More Bookham Village News
Lavender Catering and Mid Surrey Community Fridges Launch “Outreach Connect”
When local Bookham company, Lavender Catering, experienced a severe reduction in the number of functions they were catering for during the COVID-19 lock down, owner Melanie Williams turned her attention
Blue Hearts Have Been Planted!
The first batch of “Blue Hearts”, kindly made and painted by Nick Haynes in Woodlands Road, have been ‘planted’ in the following locations A246 north side east from Dobbes (3)
Your support needed to protect one of Bookham’s green spaces from development
Nomination to have the land at The Garstons adjacent to 1 Stonehill Close, Great Bookham as an Asset of Community Value under the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.
Claire’s Great Bookham Mask Tree
Bookham resident Claire Ede has been very busy over the last few months creating face coverings for people to use when out and about. So far Claire has made nearly
Wild Flowers and Village Planting
Earlier this year BRA Tree Warden, Frances Fancourt, reached agreement with Openreach, the owners of the telephone exchange in Church Road, that she could “adopt” the land in front of
Control of Dogs on Bookham Common
Little Bookham resident, Kirsten Asmussen, raised an important issue about dogs and some unpleasant and damaging incidents on Bookham Common on social media which created a lot of comments and
Bookham Says “Thank You” to Our Local Traders and Essential Workers
You may have noticed on all the BRA Noticeboards around the village we have added a “Thank You” poster to all our local traders and essential workers who have kept
Blue Hearts and Wild Flowers
Restoring native wild flowers and encouraging biodiversity along some grass verges in Surrey is planned as part of Surrey County Council’s climate change initiatives. The Bookhams Residents’ Association is working
Future Mole Valley Draft Local Plan: BRA Response Submitted
We have finished our response to the Draft Local Mole Valley Local Plan and delivered it to the Council on Monday, 23rd March. I need to thank many people who
MVDC Business Webinars and Expert Advice Sessions
The MVDC Business Group are offering webinars and one-to-one expert advice sessions, run by the Retail Group are being offering free of charge to retail businesses, bookings can be made
MVDC Re-Opening for Business Guidance
Message from Candida Goulden – MVDC Economic Development Manager We appreciate that current circumstances have put a lot of pressure and uncertainty on many businesses. We want to support businesses
Traders in Bookham – Updated 15th June
Following the easing of lockdown conditions Our friends over at “I Live In Bookham” have consolidated input from Bookham traders on the availability of their products, services and opening hours.
MVDC Weekly Email Update: 4th September
Weekly e-newsletter updates with the latest news from Mole Valley District Council.
MVDC Discretionary Grants Scheme
Message from Paul Anderson – Executive Head of Service MVDC. I am writing to advise that we have today (5th June) launched the Mole Valley Business Discretionary Grant Scheme. This
Current Trading Position in Effingham
The link below to Effingham Residents Association contains information on the retail shops that are open and traders that are within walking distance from the village. Following the devastating fire,
Guidance from MVDC on Re-opening for Business
MVDC has issued guidance for businesses who are preparing to re-open once the lock down is lifted. Topics include: Business recovery support sessions Business resilience and recovery webinars Working safely
Mole Valley Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce – now Mole Valley Chamber. Free Membership Businesses can now join the Chamber free of charge. Since this initiative was started membership has grown by just
Lavender Catering and Mid Surrey Community Fridges Launch “Outreach Connect”
When local Bookham company, Lavender Catering, experienced a severe reduction in the number of functions they were catering for during the COVID-19 lock down, owner Melanie Williams turned her attention
Your support needed to protect one of Bookham’s green spaces from development
Nomination to have the land at The Garstons adjacent to 1 Stonehill Close, Great Bookham as an Asset of Community Value under the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.
Claire’s Great Bookham Mask Tree
Bookham resident Claire Ede has been very busy over the last few months creating face coverings for people to use when out and about. So far Claire has made nearly
Bookham Community Fridge Has Moved!
Report from Valerie Lambert The Community Fridge is on the move! On Friday 17th July we moved the fridges and freezers and everything connected with the distribution of food to
Wild Flowers and Village Planting
Earlier this year BRA Tree Warden, Frances Fancourt, reached agreement with Openreach, the owners of the telephone exchange in Church Road, that she could “adopt” the land in front of
Control of Dogs on Bookham Common
Little Bookham resident, Kirsten Asmussen, raised an important issue about dogs and some unpleasant and damaging incidents on Bookham Common on social media which created a lot of comments and
Bookham Says “Thank You” to Our Local Traders and Essential Workers
You may have noticed on all the BRA Noticeboards around the village we have added a “Thank You” poster to all our local traders and essential workers who have kept
Traders in Bookham – Updated 15th June
Following the easing of lockdown conditions Our friends over at “I Live In Bookham” have consolidated input from Bookham traders on the availability of their products, services and opening hours.
Blue Hearts and Wild Flowers
Restoring native wild flowers and encouraging biodiversity along some grass verges in Surrey is planned as part of Surrey County Council’s climate change initiatives. The Bookhams Residents’ Association is working
Blue Hearts Have Been Planted!
The first batch of “Blue Hearts”, kindly made and painted by Nick Haynes in Woodlands Road, have been ‘planted’ in the following locations A246 north side east from Dobbes (3)
Oak Processionary Moth – Update #4 – August 2020
We have received Update #4 from the Forestry Commission on the Oak Processionary Moth. The moths are active on Bookham Common. Take care when walking with your family and pets.
Wild Flowers and Village Planting
Earlier this year BRA Tree Warden, Frances Fancourt, reached agreement with Openreach, the owners of the telephone exchange in Church Road, that she could “adopt” the land in front of
Control of Dogs on Bookham Common
Little Bookham resident, Kirsten Asmussen, raised an important issue about dogs and some unpleasant and damaging incidents on Bookham Common on social media which created a lot of comments and
Blue Hearts and Wild Flowers
Restoring native wild flowers and encouraging biodiversity along some grass verges in Surrey is planned as part of Surrey County Council’s climate change initiatives. The Bookhams Residents’ Association is working
Litter Pick Cancelled Until Further Notice; but you can “Womble”!
We have decided that under the current circumstances we will cancel the monthly group litter pick. Although we meet outside inevitably we do get close to each other and many
Join the Norbury Park Conservation Group!
Are you passionate about Norbury Park? Whether you can spare a full day, half a day or just a few hours volunteering is a chance to make a real difference
Litter Pickers and Tree Wardens busy in Bookham!
On 2nd February the Litter Pickers were out in force with over 30 volunteers working their way around the village. In parallel the Tree Wardens were working on the verges
Hedge Planting in Norbury Park
Leatherhead company, CGI, as part of its “No Planet B” initiative to plant 8,00 native trees and shrubs around its UK offices has donated locally sourced hedging shrubs to Surrey
Howard of Effingham – Admissions Criteria 2021 Consultation
A consultation on the admissions criteria to the Howard of Effingham from 2021 has been published by the School. David Cox has made a submission on behalf of the BRA.
Litter Pick Cancelled Until Further Notice; but you can “Womble”!
We have decided that under the current circumstances we will cancel the monthly group litter pick. Although we meet outside inevitably we do get close to each other and many
Epsom Hospital
Epsom Hospital – Return to Normal Service. Message from Chris Grayling – MP for Epsom & Ewell I have been asked to provide an update about the return of normal
Coronavirus Response Funding Available Now!
The Coronavirus Response Fund has launched to support local charities and voluntary organisations that are assisting some of Surrey’s most vulnerable people. Donations raised through the Community Foundation’s own local
CSVA – Community Support Volunteer – COVID19
In response to the Coronavirus (Covid19) outbreak, Central Surrey Voluntary Action (CSVA) is registering a pool of potential volunteers who may be able to assist voluntary organisations across Epsom and
Community Coronavirus Care
Message from voluntary group: Community Coronavirus Care Are you self isolating, worried about going out or need some help? We are a group of people from the surrounding community that
Social Distancing
Our local shops are doing a great job in keeping us supplied but please do remember to follow the Government’s social distancing guidelines when out and about in the village. There
Improvement Works to Bookham Station and Footbridge.
Update from Network Rail on Works at Bookham Station. From Jonny Nesbitt: Stakeholder & Public affairs manager (Wessex). I am writing to let you know that Network Rail will be
Middlemead Road Newsletter No. 19: December 2019
The latest issue of the Middlemead Road Newsletter has been published by Lovell. Just click on the button below. Middlemead Road Newsletter
Your support needed to protect one of Bookham’s green spaces from development
Nomination to have the land at The Garstons adjacent to 1 Stonehill Close, Great Bookham as an Asset of Community Value under the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.
MVDC Business Webinars and Expert Advice Sessions
The MVDC Business Group are offering webinars and one-to-one expert advice sessions, run by the Retail Group are being offering free of charge to retail businesses, bookings can be made
Former Bookham Youth Centre to be re-purposed as a COVID-19 Food Distribution Hub
The Surrey Local Resilience Forum will be re-purposing the former Bookham Youth Centre as a food distribution hub, as part of the their response to COVID-19. The Property Services team
MVDC Re-Opening for Business Guidance
Message from Candida Goulden – MVDC Economic Development Manager We appreciate that current circumstances have put a lot of pressure and uncertainty on many businesses. We want to support businesses
MVDC Weekly Email Update: 4th September
Weekly e-newsletter updates with the latest news from Mole Valley District Council.
MVDC Discretionary Grants Scheme
Message from Paul Anderson – Executive Head of Service MVDC. I am writing to advise that we have today (5th June) launched the Mole Valley Business Discretionary Grant Scheme. This
Guidance from MVDC on Re-opening for Business
MVDC has issued guidance for businesses who are preparing to re-open once the lock down is lifted. Topics include: Business recovery support sessions Business resilience and recovery webinars Working safely
Bookham Railway Station: Temporary Bus Stop
Due to the development of Bookham Railway Station building and car park the station bus stop is currently suspended. A temporary bus stop is located on Church Road opposite the exit from
Improvement Works to Bookham Station and Footbridge.
Update from Network Rail on Works at Bookham Station. From Jonny Nesbitt: Stakeholder & Public affairs manager (Wessex). I am writing to let you know that Network Rail will be
479 Bus Timetable – COVID19 update
A new temporary 479 timetable has been issued by Arriva to cover the COVID19 emergency effective for journeys from 23rd March. This covers the route between Guildford, Bookham, Leatherhead and
Local Bus Services in Surrey – COVID19 update
From: Matthew Furniss Cabinet Member for HighwaysSurrey County Council General Picture of Service DeliveryOperators are presently providing the vast majority of timetabled services as normal. Services or journeys that normally
408 Bus Service Timetable
The 408 service is being taken over by a new operator, Falcon Buses, on the 4th April 2020. The timetable is unchanged and may be downloaded or printed from the
465 Kingston via Leatherhead to Dorking: New timetable from 25th April
No change in service provision, but, London United will be the bus operator of the 465 from the 25 April 2020 instead of Quality Line, formerly Epsom Buses. Click here
Local Bus Services – Experiencing a Problem?
Should you have a problem with one our bus services please can you contact BRA either on its Helpline 0300 030 9890 or by filling out the online Message form
Community Transport Services
Mole Valley Life, or Dial a Ride as we still think of it, is available to residents. Registration as a member is required and for normal journeys you can then
Epsom Hospital to St Helier Hospital Direct Bus Service
Keith Francis A new public bus service ferrying passengers between Epsom and St Helier hospitals is officially being launched next month. The H1 service, which was previously operated for staff