In this edition..........

We feature the Notice of Electors' Rights and Annual Return 2018/19; information on the GTR Passenger Benefit Fund; Horley Carnival 2019; 'D-Day & Monte Cassino 75th Anniversary Remembrance Service; Pavement Audit in Horley; details of Horley in Bloom 2019; The Henry Smith Charity; Borough's Best Businesses; Surrey Police Updates; Horley Library's Official Opening; Summer Fun Activities & Events at Horley Recreation Ground and 'Around the Clubs' about various sessions offered to the community ...

Notice of Electors’ Rights

Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2019

Each year Horley Town Council’s Annual Return is reviewed by an auditor appointed by the Smaller Authorities Audit Appointments Ltd.  Any person has the right to inspect the accounts and make copies of the annual return and any associated documents.

These documents will be made available with reasonable notice between the hours of 1000 hrs and 1600 hours on Mondays to Fridays (exc Public Holidays) commencing on 17 June 2019 and ending on 26 July 2019. 

The Public Notice and AGAR 2018/19 are available to view on the Town Council website.

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)

Passenger Benefit Fund

Following the disruption faced by passengers in 2018, the Secretary of State for Transport announced that GTR would contribute £15m towards a passenger benefit fund which would be used to provide "tangible improvements for passengers" at certain stations. We understand that £80k has been allocated to Horley Station as one of the worst affected stations by the disruptions. Individuals are asked to submit their ideas/suggestions to GTR on ways to spend the money by filling out their online survey form by the closing date of 31 July 2019.  The survey is available on the link shown below: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PassengerBenefitFund 

Horley Carnival 2019 - A day of celebration

The theme for this year's Carnival was 'Great Moments in History' and yet again Horley showed what a fun and vibrant place it is to live and work in. The parade float themes ranged from the 1966 world cup, the moon landing, Live Aid, Kings and Queens and other historical figures, and Woodstock to name just a few. The energy of the dancers and various walking bands kept the tempo upbeat and added to the atmosphere of celebration. 

To read more and see the list of float winners, please go to our website

Remembrance Service - 'D-Day & Monte Cassino 75th Anniversary

On Thursday, 6th June, a Remembrance Service by The Royal British Legion was held at the Memorial Gardens, Horley to commemorate the ‘D-Day & Monte Cassino 75th Anniversary’. 

Welcome and Introductions were received from the RBL Branch Vice-Chairman, Paul Grest and Horley Town Mayor & Chairman, Cllr David Powell.

The service was conducted by Branch Chaplin, the Reverend Canon Leslie Wells.  Readings were given by pupils from Oakwood School.  The service was very well attended by the public along with representatives from many local community groups and Town, Borough and County Councillors.

Calling on individuals interested in highlighting Horley pavements in need of repair for access....

Horley Town Council would like to address the longstanding problem of certain pavements in and around Horley Town Centre causing access problems for many mobility users, pushchair users etc due to lack of accessibility and their poor condition.  We wish to form a community group to initially carry out an audit so that we can identify the worst affected footpaths and bring the matter to the attention of the Highways Authority (Surrey County Council) to request that necessary repairs are carried out.  So if you are interested in joining this group and assist with the audit, then please contact Cllr Fiona Stimpson for further details at: Fiona.Stimpson@horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk 

SCAM ALERTS FROM SURREY TRADING STANDARDS

Argos fake shopper surveys

Courier Fraud, Bogus Police and Bank Officials Alert

Product Recalls 

For more information click on the links above

HORLEY IN BLOOM IS

BACK FOR 2019

Application Forms available now for download from

www.horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk

Alternatively pop into our offices to pick up a paper copy at Horley Town Council, 92 Albert Road, Horley, RH6 7HZ

Categories include front & rear residential gardens, flats, hanging baskets, allotments, pubs & restaurants, commercial, schools and community.

Open to residents of Horley & Hookwood and Horley & Charlwood Schools

Closing date for entries Wednesday 10th July 2019 Judging Dates is Monday 15th July 2019

HORLEY IN BLOOM PHOTOGRAPHIC 

COMPETITION 2019

There are 3 categories; hanging baskets/plants; outdoor scene and new for this year, animals in bloom.

The competition is split into the following year groups; Key stage 1,2,3,4 and Adults and is open to both residents and non residents of Horley (All photos to be taken in the Horley area)

Click here for more information

Upcoming Planned Roadworks

A217 Reigate Road, Sidlow, Surrey
03 July — 05 July
Bay Close, Horley, Surrey
01 July — 09 July

Bolters Road South, Horley, Surrey

09 July - 09 July

To see more details on the above and other roadworks in the area click on this roadworks link 

Henry Smith Charity

Henry Smith was a City Merchant who died in 1628 in the reign of Charles 1st. On his death he left his wealth to charity. 

The current Trustees of the money granted to the Horley Parish are keen to assist, in small ways, people who might need a little help. This can include the Elderly, Families, Single Parents, Students, People with Disabilities and Volunteers.

Grants will not be large as we have £7000 per year to distribute and will not solve long term financial problems. However, we can help with small immediate needs.

Examples recently have been helping with school clothing, tools for an apprentice, books for a student, carpets for a disabled child’s room. Etc.

We need people to spread the word about the charity and contact can be made through our website:- www.henrysmithcharityhorley.org.uk or by calling 01293-782629

If you think you know someone who might benefit please suggest Smith’s Charity to them.
We would be happy to supply an application form (which can be downloaded from the website) for you to hand on. All applications are in complete confidence and we strive to respond within two to three weeks

We can also be contacted at smithshorley@virginmedia.com

Tennis Open Day

Horley Lawn Tennis Club in Vicarage Lane, Horley RH6 8AR invites you to its Summer Open Day on Saturday 6th July - all FREE !!!

We look forward to welcoming you to our club for some free tennis coaching or to mix in for a game of doubles. Racquets available to borrow if you don't have your own.

Junior coaching sessions (all free) are as follows:
4-7 years:       9:00am - 10:00am
8-9 years:      10:00am - 11:00am
10-12 years:  11:00am - 12:00 noon
12+ years:     12:00 noon - 1:00pm

In the afternoon it's the adults' turn. Free 1-hour group coaching sessions start at 2pm and 3pm. We also invite you to join us for a game of doubles anytime between 2pm and 5pm.

Plus there's membership deals and homemade afternoon teas...what have you got to lose?

See more information about HLTC at www.horleyltc.co.uk

Temporary Closure of Riverside Car Park

Volunteering Opportunities

by Simon Morris 20789, Community Engagement Volunteer

'The first week of June was Volunteers’ Week.

As a volunteer with Surrey Police I feel very much  part of the Reigate and Banstead Neighbourhood Team. There are always plenty of opportunities to volunteer to support your local police.

If you are interested in Volunteering to support the work of Surrey Police then please visit the volunteers page to see how you can help.

You can also become a volunteer police officer known as a Special Constable.  For more information on this important role visit the Special sections on Surrey Police's Website

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is looking for volunteers to help as an Independent Custody Visitor (ICVs).  As an ICV you would be based at the custody suite at Salfords Police Station, to make sure that those held in custody are being treated fairly and appropriately.

If you are interested in finding out more visit the Surrey PCC site or contact the ICV manager Erika Dallinger on 01483 630200.'

It's Official!

Although the new library has now been open to Horley users for a few weeks Friday 21st June saw its official opening attended by Reigate & Banstead Borough Mayor, Cllr Keith Foreman, Horley Town Council Mayor, Cllr David Powell and Surrey County Cllr Kay Hammond.

School Summer Holidays Fun

There are lots of children's activities going on this summer across the Borough and some of these are happening here in Horley

Tues 30 July     Pebble Hide 'n' Seek       Horley Recreation Ground

Mon  5   Aug     Intro to Netball                 Oakwood Sports Centre

Sun  11  Aug     Free Tennis Sessions      Horley Recreation Ground

Tues 27 Aug     Scooter & Skateboard     Horley Recreation Ground

Tues 27 Aug     Free Tennis Sessions      Horley Recreation Ground

To see more information on booking and times plus other activities across the Borough follow this link to Reigate & Banstead website

Horley Days of Old

If you have a spare 10 minutes then take a peek at the link below which has a youtube video showing some fantastic old images of Horley and what those locations look like now. Thanks to Brian Seaman for putting it all together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEk_gR-cbgU&feature=youtu.be

Borough's Best Businesses Revealed

The winners of the inaugural Reigate & Banstead Business Awards were announced last night in a prestigious ceremony at Reigate Manor.  Eight of the Borough’s businesses received an accolade with a wide range of categories open for entries. Journalist and presenter, Nicholas Owen, hosted the evening and Shan Ako, former X Factor live show contestant, wowed the audience with a performance.

The Awards, organised by the Economic Prosperity Team at Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, were created to recognise and celebrate the many brilliant businesses that call our Borough home. Categories for this year’s Awards included Small Business of the Year (Turnover under £1M), Social Value Business of the Year and Employee of the Year. The Awards received over 50 high-quality entries, from large international businesses to small start-ups.

Go to Reigate & Banstead Borough Council Website to read more 

SAVE THE DATE

Horley Recreation Ground Events

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Around the Clubs

If you know of any clubs that would like a mention here please ask them to contact Horley Town Council on 01293 784765 or by email to town.clerk@horleytown.com

Dates for your Diary

For a fuller list of local events have a look at Whats On In Horley

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