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Football Update

A first half goal from Billy Clifford direct from a corner earned Crawley Town a 1-0 win against Morecombe at the Globe Arena on Saturday.  The win brings Harry Kewell’s side up to 18th place in League 2.

In the Bostik Premier Division Merstham lost 2-1 at home to Dorking Wanderers.

Horley Town enjoyed 10 wins on the bounce in the Combined Counties Premier Division, winning 3-2 at home to North Greenford United.  Horley is now second in the table.  Redhill FC drew 1-1 at home to Bedfont Sports.

Some of our local teams were battling it out in the FA Trophy preliminary round on Saturday.  East Grinstead are out of the Trophy after losing 4-2 at home to Lewes.  Horsham lost 8-0 away to Cray Wanderers.  South Park hold Brentwood Town to a replay after their 3-3 draw.  The replay is tomorrow at South Park’s ground in Whitehall Lane in Reigate.  Kick off is at 7.45.

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Bogus Officials Scam in Crawley

Sussex Police has warned that fraudsters purporting to be police officers, other officials or tradesmen are currently active in the Crawley area.  

This follows a recent incident where a 66 year old Crawley man was conned out of £19,000.  Sussex Police is keen to alert other elderly or vulnerable people and their relatives to the scam.  Previously, both phone calls and personal contact have been used to dupe victims. Banks in Crawley have also been put on their guard to watch out for cash transactions which appear suspicious.

Anyone who believes they may have fallen victim to fraudsters or has other information should call 101 quoting Operation Signature.

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Non League Day; Lobsters For Free

Photo:  Redhill FC Juniors

It’s Non League Day this coming Saturday and Redhill FC are doing their bit to encourage the local community to support grass-roots football.  Admission will be free at the Kiln Brow ground and all donations will be gratefully received.

Redhill’s Media Manager, Charlie Bright says: “We want to reach out to families of all ages in Redhill who might not have seen how exciting and entertaining non league football can be. You’re right up close to the action at Kiln Brow, whether it’s strikers doing celebration somersaults, or kids ‘high fiveing’ the players coming off the pitch.”

Non League Day was established in 2010 to help promote the importance of affordable, volunteer-led community football while giving fans across the country the chance to show support for their local team while there are no league match distractions.

Kick off for the match this Saturday 7th October between Redhill and Bedfont Sports starts at 3.00pm. Goals are promised and children will receive free chips and a drink.

 

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Regeneration Of Queens Square In Crawley Completed

The regeneration of Queens Square in Crawley town centre has been completed on time and on budget.  

The fencing was taken down on Tuesday; visitors to the town centre can now enjoy the improved public square.  The £3.2 million regeneration scheme took 12 months to complete, includes high quality paving, new seating and planting, and a fountain.  Crawley Borough Council is now working with West Sussex County Council on proposals to extend the regeneration work along connector streets, Queensway, The Pavement and Kingsgate.

A free family fun day to mark the official reopening will take place on Saturday from midday.

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Pet Therapy at East Surrey Hospital

Photo:  Chris the Greyhound with Owner Samantha Marshall

A Management Accountant at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust, returns to work after hours with her dog to offer pet therapy to patients at East Surrey Hospital.  

Samantha Marshall who has worked at SASH for four years, and her greyhound Chris visit the hospital every Sunday afternoon to allow Chris to meet patients.  They became involved with the Pets as Therapy charity in August last year.  The charity provides therapeutic visits to hospitals, hospices and schools by volunteers with their own friendly dogs.  

Deputy Chief Nurse at the hospital, Victoria Daley, said the visits have a positive impact on the physiological and psychological wellbeing of patients.