October 2009 Archives

A performance of Princess and the Pea is taking place on Saturday November 7 at the Riverhouse Barn in Manor Road.

The first performance starts at 2pm and the second is at 4pm with tickets costing £7.

They are available to purchase the from the box office on 01932 253 354.

The performance will feature puppetry and is suitable for the whole family.

A 19 day long beer festival starts on Wednesday, October 28, at The Regent pub in Church Street.

Running until Sunday, November 15, the festival features beers from all over the world and some have been specially brewed for the occasion

Visitors will also be able to try and three of the real ales featured in special third of a pint sized glasses.

A newlywed couple from Walton are so eco friendly that they invited all their guests to take part in their green themed wedding last Saturday (17).

Carl and Emily Von Reibnitz, married in Devon and tried to make sure the day not only went off without a hitch, but was environmentally friendly.

Table decorations were home made and all the wedding flowers were sourced locally. They even tried an incentive to make their guests more environmentally conscious.

A community action day is to be held at Thames View House, in Felix Road, on Wednesday, October 28.

The event, which will run from 10am to 2pm, is being held so that residents from Thames View and the surrounding area can get together with the aim of creating a residents association.

A face painter will be on hand for younger residents and refreshments will be supplied.

Representatives from Surrey police, Surrey fire and rescue, Elmbridge Housing Trust and Elmbridge council will be attending.

For more information, contact the community safety team at Elmbridge council on 01372 474 399.

Elmbridge council is calling all Indiana Jones wannabes for a half term activity session which will look at what archaeologist's do.

The scheme, named Calling Young Diggers, will be held on Wednesday, October 28, at Elmbridge Museum, in Church Street, Weybridge.

Children aged eight to 12 are being invited to get a hands on experience to explore the world of archaeology, between 10am and 3pm at the museum.

There will be a chance to examine trays of Roman, medieval and pre historic objects and take part in a mini dig, as well as cave painting and pot reconstruction.

THE 2009 photographic competition has been launched by Elmbridge council.

The theme of this years competition is beautiful birds, bugs and butterflies.

For full details and an entry form contact the arts development officer on 01372 474 584 or by emailing leisure@elmbridge.gov.uk

xWinning entries will be displayed on the council's website and an exhibition of all entries will be held at the Civic Centre, in Portsmouth Road, Esher in November.

Neighbours say stab victim Kevin Ronald Francis, who was killed at his home in Walton on Tuesday October 6 was a 'nice and helpful man.'

A 49-YEAR-old man murdered in his own home in Walton on Tuesday October 6 has been named as Kevin Ronald Francis,

Tickets are available for the talent show Elmbridge has Talent, which will be taking place on Saturday, October 24, at Reeds School, in Sandy Lane.

Doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for under 19's and are available from the Civic Centre, in Portsmouth Road, Esher.

The competition will feature 10 unique acts from the Borough performing a combination of singing, dancing, live music and dramatic readings.

For more information, phone leisure and cultural services on 01372 474 568.

Princess Alice Hospice and The Bentall Centre, Kingston are hosting a star-studded fashion exhibition, titled 'Fit for a Princess' with celebrity party attire being showcased in store windows. Head down to the centre and see which item catches your eye before bidding online at www.ebay.co.uk/charity from 8pm on Monday 19th October.

Over forty personalities and luminaries, including; Dame Helen Mirren, Strictly Come Dancing's Lynda Bellingham, West End stars Kerry Ellis and Leanne Jones, Samantha Cameron, Beth Ditto, Helena Bonham Carter, Geri Halliwell, Paloma Faith, Joanna Lumley, Trinny Woodhall, Fearne Cotton, Twiggy and The Saturdays have all kindly donated dresses in aid of this vital and important charity.