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The Tadworth & Walton
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FRIENDS OF ST PETER’S Page 34
ISSUE No. 6 - November 2017
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Discover the home you’ve y alway l s dreamed d d of
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MAKE YOUR OWN MIND UP he Tadworth and Walton Residents
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virtually the whole letter on pages 20 to 32 so
Association under the Freedom of
that you can read for yourself the issues involved.
Information Act have secured details of
The full letter can be viewed on the Residents
the preapplication discussions held
Association’s website (see:
between the Council and Walton Heath Golf Club
www.tadworthwaltonra.co.uk/golfclub.html). You
regarding proposals for a new Clubhouse on the
can then make up your own mind regarding the
Beechams’ Field site.
pros and cons of such a development because the TWRA will be consulting you as a Member as
The pre-application meeting with Walton
and when final plans are submitted.
Heath Golf Club considered two proposals: Proposal A: Provision of a clubhouse with
You may recall the first issue of the Tribune back
ancillary staff accommodation within the roof
in August 2016 when I first introduced the magazine
space, separate Artisan's clubhouse, car parking,
that I was keen to point out that the Tribune is your
new access road and landscaping within the
magazine serving the residents of Tadworth and
Walton Heath Golf Course.
Walton with ‘no axe to grind’ or political affiliations.
Proposal B: Redevelopment of the current
I would certainly be interested in receiving any
clubhouse site for up to 14 residential dwellings
letters and views regarding the proposed
with associated parking and landscaping
development and I will of course will not take any
Assuming that final plans are submitted it
sides in the matter.
represents a significant development in the village
Richard Milbourn, Editor
and for that reason I have decided to publish
Email: richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk
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iven the sustained level of pressure put upon our community in terms of planning applications, development proposals, concerns about volumes of traffic and its speed, parking facilities etc, your RA has no shortage of work on its hands. However, it is the restricted number of hands we have, that is our problem! We need more people prepared to become Committee members. If you believe the work we do is valuable to our community, why not join us? You’ll give up one evening a month and in return have an overview of local current affairs, have a say in decision making and perhaps get involved in one or other of our ongoing projects. Additionally, we have a particular need for a Membership Secretary; for someone to ensure our website content is kept up to date, and for someone to launch us into the world of social media. Why not get in touch? (Clive Elcome: clive.elcome@ukgateway.net) Other than the activities I’ve listed above, what else have we been up to since the last issue of ‘The Tribune’? I’m pleased to say that along with Cllr. Rachel Turner, the Association took a strong lead in setting up the Tadworth Businesses Network (TBN). Its objective is to increase footfall by improving cohesion between the traders, and communication between the traders and yourselves. Regular meetings are being held, a business directory on social media is in place. Look out for some exciting activities around Christmas! Additionally, as you have hopefully 4 NOVEMBER 2017
already spotted, our tree planting scheme has gone from strength to strength under the stewardship of Patricia Brookwick. The latter secured welcome extra funding through the Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ scheme. Importantly, under the Freedom of Information Act, we have secured details of the preapplication discussions held between our Council and Walton Heath Golf Club regarding proposals for a new Clubhouse on the Beechams’ Field site. These may be viewed on our website (see: www.tadworthwaltonra.co.uk/golfclub.html). As previously stated, we will consult with R.A. Members (hopefully you are one!) as and when final plans are submitted, in order to decide our collective response. Date for your diary: Our Christmas Carol event will be held on Saturday December 16, beginning at 3.00pm, in the Jubilee Woodland. A barbecue will be included. PLANNING - Walton on the Hill ‘Kitlands’, (Chequers Lane) Several months ago we met, together with local residents, the purchasers of the site. We made comments on a draft layout, which showed 8 dwellings, and suggested that, in our opinion, the development was too cramped and that fewer units of the same type might be more appropriate. Although discussions have taken place between the developers and the Council, to date no planning application has been made. ‘Frith Park’ Work is progressing quickly on the site, both on the new dwellings and major C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 6
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landscaping works. Members of the Committee were privileged to be given a tour of the site and were impressed with the quality of the new buildings. It was clear that it would have been impossible to retain the Mansion and even what remains of the front facade is in very poor condition. Marketing will take place in 2018 and details are available on the Frith Park web site. Other applications An appeal has been dismissed for 9 flats on the site of Cartmel Lodge, off Hurst Drive which is good news. Also, after the long saga of applications and appeals on developing the’ Little Ambrook’ site in Nursery Road, permission has now been granted for just one new dwelling with the retention of the existing house. We feel this is a good outcome for this important part of the Conservation Area. After objecting to new development on the ‘Thickets’ site off Dorking Road, permission has now been granted for extensions to the existing building which we consider to be more in character with the surroundings. Permission has been granted for a major extension to ‘Mafalda’, Nursery Road. Revised applications for 2 Rose Cottages and 2 Hernbrook on Chequers Lane have yet to be determined by the Council. A further application to convert a barn at Hurst Farm into a dwelling has been refused PLANNING - Tadworth There have been a number of interesting applications in Tadworth over the last few months. Land at the rear of 9 – 15 Shelvers Way An application has been submitted to 6 NOVEMBER 2017
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construct a further 5 dwellings to the rear of Shelvers Way, using an extension of the new access road which was won on appeal, taking access through the Stanford Lodge site. We, and the Planning Committee, were very concerned about highway safety as a result of increased traffic entering Shelvers Way near the A217 and also the increased parking which would result. However, largely because Surrey County Council did not object, the application was granted on appeal. The Association will be objecting again on traffic and parking issues, pointing out the cumulative impact of increased traffic using the local road network and likely increase in parking on Shelvers Way because of insufficient spaces within the development. However, unless the County Council, as Highway Authority, chooses to object, we do not consider it likely that permission will be refused. We propose to notify local residents on this latest application. Farm Fencing site There is a current application for 10 flats on the Farm Fencing site at 124, Ashhurst Road in 2 two and a three storey blocks. Our Committee supported the redevelopment of the site, particularly as this area is looking very rundown, but felt the development was too cramped. There was concern that 3 floors was too high, bearing in mind the very narrow depth and rise in the tree covered slope to the rear. 22 Downsway A planning application has been refused by the Council’s Planning Committee for modifications to 22, Downs Way, despite an officer recommendation to approve it. This reduced the height but not the unauthorised front and rear extensions. C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 8
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Fortunately the applicant decided to revert to the original permission, rather than go to appeal, and has now demolished the offending extensions to comply with the permitted plans. Hopefully this will be the end to the long saga, although there are concerns over roof lights now being inserted. Restaurant within the Station Buildings An application was submitted under the licensing legislation for drinking, dancing and live and recorded music at the proposed restaurant in Station Buildings on the bridge. There were some 90 objections to the proposed long hours, and as a result the restaurant operators reduced the hours considerably before the application went before the Council’s Licensing Committee. We and others expressed some concerns, and as a result some additional conditions were incorporated in the permission. The owners have promised to cooperate with the community if there are any problems as they hope to run a friendly, family restaurant. We wish them every success and hope it will assist in reviving the centre of Tadworth.
ordinated it ever since, working with local authorities, voluntary organisations, parish councils and local partnerships, to set-up and develop Tree Warden networks in town, city and countryside across the UK. Today there are more than 8,000 Tree Wardens in local networks throughout the country, forming a volunteer group of immense value to the environment. The Tree Warden scheme gives people who feel that trees matter an opportunity to: Champion their local trees and woods plant and care for trees Carry out woodland management survey trees and gather information about them Provide early warnings of threats, disease, decay or vandalism Get involved with like-minded people for training and field trips Spearhead Tree Council initiatives, such as its Hedge Tree Campaign to reverse the decline of trees in hedges We are a recently formed group so if you would like to get involved, or are keen to find out more, please contact the local co-ordinator Patricia Brookwick at p.brookwick@btinternet.com.
Tadworth & Walton Tree Warden Group he Tadworth & Walton Tree Wardens are a voluntary group hoping to make a real difference to the quality of your neighbourhood. There has never been a more necessary time to be involved in protecting trees and woodlands within the community. The Tree Warden scheme was launched by the Tree Council in 1990 to harness the power of local volunteers for the good of their communities’ trees. It has co-
National Tree Week: 25th November – 3rd December 2017 ational Tree Week is the UK’s biggest annual festival of trees and marks the start of the tree-planting season. The Tadworth & Walton Tree Warden group is encouraging everyone to consider how they can change views for the better by planting and celebrating trees within their own neighbourhood. This year, why not join the many thousands of people across the UK who
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celebrate Tree Dressing Day. We will be holding a Tree Dressing event in the Jubilee Woodland on the 3rd December 2017, further details of which will be available on the TWRA website nearer the time. The event is free and open to all, you are invited to come along and learn how to plant and care for trees, you can even win a tree to plant in your own garden or school grounds. We will be asking visitors to make their own tree decorations, or to bring along colourful ribbons, which will be used to ‘dress the tree’ and decorate the woodland bunting strung up amongst the trees. The event will cumulate in a display of your decorative achievements at the annual Christmas Carols in the woodland on the 16th December. For further details please contact p.brookwick@btinternet.com
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FORUM BUSY IN THE VILLAGE
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he Walton Forum was established by residents in 1997; a platform to discuss matters of importance to the village and agree any necessary actions or improvements. The Forum meets three times per year, usually in the Breech Lane Community Centre, and all village residents are encouraged to attend. The Forum committee can be reached, throughout the year via email - with your ideas and concerns. It has been a busy few months in the village and our various projects are moving forward. On behalf of residents, The Forum has contributed towards the renovations of the Walton Scout hut which was in need of urgent attention before the cold weather sets in. Following the repairs, a warm letter of thanks has been received from Walton Scouts (including Cubs, Beavers, Brownies & Rainbows!). We wish them well and look forward hearing news of their continued success. Volunteers are always required, for various roles, so do not hesitate to pop in and offer your services. Meade Court car park has been at the forefront of residents minds with a series of works to improve visibility, general appearance and utility discussed. Weather and schedules permitting, it is anticipated the Council will begin cutting back some of the overgrown shrubbery in October allowing the planning and costing of future stages. It is hoped that a more
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open aspect will increase usage, deter litter and with reconfiguration increase the number of car spaces. Although somewhat obscured by the temporary Gas Works, the fabulous works at ‘Gun Corner’ continue to be maintained and improved by the Gun Corner Project Team and the unstinting efforts of Tony Harte and his team at Surrey Hills Garden Management. The unsightly yellow grit bins have now been replaced with more attractive heritage style bins. Unfortunately we have no control over BT’s timeline but expect the removal of the existing kiosk to occur this year so that we can install an original red telephone box with community defibrillator. As an aside, you may have noticed that Walton News is currently being internally reorganised and we are pleased to have been informed that this is due to an upcoming Post Office counter which will be operational in December. This is good news for Walton and we look forward to using it. Upcoming and ongoing Village initiatives include: Meade Court car park project Community defibrillator project ‘Gun Corner’ (opposite St Peters Church) Mere Pond regeneration & Swan Island Village Disco in November 20 is Plenty A speed limit reduction campaign for Walton & Tadworth Toad Patrol If you have any views on these initiatives, would like to propose a new
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WA LT O N O N T H E H I L L F O R U M initiative of your own or would like to help your fellow villagers and neighbours improve quality of life in the village, please contact The Forum committee for further details and join us at our next meeting. Whilst resolutely non-political, the Walton Forum enjoys excellent relations with the borough and county councils. Your local councillors regularly attend Forum meetings to talk about their activities, local issues, and to hear about issues residents should like them to deal with. Forum meetings are an excellent opportunity to make your voices heard. In line with our constitution, having been elected as one of your three local Councillors in May, I am not able to continue in my role as Chairman and will be delighted to introduce our new Chairman at
November’s meeting. The Forum is directly involved in planning and development applications which require skilled technical input and are handled by the Tadworth and Walton Residents’ Association on our behalf. We are extremely grateful for their efforts to protect our village from inappropriate development. The next Walton Forum meeting will be held in the Breech Lane Community Centre on Tuesday, 21st November 2017 at 8.00pm. Warm Regards, George Curry The Walton Forum committee can be reached on info@waltonvillageforum.com. Please follow for updates and support us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Walton-on-the-HillVillage-Forum-359384957575919/
Once a farming community. much that we take for granted in Tadworth is the result of the careful managed evolution of our local heritage. Today Tadworth is what we envisage as a traditional English village. The village shops in their arts and crafts style date back to when the railway was built. They offer a wide range of individual services ranging from travel agent to greengrocers, butchers, fishmongers and fresh bread bakery. Tadworth has its own selection of fine schools for children of all ages, It has good communications, health facilities and even a bank. Surrounded by the North Downs, the locality retains its late 19th century vintage charm and scale yet offers all the modern services necessary for living in the 21st century. “Tadworth the Village on the Downs” looks at aspects of Tadworth’s development in order to provide insights into how what we have today has been carefully sculpted from the past. The book seeks to cover in particular, aspects of local history that have not been detailed by earlier historians. In A4 format with more than 50 pages and well-illustrated in colour, copies of the book are available from Bruce Osborne at Tower House, 15 Tower Road, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5QY for £10.00. Tel: 01737 213169. Email: b.osborne2@ntlworld.com
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FRITH PARK THE PHOENIX RISES FROM THE ASHES Dr Bruce E Osborne updates on the building work at Frith Park, the former stately home, military headquarters and industrial site
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n the Tribune for August this year we included an article detailing the history of Frith Park, Walton on the Hill’s former stately home. All that could be seen at the time were the remains of the c.1896 preserved facade of the mid 19th century house while the construction engineers proceeded with the necessary groundwork for redevelopment. Like a phoenix from the ashes, we predicted a new life for this park. From stately home to military headquarters to industrial site and now to residential complex, at the time we awaited the fourth stage with interest but also not without a little nostalgia. We can now update readers on progress with this interesting development. The preserved façade is
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still standing but has undergone substantial renovation to ensure that it has adequate damp protection when it is incorporated in the new building. The façade wall, which is a mixture of brick, rubble and timber, still requires some reconstruction to restore the original window configuration on both sides of the central front entrance. In spite of the extensive supporting scaffolding the preservation of this potentially unsafe wall for the future is proving a major challenge for the contractors and it has now been underpinned to improve stability. Groundwork for the future recreated Frith House is completed and ground floor walls are now in place. Bruce E Osborne, Tadworth Heritage & History, Tadworth@thespas.co.uk
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ocal residents may have already read the background to Frith Park written by Dr Bruce E Osborne and chronicled in the local magazines distributed around Tadworth, Walton-on-the-Hill, Kingswood and Banstead. There’s also been additional historical research undertaken by TV historian and presenter Dr Nick Barratt who’s assembled a timeline of the Mansion House from 1503-2014 and it is hoped that this will be displayed when Frith Park launches early 2018. So it’s obviously disappointing when a building like the Mansion House, which is steeped in history, is allowed to fall into disrepair and dilapidation. Unfortunately when the site was purchased in 2016, the majority of the site was in a perilous state. Fortunately two discerning local and environmentally conscious house builders came forward in the form of Urban Green Developments and Reside Developments who are committed to breathe new life into Frith Park and reinstate it to its previous prominence.
Both companies are firm believers in the historical context of Frith Park and fought long to ensure that the façade of the Mansion House could be restored and refurbished to its former glory. It was also opportune that Charles Brooking of The Brooking National Collection in Cranleigh was contacted, he made several visits to the Mansion House and was able to remove some early steel windows, stained glass oriel window and doors and door furniture prior to demolition of the rear of this unstable building. The original entrance carriageway is also undergoing a complete transformation as it too is restored in conjunction with the recreation of the beautiful parkland, formal gardens to the rear of the Mansion House and the preservation of the ancient woods to the south that includes two tall Redwood trees that are believed to be over 100 years old. Keen to reflect the appearance of the original Italianate Mansion House c.1857C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 1 4
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9, the 26 two, three and four bedroom houses will all be designed to resemble it with cream rendered walls, grey slate roofs and feature sash windows. Whilst mirroring the past with the external appearance, inside each property has been designed to be extremely contemporary and boasts features like open plan living areas and bi-fold concertina doors to the rear gardens. The fully fitted kitchens are by renowned German manufacturer Leicht, a company that has been in operation for over 80 years and boasts some luxury modern handle less kitchens with sleek lines and a real ‘wow’ factor. The bathrooms are styled by another German company, Villeroy & Boch and the sanitary ware, taps and showers designed to be particularly energy efficient with a controlled water system in place. Zoned under floor heating is
incorporated into every property including the two bedroom houses within Walled Gardens which in itself is quite unusual and each home at Frith Park is constructed with increased levels of energy efficiency with highly efficient boilers and low energy lighting throughout in addition to improved levels of wall and window insulation. Two show homes will be released in early 2018; a three-bedroom house within Walled Gardens and a four bedroom house in neighbouring Stable Mews. The spring will see the launch of a show apartment within the Mansion House and also the release of Redwood Terrace: 4 three-bedroom homes with Orangery-style oval windows to the rear. To register interest, please go to www.frithpark.co.uk and follow @frithparkhomes on social media.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
THE GAGE PLAYERS 20 Lyndhurst Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 9LL Dear Editor, Saving Surrey’s ONLY Performing Arts Library am writing to bring to your readers’ attention the proposals from Surrey County Council (SCC) that would drastically change or close the Performing Arts Library (PAL) at Denbies, near Dorking. The SCC are planning measures to make PAL ‘costneutral’ by 1st April, 2018 (to make a saving of at least £180,000, they say) – that or it has to close. A consultation is out at the moment, closing date 17th September, 2017, and a decision will be made by the council in the autumn to be effective from 1st April, 2018. Their proposals are: 1a. Separate the music and play sets and re-locate each in an existing library, borrowing/hiring terms as at present. 1b. All single copy items to become part of general library stock and distributed throughout the Surrey library network. Transfer ownership in part or in full to a community or other organisation that will make all stock available to the public – no explanation as to what ‘in part or in full’ means or whether there may be any financial support to set up or run this. If neither of the above options delivers required savings, close the PAL service and ‘signpost to the nearest alternative services’.
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Time is short to protest or to put forward viable alternatives. None of the 12 libraries put forward as alternative PAL stockists has the capacity to absorb the collection, and if single items are re-distributed, they would be vulnerable to regular space-saving culling by staff not experienced enough to realise their value. The Denbies site also provides easy access with free and un-limited time parking. No other library can offer this, a boon to all groups and individuals who use the collection. No suggestion has been put forward about the possibility of increasing borrowing or hiring fees, which would be a financial improvement for the SCC. The proposals seem to indicate that there is actually no will on the SCC’s part to avert PAL’s closure. Surrey should be proud to house the PAL. As well as great numbers of theatre, music and other groups there are a great number of professional actors, singers, musicians and dancers living in Surrey – Dame Judi Dench and Sir Michael Caine, for example – who would surely do their best to urge PAL’s retention as an entity or who might be able to suggest suitable sponsors – if they knew about the proposals, that is. I hope the public’s voice can make itself heard on this important matter before the SCC take their decisions. Yours sincerely, Jon Laws Chairman, The Gage Players NOVEMBER 2017 17
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s you may have read in previous issues of the Tadworth Tribune, TWOAT raises money locally to help small scale aid
projects in some of the poorest countries of the world where there is a personal link to this part of Surrey. Many of you will have seen details of the Rohingya refugee crisis with people fleeing from persecutionin the North of Myanmar.
Emmanuel primary school.
Unfortunately the Rohingya are not the only
throw the British backinto India. Later the
minority to have fled from the country we used
Burmese people found that Japanese
to call Burma. The TWOAT project described in
imperialism was even worse than rule by the
this article concerns support to a school for the
British and eventually Aung San switched sides
children of Karen refugees forced to live in
andjoined the Allies in driving out the Japanese.
camps in Thailand just across the South-
Before this change of heart some of the
Eastern border with Myanmar. The next two
minority groups allied to the British started a
paragraphs explain the historic background and
guerrilla war against both the Japanese and the
British involvement in this refugee problem.
new collaborating Burmese administrationunder
Burma became part of the British Empire
Aung San. One of these resistance groups was
after a war in the first half of the 19th century
the predominantly Christian Karens many of
which started over border disputes between the
whom fought and died helping the Allies. Aung
Burmese rulers and parts of India which were
San played a major part in negotiating
under British rule or protection. After a full scale
independence for Myanmar but was
invasion of India by a 60,000 strong Burmese
assassinated in 1947. Subsequently the country
army, the British used their naval capability to
subsided into a military dictatorship and Karen
land an amphibious force hundreds of miles
people have continued their resistance to the
further south at Rangoon and eventually
central authorities with many of their families
conquered the whole country. As with many
being forced into exile in Thailand.
colonial acquisitions British administration was
TWOAT was introduced to a project sending
facilitated by collaborating minority ethnic
funds to help these refugees by John Chiles, a
groups who had been oppressed by the
prominent Tadworth resident, now sadly
previous majority rulers. In the 1930s and 40s a
deceased, who had served in Burma during
degree of nationalist agitation started in Burma
WW2 and who was an active campaigner for
and some of these nationalistsleft the country
veterans of WW2. Our support is specifically for
to join the Burmese Independence Army
Emmanuel primary school in one of the camps
(BIA)which was created by the Japanese under
where we fund the wages for two of the
the leadership of Aung San (father of Aung San
teachers and all the costs of their teaching aids.
Suu Kyi). The BIA participated in the Japanese
For further details of TWOAT activities please
invasion in 1941. Manymore Burmesejoined the
visit our web site www.TWOAT.org or phone
BIA after the invasion and helped the Japanese
chairman, Mike Fox on 01737 350452.
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NEW CLUBHOUSE ON THE HEATH Under the Freedom of Information Act the Tadworth & Walton Residents’ Association have secured details of the preeapplication discussions held between the Council and Walton Heath Golf Club Pre-Application Meeting Walton Heath Golf Club, Deans Lane, Walton on the Hill
greenkeepers complex. The site is presently undeveloped and
Proposal A: Provision of a clubhouse with
comprises an area of woodland, which forms part
ancillary staff accommodation within the roof
of a woodland preservation order (TPO RE507A).
space, separate Artisan's clubhouse, car
The site is currently access by an informal access
parking, new access road And landscaping
track from Dorking Road. The site is wholly within
within the Walton Heath Golf Course.
the Metropolitan Green Belt, is designated as an
Proposal B: Redevelopment of the current
Area of Great Landscape Value and is within an
clubhouse site for up to 14 residential dwellings
area identified as a Site of Nature Conservation
with associated parking and landscaping
Importance. The main golf course itself retains an
From the details submitted and our discussions, I understand your proposals to consist of: a) Provision of a new clubhouse on a site within
open character despite its recreation use and the surrounding area characterised by heathland and woodland. The edge of the built up area of Walton
the golf course, to the east of Dorking Road. This
on the Hill is presently clearly defined by the dense
would include ancillary staff accommodation within
belt of woodland which flanks Dorking Road.
the roofspace, separate Artisan’s clubhouse, car parking, a new access road and landscaping b) Redevelopment of the site of the old
“Site B”, the site of the current clubhouse, is located on the western side of Dorking Road and is within the defined urban area of Walton on the Hill,
clubhouse to provide up to 14 residential dwellings,
albeit it is on the edge of the built up area. The site
associated parking, access and landscaping
comprises of the main clubhouse building (a
Having considered the information provided by you,
predominantly single storey building with some first
the policy background, relevant history, I would
floor elements) along with a number of smaller
offer the following “without prejudice” comments
single storey ancillary buildings. There is a large car
and advice based on the plans provided and
park to the rear (north) of the clubhouse with an
proposed development at the site:
attractive soft landscaped area in front of the
SITE CONTEXT
clubhouse incorporating a putting green. The car
The site consists of two sites, one being an
park is bounded by a dense hedgerow which
undeveloped area of land within the existing golf
largely obscures views of it and the buildings in
course and the other the site of the present
behind and imbues the site with a landscape
clubhouse.
dominated character. The majority of the clubhouse
“Site A”, which is proposed for the new clubhouse, is located in essence on the eastern side of Dorking Road. It is situated between the main golf course and the recently completed practice facility and to the south of the current
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site is within the Walton on the Hill Conservation Area. The area surrounding the clubhouse is typified by detached properties set within generous well C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 2 4
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landscaped plots. Appearance is mixed but
consideration in any application. Secondly, the exception requires consideration
includes the more modern (1960’s/70’s) properties
of whether the proposal would preserve the
on Greenways, as well as the more traditional
openness of the Green Belt and not conflict with
properties to the south and east which are in the
the purposes thereof. Your pre-application
Conservation Area. This includes the locally listed
submission and points raised on this are
Dormy House which directly adjoins the site.
acknowledged; however, I have concerns from two
CONSIDERATIONS – PROPOSAL A
perspectives. I am not convinced at this stage that
The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt, AGLV
the proposal, by virtue of both the scale of built
and is designated as a Site of Nature Conservation
form, associated hardstanding and parking activity
Importance (as well as being within woodland
would preserve openness (although your arguments
covered by a TPO). The main considerations
that the clubhouse would not incorporate any
relating to the proposals are therefore:
superfluous non-golf element is noted). Secondly, I
Development within the Metropolitan Green Belt
have concern that – by virtue of its siting on the
As we discussed, there are a number of key issues
opposite side of Dorking Road – the proposal
with the principle of development of this nature
would represent urban sprawl and encroachment
given the designations and constraints affecting the
into the countryside. As above, there is presently a
site. Chief among those is the fact that the
very strong boundary defining the built-up area of
proposal would involve the construction of new
Walton on the Hill and the introduction of a
buildings and associated works within the
complex of this extent (which would undoubtedly
Metropolitan Green Belt.
have an urbanising character) would breach this.
You explained, as per your submissions, that
Given the above, at this stage, I am not
you consider the proposal to fall within the ambit of
convinced that the proposal would fall within the
the exceptions in paragraph 89 – namely that
ambit of paragraph 89 and would therefore
regarding the provision of “appropriate facilities for
represent inappropriate development within the
sport and recreation…”. Whilst this is
Green Belt. Very special circumstances would
acknowledged, I explained that I remain to be
therefore need to be demonstrated as per local and
convinced that the proposal could indeed benefit
national policy.
from this exemption for two reasons. Firstly, whilst the appeal and court decisions
We discussed the very special circumstances case. In broad terms, I expressed the opinion that
regarding what constitutes “appropriate” are
the considerations in favour of the proposal would
acknowledged, the circumstances in each of those
need to extend beyond simply benefits to the club
cases materially differs from this. In particular, in all
and its users (although some weight would accrue
of those cases, the proposals related to a facility
to benefits to sport and recreation). The case would
which was not already available whereas in this
need to focus on the additional benefit which
case the course already has the benefit of a
relocating the clubhouse to the Green Belt would
clubhouse (albeit it may not be optimally located).
bring over and above a new improved, high quality
Given the presence of this existing facility, I am not
clubhouse which could equally be built on the
convinced that a new clubhouse within the Green
existing site in the urban area. The additionality or
Belt could properly be considered appropriate in
criticality of a location in the Green Belt will need to
the circumstances. The presence of an alternative
be clear and convincing. A number of points are
site (i.e. the site of the existing clubhouse) in the
picked up from the submissions, many of which
urban area would be a significant material
would appear at this stage to be equally achievable
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N E W C L U B H O U S E O N T H E H E AT H through a new clubhouse on the existing urban site. It is acknowledged that there would be some benefit associated with golfers not having to cross Deans Lane; however, clear evidence would be
should focus on providing clear evidence to demonstrate that very special circumstances do exist. Design and impact on character and landscape
needed of a demonstrable highway safety issue.
(including AGLV) As above, the site for the new
The submission appears to indicate (Appendix 6 of
clubhouse is within the Area of Great Landscape
the statement from WHGC) that investigations with
Value. This designation reflects the landscape
SCC to address this issue have not proved fruitful
importance and quality of the land and countryside
at least in part because “at this time the collision
in this area.
history and personal injury were not high at this
In this regard, policy Pc1 of the Local Plan, CS2
point of the Dorking Road” (paragraph 6.10.2)
of the Core Strategy and the provisions of
which would tend to the weight to this case to a
paragraph 115 of the Framework place great
degree.
importance on protecting landscape character in
We also discussed the issue of Walton Heath
these areas. In the case of Pc1, the policy is clear
GC maintaining its international status. It is
that inappropriate development will be resisted. It is
acknowledged that a clubhouse on course would
noted that this area of the AGLV has been identified
improve the appeal and operation of the course;
for potential inclusion within the Area of
however, I am not convinced at this stage that the
Outstanding Natural Beauty (as part of the
evidence and testimonies submitted demonstrate
forthcoming boundary review by Natural England).
that the current arrangements (i.e. the clubhouse in
Policies Re2 and Re8 require any designs for new
its present location) are a proven risk to the future
recreational facilities to meet certain criteria and, in
use of Walton Heath for major tournaments or its
particular, not conflict with the Green Belt or
viability more generally. Indeed, the submission
landscape.
(Appendix 5 of the WHGC statement) suggests that
We discussed at high level the design approach
the club has “a strong stream of new Member
for the proposed clubhouse. We discussed the
applications, good visiting society…” which does
need for any buildings to melt and successfully
not suggest that the current facilities compromise
assimilate into the landscape given the sensitive
viability. More substantive evidence to this effect,
location. A building which is subservient to the
coupled with a clearer demonstration of the benefit
surrounding landscape and not prominent in terms
this would have to the local area, residents and
of scale or appearance would be important. It was
businesses - socially, economically and
noted that the building would be set at a lower land
environment – would be required to enable this
level than the adjoining Beechams Field practice
benefit to be properly assessed. With the present
green which would to a degree assist in minimising
information, I am of the view presently that only
visual impact and it was agreed that there was
modest weight would be attached to this point.
merit to a single storey, low level structure.
Overall, we acknowledged our divergence in
It is however noted that the proposal
views regarding whether the proposal falls within
incorporates a number of rooms at first floor,
the ambit of paragraph 89. I expressed that the
including two staff flats and that in terms of floor
Council would consider the proposal to be
area; the proposed clubhouse was c.5% bigger
inappropriate development and that, based on the
than the existing. Consideration should be given to
information provided at this stage, I remain to be
whether the quantum of floorspace proposed is the
convinced that a very special circumstances case
minimum necessary and/or whether some elements
could be made. I advised that any application
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discussion with the Surrey Hills AONB officer in
(such as the staff flats) need to be relocated to the
relation to these proposals.
Green Belt or whether some of the accommodation
Trees, landscaping and ecology. The Council
could remain within the urban area.
attaches great value to its landscape character and
In terms of design/appearance, whilst it is noted
the retention of existing trees/landscaping can be a
that this seeks to adopt traditional vernacular and
valuable asset in achieving a good design/layout.
reinterpret elements of the existing clubhouse, we
Any development proposals will be expected to
discussed whether this was the most
retain tree cover/landscape features of significant
successful/appropriate solution. The challenge with
value and any pre-emptive felling will be strongly
a traditional design is that this would dictate
discouraged.
pitched roof forms which add to the height and
At present, the site for the proposed clubhouse
bulk of the building: in this case, these have been
is designated as a Site of Nature Conservation
avoided through long length of false pitch roofs
Importance and forms part of woodland covered by
with limited instances of proper pitch roof which
a Preservation Order. Given this arboricultural
results in a somewhat compromised roofscape and
interest, any application would need to be
a degree of prominence in the landscape. The
supported by an Arboricultural Implications
elevational detailing on the plans submitted is also
Assessment and appropriate Method
lacking for a successful traditional design. Given
Statements/Tree Protection details (as identified in
the sensitive location we discussed that there may
your submission). In general, substantial losses of
be merit in considering a more contemporary
tree cover in this semi-rural/countryside
design (flat roof, low level, highly glazed) which may
environment would not be supported and any
be more capable of melting and assimilating into
layout should both respond to the arboricultural
the landscape (as above). No elevations have been
information (in terms of retaining important
provided for the ancillary buildings (e.g. the
trees/specimens and ensure overall tree cover is
Artisans club) but similar principles would apply: a
retained (incorporating replacement planting). It is
high quality design would be expected and these
noted that your intention is to retain some tree
should be kept to a minimum in terms of their
cover and enhance this to provide screening to the
number and scale.
development and this is supported in principle.
Careful consideration would also need to be
As above, a high quality landscaping scheme,
given to landscaping of the site from the
including tree planting, should be an integral part of
perspective of screening, replacement tree planting
any proposal and should be designed to assist in
and breaking up and softening potentially areas of
softening any proposed built form (including
hardstanding. At present, the layout for the site
substantial car parking areas).
shows a relatively formal and unbroken area of
Given the nature of the site and its location
extensive car parking which would be incompatible
within a Site of Nature Conservation Importance,
with, and harmful to the landscape character of the
any application should be supported by appropriate
area: a more natural, informal appearance should
habitat, protected species and ecological surveys.
be considered.
As per Policy Pc2C, any proposal will need to
We discussed that, in addition to the
demonstrate that it would not materially harm the
submission requirements/deliverables identified in
nature conservation/wildlife interest and value of
your material, any would need to be supported by
the site. Appropriate mitigation should be provided
appropriate and robust landscape and visual
if any harm would occur.
impact evidence. I would also advise early informal
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N E W C L U B H O U S E O N T H E H E AT H Highways, parking and
Green Belt (and landscape character), careful
accessibility/sustainability of the site. We
consideration should be given to the level of
discussed briefly the highways, parking and
parking and striking an appropriate balance
accessibility considerations relating to the site.
between demand and visual/character impact. This
I advised that, given the nature of the proposals
could, for example, be informed by occupancy or
– in particular the proposed new access onto
parking accumulation surveys of the existing car
Dorking Road – you should give consideration to
park to support the level of parking provision.
seeking separate early pre-application discussions
In terms of the proposed new access onto
with Surrey CC as the Highway Authority. The
Dorking Road, this would need to be considered
Highway Authority would be a consultee to any
carefully in relation to highway safety and
application and their views in relation to highway
operation. It is not anticipated that capacity would
safety, operation and capacity would be given high
be a significant issue since it would be a largely like
regard.
for like replacement of the existing clubhouse (and
In terms of car parking, local plan parking
thus the movements already occur); however, any
standards seek provision of 1 space per 0.3 holes
Transport Statement should respond to all of the
or driving bays for golf courses or practice facilities.
above issues.
At present, it appears as though the proposed
Other site specific contributions or planning
parking provision would significantly exceed this –
obligations may be required in addition to CIL;
although it is noted that it would not be dissimilar
however, these will only become apparent through
to existing provision. Given the impact which large
the course of the application and following
areas of parking have on the openness of the
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Given this context, the Conservation Officer and I
engagement with consultees and providers (e.g. the
expressed the view that the present proposals in
Highway Authority). These would be secured
terms of density, plot/site coverage and extent of
through a section 106 agreement.
built form represented an overdevelopment of the
CONSIDERATIONS – PROPOSAL B
site and did not adequately respond to the
As discussed, the site is largely within the Walton
spacious character of the Conservation Area. Even
on the Hill Conservation Area and this provides the
compared to Greenways to the west (which is
main constraint for future development of the site.
outside of the Conservation Area), the proposed
The site presently represents a facility which is
layout is much denser with significantly smaller and
integral to the sport/recreation of the golf course.
narrower plots and much tighter spacing of
The main considerations relating to the
buildings. I advised that strong consideration needs
proposals are considered to be:
to be given to reducing the quantum of
Principle of redevelopment. As above, the site is
development and increasing plot sizes in order to
presently the clubhouse for the golf course and is
better respect the character, pattern and grain of
therefore integral to its use and viability as a
development in the area. The present proposals
sporting and recreation facility. Policy Re1 (and
would not be supported. Reference was drawn to
CS12 of the Core Strategy) sets out that the
Deans Lane and some of the recent developments
Council will normally resist the loss of buildings
along this road as a better indicator of the plot
used for recreation and leisure, except where
sizes and spacing which may be expected.
alternative facilities are provided. This is consistent
In terms of layout, the plans presented show a
with the general thrust of the Framework at
quite rigid and formal layout which would be at
paragraph 74.
odds with the more organic and informal siting,
As such, a proposal for redevelopment of the
layout and building lines which characterise the
existing clubhouse for residential use would only be
locality and the Conservation Area. Consideration
supported where alternative provision was in place
should be given to how a more informal layout of
(or was capable of being made). Without alternative
buildings could be achieved.
provision, any proposal for the loss of the existing
In addition, whilst detailed elevations were not
clubhouse would likely be refused. This position
provided for the residential scheme as part of the
would likely be safeguarded through condition or
pre-app, we discussed that any proposals should
legal agreement preventing residential development
seek to respect and reflect the individuality of
until alternative provision was in place.
buildings which is a characteristic of the
Design and impact on character, including the
Conservation Area. Repetitive house types, building
Conservation Area. The existing clubhouse site is
forms and detailing should be avoided. In terms of
largely within the Walton on the Hill Conservation
design and architectural conventions, proposals
Area (save for a small northernmost section of the
should seek to reflect the Arts and Crafts vernacular
existing car park). Any development would need to
and identity of the Conservation Area, including the
respond to this, and the wider character of the
approaches of Lutyens and Morley Horder. Careful
area. It is also noted that the locally listed Dormy
consideration would need to be given to ancillary
House and its historic gardens adjoin the site.
structures such as garaging in terms of scale,
We discussed the character of the surrounding area which, as above, largely consists of large, single detached buildings which are well spaced and set within generous well landscaped plots.
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House. The Conservation Officer advised that, in
preserve or enhance the character and appearance
principle, a buffer of this nature would be an
of the Conservation Area. The present clubhouse
appropriate response to the historic garden;
building and its setting (in particular the open vista
however, careful consideration would need to be
of the putting green and landscaping to the front) is
given to future management. Consideration would
considered to make a positive contribution to the
also need to be given to the setting of and
character of, and is a focal point to, the
approach to Dormy House itself which is a locally
Conservation Area. It is not benign or neutral.
listed building.
Whilst the Edwardian clubhouse building is a
Highways, parking and
modest building, the original architectural character
accessibility/sustainability of the site. As above,
of which has now been hidden by 1970’s shingles
the Highway Authority would be a consultee to any
and windows, it is a site that is central to the
application and their views in relation to highway
history of the arts and crafts settlement of Walton
safety, operation and capacity would be given high
on the Hill. Any replacement building or buildings
regard. In the case of the residential site, it is not
would need to have regard to this site being the
considered that highway matters would necessarily
core of the Edwardian Conservation Area and be of
be determinative or overriding.
a quality that enhances that special interest of the
In terms of car parking, local plan adopted
site, architecturally and historically, to a level
parking standards seek provision of 2 spaces per
appropriate to the positive character of the arts and
dwelling (3 or more bedrooms as proposed in this
crafts part of the Conservation Area. This would be
case). This would be the starting point for
a consideration in determining any proposal and in
consideration of any application. Careful
assessing the effect of any proposals on the
consideration would need to be given to how
Conservation Area.
parking provision is made (in terms of design,
Landscaping would also be an integral
layout and siting) to avoid a car dominated layout.
consideration in any proposals for redevelopment of
Impact on neighbouring properties and the
the clubhouse site. At present (as above), the site
neighbourhood. Any development should ensure
benefits from the attractive open landscaped area
that it would not give rise to a harmful impact on
and putting green to the front of the clubhouse as
neighbouring properties in terms of overbearing,
well as mature, established hedgerows and planting
overshadowing, loss of sunlight/daylight or loss of
along many boundaries (including to Greenways).
privacy through overlooking.
These features contribute, and are representative of
This would need to be assessed on site, with
the landscape dominated character of the area and
the benefit of full and final plans as part of a
Conservation Area. Any development should seek
planning application. Immediate neighbours would
to respond to this with an appropriate and well
be the prime consideration. Given the size and
considered landscaping proposal, particularly in
nature of the site, it is likely that any issues could
terms of retaining existing landscape features
be mitigated through appropriate design/layout;
where possible and through proposals for soft
however, this is an area where a high degree of
landscaping to the frontage of plots.
amenity is generally the norm.
We discussed the presence of the historic
Housing mix. In terms of housing mix, any
gardens of Dormy House, the designation of which
proposals for the residential development – given
covers a small part of the clubhouse site. The plans
the relatively small size of the development – would
presented show a landscape buffer would be
be treated relatively flexibly and the mix proposed
retained/provided adjacent to the gardens of Dormy
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assessment in respect of any proposals for the
(large family dwellings) would be unlikely to be
clubhouse
objected to in the circumstances. Community
Infrastructure Levy, other infrastructure
necessary; however, each application should be
contributions and affordable housing. The
supported by a surface water drainage/SUDs
Flood risks assessments are unlikely to be
Council adopted the Community Infrastructure Levy
strategy which is a local requirement
on 1 April 2016. The Council adopted the
Community Infrastructure Levy on 1 April 2016.
Statement would not necessarily be sought at
Proposals for new dwellings such as this would be
application stage and would ordinarily be dealt with
liable for the levy in accordance with the Council’s
through condition.
Charging Schedule. The site falls within the
Construction Method Statements/Ventilation
In terms of bringing forward applications, I
£140/sqm charge zone. You will be required to
explained that for both sites the Council would
submit the CIL Additional Information Requirements
expect full detailed planning applications –
Form alongside any planning application to enable
particularly given the constraints affecting each
the Council to determine whether your
(Green Belt or Conservation Area respectively). In
development is liable for the levy. This is available
respect of Site 2, you explained that – as your
on the Planning Portal website:
client plans to sell the site on – you felt an outline
www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200126/applications
application would be preferable and that
/70/community_infrastructu re_levy/5
appropriate level of detail and codification could be
Core Strategy Policy CS15 and the Council’s
provided at design stage to provide sufficient
Affordable Housing SPD requires a financial
comfort to the Council to determine the application.
contribution towards affordable housing on sites
As discussed, if you are able to provide further
of 10 to 14 units (equivalent to 20%) – this would
clarification of the type of information you would
be secured through a legal agreement and a draft
anticipate providing as an outline proposal, I would
undertaking should be provided with any
be happy to review and consider whether the
application. The contribution is calculated based
Council would find this sufficient/acceptable.
on a £/sqm basis on net additional residential
I trust that this information and advice is
floorspace (similar to CIL), with the relevant
helpful in clarifying the development potential for
charge in this case being £155/sqm. It is noted
the site, and the design approach that you would
from your submission that any application would
be expected to demonstrate had been followed as
be supported by an Affordable Housing
part of any subsequent planning application.
Statement to support a viable level of affordable
Please note that while this advice is given in
housing. Any deviation from the policy
good faith, it is based only on the information
requirement would need to be clearly justified by
supplied and discussed at our meeting, and is an
a robust viability appraisal. The Council may seek
officer view only based my own personal
independent review of any such appraisal, the
judgement. It does not guarantee any subsequent
costs of which would be expected to be borne by
decision on a formal planning application by the
the applicant.
Council as Local Planning Authority.
GENERAL - OTHER MATTERS
Yours sincerely Billy Clements, Principal Planning
We discussed the deliverables set out within your
Officer. Direct dial: 01737 276087
pre-application material. The only comments on
Email: billy.clements@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
this were:
For the full letter, please visit:
The need for a landscape and visual impact
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FRIENDS OF ST PETER’S
LYCHGATE FULLY RESTORED
F
ollowing on from a very successful talk entitled ‘St Peter’s – A guided Tour of the Graves & Memorials’ by the Chairman of the Local History Society, Tim Richardson
and assisted by Philip Truett – One couldn’t miss the opportunity of pointing out the graves of a five times winner of the Open Championship, James Braid and a twice winner of the Amateur Championship, Sir Ernest Holderness, lying within
evidence of the work of Friends in that the 140-
a short putt of each other! - we are due to have
year-old lychgate (pictured above) has been fully
our Autumnal social gathering on the evening of
restored and entirely paid for by Friends, at a cost
October 2nd, being a wine tasting run by Vineking
of £7,000.
of Reigate.
This charming feature of the village was due to
These social gatherings are not fund-raising
collapse and finding this sort of money from
events, but represent the fun side of Friends –
Church funds would have been extremely difficult.
Bringing the village together and, hopefully,
There are so many other pressing priorities.
increasing the number of local people who feel it
If you believe in what we are trying to achieve,
is worth maintaining the fabric of St Peter’s and
please consider becoming a Friend of St Peter’s.
its immediate surroundings.
Contact Philip Truett on 01737 813832 or email
To this extent, we now have very tangible
philip@truett.co.uk
CALLING ARTISTS TO BREECH LANE Autumn colours, seasonal mists and shortening days.
F
or those inspired to capture the moments in paint, the Community Hall in Breech Lane,
Walton-on-the Hill is a warm and friendly meeting place to gather on Thursday afternoons, with the bonus of easy free parking. Meeting from 1.30 -3.30 the Thursday Painters welcome new faces to join them as they enjoy afternoons of painting, conversation and a cup of tea. This is a friendly forum for those who enjoy painting as a hobby. Approx. £25 per term depending on numbers. Unlock the inner artist in you and pop along. All abilities welcome. Contact Barbara on barbrafelts@hotmail.com or Audrey on ajmitchellart@gmail.com 34 NOVEMBER 2017
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N E I G H B O U R H O O D WAT C H A S S O C I AT I O N
TECHNOLOGY FIGHTING CRIME
I
n my role as Secretary of the Surrey Neighbourhood Watch Association, I recently met with a senior member of the Surrey Police Management Team and asked her what were the 3 main issues absorbing Police time. After mentioning that Surrey Police had had to send a significant number of officers to join the investigation following the London Tube bombing and that Surrey Police were even being asked to assist in maintaining law and order in Caribbean islands devastated by hurricanes, these were the three areas she listed: Safeguarding Missing Persons Fraud The Safeguarding case she used as an example related to a vulnerable child who might be at risk of abduction but she could have easily used one relating to domestic violence. For Missing Persons she mentioned that significant numbersof individuals go missing from hospitals and these cases can require substantial Police investigative effort. She went on to describe a Fraud case where an elderly man had handed over £15,000 as a result of a doorstep con. My purpose in asking the question was to see if there were areas where Neighbourhood Watch could do more to help by using its communications networks and local knowledge. In fact spreading awareness about Cyber Crime and other types of Fraud is already a priority for Surrey Neighbourhood Watch and I have
interrupted my series of articles on that topic to bring you this report. With respect to the other two Police priorities, possibly the one where spreading information rapidly could have the most impact would be with respect to Missing Persons, particularly in the case of vulnerable and confused elderly people. The Neighbourhood Watch organisations in some Boroughs have been experimenting with social media in various forms with alerts being spread rapidly and in real time via mobile phones, however, there is some fragmentation of users between different varieties of social media. In Tadworth and Walton we now have an email system that can deliver messages to nearly half of all households but this mechanism might be too slow when time is short to find a vulnerable missing individual. Technology is moving rapidly forward and we may soon have better tools to disseminate information costeffectively across several different platforms and target it to residents identified as currently being in the general area where the missing person might be. In the meanwhile the Police will be looking at ways to get information about missing persons quickly to the Neighbourhood Watch network and we will be looking at how we can further use technology and other existing social media groups to rapidly disseminate time critical information. Mike Fox, Secretary Surrey Neighbourhood Watch Association 01737 350452. NOVEMBER 2017 35
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TH E CHILD R EN ’S TR U ST
KIA MOTORS RAISE £65,000
S
taff at Kia’s UK head office have embraced their charity partnership with The Children’s Trust and have raised £65,000 in six months to help support children with brain injury across the UK. Kia launched the ‘Power of Wheels’ partnership with The Children’s Trust in February 2017 and has already raised more than half of its £100,000 target. Money raised will help to fund specialist brain injury rehabilitation for children and support for families. Staff at Kia’s Walton-on-Thames head office have taken part in a series of challenges including runs, marathons, abseils and cycles. Twelve thrill-seeking employees even took part in a 12,000ft skydive. In fact, the Kia workforce have been so keen to get involved with the charity they have also donated time to volunteer at several events including helping to refurbish a sensory garden in memory of a child that passed away. 36 NOVEMBER 2017
Paul Philpott, President and CEO of Kia said: “This has been a great partnership. Our staff have been really excited and keen to get involved and it’s been really motivating for the team. Many of the staff have pushed themselves to do something outside their comfort zone - I ran my first-ever marathon! Our target is £100k, but we’re hoping to beat that and raise as much as we can for the children and families supported by this fantastic charity. Watch this space for our next challenge.” Daniel Baker, Fundraising Executive at The Children's Trust said: “We’re delighted with how Kia staff have embraced the partnership, they’re really passionate about helping children with brain injury. We are so grateful for their support. All of the money raised will make a real and everlasting difference to the children we support.” www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk
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Tree Dressing Day Tr 2-4pm 3rd Decem mber 2017 Jubilee Woodland Ta Tadworth free entry - everybody invited - refr e eshments available
National Tree Week 2017 - Tree Dressing Day Join us and learn about planting and caring for trees. Bring along your own homemade decorations and ribbons to help us dress the newly planted tree and the bunting g hanging in the woodland. Chance to win a beautiful tree to plant in your own garden or school, garden centre vouchers or a family ticket e to Westonbirt Arboretum. Your special tree decorations willl then feature at the Yo Christmas Carol event on the 16th December
Org ganised by Tadwor Ta rtth & Walton Tree e W Wa ardens. For furrtther information please contact: p.brookwick@btinternet.com o
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TA D WO RTH C R IC K ET C LU B
SEASON REVIEW
T
he cricket season has now ended and Tadworth Cricket Club can look back on another successful year. Tadworth play in the Surrey Downs League, playing local village clubs, and as last year, the 1st XI came 3rd in the League. Tadworth play on a beautiful ground with a fine wicket opposite the Dukes Head Public House on the Dorking Road. Tadworth fielded a number of very strong teams but unfortunately were unable to play three games in a row because of rain when we were due to play the top 2 sides. With strong sides available we were unable to play and possibly beat these two teams, thus securing a higher position. It was particularly pleasing to see several young players making their mark – a good basis for the future. The outstanding performance was from opening batsman Craig Stevenson who scored a remarkable 815 runs (by far the most in the League) at an average of 63. In addition Stef Sander scored 548 runs at an average of 50 and scored the most 6s in the League. Tadworth’s opening fast bowler Adam Baldwin
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had another good season taking 29 wickets - equal top in the League – at an average of 11.9. The 2nd XI were less successful and came 10th in League 3. They were not helped by availability problems and calls from the 1st XI. This illustrates a problem in the Club in that we need more senior players. If anyone would like to play cricket, please consider Tadworth CC. Please contact our 1st XI Captain, Mike Wren-Kirkham, on 07967 178989. E-Mail:- mwk94@sky.com The highlight of the season was President’s Day on July 2nd and thanks to Christoph Sander for organising this. There was a 20/20 competition, with 4 teams competing, raising money for the Tadworth Children’s Trust. A number of attractions were put on and with a good attendance nearly £2,000 was raised and presented to the Trust. We would hope to do the same next year, and with more attractions and advertising, raise more money. Once again, if you are interested in playing cricket, please contact Mike Wren-Kirkham on 07967 178989 or email mwk94@sky.com
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URGENT CHARITY SEEKING NEW PREMIISES
CAN YOU HELP USS? Local charity is urgently seekinng a new home to rent by end of 20017. Dyscover has supported people with w aphasia for 23 years. Without premises we cannot contiinue! Main requirements:
Within a 5-8 mile radius of Walton-on-the-Hill in areas such as Dorking, Reigate and Banstead
1500 sq ft
Mostly ground floor
Disabled access
Parking spaces
www.ddyscover.r.org.uk
Contact: Julia Baker 01737 819419 email:info@dyscover.r.org.uk Dyscover Limited . Registered Office: Crown House Mews, Chequers Lane, Walton on the Hill, Surrey KT20 7ST Company Number: 4814618 . Registered Charity Number: 1099432
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WHAT’S ON
The historical grounds of Tadworth Court where The Children's Trust's Fireworks Night is being held.
First ever public firework display at The Children’s Trust in Tadworth Fireworks, facepaint and fizz are what you can expect at The Children’s Trust’s Fireworks Night (Friday 27 October) at the historical Tadworth Court. The event, which is open to the public for the first time this year, is being hosted by the charity to raise money for children with brain injury across the UK. The family-friendly evening which promises a spectacular display at one of Surrey’s iconic landmarks begins at 6pm with the main display at 8pm. Food and drink will be available and includes German delicacies, posh potatoes and pancakes. Prosecco and beer will be on offer for adults, while children can join in the festivities with glow-in-the-dark face paint and
The Gage Players are holding their next
glow sticks.
production -
Hannah Vince, fundraiser at The Children’s
Waiting for the Train
Trust, said: “We want to make sure our first
written and directed by Pip Rolls - on
ever Fireworks Night goes off with a bang! The
30th November, 1st & 2nd December
historical grounds of Tadworth Court make the
at The Riddell Hall, Deans Lane, Walton-
perfect backdrop for the event and we’re
on-the-Hill KT20 7UL.
looking forward to welcoming the local
This new play is set on a railway
community to a very special evening. All of the
platform on the rural outskirts of
proceeds from the night will go towards
London. The timeframe stretches from the
helping some of the 40,000 children affected
1930s to the 1970s and during this we
by brain injury each year.”
learn of the lives of some of the people
Gates open at 6pm. Adults entry £6,
who pass through the station, many of
children’s entry £4. Details and to purchase
whom are left to fill in time there while
tickets www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/fireworks
waiting for the train.
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WHAT’S ON Friends of the Children’s Trust at Tadworth Court present An Evening with Greg Bratza TADWORTH COURT MANSION Three centuries of history, Nine owners, One dark secret. A unique talk out the history of the beautiful building that is now home to the Tadworth Children’s Trust. Saturday 3rd February 2018
Get your boots (and paws) ready for The Halloween
at Tadworth Court Mansion 7.30pm. For Tickets
Howl
Call Gerry 01737 812655 or Bob 01737 360035
A brand new event for people and their pets is coming
Follow us on Facebook
to Reigate’s Priory Park on Sunday 29 October. The
www.facebook.com/FriendsofTheChildrensTrust
Halloween Howl, which is in aid of The Children’s Trust,
and Twitter @TheFr1end5 or email us at:
is a sponsored walk of 3km or 5km with furry friends (or
friendsofthechildrenstrust@virginmedia.com
without) to raise money for children with brain injury.
BANSTEAD NEVILLE BOWLING CLUB
forward to taking part in the costume competition, open
Have come to the end of yet another enjoyable
for dogs and humans, as well as a post-walk dog show.
and successful season of bowling on their
Dance group Star Steppers will also be at the event
green in the Lady Neville Recreation Ground in
encouraging the audience to get involved in a special
Avenue Road
performance of the ‘Thriller’ routine. There will be
Participants of the sponsored spooky stroll can look
Their annual bowling holiday at the Bembridge Coast Hotel on the Isle of Wight, ‘Fun and Games’ at home on Bank Holiday
refreshments along the route as well as stalls offering gifts and craft items. Hannah Beresford-Ward, a dog walker and
Monday, and the closely contested Finals – the
supporter of The Children’s Trust, is taking part in the
culmination of many rounds of internal
event: “Me and my friends were so excited when we
competitions played throughout the season –
heard about the Halloween Howl. It’s a great idea giving
are now a distant memory!
us the chance to walk our dogs, get our children and
However, during the Winter months weekly sessions of Arts & Crafts, Table Tennis and Darts take place in the Pavilion, plus monthly
grandchildren dressed up and outdoors, all while raising money for a very special charity. We can’t wait!” Tracy Poulton, fundraising manager at the charity:
social events, including Whist, Quiz Nights,
“The Halloween Howl is a lovely opportunity for local
etc.
people to get together, take on a challenge, and have a
Make sure you keep
bit of fun! 40,000 children are left with a brain injury
Saturday, 11th Novemberfree when the Club
each year and without fundraising challenges like this
will be open from 10 a.m. to welcome you to
we wouldn’t be able to reach out and support as many
their
of these children as we do.”
Christmas Fair
Event opens at 9am. Entry fee £15, minimum
Further details about the Club can be obtained
sponsorship target £50. To register visit
from Gloria & Brice Corp - tel: 01737 370826.
www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/halloween-howl-walk-2017.
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