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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.

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

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 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

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

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

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)

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.

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 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.

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

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.