Mole Valley is inviting people to sign up now to the free heritage open day events.
From 8th – 11th September fascinating buildings within the District will be opening their doors to the public.
The theme for this year is ‘Lives and Landscapes’ and as part of the festivities Dorking’s Deepdene Trail is holding its Grand Opening following a grant of over £1 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Further details can be found at www.heritageopendays.org.uk
This weekend three-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome will be taking to Surrey’s roads.
The 31 year-old will race in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic for Team Sky.
Roads involved in the route on Sunday including those through Westcott, Dorking, Box Hill, and Leatherhead, will be closed from 5am through to 7pm on 31st July.
Last Monday a couple on a day trip to Brighton found themselves helping with a sea rescue which saved a life.
David Duke was enjoying his day off from official duties as the chauffeur, attendant and mace bearer to the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead. 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.
David Duke told Neil Munday of his reaction on seeing the person in the water.
You can hear his full interview with Neil Munday on the listen again feature on Susy Radio’s website: susyradio.com/category/listen/audio/
A new campaign has been launched by West Sussex County Council to keep the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service within its control.
The Council officially launched ‘Safer in Our Hands’ at a full County Council meeting last week. This was in response to plans by the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner’s office to look at taking over the service.
The Council feels the service is democratically accountable and believes that the model they are operating in West Sussex is the right one for its community.
Tandridge District Council has made two former councillors Aldermen at its meeting last week. The title is given to former councillors who, in the Council’s opinion, have provided eminent services to the district. They must have also served for at least 20 years.
The new Aldermen are Gordon Keymer and Hilary Turner. Gordon Keymer served from 1987 until this year. He was Leader of the Council for most of that time and represented the Oxted North and Tandridge Ward. Hilary Turner served from 1995 until this year, representing Portley Ward in Caterham.
