More Bookham Village News
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
The Planter Planted!
Update – 24th January 2020 A big thanks to The Vineries for planting up the new planter in Church Road. It’s been a long haul getting it in place. After
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.
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
Monthly Litter Pick – Sunday 1st March 2020
Join the Bookhams Residents’ Association for our monthly litter pick. Meet at 11.00 am at the Lower Shott car park. Gloves, grabs, and safety equipment will be provided.
Do you Womble?
We are very fortunate to live in a beautiful part of Surrey, where there is a strong community spirit. On the first Sunday of each month members of the Bookhams
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
Question Time Report
On 6th November the BRA held its annual “Bookham Question Time” event which gives all residents the opportunity to ask their elected Councillors questions on local issues. There was a
Monthly Litter Pick – Sunday 1st March 2020
Join the Bookhams Residents’ Association for our monthly litter pick. Meet at 11.00 am at the Lower Shott car park. Gloves, grabs, and safety equipment will be provided.
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
The Planter Planted!
Update – 24th January 2020 A big thanks to The Vineries for planting up the new planter in Church Road. It’s been a long haul getting it in place. After
Christmas Charity Post 2019 Report.
Michael Agius – CCP Chairman. The Christmas Charity Post (CCP) Committee decided once again to maintain the price of stamps at 30p, about 50 % of the Royal Mail’s 2nd
Surrey CC Survey on Prudential RideLondon Cycling Event
The Survey is open until 16th February 2020 Prudential RideLondon is an annual two-day festival of cycling which takes place in London and Surrey. The event was developed in 2013
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
Launch of I Live In Bookham web site
iliveinbookham.com is a new online hub for things to do, places to go, news and featured articles, regular and special events, local amenity & business listings.
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
Shape the Future of Bookham Village Centre
On Tuesday, 17th September a workshop lead by Eloise Appleby discussed “Shaping The Future of Bookham Village Centre”. Over sixty people attended including local business owners, Councillors, members of the
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
Monthly Litter Pick – Sunday 1st March 2020
Join the Bookhams Residents’ Association for our monthly litter pick. Meet at 11.00 am at the Lower Shott car park. Gloves, grabs, and safety equipment will be provided.
Do you Womble?
We are very fortunate to live in a beautiful part of Surrey, where there is a strong community spirit. On the first Sunday of each month members of the Bookhams
Making Bookham a Plastic Free Community
Meeting Report From Transition Bookham. We’re very excited to have signed up to the Plastic Free Communities initiative run by Surfers Against Sewage, aimed at reducing single-use plastic. Our project
Bookham Trees
There are now over 130 trees planted by BRA Tree Wardens. Details of the location and variety are listed below.
Ash Dieback Coming to a Tree Near You; Oak Processionary Moth – What Is It?
Bookham Tree Wardens The has been much discussion on different forums on Ash Dieback and Oak Processionary Moth outbreaks in Bookham. The Bookham Tree Wardens have prepared a comprehensive presentation
Cubs & Dawnay School Pupils join monthly Litter Pick
For the June litter pick Cubs and pupils from Dawnay school joined in with the regulars to give Bookham streets a clean. A big “Thank You” to the young people
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
New Boundary Signs for Great and Little Bookham
A BRA initiative has been to identify the boundary between Great Bookham and Little Bookham. Instigated by Little Bookham resident Grant Woodham, Grant liaised with Surrey County Council to ensure
Epsom and St Helier Hospital Consultation
Residents should have received through the post details of the consultation on the plans from the new hospital in either Epsom, St Helier or Sutton which we reported on last
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust – New Hospital
Press Release from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust The Government confirmed that hundreds of millions of pounds of funding is to be made available for Epsom and
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
New 479 Bus Timetable
A new 479 timetable has been issued by Arriva effective for journeys from 1st September. This covers the route between Guildford, Bookham, Leatherhead and Epsom. Click here to download
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
A Car Share Club For Bookham? November 2018 Results
Late last year a survey was published as a joint initiative by the BRA and Transition Bookham to determine if a Car Share Club would be of interest to residents.
Surrey CC Survey on Prudential RideLondon Cycling Event
The Survey is open until 16th February 2020 Prudential RideLondon is an annual two-day festival of cycling which takes place in London and Surrey. The event was developed in 2013
Local Plan Timetable Update
Following a meeting of the Cabinet on 24th September, Mole Valley District Council has now published an updated Local Development Scheme (LDS) that sets out the timetable for the preparation
Waste / Dog Poo Bins Not Being Emptied
The BRA has complained to Leader of Mole Valley District Council, Stephen Cooksey, about village waste/dog poo bins not being regularly emptied and overflowing. Mr Cooksey is fully aware of
Mole Valley District Council’s Local Plan (2018 -2033): Implications for Bookham
(10th Sept update – MVDC postponement) Mole Valley District Council are reaching the end of their work on the next Local Plan. Called “Future Mole Valley” a policy (once completed)
This Week’s Planning Applications in Bookham
Each week MVDC publish planning applications that have been submitted across the district. This is an extract of the applications made in Bookham. You may comment on planning applications on
New Boundary Signs for Great and Little Bookham
A BRA initiative has been to identify the boundary between Great Bookham and Little Bookham. Instigated by Little Bookham resident Grant Woodham, Grant liaised with Surrey County Council to ensure
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.