Clubs/societies

EMPTY wards at Cobham Cottage Hospital could be turned into a centre for rape victims in nine months time residents and members of The Friends were told on Friday (November 6).

A community table top sale is being organised for Sunday November 29 at Cobham Village Hall, in Lushington Drive, Cobham, to raise money for St John Ambulance and the 1st Cobham Scouts.

Musicians got together for their first rehearsal on Tuesday (September 22) for the launch of the Elmbridge Community Big Band.

A youth action group has been set up in Cobham to enable youngsters to enjoy weekly activities and have their say.

St George's Church in High Street, Esher is opening its doors on Saturday, October 3 to invite residents to sing contemporary and traditional gospel songs.

A workshop will be held from 2pm to 5pm, then participants will be performing in a concert from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Tickets for the workshop cost £10 and are available by phoning 07888 689064.

The event is part of the Birthday Song weekend, which is organised by the Churches Conservation Trust and will see 40 choirs across the country raising money for the charity.

Elmbridge Youth Theatre is looking to recruit new members both on stage and its technical team.

St Andrews's School Association is hosting a one woman show 'You Fancy Yourself' written and performed by Maja Ardal on Sunday September 13.

The Cobham Junior Netball club is looking for new members, from school years six to 10 to join for the upcoming season.

The club trains at Heathside school, in Brooklands Lane, Weybridge on Sunday mornings from 10am to 11.30am.

The first training session starts on Sunday, September 21 and prospective members are encouraged to turn up where they will be given a membership pack and further details.

For further information email Laura Wilson at laurawilson1980@hotmail.com

Esher Molesey garden society will begin its series of Autumn lectures at 8pm on Monday, September 7, at St Nicholas Church Hall, in Summer Road, Thames Ditton.

Admission costs £1 for visitors with members getting in free for the illustrated talk, based on Ann Beauchamp's trip from the Amazon to Machu Picchu.

For more information about membership or the society itself, visit www.eshermoleseygardensociety.org.uk or phone Jane Morland on 0208 979 4632.

Elmbridge youngsters aged between 11 and 19 are being encouraged to take part in an 'Elmbridge has talent competition'.

Although the final is not until Saturday, October 24, youth organisations and schools are being encouraged to enter up to three acts, who would perform at Reed's School, in Sandy Lane, Cobham.

The winner, who can showcase any skill, will receive £1000 for their school or organisation.
For more information contact leisure and cultural services on 01372 474576.