Ash Matters The Ash Parish Council Newsletter Issue Four 2013

Chairman’s Bit

By the time you read this, consultation on Guildford Borough Council’s new Local Plan will be well underway. The Local Plan covers the whole of the borough and is the framework for the growth we need to accommodate in the next 20 years. It is a plan for new homes, places of work, shops and leisure. The Borough’s Local Plan will provide information on the scale and type of development. It will also identify the general locations for development and give indication of the infrastructure required to support it.

It is vital that local people are involved and contribute to the Local Plan and the future of the Borough and I encourage as many of you as possible to share your views through this consultation. For more information and to complete the questionnaire giving Guildford Borough Council your view go to: www.guildfordlocalplan.info; tele- phone 01483 444471; On Twitter @GuildfordBC or on Facebook face- book.com/GuildfordBC.

Councillor Nigel Manning Chairman, Ash Parish Council

Looking for a trader you can rely on? With winter fast approaching, are you looking to make home improvements? Use Surrey County Council’s Buy with Confidence scheme to find details of reliable local traders.

The scheme is run by Surrey County Council Trading Standards, and allows consumers to see a range of businesses from across the County who have all been vetted and approved by the Trading Standards Officers.

The scheme has a range of traders listed, from plumbers to gardeners, and many of the traders will consider smaller jobs for £75.00 or under.

Advantages of using the Buy with Confidence Scheme: The Buy with Confidence scheme include more than 5,000 businesses providing a wide range of products and services.

If things do go wrong, member businesses must comply with relevant legislation, resolve any consumer complaints in a fair and timely manner and understand their obligations to consumers. In short, Buy With Confidence offers consumers more peace of mind than simply choosing a trader from a local directory. This is particularly helpful for anyone who has been conned by rogue traders in the past.

To find out more about the scheme or to search for an approved trader near you visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/ buywithconfidence. The site gives you access to information on firms in the scheme so that you can buy goods and services with confidence, knowing they have signed up to the high standards laid down by the scheme and are monitored on an ongoing basis. Alternatively you can request a copy of the Buy with Confidence directory, which lists all approved traders, by calling 03456 009 009.

2 Visit the Ash Parish Council website at www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk Remembrance Day Parade and Service

The 2013 Ash Parish Remembrance Day Parade and Service will be on Sunday 10th November. The Parade will once again be led by a lone piper and representatives from the Scout Association will carry the Union Flag. The Parade will include Ash Parish Councillors, local uniformed organisations and veterans from various Veteran Associations.

The Parade will leave the Ash Centre in Ash Hill Road at 10:35am. There will be an inter-denominational service led by members of the clergy from the churches within the Parish. The North East Hampshire Area School Band will play the accompanying music together with the traditional Last Post.

The Parade will return to the Ash Centre for the formal salute, which will be taken by Ash Parish Council Chairman Councillor Nigel Manning. Tea and Coffee will be available following the Parade dismissal.

We would like to remind all Parishioners that Ash Hill Road will be closed from 10:15am until approximately 12:15pm and that there will be NO access to or from the Corona- tion Gardens Car Park during this time. If you would like more information relating to the Remembrance Day Parade and Service or more details concerning the Ash Hill Road closure please contact Ash Parish Coun- cil on 01252 328287 or e-mail [email protected]

Christmas Fantasia 2013

Saturday 7th December 2013 From 2:00pm At the Ash Centre, Ash Hill Road, Ash, Surrey With Stalls, Tombola’s, Games and Raffles Refreshments available throughout the afternoon Admission 50p Community Carol Singing accompanied by the Ash Vale Ensemble on Ash Wharf from 4:30pm.

Father Christmas, who will be accompanied by a small band of helpers and friends, will switch on the Christmas Tree Lights at Christmas Fantasia, Ash Wharf 2012 5:00pm Mulled Wine and Mince Pies will be available after the Light Switch on Ceremony at the Ash Centre. Everyone welcome. For more details please contact the Ash Parish Council on 01252 328287 or e-mail [email protected] Father Christmas, Peter Pan and Friends at Fantasia 2012

Visit the Ash Parish Council website at www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk 3 Ash in Bloom 2013 & South and South East in Bloom 2013

ASH in Bloom 2013 once again gave residents of the Parish a very difficult challenge due to the cold and wet weather during the spring, and then the very hot and dry spell during the Summer months! However as usual the residents of Ash came up trumps, with some fantastic gardens and hanging baskets. All lucky winners were invited to an ASH in Bloom 2013 awards evening on September 20th.

Over 60 people were invited to the evening to receive their certificates and prizes, which once again were kindly sponsored by Mike and Jane Duffy of Duffy’s Budgens.

The certificates were presented to the winners by Mrs Jane Duffy. The judging took place during July by secret visit. The judge was looking at the quality of the plants, good use of colour, sustainability and also the overall impression.

The Prize Winners were;

Best Overall Entry in the Competition - David & Anne Stewart

Best Front Garden Best Kept Hanging Basket Gold - David & Anne Stewart Bronze - Richard O’Sullivan Gold - Gordon & June Haigh Bronze - Raymond Watson Silver - Ian & Valerie Caie Silver - Susan DuBaree Best Kept Tub/Container Bronze - David & Barbara Wonham Silver - Sheila Buss Bronze - Olive Jones Bronze - Susan DuBaree Bronze - Richard O’Sullivan Best Kept Garden Border Best Kept Allotment Bronze - Susan DuBaree Gold - Gordon & Sheila Rendell Gold - Ruth Levers Silver - Colin & Margaret Kyte Silver - Michael & Joan Cheesman Silver - Cesare Deninis

Check out “Ash Matters” at the end of April for details of ASH in Bloom 2014

The winning entry in the Best Front Garden class and Best A prize winning entry in the Best Hanging Basket class. Overall Entry in the Competition

4 Visit the Ash Parish Council website at www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk Ash in Bloom 2013 & South and South East in Bloom 2013

Mention must also be made of Ash Grange Children’s Centre and Primary School who received a Chairman’s Special Recognition Award. This award, given at the discretion of the Parish Chairman, was to acknowledge the fact that Ash Grange won a Gold Certificate in the South and South East in Bloom “Blooming Schools” competition and also for being part of the Ash in Bloom judging tour.

The Ash Grange “recycled bottle” greenhouse and balcony garden Head Teacher Mrs Marie Curtis and children from Ash Grange receiving their special award from Cllr Nigel Manning Picture: Neil Bidwell Ash Parish Council under the ASH in Bloom banner won a Silver Certificate in South and South East in Bloom 2013 competi- tion. The judges were in particular looking at Horticultural Achievement, Environmental Responsibility and Com- munity Participation.

Ash Parish Council would like to thank everyone who participated in our judging tour by meeting the judges back in July.

The residents of Harpers Road, Ash won an “Establishing” award in the Paul Down (left) and Graham Bidwell (right) receiving the South and South East in Bloom RHS It’s Your award from Blue Peter Gardener Chris Collins at the South and South East in Bloom award ceremony.

Neighbourhood category

Finally in this In Bloom “round up” the Snaky Lane Nature Reserve in Stratford Road, Ash Vale won a Gold certificate in Guildford in Bloom.

Snaky Lane Nature Reserve, Stratford Road, Ash Vale

Visit the Ash Parish Council website at www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk 5 Roundup of Local Clubs and Societies Jennifer Todd School of Dance

The Jennifer Todd School of Dance offers classes for children from the age of 18 months+ and adults in Cheerleading, ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern, Jazz and Street Dance.

Classes are held at the Victoria Hall, Ash Hill Road, Ash on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00pm. To find out more information on specific classes or to book a place please contact Jenny of 07989 306660 or e-mail [email protected] or visit the website www.jennifertoddschoolofdance.com.

Fitness League Classes

These classes which are a form of exercise and movement to music, suitable for all ages, are held at the Ash Centre, Ash Hill Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 5DP on Wednesday mornings between 10:00am and 11:30am. You do not have to stay the full course, you can stay for only the first hour.

The exercises have as their theme Posture in Action, so it not just working those core muscles while in a class but it is encouraging maintenance of that tone when going out and about, so that you feel good and look good.

Fitness League has been going for over 80 years, so there must be some proof in that it works. It is very friendly, and mobility, ability and fitness are no barriers as everyone exercises under instruction for themselves in a group environment, There are no machines.

If you have any questions please ring Alison on 01256 327014 or e-mail [email protected]

Ash Museum and Victoria Hall

Please do make a note in your diaries that next year, Ash Museum and the Ash Victoria Hall will be holding a weekend of “Village Memories” on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August 2014. This is a chance for you to see more of Ash Museum’s favourite pictures and artifacts - including the Heathcote years and much, much more. There will be an opportunity to reminisce, meet old friends and to contribute to their forthcoming new pictorial history book on Ash and Ash Vale by bringing along some of the photos you and your family have taken over the years. Make a date in your diaries now, and start searching through your lofts, sheds and garages for any of your hidden treasurers. Ash Chapel Museum If you have any treasures that you feel that the Museum or the Victoria Hall may be able to use please e-mail [email protected] with the details. Please also use this e-mail address if you require any further information.

6 Visit the Ash Parish Council website at www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk Guildford Borough Council - Local Plan

What is the new Local Plan? Guildford’s new Local Plan will set out the vision for the Borough and the approach to development between now and 2031. It will look at finding positive solutions for the growth needed including providing enough jobs, new homes, improving transport and creating better local facilities.

Why do we need a Local Plan? As more people live and work in the Borough, pres- sure is growing on local housing, services and infrastructure. The Government says that all areas have to grow - and all Councils need to find ways to manage this growth. The new Local Plan is Guildford Borough Councils (GBC) strategic response to help meet that growth agenda. To make sure GBC can support the right type of development of the right scale and in the right place, the local Plan needs to recognise the different and sometimes complex local requirements. The priority is to help the Borough evolve to meet changing needs. GBC also need to protect our culture and environment to provide the best choice for future generations. It will take time to create new Local Plan, but doing nothing is not an option. There must be a Local Plan and GBC want to work together with local people and stakeholders to produce it.

Strategy and Sites Issues and Options document One of the earliest stages in producing the new Local Plan is a consultation on the Strategy and Sites Issues and Options document. This sets out the key issues for the Borough and the options that could help address them in order to help GBC decide where development should happen. GBC want to hear your views on the issues and options they have told you about, and for you to tell them if you think anything is missing. The Issues and Options document will not include any housing numbers, site allocations or policies, as GBC need the community’s help to develop these ideas.

Involving our community The consultation on the Issues and Options document is open from now until 5pm on Friday 29 November. What you tell GBC during this consultation will help them develop the best overall strategy for the future development of Guildford Borough up until 2031. To help you get to know about the Local Plan and to help them find out what you think about the Issues and Options, GBC will be holding various events and exhibitions across the Borough until the end of November, these include some detailed workshops, to talk to as many people as possible within our community.

There will be a workshop in the Parish at the St Peter’s Centre, Ash Church Road, Ash on Wednesday 13th November between 7:00pm and 9:30pm. There will also be an Exhibition giving more detailed information also at the St Peters Centre on Monday11th November between 11:00am until 3:00pm. For the dates and times of other events please refer to www.guildfordlocalplan.info.

Visit the Ash Parish Council website at www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk 7 Ash Parish Council Contact Details Mrs Carole Olive Contact Numbers Clerk to Ash Parish Council Ash Centre, Ash Hill Road, Ash, Surrey. GU12 5DP Telephone: 01252 328287 999 or 112 - For all emergencies Fax: 01252 319338 101 - Report a non emergency crime to Surrey Police E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk Twitter: @ashpcsurrey Neighbourhood Panel Meetings

Community Wardens The next Police Neighbourhood Panel meetings for: 07901 513652 - CW Jo Packman Ash Wharf will take place at the Ash Centre, Ash 07769 642053 - CW Lesley Telford Hill Road, Ash on 12th November 2013 starting at 7:30pm. Dates for your Diary Ash South & Tongham will take place at St. Pauls Church of England School, Eastside, Tongham on Remembrance Day Parade and Service 2nd December 2013 starting at 7:30pm. Sunday 10th November 2013 Ash Vale will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Friary Brass Band Concert Vale Road, Ash Vale on 27th November 2013 Saturday 16th November 2013 starting at 7:30pm. Christmas Fantasia Saturday 7th December 2013 For up to date information and dates please visit: http://www.surrey.police.uk/my-neighbourhood

Recycling Sites Recycling in Ash Parish is handled by Guildford Borough Council. There is an extensive section on recycling on the following webpage: http://www.guildford.gov.uk/guildfordweb/environment/recycling. Community Recycling sites in Ash and Ash Vale are located at: Ash Football Club Green, Brown and Clear Glass. Shawfield Road

Carrington Recreation Ground Green, Brown, Clear Glass, Newspapers, Lysons Avenue Magazines, Cans, Plastic Bottles, Textiles, Shoes.

Coronation Gardens Green, Brown, Clear Glass, Newspapers, Magazines, Cans, Plastic Ash Hill Road Bottles, Cardboard, Books, Textiles and Shoes, Liquid Food and Drink Cartons.

If you would like to place an article or advertisement about a community event in a future issue of this newsletter or website, please contact The Parish Office by telephone on: 01252 328287 or e-mail [email protected]

Ash Parish Councillors Telephone No. E-mail Ward Cllr Mrs Ann Graham (01252) 329670 [email protected] (Ash South Ward) Cllr Mrs Jo Randall (01252) 344929 [email protected] (Ash South Ward) Cllr Douglas Richards (01252) 328287 [email protected] (Ash South Ward) Cllr Paul Spooner (01252) 338585 [email protected] (Ash South Ward) Cllr Laurence Armes (01252) 662956 [email protected] (Ash Vale Ward) Cllr Nigel Manning (01252) 665999 [email protected] (Ash Vale Ward) Cllr Mrs Marsha Moseley (01252) 665999 [email protected] (Ash Vale Ward) Cllr Mrs Annie Norgrove (01252) 312885 [email protected] (Ash Vale Ward) Cllr Bob Bonilla (01252) 345212 [email protected] (Ash Wharf Ward) Cllr Bill Cole (01252) 664675 [email protected] (Ash Wharf Ward) Cllr Mrs Jayne Hewlett (01252) 345212 [email protected] (Ash Wharf Ward) Cllr Mrs Pat Scott (01252) 324941 [email protected] (Ash Wharf Ward)

8 Visit the Ash Parish Council website at www.ashpcsurrey.gov.uk