Our Alcohol Champions Project is hosting community outreach events in Guildford and Godalming during Alcohol Awareness Week, alongside partners from iAccess and the Royal Surrey Mobile Liver Health Check Unit.

Club4 Summer 2026 is now open, offering eligible children and young people across Surrey up to 16 days of free holiday activities, adventures and nutritious meals.

Oakleaf Enterprise is seeking an Activity Leader to deliver supportive wellbeing sessions for adults managing their mental health and wellbeing across Waverley.

Oakleaf Enterprise is seeking an Exercise Activity Leader to deliver online exercise and movement sessions that support adults managing their mental health and wellbeing.

As part of Alcohol Awareness Week 2026, Voluntary Action South West Surrey's Alcohol Health Champions Project is hosting community outreach events in Guildford and Godalming and promoting a new awareness video to encourage healthier conversations about alcohol and signpost people to local support.

Surrey County Council is seeking a dedicated Community Information Officer to help residents stay healthy, independent and connected within their local communities.

We are delighted to share these 30-second, short videos from our Alcohol Health Champions project, in partnership with Surrey County Council. With thanks to our Volunteer Champions; Isabel, Melissa and Alex for taking part, with a brief cameo appearance from Hilary, the Project Lead for VASWS. Look out for our pop-up, outreach events in Guildford and Godalming during Alcohol Awareness Week in July. Further details to follow. Surrey Drug and Alcohol Support https://www.youtube

What a beautiful sunny day we had, last Thursday, for our final Alcohol Health Champions Training Day, in this 12-month project, in partnership with Surrey County Council. A lovely, engaging group of delegates, from charities & organisations across Guildford & Waverley, with a 'guess the units' quiz, fantastic training materials, role play & an awesome lunch on the enclosed patio. Silverbirch House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare looked after us beautifully. And Nell, our T

As we move further into 2026, March offers a valuable moment to pause, reflect and look ahead to the opportunities spring will bring for our communities across South West Surrey. View our latest newsletter by clicking on the link below. https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=54e51f4c-2e89-11f1-badd-b3c86f156fa9&pt=campaign&t=1775130348&s=e788d9206ca9748951c858d79ab3980148f203023c8660641f29666b339e4a99

We had the perfect day yesterday to film the Surrey County Council Media Campaign for our Alcohol Champions Project. With thanks to Melissa at Dose of Nature for hosting us so well, in such a beautiful location. And to Markus, our brilliant videographer! If you would like to attend the FINAL Alcohol Health Champions Training Day, in this 12-month Project, on 23rd April, please email h.holness@vasws.org.uk Surrey Drug and Alcohol Support

As we move further into 2026, February offers a valuable moment to pause, reflect and look ahead to the opportunities spring will bring for our communities across South West Surrey. View our latest newsletter by clicking on the link below. https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=2fa3e954-1636-11f1-bdd5-0f35b9c9b607&pt=campaign&t=1772455840&s=3e0121657d6d4c0c7152bc8fa199936031861cb9238e02c9bd012c06e1883981

A little sneak preview from our filming sessions for the Alcohol Health Champions Project, delivered in partnership with Surrey County Council . Huge thanks to Melissa from Dose of Nature for volunteering to take part, and to the Guildford Borough Community Wellbeing Team for kindly welcoming us to The Hive. We’re also grateful to Alex from Waverley Active Travel and Isabel from the Hale Community Centre for agreeing to be filmed, along with the wonderful team there who h

Join the West Surrey and North East Hants Support Group of the National Eczema Society for an information afternoon with a talk on Saturday, February 28, by Professor Tess McPherson, Associate Professor of Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology at the University of Oxford. It takes place at Guildford Baptist Church, Millmead Guildford GU2 4BE, and there will be displays of the society’s literature, as well as refreshments. Prof McPherson, who is also consultant dermatologist a

Based in Guildford, The People's Theatre Company has a volunteer role for book-keeper / accountant.

As Co-Chairs of the VCSE Strategy Group for Guildford & Waverley, we along with Citizens Advice South West Surrey, are carrying out a survey to help give us a clearer understanding of the impact that the structural changes happening within local government and health will have on us as a sector. Please could we ask that you complete the survey by Sunday 22 nd February . https://forms.gle/iRWTb7wZsW71rk6B6 Why we are asking for this information Local government and heal

January is always a time for fresh starts, reflection and renewed energy — and this year has been no exception! We kicked off 2026 by celebrating the dedication of voluntary and community organisations, volunteers and partners across South West Surrey whose work continues to make a meaningful impact locally. View our latest newsletter by clicking the link below. https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=f37018d0-0051-11f1-9af4-cb78ec5f1248&pt=campaign&t=1770051014&s=cff5a5026fcb

This campaign organisation (BRTA) believes there should be a rolling programme of reopening railway lines across the British regions alongside existing network modernisation, electrification and station upgrades. It offers an alternative vision to growing road traffic queues and locked-in congestion and the associated health and environmental damage. Reopening the Guildford to Horsham railway line is one of its focused priorities. BRTA has been around since the 1990s and con

VASWS are supporting the SCC Festive Mindful Drinking Campaign: Know your numbers, know your limit. This festive season, celebrate joyfully without the excess. Moderate drinking can help you enjoy the holidays while staying in control. Small changes can make a big difference in your health and well-being. Take the 2-minute Alcohol Test to start your journey: https://www.alcoholwise.org.uk/ Resources & Support: Healthy Surrey - Drug and Alcohol: Information and advice on dr

Following the tremendous success of our 2nd Training Day, on 18th November, we are pleased to confirm our next Training Day: Date: Wednesday, 25th February 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Silverbirch House Care Home, Worplesdon (just outside Guildford) https://lnkd.in/eujYpe83 This is a fantastic venue—we recently held the VASWS AGM there, and they were excellent hosts. They are keen to support community groups and activities. Please let me know if you can attend s

Following the incredible success of our first Alcohol Health Champions training session on 15th October, we are pleased to announce our next training day on Tuesday, 18th November, at the HALE COMMUNITY CENTRE - Hale Community Centre from 10 am to 4 pm; with a FREE Lunch, workbook & a practical toolkit to take away. Feedback has been exceptional! Quantitative Feedback All respondents strongly agreed with the following statements: The training was useful and relevant. The tr