Heathscene Spring 2012

spring 2012

Heathscene

Collectively Camberley Farmers’ Market

Great Place • Great Community • Great Future

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Editor ’s column

Surrey Heath signs Armed Forces Community Covenant Shared Offices lead to savings and closer working Farmers’ Market comes to Camberley Camberley Town Centre New play area opens Heatherside BinArt competition Planning fund pays for new community projects Plan now for your jubilee street party Step out and Walk 4 Life in Surrey Heath Chobham Place Woods London 2012 inspired projects receive funding Olympic Road Cycling Race Welcome the Olympic Torch and enjoy the entertainment Go Surrey Surrey Youth Games 2012 How would you spend an extra £200?

New sports clubs for young people Green-minded gardeners help recycling success Give your home an affordable makeover Garden Bonfires Park life Something for all at the Surrey Heath Show!

Get together in the park Community Services supporting older and vulnerable residents Local businesses talk transport and teamwork Job club comes to Old Dean Radio Frimley Park WI Comes To Camberley!

Free junior session at the Arena Leisure Centre Amalgamation of three local schools Nepali Connections What’s on at The Camberley Theatre Fresh new look for www.surreyheath.gov.uk Disability Initiative improves lives Get the most out of life Parish News A-Z of local services Copywriting by: Ian Macey, Jennifer Humphreys and Karen Loy, Surrey Heath Borough Council Designed and printed by: Frontline, Ashdown House, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2HJ Published by: Surrey Heath Borough Council, Email heathscene@surreyheath.gov.uk Tel: 01276 707100 If you require this magazine in a different format, please call the media & marketing team on 01276 707312.

Copyright © Surrey Heath Borough Council.

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In the Autumn/Winter edition of Heathscene we featured an article on Surrey Heath Borough Council’s vision for Camberley Town Centre. Since then the council has adopted its Core Strategy, a document outlining the council’s long term development plans for the whole borough as well as beginning the consultation on the Camberley Town Centre Area Action Plan which will guide the future development of the town centre. See page 5 for more information.

You are no doubt aware that the police moved out of their Portesbury Road site in 2010/11 to share offices with the borough council at Surrey Heath House.

This has proven to be a very successful arrangement and now the Surrey Adult Social Care team have done the same.

See page 4 for details.

Finally, with spring in the air it’s time to start venturing outside again and what better way to do it than visiting some of the borough’s fantastic parks and green space. With the breathtaking Lightwater Country Park, unspoilt Chobham Place Woods and the award winning Frimley Lodge (to name but a few) we really are spoilt for choice. So what are you waiting for?

Have a great spring!

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Surrey Heath signs Armed Forces Community Covenant A pledge strengthening the links between the armed forces and civilians in Surrey Heath has been affirmed in writing.

Surrey Heath Borough Council joined local armed forces representatives from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Deepcut Station to sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant last month.

Borough Council Cllr Moira Gibson, Chief Executive of the council Karen Whelan and Brigadier Alistair Deas.

Joining them were representatives from the Surrey Heath Partnership including the borough’s business, community and voluntary sectors.

Among those taking part in the signing were Leader of Surrey Heath

The first of its kind in Surrey, the Community Covenant aims to bring civil and armed forces lives’ closer together, including activities that

integrate serving and ex-services personnel and their families into local life.

The covenant will also bring support for armed forces personnel through assisting with healthcare, employment and housing needs during and when they leave service.

Cllr Moira Gibson said: "Surrey Heath has long and historical links with the armed forces based at Sandhurst and Deepcut so we are proud to sign up to the covenant in developing existing relationships.

"Signing the covenant also brings opportunities to bid for a share of £30 million government funding over the next four years towards projects benefiting both local people and military communities."

Members of the Surrey Heath Partnership are now developing actions to move the Community Covenant forward.

Pictured left: Brigadier Alistair Deas, Cllr Moira Gibson and Karen Whelan

Shared Offices lead to savings and closer working County Council Adult Social Care Team move into Surrey Heath House In March Surrey Heath Borough Council welcomed the Surrey County Council Adult Social Care team to the borough offices on Knoll Road, Camberley - hot on the heels of the local Neighbourhood police team who moved in last year.

aged 18 and over with mental health needs, a learning disability, a physical impairment, long term health conditions or multiple impairments. They also support carers who look after an adult with any of the above conditions.

This sharing of offices, or ‘co-location’, is an initiative which is taking place across the country as various public sector agencies look at ways to not only save money but also improve the service to residents by working more closely together.

Surrey Heath Borough Council Chief Executive, Karen Whelan said: “As we have seen from the recent police move, the co-location of public services not only saves money but also makes life easier for our residents.

Formerly based at Absolute House in Frimley, the Adult Social Care team provide support for people

“The County Council team already have strong links with some of the Borough teams such as Housing and Benefits and these links can

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Surrey Heath House the new home of Surrey County Council’s Adult Social Care Team

only be strengthened by the two organisations sharing offices and working more closely together."

To find out more about Adult Social care please go to: www.surreycc.gov.uk/social-careand-health

camberley town centre

Farmers’ Market comes to Camberley Once a month Park Street in Camberley Town Centre is transformed into a bustling Farmers’ Market!

There are around 25 stalls selling regional, fresh produce including fish, meat, cheese, seasonal vegetables, bread cakes and much more.

4th Saturday of every month and runs from 9am until 2pm. Upcoming dates are: March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28 and August 25.

The Farmers’ Market is held on the

Come along and see what the stalls

have to offer - it doesn’t cost anything to browse! The markets have been organised by Collectively Camberley. For more information on the company visit www.collectivelycamberley.co.uk

Camberley Town Centre it moves on to the next phase.

Shaping a positive future…

In previous editions of Heathscene we have told you about Surrey Heath Borough Council’s plans to regenerate Camberley town centre.

This work began with the redevelopment of Park Street in 2008 but there is still a lot more to do and the council needs your views before

In February the council published a document called the Camberley Town Centre Area Action Plan Preferred Options which puts forward a proposal for how the town should develop over the coming years.

Included in the plan are recommendations on a number of key areas including: • New homes • Improved transport connections • Extra retail space • Redevelopment of the London Road frontage • Improved pedestrian access • Improvements to public spaces (the public realm).

These recommendations are currently purely outlines and the council is now consulting with the residents and businesses of the borough to seek their views and fill in the detail.

How to get involved…

Firstly you can find out more by viewing or downloading the Area Action Plan (AAP) Summary Leaflet at www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ctcaap. If you don’t have access to the internet

information is also available at local libraries and the council offices on Knoll Road.

You can also view a public exhibition in the Surrey Heath Museum on Knoll Road, Camberley which will be on view until Monday 23 April when the consultation closes.

In addition you can receive the latest updates by following @ctcaap on Twitter or search for Camberley Town Centre on Facebook.

Tell us what you think…

You can give us your views by using the interactive mapping on the council website at www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ctcaap which will allow you to click on specific parts of the town centre and leave comments. Alternatively you can simply fill-in the online response form or submit your comments via post to: Planning Policy and Conservation, Surrey Heath Borough Council, Surrey Heath House, Knoll Road, Camberley GU15 3HD. Remember Camberley is your town so make sure you take this opportunity to help influence its future.

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New play area opens A new playground has been opened by the Mayor of Surrey Heath at flats off Surrey Avenue and Avenue Sucy in Camberley.

The play area includes swings, a gravity bowl and a slide, all set on a rubberised safety-floor.

The project is the result of efforts by the St Michael’s Project Team – which includes local residents, Surrey Heath Borough Council, Surrey County Council and registered social landlord, Accent Peerless.

Surrey Heath’s Greenspace Team managed the build of the play area

Heatherside BinArt competition

and Accent Peerless are responsible for future management, maintenance and repairs. A number of residents have agreed to keep an eye on the safety and security of the new facility.

Cllr Colin Dougan, who Chairs the St Michael’s Project said: “We asked the local residents what additional facilities they most wanted and a resounding 90% requested a children’s play area. I’m delighted that it’s now open and that residents are involved in the on-going management. We are now sounding out what’s next and would like to encourage community involvement again to help decide future projects.”

Michael Coe, Housing Manager at Accent Peerless, said: “The new play area and equipment is great news for families. Local residents have been in favour of the project and I hope local children will enjoy many happy hours of play here for years to come.”

Funding for the £28,000 project was shared equally by Surrey Heath Borough Council and Surrey County Council.

Put your litter in the bin! That’s the message from the winning entry in a BinArt Competition run by the council and Heather Ridge Infant School to encourage local children and their families to help keep their local park litter-free and enjoyable for all.

Competition winner Samuel Lloyd, a former pupil of the school, received a special copy of his poster that is now brightening up Heatherside Recreation Ground.

Planning fund pays for new community projects A package of new community projects using funds collected through planning agreements from developer schemes in the borough is underway.

Projects include a new cricket practice area at Watchetts Recreation Ground, an outdoor gym at London Road Recreation Ground, and new adventure trail areas at both Wellington Park and Town Park in Camberley.

Upgrades to play areas at Evergreen Road, Frimley and Frimley Green Recreation Ground are also in the pipeline.

Planning infrastructure contributions enable the council to secure funding

from developers and make enhancements in a neighbourhood where they have built a development.

The funding collected must be used specifically towards transport, libraries, new equipped playspaces, community facilities or environmental improvements.

Contributions collected for libraries and transport are allocated and spent by Surrey County Council while Surrey Heath Borough Council

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is responsible for all other categories.

Surrey Heath's portfolio holder for the built environment, Cllr Liane Gibson said: "I’m delighted these projects have been given the green light. The spending of planning contributions will deliver additional and enhanced facilities for residents, giving access to more high quality play equipment and improved leisure and community facilities for all ages."

Plan now for your jubilee street party Are you thinking about having a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee?

Street parties and fetes are a traditional part of community life; they are a simple way for us to get to know our neighbours and meet members of our community.

There will be a special bank holiday for the Jubilee. The 2012 late May bank holiday will be moved to Monday 4 June 2012 and an additional Jubilee bank holiday will be on Tuesday 5 June 2012.

A step by step guide on how to hold

a street party in your local area has been put together and is available from www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ streetparties It includes one simple form for you to use to let us know about your plans, so you can get on with the real work of organising a fun event.

The deadline for applications is 7 May. If you would like to discuss your application please call us on 01276 707100.

Step out and Walk 4 Life in Surrey Heath A series of local walks have been mapped out for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy.

The five short walks have been created by the council in partnership with the national Walk 4 Life campaign, aimed at getting people out walking more to improve and maintain general health.

The mile-long routes are as flat as possible and free of obstacles such as gates and steps.

The walks are at: Frimley Lodge Park, Heatherside Recreation Ground, Lightwater Country Park, Diamond Ridge Woods and open space adjacent to Frimley Park Hospital.

Those in borough parks are marked with bright yellow ‘Walk 4 Life’ way markers along the route, including start and finish points.

All five walks can be found on www.walk4life.info

as well as other longer routes.

Portfolio holder for arts and leisure Councillor Craig Fennell said: "In Surrey Heath we’re fortunate to have some fantastic parks and open spaces to explore on foot. Walking is an ideal way to clock up exercise to keep healthy and stay in shape and I’m sure people will enjoy trying out these routes.

"Anyone registering on the Walk 4 Life website can use it to track their walks and measure improving fitness levels as they complete more walks."

A series of postcards highlighting the routes are planned to be launched in spring.

The council also runs a programme of free guided walks open to everyone under the banner Walking for Health which take in some of the boroughs best parks and open spaces.

For more information visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure or call 01276 707100.

Chobham Place Woods The Easy Access Trail has now been improved and extended, with a new circular Nature Walk to discover. Accessible to wheelchairs, pushchairs and visitors of all ages, come and enjoy this historic woodland off Valley End Road.

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London 2012 inspired projects receive funding Seven community projects in Surrey Heath will receive a special grant to fund events and schemes celebrating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The grants are being awarded by Surrey Heath Borough Council who invited people to send in their ideas and bids for community projects inspired by London 2012.

Applications from seven schemes were received, all of which were successful in their bids: • Friends of Lakeside Primary School have been granted £750 to hold a one day arts and literature exhibition and School Arts project.

• Surrey Heath Carers Bowling Project received £750 to host an event for carers plus fortnightly bowling sessions for 16 carers over 40 weeks at Camberley Indoor Bowling Club.

• Local disability groups have been given £750 to plant a fruit and vegetable bed in the shape of the Olympic rings plus themed fence decoration.

• L&G Acrobatic Gymnastics Club received £750 to host an acrobatic gymnastics show.

• Twelve borough schools will benefit from £3,600 allocated for one-day sports and theatre based workshops run by education company Eteach to educate children about the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• Arena Leisure Centre has been granted £400 to hold summer exercise classes for people aged 50 and above, at the outdoor gym

Olympic Road Cycling Race The Olympic Road Race is coming to Surrey in July as part of the London 2012 Games; the men’s race on Saturday 28 July and the women’s on Sunday 29 July. Certain roads will be closed in London and Surrey to accommodate cyclists.

event days and are expected to also impact on surrounding roads. For a map of the race route visit www.gosurrey.info

The riders will race round a course that starts and finishes on The Mall in central London, before heading into Surrey. It will travel through the districts of Elmbridge, Woking, Guildford, Reigate and Banstead and Mole Valley. The distance of the men’s race is 250km and the women's is 140km. Both will include laps of Box Hill.

Road closures will be in place on

Go Surrey For more about what's happening in and around Surrey during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games visit www.gosurrey.info Follow @GoSurreyLive on Twitter Like gosurrey on Facebook or call 0300 200 1018

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in Heatherside Recreation Ground.

• A further £450 has been allocated for two sets of Boccia equipment in the Arena Leisure Centre.

Boccia is a Paralympic sport for people with disabilities.

Portfolio holder for arts and leisure Councillor Craig Fennell said: “The 2012 Celebration Fund provides a great opportunity for Surrey Heath to join in the celebrations and be part of this once in a lifetime event.

It will also inspire more people to get out and be active, maintaining health and fitness, so I'm delighted these grants have been made available.”

Welcome the Olympic Torch and enjoy the entertainment The Olympic Torch Relay will pass through Surrey, including Dorking and Godalming, on Friday 20 July before arriving in Guildford for a free celebration event in Stoke Park.

The afternoon and evening celebration is the only one in Surrey and will include local entertainment, family activities and regional food and drink.

To welcome the flame there will be an exciting road show and cauldron lighting provided by LOCOG (London 2012 Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games) and their presenting partners Coca Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung.

For the latest Olympic information and details of entry to the Guildford celebration event, please visit www.gosurrey.info

leisure

Surrey Youth Games 2012

How would you spend an extra £200?

Surrey Heath is providing free coaching sessions for young people in no less than 13 different sports. Those getting involved will then have the chance to be selected to represent Surrey Heath at the Surrey Youth Games, the county’s largest annual youth sports festival. swimming and tennis.

Coaching sessions will take place at various venues across the borough before the Games are held on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 June at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford.

The event will see nearly 2000 participants from the county’s 11 boroughs and districts competing, with the Surrey Heath squad determined to build on its impressive medal haul of six gold, three silver and two bronze from 2011.

Sports on offer include badminton, basketball, boxing, girls cricket, girls football, hockey, judo, netball, rugby,

Sports Development Officer at Surrey Heath Borough Council, Gary Clifford, who is co-coordinating the Surrey Heath squad, said: “The Games gives so many young people the opportunity to try sports for the first time in a pressure free and enjoyable environment where the focus is on long term participation as opposed to win at all costs”

Paying your Council Tax by Direct Debit not only saves you time and money but keeps the council’s costs down too.

“Through the games young people will learn new skills or enhance existing ones, increase self-esteem, build lasting friendships, develop a sense of pride from representing their borough and experience competing in front of hundreds of spectators.”

If you don’t currently pay by Direct Debit but switch by 13 April 2012 you will be included in a prize draw to win £50, £100 or £200.

Young people interested in taking part should register online at www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure/syg where they can find further information on training days, times and venues. Alternatively please call 01276 707272 or email gary.clifford@surreyheath.gov.uk

Over 70% of Surrey Heath residents currently pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit, but with your help we can improve on this.

If you already pay by Direct Debit you will also be included in the draw.

Make the change by calling 01276 707176 and have your council tax bill and bank details to hand.

Winners will be notified by 21 May 2012.

New sports clubs for young people More activities are available for young people through two new local clubs.

Surrey Heat Basketball provides opportunities for boys and girls aged 11 to 16 to be coached by ex-professional players and compete in the Central Venue League or National League Fixtures at Lightwater Leisure Centre. Coaches from Surrey Heat are now offering pay and play sessions at the Arena Leisure Centre every Tuesday from 5.30–6.30pm (8 – 10 years old) and 6.30–7.30pm (11 – 14 years old). For more information on Surrey Heat or

the pay and play sessions, email Lekan Popoola via lekanpopoola22@googlemail.com Camberley Girls Football Club provides opportunities for girls in Years 3 to 6 of all abilities to train and play in a friendly and welcoming environment. The coaching is delivered by FA Level 3 Coaches every Friday evening 6 – 7pm at Farnborough Sixth Form College.

The girls played their first friendly

against Mole Valley FC recently where they showed great potential by coming away with two wins from the three games. The girls are preparing to join a league in September and are on the lookout for new players. If your daughter would be interested in playing football in a girl’s only team please contact Dave Bolton on 0781 405 2317, email davecbfc@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.camberleyboysfc.co.uk

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environment

Green-minded gardeners help recycling success Surrey Heath’s exceptional recycling performance makes it the third best-performing local authority in England. In the year April 2010 to March 2011, the council’s reuse, recycling and composting rate was 64.73%, just fractions behind the top two. That means nearly two thirds of all locally-produced household waste is diverted from expensive landfill – and Surrey Heath’s green-minded members of its popular Green Waste Club played a valuable part in helping achieve this award-winning rate…

During the last year, their commitment to recycling garden waste saw almost 1,500 tonnes of clippings, prunings and other green waste collected for recycling into compost.

This represented around eight per cent of household waste that was reused, recycled or composted in the borough.

Aside from landfill diversion, other important

environmental benefits from the Green Waste Club include reducing vehicle use and fuel for collecting and transporting waste to landfill sites.

Recycling garden waste is helping combat global warming as green waste sent to landfill produces greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane.

Since the Green Waste Club began around 3,200 tonnes of green waste has been recycled, saving over 830 tonnes of CO2.

If you’d like to play a part in this continuing success by joining Surrey Heath’s Green Waste Club, visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/greenwasteclub for more information.

Give your home an affordable makeover When you’re buying new furniture and products for your home, have you ever thought about visiting a reuse organisation?

The Surrey Reuse Network offers a wide range of good quality items at affordable prices. Made up of a group of six charities, the network aims to find new homes for donated furniture and kitchen appliances, as well as offering training and employment opportunities and helping local families in need.

Buying reusable furniture and kitchen appliances is great value, good for the environment and you might just find a hidden treasure. You’ll find everything you need to make a

house a home - you could pick up antique style armchairs for £60, a 4piece table and chairs for £70, a sideboard for £30 and a tall lamp for £5.

Whether you buy or donate goods you will be making green savings – buying reusable items saves them from going to landfill, which is both financially and environmentally costly.

To find your nearest reuse showroom call 0800 082 0180 or visit www.surreyreusenetwork.org.uk

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Garden Bonfires A garden bonfire might seem like a good way of getting rid of rubbish and garden waste. However, it can sometimes cause a nuisance when smoke stops people enjoying their gardens or obscures visibility.

Think about when and where you light a fire In Surrey Heath there is no legislation that prevents people having bonfires, however it is important to be considerate to your neighbours.

The following information will help to reduce the effects of smoke on neighbouring properties.

• Burn only dry material - this limits the risk of smoke nuisance • Avoid windy days and do not light a fire in unsuitable weather conditions - smoke hangs in the air on damp, still days and in the evening • Never burn when the wind will carry smoke over roads or other people’s property. You could be liable for injury or damage caused • Avoid burning at weekends and on bank holidays when your neighbours have a right to enjoy their gardens.

If the smoke from a bonfire is causing a nuisance then we may take action. A nuisance is caused when smoke detracts from people enjoying their gardens, prevents them opening windows or hanging out washing, or obscures visibility in the area or on roads.

If a complaint is made in relation to bonfire smoke, action may be taken.

This can range from officers resolving the problem informally, through to issuing an abatement notice which if not complied with could lead to a fine of up to £5000.

Alternatives It is preferred that people do not have bonfires.

A large amount of the material burnt on bonfires can be recycled. A range of alternatives are available: DIY waste If you have carpets, paint or other household DIY waste, these items should be taken to your local Community Recycling Centre.

Take care Fire can spread to fences or buildings and scorch trees and plants. So it is important that you do not use petrol or oil to light a fire and that you never leave a fire unattended or leave it to smoulder.

There are some items that should never be burnt because they can create harmful fumes such as: • • • • • •

rubber tyres carpets household plastics paint painted materials foam

Always ensure that you have a water supply available to extinguish the fire if necessary.

Garden waste When it comes to your garden waste, there are several options; • Recycle it at your local Community Recycling Centre.

• Composting. Go to www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ environment/composting • Recycled via the Green Waste Club. www.greenwasteclub.co.uk or 0800 389 0724

Recycling has a positive impact on those around you and on the environment.

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Park life

Lightwater Country Park

Frimley Lodge Park Did you know the Council’s dedicated Greenspace team maintain over 30 parks and open spaces for people to enjoy?

Why not make the most of them as a place to relax, socialise with friends and family or to keep fit.

Across the borough there are sports pitches, woodland, easy access trails and over 25 play areas to keep youngsters entertained.

As well as recreation grounds including ones at Mychett, Old Dean and Heatherside, the two biggest parks in the borough are Lightwater County Park and the award winning Frimley Lodge Park.

This 24 hectare site has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award for 11 consecutive years and attracts a large number of visitors. There’s lots of open space, picnic areas, a café, two children's playgrounds, a trim trail and a miniature railway. There are also football and cricket pitches, and a pitch and putt course available to hire.

There’s always something going on at the park including: • Canal Dipping and Mini-Beast Hunt, Tuesday 3 April, Thursday 12 April, Thursday 7 June and Tuesday 24 July, 10am. £2 per child (each accompanying adult free).

• Family Bike Ride, Sunday 13 May, 10am to 12noon. Cost - FREE • Bat Walk, Join a Ranger and search for bats along the Basingstoke Canal. Tuesday 10 July, 8.30-10pm.

Cost - FREE

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Lightwater Country Park on the edge of Lightwater Village extends to 59 hectares. It has a popular adventure playground, walking trails and picnic areas. The Heathland Visitor Centre is open on activity days and for school trips.

The Country Park is predominately heathland habitat, but there are also ponds, woodland, shrubs and lowland bog offering an opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife.

Forthcoming events include: • The Lightwater Great Easter Chick Hunt, Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 April, 11am to 3.30pm. Cost is £4 per child (with one accompanying adult free) or £4 per adult visiting the farm without children.

• Lightwater Birdwatch, Sunday 20 May, Meet at 10am at the Heathland Visitors Centre. Sorry no dogs. Cost – FREE. • Dusk Discoveries on the Heath, 29 and 31 May, 4, 6, 19, 21 and 23 June. Meet at 9pm at the Heathland Visitors Centre.

Cost – FREE. Call 01276 707338 for more information about any of these events. To see the full list of leisure events and walks happening across Surrey Heath this spring/summer go to: www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure

leisure

Something for all at the Surrey Heath Show!

This year’s show is being held on Saturday 5 May and promises to be another fun-packed community event. you could do with your four-legged friends and I decided to enter the agility course with both of mine for the first time ever. Unfortunately, much to the amusement of on-lookers, I had to crawl through the tunnel myself to get either of my dogs to attempt it!

Camberley resident and council employee Karen Loy who attended last year’s show with her family and two rather excited Wheaten Terriers, shares her experience: “When we arrived at the park about 11am, the show was already underway and well attended. Parking wasn’t a problem as there were helpers directing you to where to park and having a separate exit away from the entrance eased any congestion.

Entry was free!

It was lovely to see so many families out and about and, as a dog lover, such a variety of dog breeds enjoying plenty of attention from passers by.

There were a number of fun activities

After using up energy on the agility course, I was more than ready for a bite to eat and amongst the many food options available, I plumped for the hog roast which was delicious, and thoroughly enjoyed whilst listening to live music played by the Camberley Youth Wind Orchestra.

We continued round the many stalls at the show, impressed by volunteers from a number of worthy charitable causes trying to find fun ways of raising much needed funds. After having a go on nearly all the tombola’s with my Tombola-loving mum, I found myself attracted to one particular charity Home Start, which supports families with young children, and after talking to one of the Home Start volunteers, I took away an application form to consider becoming a volunteer. Based on the information from the Show, I pursued my application, attended a one day a

week training course over 8 weeks, and I am now fully qualified as a volunteer.

All in all, the mix of arts, crafts, plants, charities, music, displays, business and community stalls, classic cars, Surrey Air Ambulance and both novelty and pedigree dog classes, together with children’s activities such as the mega slide and the miniature railway made this a very enjoyable day out.”

Last year’s show raised £8000 and the funds were distributed to 13 local groups.

Don’t miss out on this year’s show which will include exciting exercise and sporting activities with the British Heart Foundation, a Cruse Bereavement and British Heart Foundation sponsored walk, the Surrey Heath Children’s Centre Rural Bus and a wider range of classic cars on display.

Saturday 5 May 2012 10am – 4pm Frimley Lodge Park www.surreyheathshow.org Admission – FREE

Get together in the park If you’re planning an outdoor event, meeting or gathering, consider using Frimley Lodge Park.

Five new brick-built barbeques in the park are available to hire for events of up to 30 people. They can be booked from Saturday 31 March through to Sunday 28 October

2012, at £30 per barbeque for the day.

For larger events, also offered for hire is a gas barbeque set in a more secluded area of the park with picnic tables and seating. This makes an ideal location for your company, community or family gathering, with the cost of hire starting from £200.

For details and to discuss your requirements further, please contact the Greenspace Team on 01276 707338 or email commercial.services@surreyheath.gov.uk

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community

Community Services supporting older and vulnerable residents The council’s Community Services team provide a range of support services for older and vulnerable residents in the borough. These include the Windle Valley Centre for older people in Bagshot, Meals on Wheels and Helpline services.

Meals on Wheels The Meals on Wheels service operates 365 days a year and provides hot meals delivered to residents daily at lunchtime. Some 45,000 meals per year are delivered by the council’s dedicated Meals on Wheels drivers.

“Helpline” alarm The helpline is an emergency alarm unit which is currently available free of charge for 12 weeks to anybody who has recently been in hospital. It is linked to a control centre operated 24 hours every day by trained staff.

The Community Services team have strong links with Frimley Park Hospital teams and work closely with them when older and vulnerable people are due to leave hospital to return to their own homes.

Helpline Officer Aline Poulter said "Vulnerable people can sometimes need reassurance when they come out of hospital, particularly if they had been admitted due to a fall, or if they had a major operation. When they return home they can have the alarm and pendant free of charge for 12

weeks, to help them feel safer and more confident moving around their home."

The team also offer specialised equipment including sensors that alert the resident as a reminder to lock their door at night, medication prompting reminders and units that alert family or emergency services if the family member has not returned to their chair or bed after a pre-defined period.

Home Improvement Agency Community Services has recently been enhanced by the incorporation of the Home Improvement Agency partnership between Surrey Heath and Woking borough councils, as well as a closer working relationship with Camberley Care and their Handyperson service. This means that the Community Services team can offer advice, practical support and signposting for sources of funding to vulnerable people on low income, who require adaptations such as installation

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of stairlifts or bathroom alterations in order to remain safe and independent in their homes.

A dedicated Home Improvement Agency Case Worker has joined the team, so that when assessing an individual’s needs, the whole range of services can be considered and discussed with the resident.

Team Manager Steve Eker commented: "We can now take a much more person centred approach with individuals, to see what their needs are and how we might be able to support them. For example if we are looking with the resident at how they might adapt their bathroom, at the same time we can now also recommend and install appropriate Telecare equipment such as a pendant alarm or sensors. We would also discuss whether they would like to visit our centre for older people or receive Meals on Wheels.

"As far as we know, this is the first Council in this part of the country that offers a ‘one stop shop’ where home improvement services are combined with other older people’s services such as Telecare and Meals on Wheels."

Community portfolio holder Cllr Vivienne Chapman said: "I am delighted that the council continues to offer this support, which may make all the difference between someone being able to stay independent in their own home environment or having to consider alternative options such as residential care. We will continue looking at ways of delivering good quality, value for money support to residents of the borough."

For more information on Community Services, call 01276 707660.

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economic development

Local businesses talk transport and teamwork Representatives from over 80 local businesses joined council officers and councillors at Surrey Heath Borough Council's Business Breakfast event on Friday 24 February. economic growth. The Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership is a public/private partnership covering 14 district areas over Surrey and Hampshire, set up to support and sustain economic growth at a local level. More information is available on: www.enterprisem3.org.uk The presentations were followed by a lively question and answer session which gave delegates the opportunity to quiz the speakers.

Leader of Surrey Heath Borough Council, Councillor Moira Gibson said: “Once again it has been a successful Business Breakfast. The event went very well and the delegates I spoke to afterwards found it useful.

The meeting, which is held twice a year at The Camberley Theatre, invites Surrey Heath businesses to sit down for breakfast and network with one another, whilst finding out new information and listening to guest speakers.

The key note speaker was recently elected Leader of Surrey County Council, Councillor David Hodge. He talked about his commitment to improving Surrey’s transport infrastructure. He also stressed the

importance of all 12 Surrey councils (county, borough and district) working together with local businesses to drive economic development.

Also speaking was Geoff French, Chairman of the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). He explained that this LEP had been set up to bring the public and private sectors closer together, as well as highlighting the M3 Enterprise vision to be one of the premier locations in the country for enterprise and

“Teamwork was very much at the forefront of the meeting. I was pleased Geoff French was able to inform people of the importance of the Enterprise M3 LEP; similarly Councillor Hodge's speech reiterated the importance of how the county council works with its boroughs and districts.”

The next meeting will take place at The Camberley Theatre on Friday September 28 2012 and businesses interested in attending or exhibiting should visit: www.surreyheath.gov.uk/business

Job club comes to Old Dean Residents living on the Old Dean estate who would like to learn skills and get support in finding a job are being offered a free and informal advice service.

June (excluding the bank holiday on 5 June) at Lorraine Infant School from 12.45 to 2.45pm.

Additional support is available following the course.

Supported by Surrey Heath Borough Council, Pine Ridge Children’s Centre and other partner organisations, Job Club is open to anyone in the Old Dean area looking for work, training or volunteering opportunities. It will offer professional and practical help at no cost, including advice on preparing a CV, confidence building and interview skills.

Places are limited and it is advised to book in advance by calling Pine Ridge Children’s Centre on 01276 401605 or email: childrenscentre@pine-ridge.surrey.sch.uk

The club meets on Tuesdays from 22 May to 26

The Job Club partners include Sure Start Children’s Centres, Surrey County Council, Old Dean Community Group and Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership.

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Radio Frimley Park Did you know there is a radio station inside Frimley Park Hospital?

Started in 1976, it is run entirely by volunteers, and was originally intended to serve the in-patients during limited broadcast hours – mostly weekday evenings and a bit longer at the weekends.

In recent years, a number of developments have taken place, so that the station now broadcasts 24 hours a day; its output is also available via loudspeakers in the ceiling in some of the public areas of the hospital. There are plans to extend the

coverage further with more in-ceiling speakers and via the hospital intranet, so that staff can also hear it.

Unsurprisingly known as Radio Frimley Park, the station puts out a mixture of programming, including pop (both past and present,) easy listening, country, classical and soul, as well as a Saturday Sports Show and a couple of quiz programmes each week. All this, plus dedications and requests collected from the patients by the station’s dedicated team of ward visitors going round the hospital and chatting to them.

The station is not funded by the NHS, so it raises money to support its work through events such as dog-shows, school fetes, firework displays and village shows, by providing public address facilities for a fee.

There is always a call for new volunteers, so if you have a few hours to spare each week and think it might be something you would like to do, contact the station directly either on 01276 604177 (be ready to leave a message), or write to enquiries@radiofrimleypark.co.uk More information about the station is on their website at www.radiofrimleypark.co.uk

WI Comes To Camberley!

A new Women’s Institute in Camberley has already seen its membership reach full capacity and is now having to operate a waiting list to join.

At the inaugural meeting in January, organisers had expected a maximum of 30 women to attend but instead, over 160 turned up! Subsequent meetings have now been relocated to the larger Ian Goodchild Community Space to accommodate everyone.

Those attending ranged from ages 28 to 78.

Although there are WI branches in nearby Lightwater, Windlesham and Heatherside, this is the first in Camberley for many years. Liz Hughes, founder of the Camberley WI branch said: “I was staggered by the reaction. It seems Camberley’s modern woman was just waiting for this to happen.”

Liz’s aim is to create a modern,

to try out new skills and activities. It is an ideal opportunity to socialise, make new friends and have fun!

21st century WI that is attractive to younger members, although still welcoming women of all ages. The meetings are being held in the evening to be accessible to those who work, and include a mix of demonstrations, talks and the chance

Future meetings will be at the Ian Goodchild Community Space in Camberley on the second Wednesday of the month. Anyone interested in joining the Camberley WI needs to first contact Liz Hughes on 01276 28354 or email lizzihug@gmail.com in order to add their name to the waiting list.

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leisure

Free junior session at the Arena Leisure Centre A junior activity at the Arena Leisure Centre in Camberley is a great way for young people to keep active, have fun and meet new friends. The Arena is now offering a range of sessions not to be missed!

For the under 5s there’s Creepy Crawlies involving soft play and trampolining, or being creative in Katapilla Krafts themed arts and crafts sessions.

Musical Theatre 7-10 years

Eleven to 15 year olds can choose from activities including Junior Zumba, Studio Cycling, Circuits or Boot Camp.

Junior Zumba 8-11 years

There’s also after-school sports courses for all ages offering the opportunity to learn and develop a new pursuit, from musical theatre to mini golf, and football coaching to street dance.

To celebrate the launch of the junior activities, the Arena Leisure Centre is offering a free complimentary session. Choose from:

11-14 years

Thursday 4.00pm-4.45pm Thursday 4.45pm-5.30pm Tuesday 4.15pm-5.00pm

Creepy Crawlies Under 5’s Choose from a selection of days & times Katapilla Krafts Under 5’s

Thursday 9.30am-10.30am

Junior Studio Cycling 11-15 years Sunday 11.00am-11.30am

To claim your free session, please email your name, child’s name and age, telephone number and chosen session to enquiries@arenaleisurecentre.co.uk For further information on junior activities, contact the Arena Leisure Centre on 01276 417111 or visit www.arenaleisurecentre.co.uk

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Amalgamation of three local schools Bristow Infant and Nursery School, Camberley Infant and Nursery School and The Watchetts Junior School are to be amalgamated into an all through primary school from September 2012 with a new name and a new uniform.

All the staff and present sites will remain and there will be an Executive Head in charge of the new school.

Chair of the Amalgamation Committee David Leeper said: "The aim is that by bringing the best practice of all three schools together, a better learning experience for all our children will be created as well as more, much needed, high standard primary school places."

Nepali Connections From 21 April to 30 June, Surrey Heath Museum is hosting Nepali Connections, an exhibition focusing on the local Nepalese community and culture.

Provided through the Heritage Lottery Fund, the exhibition features photographs and film footage of Nepal, a model comparing the landscape of Surrey Heath and Nepal, a part recreated mountain hut, plus much more.

Various events are planned such as a traditional Nepalese dance and food day, Mosaic workshops and talks by two local Nepalese charities.

Come along to one of the planned

events below or visit the museum on Knoll Road, Camberley which is open Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Admission is free.

Saturday 21 April, 11am to 2pm Traditional Nepalese craft and food Tuesday 1 May, 10.30 to 12pm Nepalese Fun - free activities for the under 5s Saturday 12 May, 10am to 3pm Adult Mosaic Workshop, cost £12.50 Thursday 31 May, 7.30pm Lecture, ‘The Work of the Gurkha Welfare Trust’ by the Director, Colonel William Shuttlewood OBE. Cost £3, all proceeds go to the Trust.

Thursday 7 June, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm Children’s Workshop, ‘Make your own Mosaic House Number’

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Wednesday 27 June, 7.30pm Lecture, ‘The Work of the Esther Benjamin’s Trust’ by Charles Kendrick’. Cost £3, all proceeds from the lecture going to the Trust.

Except for Saturday April 21, all events will be held at the Ian Good Child Centre, please book tickets in advance from the museum.

For more about Surrey Heath Museum visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/museum Surrey Heath Museum is located on Knoll Road, Camberley and is open Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Admission is FREE

camberley theatre

What’s on at The Camberley Theatre A new season of entertainment at The Camberley Theatre promises some big names and fun for everyone this spring.

At a glance…

Wednesday 4 April, 11.00am & 1.00pm The Wheels on The Bus Friday 6 April, 7.30pm An Evening Of Dance - with Stars of BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing: Katya Virshilas and Pasha Kovalev Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 April, 10am to 4pm Easter Stars Tuesday 10 April, 7.30pm Maddy Prior in Concert with Giles Lewin And Hannah James Wednesday 11 April, 7.30pm Richard Digance Thursday 12 April, 7.30pm Weird Creatures: A Show with Expert Wildlife Presenter and Naturalist Nick Baker

There’s plenty to see with the family, with sing-along fun from The Wheels On The Bus, and adventures on the high seas with The Chuckle Brothers.

Friday 13 April, 8.30pm (bar opens 7pm) Comedy Club Saturday 14 April, 7.30pm They Wrote The Songs That Made The Whole World Sing!

If you prefer something a little more retro, the Brotherhood of Man will take you on a hilarious, romp through the music of the 1970s.

Acclaimed folk singer Maddy Prior will be in concert with Giles Lewin and Hannah James, while Richard Digance will be opening up his treasure-chest of rhymes, stories and songs. Plus, musical icons Neil Sedaka, Barry Manilow, Billy Joel and Elton John will be celebrated in the tribute show They Wrote The Songs That Made The Whole World Sing!

Easter Stars, the popular four day theatre workshop, also returns and local amateur society CAMUS will be performing classical family musical Annie.

Sunday 15 April, 4pm The Grand Order of Lady Ratlings Tuesday 17 April, 7.30pm Friends Quiz Night With Quiz Master Rory McAllister Strictly Come Dancing stars Katya Virshilas and Pasha Kovalev take to the stage in a stunning display of dance, while budding ballerinas will want to see The Sleeping Beauty from Ballet Theatre UK. Or get your skates on and book for the ice spectacular that is Magical Extravaganza on Ice.

Wednesday 18 April, 7.30pm Ballet Theatre UK The Sleeping Beauty

TV presenter Nick Baker, from BBC’s The Really Wild Show will entertain with the weird and wonderful, and the Comedy Club returns with some of the hottest names on the comedy circuit.

Sunday 29 April, 2pm & 5pm The Chuckle Brothers

Saturday 21 April, 7.30pm The Seventies Story Starring Brotherhood of Man Tuesday 24 - Sat 28 April, 7.45pm Saturday Matinee 2.30pm Annie The Musical (Camus)

Thursday 3 May, 7.30pm Magical Extravaganza on Ice

Tickets for all shows can be purchased from the Box Office on 01276 707600 or online at www.camberleytheatre.biz

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Fresh new look for www.surreyheath.gov.uk The council’s website has undergone a design transformation that not only shows a vibrant new look but contains some exciting new features. section on the homepage, giving quick access to the popular things residents and businesses do on the website, including paying their council tax and viewing planning applications.

Following the results of the council’s last online consultation, the website has been improved to enable users to access the main content areas from a top menu on all pages, as well as the side menu on the homepage.

In addition, the Search box now has an auto complete search result facility, giving the option to choose from a drop down list of predicted search results.

The homepage now has a menu dedicated for users to interact with the council through online services such as paying, reporting, asking and applying.

There’s also a redesigned Top Tasks

Social & Creative - from making new friends and socialising, to making ceramics in pottery Mobility, Health & Wellbeing - from stretching and relaxation in yoga, to personal fitness Educational - from learning how to use a computer, to becoming accomplished in digital photography Independent Living Skills - from

• Thermal Survey data on your home - which provides visual and textual details of heat loss from roofs, building age and building type.

• Community halls and venues • Neighbourhood statistics • Local police and crime info

My Surrey Heath My Surrey Heath is an interactive mapping service that enables you to enter your postcode and see information relating to you such as your local councillors, council tax band, polling station location,

We hope you find the new look easier to use and welcome your comments or suggestions. Please email any feedback you may have to webmanager@surreyheath.gov.uk or call 01276 707362.

In Surrey Heath, vulnerable adults living with a long-term health condition or a disability can seek support from an established charity at a purpose-built resource centre based in the heart of Camberley.

The charity can help individuals achieve and experience things they may never thought possible:

Recently even more information has been added to this useful online tool, giving access to more local data that includes:

• Food Hygiene Ratings of local restaurants

Disability Initiative improves lives Disability Initiative (DI) supports individuals with physical disabilities and long-term health conditions including stroke, brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy.

recycling centres nearby, any planning applications within 250m from your home and much more.

basic budgeting and shopping to meal preparation Community Access - from visits to the local community, to shopping in London Vocational Skills - from personal development and confidence building to finding appropriate voluntary work.

Clients can attend a wide range of innovative and exciting activities with the reassurance that, if needed, they will be supported throughout the day enabling them to participate as independently as possible, as well as receive assistance with personal care needs.

If you want to find out more about DI you can call 01276 676302 or visit www.disabilityinitiative.org.uk

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Get the most out of life Residents are now able to get free support and signposting to help them stay independent and active for longer.

Information is available on financial matters, health conditions and leisure and social activities. Support is also available for friends or relatives who are in a caring role.

Visit surreyinformationpoint.org.uk for reliable care, community and health information or call the Adult Social Care Helpline on 0300 200 1005.

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Parish News

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House at 12.30pm. All funds raised to be donated to children with special needs in the Surrey Heath Borough. For further information please call 01276 473600.

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Chobham Carnival

Preparations for this year’s Chobham Carnival on Monday 7 May are well under way. Under the theme Olympic Nations of the World, the procession led by Surrey Pipe Band starts from Burrow Hill at 11.30am before going through the village to the recreation ground.

A day of entertainment will then feature camels racing in a 100m sprint, The Mighty Smith Strongman Show, as well as traditional favourites such as Punch and Judy shows and Maypole dancing.

More info, stall and procession forms are available from www.chobhamcarnival.co.uk or call

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Just a year ago Chobham resident Chris Ragg initiated a monthly business breakfast which has been growing ever since.

The First Tuesday Breakfast is a non-political, not-for-profit, monthly gathering resulting in improved communication across the village so fewer opportunities for business progress are missed.

Chris said: “With the continuing

01276 24738 (stalls) or 01276 858170 (procession).

A May Ball to raise additional funds towards The Carnival Association's charity work within the village takes place on Saturday 5 May in the Village Hall. The black tie event includes live music, dinner, a raffle and an auction with top prizes.

Tickets cost £30 per person.

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Featuring Shire Horse drawn drays, together with vintage tractors, Windlesham Dray Ride will take place on Sunday 1 April around the village, starting at The Bee, Public

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This family fun day on Saturday 23 June includes activities and entertainment for all ages.

The procession, led by a marching band, leaves Fellow Green at 12:30pm and arrives on the recreation ground at about 1pm.

The groups participating in the procession are then judged and the fete officially declared open by a local celebrity.

The fete traditionally comes to a close at about 5pm, concluding with the much loved and exciting Tug of War competition.

uncertainties in the wider world it is more important than ever that we make the best possible use of the skills, knowledge, capabilities and opportunities that we have within easy reach. Building rapport and trust is the key to making this happen.”

their present employment ends.

The First Tuesday Breakfast is open to anyone involved in a business however large or small, run from or for Chobham and also to any member of the community interested in self-employment or considering what they might do after

Forthcoming breakfasts Future events take place from 7.15 to 9am, on 3 April, 1 May, 12 June, 7 July. Booking ahead is essential.

Full details from Chris Ragg on 01276 857191 or via e-mail jill@chobham.net

Each breakfast tackles a timely topic with many ideas shared and is guaranteed to finish by 9am. Free parking is available and full directions are sent with booking acknowledgments.

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A-Z of local services Customer Contact Centre enquiries@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707100 (this is a 24 hour line) Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm; Friday 8.30am to 5pm Arts and Leisure commercial.services@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707338 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure Benefits benefits@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707121 Benefit fraud hotline: 01276 707372 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ctbenefits/ benefits Car Parks parking.services@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707152 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/transport/ carparking Camberley Theatre camberley.theatre@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707600 www.camberleytheatre.biz Community Services Windle Valley Centre Park Street, Bagshot Phone: 01276 479185 windle.valley@surreyheath.gov.uk www.surreyheath.gov.uk/community/ communityservices Community Transport (Dial-a-Ride) community.services@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707655 Meals on Wheels Service community.services@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707651 Community Alarm Help-line community.services@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707659 or 707660 Community Centres leisure.services@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707338 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure/ communitycentres Council Tax revenues@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707176 Please ensure that you have your Council Tax Account Number when you call. www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ctbenefits/ counciltax

Dog Warden julia.adams@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707390 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/ dogwarden Elections and Electoral Registration vote@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707165 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/council/ electoralinformation Flooding land.drainage@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707100 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/ floodingdrainage Food Safety environmental.health@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707330 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/ foodsafety Greenspace commercial.services@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707338 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure/ parksandrecreationareas Health and Safety environmental.health@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707330 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/ healthsafety

Noise environmental.health@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707330 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/ pollution Planning development.control@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707222 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/planning Surrey Heath Museum museum@surreyheath.gov.uk 01276 707284 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/museum Street Cleansing environmental.health@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707100 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/ streetcleansing Waste and Recycling enquiries@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707690 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/ wastecollection Surrey County Council Phone: 03456 009 009 www.surreycc.gov.uk Parish Councils

Housing housing@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707127 www.surreyheath.gov.uk/housing Leisure and Recreation Centres commercial.services@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707338 Arena Leisure Centre Grand Avenue, Camberley Phone: 01276 417111 enquiries@arenaleisurecentre.co.uk www.arenaleisurecentre.co.uk Lightwater Leisure Centre Lightwater Country Park, The Avenue, Lightwater Phone: 01276 472662 reception@lifestylelightwater.co.uk www.lifestylefitness.co.uk/index.php/ clubs/lightwater-leisure-centre

Bisley Parish Council 194 Guildford Road Bisley, Woking Phone: 01483 480172 Email: clerk@bisleyparishcouncil.co.uk Chobham Parish Council: Recreation Ground Station Road, Chobham Phone: 01276 856633 Email: parish@chobham.net West End Parish Council: Benner Lane West End, Woking Tel: 01276 855361 Email: westendparish@btconnect.com Windlesham Parish Council The Avenue, Lightwater Phone: 01276 471675 Email: clerk@windleshampc.gov.uk

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