Contact Information

Tel: 01932 888851

Email: cdra@live.co.uk

LATEST NEWS

  1. SAINSBURY'S LOCAL STORE

    SUCCESS - Following a campaign by the CDRA & other local groups, Sainsbury's have agreed to apply for reduced liquor licencing hours at the convenience store they are opening in Cobham High Street.  They will stop selling alcohol at 9pm daily instead of 11pm as originally applied for.  See the Home Page of this website for details of our concerns and the campaign.  (Apr 2013)

  2. TRANSITION COBHAM

    The CDRA Environment Representative has been attending meeting of this new group since it got underway in Dec 2012.  The idea is to coordinate a set of bottom up initiatives with a focus on sustainability, aiming to make Cobham a stronger and happier community. There was a short talk about this at the CDRA AGM & Residents' Meeting on 4th April. (Apr 2013)

  3. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS

    Mary Lewis, Conservative, has been elected as Surrey County Councillor for Cobham at the elections on 2nd May 2013.  See election results for full details of the voting in our area.  Turnout was 25% (May 2013)

  4. HOSPITAL RE-ORGANISATIONS

    The CDRA Chairman attended a meeting on 15th January about a review of hospital services across South West London & Surrey Downs, including Epsom & St Helier Hospitals. She contributed views on the proposals, priorities and issues. The review was the main topic at the CDRA AGM on 4th April. See www.bsbv.swlondon.nhs.uk for more information and to get updates by email.  (Apr 2013)  

Regular Events in Cobham & Downside

We do our best to get this information right but can't guarantee it, so please double-check.
 
Cobham Farmers' Market

Every 4th Saturday of the month, 9.30-14.00 in Hollyhedge Road in the centre of Cobham.

Garden Club Trading Hut

Cobham Garden & Horticultural Association Members' Trading Hut is at the Old Nurseries off the Portsmouth Road on Saturdays, 2-4 pm.

Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion Club in Downside Bridge Road is open on Tues, Fri & Sat 8-11pm, Sat & Sun 12-3pm and, for coffee mornings, Sat 10-12 am. Everyone is welcome as a Legion member, whether or not they have a personal connection to the Armed Forces.

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Healthy Walks & Cycle Rides

Elmbridge run an ongoing programme of free "Healthy Walks & Cycle Rides" to encourage residents of all ages to get out and about, enjoy walking and cycling and discover new areas. Walks are graded for speed and difficulty and some are suitable for dogs on leads too. You can find out more and download a brochure for the current programme by clicking here: healthy walks

Rhyme Time & Storytime

At Cobham Library. Rhyme Time every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at 10.30am for accompanied children under 3. Storytime every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10.30am for accompanied children under 5. Click on cobham library events for details.

Cobham Mill

Cobham Mill is open to the public on the second Sunday in the month in 2012 from 8th April until October, 2.0pm - 5.0pm.  The Mill - Surrey's only fully working watermill - will be operating on these occasions, grinding locally sourced grain into flour. Admission free but donations are welcome.

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Leisure & Fitness

There are local clubs, societies and groups to cater for a wide range of interests.  Take a look at our lists of sports clubs, social clubs, activity groups and children’s activities at local information.

Events at Local Halls

There’s a lot going on at the halls in our area.  Here are some of the regular events that might attract you.  Find out more by following the links to their websites.

Cobham Village Hall - www.cobhamvillagehall.com

  • Children’s Activities:  Tiny Talk Baby Signing Classes, Tumble Tots, Virginia Dodd School of Dancing, Socatots (pre-school soccer), Magikats Maths & English Tuition, Little Angels Nursery
  • Fitness & Health:  Badminton, General Fitness Workout, Flipside Dancing, Moves Fitness, Weight Watchers, Yoga, Zumba
  • Leisure:  Bridge Club, Cobham Art Group, Creative Writing, Dog Club, Embroidery Club, Quilting Club

Downside Village Hall - http://downsidevillagehall.webs.com

  • Children's Activites: Monkey Music, Flipside Dance School
  • Fitness & Health:  Flipside Dance School, Red Hot Tappers (Tap Lessons), Zumba Fitness
  • Leisure:  Rubber bridge, Dog Training, Susan Roberts Academy of Performing Arts, Watercolour Art Classes

United Reformed Church, Cobham - www.cobhamurc.org.uk

  • Children’s Activities:  Jack & Jill Toddler Group, Musical Playtime, Modern Dance, Mucky Pups art & craft for pre-schools, Drama, Dance & Singing Workshop
  • Fitness:  Aerobics, including a session for mature movers

Cobham Methodist Church Hall - see hall notice board for details

  • Children's Activities: Tiny Tunes, Wendy Miller's Toddler Time, Monkey-Music
  • Fitness:  Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga

 

Classes at The Medicine Garden

Super Kids Workshops (12-15 years).  More details at superkids

Yoga, Tai Chi and Boot Camps (a challenging friendly workout).  www.themedicinegarden.co

Council Meetings

The meetings listed below are open to the public.  Most take place at the Civic Centre in Esher, but check the date & location beforehand.  Full details are on the Council websites, together with the schedules for other committees.

Elmbridge Borough Council Committee Meetings  www.elmbridge.gov.uk/committees

  • West Area Planning Committee
    2013  28 May
  • Planning Committee
    2013  11 Jun, 16 Jul
  • Full Council Committee Meetings
    2013  To be scheduled

Surrey County Council