As some people know, we had been approached by Cancer Research UK regarding a possible Cycle for Life 2004 event taking place in and around the village later this year. Unfortunately this will not now take place pending a full review of the viability of such events. This will cover health and safety, insurance and logistics, all of which take a greater toll on the cost of running such events.

Population of Brockham in 2001 of 2,798

We have received some details about the village as a result of the census of 2001. One or two facts that may be of interest are that, at that time the village had a population of 2,798 and 1,152 households. 1,362 males and 1,436 females. Further details can be obtained from Mole Valley District Council offices. Some of this information will be of use when we develop our Parish Plan. More about this will appear in the following months.

Passports for Horses

We have received a letter from DEFRA regarding passports for horses. It states that every owner will need to obtain a passport for their horse by 30th June 2004. We assume most owners will be aware of this but if not, please contact either myself or Celia Plumb to obtain a copy of this letter.

Drain clearance in time for wet weather

Although little has happened since the last meeting, it is hoped that the various drains around the village that cause so many problems during wet weather will be cleared properly during February.

Bus shelter lights

We should like to offer a special thanks to those residents who provided the Christmas lights around the bus shelter at the Avenue and brightened up the scene. Especially since they had to replace them after the first set was vandalised.

Christmas Corner Carolling

Twenty people, representing five different organisations in the village, turned up to sing carols at Christmas Corner on Christmas Eve. Everybody appeared to enjoy themselves and the five went away a little better off financially.

Roger Hammond

Chairman

February 2004

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