University of Surrey appoints Dr Jim Glover, businessman, charity leader and recent High Sheriff of Surrey, as a Pro-Chancellor
1st August 2019
The University of Surrey has appointed Dr Jim Glover OBE as a Pro-Chancellor of the University. Dr Glover has a long and distinguished career in business and enduring ties to the University and the county of Surrey. His senior business
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Surrey Choices Celebrates Disabled and Neurodivergent people and Partners at their Celebrating Success Awards 2024
24th May 2024
On Wednesday 15 May 2024 Surrey Choices celebrated disabled and neurodivergent people and partners at their annual Celebrating Success Awards at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking. Family, friends, and colleagues came together to recognise this year’s winners in beautiful surroundings. Celebrating
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London Gatwick seeks good causes from Surrey
19th March 2024
Deserving local causes in Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge and Mole Valley can now apply for the second round of funding in the London Gatwick Foundation Fund. The fund has £33,000 available across the area of benefit in Surrey and it
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RSM UK Strengthens Regulatory Advisory Team With New Associate Director
1st November 2023
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed David Dry as associate director to strengthen the firm’s risk and regulatory advisory team. Based in RSM’s London office, David has over 15 years’ experience advising large financial
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Sustainability Starts Small
16th May 2023
When you say ‘sustainability’ what comes to mind? Do you think about planting two trees every time one gets cut down? About moving to renewable energy sources, or making products with longer lifespans? But sustainability is about so much
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Space4Nature: A New Opportunity to Volunteer with Surrey Wildlife Trust
13th June 2023
Getting to know the Space4Nature project Space4Nature is a ground breaking project which aspires to support Surrey Wildlife Trust’s mission to restore and connect fragmented habitats across our county, enabling wildlife to more easily access shelter, food and breeding
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Inflation at Target Raises Rate Cut Hopes
19th June 2024
Responding to the latest inflation data published by ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing CPI easing to the Bank of England’s 2% target, is a further sign that the
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Mandy Spring Joins Morr & Co as Partner in the Family Team
10th April 2024
Morr & Co, a leading law firm known for its excellence in family law, is delighted to announce the addition of Mandy Spring as a Partner in the Family team. With over 25 years of specialist experience in family law,
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Young People Need Your Help More Than Ever: Sleep Anywhere But Your Bed to Help Prevent Youth Homelessness
22nd July 2020
(Photo Caption: Join YMCA DownsLink Group’s biggest fundraising event of the year, Sleep Easy, Friday 9th October 2020, to raise money to tackle the causes of youth homelessness.) Family breakdown is a leading cause of youth homelessness and pressure created
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Local Businesses Recognised for Exemplary Sustainability, Community Connection and Collaboration at Surrey Hills Enterprises Annual Member Celebration
24th July 2023
Vineyards of the Surrey Hills and Chimney Fire Coffee have been named as 2023 recipients of the Gold Trade Mark Award by Surrey Hills Enterprises. The coveted Gold Award is bestowed upon those Surrey Hills Enterprises members that have
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Construction Career Opportunities at Spelthorne Leisure Centre
9th March 2023
As part of Willmott Dixon’s construction Open-Door week, tours are available at Spelthorne Leisure Centre on the 14 and 16 March for residents interested in a career in construction. The new leisure centre will be the largest in the
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CREST23 Business Awards Finalists Revealed
4th September 2023
The waiting is over! CREST23 Business Awards has announced this year’s finalists, shortlisting businesses of all sizes, who are leading the way for the green economy in the face of the current economic crisis. This year’s entries posed a
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Surrey’s Disabled Artists showcase artwork at The Lightbox Gallery for Surrey Artist Open Studios
24th May 2024
DAiSYPresents their DAiSY~ChainArtists Exhibition at The Lightbox, Woking, Surrey. DAiSY (DisabilityArts in Surrey) is proud to present the inaugural DAiSY~Chain Artists Network Exhibition, showcasing artworks by d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists from Surrey and the South East. This exhibition is
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The Yvonne Arnaud to Host I, Daniel Blake; the Critically Acclaimed Stage Adaptation of the Multi-Award-Winning Film.
19th October 2023
Recent recipient of the Excellence in Touring award at the UK Theatre Awards. The stage adaptation of I, Daniel Blake that exposes the stark reality behind the cost-of-living crisis headlines opened at Northern Stage in May. Following a sold-out spring
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Experience Guildford extends support and help to businesses during COVID-19 crisis
19th March 2020
In light of the current and escalating situation with COVID-19, Experience Guildford, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is working hard to support businesses across the BID area and ensure every one of them are kept up to date on
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HSBC UK Commits £200 Million To SMEs In Sussex and Surrey
2nd October 2019
HSBC UK today launches a £200 million lending fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sussex and Surrey, as part of its commitment to help businesses realise their ambitions for growth and navigate Brexit. The Sussex and Surrey
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Drivetech launches driver training course to boost minibus safety
29th April 2024
Drivetech, part of The AA, is on a mission to improve safety while traveling by minibus with the launch of its latest dedicated driver training course. Minibus Safe Drive has been specifically designed to support minibus drivers with the unique
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Action stations as filter maker targets more community volunteering
23rd February 2024
A Surrey firm whose filtration products support process industries around the world is planning to make 2024 a record year for company volunteering for good causes. Team members at filter manufacturer Amazon Filters clocked up 55 days of hands-on voluntary
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New Chief Executive joins the Surrey Care Trust
29th October 2019
Local charity, the Surrey Care Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive. John Downing took up his new position this week following the retirement, after 20 years of dedicated service, of the previous Chief Executive,
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Northern Ballet’s Magical Festive Favourite Opens its Latest Tour in Woking this Winter
7th October 2022
Thursday 10th – Saturday 12th November This winter Northern Ballet’s enchanting festive favourite The Nutcracker, returns to stages across the UK, taking audiences on a sparkling adventure as one child’s Christmas dreams come true. Choreographed by David Nixon CBE, The
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