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 OLYMPICS UPDATE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

OLYMPICS CYCLE RACE – BOXHILL

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS – March 2011

Thank you to everyone who came along on 2^ndMarch to our first public meeting with representatives from LOCOG, SCC (Surrey
County Council), MVDC (Mole Valley District Council) and the Police.  At the 1^st public meeting arranged
by the BHNC relating to the event, a healthy exchange of views, question &
opinions were heard with helpful replies from the visiting guests representing
the various authorities. All the authorities took on board the feedback from
residents. 

Our apologies to those residents who were
unable to find a seat in the hall.  It
was difficult to anticipate the turnout on the night and of course we have
limited local facilities to host such an event. We thought you would appreciate
an update on the Questions and Answers raised during the evening.

1.    ROUTE – a copy of the route around Box Hill is available to
view on the new Box Hill Notice Board by Hilltop Stores.   The events will take place on 28^thand 29^th July 2012.  The men’s
race is on 28^th July with 150 cyclists and the women’s on 29^thJuly with 70 riders. The men will complete 9 circuits of Box Hill/Headley (90
miles of the 150 mile race) and the women 2 circuits.  There will be practice race on
14^th August 2011.

2.    ACCESS TO THE VILLAGE – exact
times are not yet available until the Traffic Management plan has been
completed which should be available in May. 
The men’s circuit around Box Hill should take around 3 hours to complete
and the road will need to be closed 2 hrs in advance of the race and 1 hr
after.  The women’s race will be shorter
as they only complete 2 circuits of Box Hill. 
Please note that until the
Traffic Management Plan is complete it will not be possible to confirm the
exact times when the road will be closed. 

3.    BARRIERS – part of Box Hill Road
will have barriers to protect spectators and riders.  However it will be possible to cross the road
at identified areas which will be marshalled. SCC asked for our input on
suitable crossing points.  The BHNC will
address this.

4.    TOURISTS
- how many tourists do they anticipate will
visit?  This is still to be confirmed and
we should know more in May when the Spectator Management Plan is completed by
SCC, LOCOG and MVDC

5.    TOILET
FACILITIES.  MVDC
are responsible for this and are currently working on a plan.

6.    ROAD RESURFACING.  This was a major topic of
discussion and many present raised their concerns about the state of the road
and safety.  Box Hill Road is a “D”
classified road.  This means that the
road is inspected annually for necessary repairs.  However due to the Olympics they will be
inspecting on a more regular basis. We cannot confirm exactly what repairs will
be made to the road, but pleased be assured we will do everything we can.  SCC will not receive extra funding because of
the Olympics for this.

7.    COMMUNICATION.  SCC will be
communicating with residents and sending out newsletters to all residents.  They will be taking a stand at the Box Hill
Fair where residents will be able to talk to representatives..  Regular updates will also be available on
their web site  - http://www.surrey2012.info/cycling/.  They will be organising an Open Day/Evening
in the Village Hall when residents can drop in (date to be advised).  You will be receiving a monthly update in Box
Hill News. Current updates will also be available on our web site – www.boxhillcommunity.com and on the village noticeboard.

8.    DISABLED
VISITORS.  The question was raised on access for disabled and
this is currently being looked at as part of the Spectator Management Plan.

9.    DAMAGE TO
OUR PROPERTIES – Still needs to be
addressed by LOCOG, SCC, MVDC

10.  VOLUNTEERING.  If residents
would like to volunteer to help marshal the even - they are welcome to apply by
either ringing SCC, contacting our local Volunteer Centre or registering
on  www.surrey2012.info.

11.  LOCAL
BRITISH RAIL STATIONS – DORKING, WEST HUMBLE, BETCHWORTH – SCC and LOCOG are talking to train operators.

12.  CROWD
MANAGEMENT – this is part of the Spectator plan and
details will be available at a later stage.

13.  CAMPING/ B& B - residents
may want to offer B&B.  MVDC will be
producing a Fact Sheet and will have a web site available.  Exact details still to be confirmed. 

14.  CAR
PARKING/ILLEGAL PARKING  – many of the roads off Box Hill road are
private and we asked how this will be managed. 
This is part of the Traffic Management Plan which is still to be
completed.  However, wherever possible
people will be encouraged to use public transport to access Box Hill.  The Police have no power to deal with illegal
parking on private land.  Cars parked on the route will however be towed
away.  BHNC are looking in to a solution for residents to police private
land themselves though the use of Clamping notices if necessary.

15.  RUBBISH
COLLECTION.  This is the responsibility of MVDC.  They will provide bins along the route and
will organise a clean-sweep at the end of the races. 

16.  POLICING. 
Surrey Police have considerable experience of policing the Epsom
Derby, which is the largest single day sporting event in the country. Although
a very different event, The Derby, in common with most other sporting events
across the country, is managed using a combination of police officers and
stewards. The current planning assumption is the Cycle races will be policed
using a similar model.  More information
will be available in May

For the past 18months the Surrey Police and Surrey
County Council have been working together with other agencies on the Drive
Smart campaign. The aim of Drive Smart is to tackle anti-social driving by all
road users. Selfish behaviour is addressed using a number of initiatives,
including education and enforcement.   The police would like to liaise with our speed
watch team.

17.  EMERGENCY SERVICES – concerns
were raised about access for emergency services during the races. The police
confirmed they are meeting with the emergency services to ensure a normal
service is maintained. It is
possible all services will be sited on Box Hill to provide a fast response
time.

18.  NATIONAL
TRUST – It is important to protect areas of
special conservation. At the moment the NT have been told by Natural England
the Zig Zag and Trust property may not be suitable for spectators.  This
is under discussion and LOCOG are making representations.  If the Zig Zag
is closed to visitors this could impact on the Village in pushing spectators in
to Box Hill Village.  LOCOG said that ticketing in Box Hill Village was
one option which had been considered and had not been ruled out.  This
is work in progress and nothing is confirmed at this stage.

19.  BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES – for anyone seeking
information there is a Business Seminar on 22^nd March in Dorking
Hall – 8.00 am – 1.00 pm

20.  SURVEY OF
BOX HILL VILLAGE  - a survey is being undertaken by SCC/LOCOG
based upon the number of residents and the facilities that can be
provided. 

21.  FEEDBACK
FROM RESIDENTS – Several residents
addressed the audience to say how pleased and excited they were to see the race
coming to Box Hill which received a large round of applause from those present.

22.  TV/MEDIA/PRESS – Races like this are normally covered by
helicopters, bikes and fixed positions which would be in a hard standing car
park.  Exact locations are still to be decided.

We hope you found this update useful. We
will let you know the date of the next Public Meeting once it has been
confirmed which should be in May. 
Pleased be assured we are working closely with all the authorities to
make sure you are fully informed.

BOX HILL
NEIGHBOURHOOD COUNCIL

Friday 11 March 2011 - 09:15:05  Read/Post Comment: 7    

 BOX HILL COMMUNITY UPDATE - 29TH JANUARY

LOCAL FORTHCOMING EVENTS

This is a link to some events happening in our area
http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php

Snowdrops - Gatton Park, Merstham, Surrey, RH2 0TW
Formerly home to the Colman family (of mustard fame), now the grounds of the Royal Alexandra and Albert School. Hidden gardens within historic Capability Brown parkland. 1910 Edwardian Japanese garden restored for Channel 4's 'Lost Gardens'. Dramatic 1912 Pulham rock garden, walled gardens, lakeside trail. Restoration of gardens ongoing and maintained by volunteers. Ivan Hick's children's trail behind main lake. Massed snowdrops in Feb and Mar

Open: Sun 20 Feb (11-4), Wed 23 Feb (12-4)

HILLTOP SINGERS
The group meets now at the church on Box Hill Road from 7.00 - 9.00pm each Tuesday. They are having a lot of fun singing traditional songs including some well known rounds, and hope to move on to proper part singing as long as this doesn't prove too daunting. The numbers have now settled at 10 so they could do with more members. They have already attracted several people who didn't think they could sing but now find that they can and are thoroughly enjoying their new activity!  

If you would like to join the choir, please email contact Bill Coulson hilltopsingers@btinternet.com.  All are welcome - singers and anybody who thinks they can’t sing but would like to have a go.

CHUCKLE OF THE WEEK

Wonderful Quotes from the comedian Tim Vine

Black beauty - he's a dark horse.

I was at sea the other day and loads of meat floated past. It was a bit choppy.

I was reading a book... 'the history of glue' - I couldn't put it down.

I'll tell you what I love doing more than anything: trying to pack myself in a small suitcase. I can hardly contain myself.

I've just been on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. I'll tell you what, never again.

So I got home, and the phone was ringing. I picked it up, and said 'Who's speaking please?' And a voice said 'You are.'

So I rang up my local swimming baths. I said 'Is that the local swimming baths?' He said 'It depends where you're calling from.'

So I said to the gym instructor: 'Can you teach me to do the splits?' He said: 'How flexible are you?' I said: I can't make Tuesdays.'

So I was getting into my car, and this bloke says to me "Can you give me a lift?" I said "Sure, you look great, the world's your oyster, go for it.'"

Velcro: what a rip-off.

WILDLIFE AID – LEATHERHEAD – NEW YEAR FOOD APPEAL
Thank you again to everyone who has helped by donating tinned dog and cat food.  It’s been great to see the response and the collection is still happening (thanks to Mandy and Gary).  So next time you are in Box Hill Stores why not buy a tin of food. They desperately need donations of tinned cat or dog food (no fish flavours) to help feed the animals they are caring for.

BOXHILL VILLAGE FAIR - SUNDAY 10TH JULY
Don't forget to put the date in your diary.  If you would like to have a stall at the Fair booking forms are now available.  Just email julie1.lever@btinternet.com for more details.
If you would like to volunteer to help set up the fair we would love to hear from you.   

Many thanks

PLEASE ENCOURAGE OTHER RESIDENTS ON BOX HILL WHO HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER TO JOIN OUR WEBSITE.

Thanks

Saturday 29 January 2011 - 10:01:23  Read/Post Comment: 0    

 Box Hill Community Web site update - 11th January

ENORMOUS THANK YOU FROM BOX HILL NEIGHBOURHOOD COUNCIL

Thank you to those people who responded to our email asking for volunteers to take down the Christmas Tree.  It made the job so much easier. 
 

LOCAL FORTHCOMING EVENTS

This is a link to some events happening in our area
http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php

BOXHILL VILLAGE FAIR - SUNDAY 10TH JULY

Don't forget to put the date in your diary.  If you would like to have a stall at the Fair booking forms are now available.  Just email julie1.lever@btinternet.com for more details.

CLASSIFIEDS

Don’t forget we have a free classified section on our website.  If you have anything to sell, please do post your items.  Do you have items you would like to give away for free rather than adding to the landfill. Why not advertise them here.
http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/e107_plugins/e_classifieds/classifieds.php

Please encourage other residents on Box Hill to join our website.  It is run by volunteers for the benefit of the community who really would welcome your feedback on how useful you find it.
 

Many thanks

Tuesday 11 January 2011 - 14:57:19  Read/Post Comment: 0    

 Box Hill Community Web Site Update - 4th January 2011

We would like to wish everyone a Very Happy New and hope that you will continue to visit our web site

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
After all the indulgences of Christmas I expect everyone is thinking about a healthier diet for the New Year.
What about Low Fat Chicken Tikka Marsala.  Click this link to access our recipe archive. 

http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/e107_plugins/recipe_menu/recipes.php?0.view.21.0.2

WANT TO GET FIT?
Why not join some of our local exercise activities.

Yoga on the Hill
Diane holds mixed ability yoga classes at the Box Hill Village Hall.  These classes are suitable for all levels; beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Each class consists of breath work, postures, philosophy and ends with relaxation. Alternatives are always given if something is not suitable for you.  www.boxhillyoga.co.uk

Box Hill Moves Fitness
Box Hill Village Hall, Boxhill Road, next to St Andrews Church MAP
Thursdays – 11.00 am.  Run by Val Lubbock  Click here to visit Val’s page. www.movesfitness.com/teachers/vallubbock.htm

LOCAL FORTHCOMING EVENTS
This is a link to some events happening in our area

http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php

BOX HILL COMMUNITY CHOIR.
Thank you to our new Community Choir for leading the singing at our Carol Concert on 19^th December.  There are some photos posted on our website.  http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/e107_plugins/sgallery/gallery.php?view.14.1

If you would like to join the choir, please email hilltopsingers@btinternet.com.  All are welcome - singers and anybody who thinks they can’t sing but would like to have a go.

ADDITIONS TO OUR WEBSITE 
For anyone who likes crosswords we have recently added a daily crossword. To access it just click the CROSSWORD tab on the top menu bar, or click following link
http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/page.php?37

CLASSIFIEDS
Free toners for HP printer - HP 56 and HP 57.  Click link for more details.  You have to be logged in to see it.
http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/e107_plugins/e_classifieds/classifieds.php?0.item.10.43.38

BOX HILL NEWS
We mentioned in our last update about Brian Ford encouraging everyone to become more involved in our local community.  We live in a lovely community and if you want to get involved with any of the organizations on the Hill, I am sure they would love to hear from you. Details of all the activities on Box Hill can be found in Box Hill News or by clicking the Activities tab on our web site.  http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/page.php?3

Do let us know what you would like to see on our website in 2011.  It’s maintained by volunteers for the benefit of the community.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Tuesday 11 January 2011 - 14:34:24  Read/Post Comment: 0    

 BOX HILL WEB SITE UPDATE - 8TH DECEMBER

BOXHILL CAROL CONCERT  - SUNDAY 19  DECEMBER – 5.45 pm
We hope you will join us.  This year there will be an adult and
children’s choir.  There will be a candlelight procession from the village
shops led by Father Christmas, followed by carol singing under the Christmas
Tree outside the Village Hall.  Then everyone is invited for free mulled
wine, mince pies, chestnuts, sausage rolls.

ADDITIONS TO OUR WEBSITE 
For anyone who likes crosswords we have recently added a daily
crossword. To access it just click the CROSSWORD tab on the top menu bar, or
click following link
http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/page.php?37

BOXHILL NATIONAL TRUST
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE BOVRIL REVIVAL AND HELP BOX HILL
NATIONAL TRUST – PLACE YOUR VOTES BY 31^ST DECEMBER.  Box Hill
project is currently 17^th in the voting, so let’s get it higher.
Bovril has teamed up with National Trust in what they call The Great Bovril
Revival to provide financial support to revive some of the outdoor beauty spots
that are in need of a bit of work to maintain their beauty.  One of these
is right on your doorstep.    Mark Dawson, Head Warden at Box Hill
National Trust needs our help in urgently casting as many votes as we can for
Box Hill so that much needed funds can be won for your local site. 
 The web address is www.bovril.co.uk/revival.   Click on "Find a Project", insert the name "Box
Hill" and click on "Search".   This will show you a
map with the proposed projects identified by a small "spade"
symbol.  Click on the one above Dorking to find the Box Hill Footpath
Makeover project and record your vote.    I hope that you will
find time to register your vote and encourage your friends to vote for the Box
Hill Footpath Makeover.  Every vote counts in winning this prize for Box
Hill. In this way you will be doing a lot to support their work here on
Box Hill and hopefully by next summer they will have some great new walks and
trail features for you to enjoy. 

CLASSIFIEDS
Free toners for HP printer - HP 56 and HP 57.  Click link for more
details.  You have to be logged in to see it.
http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/e107_plugins/e_classifieds/classifieds.php?0.item.10.43.38

BOX HILL COMMUNITY CHOIR.
Boxhill now has its own Community Choir. The Hilltop Singers meet on
the hill on Tuesday evenings from 7.00 till 9.30. All are welcome - singers and
anybody who thinks they can’t sing but would like to have a go. There will be
no audition and nobody will be asked to leave whatever their ability - almost
everybody can sing, given a little encouragement!  Please come and join us
for some real community fun!  For further information please email: hilltopsingers@btinternet.com

BOX HILL NEWS
It was interesting to read Brian Ford’s piece in the last issue of Box
Hill News about New Year’s Resolutions suggesting we make our resolutions to
support more events on Box Hill and help our neighbours.  We live in a
lovely community and if you want to get involved with any of the organizations
on the Hill, I am sure they would love to hear from you. Details of all the
activities on Box Hill can be found in Box Hill News or by clicking the
Activities tab on our web site.  http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/page.php?3

Good luck with the run up to the Christmas Festivities!.

Wednesday 08 December 2010 - 15:10:13  Read/Post Comment: 3    

 31st October 2010

Hi Everyone

WEBSITE UPDATE
We have recently updated the website with a new layout and new tools to make it faster and more user-friendly. We hope you find them useful. Extra items added:
Chat Box where you can leave comments
Free Box Hill Community Toolbar for your browser
Local Information Area (main menu on left)

BOXHILL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
If you live on the hill and your child is between 0 and 11 they are very welcome to attend the free Children's Christmas Party on 5th December. You can download the form by clicking the following link.
http://www.boxhillcommunity.com/download.php?view.10

BROCKHAM BONFIRE NIGHT - 6TH NOVEMBER

This is a link to their web site.  http://www.brockhambonfire.com/

RECIPE OF THE WEEK FOR BONFIRE NIGHT

SWEET CHILLI BANGERS

Ingredients

12 large meaty pork sausages
4 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp clear honey
2 tsp mild chilli powder (or 1 of powder and 1 of crushed chillies for hotter taste
2 cloves of garlic crushed
0.5 tsp dried oregano or 2 tsp freshTop of Form

Prep 5 mins
Cook 40 mins

Method
Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7.
Arrange the sausages in a roasting tin in a single layer and bake for 10 mins.
Meanwhile, mix together all the other ingredients with seasoning and 1 tbsp water.
Pour the ketchup mixture over the sausages and mix well.
Bake for 30 mins more until the sausages are golden.

Click this link for more ideas from the BBC

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/occasions/bonfire-night/

FORUMS
Don't forget to visit our Forums and add your ideas.

Tuesday 02 November 2010 - 02:23:31  Read/Post Comment: 0    

 Box Hill Web Site Update 16th October 2010

YOGA ON BOX HILL

Diane will be starting a yoga class on Boxhill on Tuesday mornings 9.15 -10.45 at the Village Hall.  It commences 2/11/10.  For more details please visit their website http://www.boxhillyoga.co.uk/.The Yoga morning on Sunday 10^th October raised £240 for The Children’s Trust.  Everyone had a great time and well done to Diane for organising it.

BOXHILL SURGERY

The surgery now offers an online service to let you book/cancel appointments and request repeat medication.  Go to the following link and request a login.  You can then collect a letter from the surgery with your username and password.
https://new-house-surgery.appointments-online.co.uk/


EVENTS

National Trust Box Hill - Spooky Times  - 29th October - 6.30 pm
Come and prepare for Halloween with us. Carve a gruesome face on a pumpkin lantern to light our way across the heath, then join us around a campfire to toast marshmallows.click here for more details - http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-events-find_event.htm?propertyID=236

LOCAL EVENTS

This is a link to events happening in Epsom and Ewell
http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/EEBC/Events/Events+Calendar/October+2010.htm 

This is a link to events happening in Mole Valley http://www.molevalley.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9537 


RECIPE  OF THE WEEK

Have you still got lots of cooking apples and are now fed up with crumble, why not try this

Toffee Apple Crunch

1 Turn the oven to fan 160C/ conventional180C/gas 4.
2 Place the halved apples, cut side up, in a shallow ovenproof dish so that they fit snugly in one layer. Fill the core cavities with the crushed biscuits and dot with the butter.  Drizzle with the honey and add 3 tbsp water to the dish. Cover and bake for 40 minutes until soft, removing the lid or foil for the final 5 minutes.3 Meanwhile, heat the cream and sugar until melted
and then boil for 2-3 minutes until syrupy.4 Serve the apple halves drizzled with the sauce. 

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE BOVRIL REVIVAL AND HELP BOX HILL NATIONAL TRUST

Bovril has teamed up with National Trust in what they call The Great Bovril Revival to provide financial support to revive some of the outdoor beauty spots that are in need of a bit of work to maintain their beauty.  One of these is right on your doorstep.    Mark Dawson, Head Warden at Box Hill National Trust needs our help in urgently casting as many votes as we can for Box Hill so that much needed funds can be won for your local site.   The web address is www.bovril.co.uk/revival .   Click on "Find a Project", insert the name "Box Hill" and click on "Search".   This will show you a map with the proposed projects identified by a small "spade" symbol.  Click on the one above Dorking to find the Box Hill Footpath Makeover project and record your vote.    I hope that you will find time to register your vote and encourage your friends to vote for the Box Hill Footpath Makeover.  Every vote counts in winning this prize for Box Hill. In this way you will be doing a lot to support their work here on Box Hill and hopefully by next summer they will have some great new walks and trail features for you to enjoy. 

SURREY WILD LIFE TRUST

You can join for a minimum donation of £2.50 a month.  For a minimum of £3.50 a month you include Wildlife Watch membership (the junior branch of the Wildlife Trusts for 5-15 year olds) for up to four children at the same address.  Children receive a welcome pack to share, which includes wildlife stickers and wildlife watcher’s handbook. The Wildlife Watch magazine and poster are sent to the family 4 times a year with a children’s events diary.  For more details look at their web site
http://www.surreywildlifetrust.co.uk/  

Do let us know if there other things you would like included on our web site
Many thanks 

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