Heathscene Winter 2018

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Be Enchanted Festive Events Sleeping Beauty Pantomime Christmas Tree Recycling

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Message from the

Regeneration

Chief Executive

Updates on Camberley’s key projects

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We’re looking forward to the festive season at Surrey Heath – and with so many events coming up across the Borough between now and Christmas there’s plenty to enjoy!

Remembrance

Round up of Borough events

These build on the weekly entertainment events in The Square that have been going on since October as part of our ‘Be Enchanted’ Camberley campaign – I hope you’ve managed to experience the buzzing atmosphere that these fantastic, fun and free events have helped create in our town centre.

Christmas collections

Festive waste and recycling dates

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After the amazing Christmas Light Switch on event in Camberley with special guest Peppa Pig, 1 December sees a fantastic Christmas Parade with Santa himself. The Elf School, Santa’s Grotto and a Giant Snow Globe are just some of the brilliant events to come, along with numerous light switch-ons and Christmas fayres across the Borough (p6 and p25).

Community grants

Latest funding recipients

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And that’s not all! Our pantomime this year is Sleeping Beauty, and word is it’s even better than last year’s (if that’s possible). It starts on 10 Dec, so be quick if you haven’t got your tickets yet for this fabulous family tradition (p7).

Elsewhere in this issue, we’ve got a round up on our regeneration projects’ excellent progress (p4-5), valuable seasonal services to help the elderly and vulnerable (p12) and news from the Sports Awards (p15) – congratulations to our worthy winners!

Our Christmas bin collection dates are on p16 – and with local elections on the horizon in May 2019, would you consider standing as a candidate? Go to p22 for more info.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Karen Whelan Chief Executive

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regeneration

Camberley A progress update on the major regeneration projects going on across the town

High Street Plans

Camberley town centre’s extensive regeneration programme is fully underway. Several developments are now active sites and others are at various key points – including finalising designs and securing developer partners.

We were very proud to announce last month that Camberley has been shortlisted for a prestigious Revo Gold Regenerate Award.

These awards are part of a national scheme that recognise and

celebrate the very best examples of development, investment and asset management in the retail property and placemaking sector.

The Regenerate Award recognises Local Authorities redefining placemaking excellence. The winner will be announced in December.

Councillor Moira Gibson, Leader, SHBC said: “We are committed to Camberley town centre and driving forward positive change and developments that support the town and its economic prosperity.

This recognition from Revo is a great endorsement for our

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regeneration schemes.”

Karen Whelan, SHBC CEO said: “We are absolutely thrilled that Camberley has been shortlisted for this award. It is a wonderful recognition for our town and the regeneration projects.”

London Road A significant stage of regenerating Camberley is investing in and improving the area along London Road (A30) between the High Street and Park Street and opposite the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

SHBC is in the process of appointing

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set to shine an experienced regeneration developer with the resources and vision to deliver a comprehensive and transformational development of the 2 ha (5.5 acres) site. We are aiming to announce the successful developer next month.

SHBC will work with the selected group to deliver an outstanding new mixed-use development comprising of residential, retail and car parking for this area of the town.

The Square shopping centre Works are due to complete on the first phase of refurbishment works in the new year.

The entire centre will be bright and fresh with new flooring, lighting, painting and facades, and a stunning new lighting feature will also be installed in Main Square.

We have welcomed Jack Wills to Camberley, who have now opened their new store in The Square. We are also very pleased that House of Fraser are keeping their Camberley store.

The High Street and public realm The High Street received £3.5million in funding from Enterprise M3 LEP, which has been increased with £900k of funding from SHBC to improve the roads and pavements on this historic street. Works will start in Spring 2019.

The new materials used for the road and pavement surfaces will greatly improve the pedestrian experience. New street lighting and

public art will enhance the character of this road and give a feeling of place and Camberley’s heritage.

Knoll Walk and Princess Way will be transformed into attractive versatile areas to sit, relax and enjoy with family and friends.

Ashwood House Ashwood House, the former office block on Pembroke Broadway in Camberley is being transformed into 116 high quality apartments by Berkeley Homes. We are aiming for the properties to be completed and on the market in Spring 2020.

• We thank everyone for their support and patience as we bring you an improved Camberley.

The Square artwork

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christmas

Be enchanted Camberley town centre is set to be a magical place this winter with special events taking place every weekend until Christmas

The activities include a very special Christmas parade through town on 1 December at 4pm as we welcome Father Christmas to Camberley in a fairytale carriage pulled by two horses. The carriage will be accompanied by a marching band, local community groups, schools and businesses.

There’s also a magical Sleeping Beauty themed weekend to enjoy, or your children can enrol at Elf School, visit the Pixie House, have

breakfast with Santa or jump in a giant snow globe.

Enchanting Events

Children of all ages can also visit Father Christmas in his amazing new grotto at The Square.

• Sat 1 Dec – Christmas Parade

Cllr Richard Brooks, Deputy Leader of SHBC said: “As part of our investment in Camberley town centre we are supporting our local retailers and businesses by working with our town centre partners; including The Square, Camberley Theatre, The Atrium and Collectively Camberley to organise some fantastic events.

• 8 and 15 Dec – Enrol at Elf School in The Atrium

These events also provide wonderful free entertainment for our local families and communities.”

Late night shopping will be taking place every Thursday.

All your favourite stores will be open until 8pm, plus park for just £1 and receive a free gift if you spend over £50.

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• Sat and Sun 1/2 Dec – Sleeping Beauty Weekend, The Square

• 8, 15 and 22 Dec – Breakfast with Santa, The Square • Sun 9 Dec – Snow Globe, great free photo opportunity at The Square • 15 and 16 Dec – Festive Music at The Square • Fun Pixie House children’s events - every weekend through Dec in The Square • 1-24 Dec – Visit Father Christmas in his grotto, The Square

Eight unique reindeer are coming to the town centre. Can you find them all? Pick up a form from The Square or The Atrium to record your reindeer sightings.

Prizes to be won if you find them all!

theatre

Sleeping Beauty Former Collingwood student plays title role in this year’s pantomime This year Camberley Theatre will present a brand-new adaptation of the classic fairy-tale, Sleeping Beauty.

Following 2017’s super successful Peter Pan, this year local girl Louise Young will play Princess Aurora.

From Lightwater, Louise went to Collingwood College in Camberley.

She was inspired to become an actress by her drama teacher Mrs Roberts, and went on to train at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Super soulful fairies Here, There and Everywhere will entertain with attitude, sass and incredible vocals.

Every pantomime needs a dame Nick Wymer is the warm, witty and wonderful Nanny Nee Naw. Nanny carries a torch for the majestic King Cedric, so expect romantic fun and games to ensue.

The lovable palace jester Muddles is truly, madly, deeply in love with Princess Aurora - but will he tell her?

Evil fairy Carabosse has cursed Princess Aurora, so on her 18th birthday she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and be lost forever in a deep sleep. Who can save her?

Edmeads said: “Following the success of Peter Pan, we are hugely excited to bring this magical and enchanting pantomime to life this Christmas.

Expect energetic choreography, singalong songs, laugh out loud jokes

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and plenty of audience interaction.”

• S leeping Beauty runs from 10-31 December. Tickets: Box Office 01276 707600 or online at www.camberleytheatre. co.uk

We have a family ticket to give away to one lucky person who can answer this question:

In the spell put on Sleeping Beauty, how long was she meant to sleep for?

A.10 minutes B.10 years C.100 years

Please text Panto followed by either A B or C to 60163 before midnight on 7 December, we will notify the winner by Monday 10 December.

You can also use the special code Heathscene10 to get 10% off all pantomime tickets bought between 19 Nov – 12 Dec, at the box office, by phone or online.

Enter the dashing and handsome Prince Florizel...

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business

Networking over breakfast

More than 100 local business people came to the latest SHBC Business Breakfast event at Camberley Theatre in September

They joined Councillors and council officers to network, exhibit, and listen to a ‘Question Time’-style panel debate on the subject of Camberley town centre.

The panel consisted of Cllr Moira Gibson, Leader of Surrey Heath Borough Council, Deputy Leader Cllr Richard Brooks, SHBC Chief Executive Karen Whelan, SHBC Executive Head of Finance Kelvin Menon and Founding Director of the Community Matters Partnership Project, Tracy Jarvis.

Tracy Jarvis gave an engaging and informative presentation outlining the history and positive effects of the Community Matters Partnership Project (CMPP), which has been running for seven years.

CMPP is a self-funded project

that enables local businesses to support key social issues in their local communities.

Karen Whelan and SHBC Executive Head of Regulatory Jenny Rickard also presented on the subject of Camberley’s regeneration.

The panel members then discussed issues surrounding Camberley town centre, including current projects, transport links, and future plans, while also taking questions from delegates.

A new video showcasing the regeneration work in the town and highlighting SHBC’s vision for Camberley was also shown

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(available at www.youtube.com/ SurreyHeathBC).

The exhibition space featured many local businesses, busy making new connections among the delegates.

•T he next Business Breakfast event, on Friday March 22, 2019, will host the sixth Surrey Heath Business Awards.

community

Remembrance Surrey Heath paid tribute in Remembrance events across the Borough

Photo credit: Andy Russell

Surrey Heath marked the centenary of the end WWI by paying their respects during Remembrance Sunday services on 11 November.

The Mayor of Surrey Heath Cllr Dan Adams joined the morning service at St John the Baptist Church, Windlesham, before attending St Michael’s Church, Camberley, together with SHBC Chief Executive Karen Whelan.

They then joined dignitaries, local military and community groups in a parade along the A30 London Road, before wreaths were laid at the War Memorial outside the RMA entrance.

Deputy Mayor Cllr Robin Perry attended The Square Shopping Centre in Camberley to mark the two minutes’ silence, and joined the afternoon service at St Lawrence’s Church, Chobham.

The Square shopping centre featured a beautiful display of poppies to mark Remembrance Day.

They expressed their gratitude that the Mayor was to mark Herbert’s sacrifice, and that of all Surrey Heath’s fallen soldiers, through this poignant visit.

Mayoral visit

The Mayor of Surrey Heath marked the centenary of the end of World War I by laying a wreath on the grave of a Surrey Heath soldier in Northern France.

On 11 November the Mayor and Mayoress travelled to Lapugnoy Military Cemetery near Bethune to lay a wreath at the grave of Herbert Benjamin Daborn from Chobham. This name was chosen at random from a list provided by Surrey Heath Museum.

Private Daborn, 23, died from wounds sustained in battle on 25 September 1915.

Before his trip, Cllr Adams managed to locate and meet some of Herbert’s surviving relatives.

Thanks to Surrey Heath Museum staff and volunteers whose research helped made this trip possible.

‘There But Not There’ To mark this year’s Remembrance, two ‘There But Not There’ soldier silhouettes were installed either side of the entrance to St Michael’s Church, Camberley.

The silhouettes will be relocated permanently to the clear glass panels inside the front door entrance, adjacent to the St George’s stones.

These SHBC-funded silhouettes are in addition to those the Council installed over the summer outside the entrance to the RMAS on the A30.

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recycling

Recycle your tree for free The popular scheme is back again this year in Surrey Heath Following the success of the scheme over the past two years, residents can recycle their real Christmas tree for free in 2019 as part of a Council-run scheme – and help maintain the Borough’s parks at the same time.

Between 5-19 January 2019, we’ll

be running 15 drop off sites across Surrey Heath where residents can drive in and leave their ‘real’ Christmas tree in a designated area.

Last year, more than 800 trees were recycled via the scheme, which helped restock paths in Frimley Lodge Park.

At the end of this period, the trees will be chipped and the resulting wood chippings will be used to replenish paths in our parks.

Surrey Heath Places and Strategy Portfolio Holder Cllr Craig Fennell said: “This popular scheme has several benefits, for residents, our parks and the environment in general, and I encourage people to use it once the festive period comes to an end.”

The sites where Christmas trees can be dropped off are: Drop-off Location

Postcode

Heatherside Park (near the recreation ground) Watchetts Road Car Park

GU15 1AY

Old Dean Recreation Ground

GU15 4AF

Prior Heath Car Park

GU15 1DA

Frimley Green Recreation Ground

GU16 6JZ

Mytchett Recreation Ground

GU16 6JD

School Lane, Bagshot

GU19 5BP

Lightwater Recreation Ground

GU18 5SJ

Windmill Field, Windlesham

GU20 6QA

Clews Lane open space, Angelica Road, Bisley Rosewood Way, West End

GU24 9HD

Yorktown Car Park, Camberley

GU15 3AU

Clarence Drive, Camberley

GU15 1JT

Woodend Road Car Park, Deepcut

GU16 6SD

Chobham Car Park, Chobham

GU24 8LZ

GU15 2UZ

GU24 9XG

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Christmas trees can also be dropped off at Community Recycling Centres, or put in your brown garden waste bin if you are subscribed to the scheme.

Restrictions apply: only real Christmas trees can be accepted for this event, and all decorations must be removed from the trees before they are left at the drop-off points.

community

Let us help you this winter

With the colder months and shorter days upon us, our Community Services team can make things that little bit easier Eat well with Meals at Home

Know where support is Social Prescribing

Let us take the hassle out of meal times and ensure your loved one has a hot meal each day. Choose favourites such as traditional roasts and add a warm soup or tasty dessert. From once a week to daily, it’s not only a meal, but a welfare check too.

Not sure where to start looking for help and support?

Our Wellbeing Adviser will visit residents to help identify local services and activities to improve wellbeing and reduce isolation.

Get out for a flu jab with Community Transport Don’t let the flu virus strike – book a trip on our accessible buses to get to the GP for a jab. Need more? Our door-to-door service can also be used to get to social activities, go Christmas shopping or visit family and friends.

A very special birthday The Mayor of Surrey Heath, Cllr Dan Adams, visited a very special birthday party in August for 109-year-old Mrs Ethel Caterham.

Mrs Caterham, believed to be the oldest person living in Surrey Heath, celebrated her birthday with her family.

Mrs Caterham has had a Community Alarm from SHBC Community Services since 2012, giving her and her family peace of mind.

Community alarm and telecare sensors provide emergency assistance, support and reassurance to you and your loved ones 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Stay safe outdoors with our GPS Location Service Keep in mind your loved one who may feel vulnerable when out and about. Our discreet GPS location devices offer out of home support at the touch of a button. It’s reassurance for them and peace of mind for family and friends.

• F or more details on our full range of Community Services go to www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ communityservices

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More info: www.surreyheath. gov.uk/communityalarms

health

Help us help you NHS organisations nationwide are encouraging residents to follow their advice to help you stay well this winter

The new ‘help us help you’ campaign aims to help you understand how to navigate the NHS, and get the right help and advice you need in the most timely and appropriate way.

•W hat can you do to help?

Cold weather can be seriously bad for your health. That’s why it’s important to look after yourself, especially during the winter. There are a few simple things you can do over the colder months to protect yourself and those you care for.

• S peak to a pharmacist about medicines to have in stock over winter

•A t the first sign of a cough or cold, get immediate advice

•K now where to go and who to contact over the Christmas period

•P ick up prescription medications before the Christmas

• Get your flu jab!

from a pharmacist before it gets more serious

Save the date NHS Surrey Heath CCG & Surrey County Council’s next Public Meeting will be on Thursday 15 January 2019 at Camberley Theatre.

holidays start • Keep warm in winter

Flu can be very serious for some people. If you’re eligible, get your flu vaccination as soon as possible from your general practice or pharmacy to protect yourself this winter.

To book a place email shccg.communications@nhs.net

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leisure

Park, Walk, play!

Car parks, play areas and walks are all getting a makeover

Main Square Car Park

Walk This Way

Parking Services have been busy improving Main Square multi-storey car park in Camberley.

SHBC has joined forces with Dogs Trust and Keep Britain Tidy in a new dog walking route initiative.

The whole car park has now been fully resurfaced – we hope you have noticed the improvement.

Key changes: • Making all standard parking bays 2.6m wide, an extra 20cm.

• Relocating all the disabled bays to The Square side of the car park to improve access for Blue Badge Holders.

Improved play areas

• Relocating the car wash to Level 2, making it easier to find, but also to free up parking spaces nearest the lift

Evergreen Road play area, Frimley, is the latest playground to be refurbished as part of SHBC’s £650k improvement programme.

Work to replace the fluorescent tube lighting with brighter, more energy efficient LED lighting is also taking place, along with stairwell refurbishment.

Children can now enjoy the new junior multi-play unit, a variety of swings, 4-way see saw, rope swing, surf rider, and trampoline.

There’s new safety surfacing throughout, along with more seats and picnic benches.

Don’t forget there are 3m wide bays on Level 4, and electric charging bays on Level 1.

Thanks to everyone who responded to our consultation about the new play areas planned for Green Flag Award-winning Frimley Lodge Park and Lightwater Country Park.

We received almost 1,000 responses, which were used to produce plans for potential designs.

Public feedback on those plans will help make the decision on the final design. Work on both play areas should start early in the new year.

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Frimley Lodge Park and Chobham Water Meadows are part of an extension to Walk This Way (WTW), a successful pilot programme by Dogs Trust and Keep Britain Tidy which reduced the amount of dog waste left in public spaces.

The programme makes over popular dog walking routes, adding more bins and clear signage.

Frimley Lodge Park’s two WTW routes include a 2km and 4km walk.

Both start opposite the entrance to the 3G pitch. The Chobham Water Meadows 6km route starts at the High Street car park (behind Chobham Rider shop). www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ walkthisway

sports development

Sporting Stars on show

Surrey Heath’s sporting talent was celebrated at the Sports Awards last month with a special ceremony at Camberley Theatre

The awards recognise and reward talented local athletes, coaches, volunteers, teams and clubs for their outstanding commitment and achievements in sport over the past 12 months.

Winners • Coach of the Year – Claire Murray, Heatherside Social Walking/Cycling • Club of the Year – Camberley Rugby Club • Disability Sports Award – Yasmin Somers, Harlow Athletics Club • Outstanding Service – Grant Simmons, Ravenscote Junior School

Photo credit: Laura Woodrow

Nominations were across a wide spectrum of sports including equestrian, inline puck hockey and pickleball. These were whittled down to a shortlist in each category before the winners were selected by the Surrey Heath Sports Council.

• Sports Personality – Samantha Taylor, GB Age Triathlete

Specsavers Surrey Youth Games Awards

• Performance of the Games – • Sports Team of the Year – Parami Aye Camberley & Farnborough Hockey • Coach of the Games – Club Ladies 2nd XI Mark Dodson (Football) • Young Sports Personality • Young Ambassador of – Owen Heard, Camberley & the Year – Dylan Wright District Athletics Club •M ost Supportive School – • Young Sports Team – Bisley Crawley Ridge Junior School & Sandown Chase Pony Club Congratulations to all the winners Mounted Games Junior Team – more photos of the event on • Young Volunteer – Alivia Leahy, our website. Thanks to our Liberty Gymnastics Club generous sponsors. www.surreyheath.gov.uk/shsa I Heathscene I 15

recycling

Christmas collection dates Make a note of the revised waste and recycling dates over the festive period Week commencing 24 December: Normal Collection Day

Revised Collection Day

Monday 24 December

Collection as normal

Tuesday 25 (Christmas Day)

Thursday 27 December

Wednesday 26 (Boxing Day)

Friday 28

Thursday 27

Saturday 29

Friday 28

Monday 31

Week commencing 31 December:

Recycle your clothes and bag a saving Recycling your old clothes will not only support the environment, but could also save money.

Clothes and home textiles can be recycled easily in Surrey Heath, and doing so could save up to £4 million a year for the county, as it costs more to dispose of them than recycle them.

Recycled clothes are either reused in the UK or abroad or turned into new products.

Normal Collection Day

Revised Collection Day

Monday 31 December

Wednesday 2 January

Tuesday 1 (New Year’s Day)

Thursday 3

Wednesday 2

Friday 4

Thursday 3

Saturday 5

Friday 4

Monday 7

There are also textiles recycling banks at Community Recycling Centres and in various other locations around Surrey Heath.

Normal Collection Day

Revised Collection Day

Monday 7 January

Tuesday 8

Tuesday 8

Wednesday 9

To find out more, download the Recycle for Surrey app, or visit www. jointwastesolutions.org.

Wednesday 9

Thursday 10

Thursday 10 Friday 11

Friday 11 Saturday 12

Week commencing 7 January:

Collections will be back to normal on Monday 14 January.

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Make sure they’re clean and dry, then put them in a standardsized carrier bag and leave it next to your bin on your usual collection day.

ADVERTORIAL

Put your eye health first says Specsavers People in Camberley have been encouraged to make their eye health a priority following a national awareness week that drives home the importance of regular sight tests. And there was a group in particular that Specsavers put the spot light on during National Eye Health Week - older working adults.

The facts According to official statistics, over 190,000 people over 65 are working across South East England, with an additional 64,000 expected to be doing so by 2030 as people live longer and healthier lives.

Sadly, many people are neglecting their eye health.

Research from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) suggests that up to one in four of us are not having our eyes tested at least every two years.

Camberley optician shares his concerns

mature customer is more susceptible to sight loss from glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts yet these conditions are easier to manage when they are detected early, and sight loss can even be prevented in some cases.

“There are currently almost 100,000 people in Surrey living with conditions which can cause preventable sight loss.”

So what can you do to reduce your risk of losing your sight?

Lateef says: “Regular eye tests are so important for everyone, regardless of age. One exciting innovation which features at our store to help us get a really good picture of eye health is Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). This technology is normally found in hospital eye departments so it’s great to be able to offer it to our customers, right here in Camberley.

It uses 3D scanning technology to view the eye in more detail than ever before.”

Store director, Lateef Iqbal from Specsavers in Camberley comments on this worrying statistic: “The more

Why not book a test online today at www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/camberley or call T: 01276 677 686

environmental health

Festive food safety Will you be eating out over Christmas? Wondering where you should buy your favourite Christmas treats? Read on... which are rated have achieved a rating of 3, 4 or 5, and are therefore considered ‘broadly compliant’.

Of those, 81% (422 establishments) have the top rating of 5.

If you’re planning your Christmas meals, check out the food hygiene rating scheme first to make sure you’re up to date about food hygiene standards in businesses across Surrey Heath.

Last year, SHBC’s Environmental Health Officers carried out 307 food hygiene inspections and a further 166 visits (including revisits, sampling and advisory interventions).

The latest Surrey Heath figures show almost 98% of food businesses

Food hygiene ratings are based on the conditions found at the time of the inspection including the following three elements; • h ow hygienically the food is handled – how it is prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled and stored • t he physical condition of the business –including cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation, pest control and other facilities • h ow the business manages ways of keeping food safe, looking at processes, training and systems to ensure good hygiene is

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maintained. The officer can then assess the level of confidence in standards being maintained in the future.

So to help keep your Christmas a happy one, check the food hygiene rating of your favourite food business at http://ratings.food.gov.uk/

consult

Consultation update The latest on public consultations affecting Surrey Heath residents

Local Plan latest Thanks to everyone who took part in our eight week public consultation over the summer on the Draft Surrey Heath Local Plan.

This will help the Council to publish a ‘sound’ plan for examination next year.

future development, facebook.com/surreyheath). and delivery You do not need to have a of infrastructure.

Facebook account to watch.

Questions can be submitted to the

A Consultation panel ahead of and during

Statement, the broadcast.

summarising the

consultation exercise, will Go to www.surreyheath.gov.

be published next year, uk/talksurreyheath for more including the Council’s response to details, including links to videos of the issues raised. previous events.

Let us know what subjects You can view the Draft Local Plan consultation documents at: https:// you’d like us to cover in future #TSH broadcasts by emailing talk@ consult.surreyheath.gov.uk/ surreyheath.gov.uk with consult.ti/LPIO2018, and also your suggestions. register to be added to the Local Plan Database, to receive updates For details of future #TSH events, on the Draft Local Plan’s progress. follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and check the News section of #TalkSurreyHeath our website.

Our interactive livestream Q&A programme, #TalkSurreyHeath, continues.

The online ‘Question Time- style’ debates, featuring Councillors and Council Officers, take place at Topics covered in the comments regular intervals about important received include housing provision, local topics, and are broadcast the need to protect countryside and green spaces, the location of via our Facebook page (www.

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community

Community Three local organisations have been awarded grants totalling more than £16,000 from the Council’s Community Fund

SHBC’s Community Fund Grant Scheme (CFGS) provides grants of up to £25,000 to assist local ‘not for profit organisations’ with the delivery of community projects.

In the latest round of funding: •W indlesham Field of Remembrance was awarded

support

£10,000 towards a project to relocate the War Memorial and landscape the surrounding gardens.

•C amberley Judo Club had a grant of £5,000 approved towards the cost of buying a minibus, which will be used to help deliver

Project update: Bagshot playground In October 2017, Bagshot Playing Fields Association was awarded £10,000 from the CFGS towards replacing a dilapidated children’s playground. Upon reaching their total fundraising target with the help of local businesses, community groups, donations from individuals and other grants, in July the children’s playground was opened to the public. A wonderful new facility for local children to enjoy!

‘mobile judo’ as an after school club in the area, and assist athletes in attending competitions.

•B eacon Frontline Debt Service, a charity based at Beacon Church in Berkshire Road, Camberley, was awarded £1,380 to buy six laptops and four mobile phones for volunteer and client use.

Surrey Heath Support and Safeguarding Portfolio Holder Cllr Josephine Hawkins said: “We are delighted to support these excellent community projects with grants. I encourage local groups with worthwhile projects who need assistance to apply.”

Application deadlines are twice a year, on 30 June and 31 December.

Project update: West End spring bulbs West End Village Society has planted 70,000 spring bulbs in the village over the past two years – they aim to hit a total of 130,000 before this year end.

Volunteers always welcome!

Last year the society received a grant of £300 from the CGFS towards the project.

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theatre

Theatre highlights There’s a wonderful selection of first-class entertainment lined up for you Santa’s New Sleigh Fri 14-Sun 16 Dec, various times, check website for details Full £12, Family of 4 £45 Christmas is fast approaching and Santa’s sleigh is nowhere to be found. Will Sprocket and Dibs be able to create a new sleigh in time or will Christmas be cancelled?

The Sitcom Experience with Del Boy and Rodney – The Comedy Dinner Show Fri 21 & Sat 22 Dec, 7.30pm Full £49 (inc. 3 course dinner) Your hosts for the evening are your favourite comedy characters, the crème brulee of Peckham.

They look just like Del Boy, Rodney, Uncle Albert, Trigger and Boycie, and deliver a fun, fast paced and delicious evening of unforgettable nostalgic entertainment.

Every child will receive a gift from Santa and get the opportunity to take a photo with Santa on his new Sleigh. Perfect for ages 2+.

Looking ahead to 2019...

Psychic Sally – 10 Year Anniversary Tour Fri 8 Feb, 7:30pm Full: £26 (first four rows), £25 (general seating), Theatre Club £25/24 World renowned psychic, television and theatre star and the UK’s favourite award-winning medium Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her phenomenal interactive show.

This is a unique evening not to be missed.

The Little Mix Show Tues 19 Feb, 3pm Full £16, U16s £14, Family of 4 £54 Back again after their previous sellout visit to Camberley – it’s the highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of everyone’s favourite girl band, Little Mix. Bring a little Black Magic into your lives!

• Full listings: www. camberleytheatre.co.uk Box Office 01276 707600

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council

Election matters An update from our Democratic Services team

Changes to Polling Stations Following changes to the Borough’s ward boundaries, from May 2019 some electors will be in different wards and some electors will be voting at a different polling station.

In Camberley and Frimley, voters will be moving to the following polling stations: •M iddleton Road and Larchwood Glade area - Old Dean Youth Centre •B rackendale Road and its surrounding roads - St Mary’s Church Centre.

•H eathway and Tekels Park - St Pauls Church Hall •A nsell Road area in Frimley Frimley Community Centre • E lectors staying in Parkside ward will vote at St Francis’s Church Hall; electors moving from Parkside ward to Heatherside ward will vote at Heatherside Community Centre.

In the Windlesham area, electors in Church Road, Hatton Hill, Kennel Lane, New Road and Windlesham Court now vote at Chertsey Road Hall.

constituency boundaries, that the Windlesham area will move to the Windsor constituency.

We will be writing to affected households before the May 2019 Borough elections.

The recommendations are dependent upon a Parliamentary vote. If agreed by Parliament this will only affect which MP Windlesham elects - not where Windlesham residents vote or the councillors representing the Windlesham area.

Poll cards will be sent to all registered electors in April next year as usual with full details of where and when to vote.

Could you be a councillor?

Do you want to represent the views of people in your local area and make a difference?

If you’d like more information please contact the Democratic Services Team on 01276 707319 or vote@surreyheath.gov.uk

Borough Council elections are taking place in May 2019 - if you missed our recent prospective candidates’ event and are interested in finding out more about being a councillor, get in touch.

More: www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ beacouncillor

Electors in part of Guildford Road, Bagshot and Swift Lane will now also vote at Chertsey Road Hall.

Parliamentary Boundary Review In September the Boundary Commission for England recommended, as part of its review of parliamentary

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opportunities

Intern insights SHBC interns share their experiences

Friday Night Project – volunteers wanted The Friday Night Project is a youth club for 11-18 year olds, offering discounted access to facilities at the Arena Leisure Centre between 6.30-8pm.

To make this opportunity more accessible to a wider audience, minibuses offer return transport from the Old Dean estate to the Arena.

Recent SHBC intern Tara

Since 2017, SHBC has recruited undergraduates to work on real projects for the Council during their study breaks via our Summer Internship programme. Designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience within a Local Authority, the placements can last between four weeks through to three months. Open to undergraduates and graduates, interns will typically gain experience in Information Technology, Transformation, Media & Marketing and Business.

Recent intern Tara said: The past two summers I have worked in economic development, investment and development, event planning, PR, and even been involved in the

Town Centre’s promo videos. It’s been an amazing experience overall and really useful.”

Stuart, also a previous SHBC intern, added: “As an English Literature student, working in the IT department was an eye-opening experience for me, and incredibly rewarding. I’ve had the chance to get to grips with something far removed from my typical ‘comfort zone’ and ultimately make my skill set more well-rounded and wide-ranging.”

• Interested in applying for a 2019 Summer Internship? Closing date for applications 31 January 2019, interviews February - April 2019.

Go to www.surreyheath.gov. uk/internships

We are looking for volunteers to support with driving minibuses. In exchange, volunteers will receive training and a qualification free of charge, which could also lead to casual employment opportunities.

To find out more about attending the Friday Night Project or volunteering to support the group, please email business.services@ surreyheath.gov.uk.

This project is being delivered in partnership with the Eikon Charity, Arena Leisure Centre and Active Surrey. www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ fridaynightproject

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highways

Improved roads and transport An update on the latest projects from Surrey County Council Meadows roundabout update You will have noticed there is a reduction in waiting times to travel around The Meadows roundabout, despite the major roadworks.

That’s because we’re using one of the most advanced temporary traffic signal systems to help keep you moving.

It’s also the first major highway scheme in Surrey that is primarily being constructed at night to minimise disruption to traffic during the day.

Works are progressing to schedule and, provided that there is no adverse weather, they are expected to be completed in May 2019.

For regular updates, and to sign up for our e-newsletter, visit www.A331.today Surrey Heath Local Committee The Surrey Heath Local Committee, made up of SCC

and SHBC Councillors, ensures that traffic and transport services continue to meet the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.

Local highway decisions such as the introduction of road crossings are the responsibility of the local committee but are implemented

by SCC, which manages the county’s roads.

Committee Chairman Cllr Bill Chapman said: “It is exciting times for the Borough as SCC is improving major transport infrastructure such as the Meadows.

“We have resurfaced the A30 in front of the Royal Military Academy entrance. Next on the list, subject to funding approval, are improvements to the A30 and local bus services.”

“These improvements will make it easier to travel to and from Camberley by all modes of transport and contribute to creating

Night time working at the Meadows

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a more prosperous economic and commercial town centre.”

The ‘To do list’ The Blackwater Valley Quality Bus Corridor scheme plans to improve public transport and enhance links between key towns in Surrey and neighbouring Hampshire.

The project aims to increase passenger numbers by improving bus reliability, journey times, waiting facilities and access to bus timetable information.

Camberley town centre improvements consist of a range of different projects along the A30 corridor. Schemes currently undergoing detailed assessment (by Enterprise M3 LEP) include road and junction improvements around the London Road Development and changing the junction between the A30 London Road and Frimley Road to improve access for buses and traffic flow.

Cllr Bill Chapman

events

Parish

festive events

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Lightwater Light Switch On Sat 24 Nov, 4pm onwards

Bagshot Christmas Fair Sat 1 Dec, 12.30-5pm

A carol service will be held at All Saints’ Church, followed by a candlelit procession at 4.45pm to switch on the lights at the community Christmas tree (supplied by Windlesham Parish Council), which features baubles handmade by many local community groups.

This Victorian-themed event will feature fancy dress and lots of festive activities, including a candlelight procession to the village Christmas Tree, ready for the lights switch-on at 5pm.

The village Christmas Lights at the Square, supplied by the Lightwater Business Association, will be switched on at 5pm while mulled wine and mince pies are handed out.

There’ll be festive music, carols, hot food, drink and a Christmas raffle.

Organised by Bagshot Business Association.

Lighting of the Windlesham Christmas Tree Sat 1 Dec, 4pm onwards This annual event on the village green outside The Sun is organised by the Windlesham Society.

Local schoolchildren’s decorations with festive messages will decorate the tree, which will be lit at 5pm.

Lightwater Christmas Fayre in the Square Sat 1 Dec, 9.30am-1pm Lightwater Business Association host the festivities, featuring a packed schedule of performances from carol singing to local dance schools and a brass band. The Mayor of Surrey Heath and Santa Claus will be there, along with lots of stalls selling handmade Christmas gifts and festive food.

Christmas Tree Festival 15-16 Dec, 11.30am-6.30pm Bisley and West End Parish will be holding their Christmas Tree Festival at Holy Trinity Church, West End. The church will be filled with 40 trees, each decorated by a different group or individual, and there’ll be children’s activities and refreshments.

No entry charge, although donations welcomed in aid of Woking and Sam Beare Hospices and church funds.

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local history

Heritage

matters

Historic blue plaques unveiled across the Borough In conjunction with the Heritage Open Days scheme in September, Surrey Heath Museum organised the unveiling of four blue plaques to celebrate local historic buildings and people.

from the school who lost their lives in the World Wars.

The first two were placed on Bisley Village Hall, once the chapel of the Bisley School (Shaftesbury School),1868 to 1959.

The first was dedicated to composer and suffragette, Ethel Smyth, who lived there from 1867-87.

The plaques were unveiled by The Mayor of Surrey Heath, Cllr Dan Adams, Keith Mansfield and Jim Henbest. One plaque marks the building’s use as a Chapel, the other commemorates the boys

The second plaque was dedicated to Grace Goodman (1910-2012), who turned Frimhurst into a haven for families living below the poverty line, teaching them domestic and social skills.

Exhibition: The Battle of the First World War – until 22 Dec 2018 marks the conclusion of commemorations to mark the end of WWI. Working with the War Studies Department of RMA Sandhurst, the exhibition features each of the battles of the war, the background, how they unfolded and the impact locally. Objects and archives from the museum’s collection are on display.

13th October to 22nd December 2018

The Battle of the First World War

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Entry FREE.

The other two plaques were placed on Frimhurst Family House, Frimley Green, and again unveiled by the Mayor.

Christmas events

Sat 15 & Tues 18 Dec (10.30am to 12.30) - Christmas Crafts and Search for Rudolph’s Footprints Toddler session with activities and games for the under 5s Fri 21 Dec (10.30am to 4.30pm) – First World War Christmas Make Christmas crafts and discover Christmas celebrations from 100 years ago.

Surrey Heath Museum Calendar 2019 – George Edward Cox (1878-1946) This year’s calendar features the cartoons of local artist, George Edward Cox. George’s witty, thoughtful cartoons reveal the social side of life locally during both wars.

Surrey Heath Museum – now at 33 The Square, Obelisk Way, Camberley Open Tues to Sat, 11am to 4.30pm.

Tel 01276 23771. Free Entry.

All the thinking people in this country – and many who are possibly not very accurately described as such – are now turning their attention to the important problem of how we are to settle down comfortably and sensibly after the War. The Camberley News 16th November 1918

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The Heritage Gallery, 33 Obelisk Way, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3SG Tel: 01276 23771 Email: museum@surreyheath.gov.uk www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure/museum We are open 11am to 4.30pm, Free admission

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