1. real estate
2. apartments

No: 29, November 2014
The little electric newspaper
Editor: Jeremy Barnes – (01428) 606046 – [email protected]
The little electric newspaper
Editor: Jeremy Barnes, (01428) 606046, [email protected]
It's all happening in Beacon Hill this November
Beacon Hill Primary School
Open Day
Thursday November 6
9:30am to 11:30 and 1:30pm to 2:30
The great Beacon Hill
Christmas Market
and Christmas lights switch on
Sunday, 30 November 2014
Christmas market from 3 PM
BBQ, Father Christmas and many other stalls
It’s the neighbourly face of Christmas
Those pesky Post-Its
You may remember, a while ago, on a
beautiful summer’s day, people in Beacon Hill were
invited into the school to write on Post-its about
their hopes and fears for the village. 290 Post-its
were, on that day, collected. The event was
organised by Haslemere Vision, a local voluntary
organisation entrusted by the Council with writing
the Haslemere Local Plan. The Beacon Hill Billy-Do
can now reveal what happened to those Post-its.
Their contents were entered on to a large
spreadsheet. The responses were sensible, many,
diverse and unstructured. Post-its were attached to
six sheets, a map of Beacon Hill and five blank
sheets asking:
 What makes a good society?
(Continued on page 2)
What do you treasure in
Beacon Hill? (22 responses)
13 responents cited the
adjacent countryside, walks,
hills and environment in
general. One summarised this
by remarking that they
“treasured” “Everything. We
are so lucky.” The school, the
church, the Legion, the tunnel
and the shops were all
mentioned.
(Continued from page 1)
 Ideas for the future
 What do you treasure in
Beacon Hill?
 What might change in 5, 10
or 20 years?
 What isn’t so good about
our village?
We summarise the Post-its
on the six sheets below.
On the map of Beacon Hill (78
responses)
Most people (21) wanted changes to the
traffic system in the village including a speed limit
and safer crossing of the Churt Road. A sizeable
group (13) wanted more affordable housing and
another (12) wanted more community facilities
including, for example, Christmas Fayres, more
shops, ballroom dancing and a Community Choir.
Some (4) wanted to see a pub in the village.
What makes a good society? (51
responses)
The largest group (12) felt that shops and
businesses were the core of “a good society.” 6
felt a pub was an essential feature.
Other
suggestions were wide-ranging from a football
team,
a
parish
council
and
excellent
communication.
Ideas for the future (34 responses)
11 respondents suggested better village
events (including a local choir) and 10 commented
on speed limits requesting, for example, a 20 mph
limit on Beacon Hill Road, a cycle path linking the
village to Hindhead, a Churt Road zebra crossing,
traffic calming in the Tilford Road and a layby
outside the chemists
What might change in 5, 10 or 20 years?
(20 responses)
Respondents seemed to interpret this
question in a wider context than the village alone,
expressing
worries
about
petrol
prices,
overdevelopment, and the disappearance of
shops. Others mentioned rising parking problems
and more homeworking.
What isn’t so good about our village? (45
responses) the largest group (6) bemoaned the
absence of a pub with traffic matters arising again.
Others criticised communication and parking in
the village. A couple remarked that because the
school’s growing and more children are coming
from further away there is significant congestion at
child delivery and collection times.
The bottom line
As a public consultation exercise this may
have had its shortcomings but participation was
excellent with a deal of effort expended. It's a real
pity that some of these ideas have been allowed
to sink out of sight. We can summarise the
general feeling as: “the surrounding area is
wonderful but Beacon Hill could do better."
Maybe we should put our collective time
where our Post-its were. Perhaps it’s time that
people who love Beacon Hill got organised.
The Countryside Restoration Trust
The Countryside Restoration Trust welcomes volunteers to help out at Green
Farm. On the first Tuesday of each month (commencing Nov. 4th) we would like to
hold 'Volunteer Helping Hand' working parties keeping the footpaths clear and
generally tidying up the Green Farm area. Meeting at the Farm 10 am (Green Farm,
Green Lane, Churt GU10 2LT) and planning to finish mid afternoon, or if only for a
couple of hours assistance would be very appreciated. For more contact Kenny
MacKay on 01223 262999 or [email protected]. For much
more: www.CountrysideRestorationTrust.com
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Billy’s Mailbox
Dear Billy
Always enjoy reading the latest Billy Do and so far have not
had reason the submit any response. However today has lit
my fuse and I feel I need to let you know of my feelings.
- - BT Internet has lately been so so slow particularly after
the switch over to BT Mail which seems to have taken so so
much longer than originally advised. Not good enough. I
also noticed the green box outside Phyllis Tuckwell the
other day and my hopes were raised but dashed again
when reading your news. what is the point of not
connecting Beacon Hill to the box? The fibre connection
only starts at the box and links with Haslemere.....thats no
good to us is it? As for being unacceptably slow, today
raised my blood pressure as internet access was almost
impossible, email was hopeless; I kept on being timed out
[never had that before], loads of error messages, constant
''Loading Data'' messages, email contacts lost [but I found
them again in another location [why?]. Is this because BT
were messing about with the new connection in Beacon
Hill or is it simply a sign of the times to come? Fed Up!!
- -Churt Road junction. I have lived in the village for about
30 yrs and have always felt that the junction with Churt
Road should be altered to include a mini roundabout, big
enough to force traffic to slow right down. Perhaps even
the island outside JayCees could be closed off
[inconsiderate parking too!] to provide some cafe culture
seating or a couple of benches to sit on and chat with
friends??
- Traffic. Since moving here traffic has increased
substantially particularly at the school end [mornings and
afternoons], and Hill Road and Grove Road [with the new
housing replacing the Working Men's Club]. Grove Road is
now a parking ground for many vehicles forcing oncoming
cars to wait for oncoming traffic, as well as becoming a
race track for some drivers from Linkside and the other end
of Grove Road, as well as driving instructors using Linksides
and Grove Road and others as a training ground. When we
moved here Grove Road was a quiet, safe road.....not any
more. Clovelly Road is also beginning to suffer traffic
problems; often it is heart in mouth driving down the hill
and up again towards B/Hill Road as many vehicle are
parked either side of the road resulting in a slalom course
drive through parked cars either side.
As for Beacon Hill Road/Hampton terrace.....what to do
about parking? Shops and deliveries should be forced to
park in the public carpark, whilst spaces should only for
disabled parking or VERY short stops and NOT for trucks
and school drop offs and pick ups. EG: Its almost impossible
to have a quick stop to visit the Chemist or Jaycees.
Solution: find a parking ground or extend the playing field
to provide an access point for additional parking.
Woodcock WeatherVane - where is it/what's happened to
it?
Name and email supplied
PS. Hampton Terrace - what are the brass studs in the
pavement?
Billy says: I believe the studs in the pavement mark the
boundary of each shop’s curtilage. They also fool people
into trying to pick up "coins."
Beacon Hill resldent designs WW2 Memorial
Ian Stewart of Grove Road, Hindhead,
designed the new Spirit of Normandy
Memorial His wife, Mary, oversaw the
whole project as a gift to the Normandy
veterans, as was the tiled panel part of
the old memorial donated by the
Grayshott Pottery in 1992.
The dedication ceremony was held at
the National Memorial Arboretum on
24th September, the whole project was undertaken by The
Spirit of Normandy Trust) who also
raised the funds. For more on this
important
Memorial
visit
www.spiritofnormandy.org.uk
The BBC’s programming up to
Remembrance Day will feature the
Memorial and the Normandy
Veterans Association. It’s on Tuesday
4th November at 9.15 am. Might be
a programme to record or pick up on iPlayer.
RIP Hindhead Furnishing
It's so sad to see the "CLOSING DOWN SALE"
posters in the window of Hindhead Furnishing.
Pessimists will cite this disaster as an omen for the
village. Most people will however remember fondly
their visit to the shop, one of Beacon Hill's historic
buildings. Fingers crossed the building will not be
turned into housing. The general economic situation
has, doubtless, proved too much for Ralph and his
family. We wish him the very best for the future
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Grayshott Folk Club— upcoming gigs
Friday 14th November
Grayshott Village Hall
HANNNAH SANDERS & LIZ SIMMONS
+ THE BLACK FEATHERS
Saturday 29th November
Grayshott Village Hall
HOUSE DEVILS
+ KIM LOWINGS AND THE GREENWOOD
Friday 12th December 2014
Grayshott Village Hall
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WITH THE
CHURCHFITTERS
+ EDWINA HAYES
You can buy tickets for all Grayshott Folk Club events from:
Magical Rooms, 2 Headley Road, GRAYSHOTT: 01428 608340 (opposite The Fox and Pelican pub)
Grayshott Social Club, Hill Road, GRAYSHOTT: 01428 604041
Haslemere Bookshop, High Street, HASLEMERE: 01428 652952
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Please don’t forget
Many people from Beacon Hill expressed concern
about communication in in the village. The Beacon Hill
Billy-Do was established to try to address some of these
concerns. Christmas is coming and if you want to make
sure the Billy-Do’s almost 300 discerning subscribers hear
of your Christmas event then you must make sure you get
your copy to to:[email protected] before the last
day of the month preceding. Some respondents to the
survey on page 1 seem to believe that very little happens
here. The items on page 1 contradict this view and it’s
clear that the Legion is working hard to be our village hall.
All power to their elbow!
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Beacon Hill Contacts
Billy strives to keep these lists up-to-date but he is only human. Please email additions, amendments, or deletions to [email protected].
Who or what
Beacon Hill Baby & Toddler Group
Beacon Hill Billy-Do
Beacon Hill Community School
Beacon Hill Nursery School
Beacon Hill WI
Beacon Hill Light Brigade
Beavers
British Legion
Care in Haslemere
Citizens' Advice Bureau
Cricket Club
Cubs
Grayshott Surgery
Hindhead Bowls Club
Hindhead Brownies/ Guides
Hindhead Football Club
Hindhead Luncheon Club
Hindhead Playing Fields Assn
Mothers' Union
MyArtGroup
Scouts
Shared Art Group
St Alban's Community Hall
Bumps & Babies’ Café
URC Halls Hire
URChins Parents & toddlers
Village Cafe (at the Legion)
Whitmore Vale House
Woolmer Hill School
Youth groups
Contact
Ali Webb
Jeremy Barnes
Sue Walker, Head
Rosie Malone, Principal
Penny Anderson-Edward
Number
01428 606990
01428 606046
01428 605597
01428 606711
01428 605818
01428 607195
Matthew Meveridge
01428 606952
01428 604299
Theresa de St Croix, Sec
01428 652505
01428 643413
Peter Babb, Sec
01428 609420
Andy Grenside
01428 608249
01428 604343
01428 609420
Ann Babb
01428 609551
Claire Sutherland
01428 652357
Colin Lock
01428 606921
Janet Harmer
Chris Grimes
01428 607176
Sally Elliott
01428 606989
01428 607926
Alison Orchard
01428 607886
Stephen Evans
01428 606437
Sheila
01428 605801
John Dench
01428 644485
Claire or Rachel
01428 606236
Bridget Mitchell
01428 606236
Bridget Mitchell
01428 606298,
Tom Milne
01428 604477
Felicia Yarborough
Matthew Armstrong-Harris, Head
01428 654055
Cherith Collins
01428 605051
When
Termtime Tues 0900-1130
Monthly
Termtime weekdays 0900-1500
2nd Mon 8pm
Wed,1600-1730
M,W,F
10-4,M,W,F – 10-1 Tu,Th
Mon, 1830-2000
Thur
2nd Tues 1945
Art classes
Fri, 1930-2115
Mon 1000-1200
Mon 1000-1130
Fri 0900-1115
Mon 11:00 to 12:00
alt Fridays from 6.00pm
Beacon Hill democracy
These are the people who represent Beacon Hill locally. You elected them and they want to help. Call them.
Haslemere Town (and Parish) Council
Waverley Borough Council
Jean Arrick
608266
[email protected]
Michael Dover
607834
[email protected]
Brigitte Hewett
604213
[email protected]
Peter Isherwood
605768
[email protected]
Cyndy Lancaster
604213
[email protected]
Christiaan Hesse
607863
[email protected]
Peter Isherwood
605768
[email protected]
Beacon Hill churches
All Beacon Hill’s churches have excellent
websites. If you’re confused by the point of it all or
want to discover a church’s valuable range of services
to our community, click on the image at right.
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St Anselm’s
St Albans
United Reformed
Beacon Hill Traders and Businesses
Billy strives to keep this list up-to-date but he is only human. Please email additions, amendments, or deletions to [email protected].
Who (Click for their website, if available)
Amalfi Trattoria
Avalon
Barbershop, The
What
Family-run Italian restaurant
Garden Centre and PYO
Walk-in gentlemen’s hairdressing
Phone
608660
604842
Beacon Hill Chemist’s
See Lloyds Pharmacy below
605011
Beacon Hill Cleaners
High quality cleaning services
606486
Beacon Hill Construction
Traditional builders, established 1978
604008
Beacon Hill Garage
Classic car restoration and race preparation
609822
Beacon Heating & Boiler Service
Beacon Hill Post Office
Beacon Hill Veterinary Clinic
Bray and Lawson
Brian Howard
Complete heating installation and service
Personal banking and much, much more
Animal health care
Solicitors
Painter and Decorator
605538
605333
606396
605222
609626
The Coffee Lounge
Cordon Bleu coffee, cakes and outside catering
07827 960175/608303
[email protected]
The Cookie Bar
Cookies and more from Hindhead’s social enterprise
608001
[email protected]
Creative Gardens
Garden & Planting Design
608187
[email protected]
Crow’s Trees
Tree Surgery, Stump Grinding, Felling, Hedge Trimming
07775 709949
[email protected]
Footwise
Foot health practitioner
Takeaway Chinese cuisine
Independent financial advice
Unisex hairdressing
Sewing Services, clothing/curtain alterations
608529
606981
606777
605719
289036
[email protected]
Hindhead Furnishing
Hybrensys
Complete house furnishers
605274
Low-cost heat and solar energy for all.
07825 78534
[email protected]
Impact Accounting
Jason Bishop
Jaycees
Kelway Law
Lloyds Pharmacy
Nigel Mee
O’Byrne Tutoring
PGL
Phoenix Cards
Business accounting, advice and mentoring
Wndow cleaning, gutter clearance
General store
Estate Agents
Dispensing chemists
Bookkeeping and payroll services
Experienced Science Tutor
Outdoor adventure centre
Stationery and much, much more.
607414
[email protected]
Phyllis Tuckwell Shop
Selected pre-owned homewares
01252 29400
[email protected]
PG Wise and Son
Property Doc
Robin Crow Restorations
Scenic Landscapes
Sally Elliot
Scandi Living
Shaun Sherwood
Strudwick TV services
Smove
Tammy’s Hair & Beauty
Vehicle sales and servicing
Building and property maintenance
604271
604638
[email protected]
Drives, Timber Buildings, Fencing & Restoration
605932/07774 93428
Complete landscape services
Interior design & decoration
Scandinavian food and homeware
Fencing, hedging, chain saw work
TV, video, DVD sales and repair
Friendly, safe, efficient removals
Treats, luxuries, indulgence
606837
606989
608050
[email protected]
07748 166588
[email protected]
[email protected]
Thwaites of Hindhead
Food with thought
604800
[email protected]
Tipples
Fine wines, beers, chocolates and flowers.
289083
[email protected]
Great Wall
Greysmere Associates
Headmasters
Hemlines
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Email
07731 505090
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078350 28755
604133
604488
605011
605398
607096
605626
604657
607809
608225
608730
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