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As the administrative heart of Runnymede, Addlestone contains the borough's Civic Centre. The Crouch Oak in the town is one of Britain's oldest trees, believed to date back to the 11th century. The prestigious St George's College has a strong rowing tradition, with ex-pupil Alex Davidson leading the Oxford crew in the 2013 Boat Race.
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Rayogreatest hitssurrey east hampshirenewsMan charged in connection with Addlestone stabbing Officers were called to Carlos Barber Shop on Garfield Road at the junction with Station Road just before 3.30pm on Sunday
A man has been charged in connection with a stabbing in Addlestone on Sunday afternoon (27 April)
Officers were called to Carlos Barber Shop on Garfield Road at the junction with Station Road just before 3.30pm following reports that a man in his 30s had been assaulted
The victim was taken to hospital with a stab wound but has since been discharged after receiving treatment
of no fixed address has been charged with attempted GBH with intent and possession of an offensive weapon
He is due to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court today (29 April)
A 26-year-old man from Weybridge has also been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody
The investigation remains ongoing and officers are still appealing for witnesses
particularly anyone who was in the area at the time
you are asked to contact the force quoting crime reference PR/45250049742
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A by-election has been called to fill the seat left vacant following the death of a Runnymede Borough Councillor
Councillor Jonathan Wilson was 38 years old when he died - with friends and colleagues describing his passing last August as “unexpected and tragic”
The former Royal Holloway student served the community for 16 years
First as a Conservative ward councillor representing Egham Hythe between 2008 and 2018 and later for Addlestone South from 2019
The cut-off date to submit nomination papers for the by-election
due into the council’s Station Road civic offices in Addlestone
the final list of candidates to stand in the ward has yet to be finalised
The by-election is scheduled to take place on Thursday
in what will be one of the first polls at any level since the Labour General Election landslide in July
Runnymede Borough Council is currently under no overall control having four parties
Green and Runnymede Independent Residents Group working in coalition
As recently as 2016 the council was made up of 36 Conservative councillors and six independents
The Tory party’s grip has slipped over the last few voting cycles – the council holds elections on an annual basis with a third of the seats up for grabs
Every fourth year is left fallow while the county council elections are held
It’s most recent leader Cllr Tom Gracey relied on a confidence and supply arrangement with the Ottershaw independents
the pendulum had swung too far for the Tory’s to stay in power and the new leadership alliance was formed which the council described as an “innovative arrangement
believed to be the first of its kind in England”
More information online at: https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/elections-2/become-candidate
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Teachers, pupils and their families gathered at a school in Addlestone to celebrate the opening of two new buildings.
The £11.1million buildings at Philip Southcote School were constructed by Morgan Sindall Construction. Facilities include a a teaching block with new classrooms, an ICT suite, and additional provisions for hearing-impaired students, and a pecialist hydrotherapy pool.
Surrey County Council’s investment in the new facilities provides 27 new additional school places as well as upgrading spaces for 24 existing places.
Philip Southcote is a three-form entry Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) School for students aged 11 to 19.
Headteacher Lee Jerwood said: “Having the classrooms all together in this wonderful new building means our departments can work much more cohesively. We’ve got English, Maths, ICT and our deaf pupil provision set up much more effectively for our learners.
“One of our students described it as tranquil, which is fantastic for a learning space.”
Deputy mayor of Runnymede, Margaret Harnden, cut the ribbon to officially open the new teaching block and pool building and Philip Southcote pupils were delighted to show their families around their new classrooms.
The buildings have photovoltaic panels and are built to a high specification to align with the Council’s net zero ambitions, the pool showcases cutting-edge technology and offers carbon reductions of up to 45 per cent.
Councillor Clare Curran, cabinet member for children, families and lifelong learning said: “We are thrilled that the pupils of Philip Southcote School can now benefit from these outstanding new facilities. Our goal is to provide local children with additional needs and disabilities the best opportunities for improved outcomes, helping them feel included, transition successfully into adulthood, and receive high-quality education closer to home.”
It is the first project to be completed under the SCF5 framework, which was developed to support public sector construction and development in the region.
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The swing, however, has encouraged the local Tory party that its fortunes, could be about to turn as they start what they hope is their journey back to power. Councillor Peter Snow, leader of the Conservative group at Runnymede Borough Council
said: “This is just the beginning of a hard road back and we all understand that
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“Everything we’re touching now seems to be working but we recognise everything can change in a minute. I’m extremely proud of our candidate and our team, they absolutely worked their tails off. It was hard fought and we got the result, very proud that Addlestone South is all blue again.”
The seat had been held by former councillor Jonathan Wilson up until his death aged just 38. Jonathan was first elected to the council in 2008 and served on the council for three terms until May 2018. He was again re-elected in 2019 as a member for Addlestone South
Jonathan was said to be the calming influence on the council and a voice of reason
Cllr Snow described Jonathan as passionate about residents and dedicated to the committees he served on -and that these were traits that Cllr Eldridge shared
Cllr Snow said: “Steve Eldridge is dedicated to residents and the community
He has the same attributes that Jonathan did
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A member of the public came across them last Wednesday in the woods off Hare Hill and took them to the RSPCA Millbrook centre
The 5 week old pups are thought to be bulldogs and staff have named them Reef
reports of animal abuse increase according to the charity
Anyone with information on how these puppies came to be abandoned is being urged to come forward
(WCIV) — A local Hebrew academy announced Thursday it plans to build a memorial garden to honor Shiri Bibas and her two children after their presumed bodies were returned to Israel by Hamas
Bibas and her two sons' presumed remains were among the total of four bodies returned
a red-headed infant with a toothless smile
when militants stormed into the family’s home on Oct
To honor Shiri Bibas and her family, the Addlestone Hebrew Academy in Charleston plans to build "Gan Bibas - The Bibas Memorial Garden."
"This garden will stand as a living testament to resilience
a space where our children can reflect and remember the precious lives of a mother and her children and draw strength from their memory," the announcement reads
"It will also be a place where hope thrives
we are committed to a future filled with peace
was taken separately and released this month after 16 months in captivity
Hamas-led militants abducted 251 hostages, including about 30 children
in which they also killed around 1,200 people
have been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals
Israeli forces have rescued eight and have recovered dozens of bodies of people killed in the initial attack or who died in captivity
Israel’s military offensive killed more than 48,000 Palestinians
which doesn’t distinguish between civilians and combatants in its records
Israel says it has killed more than 17,000 fighters
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Officers received a report of shoplifting at the Co-op on Church Road at around 8:15pm on Tuesday the 23rd of April
Police also want to speak to a white woman with grey/blonde hair
Anyone with information on their whereabouts should contact police on 101
Gerald Ralph Addlestone (“Gerry”) was born in Leeds to Sam and Rachel; his family was part of a growing Jewish community in Leeds
After attending Roundhay Grammar School in Leeds Gerry was lucky to gain a place at Leeds Medical School in 1948 at interview
At that time there was discrimination and an unofficial Jewish “quota” for admissions
and the substitute was either unaware or not prejudiced
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26 OCT 2023BookmarkJubilee High School educates children from year seven to year 11Jubilee High School in Addlestone has been serving the Runnymede
Woking and Elmbridge areas for more than 20 years
A mixed secondary school with academy status
it is now part of the Bourne Education Trust along with fellow Surrey schools Epsom and Ewell High School and Matthew Arnold School
and has an enrolment of around 800 pupils from years seven to 11
If you are thinking about potential secondary schools for your child
or even if you have children at Jubilee High
Surrey Live has taken a look through the school gates to find out what it has to offer
The first thing to mention is the atmosphere
which is so important for those nervous and excited new year seven students
staff pride themselves on getting to know each and every child - there’s no getting lost here
with huge emphasis placed on pastoral care and SEND provision from year seven to year 11
health and economic (PSHE) education is a major focus
allowing children to get to know themselves better and to build resilience
diversity and inclusion (EDI) are embedded in a school where every individual is valued for who they are
achieve and thrive during their time at Jubilee High
Jubilee High School offers a broad and balanced curriculum that is designed to stretch and challenge every student
and inspire a love of learning that will stay with them long after they have walked out of school for the last time
Students are encouraged to be creative and reflective in their thinking and to become increasingly progressive learners as they progress through the school
Leadership is a real watchword at Jubilee High School
with students encouraged to take on positions of responsibility in tutor groups and houses via the school council
prefect teams and as community ambassadors
The school is currently undertaking a three-year programme of investment and redevelopment
giving its children the best possible environment in which to fulfil their potential
performing arts and sports facilities have all been upgraded
following the opening of a brand-new business resource centre at the school just two years ago
Other facilities include a purpose-built theatre
extensive ICT provision throughout the school
squash and all-weather outdoor courts and extensive playing fields for rugby
cultural and sporting opportunities beyond the classroom
with the school regularly represented at national
The school has excellent links with local employers like McLaren F1
as well as the further education institution Brooklands College
Regular creative days and STEM days see local businesses come and give pupils a taste of how their studies relate to the real world
while there are also excursions to see what life is like in the world of employment
and the excellent facilities afforded to students
have led to the school maintaining its excellent academic reputation
Jubilee High School is consistently ranked in the top 40% of Surrey schools for student progress
Staff wellbeing is constantly improving too
all as a result of good leadership and management and the right kind of support for both students and staff
For more information about the school, visit jubileehigh.surrey.sch.uk
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Barrie de Suys has helped breathe life back into Addlestone Victory Park Bowls Club
By Clive Youlton · 26 January 2022
Already the recipient of a British Citizens Award
Barrie de Suys is bowling over people in Addlestone with his remarkable zest for life and love for his community
He is an extraordinary man not only credited with reviving a sporting institution established in 1931 and on its knees at the beginning of 2020
but he is also shortlisted for ‘Bowls England’s ‘Story of the Year’ award which has been whittled down to three
bowls was generally in decline across the UK and Addlestone Victory Park Bowls Club had seen numbers drop to just five
prompting a threat of closure by the council amid reports of unfriendliness and a lack of accessibility
an Addlestone resident and former captain and committee member of the club when it boasted 100 members back in 2002
who began to drum up interest by walking a staggering 1,440 miles – 2,400 circuits of the park
There are now in excess of 40 members of mixed ages
or had a number one hit single like the celebrated Sir Captain Tom Moore
but in every other respect he deserves the accolades
Youthful de Suys was in the Army for five years
then worked at British Aerospace in Brooklands before becoming a local driving instructor for 36 years in Woking and then Runnymede
He retired in 1999 and has lived in Surrey all his life
then New Haw and finally Addlestone since 1972
He retired from outdoor bowling in 2016 having had arthritis in both shoulders and he struggled to get sufficient power in his bowls delivery
His medical record included heart attacks and heart surgery
In 2018 he had a replacement hip operation which left him with a pronounced limp
as was his willingness to serve the local community
explains: “At the start of lockdown in 2020 Barrie decided to draw people into the park by walking around the perimeter for charity
He was absent on only three days [due to heatstroke] and raised £10,000 for the Royal National Institute of Blind People [he has supported the charity after two cataracts were removed] and the club
“He took several falls en route but ignored those who told him to stop
he walked far further than from Land’s End to John O’Groats
the club decided to invest all its remaining funds in recruiting new players via an Open Day – advertised via local Facebook Groups
The reward for the hard work was 25 new members signing up on the day from 30 attendees.Active de Suys was already revered and was by now gardening around the green every day
and coaching a new Adults with Learning Difficulties bowling group he helped set up
“Park-goers were drawn into the club to see him and give him food and drink
People joined up because of his local reputation
and his frustration grew at not being able to get his woods even the minimum length
a mechanical bowling arm was purchased for him.”
thoughts of Bionic Man Barrie launching stray woods at members while threatening passers by and nearby windows were soon erased as
Tapper adds: “At first it seemed to be wasted precious money
The bowls were fired off in a wide arc from mid-wicket to extra cover
he learned how to use his new tool with his wonky shoulders
“For new bowlers and weaker bowlers in the club
giving up had suddenly become more difficult
His spirit and encouragement kept them playing.”
He says: “Barrie’s most important contribution of all was to change the direction the club was heading
He embodied some new values that seemed to be emerging at the club
The creation of a new committee with 10 positions were quickly filled by new members
he helped push for the club to adopt three new values
which were approved by 87% of the membership in a vote.”
to be inclusive and self-sufficient – helping the club become an asset for the local community as a council maintained operation
Tapper says: “As a club we weren’t outward looking
Before we were turning people away for wearing shorts and things like that
Barrie has been at the heart of the transformation and was elected president
Now in with a chance of a Bowls England award
de Suys says: “I’m very pleased to be in the running and hopefully I will go on and win it
All the publicity is good for the local area
the park and also the health of the club.”
On his walking accomplishments he adds: “People told me to stop
Park-goers and dog-walkers now come up to me every day and say
He loves gardening and enthuses: “People say they have never seen the park and the green looking so nice in the past 40 years
and have given me my own Runnymede Council workers outfit
people will come into the park and enjoy some bowls
Everyone says that people aren’t socialising outdoors anymore
but with all our new members the club is buzzing again.”
Tapper adds: “The Bowls England awards dinner is in February in Leicester
For one we could have a big sign up saying winner of Bowls England Story of the Year
It would be massive for drawing people in for us to grow
it would help our fundraising and also our relations with the council
Readers can vote for Barrie de Suys here, https://www.bowlsengland.com/public-votes/ until voting closes on January 31
More information can be found at addlestonebowls.com
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29 DEC 2023BookmarkKickX Arena in Addlestone (Image: KickX)KickX Arena opened their doors in Addlestone
and it has quickly become one of the most modern and innovative football facilities in the UK
With seven different hybrid football sports facilities under one roof
to current Lionesses Millie Bright and Rachel Daly
the venue is capturing the attention of some of football’s finest
The difference between KickX and other football centres is that KickX specialises in what’s known as hybrid football
Hybrid football combines association (normal) football with other sports
challenges and technologies to create new ways to play the beautiful game
KickX Arena, with its hybrid football activities
is revolutionising the way we play football
more touches and less physical contact per game
hybrid football has been created to make the game more accessible for all skill levels
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KickX Arena has virtual reality football booths
a panna and teqball zone and a multiball interactive wall
as well as a full-sized indoor goal and area - including the much sought-after motorised ball shooter
one thing you can’t miss is the KickX Goal
Whether you’re looking to hone your free kicks and penalties
capture yourself sticking the ball in the top bins
or even to practise your first touch with the automatic ball launcher
the weather can’t stop you and you don’t have to chase after the balls that you kick in row Z
Whether you’re a seasoned footballer looking to improve your skills
a beginner aiming to learn the basic aspects of the game
or if you’re simply looking to keep fit and have fun
To plan your visit, just visit the KickX website, choose your activity and book online. KickX Arena is open every evening until 8pm, and every booking includes two hours’ free parking in Addlestone One car park