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Sell-out Syrian Feast in Redhill

Image: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
A sell-out Syrian Feast is coming to Redhill’s Harlequin theatre this Friday.

The pop-up restaurant celebrates both Syrian culture and food, cooked by the local Syrian community. They will cook a three-course meal and provide soft drinks.
The money raised will support 20 families that have resettled in Surrey over the past six years. Funding will go to projects aimed at increasing skills, work experience and job opportunities.

Since 2015, these 20 Syrian families have been helped to resettle into the area through the Government’s 2015 Global Resettlement Scheme and a partnership between Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, Tandridge District Council and Mole Valley District Council.

After two sell-out evenings took place in 2019, the Harlequin has finally been able to welcome back this popular evening.

The event’s doors open at 6:30pm to welcome attendees and bring all local communities together.

Members of the upcoming feast said; “When we prepare these dishes, we remember what we left behind and the friends and families with whom we used to enjoy these meals. Now we share them with new friends.”

Although the tickets are all sold out, a recipe book, A Syrian Feast, is now available to buy for £5 at the Harlequin Theatre. It features 17 easy-to-follow recipes generously shared from the homes of resettled families in the area.

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Teen charged in Horsham stabbing

A teenager was charged yesterday in connection with a stabbing in Horsham town centre.

A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds after police attended a call in the early hours of October 2nd. Sussex Police said that his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

An 18-year-old from Burnham Place in Horsham, named Harvey Beckett, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm, possession of a knife in public and possession of a Class B drug.
He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before Lewes Crown Court on November 5th.

Sussex Police also said, “A 19-year-old man from Horsham was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, theft by finding, possession of a Class A drug and possession of a Class B drug. He has been released on conditional bail until 2 November, pending further enquiries.
“Following enquiries, police located a fourth suspect, who was arrested in London with the assistance of the Metropolitan Police.”

The investigation is on-going, and anyone with information is urged to report it online or call 101, quoting ‘Operation Deputy’.

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Charity run for young people with Epilepsy

A charity run with Young Epilepsy is taking place this Sunday the 17th of October, running from 9am to 1pm, in Lingfield.

The event will host multiple routes for all abilities, including a 5 or 10 Kilometer distance and a 500 meter ‘fun run’.

Every entry fee to the StarRun 4 Young Epilepsy, in St. Piers Lane, will go directly to helping young people with epilepsy and their families.

Road closures will be in place in the area to ensure that every participant can enjoy the event and the surroundings.

Food and refreshments available along with family friendly entertainment, however, you are advised to bring your own bottles, as the event will not provide cups.

Even if you are not on campus, you can run the events virtually and receive a bespoke StarRun medal too.

This event has a huge emphasis on fun and inclusion, so whoever you are, whatever your ability may be, you are urged to have a go and have some fun. The address is ‘Young Epilepsy, St. Piers Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PW’.

More information can be found on their website too.
https://www.youngepilepsy.org.uk

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Crawley Attacker Jailed

Kane Wilson
Photo: Sussex Police
A man who attacked an 81-year-old pensioner, leaving him with several broken ribs has been jailed for more than three years.

Thirty-year-old Kane Wilson from Perryfield Road, Crawley attacked the man in the car park of the Asda supermarket in Pegler Way on July 10th before passers by intervened.

Wilson pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and was jailed for 39 months.

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We will listen and act

Jo Shiner
Photo: Sussex Police
The Chief Constable for Sussex Police Jo Shiner has said she is “intently listening and ready to act” on the experiences of women and girls across the county.

It follows on after former Metropolitan police officer, Wayne Couzens, was sentenced to life for the kidnap and murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard in March.
 
 
Jo Shiner acknowledged the crime has shocked the nation and left some people doubting the police, particularly women.

Last week Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne, announced a further £1million in Government funding had been secured to tackle violence against women and girls across Sussex.

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