July 2008 Archives

The Shooting Star Children's Hospice is holding a Quiz Night on 12 September at Mole Hall in Bishop Fox Way, West Molesey.

Teams are of six people but if you have less than that we can help you make up a team.

Tickets are £10 each to include fish and chip supper There will be a licensed bar and doors are open at 7.30pm. Contact Jean on 020 8979 4019

Midnight walks are becoming synonymous with fundraising at Hospices and normally they are women only events.

The Princess Alice Hospice is always looking to do something different and that is why the first Princess Alice Hospice Midnight Walk will be open to men, women and children over 14 years of age.

On July 20 Molesey residents watched Hula Hula Girls, Darth Vader and Yoda, as well as a Roman Chariot. These were just some of the participants in fancy dress running round Molesey to raise money to replace the 3rd Molesey Scout hut's very leaky asbestos roof.

The Canon Pub retained their title as overall winners and their prize will be auctioned to raise more money.

Three trees at Mole Hall community centre in Bishop Fox way have been vandalised by a gang of yobs.

Julian Cross, a gardener of Walton Road, saw at least four teenage hooligans with "axes and saws" stripping bark from the London Plane trees.

The Fountain Gallery in Bridge Road, East Molesey, is hosting a solo exhibition by Addlestone artist, Kathy Miller.

She will be manning her exhibition - called A Broader Perspective - personally, from September 2 to 14 (between 10am and 5.30pm), giving people the chance to ask about her work and entry is free.

A massive fire has destroyed a West Molesey factory, causing extensive damage to the roof and windows.

More than 20 firefighters from fire stations in Walton, Esher, Reigate, and Chertsey took around five hours to put out the blaze at Foot Print Fuels in Island Farm Road, which started at 10.13pm on Tuesday night (July 15).

The Community and Event Team at the Princess Alice Hospice, is launching an exciting new campaign for 2008 with the aim of hitting and exceeding their £10,000 target.
After last years very wet summer, the team are making the most of the sunshine this year and is now calling for Hospice supporters, schools, social groups, sports teams and local businesses to hold a Summer Sizzler BBQ in July and August. This is a simple, social and fun way to raise funds for this wonderful local charity.

The "SUMMER SIZZLER" campaign is proud to have the generous support and sponsorship from local business and long-term Hospice supporter Garsons.

A scout group wants to raise £30,000 to replace its leaky asbestos roof by next year.

The 3rd Molesey Scout's hut in St Peters Road is 48 years old and starting to show its age. The roof is now leaking whenever there are heavy rains.

Walton Snooker Club in Molesey Road has been forced to close due to the smoking ban.

The club once boasted more than 1,600 members but has seen membership halve since smoking was made illegal in public places on July 1 last year.

Staff at an indian restaurant were subjected to a volley of racial abuse and threats on successive nights.

Police said four teenagers kicked off outside New Anarkali restaurant in Walton Road, East Molesey, on June 17 and 18 after they turned up at closing time and were refused entry.