Oakdene Parade - Queens 90th Birthday Tree

The Cobham Conservation & Heritage Trust has been working with Elmbridge Borough Council Leisure and Cultural Services department to make improvements to the Oakdene Parade shrub bed which has become overgrown and blocks the view between Oakdene Parade and Cobham High Street. As part of this, a tree has been planted to commemorate the Queens 90th birthday. This has been another great joint project between the Trust and Elmbridge Borough Council.

Volunteers and members of the EBC Leisure and Cultural Services worked hard to clear teh site and replant it on the 18th November 2018. An estate guard isi to be ordered to protect teh tree and an official dedication will take place in the Spring of 2019.

Here are a few photos showing the before and after and the volunteers hard at work. Click on a photo to see a larger image.

New Cobham Heritage Book Available - Church Cobham, A Guide and History

Cobham Conservation and Heritage Trust is delighted to announce the publication of its latest book in the series "A Guide and History" written by our local historian Dr David Taylor.

"Church Cobham, A Guide and History" provides a brief history and guide to the many interesting buildings that still exist in Church Cobham - the first Cobham Conservation Area.

This book together with "Cobham Tilt, A Guide and History" and "Downside, A Guide and History" make ideal Christmas gifts and will be available for sale at the Trust's Open Meeting on Wed 12th December 2018. Each book is is normally £7.99 but are only £6.99 each if you buy them direct from the Trust. The proceeds from these books will go to help fund the work of the Trust and we thank Dr Taylor for his support.

All three books are also available from the Cobham Bookshop or direct by downloading and completing the order form below.

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'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:

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Twitter: @CobhamCG 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TransitionCobham 

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