Sites we manage
| Site name | No. of plots | Location |
|---|---|---|
| The Paddocks | 15 | Runnymede |
| Elm Farm | 15 | Runnymede |
| Salvation Place | 10 | Leatherhead |
| Conifer Park | 4 | Dorking |
How many Gypsies are there in Surrey?
Oral history and film
The DVD Travellers Tales is a series of digital stories celebrating the culture and contributions of Surrey’s 10,000 strong Gypsy and Traveller community.
Do Traveller sites affect house prices?
It is council owned land. The residents are fighting hard to stop it as they are worried about the impact on property prices. Being realistic, it will definitely affect them, as long as the attitude towards the travelling community remain as they are.
How long can Gypsies stay on a site?
What if they don’t move? If the travellers fail to move on in the time given, or return to the same site within three moths, it is a criminal offence.
Do councils have to provide sites for Travellers?
Local authorities have the power to provide sites but are under no duty to do so.
What is the most common Gypsy last name?
Typical Romany surname: common ones include Cooper, Smith, Lee, Boswell, Lovell, Doe, Wood, Young and Heron.
What are some Gypsy last names?
Surnames are not conclusive evidence of Romany heritage, as many of them were also generally common ones, including Young, Taylor, Smith (a translation of the Romany for ‘horseshoe maker,’ Petulengro), Shaw/Shore, Lea/Lea/Leigh, Gray/Grey, Draper, Cooper and Boswell.
Do Traveller sites pay council tax?
In return, travellers were asked to sign a lease agreement, pay service charges and council tax. It is thought there are around 100 people there – made up of 15 families and single dwellers. The council hoped the families, who have children at local schools, would apply to stay at the new-look camp.
What and what not to look for on a house tour?
Given that buying a home is a big financial decision, it’s best not to go into it blindly.
Things you don’t need to consider
- Furniture and decor. Upon entering a home, the decor is usually the first thing you notice.
- Wall and floor treatments.
- Small fixtures and hardware.
- Bathroom or kitchen design.
- No fence around the yard.
Can I live on a Traveller site?
If you are interested on living on a pitch you will need to contact the relevant local authority and complete an application form. You will need to speak with the Gypsy/Traveller Liaison Officer, many of whom are listed in our Services Directory.
What do Travellers do for work?
Some of the better known areas of work that Gypsies and Travellers are involved in include seasonal agricultural work, motor trading and tree-felling. Some are employed as academics, teachers and public servants and in this way they add to the local economy.
Can police remove Travellers?
The police have powers to move Gypsies or Travellers off land where criminal activity by them can be established – just as crime committed by settled people has to be proven.
What age can a Gypsy get married?
At the same time both qualitative and quantitative studies show a steady trend of gradual increase in the marriageable age and age at first child birth among Roma, and today most of the Romani females get married after reaching the lawful age of 18.
How long do Travellers have to move on?
It can take 10 to 14 days as a minimum for this eviction to come to a successful conclusion. Again there is no penalty if the travellers return to the land. The traveller eviction is usually enforced by High Court Enforcement Officers as they have more resources and can get this done quicker than County Court Bailiffs.
Do Travellers pay for pitches?
Traveller pitch cost
There is a licence charge for the pitch and you will also have to pay Council tax. You can apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support to help you pay; see our benefits information for advice.
Where do most Gypsies live UK?
The South East region of England had both the largest number of Gypsies and Irish Travellers and the largest number per 10,000 people.
What blood type do Gypsies have?
Abstract. Blood groups in 2,935 Roms (Gypsies) of East Slovakia show the following frequencies of phenotypes and genes: A1A2BO phentopes: A1–32.91%, A2–2.42%, B–25.21%, O–30.15%, A1B–8.45%, A2B–0.85%, A1–0.2363, A2–0.0217, B–0.1929, O–0.5491.
What is Gypsy DNA?
Genetic studies based on Y-chromosome markers and mitochondrial DNA confirmed the South Asian origin of Roma. Y-chromosome marker M82 (H1a) and mtDNA haplogroups M5a1, M18 and M35b, which are characteristics of South Asian ancestry, are typical in Roma populations [8, 9].
What happens when a Gypsy dies?
Funeral traditions
Traditionally the trailer (caravan) and all the possessions of the person who has died would have been burnt. Today they are more likely to be sold. This removing of memories and possessions means that any connection with the person who has died has gone.
What is a nickname for Gypsy?
Pikey (/ˈpaɪkiː/; also spelled pikie, pykie ) is a slang term, which is pejorative and considered by many to be a slur. It is used mainly in the UK to refer to people who are of the Traveller community, a set of ethno-cultural groups found primarily in Great Britain and Ireland.
What race are Gypsies?
In the English language, the Romani people are widely known by the exonym Gypsies (or Gipsies), which is considered pejorative by many Romani people due to its connotations of illegality and irregularity as well as its historical use as a racial slur.