There were about 30 people present for the meeting on the 21st of August. The meeting was arranged by PC Berridge, our local Community support Officer, who is also responsible Frensham, Dockenfield, Tilford and Thursley villages.

PC Berrige said that these meeting generally happen quarterly but this can vary depending on local problems. He is based in Farnham and lives in Camberley. The purpose of the meeting was to explore the public view of local issues, and assign some priority to dealing with them. 

The main items of concern at the meeting were, speeding, parking and police reaction to reported incidents.

Speeding on Milford road, Thursley road, and parking were seen as the most serious issues and after a show of hands PC Berridge agreed to investigate speeding on the Milford Road, this would be reviewed at the next meeting.

If you would like to support Speed Watch or Neighbourhood Watch please contact PC Berridge on 01483 626 360, and the main office number is 0845125 22 22.
His email address is 2080@surrey.pnn.police.uk

'It was a pity. My Indian flatmate had a wonderful first experience of Christmas, but there was no place for me.' (Chinese student at a London university)

For 20 years, HOST has been linking international students at British universities with volunteer hosts, for short, enjoyable and mutually beneficial visits. Last year, several hundred adults, from all over the world, enjoyed discovering Christmas in private homes across the UK. Sadly, several hundred more had to be disappointed.

If you think you might be able to offer an invitation this Christmas, please look at www.hostuk.org, or call HOST's voluntary regional organiser: Jennifer Blackburn 01372 451998.

HOST is a registered charity, founded by the British Council and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, to promote international friendship and understanding.