'Silent Soldier' silhouette on display on the Tilt

Cobham Heritage has purchased a 'Silent Soldier' silhouette to be part of a movement to say 'Thank You' to the First World War generation who served, sacrificed, rebuilt and changed the nation. The silhouette has been positioned on the Tilt near to the WWII memorial as an act of Remembrance and to support the valuable work of The Royal British Legion.

The silhouettes are being displayed across the country by businesses, local authorities and individuals as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War.

WW1 Silent Soldier in position on the Tilt alongside the WW2 Memorial

Sir Gerry Acher - Cobham Heritage Chairman, David Tipping - Cobham Heritage Vice Chairman and David Bellchamber - Cobham Royal British Legion Chairman positioning the 'Silent Soldier'

Head Gardener (volunteer) needed for Cobham Community Garden

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 

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Knowle Hill Park Footpath Improvement Works Completed - Sept 2018

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

To this - Knowle Hill Park Footpath Resurfaced Sept 2018

Knowle Hill Park Footpath Closure - August 2018 for 2 weeks

The public footpath that borders the Knowle Hill Park fields and runs parallel with Lodge Close (up to the stile by Polyapes Scout camp) is being resurfaced and will be closed for approximately 2 weeks. This should begin in the first week of August 2018.

The work is being jointly funded by Elmbridge Council and Cobham Conservation and Heritage Trust and was one of three successful applications that Cobham Heritage made for footpath improvement works using CIL (Communities Infrastructure Levy) funding.

The work will clear the overgrown bushes and resurface the path with a material in keeping with the rural nature of the path resulting in this popular route being usable and easily walkable throughout the year.

Cobham Heritage have worked closely with both Elmbridge and Surrey County Councils on this and it is Surrey CC who have commissioned the work as they are responsible for the ongoing maintenance.

As can be seen from the photograph taken in 2017, this footpath is almost impassable during the winter.

We understand some local residents have been concerned about the surfacing work and Surrey County Council have been kind enough to allow us to publish their recent letter sent to the residents who live nearby. This gives more details of the work to be done and the materials to be used. We hope this will address the concerns raised.

View SCC Letter