Vacancy at Poland House, Kiln Lane, Brockham
A self-contained one-bedroomed flat will become
available in the near future in this small sheltered housing
scheme, suitable for either a married couple or a widowed or single
person. The Sidney Michael Poland Charity is restricted to
housing persons in need of assistance who live in Brockham,
Betchworth, Buckland or Leigh.
No rent is charged but residents have to make a weekly
maintenance contribution towards the costs incurred by the Charity
in maintaining Poland House.
Application forms available from:
Mrs A Meadows, 4 Oakdene Road, Brockham, Betchworth,
Surrey RH3 7JX
Tel: 01737 842934
Email: meadowsann@tiscali.co.uk
Closing date for
applications:
30 November 2011
Parking
People seem to believe that parking with two wheels on the
pavement makes their car less of an obstruction. However parking
with two wheels on the pavement causes problems for pedestrians
particularly the blind those who are in wheel chairs or parents who
are pushing baby buggies or walking with a child in hand I have
lost count of the times I have seen pedestrians etc. take a detour
in to the road as the pathway is blocked by a car that has been
parked inconsiderately. It could be argued that in fact if a car is
parked fully on the road it helps to slow car drivers down a little
which can only be a good thing. I have no idea if there is any
legal precedent that covers this and I am sure that the police have
enough to do but I feel some sort of effort needs to be made to
sort this situation.
Lost Camera at Village Weekend
Our family and friends enjoyed the evening entertainment
on Saturday of the weekend but unfortunately we lost our digital
camera in the process.
It is a silver Canon Ixus90 in a black camera bag and
contains photos from around Britain and the world so we're very
keen to get it back.
Please spread the word in the village for us.
Many thanks,
Neil Salmon
samski@netspace.net.au>
Secretary for Anthony West House
The Management Committee of Anthony West House urgently seeks a
Secretary, primarily to prepare the agendas and papers
for the Committee meetings and to attend and minute those
meetings. The Committee meets in Brockham
around four times a year. We are all volunteers and if
you are prepared to volunteer to help, please call the Chairman,
Tracey Cousins on 07970 900850 for an informal chat.
Have you lost two cats?
30 June - I found a cat box with a Ginger and Black cat
(adults)
left by my front door at 11 PM last night. I do not know if they
were left
as someone could not look after them or stolen?
On opening the cage slightly to giv them water, they escaped.
The Black one went off towards Tweed Lane and the Ginger one across
the fence and down Tynedale Road. Please contact me if you lost
either or noth of these cats.
Mike Talbut, Tynedale Road, Strood Green
Did anyone know the Hodgsons?
Looking for people who knew my Grandparents.Percy Hodgson owned
a Butchers shop at the top of Brockham Lane on corner of main
road.House called South Down,now a restuarant.Edith was
Grandmother,my Mum was Muriel,also Uncle Ralph.
Mum was married in Brockham church 1940's???Grandad frequented
the Barley Mow. I Believe he had his butchers shop built approx
1927,so they were in the area for many years till 50's.Grandad
first had Butchers shop in Betchworth on the old Reigate road,but
moved to new one because new Reigate rd was being built. Mum
attended Brockham school,but was always up Box Hill. Mum knew
the Chittys butchers.
Photos are Hodgsons and Bretts and Rixons in garden of butchers
shop.They were very sociable family.
Would love to hear from anyone who knew of them....Thank
You...email, Jenny@gardenofeden9.fsnet.co.uk
Police Alerts for Brockham area
Please click here to find out about the
latest details of crimes in and around Brockham and Mole Valley. If
you see anything supsicious or are able to able to help with
information about any of these crimes, please contact:
PC Dom Loraine on 0845 125 2222
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about local contact numbers for Surrey Police.
Help Available from Poland Trust
Are you in need, hardship or distress?
You may have heard of the Sidney Michael Poland Trust and you
may know that it owns and manages ten units for elderly people at
Poland House in Kiln Lane. But did you know that the Trust also
manages a fund specifically for residents of Brockham who are in
need, hardship or distress? We do not have unlimited funds, but in
these difficult economic times, we may be able to help people who
are struggling to cope. For example, we might be able to replace a
broken washing machine or perhaps fund a training course to help
with someone's job prospects. If you would like more information
please call Lesley Cruickshank on 843531.