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The Great Get Together

THE GREAT GET TOGETHER is a free community event to celebrate all that unites us. It’s happening on Sunday 22nd June 2025 at St Joseph’s Church Hall, St Margaret Drive, Epsom KT18 7JQ from 1pm – 4pm Good Company (Surrey) is hosting a FREE community event for all the family.

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BetFred Derby Draw

BetFred Derby Draw 2025

In a historic first for British horse racing, the draw for the Epsom Derby—the world’s most prestigious flat race—was held 72 hours before the event at a special ceremony hosted at the Epsom Picturehouse in Epsom Square, Epsom, Surrey. With an audience including horse owners, top trainers, racing journalists, and

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Epsom & Ewell Borough Council considers Community Governance Review

Epsom & Ewell Council considers Community Governance Review

Earlier this month, at a meeting of the full Council, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) agreed new strategic priorities for 2025-2027, with the number one priority being to explore future local governance in Epsom & Ewell. This week, Councillors will attend a briefing on Community Governance Review (CGR) and

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Blue Plaque Unveiled in Dorking to Honour Rorke’s Drift Hero Frank Bourne on 80th Anniversary of His Death

Blue Plaque Unveiled in Dorking to Honour Rorke’s Drift Hero

Blue Plaque Unveiled in Dorking to Honour Rorke’s Drift Hero Frank Bourne on 80th Anniversary of His Death On Saturday, 17th May , a large and respectful crowd gathered on South Street, Dorking, to witness the unveiling of a Blue Plaque in honour of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Bourne OBE DCM,

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Mole Valley District Council Welcomes New Leader and Cabinet to Drive Forward Strategic Vision

Mole Valley District Council New Leader and Cabinet

Mole Valley District Council Welcomes New Leader and Cabinet to Drive Forward Strategic Vision Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Cabinet, led by Councillor Bridget Kendrick as the Leader. The new team brings together experience, professional skills and a shared commitment to

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Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched a new digital tour that showcases local beauty spot, Horton Country Park Local Nature Reserve. The tour is available to download now via Bloomberg Connects.

New Digital Guide Of Horton Country Park

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has launched a new digital tour that showcases local beauty spot, Horton Country Park Local Nature Reserve. The tour is available to download now via Bloomberg Connects. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council created the tour to help both first-time and returning visitors explore the history

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Christmas at Chessington

The Ho-Ho-Home of Christmas

Chessington World of Adventures announces Winter’s Tail event ticket release PLUS new year-round Christmas themed accommodation The festive spirit lands at Chessington World of Adventures as it announces the much-anticipated ticket release for its popular Christmas event. And for festive fans who can’t wait until November, the attraction has launched

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Epsom & Ewell Proposal For A Three Unitary Councils

Epsom & Ewell Councillors voted to submit a final proposal for three unitary councils to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government,  At the same meeting, Councillors approved an amendment to the Council’s Four-Year Plan, replacing it with strategic priorities for 2025-2027 and aligning resources by setting up a

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The BetFred Derby

Change to The Betfred Derby Draw

The Betfred Derby will become a 72-hour declaration race in 2025 for the first time in its 245-year history, The Jockey Club has announced today. In an historic move, the world’s most famous Flat race – which was first staged in 1780 and is one of the five Betfred British

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King's Award For Surrey Hills Radio

King’s Award For Surrey Hills Radio

Surrey Hills Community Radio, based in Leatherhead, was presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service at a celebration evening on Monday (28th April) —the highest honour a voluntary group can receive in the UK and the equivalent to an MBE for a group of volunteers. The Award presentation was

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Proposals Outlining Plans for Surrey

On Tuesday 29th April 2025, district and borough councils have published proposals for local government reorganisation on their websites, to be debated at Council meetings across Surrey in the coming days. Final proposals will be submitted to the Government by 9th May 2025. Eight of the eleven district and borough

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PAW Patrol themed land opening Spring 2026

PAW Patrol-Themed Land Opening Spring 2026

Leading UK family theme park, Chessington World of Adventures, has announced a major new partnership with Paramount Location-Based Experiences and global preschool powerhouse, PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment. The London attraction will launch a themed, immersive land comprising four thrilling rides -including an entry-level ‘my first rollercoaster’ –

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