In case you missed it: Five Surrey stories from the past week
There was plenty to celebrate in Surrey this week.
Here at InYourArea, we love local and aim to bring you as many community news stories as we can each week.
This weekly round-up features a selection of some of the news stories from Surrey we've told about your community that you may have missed between January 24 and January 30.
Reigate dog trainer and businesswoman in national awards finals
A dog trainer from Reigate, Surrey is celebrating after being shortlisted for a national award.
Amanda Childs is among the finalists for the category of Behaviourist/Trainer of the Year in the Animal Star Awards and is absolutely delighted.
To read the story in full, click here.
Woking sea cadet to receive British Citizen Award
A volunteer sea cadet from Woking, Surrey, is to be recognised at the Palace of Westminster with the British Citizen Award (BCA) in celebration of his extraordinary endeavours.
Anthony Loveridge will be honoured with the BCA, which is partnered with One Stop and now in its eighth year, recognising exceptional individuals who positively impact their communities throughout the country.
To read the story in full, click here.
Caterham fundraiser announced winner in Dimensions 2021 leaders' list
A passionate fundraiser from Caterham, Surrey, has been named as a winner of Dimensions' annual Learning Disability and Autism Leaders' List.
Matthew Leadbeater was recognised for his work in the category of Local Communities by Dimensions, the UK's largest not-for-profit that supports people with learning disabilities and autism, celebrating the extraordinary stories and achievements of individuals across the UK.
To read the story in full, click here.
Epsom College appoints its first chief operating officer and bursar
Epsom College has announced the appointment of Ben Bennett as its chief operating officer and bursar. Ben replaces Sarah Teasdale who, after over 18 years’ outstanding service to the college, moves on to fresh challenges.
Ben becomes the college’s first person in the college's new role. In recent years, Epsom College in Surrey, and the wider independent school sector have undergone significant change and growth.
To read the story in full, click here.
Oak tree planted at Dorking school during Holocaust Memorial
In the week of Holocaust Memorial Day, an oak tree has been planted at a school in Dorking by wartime Kindertransport refugee Sir Erich Reich as part of a nationwide campaign to mark the 80th anniversary of the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR).
Sir Erich Reich planted the oak tree at The Ashcombe School in Surrey on Monday, January 24 to celebrate the anniversary of the AJR – the national charity providing social and welfare services to Holocaust refugees and survivors in the UK.
To read the story in full, click here.
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