Horley miss out on promotion and South Nutfield finish 2nd in the Surrey Downs League.
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Crawley War memorial reveals names of two missing soldiers
Crawley War Memorial unveiled the missing names of two fallen soldiers on Tuesday morning at St Johns, Church Walk.
Craftsman Christopher Edgar and Sergeant Paul Justin Connolly both died in service of their country and are now honoured at the site, in their home town.
The ceremony included a memorial service, followed by the unveiling of the names by the soldier’s families. They were also presented with medals and a small reception.
The two soldiers’ names were forgotten on the cenotaph but, due to extensive research by Crawley & Horsham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club, they will finally be remembered alongside their fallen brothers.
Paul Gooderson from the Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club told BBC Surrey how relieved he is to now honour the missing soldiers.
He said; “It’s letting the town know that two of their citizens have made the ultimate sacrifice, and its really righting a wrong because we don’t know why the names are not on there. But we’ve done our research, gone into the history, spoken to the MOD, they’ve funded it and we’ve made it right for the town.”
Craftsman Christopher Edgar was killed in Northern Ireland on the 14th of September 1969, just one month after the British Army deployed to Northern Ireland. The memorial marked 52 years since his death.
The service presented his 94-year-old mother, Myrtle, with his General Service Medal and the Queen Elizabeth Medal.
Sergeant Paul Justin Connolly died in Iraq on the 26th of December 2004. His sister, Michelle was at the service paying their family’s tribute.
Featured image: Memorial to Sgt Paul Connolly and Craftsman Christopher Edgar
Photo credit: BBC
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Protesters halt traffic on M25 junctions
Several junctions of the M25 were partly blocked by environmental protesters yesterday, demanding government action on home insulation.
Police made over forty arrests of activists from ‘Insulate Britain’ who were sitting on the road holding banners.
People started to vent their frustrations on Twitter such as Clive Farnham from Crawley who tweeted that they should, “have a protest on the side of the road” and “allow others to go about their business”.
National Highways says there was disruption at turnoffs including Heathrow Airport, Swanley in Kent and the Godstone interchange.
Feature photo credit: Mark Jones
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Appeal launched following Jordan Heights Scout Camp break-in
Jordan Heights is set within a secluded area on the side of Reigate Hill.
Named after a former Guide commissioner and used for guide camps up until almost a decade ago the Campsite, set on National Trust property was taken on by the scouts providing a safe camping place with many activities including archery and climbing. The grass plateau is surrounded by woodland with a small outdoor Chapel set into the trees and perfect for traditional camping and survival skills to be learned. Access is on foot up some steps then a newly laid back trackway. Certainly a test on fitness on arrival.
Jordan Heights Scout Camp is a registered charity, locally run by a team of volunteers.
The break in was a few weeks ago and a lot of work has been completed to restore the site to its former glory after storage boxes were ripped open, fences torn down, lighting smashed and solar panels damaged. This has been a significant set back, and an added burden to an already hard working team of volunteers.
Photo credit: Neil Munday
The Warden, Spencer Mitchell following in his father’s footsteps as a warden (his father warden of Reigate Fort when that was a Scout site), is very passionate about his duties and the site has been improved and tidied for the scout camping season.
Spencer spoke with Neil Munday:
He has asked if people can support the site with donations or physical help and more details of the help required can be found on the Jordan Heights Scout Camp Facebook page, along with information on how to donate. Spencer can also be contacted by email at spencer.mitchell@reigatescouts.org.uk
Website: https://www.jordanheights.org
On Demand: Crawley’s first ever Pride – Live 2021
Susy Radio was delighted to be invited to attend Crawley’s first ever Pride event held over the Bank Holiday weekend of 28th and 29th August, and broadcast a special programme LIVE on each of the two days from Goffs Park in Crawley.
‘Crawley LGBTQU+‘ is an organisation providing educational and advisory services, raising awareness of the issues facing the LGBTQU+ community and promoting Crawley as a safe place for members of the community.
Join host Neil Munday, supported by Clive Hilton and Jim Richman and re-live our programmes from each of the two days here in their entirety.
Website: https://www.crawleylgbt.com
Saturday
Video credit: Neil Munday
Sunday
Photo credit: Neil Munday
Photo credit: Neil Munday
Photo credit: Neil Munday
Video credit: Neil Munday