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Further to our previous post regarding the acrid smell emanating from fires within the village, contrary to our understanding, it is NOT Tandridge District Council who have responsibility to investigate this. It is down to the Environment Agency.
The Environment Agency can be contacted on their 24-hour hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/pre-form 
Both methods of reporting can be done anonymously. Please report the issues when they occur to help the agency build up a picture and assist in gathering evidence.
If it is safe to do so, please take a photograph or video
We’d like to apologise for any confusion this may have caused.

The Pop In warm space is being run again this winter. Open weekdays between 9am-1pm at the Centenary Hall you can pop in for a hot drink, a chat or even play games in a warm environment.
It will be open every weekday from 1st December but due to the immediate cold snap, will be open from tomorrow, Thursday 20th November until it warms up a bit and thereafter from 1st December.

The next litter pick is Sunday 16th November 8-10. Meet at the Centenary Hall anytime with the aim to finish by 10

The Planning Inspectorate has recently refused an appeal to site 3 caravans and associated groundwork’s on land north of Farfield, Green Lane, Shipley Bridge. 
In early 2023 the land was cleared, mature trees felled and hardcore laid, raising land levels and caravans placed on the site without the required planning permission.
A retrospective planning application was subsequently made which was refused by Tandridge District Council who consequently issued an enforcement notice requiring the land to be remediated.
The appellant appealed this to the Planning Inspectorate which resulted in a  hearing in September this year.
On 12 November the Inspector who heard the case refused the appeal on various grounds. He stated that the land had been “decimated” in what amounted to “an act of environmental vandalism”. 
Consequently, the land should be returned to its original state and cannot be used for residential purposes. 
The appellant also had an application for costs against Tandridge District Council dismissed. The appeal decision notice is shown below

For those in need of some financial assistance 

For those in need of some financial assistance 

The 3 Parish Councils of Burstow, Horne and Outwood would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our VE Day 80 celebration event which made it such a success. The weather could have been kinder with a brisk wind blowing, but at least it was dry! 

We send grateful thanks to our generous sponsors Nick Knox Plant Hire, Asprey Homes, Coinford and Mansell McTaggart Estate Agents, to all the local shops and businesses and members of the community who donated generously to the raffle and Tombola, to all the participants who came to support the event with their stalls, to the caterers who provided excellent food, to the volunteers whose help was invaluable on the day and to the people of our communities who came along to make the event so enjoyable. 

We extend our thanks to the people who very kindly donated the precious memorabilia and objects of their family’s past from World War 2 to our wartime exhibition. It gave us a stark reminder of what they endured during that awful time in our history, but also of the bravery and sacrifice made on our behalf. 

We send thanks to My Favourite Things, the Ukulele Band, the Church choir and the Songmen for their very enjoyable entertainment.

Altogether a very successful day and a tribute to the heroes of that time, bearing in mind the war in the Far East was still going on for at least another 3 months. 
From...
The working parties of Burstow, Horne and Outwood Parish Councils

VE DAY 80th ANNIVERSARY 2025
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the World War 2 in Europe. A day of celebration for the people of this country, albeit the war was continuing in the Far East.
The Parish Councils of Burstow, Horne and Outwood are joining together to organise a day of celebration for this anniversary at Centenary Hall in Smallfield on SUNDAY 4th MAY 2025. 
We wish to make it a happy day for our communities, but a respectful one as well to remind us of the sacrifices made so we may enjoy our freedoms today. This year’s celebration will have live entertainment, refreshments, raffle, tombola, bar, face painting, ice cream van and many other activities. More details will become available nearer the time. 
A 1940’s theme is our suggestion. Fancy dress in the style of the times, military or civilian, would be a bonus, but, of course, optional. 
We also intend to have an exhibition of wartime memorabilia. We will welcome any exhibits from our communities to help us in this endeavour. 
Nearer the time we will be requesting donations for the raffle and tombola, and for volunteers to help the day go well. 
Sponsorship to help defray costs is also most welcome.
We are very grateful to Nick Knox Plant Hire and Asprey Homes who have already been extremely generous in their recent offers of sponsorship to our event. 
If you can help with any of the aforementioned please contact one of the below;
Burstow Parish Council - debbie.hale@burstowparishcouncil.gov.uk
Horne Parish Council - abrownfelix@btinternet.com 
Outwood Parish Council - velma9612@gmail.com

Join us this February for a half-term full of wonder, learning, and adventure at St Bartholomew's Church, Burstow,
the home of the first Royal Astronomer, John Flamsteed.

From an evening stargazing, storytelling, to an indoor planetarium, there's something for everyone!

See the attached flyer for booking instructions or click the link below

With the days getting longer, although not necessarily warmer, the Sunday litter picks will resume after a winter interlude. The following dates are proposed;
16th February
16th March
27th April
18th May
22nd June

Meet in Centenary Hall and running between 8 - 10am. Just bring gloves, all other necessary equipment provided. All welcome