22/05/2026
An interesting evening coming up in our parish...
FROM THE FRONT LINE TO THE HIGH STREET
Two powerful stories of service come to Woking
Residents across Surrey are being invited to a compelling event in Woking this June, bringing together frontline military experience and frontline community care - all in support of a vital local charity, Woking Street Angels.
Hosted by the Guildford & District Knights of St Columba, the event takes place on Wednesday 10 June 2026 (7pm-8.15pm) at St Dunstan’s RC Church, Woking GU22 7DT and offers two high quality talks for just £5.
From battlefield decisions to human stories
The evening opens with Colonel Graham Jones (Retd), Late REME, presenting “Confessions of an Army Officer.”
Drawing on decades of service, Colonel Jones shares first hand accounts of leadership under pressure, life close to the front line, and the realities behind military command. His stories are not only informative but often unexpectedly humorous and deeply human, shaped by both professional experience and personal faith.
The night time mission on Woking’s streets
The second talk shifts focus much closer to home but no less urgent.
Mark Potter of Woking Street Angels will reveal the quiet, essential work taking place on the streets of Woking late at night, when most people are safely at home.
Woking Street Angels is part of a nationwide Christian network responding to the growing challenges of the night time economy. Their volunteers head out in teams on weekend evenings, offering:
- Practical help - from flip flops for those struggling in high heels to water, blankets and basic first aid
- A calming presence in situations where tensions are rising
- Support for vulnerable individuals, including those who are intoxicated, distressed or at risk
- Safe listening and reassurance for people who simply need someone to help them get home safely
Working closely with local police, ambulance services and door staff, Street Angels often act as a bridge between emergency services and the public, preventing situations from escalating and reducing pressure on frontline services.
What makes their work distinctive is not just what they do, but how they do it - quietly, compassionately and without judgement.
An evening with real impact
This is more than a pair of interesting talks. It is a chance to hear two very different but deeply connected forms of service - one shaped in conflict overseas, the other lived out week after week on the streets of a Surrey town.
With tickets priced at just £5 per person, the event is deliberately accessible and proceeds will go directly to support Woking Street Angels. Advance booking is at http://www.ticketsource.com (search 'Woking'): https://www.ticketsource.com/guildford-district-knights-of-st-columba
In a world where much good work goes unseen, this event offers a rare opportunity to hear, understand and support it.
All are warmly welcome.
