A bit about TREES

TREES is a local, Epsom based, entirely voluntary run registered charity that provides social activity and entertainment opportunities to local groups and individuals, young and old, who are learning and/or physically disabled, have dementia or who are incapacitated in any other form or manner.

Originally set up in 1976 to provide entertainment opportunities to people then termed as mentally handicapped, living at the now closed St Ebbas hospital in Epsom, TREES have since grown, developed and evolved into a charity that now regularly runs in excess of 100 events a year. Events which range from discos, karaoke's, live bands, jazz, old time show tunes, boat trips, seaside excursions and pantomimes. All this with one very simple aim, to put a smile on the face of those, who perhaps, have less to smile about than most.

TREES: Registered charity no: 279568

Meet the TREES Committee...

Laurie Wills

Not only the Chairman and co-founder of TREES, but still very much the beating heart of it!

Sue Vincent

TREES Secretary who helps at lots of events and, amongst other things, organises 3 fund raising QUIZ NIGHTS each year. Now a must night out on many social calendars.

Paul Hagan

TREES Treasurer and regular attendee at TREES events. Very willing and (occasionally) able.

Lynne Hagan

TREES Committee member who has lots of energy, enthusiasm and just loves to dance! (As well as embarrass her other half singing karaoke).

Jo Mingo

TREES Committee member with lots of experience who's bound to turn a sad face into a smiley face.

Gary Clark

Paul Clark

Steve Clark

Honorary Joint Trees Presidents, following in their father, Nobby's footsteps who was co-founder of TREES

...And some TREES volunteers

Barry Vincent

Long-time volunteer and regular attendee at TREES events. The original Music Man and “he comes from down your way”

Bridie Alexander

Committed and tireless volunteer who you'll often find beavering away, “in the kitchen at parties”.

Val Willmott

Happy to give a helping hand and always good for a warm and friendly chat

Kevin Lally

Committed volunteer with a warm personality and a valuable asset when it comes to taking people out as a driver of the large vehicles that TREES hire for day trips

Events for July 2019

Sunday 7th 3.00-5.00pm

Tomlin Court – Disco

Sunday 14th 3.00-4.30pm

Appleby House – The Band

Tuesday 16th 2.15-4.00pm

The Hub – Disco

Sunday 21st 3.00-5.00pm

Bourne House – Disco

Monday 22nd 1.15-2.30pm

Alfriston Day Centre – Disco

Friday 26th All Day (10.30-4.30)

Thames Boat Trip (by invitation)

Sunday 28th 3.00-5.00pm

North Leatherhead Community Centre, Kingston Rd, Leatherhead KT22 7PX – Disco

If you wish to know more about any of these events please contact Laurie on 020 8393 7504 or Paul on 07817 150 174

You can also Email us at hello@trees-surrey.org.uk

Events for August 2019

Sunday 4th 3.00-5.00pm

Tomlin Court – The Disco

Sunday 11th 3.00-5.00pm

Mottistone Grove/Ashcombe Court (by invitation only) – Disco

Tuesday 13th 2.15-4.00pm

The Hub – Disco

Sunday 18th 3.00 – 4.30pm

Appleby House – The Band

Friday 23rd 1.15-2.30pm

Alfriston Day Centre – The Band

Sunday 25th 3.00-5.00pm

North Leatherhead Community Centre, Kingston Rd, Leatherhead KT22 7PX – The Band

If you wish to know more about any of these events please contact Laurie on 020 8393 7504 or Paul on 07817 150 174

You can also Email us at hello@trees-surrey.org.uk

Events for September 2019

Sunday 1st 3.00-5.00pm

Tomlin Court – The Band

Sunday 8th 3.00-5.00pm

Ashcombe Court/Mottistone Grove (by invitation only) – Disco

Tuesday 10th 2.15-4.00pm

The Hub – Disco

Sunday 15th 3.00-4.30pm

Appleby House – Disco

Friday 27th 1.15-2.30pm

Alfriston Day Centre – The Band

Sunday 29th 3.00-5.00pm

North Leatherhead Community Centre, Kingston Rd, Leatherhead KT22 7PX – Disco

If you wish to know more about any of these events please contact Laurie on 020 8393 7504 or Paul on 07817 150 174

You can also Email us at hello@trees-surrey.org.uk

Trees Charity Quiz Night 29th March

The Charity Quiz Night was a terrific success raising just over £1,000 for TREES. The hard work in organising the evening was down to Barry and Sue who continue to do a tremendous amount of voluntary work for the charity. The Quiz Master was, as always, fantastic. Food, also was really good, the chicken curry & rice provided by Ali with alternatives of chicken casserole and salads. A really good time was had by all. Many thanks to everyone who organised and attended the event!

TREES Charity Golf Day Monday 1st April

A huge thank you to all who took part in the first of our three fund raising golf days for 2019. The day was a fantastic success with the incredible sum of over £2,500 being raised for TREES. Every penny of this will go to making life a little bit more enjoyable for those less fortunate than most. Also “A BIG THANK YOU” as ever to EPSOM GOLF CLUB and all their wonderful staff who always work so hard to make sure the day goes so well. Thank you all so much.

Peter Clark R.I.P

It was with great sadness that we reported the passing of Peter, known to all as Nobby. Our dear friend passing away peacefully in a hospice surrounded by his family. As many will know, Nobby was TREES president for many years as well as a founder member of the charity and a stalwart attendee at numerous TREES events. He is greatly missed but always remembered. All Nobby’s many friends at TREES would like to pass their sincere condolences to his family. And now it is with great pleasure that we welcome Nobby and Anne’s three sons as Honorary Joint Presidents of the TREES Charity, Gary, Paul and Steve.

Meet the Band

‘Fool Circle’ – James, Lee and Lesley

Full of fun, playing a diverse mix of familiar music Rock ‘n Roll, Reggae, Pop, Soul and many more genres.