LIBRARY OF THINGS! Guildford Borough Council are working with Surrey County Council and SUEZ recycling and recovery UK to pilot one of TONGHAM PARISH NEWSLETTER the first ‘Library of Things’ in the country. Courses starting in May in Seale village hall, only 5 min- utes ‘drive’ away, for puppy training and socialization and The volunteer-run scheme will launch on Thursday 7 June in scent work, Contact [email protected] or call 07493 Guildford Library and enable residents to borrow hand-held SUMMER 2018 066219 to book your place. Check out the website for all DIY, gardening and decorating tools at a fraction of the cost other services, e.g. dog-walking or cat sitting. to buy. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN NEW PLAY AREA FOR TONGHAM! www.tricksntreats.co.uk Cllr Philip Brooker, Lead Cllr for Housing and Environment Does Tongham need one? There are three play areas in Tongham; one for small chil- explains: “We are delighted to be one of the first public sec- dren in the Recreation Ground, one behind St Paul’s School A Neighbourhood Plan would give Tongham power to de- tor collaborations in the country to trial this exciting new in the Cardinals, and one in The Moors Trust behind the BYGONE TONGHAM: Then & Now initiative. The social enterprise scheme expands the -ex velop a shared and considered vision of the future of our vil- isting library service and creates a unique opportunity for lage, and to have more input on shaping the development The first in a series of historical images of our residents to borrow tools for a small donation, as they do and growth of the local area. We would have more say on village by Ye Olde Codger with books, films and music. With household budgets under where we want new homes, shops or businesses, what they pressure and space at a premium, why buy expensive tools would look like and what infrastructure we need. Neigh- With the influx of workers engaged in the construction of bourhood planning can provide a powerful set of tools for Aldershot Military Camp many sheds and outhouses were that you often use only once or twice when you can bor- row them? There are also obvious benefits to the environ- local people to ensure that they get the right types of devel- adapted to provide accommodation for them throughout opment for their community. the area. Recreation areas were created and there was a ment too, as by providing a place to recycle and reuse any surge in the building of public houses. In Tongham a cricket unwanted DIY, gardening and decorating tools we help to However Neighbourhood Plans do not allow us to put a halt club was formed with its ground on Tongham Moor. divert waste from landfill. Please get in touch if you would on development. As you all know, there are many homes like to volunteer your time, or donate equipment, to help planned for Tongham and Ash; we would not be able to af- Then in November 1860 George Trimmer (a Farnham Brew- launch this innovative and most useful scheme.” fect these developments. We may be able to say that we er) purchased a half acre of land on Tongham Moor for the The Library of Things builds upon Guilford Borough Coun- want more small businesses, and it may be that we could bowling green. However there is no question that we as a sum of £105 and began building the Cricketers public house. encourage more small houses with gardens - we all know village are seriously under-provided with play space. The It obtained its full licence in 1904 by which time it was cil’s existing successful environmental initiatives; the Guild- ford Repair Café at the Park Barn Centre and Surrey County that ‘affordable’ housing is not affordable to our young peo- Parish Clerk is in the process of gathering quotes and plans owned by Farnham United Breweries. In those early days ple who wish to stay in the village but cannot afford the high from three providers and once we have all the information, a reference to the pub noted that there was no bedroom Council’s Makerspace in Guildford Library. It will be open weekly from Thursday 7 June, 4 to 7pm at Guildford Library, rents or even higher purchase price of current local devel- we will have a consultation evening in the Community Cen- accommodation and a stable for one horse only. Bread and opments. tre. It would be great if young people as well as their par- cheese was provided for the customers who were described with scope to increase opening times depending on de- mand. If you think Tongham should consider Neighbourhood Plan- ents could attend to give feedback – after all the play area as being of the “labouring classes”. is for them! If you have hand-held tools (no electrical items please) in ning, please email on [email protected] with In 1927 Farnham United Breweries was taken over by Cour- your views. If we do take that step, it will be the whole com- Current thinking is to move the Multi-Use Games Area to age who in turn sold the pub to Morlands. Today the pub is excellent working order to donate, please contact climat- [email protected] or phone 01483 444509. munity which is involved, not just the Parish Council – so the double tennis court, along with (in Phase 2) some skate- a Greene King house and mine hosts are Pete and Sue who your views and opinions really do matter. board jumps and a teen shelter, and to have an easily acces- have been the incumbents for the past 20 years. If you are interested in volunteering, are over 18 and have Let us know what you think! sible play area for up to 14 years old in the present MUGA The pub boasts a large garden for the customers, which, basic computer skills, please contact Helen Leech, Senior site. However nothing is set in stone as yet – and watch this over the years has housed a duck pond, an aviary, Shetland Manager, Digital Services at Guildford Library helen.leech@ space for news on the consultation meeting. Any comments ponies and black Vietnamese pigs. All long gone, of course. surreycc.gov.uk PLAYRANGERS can be sent to the Council at [email protected] The Playrangers are qualified and experienced play workers GUILDFORD IN BLOOM who run play sessions based on using the natural environment as As our gardens and allotments show signs of springing back well as child-led play. Playranger into life we are delighted to announce that this year’s Guild- sessions run every weekday dur- ford in Bloom competition is now open for entries. ing termtime and are a great way The competition is free to enter for borough residents, for children and young people to schools, community groups and businesses who love gar- get outside, be active and make dening and want to help make Guildford and surrounding new friends. villages an even more beautiful place to live, work and visit. The main age group is 8 to 12 year Commemorating the centenary of WW1, the theme this olds, however under 8s are wel- year is ‘Peace’. The best themed garden, allotment or con- come if accompanied by an adult. tainer will win the Dorothy Walden Award. You can choose The Playrangers service will run from Monday 16 April, up to theme, or not to theme. until 25 May. We will return on 4 June up until 13 July when CONTRIBUTIONS WELCOME To enter, pick your category, use our new online form to reg- we will stop for the summer holidays. If you would like to contribute to the content of the ister and start preparing your garden, allotment or contain- The sessions are free and the Playrangers come equipped next newsletter with news, events, information, ideas on This picture was taken when the pub was under the ers for judging – it is that simple! with lots of play resources, games and ideas. what you would like to see in here or would like to place an ownership of The Courage Brewery. advertisement, please email Margaret our Tongham Parish www.guildford.gov.uk/guildfordinbloom www.guildford.gov.uk/playrangers Council Clerk [email protected] TONGHAM PARISH COUNCIL WHAT’S ON TONGHAM SCOUTS STAG CARE JAMBOREE CLUB Note from the Council in TONGHAM Scouting is thriving in Tongham! On 7th June, from 2.00 – 4.30 pm, the Jamboree Club are Tongham Scout Group provides a variety of fun, challenging & We hope you enjoyed the first issue of the Newsletter – do hosting an interesting talk on St Paul’s Church in the adventurous activities including camping, climbing, canoeing, please email, the Clerk, on [email protected] Old School Hall in Poyle Road. This will be followed with any comments or suggestions. Let me tell you about this organisation based in our village. archery, & pioneering to local young people aged 6 to 14 years. by a visit to the Church. The name Stag Care stands for Seale, Tongham, Ash Green If you are aware of things going on for our ‘What’s on’ sec- and South Ash which is the area in which we operate. The Group is fund raising to build a new HQ to replace tion, if you are a Scout leader, or school governor or Parent/ TONGHAM TURNS the wooden pre-war ex-Army hut. The current hut is Teacher Association, or pub landlord – well, anyone organis- We are a voluntary group of people who do our best to offer very basic, poorly insulated and has no integral heat- Do you want to get up on a stage and sing, dance, juggle or ing an event! – please let the Clerk know as soon as possible help to the frail and elderly amongst us who may need help ing.