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Four-time Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins has announced he will compete in the Tour of Britain next month. The eight-stage tour will culminate in a final stage through Surrey on 16 September, starting in Reigate and finishing in Guildford. The event will be Wiggins’ first competitive return to Surrey since he won gold in the Olympic time trial earlier in the summer. … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s leader is participating in a Question Time style event organised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). David Hodge is due to take part in the session at Hartsfield Manor, Betchworth, on Thursday (12 July). He will join Andy Lee, a Lloyds TSB Bank area director, on the panel and Esher and … Continue reading
Library goers will be moving to a new rhythm during the build up to the 2012 Games. Surrey County Council is holding free dance activities at county libraries to celebrate Big Dance Week (7-14 July), which is part of the London 2012 festival. A vast range of activities is available for all the family including; dance films, Zumba workshops, … Continue reading
Lewis Hamilton who? Formula One hopefuls have taken the chequered flag at Surrey Schools’ Grand Prix. The event took place last Wednesday (27th June) at Daytona Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey. It saw 10 local schools battle head to head for victory, with the Hinchley Wood team snatching the win, closely followed by St Paul’s … Continue reading
Leatherhead library will be closed between July 2 and July 13 for maintenance and improvements to lighting. The branch will reopen on Saturday July 14. The nearest libraries for people to use are Dorking in St Martin’s Walk, Bookham in Townshott Close, or Ashstead in Woodfield Lane.
On Monday 11 June 2012, waste operator Thomas Murrell was given a three month suspended prison sentence for contempt of court. Surrey County Council successfully brought the case against Mr Murrell after he ignored an earlier court order preventing him from bringing and storing skips loaded with rubbish on land in War Coppice Road in … Continue reading
Leatherhead fire station is throwing open its doors to the public. Firefighters will be on hand to offer safety advice and activities for children. They will be joined by police, ambulance, RNLI and Red Cross staff. The event, which runs between 11am and 4pm on Sunday 24 June, takes place in Cobham Road. Media requiring … Continue reading
Surrey County Council Leader David Hodge has taken part in a question time style debate hosted by the University of Surrey’s politics department. He joined a panel that included Dr Roberta Guerrina, the Head of the School of Politics at University of Surrey, to answer questions from Surrey school and college students on topics that … Continue reading
What: Surrey County Council’s home composting team will take their roadshow to Sainsburys car park in Guildford where they will show green-fingered visitors how easy composting at home is. They will have a compost bin on hand to show how it all works and will be handing out step-by-step guides and trouble-shooting advice for free. … Continue reading
More than 150 young people from across the county are set to take part in the Surrey Youth Drama Festival. The event organised by Surrey County Council and the University of Surrey will see 11 to 17 years old from local schools and arts groups performing at the Ivy Arts Centre in Guildford. Performances will … Continue reading
Talented young rappers are needed to battle for the opportunity to perform at two Olympic celebrations. Aspiring MCs aged 13 or over have until 22 June to record a two minute rap about Olympic and Paralympic values to be in with a chance of being selected. The competition is being jointly organised by Surrey County … Continue reading
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