Underage drinkers are being targeted by police in New Haw, who have been confiscating drinks from under 18s in and around The Broadway.
Officers are urging residents to contact them if they see any underage drinking in the area, by calling 0845 125 2222.
With the expenses saga going on, the big political party's telling us not to vote for the fringe/small/extreme political party's. Give us time, we can sort it out, (they have had 400 years to sort it out), we are getting rid of all the old wood, if you would like to get into politics, come and join us, come under our umbrella, our policies, our ways, do not go independent, Why!
A computer project launched at Woodham and New Haw Centre for Older People by new Runnymede Mayor Paul Tuley on May 27, has opened a new world for silver surfers.
To recognise the invaluable support of Fullbrook School and Cranleigh School and dedication and commitment of the eager students, the mayor thanked the council's partners in this project and rewarded some silver surfers with certificates of achievement from their taster sessions for computer skills.
At the May meeting of West Byfleet W I, the subject was the serious decline in the honeybee population. Members welcomed Sonia Smith, one of Surrey's W I advisers, who guided them through the important issues relating to this year's resolution to be put forward at the National Federation of Women's Institutes Annual General Meeting. The resolution reads 'In view of concerns about the acceleration of decline in the UK honeybee population, this meeting urges HM Government to increase funding for research into bee health.'
Members learned many interesting facts about honeybees and their fundamental role in the pollination of food crops and the environment. For example, honeybees contribute around £165 million per annum to the agricultural economy. Sadly, we do not know for sure why honeybees are dying. There are several possible causes such as climate change, pesticides and the varroa mite which is resistant to most approved medications.
If the resolution is passed, then the NFWI will be able to lobby on this important issue. More information may be found by visiting www.britishbee.org.uk
The next meeting will take place on Thursday 11th June at 2.15 p.m. when the speaker, Mr.Chris Howkins, will give a talk on Early Saxon Surrey. Visitors and new members will be most welcome; please ring Freda Collins on 01932 340982 for more details or visit www.windowonwoking.org.uk
On Monday 27 April, in the Dora Honnor room at the Cornerstone Centre, West Byfleet W I drama group entertained members with their renditions of favourite poems.
The programme, which had been organised by Maureen Hatcher, included items which ranged from the humorous and nostalgic to the thought-provoking and serious.
During the interval, everyone enjoyed the delicious cakes and pastries provided by the drama group before settling down to the second half of the programme. The recital ended appropriately for an April afternoon with the well-known sonnet by Robert Browning 'Home thoughts from abroad'.
After drawing the raffle, the meeting closed with everyone in agreement that the event had been thoroughly enjoyable.
Are you new to the area or looking to make some new friends? If so there is a social group in the area that may be just right for you.
Groups have been established thanks to the Dear Dilys agony column which is published in editions of the Informer newspaper, and they've been going strong for 18 months.
Age Concern Runnymede and Runnymede Care Assistant Scheme have launched their 'Ye Olde Tea Parties' held in Woodham & New Haw Community Centre for isolated older people and carers.
Volunteers provided a wonderful spread of tea, cakes and refreshments. On leaving the tea party all were looking forward to the next Tea Party in a month's time and saying 'It has been so enjoyable to get out and meet new people in the same position as ourselves.'
Members of West Byfleet W I were totally absorbed at their last meeting by Mrs Patricia Tullett's talk and demonstration of Easter flower arranging. As a founder member of Daisy Tuffin's flower club, Patricia was able to provide many helpful tips and sound advice. During the meeting she produced three stunning displays using a wide range of flowers and other plant materials; these were later donated as raffle prizes. The lucky winners were President Janet Fairminer, Dee Page and Olive Disbury.
This month, the winner of the decorated Easter egg competition was also Janet Fairminer.
The next meeting will take place on Thursday 14th May at 2.15 p.m. when members will discuss the resolutions to be put forward at the National Federation of W I's Annual General Meeting at the Royal Albert Hall. Visitors and new members will be most welcome; please ring Freda Collins on 01932 340982 for more details or visit www.windowonwoking.org.uk
School children in Byfleet had a special guest last week when a Police Community Support Officer dropped in to give them a talk.
Lesley Foster, the PCSO for Byfleet, West Byfleet and Pyrford visited St Mary's Primary School in Hart Lane on Tuesday (March 31) to tell them about her job.
She explained to them what her duties involve on a day-to-day basis, and how important PCSOs have become in the police force, patrolling the streets and dealing with combating anti-social behaviour.
Cannabis and electronic scales were seized by police out cycling in Byfleet.
Beat bobby for the village, PC Phil Beach, was riding along Mill Lane on March 31 when he spotted three men acting suspiciously in a parked car.
PC Beach approached the car and noticed a strong smell coming from inside, and searched the car, seizing several bags of herbal cannabis and a set of scales.
