Woking Weekly Round Up

Desmond Tutu visits St Peter's

At the full meeting of Woking Council on Thursday night we heard from the Mayor that he had met Archbishop Tutu at St Peter's hospital just outside Woking earlier in the week.  Desmond Tutu was visiting Woking's local hospital to Woking People has the full story.

Cards victory at Newport

After the disappointing exit from the FA Cup through a late opposition goal last week Woking FC recorded a great 3-2 victory over Newport on Saturday.  The win was a great birthday present for News and Mail journalist and match reporter Tom Oxtoby.

Hustings for Police and Crime Commissioner role

Candidates for the role of Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner have attended several hustings events recently including one in Ashtead reported on by Get Surrey.  Victim Support organised the event which was attended by all 5 candidates.  Unfortunately I have not heard of any events organised in Woking.  Nick O'Shea the Lib Dem candidate has made a number of visits to Woking.  I reported here when Nick and I met residents in Horsell.

Old Knaphill Library to becomes homes and a memorial garden

Woking Council confirmed this week that the site of the old Knaphill library will now be the location of 6 affordable flats and a memorial garden.  Knaphill Resident's Association has the story and resident reactions.