Lance Halkett Studios

We asked Lance Halkett to introduce himself, tell us about his new studio and to tell us why he loves Bagshot:

"From an early age, I was intrigued by my father's photography. He spent hours practicing with his equipment and showing me what everything was. Of course, back in those days, photography required a very different skill set to now. I enjoyed seeing how he managed the development process. When I got my first camera, I would set up photo shoots with my family and friends and get them doing poses. Time went on and after working in IT for some time, I realised I could only be truly happy in life if i was focusing on my passion, photography.

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Surrey Heath Youth Councillors receive prestigious Diana Award

Youth councillors from Bagshot, Lightwater and Windlesham along with their colleagues on the Surrey Heath Youth Council received the prestigious Diana Award this week for their achievements and volunteering.

from Surreyheath-residents.co.uk Jan 2012.

Wednesday Business Club

Are you a budding or actual millionaire?  Maybe you're just in need of little bit of inspiration, some marketing contacts, or just an informal chat with some fellow entrepreneurs.  For the past few years a little known group has met by the fireside in Three Mariners, every month - the first Wednesday in fact.  The format is simple, the group just rotate around, each person telling the group what they're up to, any business challenges or opportunities they face, seek some feedback.  It's really friendly, everyone pitches in and gives a bit of advice or guidance and it's kept going for all this time because pretty much everyone who turns up goes away with something useful.

Over the years the group has had everything from university students looking for an idea, website developers offering their skills to seasoned business movers and shakers, looking to sell a business and go off to live the easy life.  If you want to turn up, all are welcome and it all kicks off at 8PM the first Wednesday of every month.  Just head for the fire and ask for Steve.

James Butler Almshouses

TUCKED away behind the Meade Court sheltered housing complex off Guildford Road in Bagshot are the James Butler Almshouses. You may have noticed the single storey row of cottages as you filter left from the A322 into New Road.

Not many people know that the village has almshouses, let alone where they are. But there have been almshouses in Bagshot since the 18th century.   Those you see today were rebuilt in 1928 and have undergone regular updating and refurbishment ever since.

They are administered by the trustees of Windlesham United Charities, six local people who are guided by their clerk, Mrs Doris Christie, BEM.   Today the almshouses consist of a two-storey cottage, two two-person bungalows - one adapted for a disabled person - and six single bedsit units.  There is also an administration unit which houses a laundry for residents’ use equipped with washing machines and tumble dryers, an office for the clerk, meeting room for the trustees and residents kitchen and shower room so that it can double as overnight accommodation for residents’ friends and relatives who wish to visit.  This unit was built in 2005 and opened by the Countess of Wessex.

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