Heathscene - Summer 2016

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Heading to Rio

Ashley McKenzie

Frimley Lodge Live returns Introducing the new Mayor Summer of Sport

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Message from the

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Chief Executive

Have you got tickets yet?

Love it or not, sport has been a prominent feature this summer with UEFA Euro 2016, Wimbledon and now the Olympics.

Surrey Heath has some excellent sporting opportunities and this edition of Heathscene has an active theme to enthuse you to get out and get moving, whatever your age.

of Sport 10 Summer Find out about the many sporting opportunities in the borough

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Surrey Heath Business Awards

Get inspired by reading about Olympic hopeful Ashley McKenzie from Camberley Judo Club on page 5, plus find out about the forthcoming Festival of Sport week and our superb 3G sports pitch (pages 9 and 10).

Who are the 2016 winners?

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Warm weather advice

Tips on looking after yourself and others

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Once again, our very own Frimley Lodge Park will be playing host to Surrey Heath’s music festival ‘Frimley Lodge Live’. Don’t miss this summer spectacular which promises a great line up of music, food and drink stalls, as well as children’s activities.

One person getting out and about a lot is Cllr John Winterton, the new Mayor of Surrey Heath.

Already with a packed diary of charity events, fetes, openings and various other civic duties, you are sure to see him at some point between now and next May. I wish him all the best in his forthcoming duties. Read more about our new Mayor on page 20.

Have a great summer!

Karen Whelan Chief Executive

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frimley lodge live

Surrey Heath’s outdoor music festival is back for a third year - bigger and better than ever!

Frimley Lodge Live offers a great weekend of music and entertainment. On Saturday 6 August, the best in rock and ska tribute acts will grace the stage at Frimley Lodge Park in Frimley Green - with a line up including 2 Rude, Oye Santana, The Police Academy and Counterfeit Quo. Meanwhile Sunday 7 sees the best of Soul and Motown, with fantastic

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8-piece band Soul Machine, plus Tameka Jackson as Diana Ross and Hamilton Browne as Lionel Richie.

There’ll be the usual glorious array of craft and food stalls, with beer, locally brewed ales and cocktails also on offer.

Children will have a great time too, with the ‘It’s a Wipe Out’ assault course inflatables and plenty of

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other fun things to do.

Tickets (up to 5 August) of £20 for Saturday, £15 for Sunday and £27 for the weekend are available from the Camberley Theatre box office on 01276 707600 or by visiting the Camberley Theatre website www.camberleytheatre.biz Tickets are also available at the gate. Check prices on the website.

rio 2016

Representing Great Britain,

Surrey Heath’s Ashley McKenzie British Judo has announced that Ashely McKenzie from Camberley Judo Club has been selected to represent Team GB at the upcoming Rio 2016 Games.

Ashley won a Gold Medal in the 2014 Commonwealth Games and previously competed for Team GB at London 2012.

We chatted to Ashley about his hopes: Congratulations on being selected for Team GB. How did you feel when you heard the news?

It was an honour; I just can’t stop smiling and am very proud to be part of Team GB. Where in Surrey Heath do you live?

I live in the accommodation block of Camberley Judo Club, Deer Rock Road.

Where, how and at what age did you start Judo?

I started age 11 at Moberley Judo Club in London.

What have your career highlights been so far?

Being selected for London 2012 and winning a senior European bronze medal.

How often do you train and what does it involve?

In a typical week, I train 11 to 14 sessions. They are a mixture of strength and condition training as well as one-on-one practice sessions under actual contest conditions.

What does competing in Rio mean to you?

What do you hope for the future?

For me it’s the ultimate dream.

Doing the thing you love, in front of the people you love.

Winning an Olympic medal and to inspire a generation to do more sport, especially those from underprivileged beginnings.

When are you competing?

On Saturday 6 August, in the under 60kg weight category.

Good luck Ashley!

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camberley

Camberley Town Centre The Council is working with partners to ensure Camberley steps up to meet the demands of local businesses and residents and realises its full potential.

An update on the top 10 projects: 1 2 3 London Road block Redeveloping London Road is a key priority. We are working with The Mall and other partners on development ideas for the London Road frontage site to deliver new retail, homes and car park.

4 Ashwood House We have bought Ashwood House and working with partners to convert this empty office block to high quality new homes and deliver improvements to the public realm along Princess Way. A planning application will be submitted later this year.

5 Mall refurbishment In May of this year, the Council approved a planning application for a comprehensive refurbishment of The Mall shopping centre. Whilst the date of the works commencing is yet to be finalised, this is an exciting proposal for The Mall Camberley.

6 Redevelopment of Camberley Station and forecourt Surrey Heath is working with partners to improve public transport. Work includes pushing for the redevelopment of the station and lobbying for improved rail services, and for bus companies to provide better, more frequent buses to more areas.

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Knoll Road has included a £250K upgrade to Camberley Theatre to create CTs - the bar/café. Future works include new seating and digital technology to improve the theatre experience.

Talks are ongoing with Surrey County Council to improve library and heritage facilities either on this site or in the town centre. These talks will further develop the town centre masterplan.

8 Public Realm improvements As well as improving the area around Princess Way we have applied to the EM3 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for £6 million of funding to improve the environment in the High Street and Pembroke Way.

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9 Highway improvements Funding has been secured by Surrey Heath, Surrey County Council and the LEP for highways improvements to the A30. Work will start on The Meadows in early 2017. A highway engineer has been appointed jointly to progress local projects.

10 Management Strategy with Partners Key aims of all partners involved with the town centre are to improve accessibility into the town centre, bring new events to the town to attract visitors, and shared and consistent branding of the town centre to ensure that investors and the right tenants are attracted to Camberley.

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As part of the Camberley Theatre 50th Anniversary celebrations, 2016 saw the inaugural Camberley International Festival taking place from June 1 to 11.

Camberley Theatre hosted concerts from multi-award winning contemporary folk artists Lau, a

Camberley International Festival

sold out performance from The Vienna Festival Ballet and folk-rock icons Fairport Convention.

There were also plenty of free fringe events taking place throughout Camberley.

BAFTA Award winning and Golden Globe nominee actor Juliet Aubrey is the festival’s patron, she said: “I am so pleased to support this wonderful new venture that truly encourages the development of the arts in my hometown area.”

Originally from Fleet, Juliet has appeared in many critically acclaimed pieces for theatre, film

and television.

The International Festival finished with a family picnic celebrating the Queen’s 90th birthday, at London Road Recreation Ground in Camberley. An estimated 800 visitors came along to enjoy the event throughout the day.

The Camberley Youth Wind Orchestra performed and a huge birthday cake was cut by Councillor John Winterton, the Mayor of Surrey Heath and shared among the guests!

For details visit: www.camberleyinternational-festival.com

Camberley on Ice Exciting festive news!

Surrey Heath Borough Council is working with a Surrey-based company on plans to deliver an Ice Rink in Camberley this festive season.

Camberley on Ice will take inspiration from European Christmas Markets as it brings its ice rink, a winter lodge café and wooden style chalets for market stalls. The event is currently in the planning phase and will be subject to licensing and planning approval.

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sports awards

Nominations

for the

2016 Surrey Heath Sports Awards now open!

With another year of sporting events and achievements under our belts, nominations are invited for the annual Surrey Heath Sports Awards. now for nine categories and close on 31 August.

• Sports Personality of the Year

The award categories are:

Winners will be announced at a ceremony held at Camberley Theatre in October. For more information including award criteria and to make a nomination, please visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ sportsawards

• Young Sports Team of the Year The awards provide a fantastic opportunity to recognise and reward talented local athletes, coaches and volunteers, as well as teams and clubs for their outstanding commitment and success in sport during the past 12 months.

Nominations for awards are open

• Sports Team of the Year • Club of the Year • Young Volunteer of the Year • Disability Sport Award • Coach of the Year • Young Sports Personality of the Year

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• Outstanding Service to Sport

Reward those who make sport happen in Surrey Heath and make a nomination today!

leisure

Spotlight Since opening in 2015, the allweather 3G pitch at Frimley Lodge Park has become a vibrant focus for football in the local community, catering for residents of any age, ability or gender.

Available for hire by the general public as well as local sports clubs and schools, this community asset is proving to be a great success.

Some of the opportunities created by the FIFA approved pitch include: • A quality playing surface that can be used all year round, including the winter months, ensuring minimal cancellations of training sessions for local sports clubs • The creation of a full-time football college programme for 16-19 year olds, which also utilises the pitch’s adjacent classroom • A venue able to host high-profile tournaments for organisations ranging from local primary schools to ‘finals days’ for local football leagues

on the 3G Pitch

• The running of a 5-a-side football league open to the public • A partnership with the FA Skills Programme, who have helped millions of children up and down the country to improve their football skills through unique football coaching courses • Hosting free Surrey Youth Games sessions, encouraging girls aged 7-11 to try out football

a wide section of the community.

We look forward to many more residents from all walks of life making use of this valuable facility over the years to come.”

For information on availability and bookings, contact business. services@surreyheath.gov.uk or call 01276 707100.

• Local companies whose employees have enjoyed associated health benefits from playing on the pitch • The creation of ‘Walking Football’ sessions, an adapted but equally fun form of the game for the over 50s.

Open to men and women, Walking Football aims to keep residents active and appeals to individuals who may have thought their football playing days were over.

Portfolio holder for Business, Cllr Craig Fennell said: “Since its opening, the 3G pitch at Frimley Lodge has been very popular across www.surreyheath.gov.uk/parks I Heathscene I 9

leisure

Summer of Sport 2016

To celebrate a huge summer including Wimbledon, the European Football Championships and the Rio 2016 Games, Surrey Heath Borough Council is holding events throughout August to help residents get into the sporting spirit.

Whether you’re a keen sportsperson or an ‘armchair’ fan, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

The Festival of Sport week, running from 8 to 12 August, will offer residents a unique opportunity to try out a host of sports through a series of one-off ‘taster’ sessions. The sessions will link in with local clubs, so those who discover a potential hidden talent can continue to develop their skills once the festival week is over. A number of sessions will be based at the Arena Leisure Centre in Camberley, while several others will take place at club venues across Surrey Heath.

be plenty of opportunities to get involved, exhibitions from top local clubs such as Camberley Judo Club, and lots of information about ways you can enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle in Surrey Heath.

The Sports Market on Park Street, Camberley Town Centre on Saturday 13 August will showcase a range of sport and physical activities with related stalls and demonstrations from leisure centres, specialist sports shops and local clubs. There will

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An Our Sporting Heritage exhibition at Surrey Heath Museum from Wednesday 3 August to Saturday 27 August will celebrate the sporting heritage of Surrey Heath. It will provide a brief history of sport in the borough and profile a number of local 2016 hopefuls.

Free admission.

Visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ SOS for further details on any of these events.

museum

Inside Surrey Heath Museum There’s loads to see and do at Surrey Heath Museum. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm and located on Knoll Road, Camberley, why not pay a visit? Admission is free.

Exhibitions Up to 27 August - The local legacy of Warfare

personal lives, this exhibition celebrates those women.

Commemorating 100 years since the Battle of the Somme, this exhibition looks at the effects of the First World War locally, in particular the battles and the impact of the loss of lives. This is a joint project with Surrey Heritage and part of their ‘Surrey in the Great War: A County Remembers’ project.

Foyer - Knitted poppies, created

by Surrey Heath Museum’s very own ‘Knit and Stitch’ group and Yateley Industries for the Disabled, who produce over two million poppies every year for the British Legion Campaign.

10 September to 29 October The Women of Surrey Heath Surrey Heath is associated with some formidable and influential women, past and present. Each making an impact in their professional and

Children’s Activities Every Thursday throughout August - Summer Holiday Crafts all day - FREE. Toddlers Free dropin fun and craft sessions for under 5s, 10.30am to 12pm (50p per child suggested donation) Tuesday 13 September Roald Dahl Day

Foyer - The Ron Francis Legacy Part 2 - Weddings and Family Celebrations.

Surrey Heath Walks Find out about the history of our area on these walking tours.

6pm to 8pm, please book in advance.

Thursday 4 August: Historic Bagshot - £2.50 Thursday 15 September: Historic Frimley - £2.50

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Saturday 24 September Friendship Cards Century of Sound Music Festival 3 September to 10 September A festival celebrating the musical heritage of our area; a heritage which covers two centuries and many genres of music from classical to pop, with a plethora of stars and producers living locally.

Visit www.centuryofsound.co.uk

health

Your health in good hands The NHS organisation that chooses, monitors and pays for healthcare services in the Surrey Heath area has been praised by senior NHS leaders.

NHS Surrey Heath Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is responsible for ensuring good quality services are available to meet the needs of the local population.

CCG leaders meet with NHS England four times a year as part of an ‘assurance process’ to ensure they are on track.

In June 2016, NHS England told the CCG: “We would like to congratulate you on the strong progress you have made this year, and we look forward to the CCG building on this further in the coming year.”

Dr Andy Brooks, Chief Officer of the CCG, said: “We strive to be a high achieving CCG and always put the health needs of our local population at the heart of our decisions.”

Annual General Meeting The CCG is hosting its AGM at Camberley Theatre on Thursday 22nd September from 5.30 to 8.00pm.

The meeting will enable people to hear about the CCG’s performance and accounts for 2015/16 and will also focus on future health and care in the local area.

Everyone registered with a GP in Camberley, Lightwater, Bagshot, Frimley and Ash Vale is welcome, along with people who provide services for the local population.

Joining up health and social care together!

The CCG with Surrey County Council is spearheading plans to bring together health and social care staff in a radical plan that will improve joined-up working.

Both organisations are determined to provide a more streamlined approach to care in its widest form to improve services for local people.

Dr Andy Brooks said: “We are aiming to create a new system that will be more flexible and responsive to the needs of our local population.”

Contact the CCG on 01276 707572 or email shccg.contactus@nhs.net

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community

Celebrations at Windle Valley Windle Valley Centre held an indoor street party to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday.

Festivities at the centre in Bagshot started with music, sing-alongs and a quiz, before lunch surrounded by union jacks and pictures of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Frequent Windle Valley visitor Cyril Addis also turned 90 on the same day and was there to join in the celebrations. A special birthday cake was presented to Cyril while everyone sang Happy Birthday.

Centre Manager Louise Aartsen said: “We all had a fabulous day and it was a real privilege to be able to celebrate the Queen’s birthday with all our wonderful friends here at Windle Valley.”

The Windle Valley Centre provides day care services to retired Surrey Heath residents. Open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm,

there’s a comprehensive range of activities to suit all tastes and abilities as well as a delicious home cooked two course lunch served every day. In addition, a Saturday Club for carers and the cared-for opens from 2 to 5pm every week.

Windle Valley offers the ideal environment for people to socialise, meet others and make new friends.

Visitors can participate at whatever level they feel comfortable.

Louise Aartsen, said: “Our staff have a wealth of experience in care and are first aid trained. We always work hard to ensure that the centre is welcoming and friendly and we take pride in ensuring a warm atmosphere for clients and their families.”

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“As well as activities, a hairdresser comes to the centre twice weekly on a Wednesday and Friday and a Foot Health Practitioner every Thursday. These services have an additional cost and appointments can be made through centre staff. We also provide a bathing service everyday.

“Many clients use the dial-a-ride service which picks up from their home address and returns clients home at the end of the day.”

For more on the services offered at the Windle Valley Centre, visit: www.surreyheath.gov.uk /communityservices or contact Louise at the centre on 01276 479185 or email: louise. aartsen@surreyheath.gov.uk.

walks

Putting your best foot forward Surrey Heath is part of the nationwide ‘Walking for Health’ scheme, helping residents of all ages to live a healthier lifestyle.

Research has shown walking has a positive impact on weight loss, giving you a healthier heart and lowering the risk of disease.

As well as improving physical health, those taking part benefit from making new friends amongst the 100+ registered walkers getting out to enjoy ‘green’ exercise.

Walks take place at a variety of locations across Surrey Heath and beyond, with each route led by a trained and friendly walk leader who will cater the walk to the needs and capabilities of the group.

There’s no long-term commitment for anyone wishing to enjoy these walks - and best of all it’s absolutely free.

For more details about the programme, visit: www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ walks-and-events or alternatively contact business. services@surreyheath.gov.uk or call 01276 707100 for a walk brochure. www.surreyheath.gov.uk/walks-and-events I Heathscene I 15

enforcement

Advice for Householders

Arranging for waste to be removed Surrey Heath Borough Council are clamping down on fly-tippers and householders who do not make sure their waste is disposed of properly.

This means that if you’ve hired builders, gardeners, skip hire companies and house clearers who take the material away from your home and then dump it (flytipping) YOU could be fined if it can be proved it came from your house or garden.

not taking reasonable measures to do so could face fines of up to ÂŁ5,000 on conviction and a criminal record.

The Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 require all householders to make sure their waste is only removed from their premises by registered waste carriers. Householders

Suspect: Beware of rogue waste carriers - reputable companies do not usually make direct approaches. If in any doubt as to whether someone is a legitimate waste carrier, do not allow them

Whenever you are considering anyone to collect any waste from your household, always follow the SCRAP code:

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to take your waste.

Check: Ask for their waste carrier registration details, and verify them by checking the online register www.gov.uk/findregistered-waste-carrier or by calling 03708 506 506.

Note down the registration number of the vehicle used to take your waste away.

Refuse: Unsolicited offers to have any rubbish taken away. Always carry out your own research and choose who you wish to approach.

enforcement Ask questions: Always ask what is going to happen to your rubbish and seek evidence that it is going to be disposed of appropriately. A legitimate, professional waste carrier who wants your business shouldn’t object to being asked reasonable questions.

Paperwork: Make sure you get a proper receipt containing the written information for your waste.

This should include what has been removed, and where it will be going. Make sure the company or tradesman’s details are included.

Household Recycling - To complement recycling collections from home, a range of recycling banks are available at a number of locations across Surrey Heath.

However, many of these recycling sites are being misused by a minority of people leaving their recycling waste on the ground and not putting it in the containers provided. Additionally, some residents are leaving material at sites where there isn’t a container provided for that material. This has resulted in the sites looking untidy and becoming a magnet for fly-tippers who are leaving other unwanted rubbish.

High visibility warning signs have recently been installed at these sites, as well as CCTV at the more prolific sites. It is hoped that these new measures will reinforce our message that the council has a zero tolerance approach towards fly-tipping and those who dump non-recyclable waste or leave recycling and refuse on the floor at sites could be prosecuted for fly-tipping or issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice for littering or flytipping offences. www.surreyheath.gov.uk/flytipping I Heathscene I 17

recycling

Food recycling has just got easier!

You can now line your food waste caddy with plastic bags or liners, which makes it easier, cleaner and cheaper to recycle your food. You can use anything from old shopping bags and pedal bin liners to salad and bread bags, but not black bin bags. Food should be removed from any packaging first.

If you’ve got food like fish you don’t want hanging around in your kitchen, you can tie it up in a plastic bag and put it straight into your outside food waste bin.

All cooked and uncooked food waste can go in your caddy, including tea bags, eggshells, meat bones, mouldy bread, vegetable peelings and food that’s past its use by date. The food waste is collected from your outside food waste bin every week on the same day as your rubbish or recycling.

It is taken to an anaerobic digester where micro-organisms break it down to create electricity to power our homes. This process also creates a liquid fertiliser which is used in farming.

Mike Goodman, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, said: “If everyone in Surrey put all their food waste in their caddies, it would save more than £3 million in waste disposal costs – money we could spend on essential services like

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schools and road maintenance.”

In 2015, Surrey residents put more food waste in their caddies than the year before, but there’s still a lot that ends up in our rubbish bins, so it would be great if 2016 was a record breaking year.

To find out more about your weekly food waste collection visit recycleforsurrey.org.uk or to get a replacement caddy, visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/food-waste or call 01276 707100.

building control

It’s all about building…

But it’s not all about planning permission

What’s the difference between Planning and Building Regulations?

Building Regulations set standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the safety and health for people in or about those buildings. They also include requirements to ensure that fuel and power is conserved and facilities are provided for people, including those with disabilities, to access and move around inside buildings.

Planning is interested in the way our towns, cities and countryside is developed. This includes the appearance of buildings, the use of land and landscaping considerations, highway access and the impact that development will have on the general environment.

For many types of building work, separate permissions will be required for both planning and building regulations. For other building work, such as internal alterations, Building Regulations approval will probably be needed, but planning permission may not.

Surrey Heath Building Control is a team of dedicated, professionally qualified surveyors

who can deal with all Building Regulation requirements.

They work co-operatively with home owners, designers, building contractors and other professionals, providing an

impartial, not-for-profit service.

Find out more on www.shbcc.org.uk, email building.control@surreyheath. gov.uk or call 01276 707141.

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council

Surrey Heath

announces new Mayor

Councillor John Winterton was elected as the new Mayor of Surrey Heath at Surrey Heath Borough Council’s Annual Meeting on 18 May 2016.

Cllr Winterton has lived in the borough since 1971, and has been a councillor for the Lightwater ward since 2011. He was last year’s Deputy Mayor for Surrey Heath.

He has served on various committees, including the External Partnerships Select Committee, Performance and Finance Scrutiny Committee and the Planning Applications Committee.

Cllr Winterton was also a Windlesham Parish Councillor for 12 years, serving as its chairman in 2010/11.

Winterton will be accompanied by his wife, Mrs Di Winterton.

Cllr Winterton said: “I feel very privileged to be affirmed in the office of the 44th Mayor of Surrey Heath, and it is my intention to justify that affirmation by serving the community to the best of my ability.”

The chosen charities for his Mayoral year are Connect Counselling Service and Disability Initiative.

Cllr Winterton added: “These

At the mayor-making ceremony, Cllr Winterton was sworn in as Mayor of Surrey Heath for the forthcoming year, receiving the Mayoral robe and chain of office. Cllr Winterton succeeds the previous Surrey Heath Mayor, Cllr Joanne Potter.

Cllr Winterton enjoyed a 30-year career in IT with British Airways, retiring in 2000, and has since been involved in voluntary work with the Safer Community Teams project, while also working part time for a local business. Away from work, his interests include meteorology, classical music, gardening and DIY. While carrying out his mayoral duties throughout the year, Cllr 20 I Heathscene I www.surreyheath.gov.uk/mayor

charities offer support in different ways, and indicate my wish to help individuals and families in the borough who experience sometimes sudden, unexpected and devastating problems in their lives, through no fault of their own.”

Further information on the Mayor of Surrey Heath can be found at www.surreyheath.gov.uk/mayor.

Alternatively please call 01276 707331 or email sharon. batchelor@surreyheath.gov.uk.

surrey heath show Surrey Heath Faith Forum

Surrey Heath Show success

The Surrey Heath Show returned for a staggering ninth year this spring, with thousands of people flocking to Frimley Lodge Park to enjoy a fantastic day out for all the family.

Welcoming sponsors The Best Print and Specsavers, the event featured perennial favourites, such as a companion dog show, children’s rides, classic cars and the chance to take a ride on the park’s miniature railway!

of whom exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show.

including displays from the Surrey Heath Faith Forum.

Meanwhile the main arena, sponsored by Morrisons Solicitors, showcased a variety of performances from Zumba and cheerleading to dance and martial arts.

Adding a blaze of colour, the main marquee hosted a flower show featuring local horticulturists, many

Visitors were able to find out a range of local information at stalls

This great day out drew crowds of over 5000 visitors. Many of the funds raised by the Surrey Heath Show are donated to local community groups and charities, who are now invited to apply for funding for projects. To find out more go to: www.surreyheathshow.org

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business

Celebrations

as top Surrey Heath businesses pick up awards A packed ceremony at Camberley Theatre saw more than 150 delegates come together to find out the winners of the Surrey Heath Business Awards 2016.

Now in its third year, the awards showcase business achievements across Surrey Heath, spanning Bagshot to Mytchett and Chobham to Camberley.

Recognising the great people and ideas keeping the local economy thriving, a range of industries and professions featured in the shortlist; from hair and beauty to engineering, and catering to sales.

The six categories and their winners, each receiving a specially commissioned award, were: Best New Business - Spotlighting new and emerging businesses.

Winner: Spokes of Bagshot

Marketing Success - Creative and innovative marketing with measurable results.

Winner: Glo Hair Salon Best Village or Rural Business - Spotlighting businesses located in rural or village areas.

Winner: The Pottery Gift House

Social/Environmental Responsibility - Highlighting organisations who take responsibility for the community and the environment.

Winner: PS Hairdressing Developing Talent - Recognising businesses that provide opportunities for personal development.

Winner: Stihl Outstanding Achievement Celebrating a company or individual significantly contributing to the growth and success of the Surrey Heath business community over a number of years.

Winner: Pennyhill Park Hotel You can view the award highlights on www.surreyheath.gov.uk/shba The next Business Breakfast takes place on 30 September, with exhibition space available for all businesses at a reasonable cost.

To find out more or book a place, visit: www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ business

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business

Frimley Means Business

Like many great ideas it started in the local pub.

Early in 2015 a group of traders gathered to talk about how they could improve their village.

By the time ‘last orders’ had been called the Frimley Business Association (FBA) was born. out on a freezing evening to back their village; and to back a group of businesses who cared enough about where they worked to want to see it thrive.

And to top off a successful year, two Frimley High Street stores scooped prizes at the 2016 Surrey Heath Business Awards.

Surrey Heath Borough Council’s help was enlisted and in a matter of weeks the FBA was set up and ready to go. An independent survey told traders what visitors, residents, and shoppers thought of Frimley and pointed out the direction the FBA should head in. They set about things with tremendous enthusiasm. First, to get their name and shiny new logo out there they set up an Easter egg hunt which was so successful it raised hundreds of pounds for sick children in Frimley Park Hospital.

Next, regular networking evenings and lunches were established to get

businesses talking and spread the word about the FBA. Membership numbers began to rise, and more and more businesses got engaged in the FBA’s work. Some initially came out of curiosity but stayed following their commitment to help shape a modern and vibrant Frimley for the future.

In December the FBA brought the first Christmas tree to the village in decades. The Mayor switched on the lights to the sound of the Camberley Rock Choir, the rhythm of the Aspects of Dance Academy and the cheers of a couple of hundred local residents who turned

There are, of course, challenges for Frimley and shopper habits are changing. But it’s a resilient place and is pulling together through difficult times to show that with spirit and a positive outlook, things can be different. Leading that change is the Frimley Business Association, who still meet regularly in the White Hart pub and now also in Kim’s fish and chip restaurant. Wherever they meet though, one thing is certain; Frimley Means Business.

If you have a business in Frimley and would like to find out more about the Frimley Business Association, please contact Michael Usher via: michael@mumsltd.co.uk

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council

Electoral

Review of the Borough The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is conducting a review of the Borough because of electoral inequality in some wards.

The review will decide the total number of councillors (council size); the pattern of wards for the entire borough; the number of wards; the names of wards and the boundaries of wards.

The first stage of the review is to decide the Council size. The Council, at its meeting on 18 May, decided to recommend to the Commission that the number of Borough Councillors for Surrey Heath be reduced from 40 to 34.

Once the Commission has made a provisional decision on Council size it will conduct, from 26 July to 3 October, a public consultation on

the warding patterns. The Commission’s draft recommendations will then be published for further public consultation between 29 November 2016 and 23 January 2017. For further information and to comment on the proposals, go to: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/ current-reviews/south-east The Commission’s final recommendations will be published on 11 April 2017 and the Order laid before Parliament in May 2017.

The new warding arrangements will come into effect with the Borough Elections in May 2019.

During the late summer all households will receive a form from the Council asking you to confirm whether the information that appears on the electoral register for those living at your address is correct.

This is particularly important if you have moved home recently as you won’t be registered at your new address automatically, even if you pay council tax. You need to make sure that you are registered to enable you to vote in the election of Surrey County Councillors next May. Registering is quick and simple.

All you have to do is: • Go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote • Complete the on-line registration form with your name, address, date of birth and your National Insurance Number.

• We will send you confirmation once you are registered.

Your vote sends a powerful message, please don’t waste it… it counts!

If you don’t have access to the internet, please contact the Electoral Registration Office on 01276 707100.

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health

Warm weather advice Many of us welcome warm weather, but when it’s too hot for too long it’s important to prevent the adverse effect on health. If a heatwave hits this summer, follow this advice so you can look after yourself and others.

• Try to keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm • If you have to go out in the heat, wear UV sunglasses, preferably wraparound, to reduce UV exposure to the eyes, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen of at least SPF15 with UVA protection, wear a hat and wear light, loosefitting cotton clothes. This should minimise the risk of sunburn • Avoid extreme physical exertion • Drink plenty of cold drinks and

when travelling ensure you take water with you • Keep medicines below 25°C or in the refrigerator • Look out for others especially vulnerable groups such as older people, young children, babies and those with serious illnesses • Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, older people, young children or animals

Remember that it can get uncomfortably hot indoors too.

Try to keep your bedroom and living space cool by closing the curtains on windows that face the sun and opening your windows at cooler times of the day and overnight when safe to do so. Turn off non-essential lights and electrical items as these generate heat.

For more tips, visit www.nhs.uk/livewell/ summerhealth

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