A list of local community, campaign and conservation groups is below but for more information on voluntary groups in Surrey, try www.surreycommunity.info and www.surreyonline.info. If you belong to a group that would like to be added to this page, please contact us.
Local community groups
Reigate Rotary’s aim is service above self – meeting weekly (Tues lunch) to put something back into the community. For details see www.1250.org.uk.
East Surrey Community Mediation This independent charity helps people to sort out their disputes. Contact details: 01737 248 559, mediation.easy@btinternet.com, www.EastSurreyCommunityMediation.co.uk
Woodcraft folk are a national voluntary organisation working with children and young people www.woodcraftfolk.org.
Residents’ Associations – contact R&BBC for further details on 01737 276 000.
Local campaigning groups
The Green Mole Forum A newly formed focus for environmental action in the Mole Valley area.www.greenmoleforum.org.
Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign – opposing the proposed second runway at Gatwick, www.gacc.org.uk.
Reigate and Redhill Amnesty Group Reigate was established 25 years ago this June (2006) and focuses on awareness-raising, letter-writing and fund-raising. www.amnestyrr.org. Contact Jonathan or Lawrence on info@amnestyrr.org.
Reigate and Redhill CND campaigns non-violently to rid the world of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction and to create genuine security for future generations. Contact on 01737 248487. Usually meet on the first Wednesday of the month at Garlands Pub, Redhill.
Reigate and Redhill Stop the War Coalition (STWC). Contact reigate@stopwar.org.uk and at 01737 277898.
Surrey Campaigns – A site listing all the campaign groups in Surrey. www.surreycampaigns.org.uk
Conservation groups
Reigate Area Conservation Volunteers – undertaking practical nature conservation tasks in the local area. Their web site is www.racv.org.uk or contact Simon on 01737 242 644 for further details.
Surrey Bat Group aims to protect bats by advising, assessing, recording and creating opportunities for bats. www.surreybats.org.uk or email enquiries@bats.org.uk.
Surrey Gardens Trust aims to raise awareness of historic gardens in Surrey. See www.surreygardenstrust.co.uk.
Gatton Park is our local historic garden together with lakes and woodland, documented since doomsday. Hosts Redhill’s Green Fair, “Go Green at Gatton” each summer. www.gattonpark.com
Priory Park has just received lottery funding to part-fund redevelopment. A “Friends of Priory Park” group has been set up. To join contact the secretary on friendsofpriory@btinternet.com
