Prime Minister Theresa May visited Hersham last week for the Esher and Walton Conservative Association's Christmas dinner.

Mrs May was the guest of honour at Friday's black-tie bash at the Burhill Golf Club, with more than 140 guests in attendance.

Organiser and fundraiser Olga Denyer BEM said the dinner was the "absolute highlight" in the association's social calender since it was formed in 1997.

She said: "Never has a sitting PM visited the association. This event was an excellent opportunity, an enormous challenge, but above all an incredible honour and privilege to organise.

"She appeared extremely relaxed and established direct contact with people. It says a lot for the integrity and loyalty of this lady having stood by her commitment.

Surrey Comet:

"She understands and respects the voluntary party, having been herself a volunteer so many years before entering professional politics. 

"In her speech, she once again re-iterated that Brexit means Brexit, meaning we are leaving the EU.

"She wishes to fulfil the wish of the people. She knows the going will be rough, but is committed to an amicable exit from the EU.

"She will do everything to obtain the best deal for the people of this country. She believes the UK will become once again an outward looking country embracing the world, rather than being constrained by the shackles of the EU and we, the Conservatives must go out and bring a positive message to our electors.

"She is determined to change the country into a fair society where, whatever your background, colour, and creed you can make a success of your life."

Surrey Comet:

Matthew Hazelden, Burhill's general manager, welcomed the Prime Minister to the club, with association president David Lewis chairman Jhn Caton and Ms Denyer showed her around.

Dominic Raab, MP for Esher and Walton gave a vote of thanks to Mrs May and thanked the committee for organising the "memorable" evening.