January 2011 Archives

Landscapes are the subject of a talk to local artists at the Community Centre, Beechmont Avenue on Wednesday, February 2 at 7.30pm.

The demonstration 'Landscapes in acrylics and pastel' will be presented to the Virginia Water Art Society be expert, Chris Forsey.

A quiz night will be held at the Community Centre, Beechmont Avenue, on Saturday (January 29) at 8pm.

The event is organised by the VW Community Association. Nibbles will be provided, bring your own drinks and glasses.

Admission is £4 for members, £5 for non-members. For details and tickets contact Lesley on 01344 843553.

A villager has applied to build a new home in Meadow Road following the demolition of the existing house.

Mr A Lyons has applied to Runnymede Borough Council to demolish the existing house, garage, greenhouse, shed and summerhouse at Crossacres, to be replaced with a new two-storey home with detached garage and basement.

The application will come before council planners later this year.

A BODY was found in a burned out car at a business address in Egham Hythe.

Fire crews from Egham, Staines and Sunbury were called the Veolia Water site in The Causeway, at around 3.20pm on Sunday, January 9.

The body of a man, believed to be in his fifties, was found in the vehicle, but was pronounced dead at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

Detectives from Surrey Police are continuing to make enquiries into this incident but at this stage the fire is not being treated as suspicious and there is no suggestion of any third party involvement.

More news as we get it.