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Coming through Godstone on July 20th 2012 more details as we get them

it's a Friday shall we have a bit of a party?

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION [Godstone Branch]
Are seeking information on the family of Arthur Frederick Roberts, who was a Private in the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment.  Arthur was killed aged 18 on 16 July 1918 and buried in Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium.  His parents were John and Sarah Ann Roberts of Chatsworth Cottages, Salisbury Road [now 11,11a & 15].  Royal British Legion would like to include Arthur's name on the roll of Honor in the Church but would like family permission to do so.  If anyone has any information would they please contact info@godstone.net.  Thank you
  
OASIS Baby Cafe at the Baptist Church is able to weigh babies on Monday mornings from 10 a.m. everyone is welcome

for travel information and timetables for local busses please see  www.metrobus.co.uk.

Donate it, don’t waste it
Find a new home for those kitchen appliances you no longer need

The Surrey Reuse Network offers a wide range of good quality items at affordable prices. Made up of six charities the network aims to find new homes for donated furniture and kitchen appliances, as well as offering training and employment opportunities and helping local families in need.Have you got any unwanted white goods or are looking to replace them soon? As long as they are in good condition, the Surrey Reuse Network will be happy to collect and recycle them for use by others. Or you can drop them off at your nearest showroom. Items include washing machines, cookers, dishwashers, fridges and freezers.

Why donate?
·         It’s easy and convenient – a simple phone call is all it takes to donate.  A member of our friendly team will arrange for collection or a time that you can drop items off at your         local showroom.
·         Community benefit – your donation will help raise funds for the community work the charities carry out, helping families in need and enabling people to get back into work.

·         Green savings – buying reusable items saves them from going to landfill, which is both financially and environmentally costly.

Call 0800 082 0180 (free phone if called on landline but charges will apply if you use a mobile) or visit www.surreyreusenetwork.org.uk to find your nearest showroom and donate today. Charity donations of up to £15 are requested to help towards collection costs.  

Love Food - Hate Waste (a message from the Surrey Waste Partnership)

What could you do with an extra £50 a month in 2011? 
The Surrey Waste Partnership has been running Surrey’s own Love Food Hate Waste campaign since May 2010, aiming to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste in the county.

£12 billion worth of food and drink goes to waste in the UK every year, so the
Love Food Surrey campaign aims to show Surrey families how they could save up to £50 a month on their food shopping bill, simply by cutting down on throwing away food.

We could all enjoy an extra bit of cash after the mad spending at Christmas and reduce the amount of good food being thrown away. This doesn’t mean cutting down on indulgence and fun. If anything, having a well-planned year will leave us with more money in our purses and more time to enjoy ourselves.

Why not pledge to waste less food and save more money? For inspiration, check out Love Food Surrey’s new celebrity leftover cookbook.  Surrey’s famous faces are supporting Surrey Waste Partnership’s waste campaign by sharing their leftovers recipes in a new cookbook. Stars including Strictly Come Dancing’s Flavia Cacace and BBC sports presenter Gary Lineker, have contributed recipes. Download a copy of the cookbook at www.lovefoodsurrey.com or email felicity.stanbridge@surreycc.gov.uk to request a free copy.

Check out our top tips for a greener 2011:
Get healthier

1. Increase your vegetables in your meal planning e.g. by adding some peas into your pasta sauce it will be healthier and more fulfilling.
2. Cut down on saturated fat like butter, lard or margarine and use alternatives like olive oil. 
3. Buy less biscuits and cakes and make your own - this way you can control the amount of sugar in your diet and it will easier on the waistline!

Shop smart

1. Plan and shop with menus in mind as this will be cheaper and prevent impulse buying. 
2. Be ruthless with ‘BOGOF offers; only buy them if you will use them that week. 
3. Buy seasonal - it will taste better and generally be cheaper.

Cook less 
1. Try not to buy ready meals, instead cook extra, and have some homemade sauces in the freezer for those days when you are pressed for time to cook.
Storage tips 
1. Incorporate leftovers in your menus for the week, e.g. tomato sauce with pasta one day and the rest of the sauce can be drizzled over fish the next day.
Remember the most important point of all is to enjoy, respect and appreciate the food that you have spent your time and money on, in doing this you will have achieved at least one New Year’s resolution!
For more tasty tips on cutting the cost of your food bill and making the most of your leftovers, visit www.lovefoodsurrey.com. 

If you have a complaint about your local health service the address to write to is:  East Surrey Primary Care Trust St John's Court, 51 St Johns Road, Redhill  RH1 6DS

Did you know that instead of dialling 999 on your MOBILE PHONE you should dial 112, this enables emergency services to 'pin point' your location

East Grinstead Beekeepers Association
Contact:  Sarah Paton email secretary@egbka.org.uk
website www.egbka.org.uk
East Grinstead Beekeepers exist to provide support for both experienced and new beekeepers as well as people who are intrested in bees but don't have the space or time to keep bees themselves.  They meet monthly in the East Grinstead and surround areas during the summer and well as at various times through the winter