Nestled in the South-Eastern part of England, Surrey is a county with unparalleled natural beauty. Characterised by acres of rolling meadows and fragrant breeze, a rich history of art and architecture, vibrant market towns, historic castles and the quintessential English villages that look like they have come alive from a picture postcard, the leafiest county located very close to London, Surrey enjoys great connectivity and proximity to city life.
Surrey is a major economic force in present England and boasts of the highest per capital income outside the capital. Owing to the stable economic strength, a large number of multinational companies have opened up their branches in Surrey. Electronics giants like Toshiba, Whirlpool, Philips, Samsung and Canon are housed here. Alongside the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer based off the Dorking road.
The natural beauty of Surrey is well-known. The Surrey Hills Areas have been declared as an Area of Great Natural Beauty (AONB). The ancient heathlands, the highlands of Leith, Box Hills north of Dorking as well as the natural amphitheatre located at Devil’s Punchbowl never disappoint an outdoor enthusiast. A number of sports are available in Surrey as well. These range from horse races at Sandown, Kempton, Lingfield and the queens favourite Epsom derby at the Downs.
Surrey has a significant presence both in England’s history and its popular culture. A county with a thriving music, art and literature traditions, Surrey is a taste of modern England.
The Surrey chapter has chosen to support Sutton Night Watch. To find out more about the work that SNW is doing and how you can get involved, please head to https://suttonnightwatch.com/
The surrey chapter will also be supporting AF&V Launchpad Limited (known as Launchpad). It is a veterans’ charity that provides accommodation and targeted support, with the assistance of specialist providers, to help homeless veterans stabilise their lives and make a successful transition from military to civilian life. To find out more about the work at the team at Launchpad are doing head to www.veteranslaunchpad.org.uk
We're so pleased to welcome our newest Board Member for Surrey - John Sweeney. My time in BITA has been truly enriching, and I've been fortunate to receive a warm welcome not only in Surrey but also in the London, Kent, and Cork branches. The contacts I've made and the supportive business friends I've found have been invaluable. I'm delighted and honored to have been invited to join the Surrey Board, and I'm deeply grateful to Maria Lawless for her unwavering support.
We are pleased to welcome our newest member of the Surrey chapter Flairlight Designs Ltd - Established in 2002 to offer lighting products and support to specifiers, Architects and property developers. Recognising an opportunity to design, develop and manufacture lighting products using the latest technology.
A big warm welcome to the newest member of our Surrey chapter iMedia Distribution Ltd - iMedia are specialists in the design and installation of Custom automation systems from, Full control integration boardrooms, projectors, multi room audio and video distribution, lighting, heating and AC, security, IP cameras, VC, IPTV, Digital Signage, internal networks, blinds and curtains for your business.
