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Woodland and scrub management is currently being carried out by specialist contractors at several sites in the Borough to increase their value for wildlife, including Studio’s Walk near Shepperton Studios.
This work is being funded by the Studios and will aim to increase light levels in the wood to encourage more diverse plant life on the ground, as well as providing homes for insects such as stag beetles. Many volunteer groups such as the Ash Riverside Park Association, the Spelthorne Natural History Society, the Spelthorne Tree Wardens and the Egham and Staines Conservation Volunteers also help to manage the park by holding workdays to plant trees, install bird boxes and clear litter.Equality and diversity training
Voluntary Action in Spelthorne is holding a free Equality and Diversity training day on Monday 14 March. Places are limited so if you would like to attend please contact the VAIS office on 01784 446358 or e-mail info.vais@spelthorne.gov.uk
Surrey Care Trust eventsFirewalk at Woking Football Club - Tuesday 29March
Walk over 20ft of hot coals
A fun event, great for team building experience
Professional instruction from fire walk experts, BLAZE, who will equip you to face the heat without pain or injury
Get that warm feeling knowing you have raised funds for a local charity
All you need to do is pledge to raise £150 (but we do encourage you to raise more). This event is open to anyone over the age of 16 (if you are under 18 you will need to get a parent/guardian to complete a written consent form). Superheroes wanted – Sunday 15 May Become a superhero for the day in this fun run in Hyde Park, London. All you have to do is raise £100. Why not get a team together? All funds raised go to help Surrey Care Trust’s work of around the county – see their website www.surreycaretrust.org.uk (external website) for more information. Call Vicky for more information or to register for either of these events on 01483 412751 or e-mail vicky.nash@surreycaretrust.org.ukLeacroft youth activities
The following activities are being held at the Leacroft Youth Centre in Staines (TW18 4PB) for 11-16 year olds. All sessions cost £1 each - no need to book, just turn up and pay on the door.Boot Camp fitness - every Monday* 7-8pm
Sport taster - Dodgeball - every Monday* 8-9pm
Spelthorne Glee Club - every Tuesday* 7-8pm
Urban Dance - every Tuesday* 8-9pm
*Sessions are run during term-time only.
For more information contact Leisure Services on 01784 446433 or visit www.leacroftstaines.moonfruit.com (external website) Saturday craft club
Saturday Craft Club for 5-11 year olds runs termly at the Resource Centre in Commercial Road, Staines. It costs £28.80 for a six week course. Make lots of interesting works of art and craft to take home. Times:-10-11am for 5-8 year olds and 11.30am-12.30pm for 8-11 year olds
Please contact Customer Services on 01784 451499 to book a place. 16+ activities
Are you aged over 16? Would you like to get more active? If so take a look at our get active page where there are lots of ideas and activities to get you started.
Staines 10K road race
Find details and complete your application for the very popular Staines 10K by visiting our sports page. The race starts at 9am on Sunday 15 May 2011 and costs £13 for non-club runners (club members pay £11).
Wheelchair Laser Tag
Ever wanted to try paintball? Here’s your chance to try...wheelchair laser tag! The sessions which cost £5 per team (up to four players) are open to all young people with a disability and their families and are being held at Spelthorne Leisure Centre, Knowle Green, Staines TW18 1AJ on Saturday 12 March at 10am-4pm.
For further information and to book contact Gary on 07576 012756 or e-mailwheelchairlasertag@gmail.comSunbury Cross improvements - progress update
The Sunbury Cross clock tower is being cleaned as part of a number of improvements being made to the area and this work is expected to be completed early next week. Work has also started on a new skate park being built at the top of Green Street which is due for completion at the end of March. The improvements at Sunbury Cross are being made by Spelthorne Council and Surrey County Council as part of a £200,000 investment programme. The shopping centres in Ashford and Shepperton have benefitted from the same level of investment (£600,000 is being spent in total) and are currently undergoing similar improvements.
Mayor's engagements
The Mayor, Councillor John O’Hara will be undertaking the following official engagements from 28 February to 12 March:-
Haringey Civic Ball, London
Runnymede Quiz Night, Crown Hotel
SCSG
Sunbury Embroidery Gallery
Staines Charity Pancake Race
Opening of housing project
Surrey Celebration Evening
Spelthorne Music Festival
'My Spelthorne'
My Spelthorne allows you to find out about the services and facilities in our Borough. Simply set a location and use the My House, My Nearest or My Maps tabs to access a wealth of local information.
