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Sometimes when all hope is lost, good and wonderful things can happen…
It was March 2020 and life was pretty good. As a single Mum to two children, Thea then 11 and Stanley 4, I had just been offered a new job working in HR for a well known retail brand. Then this word started to hit the headlines…… COVID 19. What was this all about we thought?…
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Santa came to town after all
Despite the restrictions of the Covid 19 pandemic, Oxted Rotary took on the challenge to do what we could to help others at Christmas time. The aim was to raise funds and help the less fortunate within the community and here’s a summary of how we did. Our Christmas Special Campaign was spearheaded by PR…
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Join the Friends of Limpsfield Common…
The Friends of Limpsfield Common is a small, local and not for profit organisation that supports the conservation, care and enjoyment of Limpsfield Common. …
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Financial Focus: When Nothing Goes According to Plan, Having A Plan Matters More Than Ever
This heading was used by a financial planner in the USA and seemed appropriate to me as with no plan at all we have no focus nor peace of mind. She continued to say “Even if you didn’t experience financial instability in 2020, it’s OK if this feels like a lost year. Be kind to…
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The World Day of Prayer
Every year on the first Friday in March in over 120 countries right across the world thousands of Christians from a multitude of denominations and of every race and colour, gather to celebrate the World Day of Prayer (formerly known as Women’s World Day of Prayer), by holding some special services. This year the Day…
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YMCA EAST SURREY HELPS THOSE IN NEED OF A HOME
During the dark, chilly days as we crank up the central heating, it’s easy to take warmth and comfort for granted. Not everyone is that fortunate. Henok arrived at Hillbrook House in August 2018, aged sixteen. War and conflict had driven him from his family and home country of Eritrea in search of a better…
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Local Girl, Alice, Litter Picking to Help Our Local Families!
I am litter picking to raise money for Caterham Foodbank because I want to help local families in need. Hi, my name is Alice. I am 7 years old. While we are in Lockdown, I am going to litter pick around my town, to try and raise some money for the local foodbank. I am…
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Technology Tips: Streaming
It is the season of cold winter nights and time for streaming (not noses due to colds, but of content from services). A huge amount content now is being provided via streaming services. For those of you wanting to dip your toe into the “stream” (see what I did there), here is a brief summary.…
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Orpheus volunteer awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours
A grandmother who began volunteering at Godstone charity the Orpheus Centre 20 years ago has been appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year’s Honours List in recognition of her outstanding service to young people with disabilities. The 84-year-old from Tatsfield, Surrey, said: “I am absolutely…
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LIONS NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 2021
2020 was a very different year to the previous 30 years of the Club’s Santa Float but it still managed to do all but one of its scheduled visits. It seemed greatly appreciated and also turned out to be a somewhat successful fundraiser! Although takings were expectedly well down on previous year’s the Club collected…
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