Illegal Off-Roading
Public vigilance key to controlling illegal
off-roading
The campaign to protect the Surrey Hills countryside from
off-road vandalism has had a noticeable impact on illegal activity
thanks to the vigilance of villagers living near the BOATs (Byways
Open to All Traffic).
The National Trust, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Surrey Police, local
landowners and off-road groups are working together, with the
Surrey Hills AONB Board, to educate 4x4 enthusiasts and trail bike
riders about the need to drive responsibly and within the
law.
Signs explaining rights and responsibilities put up on the BOATs
and a continuing police presence on the byways has had a
significant effect, but public vigilance will remain the key to
preventing illegal off-roading.
While it is legal to drive on a BOAT all vehicles or motorcycles
must be road legal and have a registration plate, road tax, MOT and
insurance. Also it is illegal to drive off the BOAT into the woods
or heathland.
We need your eyes and ears to help ensure all vehicles are using
BOATs legally. You can check to see if they have a number plate,
that motorcyclists are wearing helmets, and that motorcycles
unloaded from vans have number plates.
If you are at all suspicious, call
the Police on 0845 125 2222. In
a really serious situation dial 999. Do not challenge the people
involved yourselves.
Lost Item on The Green
After the very successful Teas on the Green for the Surrey Air
Ambulance on Sunday 6th June, we found on the Green, a child's
handbag full of valued items. Also a lilac fleece probably
belonging to the same girl and a pair of adult spectacles. All
found in the same location. We are keen to return these items to
their owners. Please contact John Duncan on 07796 794755
Help Needed With FOBS Marquee
We need men to go on a rota through the summer to help
raise and dismantle our Marquees that are hired out to raise money
for the school. This is a very important part of
fundraising for the school as it generates some £3000 to £4000
a year for the school.
At the moment we have NO volunteers and are is
danger of having to stop hiring the marquees out!! Are you able to
help us by advertising on the Village Site for strong Volunteers to
help us?
Please contact me if you are able to
help
Karen Lovell
FOBS Chair
07850 046493
Cuddles needs a home
Cuddles is an affectionate 11/12-year-old black cat who urgently
needs a kind, safe home as her sanctuary home is closing. Although
she is currently healthy there is assistance available for vet
bills.
Further information from Peggy on 0173784 2547
Church Garden
We are coming up to the time of year when we are all going to be
making use of the Church Garden.
A big thank you to all the volunteers that came forward to take
on different parts of the church garden, it is already looking
really good. We have another band of volunteers who are on the
Church Lawn mowing rota, a big thank you to you too! but we
desperately need some more helpers to keep the lawn cut. The lawn
mower is supplied and it would only be twice a year that you would
be needed. If you think you can help we would be very pleased to
hear from you.
Jayne Richards 01737 843413
LOCAL PART-TIME WORK OPPORTUNITIES
LOCAL PART-TIME WORK OPPORTUNITIES
There are currently vacancies for part-time paid staff at The
Shop at Strood Green.
Please ring 01737 843965 or call in at the shop for an
application form.
Did anyone know the Hodgsons?
Looking for people who knew my Grandparents.Percy Hodgson owned
a Butchers shop at the top of Brockham Lane on corner of main
road.House called South Down,now a restuarant.Edith was
Grandmother,my Mum was Muriel,also Uncle Ralph.
Mum was married in Brockham church 1940's???Grandad frequented
the Barley Mow. I Believe he had his butchers shop built approx
1927,so they were in the area for many years till 50's.Grandad
first had Butchers shop in Betchworth on the old Reigate road,but
moved to new one because new Reigate rd was being built. Mum
attended Brockham school,but was always up Box Hill. Mum knew
the Chittys butchers.


Photos are Hodgsons and Bretts and Rixons in garden of butchers
shop.They were very sociable family.
Would love to hear from anyone who knew of them....Thank
You...email, Jenny@gardenofeden9.fsnet.co.uk
VACANCY - CHAIR PERSON for Brockham Green Nursery
This is my second fantastic year as Chair Person for the nursery
but I have decided to leave by the end of June 2010. Please call me
if you are interested in helping the community and becoming
Voluntary Chair Person.
Your support is always appreciated.
To find out more call me on 01737 845587 or
07753408922
Many thanks
Judith Boulton, Chair person Brockham
Green Nursery (Registered Charity)
Police Alerts for Brockham area
Please click here to find out about the
latest details of crimes in and around Brockham and Mole Valley. If
you see anything supsicious or are able to able to help with
information about any of these crimes, please contact:
PC Dom Loraine on 0845 125 2222
Click here to find out more
about local contact numbers for Surrey Police.
Does anyone know Dolores Smith?
I received a Christmas card this year for a Dolores Smith, which
I would like to pass on to her. If you know how I can get in touch
with her, please contact me on 01737 842296. Many thanks, Sally
Smith.
Are you interested in the history of Brockham village?
Are you interested in the history of Brockham and have a few
hours to spare? Would you like to contribute to your
community?
We are going to expand the history section of this website and
need new volunteers with a few hours to spare to help us research
the history of our village, plus collate the information,
photographs and documents we already have.
You will be part of an enthusiastic team who work together to
produce www.brockham.org -
our Parish Council's official website, which has growing visitor
figures month-on-month. This would be a very interesting pastime
for those involved - so don't delay! Please contact us for a chat
or for more information.
If you are interested please contact us on editors@brockham.org
or on 854917
Thank you.
Rainbow, Brownie and Guide Leaders Needed!
There is a demand for more Rainbow, Brownie and Guide Units in
the area so we are looking for more leaders and helpers. If
you can help in any way please come forward so that your children
and other children will benefit. Please call or email
me.
Madeline Rietchel
District Commissioner
01737 843782
pac.rietchel@virgin.net
Help Available from Poland Trust
Are you in need, hardship or distress?
You may have heard of the Sidney Michael Poland Trust and you
may know that it owns and manages ten units for elderly people at
Poland House in Kiln Lane. But did you know that the Trust also
manages a fund specifically for residents of Brockham who are in
need, hardship or distress? We do not have unlimited funds, but in
these difficult economic times, we may be able to help people who
are struggling to cope. For example, we might be able to replace a
broken washing machine or perhaps fund a training course to help
with someone's job prospects. If you would like more information
please call Lesley Cruickshank on 843531.