has announced the sale of Lightwater Pharmacy in Surrey Built around You.Your expert business property advisers Lightwater Pharmacy is a standard hours community pharmacy that dispenses an average of 10,746 items per month It is located on the main road through the Surrey village of Lightwater The business has been owned by Inderpreet Johal since 2010 and was brought to market to allow him to retire Following a confidential sales process with Mark Page at Christie & Co the pharmacy has been sold to college friends who both own their own pharmacies which are mainly in North West London “We are delighted to be taking over Lightwater Pharmacy and to be able to continue and build on all the hard work of the previous owner We wish him the best in his retirement and hope we can use our experience to grow the pharmacy and business even further.” “It was a pleasure to work on this exceptionally smooth transaction in the affluent town of Lightwater in Surrey The pharmacy is a real hub in the local community and I’m sure the new owners will enjoy serving the town as much as our client did during his 14-year tenure.” Lightwater Pharmacy was sold for an undisclosed price Visit Christie & Co’s Business Search page to find out more about current medical listings. Keep up-to-date with our latest listings and more… © Christie & Co 2024 | A member of Christie Group This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only Please email info@pharmacy-network.co.uk so we can check for you A “high dispensing” pharmacy located “ideally close to a GP surgery” in the Surrey village of Lightwater has been sold to London-based operators broker Christie & Co has reported.  a standard-hours business dispensing an average of 10,746 items per month was sold for an undisclosed price to college friends Rahul Dodhia and Shreedhar Patel who each have their own pharmacies in and around North West London.  The pair said: “We are delighted to be taking over Lightwater Pharmacy and to be able to continue and build on all the hard work of the previous owner who will be missed by the local community.  “We wish him the best in his retirement and hope we can use our experience to grow the pharmacy and business even further.” Christie & Co director Mark Page commented: “It was a pleasure to work on this exceptionally smooth transaction in the affluent town of Lightwater in Surrey “The pharmacy is a real hub in the local community and I’m sure the new owners will enjoy serving the town as much as our client did during his 14-year tenure.” Pharmacy Magazine is part of The Pharmacy Network, a digital system developed and operated by Communications International Group, the UK’s largest provider of pharmacy learning content and publisher of titles including Pharmacy Magazine, Training Matters, P3pharmacy and Independent Community Pharmacist © Communications International Group Ltd 2024 Surrey Police is making a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct Following the fatal collision in Lightwater on Friday which is being treated as death following police contact Due to reports relating to the individual who sadly died which were received in the hours preceding the collision Police are still appealing for witnesses to the incident which occurred at the A322 Lightwater bypass between the M3 and the Gordon Boys roundabout shortly after 2.30am If you saw any part of the incident, have CCTV, dashcam or helmet cam footage that might have captured it. Or you have any information that might help, contact police quoting PR/45240087576 via Webchat, online reporting tool or by calling 101. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Comments Tel: 01483 802700[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 News and entertainment worth sharing – York and North Yorkshire A biker was seriously injured in a crash at the entrance to Lightwater Valley Police have released more details about the incident which closed the A6108 road near North Stainley for several hours yesterday (Monday) was in collision with an Aprilia motorbike heading north from Ripon A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The motorcyclist was taken by air ambulance to James Cook Hospital where he is described as being in a critical condition a 61-year-old man was uninjured and remained on scene to assist officers.” Officers want to talk to witnesses who saw either the collision or the vehicles prior to the collision or anyone with dashcam footage – numbers below Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park near Ripon is a popular destination for families Email YorkMix » 5-6 King's CourtShamblesYork  YO1 7LD You can listen to YorkMix Radio using your DAB+ radio Click here to listen to YorkMix Radio » YorkMix is a trading name of York Sound Ltd Registered in EnglandCompany no: 12831940VAT no: GB289462452 YorkMix Radio public file Copyright © 2025 YorkMix For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 23:17 (UTC+1) on Mon 5 May 2025 Cloud thinning and becoming mainly dry overnight Cloud thinning and breaking during the evening with showers and any remaining rain soon fading Showers remain possible across Kent with brisk winds here Possible rural grass frost in western parts by dawn Cloudier in east with best of the sunshine across western regions mainly fine weather with sunny or clear spells and mostly light winds Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average Advertise with us Site by Show + Tell In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right. Lightwater Valley glamping plansA popular theme park has applied to vary a condition of its plans to build 31 glamping pods Lightwater Valley, in North Stainley, near Ripon was granted planning permission to create the pods by North Yorkshire Council earlier this year. The application, submitted in 2023, was already a variation on plans to create a holiday village at the theme park. In 2013, planning permission was granted to change the use of land in the northeast of the park to create 106 holiday chalets with a reception unit, housekeeping unit and supporting services. However, the recent plans were submitted to change the plans from lodges to glamping pods. The plans were approved to allow the chalets to be in use between January and March in any year. The relevant pre-commencement conditions were carried out in 2014, meaning the application is still in force. The theme park has now applied to change the conditions. The chalets/lodges hereby shall not be occupied by the same resident(s) for more than 28 days at any one time and the site owners shall keep a register of such residents/visitors that shall be made available to the Local Planning Authority at all reasonable times.  Anderson Leisure LLP, a Grassington-based firm of chartered surveyors, submitted supporting documents to North Yorkshire Council. The current restriction on length of stay is likely to severely affect the appetite of potential private lodge purchasers. Whilst in practice the 28-day limit may not be breached regularly, owners wish to have flexibility in the use of their holiday home and will consider the 28-day restriction burdensome.  The documents supporting the the alteration reason that Lightwater Valley will retain some lodges and all the glamping pods as an in-house letting fleet. Some of the private owners may be expected to let their units commercially, either privately or through the theme park’s website. It will remain in the interests of Lightwater Valley to encourage as much holiday use of the lodges and pods as possible since this will drive the number of visitors into the park and the use of the ancillary facilities including retail and food outlets. The current planning restrictions are likely to reduce the demand for the purchase of lodges. This will put pressure on the funding of the scheme. It will additionally make the project more dependent on debt. This deliverability of the will place a question mark over the project, which has been designed to increase the use of the theme park, extend the season and underpin long-term sustainability. Tony Gibbons, managing director at Lightwater Valley Group, told the Stray Ferret: The 28-day rule is standard practice and was an oversight in the original plans. The change will bring us in line with every other business of this kind. The extension doesn’t mean people can live there permanently, but it means people have a right to rent or sell the properties. Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitssurrey east hampshirenewsWarning of weekend closures on the M3 at the Lightwater InterchangeIt is happening this weekend and next weekend Drivers in Surrey are being warned of two weekend closures on the M3 at the Lightwater Interchange. The closures are to allow for bridge joint replacement work to be carried out. Project Manager Emma Weston from National Highways said: “We plan all our closures extremely carefully and do our utmost to minimise disruption. As part of our work to replace bridge joints at the M3 Lightwater Interchange we will be closing one bridge plus its slip road, one at a time over two weekends so that traffic can still flow in one direction. “I would like to thank road users in advance for their patience and understanding, and would advise anyone planning on travelling at this time to allow extra time to complete their journey.” The weekend works are weather dependent. For the latest updates follow @HighwaysSEAST for updates on X. Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Emergency services are on the scene of a serious crash north of Ripon this afternoon (Monday) It is on the A6108 close to the entrance with the Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park The road is closed and police are asking people to stay away A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We’re currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A6108 near to Lightwater Valley “The road is currently closed and is expected to be for some time “Motorists who are travelling between Ripon and North Stainley should find an alternative route.” We have no details as to casualties at this time Email YorkMix » The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response The woman in her 50s was pronounced dead at the scene The South East Coast Ambulance Service were also in attendance Police are now investigating the incident, Surrey Police: "If you witnessed the collision or you have any other information which could help Get the latest Surrey traffic and travel updates direct to your inbox for free here. A woman has died after a fatal crash in Lightwater during the early hours of this morning (August 2) in Lightwater The woman was on foot when she was involved in a crash with a car at around 2.30am READ THE FULL STORY HERE Sadly a female in her 50s was confirmed dead at the scene of the crash which happened at around 2.30am in the early hours of the morning Police instantly shut the road to investigate the nature of the crash when it happened The driver of the car is assisting police in the investigation following the crash that took place between the M3 and Gordon Boy's roundabout in Lightwater anyone who may have seen the incident or heard anything Police are working to trace the woman's whereabouts before she was involved in the crash It has now been confirmed by Surrey Police that the A322 has reopened Traffic can now flow freely in both directions on the road between the M3 Lightwater Interchange and Gordon Boy's roundabout Drivers need not avoid the area or follow diversions The road was originally shut so police could investigate the nature of a serious crash that occurred on the road Following this the road was shut so police could continue investigations While there isn't an official diversion route set out by police This might help drivers joining or exiting the M3 or trying to get from Lightwater to Bagshot Drivers should head towards Windesham along Broadway Road Head past the Half Moon pub and make another left onto New Road follow New Road up to the A322 by turning left which will head towards the Lightwater Interchange From here it will be possible to join the M3 this is the route that you would use if exiting the M3 Those leaving the M3 and heading to Lightwater should follow the road round Windlesham Follow along and take another right onto Broadway Road and follow along to join Guildford Road via roundabout There appears to be traffic on the M£ at the Lighwater junction likely due to the A322 closure following a crash in the early hours of this morning and the A322 is a link road to and from the busy motorway drivers will not be able to use this stretch of road to enter or exit the M3 as police investigate the nature of the crash and it is not yet officially known if there were any casualties So far it is not clear when the road might reopen drivers should remain vigilant in the area The crash occurred on Guildford Road (A322) between Junction 3 of the M3 at Lightwater/Bagshot and the Gordon's School roundabout at West End leading to road closure in both directions for accident investigation work is the last surviving subject of Edward VII By Danielle Hicks · 23 August 2024 MANY HAPPY RETURNS: Ethel got to officially open her new garden at Hallmark Lakeview The UK and Europe’s oldest woman has celebrated her 115th birthday in style at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater who is the last surviving subject of Edward VII spent her special day with her family and well-wishers at the care home who created a garden for the supercentenarian as part of the celebrations and was raised in nearby Tidworth in Wiltshire She was the second youngest of eight children Ethel was employed as an aupair to a military family in India travelling alone by ship for three weeks to take up her position at a dinner party and they were married at Salisbury Cathedral in 1933 He became a lieutenant colonel in the Royal Army Pay Corps and the couple originally lived in Harnham near Salisbury before being stationed in Hong Kong and Gibraltar Mrs Caterham set up a nursery where she taught English the couple started their family and returned to the UK to raise their two daughters A birthday party was held at Hallmark Lakeview which was attended by the Mayor of Surrey Heath The home also renamed an area of the garden as a lasting tribute to Ethel and revamped her patio area with new outdoor furniture said: “Ethel has lived an incredible life and we are very privileged to share this momentous occasion with her the team have revamped an area of the garden and renamed it ‘Ethel’s Garden’ as there’s nothing Ethel enjoys more than sitting in the sunshine and listening to the birds “We also arranged a sparkling afternoon tea and for her favourite Frank Sinatra tribute entertainer to perform.” Ethel added: “I don’t know why there is all this fuss I had a great day and feel very grateful to the care home for naming the garden after me.” Ethel is now the UK’s and Europe’s oldest woman Following the death of Maria Branyas Morera of Spain on August 19 Mrs Caterham became the fourth-oldest living person in the world and the oldest in Europe as validated by the Gerontology Research Group LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} Surrey Heath Borough Council is delighted to announce a new 20-year lease agreement for Lightwater Leisure Centre with Lifestyle Fitness working in partnership with The Lightwater Playing Fields Association (LPFA) This exciting news means the Centre will continue to be operated by the local community working together with leading national operator Lifestyle Fitness.  The Leisure Centre is now progressing with planning applications for the installation of six Padel Courts at the centre and Electric Vehicle charging points in the car parks There will be investments of over £500k to install these offers.   Surrey Heath Borough Council said:   “I am so pleased that the LPFA & Lifestyle Fitness will continue their successful management of Lightwater Leisure Centre Their investment and commitment to the success of the centre is fantastic and ensures the centre will remain a great place for the local community to get fit socialise and enjoy their leisure time.”   said “We are delighted to extend the agreement which will unlock further investment in the Leisure Centre Lifestyle Fitness for their commitment and investment in the facilities This next phase of improvements will provide our community with even greater choice to keep fit & healthy”.  You can find out more about 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Credit: Lightwater ValleyWhat was once the longest rollercoaster in the world is set to be dismantled at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park opened in 1991 and was the world's longest rollercoaster for nine years until Steel Dragon opened in Japan in 2000 peaked at a height of 107 ft (33m) and reaching speeds of 50mph said the ride had been "out of service for some years now" and the process of deciding whether to bring it back was "a long one" In a statement on the Lightwater Valley website chief executive Anne Ackford said: "We have devoted much time and effort considering the future of The Ultimate "We are mindful of its nostalgic status and that many of our visitors have fond memories of riding the Ultimate Coaster given both the investment required to bring it up to acceptable standards of safety and the re-imagining of Lightwater Valley as a family-orientated Adventure Park we have decided to close The Ultimate permanently and remove it from the Park "We look forward to welcoming everyone to the new-look Lightwater Valley as it develops and evolves into the north of England’s number one destination for family adventures." 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Peter Walmsley has developed an interest in street photography as a means of capturing local culture By InYourArea Community · 5 February 2021 Submitted by Windlesham and Camberley Camera Club A member of a local photography club has won a prestigious international award for a picture he took in India a member of Windlesham and Camberley Camera Club recently won the Colours of Life category at the international Travel Photographer of the Year competition with his image Flower Power taken at Krishna Rajendra Market in Bengaluru first became interested in photography through his chemistry teacher who ran an after-school club It wasn’t until much later however that he found a whole new world of image creation open up with the introduction of digital photography the civil servant joined Windlesham and Camberley Camera Club where the combination of supportive learning and regular competitions helped him to gain various photographic distinctions He subsequently became a judge in the Southern Counties Photographic Federation Peter has developed an interest in street photography as a means of capturing local culture as seen through daily life Peter said: “It really was a huge surprise to be a winner in this prestigious competition and the high standards of Windlesham and Camberley Camera Club helped me to get there A travel photographer who can’t travel at the moment isn’t much use but I am using the time to put a photo book together on daily life in India which will include this image.” To check out more of Peter’s photos, click here One of the regions most popular theme parks has ditched its biggest rides under a rebrand Lightwater Valley, about an hour's drive from central Teesside, near Ripon in North Yorkshire is now listed as a family adventure park and has taken out its larger thrill rides The impact of the pandemic has been one of the biggest reasons for the rebrand but it has been learning in a new direction for a while, reports Yorkshire Live. For more Teesside Live What’s On News click here The news has been disappointing for thrill seekers and guests have been left gutted that many rides for older children General manager Colin Bowes at Lightwater Valley previously said: "Over the winter season we made some changes to the park to increase our appeal to families with children under 12 years "This has seen the launch of the brand new Go Safari area and we have included Treetop Trails within the admission price "As a result of this recalibration we have retired a couple of our much older rides and do know that this will be disappointing to some visitors seeking thrill rides new series of fun adventures and entertainments for an audience which has so often been overlooked "We have made this change very clear across all our channels and have added in a mandatory tick box within the booking system to highlight these changes before anyone purchases tickets "It is also mentioned in all communications up until that visitor arrives at the park." It's normal for theme parks to cease operating older rides but with the park's recent rebrand many of the most beloved rides are now missing it had an upgrade and became the Raptor Attack It was the world's first underground subterranean rollercoaster and was an instant hit Whilst it initially replicated a sewer with the carriages resembling giant rats In Raptor Attack the theme changes into an old abandoned mine with water falling overhead There was also an abandoned office with blood splattered equipment and a monitor showing a distressed miner calling out a warning Dinosaur animatronics and roars could also be heard The Ultimate is still standing but is no longer operational Its future is not certain as the ride hasn't been demolished but it is not operating for the next season and if in keeping with the new park aimed at young kids it won't be opening again any time soon The ride remains the longest roller coaster in Europe it's beaten only by the Steel Dragon 2000 in Japan The river rapids ride opened in 2009 but was sold back to Mellors Group in 2020 where it shut for good Many were disappointed as they believed the water ride had the capacity to easily cater for a younger audience A six-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after he fell from the Twister Witnesses said the boy had been hanging backwards outside the carriage. died from head and neck injuries when two carriages on the same ride smashed into each other the pendulum ride was removed in its entirety in 2021 it did endure incidents when a man in his 50s fell on an 11-year-old girl which induced an asthma attack was saved from falling by his carer who clung onto his wrists after the safety bar sprang open it was only ever on loan and had a short stay arriving in 2009 and officially shut by 2020 Wave Rider wasn't as much for thrill seekers but it was still a sad loss Essentially a mini version of the Black Pearl children over 1m were allowed on with an adult over 16 years old it would have still fitted the new brand as it was a traditional 1960s fairground waltzer Riders had to be over 1.4 or over 1.2 if they were accompanied by someone aged a minimum of 16 years old For the latest local breaking news direct to your inbox as it happens, go here to sign up to our free newsletter Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Sign up to our free daily newsletter for daily roundups of the biggest headlines and breaking news from SurreyLive Thank you for subscribing!We have more newsletters A driver has died and another person has been seriously injured after a car crashed into a bridge in the early hours of the morning The fatal accident happened on Tuesday (November 1) in Lightwater The incident occurred on the A322 at 3.20am The incident occurred on the A322 near Broadway Road after a single car "The female driver, who is in her 20s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by officers. The female passenger had to be freed by fire crews and has been taken to hospital with serious injuries READ MORE: Guildford low emission zone could 'discriminate' people who can't afford new car "The road will remain closed in both directions for some time while an investigation into the collision is carried out Traffic is currently being diverted along Guildford Road through #Lightwater "Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with dashcam footage who may have been in the area at the time to contact us via Messenger quoting reference PR/P22228212." This is a developing news story. Follow our live blog here covering the incident for the latest updates on it Get the latest Surrey traffic and travel updates direct to your inbox for free here. Pedestrian struck by car in Guildford hit and run Horse rider in hospital after Bookham crash Body found in Banstead woodland at popular park Surrey Police investigating assault involving pupils from New Haw school Burglars in Epsom use ladder as three homes targeted over nine hours Lightwater Leisure Centre upgrades include new changing rooms and sauna brand new spin studio and the addition of Fieldhouse Coffee on site Lightwater Leisure Centre has recently completed a comprehensive refurbishment programme to enhance its gym and facilities These improvements provide great opportunities for the local community to get active whilst also offering the perfect facilities to relax and socialise with family and friends The extensive improvements include a total gym refit which has been very well received by their members a state-of-the-art spin studio and a café providing fabulous coffee and food run by Fieldhouse Coffee Further improvements are planned for next year which will provide customers with solar car chargers Padel tennis and outside seating for the café “These are exciting times for the centre and the community around Lightwater as the refurbished centre provides fantastic opportunities for everyone to get fit and active and I recommend their coffee in particular The Council is proud to support this project by extending the lease which enabled this significant investment to take place from the centre’s business partner working with the Lightwater Playing Fields Association Many thanks to Lifestyle Fitness for their investment and if you live in Lightwater and are not a member already “We are so pleased with the final product.” Said the board of Trustees for Lightwater Playing Fields Association "Our members and the wider community have requested many of these features over the years and we are sure they’ll be happy to see the newly revamped Leisure Centre Lightwater Leisure Centre is hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday 7th October from 10am for the community to visit the centre Morgan.kimbel@lifestylefitness.co.uk Press release distributed by Pressat on behalf of Lifestyle Fitness, on Monday 25 September, 2023. For more information subscribe and follow https://pressat.co.uk/ Lightwater Leisure Centre – Exciting refurbishment programme now complete An adventure explorer has shared video footage of the heartbreaking moment Yorkshire's best loved rollercoaster was dismantled for good It forms part of the park's strategy to appeal to the under 12s market rather than teenage adrenalin seekers The park was sold in June last year to the Brighton Pier Group for around £5m the company revealed The Ultimate would not form part of its plans to make Lightwater the North’s number one family destination Read more: Seaside divide as two beaches rated best and worst in Yorkshire Work to permanently remove The Ultimate from the theme park began on January 11, 2023. Adventure with Me, otherwise known as Darren, has caught the tragic moments on video and shared them on his blog, you can visit his YouTube channel here. The Ultimate was Lightwater Valley's most famous rollercoaster thatthrilled thousands of visitors since it opened more than 30 years ago The one-time longest rollercoaster in the world became so beloved among enthusiasts that it was recreated in the videogame Rollercoaster Tycoon is rebranding it as a ‘family adventure park’ and says Lightwater Valley has received overwhelming praise since the rebranding announcement dubbing some previous rides inappropriate for families with small children chief executive officer of Brighton Pier Group said: “We have devoted much time and effort considering the future of The Ultimate The ride has been out of service for some years now and the process of assessing the viability of bringing it back into use was a long one “We are mindful of its nostalgic status and that many of our visitors have fond memories of riding The Ultimate coaster we have decided to close The Ultimate permanently and remove it from the park.” You can find the latest news about events happening in Yorkshire and nearby by visiting our What's On homepage There you can also find days out guides for things to do across the region Lightwater Leisure Centre has recently completed a comprehensive refurbishment programme to enhance its gym and facilities These improvements provide great opportunities for the local community to get active whilst also offering the perfect facilities to relax and socialise with family and friends.  The extensive improvements include a total gym refit and brand-new facilities such as a sauna, a state-of-the-art spin studio and a café providing fabulous coffee and food run by Fieldhouse Coffee Padel tennis and outside seating for the café.  “These are exciting times for the centre and the community around Lightwater as the refurbished centre provides fantastic opportunities for everyone to get fit and active.  The café is now open to all and I recommend their coffee in particular. The Council is proud to support this project by extending the lease which enabled this significant investment to take place from the centre’s business partner working with the Lightwater Playing Fields Association. Many thanks to Lifestyle Fitness for their investment and if you live in Lightwater and are not a member already Lightwater Leisure Centre is hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday 7 October for the community to visit the centre about the two years suggested for the replacement of the footbridge (footpath 184) over the M3 between Bagshot and Lightwater Country Park Michael had been contacted by Lightwater County Councillor and he was informed that National Highways had made the decision to close the footbridge with immediate effect on 3 October for safety reasons This followed National Highways’ structural assessment of the footbridge on 28 September National Highways stated its intention to demolish the footbridge and that it was anticipated its replacement would be in place from Autumn 2025 Michael is aware of just how vital a link this footbridge is between Bagshot and Lightwater and he immediately wrote to National Highways on 3 October to stress its importance He also expressed his concerns regarding the 24-month timeframe for a replacement footbridge Michael also pointed out that alternative routes for residents crossing the M3 are both a significant diversion which will be especially worrying for parents of children walking to and from school in the darker and now both he and the Transport Secretary will be taking the matter up with National Highways at Michael’s request Borough Councillor for Bagshot and North Windlesham at the Whitmoor Road entrance to the footbridge They discussed the concerns that residents have raised and following a response from National Highways later that day National Highways’ Regional Director for the South East “It’s unacceptable to have two years being mooted as the length of time for this vital link to be replaced and I will continue to work with colleagues in the Department for Transport and at National Highways to do everything possible to ensure a replacement footbridge is in place restoring this crucial route for residents Lightwater Valley is the latest acquisition for Livingstone whose portfolio of attractions also includes Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall and Birdland Park and Gardens in the Cotswolds who was born and bred in Harrogate (not far from Ripon) was the UK managing director of Spanish-based Aspro Ocio group The company claims to have a proven track record of long term investment in traditional family attractions; developing new features and attractions to complement and improve the existing business framework “We are delighted to add such a high profile and established theme park in to our existing leisure portfolio,” says Cunningham with a great team and we’re looking forward to working with them to build on its excellent reputation.” Lightwater Valley features over 40 rides and attractions for all ages including the signature 1.5 mile Ultimate rollercoaster (pictured) – the longest coaster in Europe – as well as the Raptor Attack underground coaster a Reverchon spinning coaster and Wild River Rapids The park is also complemented by a shopping village and falconry centre It has planning permission for a 106 log cabin holiday village (as pictured below) Get the latest attractions industry
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Blooloop is taking climate action and is now B Corp Certified. 20-year-old Gemma Savage died after two carriages on the ride - then called the TreetopTwister - smashed into each other was on a day out with friends from Durham University when the tragedy happened The theme park owner and an electrician later admitted health and safety breaches and were fined a teen theme park worker spoke of her terror after a colleague activated the ride as a joke while she checked it and she had to cling on for her life Seven-year-old boy airlifted to hospital after 'serious incident' at Lightwater Valley theme park Six UK theme park rides closed after teen's death in US Lightwater Valley describes the ride as one full of "seriously tight turns" It goes on to say: "(It gives) riders the impression that they might not make it around the next corner with the threat of plummeting into the tree tops being a constant source of tension for parents (and amusement for the kids) "With serious amounts of anticipation watch out for the ride cars unhooking on the lower level as the spinning steps up a gear." Lightwater Valley was founded by Mr Robert Staveley and initially evolved from a small farm attraction The park has about 40 other rides and attracts about 500,000 visitors a year This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The boy was airlifted to hospital after falling off the ride at the Yorkshire theme park in May A seven year old boy who fell off a rollercoaster at Lightwater Valley Theme Park in Yorkshire has undergone emergency brain surgery The boy has been taken to Leeds General Infirmary His mother wrote on Facebook that he is out of surgery The boy fells 30 ft from the Twister rollercoaster at the park back in May that he "slid out and over the top of the carriage" before falling "30ft to the ground" said: "Just saw a kid fall off the Twister rollercoaster at Lightwater Valley."He mustn't have been strapped in right "As it went down the fast bit towards the 'souvenir' camera he slid out and over the top of the carriage." North Yorkshire Police said in a statement at the time: "The boy was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with head injuries following the incident where he currently remains."However his condition is now described as critical." And Lightwater Valley theme park yesterday told Heart: "We can confirm that following an incident on one of our rides this morning a child is receiving treatment at a local hospital "Emergency services have confirmed the child was conscious when they arrived at the scene and his condition is not believed to be life threatening "The ride remains closed at the current time but the rest of the park is still open.We will issue an update as soon as we have any more information." They later sent another statement saying: "Further to our earlier statement concerning the incident on one of our rides this morning we can confirm that Health and Safety Executive (HSE) personnel are now on-site and we are assisting them as required "We take the health and safety of our visitors very seriously and are committed to providing support to the affected family "We will continue working closely with the HSE and emergency services The ride concerned will remain closed until a full investigation has taken place We will provide updates when new information becomes available." See more Latest News Showbiz Music Lifestyle Married at First Sight Weather Celebrity Big Brother The family adventure park near Ripon is reopening for the summer season on March 26 of which it has more than 35.Some old favourites like the Eagle's Claw Skyrider and the Lady Bird rollercoaster will reopen alongside some gentler rides such as the carousel and the Lightwater Express train The park has not confirmed if larger rides like the Ultimate will reopen but with its focus now on younger children some rides no longer fit the brief.Treetop Trails where visitors can walk across trampoline nets high above the park The Ultimate has been closed for a number of years The new Rocket Rollercoaster is aimed at 10-12 year old visitors taking riders on an "adrenaline fuelled journey that gives everyone a thrill as if the rocket is flying amongst the stars".It will join the Caterpillar ride and Ladybird ride for rollercoasters catered to younger visitors The park aims to "boost their commitment to the under 12s" and The Safari Jeep Ride is also part of this plan.The ride will see large model animals set in landscapes relevant to their habitat Visitors sit in their own Jeep which takes up to four people The safari experience will also offer face painting and a chance to handle various small reptiles