More Bookham Village News
Bookham Christmas Lights
Many thanks to Christian Dowse and his team from DCI on the Bookham Industrial Estate for all their efforts in getting the new Christmas lights up and working for the
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
Autumn 2019 Newsletter
The BRA Autumn 2019 newsletter is the current edition and the Spring 2020, edition will be published in April. If you have a contribution for the BRA Newsletter, please email:
Bookham Trees
There are now over 130 trees planted by BRA Tree Wardens. Details of the location and variety are listed below.
BRA Pre-Owned Bookstall Closure
Would residents please note that the BRA has decided to discontinue with its fund raising pre-owned bookstall. There has been less interest in pre-owned books during the last past few
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)
Bookham Hustings 9th Dec – 7.30 for 8.00 pm – Baptist Church
PRESS RELEASE from Churches Together 2019 General Election The Mole Valley Parliamentary Candidates will gather for a ”Question” Time” debate in Bookham. On December 9 from 7:30 pm Churches Together in
Monthly Litter Pick – Sunday 5th January 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.
Bookham Hustings 9th Dec – 7.30 for 8.00 pm – Baptist Church
PRESS RELEASE from Churches Together 2019 General Election The Mole Valley Parliamentary Candidates will gather for a ”Question” Time” debate in Bookham. On December 9 from 7:30 pm Churches Together in
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
75th Anniversary of D-Day – Young Street Memorial
Residents may or may not be aware that a large contingent of Canadian troops were stationed in Bookham prior to embarking to France as part of the D-Day landings 75
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
Monthly Litter Pick – Sunday 5th January 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.
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
BRA Team Gets Weeding on the High Street!
On Sunday 7th July instead of Litter Picking volunteers attacked the overgrown vegetation and weeds that have been spoiling the look of the High Street. “It was a very productive
Looking After Bookham’s Green Spaces
Later this year the Bookham Youth Centre will be closing but fortunately the BRA Tree Warden team have been able to rescue some of the shrubs and plants and relocated
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 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.
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)
Surrey County Council – Temporary Traffic Restrictions on Church Road
We have received the following notification from Surrey County Council: NOTICE THE SURREY COUNTY COUNCILCHURCH ROAD (D2536) BOOKHAMTEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2019 SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSE TO MAKE the
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. Sample ID Heading 1 Heading 2 Sample
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