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St Christopher’s Nursery to offer year-round care from January 2027

St Christopher’s Nursery to offer year-round care.

St Christopher’s Nursery in Epsom will offer year-round care from January 2027 for children aged 2+, open around 46 weeks a year from 7.30am–6pm. Eligible families can access 15 and 30 funded hours. St Christopher’s School & Nursery in Epsom is extending its nursery provision from January 2027, offering year-round

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Bus Passes for Disabled People Extended to 24/7 by April 2027

Helen Maguire MP celebrates disabled bus pass win on visit to new Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey centre in Ashtead. Helen Maguire, MP for Epsom & Ewell and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Primary Care & Cancer, has visited Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey at their new centre in Ashtead

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Surrey Police back to school safety advice

Surrey Police Back to School Safety Advice

Following a long and hot summer, most children are going back to school this week. With this in mind, Surrey Police thought it would be a good opportunity for them to share with you some top safety tips for your loved one’s return to the classroom. Quick Tips: If you

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Mole Valley Heritage Open Days

Fabulous and Free Mole Valley Heritage Open Days Festival this September More than 50 uniquely fascinating guided walks, talks, exhibitions and tours led by enthusiastic and insightful volunteers can be enjoyed for free across Mole Valley from Friday 11 to Sunday 20 September, as part of the national Heritage Open

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Epsom & Ewell Borough Council offers free community football sessions for 10 to 16-year-olds starting 24 August

Free Football Sessions in Epsom & Ewell

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council offers free community football sessions for 10 to 16-year-olds starting 24 August Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is pleased to announce that free community football sessions will be available for young people aged 10 to 16 who live in the borough, from 24 August 2026

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Thames Water

Helen Maguire MP criticises Thames Water

Helen Maguire MP criticises Thames Water for hosepipe ban as figures reveal they lost 569.1 million litres of water per day due to leaks last year. With the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales declaring a drought in 8 areas of England and Wales and 7 others facing “prolonged dry

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Brooklands celebrate first British Grand Prix

Brooklands Celebrates Britain’s First Grand Prix

Brooklands celebrates centenary of Britain’s first Grand Prix in spectacular style Sell-out centenary celebration hailed as an unforgettable tribute to the birthplace of British motorsport The 100th anniversary of Britain’s first Grand Prix has been celebrated in spectacular style at Brooklands Museum, the very place where this landmark event in British

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OFFER Groom Go Free

OFFER Groom Go Free

WITH THE UK’S BUSIEST WEDDING WEEKEND IN SIGHT, BROOK TAVERNER LETS GUILDFORD GROOMS GO FREE As peak wedding season approaches and Southeast wedding costs rising above £22,000, Brook Taverner is helping wedding parties take the groom’s suit off the bill with its limited-time Groom Goes Free offer. Brook Taverner, the

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Epsom & Ewell Sports Park

Epsom & Ewell Sports Park

Six Years On, Hook Road Arena Community Sports Hub Reaches Major Milestone. £1 million Council investment marks a major step towards bringing football home, creating a permanent home for netball and securing the future of one of Epsom & Ewell’s most important community green spaces Six years after local sporting

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Love me love my mind

20 Years Of Love Me Love My Mind

Love Me Love My Mind celebrates 20 years of supporting the local community of Epsom and Ewell, and Publication of Voices of the Voiceless: An evaluation of local church care for those in mental distressby Susan H. Bull, edited and with a foreword by Nicola L. Bull  In 2026, Epsom-based

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Adam Chalmers appointed Chief Executive of new East Surrey Council

Adam Chalmers New Chief Executive of East Surrey Council

Adam Chalmers, currently Interim Head of Paid Service for East Surrey Shadow Council and Chief Executive of Elmbridge Borough Council, has been appointed Chief Executive of the new East Surrey Council. Adam hopes to start the role in September 2026 to prepare for the new council being fully established in

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East Surrey To Confirm Chief Executive

East Surrey Council Set To Confirm New Chief Executive Subject to agreement at a full council meeting on 29 July 2026, East Surrey Shadow Council is set to confirm its permanent Chief Executive. Following a national recruitment campaign and a comprehensive assessment process, the Shadow Authority has selected Adam Chalmers,

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