Support for Epsom based Charity

In particular supporters are raising cash for the overseas part “Wheels for the World”.

This Charity sends old NHS wheelchairs to a workshop in HMP Parkhurst for restoration to almost-new condition.

Prisoners find great satisfaction in this work which helps restore their self worth and dignity.

The hub of operations is a farm near Salisbury where the wheelchairs are received from the prison and loaded into containers for shipping overseas.

Ashtead churches arose to the challenge of collecting £1 a day for the 40 days of Lent and generously sponsored 42 individual wheelchairs raising £1,710.

At the same time staff and patients at Gilbert House Surgery have raised £200 by selling second-hand books.

Many local attractions including Wisley, Bocketts Farm, Leatherhead Theatre and Dorking Halls have supported the Ashtead fundraising events giving tickets as donations for raffle prizes.