morning session from 8.45am to noon to cater for 3 and 4-year-olds, and an afternoon session from 12.15pm to 3.30pm for 2-year-olds, with each session accommodating up to 30 children.

And speaking to the Advertiser this week, Epsom resident Mrs Mee said: "There is a desperate need for early years education, and it's about finding somewhere with the least impact possible.

"Obviously it is going to impact on somebody, but people need to just trust that I know what I'm doing and let me give it a go."

Mrs Mee, a qualified primary school teacher, has been working in early years education for the past 15 years in Surrey, most recently helping to establish Shining Stars nursery at Wallace Fields School in Ewell.

But she left the nursery 18 months ago with the intention of setting up her own business.

Mrs Mee continued: "There is no real money to be made in early years education.

"It's a vocation for me. It's a dream. It's something I have always wanted to do. I am absolutely passionate about educating young children. It's vital we get the early years right.

"There's no central money to provide early years education, so unless somebody invests privately it's not going to happen."

Objections to Ashtead nursery bid

Bid to replace Ashtead church hall

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A CAMPAIGN has been launched to raise £1.5 million to replace a dilapidated church hall.

The Parish Dell Project, a group of 25 members from the congregations of St George's and St Giles' churches in Ashtead, is hoping to raise the funds to build a new parish hall.

The current prefabricated structure, in the grounds of 12th century St Giles' Church, is 40 years old but was built to last just 20 years.

"The time has come to replace the hall," said the Rector of Ashtead, the Reverend Dr Bob Kitely.

"We are an active and growing church and, as a result, we need more space to house our expanding children's ministry, to help people grow in their spiritual journeys and to increase our community engagement."

The project was officially launched by the group last month, but members have been working on plans for the past couple of years.

The demolition of the existing hall and building the new one is expected to cost £2 million, and £600,000 has already been collected from the churches' funds.

Ashtead resident Jan Barker, leader of the project, said: "The current facility is a prefabricated wooden building and it's just dilapidated.

"Some of the wood is rotting in places and we've had the roof leaking in the rain. The heating goes wrong every so often too.

"It's just past its sell-by date really. We also feel we need larger accommodation because there's more things going on with our church outreach.

"But the main reason for the project is that the present building is no longer fit for purpose.

"We are really excited about creating a centre which is modern and comfortable and which can provide flexible accommodation.

"It will be in harmony with the lovely setting, keeping a low profile but allowing for lots of light to come into the building."

A design for the new hall has been created but has not yet received permission from Mole Valley District Council and the Diocese of Guildford.

It is hoped the funds and planning permission will be secured for the work to start next spring.

Villagers living near the hall should have received leaflets about the project and an information morning earlier this month attracted 25 people.

For more information on the project, call the parish's communication manager Mary-Beth Hawrish on 07956 108882, or e-mail mary-beth.hawrish@ashteadparish.org.

Bid to replace Ashtead church hall

Fairytale magic at Walton-on-the-Hill May Pageant

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THIS year's Walton May Pageant was a glorious crowning success.

Hundreds of people gathered to watch the procession through Walton-on-the-Hill and to enjoy the fair at the Howard Close recreation ground on Saturday.

"It was just fantastic, with everyone in a wonderful happy mood," said Lorraine Smith, chairman of the Walton May Pageant Committee.

"It was the best organised ever and I have been on its committee for 21 years, with 20 of those as chairman."

There was a magical feel with a theme of Fables and Fairytales. The May Queen, Greta Prince, who had travelled with her attendants on the Young's Brewery dray in the procession, was crowned by her predecessor, Rhianna Deny.

The Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, Councillor Roger Newstead, speaking in the arena, introduced the new May Queen to the crowd after the crowning. He praised the committee for organising such a wonderful event for the community and was very impressed by all the children involved in their very attractive costumes.

The Lyn Thomas Trophy for the best-dressed shop display was won by FADI, and the Reg Packham Trophy for the best-dressed home went to Heathlands House. The Lanes Kindergarten won the Hugh Tingley Cup for the best-dressed group, with Bramley School second.

The Little School on the Green was judged to have the best banner, and the Olga Lawson Trophy for best display along the procession route was scooped by Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School. The Fox and Hounds won best-dressed pub, while the Marion Darby Cup for best individual costume was won by Lorraine Smith as the Tooth Fairy.

New this year, the Youngs Trophy for best-dressed uniform organisation went to the Phoenix Club Dancers.

The Judy Dickson Trophy for the best dressed pony was won by Mad Hatter, ridden by Orla Stone.

The Terrier Prix de L'arc de Tadworth was won by 13-year-old Smudge. The best fancy-dressed dog, another new trophy, was won by Yogi, while best overall in the fun dog show was Cola.

Funds raised at this year's show will go to Age Concern (Banstead), the John Ibbotson Fund, and Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School.

Fairytale magic at Walton-on-the-Hill May Pageant

Oxted School sixth formers last day - In Pictures

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PUPILS celebrated their last day at secondary school on Friday and handed over a cheque for more than a thousand of pounds for charity.

Sixth-formers at Oxted School dressed up as their favourite childhood characters to wave goodbye to education at the Bluehouse Lane school.

They were also celebrating raising £1,323.15 as part of RAG (raising and giving) week to be split between two charities.

The students had organised numerous events to raise money for Matthew's Friends – which focuses on all aspects of dietary treatments for epilepsy – as well as Cancer Research UK in memory of Sue Richardson, the former Oxted School science teacher who died in 2012.

Student Layla Doyle, 18, said: "We chose Matthew's Friends because it's a charity that we, as a school, have close links to.

"And we chose Cancer Research in memory of Mrs Richardson and because we feel that cancer is something a lot of people have been effected by, whether it be directly or indirectly."

Students presented a cheque for £661.58 to Emma Williams, founder and chief executive of the Matthew's Friends charity in the Year 13 leavers assembly.

Events that took place during in RAG Week included a Staff v Sixth Form Hockey Match, a Staff v Sixth Form Football Match, a bean bath for the head boy, head girl and teachers, as well as a sixth form man auction.

Oxted School sixth formers last day - In Pictures

Reigate and Redhill Music and Drama Festival - Second week results

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THIS year's Reigate and Redhill Music and Drama Festival climaxes tonight (Thursday), with a stirring gala concert in the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill.

Festival chairman Angela Barker said it had been a "difficult task" in assembling the programme from so many outstanding performances from the two-week event.

The second week of the festival saw some excellent acts.

Two brothers, Ryan and Sean Murrough, aged 13 and 15, sang the Queen hit Only The Good Die Young, specially arranged for the duet in memory of their much-loved grandmother.

The Encore Brass Quintet of young players showed why they've already had the distinction of performing at Fortnum & Mason and the Hurlingham Club. And a total of 17 harps performed together "just for fun".

Many guitarists, from young beginners to experienced adult performers, charmed the audience with their music at Reigate Baptist Church, in Hatchlands Road.

An assembly of young cellists made beautiful music at Redhill United Reformed Church Hall at Shaw's Corner, and talented young pianist Rhia Patel gave a moving performance, with a professional chamber orchestra, of a movement from the Shostakovich Piano Concerto No2 – which she will repeat at tonight's concert.

Tonight's show begins at 7.30pm in the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill. Tickets cost £7 for adults, £5 for seniors, and £3 for children. Tickets are available from the theatre box office on 01737 276500.

For more information visit www.reigate-redhillmusicfest.org.uk

Reigate and Redhill Music & Drama Festival Awards results, second week, Monday, May 13 to Saturday, May 18.CELLO Grade 1: Emily Howes, medal. Grade 2: Emelye Kenyon-Brown, cup; Charlotte Haines, medal. Grade 3: Jessica Man, cup. Grade 4: Talia Johnson, cup; Theo Hallett, medal. Recital (under 12 years): Charlotte Cheng-Whitehead, cup. Grade 5: Benjamin Lloyd, cup. Grade 6: Riana Patel, cup; Eleanor Medcalf, medal. String duet (under 12yrs): Sebastian Willcock & Bertie Coomber, Cup. String duet (12 to 15 years): Ellen & Grace Dunn, cup. Accompanied string duet (under 14 years): Harry & Archie Coomber, cup. Recital (12 to 15 years): Celina Dembinska-Kenner, cup and John Smith Shield. Grade 8: Sarah Etherington, cup. Recital (16 years and over): Chloe Barnes, cup. Unaccompanied Bach suites: Camilla Morse-Glover, cup. Sonata: Alys Nicholls, cup. Concerto: Carla Spruce, Sir Jeremiah Colman Trophy. GROUP MUSIC MAKING (CLASSICAL) Orchestra without soloists (11 years and under): Oakhyrst Grange School Orchestra, cup & medals. String Orchestra (11 years and under): Micklefield School String Ensemble, cup & medals. String Quartets (under 14 years): Homefield School String Quartet, cup & medals. String Quartets (14 to 18 years): Freemen's School String Quartet, cup & medals. String Trios (12 to 15 years): Freemen's School String Trio, cup & medals. Accompanied string duets (14 years and over): Isabella & Antonina Dembinska-Kenner, cup & medals. Up to eight performers (no age limit): Dunottar Chamber Ensemble Cellos, cup.BRASS Beginners: Patrick Sharpe, Dylan Rainsford, medals. Grades 1 & 2: Samuel Gillett, medal. Grades 3 & 4: Harry Cookson, William McKinney, medals. Junior duet: Oliver & Millie Bolton, medals. Junior Ensemble: Hornucopia, cup. Most Promising Player in Junior Section: Samuel Gillett, Anniversary Cup. Grades 5 & 6: Bernadette Cheng-Whitehead, Sam Thorpe, medals. Grades 7 & 8: Nick Hadland, medal. Recital (Grades 5 & 6): Owyn Haylings, medal. Recital (open): Nick Hadland, medal. Senior Ensemble: Encore Brass Quintet, cup. Most Promising Solo Performer, Senior section: Owyn Haylings, Borough of Reigate & Banstead Arts Council Award.JUNIOR VOCAL Solo (boys & girls 8 years & under): Katherine Radley, medal. Solo (boys & girls 9 to 10 years): Bernadette Cheng-Whitehead, medal. Solo (boys with unbroken voices): George Bellingham, medal. Solo (girls 11 to 12 years): Meg Ganjou, medal. Solo (girls 13 to 14 years): Abigail Birch, medal. Solo (girls 15 years): Aisling Cowlard, cup. Duet or Trio (girls, boys, or both, up to 15 years): Ella Cornwell, Daria Lalji & Jessica Tuohy, medals. Folk Song (boys & girls up to 15 years): Megan Farnfield, award. Say the Poem, Sing the Song: Megan Farnfield, medal. Solo (girls 16 to 18 years): Freya Taylor, cup. Music Theatre Solo (girls 16 to 18 years): Rhiannan Pither, Anniversary Cup.HARP Solo, Grades 1 & 2: Saskia Roberts, cup & medal. Solo, Grades 3 & 4: Alexandra Bayne, medal. Duet/trio (Yr 7 & under): Mary Cruickshank, Molly Cuff & Sophie Purves, medals. Ensemble (Open): Albertine Harp Ensemble, awards. Trio (Yr 8 & over): Clementine Wharton, Anna Blumire, Eleanor Medcalf, cup & medals. Duet for one harp with instrument or voice: Clementine Wharton & Jemima Ashton Harris, medals. Solo, Grades 5 & 6: India Walden, m edal & Sidonie Goosens Shield. Recital, 14 years & under: Eleanor Medcalf, medal & cup.PIANO Beginners (7 years & under): Joshua Sharples, medal. Recital (16 years & over): Claudia Lazarus, EPTA Cup; Bruce Heasman, Borough of Reigate & Banstead Arts Council Shield. Chopin (16 years & over): Jacob Collins, Chopin Cup. Beginners (8 years & over): Oscar Hilder, Danielle Nailen, Olivia Mitchell, medals. J.S. Bach: Raymond Cheung, medal. Concerto: Rhia Patel, Jill Capel Memorial Cup; Natalie Jones, Ruth Dyson Cup.SPEECH & DRAMA Shared Poetry (years 5 & 6): Toby & Daniel Lodge, medals. Group Mime (years 3-6): Ben Sadler, Hasan Ali, Henry Plattner & Luke Telford, medals. Write & Speak a Poem (9 to 11yrs): Louisa Grinyar, Cup. Write & Speak a Poem (12 years & over): Ellen Scott, Rachel Partridge, medals. Acted Shared Poetry (years 5 & 6): Alex Mabbutt & Simone Kellard, cups. Group Drama (yrs 3-6): Footlights 3, cup. Solo Drama (years 5 & 6): Mary Cruickshank, cup & medal. Duologues (years 5 & 6): Alex Mabbutt & Simone Kellard, medals; Freya Biggs & Naomi Lawson, medals. Solo Verse (year 6): JJ Stewart, Emelye Kenyon-Brown, Zara Preston, medals. Solo Verse (year 5): Simone Kellard, Henry Plattner, medals. Prose Reading (9 to 11years): Toby Lodge, Luke Denny, medals. TV Newsreaders (years 5 & 6): Callum Holder, medal. Solo Verse (year 5): Anish Patel, medal. Solo Verse (year 6): Mihira Philip, medal. Group Devised (years 3 to 6): Wray Common Primary, cup. Solo Verse (year 10): Chloe Morbeym Helena Pardey-Yaralli, shared cup. Solo Verse (year 7): Saeash Jeyarajan, Emilia Bindi, medals. Prose Reading (12 to 14 years): Emily Hart, Medal. Prose Reading (15 to 17 years): Chloe Morbey, Helena Pardey-Yaralli, medals. Solo Shakespeare (13 to 15 years): Emily Hart, cup & medal. Group Drama (years 7 to 9): Footlights 6, cup. Group or Choral Speaking (years 1 & 2): Reigate Parish Church School, cup. Group or Choral Speaking (years 5 & 6): Wray Common Primary, cup. Solo Verse (year 3): Katya Ivanova, medal. Shared Poetry, not acted (years 7 to 9): Archie Oliver & Ben Groves, medals. Prose Reading (9 to 11 years): Charlotte Chinery, medal. Bible Reading (11 years & under): Milan Isabella Wood, medal. Public Speaking Solo (15 years & under): Niamh Collins, medal. Public Speaking Team (years 7 to 9): Ben Davis, Harry Patterson & Joshua Boulton, medals. Devised Performance (years 3 to 6): Charlotte Chinery, Holly Timmons & Rosalind Anderson, medals. Duologues (years 5 & 6): Emelye Kenyon-Brown & Lauren Purves, medals. Group Drama (mixed ages): Reigate Youngstarz, cup. Solo drama (years 7 and 8): Molly Perfitt, medal and cup. Solo Drama (years 9 & 10): Emily Hart, medal. Solo Drama (years 11 to 13): Emily Howe, medal & cup. Acted Shared Poetry (years 7 to 9): Janaka & Ambika Viyakesparan & Camilah Hatimi, medals. Duologues (years 7 to 9): Megan John & Valeria Hernandez. Duologues (years 10 to 13): Chloe Morbey & Helena Pardey-Yaralli, medals. Solo Verse (REC): Jack Buchanan, medal. Solo Verse (year 1): Katherine Corrance, medal; Joseph Michel-Cliffe, medal. Solo Verse (year 2): Maddalena O'Donoghue, medal & cup. Shared Poetry, not acted (years 1 & 2): Connie Mortimer & Louise Murphy, medals. Acted Shared Poetry (years 1 & 2): Polly Anderson, Isabella Molinari & Sophie O'Hara, Medals; Georgie Nunn & Sophia Lam, medals. Acted Shared Poetry (years 3 & 4): Julianne Gibbon & Isabella Vickery, cup & medals; Laura Plattner & Sophia Mabbutt, medals. Group Drama (yrs 3-6): Wray Common Primary, cup. Solo Verse (year 4): Matteo O'Donoghue, medal; Faith Ellis, medal. Write & Speak a Poem (8 years & under): Katya Ivanova, medal & cup. Prose Reading (6 to 8 years): Laura Plattner, medal. Duo Mime (11 years & under): Sofia Gibbon & Mary Cruickshank, medals. Solo Verse (year 8): Ben Harries, medal. Solo Verse (year 3): Marcus Stuart, medal. Solo Verse (year 4): Elliot Wilson, medal. 75th Anniversary Drama Cup: Reigate Youngstarz.GUITAR Duet for Two Guitars (beginners to grade 2): Anna & Eva, Caspian & Ashley, Sam & Matthew, medals. Trio: Ashley, Caspian & Josh, medals. Duet for two guitars (Grade 3 & 4): Jack & Josh, medals. Duet for Guitar & Instrument or Voice (Junior): Sophie & Ashley, medals. Duet for Guitar & Instrument or Voice (senior): Lauren & Megan, medals. Beginners: Ethan Grant, medal. Grade 1: James Cripps, medal. Grade 2: Alexander Fonseka, medal. Grade 3: Karina Reed, medal. Grade 4: Faye Potter, medal. Grade 5 & 6: Lauren Cockerill, medal. Junior Recital (Grades 3 & 4): Robbie Sharp, medal. Intermediate Recital (Grades 5 & 6): Lauren Cockerill, medal. Senior Recital (Grades 7 & 8): Matthias Barker, medal. Duet for Two Guitars (Grades 5 & 6): Carl Reed & Matthias Barker, medals. Guitar Orchestra (Junior): Hawthorns Guitar Ensemble, cup. Guitar Orchestra (Senior): Epping Forest Guitar Orchestra, cup. Most Promising Guitarist (beginner-Grade 3): Alexander Fonseka, cup. Most Promising Guitarist (Grades 4-8): Megan McGlashen, Cup.

Reigate and Redhill Music and Drama Festival - Second week results


Surrey travel news: May 24

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Traffic is starting to build on the M25 this morning. Drivers heading towards the motorway are warned that traffic is building up on M25 clockwise at J10, A3 (Wisley Interchange). On the trains Southern Rail is reporting journeys between London Bridge and Tulse Hill are being delayed by 30 minutes due to a broken down train at South Bermondsey. This is having a knock-on effect to routes further south. The Tonbridge to Redhill route is running late and London buses are accepting tickets between Croydon and London Bridge. A good service is running across the tube network.

Surrey travel news: May 24

Surrey weather: What's in store for the Bank Holiday weekend

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A SUNNY bank holiday weekend awaits but not until we get through a day of heavy rain, according to the Met Office. The weather today (Friday) is set to get worse as we go past lunchtime. While there is set to be light rain past until at least 10am the forecast for this afternoon is heavy rain throughout. And it will not be a warm day either. There will be highs of eight degrees but even then it will only feel as though it is six degrees at best. So a coat and brolly will be handy today. The forecast for the long weekend ahead is better. Saturday is set to be sunny throughout and although Sunday and Monday may be cloudier there should still be sunny intervals. However, although it may be sunnier than we have been used to this week it is not going to be as warm as the Bank Holiday weekend at the start of May. The highest temperature over the weekend will be 15 degrees but the wind will make it feel a bit cooler.

Surrey weather: What's in store for the Bank Holiday weekend

Artwork created by residents vandalised weeks after being unveiled

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COMMUNITY artwork has been vandalised just two weeks after it was officially unveiled. The mural was created by nearly 100 residents and installed in an underpass linking Goodwyns Road to the King George V Playing Field in North Holmwood, The vibrant piece has been scratched off the wall near the entrance to the underpass from the playing field. "They've scratched it and scraped it and it looks like they've tried to burn it," said Councillor Mick Longhurst (Lib Dem, Holmwoods). Mr Longhurst believes the damage was done last weekend. "It's such a shame. "Why have they got to do it? It's been so nice walking through there. "Everyone was very happy with it. A lot of people were involved in making it. "Obviously this has been done by people who just aren't interested in that. "It's like people have had a few drinks and gone through there and done it." The colourful artwork was installed using an innovative digital wall wrap system which is the first of its kind in Surrey. One side of the tunnel pictures the landscape at dawn and the other at dusk, portrayed using a subtly different colour palette. Photographs of the sky over Mole Valley provide the backdrop to the printed wildlife and trees. Artist Becci Kenning led workshops with residents earlier this year to create pieces of work that have been incorporated into the final design, using painting, photography and block printing. The project was organised by Mole Valley District Council and the Links Community Partnership, which is made up of a number of groups aiming to help develop the communities of Chart Downs, Goodwyns, Rough Rew and North Holmwood.

Artwork created by residents vandalised weeks after being unveiled

Dambusters pilot celebrated in home village of Shere

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THE village of Shere has paid tribute to former resident John "Hoppy" Hopgood, who died 70 years ago in the legendary Dambusters raid. The Shere Bellringers rang a quarter peal to honour the Lancaster bomber pilot on the evening of May 16, while an exhibition celebrating his bravery opened at Shere Museum. The display, which will be in place all summer, features a life-size model of a bouncing bomb, as well as a fragment of Flight Lieutenant Hopgood's plane. The museum is open from 10am to 3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 1 to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit www.sheremuseum.co.uk or call 01483 202769.

Dambusters pilot celebrated in home village of Shere

Protest against Epsom Hospital closures as Jeremy Hunt visits University of Surrey

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CAMPAIGNERS are protesting against the threatened closure of the A&E and maternity units at Epsom Hospital as the health minister Jeremy Hunt visits the University of Surrey today. Keep Our NHS Public is staging the protest as the MP is speaking at the university from 2pm. Richard Donelly from the group said: "We believe that Jeremy Hunt has no place in Guildford. He is preceding over a £21 billion national cut to the NHS budget, which is resulting in the closure of A&E departments across the country. "In particular, the closures at Epsom and St Helier hospitals will put added pressure on the remaining A&E departments in Surrey and SW London, such as the Royal Surrey in Guildford. "We're outraged by Jeremy Hunt's plans to privatise large sections of the NHS."

Protest against Epsom Hospital closures as Jeremy Hunt visits University of Surrey

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