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As well as many local news stories this week, we have information about the current public consultation launched by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s regarding their draft diversity, equality and inclusion framework. The aims of the framework are to ensure they do not discriminate or disadvantage any group in the community but promote opportunities for all. We also have the audio version of Jan Collier’s description of this year’s Armistice Day in Epsom.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
The Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s public consultation seeks your views on their draft equality, diversity and inclusion framework. The framework explains their commitment to equality across all aspects of the council’s work within the following three themes:
1. Developing inclusive communities and creating community cohesion 2. Engagement and accessible services 3. Workforce inclusivity
The consultation remains open until the 6th December 2020, for more information and to take part visit Epsom and Ewell Consultations.
AMECA
For more details of Ruth Markus’ Malawi charity, visit the AMECA charity website.
Anytime Fitness Epsom Foodbank
If you want to put money towards the Anytime Fitness Epsom Foodbank fundraiser or reach out to the food bank for their help, you can do so by visiting GoFundMe
For more information about the BBC Lifeline appeal contact The Children’s Trust charity
Epsom Craft and Gift Market with @FollyFairs
The monthly @FollyFairs Gift Market begins on the 13th December 2020
The Best Dressed Christmas tree
For more information and to enter the Best Dressed Christmas tree competion visit the Rotary club of Epsom competition website before the 26th December 2020.
Covid-19 did not deter the people of Epsom and Ewell from gathering, at a distance, in the market square, to pay their respects to those who had lost their lives in wars and conflicts past and present.
To a backdrop of the town’s French Food Market, on Wednesday 11th November at precisely 11am, people bowed their heads and reflected during the two-minute silence.
In stark contrast to last year’s town centre Remembrance Service, observed by around 200 onlookers, Covid-19 had prohibited the presence of Armed Forces, Police, Scouts, Cadets, and school children. This year onlookers watched as The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell, Councillor Humphrey Reynolds, not dressed this year in ceremonial attire, and his wife Gillian the Mayoress, laid a wreath at the foot of the Clock Tower.
Sebastian in front of his Taste of Europe market stall
Len Lainsbury, who joined the Army in 1952, later becoming a Sergeant, was among the gathering of around seventy people who had come to show respect. He was there, he said, to represent his family who’d served in both Army and Navy and were lost in conflict.
French stall-holder Sebastian described the occasion as simple and dignified. ‘In France young people don’t always connect with remembrance, it seems lost in the corridors of time. People here today really felt a connection.’
The Mayor spoke briefly to me with a message for our listeners, saying:
‘I am delighted that so many people have come here today to observe the 2-minute silence, keeping their distance and wearing masks. Unfortunately, the Armed Services couldn’t be here because of Covid-19, but nevertheless the people of Epsom and Ewell were quiet and thoughtful.’
Following the two-minute silence, the flag was raised, the crowd applauded spontaneously and Epsom life continued. By News Editor Jan Collier
As well as many local news stories, including the award of three borough residents who have received honours in the Queen’s birthday Honours, we have Councillor Humphrey Reynolds Mayor’s message in which he makes mention of his recent interview with the EETN.
There is also information about the planning committee’s Guild Living planning proposal for a new care community in Epsom.
The contact information and links in this week’s talking news are detailed in the headings below the audio player.
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Appeal as 21-year-old mother killed in hit and run
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8543 5157, or call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting ref CAD 8295/16OCT20.
Central Surrey Voluntary Action Free exercise programme
The Epsom and Ewell Planning Committee Special Planning meeting for the Guild Living major planning proposal for a new two block care community behind Epsom General Hospital’s will be held 18th November 2020 at 7:30pm. To listen to the meeting telephone 0330 2219922 using telephone access code 851-382-369 or register to attend the online meeting Webinar registration
Epsom and St Hellier Trust Cinical Trial for Covid-19 Vaccine
For further details in taking part in the clinical testing for the Covid-19 vaccine contact esth.covidvaccine@nhs.net
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