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.
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
If you or someone you know is suffering from a mental health crisis, Safe Haven, a new nightly drop-in centre has just opened. Annie Whitmore spoke to Locality Manager Olive Aherne.
Listen to her interview here:
If you want to get in touch with Safe Haven you can visit them between 6pm and 11pm every day at:
Wingfield Resource Centre
St. Anne’s Drive
Off Noke Drive
Redhill
RH1 1AU
Or contact them for more information on: 01737 771 282.
Don’t suffer in silence, Safe Haven is here for you.
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.
Picture shows: Alistair and Nicky Bendyshe-Brown promoting jobsqueak.com. Photo by Ian Stratton
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.
The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show had a star studded preview yesterday as stars of stage, screen and music visited the
world’s largest flower show.
Rock star and Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood launched the Bowel Disease UK Charity’s crowdfunding appeal as they look to raise £150,000 to study the impact of diet for those with Crohn’s Disease. Ronnie was joined by comedian Dominic Holland at the Garden for Crohn’s disease, designed by Andrew Fisher Tomlin and Dan Bowyer, it features hardy exotic plants, a pool, a fire pit and it received a coveted RHS gold medal from the judges.
Rolling Stone legend Ronnie Wood and Comedian Dominic Holland launch Bowel Disease UK charity’s Crowdfunding appeal.
Model and Actress Kelly Brook visited the Butterfly Dome where she released 100 rare butterflies into the tropical dome.
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2016 Picture shows: Model, actress and TV Presenter Kelly Brook in the Butterfly Dome
Actress Lucy-Jo Hudson of Wild at Heart fame modelled a stunning costume created by students from the University of Huddersfield as she appeared at the Zoflora sponsored garden which is inspired by the shape, patterns and form of Lucy-Jo’s native Yorkshire.
Actress Lucy-Jo Hudson at the Zoflora garden.
TV Presenter Julia Bradbury appeared at the “Near Future Garden” which uses drought tolerant plants in its planting scheme suggesting this could be a typical english garden of the near future.
TV Presenter Julia Bradbury stands near her footprints on the Near Future Garden.
Another conceptual garden that got lots of attention was the “Border Control” garden which features a meadow garden within a moat and barbed wire fence with a security guard stationed by the entrance controlling the flow of visitors. This dramatic garden received and RHS Gold medal and was rated as the Best Conceptual Garden in the show.
A Security guard outside the UNHCR Border Control Garden, winner of RHS Gold and the Best Conceptual Garden.
Other visitors to the show which runs until the 10th July were slightly less famous but still got their fair share of attention. Marky a cute white “westie” ran though tunnels and paths in The Dogs Trust ” A dogs life” garden while a South African inspired garden was explored by Bamu, a beautiful African Spotted Eagle Owl.
More about the Show
RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the world’s largest flower show boasting an eclectic mix of gardens, displays and shopping opportunities spanning over 34 acres either side of the dramatic long water with the stunning façade of the historical palace in the background.
One of the most compelling attractions at any RHS show are of course the fantastic array of gardens created by word-class designers. A t RHS Hampton the variety on offer does not disappoint, from the magnificent Show gardens to the smaller Summer gardens which charm visitors with their realistic sizes to the originality of the popular Conceptual gardens. In 2016 there will be several new garden categories; Water Gardens, Themed Gardens, City Gardens and Floral Meadows & Market Gardens so the show is set to be awash with gardening inspiration in many different forms.
There are always many highlights at the show and there is much that will appeal to both the serious gardener as well as non-gardening champions from the gardening tools, sculptures, furniture and more on offer from the Trade stands to the best, newest, finest and most unusual and colourful blooms and foliage imaginable in the different marquees all available to purchase.
As well as a having a horticultural focus, the show also features the popular cookery theatre with celebrity chefs giving demonstrations and talks throughout the week. The RHS Hub, brings families and communities together, featuring a Village Green, complete with bandstand, food stalls and a themed activity area full of seed sowing and cutting activities. For younger visitors, the popular Scarecrow Competition features imaginative twists to traditional scarecrow designs by infant and primary schools across the South East. There is something for the whole family and children under 16 get in for free.
The annual Preview Evening opens the show, taking place on Monday 4 July from 5 to 10:30pm. Visitors can spend time listening to live music with friends and family while viewing the beautiful gardens and floral displays, before tucking into a picnic or a meal in one of the restaurants. The perfect finish to the evening is a magnificent fireworks display.
A short train journey from London the show is a great day out in the country for those looking to escape the city and spend the day amongst the blooms.
For further information or to buy tickets, please visit the RHS website at www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt
