Chipstead Residents’ Association Newsletter - November 2021

Chipstead Speedwatch Update

Traffic speeds throughout the village are of concern to many residents, making many of the lanes very unfriendly for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and residents generally. Chipstead Speedwatch has been operating around the village for many years, monitoring the speeds at which traffic moves and reporting the worst violations to Surrey Police.

Chipstead Residents Association is now working with a new Speedwatch Coordinator and will be reinvigorating Speedwatch. We are looking for between 6 and 8 volunteers to be trained to operate the equipment and become part of a team of people monitoring traffic at a number of sites around the village. If you are keen to get involved and are able to dedicate some of your spare time to regular assignments around the village please contact the CRA Transport Lead.

Chipstead War Memorial

On Remembrance Sunday this year, the CRA chair, Catherine, laid a wreath with others at the Chipstead War Memorial. Bagpipes and The Last Post was played to commemorate the occasion as attendees remembered the fallen.

The Chipstead Village website hosts an article about the War Memorial, its history and unveiling, and some brief information about the lives of those who are inscribed upon it. It is a very interesting 15 minute read for anyone who enjoys learning about local history and previous residents, some of whom have surnames you may recognise from road names around the village.

The link below will take you to the Village Archive section of the site where you can read more.

Chipstead Parade shop owner passes away

We are very sad to report that Ed Djemal, owner of the Simply Delicious sandwich shop and catering business based on Chipstead Parade, passed away at the end of October.

Ed died shortly after a cycling trip - a pastime he loved and from which he had many fans and customers as they cycled through the village. Ed was a big character in the community and helped many through the pandemic lockdowns when shopping at supermarkets was difficult.

Ed always had time for chat and friendly banter to those who visited his shop and many in the village were of course shocked and saddened to hear the news. The CRA passes on their condolences to his close friends and family.

CRA & CVPS Joint Bonfire 🔥 for Chipstead’s Little Ones

40 of Chipstead’s little residents joined together on Saturday afternoon to watch Guy Fawkes on his usual position on top of a bonfire. John Stephenson, Chair of the CVPS, lit the bonfire at 3pm up in the Grove next to the Chipstead Cricket Club.

Parents and small people enjoyed a warming hot chocolate with marshmallows and chocolate sprinkles with sweeties and snacks. Generous donations were made to both organisations.

The very littlest loved the glow sticks and watching the fire, whilst the slightly older ones ran deep into the Grove for a great game of hide & seek.

Many thanks to all the helpers who made the event possible. If you would like to join the CRA and support these village events then please click below.

Dream Horse showing soon at Chipstead Cinema

The Curzon Country Cinema will return to Chipstead on Tuesday November 30th for a screening of Dream Horse.

The film tells the inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender, Jan Vokes.

Tickets are £6 each are available at the below link.

See Father Christmas at the Peter Aubertin Hall

The CRA are pleased to host another event for the Chipstead small people - come visit the big man himself in his grotto.

He will be at the Peter Aubertin Hall (near the Meads) on the 12th December 3-5pm.

Residents without children are still welcome to come to meet neighbours and enjoy a glass of mulled wine and some treats.