LOWER Bourne has been adorned with two new entry signs to the village thanks to The Bourne Beautification Project.

The project, consisting of members of the Bourne Residents’ Association and Bourne Conservation Group, helped bring to fruition the plan to redesign and replace the two A287 entry signs north and south of the village.

This process has taken nearly two years and is part of the overall plan for the Bourne crossroads area.

Rough sketches were produced by garden-designer Hilary Dickson, and after consultation with residents to define ‘what the Bourne conjures up in their minds’ the finished result combines features widely regarded as typical of the Bourne - the valley stream, trees, hilly landscape, the village green, cricket pitch, stumps and ball, and of course wildlife, depicted by a woodlark sitting on a Sturt Walk footpath sign.

The group sought expert help from a professional sign company which finalised the artwork.

Copyright was then assigned and Surrey County Council’s sign supplier produced the finished article.

Val Nye, of The Bourne Beautification Project, said: “We are extremely grateful to Surrey County Council Highways for all their support and help.

“Residents will be aware of the Bourne Beautification Project’s work which includes planting of tubs and baskets around the Bourne crossroads.

“We also strive to keep the area litter free, replace damaged street furniture and generally try to soften the landscape of this busy area.

“The project is actively involved in Farnham in Bloom and looks forward to participating in this year’s special celebrations for the Queen’s big birthday!”