Report of burglaries and attempted thefts

Report from PCSO David Dennington,
Darwin Safer Neighbourhood Team:

'There have been three non-residential burglaries in West Hill/Greenhill, a theft from motor vehicle in Luxted Road (Petleys area) and an attempted theft of a lawn tractor in Rookery Road. All appear to have been carried out over the last two nights.'

Report of burglary

'Everyone please be vigilant, burglars have struck in the area of Downe Village (West Hill)
Look out for anything suspicious.
Please remember to record registration numbers as well as type of vehicle.
Report suspicious activity / sightings at the time.
Be aware of cold callers wanting to do paving / roofing / gardening work and those delivering leaflets.'

Closure of Rookery Road on Friday 24 April

Friday 24 April 2015
0930-1530
Closure to through traffic: Rookery Road, between The Coach House and Crow Hill

Mausoleum, Old Hill - reminder: key date 21 April

Reminder:
Key date if you intend to comment is 21 April 2015.

New planning application for a mausoleum in Old Hill, Darwin Ward, on the borders of the parish of Downe.
Comments to Bromley Council before 21 April 2015.

Council handling of Biggin Hill Airport Ltd (BHAL) application

Council handling of BHAL application - you may wish to complain to Mr Doug Patterson, CEO, London Borough of Bromley, under whose supervision, the council has responded.

'I have received angry reaction from many Downe residents who are very concerned about the way in which Bromley Council (a) handled the public consultation in relation to the application for extended operating hours by BHAL and (b) prepared for and conducted the full council meeting on 25 March at the Civic Centre.

To complain, please see the details at the end*.

10k race starting from High Elms Country Park

Sunday 14 June 2015
From 0930
High Elms Country Park
Raising money for St. Christopher's Hospice

Cudham Lane/Hangrove Hill-road closure Tuesday 7 April

The contractors have applied for this road closure from 7-15 April- They do however want to get the job done as quickly as they can.
They will need to bring supplies to the site, involving heavy goods vehicles going through the village.

Cudham Lane/Hangrove Hill-road closure

Tuesday 7 April 2015
Cudham Lane and Hangrove Hill.

Road closed due to essential road repairs just on the other side of Christmas Tree Farm.
(south east side, away from the village)

Mausoleum, Old Hill - new planning application

New planning application for a mausoleum in Old Hill, Darwin Ward, on the borders of the parish of Downe. Comments to Bromley Council before 21 April 2015.

'You may recall that a mausoleum was dismissed on appeal in February at the top of Old Hill. The reason for
dismissal was, if permitted, the use would be at the expense of local traffic conditions. Downe Residents' Association committee objected on highway grounds last time and will do so again.

There is now another application for:

Downe Church Events for April and May

Saturday 11 April
9.30am - 4.30pm
Village Hall
Antique and Collectors' Fair
Home-made cakes and drinks

Tuesday 14 April
2.30pm
Village Hall
Women's Institute (WI) meeting
'Chocolate afternoon'
Visitors are welcome
£3 entrance includes tea, cake and a raffle ticket

Monday 20 April 

Primrose walk at Downe Bank, led by Irene Palmer. Meet outside the church at 10am.

Saturday 25 April

9.45am
St Mary's Church
Visiting ringers full peal attempt

Sunday 26 April
7pm
Wildwood Barn
Bob Ogley
Battle of Britain
Contact Bridget Robbie on 01689 856903 for 2015 membership (£2) and tickets (£10)

Saturday 2 May
1.30pm meet in Standard Road to go on at 2pm St Mary's Church
Short church service, crowning of May Queen and maypole dances

Friday 8 May
6pm f
Village Hall
Downe Village Club presents 'Dancing in Downe'
3-course meal and band, licenced bar, auction
Tickets (£25) from Paula on 07905038713 or via Downe Mailing

14, 15, 16 May
7.30 pm doors open
Village Hall
The Downe Arounders present
"Murder at the Cafe au Lait"
Tickets £12.50 include a fish and chip supper from ticketsource.co.uk/downearounders or call 07526 847044

Sunday 24 May
6pm
St Mary's Church
Memorial book dedication service

Saturday 30 May
7pm
Village Hall
Quiz Night - 60s and 70s music
Tickets £12 to include supper
Licenced bar, raffle prizes
Proceeds to village hall upkeep.
Email Jim Trott or Tony Dixon on jim.trott@btinternet.com or arldixon@btinternet.com

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Repairs to Bogey Lane

From Tuesday 7 April, contractors will be starting repairs to Bogey Lane (deep trenches) starting from North End Lane end.

Easter Day service at St. Mary's church, Downe

Sunday 5 April
0930
St Mary's Church

All age communion for Easter Day. 9.30am in St Mary's Downe.
All welcome

2015 Events planned by Friends of St. Mary's Church

Friends of St Mary's Church
Events planned for 2015
To join, see below:

'You will be glad to know that we raised enough money to pay for the repairs to the church clock last year, and we now have over £5,000 to help pay for repairs to the church roof which will be necessary in the near future. We enjoyed all the activities last year, and I hope you did too if you were able to come.

So in 2015 we have the following planned:

Heritage lamp posts - how are we doing?

Heritage lamp posts
'How are we doing?
- half way, see the detail'

For those new to Downe Mailing- in brief:
We* have embarked on a project to raise funds for the replacement of lamp posts with 'heritage' style ones in the roads** leading into Downe- to compliment those in the central village conservation area. We know that this will add to the unique character of the village, enhancing the amenity for villagers and visitors alike. We hope that you will consider donating.