Featured photo credit: Crawley Town FC
Crawley Town have reached the League 2 play off finals at Wembley for the first time in the club’s history.
Scott Lindsey’s side established a 3-0 first leg lead over MK Dons at the Broadfield Stadium on Tuesday night. The Reds secured a 5-1 second leg victory on Saturday resulting in an 8-1 win on aggregate. Crawley broke the record for the biggest aggregate win in EFL play off history.
Crawley Town will face Crewe Alexandra in the League 2 play off final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Kick off is at 1.00 o’clock.
Photo above credit Paul Franklin
A charity providing food banks in East Surrey has seen an increase in referrals since the cost of living crisis.
Loveworks has been running emergency food provision in the area since 2010 and currently has food banks in Reigate, Merstham and at Redhill Football Club. Kate Curtis from Loveworks spoke to Susy Radio’s Clive Hilton:
You can hear Clive Hilton’s full interviews with the Loveworks team here: susyradio.com/2024/05/05/loveworks-serving-our-community/
Photos credit: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
The newly transformed Children’s Day Procedures Unit has opened at East Surrey Hospital.
The centre has improved the environment for young patients having day surgery and elective procedures at the Hospital. The project was made possible through a donation of £12,000 to SASH Charity’s children’s appeal, from Redhill company Skinsense.
The unit was opened on Friday and included a tour of the new facilities and a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Based on insights gathered from the local community in 2023, it became clear that there is not much to do entertainment-wise in Merstham!
Recognising the financial strain, typical cinema ticket prices and transportation challenges, the Merstham Community Cinema launched with the showing of Wonka.
