17 May Walton v Hersham Quiz – Ashley Park click here for details
A team from Hersham won this event which attracted about 50 quizers.
Each table nominated themselves as Hersham or Walton teams – based on where most of the players live – about equal numbers of small teams from Hersham and Walton.
The top scoring Walton and Hersham teams in round 1 of general knowledge – each won a £25 prize!
The highest scoring Hersham team then played the highest scoring Walton team in a head to head round to decide whether Walton or Hersham would take the best local brains title and trophy.
One of the clincher questions was – which plant in our solar system has the highest mountain? How would you have scored on that one?
If you think the event, and /or a similar event in Hersham, is worth repeating. mailto:info@hershamresidents.info
| Wanted! The Brains of Hersham Reputation, honour – and prizes at stake |
By HRA Admin | April 1, 2015
Hersham and Elmbridge proposed ward boundary changes
Read more about this important issue in our letter to the Boundary Commission which you can access here http://www.hershamresidents.info/blog/?page_id=317 The information below explains the basics: –
In a nutshell
The changes proposed are all linked to a plan to reduce the number of councillors across the council, which was suggested first by the council and now also by the Boundaries Commission. Hersham Residents Association (the HRA) is not against the idea of reducing the number of councillors in principle; however we would not be in favour of the suggested reduction to 48 councillors if the resultant need to create population balance would mean that the long established boundaries of Hersham would have to be substantially redrawn.
More information
The HRA is a non-political organisation whose aims are to promote the interests of Hersham and its residents. This is why we express concern in our above letter dated 31 March about recently proposed changes to ward boundaries. These proposals, set out on the council’s website here, to redraw Elmbridge ward boundaries were endorsed at an Elmbridge Council meeting on 16th March. The effect on Hersham would be a re-warding map which would be at odds with most people’s current perception of Hersham.
Think the traffic is bad now? Can’t get an appointment at the doctors? Just wait.
from Friday’s GetSurrey:
“A section of open land has been sold to a school in Hersham to allow them to create access for a proposed new school and housing.
The land in front of Rydens Enterprise School forms part of Coronation Playing Fields, owned by Elmbridge Borough Council.
A consultation was held enabling people to have their say about the new entrance point off Hersham Road, and some concerns included objections to location of the access and the housing density.
But, at Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, councillors agreed the disposal of part of the open space.
As part of the contract, the council would be paid £2m by the school, with the initial payment of £1.65m on transfer of the residential development site, and £350,000 on occupation of the new school.”
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/open-land-hersham-sold-rydens-8183878
See the HRA’s most recent comments sent in on March 27th 2015: http://www.hershamresidents.info/blog/?page_id=317
As the weather is warming up, why not try one of our Hersham history DIY walking tours.
We have two routes – one around the green – and one which focuses on industrial Hersham. Both are packed with interesting facts – some of which are guaranteed to surprise and amaze – see the following link: http://www.hershamresidents.info/blog/?page_id=560
Grow a Sunflower this summer and enter the competition…. details below also download and circulate this promotional poster to help spread the word:
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Hersham Sunflower Competition!
Sponsored and supported by Squires, flowers and Things and Hersham in Bloom. http://www.hershamflowersandthings.co.uk/ http://www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk/garden-centre/hersham/ www.surreycommunity.info/hersham-in-bloom
Entries will be judged in early September by representatives from Hersham in Bloom in the following categories:
Height for an individually planted sunflower
- 1. Tallest – measured to the highest part of the plant
- 2. Nearest to a particular measurement between 2 feet and 7 feet randomly selected on the day before judging
Displays visible from the Street
- 3. Best street facing front garden display featuring several sunflowers
- 4. The street with the most number of sunflowers in different front gardens visible from the street.
Cash and other prizes
There will be a £25 cash prize for the tallest sunflower; and a £25 Squires voucher for the winners of prize categories 2 and 3. For category 4, participating households in the winning street will each receive a certificate and a free packet of seeds.
Rules and further information
The competition is open to anyone who plants a sunflower in Hersham. The type of seed is not specified. Sunflowers seeds may be your own or may be collected free from Flowers and Things in Hersham.
If your seeds grow and you decide you would like your sunflowers to be judged as part of the competition just email info@hershamresidents.info before the end of August.
Just a final note – why is HRA co-ordinating this competition?
The competition is partly about seeing who will win the prizes – but it’s also about creating a community event that everyone of all ages can get involved in.
We also hope it will help make Hersham beautiful – with as many flowers as possible on display around Hersham. That’s why some of the prize categories are designed to encourage flowers in front gardens of any height.
Even if you don’t grow a sunflower, the aim is that you will see them growing all around the village.
Lawrence Jackman, Hersham
With very great sadness, we regret to have to report the death of Lawrence Jackman at the weekend.
He died without warning at home in his sleep. He was 81.
Lawrence was such a vital force, and such a wonderful upbeat generous character, that his loss will be deeply felt by many of us in Hersham.
Lawrence, whether you knew him or not, affected all our lives locally for the better. He fought tirelessly for Hersham in planning matters, and was a key component in stopping the blight of much unwanted, inappropriate development.
He was on our side.
He had an artists eye, an architects understanding and vision and he could communicate clearly an informed and relevant view. He was also great fun, and excellent company.
We all learned from him.
Our thoughts and condolences to his family.
Perhaps the HRA should bring in a bit of modernisation with the New Year!
We’d be interested in any feedback or ideas about how the HRA could encourage ‘community self-help’ using the internet in 2015. Have a look at the following links, and why not try them – and let us know what you think of:-
Christmas in Hersham! – 13th Dec don’t miss it!
The HRA is keen to promote and support community activities like this year’s Hersham Christmas event on Saturday 13th December. Following the success of last year we have again helped to coordinate this event – but so many others have worked so hard to make it happen and support it – that it feels like a real village effort which is great.
So do please come and join us, and see the Mayor of Elmbridge officially turn on Hersham’s Christmas tree lights at 5.00 on Hersham Green. He will be ably assisted by a special guest from the North Pole who will be arriving by sleigh at about 4.30.
The Promenade Choir will be warming things up in Hersham Green Shopping Centre from 4.15 and will help lead carols around the Christmas tree on the green from 4.45. The crowd will be encouraged to join in, and carol sheets will be provided – so bring your lanterns and torches so you can see the words. The Promenade Choir is an excellent local Hersham youth choir, and I hope you can come and appreciate them.
Mince pie and mulled wine will be available afterwards at the Watermans Arms from 5.00 – 6.00 when the Mayor will draw the winning raffle ticket for the Waitrose Hamper, all will be welcome.
Christmas provides a good opportunity to support the local shops, so why not wear your best (most outrageous) Christmas jumper and do some of your Christmas shopping in Hersham during the afternoon. To help with your shopping experience, a range of other activities have been arranged in the Hersham Green Centre on the 13th.
There will be carols from Churches Together in Hersham at 11.00, a children’s shopping quiz, and a charity raffle for a hamper donated by Waitrose. Mince pies, mulled wine and chestnuts will be available during the afternoon.
If shopping is not your thing, don’t miss the Hersham Hounds gathering on the Green at 12.30. Then later on you should take a look at the local history display in the Watermans Arms from 3.00 – 4.00. You can join Councillor Roy Green and others to discuss old Hersham over a drink.
All the local councillors, many local businesses, and the HRA have been involved in helping to organise and support this event. So, please come along and help to make it an occasion when Hersham can mark Christmas together as a community.
David Lock
Chair of HRA
Lidl are buying Riverdene Business Park in Hersham and want to build a large new store there and also flats ……. are you pro this development or against??post any comments on Facebook here http://fb.me/2Qfrw8BWx
Some things to consider:-
- traffic issues and parking on the exit and at the Barley Mow roundabout?
- good to have some housing on this site (will it be affordable?)
- effect of Hersham |Green centre?
- end of a link to industry in Hersham?
(this was the site of car making and engineering in Hersham in years gone by)
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