Please note from Monday 7th Sept there will be extra military training on Hankley Common. The Hankley Troop debussing and Training areas will be closed to the public from 0600 on Monday 7th Sept until 1300 on Friday 25 Sept. The public should remain on the Bridleways only, keep all dogs under close control and stay out of the wood blocks.

The Surrey LINK card is available to young people aged 20 and under who live in Surrey and provides 50% off adult fares on single and return bus journeys that start and/or finish in Surrey. For many young people, this works out at the equivalent of a child fare, helping to make travel more affordable throughout the academic year. Whether travelling to school, college, university, an apprenticeship, part-time job or social activities, the card can help families reduce the cost of regular bus travel. The card is free to apply for. Parents, guardians and carers can apply on behalf of children under 16, while young people aged 16 and over can submit their own application. The card can be used on eligible bus services across Surrey, although it is not valid on Transport for London (TfL) bus routes.  Find out more and apply for a Surrey LINK card - search 'Surrey LINK care' on the Surrey CC website. 

What is wildfire? A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in the wildland vegetation, often in rural areas. Wildfires can burn in forests, grass, heaths and commons. They are not limited to a particular continent or environment. Wildfires spread quickly, change direction and can 'jump' making them very difficult to contain. They are a danger to lives, homes, businesses and our wildlife and the impact of them is long lasting. It takes years for the land to return to its former glory, please respect our countryside and be wildfire aware. Help prevent wildfire on our heaths and commons 'Burger Off!' with barbecues, camping stoves and open fires in the countryside. They can quickly spread and get out of control Extinguish smoking materials properly. Throwing cigarette ends on the ground our out of a car window can start a wildfire Take your rubbish with you! Bottles and glass can start wildfire as they magnify the sun We do not condone the use of flying lanterns, these can start wildfires, and pose a danger to animals as they can ingest the metal wire. If you see a fire on our countryside Immediately call 999 and ask for the fire service, giving your exact location Do not attempt to tackle the fire yourself, get out of the smoke and into clear air Follow the advice and guidance from the emergency services call handler Get far away from the fire, it can spread incredibly quickly. Your safety is the most important thing Be wildfire prepared Wildfires can threaten businesses, and homes. It may seem unlikely that your home or business may become threatened by wildfire, but it pays to be prepared! Reduce or remove areas of high fuel close to your home (vegetation, bushes or piles of leaves) Be aware that dense areas of vegetation, hedges, timber fences or sheds, and dry undergrowth will allow a fie to spread from an open space to your home or business Create an evacuation plan, including a list of essentials you and your family would need in an emergency Something to report? Whilst you are enjoying the Surrey countryside, hiking, going for a dog walk, bike ride or even horse ride you can feedback your observations to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). We can then use the information to tailor prevention activities to educate and mitigate the risk from wildfire. It is hoped this work will minimise the instances of fires occurring and allow information to be shared with the appropriate land manager or department quickly. Whilst you are out exploring, should you come across any anti-social behaviour, campfires, large quantities of litter/fly tipping, use of disposable barbecues, broken gates, cropped locks, burning of waste material and arson, these can be reported and all of the information provided is valuable for prevention work! When reporting please share relevant details and ensure you provide an accurate location What3Words or Ordnance Survey (OS) grid reference is preferred. We also have a Facebook group (SFRS Wildfire Prevention Advocates)…