Upcoming Events
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Family BBQ
Saturday, August 6
at 5:30pm
For all Greatpark Residents
and their family
Tickets Adults £10, Children £5
*Children's entertainer*
*Bouncy Castle*
for more information please phone Sylvia
on 622269, or 07802665598
Summer BBQ 2011.pdf
Past Events
Easter Egg Hunt
April 25, 2011 - click HERE to see photos
Children's Christmas Party
December 23, 2010 - click HERE to see photos
Christmas Dinner Party
December 11, 2010 - click HERE to see photos
Ladies Coffee Morning Christmas Luncheon
December 8, 2010 - click HERE to see photos and videos
Heavenly Harps Christmas Concert
November 25, 2010 - click HERE to see photos and videos
Summer BBQ
July 17, 2010 - click HERE to see the photos
Breakfast at the Pavilion
September 8, 2010 - click HERE to see the photos
Bluebell Walk
May 22, 2010
For details of future walks and photos click HERE
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I don't have any amusing stories, other than the fact I am 8 and a bit months pregnant and very much hoping my baby doesn't put in an early appearance...trying to get to East Surrey hospital would certainly be an interesting trip and I wasn't planning on a homebirth either. I think we have a doctor and a paramedic on the estate somewhere, I'm just hoping I don't need to call on their services!
Karen (47 Tower Place)
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Following my thanks to the tractor man(!) I was able to get out and drive to Sanderstaed today in my non 4x4 - having returned, I failed for over an hour to get my car the last 20 metres back into the garage.
Thurs 2nd – We decided to venture out into the “artic” conditions that had beset Great Park to treat ourselves to a warming lunch at The Harrow. We donned our thermals and ski outfits (less the skis may I add!) and made our way from the eastern end of Great Park and around by the cemetery and up the lane to the middle of Harrow Road. The scenery around the park is simply stunning, however, the depth of the snow meant that at time we were upto our knees, which made the walk somewhat trickier that first thought. Once onto The Harrow Road, we had to dive into the very deep snow to avoid the intrepid 4x4 drivers who all seem to think that they can drive at speeds no matter what the conditions on the ground. Safely made it to The Harrow, has a very nice relaxed lunch in front of the burning log fire, before setting out again for the trip home.
Steve & Jo
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Went for a walk with Dave this afternoon – down to Sainsbury then back to the Harrow for some lunch.
As we walked up the Harrow Road we noticed that the compacted snow was extremely icy.
Dave gave me some timely advice - if you want to stay upright, take small steps and keep your body weight over your feet. With that I turned around and he was nowhere to be seen –- flat on his back on the deck, and practicing his vocabulary. I stifled a smile!
Sylvia Hewett
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I was due to flight from Gatwick last Thursday 2 Dec, and as you all know it was impossible to get out of here, also Gatwick had been closed for two days. My family and I had planned a holiday in Barcelona for some time and everything was booked, flights, a big flat to accommodate us all, Cirque de Soleil on Thursday, guitar concert on Saturday, etc. We were all looking forward to it and I was determined to find a way out. Nikki Cooper suggested to call you and ask for an appeal to go out to all residents with a four wheel vehicle for a ride to either East Croydon or Warlingham station, if there were any trains.
Within one hour of receiving the email, Meryl rang to wish me good luck, someone else gave the number of a taxi man with a four wheel drive, I called immediately but got no reply, so I left two messages. While I was on the phone Sue Brandon left a message saying her husband had a four wheel drive and he could take me either to East Croydon or Gatwick, as I needed. Imagine my relief and gratitude to this lovely people.
I arranged to call them next morning at 8 to see whether Gatwick was opened and I could fly from there. The next morning I was woken up at 5 am by a mobile message from Easy Jet informing me that the flight from Gatwick was cancelled as Gatwick would remain closed and to make alternative arrangements. I went to the computer and managed to change my flight to Luton, leaving one hour earlier than originally planned. So, at 7 and hoping it wasn't too early, I called Sue and Clive to inform of the change of airport and they immediately said "when do you want to leave?" I said in 20 minutes and I met Clive at the entrance to Parkside Mews, as I came out nearly drowning in the snow, with my highest wellies and holding my suitcase high.
The drive to East Croydon was a bit slow but uneventful and I managed to catch about the only train leaving in the morning and continue from there, slowly but surely, to catch my flight at Luton.
So, Thank You Clive and Sue for being instrumental in carrying out our plans. You were wonderful, so helpful and nice, it made it all possible and showed the community spirit at its best.
Judith
News from the
Greatpark Management Committee
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MORE NEWS ITEMS
The external decorations were finally signed off, but unfortunately no resolution as yet, to the leaking roof in Willow House.
Andertons are currently in touch with the NHBC and the builders to see if anything can be done to find the source of the leaks and importantly to fix them. All blocks have a new safety nosing at the step in the basement so no-one falls over it and we now look forward to signs in this area, to highlight the way out in an emergency.
Andertons are looking into an easier type of shutter opening in case of a power cut, rather than the present system of having to climb a stepladder to put the chain round the wheel.
Some residents are being contacted individually to ask for their co-operation in making sure none of their possessions stored in the basement are causing a fire hazard. The reference to cycle storage recently made by Andertons referred to the upper floors and not the basement. Providing they are up against the wall it is perfectly o.k. to keep cycles in the basement.
How welcoming it was to see our gardener Paul in the very early hours, clearing snow from paths and then to see the arrival of our local farmer with the snow plough. Paul’s vehicle must be better equipped than most to drive in the snow and their combined efforts really did help so many people get out and go about the business of going to work or shopping.
Please remember to check on your neighbours in this spell of bad weather, bringing in a pint of milk, a loaf and a paper might make a big difference to those who are not able to venture out.
Keith Harris
News Items
At last some sunshine and the daffodils are in bloom. Over the past year, the weather has dominated the grounds maintenance, with drought, heat and ice and snow hampering efforts to complete projects and maintain the parkland. Those areas awaiting attention, specifically in Tower Place, will be completed as soon as conditions permit.
I would like to remind residents of Tower Place that Helen Robinson (no 28) is their representative on the Grounds Maintenance committee and Natalie Fairchild (no 3) coordinates gardening in Parkside Mews. Please speak to them if you notice something amiss or have concerns regarding grounds maintenance.
We have introduced some changes for 2011. Paul will now devote specific days (usually Wednesdays and Thursdays) to gardening in each of the areas where there are a large number of beds and boarders.
The first three Wednesdays of each month will be spent in Tower Place and adjoining paths.
The first three Thursdays will be spent in the Willow House area, Sycamore House and Aspen House, in rotation. Time spent tending to the flats will include maintenance of East Parkside as well.
The fourth Wednesday of each month will be spent tending to the Estate entrance, the beds surrounding the tennis courts, tennis court maintenance, and Lodge Walk.
The fourth Thursday will be devoted to Parkside Mews and the pavilion entrance.
In addition the West Parkside and secondary road area will receive attention on the first Monday of each month.
Obviously, some of the above is weather dependent.
Paul will usually be on site from 8am to 4pm each day and whereas we respect that walkers in the area like to chat to Paul, please remember that he has a lot of work to do in order to maintain the Estate as expected by residents.
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Coffee at the Pavilion
Every Wednesday between 10.30 and 12 o'clock the ladies of Greatpark meet at the pavilion for coffee, a chat and so much more.
The ladies coffee group was formed at the birth of Greatpark seven years ago and has been extremely successful and we are now forty members strong. We enjoy a variety of activities as diverse as a steamboat jazz evening on the Medway, London theatre visits, local walks and special birthday treats !
A warm welcome awaits you ladies - do come and join us on a Wednesday morning.
Ring Jackie Camden on 622714 or Meryl Sweeting on 624303 who will introduce you on your first visit.
Greatpark Ladies Coffee Group
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Ladies Coffee Morning
Every Wednesday 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Yoga
Every Thursday 9:30am - 11:00am
Cricket
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Yoga for all ages & physical abilities
Thursdays 9.30am – 11.00am
£42 for 6 sessions or £8.50 pay-as-you-go
Through regular practice of yoga the body feels healthier and more energetic. It becomes less prone to diseases and effects of day-to-day stress.
While some of these benefits can be expressed in words, others are beyond description and can only be experienced. Come and experience them for yourself!
I teach yoga to children and adults of all ages and physical abilities. My students include corporate clients, schools, hospitals, people with special needs, care home residents and, of course, private individuals.
For further information, or to book a session, contact me:
Annabel Broom
phone: 0791 778 7768 ~ email: info_annabelyoga.com
www.annabelyoga.com
Useful Numbers
Doctors
Dentists
Hospitals
Veterinaries
Churches
Schools
Chemists
Supermarkets
Refuse and Recycling
Warlingham Library
Useful Telephone Numbers
Warlingham Green Medical Practice
1 Church Road
Warlingham
Surrey
CR6 9NW
Tel: 01883 625532
Morning surgery 08:30 - 11:30
Afternoon surgery 16:00 - 18:00
Evening Surgery 18:30 - 20:00 Tuesday and Wednesday
Phone number: 01883 625532
fax number: 01883 625677
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HOSPITALS
VETS
Vet Scan
Guards Hall/Guards Avenue/Sergeants Pl,
Caterham, CR3 5ZD
Tel: 01883 345234V
C V S Warlingham Vets
8 The Green, Warlingham, CR6 9NA
Tel: 01883 623701
The Village Animal Hospital
Guards Avenue/Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5ZD
Tel: 01883 348483
Waterdene Veterinary Practice
4 Timber Hill Rd, Caterham, CR3 6LD
Tel: 01883 345277
CHURCHES
WARLINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH
Limpsfield Road, Warlingham, Surrey
CR 6 9RH
01883 625 157
ALL SAINTS' CHURCH WARLINGHAM
CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Church Road, Warlingham, Surrey
CR6 9NP
01883 624 125
ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH
Chelsham Road, Warlingham, Surrey
ST. LEONARD'S CHURCH CHELSHAM
Church Lane, Chelsham, Warlingham, Surrey
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST AMBROSE
2 Warren Park, Warlingham, Surrey
CR6 9LD
01883 713 776
Pre Schools
Greenways Nursery School - LEA : Surrey
Methodist Hall
CR6 9LF Street Map
Tel: 01883625605
Contact : Mrs Anna Petty
Surrey Ofsted Report Page
This is a mixed sex urban pre-school
The Whytebeam Nursery - LEA : Surrey
John Fisher Clubhouse
192 Limpsfield Road
WARLINGHAM
CR6 9RD Street Map
Tel: 01883625149
Contact : Mrs J Mccoll
This is an urban pre-school
Warlingham Park School - LEA : Surrey
Chelsham Common
CR6 9PB Street Map
Tel: 01883626844
Contact : Mr Michael Donald
Surrey Ofsted Report
This is a rural pre-school
Wise Owls - LEA : Surrey
Warlingham Sports & Social Club
Church Lane
CR6 9PR Street Map
Tel: 07703272789
Contact : Mary Marsden
This is a pre-school
Primary Schools
Farleigh Primary Schoo l - LEA : Surrey
Farleigh Road, WARLINGHAM
CR6 9EJ Street Map
Tel: 01883 622747
Contact : G Green
This is a mixed sex primary school and has approx 164 pupils with 86 boys and 78 girls
Hamsey Green Infant - LEA : Surrey
Tithepit Shaw Lane
CR6 9AP Street Map
Contact : Mrs Chris Mcclelland
Tel: 01883622000
This is a mixed sex urban primary school and has approx 195 pupils with 103 boys and 92 girls
Hamsey Green Junior School - LEA : Surrey
CR6 9AQ Street Map
Tel: 01883622826
Contact : Mr David Blackman
This is a mixed sex urban primary school and has approx 312 pupils with 142 boys and 170 girls
Secondary Schools
Warlingham School - -LEA : Surrey
CR6 9YB Street Map
Tel: 01883624067
Contact : Miss Alison Woodhouse
This is a mixed sex urban secondary school and has approx 1488 pupils with 700 boys and 788 girls
Lloyds Chemist
46-48 The Green, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9NA
01883 622065
Avicenna Plc
2 Glebe Road, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9NJ
01883 373637
Lloyds Pharmacy
337 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9BY
020 8657 2965
Chemitex Ltd.
4 High Street, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5UA
01883 343305
Vitaltone Pharmacy
14 The Square, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6QA
01883 345500
Vitaltone Ltd.
Sainsburys
631 Limpsfield Road, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9DY
Contact Details: 01883 625036
Map & Directions
Somerfield Stores Ltd
The Green, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9NA
Contact Details: 01883 623587
Your recycling and refuse is collected every TUESDAY and It must be contained in an ordinary dustbin.
Recycling should be put at the edge of your property nearest the road by 7am.
Further information about your recycling scheme .
Please note this information does not apply to flats or properties with communal recycling bins.
Refuse should be available from 6am.
Further information about your refuse collection service.
Please wrap up any sharp objects before placing them in your refuse to prevent injuries to the collectors.
To report a missed collection or other problem please fill in the
missed collection form
leave a message on our 24 hour automated line on 08459 400 472, or call 01883 732998.
Recycling
Green box & blue bag collection service
To help you recycle as much as possible we provide green boxes and blue bags for your materials. These are available free of charge from the council offices in Oxted. If you would like them delivered please contact amenity services using the details below or fill in the
request a green box or blue bag form.
On your collection day every week leave your green box and blue bags at the edge of your property by 7am, making sure they are visible from the road. Find out your collection day. Your recycling will then be collected and your box and bags replaced ready for next time.
Fill your green box with the following materials:
Glass bottles and jars
Food and drinks cans
Fill one blue bag with mixed paper and card including the following materials.
Newspapers and magazines•Catalogues and directories
Junk mail
Cereal boxes and other card
Envelopes
Cardboard which is cut up to fit inside the bag
Shredded paper contained as much as possible
Fill a second blue bag with plastic drinks bottles including the following types.
Squash bottles
Mineral water bottles
Fizzy drinks bottles
Fruit juice bottles
Milk bottles (rinsed please)
To report a missed collection or other problem please fill in the missed collection form, leave a message on our 24 hour automated line on 08459 400 472, or call 01883 732998.
Warlingham Community
Recycling Centre
Bond Road, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9SD
Tel: 01883 623 157*
