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Susy Radio to broadcast The Horley Singers Christmas concert

On Saturday 16th December Horley Methodist Church held an afternoon Christmas Concert with a mixture of festive songs performed by the Horley Singers and congregational carols for everybody to join in.
Admission was free but a raffle and collection raised funds for After Breast Cancer Group.

Edited highlights of the afternoon Carol Concert, presented by Neil Munday, will be broadcast exclusively on Susy Radio 103.4 at 1.00pm on Christmas Day. It will also be available to Listen On Demand on susyradio.com from 3pm on Christmas Day.

The Mayor for Reigate & Banstead, Cllr Roger Newstead, his wife Mary, the Mayoress of Reigate and Banstead with the Mayor of Horley, Cllr Mike George, attending the Carol Concert at Horley Methodist Church.
The Horley Singers with leader Andrew Broadbent

Crawley Wasps LFC Book Place in Sussex FA Women’s Cup Semi Finals

Above photo: Faye Rabson takes on a Chichester DS defender (Picture: Dave Burt – www.daveburtphotography.co.uk).

Crawley Wasps Ladies Football Club ended a successful 2017 by booking a place in the Sussex FA Women’s Cup semi finals with a 2-0 win over Chichester City’s development squad on Sunday.

Wasps have reached the final in both of the past two seasons.

Crawley Wasps go into 2018 unbeaten this season, with just three losses in 23 games in all competitions in 2017.

Above photo: Naomi Cole scores Wasps’ opener in the win over Chichester DS (Picture: Dave Burt – www.daveburtphotography.co.uk).

Richard Branson sends support for Oakwood Charity Song

One of the songs on the Susy Radio Christmas list has been creating a stir locally and online. Written and recorded by a group of five Year 8 students from Oakwood School, Horley ‘My Time of Year’, a Christmas song to help raise money for Bace, the school charity has received encouragement from Sir Richard Branson. The Virgin boss sent a tweet saying ‘Many congratulations, what a lovely idea and song – best of luck with your campaign’.

The five students Evie, Lola, Isabella, Alice and Leyla recording as ‘The Electricals’ have also performed the song at the Oakwood School Concert and have featured in The Crawley Observer. The song is available for download to help raise funds and awareness for Bace, a charity that helps children in rural communities in The Gambia access education and health services.

You can find out more about Bace online at www.bacecharity.org.uk

The single can be downloaded at the schools bandcamp website oakwoodschool.bandcamp.com/track/my-time-of-year

How ‘Renewed Hope’ helps the homeless in Redhill

The Renewed Hope Trust helps the homeless and disadvantaged in
the Redhill area. They offer practical support such as food, shelter,
clothing, healthcare, assistance finding employment and training as well
as building relationships, listening and caring. Tess Lewsey visited the
centre in Redhill to find out more.

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St Catherine’s Hospice ‘Tree of Light’ shines brightly

Last Sunday around 800 people gathered for the annual St Catherine’s Hospice Tree of Light service at the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley to remember someone they loved.

During a moving ceremony people hung dedication stars, listened to reflective readings and heard James Russell speak about the care his mother, Lee, received from St Catherine’s. They also joined in Christmas carols led by the Loud and Proud Community Choir from Dorking.
During the service Lisa Green, a Nursing Assistant on St Catherine’s Inpatient Unit and Gemma Pearce, Hospice Cook, carried the Book of Remembrance forward and people were also able to look at it before and after the service as they enjoyed mince pies and hot drinks.

James Russell
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Reverend Lisa Rainier, Spiritual Care Lead at St Catherine’s, said “It was a privilege to lead our Tree of Light service. We hope it provided comfort to all those who came to remember their loved ones. We’d also like to thank everyone who made a donation; your generosity and kindness will help us continue to provide compassionate care to local people and their family and friends when it’s needed most.”

Lady in low light with Christmas Trees
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Traditionally, Christmas is a time when people come together with family and friends, but for many people who are bereaved it can also be a sad time. St Catherine’s recognises this and is here to help. Bereaved relatives are helped by the hospice and expert support is also given to people in the community through local bereavement groups in Crawley and Oxted. These groups are open to everyone, regardless of whether they have had a connection to St Catherine’s.

Laura Mitchell, solo singer – Fields of Gold
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For more information about St Catherine’s, or to make a donation to support local people when life comes full circle please visit: www.stch.org.uk

Karen Radcliffe, Associate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at St Catherine’s
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