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Same location, but new look SUPERSTORE for Weybridge Princess Alice Hospice shop!
Princess Alice Hospice re-opened its Weybridge High Street store on Wednesday 4 April. The shop has been closed for an extensive period of maintenance and the retail team took the opportunity to create a mini department store look...
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Ruby I 05 April 2012

Hospice sells Slice of Queen's wedding cake for £1,100
A piece of Queen Elizabeth’s wedding cake, re-discovered last year in a filing cabinet at Princess Alice Hospice, was auctioned on Channel 4's Four Rooms. Antique dealer, Gordon Watson found this slice of history irresistible and purchased it for £1,100...
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Ruby I 05 April 2012
Starlight Pupil hopes to promote DANCE in rural Zambia
Catie Mackie a pupil and student assistant teacher is hoping to go on a school trip to Zambia next summer. The aim of the trip is to promote dance in rural Zambia and make a positive contribution to the local community schools and the local villages...
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Admin A 03 April 2012 1 comment
Four lanes of traffic running through a compact town
I recently asked local business owners what impact they thought the A307 has on businesses in Esher. People voiced a lot of concern and frustration regarding the current situation. Their comments speak for themselves...
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Ruby I 01 April 2012
Chris Tarrant calling on Surrey’s brightest and biggest brains!
There are still a couple of tables left for ‘Trivia with Tarrant’ a wonderful quiz night on Saturday 24 March, hosted by Princess Alice Hospice Patron and star of ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’ Chris Tarrant in aid of this vital local cause... Book now!
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Ruby I 22 March 2012
Map of Olympic Time Trial route
The Men and Women’s Time Trials will take place on Wednesday 1st August. This one day event is hosted nearly entirely in Elmbridge. The Time Trials begin and end at Hampton Court Palace.
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Ruby I 18 March 2012
Map of Olympic Road Race route
The Men’s Cycling Road Race is scheduled for Saturday 28th July, starting at The Mall in central London, entering Elmbridge via Hampton Court and on to Boxhill via Guildford. The Women’s Road Race will take place the following day, Sunday 29th July.
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Ruby I 18 March 2012
O'Keefe, Esher celebrate Drapers accolade at Roof Top Gardens in Kensington
Janine O'Keefe with Rebecca Stevens from premium fashion store O'Keefe in Esher celebrate being voted 14th out of the 100 DRAPERS magazine Most Inspiring Independents 2012.
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Ruby I 15 February 2012
Surprise 15th anniversary party for Buds and Blooms, Esher
On Thursday 2nd February, a group of local business owners in Esher celebrated Buds and Blooms' 15th anniversary by throwing a surprise party for owner, Shilu Amin. The party was held at Layla's lebanese restaurant who were marvellous hosts...
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Ruby I 11 February 2012
Britain has potential to recover if we recognise business as a force for good
"Business is the foundation of local communities, creating the wealth that helps them thrive, providing hard working people with purpose and self respect, and employment and training for those who want to learn" John Longworth, British Chambers of Commerce
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Ruby I 12 January 2012
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