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Paul Gooderson – Crawley & Horsham Veterans Breakfast Club

The Crawley & Horsham AFVBC is not just a Breakfast Club but a Community of serving and retired veterans as well as the extended military family.

They offer peer to peer support and can also assist with welfare issues having links to other organisations.

On Thursday, 8th September they are opening a ‘Horsham Veterans Drop-in’ at Westlake House, Pondtail Rd, Horsham RH12 5EZ.

Horsham’s Jeremy Quin MP will be cutting the tape and a host of veteran support agencies will be attending.
it will then be open to veterans and their families every Thursday going forward.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for veterans in the local area to get veteran specific support. The drop-in is sponsored by Barchester Healthcare who manage Westlake House.

Susy Radio’s Mark Tickner spoke with Paul Gooderson of the Crawley & Horsham Veterans Breakfast Club.

Facebook: @AFVBCCrawley

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Recycle Week: Unused Walking Aids

West Sussex residents have been asked to return unused walking aids that can be recycled to help others. 

Crutches, sticks and frames that are no longer needed can be taken to any of the 11 Recycling Centres across West Sussex during Recycle Week which is from 19th and 25th September. 

The items will be cleaned and checked before being reissued to those who might benefit.

The Recycling Centres at Crawley, East Grinstead and Horsham are among the sites accepting unused walking aids.

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Vivienne Salter – Sight For Surrey

Vivienne Salter, Events & Engagement Manager, at ‘Sight for Surrey’ spoke about the work of the sensory service organisation along with news of an upcoming cricket match to be held on Sunday, 18th September in support of the charity which is also celebrating its centenary this year.

full details can be found at https://sightforsurrey.org.uk

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Heritage Open Days: Reigate Town Hall Tour

Reigate Town Hall will open to the public on Saturday, for free, pre-booked tours. 

The event is part of the national Heritage Open Days initiative. The Grade II listed building was completed in 1901 and originally housed the Town Hall, law courts and police and fire stations.  Visitors can also see a special ensign from HMS Arc Royal; the Council has been custodian of the flag since 1942. 

Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, Councillor Frank Kelly, hopes to meet visitors after the tour.

 

Photo shows the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, Councillor Frank Kelly speaking with Susy Radio’s Maryam Moghul at the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service open day.

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Neil reaches dizzy heights at Fire and Rescue Open Day!

Susy Radio’s Neil Munday reached the ‘height’ of his broadcasting career at the recent Surrey Fire and Rescue Open Day.

Neil and the team were broadcasting live from the event, describing all the various activities, demonstrations and events which were taking place, visiting the many stalls and talking to some of the stall holders, representatives of the various services and visitors who were attending.

You can hear everything again here and soak up the atmosphere of the day.

Interviews

Lyndsay from Mole Valley Life explains to Tony Williams all about Lifeline and many other essential safety items available to the elderly to ensure their safety.

Maryam Moghul gets a radio baptism of fire for her first interview, a chat with Reigate Mayor, Cllr Frank Kelly.

Graham Exler talking to Tony Williams about the latest addition to the fleet of appliances, a very expensive and technologically advanced appliance

Jim Richman talking to Katherine from Greyhound Trust and Neil Munday talking with Bas Wood from SFRS about Fire Accelerant detection dogs.

The highlight of the day was Neil Munday’s rise to the top of 32 metre fire platform. It’s a good job Neil has a head for heights!

 

Pictured: The Susy Radio team
Jim Richman, Tony Williams, Steve Hall, Maryam Moghul, Neil Munday
Neil with James on the Aerial Ladder Platform