http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.bookhamresidents.org.uk en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:46:11 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27146/a-new-chapter/ St Nicolas Church will soon be entering a moment of both gratitude and transition. After 18 years of dedicated ministry, Rector Alan Jenkins will be retiring at the end of January 2027. Alan, together with his wife Suzie, has given extraordinary service to St Nicolas and to the wider Great Bookham community — offering leadership, care, stability, and a deep pastoral presence that has shaped parish life for nearly two decades. Their contribution has been immense, and they will be missed more th... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:35:13 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27146 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27145/keswick-care-home-replacement/ The Bookham Residents Association is hand‑delivering a mailer to households in Eastwick to ensure every resident is aware of the current consultation on the proposed replacement of the Keswick care home. We want to make sure no one misses the chance to have their say.The BRA will be submitting a detailed formal representation that sets out a number of concerns raised by members and the wider community. This will provide a clear, evidence‑based response to the proposals and highlight the issu... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:17:22 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27145 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/27041/heritage-open-days/ Visit this impressive 15th Century Grade II listed Tithe Barn at Manor Farm which is one of the largest in Surrey at 4,500 sq ft.This year we are celebrating the establishment of the Bookhams Residents' Association with displays covering the subsequent 100 years of Bookham's history. There's lots to see!Other illustrated displays tell the history of the villages of Great and Little Bookham including their historic buildings which include the manor houses, church and Tithe Barn. Also enjoy t... Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:43:42 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post27041 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26815/growing-together/ Polesden Lacey Infant Academy has shared some exciting news for local families: the school will begin its transition to a half‑form‑entry Primary School from September 2027, meaning children will be able to stay at Polesden Lacey all the way through to Year 6.This change will be introduced gradually, adding one year group at a time until the school reaches full primary provision by 2030/31. Importantly, children currently in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (in 2026/27) will automatically receiv... Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:46:11 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26815 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26814/effingham-consultation-open/ A major new consultation has opened for the proposed Effingham Lodge Farm development, and local residents are being invited to take part and share their views.The project team behind the plans has launched a dedicated website where you can explore the emerging proposals, understand the background to the site, and give feedback directly through an online survey. This is an important opportunity for our community to engage early, ask questions, and help shape what happens next.The consultation we... Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:43:17 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26814 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26777/playground-choices/ Bookham residents are invited to help shape the new playground at Lower Road Recreation Ground as part of Mole Valley’s £3.5m upgrade of local play areas. Share your views on equipment, themes and facilities by completing the short survey before 30 September 2026:Survey Here The investment, delivered with Proludic, will refresh playgrounds across Ashtead, Leatherhead, Bookham and Dorking. Summer engagement events will give families the chance to see proposals and speak with the project team, ... Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:47:45 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26777 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26764/last-chance-trees/ This winter is your final opportunity to request free trees for your roadside verge from Surrey County Council (SCC). The long‑running scheme — part of SCC’s pledge to plant 1.2 million trees, one for every Surrey resident — is now close to its target and will not continue after this year. With SCC due to transition into two new Unitary Councils, the offer is unlikely to return.Residents can apply here: https://customer.surreycc.gov.uk/planting-on-the-highwayYou can request one or more t... Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:53:06 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26764 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26701/new-eastwick-nursery/ Eastwick Schools and the long‑established Peter Pan Playschool are joining forces to open a new nursery on the Eastwick Junior School site from September. The move brings Peter Pan Playschool—loved by Great Bookham families for over 30 years—onto the spacious Eastwick campus, offering dedicated indoor and outdoor areas and easier transitions for children moving into Reception.The partnership will increase local nursery places, support families with children of different ages, and strengthe... Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:47:26 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26701 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26657/blue-heart-consultation/ Following the article in the recent BRA newsletter, Surrey County Council has now launched its public consultation on the future of Blue Heart (BH) wildlife verges: https://surrey-blue-heart-verges.commonplace.is/Bookham Blooms & Nature have reviewed the proposals and would like to share their perspective to help residents respond.We’re pleased to see SCC reaffirming their commitment to Blue Heart verges rather than stepping away from them. The results of this consultation will shape Surre... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:33:49 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26657 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/post/26532/free-kids-summer-holiday-activities/ Mole Valley District Council is partnering with local sport and leisure providers to offer a free programme of fun, inclusive activities for children throughout the summer holidays. Running from 23 July to 28 August, the sessions include everything from soft play, swimming and dance to yoga, golf, Pickleball and even new additions like boxing.Activities are delivered by trusted local providers in safe, supportive settings across Mole Valley, including Bookham, Leatherhead, Ashtead and Dorking, w... Sun, 24 May 2026 21:19:00 +0100 http://www.bookhamresidents.org.uk/blog/#post26532