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Map of Long Ditton
Copies can be obtained from Mark Herbert (tel. 020 8398 6037) at a cost of £5 (A3 size) or £20 (A2 size).
The Dittons Fair
Giggs Hill Green, Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton (near Surbiton) Surrey, KT7 0BT
Sunday 13 May 2012 1pm to 4.30pm (free entry)
Come to a well loved traditional family event greatly supported by the community and beyond. Enjoy the sideshows including the legendary pig racing, football tombola, crazy golf and pots of money or enjoy a homemade cake and watch the Arena events which this year include: dancing, rugby and karate! Bring along your dog to take part in the hilarious Dotty Dog Show and Dog Gymkhana obstacle course. Stroll around the craft and charity stalls and enjoy and an ice cream or some popcorn and candy floss
Programmes are 50p each with a chance to win a prize in the draw.
The Fair is organised by The Dittons Scout Group; check out our website www.thedittonsfair.co.uk for more information about the fair and our sponsors.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Long Ditton St Mary’s School unveils new waiting area
Long Ditton St Mary’s School opened their new parent waiting area today. This has been made possible with grants from Surrey County Council and Long Ditton Village Hall
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A view of the Long Ditton Parents Waiting Area
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The Dittons Fair on Giggs Hill Green – Sunday 13 May
The Dittons Fair on Giggs Hill Green this year will be on Sunday 13 May. Put the date in your diaries.
Scout Leader Required For Dittons Scout Group
The Dittons Scout Group are desperately seeking a new Scout leader. The current leader Ian Yates is moving away this summer so they will need someone to take over in the Autumn. There are currently 30 boys and girls aged between 11 and 14 years, and for the troop to continue it is essential a leader is found.
Noble Wilson: memorial service 15 February
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Noble Wilson on 27 January, after a long illness. He was a regular attendee at our meetings and it was his idea for the Long Ditton map which he unveiled nearly a year ago on 12 February 2011.
A memorial service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Long Ditton, on Wednesday 15 February at 3pm.
Wrap up for winter: how to protect your property from burst pipes
We all take our water supply for granted. But if your home or business suffers a burst pipe this winter, you could be left with no water and a hefty bill to repair the damage to your property. Find out how to safeguard your bank balance and water supply by clicking on this link: Wrap up for Winter. (Info from Sutton and East Surrey Water plc.)
Annual General Meeting – Thursday 10 November 2011 – 8pm
You are cordially invited to attend the above meeting at St Mary’s Junior School, Sugden Road.
A representative of Esher Fire Station will give a talk on home fire risk checks and arson. This will be followed by a police Neighbourhood Panel Meeting, run by PC Katie Kennedy who will brief us on current police matters as she sees them. This is your chance to make the police aware of what you perceive to be specific problems.
Agenda
1. Agree minutes of last year’s meeting and take matters arising
2. Chairman’s report
3. Financial report
4. Election of officers
These four items are the compulsory formalised items of the AGM and it is hoped that they can be completed quickly.
There will then follow an open discussion on other current issues:
1. SCC street light replacement programme
2. State of the roads
3. The Long Ditton map – copies available for sale
4. Any other matters raised by those present
Our Elmbridge and Surrey councillors will be present – your chance to ask them questions!
Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Road Representatives
The Road Representative is the point of contact for the residents represented. A strong network of Representatives is essential to the successful operation of the Association. We cannot operate effectively on your behalf unless you have your own Road Rep! If your road is not represented and you think you can help then please call Mark Herbert, Vice Chairman, on 020 8398 6037.
Trade vehicles targeted by thieves
A message from Peter Kipps, Community Safety Partnership Manager at Elmbridge Borough Council.
The Elmbridge Community Safety Partnership is warning traders about a growing problem within the borough – theft of equipment from vehicles parked at properties being renovated. The thefts are primarily taking place during the day while workers are busy inside the properties.
The Partnership advises that, whenever possible, any tools required should be taken into the property rather than left in the vehicle and taken out only when needed. Other tips:
- Lock your vehicle and keep the keys with you whenever you leave it, even if only for a few minutes
- Fit and use an alarm system
- Security mark all your tools so they can be identified
- Consider where and how you park your vehicle. Reversing into a driveway will make the rear doors less accessible; parking alongside a wall, hedge or other vehicle will prevent access to the side of your vehicle and reduce the opportunity for a forced entry
Many trades people now remove items when parking vehicles overnight so the thieves are starting to target them at their place of work. Policy Community Support Officers are handing out warning flyers and the Partnerhip has requested Check-a-Trade to issue reminders to their members. However, it’s not just local builders who will be affected so everyone who employs a tradesperson can do their part by reminding those who are working for them that added security measures need to be considered.
Peter Kipps, pkipps@elmbridge.gov.uk, tel. 01372 474399
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