KT (Katy Hurt) from Windlesham took the judging panel of the UK’s biggest original music competition by storm and was just one step away from playing at London’s O2 in the Grand Final of Live and Unsigned.  She was voted by judges as one of the best in the Regional Final Showcase and in the Area Final KT competed against the most talented bands and artists in the country on Saturday 19th May 2012.

KT battled against the best talent in the region, to secure a coveted spot in the Area Finals and performed in front of hundreds of spectators as well as a professional judging panel, including judges from Radio One, Kerrang and Choice FM.

More than 10,000 acts entered nationally with the winners taking home a £10,000 main cash prize and the Live and Unsigned festival tour.

Windle Valley Youth Project is pleased to announce StepUp.  StepUp is a small grants programme which aims to celebrate, encourage and support success in young people.

It is open to young people aged 11-18 who live in Surrey Heath, who are starting to succeed at a regional (eg county, South East etc) or national level in their chosen activity.  Success could be in any of a range of fields including academic, sporting, artistic or community focussed.

Successful applicants will receive a grant of £50-£200, publicity and in some cases professional advice to boost their success.

Download more information about StepUp and an application form.

StepUp is supported by:

Eli Lilly and Company was founded in 1876 in Indianapolis by Colonel Eli Lilly, with an ambition to produce consistently high-quality and well tolerated medicines.

• Lilly has a history of innovation, and in 1923 Lilly unveiled the first commercially available insulin product.
• Today, Lilly continue to develop innovative and life saving treatments, in the following main disease areas: oncology, diabetes and mental health.

Globally, Eli Lilly and Company is the world’s 10th largest pharmaceutical company and opened their first non-US office in London in 1934. Worldwide the company employs over 38,000 people and had turnover of $24billion in 2011 (15billion GBP).

Today, Eli Lilly and Company employs around 1400 people and has three sites in the UK:

• Basingstoke – Headquarters of the UK operating affiliate, Lilly UK
• Windlesham, Surrey – Erl Wood Research and Development Centre and European Headquarters (home to approx 650 Lilly staff)
• Speke, Liverpool – home to Manufacturing Operation

www.lilly.co.uk/r-d

Sponsorship

Local companies have an opportunity to sponsor the programme – for more information please contact Stefan Nahajski ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

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.