Congratulations to our Groundsteam of Martyn Grove and Matt Kiley who were crowned FA Groundsteam of the Year at a star studded event at the Community Shield Final on Saturday between Liverpool and Man City. A fantastic achievement and reconition for the work they do at Badger Park. They were presented to the crowd at half time on the pitch.

A big thanks from all at the club for their hard work on the pitch. Giving the players one of the best pitches in the area to enjoy playing football. What an achievemnet for a little village football club.

Come on You Dons 

New steps have been taken to drive forward the initiative to prevent large and unsuitable heavy goods vehicles from using Salt and Markwick Lanes.

Kevin Deanus, Hambledon’s Surrey County Council Ward member, has given an undertaking that action will be taken in an attempt to resolve the problem.

The inappropriate use of Station Lane, Hydestile Crossroads, Salt Lane and Markwick Lane by heavy goods vehicles has become a growing menace. This narrow country route is used as a cut-through between the A3 at Milford and the A281 Guildford to Horsham Road near Cranleigh. It is classified as a “D” road and therefore not designated or suitable for HGV use.

Nevertheless, lorries use this route on a daily basis, causing damage to trees, verges and banks, and causing congestion, as in many sections there is insufficient room for large vehicles to pass in opposite directions. There are signs stating the road is unsuitable for HGVs, but these are routinely ignored and are only advisory, and not enforceable in law.

A Hambledon resident has been pressing Surrey County Council, as the highways authority responsible, to take action and has gathered much evidence in support of measures to stop this menace. He has been supported by Hambledon Parish Council and other neighbouring parishes.

He has proposed red signs, enforceable in law, barring HGV from using these lanes, but SCC has resisted. The subject did make it on to the agenda of the Waverley/SCC Local Committee and a “destination survey” was carried out to seek data on whether lorries were making local deliveries or mainly using the route as a cut-through. The evidence showed the latter was the case.

Dear Friends of Hambledon;

You are all most welcome to join us at Vann in the Gardens for some exceptional (and really accessible) out-door Shakespeare. The weather is set fair; the gardens are idyllic at this time of year. Come with a blanket (or a picnic with an early entry ticket) and revel in the serenity of a unique place and unique experience. Here are the reviews!

Last chance for tickets!

Shakespeare in the Gardens of Vann House, 29/30th July

Twelfth Night on 29th July (Friday) at 6pm

Much Ado About Nothing 30th July (Saturday) 1pm and 6pm

Tickets available here: https://www.troubadourstageworks.com/store?tag=Vann

Listen to us on Radio Surrey here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2611753188970155

REVIEWS!!

“It was one of the most enjoyable open air Shakespeare’s I have ever been to (and I have been to dozens!!)… such a joy in this otherwise midsummer madness.” Linda Jones, University Lecturer of English Literature

Returning from its original run during August 2020, our production of Twelfth Night is bombastic, playful, musical and comic. With a running time of only 2 hours (including the interval) this speedy adaptation focuses on the turbulence of household politics, the claustrophobia of passionate emotion and the comic nature of self-deceived infatuation.

The show features original music, troublesome twins, and a whole lot of character confusion!

“It really lifted my spirits… my heartfelt congratulations to you all.” Hugh Bonneville, Actor

Much Ado About Nothing is a play about war in all its forms; the gentlemen of Don Pedro’s company, though veterans of the battlefield, are ill prepared for the incoming romantic combat. With a plot that includes courtly love, dastardly villains, original songs and ‘sportive tricks’, our adaptation is quick, funny, moving and vibrant. 

“Saw a great production of Much Ado last night thanks to the excellent @troubadourstage.” Dan Snow, @thehistoryguy

About Staging

The joy of our productions is the ability to stage in any space. We pride ourselves on enhancing a space: on creating a marriage of environment and text that complements both equally.

“It was remarkable… in so little time you made the church a character within the show, rather than just a simple backdrop.” Rev Stephen Baxter, St Stephen Walbrook, London

About Troubadour Stageworks, Charity No. 1193809

Troubadour Stageworks was founded in 2017, with the aim of creating a stage in any space. We achieved charitable status last year, in March 2021. Our field of action is the intersection of community, heritage and culture: we bring new people and new communities to forgotten spaces through theatrical performance and creative enterprise.

Within the last 5 years our venues have included 18th century formal gardens, a 14th century crypt in Bristol, London’s West End, Powderham Castle and a Privy Council Chamber of Elizabeth I. As we have grown more of our vision can be established, and we recently expanded our community involvement work to include tailored school visits, talks, workshops and community participation within our shows.

“The purpose of the visit was always kept in mind and the teachers ensured every single pupil felt valued and had opportunities to engage fully… the group clearly had the expertise to deliver the workshop, making it fun, educational and memorable.” Colin Snook, Deputy Head, Godolphin Cross

TWO fully-loaded articulated lorries brought Hambledon Road to a standstill this afternoon as they reversed at a snail’s pace back to the Hydestile Crossroads, unable to negotiate the turn into West Surrey Golf Course at Potters Hill.

The tractor and trailer units damaged trees and had to take great care to avoid overhead cables as they reversed under supervision. It took them approximately 45 minutes to undertake the manoeuvre, and no other traffic could pass while they did so.

The lorries were delivering piping to the course, which has a secondary entrance off the Hambledon Road leading to its maintenance yard as well as several private houses.

One roll of piping caught on branches and a section was bent back, lifting it above the previous load-level and making the operation of avoiding cables even more hazardous. (see photograph)

To reach the Hambledon Road the lorries would have passed advisory signs warning that the narrow lanes in and around the village are not appropriate for HGV use.

Several dozen motorists were caught up in the delays and expressed their frustration at the hold-up and anger that lorries of such size were attempting to use such unsuitable lanes.

Hambledon Parish Council contacted West Surrey Golf Course following the incident. Club secretary James Newman apologised for the inconvenience and said he would investigate the matter.

“We do have large deliveries from time-to-time that need to use the Potters Hill entrance. But our suppliers know this route well and it is up to them to ensure they use the appropriate size of vehicle. I expect them to make sure they have the correct lorry capable of delivering the load as well as negotiating the route”.

Among the vehicles held up was another HGV, which had already passed through the very narrow Malthouse Lane and which should not have been on Hambledon Road in the first place.

The incident highlights the continued concern of Hambledon residents that roads in the village are being used by HGVs as a cut-through, particularly across the Hydestile Crossroads, Salt Lane and Markwick Lane, a route that connects the A3 at Milford and the A281 near Cranleigh.

Hambledon Parish Council is currently engaged in measures to try and stop this menace and, along with affected residents and other local parishes, is trying to get Surrey Council Council’s highways engineers to introduce enforceable measures to force HGVs to use designated A and B roads.

* Hambledon Road will be closed, potentially for three days, from tomorrow (July 27th) between 8am until 6pm, between Clock Barn Lane and Home Farm Road, Busbridge, to enable the replacement of a decayed pole. The section of Hambledon Road through the village from Lane End to Hydestile Crossroads should remain open.

Executive Summary for Hambledon

The Hambledon Village Shop end of summer BBQ will take place on Saturday 27th August, starting at 4:30pm at the end of the Village Show.

As well as celebrating the end of another busy summer at the shop, this year also marks the Shop’s 30th anniversary as a community owned and run enterprise. As well as the usual BBQ food and salads, there will be live music and licensed bars. Tickets for the BBQ can be purchased by clicking here.

Due to the heat, the coffee mornings will start again on 17th August.  However, Penny will be at Hambledon Church THIS WEDS 20th JULY, as advertised, for those who’d like hearing aid maintenance.  

A reminder that the memorial service to celebrate the life of Mary Caroe takes place on Friday (July 1st) at Godalming Parish Church, Church Street, starting at 1.30pm.

Mary contributed greatly to life in Hambledon and her many friends in the village are invited to attend, and to join the family afterwards for tea at Vann.

It would be helpful for planning purposes if you could complete the RSVP which can be found at:

https://www.paperlesspost.com/events/47078234-9d8e4584/replies/public

And if you would like to make a donation in her memory, please visit the Gofundme page at:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-mary-surrey-gardens-trust

The Mary Caroe Cup, the annual cricket fixture between Hambledon Cricket Club and Hambledon Village Shop will take place this Sunday 26th June. The match will start at 2:30pm, BBQ food will be available from 4pm and there will be a bar. Please come along and support the players.

The Cricket Club currently hold the cup after a one run win in an exciting match last year (click here for the match report). Rumour has it both sides will be putting out strong teams this year, hopefully it will be another closely fought contest.

The long awaited Hambledon Midsummer Fête will take place this Saturday 18th June. The Fête will open at 12:00pm and close at 4:30pm. There will be kid’s races, the Owl and Hawk Man, Philip’s famous Dog Show and food and drink stalls along with lots of other stalls with local produce, activities and games. 

If anyone has spare bottles for the bottle stall, please drop them off at the Village Shop. If you have plants that might be suitable for the plant stall please contact Mary Grove. Bric a Brac can be dropped off at the Cricket Green on the day between 8:30am and 11am.

The weather for the day currently looks set to be perfect – sunny intervals 23 deg C.

Walking Treasure Hunt (14 Entries)

Adults: Joint Winners David and Pippa Evans and Pip Coral and Mary Grove. Both with 27/28 correct answers.

Children: Winner Willow Wright with 25/28 correct. Runner Up Marnie Wright with 22/28 correct. 

Cycling Treasure Hunt  (2 Entries) 

Winners Jane Bradley, Harry Jackson and Jim Parker with 27 of 29 correct. Runners Up  Jenny and Peter Smart 25 of 29 correct.

Prizes will be delivered to the winners. Well done to the winners and thank you to everyone who took part. £48 was collected for the Shop’s Ukraine Charity.

George Pitt

Hambledon has experienced severe traffic congestion this morning as a result of the A283 Petworth Road being closed from Skinners Lane, by the Winterton Arms, through to Lane End. 

The road closure is likely to remain for several days.

Hundreds of cars have been using the narrow Pockford Lane and Vann Lane as a diversion, leading to a jam forming in Hambledon on Cricket Green by the shop. Thanks to Martin Thompson taking on traffic management duties, some 150 grid-locked cars have now been able to make passage through the village. The Parish Council has informed police and traffic officers are to be sent.

The closure will have an impact on the many Hambledon villagers planning on attending the memorial service for John and Annie Tidmarsh, taking place at St Mary’s Church. Chiddingfold, at 3.30pm this afternoon. Please check on road condition before setting off, if you can, and allow for a longer journey time.

Perhaps the best way from Hambledon to the church is to cross the A283 at Lane End into New Road, turn left into Combe Lane by Witley Station approach, and follow the road through to Chiddingfold, via Ridgley Road and Coxcombe Lane to arrive on the green beside the church. (Although Combe Lane was due to be closed today due planned roadworks, this has not so far taken place)

Please remember, there is no parking at the church itself.

• Update: The situation in Hambledon had improved by lunchtime today, thanks in part to our shop staff and volunteers taking measures to aid traffic flow. Vann Lane and Pockford Lane will no doubt remain busy but traffic is moving. According to the bus operator Stagecoach, the A283 is not expected to reopen for several days.

A few seats on tables have become available for the Hambledon Midsummer Ball, to be held on the Cricket Green on Saturday 18th June. These seats are available at £35 each and would suit individuals or couples who would be happy to join an existing group on their table. Please email [email protected] if you are interested.

The London Dynamo Summer Road Race is taking place on Sunday 19th June. Some junctions on the route will be temporarily closed by qualified marshals for a couple of minutes to allow cyclists to pass safely. The course runs down anti clockwise on a circular route from Prestwick Lane. They will head north up Petworth Road through Chiddingfold and finally back south at Wormley down Combe Lane. The numbers on the map show the marshalled junctions.

Hambledon Jubilee 2-5 June Walking Treasure Hunt Answers

1. Lion.       

2. Absolute Security 

3. 250 Years old approximately.

4  Alfie Hammond kindly donated the bench 41 Years ago  to replace one given by Vera Alfrey .    

5. A bat. 

6. A H Van Gruizen ( who was Lord of the Manor )  for George V’s Silver Jubilee in 1935.

7. Waverley B.C. and Hambledon Parish Council in 2002.

8. DORA Cottage and eight steps .

9. Put up in Edward VII’S short reign between 1901and 1910.

10. REGAL Security   . 11. Apples – Russett and Bramley .

12. To keep rats and mice from entering the granary.

13. One of a pair of mill stones for grinding grain.

14. Arrives 14.31 pm so 46 minutes.

15. Bench says 1902 so  the Hall is 120 Years old this year.

16. Elstead Sharks Football Club.  

17. G= Green.

18. A Horseshoe above the door.  

19. Banham.

20. people.

Hambedon Jubilee 2-5 June 2022 Cycling Treasure Hunt answers .

1. 1786  Bramley , Dunsfold , Chiddingfold  and Hambledon parishes .

2. Grange Terrace  E F .   

3. Waterloo ie 1815.

4. Admers Cottage  Hercule Poirot    David Suchet.

5. Lion     

6. Absolute Security .

7. Peace Through Christ .      The tree is  approx 100 Years old.

8. Oliver Cottage.    

9. A Bat.

10. A H Van Gruizen  for George V’s Silver Jubilee in 1935.

11. Waverley B C and Hambledon Parish Council in 2002.

12. E M Read who died  at 101 years  old.

13. Eight Humans , Three “green Men “ and some animals .

14. The Old yew has been dendrochronically dated to approx. 800ad .

15  The Pound , its purpose was to keep stray animals until their owner had paid a fine for their release.

16. Edward VII reined between 1901 and 1910 so between 112 and 121 years old .

17. Elstead Sharks Football Club.

Thank you for taking part, we hope you enjoyed the Treasure hunt and learnt a little about the history of the Village .

The Winner will be contacted in W/C 6 June .

George Pitt