RADIO WEY goes FM across the local area on 87.9 . . .

The regulator OFCOM have granted the hard working volunteers of Hospital Radio Wey an FM channel to broadcast their superb variety of music & local information programmes. With a strong commitment to the local community and a passion to broadcast information that is relevant to listeners across the area the Chertsey based radio station will be pulling out all the stops from 16 October through to 12 November. The Restricted Service Licence is the latest step taken by this fast growing radio station towards a full Community Radio Licence. Radio Wey is constantly updating its facilities to meet its increasing listener base and this special broadcasting period will be a powerful mix of entertainment. There will be 'Live' acoustic 'local' bands & musicians in the studios and a live link up's with local events. Celebrity phone-ins and visits and input from your local newspaper to provide up to date news from across the region. You will be able to hear live commentary and up-dates from your local teams and phone in for the chance to win some of the many CD's and prizes on offer. Watch out for the flyers and posters. If you wish to get involved in this great occasion, either by coming in for a chat about your organization, or to promote your club or business, call Keith Tunnicliffe on 01784 464234 or visit www.radiowey.co.uk

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History will come alive at Woking Palace this weekend, with characters from the Tudor age performing on the site.

On September 13 and 14 the historical reenactment group Arriere-bans will be at the ruins of the palace in Old Woking, which will be open from 10am to 5pm as part of Heritage Open Days.

The Friends of Woking Palace will be on hand to show visitors around and there will be a display of artifacts dating back to Tudor times.

Marketing consultant Rhys Morton will be fulfilling a dream when he attempts to climb Mount Everest in two years time.

Rhys, 35, of Queen Elizabeth Way, Kingfield, was inspired to get to the summit after reaching the Mount Everest in May this year after 12 days of trekking to an altitude of 5.200m.

TV detector equipment caught 114 people watching television without a licence in Woking between January and July.

They were among 209,000 licence dodgers caught nationally this year and risk a fine of up to £1,000.

TV Licensing spokeswoman Joanna Pearce said a powerful database shows exactly which properties are unlicensed, meaning enquiry officers can target addresses where they suspect people are watching TV illegally.

Future scientists could be encouraged by a holiday club held at New Life Church in Kingfield, Woking, this week.

The church was transformed into a science laboratory from Monday giving 140 children aged five to 11 an insight into the wonders of the modern world around them.

They enjoyed themed activities including hyperspeed games, test tube treats involving snack-making, 'wacky works' crafts and spotlight drama.

They also took part in the Bible Blast, where children entered into and acted out a story from the Bible and each day was based on a simple Bible verse.

Club organiser Matt Styles, children's worker, said more than 40 helpers from the church helped keep the fun going, many taking time off work.

He said: "It was loads of fun as always. I'm so grateful to everyone who helped."

A finale for the children and parents will be held at the church on Sunday, between 11am and 12 noon, followed by a barbeque.

Children who missed this year's holiday club can join the regular Kidz Klub at the church from September, which will be held once a month on Saturdays from 10am to 12 noon instead of Thursday evening.

For details call the church office, open 9am to 1pm, on 01483 725660.

Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood was spotted walking down Old Woking Road in the Byfleet/Pyrford area last week.

Starstruck passers-by stopped the rocker to chat and to take photographs, the Herald has heard.

Ronnie, 61, has been treated for drugs, alcohol, and sex addiction at the Life Works Community Centre in Old Woking, but made headlines recently when it was revealed he was cheating on wife Jo, 53, with a 20-year-old Russian, Ekaterina Ivanova.

Did you see Ronnie? Email the newsdesk or call 01932 573211.

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Emma Heseltine: I'm the reporter dedicated to covering stories from Addlestone, Chertsey and Byfleet, and the surrounding villages. This is my first reporting job and I've been writing about the area since 2007. I grew up and still live in Addlestone, so I know the area well. Email me or call 01932 561111.

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Rupert Basham: I am the Walton/Weybridge & Hersham reporter. I studied American Studies at Portsmouth University, which was very interesting but left me with two options; to go into teaching or journalism. I figured with a name like Rupert, journalism was probably a safer bet (kids are cruel). Please call me on 01932 561111 or email me

Russell Butt: I am the dedicated reporter for Egham and I also cover Woking for our sister paper, the Informer. I joined the team in May 2008 after ditching a job in software sales. Initially I covered Staines & Ashford, but since July have been getting know the great people of Runnymede and mixing with the communities in Englefield Green, Thorpe and Virginia Water. I can't be everywhere at once though, so if you have some news you think I would be interested in email me or call 01932 561111.

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