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"Dimitri Kondonis"
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| 2016-08-26T12:53:36 | null | 2016-08-26T07:30:00 | Simon Higginson and his accomplice used an Ecuadorian company and a fake email address in a decade-long scheme pocketing funds from Willis Group Holdings | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fcity-london-police-say-14m-11796378.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11777235.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/2016-08-20.jpg | en | null | City of London Police say £1.4m Guildford scam pair were 'swept along by greed' | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Simon Higginson and Lee Willis, both of Guildford, have been jailed for swindling £1.4million from a marine insurance firm
A Guildford pair who scammed a multinational company out of more than a million pounds were “swept along by greed”, according to the City of London Police.
Simon Higginson, 52, and his accomplice, Lee Willis, 56, pocketed funds from insurance giant Willis Group Holdings, now Willis Towers Watson, by making a series of false commission claims.
The pair, both of Stoke Road in Guildford, obtained £1.4m using an Ecuadorian company and a fake email address as part of a scheme which lasted more than a decade ran between 2003 and 2014.
City of London Police detective constable Chris Glover, who led the investigation, said on Friday (August 19): “Today’s sentence shows that exploiting your position within a company in order to commit fraud will never have beneficial results.
“Higginson took liberties within his role at Willis Group Ltd that he had no right to do. He involved his friend who was also completely swept along by greed and was fully aware of the fraud that he was committing.
“They both had no problem falsely providing documents in the names of individuals or doctoring company e-mails to help serve their own financial ends and they were completely shameless in doing so.
“The City of London Police will do everything it can to prevent fraud of this kind and today’s case shows that they will leave no stone unturned in order to do so.”
'Extremely serious'
Judge Martin Beddoe jailed Higginson for five years and Willis for four at Southwark Crown Court on Friday (August 19), after it transpired that the accounts had been set up by the pair purely for the purpose of the fraud.
The executive director of the fourth-largest insurance broker, Higginson, would persuade the company that these fake firms had helped get them business and deserved to be paid a commission.
Willis Towers Watson said the fraud has led to a revamp of their internal compliance processes.
A spokesman for Willis Towers Watson said: “We take fraud extremely seriously and welcome this verdict. We will always pursue matters of financial wrongdoing as fully as possible.
“We have taken further steps to improve internal checks and controls to ensure that such a situation cannot be repeated.
“Following a full disciplinary process which began after an investigation into Mr Higginson’s business practices, we terminated his employment in October 2013.
“The investigations stemmed from Mr Higginson failing to clear a number of internal compliance processes and system controls. We are confident these enhanced controls would prevent similar incidents in the future.
“We continued with our investigations and, once the full extent of fraud became clear, referred the matter to the City of London Police and other relevant authorities in early 2014.
“We have worked closely with the police over the past two years to help secure this conviction.” | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/city-london-police-say-14m-11796378 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/18eb81c2e83d37efcad76d81a6398df5cdf84231db5932f10a976a16a7c1e4e2.json |
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"Connie Rusk"
]
| 2016-08-26T12:48:33 | null | 2016-08-26T08:56:00 | To show our appreciation of dogs, we want you to send in snaps of your four-legged friends | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ffun-stuff%2Fnational-dog-day-send-your-11801499.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article9932865.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Jay-Jay-from-Walton.jpg | en | null | National Dog Day: Send us YOUR photos of adorable pooches | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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National Dog Day is being celebrated on Friday with people showing their appreciation for dogs across the county.
The annual event, sees all pooches; mixed breed and pure, honoured for being man's best friend.
National Dog Day: Scooter and Barney from Woking
Last year, hundreds of you sent in pictures which included tiny terriers, gorgeous Labrador pups and mischievous Cocker Spaniels- you can even browse through our video gallery to see some of the truly adorable dogs.
This year, we want you to do the same. Send us in snaps of your dog to [email protected] or tweet us @GetSurrey. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/fun-stuff/national-dog-day-send-your-11801499 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/20aa172e90723acba0cfffc21974e9de3019da73d7559470101fad2649d9cbaa.json |
[
"Laura Nightingale"
]
| 2016-08-26T12:57:54 | null | 2016-08-25T21:00:00 | There will be a dedicated area just for kids at this summer's Wings and Wheels event | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ffamily-kids-news%2Fwings-wheels-2016-what-kids-11795007.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article7666964.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS44695285.jpg | en | null | Wings and Wheels 2016: What is there for kids to do? | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Glen Watkinson and Steve Forrest from the Red Arrows team with brothers Morgan, six, and Alfie, seven
Parents need not worry about keeping the little ones occupied at this weekend's Wings and Wheels as there will be an area dedicated just for children.
Sid's Zone will feature a variety of activities for kids to get involved with including a trail competition.
Young festival-goers can pick up a booklet as soon as they arrive and answer eight questions around the arena before coming back to check their answers and picking up a goody bag at the end of the day.
New this year is the addition of a miniature railway from Vulcan Works who will be bringing their electric locomotive with ride on carriages.
Parents and children alike can enjoy this ride throughout the weeeknd held at Dunsfold Park near Cranleigh on August 27-28.
The little ones can burn off some energy by hopping through ladybug tyres or peddling a car round the course to clock the fastest time.
As well as Siddeley popping up throughout the weekend for meet and greets, kids can join in a hula-hoop challenge and beat Siddeley and the Wings and Wheels team to get to the top of the leader board and win a prize.
Remote-control car racing at Wings and Wheels 2015
There will also be a series of craft workshops offering free activities from colouring competitions to tin can art.
Creative face painters at Busy Days will be available to decorate young and old visitors with a variety of body art and glitter tattoos.
There is even a soft straw seating area for parents to put their feet up as they supervise their little ones enjoying all this excitement.
SWAT Team in action at Wings and Wheels 2015
Another new addition for 2016 are theatrical performers Motor Aces.
With a passion for fast cars and fabulous stories, Stephen "Abs" Wisdom and Alex Burnham have created a show to entertain the whole family with life size replica racing cars, funny scripts and authentic costumes.
Their interactive show is packed with history, science and laughs where visitors will discover the stories of Grand Prix heroes who were WW2 spies or marvel at the chain drive 28 Litre Racing monsters of the Edwardian age with pistons as big as cooking pots.
Children will also be able to sit in a full size recreation of James Hunt's McLaren M23.
Bumper car fun
Tickets:
Tickets for Wings and Wheels 2016 are on sale now.
The event takes place on August 27-28, from 9am-9pm both days at Dunsfold Park near Cranleigh.
Wings and Wheels 2016 ticket prices and how to book | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/wings-wheels-2016-what-kids-11795007 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/e8d3cefa7bc37e81f50e1388af075036656ac5b8607394df93bd6981f2c37b92.json |
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"James Chapple"
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| 2016-08-31T12:47:09 | null | 2016-08-31T12:14:18 | The convoy will set off from Clacket Lane Services and head along the clockwise M25 before turning off onto the M23 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fmotorists-warned-expect-m25-m23-11823131.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11823669.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/M23Load.jpg | en | null | Motorists warned to expect M25 and M23 delays due to abnormal load carrying wind farm parts | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Motorists are advised to plan ahead as an abnormal load navigates the M25 and M23 in Surrey on Wednesday afternoon en route to the Sussex coast.
Sussex and Surrey Police are warning drivers to expect delays between around 12.15pm when the load sets off, bound for Polegate, and 2pm.
Officers say there could be significant delays as the lorry negotiates a stretch of the A27 between Lewes and Polegate.
There will be a police escort guiding the vehicle. Officers from Sussex Police's Roads Policing Unit will take ownership of the operation at Clacket Lane Services on the M25 at 12.15pm.
They will then travel southbound on the M23 past Redhill , Gatwick and Horley , onto the A23 before turning west on the A27.
Google Maps The convoy will set off from Clacket Lane Services at lunchtime on Wednesday
Due to the road layout, said police, the load will turn around at Shoreham clover leaf roundabout and make its way to Shepham Wind Farm in Polegate, via Lewes.
The abnormal load, which is transporting parts for the wind farm, is being escorted outside of the morning and afternoon rush hours to keep disruption to a minimum, said Sussex Police.
'Inevitable delays'
Sergeant Dan Pitcher, of the East Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: "Some of these loads are significant in size and it is inevitable that they will cause delays for roads users on the A23 and the A27 between Lewes and Polegate.
"Officers will periodically be closing roads while the load passes, however we will endeavour to maintain the free flow of traffic where possible.”
The load is expected to reach Lewes between 1.30pm and 2pm.
A further two abnormal loads will be escorted on the same route an hour earlier on Wednesday September 7 and Thursday September 8. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/motorists-warned-expect-m25-m23-11823131 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/42faf35437ef5a2e178195f6615442244fb99146c1cbd567692a2e6dd41a139c.json |
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"James Chapple"
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| 2016-08-26T16:46:01 | null | 2016-08-26T10:19:57 | Surrey Police said reports of this nature were "extremely rare" and officers were taking the child's reported disappearance very seriously | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fredhill-child-abduction-police-rule-11802618.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11803005.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/UpdateCollSoc.jpg | en | null | Redhill child abduction: Police rule van pictured in CCTV out of investigation as 'large operation' continues | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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A van pictured in a CCTV image after a boy was reportedly abducted in Redhill on Thursday has been ruled out of the ongoing investigation.
However, Surrey Police is continuing to search for a van of the same description as a major police operation to trace the child continued on Friday morning.
The incident happened at around 4.43pm on Thursday, when the boy was "taken away" in a van described as a black Volkswagen Transporter van with 02 registration.
Redhill 'child abduction': Witness saw boy 'taken against his will' into black VW van
A massive search was launched in the Redstone Hill area of the town, near Redhill railway station, which continued overnight into Friday morning.
Despite the van pictured in CCTV being ruled out of the investigation, Surrey Police said tracing a van of the same description remained a "key line of enquiry".
Surrey Police This van pictured in a CCTV still issued by Surrey Police has been ruled out of the investigation
A spokesman for the force said officers were continuing to treat the incident as a kidnapping.
But no children matching the boy's description have been reported missing locally or nationally, Surrey Police added.
“We are treating it very seriously,” said the spokesman.
“We have to treat it as [it was] reported until we have information to suggest otherwise.
"We are treating it as child abduction in case of the very worst.”
Surrey Police The bike the boy was seen with as he was reportedly abducted at around 4.45pm
The boy is described as white, around 4ft tall and around six to seven years of age. He was seen wearing a red T-shirt and navy blue jeans when he was reportedly abducted.
He left a bike at the scene in Redstone Hill. This is described as a small Frantic Giant mountain bike with a silver frame and black and yellow detailing.
'Extremely rare' situation
Superintendent Chris Edwards made a renewed appeal for information speaking outside Reigate police station shortly after 6.30am on Friday.
“This is a renewed appeal for information from anybody who may have been in the Redstone Hill area of Redhill, close to Redhill train station, between 4.30pm and 5pm [on Thursday]," he said.
“You may have seen something suspicious involving a black VW Transporter-style van close to the train station, which is seen to approach a young white boy aged six to seven at the roadside, who was tampering with a silver and yellow small mountain bike."
Google Maps Redstone Hill, Redhill
Supt Edwards added: “A witness has described that child as being taken from the roadside into a vehicle similar to the one I have just described.
“Anyone who knows anyone with a vehicle that meets that description and was in the area yesterday, or if that was you, please contact us immediately in order that we can establish the safety of this young child.”
A full update was issued by the force at 7.30am, confirming the van pictured in the CCTV image had been ruled out of the investigation and the fact there had been no formal report of a missing child.
"A large police operation involving a significant number of officers and other police resources has been taking place overnight [Thursday into Friday] to trace the van and to establish the identity of the child," read the update.
"Reports of this nature involving children are extremely rare which is why we are treating it so seriously.
"At this stage, there has been no missing person report received in relation to a child but we continue to treat this incident seriously and will do so until the full circumstances have been established."
Community concern
Police added: "As a result of our enquiries, the owner of the van in the CCTV image we released last night [Thursday] has been traced and this particular van has now been ruled out of the investigation.
"However, we continue to look for a similar style, black, modified VW Transporter van with an 02 registration plate, no side writing, sliding side doors, three BBS-make alloy wheels (with the front nearside missing), no rear windows and with chrome sidesteps.
"It remains extremely important that if you own or know the owner of a vehicle like this which could have been in Redhill yesterday afternoon [Thursday] that you contact police immediately."
"We would also like to speak to anyone who was in Redstone Hill at around 4.30pm to 5pm yesterday or anyone who recognises the mountain bike and may have seen who was riding it yesterday afternoon.
"Local residents may be particularly concerned, but we hope our response reassures people how seriously we take any such reports of suspicious behaviour – our officers continue to work on this investigation and we will update on any further developments."
Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101, or 999 in the event of an emergency, quoting Operation Bigfoot - or contact Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/redhill-child-abduction-police-rule-11802618 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/22c257dcfb5531af0d4aea8fdbd68a81c4a1c4ffbe0c82e9dd42b8c6cd039e5d.json |
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"Stuart Richards"
]
| 2016-08-28T14:46:15 | null | 2016-08-28T14:15:00 | Everything you need to know about new and ongoing planned road improvements on the M3, M25 and A23 from Monday August 29 to Sunday September 4 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Froadworks-planned-major-routes-south-11560122.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11446310.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/M3-traffic-a322.jpg | en | null | Roadworks planned for major routes in the south this week | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Roadworks will take place along several motorways and A-roads across the south this week.
Commuters and those working night shifts should allow for extra travel time, as work is planned on major roads such as the M3, M25 and A23.
The following improvements are due to be carried out between Monday August 29 to Sunday September 4.
M3 junction 2 (M25) to junction 4a (Farnborough): 'Smart motorway' works
Work to reduce congestion and improve journey times continues this week with narrow lanes, and a 50mph speed limit in place on both carriageways between junctions 2 and 4a, with a free recovery service operating 24 hours a day until the end of 2016.
For further details of the scheme, visit the Highways England website.
M25 Junction 8 Reigate: resurfacing
Work to improve journeys by carrying out resurfacing will start this week.
The anti-clockwise exit slip road will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5.30am, from Thursday 1 September for 2 nights. Work on Friday will start at 11pm.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place via junction 7, M23 southbound to junction 9 and return.
Work to improve journeys by carrying out resurfacing will start this week.
The anti-clockwise exit slip road will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5.30am, from Thursday 1 September for 2 nights.
Work on Friday will start at 11pm. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via junction 7, M23 southbound to junction 9 and return.
M25 junction 9 Leatherhead: resurfacing
The clockwise entry slip road will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5.30am, from Tuesday 30 August for 4 nights. Work on Friday will start at 11pm.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place via junction 8 and return
M25 junction 10 (A3): sign maintenance
Work to maintain safety by carrying out sign maintenance will start this week.
The clockwise entry slip road will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5am, on Tuesday 30 August.
A clearly signed diversion will be in place via junction 9 and return.
A23 London Road North, Merstham: gas upgrade
Work by SGN to maintain safety by carrying out gas network upgrades continues this week. One lane (of two) will be closed northbound adjacent to Glebe Road, 24 hours a day, until early-September.
A 40mph temporary speed limit will be in place for the duration of the work. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/roadworks-planned-major-routes-south-11560122 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/347b7f96e0007fd67c800780b3ab494d3beda2af75b96d4ea2bd027c1c42123b.json |
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"Beth Duffell"
]
| 2016-08-26T12:51:31 | null | 2016-08-26T08:00:00 | When The Jam frontman owned the property in Send, he converted the garage into a soundproof music room | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fpaul-wellers-former-send-home-11797631.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article9440289.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS42661303.jpg | en | null | Paul Weller's former Send home goes on the market for £625,000 | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Fancy owning a house that once belonged to one of Surrey’s biggest music legends?
Well if you are looking to move to Send then a property once owned by Paul Weller, who grew up in Woking, could be right up your street.
The four-bedroom home is on the market as owners Sue Mills and husband Jonathan Cramp search for a new property.
The couple moved to the quiet close in November 2005 but nearly 11 years on they are looking for another des res.
Sue, who works as a consultant and is originally from Durban, South Africa, admits she knew little about Paul Weller when she first discovered that he once owned the attractive detached home.
The 55-year-old said she did recognise a few of his songs, including A Town Called Malice.
Ms Mills said: “I believe Paul got the house when the close was first built.
“Moving into the house aroused my curiosity about him, I wanted to find out more.
“So I did a bit of research and with my husband’s help learnt quite a lot about him.”
Paul Weller
Knights Property Services The attractive home, once owned by Paul Weller, is on the market
She recalled spotting her house on a documentary about The Jam frontman, when a photograph was shown of the musician and his family in the garden.
The home owner said: “We were sitting watching a documentary on Paul one night and suddenly I saw him and his family sitting outside a French door that looked very familiar. It was our French door and I got very excited about it, in fact.
“Jonathan tells people that we live in one of Paul Weller’s old homes.
“I always say don’t get ideas of it being too fancy, as it was one of his first homes.”
When Weller owned the house he had the integral garage converted into a soundproof music room. Today, the couple use the room as a study.
Paul Weller converted the integral garage into a soundproof music room. The room is now a study
TMS Owner Sue Mills at the front door
Ms Mills added: “When the previous owner moved in apparently there were record shelves on the wall.”
The duo decided the house should be their new abode in 2005, after falling for its features and the secluded garden.
She said: “I like the feel of the house and it’s got a south facing garden too.
“It is just so light and bright and has a good feel to it.”
The secluded south facing garden at the Send property
Jokingly she added: “My husband thought of getting a plaque on the wall saying Paul lived here.
“We have had two viewings but as far as I know they were not fans of Paul Weller.”
The property is currently on the market with Knights Property Services for £625,000.
Mark Reardon, Woking branch manager, said: “The owners have been there for a number of years now.
“I think it is of interest to people who are musically minded.” | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/paul-wellers-former-send-home-11797631 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/dd17971f2de8de36a672d0d71f8d80858c92f7a07d1e51297785eec36838fe36.json |
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"Paul Harper"
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| 2016-08-26T18:45:54 | null | 2016-08-26T18:00:00 | "As a precaution, everyone with a 500ml tub of Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough should check the batch number on the bottom of their tub" | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fben--jerrys-cookie-dough-11805930.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11806431.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CQbenandjerryscookiedough.jpg | en | null | Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough batches recalled after 'small metal pieces' found in tubs | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Four batches of Ben & Jerry's famous Cookie Dough ice cream have been recalled by consumer company Unilever.
A notice issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the products "may contain small pieces of metal".
No other known products by the American ice cream maker are thought to affected.
FSA officials said: "If you have bought a product with the batch codes listed, do not eat it.
"Instead, dispose of the product and contact the Ben & Jerry’s customer care line on 0800 146 252 with the details written on the bottom of the tub.
"Unilever is recalling the product. Notices have been published in the national press, which explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought them."
Ben & Jerry's added: "We take great pride in the quality of our ice cream and the operation of our creation station.
"Operating to the highest standards of quality assurance, everyone at Ben & Jerry's is very sorry that a limited number of Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough 500ml ice cream [tubs] failed to meet expectations on this occasion."
Click here to see the full advice from Unilever .
Which batches are affected?
L62110L011
L62111L011
L62112L011
L62113L011
* These four batch codes listed are for only for Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough 500ml products available in the UK & Ireland. Ben & Jerry's products outside of the four batch codes listed are NOT affected.
How to find batch number?
Turn you ice cream tub upside down and you'll find the code
What if I've bought Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough recently?
As a precaution, everyone with a 500ml tub of Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough should check the batch number on the bottom of their tub to make sure it's not affected and if it matches the batch numbers listed above, they should not eat the product.
Who should I call?
0800 146252 (UK, NI) or 1800 946272 (Ireland) | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/ben--jerrys-cookie-dough-11805930 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/b5ba5d312f18b8ce2b7250d2908b07774003939da50eb8971a9dc11a28594760.json |
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"James Watkins"
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| 2016-08-26T16:45:58 | null | 2016-08-26T15:49:44 | The collision took place in Wanborough Hill, with the road closed in both directions for around three hours | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fman-20s-taken-hospital-following-11805542.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11805430.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98009809.jpg | en | null | Man in his 20s taken to hospital following Subaru smash near Hog’s Back | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | This crash between two cars near Guildford closed a road for around three hours on Thursday (August 25).
Surrey Police’s road policing unit said thankfully there were only minor injuries in the smash between a Mazda and Subaru in Wanborough Hill, close to the A31 Hog's Back junction.
The road was blocked in both directions after the emergency services were called at around 4.55pm, with the police stating that the road was fully open again at around 8pm.
Wanborough Hill currently blocked in both directions near to the A31 junction while we deal with a 2 vehicle RTC pic.twitter.com/D4GsMRQlHj — RPU - Surrey Police (@SurreyRoadCops) August 25, 2016
The Surrey Road Police account tweeted a picture and said: “Wanborough Hill currently blocked in both directions near to the A31 junction while we deal with a 2 vehicle RTC.”
The account later tweeted: “The driver of the Subaru has been reported for driving without due care and attention and for using a car without insurance.
“Thankfully it would appear only minor injuries. Road is now fully reopen.”
A spokesman for the South East Coast Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of a two car road traffic collision on Wanborough Hill at about 4.55pm yesterday.
“A man in his 20s suffering check, back and shoulder pain was taken to Royal Surrey County Hospital .” | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-20s-taken-hospital-following-11805542 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/ae30ff6d685f415f90890e799e884e9a655ce69684dc21ed17658f286d0efa77.json |
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"Mark Edwards"
]
| 2016-08-31T12:46:47 | null | 2016-08-31T12:24:10 | Ross Henson from Lightwater will be sentenced on October 4 after being convicted of attacks in February | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fsexual-predator-found-guilty-attacking-11823081.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11252231.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS60358992.jpg | en | null | Sexual predator found guilty of attacking two women in Guildford town centre | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | One of the attacks happened in Guildford High Street
A man has been found guilty of attacking two lone women in Guildford town centre , with intent to commit sexual offences.
Ross Henson, of Lightwater Meadow in Lightwater, attacked the women from behind in separate incidents in Woodbridge Road and High Street in February.
He was only prevented from committing sexual offences by the presence of passers-by.
At the conclusion of a five day trial at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday (August 30), Henson was found guilty of two counts of false imprisonment and two counts of committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence.
The 24-year-old was remanded in custody to be sentenced on October 4.
Henson attacked a woman in Woodbridge Road at around 5.45am on Sunday February 13.
He approached her from behind and grabbed her before running off after two men walked by.
The victim described them both falling onto the grass and said Henson tried to stop her from screaming for help.
The second attack took place at 8.50am when Henson again grabbed a woman from behind at a shop in Guildford High Street.
The court heard that he fled when a woman walked past the incident.
The jury agreed with prosecuting counsel Dominic Connolly Henson perpetrated the attacks in order to rape or sexually assault the victims, and he would have done so had he not been interrupted by the presence of members of the public in the vicinity of the crimes.
For the defence, Jonathan Goodman said his client admitted assaulting the women, saying he was drunk and made "stupid decisions" but that he had no intent to sexually assault the victims.
Henson, who was wearing a black bandana during the incidents, had been out drinking at the Casino Nightclub.
The trial heard he met a man in the smoking area of the club and they began chatting.
They bumped into each other again at a taxi rank after the nightclub closed, with Henson telling the man he was “going to rape someone tonight”, just hours before the attacks on the women.
Casino nightclub in Guildford
Henson told the witness he had previously been in a maximum security prison with Gary Glitter and that he was in a gang in Norwich.
Henson then became aggressive towards the man, telling him to leave before "he hurt him".
Seconds later, the witness heard a blonde woman scream and saw her running away from the area where he had just left Henson.
This woman was never traced by police.
Mr Connolly told the jury Henson told the witness to leave as he had just spotted a woman he wanted to attack and needed him "out of the way". | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sexual-predator-found-guilty-attacking-11823081 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/13400b3cf7965caf50b841035a4bd586c3a27ff4200fe5bd0be21e702aabfb92.json |
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| 2016-08-26T16:46:08 | null | 2016-08-26T16:00:00 | From Cockapoo's to Chihuahua's, this compilation video featuring pictures of man's best friend will make you smile | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ffun-stuff%2Fnational-dog-day-your-photos-11804899.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11805059.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/14115524_10154275151545837_7973295857074477348_o.jpg | en | null | National Dog Day: YOUR photos of lovable pooches and adorable canines | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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To celebrate National Dog Day on Friday we asked YOU to send in your snaps of your beloved pooches.
The annual event, sees all dogs; mixed breed and pure, honoured for being man's best friend.
Animal loving readers have responded enthusiastically to our request sending in dozen of heartwarming photos of Labradors, Pitbulls, Bulldogs and other cute four-legged friends.
From Stanwell to Woking, take a look through this video compilation to see a selection of adorable canines from Surrey and Hampshire.
Send us in snaps of your dog to [email protected] or tweet us @GetSurrey. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/fun-stuff/national-dog-day-your-photos-11804899 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/2dbd364569ab2beb4a59705dfb9cf67acb3353c4ee08cced1cd791d4eb495ec6.json |
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| 2016-08-31T06:46:54 | null | 2016-08-31T07:00:00 | Ben Edwards, 25, was knocked unconscious and suffered a double fracture of the jaw in the attack outside the Bridge Street nightclub in Guildford | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fstudent-lucky-not-kill-victim-11820983.json | http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article9960483.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Popworld-Guildford.jpg | en | null | Student 'lucky not to kill' victim after single blow caused devastating injuries outside Popworld | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | A university student, who inflicted lifelong injuries on a man whom he felled with a single blow outside a Guildford night club, was told he was lucky not have killed his victim.
Ben Edwards, 25, was knocked unconscious outside Popworld, in Bridge Street, and suffered a double fracture of the jaw, which needed eight stitches after the back of his head was ‘split open’, Guildford Crown Court heard.
His attacker, 20-year-old Joe Ferguson of Wheeler Lane in Witley, appeared for sentencing at Guildford Crown Court on Friday (August 26) where Judge Peter Moss warned him his violent conduct could have had fatal consequences.
Judge Moss told Ferguson: “The courts are frequently having to deal with cases where a complainant dies as a result of a single punch. You are fortunate that you are not facing such charge.”
The judge also expressed astonishment that Ferguson booked a holiday with his girlfriend after the offence was committed on May 29 this year and before sentence was passed.
Google Maps The incident happened in Bridge Street, Guildford
He said the defendant’s letter of apology to the victim, in which he spelled Mr Edwards' first name with a lower-case, rather a capital, displayed a degree of "carelessness" said the judge, and a failure to appreciate how it might be perceived by the injured man.
Ferguson appeared for sentence at the crown court after pleading guilty at Guildford Magistrates' Court on July 29 to causing grievous bodily harm.
Edward Culver, prosecuting, said there had been a dispute between two groups of people at Popworld and both had been asked to leave.
He said the defendant appeared upset that a friend of his had been ejected from the club and launched an unprovoked assault on Mr Edwards, knocking him to the ground.
Judge Moss said: “So it was a revenge attack.”
He said this was an aggravating feature of the assault.
“The victim was unconscious for a while and suffered a double-fracture to the jaw and required eight stitches to a wound in the back of his head,” said Mr Culver.
He added Ferguson fled from the scene but was later tracked down by the police.
'I will never be the same again'
In a victim personal statement read out to the court, Mr Edwards said he had been in hospital for nine days recovering from surgery and had been unable to eat and sleep properly for weeks because of the pain and lack of mobility affecting his jaw.
Mr Edwards said "the nurse fainted because of the excess blood" and he had a titanium plate inserted in his jaw. He said his teeth are now out of line with his jaw affecting the way he smiled.
“My doctor says I will never be the same again,” he said.
Mr Edwards added: “There are long-term issues arising from this incident, which was completely unprovoked and indefensible.”
The court was told that Ferguson, a business management student at Cardiff University, had never been in trouble with the law before and was well thought-of by others for his charity work.
Charlotte Powell, defending, said: “My client pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and is full of remorse for what happened.”
She said Ferguson did not mean to cause such grave injuries to Mr Edwards.
Ms Powell said that her client misjudged the situation because he had once been a victim of an assault outside another Guildford night club.
Ferguson was sentenced to 12 months’ jail suspended for 18 months, ordered to do 100 hours unpaid work and told to observe a three-week curfew from 7 pm to 7am.
Ferguson was ordered to pay £2,500 compensation with no court costs.
“You will lose your holiday,” said Judge Moss, who added Mr Edwards would spend the rest of his life dealing with the after effects of what had been done to him by the defendant. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/student-lucky-not-kill-victim-11820983 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/9636a54f445400b725e4471e7833767a186d89d088b359215cfe180005ecabe8.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:56:00 | null | 2016-08-25T20:00:00 | Going to Reading Festival this weekend? Check out this handy guide packed with information on opening times, parking, travel, phone charging and cash points | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Freading-festival-2016-everything-you-11798924.json | http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article10967860.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Biffy-Clyro-IMG_7097.jpg | en | null | everything you need to know | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Excited campers have arrived at Richfield Avenue ahead of this weekend's sold-out Reading Festival 2016.
Headlining acts Foals, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Biffy Clyro will entertain thousands of festival-goers during the three days of live music, comedy and late night cinema.
If you've got tickets for the whole weekend or just one day, you might find this visitor's guide useful.
Click here for LIVE UPDATES on Thursday
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Arena opening times:
Thursday August 25, 2016 - partially open from 5pm-3am
Friday August 26, 2016 -10am-4am
Saturday August 27, 2016 - 10am-4am
Sunday August 28, 2016 - 10am-4am
Parking:
There are two car parks on site (white and green).
White car park passes in Mapledurham will be on sale at the gate to weekend ticket holders for £20
Green car park is sold-out
Drop off/ pick up points:
Private hire taxis in Cremyll Road, off Tessa Road
Hackney carriages/black cabs in Tessa Road
Minibuses at Kings Meadow car park
Parents/friends drop off/pick up at Hills Meadow car park
From 6am -2pm on Monday, taxis will also pick up from Thames Side Promenade (the road next to the Crowne Plaza Hotel).
Do not attempt to drop off or pick up anywhere near Richfield Avenue or the White or Green car parks.
Once you've arrived, follow the signs to our free shuttle boat service to the site
Peak exit times on Monday are between 8am and 1pm
The campsite closes at midday on Monday
Travelling by train:
Reading train station is a 15-20 minute walk from the festival site. You pass The Oracle shopping centre on route.
Shuttle buses will be available between both Reading train station and the town centre to the festival site (there is a small charge).
Cash points:
There are a number of cash points dotted throughout the arena (beware, they will charge you)
Phone charging:
Music Angel Mobile Charging will be at Reading this year, offering their Social Power battery for £20 with Unlimited Charging on pre-order, saving you £5 when bought at the festival.
Festival goers at Reading Festival 2014
Headline acts:
Foals, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Biffy Clyro, Jack U, Two Door Cinema Club, The 1975, Disclosure and Fall Out Boy.
Food and drink inside the arena:
There are several bars operating on a cash-only basis
Only food for personal consumption and water/soft drinks in sealed bottles 500ml and under may be brought into the arena
There are tested drinking water points throughout the arena which are free to use
Lockers:
Weekend ticket holders can use the pre-bookable onsite lockers. You can also leave items at the Lost Property/Left Luggage Tent for £2 per item, with 24 hour access as needed.
Lost property:
This year you can find the Lost Property tent in Baker Lane, where Police Liaison Officers will be stationed to help match up items.
Reading Festival campers arriving (L-R) Katie Sweeney, Gabriella Holmes, Katrine Holmes
Other handy information:
There will be a supermarket in the Orange campsite selling all your essentials in case you have forgotten something.
Campfires lower than knee height, and less than one pace wide are permitted in the campsite until 8pm on Sunday.
Every bar cup and all plastic bottles that you purchase at Reading will have a returnable deposit of 10p. Minimum of 10 items for £1, a full recycling bag of bottles is worth £5.
Bring ID if you look under 21 years-old
There are toilets inside the arena and in all camping areas (the arena ones are much better!) | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/reading-festival-2016-everything-you-11798924 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/55bc695b5640849dd8492f99babf77109903f03d46c02813c8c764920fd6ef95.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:57:30 | null | 2016-08-25T18:35:00 | Schools across the borough welcomed pupils to open their long awaited GCSE results | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fgcse-results-school-top-marks-11801356.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11800383.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS97943618.jpg | en | null | GCSE results by school: Top marks for Runnymede students | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Schools throughout Runnymede welcomed back nervous pupils to pick up their along awaited GCSE results.
Salesian School is celebrating another excellent year of results, with 88% of students earning five A*-C grades (including English and maths), and 37% of exams taken scored the highest A and A* grades.
Some of the Chertsey school’s top scoring students were Martha Garcia Vizuete and Leah Hennessy, who both earned nine A* and two A grades, and Nadia Baptista, Julia Da Costa and Caroline McCormick and also earned nine A* grades and a single A grade.
It was an extra special day for Martha, the youngest in the year group, who was collecting her results on her 16th birthday. “It’s amazing, I can’t really believe it,” she said. “I was so nervous, my brother had to open my envelope for me. I was aiming to get all As, but I never expected to do so well.”
"Progress and attainment"
GCSE results at Fullbrook School in New Haw
It’s been a week of celebrations for the Garcia Vizuetes – last week, her brother Jose was the joint-highest performing A Level student. “I really like the teachers so I’m going to stay and study history, French, maths and chemistry,” she said.
Leah Hennessy also picked up nine A* and two A grades.
Students at Salesian School in Chertsey who scored six A* grades or higher
Headteacher James Kibble said: “We’re so proud of our students: once again they’ve demonstrated outstanding progress and attainment. This is proof of their work ethic, the support of their parents and the love, effort and expertise of our fantastic team of teachers.”
The Magna Carta School in Staines announced another record-breaking year, with 70% of students achieving five or more A*-C grades - compared with 66% last year.
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Headteacher Tim Smith said he was ‘ecstatic with the results’.
“The class of 2016 have done remarkably well,” he said. “As a headline, it is the best results in the school’s history - we’ve never received results at this level.”
He said it could not have been achieved without the hard work of students, commitment of staff, and support from parents, governors and the community.
Overwhelmed
An ‘overwhelmed’ Priya Johal, 16, leaves with three A*s and five As, and will now go on to study biology, chemistry, and maths at Salesian School in Chertsey with hopes of one day becoming a doctor.
Priya Johal, 16, from Magna Carta School who got three A*s and five As
“I’m excited and so happy,” she said. “I’m going to go drink a lot of ‘Capri-Sun’ with the gals.”
Hungarian Regina Kazinczi overcame not knowing how to speak any English when she moved to Britain three years ago to achieve three Bs, including one in English literature, two Cs and a D.
“I’m very excited - I didn’t understand any English and I’ve worked really hard to achieve this,” she said.
A focus on academic subjects and extra curricular activities at Fullbrook School, led students to some ‘fantastic’ results, said principal Anne Turner.
"Excellent achievements"
Students at the New Haw school achieved 68% five A* to C grades including English and maths, with 21% of all grades A* or A.
Mrs Turner, said: “I am delighted with all our students’ success, particularly in a period of so much change in education.
“The whole Fullbrook community have worked hard this year to ensure all our students achieve and exceed their potential and our warmest congratulations go to all our students and their families on their excellent achievements.”
Melissa McCrow and Nabila Bulbul at Fullbrook School
She said they were particularly pleased that results in the core subjects, English, maths and science have gone up this year, with 84% of students taking three separate sciences achieving A* to C. Students also did well in technology subjects with more than 90% of students who studied technology subjects achieving a grade C or above.
Ellie Garland, Robert Sung and Amy Osborne were all celebrating some top results, but said they were very nervous ahead of opening the envelope. Amy said: “I have a heart rate monitor on my phone and we were watching it get higher as we went into the school.”
With hopes of becoming a GP, Toria Bahrami from West Byfleet was also pleased with her results that mean she will be off to Woking College. “It was hard work but it’s paid off,” she said.
Melissa McCrow, from Woking, who got five A*s , six As and a B, added: “I was so nervous waiting for my results, I’m very happy now.”
Above national average
There were some more record breaking GCSE results at Jubilee High School in Addlestone with 76% of students achieving five GCSEs at A* to C.
Brandon Taylor, Ada Nowak, Jade McPhee-Dunham at Jubilee High's GCSE Results Day
Steve Price, headteacher, said: “I am delighted to celebrate such amazing results with the students, parents and staff and I’m very happy to say that our students have recorded an outstanding Progress 8 measure (+0.6) which is significantly above the national average.
“Coming on the back of the government’s stringent new method of measuring examination success which now focuses on how well students perform across 8 subjects, including English and mathematics, the results are impressive.”
Best ever
Staff and pupils at Sir William Perkins’s School in Chertsey are celebrating another great set of GCSE results this year, with well over half of all grades at A*.
A total of 13% of students got ten or more A* grades, 40 students got at least eight A* grades, and 54% of all grades were at A* – a best ever statistic.
Students at Sir William Perkins's School
Chris Muller, headteacher said: “Although we knew that this year’s results were bound to be excellent, we are still astounded by the achievements of the girls, and of course the staff who have made it possible.
"The statistics this year are mind-boggling, and with results like these, the girls are on a very sound footing to carry on with their sixth form studies – we will watch for their A level results in two years’ time with a great sense of optimism.” | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gcse-results-school-top-marks-11801356 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/94514788479b2f355f6df708c0b57742f90075c8333a93352d3dae8f8c22dbec.json |
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"Connie Rusk"
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| 2016-08-30T10:46:36 | null | 2016-08-30T09:57:58 | Four pumps, a water carrier and an off-road vehicle were in attendance at the height of the blaze | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Ffirefighters-tackle-highly-suspicious-combine-11816696.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11817010.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS34924983.jpg | en | null | Firefighters tackle 'highly suspicious' combine harvester fire and 200 straw bale blaze | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | A combine harvester and 200 bales of straw have gone up in flames in what Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has described as a "highly suspicious" blaze.
Firefighters were called to the incident in Miles Lane, Oxted , at around 11pm on Monday (August 29).
Crews from Banstead , Lingfield , Oxted and Godstone attended, as well as a water carrier and an off-road vehicle.
Watch Commander Ken Harvey from Godstone fire station said: "We were called to a combine harvester set alight with suspected fuel taken out of the engine.
"Further down the field 200 hay bales of straw were also set alight, it is highly suspicious. The fire is next to a main road and it is quite a bad blaze.
"We scaled back about 3am but there are still firefighters out there now trying to stop it spreading. We aren't sure of the exact cause yet."
The incident came just over 24 hours after another fire destroyed four tons of straw bales at a farm near Banstead .
That incident was found to have been a deliberate fire. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/firefighters-tackle-highly-suspicious-combine-11816696 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/ecd55ba157e15dc3d31f2dce811f12c84d67dc8b35eec5f41d2de37fbcb7c86f.json |
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| 2016-08-27T14:45:56 | null | 2016-08-27T14:04:35 | The genuine wartime P-51 Mustange ducked and dived above the crowds at Dunsfold Park | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhats-on-news%2Fwings-wheels-p-51-mustang-11808367.json | http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article7527441.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/TM24190.jpg | en | null | Wings and Wheels: P-51 Mustang and historic army helicopters wow the crowds | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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A classic aircraft from World War II joined the line-up at this year's Wings and Wheels event held at Dunsfold Park .
The North American P-51 Mustang swooped over the crowds, showcasing its aerobatic skills and also its unique and impressively loud whistling sound effect.
The wartime vehicle is capable of speeds up to 500mph will take part in a special flight accompanied by a Spitfire.
A historic army helicopter also took to the sky, showing off its impressive mid-air twists and turns.
Earlier in the display the Mini Red duo did their down-sized version of the Red Arrow display , including streams of coloured smoke. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/wings-wheels-p-51-mustang-11808367 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/afa24614dd37b0fe5d4b75d33a58516de61368811f9fe4b840f0371fbab751e7.json |
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| 2016-08-29T16:46:28 | null | 2016-08-29T16:56:15 | Goals from Keiran Murtagh, Joey Jones and Gozie Ugwu see off visitors as Cards taste first victory in seven matches | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-reports%2Fwoking-fc-3-1-chester-11815208.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11815679.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Chester.jpg | en | null | Woking FC 3-1 Chester: Garry Hill's battlers win at last | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Woking fans were treated to their first win of the Vanarama National season at the seventh attempt.
The doubters were silenced as Garry Hill's side produced a stirring display to take the points against Chester in a 3-1 success although they remain in the bottom four.
The hosts were desperate to put behind them the 4-1 reverse at York City two days earlier and boss Hill mixed his team up again, a notable inclusion being fit again skipper Ismail Yakubu for only his third game of the season.
But Cards looked shaky early on and Chester were being allowed to force their way into the game, Hill demanding more of his men from as early as the fifth minute.
The hosts had a super chance to score, though, in their first attack when Murtagh fed Ben Gordon on the left and his cross was nodded over by Max Kretzschmar from a good position.
A minute later again Murtagh picked out a pass, this time to Jake Caprice whose centre was awkwardly turned around his near post by keeper Jon Worsnop.
At least the Cards were buoying the supporters early on, in particular Caprice, whose marauding runs were a feature.
Woking's persistence paid off in the 16th minute when Caprice and Dennon Lewis linked intricately down the right and when the latter's cross was half-cleared, Murtagh took a touch, teed the ball up on his left foot before driving home low from 25 yards.
The importance of holding on to that lead could not be underestimated and Cards' stopper Michael Poke did well to keep out a Blain Hudson header from a corner.
Tenacious
With Charlie Penny a tenacious and willing runner, the hosts caused Chester problems but it was the visitors who struck in the 26th minute to level it up.
The goal came moments after James Alabi managed to miss a free header from two yards, his effort hitting the turf and bouncing up against the crossbar.
But Cards' respite was brief as moments later Ryan Llloyd glanced in a header from Johnny Hunt's cross for a leveller.
Woking reacted instantly and went in front again when Kretzschmar's beautifully flighted free-kick to the back post saw Jones rise highest to thump his header past Worsnop.
It was a fillip for Cards who were enjoying much of the possession and looking dangerous in attack, Kretzschmar firing a free-kick straight at the wall while from one of his corners, Yakubu headed just over. Ugwo then cracked an effort wide on the stroke of half time.
Woking started the second half well and Jones powered a header from Kretzschmar down but straight at Worsnop who saved.
The hardworking Penny made way for Zac Ansah in the 68th minute as Hill looked to introduce fresh legs
Immediately he was given a chance to score, Ryan Astles making a mistake at the back for Chester and Ansah was suddenly free on goal, only to smash into the side netting.
But Cards were not to be denied and in the 75th minute, Caprice's low cross found its way to Ugwu who rapped in from eight yards.
The fans sang Hill's name and roared the hosts on to their first win of the campaign - a thoroughly deserved three points for the home team full of verve and attacking intent. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/woking-fc-3-1-chester-11815208 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/ce2bbf9745f519516df449b95c543a50389835abbf4ce227a5304d5902247bf9.json |
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| 2016-08-30T08:46:35 | null | 2016-08-30T08:00:00 | Councillors have agreed to lower the £1.50 per hour charge at the new multi-storey after almost 2,000 people signed a petition to reduce the costs | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Faddlestone-one-car-park-charges-11806500.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11392043.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS91111695.jpg | en | null | Addlestone One car park charges reduced as 'mums win' after hundreds backed petition | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | People are angry at the £1.50 per hour car park charge set for the new multi-storey in Addlestone
Car parking charges at the new Addlestone One multi-storey are to be reduced to £1 per hour following a campaign about the ‘unreasonable’ costs faced by drivers.
But the council say the new lower charges will be continually 'under review', particularly after the new development is due to open in December 2017.
A petition was launched earlier this year after the car park, due to be part of the new Addlestone complex that will include homes, a Waitrose, Premier Inn, cinema, shops and restaurants, opened with a £1.50 per hour charge.
A total of 1,851 people signed the petition, which was handed to Runnymede Borough Council and went before the council’s Corporate Management Committee on Thursday (August 25).
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Addressing the committee and members of the public, council leader Peter Waddell said the reduction would come into effect ‘as soon as practicable’, as signs and computers need to be changed and reprogrammed.
Regular review
He said: “When the development is open the majority of visitors will not pay for their parking, It will be paid for by the tenants of the scheme who will subsidise that visit to that outlet.
"However, until the development is up and running that concession is not available, so our conclusion is that it’s not fair to levy the full charge until that happens.”
A 30 minute stay in the car park will remain free.
Cllr Waddell said they would also amend the previous six hour no return rule to five hours as it ‘disadvantages parents at Darley Dene in picking up children’.
“So mums win on this one,” he said.
Committee members outside Addlestone Community Centre in Garfield Road
Building work on site
He added: “The parking charges will be kept under regular review. This is not a closed book this is something to be reviewed. there are forecasts from the officers. They might be right, they might be wrong.
“There are forecasts from the various groups who have raised this issue, they might be right, they might be wrong. Only time will tell we will be able to see what the impact of this is and work accordingly.”
"It's not over"
Cllr Waddell added he asked officers to continue a dialogue with campaign groups to ‘make available the council’s car park at periods that coincide with most demand for shows, events, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays’, but added there were certain health and safety and security issues as police use the site and it was only accessible through a building site.
The meeting was also told they would look at potentially extending concessionary parking subsidised by traders to traders outside the Addlestone One development.
Addlestone One development
Katie Bateson, who runs a business at the Addlestone Community Centre and has been involved with the petition, said: "This helps me in the short term on a personal note and it is closer to the 80p charge that was previously at Garfield Road. But when it comes to December 2017 they could decide to put it up again so we will be back to square one.
"It's gone the right way but it's not over." | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/addlestone-one-car-park-charges-11806500 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/ca17c9155cd4f789418b4a4ef0c05abee0d06e318944ddef4d50890033939cce.json |
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"James Watkins"
]
| 2016-08-26T20:46:01 | null | 2016-08-26T20:00:00 | Get discounted entry to the charity run along the banks of the Thames in September | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Frun-river-event-aiming-help-11804293.json | http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11804307.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98002294.jpg | en | null | Run the River event aiming to help tackle educational inequality | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | With the UK still basking in Rio Olympics glory, educational charity Teach First is asking those inspired by Mo Farah and Team GB to hit the pavements of London in order to raise money to give children from low-income communities a great education.
On Tuesday September 6 at 7pm, Run the River 2016 will see 3,000 people walk, jog or run 5k or 10k along the River Thames.
Passing by iconic landmarks such as the Tower of London, City Hall and the Tate Modern, the route has been described as “awe-inspiring” by participants.
Now in its third year, the event raises funds for Teach First, a charity working in schools across England and Wales to tackle educational inequality.
Teach First believes that no child’s life chances should be limited by their parents’ income.
This September, Teach First will place more than 600 highly talented teachers in schools in deprived communities across London and the south east, reaching thousands of children in 378 schools.
Run the River is sponsored by Teach First supporters Citi.
Where did Surrey come in the Rio Olympics medal table?
Managing director Lou McCrimlisk will take part this year and said: “Run the River is a great event and one that Citi is incredibly proud to support.
“Our employees and clients really look forward to the run – it has a fun atmosphere and unique location.
“We passionately believe in Teach First’s vision – to not let economic disadvantage determine a child’s destiny.
“By supporting this charity and being involved in Run the River, we are proud to help Teach First’s vision become a reality.”
Entry is usually £40, which includes chip timing, medal and an official T-shirt, but those signing up using the discount code TRINITY will receive a £15 reduction.
To sign up, visit www.teachfirst.org.uk/run-river-2016. You can also follow the #RuntheRiver hashtag on social media. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/run-river-event-aiming-help-11804293 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/27155d3595423613b6b10cd6bfd96e8eb65c76cc57e220ae5f37dcb57a4fceb5.json |
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"Richard Spiller"
]
| 2016-08-26T14:45:58 | null | 2016-08-26T14:18:26 | Victory over Lancashire at The Oval on Friday secured the side's championship division one status as attention turns to Headingley clash | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fcricket%2Fsurrey-set-royal-london-semi-11804881.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11772141.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS97457022.jpg | en | null | Surrey set for Royal London semi-final with Yorkshire | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Booming Surrey must beat Yorkshire at Headingley on Sunday to reach the Royal London One-Day Cup final.
Winning would earn an opportunity to make up for losing at Lord’s last year – but first they must see off the County Champions of the past two years in a season which seems to be getting better by the day.
A 10-wicket victory over Lancashire at The Oval in Specsavers County Championship Division One was secured on Friday.
It came in sharp contrast to the innings defeat suffered against Ashley Giles's side at Old Trafford in May, which cemented their place in the elite for next year.
Surrey needed a quite brilliant 130no from Kumar Sangakkara to scrape past Northants by one wicket in last Thursday's RLODC quarter-final, almost throwing it away after being 165-3 with nearly half their overs left as they chased 277.
It needed the Sri Lankan maestro at his most commanding, with sterling help from last man Jade Dernbach as the pair came together with 28 needed from 14 balls.
There were still 12 required from the final over but Sangakkara’s outrageous ramp shot over the wicketkeeper’s head for six off the first ball from Azharullah set the visitors on the way and – with two still needed from the last ball, he cracked it for four.
“The ramp was a staggering shot – the MCC coaching book has been ripped up over the last few years and it’s brilliant batting like that which has done it,” said director of cricket Alec Stewart.
“From the position we were in, we should have won by five wickets with time to spare. We almost messed up but for Kumar – but when you bring in the best of his kind that’s the sort of thing you get.”
Michael Steele/Getty Images Dernbach took 4-39 before supported Sangakkara at the death as Surrey clinched their quarter win
And he was full of praise for the contribution of Dernbach, who had earlier claimed 4-39: “Jade batted for the team, produced one or two excellent shots and supported superbly.
“It’s no coincidence that since he recovered from his back injury, our white-ball cricket has improved greatly.”
'Big games'
Surrey will miss Jason Roy, away with the England one-day squad playing Pakistan – he made 65 in the first ODI – but Yorkshire too will be without some of their stars.
Joe Root is a certain absentee but whoever misses out on selection for England at Lord’s tomorrow in the second ODI will be available for Headingley.
The other four involved are David Willey, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid and Jonny Bairstow.
“Yorkshire are a strong side even without those internationals and we know we must play well to beat them,” said Stewart, who admitted all-rounder Zafar Ansari is “unlikely” to be back from a back injury.
“It’s our fourth semi-final in as many seasons – they are big games but we are getting used to playing them.”
Guildford’s England U19 wicketkeeper-batsman Ollie Pope impressed with his hard-hit 87 in the 50-over series against Sri Lanka and will offer another option within the squad, with the former Cranleigh School skipper also set to join the professional staff.
Taking a 193-run lead on first innings was the key to beating Lancashire at The Oval, victory being secured before lunch on the final day.
Sam Curran's sensational form has been a massive boost for Surrey during breakthrough season
All-rounder Sam Curran, 18, maintained his remarkable rise, claiming 4-61 in dismissing the visitors for 287 and then fell just four runs short of his maiden first-class century.
Rory Burns (88), Sangakkara (67) and Steven Davies (59) undertook the early legwork.
Held up initially by opener Luke Procter (76) and Alviro Peterson (56), Lancashire's second innings was wrecked by paceman Mark Footitt, whose 7-62 was both his best in first-class cricket and first haul of five wickets for Surrey.
The 30-year-old left-arm speedster, signed last winter in a four-year contract from Derbyshire, unsettled the visitors with both his pace and late swing as they were dismissed for 230.
Footitt was one of the major recruits of last winter, following promotion, but a side strain in the first time match of the season - against Somerset - cost him two months and his form had been patchy since.
With the two Currans and Stuart Meaker though, he is now forming one of the most formidable pace attacks in the domestic game.
Surrey have done the double at U17 level, first taking the three-day Championship by getting the best of a rain-affected draw against Lancashire at Arundel. Then then chasing down 238 to beat Durham by two wickets in the one-day final at Kibworth on Sunday. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket/surrey-set-royal-london-semi-11804881 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/3465bae8f596cc8cb5f38585faebe372a4e21ed411218b55094300b8fa067590.json |
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"Mark Edwards"
]
| 2016-08-26T12:50:27 | null | 2016-08-26T12:30:00 | Actors from Star Wars, Doctor Who, Red Dwarf and Game of Thrones will be at the town's first ever comic convention | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ffamily-kids-news%2Fcomic-con-guildford-tickets-still-11801733.json | http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11532511.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/WA575681.jpg | en | null | Comic Con Guildford: Tickets still available on the day | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Smegging hell: Red Dwarf stars Robert Llewellyn and Chris Barrie will be at Guildford Comic Con
Advance tickets for Guildford's first ever comic con are sold out, but there will be a limited number available on the door this weekend.
The two-day event takes place at Guildford Spectrum on Saturday and Sunday (August 27/28) and it will be the first time a comic con event - which brings together fans of sci-fi, comic books and superheroes - has opened in Guildford.
John Gould, owner of organiser Filmfair UK, said a limited number of tickets would be available on the door from 12pm on each day, but pre-sale tickets have now sold out.
On Thursday (August 25), Mr Gould announced that Bern Collaco, who appeared in Stars Wars: The Force Awakens, has been added as a guest at the event.
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On the opening day, three actors from cult British sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf will be attending, fresh from recording a new series.
Robert Llewellyn, who played Kryten, Chris Barrie (Rimmer) and Hattie Hayridge, who played the female version of Holly in the show, will all appear on Saturday. Hayridge will also appear on the Sunday.
Doctor Who actor Colin Baker and Simon Fisher-Becker from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone will attend on Saturday.
Colin Baker as Doctor Who
Appearing on both days are Ian McNeice from Doctor Who, Valkyrie and White Noise; Ian Whyte, from Game of Thrones and Prometheus; Arti Shah from Star Wars: The Force Awakens; and John Challis who played Boycie in Only Fools and Horses.
Andrew Lee Potts from Primeval will appear only on Sunday.
General admission tickets from 12pm to 5pm on both days cost £10 for adults and £5 for under-12s.
Visitors at the comic con will have a chance to meet the stars as well as get autograph and photo opportunities. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/comic-con-guildford-tickets-still-11801733 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/ac5192bc783c2d3c0093409ec3831630bd485ff091dae766461514ecc960fbd1.json |
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"Charlotte Tobitt"
]
| 2016-08-30T10:46:46 | null | 2016-08-30T11:17:47 | The raid happened during the early hours of August 13 and saw the suspects smash a glass panel to gain access to the garage | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fhersham-bp-garage-raided-2500-11816987.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11817378.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/BPWaltonPNG.png | en | null | Hersham BP garage raided for £2,500 worth of cigarettes and alcohol | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | The incident happened at the BP garage in Hersham Road
Some £2,500 worth of cigarettes, alcohol and electrical equipment have been stolen from a Hersham petrol station.
Officers from Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses to the raid during the early hours of Saturday August 13 at the BP garage in Hersham Road, near The Halfway.
Intruders smashed their way onto the premises by breaking through a glass panel at the front of the store between 4.30am and 5.10am.
Surrey Police A glass panel was smashed to gain access to the garage
A cigarette cabinet and an alcohol cabinet inside the store were found forced open, with some items stolen.
The intruders are believed to have made off on foot along Hersham Road towards West Grove.
PC James Early from the Elmbridge Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "Around £2,500 worth of stock is believed to have been stolen, including cigarettes, electrical equipment and alcohol.
"We are carrying out a number of enquiries to track and identify those responsible.
"If you witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area early that morning or have any information which could assist our investigation, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference 45160070276 or call Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hersham-bp-garage-raided-2500-11816987 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/c29d521c57af259d405d4e5d8d752aaade5ef22a6921a2960f17e446cc4ba308.json |
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"Dimitri Kondonis"
]
| 2016-08-28T14:46:25 | null | 2016-08-28T14:14:03 | It is 150 years since the birth of HG Wells and in those years, Surrey has made its mark on some of the sci-fi greats | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fsci-fi-surrey-war-worlds-11803143.json | http://i4.getwestlondon.co.uk/incoming/article11599172.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/DKR_SAH_110716Wells.jpg | en | null | Sci-Fi Surrey: War of the Worlds, Star Wars, Aldous Huxley and more | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Woking's Martian tripod, based on HG Wells' War of the Worlds, under a fierce summer sunset
HG Wells left his mark in more than one way in Surrey.
The acclaimed science fiction author set much of The War of the Worlds in Woking , where he was living at the time.
In celebration of the 150th birthday of the "creator of science fiction", we look at how Surrey has shaped science fiction.
1. War of the Worlds
Wells's novel War of the Worlds was serialised in 1897 before being published as a novel the following year by William Heinemann.
For those who don't know, the Martian invasion on Earth starts at Horsell Common in Woking - and the story covers the trials of the protagonist trying to survive it.
Shepperton , Byfleet , Weybridge , Leatherhead and Walton all come under attack by the Martian tripods.
The county's influence does not end there. The Battle of Dorking , written by Sir George Tomkyns Chesney, helped inspire War of the Worlds.
2. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Many will be familiar with Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series but fewer will recognise his work in the science fiction genre.
The writer, once a resident of Undershaw , in Hindhead , had a series of short stories which were published in 1981 as a collection.
Under the uninspired title of "The Best Science Fiction of Arthur Conan Doyle", the fully qualified doctor released some of his lesser-known work, which was never held in quite as high esteem as his series about the Baker Street detective.
3. Brave New World
Sticking with the theme of authors and novels, Aldous Huxley published Brave New World in 1932.
Huxley, who was born in Godalming in 1894, wrote the science fiction book which considered an advanced world based in 2540 - quite some way off yet.
The novel was ranked fifth in the Modern Library's top 100 novels of the 20th century according to their editors.
Unsurprisingly, his book is said to have been influenced by Wellsian fiction.
4. Doctor Who
The seemingly never-ending television series has been filmed across a number of surrey locations throughout its 53 year history.
RHS Wisley and the Kenley Aerodrome have both provided filming sites for the BBC show which started in 1963.
It is a core element of British sci-fi and British culture as a whole and Surrey has played a part in its production - not least in providing the fifth Doctor, Peter Davidson, who lived in Knaphill and was a member of the Byfleet Players.
5. The Earth Dies Screaming
Okay, so this is getting a bit weird now.
It is a somewhat more tenuous link but the 1964 film "The Earth Dies Screaming", directed by Terence Fisher, features zombies and killer robots.
What is not to love about that?
The film was shot, at least in part, in the village of Shere , and further adds to the extensive list of links Surrey has to sci-fi.
6. Peter Cushing - Star Wars actor #1
Tim Clark of Clarky Aviation Pictures of the Millennium Falcon during filming for the new Star Wars film at Longcross Film Stduios in Chertsey.
Speaking of science fiction, it was only a matter of time until some Star Wars reference made its way into our list.
Sure enough, Peter Cushing was born in Croydon (in Surrey at the time) and later returned to the county to live in retirement.
He died aged 81 in 1994, but he played Grand Moff Tarkin in the 1978 release of George Lucas's Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
If you aren't immediately familiar with his character name, he was the guy in charge of construction of the infamous Death Star (and if you don't know what that is, I'm afraid I can't help you).
Oh, not to mention a scene in Episode VII featuring the Millennium Falcon was snapped at Chertsey .
It does not really come any more sci-fi than that.
7. Warwick Davis - Star Wars actor #2
Warwick Davis at Headley Court's Medicinema
Staying with the original Star Wars trilogy, Epsom -born Warwick Davis played a part in Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
He starred in the 1983 film as an Ewok warrior "Wicket," a small, furry creature from the forest moon of Endor, where the film has its climax.
Davis has obviously played a variety of other roles, including Wald in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and Wollivan in 2015's Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
His sci-fi links do not end there, however, as Davis's long acting career has also seen him play a role in the Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, not to mention multiple characters in the (fantasy genre) Harry Potter series.
8. Marvel
Bradley Cooper voices Rocket Raccoon in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
A mention should go to Marvel, whose comic-inspired movies Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: The First Avenger and Guardians of the Galaxy were all filmed in Surrey .
The Avengers was filmed partially at Bourne Woods near Farnham , with the bulk at Shepperton Studios, while both sites also hosted Captain America: The First Avenger.
Bramley's Tilsey Farm was used to film Guardians of the Galaxy, although Marvel also made a return to Shepperton Studios for that film.
9. JG Ballard
Though perhaps better known for his war novel Empire of the Sun, the late author's High-Rise book was an unnerving science fiction novel.
It ended a quartet of stories - The Atrocity Exhibition, Crash and Concrete Island before it – and provides a glimpse into the psychological harms of a gated environment.
Ballard lived for a time in Shepperton before passing away in 2009, but High-Rise was revamped and released as a film last year featuring Tom Hiddleston.
10. No Man's Sky
2016's highly sought-after video game was developed by Hello Games, based in Guildford .
Inspired by sci-fi, the game comprises an open world with endless possibilities as every planet is explorable.
The player can fly around in a ship and bounce from planet to planet, as they explore their own "galaxy far, far away" (disclaimer: there is no actual link between this game and Star Wars).
Similarly, 2008's Xbox 360 sci-fi based trilogy Dead Space was developed by Electronic Arts, which also has its headquarters in Guildford.
That game features protagonist Isaac Clarke, who must try and find his way off a ship crawling with terrifying aliens in all three games.
If you think that sounds like the Alien franchise, well, no bonus points for you.
11. The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Ford Prefect, left
Douglas Adams 's science fiction classic featured Guildford as a fiction within a fiction .
Ford Prefect, Arthur Dent's interstellar companion in the book, radio series and films, used the town for his cover story while researching Earth.
Ford Prefect: "How would you react if I told you that I'm not from Guildford after all, but from a small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse?"
Arthur Dent: "I don't know. Why? Do you think it's the sort of thing you're likely to say?"
Ford Prefect: "Drink up. The world's about to end." | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sci-fi-surrey-war-worlds-11803143 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/2a4b8b59735032d2eaf28031661009fbefe7ee57dc5c394ed9440f7198805fc5.json |
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"Rebecca Shepherd"
]
| 2016-08-26T18:45:47 | null | 2016-08-26T19:30:00 | New canopies have been installed, two lifts have been installed and the platform has been resurfaced as the Access for All scheme | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fmulti-million-pound-improvements-godalmings-11800141.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11800267.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS97886162.jpg | en | null | Multi-million pound improvements to Godalming's station completed | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Multi-million pound improvement works to Godalming railway station have been completed five weeks ahead of schedule.
New canopies have been installed, two lifts have been installed and the platform has been resurfaced as part of as part of the government’s Access for All scheme, which aims to provide accessible routes at more than 200 of the busiest stations.
The work was carried by the construction firm Osborne.
TMS General views of the newly refurbished train station
Owen Johns, a spokesman for Network Rail, said: “The early completion of the £4 million improvement works at Godalming marks another step towards the delivery of our railway upgrade plan, providing a better railway for the growing number of passengers in Surrey.
“Passengers now have step-free access to both platforms at the station via two 16-person, fully accessible lifts and the enclosed footbridge.
“The upgrades also include canopy extensions to shelter the path from the footbridge to the existing platforms canopies and resurfaced platforms throughout the station.
TMS The works have been completed five weeks ahead of schedule
“I’d like to thank passengers for their patience while we carried out the upgrades.”
A year ago this month the £3 million project to improve the station, which is a Heritage Listed Building built in 1859, was unveiled.
The platforms were o riginally only connected by an aging subway and the Access for All scheme looked to provide a new enclosed footbridge, lifts and staircases to allow the old subway to be decommissioned.
Commuters have previously spoken out about the ‘horrific’ views of the subway, due to it being plastered with mould, fungi and dirt. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/multi-million-pound-improvements-godalmings-11800141 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/36b7e97fc1730a1fa32e5c16748d8132d146bba6bf604ffc110ecaaa7ce39a3c.json |
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"Eleanor Davis"
]
| 2016-08-26T13:00:31 | null | 2016-08-25T17:32:39 | Police launched an e-fit appeal after the woman was attacked when riding along a towpath in Sheerwater | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fman-sexually-assaulted-cyclist-after-11801054.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11801028.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Efit.jpg | en | null | Man sexually assaulted cyclist after flagging her down on Basingstoke Canal | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Surrey Police are appealing for members of the public to help in identifying the man in this e-fit image, after a female cyclist was sexually assaulted in Sheerwater.
A cyclist riding along the Basingstoke Canal in Sheerwater was sexually assaulted by a man who flagged her down.
Surrey Police is appealing for members of the public to help identify the man in this e-fit image, as officers want to speak with him in connection with the assault by touching, on the tow path.
Man arrested following fatal collision in Lingfield
The incident happened on Monday (August 8) at around 6.15pm as the cyclist was riding in the direction of the Lightbox in the town centre.
Anyone with any information which could help identify the man shown or any detail which could help the enquiry should call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference 45160068920.
An online reporting system can be found at report.police.uk/ with the reference number added in the additional information section.
If you do not want to leave your name the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-sexually-assaulted-cyclist-after-11801054 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/15292c918f4744ab5437668a2dc8131a10fa8b0d25d2ac5a9352415c6bc62b49.json |
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"James Chapple"
]
| 2016-08-26T16:46:12 | null | 2016-08-26T16:38:13 | The teenager from Hampshire was travelling in the vehicle being driven by 37-year-old Matt Cobden, from Walton, when it crashed | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fferrari-crash-victim-named-13-11805919.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11805828.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/AlexanderWorthJPG.jpg | en | null | Ferrari crash victim named as 13-year-old Alexander Worth | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Alexander Worth, 13, was killed when the Ferrari he was travelling in crashed in North Warnborough
A teenager killed when a Ferrari crashed in North Warnborough on Monday (August 22) has been named by police.
Thirteen-year-old Alexander Worth, from Kings Worthy in Hampshire, was in a red Ferrari F50 when it came off an access road to Newlyns Farm in Hook Road at around 8.45pm.
The car was understood to have crashed through a wooden fence into a field. No other vehicles were involved in the collision.
The driver, 37-year-old Matt Cobden from Surrey , suffered serious injuries and was taken to North Hampshire Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
Mr Cobden and Alexander are unrelated, Hampshire Police have confirmed.
The teenager suffered serious injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Friday, Hampshire Police confirmed Alexander's identity and issued a picture on behalf of his parents.
Facebook Matt Cobden
Mr Cobden, believed to be from the Walton area of Surrey, is the owner of Toy Stor-Age, a bespoke luxury car storage facility off the access road where the crash took place.
Residents spoke of hearing sirens and seeing a helicopter circling overhead following the collision.
A spokesman for South Central Ambulance Service said: "At 8.35pm on Monday [August 22], we were called to a road traffic collision involving one vehicle.
"We sent two crews, including an ambulance officer and co-responder, to the scene as well as the Thames Valley air ambulance.
"We treated two patients - a young teenager, who was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene - and a man in his 30s, who was assessed and taken to North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke by road."
The Ferrari F50 is a mid-engined supercar rolled out in 1995, worth around £1.2m.
Only 349 were ever made and the car is capable of hitting 200mph.
Police continue to investigate the crash. Witnesses are asked to contact the force's Serious Collision Investigation Team in Eastleigh.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sergeant Richard Grant of Hampshire Police on 101 quoting reference 44160315889, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ferrari-crash-victim-named-13-11805919 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/f18cd7e01f76f53adf09e2aa2357d29dfd3e7c0d574850039885e5cfc4cd5eba.json |
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"James Watkins"
]
| 2016-08-26T16:45:48 | null | 2016-08-26T17:13:49 | A 16-year-old boy and 36-year-old man were discovered with stab wounds at a flat in Heathside Crescent | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fman-teenager-found-stab-wounds-11805603.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11805674.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98012342.jpg | en | null | Man and teenager found with stab wounds in Woking flat after 'altercation' | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Two men were taken to hospital with stab wounds following an altercation at a property in Woking on Friday August 24, police have said.
Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses of the incident after by officers around 11am.
The teenager had cuts to his hand and was taken to St Peter’s Hospital while the man had a stab wound to his abdomen and was airlifted to St George’s Hospital in Tooting.
Man charged after person stabbed in face at Frimley Park Hospital
“It appears that some form of altercation had taken place between the two parties which resulted in their injuries,” a police spokesman said.
“Officers are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident but they are appealing to anyone who witnessed it or has information to come forward.
“Please call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P16193609 or you can use the online reporting system found at report.police.uk and enter the reference number in the ‘Additional information’ section.
“If you do not want to leave your name the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.” | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-teenager-found-stab-wounds-11805603 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/19f184aca52206a8da6e1649768cb48d8e7c158c92041a7628426fe4da6708f4.json |
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"Natasha Salmon"
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| 2016-08-29T14:46:27 | null | 2016-08-29T15:00:00 | Crowds were delighted by arena attractions, agricultural competitions and even some medieval knights | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhats-on-news%2Fegham-royal-show-2016-thousands-11814806.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11814588.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98154207.jpg | en | null | Egham Royal Show 2016: Thousands enjoy spectacle of annual agricultural event | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Thousands of people turned out for the 158th Egham Royal Show over the bank holiday weekend.
The two-day event at Mrs Caddey’s Field in Whitehall Lane was opened by the mayor of Runnymede Councillor Alan Alderson, on Saturday (August 27) at 10am.
The British Scurry Racing Association took its events to the showground for the first time and saw ponies and traps race around an obstacle course.
The runner up in the Pony Scurry
Other main arena attractions included visits by First Class Falconry on both days, the Moto Stunts International Motorcycle and Quad Team on Saturday, plus the Spectacular Knights of the Crusades on Sunday.
Many popular attractions have returned this year, including the traction engines, livestock and vintage car parades.
Visitors to the annual show were able to wander through marquees where they saw displays of arts and crafts, horticulture and handicrafts, models, livestock and cage birds.
Egham ROYAL Show , Mrs Caddey's Field , Whitehall Lane , Egham .
Dog owners entered their pets in Saturday's show, where categories will include 'dog looking most like owner'.
The Egham Live music festival took place on both days, sponsored by Egham Chamber of Commerce and Wilkins Kennedy, when local musicians and bands are set to take to the stage.
Real ales, including two casks from the new Thames Side Brewery based in Timsway, Staines, were on sale in the community marquee. Vintage and classic vehicles were also on show. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/egham-royal-show-2016-thousands-11814806 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/345d76cc0a4435f4046190b7637bdff9e64b33c0e83b55dc4b5643343d587b81.json |
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| 2016-08-27T10:46:04 | null | 2016-08-27T10:06:26 | There will be diverted trains and closed lines from London Waterloo and Clapham Junction through the county | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fbank-holiday-weekend-south-west-11807719.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11550483.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS93872242.jpg | en | null | Bank holiday weekend: South West Trains engineering work to close lines | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Some lines on South West Trains will be closed this bank holiday weekend due to engineering works.
Selected trains between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction, also lines between Clapham Junction and Barnes, will be closed all weekend for maintenance and renewal work from Saturday August 27 until Monday August 29.
A Saturday service will run on South West Train lines on bank holiday Monday.
Geograph / David Dixon South West Trains
There will be no London Waterloo to Guildford trains via Cobham running on Sunday
Part of London Waterloo station will also be closed and many trains will leave the station from different platforms to normal. Passengers are advised to check displays at the station.
All South West Trains services will use platforms 5 to 8 at Vauxhall and 7 to 11 at Clapham Junction.
Queenstown Road station in Battersea will have no service and passengers should use other stations nearby.
Saturday and bank holiday Monday service
Trains between London Waterloo and Reading will be diverted between Clapham Junction and Twickenham, calling at Kingston
Trains between London Waterloo and Windsor will be diverted between Clapham Junction and Twickenham, calling at all stations via Wimbledon and Kingston.
Trains to and from Weybridge via Hounslow and Staines will start from / terminate at Barnes.
A shuttle bus service will run between Clapham Junction and Barnes.
A revised train service will run between Barnes and Kingston via Twickenham, connecting with the altered Reading and Windsor services.
The circular train service to and from London Waterloo via Brentford and via Twickenham will not run. Passengers should use the altered train services and replacement buses.
Trains between Ascot and Guildford will be retimed to connect with the altered Reading services
Sunday service
Trains between London Waterloo and Reading will be diverted between Clapham Junction and Twickenham, calling at Wimbledon and Kingston.
An hourly train service will run between London Waterloo and Windsor and will be diverted between Clapham Junction and Twickenham, calling at all stations via Wimbledon and Kingston.
An hourly stopping train service will run between Barnes and Windsor via Richmond and Trwickenham.
An hourly train service will run between Barnes and Kingston, calling at all stations via Twickenham.
A special train service will run to provide a circular service to and from Barnes via Twickenham and via Brentford. This service will run throughout the day.
Trains to and from Woking via Hounslow and Staines will start from / terminate at Barnes.
A shuttle bus service for local journeys will run between Clapham Junction and Barnes
On Sunday due to reduced platform space at London Waterloo the extra late afternoon and evening services between London Waterloo and Salisbury will not run.
There will also be no through service between London Waterloo and Guildford via Cobham. Trains will run between Wimbledon and Guildford in the morning or Surbiton and Guildford for the rest of the day. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/bank-holiday-weekend-south-west-11807719 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/9ea35b50f87408a43b9f5b3bc74662c8fc8daecd2f4d7ec70d231745c7fb6af5.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:54:02 | null | 2016-08-26T08:01:13 | A major police operation was launched on Thursday afternoon following reports a child was taken away in a van in Redstone Hill | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fredhill-child-abduction-everything-know-11802480.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11802466.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/RedhillStation.jpg | en | null | Redhill child abduction: Everything we know so far after child reportedly snatched from street and bundled into van | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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A major police operation to trace a boy reportedly taken from the street in Redhill by a man in a van on Thursday continues on Friday morning.
Officers from Surrey Police are currently making "numerous enquiries" to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, which happened at 4.43pm.
"We are currently carrying out a massive operation to get to the bottom of what a member of the public, who reported the incident to us, saw," said the force.
"We don't yet have a report from a parent of a missing child and need to urgently find out who the child is," it added in a statement.
A black Volkswagen Transporter-style van, pictured in a CCTV still issued by Surrey Police on Thursday evening, has since been ruled out of the investigation.
However, police are still looking for a van of the same description.
The search, codenamed Operation Bigfoot, continued overnight into Friday morning.
Here is everything we know so far about the incident.
'Possible abduction of boy'
Surrey Police first issued details of the incident at 8.30pm on Thursday evening, stating officers were searching Redhill after "reporters of man taking child around 4.45pm".
An eyewitness account suggested a boy aged between six and seven was taken away in a modified black Volkswagen Transporter van with chrome sidesteps, alloys, sliding doors and 02 registration.
The boy is described as white, approximately 4ft tall, six to seven years of age and was wearing a red t-shirt and navy blue jeans. His push bike was left at the scene.
Surrey Police
Upon issuing a statement clarifying details of the ongoing incident, police described the situation as a "possible abduction".
"Officers are continuing efforts to establish the circumstances of the incident and continue to have a visible presence in the area," said the force, with assistance from the National Police Air Service.
'Extremely serious'
Superintendent Bex Smith said: “This is an incident we are taking extremely seriously and are asking for anyone with any information regarding the child, the van or what happened to come forward.
“If you were in the area, perhaps commuting to or from Redhill railway station at the time, please get in touch with us if you saw anything suspicious.
“At this stage, we are not ruling out a number of options, including whether the child and the person in the van know each other.”
Surrey Police This van pictured in a CCTV still issued by Surrey Police has been ruled out of the investigation
It is understood there has been no formal report yet of a missing child, and nor do police currently have any indication of the child's identity.
Black VW Transporter van
Police quickly issued a CCTV image and full description of the van reportedly used to abduct the boy.
A black, modified, VW Transporter with an 02 registration plate
Three BBS alloy wheels, the front nearside missing
No rear windows
No sign writing
Chrome sidesteps
Sliding side door
The van pictured in the CCTV still was ruled out of the investigation on Friday morning, although officers continue to search for a vehicle of the same description.
Missing child and discarded bike
Similarly, a description was also issued of the missing boy and of a bike left on the pavement in the Redstone Hill area.
White, approximately 4ft tall and around six to seven years of age
Wearing a red t-shirt and navy blue jeans
The bike is a small mountain bike of Frantic Giant make with a silver frame and black and yellow detailing
Police activity in town
Following the eyewitness report of the incident at 4.43pm, officers were seen searching a number of locations in the town, including around Redhill railway station.
Resident Jennifer Hale saw the cordon at the railway station at around 6.45pm: "I got off the train and I went to go out to the back exit but as couldn’t as they had cordoned off with police tape.
"I could see there was a bike lying there and there was lots of police cars and someone bagging evidence."
Redstone Hill was cordoned off by police, specifically at the entrance to a stairwell leading up to the railway station, near the junction of Redstone Hill, Noke Drive and Cavendish Road.
Public reaction to situation
There was understandable concern among members of the public, particularly local residents.
Jon Rickman said: "This abduction thing in Redhill is horrendous. There are some awful people in this world and it makes me feel sick as a parent."
Claire Spencer: "Oh dear God, please let this little lad who's possibly been kidnapped from Redhill be found safe and sound - feeling sick."
Appeal for information
Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101, or 999 in the event of an emergency, quoting Operation Bigfoot or call Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/redhill-child-abduction-everything-know-11802480 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/34812268cd5ff679670100beb714b1e196ec4071d91fc432a0ff7284f43db91e.json |
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"Rebecca Shepherd"
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| 2016-08-31T06:46:44 | null | 2016-08-31T06:30:00 | The mother of Deztinee Sinclair, aged 10, said her daughter "fills her with pride" after she overcame acute lymphoblastic leukaemia | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fstand-up-cancer-campaign-features-11821049.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11821534.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/DeztineeSinclair.jpg | en | null | Stand up to Cancer campaign features young Deepcut girl who overcame leukaemia | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Deztinee Sinclair, 10, from Deepcut is one this year's Stand Up to Cancer 2016 faces
A girl from Deepcut who has been treated for cancer is joining forces with Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 to launch a campaign.
Deztinee Sinclair will be one of the faces of this year’s Stand Up To Cancer campaign, appearing on the website and across fundraising packs.
She said: “Everyone must Stand Up To Cancer and together, we can make changes to help everyone.”
In 2011, the 10-year-old was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and underwent chemotherapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Her mum, Angelique James, said: “She just fills me with pride and she has always shown me that everything was going to be alright.
“I watched her go through changes, from putting on loads of weight to losing her appetite and getting very thin. And one day she had hair, and then the next day she was bald.
Simon Way Deztinee and mum Angelique
“The greatest thing about her was that she never cried or whinged – she embraced her new look and added a smile to every challenge she faced.
“Of course, she had some down days when she was ill at home or in hospital.
“She found it hard when it came to making friends at school but she has always been a ray of sunshine to all who know her.
”The word cancer may be scary but Deztinee is so full of life.”
The ‘ray of sunshine’, now a pupil at the Royal Alexandra and Albert School in Reigate, finished her treatment in February this year.
She wants more people to support and get behind the campaign.
Stand Up To Cancer aims to accelerate the translation of brilliant scientific discoveries into innovative cancer medicine, tests and treatments.
It was launched in the UK in 2012 and has already raised more than £25 million to fund translational research, which takes developments in the lab and transforms them into new tests and treatments.
Every pound raised will help to support this progress and bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.
Emily Attwood, of Cancer Research UK in the South East, said: “One in two of us will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in our lives.
“Our fight against cancer is at a turning point and more people in the UK are surviving than ever before.
“But we can’t afford to stand still. That’s why we need people to act right now.
“Every day, scientists and researchers work tirelessly to beat cancer and with the support of people in Surrey, we can continue to fund ground-breaking research to help save more lives, more quickly.
“The time to act is now - come together, join us and Stand Up To Cancer.”
Cancer Research UK is calling on everyone to take a stand and do something, from fancy dress days and sponsored silences to bake sales and open mic nights.
Davina McCall, Alan Carr and Adam Hills are just some of the well-known names supporting the cause.
This year’s Stand Up to Cancer campaign culminates on Friday October 21 with an evening of live TV on Channel 4 led by stars of film, TV and music. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/stand-up-cancer-campaign-features-11821049 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/1529a921bbd42897ced8ad4b07255fbda6a3ee60eec4a11bd9d6d0e650f28d53.json |
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"Laura Nightingale"
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| 2016-08-30T14:46:47 | null | 2016-08-30T12:00:00 | A guide to family-friendly aqua parks in and around Surrey and Hampshire | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ffamily-kids-news%2F10-indoor-outdoor-water-parks-11670143.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11598674.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/IMG_3925.jpg | en | null | 10 indoor and outdoor water parks for splashing around | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | You don't have to wait to go abroad to get soaked at a cool water park.
Surrey, Hampshire and the surrounding area is home to lots of fun indoor and outdoor aqua parks perfect for splashing about when the weather is warm.
We've rounded up some of our favourites for you to try out with your friends and familiy.
1. Aflex Aqua Park, Chertsey
The floating obstacle course located next door to Thorpe Park , boasts exciting and challenging features including slides, rope swings, floating islands and an obstacle system - all on water. Address: JBSki, Thorpe Road, Chertsey, KT16 8PH. Tel: 01932 579750
Take on the Aqua Park floating obstacle course
2. Guildford Lido, Guildford
The outdoor pool near Stoke Park has a multi slide, which has two lanes side-by-side so two people can race themselves to see who's the fastest, the adventurous Kamakazi slide and the gentler Anaconda slide. Address: Lido Road, Stoke Park, Guildford, GU1 1HB. Tel: 01483 449108
Slide, swim and sunbathe at the lido
3. Aldershot Lido, Aldershot
The lido has a large outdoor pool with three water flumes, a diving platform and a toddler paddling pool and sandpit. Address: Guildford Road, Aldershot, GU12 4BP. Tel: 01252 323482
4. Thorpe Park, Chertsey
The theme park has a sandy beach with a huge paddling pool, fountains and slides for little adventure-goers. Older children can enjoy water rides such as Depth Charge and Tidal Wave - guaranteed to get you wet. Address: Staines Road, Chertsey, KT16 8PN. Tel: 0871 6631673
DANIEL LEWIS Depth Charge
The indoor activity complex has a bowling alley, ice skating rink and a number of swimming pools. The family pool has two large slides, rapids and fun water attractions for younger childrem. Address: Parkway, Guildford, GU1 1UP. Tel: 01483 443322
6. Splash Zone, Milton Keynes
You might think you need good weather to enjoy splashing around in the water, but that’s not the case. This indoor attraction is open throughout the year at Gullivers theme park. The water isn't deep enough to swim in, it’s simply a splashingly good time for the whole family. Get ready for sprays, streams and super slides. Address: Gullivers Land, Livingstone Drive, Newlands, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DT. Tel: 01925 444888
7. New Forest Water Park, Fordingbridge
Measuring in at 55 metres long, the floating, inflatable Aqua Park has two trampolines, monkey bars, flippers, slides, hurdles, rockers, rollers, an overhang climbing wall, a swing and a giant iceberg. Similar to Wipe Out, explore the course, beat the obstacles and race your friends and family. Address: Ringwood Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 2EY. Tel: 01425 656868
8. Splashdown, Poole
Brave the Screamer with its sheer vertical drop, plunge into darkness on the Black Thunder and hold on to your pants as you shoot down the Spacebowl like a human pinball. If that sounds a bit like hard work, just go with the flow on the Red River Roller. Address: Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY.Tel: 01202 716123
9. Legoland, Windsor
As well as the Raft Racers water slide, there are two different water zones for kids to splash around. In the Spash Safari toddlers can safely play amongst a menagerie of DUPLO themed animal friends, rom lions and giraffes, to zebras and elephants and a range of interactive water features. In Drench Towers older kids will love dodging the oversized tipping brick and whizzing down the splashtastic water slides. Address: Winkfield Road, Windsor, SL4 4AY. Tel: 0871 2222001
Legoland entrance
10. Waterfront Leisure Centre, London
The centre also has a 25 metre fitness pool, leisure pool with slides and pool features including a wave machine. Address: Woolwich High Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6DL. Tel: 020 8317 5010 | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/10-indoor-outdoor-water-parks-11670143 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/250cacbf9228dcb22594b1f2aeb0365242033d74ad452f62f5ab7f99ddfad758.json |
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"Charlotte Tobitt"
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| 2016-08-28T08:46:23 | null | 2016-08-28T08:00:00 | George Willis, 21, has been given a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order for his "disgraceful antisocial behaviour" after he pleaded guilty to a range of offences | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Faggressive-walton-man-who-kicked-11806920.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article7580390.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/guildfordcc_gv.jpg | en | null | 'Aggressive' Walton man who kicked police officer in groin given second chance | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | A Walton man displayed ‘disgraceful aggressive antisocial behaviour’ including driving a car towards people in Esher and kicking a police officer in the groin.
George Willis, 21, of Thamesmead, was given a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order and his sentencing was deferred, giving him the chance to change his ways, when he appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Tuesday August 23.
He had previously pleaded guilty to a range of offences including dangerous driving, affray, driving with no insurance, failure to stop after an accident, and driving otherwise in accordance with a licence, all on one occasion, plus a racially aggravated section 4a public order act offence and resisting a police constable.
The first of these offences took place in November 2016 on Manor Road when officers on a routine patrol approached Willis in a car being driven by another man, in a manner which suggested he was drunk.
The two men switched seats, both smelling of alcohol, and each refused to provide a breath sample. They then became increasingly abusive, including making slurs towards an Irish officer.
Caroline Moonan, prosecuting, said: “Willis said he hoped the officer died of cancer and got hit by a bus... he said go back to his own country, hoped his family gets raped. He was baring his teeth.
“He motioned to headbutt the officers. He was spitting but turning at the last second so he didn’t make contact with them.”
While on bail for this offence, Willis was involved in another incident in Esher in April when he drove a Ford Focus to Joseph Locke Way.
His passenger, from Cobham, got out, and retrieved a golf club and a piece of wood from the boot before attacking two individuals in the street, hitting one in the face and the other in the arm.
Ms Moonan said: “Mr Willis was using the vehicle, the Crown suggests, as a weapon.
"He was driving towards various people trying to hit them and scaring them.
"He reversed at speed and collided with a van and then reversed again, colliding with a Mercedes causing damage to it”
However Andrew Lewis, defending, said: “He wasn’t trying to run anybody over. He was just in a state of panic, being largely unable to drive this vehicle, going forwards and backwards and eventually crashed.”
Both men then tried to wipe down the car, collected items from it and left, but were soon arrested nearby just half an hour later.
Then, in the early hours of May 13, officers attended Willis’ home address where he was arrested for a separate matter and again became abusive.
Ms Moonan said Willis stopped to kiss his partner goodbye but then lost his footing on the stairs and fell halfway down – kicking an officer.
But Mr Lewis said: “He was not trying to kick the officer. He was just in a dreadful state as he fell, lashing out and so on.”
Disgraceful, repeated behaviour'
Judge Neil Stewart said: “The facts of the offences that bring you here are terrible.
“When you add them up it’s just disgraceful that they are repeated behaviour of this aggressive antisocial kind and it’s all made worse by the fact that you were on bail for the racially aggravated offence when you committed all the other offences.”
Regarding the incident in Joseph Locke Way, he added Willis had shown ‘very dangerous and reckless’ driving and that ‘anybody could have been hurt’.
Mr Lewis said drug use was at the route of Willis’ offending but that he has not touched drugs since the birth of his daughter in June.
Judge Stewart deferred sentencing, which he said would otherwise have been an immediate term of imprisonment, to give Willis a chance to change his ways.
The judge did however impose a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order on Willis, with restrictions including not to behave in a way that could cause harassment, alarm or distress, not to associate named individuals, not to enter a certain area of Elmbridge, and not to enter certain Walton pubs.
He was also given an interim driving disqualification.
Willis is due back in court on November 23. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/aggressive-walton-man-who-kicked-11806920 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/1b61937bf09a40606c513151558327bcf8f49d41ed29d22471e43448bb7af3a1.json |
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"Laura Nightingale"
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| 2016-08-30T16:46:58 | null | 2016-08-30T16:00:00 | Foodies flocked to Hampton Court Palace to enjoy the mouth-watering offerings at this summer's BBC Good Food Festival | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ffood-drink-news%2F11-scrumptious-photos-bbc-good-11817653.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11817815.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98124067.jpg | en | null | 11 scrumptious photos from BBC Good Food Festival 2016 | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | BBC Good Food Festival was once again a delicious success with foodies from across the area tucking into culinary delights from Surrey and beyond.
From sizzling sausages and decadent brownies to spicy tacos and botanical gins, the choice was sensational.
Held at Hampton Court Palace in Easy Molesey from August 27-29, cooks and celebrity chefs wowed families in the demonstration tent while picnic-goers enjoyed live music in the beautiful grounds.
The Supreme Sausages stall was busy all weekend
Samples from Limpopo Biltong
The likes of Paul Hollywood, John Torode, double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Emily Roux, Bake Off star Martha Collison and Masterchef winner Jane Devonshire whipped up a selection of summer dishes live on stage.
Fans could then listen to them in the interview tent before grabbing a copy of their books for a personal signing. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/11-scrumptious-photos-bbc-good-11817653 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/bddf0a6dacfebb65df58f4eb8be4519d8c808ea310bb519c9832403f3bc09eb0.json |
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"Laura Nightingale"
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| 2016-08-26T18:45:51 | null | 2016-08-26T18:00:33 | Hot sunny spells and thundery showers are on the cards for this August bank holiday weekend | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhats-on-news%2Fweather-forecast-bank-holiday-weekend-11801644.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11806595.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/LNR_SAH_260816SandownParkFoodFestival2.jpg | en | null | Weather forecast: Bank holiday weekend set for mix of sunshine and showers | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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For many of us, the August bank holiday means barbecues, family day's out and fantastic community events such as Wings and Wheels .
But will our plans be a wash out this year?
The weather forecast isn't looking too bad with lots of sunny spells and highs of 26°C, but beware of the odd thundery shower.
Saturday:
AM: Showers, occasionally heavy with a risk of thunder, and merging into longer spells of rain, will affect all areas during the morning, but this is set to ease from the south through the afternoon. The morning will be warm with highs of 22°C.
PM: Around lunch time and into the evening we can see expect sunshine and a highs of 26°C - BARBECUE ALERT .
Sunday:
AM: A mixture of sunshine and occasional heavy showers is the outlook for Sunday, but these should ease in the afternoon. The MET Office predict the wettest part of the day to be between 1pm-4pm.
PM: We can expect a cooler top temperature of 21°C on Sunday. The evening should feel quite pleasent.
Monday:
AM: Scattered showers and sunny spells are again on the cards for Monday.
PM: We can expect similar top temperature of 22°C on Monday and sunshine during the afternoon and evening. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/weather-forecast-bank-holiday-weekend-11801644 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/c4d97d22fcc2e83d4e19380818d2417ff46ee382bc436b92ee8a186d79531cc7.json |
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"Beth Duffell"
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| 2016-08-27T08:46:14 | null | 2016-08-27T09:30:00 | The shop opened in 1914 when Hugh Harris’s family built the premises in the High Street | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fhugh-harris-woking-closes-after-11802233.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11802236.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS97803330.jpg | en | null | Hugh Harris in Woking closes after 102 years trading in the town | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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An independent menswear shop that has been trading in Woking for 102 years will close its doors for the final time on Saturday.
Hugh Harris is saying farewell to its customers as the current owner, Paul Martin, has decided to shut the business to focus on his company Fresh Air Fitness, which supplies outdoor gym equipment.
As times have changed in Woking and shops closed, Hugh Harris has been a mainstay in Woking High Street for men needing smart and casual wear and occasion wear in the formal hire department.
Opened in 1914 by Hugh Harris, the shop was later bought by Henry Martin, Mr Martin’s father.
Although it has undergone many changes over the years, including selling womenswear in the early 1990s and three major refurbishments, the ethos of the award-winning business has remained the same.
Paul Martin, 65, said: “What we always believed is that a family business is not just a business owned by a family. It is a business that has a certain ethos whereby the business becomes almost like an extension of the family.
“We want to provide good quality and good service and we want to treat people well.
“We have tried to uphold this throughout the history of the business and I think we have been successful in that.”
Hugh Harris owner Paul Martin, centre, with son Qasim, right and Dan Webber
An image of yesteryear: Hugh Harris opened in Woking in 1914
The shop has a great history which has been celebrated over its more than a century of trading.
Mr Martin said: “Hugh Harris was one of four sons and his father was a local builder.
“He had his builder’s yard where the shop is.
“Hugh’s three brothers all went into the family building business.
“Hugh decided he wanted to be a tailor and he did his apprenticeship.
“By the time he had finished, his family had built him the premises.
“This was in about 1914.”
The Hugh Harris shop front features in the Woking mural
At the time off-the-shelf clothing was rare, most was made to measure at the shop, while journeyman tailors stopped by and made suits.
In about 1917 Hugh took on a young apprentice, Leslie Dowe, who spent his whole life working there.
At the time Paul’s father, Henry, owned Henry Martin Furnishers and Outfitters in The Broadway, Woking.
Hugh Harris rented a space at Henry’s shop, when it was believed the war office requisitioned the Hugh Harris shop during the war and the pair became friends.
Hugh Harris’s son died during the Second World War and the business could not be passed on so the shop was sold to Henry Martin in 1946, on the condition that the Hugh Harris name was kept. It was then first incorporated as Hugh Harris Tailors Limited.
Hugh Harris will close after trading in the town for more than a century
Rationing was still in force when Henry took over and the business did well as men cashed in their vouchers for demob suits.
Businessman Henry sold the furniture shop in the 1970s and was involved in other companies, including Kelly’s removals and storage in Guildford, which he owned.
After his father died in 1981, Paul Martin took over Hugh Harris, made some minor investments and has owned the business to the present day, with his son Qasim Martin as manager of formal hire and Daniel Jenner as manager of menswear.
A window display from Hugh Harris in the 1950s
Paul Martin added: “I think its heyday was probably the early 1960s because the High Street was quite vibrant at that time.
“In 2001 the shop turned over £1 million which, for a corner shop in a not even prime location, was quite a good result.”
It may not be the end of a shop occupying the building.
Mr Martin, who owns the freehold, said: “We are hoping to finalise a deal for a comparable retailer to move into the premises and continue the tradition." | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/hugh-harris-woking-closes-after-11802233 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/33f87929343840532aa3e23759d26f93513a80b5018ebbb9e2a762fe74f9a158.json |
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| 2016-08-26T16:46:06 | null | 2016-08-26T16:16:18 | With around one million people expected to turn up to the festival, here are some tips on how to enjoy Notting Hill Carnival safely | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Farts-culture-news%2Fnotting-hill-carnival-10-top-11805053.json | http://i1.getwestlondon.co.uk/incoming/article11732435.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS71087602.jpg | en | null | Notting Hill Carnival: 10 top safety tips for surviving in large crowds | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | This August bank holiday weekend will see the famous Notting Hill Carnival return to the streets of west London.
Around one million people attend the carnival of Caribbean culture annually, with the event getting bigger and better every year.
This year the carnival parade will take place over Sunday August 28 and Monday August 29.
Sunday will be a family day, while Monday will be the main attraction for adults .
While the carnival is fun, exciting and a brilliant way of experiencing Caribbean culture and food, it is a very large event and therefore safety is important when attending the festival.
But don't worry, we have some top safety tips which you can follow to make sure the event runs smoothly for you.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Top safety tips for heading to Notting Hill Carnival
Don't wear expensive or treasured jewellery as they may be stolen in the crowd; keep other essential valuables safely in a zipped bag. Meet your friends and family beforehand and agree on a location to keep meeting up. The crowds are so huge that you may become lost in a sea of people! Make sure you know how you are getting home before you arrive. Drink plenty of water with your rum punch. Go with the flow of the crowd and try to keep on the fringes when you can. Get some money out beforehand and keep it somewhere safe. Cash machines may be busy on the parade days. Know your way around the route, or print off a route map . Be careful if you're hosting a barbecue! London Fire Brigade said: "If you are having a barbecue during carnival, please make sure you place it on a flat surface on level ground so it does not tip over. Never use petrol or paraffin to light it. Also make sure you keep the barbecue away from fences, sheds or garden furniture. If fire breaks out, warn other people and get out and stay out. Call the fire brigade by dialling 999." If you're not brilliant with crowds, head to the carnival on Sunday. Sunday is children's day and tends to be quieter. There will be lots of police patrolling the area over the two days. If you're suspicious or in doubt of anything, let them know.
And the most important tip of all... have fun!
Notting Hill Carnival is a brilliant excuse to dance, eat and celebrate, so get your friends together and enjoy yourself. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/notting-hill-carnival-10-top-11805053 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/6f786750ab9005846be34da3ba97c7fd74224de59b523cadee2311c938efe8fd.json |
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| 2016-08-31T08:47:26 | null | 2016-08-31T08:43:07 | The services will come back into operation on Monday, just two days before 48 hours fresh strike action by the RMT union | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fsouthern-rail-restore-119-axed-11821695.json | http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11698064.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/SouthernRail.jpg | en | null | Southern Rail to restore 119 axed train services as fresh strike action looms | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Southern Rail is set to reinstate more than 100 daily train services axed earlier this year to make its timetable more "resilient" .
Passengers have suffered delays and cancellations for months because of a dispute over operator Govia-Thameslink Railway 's (GTR) plans to further roll out its "driver-only operated" (DOO) service.
This sees responsibility for opening and closing train doors pass from the guard or conductor to the driver, monitored by CCTV.
Southern has also blamed the disruption on unprecedented levels of staff shortage through sickness , which led to GTR withdrawing 341 trains a day on July 11 .
Some 119 of those will be restored on Monday (September 5) - just two days before commuters face fresh travel chaos as the RMT union prepares to stage two strikes.
A 48-hour walkout over the DOO roll out will be held over September 7-8 while a further 24-hour strike will be held on September 7 over GTR's plans to close dozens of ticket offices .
GTR chief executive Charles Horton said: "We know how difficult life has been for our passengers recently and we are sincerely sorry.
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"Our aim has been to bring back as much of the timetable as quickly as we could and for several weeks we've had September 5 as our target to begin the reinstatement of trains.
"We're pleased we can restore a large chunk of our train timetable for our passengers on this date but we will not be satisfied until the full timetable is running, and running in a punctual way people can rely on.
"But with another RMT strike called for next week, passengers will be dismayed and angry, as we are, that the union has called yet further cynically-orchestrated action to try and scupper this improved service, and cause maximum disruption, damage and delay in the very week when many people go back to work and back to school after the summer break.
"But we will not be thwarted in our determination to give passengers their trains back. In the face of an intransigent RMT leadership, we're doing all we can to get our passengers back on track."
'Epic management fail'
Mick Cash, RMT general secretary, claimed the initial introduction of the emergency timetable was due to Southern's "gross corporate mismanagement".
He said: "Our disputes over guards and ticket offices are about putting safety and services before company profits.
"The fact is that services wouldn't have been slashed in the first place if GTR had employed enough staff to fill the rosters.
"The emergency timetable, large chunks of which remain in place, is a product of management failure on this franchise on an epic scale. Trying to set staff up in the firing line for the top bosses' failures is disgraceful and cynical behaviour by Southern." | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/southern-rail-restore-119-axed-11821695 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/0a223f0672174f986a01962a9d23b36fa7e23077f85d5d80a1420674a0e8a6e4.json |
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| 2016-08-28T16:46:16 | null | 2016-08-28T15:51:59 | As John Challis (Boycie) put it - 'where else can you see Predator talking to Alien about the parking?' | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Farts-culture-news%2Fguildford-comic-con-thousands-attend-11812036.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11812017.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98076661.jpg | en | null | Guildford Comic Con: Thousands attend town's first two-day sci-fi and comic convention | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Thousands of people flocked to the Spectrum at the weekend for Guildford's first ever Comic Con.
The event, held over Saturday August 27 and Sunday August 28, celebrated all things comics and sci-fi and boasted a number of guest stars.
Kryten, Rimmer and Holly from Red Dwarf were the star draws on day one, musing on their 30-year connection with the cult sci-fi comedy classic.
They were joined over the two days by John Challis, or Boycie, of Only Fools and Horses fame, as well as Andew Lee-Potts of Primeval.
Other guests included Ian McNeice, Simon Fisher-Becker and Colin Baker of Doctor Who.
But the real stars over the two days were the fans, who came out in their droves sporting all manner of weird and wonderful costumes - embracing the cosplay tradition of Comic Con the world over.
Armies of stormtroopers and Jedi stalked the floor, walking side-by-side with Batman baddies, princesses and villains and even Harry Potter.
Of course, it takes a lot of leg-work to pull together the first event of its kind so Get Surrey caught up with the team behind Guildford Comic Con.
Comic Con 2017 'already in the works'
Comic Con Guildford 2017 is already in the works, with organisers already thinking about actors to approach - although dream bookings Andrew Lincoln and Chris Hemsworth may be out of reach.
Organiser John Gould said he was really happy with the way this year's event at the Spectrum over August 27-28 unfolded.
"I think at the end of the day people seem to have really enjoyed it," he said. "They've come out and been a little surprised about what they've seen."
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This was the first event Mr Gould has organised with guest talks, which he said were "well received", especially the turns by Red Dwarf trio Chris Barrie, Hattie Hayridge and Robert Llewellyn on Saturday.
And unlike many other conventions, the talks were all included in the ticket price.
Mr Gould said while A-list acts were largely out of reach, he is always looking for new actors to take part.
"The dream bookings are Rick from Walking Dead, Andrew Lincoln, and Chris Hemsworth from Thor," he said.
"We've approached certain characters. One of the problems we've got is it isn't peanuts to put on. One actor we were close to wanted £100,000, Peter Capaldi - well, his agent wanted that.
"We constantly look for new actors. At our Reading event, for example, we have four or five new signings and two coming from America."
Actors booked for the event at the Rivermead Leisure Complex, in Reading, over the weekend of November 26-27 have appeared in shows including the Walking Dead, the Vampire Diaries and Ripper Street.
Les Williams
Mr Gould said he has been surprised and delighted by the number of people who came in costume and that there were no customer issues all weekend.
"I would like to thank the people of Guildford for turning up and I hope they all enjoyed it," he said. "I would like to think that we'll be back. I would be happy to come back in 2017."
Boycie
Perhaps one of the most unusual draws, but nonetheless extremely popular, was John Challis - better known as Boycie from Only Fools and Horses.
This is what happened when Get Surrey had a chat with Boycie and, yes, he does THAT impression. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/guildford-comic-con-thousands-attend-11812036 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/baa2963b19cb79a221213e91a4c9405bc47d842ee5e59989bf65a6b2d836dd9b.json |
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| 2016-08-31T10:46:46 | null | 2016-08-31T11:07:17 | We look back at the key developments when a lorry overturned on the southbound A3 at Thursley on Tuesday afternoon | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fa3-thursley-crash-how-dramatic-11822434.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11820979.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/3D5A9401JPG.jpg | en | null | A3 Thursley crash: How did the dramatic collision which brought the southbound A3 to a standstill unfold? | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Two motorists were treated for minor injuries and shock after a lorry crash on the southbound A3 on Tuesday, causing rush-hour chaos for Surrey commuters.
An articulated lorry overturned after being involved in a collision with another lorry carrying plant machinery, bringing the southbound carriageway to a standstill
The incident happened shortly before 2pm between Milford and Thursley with Surrey Police quickly closing the dual carriageway and putting a diversion in place.
Dramatic images showed the front cabin of the lorry completely torn off of the vehicle, with debris strewn across the carriageway.
One eyewitness told Get Surrey of the "pretty crazy" scene: "Bits of the lorry were all over the road," she said. "My partner called the police and fire brigade.
"About five of us got out to help, The driver who rolled managed to get out, he had scratches all over his arm."
A spokesman for Surrey Police said: “An articulated lorry overturned after colliding with a trailer lorry carrying plant machinery on the southbound carriageway.
“Both drivers suffered shock and minor injuries following the incident."
Here is our full timeline recap of the incident, which brought a large part of Surrey to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/a3-thursley-crash-how-dramatic-11822434 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/c9a7e4eac3ab95f8ecd9fa5793e98b91d12f81f08f843541442b04bac0b71213.json |
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| 2016-08-30T20:46:40 | null | 2016-08-30T20:00:00 | Julie Dawn Cole played Veruca Salt in the original film of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fgene-wilders-co-star-veruca-11819170.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11819296.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/TM627398.jpg | en | null | Gene Wilder’s co-star Veruca Salt shares memories of Willy Wonka actor | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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A Surrey actor, who played spoilt little girl Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, has spoken of her time working alongside actor Gene Wilder, who died on Monday (August 29).
As a child actress Julie Dawn Cole spent three months filming the musical fantasy Willy Wonka in Munich, Germany in 1970.
She lived out every youngster’s dream as she got to explore the magical factory belonging to the eccentric character, created by author Roald Dahl.
Paying tribute to Mr Wilder, the Guildford-born performer said: "We knew he was getting older and becoming frail but it’s still a shock.
"You expect Mr Wonka to go on forever.
"He was a lovely, lovely man - very warm, gentle and sincere.
"He was kind and friendly. We were like one big family.”
Julie Dawn Cole has some fond memories of filming Willy Wonka
She recalls writing letters home to her mother about meeting the film star, born Jerome Silberman, whose movie credits included The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, as well as four films as a double act with Richard Pryor.
She said: "I said to my mother that Mr Wonka was not at all as we had imagined him to be.
"We had only seen the Quentin Blake illustrations and he looked quite different.
"I drew a little picture of the set and told her it had a real waterfall.”
The 58-year-old, who previously worked for Woking and Sam Beare Hospices, is now a children’s services manager at The Fountain Centre in Guildford and supports children whose parents have cancer.
In Woking in 2013 she organised a special screening of Willy Wonka at the Ambassadors Cinemas to raise funds for the Tommy D Project and the hospices.
Gene Wilder appeared in Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor, at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford in 1996
Ms Cole, who lives in Hampshire, revealed Mr Wilder was very patient, especially when working with the child actors.
She said: "I think people expected him to be an extrovert but he was actually quite a private person.
"He was lovely and patient. When you have five children bouncing off the walls high on sugar, it can’t be easy.
"We were always competing for his attention.
"He would let us sit on his lap and tell us stories.”
As a teenage actress, Ms Cole said she learnt some valuable lessons from the legendary performer.
"I learnt that you could be nice. You don’t have to have an ego and you don’t have to be a diva, so he stood me in good stead,” she added.
Julie Dawn Cole, Denise Nickerson and Paris Themmen with the star of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Gene Wilder
Ms Cole celebrated her 13th birthday during the filming and Mr Wilder made sure it was a day to remember.
She said: "I had my 13th birthday during filming and he arranged for a photographer to come and take colour stills of me, which were very rare back then.
"All the 'kids' are still in touch and we see each other once or twice per year."
In 1996 Mr Wilder paid a trip to Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre when he starred in the Neil Simon play, Laughter on the 23rd Floor.
The last time Ms Cole met with Mr Wilder was around 2004 when she appeared as a special guest on ITV’s This Morning, when the curly-haired actor was interviewed about his autobiography.
TMS Julie Dawn Cole organised a Willy Wonka screening at the Ambassadors Cinemas Woking for Woking & Sam Beare Hospices. Pictured are Melissa Kinsey, Julie Dawn Cole and Rosie Wheaton with Mia Headland and Oompa Loompa Rusty Goffe
Since the news broke of his death, Ms Cole has been in contact with some of her co-stars from the popular film.
It has since been revealed Mr Wilder had Alzheimer's but chose to keep his battle with the disease a secret.
She added: "I felt hugely sad. It’s the end of an era.
"He was the biggest star of them all and the nicest.
"Although it was a long time ago, we were such a tight unit.
"It’s like losing a family member." | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gene-wilders-co-star-veruca-11819170 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/ab3f3b3e41876ea639cc6d5f941c3e67d61cda62141ae01e0df95c7e8fa185f2.json |
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| 2016-08-31T10:46:56 | null | 2016-08-31T10:50:04 | The 60-year-old academy Tante Marie will this year have a food stall for the first time, hosting demonstrations and a hog roast | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ffood-drink-news%2Fwoking-food-drink-festival-2016-11706288.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11705262.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS95209534.jpg | en | null | Woking Food and Drink Festival 2016: Cookery academy to bring culinary delights to show | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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The 60-year-old cookery academy Tante Marie will serve up a vibrant menu of culinary delights at this year’s Woking Food and Drink Festival.
Afternoon tea, handmade Scotch eggs, salads, a dessert bar and beer snacks will be just some of the treats showcased by the team.
Established in 1954 and based in Woking, Tante Marie is the oldest UK independent cookery academy and opened its town centre restaurant last year.
Asked why people should visit its stalls and demonstrations, principal Claire Alexander-Brown said: “We are definitely experts in all kind of food areas.
“This year we have our food stall, which is exciting, and my favourite, which is always on the Friday at the food festival, in the demonstration theatre where we basically take it over.
Tante Marie Culinary Academy instructors Ally Molyneaux and Al Brady
“So that’s great fun for us. We get to be out of the building and out in the public eye, showing everyone what we can do and give a taster of life at Tante Marie.”
The three main places to find Tante Marie will be on the main demonstration stage, in its "Live Kitchen" at the restaurant and in a new food tent in the main square.
In the demonstration theatre, a "fantastic" afternoon tea will be showcased, which will be on sale in the restaurant from September 10.
The experts will show how to create beautiful cakes, lovely savouries and some really delicious food.
Senior tutor Ally Molyneaux said: “This year is the most exciting because we have a food stall for the first time, so we will be selling our wares.
Tante Marie academy principal Claire Alexander-Brown
“We’ve been working really hard on testing some new and exciting recipes and just trying to find delicious things that represent us as a restaurant and academy as well.”
Al Brady, senior teacher, added: “People should come along because we have lots of stuff going on this year, like a dessert buffet and small demonstrations throughout the day, showing how the desserts are made.
"We also have our new food stall for the first time this year, so we will be doing brie and brioche, garlic breads.
“Everything we will be doing we do here at the academy. Everything is hand-made here by the staff and everyone we have working here.”
The selection of desserts at the Live Kitchen will include peach melba brown sugar meringues, baby tarte à la russe with blueberries and chocolate macarons.
Tickets for the dessert bar will be available at the food tent, found in the main square or in the Live Kitchen itself. The restaurant will have a hog roast, with a selection of salads and sides available for people to enjoy.
The festival takes place from Friday September 2 until Sunday September 4, with an exciting line-up of chefs, culinary experts and drink connoisseurs. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/woking-food-drink-festival-2016-11706288 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/64cfd46a03f093555d1c688b521d8d7cbe53b2859d40592842d8e7c7f492482c.json |
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| 2016-08-27T08:45:53 | null | 2016-08-27T08:00:00 | Maidenhead Aquatics lost about £130 in the audacious theft which happened while two other people reportedly distracted shop workers | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fshocking-cctv-footage-shows-brazen-11805634.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11805889.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/cctv-theft.jpg | en | null | Shocking CCTV footage shows brazen theft from till at Ashtead store | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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This shocking CCTV footage shows the brazen theft of a till from an Ashtead store on Wednesday (August 24).
Maidenhead Aquatics, in Epsom Road, lost about £130 in the shameless theft which seemingly took place while two other people distracted shop workers away from the till area.
Staff realised all the notes from the till were missing just minutes later, when they went to serve another customer.
Store manager Adam Davies said: "A gentleman came in on foot just before 5pm and about 30 or 40 seconds after him a couple entered the store, again on foot.
"You can see them on our CCTV system make eye contact but they don't acknowledge each other.
"The couple then move off and one speaks to one of my colleagues who was in a back room of the shop away from the till area.
"The lady in the group takes my colleague outside to the koi systems asking questions."
Mr Davies added: "They continued to keep my colleagues distracted and away from the till area.
"The original gentleman then goes to the front of the shop to the till area, seems to know exactly how to open our till.
CCTV showed a man taking money from the Maidenhead Aquatics store
"He lifts the till up, finds the button straight away and releases the till drawer and then proceeds to take all of the notes out of the till, stashes them in his pocket and walks out of the shop."
Mr Davies added the other two people kept his colleagues distracted for a few minutes longer before leaving without buying anything.
One colleague soon went to serve the next customer only to discover there were no notes in the till.
Mr Davies said: "We were fortunate it was a day we hadn't taken a massive amount in cash and had taken more by card but they still massively played us.
"That's money that's been hard earned by the staff through sales and customer advice and to just have it swiped by somebody... They obviously don't want to do what the rest of us are doing and earn it which is upsetting."
One colleague went out in his car to look for the people and found all three sitting in a car outside the nearby Tesco, so he got the vehicle's registration number and make and model to give police.
The CCTV footage shows the man taking all the notes from Maidenhead Aquatics' till
Stuart Lambley, one of the partners behind the store, said his shops have been affected by break-ins and shoplifting before but "not as brazenly taking out of the till".
"It's one of those things unfortunately, but nothing as brazen," he added.
Just a few weeks ago one of his stores in Farnham was robbed in the middle of the night, with the safe taken.
When he shared the CCTV around, one of his other store managers recognised the suspects from their shop just recently.
Another independent shop in Banstead spotted the social media posts and said they had been hit in the same way, losing £70 to £80.
Mr Lambley said: "They were either targeting our stores specifically or stores locally. They were definitely on the prowl.
"We've got to keep an eye out and make sure they're not going round other stores."
Maidenhead Aquatics in Ashtead
The team also criticised the speed of the response from Surrey Police.
Mr Lambley said: "I think what made me more angry is that police still haven't [on Friday afternoon] turned up. I have spoken to them twice now asking why they haven't come out.
"Are the police going to catch him? Chances are no. But this is such an easy case, they could have turned up and arrested these three guys with no problem. That's why I'm disappointed."
CCTV footage released after alleged theft of collection box from Caterham skate park
However a Surrey Police spokesperson said the theft was being investigated.
She said: "The theft is reported to have occurred at Maidenhead Aquatics around 5pm when a sum of money was taken from the till.
"We are keen to speak to three people, two men and one woman, who were seen entering the shop at the time of the incident.
"Officers are reviewing CCTV and are advising anyone who may have also gone to the shop or was in the area at the time of the reported theft, to please get in contact by calling 101 and quoting 45160073946." | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/shocking-cctv-footage-shows-brazen-11805634 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/4972a0b206df203ee43b5c6c63939a6ec7d6909d62ada630ca28a8880dc0235c.json |
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"Candice Ritchie"
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| 2016-08-31T14:47:00 | null | 2016-08-31T13:38:39 | The collision happened just before 12.30pm on Wednesday on the northbound carriageway | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fm23-crash-involving-ten-vehicles-11823766.json | http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11823661.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/M23Crash.jpg | en | null | M23 crash involving TEN vehicles causes severe delays between Gatwick Airport and M25 | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Ten car collision on the northbound M23 towards the junction for the M25
A collision involving ten vehicles has led to severe delays on the M23 between Gatwick Airport and the M25.
The incident, which happened just before 12.30pm on Wednesday (August 31), saw several cars collide on the northbound carriageway.
One lane was said to be blocked at around 1.30pm, with queueing traffic, between junction 9 for Gatwick Airport, and the M25 exit.
The accident comes at the same time as an “abnormal load” carrying wind farm parts makes its way down the southbound stretch.
Sussex Police and Surrey Police warned motorists to expect delays on the M23 and M25 until 2pm, as a police escort guides the vehicle along the motorways. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/m23-crash-involving-ten-vehicles-11823766 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/8e3b758510314de3f6d543e8d02bd160ef27949621eb29aa6eda28584e1971ee.json |
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"James Chapple"
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| 2016-08-27T18:46:07 | null | 2016-08-27T18:12:22 | Kryten, Rimmer and Holly met with fans and discussed the forthcoming eleventh series of the show at Comic Con Guildford on Saturday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Farts-culture-news%2Fcomic-con-guildford-red-dwarf-11809527.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11809635.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/RDCollSoc.jpg | en | null | Comic Con Guildford: Red Dwarf cast on the show's new series and their memories of series' gone by | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Red Dwarf is back.
The cult sci-fi show will return next month - and Get Surrey caught up with three of its most loved characters at Comic Con Guildford on Saturday.
Kryten (Rob Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie) and Holly (Hattie Hayridge) were among the guest stars at the town's first such convention.
Red Dwarf first aired in 1988. It ran for eight series through to 1999 before returning for a three-part special in 2009 called Back to Earth.
Series 10 in 2012 saw the show go back to its roots and fans can expect more of the same when Series 11 goes out next month - and there's a Series 12 on the horizon too.
We asked the gang to give fans a flavour of what to expect from the new series, and reflect on some of their fond memories of shooting one of the most enduring comedies of all time.
Chris Barrie - Arnold Rimmer
BBC
Here he is, good old Arnie, Rimmsy, Old Iron Balls - or just Smeg Head will do.
Chris Barrie has, for nearly 30 years, played one of the most lovably loathsome cult sci-fi characters there is.
He will reprise his role as Rimmer in Series 11 of Red Dwarf, which will land on September 22.
This is what he thinks Red Dwarf fans can expect when the boys from the Dwarf return - and what his memories are of a show dating back nearly 30 years.
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Rob Llewellyn - Kryten
Ahh Kryten, the mechanoid for whom there was nothing quite like folding a pair of sheets, attaching items to his groinal socket or simply dreaming of silicon heaven - where all the calculators go.
Rob Llewellyn's Kryten first appeared in episode one of Series 2 of Red Dwarf, but became a regular character as of Series 3.
Programmed to serve mankind, he eventually succumbs to crewmate Dave Lister's cajoling and breaks his programming to adopt human emotions.
Playing Kryten was an arduous task for Llewellyn, who regularly had to spend hours in make-up to have his elaborate costume fitted.
He says Series 11 of Red Dwarf will be classic Dwarf action - and reflected on the "staggering" global success of a poky British sci-fi comedy.
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Hattie Hayridge - Holly
Holly was the long-suffering, low-IQ computer aboard Red Dwarf.
It was her job to haphazardly guide the ship back to Earth - with limited (red: no) success.
The crew once managed to restore her IQ to 6,000, only to reduce her life expectancy to around four minutes. Ouch.
Hayridge took over as Holly from Norman Lovett from the start of Series 3 and assumed the role for three full series.
Despite not returning for the show's new run, she remains good friends with the Red Dwarf posse and told Get Surrey of how much she enjoyed shooting with the whole crew in the 90s. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/comic-con-guildford-red-dwarf-11809527 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/bae4760f53e2af32e1f52eae74c8bee311214d72ac747dd283d9fbcf71226f8d.json |
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"Msp Getsurrey"
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| 2016-08-27T18:45:57 | null | 2016-08-27T18:40:05 | 'We just have to get on with what we've got to get on with,' said boss Garry Hill | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-reports%2Fyork-city-fc-vs-woking-11809681.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11809805.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Hill.jpg | en | null | York City FC vs Woking FC: Garry Hill admits 'game finished at half time' | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Garry Hill was again philosophical after his Woking team's latest demise, this time a 4-1 defeat at York City in Vanarama National.
An early goal from Gozie Ugwo counted for nothing as Cards let slip a lead for the third time this season and conceded a barrage of goals in the opening 25 minutes.
"The game was finished at half time," sighed Hill. "It was very similar to last week against Dagenham.
"We scored a good goal and you have to then make sure you don't concede but we did within a couple of minutes. You have to make sure straight away, when we score, that you don’t allow the other team to hit us and we gave them too much room to strike back in the middle of the park, which was disappointing.
"We played a lot more relaxed in the second half and could have had two goals ourselves. But it's a lot easier to play when there's no pressure on. We need to play like that, from the start of the game to the end of the game.
"We have to make it very hard for teams to win the ball."
Cards host Chester next and Hill added: "We have to get on with what we've got to get on with against Chester.
"Gozie [Ugwu] got a poke in the eye and had blurred vision so the physio said he had to come off and you have to respect the physio. But he took his goal well and hopefully will get confidence from that.
"Hopefully with one or two people coming back from longer term injury in the next week we can improve."
That pair, Delano Sam-Yorke and Ismail Yakubu may be back in time for next week's trip to Macclesfield Town (Sept 3) but will not be available on Monday (August 29) against Chester. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/york-city-fc-vs-woking-11809681 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/1d7fd03b25259d29ed3c9de9056ec76761e9fd0a404f68d26d8df10f1c808b4e.json |
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"Natasha Salmon"
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| 2016-08-27T14:46:26 | null | 2016-08-27T13:20:07 | The model planes performed as a duo and released red and blue streams like their larger Red Arrows | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhats-on-news%2Fwings-wheels-mini-red-arrows-11808187.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11808218.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/mini-redsJPG.jpg | en | null | Wings and Wheels: Mini Red Arrows kick off air show with impressive display | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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This is the entertaining display given by the 'Mini Reds' at the opening of Wings and Wheels at Dunsfold Park.
The model planes duo swooped and soared, matching up to the feats undertaken by the Red Arrows who they are designed after.
Trails of red and blue followed the aircrafts as they looped around each other before a safe and light landed, watching by those who controlled them from the ground.
The annual spectacular takes place at the Top Gear site near Cranleigh on Saturday August 27 and Sunday August 28, with tickets available on the door .
Ticket prices start from £22 for adults, £7 for children, £50 for a family of four and under 5s go free. Hospitality packages, weekend passes, grandstand tickets and camping are also available. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/wings-wheels-mini-red-arrows-11808187 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/699d2de9ea797c1a2dbbd2e8f57f29840eed0f23135261a5984ecfb1dc978136.json |
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"Clive Youlton"
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| 2016-08-31T14:46:50 | null | 2016-08-31T13:43:50 | Cards’ skipper Ismail Yakubu was a welcome addition to the team-sheet against Chester and he is delighted to return | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fwoking-fc-5-thoughts-skipper-11822419.json | http://i2.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11822847.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/yak1.jpg | en | null | Woking FC: 5 thoughts from skipper Ismail Yakubu | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Ismail Yakubu is back - the Cards skipper playing the majority of Monday’s 3-1 home victory against Chester and loving every minute of it.
He had missed the previous four Woking matches with a hamstring strain having returned on the opening day against Lincoln City - when he scored in the 3-1 defeat - following his cruciate knee ligament injury last season.
Here, Ismail, brimming with enthusiasm, reveals his thoughts to Get Surrey about stepping back into Garry Hill's team against Chester - while looking forward to the trip to Macclesfield Town on Saturday (September 3).
Slowly, slowly
“It’s great to be back after my hamstring injury. They told me [when I injured my knee last season] it was always going to be a slow start for me following this season as it generally takes about 12 months post surgery.
David Holmes Ismail Yakubu wins this header against Chester
“I feel I have come back stronger. I have had a little hamstring strain. I guess my body is just getting used to the new dynamics of the new knee.
"I have had great help from the physio [in the past few weeks] and I was fortunate I was able to come back earlier than expected, and contribute on a great win for the team."
That mental thing
“Overcoming a bad injury is weird. It’s like any normal injury really, it just takes a little bit longer. You need to really forget that you had an injury in the first place. Whenever you tear a hamstring or something like that, the last hurdle is basically a mental one.
“Even though the injury is healed, it’s fine, you have to feel comfortable in your mind and then you realise you have completely forgotten it and it’s really good.”
Beating Chester
“It was brilliant. It was exactly what we needed. The team did brilliantly. We are hardworking side, we have a lot of talent and all we are missing is that cutting edge, that fight when you are playing against men.
"We really showed we have got men in our team and I am really proud of them. We have great young talent and loads of energy. All it is, is a mental thing. Really believing you can stand next to a man and go toe to toe with them. The players did that.
“When we conceded, for them to make it 1-1, that was a kick in the teeth but at the same time we responded straight away with Joey [Jones] scoring and we showed it was going to be our day."
David Holmes Woking FC v Chester City FC - Ismail Yakubu wins a header, with Joey Jones in attendance
Macclesfield and beyond
“I actually don’t look at the fixtures. I don’t focus on them. It’s just a case of ‘tell me who we are playing next and I’ll turn up and we’ll win’. That’s all I worry about.
“Two points a game is what they say but I’m not going to say ‘we’re going to go to Macclesfield to try and get a draw’. We know we are good enough to beat any team in this league.”
‘We have to show fight’
“The main thing we can take with us is that fighting spirit and that determination that we showed against Chester.
“The quality will come out. Younger players get worried and they think they have to show you how good they are first, then fight later. In this league you have to fight first and earn the right to show your quality.
“It's nice to lead the team but being skipper hasn’t really changed anything for me to be honest. I generally try to be that guy who talks to people. Now I’m the old guy in the team so generally people look to me for leadership and advice anyway, so I’ll take that.” | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/woking-fc-5-thoughts-skipper-11822419 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/a628a96fbd984fe77e47ea733d643d7c33ab88d63dc21d11e140928b49386a43.json |
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"Charlotte Talbot"
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| 2016-08-26T13:00:56 | null | 2016-08-26T07:00:00 | Volunteers, fundraisers and ex-patients told Get Surrey they were "disappointed" with the decision to close the hospice and relocate to Woking | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fsam-beare-hospice-volunteers-staff-11802034.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11763393.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS29207729.jpg | en | null | Sam Beare Hospice volunteers and staff express sadness over Weybridge facility closure | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Last week’s announcement that Sam Beare Hospice would be moving out of Weybridge has been met with sadness by people who have used their services, as well as volunteers and fundraisers.
In December, inpatient beds and day care will be moving from the Weybridge Hospital site to Woking Hospice, before being relocated to a brand new multi-million pound facility in Goldsworth Park.
The charity says they will retain a base in Weybridge for clinical nurse specialists, doctors, counsellors, occupational therapists and physiotherapists to work from.
Hospice chief executive Nigel Harding said they had to close the doors at Sam Beare as they were unable to pay for an impending rental charge on the building by NHS Properties, coupled with no increase in core funding.
Jean Cohen, who used to work in the Sam Beare Hospice book shop who now volunteers at occasional charity events, said: “I’m disappointed that there will not be a presence in Weybridge, which I think is important.
“A lot of volunteers will feel as I do. It seems silly for us to be fundraisers for a hospice in Woking when we are here.”
The Weybridge resident said she could see herself volunteering for a more local charity like Princess Alice Hospice instead.
“I’m pretty sure that a lot of people I know from volunteering feel much the same,” she said. “It won’t be the same.
" It won’t be easy to go and visit someone who is gravely ill at short notice, when they are so far away.”
Nick Blyth from Addlestone raised money for the hospice in 2014 when he, his brother and brother in law took part in the Bournemouth Half Marathon.
He was inspired to raise funds after his dad stayed at the hospice for two weeks in order to give his mum a break, also receiving care at home.
“We went to visit him a lot when he was at the hospice and he was always very happy and well looked after,” he said. “They were all very friendly and helpful.”
Mr Blyth, who is currently doing a sponsored 84 days of not drinking alcohol, or eating chocolate, cakes or biscuits or doughnuts for the hospice as his father died at the age of 84, added: “Whenever he asked for anything they would bring it for him.
"Woking is not far from Weybridge but a lot of people are quite elderly who go to visit the hospice and the bus services are not great. It’s that extra distance.”
When Freda Sparks was in the final stages with her battle with bowel cancer last year, Sam Beare nurses visited her at home in Egham providing treatment and support.
Her husband Dennis took part in a wing walk at the age of 80 to raise funds for the hospices as a way of saying thank you.
Wendy Finch, Mrs Sparks’ daughter, said: “The nurses were brilliant and they looked after mum at home. They would come out to her whatever time of the morning.
"It allowed her to stay at home. It made such a difference to us so we could be at home with her there.
“It’s a shame that they are moving from Weybridge but it could make it a bit easier logistics wise if all the beds are in one place.
“It’s sad they are moving but I suppose if they still carry on their great service and it doesn’t affect anyone’s job.” | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/sam-beare-hospice-volunteers-staff-11802034 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/d9c43f8c56fb841ae02fa65269c8a20a5c142cbef4d71d5b3b43de36e226b869.json |
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"Clive Youlton"
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| 2016-08-27T16:46:28 | null | 2016-08-27T17:07:46 | Four goals conceded in the opening 26 minutes condemns Cards to fifth defeat in opening six matches as they fall at Bootham Crescent | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-reports%2Fwoking-fc-humbled-four-goal-11808651.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11809125.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Hill.jpg | en | null | Woking FC humbled by four-goal York blitz | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | It never rains but it pours for Woking .
In driving rain at Bootham Crescent, Garry Hill's side took the lead in seven minutes but then were hit with a four-goal blitz as the home team came back to record their biggest Vanarama National League success of the season, 4-1.
Incredibly, York made a fast start and Woking had difficulty in getting hold of the ball.
But sensationally they scored with their first real chance of the afternoon after seven minutes when Zac Ansah found Gozie Ugwu on the right edge of the penalty area and he fired in his first goal for the club to put Cards ahead.
But, with the elements prevalent, within 90 seconds, Richard Brodie was allowed to venture forward without being challenged and he rapped in an equaliser for the hosts, his 132nd career goal.
Woking were allowing the home team too much time and space in the middle of the park and it hurt them again in the 13th minute when Yan Klukowski cracked home from even further out past a helpless Michael Poke to make it 2-1.
A poorly-defended set-piece saw York stun Woking with a third goal after 20 minutes - Jake Wright poking in inside the six-yard box after the visitors failed to deal with a ball flicked into the box.
Amazingly, Hill's men conceded three inside a 10-minute spell against Dagenham and they had repeated the feat.
Robbed
At least this time they had taken the lead, albeit against the run of play.
It got worse for Woking and their hardy band of followers though when there was more abject defending, this time from Joey Jones when he dwelt on the ball and was robbed - Aidan Connolly gifted York's fourth after just 25 minutes.
Jones had a chance to pull a goal back when he was unlucky not to notch from Fabio Saraiva free-kick.
Woking were once again playing for pride in the second half against a side who looked fitter, stronger and frankly more suited to this level of football. And they certainly improved in the same way they had against Dagenham.
Max Kretzschmar was introduced for the ineffective Anthony Edgar and Woking were desperate to get a foothold in midfield where Murtagh and Charlie Carter were overworked.
The former Wycombe man created a chance for Saraiva which was headed over and, just as Woking had done against Daggers, they had improved even though the game was all but done.
Sitter
Ansah missed a sitter from close range, a moment that could have had an impact on the outcome, and was later replaced by Chike Kandi.
It was all hit and miss fare though from the visitors, who were lucky not to concede a fifth when Jones had another moment on the ball he would rather forget and Brodie cracked across goal, just inches wide.
At the other end, Jones then had a header cleared off the line by Brodie, the closest Cards had come to scoring until that point, while later he somehow missed from three yards.
York sub Scott Fenwick forced a brilliant save from Poke late on to prevent the hosts extending their lead and as Woking rallied, York keeper Kyle Letheren was forced to make a super stop to deny Saraiva, whose shot was arrowing towards a corner.
Despite their up-tempo end to the match, Woking were well beaten and their only consolation was that Guiseley also lost so they didn't have the indignity of dropping to bottom spot. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/woking-fc-humbled-four-goal-11808651 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/063b534f1a8623361b6226b427713cbab83a1d6fdf1cf75ca37740e94be10eca.json |
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"Charlotte Neal"
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| 2016-08-26T12:59:40 | null | 2016-08-25T18:00:00 | The raid followed complaints from residents in the surrounding neighbourhood about potential drug dealing | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Ffarnham-drug-raid-saw-huge-11800087.json | http://i4.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11799809.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/FarnhamRaid.jpg | en | null | Farnham drug raid saw huge police squad descend on residential street | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | Drug dealing fears in a Farnham street prompted police to search a property on Wednesday (August 24).
Officers from the Waverley neighbourhood team carried out the drugs warrant at a property in Bardsley Drive, though no drugs were found.
The raid followed complaints from residents in the surrounding neighbourhood about potential drug dealing.
Farnham Neighbourhood Officer Will Davies said: “Although no drugs were discovered we did find evidence of drug use. The two occupants present were warned that we would be monitoring the situation and if any further information came to light we wouldn’t hesitate to take further action.
“I hope this drugs warrant demonstrates to local residents that we are listening to your concerns and we will take action to deal with the issues that are making your lives a misery.
“We would urge people to let us know if you are continuing to experience drug-related problems or any anti-social behaviour. Please don’t suffer alone.”
The police activity attracted a number of comments on the Facebook Farnham Rants group. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/farnham-drug-raid-saw-huge-11800087 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/54b87afbcad588290ceafe24fba193eec2d9e6844757eead0f7f8d9c4118d89c.json |
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| 2016-08-30T14:46:27 | null | 2016-08-30T15:23:39 | A fundraising bungee jump and football match was held over the bank holiday weekend in memory of Graham Tufnell, 46, who died of pancreatic cancer | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fdaredevils-chuck-themselves-crane-memory-11819245.json | http://i3.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article11819059.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98228758.jpg | en | null | Daredevils chuck themselves off crane in memory of popular Ash man | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | A team of brave daredevils threw themselves 200ft off a crane on bank holiday Monday to raise cash in memory of a popular Ash man who died of pancreatic cancer.
Some 11 volunteers bungee jumped off a crane in the car park of the Crimea Inn in Aldershot to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer Action, in memory of Graham Tufnell.
The 46-year-old, who set up estate agents Tufnells, sadly died last year - just six months after being diagnosed with the disease.
Charity football match will remember 'amazing family man' from Ash
Ray Hedgman, landlord at the Crimea, said the jump was an "absolutely brilliant" event and a fitting tribute to his friend of 30 years.
“Graham was a long-standing friend of mine and always donated to anything that we did at the pub, so I thought it would be a nice way to say thank you,” he said.
Graham Tufnell, who used to play for Ash Wanderers, died six months after his cancer diagnosis
“His daughter’s partner works at the car garage next door, so there’s a link there too.
“The pub was packed with people cheering, kids and it was absolutely brilliant. Jan [Mr Hedgman's wife] and I would like to thank everyone who came along, took part and donated.”
Les Williams The bungee was set up in the car park of the Crimea pub
Friends and family also held a charity football match at Ash United Football Club on Sunday in aid of the same charity.
More than 300 people turned out to show their love and support for Mr Tufnell's family.
As well as having a kick-about and a raffle, there was an emotional balloon release celebrating the 46-year-old’s life.
The balloon release at the charity football match at Ash United Football Club on Sunday August 28 in memory of Graham Tufnell, from Ash
Mr Tufnell's daughter Charlotte said: “It was emotional and we knew a lot of people would turn up but the number of people who showed support to us was just incredible.
“It was absolutely incredible and made us feel very, very proud to be his family.”
Around 300 people attended the match in memory of Mr Tufnell
More than £4,000 was raised for Pancreatic Cancer Action, £1,000 of which came from the raffle, with prizes donated by more than 40 local businesses.
You can find out more about the fundraising effort in Mr Tufnell's memory via Just Giving . | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/daredevils-chuck-themselves-crane-memory-11819245 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/e8b923eecdcc66d331018bd4b6cff71451e8426b9b869bb2e3cd20fa4116684a.json |
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"Matt Strudwick"
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| 2016-08-31T14:47:10 | null | 2016-08-31T13:28:54 | South East Coast Ambulance Service praised staff at the centre for their efforts to help the man who later died in hospital | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getsurrey.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsurrey-news%2Fman-dies-after-collapsing-spelthorne-11823631.json | http://i1.getsurrey.co.uk/incoming/article7461939.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/leisure-centre.jpg | en | null | Man dies after collapsing at Spelthorne Leisure Centre despite desperate efforts of staff and paramedics | null | null | www.getsurrey.co.uk | A man taken to hospital in a "life threatening condition" after collapsing while "using the rowing machine" at Spelthorne Leisure Centre has died.
Staff at the Everyone Active gym performed CPR and used a defibrillator in an attempt to restart the man’s heart.
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) paramedics were called to the Knowle Green centre in Staines at around 5.30pm last Friday (August 26).
They continued to perform CPR on the man in his 50s as he was transported to St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, in a life-threatening condition.
However, despite their best efforts, Surrey Police said the man was pronounced dead by hospital staff at around 8.10pm.
“The staff at the scene acted really quickly to get CPR started and provided shocks with a defibrillator to restart the man’s heart,” a spokesman for SECAmb said.
“We are grateful for all the help prior to our arrival.”
Spelthorne Leisure Centre announced on its Facebook page the gym had been closed on Friday evening due to an earlier incident.
'Sad incident'
Debbie Hazell, Everyone Active’s general manager at Spelthorne Leisure Centre, said: “I am sad to confirm that a gentleman became unwell on Friday while using the gym facilities at Spelthorne Leisure Centre.
“Our colleagues immediately attended to the gentleman and performed all of the necessary treatments, including both CPR and defibrillation, until the arrival of the emergency services.
“We are deeply saddened by the incident and our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.”
It is the second tragedy to befall the leisure centre this year, with a pensioner collapsing and dying in the sauna in May - despite desperate efforts by staff, firefighters and paramedics to save his life. | http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/man-dies-after-collapsing-spelthorne-11823631 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.getsurrey.co.uk/c915254db070e13e1e9928d0b43fa251d9da96995da64ee6566827ca39d486be.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:54:48 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbc.com.ph%2Fpublications%2Fpmbc-newsletter-no-1-2016%2F.json | http://www.mbc.com.ph/engine/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/favicon.ico | en | null | PMBC Newsletter No.1-2016 | null | null | www.mbc.com.ph | null | http://www.mbc.com.ph/publications/pmbc-newsletter-no-1-2016/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mbc.com.ph/49cb0e4d771f724a77ef2c9ecadb28a338677affd6a966881e28a3dbad0b4a19.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:59:49 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbc.com.ph%2Fpublications%2Fidar-primer-2-examining-philippine-trade-structure-and-barriers-to-trade-and-investment%2F.json | http://www.mbc.com.ph/engine/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/favicon.ico | en | null | IDAR: Primer 2 Examining Philippine Trade Structure and Barriers to Trade and Investment | null | null | www.mbc.com.ph | null | http://www.mbc.com.ph/publications/idar-primer-2-examining-philippine-trade-structure-and-barriers-to-trade-and-investment/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mbc.com.ph/7c6e4c0419c0c2134b8318040f540c8e87e8e876e0f9c7b16cad3eb35006e964.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:55:16 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbc.com.ph%2Fpublications%2Fasia-pacific-services-coalition%2F.json | http://www.mbc.com.ph/engine/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/favicon.ico | en | null | Asia Pacific Services Coalition | null | null | www.mbc.com.ph | Asia Pacific Services Coalition
Memorandum of Understanding Asia Pacific Services Coalition
We, the representatives of major business organizations in the Asia-Pacific region focused on services, met at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu, Philippines on 7 September 2015 following the inaugural Regional Conference of Services Coalitions, which featured a dialogue with APEC Senior Officials, Structural Reform Ministers, Services Coalitions, chambers of commerce, business leaders and international experts to engage in a dialogue on the importance of Charting a New Course on Services in APEC.
Recognizing the central role that the services sector now plays in our region in generating economic growth, employment, improved competitiveness and regional economic integration, we have agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to develop closer cooperation and dialogue among the major business organizations focused on services in the APEC region.
Purpose
The organizations cooperating under this MOU include domestic Services Coalitions, Roundtables and Dialogues and peak business organizations with a mandate to represent the services sectors.
Our collective goal is to work with business and government to foster growth and efficiency in the services sectors through increased trade and investment, greater innovation and skills development, and pro-growth regulation in all APEC economies.
• To achieve this goal, we have agreed to launch the Asia Pacific Services Coalition. While recognizing our different domestic institutional arrangements and strengths, the purpose of the Coalition will be to:
o Foster increased cooperation and dialogue among our organizations and businesses on new and emerging domestic, APEC and international opportunities and developments;
o Share information and experiences supported by evidence-based approaches on ways to increase growth and efficiency in services;
o Share ideas on how to strengthen the role and membership of our individual organizations;
o Provide a forum for dialogue with APEC Ministers and Officials and ABAC on the APEC services agenda, and;
o Provide a regional avenue to develop and advocate our interests and recommendations.
Approach
The approach to our activities will reflect the voluntary, inclusive and diverse nature of APEC. We aim to begin with a loose and flexible Coalition, maximizing the use of telecommunications and social media through our Secretariats as contact points.
Convenors and Next Meeting
We thank the Australian Services Roundtable and the U.S. Coalition of Services Industries, with the support of the Philippine Services Coalition and the Lima Chamber of Commerce, for agreeing to be joint Convenors who will coordinate the next steps toward achieving the purposes outlined in the MOU. We appreciate the offer of the China Association of Trade in Services (CATIS) to host the next meeting of the services coalitions in Beijing in May 2016.
Acknowledgements
We thank the APEC Business Advisory Council, Philippines for hosting the Regional Conference of Services Organizations and the Inaugural Meeting of Services Organizations on 7 September 2015 in Cebu, Philippines. We also acknowledge the support of the Office of the Philippine SOM Chair, the International Trade Centre, the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to these meetings. The following organizations hereby adopt this Memorandum of Agreement on 7 September 2015 in Cebu, Philippines.
APEC Economies:
Australian Services Roundtable, Australia
ABAC Brunei, Brunei Darussalam
Canadian Services Coalition, Canada
Hong Kong Coalition of Service Industries, Hong Kong, China
Indonesia Services Dialogue, Indonesia
Japan Services Network, Japan
Malaysian Services Providers Confederation, Malaysia
Business New Zealand, New Zealand
Business Council of Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea
Lima Chamber of Commerce, Peru
Philippine Services Coalition, Philippines
Singapore Business Federation, Singapore
Taiwan Coalition of Service Industries, Chinese Taipei
U.S. Coalition of Services Industries, United States
Non-APEC Economy:
Asociación de Industriales de Colombia, Colombia | http://www.mbc.com.ph/publications/asia-pacific-services-coalition/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mbc.com.ph/8b28d7e6467d9dbaddc6f404175b13f2237a02a3d32bcfa22ca111dd0ebaf516.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:56:36 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbc.com.ph%2Fnews%2Fupdates%2Fcomment-of-mbc-exec-dir-peter-perfecto-on-the-inauguration-of-president-rodrigo-duterte-and-vice-president-leni-robredo%2F.json | http://www.mbc.com.ph/engine/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/favicon.ico | en | null | Comment of MBC Exec. Dir. Peter Perfecto on the Inauguration of President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo | null | null | www.mbc.com.ph | Comment of MBC Exec. Dir. Peter Perfecto on the Inauguration of President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo
30 June 2016 – We laud President Rodrigo Duterte’s first order to all Cabinet secretaries to reduce requirements and processing time of all applications across all agencies and remove redundancies in these requirements and to respect the sanctity of contracts.
We further laud his statement that the country will honor all existing treaties and international obligations. We are encouraged as well by his call for inclusivity in the ongoing and other peace processes, particularly of indigenous peoples.
Finally, we are pleased to hear that both President Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo have called for the nation to work together and set aside personal interests to reach our shared vision for the nation.
In response to their calls, we reiterate our commitment to work closely with the new government to make the people’s lives better, safer, and healthier. | http://www.mbc.com.ph/news/updates/comment-of-mbc-exec-dir-peter-perfecto-on-the-inauguration-of-president-rodrigo-duterte-and-vice-president-leni-robredo/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mbc.com.ph/2361b603517e97d3fd482a9f4812cd0af82157559fef9d87bac2423f932d2930.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:54:19 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbc.com.ph%2Fnews%2Fpress-statements%2Fcementing-ties-expanding-trade-and-investments-at-the-14th-philippine-spanish-friendship-day%2F.json | http://www.mbc.com.ph/engine/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/favicon.ico | en | null | Cementing ties, expanding trade and investments at the 14th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day | null | null | www.mbc.com.ph | Cementing ties, expanding trade and investments at the 14th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day
(First Row: L-R) Tomas Ibañez, Enrique Feas, Angel Gomez , Ramon Arnaiz, Pablo Alvarez, Marie Antoniette Mariano, Alberto Manuel, Emilio Real, Barbara Apraiz, Javier Berenguer, Alfredo Roca, Roberto Bautista, Peter Perfecto, Vincent Lao, Francisco Moreno, Guillermo Luz (Second Row: L-R) Gonzalo Ferreiros, Peter Hager, Ruben Camba, Roman Azanza III, Amb, Calvo, Noel Kintanar, Consul Javier Martin, Zane Falsner, Chaco Molina
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27 June 2016 — In celebration of the 14th anniversary of Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day (Dia de la Amistad entre España y Filipinas), which coincides with the 117th anniversary of the historic Siege of Baler, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (La Cámara) and the Makati Business Club (MBC) hosted an intimate business networking luncheon held today at The Peninsula Manila, Makati City. Spain’s Ambassador to the Philippines Luis Antonio Calvo graced the event as its guest of honor.
Held every June 30th by virtue of a law passed in 2002, Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day commemorates President Emilio Aguinaldo’s commendation to the loyalty and gallantry of the surviving Spanish soldiers during the Philippine Revolution, treating them as comrades-in-arms, rather than prisoners of war. Since its proclamation, the annual event served as a celebration of the strong cultural and historical ties, and robust friendship and partnership between the Philippines and Spain.
In his keynote message, Ambassador Calvo expressed optimism at the incoming government of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, whom he recently met in Davao City. The ambassador described President-elect Duterte’s development plans as well-targeted programs and policies. The ambassador further expressed confidence that certain sectors in the Philippine economy will be further liberalized under the Duterte presidency, and highlighted the opportunities this presents to Philippine and Spanish companies.
MBC Executive Director Peter Perfecto shared that Philippines-Spain economic relations remain strong and are steadily rising due to increased bilateral trade and investment in both countries.“Spain currently ranks as the Philippines’ 10th largest source of foreign direct investments, and our trade figures with Spain are on the rise,” he said. “Currently, we are seeing increasing interest of Spanish firms to participate in public-private partnership projects, while Philippine companies are expanding their business operations in Spain, particularly in the property development and winery sectors,” he added.
Among the companies that participated in the business networking luncheon include Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc., Acciona, Ayala Corporation, Ayesa, BDO Unibank, Eptisa, Fuego Hotels, Fundacion Santiago, Gamesa, Inclam, Maybank ATR Kim Eng, Mondial Tours, OHL, Oleo Fats, Inc., RACO Trading Philippines, Solventia, and Tamoin. | http://www.mbc.com.ph/news/press-statements/cementing-ties-expanding-trade-and-investments-at-the-14th-philippine-spanish-friendship-day/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mbc.com.ph/620d5b033300f6330b2c88b02c508f84277bc041867f1f1b5cdcf15e5f57e5da.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:07:46 | null | null | Photographers from across the province competed in amateur competition | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fcommunity%2F391187111.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/2985abbotsfordAmateurphotographjers.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Voting open for People's Choice Amateur Photography Competition | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Cameras were the focus as 70 photographers from across B.C., including Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Kelowna and Nelson, competed in the fourth annual Next Generation BC Amateur Photographer of the Year Contest at the recent Abbotsford International Airshow.
Sponsored by London Drugs and Black Press Media, the contest took place Aug. 12-14, as participants captured their best air, crowd, static, and wildcard shots.
Photographers experienced close-up action at the airshow including Friday's twilight show, and earned the "hot-side" tour at the airshow where they shot exclusive aircraft including the F-35, CF-18, FA-18, Breitling Jet Team, the Snowbirds and more for a chance to win the title of B.C.'s next Amateur Photographer title.
Awarding categories also include The Best in-air photograph ($750 grand prize), The Best ground/static scene photograph ($500 prize),The Best crowd scene photograph ($250 prize ), The Best video submission ($500 prize) all courtesy of London Drugs and honorary acknowledgement for Best Wildcard entry.
For the People's Choice Award Winner, the time has arrived for the public to vote on their favourite photo and be entered for a chance to win BC Lions game tickets.
For voting and contest information, click here. | http://www.mrtimes.com/community/391187111.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/6dfe2eef3709e10a8d79d7168ad9dec0ff604ce2fd14a185c19c019ca1109d39.json |
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| 2016-08-26T20:48:49 | null | null | Renaissance Festival is back at Albion Fairgrounds this weekend for the second year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fentertainment%2F391438691.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/15936mapleridgetimesbcrenfest3c.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Enchanted Encounter journey back in time in Maple Ridge this weekend | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | The B.C. Renaissance Festival brings the world of 13th century folklore to Albion Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday.
Will this weekend be the B.C. Renaissance Festival’s last “huzzah”?
Chances are, yes.
Albion Fairgrounds will morph into a land of 13th century folklore, quite possibly for the final time this weekend, for Enchanted Encounter.
With 12 primary cast members working as “tour guides,” visitors will drift back in time to a world of fantasy, myth, and history Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27 and 28.
Christina Carr has dedicated herself to ‘Renfest’ for a decade.
Among her many roles: co-producer (along with her husband Martin Hunger), scriptwriter, site coordinator, promoter, and actor – she’s playing the role of Queen Mal, Queen of the Fairies.
“We promised ourselves we would produce this [Renfest] 10 times before deciding if we could make it into a viable, permanent site, theme park,” she explained. “Enchanted Encounter is No. 11.”
At its height, the festival was attracting an audience of roughly 3,000 people during one weekend of “edutainment.”
This weekend, King Stephan McAlpin, his Queen Annan, and his daughter, Princess Star Aurora, will travel to the fairgrounds to celebrate Star’s 16 birthday.
All of the representatives of his realm have arrived: The Troll King, The representative of the Far East, the Mages/Wizards, and the Gypsies have come to honour the princess.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW PIC:
And even though the fairy folk, the Elphane, are not invited, they show up anyway.
It seems King Stephan and the Queen have issue with each other.
Will they resolve these issues or will the curse that is believed to exist take the princesses life?
During the day, the story plays out between the characters and will bring guests to each point in the festival with each scene.
A pair of members of The Jousting Alliance Of Washington State (JAWS) will team up with Hazelnut Grove Clydesdales to bring a show of horsemanship.
As well, Ted Bowman is operating the Frog and Fiddle, which will be able to serve up local ‘adult only’ drinks.
The games and rides area will have all the human-powered rides and archery will be the feature for the games.
Visitors are urged to come be part of possibly the final event the B.C. Renaissance Festival will produce.
The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days (Pub singing at 6 p.m.), and tickets are available online at www.B.C.renfest.com or at the gate.
Final curtain?
Why the last “huzzah?”
According to Carr, a mix of costs, time sacrifices, and politics are the culprits.
“We have a choice of killing ourselves, or kill the project,” Carr said, who went on to say, “It’s a loss of $25,000 a year and it’s biting into our careers and it’s ruining what it’s supposed to help.”
Since 2007, the festival has been held in Aldergrove (2007) and in Langley (2008 to 2013), including Aldor Acres, Thunderbird Show Park, and Pacific Stables.
But, as Carr told The TIMES in 2014, “changes in laws prohibited functions, events, or even weddings on agriculturally zoned lands” in B.C.
That caused Renfest organizers to move the event north of the Fraser River, to Maple Ridge, and in particular, the Albion Fairgrounds, at 23448 105th Ave.
Now, the only hope to resurrect the festival is if, by the end of November, a producer steps up to the plate with the right amount of money, disposition, and “political clout,” Carr explained.
If that’s possible, Carr said, “the Renfest will continue with us as cast, doing what we do best, and that producer will take on the financial, legal, promotional, and the world that is the ‘behind the scenes’ Renfest.”
The new owner would then take possession of things like the set pieces (like the front gate), and the games and rides.
The ownership of the crest and the banners with the crest on it will also go to them.
“We will happily introduce them to that world as we still feel that it deserves a chance, but it really does need that producer with political standing, financial support, and a more business approach,” Carr said. | http://www.mrtimes.com/entertainment/391438691.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/dbf40b00ed59f5abd7e2406ed6114526822b19ab57e1e0c84ef11800dfc76d55.json |
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| 2016-08-31T00:52:03 | null | null | Two sides avert job action that has loomed for months | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fnews%2F391803281.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/18051BCLN2007Canada_Post_TruckWikimediaCommons.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Canada Post, postal union reach tentative deals | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have reached tentative agreements, averting the prospect of a labour dispute that has loomed over the talks for months.
In a statement, Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk says the agreements were reached "voluntarily," but provides no other details about the deals themselves.
The issue of differences in paycheques for rural mail carriers — most of whom are women — and urban letter carriers had been at the forefront of protracted contract talks between the two sides.
The negotiations were extended twice since the weekend, when a deadline expired on a 72-hour job action notice issued last Thursday by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.
The two sides were in talks nearly around the clock at the request of a special mediator appointed Friday by Mihychuk.
Canada Post described the tentative agreements as short-term. It said they are for two years and that four-year contracts were typically negotiated in the past.
"The agreements will avert a work disruption, bringing much-needed certainty in the postal system for our employees and customers," said Canada Post in a statement. "Canadians can now use the postal system with confidence."
The tentative agreements, however, still must be ratified by the members.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is Canada Post's largest union, representing more than 50,000 postal workers
The Canadian Press | http://www.mrtimes.com/news/391803281.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/cf5ff6d7d6b41afb706d86cce021c3f1f4a76c93d8d5f328280061a4684ac185.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:06:28 | null | null | A historic Haney building could soon be refurbished. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fcommunity%2F391308121.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/54565mapleridgetimeshaneypier1c.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Painting of Maple Ridge's Wharfinger in works | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Maple Ridge’s Wharfinger Office could soon receive a new coat of paint on its walls and trim.
Plans are in the works to give a standing piece of Maple Ridge history a spit and polish.
Or at least a new coat of paint.
The Wharfinger’s Office Painting Project is set for Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It’s a blink-and-you-missed-it sized, white building that oozes local history, and a building that often goes unnoticed by dock visitors.
Originally a commercial building, it was built in 1926 and used as a real estate office on what is now 224th Street. It later served as a bus shelter until the land was purchased for a post office in 1950.
The building was then moved to the Fraser River waterfront and used as an office on the riverfront by the Roy Beckstrom Towing Company until the early 1980s.
It was restored by the Heritage Advisory Committee and placed on the Port Haney Wharf in 1992 as part of the Heritage River Walk.
Dick Sutcliffe, a director at large with the Maple Ridge Historical Society, said the Wharfinger’s Office was once used by the person responsible for collecting moorage fees.
“We do not have much history [about the building],” Sutcliffe said. “After the fees were discontinued, the building was used by a towing company, and maybe by a real estate company. Eventually it became derelict and was threatened. Several volunteers arranged for its transportation to the current Maple Ridge Museum grounds, where the building was rehabilitated.”
The building was then transported to the wharf and installed with electrical service, Sutcliffe said.
At this time the administration of the building was transferred to the Maple Ridge Historical Society.
“We have found little use for it except to store some equipment for the Music on the Wharf program,” Sutcliffe continued. “Some others in the community have tried to make use of the building by breaking in and vandalizing, or using the exterior as a canvas for their art work.”
Sutcliffe said the purpose behind the project, which includes painting the walls and trim, is to protect the woodwork, and cover the current batch of “art work,” a.k.a. graffiti.
The goal is to preserve a part of Maple Ridge history, he added.
Help is on the way from residents of Reflections on the River, the nearby condo development on River Road.
While attending one of the concerts on the Haney Pier, Ted Cowie, who is on the condo’s strata council, met Sutcliffe, who was looking for help to “paint and revitalize” the little building on the wharf.
Cowie volunteered to seek out people to help. He has signed up residents of seven units from the condo and hopes to recruit more help through social media.
Sutcliffe said the response from Cowie and the residents of Reflections on the River is “very positive.” | http://www.mrtimes.com/community/391308121.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/14b5f2e169cc8efdc7a173295debb606009ed11e2033754cb8fcb965b3b7b065.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:08:26 | null | null | Hundreds of owners recently shared photos of their four-legged friends, and a short story – or puppy tale – with The TIMES. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fcommunity%2F391123511.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/80372mapleridgetimesFACES-KristinaFreeman.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Puppy Tales: An adopted furry friend and a german shephard | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Cute dogs say cheese: Hundreds of owners recently shared photos of their four-legged friends, and a short story – or puppy tale – with The TIMES.
Hundreds of owners recently shared photos of their four-legged friends, and a short story – or puppy tale – with The TIMES, including Kristina Freeman’s dog Roxy (above).
Also featured, Maple Ridge SPCA adoptee Joey (inset), a Jack Russell terrier is owned by Suzy Shea. “
Shea couldn't help but adopt Joey in September 2012, when he was four years old.
"He is smart, funny, loving, friendly, happy,” Shea said. | http://www.mrtimes.com/community/391123511.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/67805d3c1ff836989360bad31a8de4d3a6d571caf1250d34f823e72f7824ea54.json |
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| 2016-08-26T22:50:52 | null | null | Air Ambulances are still not heading straight to nearby hospitals. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fnews%2F391446371.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/12390mapleridgetimes00MRbreakingnews.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Landing ban still in place for Air Ambulances | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Patients heading to Surrey Memorial or Royal Columbian Hospitals by Air Ambulance will still not be able to go directly.
The Provincial Health Services Agency announced Friday that flights to four B.C. hospitals by Helijet helicopters have resumed.
Those hospitals include Vancouver General Hospital and hospitals on Vancouver Island.
However, that still leaves patients from Fraser Valley heading to Surrey or New Westminster taking a circuitous route to emergency treatment.
Aircraft from this area are more likely to land at Pitt Meadows Airport, and patients would be transferred to ground ambulance again.
Transport Canada has had issues with the size of the helipads and with the ability of Helijet’s aircraft to land there safely under all circumstances.
The affected hospitals have strict landing requirements because they are in dense urban areas.
The issues with Helijet landing at the hospitals only arose this summer. The same aircraft have been landing at the helipads for years until the Transport Canada issue was raised.
Helijet executives had hoped to receive an exemption on what they called a technical rule. | http://www.mrtimes.com/news/391446371.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/022f26db7d599926bc53077f5c153fa710e7ee7bb19955a8ecd28f3aaddacf8f.json |
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| 2016-08-29T16:51:37 | null | null | Maple Ridge Leisure Centre is closed, starting today (Aug. 29) until Sept. 19, for its annual maintenance shutdown. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fnews%2F391616091.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/33960mapleridgetimesleisurecentre1c.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | REMINDER: Maple Ridge Leisure Centre closed for maintenance | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Maple Ridge Leisure Centre is closed, starting today (Aug. 29) until Sept. 19, for its annual maintenance shutdown.
All dry land areas will re-open Sept. 13.
The Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre will continue to be open.
Also, the outdoor pools will be available until Sept. 5 and the spray parks will also remain open until Sept. 15, weather permitting.
For information and schedules please visit mrpmparksandleisureservices.ca. | http://www.mrtimes.com/news/391616091.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/e89af40bff04c1e656dd71c990b04c2ec5ac47edfa28d389bc9ef5a775c989d1.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:12:05 | null | null | Emergency crews are on scene of a house fire on Greenwell Street, near Rogers Avenue. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fnews%2F391375001.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/88876mapleridgetimes14111865_10153304690004229_676479806_n.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | VIDEO: Fire crews battle house-fire blaze in Maple Ridge | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Emergency crews are on scene of a house fire on Greenwell Street, near Rogers Avenue.
The fire was reported at 9 p.m., Ridge Meadows RCMP Staff Sarg. Kevin Wass told The TIMES.
Not many details are being given at this time, other than that Mounties are still on scene as Maple Ridge fire crews continue battling the blaze.
Witnesses are saying the fire may have started in the garage.
• Stay tuned to The TIMES for more on this breaking news story... | http://www.mrtimes.com/news/391375001.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/e14cb45d1db59136cd9dd6fbf696223616edd4e9c8b8a861c1bbeb23aa3da45c.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:57:13 | null | null | Thousands checked out the Maple Ridge Caribbean Fest in Albion this past weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fentertainment%2F389124401.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/83041mapleridgetimesDSC_0011.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Island vibes made for flavourful and fun Caribbean Festival in Maple Ridge | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Tunes and treats were on tap at Caribbean Fest.
Between 15,000 and 16,000 people were likely “feelin’ hot, hot, hot,” as they took in the sights, sounds, and smells of the annual Maple Ridge Caribbean Fest, at the Albion Fairgrounds this past weekend, under sunny skies.
The festival, which in the past has been held downtown at Memorial Peace Park, marked its second year at the east Maple Ridge venue.
But regardless of its location, its what the festival offers that keeps people – like Pitt Meadows resident Michael Denobrgas – coming back.
“The food,” he answered when asked what his favourite part of the festival is, as he sat on a bench between musical acts.
The event is a “true reflection of Caribbean culture,” festival organizer Deddy Geese told the TIMES, happy with the outcome of another fest.
• Click here to see more photos from the event | http://www.mrtimes.com/entertainment/389124401.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/780651f5e5037000c1aff4475199b58be0de92a0fe8a50be9a13e07009b15cc6.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:12:56 | null | null | Notice means delivery could be cancelled as early as Monday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fnews%2F391302051.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/68221BCLN200782072cranbrookdailyCPweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Postal union issues strike notice after it says Canada Post refused special mediator | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | The union representing most workers at Canada Post has issued a 72-hour notice of job action as it tries to bargain a collective agreement with the Crown corporation.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the notice spells out what actions it is planning, but stops short of a full-blown walkout.
CUPW national president Mike Palecek says Canada Post forced the labour disruption by refusing to accept a request from the federal labour minister to continue negotiations with the help of a special mediator.
But a spokesman for the agency says that's not the case.
The union's strike mandate was set to expire at midnight.
The two sides have been in negotiations for more than nine months but are far apart on key issues including pay equity for rural carriers and proposed changes to the Canada Post pension plan.
The Canadian Press | http://www.mrtimes.com/news/391302051.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/9df4c23a2d5bed5acaa4bccfef242ab83638f05615a90b25510c1fbffa21504f.json |
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"Vicki Mcleod"
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| 2016-08-26T13:10:10 | null | null | One of the things that really gets to me with social media is the amount of sheer nonsense that finds its way onto our newsfeeds. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Flifestyles%2F384321191.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/30665mapleridgetimesIMG_4217.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | SOCIAL CHICKS: How to make your social media matter | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | I don’t know about you, but one of the things that really gets to me with social media is the amount of sheer nonsense and trivia that finds its unrelenting way onto our newsfeeds.
Even buttoned-down LinkedIn, which has been a bastion of business posts, dedicated to building professional networks and providing a platform for thought leadership, has been overrun by stupid and silly memes and images, and the scary part is, these things go viral.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not against having fun online or offline. I frequently contend that posts need to be engaging and entertaining to get our attention in the ever more crowded online space. But, seriously, it’s starting to feel like a race to the bottom in terms of the kind of content that is being produced and consumed in our social networks.
So, I’m taking a stand. I’m going to stand for social media that matters, flying a flag for social media that has meaning, intent and purpose. There’s too much opportunity for goodness in our social feeds to squander our time online regurgitating celebrity gossip, griping about the government, or trash-talking those whose opinions differ from our own.
How? Well, I’m glad you asked. There’s a saying that goes, “the pen is mightier than the sword”. In my case, I’ve decided that the keyboard is mightier than the frippery. So I wrote a little field guide to social media that matters. It’s called #UNTRENDING and it describes how to post, tweet, and like your way to a more meaningful life.
The basic premise of the book is a call to reframe how we think about the seemingly ephemeral nature of our newsfeeds and ask ourselves: What if every post we made was a forever-post? The thing is, the Internet is probably going to outlast us, and the Internet doesn’t forget. In many ways, our newsfeeds are an ongoing biography of our day-to-day lives, captured in code and pixels and a legacy collection of our thoughts, feelings and opinions.
The book proposes the Facebook feed as fossil. The shards and fragments of today’s online conversations will litter the digital archeology of tomorrow. What do you want to leave behind for the future miners of your Facebook feed to find?
How about this? Support worthy causes. Amplify the success of others. Be extravagant in your praise and circumspect in your criticism. Communicate wins. Console losses.
Create a supportive community online that shares your unique interests. If nothing else, the Internet has taught us that there is a tribe for everyone – we are not as unique as we think we are – so find yours, and figure out how you can contribute to it wholeheartedly.
The world needs more passion. Specifically, it needs yours. Is there a way you’d love to make a difference? That love is your point of influence, and social media is influence on steroids. Surely in a world that is rife with violence, bigotry, and suspicion, we can use our online clout to counterpunch and celebrate joy, diversity and compassion. Hashtag #sharethelove.
Vicki McLeod is a Maple Ridge Social Chick author, and a business and personal coach and consultant. Her book #UNTRENDING A Field Guide to Social Media That Matters, How to Post, Tweet, and Like Your Way to a Happier Life. is available at T’s/Once Upon a Tea Leaf store in Maple Ridge, where she will be signing on Saturday June 25, 2016 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, or online at www.vickimcleod.com | http://www.mrtimes.com/lifestyles/384321191.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/bdd94e82706679c14a80b25c91378cbaf10547739d095d32ff0a138d2111e2e7.json |
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| 2016-08-29T16:50:26 | null | null | The funds will be used for the beautification of the Oncology Healing Garden for its patients. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fcommunity%2F391617221.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/34251mapleridgetimesOncology1C.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Maple Ridge Eagles boost oncology | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Michelle (right) from the oncology department at Ridge Meadows Hospital recently accepted a donation from Cheryl Acton (left) of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, M.R. Auxiliary #2831.
Cheryl Acton of the local Fraternal Order of Eagles chapter recently stopped by the oncology department at Ridge Meadows Hospital, with a cheque in hand.
Acton, a member of the Eagles' M.R. Auxiliary #2831, got this photo taken with Michelle, a staff member of the department.
The funds will be used for the beautification of the Oncology Healing Garden for its patients. | http://www.mrtimes.com/community/391617221.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/91570b71b541df9c630434b995aae8a04f5dc275d7f4062e4d6504096049f65d.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:11:33 | null | null | 'The 'investor rights' provisions in the proliferation of trade deals, such as the Trans Pacific Partnership, is nothing short of a scam.' | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fopinion%2F391340911.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/60276mapleridgetimesMRPMarteditletters.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | LETTER: Partnership all about profit | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | If you have an opinion and want to share those views in a letter to the editor, you are more than welcome. Please email, with your name, address, and phone number to [email protected]
Dear Editor
I couldn’t agree more with the sentiments expressed by Pat Gibbs [MP’s townhall consultation a sham, July 28 Letters, The Times].
The “investor rights” provisions in the proliferation of trade deals, such as the Trans Pacific Partnership, is nothing short of a scam.
The whole point of these deals is to give corporations the power to increase their profits. These trade deals permit corporations to sue governments whenever they feel that governments are impinging upon their “rights” to greater profits.
Corporations have used their pursuit of greed to offshore millions of jobs in the developed world to third world and developing countries.
About the only good manufacturing jobs that are left in Canada are those that are still in the ground, like oil and gas and mining.
For Dan Ruimy’s point man, Mr. Lamatti, to suggest that these corporate “rights” are synonymous with the rights of regular citizens is egregious in the extreme. Corporations have been given these rights by compliant governments and now Mr. Lamatti says we can’t take them away?
Nice shell game, Mr. Lamatti, but more and more people from Canada to the U.S. and Europe are no longer buying this nasty little business of their jobs being sacrificed on the altar of corporate greed.
Michael Sather, Maple Ridge | http://www.mrtimes.com/opinion/391340911.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/2141bb47853153b4fdb4b6640ff9e9b80ad34f5025702bfaabf56d9d8ca6d5ec.json |
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"Troy Landreville"
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| 2016-08-26T13:02:05 | null | null | Mayor Nicole Read and MP Dan Ruimy took part in an outreach effort. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fbusiness%2F389125181.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/83419mapleridgetimesbusinesswalk3c.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Walks aim for input from Maple Ridge business owners | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Maple Ridge manager of economic development Lino Siracusa, Mayor Nicole Read, and Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge MP Dan Ruimy (far right) visited with (far left) Steve Robinson, co-owner of Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems, during the local Business Walk last Thursday.
Businesses owners in west Maple Ridge had some valued one-on-one time with City staff and politicians, including Mayor Nicole Read, as well as other community members on July 28.
Participants slipped on their walking shoes and visited local businesses during the Chamber of Commerce Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows and the City of Maple Ridge’s first Business Walk event.
The goal: to take the collective pulse of local businesses by conducting brief face-to-face interviews with business owners and managers, using a small questionnaire as a guide.
Volunteer teams (made up of business leaders, politicians, and business support service providers) went door to door, asking owners or managers questions about the state of their business.
After a briefing the participants broke into nine groups and visited over 70 businesses in the Maple Ridge Industrial Park where each business took part in a short conversational survey to allow them to talk about their needs, issues and plans for growth and expansion.
Chamber executive director Andrea Madden said the walk focuses on identifying the successes and challenges of community business owners and managers.
“That allows us to collect data and then be able to take that back, analyze it, and share it with the City and other stakeholders and then determine what the actual needs in the business community are, in a particular area,” Madden said.
The hope, Madden said, is that if the walk is an annual event, it would be a strong gauge of the changes and growth of local businesses.
Participants were divided into groups ranging from two to four – Read, Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge MP Dan Ruimy, and City of Maple Ridge manager of economic development Lino Siracusa made up one group – and after a quick briefing left from Collins Safety Services Ltd. to visit businesses in the Maple Meadows Industrial Park.
“I was really struck by how welcoming and open business owners were to these visits,” Read said. “What we heard from most of the business we spoke to is that they are thriving and planning for growth. Their greatest constraints are the need for additional space and finding skilled workers. This is a strong message that Council is on the right track with the identification and zoning of new employment lands in the community to allow for these businesses to relocate locally and continue to contribute to the Maple Ridge economy.”
Ruimy owns and operates Bean Around Books in Maple Ridge and knows first-hand how important small business is to the community.
“Small business [owners] are probably some of the hardest working people in any city and they need to be the backbone,” Ruimy said.
Read called small businesses “drivers of our economy.”
All those taking part were encouraged to share their experiences and thoughts through social media.
The chamber twitter handle is @PMMRCHAMBER and the event’s hashtag is #bizwalk.
According to the chamber, the Business Walk program offers “an excellent opportunity” to listen to the local business community.
It also helps identify common themes for action while bringing together educational resources, municipal services, and representatives of the business community for “specific action plans.”
The chamber also noted that the Business Walk program allows visitation to numerous businesses in a short amount of time in order “to gather industry intelligence to foster business growth.”
Taking the input from business owners, the chamber plans to put together a report that it will share with participants, sometime in the next two to three months.
The City’s Economic Development staff took part in the walk and will be visiting some of the businesses that the group was unable to see in the coming weeks.
“Based on what we heard last Thursday we will be connecting with businesses that are looking to grow and see where we can expedite the expansion on their existing properties or work with them to find new locations in the community to support the evolution of their business,” Siracusa said.
He continued, “The City will work with the BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training to identify programs that companies can access to provide training to employees and support recruitment of skilled employees. Maple Ridge is a great place to live and work and we look forward to working with local businesses to recruit new employees and citizens.”
Also taking part in the walk were Maple Ridge Councillors Bob Masse and Corisa Bell.
Notices about the walk were hand-delivered in advance to each of the 150 businesses identified in the area.
Origins
The Business Walk was an initiative born in Sacramento, Calif., in 2010. Since 2012, many municipal economic departments and chamber of commerce groups in different communities throughout North America have taken it up.
CAPTION: Chamber of commerce executive director Andrea Madden spoke to those who took part in the Business Walk July 28.
CAPTION: Business Walk participants gathered for a group photo Thursday morning, July 28. | http://www.mrtimes.com/business/389125181.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/269932acd951ba042ff890ceb5dc69aba3e63ef9b895eb29f655fc94c4fb9511.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:58:21 | null | null | Whether it's home screenings or community viewing parties, much of Canada will be tuning in for iconic rock band's final bow | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fentertainment%2F390688221.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/56997CPT122356039.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Televised Tragically Hip show an 'unprecedented event:' CBC | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | TORONTO – Few Canadian television events qualify as a momentous occasion for the nation, but Saturday's Tragically Hip concert promises to be special.
It seems like much of the country will be tuned into CBC's live broadcast of "The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration" from Kingston, Ont., when factoring in home screenings and community viewing parties.
Yet how many people will watch is anybody's guess at this point.
"This is an unprecedented event for us," said Jennifer Dettman, CBC's executive director of unscripted content.
The sentiment is true on many levels, she adds.
The last stop on the Hip's "Man Machine Poem" tour is widely expected to be their final performance, as lead singer Gord Downie is facing terminal brain cancer. After tickets to the tour sold out within minutes, fans launched a campaign urging the CBC to carry the band's Kingston show as a live TV event.
Dettman wouldn't speak to the contract negotiations that led to the Hip agreeing to the broadcast.
"CBC made both a competitive and financially responsible offer to acquire the broadcast rights, and we're thrilled to be able to offer this national celebration to as many Canadians as possible," she said.
The concert won't just be on the main CBC network, it will also be broadcast through various other platforms such as CBC Radio One, the CBC website and its YouTube and Facebook channels.
With so many viewing options, that will make it tough to capture how many eyes and ears are focused on the Hip this Saturday.
That's where ratings agency Numeris comes in. The Toronto-based company tracks viewership figures by using meters and viewing diaries prepared by a panel of Canadians representative of the population.
Their data shows that most huge audience draws are typically live programming, led by major sporting events.
The Super Bowl is the biggest TV event nearly every year — drawing about six million to eight million viewers in recent years — while a handful of other annual celebrations like the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and Grammys are perennial favourites too.
The gold medal game of the men's hockey tournament at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics is considered to be the most-watched broadcast ever in Canada. It drew 16.6 million viewers, according to data from Numeris, about double the number of people who tune into most Super Bowls.
Those kinds of numbers will be hard to beat, even for a rock band with as much Canadian clout as the Hip.
Numeris spokesman Tom Jenks wouldn't guess how many viewers will tune into the CBC broadcast, but acknowledges it'll probably be a pretty big number.
The agency said it will be counting every public screening — from restaurants to movie theatres to community viewing parties — and each person streaming the concert on their phone. Viewers who playback the show on their DVRs within seven days will also be included in the final numbers.
"Our system captures all viewing," Jenks said.
Potentially driving those numbers higher is the decision make the Hip's concert a one-time broadcast, with no encore presentation and no availability on on-demand platforms.
"Our goal was to bring the experience of this live concert to Canadians in that moment," Dettman said.
"I'm sure the band will figure out what they will want to do with the concert afterwards."
She said the goal is to give all Canadians the same "crescendo" feeling that will ripple through the arena in Kingston.
"Our goal is to bring the experience ... to as many Canadians as we can," she said.
"The idea that we're all together experiencing this moment at the same time is really special."
Follow @dfriend on Twitter.
David Friend, The Canadian Press | http://www.mrtimes.com/entertainment/390688221.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/205a6a37141764a98abf1e49b9a05e34780705997726ef788fe9231698b16b2b.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:00:32 | null | null | Sales of detached homes locally dipped by more than 100 from June to July. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fbusiness%2F391197791.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/6767mapleridgetimesconstructionWEB2c.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Cooling trend in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows housing market | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Is it a blip or a trend?
That’s the question being asked in Metro Vancouver after the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reported that residential property sales in the region totalled 3,226 in July – a decrease of 18.9 per cent from the 3,978 sales recorded in July 2015 and a 26.7 per cent dip from this past June, when 4,400 homes sold.
This is the first time since January that home sales in the region have registered below 4,000 in a month.
When it comes to detached home sales in July, however, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows led the way amongst the 16 regions covered by the REBGV.
A total of 126 houses changed hands in the two communities combined last month (Richmond recorded the second most sales of detached homes among REBGV regions in July, with 123).
Still, the 126 combined sales in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows last month were more than 100 fewer than June, when 234 houses were sold locally.
And even with a cooling housing market, detached homes in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows continue to inch up in price.
The benchmark price for a detached home in Maple Ridge was $705,900 last month, up 1.9 per cent from June and 38.1 per cent pricier than July 2015.
The trend continued in Pitt Meadows where, with a benchmark price of $767,200, a detached home was 0.9 per cent more expensive than it was in June and 33.5 per cent higher in price than the previous July.
Realtor Philip Edge with MacDonald Realty has lived in Maple Ridge his entire life and has been working in the local market for the past decade.
He isn’t sure, quite yet, how the recently implemented 15 per cent foreign buyer tax in Metro Vancouver will affect outlying regions such as Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
“Really, Vancouver is where it's going to be impacted, as foreign buyers want to buy in the city centre,” Edge said. “That’s not really going to affect the Maple Ridge area because we don’t get those kinds of big time buyers out here.”
However, he noted, the tax has creates some uncertainty throughout Metro Vancouver.
“Anything that happens in Vancouver, is really where the tidal wave starts from,” Edge said. “Any big activity change in the real estate market, it centres from Vancouver and it moves out in a wave, out towards our way.”
Edge believes that, even with continued development in the Albion area as well as in East Maple Ridge, supply and demand continues to dictate the local market, especially with the sales of detached homes.
“There’s not enough product in construction new starts, to keep up with the demand of buyers,” he said. “And also, we have more buyers than there is resale properties on the market right now.”
Affordability also comes in to play. Despite the mammoth price jumps over the past year, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows remain the most affordable communities among the regions covered by the REBGV.
“We’re getting a little bit of a spin-off effect of what’s happening in the bigger areas,” Edge said.
Meanwhile, REBGV president Dan Morrison said the market has levelled out.
“After several months of record-breaking sales activity, home buyer demand returned to more historically normal levels in July,” Morrison said.
Even with the cool down, last month’s sales were 6.5 per cent above the 10-year sales average for the month.
“Home sale activity showed some moderating signs in late June and this carried into July,” Morrison said. “We’ll wait and watch over the next few months to see if this marks the return of more normal market trends.”
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 9,900 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in July, down 3.4 per cent from the same month last year.
Total sales dollar volume was $6.57 billion in July, up 5.4 per cent compared to the previous year. The average MLS residential price in the province was up 9.1 per cent year-over-year, to $663,411.
“Housing demand has moderated in many regions of the province, after setting records earlier in the year,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA’s chief economist.
“The less frenetic pace of home sales will likely provide a much needed boost to the inventory of homes for sale. The rate of home price appreciation is also expected to slow from the unsustainable level exhibited this spring.“
Year-to-date, B.C. residential sales dollar volume increased 45.5 per cent to $56.5 billion, when compared with the same period in 2015.
Residential unit sales climbed by 25 per cent to 77,261 units, while the average MLS residential price was up 16.4 per cent to $731,189. | http://www.mrtimes.com/business/391197791.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/ed92402759a2db6868b9bc39000a2ed7d50eb1eab985778ff530be90dbfff703.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:08:37 | null | null | Kids are still out of school for approximately another month. Their spare time is a great opportunity to get them to help with family meals. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Flifestyles%2F389899321.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/81331mapleridgetimesMRPMartcolumnchef.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | ON COOKING: Summer's a great time to get kids in the kitchen | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Kids are still out of school for approximately another month. Their spare time is a great opportunity to get them to help out with the family meals.
Here are some great “no cook” recipes that kids of any age can prepare. Getting kids involved, whether you’re firing up the grill or just making a casual lunch, helps to give them pride and appreciation for family mealtime gatherings.
No-Cook BBQ Sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce or 2 drops Tabasco sauce
Pinch of salt
Sprinkle of cinnamon
Couple drops of liquid smoke, optional
Mix together and keep refrigerated.
Honey Mustard Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon liquid honey
Mix together and keep refrigerated.
Salad Dressing
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
One third cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp liquid honey
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
Put all ingredients in a jar with a lid.
Shake to combine and pour immediately over salad greens of your choice.
Makes slightly more than three quarters of a cup
No-Cook Sweet & Sour Sauce
The ingredient “ketjap manis” is basically sweet soy sauce. Look for it at your local Asian grocery or down the Asian foods aisle in your major supermarket. If you can’t find it, you can substitute four tablespoons of soy sauce mixed with three tablespoons of sugar.
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons golden corn syrup or honey
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon ketjap manis
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
Pinch of salt
Mix together and keep refrigerated. | http://www.mrtimes.com/lifestyles/389899321.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/73bbf771751645b30bbe9cd7b8f1f7965529d9ae1f941efa43ef78722b58385d.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:04:12 | null | null | In this week's column, TIMES reporter Eric Zimmer fills you in on some upcoming fun at a few local businesses. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fbusiness%2F390606321.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/17750mapleridgetimeshopcott1C.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | DOWN TO BUSINESS: Farm fest comes to Hopcotts in Pitt Meadows | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Nine-year-old Jackson Foxley, and his little sister, Jorja, eight, explore Meadows Maze – or more specifically the walls of the corn maze, which opens Sunday, Aug. 21.
The gang at Hopcott Meats in Pitt Meadows is marking a big anniversary in a big way.
On Saturday, Aug. 20, Hopcott Meats celebrates 10 years, with an all-day Farm Festival.
In addition, the always-entertaining Meadows Maze corn maze will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
There will also be rides, a petting zoo, pig races, and more.
“This was an idea that we had last year, but just weren’t set up to do,” said Hopcott Meats’ Jenn Foxley. “Considering this is our 10 year anniversary, we thought this would be the year to do it.”
The event includes live music performances from Jojo Mason, as well as Kierah. The concert takes place from 1 to 3 p.m.
“We really wanted to get a local country artist who’s trying to get his name out there, someone who gets some airtime on JRfm, and Jojo Mason seemed like a great fit,” Foxley said.
In general, she added, “people can expect a great day for all ages, from little ones to teenagers to couples.”
And speaking of Hopcotts, don’t forget that the annual Meadows Maze attraction officially opens for its 17th season the next day, on Aug. 21.
Visit hopcottmeats.ca for all the details.
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Golf for good
Kingfishers Waterfront Bar and Grill hosts its annual golf tournament, benefitting the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation, Saturday, Aug. 20.
The event takes place at Golden Eagle Golf Course. Kicking off with a 9 a.m. breakfast, it runs all day.
The $150 ticket price also includes a cart, prizes, a barbecue party back at ‘The Fish’, and plenty of opportunities to help raise money for foundation.
Visit kingfisherspub.com for more. | http://www.mrtimes.com/business/390606321.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/46ae6b5703c8c75621ff51cbb504d3a0d67c35fdad495415e260ded47e85b460.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:06:46 | null | null | Each week, TIMES readers are being invited to submit a suggested caption – factual or funny for a historic community picture. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fcommunity%2F390610811.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/19498mapleridgetimesPicnicA197800030010C.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | WIN: Throwback Thursday contest for Aug. 18, 2016 | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Each week, TIMES readers are being invited to submit a suggested caption – factual or funny for a historic community picture.
Each week, TIMES readers are being invited to submit a suggested caption – factual or funny (family friendly and respectful, please) – for this historic community picture.
Click here to submit your entry for this week's Throwback Thursday contest
Give us your name, your phone number and email, which town you live in, and what you think the caption under this picture should read.
As mentioned, we'd love you to go to town. If you have factual information that could help to identify the subject matter in the picture, or you want to show off your whimsical side (again please remember this is a family-oriented newspaper, so keep it clean and respectful), either are welcome.
The deadline for submissions is 9 a.m. on Aug. 23, 2016 and preference is given to Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge residents.
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Winners are selected by random draw from all entries that month, and the gift certificate for dinner for two at GM Restaurant will be mailed out to the winner once contact has been established. The prize is awarded as is, and cannot be redeemed for cash.
Entrants must be 19 years of age or older.
The TIMES reserves the right to use any submissions in any of its promotion through print or online. We also reserve the right to reject entries deemed unsuitable, libelous, or otherwise objectionable.
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In the meantime, last week’s photo from Maple Ridge Museum & Archives depicts two boys and a dog looking north from Neaves Road bridge during the flood on the North and South Alouette Rivers in 1948. Thanks to all those who offered suggested captions. Grant Frend submitted: “How many Pokemons do you think are out there?” Maple Ridge’s John Pochmara had a similar thought: “What’s a POKEMON? Lol!!!!” Maple Ridge’s Debbie Seibert suggested a caption: “Forever friends.” Chelsea Young of Pitt Meadows wrote: “The simple things in life are the most beautiful.” | http://www.mrtimes.com/community/390610811.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/42bda00fb24417766c78e11c2671b79559cd3887102b203eff1a220e15ec6ce7.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:07:33 | null | null | TIMES reporter Eric Zimmer sits down with Caden Knudson. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fcommunity%2F391221281.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/15138mapleridgetimesCaden1C.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | COFFEE WITH: A Maple Ridge musician | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Of all the times Maple Ridge musician Caden Knudson has performed on stage, there’s a particular moment that stands out.
“[I] was playing at one the Maple Ridge’s lunchtime concert series’ actually,” he recalled. “I played a song called Little Ditches, about a family of morticians.”
The song, he said, is “kind of a dark song and you need to have a sense of humour to appreciate it, but one lady walked by and gave me the most offended look and I started laughing a little.”
To this day, said the 23-year-old musician, he “can’t play that song anymore without telling that story. It was great.”
For Knudson, moments like this – and the chance to perform in general – were set in motion while he was still in high school at Garibaldi Secondary.
“I started playing guitar about seven years ago,” he said. “A friend of mine really got me into Led Zeppelin and a lot of those other classic rock bands.”
He also had a guitar teacher named Mike Jackson, who “got me into the delta blues and old folk music like Mississippi John Hurt and Merle Travis. He also taught me to play the banjo.”
These days, Knudson plays guitar, slide guitar, and banjo, primarily, but he also dabbles with harmonica, the fiddle, and the mandolin.
“I started bringing the banjo to jams because there would always be six or seven guitar players, and I wanted something different,” he explained.
“It [the banjo] gave me a folksier sound in comparison, and I just rolled with it.”
As for what or who inspires him musically, “my biggest inspiration at the moment is a band called the Devil Makes Three,” he said.
“Everybody who knows me, knows I won’t shut up about them, but they do a fantastic job of blending traditional music styles and instruments with modern attitude.”
Knudson does more than just perform himself, however.
“I help run an open mic at Kanaka Creek Coffeehouse every Wednesday night from 5 to 8 p.m., and I run one at Ridge Brewing Company, every second and fourth Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.
“I’m always looking to play around town, too, so if anyone wants a folk and blues musician for hire look me up,” he added with a bit of a chuckle.
While he’s actively involved with the music scene in Maple Ridge, Knudson is also active in the classroom.
“I’ve been finishing up my last semester at Simon Fraser University this summer, and I’ll be graduating in the fall with my bachelor’s degree in accounting,” he said.
It’s a combination a lot of people are “surprised to find out... after hearing me play music so often, but the connection’s in the numbers. I like math and that’s what I like about music and accounting.”
Going forward, Knudson’s fall plan is to find a job after graduation, and he noted that he’d be the perfect candidate for “any firms out there looking for a musical accountant who’s into keeping things local.” | http://www.mrtimes.com/community/391221281.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/220df8fe158c19f3b5fd4e865fb1d8f1b802646125cacef0affe09863e6bdf2c.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:56:46 | null | null | Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott will be at Black Bond Books Sunday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fentertainment%2F390516211.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/80817mapleridgetimesPropertyBros1C.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Celebrity twins back home in Maple Ridge | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Twins Drew and Jonathan Scott, otherwise known as the Property Brothers, are returning to their hometown of Maple Ridge this weekend for a visit and a book signing.
When reality TV stars Drew and Jonathan Scott started planning a well-deserved and long overdue vacation, it had to include a stopover in their hometown of Maple Ridge.
And since the housing experts just released their first book back in April – Dream Home: The Property Brothers’ Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House – they said it was only fitting to schedule in an autographing session in Maple Ridge.
This Sunday afternoon, the celebrity twins – who have five different hit reality TV shows on air right now, including Property Brothers – will be at the Haney Place Mall for a two-hour book signing.
Given the popularity of such events, in past, Jonathan is recommending people arrive early.
“Most of the cities we’ve visited for book signings have drawn in thousands of people,” he explained, predicting it could be even more, given this is their hometown and it is the first public event they’ve ever done in Maple Ridge since rising to television stardom in 2010.
“We decided to hold our vacation for a little bit to see our fans back home. Then we’ll be straight back to New Orleans,” Jonathan said, explaining that it’s back to filming for their newest show Brothers Take New Orleans.
Drew interjected: “It’s going to be the ultimate homecoming celebration.”
The Scott brothers, now 38 and both living in Las Vegas, were born in Vancouver but raised from birth in Maple Ridge, graduating from Thomas Haney Secondary.
The pair have built up quite the entertainment empire, that includes their television shows, a furniture and decor product line, a handbook app for the telephone, and most recently a sojourn into the literary world with the release of a book.
“What started off in the technology classroom at Thomas Haney has bloomed into a full-fledged, award-winning production company. That excites us,” Drew said, explaining that they run Scott Brother Entertainment with their brother, JD, and produce a number of other shows, as well.
“We’re storytellers and just love the creative side of the process,” added Jonathan.
Asked how they came around to writing a book, Jonathan jokingly blamed their fans.
“Fans had been asking for a long time for a central resource with all our ideas in one place. When we started researching it, we realized there was no other comprehensive resource that covered buying, selling, and renovating real estate,” he said.
So the book, two years in the making – done around their already busy filming and construction schedules – came to fruition this spring.
“We love a good challenge,” Jonathan elaborated.
“After taking our shows to number one, we wanted the challenge of becoming New York Times bestsellers, and in the first week Dream Home hit the shelves… we managed to pull it off. We’re always listening to our audience and trying to figure out the next step for our brand. Scott Living, our furniture and décor line, continues to expand and we’ve seen amazing growth there, too. Be careful not to tell us that we can’t do something… that lights a fire under us to prove you wrong.”
Asked how often they get back home to Maple Ridge for a visit, Drew said once a year for a day or two – whenever possible.
“The more shows we film, the harder it is to break away,” he said, noting they still have family and friends in town.
Whenever they do get to town, they frequently visit a few of their old haunts, including their old schools and former homes (they lived in three different houses in Maple Ridge, growing up, two in town and the last on the border of Golden Ears Provincial Park before their family moved to a ranch in Alberta).
“We’re nostalgic kinda people. We also love going back to Golden Ears park to hike. Alouette Lake, you name it,” Jonathan said. | http://www.mrtimes.com/entertainment/390516211.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/57f4546b6ed8a55b8fe6e33f6489118688fd0bff16ce591c5a2f5e6aa69b6858.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:11:54 | null | null | Don't stop giving, but The TIMES shares some suggested changes to the donation bins/boxes located around our community. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fopinion%2F391326351.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/62580mapleridgetimesMRPMartedit.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | TIMES VIEWS: Good deed donation bins turn deadly | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | TIMES views is an opinion piece written by one of the members of the Black Press editorial team.
The donation bins that have popped up all across the Lower Mainland during the last few years have attracted a lot more donations – but at the same time they have drawn a lot of complaints.
There have been issues with the fact that they are unsightly, that they attract garbage dumping, and that some of them don’t necessarily support local charities – or any charity at all.
But the most alarming thing about these bins is that people have become stuck in them, and in fact some have died, as a result.
On Tuesday, a man was found deceased and stuck in a donation bin in Surrey. Same thing happened back in 2015, when Maple Ridge’s Anita Hauck died after becoming trapped in a bin in Pitt Meadows.
Sadly, there are more cases around North America of similar incidents.
More common, but less reported, is the fact that every few weeks or months, firefighters have to rescue someone trapped in a bin somewhere in the Lower Mainland.
The bins are unmonitored and are often in areas that have little foot traffic at night.
Homeless people trying to extract an item of clothing or a blanket find themselves trapped and without any way to signal for help.
If the makers of the bins won’t adjust the designs to make them safer, local municipalities ought to lay out some more ground rules to prevent future tragedies.
We’d suggest that either the bins be re-designed for safety, or they should be locked overnight.
It’s often during the night that victims get stuck, and if no one sees them, tragedy can strike.
The donation bins were intended to help raise money for charity, not to become an ongoing hazard.
Let’s do our part. Don’t stop donating. Please keep giving. Just refuse to drop off donations in these bins until safety regulations change. It rarely takes much more effort, if any, to drop donations at a charity of choice.
– TIMES | http://www.mrtimes.com/opinion/391326351.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/39cc0a71daddfe3720aeb147d7de1903a50660b4f74bc4f9705d1e6d207b592e.json |
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"Ashley Wadhwani"
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| 2016-08-30T04:50:32 | null | null | Fraser Institute's annual school rankings placed Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows high schools towards the bottom of the class. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fcommunity%2F391687751.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/65641mapleridgetimesDSC_7554.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows schools see failing grades by Fraser Institute | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | It’s still summer for kids and teens, but for the local school district, it’s report card time.
And if the annual report card by Fraser Institute is any indication, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows public high schools were toward the bottom of the class last year.
This year’s rankings by the think-tank group is based on test scores from the 2013/14 school year.
Elementary school rankings are determined by 10 indicators, including Grade 4 and Grade 7 average marks on Foundation Skills Assessment tests for writing, reading, and numeracy.
As for high school rankings, seven indicators are considered, including averages of provincial exams in Grade 10, 11, and 12, graduation rates, and delayed advancement rates.
For local high schools, Thomas Haney Secondary performed best of public schools in this area, staying above the halfway point at 129th of the 294 schools listed.
Maple Ridge Secondary was also mid-pack, placing 157th.
Westview, Samuel Robinson Technical, Pitt Meadows Secondary, and Garibaldi Secondary all ranked in the lowest hundred, in that order.
Garibaldi’s ranking dropped, from the previous year’s overall rating of 3.7 to 2.8 (out of 10).
As for elementary schools, not only did independent schools rank hundreds of spots ahead of local public schools, five schools placed in the bottom hundred.
Kanaka Creek Elementary – which runs its school year differently than all the others – performed best, placing 474th out of the 944 schools listed.
But while looking through the numbers, parents should read with a critical eye, said retired vice principal Deborah Paddon.
A lot of important factors aren’t considered in these rankings, which she described as “very flawed.”
“There are many variables involved in rating a school that are not taken into consideration, [including] school culture, staff efficacy, student variability,” she said.
“I have worked in schools where the student identity is so varied and the population so great that the overall average of information is not accurate in telling how great the school is for the majority of students who attend.”
Paddon worked most of her career in Maple Ridge during the course of 21 years, as a teacher and then vice principal in elementary schools and almost all of the high schools.
She noted the socio-economic distribution, caused by housing disparities in the community, could be a root cause of certain schools performing at lower rates than others.
Still, she added, through observations during her two-decade-long career, she concluded all Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows schools have a diverse population of students.
“I have never taken any credit or discredit seriously about the rankings [or] ratings,” she said.
“What I can tell you is that every school I have ever worked in has been amazing and where I would be proud to send my kids.” | http://www.mrtimes.com/community/391687751.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/e06c8973b65c26e5010849832c3018aebf940df9b459111cca368a55c774cc27.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:08:14 | null | null | Life sure seemed simpler for kids and families in the olden days. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Flifestyles%2F385948251.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/55312mapleridgetimesBooth-Kathycx.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | STARTING EARLY: Internet adds new layer to parental protections | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Life sure seemed simpler for kids and families in the olden days.
There were no personal computers, tablets, cellphones, and certainly no worldwide web.
Social media meant talking on a landline and meeting up with friends in person.
Parents didn’t have to worry about Internet safety or online bullying.
And any discussion about screens usually meant the part of the door or window that kept bugs out.
In previous columns, I’ve offered some thoughts about the importance of limiting screen time for young children (TV, video games, cellphones, etc.) and eliminating it altogether for babies and toddlers.
I thought the greatest dangers for children with respect to technology were its overuse by little ones and their naiveté about the world as they grew older and developed more computer savvy.
A video posted on Facebook recently has added another concern to this mix.
The post shows a six-year-old boy sobbing inconsolably.
He wants to know why some adults don’t care about the environment, and why they are cutting down the forest near his home and ruining the world for other people and animals.
His mother’s voice is caring and gentle as she responds to his grief, but I find myself struggling with the fact that she still tapes his anguish and posts it online.
It has since “gone viral,” garnering more than 7 million views.
After I watched the video, I wondered if his mother had shown him the clip before she posted it.
Did she ask him for his permission before she publicly shared his sadness and frustration?
Did she explain to him what sharing even meant?
I wondered how she might feel if someone filmed her in a similar situation and posted it online without her permission.
Maybe her motivation was to reach a large audience and promote environmental awareness through her son’s passion.
I doubt the message would have been as effective had she just comforted him at the time and later described what had happened.
Regardless, I wonder if the end justifies the means.
Parents have always shown photos of their kids and bragged about their accomplishments.
But in the past, parents were in control of who saw the photos and heard about their families.
Although kids were sometimes embarrassed by the stuff their parents said about them, the audience was limited.
With the advent of social media, the audience has potentially become limitless and worldwide, leaving children far more vulnerable than in the past.
Our job as parents hasn’t completely changed, but it has evolved.
We still need to nurture our children and help them grow up to be caring, independent, secure adults with a healthy sense of self and self-preservation.
If we want them to understand how to keep themselves safe in the online environment, we need to model that behaviour and respect their right to privacy as young children.
For information on programs and resources for families with young children, follow the Ridge Meadows Early Childhood Development Committee on Facebook or Twitter and check out their website at www.ridgemeadowsecd.ca. | http://www.mrtimes.com/lifestyles/385948251.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/d1cabc6df0a3b9b98fb9592e3adc56db81b794c523c8c2a0ca5c8d5001ded6e1.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:13:56 | null | null | Maple Ridge’s junior B squad takes to the ice on Aug. 19 against the Grandview Steelers | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fsports%2F390512121.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/78665mapleridgetimesflames16c.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Ridge Meadows Flames return to Planet Ice | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Coming off a thrilling series against the Mission City Outlaws to cap last season, the Ridge Meadows Flames are back on the ice Friday for their first pre-season game.
You wouldn’t know it by the sizzling weather outside, but it’s junior B hockey season again. The Ridge Meadows Flames kick off their pre-season schedule with a home exhibition game versus the Grandview Steelers on Friday.
Game time is 7:30 p.m. at Planet Ice.
The Flames will be looking to improve from last season’s 19-20-2-3 campaign, which placed them fourth in the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s Harold Brittain Conference.
They are coming off a very impressive playoff run that saw the Flames take the Harold Brittain frontrunners, the Mission City Outlaws, to the limit int their best-of-seven series before the Outlaws prevailed.
The Flames are hosting their 11th annual Pre-game Tailgate Party BBQ by donation prior to their Sept. 9 home opener against the Surrey nights.
The event includes live music, prizes, and giveaways.
The BBQ starts at 5:30 p.m.
Game time between the Knights and Flames is 7:30 p.m. | http://www.mrtimes.com/sports/390512121.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/17f0b8c380c4317bf6309819bc4ac53430c06a2ddbc9ba311f3401e56fa1a31d.json |
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| 2016-08-26T12:55:51 | null | null | TIMES columnist Sarah Dearman tells us about an electronic newsletter that tells readers of the latest and greatest new books. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fentertainment%2F389118791.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/79459mapleridgetimesDSCN3139.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | ON THE PAGE: Book hunting made easy at Maple Ridge Library | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Puppets in the Park is a popular summer event hosted by Maple Ridge Library at Memorial Peace Park. The last event is being held tonight (Wednesday, Aug. 3) at 6:45 p.m.
by Sarah Dearman
Special to The TIMES
Hot summer days mean lovely afternoons spent at the beach or on the porch in the sunshine reading a fantastic book.
But, with so much out there to choose from, it can be hard to pick your next great read.
Luckily, the library has lots of ways to help you find the perfect match.
Subscribe to NextReads to receive monthly e-newsletters featuring new and hot titles available at FVRL.
Each list is specially curated by librarians, offering you the best selection of great new titles in a wide variety of genres and topics. Looking for a list of great new mysteries? We have a newsletter for that. Do you only read thrillers? We can help you with that too! Stay in the loop and you’ll always have a great new book to read whenever you need it.
You can also try NoveList through the library website. NoveList is completely dedicated to finding you a book that is perfectly suited to your tastes. All you need to do is type in the title of a book you liked or the name of an author whose work you enjoyed, and you’ll receive a list of recommendations to suit your preferences. You’ll also find great reading lists for a wide variety of genres to help you discover your next favourite author. At the library we love to talk about books and reading, so if you’re looking for more information about any of these tools, or you’d like to get some reading suggestions, come and see our expert staff.
If you have a question about eBooks, basic computer issues, or your latest digital device, come in for our Drop in Tech Help program on Monday afternoons at 2pm. Library staff are here to help with lots of different issues, whether it’s how to use your new Smartphone or how to upload pictures to your laptop. And, if you need extra help with something more challenging, you can Book a Librarian! Set up an appointment with our expert staff for help with downloading eBooks, using library databases, or with a challenging device. You can call or visit the library to book an appointment.
For more information on these and other programs, check out the Events section on our website at www.fvrl.bc.ca or contact the library at 604-467-7417.
– Sarah Dearman is a librarian at the Maple Ridge Library | http://www.mrtimes.com/entertainment/389118791.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/69bb98e51470d34be3fb02e0af96bae698981749cfab1c2ced8bea1c650339da.json |
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"Ashley Wadhwani"
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| 2016-08-26T12:53:01 | null | null | Me & Mae's Colette Trudeau rocked the stage Saturday night during Rockin' River Fest in Merritt. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fentertainment%2F388980991.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/10335mapleridgetimesCollette3C.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | VIDEO: Maple Ridge singer hits the stage in Merritt | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Me & Mae rocked the stage Saturday night during Rockin' River Fest in Merritt – one of a few performances on the books for the rest of summer.
The group, which includes Maple Ridge's Colette Trudeau, convoyed from a show in Alberta the night prior, and will be hitting the road three more times into the interior, and into Burnaby at the end of August.
As the lead singer and sole woman of the band, Trudeau said hitting the road with her band members – or who she described as a group of "big, stinky, smelly boys" – is "awesome," as long as they remember to "not touch me when they're sweaty," she added.
Leading into Saturday night's show, Trudeau said she was excited, especially because the stage featured a cat-walk.
"Me and the cat walk belong together," she said, with a chuckle.
She noted bringing high energy and "lot's of noise" was crucial to a performance at any festival.
"At country festivals, people are here to have a good time," she said. | http://www.mrtimes.com/entertainment/388980991.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/8abe7e05841ea4ac4dd90a4e0c5b0286025394525be75481b209c47c97a234e3.json |
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| 2016-08-30T20:50:39 | null | null | Send events by email 10 days in advance to: [email protected] | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fcommunity%2F391776801.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/82211mapleridgetimesMRPMartcommunity.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows What's On Published: Aug 25, 2016 | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Aug 27 and 28
Enchanting roleplay
• BC Renaissance Festival hosts Enchanted Encounters at Albion Fairgrounds 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 for adults, $17 for youth, $10 for children/seniors. Info: bcrenfest.com/enchanted-encounter. See more: page A17.
Aug 27
Doggie Days
• Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association hosts “Doggie Days of Summer,” in conjunction with the Haney Farmers market, in Memorial Peace Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Aug 29
HOMINUM meets
• HOMINUM Fraser Valley hosts a support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men at 7:30 p.m. For info. and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.
August 31
Open Mic Night
• Kanaka Creek Coffee hosts open mic night from 5 to 8 p.m., at #101-24155 102 Ave. Info: 604 463 6727.
Every Monday
Celebrate Recovery
• Celebrate Recovery Ridge-Meadows, a faith-based recovery program, meets at Maple Ridge Baptist Church 22155 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge, on Mondays at 6 p.m. with dinner from 6 to 7 p.m., a general meeting with teaching, testimony, or guest speaker from 7 to 8 p.m., and men’s and women’s share groups from 8 to 9 p.m. This program is sponsored by the Ridge Meadows Ministerial Association. It exists to serve the community of Ridge Meadows, to provide a safe place where people from all walks of life can share their experiences to give hope and encouragement to one another. Info: email [email protected], call 604-377-3575, or go to www.celebraterecovery.ca.
Every Monday
Caregiver support group
• A support group for those providing care to a loved one, and are stressed out or in need of understanding and support, meets on Mondays from 1 to 3pm in the library room at the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Center, located at 12150 224th Street.
Every Monday
Conversation Circles
• Are you an adult trying to improve your spoken English? Would you like to meet new friends in the community? Pitt Meadows Library in partnership with the Maple Ridge /Pitt Meadows/Katzie Community Literacy Committee (604 721 3738) will be hosting free Conversation Circles at the Library, Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. until April 27.
First and third Wednesday
Moms support group
• Maple Ridge Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is a group of moms who have children from birth to kindergarten age. They meet on a regular basis for learning, laughter, support, and encouragement in a casual setting. They meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church, 20245 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Childcare is provided. Info: Jill at 604-466-5948.
Last Monday
HOMINUM
• Support group HOMINUM Fraser Valley hosts its meeting the last Monday of every month for gay, bi-sexual, and questioning men. Info and location: call Art at 604-462-9813.
Monday to Wednesdays
English Corner
• English Corner, a group for people with intermediate or advanced English skills, meets regularly to provide the opportunity to meet new people from around the world and learn English. They meet Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at 117-19041 Ford Rd. (in the centre of the housing co-op complex) in Pitt Meadows, on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Maple Ridge Library’s Greenside Room, and on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Maple Ridge Library’s Alouette Room. There is no fee or sign-up.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Tri-Hard Walkers
• The Tri-Hard Walkers is a walking group that meets at Haney Place Mall at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for an outside walk. This group is for men and women of all ages and abilities who would like to meet new friends and enjoy the benefits of regular walking. It’s a fun and simple way to participate in regular physical activity and improve your health. The group is sponsored by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and there is a $10 annual membership fee. Info: Beverley 467-9407 or meet them inside the mall near Kin’s Market and Purdys at 8:20 a.m.
Every Tuesday
Wellness clinic
• Golden Seniors wellness clinic for those 55 and over takes place every Tuesday 9 a.m. to noon, at the Ridge Meadows Senior society 12150-224th St. Info: 604-467-4993.
Every Tuesday
Ladies Coffee and more
• Ladies’ Coffee and More mornings, where ladies come to share and build friendships, do crafts, and have refreshments, meet at Grace Community Church, 12240 Harris Rd. from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays. Free and no registration required. Info: Jayne at 604-465-6897.
Every Tuesday
Toastmasters
• The new Golden Ears Christian Toastmasters Club now meets every Tuesday at the Haney Presbyterian Church, 11858 216th Ave., Maple Ridge. Meetings run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guests are welcome.
Every Tuesday
Maple Ridge Concert Band
• Calling all drummers. The Maple Ridge Concert Band needs percussionists. They practise on Tuesday nights in the Maple Ridge Secondary band room from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: Brian Northam at 604-220-7499 or 604-463-4637.
Every Tuesday
Women’s English group
• The Community Literacy Committee has opened a drop-in office where anyone can come for help with literacy issues. People can ask for help to fill out an application or government form or to have their language levels assessed to be matched with a tutor. They will also be able to offer access to free learning software on the computers provided to the committee by the CEED Centre’s computer access program. They are also looking for donations of good quality children’s books for families to encourage reading at home and high interest magazines for adults to offer an informal lending library. A free Women’s English Group runs every Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This group will give women with basic English skills an opportunity to meet over coffee and learn English with a trained TESL tutor.
Every Tuesday
Ladies golf
• From April to mid October, Ladies Golf place on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at Maple Ridge Golf Course. All ladies are invited to join in. Ladies, please join us. For more information, call Elaine at 604-477-0544 or Esther at 604-465-3343 or or email Elaine at [email protected].
Every Tuesday
Debtors Anonymous
• Debtors Anonymous meets Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Park and enter from the back of the building through the door marked with the big sign. Hope and recovery for debtors, compulsive spenders, and underearners. Info: [email protected] or John at 604-928-9697.
Every Tuesday
Playtime in Whonnock
• Bring your wee one, aged birth to five years old every Tuesday to the Whonnock Lake Centre from 9 to 11 a.m. for playtime, songs and crafts. Come meet others, have fun and connect with your wee one. There is a $2/family drop-in charge. Coffee and tea available for adults, bring a peanut-free snack for your little ones. Info: Kirsten at 604-466-6880 or [email protected].
Every Tuesday, Thursday Chess Club
• Maple Ridge Chess Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Library, 11995 Haney Pl. Info: Chris at 604-467-2426 or [email protected].
First Tuesday
Brain injury support group
• Maple Ridge Brain Injury Support Group, for survivors and families living with acquired brain injury, offers support and education. They meet the first Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Family Education Centre, 22554 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge. Info: Nora Chambers at 604-862-9724.
Every Tuesday, Thursday Chess Club
• Maple Ridge Chess Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Library, 11995 Haney Pl. Info: Chris at 604-467-2426 or [email protected].
Second and fourth Tuesday
Therapeutic touch
• A relaxation and therapeutic touch support group meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Family Education and Support Centre, 22554 Lougheed Hwy. The group is open therapeutic touch practitioners and the general public. Anyone can attend for a $2 donation. Info: Jean Ruttan at [email protected].
Second Tuesday
Quilting guild
• The Ridge Meadows Quilting Guild meets the second Tuesday of the month at St. George’s Anglican Church, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd., at 7 p.m.
Second and fourth Tuesday
Support group
• A support group for parents, family members, friends of addicts will take place the second and fourth Tuesday at Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church, 20245 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Anyone who is a friend or family member of an addict and wants to help them, this meeting is for you. Info: Jacqueline Lawson at 604-916-8737 or [email protected]).
Last Tuesday
Pain support group
• The Golden Ears Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Group meets the last Tuesday of the month, from 11 to 1 p.m., at the Family Education and Support Centre. Info: Call Candace at 604-836-7832.
Every Wednesday
Family Games Night
• Pitt Meadows Library hosts family game nights every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a variety of board games set up for everyone to use and some light refreshments. Bring board games to share. The new library is at #200-12099 Harris Rd.
Every Wednesday
Open mic night
• Kanaka open mic night takes place every Wednesday in the Kanaka Creek Coffee from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is free. Info: 604-467-3740.
Every Wednesday
Toastmasters
• Positively Speaking Toastmasters meets every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Maple Ridge Municipal Hall council chambers. Info: 604-463-5519.
Every Wednesday
Pitt Meadows Community Choir
• Pitt Meadows Community Choir meets at the Pitt Meadows Heritage Church at the corner of Ford and Harris roads every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Registration remains open until Feb. 8. No experience necessary. Info: Kirsteen McLean at 778-866-0871.
Every Wednesday
Alouette Addictions
• Alouette Addictions is offering a support group, Dual Exhaust, for people who have experiences with mental health and addictions every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. This is a drop-in group and no registration is required. All of Alouette Addictions’ services are free and confidential. They are located at #201-22477 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge. Info: www.alouetteaddictions.org
Every Wednesday
TOPS
• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is an adult support group for weight loss. They meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 19250-119 Ave. Pitt Meadows. Anyone is welcome. Info: Rena at 604-460-1398 or Eloise 604-465-7316
Every Wednesday
Golden Ears Thrift
• Golden Ears Thrift holds a thrift sale every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with household items, clothing, and jewelry. The church is at 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd.
Every Wednesday
Overeaters Anonymous
• Overeaters Anonymous meets every Wednesday evening from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Use the back door entrance. Their membership incudes anorexics, bulimics, binge eaters, and overeaters. No dues or fees and no diets or weigh-ins. They are a fellowship. Newcomers welcome. Info: 604-878-4575.
Every Wednesday
Pitt Meadows Community Choir
• The Pitt Meadows Community Choir will be practising on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows Heritage Church (corner of Harris and Ford roads in Pitt Meadows). Info: Kirsteen McLean at 778-866-0871 or [email protected].
Most Wednesdays
Rug hooking
• Gone Hooking, a Traditional Rug Hooking group meets most Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., from September to June in Maple Ridge. Beginner classes available. Visitors welcome. Contact Freda at 604 463 0043 or [email protected] and visit www.fredahooksrugs.com.
First Wednesday
Philosophers’ Cafe
• The Student Library Council runs a philosophers’ cafe on the first Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Library where they discuss weighty issues.
First and third Wednesday
Moms support group
• Moms of Young Children Connect – a group of moms who have young children that meet on a regular basis for learning, laughter, support, and encouragement in a casual setting. Have a hot cup of coffee, socialize, and be inspired. They meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:15 to 11 a.m. at Burnett Fellowship Church, 20639 123rd Ave. Child care is provided at $1 per child per visit. Info: www.momsofyoungchildren.com.
Every second and fourth Wednesday
Games night at Pitt Meadows Library
• The Pitt Meadows Library holds a games night every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. There’s a variety of board games set up and light refreshments will be served. Participants can bring their own board games.
Third Wednesday
Student Library Council
• Student Library Council members organize programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies, and help with other library events. In doing so, they earn volunteer work experience hours. The council meets the third Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Application forms are available at the second floor information desk at the Maple Ridge Library.
Third Wednesday
Pitt Meadows Library Book Club
• The Pitt Meadows Library Book Club meets the third Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop in and join a discussion about the monthly book choice. The group chooses a book every month. Registration appreciated. Info: 604-465-4113.
Every Thursday
Toastmasters
• The Blue Heron Toastmasters meets every Thursday at Pitt Meadows City hall from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anyone interested in learning public speaking, effective communication, leadership skills, or how to run a meeting, can come and join the group as a guest in a fun and supportive atmosphere of self-paced learning. Info: Bob Garnett at [email protected] or 604-460-0035 or Andrew Thompson at [email protected] at 604-460-0339.
Second Thursday
MS support group
• The multiple sclerosis self-help group for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, Hope & Balance, meets the second Thursday of each month at Willow Manor, 12275 224th St., from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Info: Greg at 604-895-8202 or [email protected].
Second Thursday
Ex-service women
• The ex-service women meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from September to June at the Legion (downstairs.) Light lunch served from 12 to 12:45, meeting starts at 1 p.m. New members always welcome. Info: Margaret at 604-463-0043.
Second and fourth Thursday
Bluegrass circle
• Come join the Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts’ Bluegrass Circle led by the local legend Denis Leclerc. Bring your banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, upright bass, or vocal harmonies on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows location of the Bergthorson Academy, 12229 Harris Rd. Info: Rob at 778-230-0543 or [email protected].
First and third Friday
Golden Ears Writers
• Golden Ears Writers Critique Group meets the first and third Fridays of the month from 1:45 to 4:45 p.m. in the Maple Ridge Library (upstairs). Adult writers of all levels and abilities welcome. Bring copies of writing for critique (800 to 1,000 words) or just drop in to find out what they are about. Info: www.facebook.com/goldenearswriters. Organizers ask that participants RSVP to [email protected] or on their Facebook page.
Third Friday
Lupus support group
• Maple Ridge Lupus Support Group meets every third Friday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fraser View Community Centre, 22610 116th Ave. Info: Diana at 604-465-4466.
Third Friday
Singles social club
•The Tri-City Singles Social Club welcomes members from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The group provides the opportunity for single men and women over 40 to meet new friends and socialize in a variety of settings. They meet the third Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Call Darline at (604) 466 0017 for the meeting location and more information.
Last Friday
Support group
• Begin Again Widows Group takes place on the last Friday of each month, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Seniors Centre. Info: Lil 604-463-47003, or Rose 604-467-8319, or Donna 604-466-1173.
Last Friday
Women’s support group
• A support group for widowed and divorced women aged 55 and older meets the last Friday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd. They hold social activities, van outings, presentations about seniors concerns, and grief counselling. Info: Rose at 604-467-8319 or Lil at 604-463-4703.
Every Saturday
Hospice meat draws
• Ridge Meadows Hospice Society is hosting meat draws at the Jolly Coachman Pub, 19167 Ford Rd. in Pitt Meadows every Saturday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. All proceeds go to support the hospice society programs.
Every Saturday
Japanese language school
• Maple Ridge Japanese Language School is now accepting registration for new students. To ensure small class sizes, limited space is available. Classes are taught by Japanese teachers and include language skills (reading, writing, speaking) and cultural activities (origami, games). Classes are held at the Maple Ridge Library in the Fraser Room on Saturday mornings from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. call Karen at 604-465-0612.
Every Saturday
Stride to Thrive walking group
• Stride to Thrive is a walking group that meets at Jerry Sulina Park for a one-hour walk on the dike every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot by the large notice board, rain or shine. This group, sponsored by Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services, is for women of all ages whose lives or the lives of family and friends have been affected by cancer. Info: [email protected].
Every Saturday
Singles walking group
• Singles walking group 45-plus, Happy Wanderers, meets Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall on Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows. Leave at 9:30 a.m. and walk in various areas and along trails on both sides of the river. Info: 604-463-8874.
Last Sunday
Maple Ridge Museum
• The Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society holds an open house in the basement of the Maple Ridge Museum the last Sunday of the month. The group has built models depicting Hammond, Port Haney, and Ruskin as they were during the 1930s. The open house runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at the museum, 22520 116th Ave.
Volunteers needed
Mentoring
• Volunteers are needed to be a mentor for newcomers to Canada. Settlement Mentoring is looking for volunteers acting as a community guide and resource person. The time commitment is two to three hours per week for three to six months. Those interested can contact ISS of B.C. – Maple Ridge at 778-284-7026, ext. 1582 or [email protected]. Info: www.issbc.org.
Volunteers needed
Community service
• Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Community Services is looking for volunteer drivers to support seniors in taking them to medical appointments, to deliver groceries, and to deliver meals with the Meals on Wheels program. To help deliver groceries and to take seniors to medical appointments, call Diana at 604-467-6911, ext. 232. To help with Meals on Wheels, call Joan at 604-467-6911, ext. 218. Info: www.comservice.bc.ca.
Volunteers needed
Katie’s Place
• Katie’s Place animal shelter needs volunteers, particularly cleaners for Fridays and Sundays. However, any schedule can be accommodated. Help out some messy but grateful and loving little critters. Info: 604-463-7917 or [email protected].
Volunteers Needed
North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association
• The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association is in need of volunteers to come forward to help groom and tack up their horses, as well as lead and side walk with riders during their lessons. Horse experience is great, but not required. This is the place for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, working with wonderful people of all abilities and love animals. A volunteer orientation session is held three times per year – in January, April and September. Potential volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Contact their office for more information at 604-462-7786 or [email protected], or go to their website at www.nftra.ca.
Volunteers needed
Hospice thrift store
• Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store requires volunteers to sort, price, and stock shelves. The thrift store has extended its hours and is now open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-463-7711.
Volunteers needed
Cythera thrift store
• What does one hour of your time mean to us? Everything! Cythera Thrift Store has volunteer opportunities for weekend retail cashiers. Shifts are one hour in duration. Full training and support provided. Call Shelley at 604-467-4671. Net proceeds support women and children fleeing abuse.
Volunteers needed
Health equipment
• The Canadian Red Cross health equipment short-term loan program in Maple Ridge needs volunteers. The depot is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. This program lends out basic types of medical equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, and bathroom aids, on a donation basis, for up to three months. A medical referral is required for equipment loan. The Maple Ridge office is located at #5-11435 201A St. and can be reached at 604-465-5050.
Volunteers needed
Therapeutic riding
• The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association is in need of volunteers to come forward to help groom and tack up the horses, as well as lead and side walk with riders during their lessons. Horse experience is great, but not required. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors, working with people of all abilities and loves animals, this is the place to volunteer. A volunteer orientation session is held three times per year
in January, April, and September. Potential volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Info: 604-462-7786, [email protected], or website www.nftra.ca.
Volunteers needed
Crisis line
• The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and on-going support is provided. Anyone interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding experience, visit their website at www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the crisis line.
Volunteers needed
Junior Achievement
• Junior Achievement of British Columbia, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating B.C. youth about business is looking for volunteers in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows business communities to help deliver JA’s free business education programs to B.C. youth. Orientation and materials are provided.For more information, visit to www.jabc.org, email
[email protected], or phone 604-688-3887.
Donations needed
Ridge Meadows Hospital
• Ridge Meadows Hospital is looking for donations of current, used paperbacks in good condition for patients and residents at the hospital – no hardcover books. Donations can be dropped off at the volunteer resources office Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Info: [email protected].
Donations needed
Thrift store
• Ridge Meadows Hospital auxiliary is seeking donations for its Economy Cottage Thrift Store of clothing and shoes (all ages) and small household items. Items can be dropped off at 22264 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Info: 604-463-6326.
Seniors group
• The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Seniors’ organizations wishing to be affiliated or individuals who want to be members should contact Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734 or [email protected].
Emergency planning
• For information about emergency planning, visit www.mapleridge.ca and www.pittmeadows.bc.ca and click on visitors/emergency services/municipal emergency program for information. Or contact Barb Morgan, ESS director at 604-467-7301 or [email protected].
Alzheimer’s support group
• Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can leave those with the disease, and their care partners, feeling isolated. The non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers monthly support groups for early-stage patients and family caregivers. The groups offer practical tips, a supportive environment, and a chance to learn from others in similar circumstances. For information on meeting times and locations, call 604-298-0780 or 604-298-0782, or email [email protected]. Info: www.alzheimerbc.org.
Running club
• Athletes In Kind Charity Run Club is a purpose-driven running club for elementary school age kids, which runs for six to eight weeks and raises money for families who are struggling with cancer. Anyone interested in having a club at their school can send a message to Lorie Muller at [email protected]. For more information, go to www.athletesinkind.com.
Fraser Health crisis line
• The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, go to www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line.
Fundraiser
• The Maple Ridge Lions Club holds three local meat draws weekly by Bailey’s and the Witch of Endor on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. and Sundays 3 to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays at the Fox’s Reach from 3 to 5 p.m.
Maple Ridge Choral Society
• The Maple Ridge Choral Society Choir starts a new season of song. Registration and rehearsal take place at St. Paul’s Church, 12145 Laity St. All singers are welcome. Info: Dennis 604-465-8038 or Jerry at 604-463-0760.
Ridge Meadows Hospice Society
• Ridge Meadows Hospice Society requires volunteers for fundraising and special events as well as for their palliative and bereavement support programs. For more information, call 604-463-7722 or visit their website www.ridgemeadowshospicesociety.com.
Bereavement
• Do you know a child who has experienced the death of a loved one? The Ridge Meadows Hospice Society is offering a six-week Children’s Bereavement Support Group. Info: 604-463-7722.
Seniors Plus
• The Maple Ridge Seniors Variety Plus is conducting a membership drive. Anyone interested in being part of a musical comedy group is welcome to join – it’s not necessary to be a great singer, dancer, or actor. The seniors variety plus group put on shows twice a year at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre. Info: Mae at 604-459-9709 or Gwen at 604-476-9306.
Immigrant Services
• Be a mentor for newcomers who are new to Canada. Settlement Mentoring is looking for volunteers acting as a community guide and resource person. Time commitment 2- 3 hours once a week for 3 months. Contact ISS of BC (Maple Ridge) at 778-284-7026, ext. 1582 or [email protected]. | http://www.mrtimes.com/community/391776801.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/d945a91d3ea79e7b75863295a56d840f046453a9184f04c6d3ef4c29256432a7.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:12:24 | null | null | Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MP Dan Ruimy hosted a roundtable meeting on the issue of housing Sunday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fnews%2F390990591.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/21300mapleridgetimesDSC_6988.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | MP hosts weekend roundtable on national housing strategy | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | How a Maple Ridge senior can afford $2,000 a month rent, a Pitt Meadows person struggling with mental illness can secure housing, or an addicted teen can find a safe place to sleep since there’s no longer a local youth shelter are all topics top of mind after a weekend pow wow on the subject of social housing in this community.
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MP Dan Ruimy hosted a roundtable meeting on the issue of housing Sunday afternoon, with several local service providers joining him at the table.
Those at the meeting included Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read, Alouette Addictions executive director Annika Polegato, and Heather Chevrier of Alouette Home Start, along with John Harvey of Covenant House Vancouver, and Thom Armstrong, executive director of Co-operative Housing Federation of British Columbia.
Currently, the federal government is in the process of developing a national housing strategy, in order to alleviate the country’s current state of housing supply and affordability.
The idea behind the meeting, Ruimy told The TIMES, was to bring together local service providers who work in the field of social housing, and hear their thoughts and concerns on what is needed to address the problem.
Maple Ridge’s lack of affordable housing is “not just about the supply and demand for housing,” Ruimy explained, but linked closely to social and economic factors, and affecting residents of all ages.
During Sunday’s meeting, some of these factors impacting housing were discussed, including mental health and addiction.
Those most affected by the issue – seniors, and youth – were also highlighted.
For instance, Maple Ridge no longer has a youth shelter. This is a factor in why some youth are struggling to find housing stability, Ruimy said.
Similarly, many seniors aren’t able to afford current rental costs – some as high as $2,000 per month – Ruimy added.
Ultimately, the lack of affordable housing is not an issue that’s unique to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows residents, he continued.
Ruimy noted one afternoon meeting is not enough time to create a solution, but to at least begin consulting with the public.
Polegato called the issue of housing “one of the most challenging conversations of our decade.”
“No doubt the complexities of a federal housing strategy are larger than perhaps any of us realize, but every solution comes from questions being asked, multiple conversations with stakeholders, and a lot of hard work,” Polegato said. “I hope to be a part of this initiative from now, moving forward, offering a grassroots passion for improving the lives of all Canadians.”
Sunday’s consultation was one of a few Ruimy's interested in hosting in the near future, including a sit down with seniors. No other meetings have been confirmed at this time.
“It was a great opportunity to host one of many honest and open conversations about what the future of housing should look like in Canada,” he concluded. | http://www.mrtimes.com/news/390990591.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/d318a83c020f80ee31df06a47e2b41f0448aec329f4c83f96258f328f5876b43.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:05:33 | null | null | Hundreds attended the second annual chamber of commerce tailgate party at Chances Maple Ridge on Aug. 5. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fbusiness%2F389959641.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/12687mapleridgetimesKirmacC.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Businesses unite for parking lot bash in downtown Maple Ridge | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Most at the second annual chamber Tailgate Party stopped off at The TIMES photo booth to have their picture taken.
No sun dances were required in advance of this year’s chamber tailgate party.
Unlike the inaugural event in 2015, Friday’s party was blessed with sunshine before and during what organizer Andrea Madden described as “a great evening.”
“Talk about a change in the weather,” said the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce Serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, comparing it to last year where they held it at the end of August and had to set up for the event in the rain.
“[Friday], on the other hand, was gorgeous from set up till the end, we were lucky.”
There were more than 500 people through the event, said Madden.
“This event grew considerably over our first year, in fact it tripled in size,” not only did the amount of space necessary to hold all the booths and activities, but the number of participating vendors, and in the volume of people who partied well into the evening in Chances Maple Ridge overflow parking lot at 227th Street and Lougheed Highway.
“Reactions from people throughout the event were really great, some couldn’t believe how much we had expanded in just one year and we’ve heard from others who found out too late they want to be involved next year and have a spot and those who couldn’t make it even joked they might arrange their holiday so they can attend next year.”
One of the bonuses, Madden added , is that the event still has room to grow, and she predicts it will.
“Were there challenges? Aren’t there always when you organize a large event,” she added.
‘I would say that parking was the biggest challenge, I love being in the central downtown area, but with an event of this size parking isn’t easy. I missed the classic cars too that we had last year, they were really nice to look at and enjoy.”
But after making those points, she concentrated on all the positives of the event, including the increased number of guests, vendors, activities, and prizes that helped make for a “great” event.
There was, what Madden described, as an “interesting cross section” of guests - young and old – from local MP Dan Ruimy, MLA Dr. Doug Bing, Councillor Gordy Robson, business owners, employees, friends, family, and curious passerbys – “including a little old lady who came from the casino early in the afternoon and asked about the event, even she came back to enjoy herself.”
Reflecting back on those in attendance, she said it was a fun night for all involved.
“There was always close to a couple hundred who comfortably found the beer garden and settled there, while others played the Amazing Chamber Race, curled with the winter club, played giant connect 4, or giant Jenga, had fun at the Times photo booth dressing up.. so by then the parking issue was quickly forgotten,” she said.
The chamber being a non-profit organization, Madden explained that this was a fund and awareness raiser.
“This is one of the few big events the chamber holds that helps support its efforts to support the local business community through our smaller events during the year; free networking bizniz mixers, educational seminars and other luncheons and events the chamber offers to local businesses,” she said.
It’s sponsors like Maple Ridge Chrysler, Chances, The TIMES, Impact Canopies, Peter Tam, Collins Safety Services, Menchies, Chamber Group Insurance, Western Shrink Wrap and all the other members who participate at events like the tailgate, as vendors and volunteers, who “help make our business community stronger which in turn has a positive ripple effect throughout the entire community,” Madden concluded, confident planning will soon begin for a repeat engagement next year.
• See a collection of event photos on our Facebook page | http://www.mrtimes.com/business/389959641.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/8dd8c82ec2741a10703319285e7409d4372896da6c4d4de72bf50ad53a474314.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:12:46 | null | null | The Salvation Army helps families in need with school shopping. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fnews%2F391222471.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/15499mapleridgetimessallyanne1C.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | School donations sought by Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Ministries | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Darrell Pilgrim of Salvation Army shows one of a few stuffed backpacks ready to go a student.
Returning back to school can be hard enough for some kids – sometimes involving anxiety, and worry.
And for the parents, the back to school shopping isn’t always a fun escapade through a big box store.
It can be hard for parents to use back to school shopping as a way to excite their kids about getting back into the classroom, when they’re worried about their debit card swiping only to say “declined.”
Grabbing colourful pencils, or backpacks with Olaf on them isn’t so fun, then.
Salvation Army’s Ridge Meadows Ministries recognize these worries in the community, and through its Fill a Van campaign are hoping to bring some relief to local parents.
Through alleviating the burden of back to school shopping, the kids will most likely also have a better back-to-school experience, public relations coordinator Amelia Norrie said.
“Letting parents focus on putting food on the table – that’s pivotal,” she added.
Each year, Fill A Van helps about 250 families in the community, through donations of brand new school supplies, and backpacks.
The campaign, which runs right through to Sept. 8, is a partnership effort with the local Salvation Army and Staples Canada.
So far, about 500 items have been donated.
The most needed item right now are backpacks, Norrie said. But scissors, paper, pencils and other supplies are needed to fill the packs, too, she added.
Brand new items can be dropped off at the Salvation Army office on the corner of Lougheed Highway and the Haney Bypass, or Staples, at 20050 Lougheed Hwy.
Families struggling to afford back to school supplies can also email Norrie at [email protected]. | http://www.mrtimes.com/news/391222471.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/6f386974b0e6033f22c74bb21ae91b77a82eba5e6e461901cc145b308b98d0b6.json |
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"Troy Landreville"
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| 2016-08-26T13:13:21 | null | null | The community’s senior A lacrosse team has a crack at the league playoff title. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fsports%2F390617361.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/22168mapleridgetimesburrardss6c.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | UPDATED: Maple Ridge Burrards oust New West Salmonbellies, off to WLA final | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | The Maple Ridge Burrards (white jerseys) finished off the New Westminster Salmonbellies in five games in their best-of-seven, Western Lacrosse Association semifinal series.
Bye, bye, ’Bellies.
The Maple Ridge Burrards ended the New Westminster Salmonbellies’ season Wednesday, beating the ’Bellies 11-10 to win their best-of-seven, Western Lacrosse Association semifinal series in five games.
The victory at New West's Queen’s Park Arena not only lifts the Burrards into the WLA final for the second time in three years, it also gives them some much-needed rest time.
That’s because the other senior A boxla semifinal between the first-place Victoria Shamrocks and plucky Burnaby Lakers is still on, with the Lakers staving off elimination Wednesday by beating the Shamrocks 11-7 at the Q Centre in Victoria.
The ’Rocks lead that best-of-seven series three games to two, and have another chance to finish off the Lakers when the teams meet Friday at Burnaby’s Bill Copeland Arena.
The Burrards will either play a WLA powerhouse in the Shamrocks (who led the league with a 14-4 record during the regular season), or a tough foe in the Lakers (who placed fourth in the WLA standings at 10-7-1).
Burrards head coach Rob Williams said he doesn’t have a preference who the Burrards play in the final.
“To be quite honest, the majority of the time our concern is our systems, not another team’s,” Williams said. “We’re pretty confident with what we bring and that’s all we can really concern ourselves with.”
Motivation, spearheaded by captain Aaron Davis and the leadership group, is never an issue with this Burrards team, Williams said: “We are a passionate hard-working team. This group believes in itself, and it shows, game in and game out.”
As for the Burrards, they may won the series four games to one, but it was extremely tight.
Three of the five games were decided by just one goal, and the only decisive win for the Burrards was their 13-9 triumph over the Salmonbellies in the series opener at Queen’s Park on Aug. 9.
In the fifth and ultimately deciding game, the Burrards made the most of their opportunities by finding the net 11 times on 32 shots.
Maple Ridge’s Ben McIntosh snapped a 10-10 tie with the game, and series, winner at the 10:41 mark of the third period.
“It was a battle back and forth,” Burrards head coach Rob Williams said. “We kind of expected that with them [the Salmonbellies]. “They went with a youthful group and I feel like our exeperience overwhelmed them in the end. We played like a team that has been there before, so to speak.”
McIntosh and Matt Symes each scored twice for the Burrards, who got singles from Connor Goodwin (who added four assists and was named the game’s first star), Dan Taylor, Riley Loewen, Luke Gillespie, Jarrett Davis, Owen Barker, and Aaron Davis.
Mitch Jones scored a hat trick and added two assists for the Salmonbellies in a losing effort.
The series win for the Burrards could be categorized as a bit of an upset, based on the teams’ regular seasono records.
The Salmonbellies finished second in the WLA standings with a 12-4-2 record, with the Burrards ending up third at 11-6-1. | http://www.mrtimes.com/sports/390617361.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/3b8ffef8341d08b2802152368727b62b22c60d3acb53e64b9f97c695a6ad5dcb.json |
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"Ashley Wadhwani"
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| 2016-08-27T18:49:46 | null | null | The votes are in, and a Maple Ridge singer has made it into the top six of an international singing competition. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fcommunity%2F391496961.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/55092mapleridgetimesDaytonGill1C.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Maple Ridge singer makes it into final round of music competition | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Dayton Gill will be heading to London, England, to compete in an internation singing competition.
The votes are in, and a Maple Ridge singer has made it into the top six of an international singing competition.
Maple Ridge's Dayton Gill is packing his bags and heading to London, England to sing in an on-stage finally, for a record deal and prize money equivalent to C$17,000.
Last year, 13-year-old Gill sent in a video audition of his rendition of At Last by Etta James to Open Mic International’s 2016 competition.
Judges chose Gill to move on to the next round, where he submitted a second video, singing Bruno Mars’ When I was Your Man.
He outsang more than 194,000 other amateur performers from around the world, and now whether he makes it onto the stage for finals, is up to those who vote for him.
And now that he's made it into the top-six, "overwhelming" doesn't even describe his excitement.
“I was excited to see my name round after round,” he said. “ I love how much everyone is rooting for me to achieve my dreams.”
Next stop, is England, where he’ll be performing live on stage against five other competitors.
“ I can’t wait to see what doors this will open,” he concluded.
Although this is his first international competition, Gill isn’t new to competitions.
He's competed in the Abbotsford’s Valley Voices Vocal in the past, and Country Fest’s Ridge Meadows Got Talent last year.
In addition to singing, Gill has acted in musical theatre since he was a mere seven years old, through Show Stoppers Academy. Highlighted roles so far include acting as Shrek in Shrek the Musical Jr., and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast.
While taking singing lessons through the Academy, he gathered inspiration from Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, and Bruno Mars.
Gill said he plans to perform Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.
See a video from last time we chatted with Gill here. | http://www.mrtimes.com/community/391496961.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/2fb7118d024edb8800a007f2fd4f9e223d5a74d1b4035063ec36b9e1c7872e33.json |
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| 2016-08-30T18:52:47 | null | null | A ball hockey league open to everyone in the community wrapped up its 2016 season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fsports%2F391766971.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/99692mapleridgetimesburnetthockey2c.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Ball hockey kids gather in Albion | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | The Burnett Fellowship Ball Hockey Tournament included kids and parents and was held outside Albion Elementary on Aug. 25.
The Burnett Fellowship Ball Hockey Tournament was a celebration of hockey, community, and summer.
The wrap-up tourney ran Aug. 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Albion Elementary.
Roughly 30 young players as well as parents took part in the tournament, which includes a free barbecue and candy provided by the local church to celebrate a great fun-filled season.
“It went really well,” organizer Glory Destura said.
The tournament was the wrap-up to a summer-long ball hockey series, which was made possible thanks to a cash donation to Burnett from Art Van Pelt, who made the donation in memory of his wife, Susan, a teacher’s assistant who passed away after a battle with lung cancer, as a result of smoking.
Destura said the decision was made to use the money for a community endeavour, and the twice-weekly summer ball hockey series was born.
At Burnett we do free funerals for people who are in need. About two years ago Susan Van Pelt died and she was a person who worked in the school district.
Every summer, games are played Tuesday and Thursday nights at Albion Elementary, and are open to every kid in the community. | http://www.mrtimes.com/sports/391766971.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/826c872479bc190d2adfdf70cbddbfa92370c02be4fea69843fc3d3b277bbee2.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:11:25 | null | null | A TIMES reader took offence to fellow letter writer Dr. Mike Orser's comments about a homeless shelter in Coquitlam. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fopinion%2F391321061.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/60276mapleridgetimesMRPMarteditletters.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | LETTER: RainCity has 'successful' operation in Coquitlam | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | If you have an opinion and want to share those views in a letter to the editor, you are more than welcome. Please email, with your name, address, and phone number to [email protected]
Dear Editor,
Re: [Maple Ridge should look to Coquitlam before proceeding with homeless shelter, Aug. 19, The TIMES online].
As a resident of Coquitlam, I would not ordinarily comment on a letter in the Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows TIMES, but as it presents misinformation and casts aspersions on the shelter & transitional housing facility at 3030 Gordon Ave. in Coquitlam, I feel I must set the record straight.
I have chaired the Tri-Cities Homelessness & Housing Task Group since 2006.
Eight years of advocacy for a permanent shelter in the Tri-Cities to replace our over-the-winter mat-based program was rewarded in mid-December, 2015 when the 3030 Gordon Ave. facility opened its doors to the Tri-Cities’ homeless.
When early on in the development process RainCity was selected by BC Housing to develop and operate 3030 Gordon Ave., I was pleased BC Housing had chosen an organization with an excellent record of community engagement and neighbourhood impact management.
Nothing I have seen to date since opening eight months ago has changed my mind.
Any low-barrier shelter will house persons whose needs have not yet been met in the community, and clearly there will be an impact from time to time both inside and outside the facility. The duty of the shelter operator is to respond to and manage these impacts in a timely fashion to limit disruption to the community and prevent further impacts.
I have continually been impressed by the quick response of RainCity Housing – with openness and lack of defensiveness - to the concerns that have been expressed by neighbours since the shelter opened. And clearly a low-barrier shelter will have less impact on a community than tent cities which spring up when a low-barrier shelter is not available.
The person who pulled out plants in front of a business, defecated in its parking lot and cut herself and spread her blood on the side of a car was a homeless woman who was a fixture in the Tri-Cities for the last several years and known for her egregious behaviour - well before construction had started on 3030 Gordon Ave.
RainCity had hoped that shelter and care would help her to leave these behaviours behind, but when that didn’t happen they developed a plan in concert with the RCMP which saw this person eventually removed from the street. Without RainCity’s involvement, I expect she would still be harassing the neighbourhood.
Further, the statement about many of the residents being hit by vehicles is not factual, and RainCity has implemented an ongoing clean-up program to remove the needles that are found in communities with and without shelters.
And low barrier shelters do work.
Real-life proof are the 51 shelter tenants in the first three months of operation who benefitted from the services available at 3030 Gordon Ave. and moved on, either into addiction recovery programs or housing. Come and have a look for yourself – RainCity staff at 3030 Gordon Ave. will be happy to show you around.
Sandy Burpee, Coquitlam | http://www.mrtimes.com/opinion/391321061.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/4317196c1db9319c0bafb46b085cc8766aaa3b24c0f9c7a9f7dc4fdb7e967c26.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:07:17 | null | null | Send a photo of you and The TIMES to [email protected]. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fcommunity%2F391223101.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/15842mapleridgetimesHansenvenice.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | TIMES Travellers: Sending photos from Venice | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Sheryl and Terry Hansen continue their adventures through Europe.
Sheryl and Terry Hansen’s dream trip continues.
While watching the boats go by in Venice, Italy, they pulled out their favourite hometown newspaper, The TIMES and captured this photo.
Send a photo of you and The TIMES to [email protected]. | http://www.mrtimes.com/community/391223101.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/361b0335c02f83af693d757c81818a1ab1851cd2033e6af90fade226655c96d6.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:04:50 | null | null | Pitt Meadows recycling transition takes effect at the end of this month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fbusiness%2F389811141.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/44180mapleridgetimesmmbc1C.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Changes for glass goods in Pitt Meadows | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | Multi-Material BC (MMBC) will assume responsibility for residential packaging and printed paper recycling services in the City of Pitt Meadows later this month.
Smithrite Disposal Ltd. has been contracted to provide weekly pick up of residential recycling for residents living in single-family homes, as well as townhouses and mobile homes that currently receive curbside blue box service.
There are other changes residents should be aware of as well:
• New grey bins for non-refundable glass items such as bottles and jars.
• Collection days may change, so residents are encouraged to download MMBC’s recycling app, or visit RecyclingInBC.ca to sign up for recycling collection reminders.
• Multi-family buildings with centralized recycling using carts will no longer be serviced by the City of Pitt Meadows, as of Aug. 29. Buildings may choose an approved MMBC collector, or another hauler at their discretion.
For more information regarding multi-family buildings visit recyclinginbc.ca/pitt-meadows. | http://www.mrtimes.com/business/389811141.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/44edef9839a019d6aeabcdda7f528881e0c591f19ceb57748a534b9bb689f4bb.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:13:01 | null | null | Emergency crews are on scene of an accident involving a motorcycle and car, at the intersection of Laity Street and Lougheed Highway. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fnews%2F391053841.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/43542mapleridgetimescycle1C.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Accident causes delays on Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | A man was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, following an accident at the intersection of Laity Street and Lougheed Highway Tuesday morning.
The accident happened just after 9 a.m., and involved the man, who was driving the motorcycle, and a woman, who was driving a car.
The female driver was issued a violation ticket for a Motor Vehicle Act offence. | http://www.mrtimes.com/news/391053841.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/d22db6db4cc412c5b5dc74dd929338162973d303d280caae8b1761afb84acc98.json |
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"Shannon Lough"
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| 2016-08-26T13:12:12 | null | null | Two months after having an endoscopy Joan Dudoward received a letter telling her that the endoscope used was not cleaned properly. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Fnews%2F391353941.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/73852princerupertWEB.Joan-Dudoward.SL.35.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | VIDEO: Prince Rupert woman treated with unclean medical equipment, Northern Health, B.C. Centre for Disease Control confirms more than a hundred affected | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | A routine check-up at the hospital has turned into a nightmare for a Prince Rupert woman.
A month-and-a-half after having an endoscopy to inspect her nose and throat, Joan Dudoward received a letter from Northern Health stating that the endoscope used at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital was not cleaned properly.
From April until the end of June 2016, the endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a light and a camera used in nonsurgical procedures, was being cleaned with the wrong cleaning solution to disinfect the equipment. There were 104 patients affected and Dudoward was one of them.
“I was majorly stressed out,” she said in an exclusive interview with the Northern View. “I'm a cancer survivor. I try to keep my health up for my mom, I'm a caregiver for a 95-year-old woman.”
Dudoward had gone to the Prince Rupert hospital for an endoscopy on June 29 at 3:30 p.m. after complaining to her physician about reoccurring plugged ears and a sore throat. She received the letter from Northern Health on Aug.24, which stated the error did not impact the diagnostic outcome of the tests and the process error has been corrected.
The letter also states that the BC Centre for Disease Control has been consulted and “the risk of a patient being exposed to a virus as a result of this process error is extremely low.” The contact number for the director of acute care services is offered in case she has any other questions or concerns. Dudoward has many.
She called to find out why the instrument wasn't cleaned, what had happened and how many people had gone through the procedure before and after her. “She said she's not permitted to tell me anything about this,” was the response Dudoward said she received.
The vice-president of medicine for the Northern Health authority, Dr. Ronald Chapman, was quick to respond to media inquiries and stressed the importance of transparency. He said, based on previous experience, once they realized the mistake had occurred they consulted the BC Centre for Disease Control as well as the Northern Health infectious disease specialist in Prince George.
“The risk for the patient is extremely low. We're not concerned that it will at all have any negative impact on their health,” Dr. Chapman said. He added that it's Northern Health's policy to make patients aware even if the risk to them is low. “We believe it's important to be open with those patients and to be fairly transparent so at least they are aware of the mistake. In this case, we don't recommend any particular follow up or tests for the patients.”
This type of process error has happened before, Dr. Chapman confirmed. Not with the same scope, but he said there are many different endoscopes used and each are made by different manufacturers that have various recommendations on how to clean the equipment.
“The health sector is run by human beings and it's fairly complex. If mistakes do happen what we encourage our staff to do is to make management aware so they can learn from that experience,” he said. “I'm happy to say where those mistakes have happened in our environment, a process has been put in place and we haven't had any repetitions after some of those learning experiences.”
For the 104 patients that were affected by this incident, Dr. Chapman said their general practitioners have been notified and if they have any questions they can speak to them and the infectious disease specialist. They can also contact Northern Health's Patient Care Quality Officeto register a complaint.
For Dudoward, who had a bone marrow transplant in 2011 to battle leukemia, she is concerned and has already scheduled a meeting with her physician in early September.
“I'm thinking that my body is not going to be able to fight off infection like I was able to before the cancer because chemo takes a lot out of your body so this is like a bomb exploding in my life,” she said. | http://www.mrtimes.com/news/391353941.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/6d907f96140b94a26a8b315109242e61134d9a4661de25fb7bd497e433b2ee9c.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:09:15 | null | null | Even a small amount of marijuana can be enough to cause symptoms. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Flifestyles%2F387876802.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/76904mapleridgetimesOrser-Michael1Cx.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | PET PAUSE: Pot and pets don't mix | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | by Dr. Michael Orser/ Special to The TIMES
There is rarely a week goes by that we do not see a dog suffering from the side effects of marijuana toxicity these days.
In years past, we would the occasional case. But, now, it seems marijuana use in Maple Ridge is at an all time high, so to speak.
There is a higher incidence in younger dogs, as they tend to be more likely to ingest foreign things in the first place.
Even a small amount of marijuana – from a butt or roach that has been carelessly thrown on the ground at a backyard party, in an ashtray, at the local park, or in a school yard, can be enough to cause symptoms.
Signs often start within one to two hours, and include lack of coordination, salivating, stumbling, glazed eyes, dilated pupils, trembling, and often frequent uncontrollable urination.
Dogs will often appear to be falling asleep, and then suddenly jump to attention followed by dozing off again as the cycle repeats.
Some dogs just get hyper agitated.
The common symptom of uncontrolled urinating is very common and maybe the only thing owners notice.
The treatment in mild cases may only be to keep them in a calm darkened protective environment until it wears off.
If it was just ingested recently, we may induce vomiting and provide supportive care such as intravenous fluids and sometimes oxygen.
Symptoms may last up to 24 hours – in some cases – and even a few days if a large amount was ingested.
In general, the prognosis for recovery is excellent and rarely will cause death.
But, pet owners need to be aware of the potential of toxicity if they are using marijuana – especially during summer parties where there are dogs around looking for food that falls on the ground.
If you or your friend use marijuana, please be sure to advise them to be very careful not to leave any around for the dog to get into and you will have a much safer getting together with your friends. | http://www.mrtimes.com/lifestyles/387876802.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/fa4e408d2434af1dd8bc7c15859bb567a705d9b8c8af991769eaa3332fb7f5a2.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:09:25 | null | null | Summer is almost here, and this year is going to be one of the most exciting yet. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Flifestyles%2F381176641.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/91608mapleridgetimesNEWDearmanSarahCx.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | ON THE PAGE: Summer full of fun at the library | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | by Sarah Dearman / Special to The TIMES
Summer is almost here, and this year is going to be one of the most exciting yet.
We’re kicking off the 2016 Summer Reading Club, and this year’s theme is “Book a Trip!”
People of all ages can sign up, and there are tons of prizes to be won. Kids can keep track of their reading and enter in contests, as well as get a medal at the end of the summer when they finish.
Teens can read to win, with chances to win fantastic prizes every week, as well as grand prizes like Samsung Galaxy Tablets, $100 Chapters gift cards, and more.
For adults, there will be lots of prizes just for marking off the days that you read.
Plus, if you sign up the whole family, you are entered into a draw to win a fabulous prize basket.
The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Public Libraries will be hosting a number of events throughout the summer, too.
Our ever popular Puppets in the Park program begins on July 6th at 6:45 p.m., at the Memorial Peace Park Bandstand.
We will also be hosting great guests like magician The Great Gordini, The Vancouver Aquarium, Andy the Musical Scientist, musician Chris Hamilton, and more.
June is Seniors Month, and the Maple Ridge Public Library is celebrating.
Have you ever wondered what happens with your books after you put them into the automated return slot? Where we plan our story times? Or how we bring in books from other FVRL libraries? Find out on behind-the-scenes Seniors Week walking tours happening Wednesdays, June 8th and 15th from 2:00-3:30pm, followed by tea and cookies.
On Thursday, June 9 from 2 pm - 3:30 pm Al Smith and the Silvertones Senior Choir are back by popular demand! Join us for a relaxed afternoon of songs, stories, and laughter at our annual seniors social. Refreshments will be served.
For more information on these and other programs, check out the Events section on our website at www.fvrl.bc.ca or contact the library at 604-467-7417.
Sarah Dearman is a librarian with the Maple Ridge Library | http://www.mrtimes.com/lifestyles/381176641.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/71f1b410cee1bef57f8c7da16b10581056069423e34d1c1de63890922a5f136e.json |
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| 2016-08-26T13:08:49 | null | null | With appropriate precautions, heat stroke is completely preventable. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtimes.com%2Flifestyles%2F383356481.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/28539mapleridgetimesOrser-Michael1Cx.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | PET PAUSE: Heat stroke is totally preventable | null | null | www.mrtimes.com | by Dr. Michael Orser / Special to The TIMES
Heat stroke in dogs is all too common, particularly during the hot summer months.
And sadly, heat stroke often has devastating consequences resulting in irreversible damage and even death.
Fortunately, with appropriate precautions, heat stroke is completely preventable.
If you suspect your dog has heat stroke the best thing to do initially is spend a few minutes cooling them down with cold water before proceeding to the closest veterinary hospital.
These steps will improve the chances for recovery. Usually cold water from a hose rather than ice water is sufficient. You can also apply cool wet towels with ice packs.
After a few minutes of cooling the dog down with cold water, bring the pet to the nearest veterinary hospital – while making sure the transport vehicle is well air conditioned.
Dogs do not have sweat glands on most of their body, so they rely on heat dissipation from panting. There are sweat glands in the paws and ears, but they play a minor role in helping to lose heat.
The common signs of heat stroke include heavy panting, salivating, uncoordinated gait, collapse, dark appearance to gums and tongue, and occasionally vomiting, diarrhea, and even seizures.
Most people think that heat stroke can only happen on a hot day, but it can also happen on a cool day – with excessive exertion.
We commonly see this in overweight dogs that are not usually very athletic, such as the bulldog, pug breeds, and Boston terriers. These breeds with the pushed in faces have trouble moving enough air through their tiny airways to adequately dissipate heat when they are over exerted.
Although drinking lots of water is good for hydration, it is often not going to help heat stroke.
It is never safe to leave your dog in the car on a hot day. Even with the windows rolled down a bit and adequate water, the dog that has problems breathing can overheat. That can lead to heat stroke in a matter of minutes.
Many people think their dog will be fine if they park in the shade and run into the store for just a few minutes.
Simply put, it is never okay to leave the dog or any other living creature in the car on a hot day.
On a hot day you are best to take your dog for a walk in the early morning, before it gets too hot, and then try to leave them in a cool or air conditioned house rather than take them with you while you run errands.
Hot cars are not the only place dogs develop heat stroke.
We also see it in dogs over exerting themselves at backyard barbecues with the excitement of lots of visitors. Make sure they can find a cool place to calm down and rest.
Also, hot air dryers at grooming facilities can easily over heat some dogs, if left on too long and the pet is anxious.
Heat stroke can happen very fast in some pets, so always think ahead to prevent it. | http://www.mrtimes.com/lifestyles/383356481.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.mrtimes.com/028bbff6d49790bb418e79a6a0daaef615fa3e4295fae1ebe91185e7ad8e2eb3.json |
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