'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'

Oakdene Parade Shrub Bed Improvements

Elmbridge Borough Council (EBC) are pleased to be working with Cobham Conservation and Heritage Trust to make improvements to the Oakdene Parade shrub bed. Work will begin on 29 October 2018, when the initial clearance work will be started.

There will be a community planting day on Sunday 18 November 2018 to replant the bed. Please get in touch with EBC for further information, or if you would like to be involved.

For more information contact EBC Leisure and Cultural Services on 01372 474474 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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