CRANLEIGH SWIM CLUB some of you may know I learned to swim in Cranleigh Leisure Centre so it's great that a new leisure centre is around the corner… indeed the planning application is coming before the planning committee on Wednesday. But I have been contacted by Cranleigh swim club (CASC) who are really concerned about the lower proposed spectator seating (55 seats vs 180 presently) which means they won’t be able to hold swimming galas, their main source of income. I have contacted Swim England and asked them to look into this. CASC currently has swimmers competing at national, regional and county level so I really hope the club can continue.
SURGERY My first call was to a Sands resident about the way the debate on assisted dying has been portrayed. She is a strong supporter of the Bill but felt strongly that the proposed law bears no relation to what is happening in countries like Canada and Belgium. I then spoke to a resident in Shamley Green about some issues with Waverley regarding a fence where they feel the council has not been fair so I will raise the issue with the council.
LAST CALL FOR GALA DINNER & DANCE TICKETS The amazing Friends of the Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre fundraising team - led by Judith Storey, are making their last plans and preparations ahead of their Gala Dinner and Dance at the Hogs Back hotel, near Farnham on Friday 28th March. It's set to be a brilliant night - The last few remaining tickets can still be bought here.
OSCAR-SEASON AT CRANLEIGH ARTS Cranleigh Arts has been able to get access to many Oscar-nominated films which are proving hugely popular with second and even third screenings selling out even before the new spring brochure has been distributed (don't miss out: make sure you're on their emailing list by visiting their website). Just added to the listings for Saturday 22 March is a matinee screening of the singalong version of the mega-hit WICKED (PG) so that musical theatre fans don’t just have to watch the film but can join in with it. Tickets for under-16s are just £6. Cranleigh Arts has also just installed a new hearing loop in its auditorium to help those people who need extra help with sound with a grant from Surrey County Council.
WALK FOR UKRAINE On February 23–24, the Walk for Ukraine brought together the English and Ukrainian communities of Godalming. Marking the third anniversary of the full-scale war, Ben Rogers (Godalming Minster) and Natalia Maievska (Ukrainian Community) walked 20 miles from Weybridge to Godalming to honour the resilience of the Ukrainian people and raise funds for lifesaving medical aid. They have already made significant progress towards their goal, but their mission is not yet complete — fundraising continues for an ambulance that will support paramedics and emergency services in Eastern Ukraine. If you’d like to contribute, please click here. Slava Ukraini!
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AND FINALLY….tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday which means pancakes all round! Maybe head down to Guildford High Street 9-12am for its fantastic pancake race. Are you a fan of buttermilk american style or a crepe? Sweet or savoury Here are some recipes to inspire you. And please think of me as I give up chocolates and desserts until Easter Day…aargh!
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