Salvation Army Launches Its Christmas Present Appeal
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All types of toys and families at the moment families may be finding it games will be gratefully re- thanks to the difficult eco- difficult to celebrate Christ- ceived, but the Salvation nomic climate and we are mas this year. Unwrapped Army says it would be help- very grateful to everyone gifts can be left at the Su- ful if people could avoid do- who is supporting our ap- (From left) Jayne Plaistow, Superdrug; Chris Sandford, perdrug store in Church nating cuddly toys, as they peal. We will be collecting Salvation Army; Shelley Filippi, Centre Manager; Ben Walk, Caterham or at the are usually inundated with the toys until December Amoka, Superdrug Manager. Photo by Shelley Filippi, Centre Manager’s office. them! 18th and then we will dis- tribute the toys through our Inside .... For local news and business listings go to our network of health visitors, A secure future for Caterham’s Dene Hospital? - page 2. children’s centres and the website at www.caterham-independent.co.uk social services.” Check-out C.H.E.C.K. - supporting school children in Shelley Filippi, Church Walk Africa - page 6. Manager, thanked the public New musical talent performs at The Arc - page 10. for their support. For more information, call Chris See how ‘Helping Hands’ is making a difference in Sandford on 01883 330718. Whyteleafe - page 11. Christmas Departments NOW Open EVENT INFO KNIGHTS are delighted to launch our Christmas Departments which are very special - so come along and see what's new in the Knights Christmas Range. KNIGHTS GARDEN CENTRE www.knights-gardencentres.co.uk 7SZ V T Wide choice, great value, fi rst class service. Trust us. Up to 2,000 Approved Used models available nationally. From £6,499. 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Burtenshaw’s Beat 5 Hospital ‘Ridge Radio’, the commu- nity radio station being by Tandridge NHS Surrey recently an- launched by Caterham res- Neighbourhood nounced major proposals ident, Mark Jones, still has Inspector, Elaine for the county's community have very generously do- vacancies for DJs and pre- Burtenshaw hospitals that included of- nated over £600 for our senters who would like to fering enhanced services at public liability insurance for be part of the exciting new Launch of local 6 Caterham Dene Hospital. a year and Caterham Com- venture. The radio station charity C.H.E.C.K. The Dene, along with hospi- munications are supplying now has a studio in The Vil- tals in Woking, Farnham our telephone and broad- lage in Caterham, and is Education 8 and Haslemere would offer The Caterham Dene Hospital band, so we are getting getting kitted out with fur- there!” 24/7 consultant led in-pa- proposals, East Surrey MP, When a child is born 9 niture and equipment Mark is organising a Com- tient care; urgent treatment Sam Gyimah said: by Jerry Connor kindly donated by local in- munity Quiz on Friday, 3rd centres; point of care test- “It is clear that urgent ac- Kenley Financial ltd. dividuals and businesses. December at The Arc in We- ing; rapid assessment and tion needs to be taken by Mark said: “It is frustrating ston Drive, Caterham, to diagnostics; integration NHS Surrey to bring the Acoustic Lounge at 10 because I really want to get raise funds to pay for with social care and an am- huge deficit under control The Arc the station broadcasting, equipment still needed to bulance destination for non and I welcome the Board’s but it takes time to get get the station broadcast- life-threatening conditions. decision to ensure that Whyteleafe’s 11 everything we need set up. ing. For more information Anne Walker, Chief Execu- cost-cutting measures do ‘Helping Hands’ We have had lots of items about Ridge Radio or the tive of NHS Surrey, said: not undermine patient care. donated already, including Community Quiz, call Mark “There is no doubt that the I will work to make sure Eating Out 16 a desk from the police, and on 07841 065845. NHS in Surrey needs to that this remains the case a kettle for making the tea Ridge Radio has a Facebook change radically and these as it is of paramount impor- Quick Quiz 17 from M&P Electrical. Cater- page which is updated reg- proposals can deliver a bet- tance to me. ham Valley Parish Council ularly with progress reports. ter NHS for patients and a “I spoke to Anne Walker, What’s On 19 sustainable NHS for taxpay- Chief Executive of NHS Sur- ers. The debate about them rey about her plans in detail Readers’ Letter 19 starts now. No decisions and welcome the decision to AQUARIUS SWIMMING CLUB have been made and I hope consider Caterham Dene as Sport 20 01883 344662 – 01883 342270 we can have a real diaa- an enhanced NHS hub. I Email [email protected] logue with Surrey people.” look forward to working Classifieds 22 Commenting on NHS Surrey’s with her on the details”. 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