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Ground Broken at new Bookham Youth and Community Centre

Building has now started on our new Youth and Community Centre. The beginning of a fantastic new local hub for the people of Bookham.

The ground-breaking ceremony took place on 12th May 2026. Present were representatives from BYCA & BRA as well as, SCC Leader Tim Oliver and County Cllr Clare Curran. Also present were representatives from SCC Land & Property, Project Managers, Campbell Reith & Beard Construction.

David Cox, Chair of BYCA, said: “The original youth club & work was delivered by the Leatherhead Youth Project with support from Bookhams’ Churches Together and BYCA. It thrived and the young people of Bookham and surrounding areas felt that they had their own place. This will continue at the new centre.

The new Youth and Community Centre will provide a safe, inclusive place for local young people to reach their full potential and will also support Bookham Colts under 9s football teams.

This new milestone reflects the support received from across the community since the journey started14 years ago. BYCA extends its thanks to all those who have contributed thus far to delivery of the new building especially for the support of Cllr Clare Curran and the past & present Chairs of BRA, Peter Seaward & Simon Edge.

Thanks to “Your Fund Surrey”, whose small community projects grant will help equip the centre.

It is my belief that the young people in our community represent our future and that it is the duty of us all to lay the foundations for their futures. I never cease to be amazed at what young people can achieve & become, especially if we give them a framework & the opportunity to succeed.

This new Youth & Community Centre, whilst there for all the community, will be a place where our young people can feel at home, safe and given the opportunities to help achieve their full potential.

This is why today’s ground breaking ceremony is such a poignant moment.

Thanks to you all for your support”

David Cox

Chair

Bookham Youth & Community Association

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