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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…
Read MoreYMCA 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…
Read MoreLocal 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…
Read MoreTechnology 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.…
Read MoreOrpheus 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…
Read MoreLIONS 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…
Read MoreLOCAL CARE HOME GET ON THEIR BLUE SUEDE SHOES
Tandridge House Memorial care home in Oxted was transformed into Graceland to mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 85th birthday on 8 January. It is estimated that Elvis has sold over one billion records worldwide so to honour the undisputed King of rock & roll, the staff and residents enjoyed a fantastic day of…
Read MoreCHARITY HIGHLIGHT: Tandridge Voluntary Action
Tandridge Voluntary Action, or TVA as it is also known, is a charity that supports across the Tandridge district, the local voluntary, community and faith sectors. It receives funding from Tandridge District Council, Surrey County Council and the NHS East Surrey Clinical Commission Group. One of the many aims of the TVA is to support…
Read MoreTandridge District Council’s Controversial Plans Officially Torpedoed!
Tandridge District Council’s controversial plans to build over 6000 homes has been officially torpedoed – and it’s highly contentious proposal for a massive “garden community” in the Green Belt at South Godstone effectively sunk. An official Government inspector, who must judge such plans “sound” if they are to proceed, has written the Council saying he…
Read MoreGet Active with The Children’s Trust
This February, we want you to Get Active and raise vital funds for children with brain injury! The Get Active Challenge is a unique fundraiser, giving both your physical and mental health a boost. You can be sponsored to do any kind of exercise you like – physical or mindful – every day for the…
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