What do five Boris Johnsons, working from home, and 101 Dalmatians have in common?  Well after an absence of three years due to the pandemic, the Pram Race returned to Oxted yesterday and these were some of the fancy dress themes for this year’s entries.

The Pram Race has been run since 1977 with the objective of raising money for local causes.  Starting in Master Park, participants in fancy dress push a pram along the route stopping at each of the seven licensed premises on the way where they have to down a drink as fast as they can.  Both spectators and participants can expect to be drenched with water bombs and water pistols!

The route finished in Old Oxted High Street where the contestants gathered after the race for the after party and awards ceremony.

Photos credit:  Tracey Franklin

Queens Park
Photo credit: Tandridge District Council

Three draft designs have been produced for an improved Queens Park, based on feedback received from residents last summer.

All feedback must be submitted by 5 pm on Friday. The link to view the draft designs and to see more on all of today’s stories is below:
https://www.tandridge.gov.uk/Parks-play-and-things-to-do/Improving-Queens-Park-Caterham

If you have news for Sussex and Surrey, contact us on news@susyradio.com

The Sussex Wildlife Trust is warning people to be ‘tick aware’ and says sensible precautions should be taken now that Summer is here. 

Some ticks carry bacteria which can cause Lyme disease which produces a bullseye rash and flu-like symptoms.  Among the steps walkers can take are to wear long trousers, walk on clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation.  People should check themselves and their clothing after visiting the countryside.  Dogs should be checked too.  Ticks can be removed with fine tipped tweezers or a special tick removal tool. 

The Trust says that ticks, which feed off the blood of birds and mammals, can be found in long grass and woodland, and also in parks and dog walking areas. 

Ticks are most active from May to October especially in warm weather.  

Further information:  UKHSA Leaflet – ‘Be Tick Aware’ and Lyme Disease Action