Cobham Heritage

Remembrance Day, Sun 11 Nov 2018 - Invitation to relatives of WW1 veterans

In tribute to those who fought “For King and Country” and to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of that Great War (which falls on Remembrance Sunday), Cobham Remembers, in association with the Royal British Legion, is issuing an invitation to any family relatives of those men or women from Cobham, Downside or Hatchford who served in any capacity during WW1.

We would like to make contact with as many people as possible who may have a connection to join us as guests of the Royal British Legion at the Remembrance Day Service at St Andrew's Church, Cobham and afterwards at the Royal British Legion in Hollyhedge Road for light refreshments.

If you are a family relative and would like to come please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone Victor Eyles 01932 865628 or if you know of anyone who may have a connection please let us know. Thank you.

Timing:	Church Service 10.45 Royal British Legion 12.00
Venues:	St Andrew's Church, Downside Bridge Road, Cobham, KT11 3EJ The Royal British Legion, Hollyhedge Road, Cobham KT11 3DG

For more information about Surrey during WW1 please visit: www.surreyinthegreatwar.org.uk

Curtain Pond, Downside – Volunteers Wanted – Sunday 14th October 2018

The Trust is supporting the restoration of an historic pond, Curtain Pond that is located between Cobham and Downside, on the corner of the Downside Road with Cobham Park Road.

The restoration work is being conducted with the help of the Lower Mole Partnership and Elmbridge Council, and we would like to encourage volunteers to help out with the project, which will take place on Sunday 14th October 2018.

The work starts at 10am, meeting by the pond, and is expected to continue until early afternoon, and will involve clearing scrub vegetation around the pond. Tools and safety hats will be provided along with tea and coffee. Please bring a packed lunch.

Please wear suitable clothing, especially footwear (waders useful if you have them!)

For any more details – please contact David Tipping 01932 863324

Location directions

Take Downside Bridge Road opposite Waitrose, towards Downside – drive 1 mile (~ 2 mins) and Cobham Park Road is on the left. Park along there, and the pond is back by the road junction.

Head Gardener (volunteer) needed for Cobham Community Garden

Cobham Community Garden logo The Cobham Community Garden's Head Gardener will be moving out of the area next Spring, so they need a replacement!

Is there anyone out there who is knowledgeable about gardening - principally fruit and veg - who fancies spending a few hours most weeks helping the Garden turn dreams into the reality of crops? You can find out more and contact them via their website at cobhamcommunitygarden.org.uk or via the contact details below.

There are also other jobs at the Community Garden that need volunteers, so if you don't want to be the Head Gardner but still interested in getting involved, get in touch with them.

For those who may not be aware of the Cobham Community Garden, do visit their website at cobhamcommunitygarden.org.uk or contact them using the details below:

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Twitter: @CobhamCG

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TransitionCobham

Knowle Hill Park Footpath Improvement Works Completed - Sept 2018

Knowle Hill Park footpath gate We are pleased to report that the resurfacing of the Knowle Hill Park footpath was completed in early September 2018 and the path has been re-opened.

The footpath work was enabled by a grant from Elmbridge Council's Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) fund and a contribution from Cobham Heritage. It has proved to be a great example of the local community working together with both Elmbridge and Surrey councils as the work was coordinated and managed by Surrey County Council's Countryside team who have done an excellent job.

The footpath will now allow local residents to use the path all year round as the new surface will ensure that the path remains usable in all weathers, it also allows local residents to walk side by side up the path - something that was not possible before due to the narrowness of the path and the vegetation overgrowth. Surrey County Council have also changed the stile at the top of the footpath to a kissing gate, making this more accessible for people of all ages and will be installing a Radar gate at the bottom of the path allowing disabled access - both of these have been funded by Surrey CC.

It should also be emphasised that cyclists are not permitted to use designated footpaths and so new signage has been installed to this effect.

From this - Knowle Hill Park Footpath Winter 2017

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To this - Knowle Hill Park Footpath Resurfaced Sept 2018

Duck Race Results - Heritage Day 2018

Saturday 8th September 2018

Thank you for everyone who supported this years Cobham Heritage Day by buying a ticket and sponsoring a duck for the Cobham Heritage Day Duck Race. We would especially like to thank Knight Frank Estate Agents for their sponsorship of the event.

Eight thousand ducks raced down the river from the Cobham Mill to the finish line by the Riverhill platform eagerly watched by a huge crowd.

The winners of the main Duck race are shown below. We will contact the winners during the coming week and arrange for you to collect your prize in exchange for your winning ticket.

Prize	Ticket Number	Prize	Ticket Number
1st Prize (£300)	3683	10th Prize (£20)	2575
2nd Prize (£200)	7298	11th Prize (£20)	4622
3rd Prize (£100)	5909	12th Prize (£20)	2609
4th Prize (£50)	4599	13th Prize (£20)	1429
5th Prize (£50)	1084	14th Prize (£20)	5693
6th Prize (£50)	1044	15th Prize (£20)	6506
7th Prize (£50)	2920	16th Prize (£20)	7555
8th Prize (£50)	672	17th Prize (£20)	4540
9th Prize (£20)	3738	18th Prize (£20)	4173

duck left w200

The winner of the "Famous Women" big duck race was Marie Curie (duck number 20) and wins £200. The winner has been informed.

If you are a winner and haven't heard from us by Sun 16th Sept 2018, please contact us by either emailing us via the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

or writing to:

Cobham Conservation & Heritage Trust
PO Box 335,
Cobham
KT11 9AY

Joyce will then arrange for you to receive your prize in exchange for your winning ticket.

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