Send Surrey community website - Monthly News for May 2013

Send Village online is your detailed guide to Send Surrey (near Guildford and Woking) and surrounding areas 

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NEWS FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES - POSTED 18 MAY 2013

Send Parish Council would like to do more to help local businesses.  Please help us by completing this survey by the end of May to let us know what help you would like.

NEW FROM APRIL 2013

Weblinks to local businesses - Auctioneers,  Estate Agents/ Surveyors, Memorial Masons, Pet Supplies, Pubs, School, Solicitors and Wedding Cars

Contact Us to have your own business weblink from this site for a one-off fee of  just £25.


WHAT'S HAPPENING?

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ALLOTMENT AND LIVE IN THE PARISH OF SEND?  There are  currently two half plots available.  Contact us if you are interested or would like to go on the waiting list for when whole plots become available.

Scouts May Fair on the recreation ground, Bank Holiday Monday 6 May from 12 noon.  UPDATE 19 MAY - PHOTO OF MAYPOLE - SEE BOTTOM RIGHT

Just sorting out the last few problems with the new toilet in the pavilion on the rec; and doing our best to get it open for the May Fair!

When this project is complete, we will be looking at a revamp of the pavilion to increase its usefulness to the local community.  Let us know if you have any related good ideas.

History Society outing to Selborne 9 May.

Lancaster Hall fundraising barn dance - Saturday 11 May.

 

Have you spotted the nesting pigeons (see bottom right).  Will let you know where they are in a couple of weeks in case you haven't!          UPDATE 18 MAY - ON THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT MAYS CORNER!

A local organisation is looking for host families for overseas visitors aged under 18.  We can take no responsibility for this organisation's services.  Email  ben@pippasguardians.co.uk for details.


FOR INFORMATION

Send Village diary is now in the Post Office. Please add the dates and times of events happening in Send.

Parking at the parade of shops has become increasingly problematic. When parking, please be considerate to local residents and the needs of others and don't block driveways and access roads or make it difficult for the less able to access the shops.

To see Guildford Borough Council's press releases and keep up with all their news, click here.

If you’re looking for information and advice on benefits, social networks, health issues or support for carers, Surrey County Council can help. Click here for more information.

In need of a little practical help or guidance? Two local schemes called Care and Repair and the Handyperson Scheme could be of help to you. Email amanda.eastaugh@guildford.gov.uk

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DoLittle Pet Supplies
Family business offering pet supplies (free delivery - no minimum order), dog walking, a pet home visit service, small animal boarding and pond maintenance.

www.dolittlepetsupplies.co.uk
Surrey's premier international antique and fine art auctioneers and valuers in London Road, Send

www.ewbankauctions.co.uk
antiques@ewbankauctions.co.uk
Graveside Memorials
Memorial masons
Nesting pigeons
But where?
Send's giraffes
These new arrivals have been causing quite a stir!  

20 May 13 update: one of the giraffes has been stolen.  Please get in touch if you have any information that could lead to its recovery.
21 May further update: our Police Community Support Officer informed the Parish Council at last night's meeting that the baby giraffe had been recovered in Guildford and returned to its rightful owner.  Good news!
Maypole 2013
An unusual view!