Reigate and Banstead Mayor’s chauffeur talks to Susy Radio about how a day at the coast with his wife took a dramatic twist
David and his wife Sandra went on a boat trip from Brighton Marina when they noticed a man floating face down in the water. Their actions together with prompt action from lifeguards from the shore, helped to save the person’s life.
Listen Again as David Duke tells Neil Munday of his reaction on seeing the person in the water.
Hidden away in a large storage unit in Crawley an unusual World Record attempt took place this weekend, as Sussex resident Neil Scallan set out to beat the record for the most Monopoly board games in a collection.
The existing record, which was set in America, stood at 500 sets but after a day of checking, cataloging and photographing hundreds of sealed Monopoly sets on Sunday evening the record was passed and Neil Munday from Susy Radio was on hand to capture the moment.
The Monopoly games are all different themed versions of the well loved board game including sets based on Pokemon, Futurama, Coronation Street, Only Fools and Horses, and even an East Grinstead version.
At the end of Sunday evening the total of games verified in the SafeStore UK storage unit had officially passed 600 games but Neil and his volunteers were determined to carry on counting and cataloging the rest of the Monopoly sets that were still packed away in unopened brown boxes. Neil Scallon said it was a “mission” to take the record as close to the 2000 mark and by Monday night the total had climbed past the 1800 mark.
Listen to our interview with Neil Scallon and the moment the World Record was broken exclusively captured by Neil Munday.
The Nutfield British Legion Summer Fete at Priory Farm saw happy crowds enjoying traditional entertainment including a Punch and Judy show, alongside an Army cadet drill, tug of war competition and a dog show. Susy Radio were there to help everything run smoothly, with Neil Munday taking on the mc duties on site and also doing live links from the fete on air.
Visitors were able to get up close to a wide range of show features such as Llamas from Nutfield Park Farm, an artist at work and a helicopter parked on the showground. More entertainment was provided by the Showstoppers and a highly competitive dog show provided winners in the Most Handsome Stud, the Prettiest Bitch and the Golden Oldie categories.
Funds were raised for the British Legion and you can find out more about the Nutfield Branch at the Nutfield British Legion website
Have you been inspired by Andy Murray’s latest Wimbledon success and want to try your hand at tennis? Well now you can as later this month Horley Lawn Tennis Club will be holding a club open day on the 23rd July as part of the Great British Tennis Weekend in association with the Lawn Tennis Association. The event is one of many being held by tennis clubs in the Susy Radio area over the next few weeks and is open to anyone thinking of trying something new or picking up a racquet again if they have previously enjoyed playing tennis.
The Horley Lawn Tennis Club coaches will be helping juniors in hourly sessions, split for different age groups, from 9.30am until 12.30pm with adults getting their chance between 2pm and 5pm. The afternoon will comprise of three hourly taster sessions and some racquets are available if required.
There are limited spaces available for the coaching sessions. There is an option to join club members in a free play session as well as the chance to see the club facilities and enjoy the traditional club tea and cake refreshments from 3pm.
To sign up for the Horley Lawn Tennis Club or to search for other clubs taking part go to the Clubspark website.
More information is available at Horley Lawn Tennis Club.
Jobsqueak.com is hoping to become a big noise helping people getting people together to get those little jobs done around the house and garden. The brand new “pocket money jobs” website was officially launched by Reigate couple Alistair and Nicky Bendyshe-Brown at the Reigate Community Festival.
The site is free to use for all job seekers and job posters, with a minimal charge for urgent job calls. Pocket money job-seekers can register and be notified of jobs within 10km of their home. The simple and easy to use jobsite allows you to see what the average rate is for similar jobs in the local area. Anyone who wants to post a job on the job board have to confirm their details to Jobsqueak.com.
Alistair who launched the site said “When I was younger I use to go down to the post office and scan the jobs scrawled on pieces of paper in the window so I could earn some pocket money to buy the things I wanted…not just the things I needed. I don’t see many job like that in shop windows anymore but I’m sure there are a lot of people who need jobs done and lots of people wanting to earn pocket money to buy the things they want not just what they need.”
Although the site has launched in Reigate it is available across the world but it will only show jobs within the 10km range of the job-seekers location. Alistair also stresses that Jobsqueak.com is only for pocket money jobs and not for professional jobs.
For further info visit www.jobsqueak.com
