Since 1932 the Association has sought to protect the interests of the residents of Fetcham. The village has no parish council, so many public bodies listen to our views on matters affecting the community such as health, highways and planning.
We are a non-political membership organisation, welcoming to all householders in the village on payment of an annual subscription.
Our purpose is to do all we can to preserve and improve the quality of life for everyone living in Fetcham. All our volunteer committee members and office holders are focused on getting the best outcomes for the community as a whole.
Our monthly committee meetings are regularly attended by our two district councillors for Mole Valley, and by our two members of Surrey County Council. They keep us updated on all the council matters which may have an impact on Fetcham. We also ask them to take up specific issues on our behalf, and use their influence to find answers to problems affecting our village.
In April we hold an Annual General Meeting in the Village Hall. We invite guest speakers from local public bodies and voluntary organisations who update us on their work and answer questions from our members.
Scroll To TopFRA Committee Officers
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Co-Chair
Caroline Cardew-Smith
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Co-Chair
Ian Anderson
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Co-Chair
Patrick Bisgood
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Treasurer
Alan Pooley BEM
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Membership Secretary
Sue Joyce
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Honorary Secretary
Marion Doherty
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FRA Committee Member Roles
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Newsletter & Website Editor
Ian Anderson
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Brighter Fetcham
Sylvia Oliver, Margaret Clarke & Mark Robinson
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Schools Liaison & Litter Picking
Patty Harrison
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Environment
Caroline Cardew-Smith
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Notice Boards
Richard Bradfield (temp stand-in)
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Website Admin
Richard Bradfield, Ian Anderson, Caroline Cardew-Smith
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Planning
Richard Bradfield
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Fetcham Springs Project
Robert Whitcombe
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Highways & Defibrilators
Martin David
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Social Media
Caroline Cardew-Smith
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A question for Mark Robinson please
On behalf of Fetcham Village W. I. I would like to ask how we go about advertising on the notice board in the village near the shops.
Thanks very much.
Janet Cole committee member
Dear Janet,
I have forwarded your enquiry to Mark Robinson who manages the Noticeboard content.
Thank you for the prompt for us to include a link to Mark on our Virtual Noticeboard.
RB
A general Fetcham question please?
Do you know why the council has given up cutting the grass verges and park areas in the area?
Many verges are blocking traffic and causing blindspots.
I know it was no mow May, but its now July!
Many thanks…
Hi Simon
The SCC Council contractors mow the verges 4 times a year for urban areas, and twice a year for countryside verges. Fetcham is also taking part in the Blue Hearts Grass Verges scheme, along with Bookham and Effingham. I expect you have noticed the painted blue heart sings on some verges which designate which verges are not mown. Residents can request their verge on the SCC website which are fully supportive of the blue hearts initiative. The council contractors maintain site lines, an example is the roundabout at the top of Hawkshill where the verges are left to allow wildflowers and grasses to grow which are important for insects, but the contractors regularly mow the edges for sight lines.
If you are particularly concerned by a verge which needs cutting, or hedges which need cutting back to keep the pavement clear, please report on the SCC website:
https://www9.surreycc.gov.uk/HighwayIssue/whatistheissue.aspx?&code=thgw-grs
Kind regards
Caroline