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Message from the
Lottery Launch
Chief Executive
Support local good causes
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Summer is here in Surrey Heath – and what a busy time it is!
Following the local elections in May, we now have 35 councillors representing the Borough – some returning, some new. For full details of your local representatives turn to pages 4 and 5.
Saturday Club
Support for carers and the cared-for
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We’re also pleased to announce the playground at Frimley Lodge Park has had a £150k makeover just in time for the holidays. I hope local children enjoy using this fantastic new community facility – more info on p8.
Sports Awards
The launch of the Surrey Heath Lottery is another exciting new initiative. With 60p of every £1 ticket going to local good causes, it’s a great way of supporting the community – and you might just win a prize! Weekly draws started on 13 July, see p9 for further details.
Nominations are now open
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Natural Surrey Heath
We’ve enjoyed some brilliant local events recently from the Surrey Heath Show to Camberley Carnival and numerous village fetes and events. There are more to come, including Frimley Lodge Live, and Dino Live, which will see six life-sized animatronic dinosaurs visiting The Square throughout August! More details inside.
Wildflower verges and Tree Wardens
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Our Community Services team do an amazing job helping some of Surrey Heath’s most vulnerable and isolated. Turn to page 12 for information on the great service our ‘Saturday Club’ offers to carers and those they care for. Regeneration work continues in Camberley too, with progress reported on the planned improvements on the High Street and surrounds. Finally, I’d like to wish our new Mayor Cllr Robin Perry and Mayoress Jill Boxall the best of luck during their busy Mayoral year.
Karen Whelan Chief Executive
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Surrey Heath Borough Councillors
WHO’S WHO
Surrey Heath Borough Council
THE LEADER AND EXECUTIVE PORTFOLIO HOLDERS The Leader....................................... Cllr Richard Brooks
Planning & People........................... Cllr Adrian Page
Finance and Deputy Leader........... Cllr Charlotte Morley
Customer Experience & Digital...... Cllr Paul Deach
Places & Strategy............................ Cllr Dan Adams
Support & Safeguarding................. Cllr Josephine Hawkins
Environment & Health..................... Cllr Vivienne Chapman
BAGSHOT WARD
BISLEY AND WEST END WARD
Cllr Tim FitzGerald
Cllr Sam Kay
Cllr Valerie White
Cllr Graham Alleway
07421 086535 tim.fitzgerald @surreyheath .gov.uk
01276 850214 07912 316648 sam.kay @surreyheath .gov.uk
01276 479233 07970 114760 valerie.white @surreyheath .gov.uk
01276 503117 07713 348532 graham.alleway @surreyheath .gov.uk
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
CONSERVATIVE
FRIMLEY GREEN WARD
01483 799328 david.mansfield @surreyheath .gov.uk CONSERVATIVE
HEATHERSIDE WARD
Cllr Cliff Betton
Cllr Ben Leach
Cllr Sashi Mylvaganam
Cllr John Skipper
Cllr Graham Tapper
07785 528787 cliff.betton @surreyheath .gov.uk
ben.leach @surreyheath .gov.uk
sashi.mylvaganam @surreyheath .gov.uk
john.skipper @surreyheath .gov.uk
03333 034205 graham.tapper @surreyheath .gov.uk
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
MYTCHETT AND DEEPCUT WARD
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
OLD DEAN WARD
Cllr Paul Deach
Cllr Morgan Rise
Cllr Helen Whitcroft
Cllr Rodney Bates
Cllr Shaun Garrett
07967 759987 paul.deach @surreyheath .gov.uk
07733 476573 morgan.rise @surreyheath .gov.uk
07870 681828 helen.whitcroft @surreyheath .gov.uk
01276 679957 rodney.bates @surreyheath .gov.uk
07967 042389 shaun.garrett @surreyheath .gov.uk
CONSERVATIVE
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
ST MICHAELS WARD
LABOUR
CONSERVATIVE
ST PAULS WARD
TOWN WARD
Cllr Colin Dougan
Cllr Alan McClafferty
Cllr Dan Adams
Cllr Vivienne Chapman
Cllr Richard Brooks
01276 22128 colin.dougan @surreyheath .gov.uk
01276 501251 alan.mcclafferty @surreyheath .gov.uk
dan.adams @surreyheath .gov.uk
01276 26383 vivienne. chapman @surreyheath .gov.uk
01276 65065 richard.brooks @surreyheath .gov.uk
CONSERVATIVE
CONSERVATIVE
CONSERVATIVE
WATCHETTS WARD
CONSERVATIVE
CONSERVATIVE
WINDLESHAM AND CHOBHAM WARD
Cllr David Lewis 07554 588013 david.lewis @surreyheath .gov.uk CONSERVATIVE
INDEPENDENT
Cllr David Mansfield
CONSERVATIVE
Cllr Charlotte Morley
Cllr Emma-Jane McGrath
01276 469115 charlotte.morley @surreyheath .gov.uk
01276 452200 emma-jane. mcgrath@surreyheath.gov.uk
INDEPENDENT
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INDEPENDENT
Cllr Pat Tedder
Cllr Victoria Wheeler
01276 858441 pat.tedder @surreyheath .gov.uk
07900 927699 victoria.wheeler @surreyheath .gov.uk INDEPENDENT
TOWN WARD
BAGSHOT WARD
OLD DEAN WARD
ST MICHAELS WARD ST PAULS WARD
WATCHETTS WARD FRIMLEY WARD
PARKSIDE WARD HEATHERSIDE WARD
FRIMLEY GREEN WARD
LIGHTWATER WARD
WINDLESHAM AND CHOBHAM WARD
BISLEY AND WEST END WARD
MYTCHETT AND DEEPCUT WARD
FRIMLEY WARD Cllr Adrian Page
Cllr Sarah Jane Croke
01483 289235 adrian.page @surreyheath .gov.uk CONSERVATIVE
Cllr Darryl Ratiram 07949 692967 darryl.ratiram @surreyheath .gov.uk
07399 283114 sarahjane.croke @surreyheath .gov.uk CONSERVATIVEb
CONSERVATIVE
LIGHTWATER WARD Cllr Kristian Wrenn
Cllr Peter Barnett
kristian.wrenn @surreyheath .gov.uk
01276 501831 peter.barnett @surreyheath .gov.uk
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
GREEN
GREEN
Cllr Sharon Galliford
Cllr Rebecca Jennings-Evans
01276 472824 07592 151805 sharon.galliford @surreyheath .gov.uk
07973 549673 rebecca.jenningsevans @surreyheath .gov.uk
CONSERVATIVE
PARKSIDE WARD Cllr Edward Hawkins
Cllr Josephine Hawkins
01276 24192 edward.hawkins @surreyheath .gov.uk
01276 24192 josephine.hawkins @surreyheath .gov.uk
CONSERVATIVE
CONSERVATIVE
Cllr Robin Perry 01276 28245 robin.perry @surreyheath .gov.uk CONSERVATIVE
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regeneration
Town Centre
update
High Street and Public Realm works are underway. The regeneration of Camberley town centre is entering its next exciting phase. The Public Realm area, covering the High Street, Knoll Walk and Princess Way, received £3.5million in funding from Enterprise M3 LEP, with match funding of £900k from SHBC, to improve the roads and pavements in these historic areas. The new materials used for the road and pavement surfaces will greatly improve the pedestrian experience. New street lighting and public art will improve the character of the town, enhancing Camberley’s heritage. Knoll Walk and Princess Way will be transformed into attractive versatile areas to sit, relax and enjoy with family and friends. Planning permission has been granted to remove the canopies on Princess Way to further open up and renovate this space.
High Street
Princess Way
The preparatory works have now been completed on Knoll Walk and it will remain open until the main works commence later this summer. The remaining tree on Knoll Walk will remain in place until the end of the nesting season as an active magpie nest was identified in the tree.
New trees that are better suited to thrive in a town centre will be planted in Knoll Walk, and also along the High Street, as part of the new scheme. The Council is currently out to tender for the High Street works, with an announcement on the successful contractor expected by August 2019.
Dinosaurs coming to Camberley! Camberley Be Entertained, the series of free events at The Square shopping centre, continues this summer. Highlights include Dino Live, where six life-sized animatronic dinosaurs will be descending on The Square. Bring the kids along to have their very own prehistoric adventure! The dinos, including a 4m tall T-Rex, will be in residence from July 25 until September 1. More info on the full events programme at www.camberleybeinspired.co.uk
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events
Carnival roundup The sun shone, the crowds came, the people smiled.
Camberley Carnival 2019 was a wonderful day, with community spirit out in force.
parade entries. The winners were 8th Camberley Scouts, Beavers and Cubs group – congratulations!
The Mayor of Surrey Heath, Cllr Robin Perry and the Mayoress Jill Boxall took part in the parade from Knoll Road in a beautiful cream Rolls Royce Cloud III.
There followed an afternoon of live music, gymnastic and dance displays, children’s theatre, retro computer games, food, drink and fun.
On arrival at London Road Recreation Ground they judged the
Thanks to all who took part and came along - see you next year.
Festival time Frimley Lodge Live returns for its 6th year!
Sat 3 & Sun 4 August 2019 Surrey Heath’s very own tribute music festival fills a whole weekend with awesome music entertainment live from Frimley Lodge Park in Frimley Green. It’s a fantastic event for the whole family. Not only do we have the very best of tribute acts across the weekend, there will also be a wealth of local talent opening the festival each day.
All this plus plenty of food and craft stalls plus, of course, a licensed bar. Gates open at 11am. Day or weekend tickets available. Book tickets at: www.camberleytheatre.co.uk
The Line-Up Saturday: Abba Fever The Country Chix Some Guys Have All The Luck (Rod Stewart Tribute) The Bohemians (Queen tribute) Sunday: We are proud to announce an all-female line up on Sunday. Black Magic – The Little Mix Show Kylie on Show Madonna Vogue The Amy Winehouse Experience Adele Songbook Frimley Lodge Live is proud to support Harry’s Hat charity.
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leisure
Parklife
New £150k playground at Frimley Lodge Park, with others planned across the Borough.
The playground at Frimley Lodge Park has had a £150k makeover.
The new play area design was developed through a public consultation involving park users, local schools and residents, and chosen via a public vote held by the Council at the end of last year. Aimed at children up to age 14, it includes a wide variety of features including castle and keep-themed towers, racing zipwires, a sensory path, sandpit and various types of swing. Inclusive play equipment includes a ground level roundabout and trampoline, sensory eco-rain wheel, play panels, tipi carousel, birds nest swing, home see-saw and DDA accessible stairs to the castle units. Surrey Heath Places & Strategy Portfolio Holder Cllr Dan Adams said: “This amazing new playground has been developed with the most
important people – children – at the heart of it, and is now a play area befitting one of the premier parks in our borough. I hope the local community get many years of pleasure from using it.” The Frimley Lodge Park playground makeover is part of a wider Playground Improvement Scheme, worth £650,000 over three years. A public vote has also decided the new play area design for Lightwater Country Park, with work due to start in the autumn on the playground, which is
Try Tennis! SHBC is celebrating the Nature Valley Big Tennis Weekends by making courts free to book and play across all of its recreation ground sites (London Road, Watchetts, Frimley Green and Mytchett).
The first weekend has just passed, but the good news is there’s
another one on 28-29 September! Free coaching opportunities will also be available courtesy of the National Tennis Association. Outside of the Big Tennis Weekends, players can still enjoy traditional ‘Pay and Play’ casual bookings, or take out an annual membership that allows
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moving from its current location to a site next to the café. Following a public consultation about the new play area at the Old Dean Recreation Ground, potential designs are being drawn up based on that feedback. We will then hold another public vote so people can choose their preferred scheme to be installed. Other play areas refurbished so far include Cheylesmore Park, Camberley, Briar Avenue, Lightwater and Evergreen Road, Frimley.
a household of up to five people to play tennis all year round for just £39 a year – the equivalent of just £3.25 a month. To book or to find out more, visit www.surreyheath. gov.uk/tennisinthepark
Lottery
launched
The new Surrey Heath Community Lottery is now live, helping support local good causes. The scheme is your chance to scoop a £25,000 jackpot - and help local good causes at the same time.
There are two parts to the Surrey
Tickets went on sale online in June, with the first draw on Saturday July 13. 60p from every £1 ticket goes to local charities and good causes.
in every pound spent by players
Players have a 50 to one chance of winning one of the prizes, which range from the £25,000 jackpot to three extra tickets.
community
Heath Lottery scheme. Local good causes are able to set up their own lottery page, and will receive 50p using this method. A further 10p in every pound will go into a general Surrey Heath good causes fund, with the remainder being put towards prizes, operating costs and VAT.
Players who do not wish to support a specific cause can still take part in the Surrey Heath Lottery, with 60p of their ticket price going into the general Surrey Heath good causes fund, which will be distributed by the Council. It’s free for good causes to register for the Surrey Heath Lottery – more than 40 have already signed up, and others are encouraged to do so at www.surreyheathlottery.co.uk.
Home-Start Surrey Heath were among the first to sign up The charity’s Scheme Manager, Stephnie Waight, said: “We were keen to support the lottery not only for the benefits it can bring to us as a charity and our work, but also for the benefit it will bring to Surrey Heath.” Surrey Heath Portfolio Holder for Support and Safeguarding, Cllr Josephine Hawkins said: “I
would encourage local people to buy tickets to support their local good causes – and you never know, you may just be lucky and win a prize too! “This is all about supporting local charities, the voluntary sector and not-for-profit organisations who do so much great work in our community.” www.surreyheathlottery.co.uk I Heathscene I 9
environment
#Be Like Keith Major extension to network of free dog waste bag dispensers across Surrey Heath.
40 new free dog waste bag units have been installed across the Borough, doubling the existing network of 40 stations.
Following a successful trial at six sites by Surrey Heath Borough Council in late 2016, 40 of the innovative TiksPac stations offering free biodegradable dog waste bags were installed at parks, footpaths and recreation grounds across Surrey Heath last year.
The initiative has received positive feedback from the public, reduced complaints about dog waste in these areas, and there’s been significant usage of the free bags by dog walkers.
The network has now been doubled in size, thanks to investment by Petplan pet insurance, who are sponsoring the new stations. For a full list and map of the 80 stations, go to www. surreyheath.gov.uk/tikspac The TiksPac stations are cost neutral to the Council, thanks to sponsorship from local and national companies. Surrey Heath Portfolio Holder for Environment and Health Cllr Vivienne Chapman said: “This is great news for Surrey Heath dog walkers and residents generally. “The TiksPac initiative has been a great success so far and we’re delighted to extend it by a further 40 stations across the Borough.
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“The feedback from dog owners so far has been positive, and we hope that by doubling the number of TiksPac stations it will help with keeping our Borough clean, green and safe.” Surrey Heath’s canine campaigner Keith is a big fan of the stations, helping in his mission to encourage dog walkers to #BeLikeKeith, pick up after their pet, and ‘bag it and bin it’. The Council is committed to enforce dog fouling restrictions across Surrey Heath – members of the public who see people not picking up after their pet are urged to report it via www.surreyheath.gov.uk/report-it.
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community
Saturday Club An opportunity for carers and the cared-for to relax and enjoy themselves.
Drop in for tea and cakes at the Saturday Club from 2-5pm every week, take part in a range of dementia-friendly activities, and chat to those who understand your situation. It costs £6 to attend the club, which is held at the Windle Valley Centre in Bagshot. Transport is available if required. For more information visit www. surreyheath.gov.uk/saturdayclub or call 01276 707659.
A carer’s story “We started going to the Saturday Club as I was caring for my husband - I love him dearly but becoming a carer has meant a big change to our social lives. It’s challenging finding somewhere we both want to go, and it can be hard to meet other people. It’s made such a difference – it is so lovely to go somewhere at the weekend where we can be together, but I can also meet other people who
TIME TO TALK One in five people in the UK feel lonely and the best way to combat this is to talk with someone. We need volunteers of all ages to support lonely people in local neighbourhoods. Our volunteers support people in Surrey Heath by visiting, talking and listening.
Tackling loneliness by taking time If you think you could become a time to talk volunteer or just want to know a little bit more about befriending please contact us. Phone: 01276 707565 email: timetotalk@voluntarysupport.org.uk visit our website: www.voluntarysupport.org.uk
understand the pressures of caring for someone. The wonderful people who run the Saturday Club always make time for both of us and encourage my husband to take part in activities such as skittles, cards, boccia, board games, music & movement, crafts and quizzes. This gives me time to talk openly with the other carers or just sit and relax, or read the paper in peace. A lady even comes in to do our nails which is lovely. During the afternoon we are treated to plenty of tea and coffee, sandwiches and cakes too. The Saturday Club team also arrange trips which include everyone, whatever their needs. We’ve been to see the Christmas lights in London, on boat trips, to craft fairs and had picnics by the river. I’ve made new friends and both my husband and I look forward to going to the Saturday Club every week. It’s made a huge difference to both of us.”
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Celebrating
health
our Care Homes
Two of Surrey Heath’s Care Homes have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to enhancing the quality of residents’ health and wellbeing during their stay. Stay Well this Summer
Ana and the Corrina Lodge team
The 2019 Frimley System (South) Care Home Awards recently brought together staff and residents from care homes across Surrey Heath and North East Hampshire and Farnham to celebrate and recognise the efforts of staff and volunteers. Nominations were submitted in six categories, each one reflecting the commitment staff and volunteers make in supporting residents of care homes. The shortlisting team were humbled to hear first-hand about some of the exceptional work that happens day-to-day in these settings.
Save the date
Cedar Lodge Activities Team
Ana Martins Monterio from Corrina Lodge in Camberley won in the category of Outstanding Contribution from a Nurse. Ana won because of her dedication, compassion and personalised care for residents, which was highlighted by residents’ loved ones. The Activities Team from Cedar Lodge in Frimley Green won the Specialist Area Activities award. The panel were particularly moved by the evidence of the effort that was made for residents’ special moments such as birthdays and anniversaries – even when that proved to be a difficult thing to organise.
NHS Surrey Heath CCG and Surrey County Council’s next Public Meeting will be on Thursday 26 September 2019, 5-8pm at Camberley Theatre.
It’s important to stay healthy, making sure that the hot weather doesn’t harm you or your loved ones this summer. This includes ordering your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before any holidays. Contact your GP or local pharmacist regarding repeat prescriptions and please allow at least 48 hours before you travel. Top Tips: Use sunscreen with at least four star UVA protection and a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. Have cool baths or showers, and splash yourself with cool water. Drink cold drinks regularly, such as water and diluted fruit juice. Avoid excess alcohol, caffeine or drinks high in sugar. Wear loose, cool clothing, and a hat and sunglasses if you go outdoors. Check up on friends, relatives and neighbours who may be less able to look after themselves.
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council
Meet the Mayor Councillor Robin Perry was chosen as the 47th Mayor of Surrey Heath in May. volunteering and the support of our many local charities. Cllr Perry said: “It is with great pride that I take up this mantle as the 47th Mayor of Surrey Heath. “I am extremely proud to represent our Borough, and I believe that greater community involvement linked to the many exciting developments being progressed by the Council will combine to reward us all with an even greater sense of pride in our Borough.” Cllr Perry has chosen four charities to support during the year - all are local and special to Surrey Heath: The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Trust Surrey Young Carers Frimley and Camberley Cadet Corps Surrey Heath Tree Wardens Cllr Valerie White, who represents Bagshot ward, was elected Deputy Mayor. Cllr Perry has been a councillor for Town ward since 2015, and was last year’s Deputy Mayor. Cllr Perry has spent most of his life in Camberley. He has built several successful businesses and has been an active member and trustee of various local charities and chaired the Board of Governors for a federation of local schools. Since his election in 2015, Cllr Perry has served on various committees including
Performance and Finance, Planning, and was Chairman of the External Partnerships committee for 2017-18. He is also the Borough’s representative on the Board of Citizens Advice Surrey Heath and the Frimley Fuel Allotments charity. During his Mayoral year, Cllr Perry intends to use his ambassadorial role to boost the creation of more active community involvement opportunities including
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Outgoing Mayor Cllr Dan Adams said: “It’s been an honour and a privilege to serve the people of Surrey Heath over the past year. “I’ve been amazed at the experiences I’ve had, the wonderful people I’ve met and the fantastic welcome I’ve received at the many and varied events that I’ve attended. “Thanks again Surrey Heath, you’ve been amazing! “I’d like to wish Cllr Perry all the best for the Mayoral year to come.”
Sporting heroes sports development
Nominations for the Surrey Heath Sports Awards 2019 are now open!
The Surrey Heath Sports Awards are your chance to recognise talented athletes, coaches, volunteers and organisers who champion sport and physical activity in the Borough. The ceremony, which takes place on Monday 21 October at Camberley Theatre, is the perfect place to say thank you to our local sporting heroes. The categories are: Sports Personality
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Team Surrey Heath impress at the 2019 event
Team Surrey Heath showed off their new skills at this year’s Specsavers Surrey Youth Games following six weeks of free taster sessions. A flurry of medals on the Sunday launched Surrey Heath up to tied fifth position in the medal table and fourth-equal in the prestigious Gerry Ceaser Fair Play Trophy. Medal winners included boxing, judo and netball teams - but more importantly everyone experienced a high-quality festival event designed purely for beginners.
Young Sports Personality Disability Sports Award Young Volunteer
More than 220 young people tried up to 11 different sports or activities as part of the scheme coordinated by SHBC, Active Surrey and local clubs. Beginners enjoyed between six to eight weeks of free coaching sessions, culminating in the festival weekend at Surrey Sports Park, Guildford on 15-16 June. Many of the youngsters have committed to continuing the activities. www.surreyheath.gov.uk/syg
Coach/Instructor Outstanding Service to Sport This year will also see the introduction of the ‘Community Project of the Year’ award which will be awarded to an initiative that helps to get more people active, remove stereotypes and raise awareness of physical activity in Surrey Heath. Nominations close at midnight on September 8. For more information or to make a nomination, please visit www.surreyheath. gov.uk/sportsawards
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economic development
Local Business The winners of the Surrey Heath Business Awards 2019 were announced at a ceremony at Camberley Theatre.
Returning for its sixth year, the Surrey Heath Business Awards showcase the achievements of the breadth of businesses across the Borough. The awards gained interest from businesses of all sizes from a wide range of sectors from across the Borough, and the judging panel were impressed by the quality of the businesses entering. The Outstanding Achievement award went to Amazon Filters Ltd, a local business growing year on year and now extending its reach into global markets. Neil Pizzey, Amazon’s Managing Director, was delighted that the business was recognised locally for its achievements.
The Winners
More than 150 delegates attended the awards on 22 March, as part of the Surrey Heath Business Breakfast event. Executive Head of Transformation Louise Livingston said: “This event is key in recognising the borough’s best businesses, but also in encouraging and supporting local
Heroes
firms who contribute so much to the Surrey Heath economy. “With such a wide range of businesses entering the various categories, we were delighted by the quality of the submissions, which made the judging process all the more difficult. “This successful event is enjoyed and appreciated by the many firms who attend, and of course our congratulations go to all the winners.”
If you are in business within Surrey Heath, get in touch! We would love to hear from you and see how we can help you and your business grow and thrive. Email: economic.development@ surreyheath.gov.uk.
Teresa Hogsbjerg
Business Innovation – Awarding creativity with measurable results. Winner: Surrey Security Service
Developing Talent – Recognising businesses that provide opportunities for personal development. Winner: Eclipse Creative Communication
Positive Social Impact – Recognising organisations who take responsibility towards the community and the environment. Winner: Natural Baby Shower
Kevin Cantlon Award for Best Small and Medium Sized Business – Spotlighting businesses with less than 250 employees. Winners: The Cabin (Small)
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Sam Marshall
Herrington Carmichael (Medium) Business Star of The Year (voted for by the public) Winner: Michael Pickets, Raver Tots Outstanding Achievement – A company who has significantly contributed to the growth and success of the Surrey Heath community over a number of years. Winner: Amazon Filters
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The Equity Release Swiss Army Knife By Andrew Smith Solicitor - Private Client
Equity Release has been available for many years, in different forms, changing greatly over time. There are many more lenders in the market now, offering different types of loans as the market has matured. This has allowed borrowers to use equity release for many diverse reasons. Equity release was often used by home owners who were “asset rich, income poor”, using equity release to access the considerable value of their house to boost their income or savings. While this still happens, the uses now are much more diverse. As one of the very few firms who provide the required specialist legal advice for equity release, here’s some recent examples: 1) Remortgaging existing equity release borrowing Interest rates are generally lower than they years ago and some borrowers are taking advantage of this. Caution and thorough financial advice are vital, however as it can be that the existing borrowing has an early repayment penalty that cancels out any potential advantage of a new lower interest rate. 2) Paying off interest only mortgages Many people have these mortgages approaching the end of a standard 25 year term, or have extended beyond info@herrington-carmichael.com
that, but have no means of paying off the capital that is still owed. Equity release can provide the funds to do so, often now at a lower interest rate than the existing borrowing.
brought wide and attractive tax efficient options. While there are limits to what can be invested, equity release can provide funds for some planning.
3) Helping the younger generation to buy their own property The difficulties of getting a foot on the housing ladder these days are well known. Many parents or grandparents are using equity release to provide the funds their children or grandchildren!
8) Upsizing We have had a number of clients wanting to move nearer their family, but sometimes the family lives in a more expensive part of the country. One option can be to sell the existing home, which would not provide enough funds to buy a new home in the more expensive area, but to use equity release taken out on their new home to bridge the gap.
4) More general gifting Most people’s Wills benefit their own families, but increasingly clients want to see the family benefit from receiving money now, when it can be put to immediate use and they get to see it being so useful. 5) Estate planning A more specific use of gifting can be to help in Inheritance Tax mitigation, especially where the house is the dominant asset in an estate. 6) Home improvements or fun Equity release has funded numerous kitchens, extensions, garden landscaping, new cars and exotic holidays. One grandmother used equity release to visit her grandchildren in Australia, as she otherwise didn’t have the funds. 7) Pension planning Recent pension freedoms have www.herrington-carmichael.com
9) Access to ‘just in case’ cash Many lenders allow borrowers to take a minimum loan now but with a cash reserve set aside, that they can borrow from in future should the need arise. Care is again needed, as these drawdown reserves are not always guaranteed, but many people are giving themselves this future option. Equity release will continue to grow in size and diversity, bringing numerous possible planning options. Specialist financial advice remains key.
Herrington Carmichael are members of the Equity Release Council.
recycling
Waste matters Every householder has a ‘duty of care’ to ensure they have taken reasonable steps to dispose of waste in accordance with the law.
You are required by law to ensure that you are handing over your waste to a person or company who is authorised with a waste carrier’s licence to transport and dispose of it safely. The person taking away your waste must also keep a record of this (a waste transfer note) held for two years. So if you have had some building work done or have waste
which doesn’t fit into your usual bin, handing over your waste without asking questions may lead to your waste being fly tipped, with you being partly responsible and therefore liable to a fixed penalty notice fine. What do I need to do if someone else is taking away my waste? There are some things you can do to help prevent fly-tipping.
Food waste savings Surrey residents recycled even more food waste in their caddies last year meaning that £310,000 is now being saved every year across the county, helping to protect essential services. Residents’ efforts have made savings because it costs
less to recycle food waste (turning it into electricity) than it does to dispose of it. And even though it’s only a small action, it shows that putting a bit more into your caddy can make a big difference. If all food waste in Surrey went into caddies, it would save an extra £3 million a year – so please put more in and help increase the savings being made. More: www.surreyep.org.uk.
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Refuse unexpected offers to take away your waste. Also avoid traders who knock on doors or use unverified adverts eg contact through social media. You must ensure you use a registered waste carrier. You can see if they are registered by looking on the Environment Agency’s public register online or by calling 03708 506 506. Ask your trader what will happen to your waste. Reputable waste carriers won’t be offended by reasonable questions. Get a receipt or invoice including the waste carrier’s contact details, and keep this safe. www.surreyheath. gov.uk/flytipping
Got a bulky or large item to dispose of? Can it be reused? If your bulky items are in a reusable condition you can contact the Surrey Reuse Network to arrange a collection. www.surreyreusenetwork. org.uk 0800 082 0180 If it can’t be reused... For a charge, JWS can collect it for disposal. You can request a bulky waste collection online at www.jointwastesolutions. org, or call 03332 340978.
consultation
#TalkSurreyHeath Our latest online Q&A session featured a panel of representatives from several partner organisations alongside those of SHBC.
The most recent #TalkSurreyHeath focused around ‘Our Place’ - for the first time we were joined by representatives from Surrey Heath Police and Surrey County Council who answered your questions about the subjects that matter to you in Surrey Heath. The panel facing the camera consisted of: Cllr Richard Brooks, SHBC Leader Cllr Colin Kemp, SCC Deputy Leader, Lead Member for Place and Cabinet Member for Highways Inspector Bob Darkens, Surrey Heath Police Borough Commander
Karen Whelan, SHBC Chief Executive. The event was streamed live on the SHBC Facebook page. Areas discussed in the hourlong session included Surrey Fire Service, policing in the borough, council tax, Camberley’s planned new leisure centre, roadworks, civic events and Brexit.
with councillors, and find out more about the borough. Karen Whelan, SHBC Chief Executive, said; “Many thanks to Councillor Kemp and Inspector Darkens for joining us at the latest #TalkSurreyHeath. We covered a breadth of topics in the session and thank you to everyone who submitted questions. We hope everyone who watched the broadcast found it useful.” You can watch the video of the full event at www. facebook.com/surreyheath. For details of future #TalkSurreyHeath events follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and check the News section of our website, www.surreyheath.gov.uk
Dozens of questions were received, and the livestream and video of the event has received more than 5,000 views to date - once again demonstrating how #TalkSurreyHeath is a popular and convenient way for local residents to interact directly
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community
Successful
Surrey Heath Show Thousands flocked to Frimley Lodge Park in May for the twelfth Surrey Heath Show.
The Community Fund Grant Scheme provides grants of up to £25,000 to assist groups and organisations in Surrey Heath towards projects benefitting local communities. In March, the Council’s Executive awarded a total of £19,732 to the following: Citizens Advice Surrey Heath - £6,500 for relocation costs; Bisley Village Hall - £3,000 to replace 3 windows; Heatherside Community Centre - £2,232 to replace kitchen doors, sink and taps; Bagshot and Crawley Rise Tennis Club - £8,000 to construct a 5th all-weather tarmac tennis court.
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For the first time, the marquee hosted an acoustic music stage and Ascot Brewing Company hosted a bar. The miniature railway was hugely popular, and Show mascot Spike the Hedgehog had a very busy day posing for photos! Each year the Surrey Heath Show distributes some of its proceeds to local charities and community groups. Last year over £6,000 was donated. Applications to apply for 2019 funds are now open - visit www.surreyheathshow.org for more information.
Photo Credit: Jack Maskell
Community Support
Radio Frimley Park guided the crowds through a variety of entertainment in the Arena including performances from Bezerkaz Circus, Generation Gymnastics and Sandhurst and District Corps of Drums. The Mayor and Mayoress of Surrey Heath, Cllr Robin Perry and Jill Boxall, judged the Classic Car Show competition and presented winner Colin Manley with a prize for his 1959 MGA Twin Cam. The Companion Dog Show saw hundreds of owners enter their dog to try and win a prize.
environment
Treewardens The volunteer group is going from strength to strength.
In 2017 the Surrey Heath Tree Wardens Group was formed by several enthusiasts with the aim of engaging with and involving the local community on matters such as tree knowledge, planting, protection and maintenance of this valuable resource. Surrey Heath is the ‘greenest’ Borough in Britain with tree canopy coverage at 40.6%.
With the advice and guidance of SHBC’s arboricultural officer the group has grown rapidly, developing a constitution, a website, gaining charitable status, sponsorship from a number of local and national businesses and now has more than 80 members. The group has worked with the Council’s Greenspace team on projects including the management
of the protected area of Warren Wood in Frimley which was in need of care and attention.
Fortnightly working parties of volunteers have cleared invasive plants such as holly and rhododendron to allow the regeneration of suitable species, cleared rubbish, and generous local contractors have also carried out tree works at no cost. Members of Surrey Choices [www.surreychoices.com] now also give one day a month joining the volunteers on site works. The appearance of the woodland is significantly improved, with increased numbers of birds and wildlife using the new clearings and glades. The group have also partnered with Crawley Ridge Junior School
Planting at Camberley Park
to restore overgrown areas, and an education pack with training for teachers has been developed. To find out more, go to www.surreyheathtreewardens.org or search for Surrey Heath Tree Wardens on Facebook.
Bee-autiful! The Council planted trial wildflower verges across the Borough in the spring, to encourage local wildlife and support biodiversity. As you can see the ones on the A30 and Frimley looked gorgeous! We are monitoring the success of these with a view to extending the scheme. www.surreyheath.gov.uk I Heathscene I 21
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Community A round-up of Parish and Village news and events.
Windlesham PC grant scheme
Home-Start Surrey Heath Home-Start Surrey Heath (HSSH) celebrated its 30th anniversary in May. Since 1989, in total the scheme has supported over 1,500 families including 3,400 children. The core work of the scheme has always been home visiting, along with Family Groups in response to local demand. This has been achieved through the efforts of the home-visiting volunteers, staff and board of trustees. In 2013 HSSH became part of a consortium of Surrey schemes to supply services to Surrey County Council. This contract is due to end on 31 August 2019, so the organisation is seeking alternative funding. If you are interested in the work of Home-Start, as a volunteer, trustee or corporate sponsor, visit www. home-startsurreyheath.org.uk
Every year Windlesham Parish Council (covering Windlesham, Lightwater and Bagshot) runs a grant scheme. It is open to local groups and organisations who meet the set criteria. This can be found at www.windleshampc.gov.uk The grant scheme has two application windows 1 June – 31 July 2019; and 1 October – 31 December 2019.
Awards are made in October and March following the closure of the application windows. The maximum grant payable to any one organisation is £3,500 per year. For more information about the grant scheme and how to apply please visit the WPC website.
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Canal Classroom
The Basingstoke Canal Society aim to get more people of all ages enjoying the wonderful canal on our doorstep. They are currently running an initiative to encourage local schools to get involved. Benefits for pupils include hands-on environmental studies, local history, wildlife, practical geography, engineering plus volunteering opportunities.
Most of the 32-mile Basingstoke Canal is designated SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) because together with the associated heathland it is nationally important for its aquatic plants and invertebrates. More info - contact education@ basingstoke-canal.org.uk
update
News Three Villages Dementia Action Alliance Bagshot, Lightwater & Windlesham Can you make time for an hour’s free training? The Dementia Action Alliance has been created to make a positive difference to the lives of local people with dementia and those who love them. The first ambition of the Three Villages Dementia Action Alliance Local Group is to increase awareness of dementia in the area by delivering Dementia Friends talks to local businesses. These talks are one hour long and can be delivered to any local groups, free of charge. Becoming Dementia Friendly as a business improves customer experience - call Maggie Martin on 01276 903106 for more information and to book a free session. www.facebook.com/bwldaa
Traditional village show
25 years of Connect
The West End, Windlesham & District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Show is still widely recognised as the best traditional village show in northwest Surrey. The Annual Show takes place on Saturday 14 September at Tringham Hall, West End, from 2pm. Entry is open to all, with competition classes to suit a wide variety of interests. Choose from traditional flowers, fruit and vegetable classes or enter one of the fun classes including paper aeroplanes and wonky veg. There are also categories for art, photography, cookery, handicrafts, wine-making and honey, as well as poultry and pets. Show entries welcomed from newcomers and experienced hands alike. The event will also host a Dog Show, Morris Men and tractor rides, with a Barn Dance in the marquee at 8pm. www.wewdahs.org
Camberley-based Connect Counselling Service has marked 25 years since it opened its doors to offer general counselling to the community. Connect is a professional counselling service working within a Christian ethos, open to all. There are no fixed charges, but donations are requested when possible. Connect offer counselling to couples and individuals aged 18+, and family therapy to all ages. Their team of 34 counsellors volunteer their time and expertise. Issues covered include relationship difficulties, trauma, abuse, redundancy, bereavement, stress and depression. Visit www.connectcounselling. org.uk or call 01276 24210 for further information.
Counselling Service
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Highways & Transport
update
The latest on Surrey County Council’s major projects in Surrey Heath. Meadows Roundabout Works at the Meadows roundabout were completed in May, with the new junction giving improved access to Blackwater Station, Camberley town centre and adjacent commercial premises. Surrey County Council thanks residents and businesses for their patience to cope with the travel disruptions during the works. The redevelopment of the gyratory has constructed a new traffic light system and right turn from Blackwater onto the A331. Pedestrians and cyclists also have a safer and more convenient crossing at the junction.
The local environment was a priority too. The landscaping works along Wish Stream in the centre of the roundabout has encouraged wildlife back to the area including mallard ducks, wood pigeons, trout, nesting bees, foxes and bats. The clear sandy and muddy areas by the entrances of the culverts have been left as essential areas for swallows, sand and house martins to collect mud to build their nests. Voles, mice and other stream dwellers are expected to return once the plant life returns both in and beside the stream.
The Meadows Roundabout
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Funding secured for the A30 London Road Highway Improvements The Local Enterprise Partnership, Enterprise M3 (EM3) has approved funding for this £5m improvement with matched funding being provided by SCC and SHBC. The priority will be junction improvements to the A30/Frimley Road junction and improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. SCC plan to commence construction work in spring 2020. Residents and businesses will be kept updated on progress on the Roads and Transport Major Projects page of SCC’s website.
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leisure
Once again we have a wonderful selection of brilliant entertainment for you at Camberley Theatre!
There’s world class comedy from Henning Wehn, Notflix, John Bishop, Tape Face, Right Place, Wrong Time and our monthly Comedy Club.
We’ve got live music from the ‘50s with our Sun Records evening, right
HENNING WEHN
24 JUL
GUITAR LEGENDS
6 SEP
TAKE PART IN THE 24 HOUR MUSICAL
THE TINA TURNER EXPERIENCE
13 SEP
COMEDY CLUB SEPTEMBER
27 SEP
UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE
5 OCT
CAMBERLEY BEER FESTIVAL
up to the present day with tributes to Ariana Grande & JoJo Siwa.
Lodge Live, and our second Camberley Beer Festival.
If dance is your thing look out for the Ballroom Boys from Strictly, plus Vienna Festival Ballet. And summer means our annual tribute music festival, Frimley
Whatever your passion is, the team here is delighted to welcome you!
26JUL &27
2019 FRIMLEY LODGE LIVE 2019
6SEP &7
THE 24 HOUR MUSICAL
SUN RECORDS
14 SEP
JOHN BISHOP - WORK IN PROGRESS
THE BALLROOM BOYS
29 SEP
NT LIVE: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIME
6 OCT
Full listings and booking at www.camberleytheatre.co.uk or call 01276 707600.
3AUG &4
BOWS AND BUNNY EARS
30 AUG
NOTFLIX
7 SEP
NT LIVE: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
10 SEP
ROBERT TEMPLE - HYPNOTIST LIVE! SEP
SHAKE THAT THING
21 SEP
TAPE FACE
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VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER OCT
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SEP
12
CARPENTERS GOLD
HALLELUJAH
22 SEP
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OCT
12 OCT
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Heritage hub Electoral canvass
During the 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. You need to respond to this form, even if the details are 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. There are Police & Crime Commissioner elections scheduled for 2020, but it is important to be registered as soon as possible in case of a snap poll being called. It can also help with your credit rating. If you are not already registered to vote, registering is quick and simple. Go to www. gov.uk/register-to-vote If you don’t have access to the internet, please contact the Electoral Registration Office on 01276 707165.
Surrey Heath Museum and Gallery had their first birthday party on 29 June!
Since opening at the new venue at 33 Obelisk Way in The Square, the Museum has gone from strength to strength. Senior Heritage Officer Gill Barnes-Riding said: “We’ve had more visitors (around 8,000), more events, more enquiries and are functioning like a community museum. “Working with Surrey Heath Museum Action Group, which consist of societies supporting our work, the museum has local history and museum displays downstairs and local societies and research displays upstairs. “There is a busy programme of exhibitions and events, plus weekly lunchtime Thursday talks, and throughout the summer we’ll have dinosaur craft activities for children.
“Come and delve into your local heritage, browse our archives, discover our shop with unique gifts, local art & craft items for sale or simply pop in for a chat!” Open Tues - Sat, 11am – 4.30pm. Free Admission
Surrey Heath on Film Exhibition runs to 21 September. This summer, Surrey Heath Museum, in partnership with Chobham Museum, is staging an exhibition on local film locations used by low and high budget films. The history goes back to the 1956 film, ‘Reach for the Sky’,
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the true story of WWII fighter pilot ace Douglas Bader, partly filmed in Bagshot. The list of locations covers blockbusters, small budget films, pop videos and TV series and includes the Carry On films, Dad’s Army, Superman II, and Lawrence of Arabia. Associated events will also be taking place, details at www.surreyheath.gov.uk/museum.
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