October 2008 Archives

I visited Thorpe Park last week after being invited on a press trip by their publicity officers, and went with some of the other Herald journalists to try out the new 'Fright Night' mazes.

And I must say, I had a brilliant time, the rides were good, and we got given free nibbles and alcohol (which I didn't think was a very wise idea considering we were going to be shot around at 100mph).

But what struck me as strange was how the publicity team sold it to me as 'being a party for journalists and celebrities.'

An artistic woman is hoping to keep the ancient art of needlework alive by teaching it to people.

Sophie Long, 22, left the Royal School of Needlework in September this year after finishing her three year long apprenticeship course, and was offered the job of teaching adults at the institution.

Elmbridge Council is holding SHOUT! events for kids during the October half-term break.

Children can choose which activity appeals to them the most with the Play Days at Ansell Hall, Walton, and there will be a choice of sports including coached sessions on offer at Xcel Leisure Centre in Waterside Drive, Walton.

Officers from the Walton Central Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) visited Ashley Primary School in Walton-on-Thames last week and gave pupils the chance to help keep their bikes secure.

Police Constable Ian Harding, the Neighbourhood Specialist Officer for Walton Central, and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Toni Rowland held two sessions where youngsters had the opportunity to have their bikes marked.

More than 20 pupils, from Year Five up to Year Eight, brought their bicycles into school on Wednesday 8 October and officers were able to scribe the child's postcode on to the frame of the bicycle.

A police officer is being hailed a hero after saving the life of a baby he helped deliver in the back of a car.

PC Dan Wells was flagged down by Russian banker Mikhail Nadel, from Silverdale Avenue in Walton, who had been driving to the Portland Hospital in central London.

A Walton man has been cautioned for cultivating cannabis with a street value of more than £200 in his home after police were tipped-off.

One large cannabis plant and 34 smaller ones were taken from a home in Shaw Drive, Walton, on Saturday October 11 between 3.30pm and 5pm.

Sorry for the delay in my latest blog, I have been on holiday.

Well, that and being a bit ill. But listen to this story, I think you'll like it.

Here I am, back in the office and undergoing the typical bizarre week you get at local papers.

Burhill Golf Club's head chef has been awarded chef of the year by a golf lifestyle magazine.

Andrew Owen was given the prize at the Clubhouse Magazine Awards on September 22.

He was awarded with a china plaque for creating London standard cuisine, presentation, and service in the club's Orangery Restaurant.

The Princess Alice Hospice 'Look Good Feel Great' patient makeover day on Friday 10 of October saw project partner and world famous hairdresser Trevor Sorbie and the FAMOUS make up team return to host a day of patient pampering. The event held to coincide with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on Saturday 11 October comes very soon after the incredible success of a visit from Trinny and Susannah on September 24.

On Saturday 6 September, Jonathan Perkins, Trustee of the Princess Alice Hospice led by example as he took part in the Hospice's first Midnight Walk, he also encouraged two other trustees Lynn Gilbert and Jenny Provin to join him and make up a team called 'The Alice Band'.