Copthorne Junior Road Safety Group is raising funds to increase awareness of the dangers of driving irresponsibly near schools. It’s mantra to parents and those dropping off children outside schools is to be thoughtful and careful where they park.

One of the group’s members is parent Mark Coxon – he spoke to our presenter Annie Whitmore about a non-profit comedy night he hosted via his events company Comedy Beats.

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For more information listen to the full interview here or go to the Comedy Beats website/FB page for Copthorne Junior Road Safety Group.

Sheds at the bottom of the garden or on an allotment are often seen as a sanctuary for men. A growing movement are Mens Sheds and Tess Lewsey spoke to Sandy Featherstonhaugh, Business Manager Age Concern Merstham, Redhill and Reigate about their Mens Shed.

Find out more at the age concern website www.ageconcernmrr.org.uk

Hidden away beneath hoardings where building work is taking place at the end of Redhill High Street is the REDHILL HUB.

It is a shop and information centre for those with disabilities. Tess spoke to Lorna Marsh, the Engagement Officer.

Find out more about Redhill Hub at www.thehubredhill.org.uk

Tess Lewsey talks with Imogen Middleton, Project Officer at Surrey in the Great War: A County Remembers and their event at The Harlequin Theatre on 15th October 2016.

Further info on www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk or visit www.surreyinthegreatwar.org.uk

Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Since its formation in 1995, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been working to reduce the frequency of sudden cardiac death amongst the young. Their Chief Executive, Dr Steven Cox spoke to Tess Lewsey.

Find out more at www.c-r-y.org.uk