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Common Field to be sand quarry

Devastating news for Brockham and Betchworth as the Common Field has been included in the Surrey Minerals Plan. Campaign Against Mineral Extraction and Landfill urge everyone to participate in the consultation period which will run from 28 April to 6 June 2006.

Thefts of tools on increase
	There has been a dramatic increase in thefts of tools and garden equipment from garages and sheds, including theft of chainsaws, strimmers, lawnmowers, forks and pedal cycles are also a target.

Parish Plan Questionnaire
Painting by Claire	The Open Day was a huge success and brought to a close the initial consultation period. The Steering Group are now working on the questionnaire. If you would like to contribute please click here for more information.

Cathy to cycle Cambodia for Scope
	As if Cathy Bushe's fund raising cycle ride in Brazil wasn't enough, she is now to cycle Cambodia in six gruelling days for the charity Scope. As usual the launch will be a fabulous party in May.

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

ICE campaign in Brockham
	If you have a mobile phone make sure your phone is ICE'd with an In Case of Emergency number entered. It may help save lives and distress.

News
	On Friday 21st April, the Parish Council are holding a BBC Question Time style 'Farmers Forum' where you can ask the tough questions about what they do for our environment and economy.
	Surrey Young Farmers' Cowpie 2006 will be held on 14 May off Snowerhill Road in Betchworth.
	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.

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.

	Victims wonder why burglars picked on their house. Read the Burglary Prevention Advice.

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.

Brockham Green Pages

Neighbouring Villages

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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