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Welcome to the Brockham Village website designed to provide all the latest news, information and events in and around Brockham.

 

This site is funded and run by residents in Brockham for the benefit of the whole community and it is hoped it will become a reflection of the vibrant life that exists in the village.

 

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Brockham Bonfire 2008 Nov 8th
Brockham Bonfire 2008 will be held on Saturday 8 November. Planning is well underway for this spectacular event that attracts nearly 20,000 people into the village every year.
Alien Signal Crayfish overrunning Mole
Local angler Dave Smith fears that Signal Crayfish are destroying the natural habitat of the River Mole and could end fishing for many. Despite calls to the Environment Agency little seems to be done.
Major clearance at Balchin's Pond

Volunteers worked throughout Sunday 1 October to clear Balchin's Pond of the 'alien' New Zealand Stonecrop that has overtaken it, causing damage to native plants.

White lines (Don't Do It) - £500 fine

In an attempt to stop parking on the Green, Mole Valley District Council have now painted a NO PARKING strip along the northern edge of the Green. Offenders could be fined up to £200.

Parish Plan first looks

Some of the results from the Parish Plan were unveiled at the Village Fair on 15 July. You can download the displays here. IF you haven't completed your questionnaire yet please do so today. Every view and opinion counts.

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New Church Hall requires £264k

The proposed Community Church Hall requires £264,000 for redevelopment. Although the Appeal Committee are approaching a number of organisations such as the National Lottery, Surrey Community Fund, Defra, Centra and other charities the whole village is now being asked to contribute. For more information and to download plans.

Pink 'stunt' backfires
An 'Art in the Landscape' project backfired recently when a large majority residents in Brockham and Betchworth took offence to the insensitive nature of the work.
Speed watch signs remind about CSW
Permanent Speed Watch signs have been erected in Brockham to remind drivers of Community Speed watch. Surrey Police will be taking action against repeat offenders.

Brockham's Medieval Festival 1958

Available on DVD now!

Village Diary

What's on in and around Brockham

Over 68,000 miles of hedgerow were lost due to neglect between 1984 and 1993. Find out why they are vital to the natural habitat and what you can do. Environment Corner

 

 
 
 
News
Village Hall publish new hall hire rates. Download a PDF here.
Brockham Bonfire - one of the largest celebrations in the South East; to be held on 8 November 2008.
Nick Green launches ChalkHill Systems a new IT computer and wireless services company for Brockham.

If you have had a copy of a Clothing Collection flyer similar to this you may be interested to know that the operators, Seabeach Ltd, are currently being investigated by the Office of Fair Trading.
Buckland Village Store is under the new manage-ment of Lena Moriarty offering an excellent new range of deli-food.
Teas on the Green returns to the Village every Sunday over the summer . Held in the Church Hall from 2.30pm till 5.00pm this Brockham institution raises funds for many local organisations
100 years ago Brockham Bonfire was under threat. Read from the 1905 Dorking Advertiser.

Community Speed Watch Improved data handling helps target persistent offenders.

Accident in Middle Street
Car overturns in Middle Street. Road closed for over an hour.

Magic Carpet Drama Club for children aged 5 - 12 will be launched in January. Contact Catherine on 01737 844320.
Neighbourhood Watch

HIGH PRIORITY

Attention is drawn to a Red van index number J104NLD used in crime. This vehicle was last seen in Ockley Court Farm and in Tapners Road in Leigh on Sunday 9th April.

Crime reference Number B/06/3244

An antique Card table, a rosewood walking stick, carved in the form of bamboo, and a Dell computer have been stolen.

Crime Reference B/06/2816

Taken from a garden in the Westhumble area, the top 4ft of an antique ornamental pillar, on which was mounted a carved stone sundial.

Incident Number P2766162

The driver of a Mitsubishi Warrior index YH05 YTW was believed to have been seen, firing a catapult into the fields close by.

Plate watch

Find out the latest vehicles that are being sought by Surrey Police in our regular plate watch campaign.

Bogus callers and distraction burglaries are rising. Make sure you're prepared to confront potential thieves.
Village Life

Anthony West House provides accommodation for the over sixties. Ian Green explains.

Community Church Hall needs to raise £220,000 to create a larger and better meeting space
Brockham owes much to Rev Alan Cheales and the tireless efforts of his wife and children. Read more
The WI Programme for 2006 is now available. Download a PDF to keep with you.

Environment Corner - Save Water

Close For Comfort Theatre

What a performance in your living room!

Vicar Jonathan Willans

reflects on the true cost of Christmas and asks we respond to the Gift that we have all been given

Important Numbers
Contact Telephone

Surgery

Tanners Meadow

01737 843259

Dorking North Police

PC2411 Lisa Wells

01306 676351

07967 988208

Surrey Police Incident Handling

Non emergency calls

 0845 125 2222

Wheels 4 U

Voluntary Car Scheme

Weekdays 10-12 noon

 07944 591717
 
     
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© Nick Caddick. This page was last revised on Saturday, 13-Sep-2008 9:22 AM .