“Ockley Village, Surrey"
- the original Ockley web site
Ockley: a historic village in Surrey close to the Sussex Border
News and events:
OCKLEY PARISH COUNCIL
Speedwatch in the village.
Are you concerned about traffic speeding on the A29 through the village?If so -please think about joining the Speedwatch team.Speedwatch involves:
- 4 to 5 one hour sessions per year We run sessions from April/May to September
- Dates planned in advance for the year
- Days of the week vary and can be arranged to suit -not allowed to operate when raining
- Always done with another team member
- Specific time is arranged with other team member
- Code number for each session is arranged with Surrey Police by one of the team beforehand
- Data is entered onto Police website afterwards by one of the team
- The equipment is delivered to one of the team running the next session
- Team members have to have Police training-thetraining is very straightforward
If you'd like further details please contact: Barry Thorne barryt@uwclub.net 01306-711789
Lesley Fletcher lfletcher605@btinternet.com
Ockley Post Office
OCKLEY POST OFFICE: at Ockley Cricket Club Pavilion.
Many of you will have noticed that the Post Office has not been open at the pavilion for a number of weeks. The service has been closed temporarily as there is no member of staff available.
Is this something that you would like to do? Work for a few hours per week on Post Office duties at the pavilion? If so, please contact: BUBBY at CAPEL POST OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS 01306 711177. Sadly this Outreach Service will be permanently closed if staff aren't available.
Many thanks to Margaret for running the PostOffice service at the pavilion for somany years. We all really appreciate her help in setting up and running this service in the village.
Lesley Fletcher, Ockley Parish Council
THE OCKLEY SOCIETY
BONFIRE & FIREWORKS
“BIG NIGHT OUT” on
SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
Our annual bonfire and fireworks night in Ockley makes a lovely night out for everyone. Meet up in the marquee where a variety of hot food
and drinks are on sale, as well as the Christmas Hamper raffle tickets and illuminated bracelets. Watch the Torch Parade (or volunteer to
carry a torch - and then light the fire! - it’s on a first come, first served, volunteer on the night basis) as they cross the field to light the bonfire.
Watch the firework display, including our own ‘seasonal set pieces’.
Please come and join us for this very special evening of fun and fireworks.
and drinks are on sale, as well as the Christmas Hamper raffle tickets and illuminated bracelets. Watch the Torch Parade (or volunteer to
carry a torch - and then light the fire! - it’s on a first come, first served, volunteer on the night basis) as they cross the field to light the bonfire.
Watch the firework display, including our own ‘seasonal set pieces’.
Please come and join us for this very special evening of fun and fireworks.
Ockley Dramatic Society Presents on 7th & 8th November at 7:30pm Ockley Village Hall
Two comedy plays in one evening
- Anyone for Drama? by Douglas Jackson
- and
- Curses, Foiled Again! by Evelyn Hood
Tickets £10 each available on the door.
There will be a licenced bar available.