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Latest news from Spethorne Council - 4 March 2011
Electronic news letter Welcome to the latest electronic newsletter.  If you have any questions or comments regarding the newsletter please e-mail sus at news@spelthorne.gov.uk

News stories

Don't lose your right to vote on 5 May 2011
Young Carer's Awards
Cabinet updated on Spelthorne's leisure programme

Studios Walk, Shepperton

Studios Walk, Shepperton 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 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 events

Firewalk at Woking Football Club - Tuesday 29 March

  • 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.uk

Leacroft youth activities

Surrey Artists' Open Day 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 Morning 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

Get ACtive logo 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

Runners set off on the 2006 Staines 10k 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

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-mail wheelchairlasertag@gmail.com

Sunbury Cross improvements - progress update

Sunbury Clock Tower 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

Mayor 2010-2011 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' goes live! 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.

Recent planning applications

The provides a list of all the planning applications either validated or decided by us each week - View the planning applications

Job vacancies

Current vacancies

Events

View the calendar of local events

Calendar of Council Meetings

View the Calendar of Council Meetings

Publications

Borough Bulletin
Rubbish and recycling calendar

Follow us on Twitter

You can now follow us on Twitter, visit http://twitter.com/spelthornebc (external website)

Find us on Facebook

You can now find us on Facebook - visit www.facebook.com (external website) and search for 'Spelthorne Council'.

Roadworks in Spelthorne

Surrey County Council's website provides information on roadworks in Spelthorne.

Useful contacts for those having difficulty in the downturn

Money worries information page
Age Concern (external website) - 0800 009966
Citizens Advice Bureau (external website) - 01784 444220 or 01932 765041
Revenues Team (Council Tax and Business Rates) - 01784 446490
Housing Section - 01784 446380
Housing Benefits - 01784 446374

Partner links

Community web (external website)
DirectGov (external website)
Spelthorne Neighbourhood Watch (external website)
Spelthorne Together
Surrey County Council (external website)
Surrey Alert (external website)
Surrey Police (external website)
Surrey PCT (external website)

Media links

Radio Jackie (external website)
Star FM (external website)
BBC Sussex and Surrey (external website)
Eagle Radio (external website)
Radio Wey (external website)
Staines and Ashford News (external website)