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Change of half-way stop for Veteran Car Run

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run holds pride of place for many people in their calendar. It is an opportunity to line the 60 mile route from Hyde Park to the seafront cheering on hundreds of pre-1905 manufactured vehicles.

This annual event commemorates the Emancipation Run of 14th November 1896.

It celebrated the passing of the speed limit for light locomotives from 4mph to 14mph and abolished the need for these vehicles to be preceded by a man on foot, carrying a red flag.

This November will celebrate 118th anniversary of the very first run.

Yet has it lost some of its spectacle?

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Susy Radio has learned that the location of the half-way stop in Crawley will be moved this year.

For the past 19 years it has been in High Street. Now it is heading to the London Road. A change of coffee stop from the historic George Hotel to the modern Honda dealership, one of the event sponsors.

Over the coming days Susy Radio will be exploring this change. Is it for the best, a necessary move improving the experience, or are we looking at a loss of tradition?

Rt Hon Henry Smith MP for Crawley spoke with Susy Radio’s Natalie Osborne on hearing the news for himself.

Story by Natalie Osborne

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SUSY Radio at the Gatwick Diamond Expo

SUSY Radio attended the Gatwick Diamond Expo held on Wednesday, 2nd April at the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley.

Over 100 local companies were represented, all selected for their service, quality and reputation.

The exhibition was opened at 9.30am by Rt Hon Henry Smith MP and remained open until 5:00pm that afternoon.
It was an opportunity for company representatives to “network”, and to find new customers and suppliers.

The event was supported by Crawley Borough Council, Gatwick Diamond Business, Federation of Small Businesses, BNI Sussex and the local Chambers of Commerce, and it is hoped that the Gatwick Diamond Expo will become a regular occasion on the local business calendar.

Website: http://www.gatwickdiamondexpo.co.uk/

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Chrissy M meets MADFISH

Local band MadFish appeared with Christine Muir in her programme on Friday, 21st March.

They are bringing out a football anthem in the run up to the World Cup called ‘England‘ to be released on the 19th May.
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They are filming a video for this at the Jolly Brickmakers, 60 Frenches Road, Redhill,
on the 30th March at 1pm and say anyone can come along and be part of the crowd as part of the making of this video.


Hear MadFish talking with Christine if you missed it:

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Here’s their facebook details: www.facebook.com/Madfishmusic

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Charity Football Match – Reigate & Banstead Mayoral XI

Next Sunday 23rd March is the date of a special charity football match organised through the offices of the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, Councillor Dr Lynne Hack. The match is being played in support of the Mayor`s chosen local charities this year, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and Surrey Crimestoppers.

The match will be played between the Mayoral team consisting of players selected from local football clubs against a Chelsea team that includes some ex-players now employed at Chelsea in a coaching capacity.

The charity football match, which has received financial support from two local companies, is being played at Redhill Football Club’s ground at Kilnbrow. At half time, there’s a penalty shoot involving local children selected by the clubs participating in the Mayoral team, with local celebrity, Phil Tufnell as the goalie. After the match the children involved in the penalty shoot along with the ball boys and girls will be presented with a goody bag donated by Chelsea FC.

Chelsea hopes to bring Stamford, the club mascot with them, which is certain to be a great attraction especially for the little ones. Ticket are available at the Harlequin Theatre in Redhill town centre or on the gate at Kilnbrow. Kick off is at 2.00pm.

Tickets are from the Harlequin Box office 1737 276500 at a cost of Adults £5 and Children £3.

Susy Radio`s Natalie Osborne spoke to The worshipful the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead
Cllr Dr Lynne Hack during the sports show Live on Susy Radio.

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