This meeting is open to the public and is an opportunity for residents to ehar about the events that have taken place over the past twelve months and what is planned for 2013. County councillor Helyn Clack will be attending with a representative from Surrey Highways to give up to date information on project Horizon, Surrey County Council’s new five year approach to road maintenance planning, and how it will be implemented for our local roads.
Jackie Coke, Clerk to the Council 01306-712447
From Pegasus to polo, dinosaurs to Downton Abbey, Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot the questions were many and varied. THey started from the minute of arrival at the vILLAGE hall, where 20 questions were placed on each table to be pondered upon until pudding There was a distinct horticultural flavour to the quiz and the non-gardeners among us were really tested when given six freshly picked twigs to identify.
While our brains were being exercised, a delicious meal was served by an efficient team of smart young waitresses. following a Mediterranean sharing platter, most of the gentleman plumped for the steak and kidney pue and the ladies for the chicken breast or vegetarian option. THe meal was rounded off by a choice of excellent puddings.
Competition was fierce and resulted in a tie breaker. Each member of the winning ream was delighted to collect a bottle of wine, and the losers a packet of Smarties each! It was a very enjoyable and successful evening.
Tina Baty
If you drive past the Village Hall at about 5:15pm or 6;45pm on a Friday evening you probably see much activity as the Brownies arrive and leave! We are fortunate to have a thriving full Brownie Pack in Capel with 4 dedicated adult leaders and some current and ex-Guides helping out as volunteers too.
We have a varied weekly programme in addition to attending larger events with other members of Girlguiding. We regularly attend Parade Services at St John the Baptist Church and we get involved at other village events such as Christmas tree decorating, Capel Old Friends Lunch, Vicarage Fete, show Day in August etc.
Highlights from the end of last year include our family Bingo evening shared with the Rainbows, Guides and their families.
We had a super Holiday Weekend at The Old Pheasantry in Mogador when the girls did lots of activities to earn their seasons badge. We especially enjoyed making kites and flying them on Reigate Hill. We worked on and completed the disability awareness badge and had the badges presented by PC Mark Trezise and his wife who visited with their guide dog puppy. We made willow Christmas decorations, some of which the girls took home and some were used to decorate our tree in Capel churchyard, enjoyed by us all.
We are currently looking forward to an activity weekend at a PGL centre in East Sussex. The Brownies have been encouraged to earn some of the money themselves to pay for the trip. See our invitation for 8th March!
2014 marks the 100th birthday of the Brownie section of Girlguiding UK. We will keep you posted of our plans but we would love to make contact with any ex-Brownies living in or around Capel!
George Ede
Three 10ft disease-resistant Elm trees have been planted in the Parish in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – one in Capel on Misbrooks Green, one on the Beare Green close the Pavilion Car Park and one in Coldharbour opposite the Plough Inn.
The Parish Council is very grateful to the Surrey County Council Local Committee for giving a grant of £250 wotards the cost of the trees and their planting. Appropriate tree labels will be attached in due course.
Jackie Coke, Clerk to the Council 01306 712447
The Women’s World Day or Prayer which is always run in conjunction with South Holmwood, Newdigate and Ockley, Okewood Hill and Forest Green churches is to be held on Friday 1st March at 2pm at St Margaret’s Church, Coles Lane, Ockley. The service has this year, been put together by the women of France. The speaker will be Canon Julie Gittoes from Guildford Cathedral and the theme is “I was a stranger and you welcomed me”. Everyone is welcome and there will be refreshments afterwards.
In Freda’s absence, Richard and Mel Simmonds have agreed to lead the Good Friday Walk. We will meet at the Village Hall at 2pm. dogs are welcome. We will return by 4pm for tea at Capel Church
Church Teas start on Mother Sunday, March 10th and continue of course on Easter Sunday, March 31st.
Jumble Sale this Saturday 2nd March at 2.00 pm at The Memorial Hall, Capel.
Admission is 50p.
There will be refreshments if anyone wants a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
Jumble to the hall between 10 am and 12 noon on the day.
Broanmain’s hill-topping hat-trick
Local Dorking company, Broanmain Plastics, will this year complete an impressive third successive sponsorship of the annual Surrey 3 Peaks fundraising event.
Having established an excellent partnership with event organisers and local independent charity, the Surrey Care Trust, managing director of Broanmain, Wilf Davis, expressed his delight at being able to continue his support for the charity:
“We’re very happy to sponsor the Surrey 3 Peaks event for three years in a row. The Surrey Care Trust does fantastic work in our local community. The walk is a brilliant day out and an important fundraiser for a great charity; so if on the back of that we can get a few people to remember Broanmain Plastics then even better.”
As well as sponsoring the Surrey 3 Peaks fundraising event, Wilf has also supported the work of the charity in a much more hands on capacity. Students from the Surrey Care Trust STEPS under 16 education programme have had the privilege of visiting the Broanmain factory, based just south of Dorking. Here they could experience an environment of work as well as being able to interview employees about their roles and responsibilities.
In addition to celebrating a three year partnership with Broanmain, the 3 Peaks event has itself reached a significant milestone. With the first 3 Peaks taking place back in 2004, this year’s walk – due to take place on September 28th – is set to become the 10th outing of the spectacular marathon length fundraiser.
The beautiful 26 mile route attracts walkers, runners and canine companions from across the county and beyond; all of whom get to experience some of Surrey’s most sumptuous countryside. The trio of Holmbury, Leith and Box Hill all possess spectacular vantage points and are favourites among Surrey’s rambling enthusiasts.
There is no entry fee for the event, but each participant is asked to raise £125 in sponsorship. The proceeds will support all aspects of the Surrey Care Trust’s work. The charity runs education and training programmers for young people and adults, provides mentoring and counselling and offers volunteering opportunities as a way to learn new skills. The Trust also gives Crisis Grants to people in all parts of Surrey facing immediate hardship.
If a marathon walk is just a step too far, participants can also opt for a shorter challenge, walking the first half of the route. Visit www.surrey3peaks.info, call 01483 412751 or email walk@surreycaretrust.org.uk to find out more and register.
This sign was demolished some years ago and although attempts have been made to get it replaced these have not been successful. However. Highways have ordered a new sign which will be delivered and put in place early in the new financial year.
Jackie Coke – Clerk to the Council 01306-712447