Development Plans Unveiled for Site of Caterham Cars
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CATERHAM AUTO CataxLtd REPAIRS Est. 1946 All Mechanical & Body Repairs Caterham’s longest established taxi Servicing, MOTs company Minis a Speciality CATERHAM OFFICE Roffes Lane, Caterham Surrey CR3 5PT 01883 345151 01883 348748 www.caterhamtaxis.com No. 70 March 2012 CIRCULATION: 22,000 ESTABLISHED 2006 FREE WIN £££S WITH THE NEW SHOPPERS PASSPORT BEING LAUNCHED THIS MONTH - SEE PAGE 2!! Development plans unveiled for site of Caterham Cars On Thursday 16th February, plans with visitors. The when the town should be members of the public were scheme would provide 33 re- looking at ‘Enterprise’ and job able to view the plans for a tirement flats for the over creation, alongside any hous- proposed development by 60s, retail units on the site ing schemes, this is going ab- Churchill Retirement Living currently occupied by the solutely in the wrong on the site currently occupied showroom on the corner of direction. Let’s keep Cater- by the Caterham Cars show- Station Avenue and Stafford ham Cars in Caterham. room and workshop. Resi- Road and 12 car parking spaces. “If Churchill are interested in dents living close to the site Commenting on the proposed similar sites, then perhaps of the proposed development scheme, Chris Windridge, the ex Rose & Young site, Ben Smith, Design Manager for Planning Issues, discusses the had been invited to the exhi- Chairman of the Caterham with a retail ground floor and proposed development with visitors to the recent exhibition. bition at the Soper Hall by the Community Partnership, said: parking below would solve Hampshire-based architects, "The proposed development many issues for the town." ground floor commercial The planning application is ‘Planning Issues’. Represen- on the Caterham Cars site Following the exhibition, An- units. We consider that the expected to be submitted tatives of the firm were on would almost certainly result drew Burgess, Managing Di- plan for a retirement de- to Tandridge District hand to answer questions and in Caterham Cars leaving rector of Planning Issues, velopment was well re- Council at the beginning of explain the finer detail of the town altogether. At a time said: “This proposal will bring ceived by many people April. In the meantime, forward much needed retire- who attended the exhibi- anyone wishing to view ment housing in Caterham to tion and a full summary of and comment on the plans address the needs of the age- comments will be included can contact Ellie Smith at Help ing population and will also as part of the planning ap- Planning Issues on 01425 when retain employment within the plication submission.” 462144. 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Name: Shop Smart, Shop Over ten thousand new Thursday, 1st March sees Membership No: Local the launch of an exciting Email: bulbs have been planted in Tel No: the beautiful gardens of new scheme to encourage Address: Caterham ‘The Chalet’ in Tupwood residents to shop locally in Caterham. Lane, Caterham, in prepa- Members of the ‘Shop ration for the annual Open Smart, Shop Local’ loyalty Garden events being held scheme can collect stamps Collect a stamp or signature from any participating shop. When you have filled the card, hand it in to JJ Browne, Peter Groome, or Vivace Pianos. Minimum on Sunday 25th March and purchase of £5.00 required, per transaction and collect stamps or signatures from at least three different participating outlets. at outlets displaying a A £1000 prize draw will take place as announced in local press and the winner notified via the contacts you provide here. All decisions are final by the draw organisers (The Caterham Business Partnership). Full conditions at www.shopsmartcaterham.co.uk and for dates of draws. Entries Sunday 1st April from ‘Shoppers Passport’ sign. must be handed in by qualifying dates. Any received after closing dates will be included in other draws as may be announced. 11am-4pm. Once ten stamps have been Caterham Valley, Peter David Gold, head of Gold collected and their card is Groom Jewellers in Church Group International and co- David Gold in the garden of ‘The Chalet’. filled, the card will be en- Walk, Caterham Valley or owner of West Ham FC, has tered in a draw that will Vivace Pianos in the High been planning an even bet- and fauna of the spacious weather permitting, a trac- take place on Saturday 28th Street, Caterham-on-the- April. In the first draw ter display of spring flowers grounds, visitors will see Mr tion engine. Hill. Shops taking part in there will be a £750 first this year for his visitors. Gold’s personal helicopter Plenty of free parking is the scheme will be listed on prize, £150 second prize the Shop Smart, Shop Mr Gold said: “I am sharing on the lawn and his Bentley, available with spaces for and ten £10 cash prizes. Local website, www.shops- the start of spring with Rolls Royce and Jaguar disabled drivers. Additional prizes may be of- martcaterham.co.uk everybody and am building motor cars will be given an Friends and volunteers will fered by participating Depending on the success of my garden around the two extra special polish for the be selling home-made shops. the pilot scheme, other draws open days. Most of the visitors to admire. Football cakes and hot and cold The winners will be notified may take place and be an- plants we put in to the gar- fans can seek out the oldest drinks with all proceeds and their names announced nounced in the press and on den now are to maximise surviving FA cup that will be going to charity. Toilet fa- in The Caterham and Dis- the Shop Smart website. the March flowering. I want on display in one of the win- cilities are provided. trict Independent. Joining the Shop Smart, to cheer us all up at the dows of the house. Entry to the Open Garden A minimum purchase of £5 Shop Local loyalty scheme is required in each outlet to start of summer!” The Coy pond at the front of events costs £4 for adults, is free for shoppers. Simply obtain a stamp on the Each year Mr Gold opens his the house is another popu- free entry for children. ‘The visit one of the stores men- Shoppers Passport card and tioned above to obtain a garden to the public to raise lar feature. Chalet’ is in Tupwood Lane, cards must be completed membership card and your funds for charity. This year’s This year’s open days will Caterham Valley CR3 6ET. with stamps from at least Shop Smart passport (avail- beneficiaries will be the Na- see some new attractions For more information and three different places. able from 1st March). tional Gardens Scheme and St. including a display of Vin- directions, visit www.ngs. Completed cards can be For more information visit Catherine’s Hospice. tage and Classic cars by org.uk and search for ‘The handed in to JJ Browne the Shop Smart, Shop Local As well as enjoying the flora ‘Historic Wheels’ and, Chalet’. Jewellers in Godstone Road, website. # TIDY GARDENS STEVE and all things DIY The Caterham and District TAYLOR Garden services Independent DIY Services 33 High Street CARS Caterham Surrey CR3 5UE Why pay main dealer prices? MOT Jon’s Motorworx is a friendly, reliable and local garage TEST CENTRE One off jobs - Editor: Julia Church you can trust at very competitive prices. no problem All makes and ages of vehicles including vans. 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