Walton-on-Thames Charity
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News and updates
The Charity aims to report on key events, changes and developments on the home page of the website. These are updated regularly but backdated copies can be found below in word format.
We are seeking to appoint a Community Services Manager to lead and develop our community work. Please click the link below for more details and how to apply.
Yan Huang, Manager of Sherwood House - our residential care home, has taken the difficult decision to leave. Please click on the link below for more details.
Walton on Thames Charity is pleased to report that the sale of its former sheltered housing scheme, Hylton Lodge, has now completed. The property is now owned by Shanly Homes, who will be redeveloping the site in due course.
Sherwood House held their Christmas party last Saturday. Residents, families and staff enjoyed traditional christmas dinner and other festive treats on Saturday 3rd December. As ever it was extremely popular and everyone had a great time!
Sherwood House has been awarded five stars for their food safety and hygiene by Elmbridge Borough Council. Click the link for more details.
The exciting project to transform overgrown riverbank land into a nature trail and outdoor education centre continues. A group of volunteers helped with the clearance on the Burhill allotment site on Friday 21st October. Click on the link for more details.
Please click on the link below for an update of the events left in the series this year to celebrate the Charity’s 800th anniversary
The exhibition at Riverhouse is part of a series of events being held at Riverhouse this month as part of the 800 year anniversary celebrations by the Walton on Thames Charity. There will also be a debate next Thursday 13th October from 8pm at Riverhouse titled “Have Charities a Role to Play in Today’s Big Society?”. This will be panelled by MP Dominic Raab, Nicki Shaw the CEO of Princess Alice Hospice, Paul Palmer- Professor of Voluntary Sector Management and Robert Moran CEO Of Elmbridge Borough Council. Members of the public are invited to apply for tickets to be part of the audience and have the chance to ask questions. If you are interested please apply to 800years@gmail.com or in writing to Riverhouse. We also have a Royston Pike lecture being held at Riverhouse on Tuesday 18th October from 8pm titled “Walton Charity’s 800 Years of Giving”, presented by David Nash, Vice-Chairman or Trustees and author of our new history book “I Give and Bequeath”. Tickets are £1.90 and are to be purchased on the door. Further information on any of our events can be requested from our Events Co-ordinator Katherine Davis by emailing KDavis@waltoncharity.org.uk.
There will be a debate next Thursday 13th October from 8pm at Riverhouse titled “Have Charities a Role to Play in Today’s Big Society?”. This will be panelled by MP Dominic Raab, Nicki Shaw the CEO of Princess Alice Hospice, Paul Palmer- Professor of Voluntary Sector Management and Robert Moran CEO Of Elmbridge Borough Council. Members of the public are invited to apply for tickets to be part of the audience and have the chance to ask questions. If you are interested please apply to 800years@gmail.com or in writing to Riverhouse, Manor Road, Walton on Thames, KT12 2PF
An exhibition is now open at Riverhouse, Manor Road celebrating the fascinating history of the Walton on Thames Charity. The exhibition got off to a great start at the well attended opening night. The exhibition will run for a month from 5th October to 5th November and entrance is free. Please click on the link below for more information.
Birds of Prey, a demonstration of dressage by Veronica Fraser-Harris and her champion horse Naranjal and pony rides were just some of the attractions on offer at the Walton Community Day held this Saturday 17th on Severn Drive Green.
We will be holding a Scarecrow competion at our Community Day. This is open to everyone- just make sure you deliver your creation to the Severn Drive green by 12 noon on 17th September and have handed in your entry form by 14th September. See poster for details. Email kdavis@waltoncharity.org.uk or society@wadags.co.uk for more details and an entry form. First prize is £25! Don’t be "scared" away!
Well known celebrity gardener Pippa Greenwood will be at our Community Day on Saturday 17th September this year. Read on for more details about Pippa’s work...
This year Walton On Thames Charity commemorates its 800th anniversary and a series of events has been lined up to celebrate.
Walton Charity is seeking to appoint a new Allotment Officer For details and to download an application form, go to the ’work for us’ section on the ’about us’ page.
The deadline for returing applicantions for the post of Care Home Manager at our care home, Sherwood House, has been extended to 11th April. For more details click on the ’work for us’ section on the ’about us’ page.
Walton on Thames Charity has a vacancy for the post of Care Home Manager at its care home, Sherwood House. Applicants will need to hold or be eligible to study for the Registered Manager’s Award. Full details and an applicantion pack can be found under the ’working for us’ section which is found on the ’about us’ page. Closing date for applications is 28th March 2011. For in informal discussion about the post contact Nigel Lucas on 0203 328 0241
Walton-on-Thames Charity held a birthday tea in honour of Mayfield resident Dee Cole’s 100th birthday.
Walton-on-Thames Charity has secured funds fromthe Heritage Lottery Fund and RC Sherriff, to carry out an oral history project with the pupils of Walton Oak School.
In the spirit of Christmas there was room at our Inn! as we opened the doors of our care home - Sherwood House - to older residents of Elmbridge for Christmas Day lunch.
Walton on Thames Charity has joined forces with John Brine of Walton and District Allotment & Garden Society (WADAGS). For more information about John and WADAGS please click on the attached document.
Walton on Thames Charity has issued revised plans for the refurbishment of Sherwood House. A full statement can be viewed by clicking on the attached document.
The Trustees of Walton on Thames Charity are making a £20,000 investment in upgrading the TV aerial equipment at Mayfield and Fenner House. The new equipment will ensure we’re ready for the changeover to the digital signal due to go live in 2012. Other advantages to residents are the availability of Freesat channels, better reception for newer TV equipment and the option to subscribe to Sky channels. Works are starting on 2nd March and should be complete by 20th March.
We are always seeking bank staff principally for our care home, Sherwood House but also for our sheltered housing schemes. If you are interested please call the Housing Manager , Nigel Lucas, on 01932 220242 or email him at nlucas@waltoncharity.org.uk
Jackie Lodge has been appointed the Charity’s new Chief Executive following the retirement of our our previous chief Executive. Jackie took up her new post form 9th June. Jackie said "I ’m delighted to working with a local charity that is able to do so much for the community it serves."
New role to manage our Community Services
added on: 3 February 2012
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Sherwood House Care Home Manager on the move
added on: 17 January 2012
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Sale of Hylton Lodge complete
added on: 16 January 2012
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Sherwood House Christmas Party
added on: 8 December 2011
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Walton Charity celebrates 800 years at St Mary’s Church
added on: 15 November 2011
Walton Charity celebrated their 800th anniversary this weekend at a thanksgiving service at St Mary’s Church.
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Happy Birthday Dorothy Bateman!
added on: 11 November 2011
Sherwood House’s oldest resident, Dorothy Bateman, celebrated her 103rd birthday surrounded by family and friends on Saturday 5th November at Sherwood House.
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Congratulations Sherwood House
added on: 3 November 2011
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Burhill Recovery continues
added on: 2 November 2011
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Sherwood House residents acquire giant scrabble board
added on: 10 October 2011
Residents of Walton Charity’s Care Home, Sherwood House have taken delivery of a new activity in the form of a giant Scrabble board. The Scrabble board stands nearly 2 metres high making it easy for residents to see and play. Director of Residential and Care Services for the Charity, Nigel Lucas, said ‘we were so lucky to get it. Sadly the company producing them will shortly cease trading and we’ve managed to buy one of the last 100 left. All credit though goes to the residents and staff at Sherwood House who raised over £300 to buy it by holding a raffle, taking part in the Eden Project Big Lunch and entering and winning a scarecrow competition!’ Residents are now seeking to form a team and will soon be looking to take on others!
Walton Charity Events - update!
added on: 7 October 2011
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Upcoming events at Riverhouse
added on: 7 October 2011
Debate to be held at Riverhouse on the importance of charities in today’s Big Society
added on: 7 October 2011
Walton Charity exhibition opens!
added on: 6 October 2011
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Walton Charity Community Day
added on: 22 September 2011
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Walton Charity Community Day
added on: 6 September 2011
Walton Charity and WADAGS (Walton and District Allotment and Gardens Society) will be holding their second annual Community Day on 17th September last year. After last year’s success we hope this year will be even more enjoyable for all.
Scarecrow Competition
added on: 6 September 2011
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Pippa Greenwood Comes to Walton Community Day
added on: 5 September 2011
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Burhill recovery programme gets underway
added on: 28 June 2011
Allotment holders at Burhill may have noticed a few extra people on site on Tuesday 21st June. A group of volunteers from local pallet and container pooling company CHEP were helping out with the first stage of the recovery programme set to transform the land backing onto the River Mole at Burhill Allotment site.
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Walton Charity book launch
added on: 10 June 2011
The Walton on Thames Charity marked a significant milestone on Wednesday 1st June with the launch of its book "I Give and Bequeath" at Walton Library.
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The Big Lunch comes to Walton Charity
added on: 9 June 2011
Last weekend the Walton on Thames Charity joined in the nationwide event “The Big Lunch”. The Big Lunch is a nationwide community event which aims to get as many people as possible across the UK to have lunch with their neighbours in a “simple act of community, friendship and fun”.
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Charity’s Residents Celebrate Royal Wedding
added on: 3 May 2011
Residents from the Charity’s two sheltered housing schemes joined residents at the Charity’s care home, Sherwood House, to celebrate the Royal Wedding. The ceremony was watched on the newly installed 50" Television. The Sherwood House’s catering staff prepared cakes for the occasion. Residents reported that they had a great time and expressed their appreciation for the efforts of the staff.
800th Anniversary
added on: 4 April 2011
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New job opportunity to work with Charity
added on: 25 March 2011
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Extended deadline for Care Home Manager recruitment
added on: 24 March 2011
Vacancy for Care Home Manager
added on: 10 March 2011
Charity celebrates resident’s 100th birthday
added on: 11 January 2011
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Oral history project
added on: 4 January 2011
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Bringing older people together at Christmas
added on: 4 January 2011
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Ben Summers’ Eagle Project
added on: 9 October 2010
On Saturday 9th October volunteers from The Boy Scout of America Troop helped their fellow scout, Ben Summers, to clear a badly overgrown section of the Charity’s Rydens Road Allotments site as part of his community project.
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Walton Charity Community Day
added on: 21 September 2010
Walton-on-Thames Charity held it’s first (of hopefully many!) Community Day last Saturday.
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Productive Allotment Partners
added on: 8 April 2010
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Revised refurbishment plans for Sherwood House
added on: 1 March 2010
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Sheltered housing goes digital!
added on: 2 March 2009
Bank staff
added on: 22 September 2008
Walton on Thames Charity appoints new Chief Executive
added on: 20 June 2008
Walton Charity assists new gardening scheme
added on: 23 May 2008
Walton on Thames Charity has donated £1,000 to assist the setting up of a gardening scheme to assist elderly people.
For press and other enquiries please contact admin@waltoncharity.org.uk.