he fused jazz with rock to outrageously funky effect he explains why two prosthetic hips aren’t slowing him down Billy Cobham speaks the way he plays drums every sentence alive with energy and ideas – and so interviewing him can be as overwhelming as his music sounds I ask about a recent sojourn to his birth nation of Panama and he’s still answering 15 minutes later although the topic now is a huge 1973 concert at Yankee Stadium in New York where he played alongside salsa legends Fania All-Stars to 40,000 fans: “All the nations had their flags – and all the gangs were there too!” Cobham describes watching in awe as the greatest congueros alive all played in unison before the frenzied crowd invaded the stage though I begin to fear our allotted time will be taken up by this single sprawling anecdote kicking back in his book-lined office in Berne William Cobham Jr is one of history’s greatest drummers, who, alongside Miles Davis and John McLaughlin helped fuse jazz with rock and funk (he co-founded Mahavishnu Orchestra with the latter) Cobham became an influence on everything from Prince to prog and has also backed icons across a huge spectrum of music – jazz greats such as Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins but also James Brown he’s just been given a lifetime achievement award at the Jazz FM awards but is still a dynamic with UK gigs coming up at Cheltenham jazz festival and Ronnie Scott’s “The first time I came to Great Britain was in 1968 with Horace Silver,” he says He was already in his mid-20s by that point: born in Colón “From tropical heat to a blizzard,” he says “that’s my experience of landing in Harlem.” He started playing drums aged four then accompanying his pianist father aged eight He avoided being drafted to Vietnam in the 1960s by signing up to play in a military band he began playing with Silver as well as George Benson “I was hungry to learn and Horace and George were such experienced band leaders and consummate professionals Billy Cobham in 1975 Photograph: Gijsbert Hanekroot/AlamyHe was asked to audition for Hugh Masekela but Cobham was not aware of the South African star’s fame “I heard his band rehearsing and they sounded good I was young and cocky so I said to Hugh: ‘Hey barmitzvahs …’ I had no idea he’d just scored a huge hit with Grazing in the Grass He called me into his office and told me a bit about himself He had fired me before he hired me!” Cobham chuckles “I learned from everyone I worked with and if And learning never stops – I’m still learning today.” But me being band leader isn’t about me telling everyone what to play and if I mess up I’d expect the musicians I work with to point it out.” Cobham’s big break came in 1970 when Miles Davis called him to play on the sessions for the Jack Johnson album the most fierce music Davis ever recorded and stands as a pinnacle of jazz rock “We knew we were recording music to serve as the soundtrack to a film but what we rehearsed and then what we recorded turned out completely different,” he says “We’re in the studio and Miles is in the control room and John McLaughlin starts messing around on his guitar and I come in then – whomp – bassist Michael Henderson hits us with this heavy groove Miles rushes out of the control room and admonishes us in that gravelly voice of his: ‘I told you not to play between takes!’ But John just can’t stop and then Miles runs into the studio with his horn and shouts ‘hit the record button,’ and we were recording Davis, he says, “didn’t say a lot as band leader. But what I did learn from him was to listen to what everyone is playing and adapt. Once we were playing My Funny Valentine and Herbie Hancock played a wrong chord, but Miles liked it and took the music that way. Jazz isn’t about perfection.” McLaughlin and Cobham subsequently left Davis to form the Mahavishnu Orchestra Their 1971 album The Inner Mounting Flame endeared them to rock audiences but they splintered after disagreements over royalties and more keyboardist Jan Hammer and bassist Leland Sklar set the tone for much fusion and jazz-funk with his huge drum sound It went to No 1 in the US jazz chart and made inroads on the R&B and rock charts “I’m pleased that people still like Spectrum,” he says Some people seem to think that’s the only album I made.” Its popularity endured for decades: Massive Attack’s debut album Blue Lines opens with the pulsing bass and drums from Spectrum track Stratus “I love it that people want to sample my music “If I can pass you the groove then I’m happy to do so it’s everybody’s.” The royalties are appreciated Cobham’s broad catalogue has been sampled more than 200 times thanks to it covering plenty of terrain – from slick jazz funk to yet more diverse collaborations “I like to keep things fresh and work with new people,” he says “I recently approached Bruno Mars’ drummer as I think he’s doing some really interesting things I can see he might think I’m a bit far out.” Billy Cobham performing in 2024 Photograph: Sergione Infuso/Corbis/Getty ImagesLast year London jazz festival celebrated Cobham’s 80th birthday with a concert where Guy Barker’s Big Band and the BBC Concert Orchestra joined his quartet on stage: 80 musicians making Cobham’s music sound appropriately epic “When you’re playing something like that you have to consider the weakest instrument – in this case the violin – and ensure you can hear them and that you are all in sync with one another.” Encounters like this have made Cobham a more subtle musician than when he put the big beat into fusion – not that this should suggest he’s losing his impact “I’ve got two prosthetic hips so I’m having to learn how to do everything again – how to step into a car after a lifetime of taking it for granted Billy Cobham plays Cheltenham jazz festival on 3 May, and with the Guy Barker Big Band at Ronnie Scott’s, London Notre Dame School, Cobham are excited to welcome Year 4 & 5 girls to a FREE Performing Arts Discovery Workshop on Saturday 10th May (10am – 12pm) This fun and engaging session will include drama Led by the expert teachers in the professional-level 370 seat theatre this event promises to inspire all aspiring performers Spaces are limited – book your child’s place today! Billy Cobham – a genuine living legend of both jazz and jazz rock – has been talking about his long career including his experiences playing with Miles Davis Ahead of his appearance at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival this weekend, the drummer - who turns 80 in a couple of weeks - has given an extensive interview to the Guardian He cited as a turning point in his career when Davis recruited him for the recording of the Jack Johnson soundtrack in 1970 “We’re in the studio and Miles is in the control room and John McLaughlin starts messing around on his guitar and I come in then – whomp – bassist Michael Henderson hits us with this heavy groove Miles rushes out of the control room and admonishes us in that gravelly voice of his: ‘I told you not to play between takes!’” He continued: “But John just can’t stop and then Miles runs into the studio with his horn and shouts ‘hit the record button,’ and we were recording Sometimes making music is like that.” Davis didn’t say much as a band leader “But what I did learn from him was to listen to what everyone is playing and adapt Once we were playing My Funny Valentine and Herbie Hancock played a wrong chord but Miles liked it and took the music that way Cobham and McLaughlin later formed the Mahavishnu Orchestra which blazed a trail for jazz rock in the 1970s As a drummer he’s been sampled thousands of times over the decades “I love it that people want to sample my music “If I can pass you the groove then I’m happy to do so Cobham is very much a working musician - after Cheltenham he’ll be playing as part of the Guy Barker Big Band at Ronnie Scott’s in June – and still seems up for collaborating this late in his career: “I like to keep things fresh and work with new people.” “I recently approached Bruno Mars’ drummer as I think he’s doing some really interesting things I can see he might think I’m a bit far out.” Will SimpsonNews and features writerWill Simpson is a freelance music expert whose work has appeared in Classic Rock He is the author of 'Freedom Through Football: Inside Britain's Most Intrepid Sports Club' and his second book 'An American Cricket Odyssey' is due out in 2025 you will then be prompted to enter your display name “I take responsibility for some of the confusion… Zak made a few mistakes and he has apologised” “I oversaw every element - not just the music and the lyrics and the melodies and the production but also the merch and the fan clubs and everything”: Mike Portnoy talks about his years away from Dream Theater and if you ask me how I did it I don't know because I think I was in a flow process”: Rihards Zalupe on composing the music for the Oscar-winning animated movie SatNews Cobham Group has signed an agreement to sell Cobham Satcom to Solix Group Cobham Satcom enables secure SATCOM in remote locations across land and sea The company is uniquely positioned to leverage growth opportunities strong ownership that brings valuable experience from other investments in the maritime and government markets Cobham Satcom expects to continue and fast-track its growth strategy in the coming years The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed within the calendar year This transaction will enable us to accelerate our strategy and continue to develop and deliver best-in-class connectivity and safety solutions to our global customer segments,” said Christophe Duret “Our capabilities and technology leadership within the maritime industry have been well established and recognized since the 1950s we have also demonstrated our ability to apply these competencies to develop new critical market-leading SATCOM solutions for government and defense customers.” and Floris Adrian Laurus were sentenced for human trafficking bringing Vietnamese victims to the UK and forcing them into squalid living conditions Three men have been jailed after trafficking vulnerable people into the UK and forcing them to live in appalling and squalid conditions were each found guilty of human trafficking and sentenced at court this week while Vitega and Laurus each received one-year sentences All were also ordered to pay a £187 surcharge The arrests followed a report to police on Wednesday 2024 of suspicious activity at Cobham Services where two lorries were seen offloading people into waiting vans its windows steamed and cab curtains drawn Three people were found hiding in the cab – a man and woman in the back and a second man wedged into an upper compartment told police via translation services that they had been trafficked into the UK They had been living in the lorry for a week on bread and water One reported not having been allowed to shower for a month Police later located the second lorry at Clacket Lane Services and arrested Laurus Detective Inspector James Ansell described the men as members of an international organised crime group adding: “This public report led to our intervention and likely prevented further exploitation.” Surrey Police praised the efforts of multiple teams involved in the investigation with support from the National Crime Agency and Regional Organised Crime Unit More information on modern slavery is available at surrey.police.uk Comments Tel: 01483 802700[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 Nina Cobham has announced her forthcoming debut album alongside the release of semi-eponymous single “Pinky Promise came from an idea of; making the decision to being open and willing to risk it all and give everything to a relationship on the basis of something perceived as 'childish' as a pinky promise; choosing to trust fully on the basis of some flimsy It's playful and lighthearted but mixed with some lyrics about trust issues there's kind of a duality going on but they kind of meet with this playful intersection,” Cobham explains Nina Cobham is ready for her debut full-length release Basis Of A Pinky Promise will be released on 10 July via AWAL Get the Best Fit take on the week in music direct to your inbox every Friday Twenty-six mixed teams and 24 girls-only teams competed in two separate tournaments The top four teams progressed to the Road to Cobham final tournament at our Cobham training ground Ellingham and Cleves School progressed from the mixed tournament St Michaels and Cheam Park Farm Schools qualified from the girls tournament The winners of the two Road to Cobham tournaments will represent Chelsea Foundation nationally in May at the Premier League Primary Stars Finals To encourage students to think beyond playing football prior to the tournaments each participating school was asked to complete a creative task The task was a different way for students to reflect on their journey and demonstrate their understanding of the values of the Premier League Primary Stars programme Be ambitious - work hard and never give up on your goals Be inspiring - set a great example to others Be connected - work well with others and in a team Be fair - treat people equally and think of others The winners of the task were Coombe Hill School and St Polycarps School and expressed their strong team bonds beyond the tournament As an added bonus for winning the pre-tournament task Coombe Hill and St Polycarps were invited to attend a special stadium tour of Stamford Bridge A teacher from a participating school said: ‘We loved competing in the pre-tournament task as it got us excited for the tournament and the girls were able to understand our values and how these relate to the schools Chelsea FC Foundation schools education manager said: ‘This year we wanted to get our schools thinking deeper about the core values of the programme We were delighted with the engagement and work on the task Congratulations to the winners and well done to everyone who participated.’ Premier League Primary Stars is the Premier League’s primary school education programme Funded by the Premier League through the Premier League Charitable Fund the programme uses the appeal of football to help children be active and develop essential life skills Legendary Jazz-fusion drummer Billy Cobham celebrates his 80th birthday by going large in this electrifying new collaboration with Guy Barker and the full BBC Concert Orchestra “What is life but a spectrum” asks Billy Cobham - “and what is music but life itself?” If you’ve been anywhere near the jazz scene in the last fifty years Billy Cobham needs no introduction He’s one of the most energising and transformative drummers in modern jazz – working with legends as varied as Miles Davis and the Mahavishnu Orchestra In his 80th birthday year we’re beyond thrilled to perform with him tonight along with longtime colleague (and lifelong fan) Guy Barker – and to help him realise a long-cherished ambition “During the last decade he has expressed a big desire to perform his music with a large orchestra” says Barker – who’s created new orchestrations of repertoire including Red Baron “Finally we will have the chance to do this” There were several Blues in action over the last two weeks and the majority of them returned to training on Friday It was a memorable international window for Reece James as he marked his first England start in two-and-a-half years with a maiden - very special - goal for the senior Three Lions as he expertly curled in a free-kick against Latvia on Monday night Another player back in training was Pedro Neto The forward may have missed the dramatic 5-2 extra-time win over Denmark in the second leg of their Nations League quarter-final but the forward did secure some game time this window as he played the whole 90 minutes of the 1-0 first leg defeat Denmark's squad included Filip Jorgensen who was an unused substitute for both ties as Danish legend Kasper Schmeichel continues to start in goal Our South American duo of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo were not among those training following their matches in the early hours of Wednesday morning and long flights home Cole Palmer had initially been called up by England but did not feature in Thomas Tuchel's first two games in charge due to injury The forward continued to work on his return to full fitness at Cobham this afternoon as did another couple of first-team regulars Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson were also pictured by our club photographer as they work on their return to full fitness following injuries The Blues' next match will be our London derby against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night The clash at Stamford Bridge will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and you can also listen to live audio commentary and follow minute-by-minute updates of the 8pm kick-off in our Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur match centre the former Great Britain junior international also plays with a smile on her face Introduced to the sport by British basketball legend Martin Henlan Richards was told 'you can do whatever you want with basketball and that the sky is the limit' Henlan gave Richards the opportunity to go to the infamous Sevenoaks Suns and she developed her game and her attitude toward the sport itself she discovered her true passion - coaching - a role she wholeheartedly embraces and pours her dedication into "I'll be forever grateful to Len Busch for not only allowing me the opportunity to learn from him but also for giving me the freedom to coach and become the person I am with all the players I got to learn from," said Richards her voice filled with respect and appreciation and he is a genius in the basketball world He gave me the freedom to learn from my mistakes which helped me develop and help me grow my passion for coaching." Richards' thirst for coaching is not just about the game but also about her deep-seated desire to inspire the younger generation to nurture future women's basketball stars she combined playing for the Suns in the old Women's British Basketball League with coaching the girls' U14 and U16 programmes Richards transferred her knowledge from Sevenoaks as well as spells at college in Nebraska and Cardiff Met Archers onto the Thames Valley Cavaliers before settling in Cobham she is given reign to be a more effective leader helping head coach Luke Dowding along with assistants Paula Pralus and Roz Mason After four seasons of bouncing around clubs "I love what we have here at Cobham," an enthusiastic Richards commented be a more significant presence on the court "I want to keep encouraging young girls in sports and it is amazing to watch them play and enjoy basketball the way I did as a kid and Roz have been great; for Luke and Paula this is their first year coaching in WNBL1 so we're all working together along with Roz to create that balance but they are all doing an incredible job." Richards often thinks back to when she first started She sees the kids smiling as Katie hopes that they learn something and choose basketball as part of their routine the 24-year-old Richards peaked at just 13 before eventually falling out of love with her first sport and she wanted me to find a new passion and something to get active again," Richards reflects and I felt I could really get into I shifted to the sport encouraged by her mother and fostered by Henlan is something Katie now wants to bring to today's young girls who love the sport there are currently more than 6,500 female members involved in this sport in England This includes 2,000 female members under 16 and 4,600 female members aged 16 and over Basketball England also has 386 female coaches 300 of whom are qualified to at least Level 2 "I enjoy and love the massive sense of community and being around women like me and that was really important," Richards said girls and women all coming together to do something they love Mature beyond her years and eager to make a change Richards is helping propel Cobham further as they settle into life in WNBL1 if she can encourage just one youngster to choose the sport – like she did Main image credit - Santos Studio5 SportWords by John Hobbs Leo and his family enjoyed seeing the men’s team up close and personal After a referral through the Make a Wish Foundation UK the family travelled down especially to Cobham from Lincoln Leo’s dad Carl said: ‘We only told him last night He has been in and out of hospital so we were so glad he could make it today He and his sisters have had the best day.’ Freddie watched on with his aunt and uncle and said: ‘It’s so great being here and so close to them It was a Christmas surprise; I was absolutely buzzing!’ My mum didn't tell me until the day before we went I loved watching the players practise the attacking drills I couldn't believe they were right in front of me!’ Aiden watched the men’s team with his mum, Sharon, who said: ‘We had the best time ever. Aiden was over the moon when he found out he was getting to watch Chelsea train and meet the players face to face. His favourite player is Cole Palmer but he was so happy to have met them all.’ Ollie attended with his mum and dad. His mum Aga said: ‘Ollie was looking forward to meeting Marc Cucurella the most but everyone there was so lovely and friendly that meeting the whole team and other members of staff was a real pleasure.’ said: ‘I am very thankful for the opportunity I had to meet the Chelsea players and take pictures May you continue to help other kids’ dreams come true!’ a group of students were rewarded for their hard work on Chelsea Foundation’s Premier League Inspires Challenge programme with a trip to watch our women’s team train in advance of their WSL fixture against Everton said: ‘For these boys it’s great seeing the success that the women have had and actually being able to meet people that have got over the line and made it to elite level A Seth Ridgeon double saw Ali Melloul’s side head into the break with a two goal lead with our Young Whites holding on for the victory despite Derick Hayford scoring a stunning free-kick for Cobham with 20 minutes remaining Cobham nearly took an early lead when Hayford’s cross from the left found the head of Jacob De Sa Clear cut chances were at a premium early on although some solid defending in the box gave us the platform to push on later in the half Tom Wingate nearly gave our Young Whites the lead in spectacular fashion stealing the ball off Anthony Nazareth on the halfway line before seeing his audacious lobbed effort fly just over the bar Wingate played an instrumental role in the opening goal The young striker held the ball up in the penalty area before laying it off to Ridgeon who found the back of the net with a driven shot into the corner It was a quickfire double for Ridgeon who finished off a smart move on the stroke of half-time Harley Platel found Ridgeon in the box with an intelligent reverse ball with the midfielder taking one touch before finishing past Rourke Pickford A deflected Farhaan Ali Wahid effort and a blocked Wingate shot from the edge of the area were as close as we came to extending our lead to three before Hayford brought a goal back for Cobham with a sweetly-struck Ridgeon was keen to restore the two goal advantage as he danced past two Cobham midfielders in the middle of the park before dragging his shot wide of the near post A late Cobham chance fell to Kallum Peart who showed good balance after holding off a couple of defenders A controlled performance and more valuable minutes in the tank for the lads as they prepare for the Under-18s Premier League opener on Saturday 17th August Mike will share personal experiences and insights about flying the most advanced multi-role aircraft in the world including from his time as the squadron commander during a highly kinetic conflict that threatened to change the face of the Middle East He will also touch on the Typhoon Force’s current contribution to European security A fascinating insight into the high pressure high stakes world of an RAF fighter squadron Car parks are shown on the Talbot Campus Interactive map: 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nappies he writes the occasional article for the Telegraph Sir Alan Cobham lecture 2024 flyer.pdf Join a global community of Aerospace Professionals share knowledge and learn about all the benefits of being a member Find details of aerospace and aviation events taking place across the world in many of the industry hubs In January 1956 the Christchurch Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society was formed with an initial membership of 146 primarily de Havilland employees working at what was previously the old Airspeed factory The development positions the satellite antenna as the sole X/Y antenna system authorised for use within the WGS network Cobham Satcom has revealed its enhanced TACTICAL TRACKER 2600 satellite antenna is currently in the process of obtaining certification for the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) part of a range known for its multi-orbit and multi-band capabilities is designed for easy transport and quick setup This development positions the product as the sole X/Y antenna system authorised for use within the WGS network Cobham Satcom tacticals and flat panels product management vice-president Henrik Fyhn said: “With WGS certification our TACTICAL TRACKER systems will be ready to provide military forces with dependable connectivity on post we have focused on simplifying set-up and improving user-friendliness which minimises training and ensures communications are always ready fast.”  Cobham Satcom has introduced improvements across its TACTICAL TRACKER series The number of ports has been reduced from 14 to four streamlining the setup process and decreasing the likelihood of failures Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The company noted that these satellite antennas can be assembled in under 30 minutes a task made even more user-friendly with the aid of a new application and graphical user interface as well as interchangeable reflector panels The updated drive motor design and software enable the 1.3m and 1.5m series to retrace positions facilitating a “Break Before Make” topology with a single antenna and modem on mPower MEO networks without compromising encryption.   This innovation simplifies SATCOM systems by minimising the number of terminals required for mission-critical operations Cobham Satcom is set to demonstrate the capabilities of the TACTICAL TRACKER at Satellite 2025 which is currently taking place until 13 March at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in the US Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Denmark-based maritime communications technology player Cobham Satcom has been acquired by Scandinavian mid-market investment firm Solix for an undisclosed sum with a long history of providing satellite antenna and radio communication systems for the shipping sector said the new ownership should continue and fast-track its growth strategy in the maritime and government markets in the future “This transaction will enable us to accelerate our strategy and continue to develop and deliver best-in-class connectivity and safety solutions to our global customer segments,” said Christophe Duret critical market-leading satcom solutions for government and defense customers.” The change of ownership should be completed within the calendar year Don't have an account? Cobham Road in Ferndown is restricted both ways due to a fire with the Fire service advising people locally to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke This incident was first reported on Bournemouth One on Saturday afternoon (08/03/2025 4:19pm) DWFRS said: “We are currently dealing with an incident near Cobham Road Ferndown which is creating significant smoke You can hear more traffic and travel news this afternoon on the radio via DAB across Dorset or just say “Play Bournemouth One” to your smart device to listen now And if you can update us with any traffic information Get real time updates directly on you device Andrea is Bournemouth One's freelance reporter letting us know about all the relevant stories from around the area who always dreamed of wearing a pink dress and having her wedding reception in a fast-food outlet was granted her wish on Saturday (June 29) Stacey and husband Graham celebrated their big day with 42 friends and family at Cobham Services on the M25 She had always wanted to have a “fast-food wedding” and had told her wedding organiser that Cobham would be the perfect place for her special day Dawn said: “The very nice lady on the phone was quite surprised by our request I’d had an email back from the general manager to say they’d be delighted to host us “They cordoned off a designated area and set up tables and chairs to suit our seating plan and guest numbers and even arranged coach parking for the vintage bus we’d hired as transportation.” from Surrey, said that since she was a child she had always “dreamed of wearing a pink princess dress and having my wedding reception in a fast-food outlet” “My siblings couldn’t believe I was choosing to have it in a motorway service station – but it’s what I’d always wanted,” she added “I still cannot believe that I managed to have my wedding reception at a motorway service station so a massive thank you to everyone at Extra for helping a little girl’s dream to come true.” said: “A huge congratulations to Stacey and her partner It was a pleasure to welcome them to Cobham “While we’ve never had the privilege of hosting a wedding at one of our Motorway Services Areas before we always try to go the extra mile for our customers – and we’re thrilled that we could make this unique celebration a reality.” Extra MSA gifted the happy couple £300 worth of vouchers to be redeemed in its food and drink outlets Gareth has more than 20 years’ experience as a journalist having started his career in local newspapers in the 1990s he worked in the public sector as a media advisor and is currently news editor at Fleet News Register to receive our range of digital content By submitting any material to us you are confirming that the material is your own original work or that you have permission from the copyright owner to use the material and to authorise Bauer Consumer Media to use it as described in this paragraph You also promise that you have permission from anyone featured or 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services with voice messaging and data functions from Inmarsat and Iridium can integrate the Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system and the Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS) into a single product providing an all-in-one safety solution with a low total cost of ownership Cobham Satcom’s new compact Safety Terminals feature a high-performance omni-directional low-profile antenna with efficient power usage while the well-known SAILOR user-interface ensures intuitive and effortless operation and easy installation “The safety of seafarers is our highest priority so we are excited to take the lead in enabling Inmarsat’s and Iridium’s advanced new features and functionalities including voice distress alerts all contributing to getting timely and effective support to vessels during emergencies,” said Henrik Fyhn “We are committed to leveraging our history and technology leadership to deliver the highest reliability for Inmarsat’s and Iridium’s new safety services.” “Inmarsat and Cobham Satcom have a longstanding commitment to prioritizing the safety of seafarers,” said Peter Broadhurst Senior Vice President of Safety and Regulatory at Inmarsat Maritime “Our latest collaboration not only continues this tradition but elevates it by integrating cutting-edge technology with globally trusted and reliable services Fleet Safety service enabled by the SAILOR Fleet C Maritime Safety Terminal is designed to provide unparalleled proactive safety solutions ensuring that seafarers and ship operators have the utmost confidence in their safety while navigating the seas.“ “We focus on delivering the highest reliability for GMDSS The innovative new safety suite introduced for Iridium Certus® makes it the companion of choice by fleets and service providers for VSAT and LEO Ka/ku band services,” said Wouter Deknopper “The SAILOR 7200 GMDSS terminal and SAILOR 4300 L-band with its GMDSS add-on unit is essential to this and supports the unique all-in-one capabilities and truly global coverage of the Iridium® network We are looking forward to offering it to our customers as we prepare to enter an exciting more flexible new era for maritime safety communications.” Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) and Cobham Satcom have launched their new satellite broadband terminal, IP NEO Developed by Cobham Satcom in partnership with Space42’s mobility and satellite solutions arm, Thuraya the IP NEO is designed to support industries that demand secure and uninterrupted communications Leveraging Thuraya’s expertise in developing compact IP NEO ensures seamless data transmission across Thuraya’s coverage high speed connectivity and robust network resilience for critical sectors NGOs and corporations as well as individual users and adventurers in remote locations where terrestrial networks are not available While positioned as Space42’s sole Thuraya 4 terminal provider Cobham Satcom has also played a vital role in delivering the ground segment infrastructure for the new Thuraya 4 next-generation network The seamless integration of infrastructure and hardware underscores Cobham Satcom’s reputation as the most experienced provider of L-band connectivity solutions globally The terminal ensures robust L-band connectivity and VPN access even in the most challenging conditions The terminal is also dust and water-resistant making it an ideal solution for harsh environments The new terminal is part of Space42’s next generation product portfolio built on a strong and reliable platform developed by Cobham Satcom the terminal is fully compatible with Thuraya 4 Once the Thuraya 4 satellite becomes commercially operational it will enable throughput speeds of up to 1024 kbps simultaneous voice and data communications and remote terminal access and management capabilities.  Chief Executive Officer of Yahsat Space Services “IP NEO demonstrates our commitment to delivering secure and future-ready satellite communication solutions the platform ensures reliable connectivity Its compatibility with Thuraya 4 further strengthens its capabilities enabling high-throughput speeds that meet the evolving demands of mission-critical operations.” “Along with Space42’s state-of-the-art Thuraya 4 satellite’s advanced capabilities our new terminals for government and commercial end-users will provide the fastest standard L-band connectivity ever achieved unlocking new opportunities for secure and resilient high-speed connectivity for demanding land and ocean environments.” Popular burger chain McDonald’s has submitted plans for what it hopes will be its newest Surrey restaurant. The global giant is hoping to add Cobham to its empire after formally filing its proposals to Elmbridge Borough Council. If approved, it would fill the vacant Portsmouth Road site formerly occupied by Loch Fyne.  However, some residents have spoken out against the dangers it would create to people’s “emotional welfare’ with others saying it was “the last thing Surrey needed”. A petition calling for the site to be turned into a community centre has passed 30,000 signatures. Cobham was named as one of the most affluent communities in the county but the Northfield Estate, where the restaurant is proposed, is among Surrey’s lowest socio-economic areas. According to the plans submitted this week, McDonald’s is seeking a change of use for the empty building which, it says, would “sensitively restore” the disused site and convert it into an “employment generating facility”. McDonald’s has sought to appease residents upset at the potential of queue cars that there would be no drive though services. According to the chain, the new restaurant would include both indoor and outdoor seating with space for 60 diners, 30 car parking bays, two of which would be accessible and three with EV charging spaces. There would also be four motorcycle bays, eight cycle spaces and four secure staff cycle spaces. The plans were submitted following a two-week public consultation. Residents opposed to the plans created a petition which has passed 32,000 signatures. Comments on the petition, called Stop The Redevelopment of The Loch Fyne Building into a McDonald’s Outlet. Include one saying it was the “last thing” Surrey needed, with another claiming they would “rather eat cat faeces”. Proposed operating hours are between 6am and midnight, Monday to Sunday. Tel: 01483 802700[email protected]Follow us With a move back to his family home in Southampton the 21-year-old is finding new motivation with club and country They did not do so nearly as quickly with Colwill, who continued to travel up and down from Southampton, his parents never complaining, nor his younger brother, who would be in the car, too. Colwill often thinks back to those hours on the road, the sacrifices of his family, to give him motivation. Read moreThe commute became rather less arduous when Colwill moved to Cobham; as he set about establishing himself as a Chelsea first-team player – a mission that he pushed in eye-catching style under Mauricio Pochettino last season and has continued to do under Enzo Maresca Colwill has been a fixture at centre‑half for Maresca, a part of the team’s impressive start which has carried them to fourth in the Premier League. His form has brought him England selection; he is preparing for the Nations League ties against Greece on Thursday and Finland on Sunday having seen Cobham as a destination for so long it surely had to feel good to live in one of England’s most exclusive neighbourhoods Yet it probably says everything about Colwill that he has chosen to leave the Cobham bubble where many of his teammates live and hang out and return to live with his family in Southampton The 21-year-old is back to doing that drive even though it has to take him more than an hour in each direction He feels enriched to be close to family and friends some of whom he met at City Central Youth club where he took his early steps as a player The off-field contentment has brought on-field benefits “I recently moved back to Southampton so I’m around all the people I grew up with,” Colwill says “Being connected with them again is what life is about for me Growing up as a player at City Central with my mates was the best time of my life “Being in the bubble when you’re at your club is great but when you come home it’s more of a peaceful To be around them shows you their side of life and makes you appreciate yours so much more “I’ve moved back into my family home and I do the travel in every day Everyone thinks the drive is worse than it actually is With Trent Alexander-Arnold pushing into midfield from right-back Colwill was on the left of a back three in possession He is asked whether people ought to stop being so obsessed with positional labels “Football is changing in a way that you can play multiple positions in a game – in possession I’ll play anywhere to help the team and the majority of the squad think like that.” Free daily newsletterKick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football Colwill cannot help but smile when he discusses his Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer, who is with him with England – and in red-hot form “He’s not the same Cole Palmer against me [in training],” Colwill says He’s so laid-back about it and it’s so frustrating at times because he’ll put it through your legs and score Give him any chance outside the box or inside It is no surprise to hear Colwill support Carsley’s claim to become the permanent England manager Carsley having given Colwill all 11 of his England Under-21 caps He counted on him in the summer of last year when the team won the European Under-21 Championship More interesting is Colwill’s insight into Carsley “He has a bit of arrogance about the team and himself in terms of: ‘We’ve got the best players in the world and we all believe that,’” Colwill says “We can take it that next step to winning a huge competition Cars focuses on how we are going to play and how we are going to hurt teams which is the most important thing in football.” Chelsea supporters who have been going through a difficult time are invited to Cobham for an exclusive experience Matthew Yerosimou and Charlotte Pike began their visit with a question-and-answer session with Chelsea legend Carlo Cudicini The group then made their way out to the training pitch to watch their heroes in action, with Zane particularly excited to be able to see his favourite players, Levi Colwill, Mykhailo Mudryk and Reece James all guests were then able to meet the squad who then posed for photos and signed memorabilia Charlotte said: ‘Today has created such special memories for me and my family and I’m so glad I’ve been able to experience this day.’ Matthew said: ‘It’s been such a brilliant day Moments like this don’t come around often and these are experiences which money can’t buy Alexandre said: ‘I’ve had an amazing day and I feel so grateful to have been able to meet the players, most of all Joao Felix and Pedro Neto.’ Through both in-class education sessions and on-pitch competition the Primary Stars programme educates children through four core values: Regional tournaments in both Mixed and Girls categories were held in London with the winners and runners-up being rewarded with a place in the final at our Cobham training ground The chance to represent the Chelsea Foundation at the national Premier League Primary Stars final at Wolves’ Molineux Stadium was the incentive for the winning schools Before the event kicked off, Chelsea Academy players Leo Cardoso and Shaun Wade who had both played in similar tournaments in primary school held a Q&A with students to talk about their journey to becoming an academy player at a professional club After playing six matches to reach the final of the event Latchmere School defeated Honeywell School 1-0 in the Girls Competition with West London School beating Ellingham 1-0 in the Mixed event The winning schools were presented with the Chelsea shirts they will wear at Molineaux by Chelsea Women’s Academy players Sydney Mr Joseph from West London School said: ‘The grounding rules of the Premier League Primary Stars about inspiration working together and the core skills around respect and inclusivity is central so building on the framework set by Chelsea where we put together out video blog which talked about inspiration and empowerment I’m proud of how the boys took that into consideration and from that framework they had the mindset of how to approach a game of football on the pitch.’ Mr Ayers from Latchmere School said: ‘The Premier League Primary Stars with the four key values of the competition it is really important to install that in the students and doing that through the means of sport is fantastic From an organisation and logistical perspective it has been brilliant working with Chelsea Foundation Both the children and school staff have loved it.’ senior schools education officer at Chelsea Foundation added: ‘Giving the students the chance to compete at a world-class facility like the Cobham training ground whilst instilling the core values of Premier League Primary Stars is a powerful educational tool All schools involved have showed great understanding of the values both in the classroom and on the pitch Congratulations to West London and Latchmere Schools and good luck at Molineux!’ The Twentieth Century Society has made a bid to protect the former Camden studio of David Chipperfield Architects – a modernist 1989 office building set to be redeveloped into homes loft-like studio spaces and inspired by Japanese architecture 1 Cobham Mews in north London was the practice’s debut new-build project in the UK and could become Chipperfield’s first project to be nationally listed who was knighted in 2010 and who was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2023 has thrown his weight behind the listing bid describing the studio on the one-time scrapyard site off Agar Grove as ‘an important early project for our practice’ the office was David Chipperfield Architects’ first home and was occupied by the practice for more than 20 years before it relocated to Waterloo in 2011 It then became the studio of landscape architects Gustafson Porter + Bowman a sister company of Gustafson Porter + Bowman is behind the current planning application to convert the building into four homes The design and access statement submitted last year to Camden Council states: ‘Given the residential character of the area in which the building is placed and the need to bring the building up to current standards of insulation and carbon-free heating it has been decided to apply for a change of use from Category E office use to Category C3 dwelling house use for which the building’s form and character is eminently suited and requires very little change in its external appearance.’ The Twentieth Century Society has said that although it supports the conversion in principle a listing assessment ‘that results in a designation’ would ensure any changes were sympathetic to the heritage of the building The application has already prompted a number of objections from neighbours who have raised concerns about the impact of the conversion on the building’s architectural integrity their privacy and potential issues with overlooking Looking back at the history of the building Chipperfield said: ‘We found the opportunity [at Cobham Mews] and introduced it to the developer who then commissioned us to design the building During the process we agreed to rent one half of the building as our studio.’ The architect said the site was ‘completely landlocked’ by the gardens of neighbouring buildings and the ‘design and realisation of the building was totally determined by this condition’ having to protect the roots of trees in the neighbours’ gardens Chipperfield added: ‘The lack of aspect meant that the building had to receive most of its daylight from rooflights or via small courtyards The inspirations for the building were the typical Victorian artists’ studios in London and the normal small-scale industrial buildings of the area The building provided us with a very comfortable working space for many years.’ Twentieth Century Society director Catherine Croft believes the small-scale tucked-away gem is a valuable marker of the qualities and approach for whichChipperfield has become famous for in his better-known projects She said: ‘Before the Neues Museum and the Hepworth Wakefield we can see early evidence of the rigour and meticulous attention to detail that would later become hallmarks of David Chipperfield’s work.’ She added: ‘Historic England’s listing guidance for residential buildings recommends “particular credit where architects are designing for themselves” ‘We’d contend that this also applies to architects’ places of work where the intimacy of the working environment and the values of the practice are manifest.’ Gustafson Porter + Bowman has been contacted for comment 1 Cobham Mews by David Chipperfield Architects bounded by the back gardens of surrounding properties on all three sides the building has only one visible elevation The geometry of the site and a planning condition that stipulated avoidance of overlooking neighbours Chipperfield has stated that the ‘controlled views’ of the building drew inspiration from Victorian artists’ studios and the traditions of Japanese architecture The main studio spaces are externally represented by two double-height glass block screens redolent of the Maison du Verre in Paris (Pierre Chareau and Bernard Bijvoet These symmetrical screens are separated by a spine wall of exposed in-situ concrete with two substantial oak doors located at either side which runs up along the spine wall to studio space on the mezzanine level The stairs have exposed concrete treads and each has a slender metal handrail with a profile that references that at Le Corbusier’s Maisons Jaoul (Paris Overall the interiors are composed of simple high-quality materials; an early example of what would later become known as a hallmark of Chipperfield’s work Derwent’s David Rosen and Simon Silver worked on the project David Chipperfield was the partner in charge and Michael Cullinan the project architect Price & Myers was the structural engineer We understand that the building survives in excellent condition BDP’s College of Arts & Society at Coventry University has been named… Lewisham Council has given Turner Works planning permission for a mixed-use regeneration… Wandsworth Council has given Gehry Partners planning permission for two more residential… Southwark Council has approved tp bennett’s plans for a 25-storey student tower… gated mansions and enough high-level professional footballers to create the United Kingdom’s most dominant five-a-side league ‘Elmbridge Borough Council welcomes you to Cobham’ the sign reads as you enter the village made famous by Chelsea Football Club whose training ground named after this place is a four-minute drive from its high street (and actually in nearby Stoke d’Abernon) near Heathrow Airport on the western outskirts of the city have become home to footballers past and present the streets — many of them private roads — lined by multi-million-pound mansions hidden behind security gates Over the past two decades, residents have become accustomed to seeing Premier League footballers wandering down the high street (Belgium international Eden Hazard was a regular in the village’s high-end Waitrose supermarket during his 2012-19 spell at Stamford Bridge) stopping for a coffee or enjoying a meal in one of the restaurants Even on the gloomy September morning when The Athletic visits an array of fancy cars — Land Rover Defenders dominate — are passing through or pulling over to park outside one of the local stores Just over 20 miles south-west from central London but away from the glare living in the UK capital would bring Cobham and Oxshott are two of the most desirable — and expensive — locations in the country where houses regularly sell for millions of pounds It is the south of England’s answer to the north’s ‘Golden Triangle’ of villages — Hale Alderley Edge and Wilmslow — which is home to many Manchester City and Manchester United footballers.      Welcome to the 'goldplated' villages the Premier League elite call home Nicknamed the ‘Beverly Hills of Britain’ due to the number of celebrities who now call it home this area has long been popular among London-based stockbrokers and hedge-fund managers Pilates studios and yoga classes at the disposal of players and their families founder of property company The Private Office Real Estate sums up what life is like as a Premier League footballer based around here: “If you go to Grappelli on a Saturday night then there is always someone more famous than you in the room.”  an Italian restaurant only a couple of hundred yards away from The Ivy Cobham Garden is known for its ebullient front-of-house manager During Eddy’s chat with The Athletic over coffee, several passers-by stop to say hello, while Chelsea player Cesare Casadei parks his Mercedes on the other side of the road before disappearing into a shop “Most of the footballers that come here are Chelsea players,” Eddy says “Lots of old players still live in the area Ashley Cole… they are regulars and good friends with the owner but I started following it because I needed to know who they are!” But with the most prominent players away on international duty at the moment this is a relatively quiet morning in Cobham A post shared by A-STAR (@astarbarbers) but it has all the right fundamentals of what makes up a great community and environment,” Kearney says of the area there was a mandate that the players need to live in a two-and-a-half-mile radius of the training ground so that meant Cobham and Oxshott has seen a new breed and type of buyer.  but it was already headed in that direction Kearney estimates that around 100 footballers are living in this part of the county of Surrey including the towns of Weybridge and Esher a few miles to the north particularly those of a Chelsea persuasion “Chelsea moved here and then other players at different clubs, let’s say (their west London neighbours) Fulham, who didn’t want to be in central London, saw everyone was in Oxshott or Cobham and moved there instead,” Kearney says. “It’s the same at (south Londoners) Crystal Palace let’s say at Bournemouth (on the south coast) you would live in Cobham or Oxshott and commute I had two friends playing for Stoke City (in the Midlands north of Birmingham) who lived in Oxshott and got the train there because the family didn’t want to move as it was the perfect area for them “That shows the allure and pull of the area.” It became common for the players from other top clubs in London, such as Palace, to make Oxshott their home and they would frequently travel to the training ground together. A Palace contingent of Joel Ward collecting team-mate Jason Puncheon at the nearby Reigate junction of London’s orbital M25 motorway along the way According to data from Foxtons the average price of a house in Cobham has doubled since Chelsea made this area their home in 2005 houses were selling for just over £600,000 then The gated enclaves lining the private roads and populated by footballers are selling for much more than that latter figure Kearney estimates that footballers are spending around “£4m to £7m” on a house “What Oxshott has is the Crown Estate,” Kearney explains “The Crown Estate was once Crown land (property of the Royal family) and has an incredibly high-end housing estate with values from £3m to £20m roads that were run by management companies and it is a super-smart setup “Oxshott was in that radius and it has an incredible school called Danes Hill People were training in Cobham and a couple of minutes up the road is an amazing place to live with knockout houses and a brilliant school but not as big or as powerful as the Crown Estate People who live in Oxshott would visit Cobham for the coffee spots Players who choose to rent instead of buying especially if they are arriving from a different country and are reluctant to commit to spending millions on a house are spending anywhere from £15,000 to £30,000 a month “The rental market is interesting because there isn’t enough good enough stock to come and rent,” Kearney says “If I had a house that someone could move into today When it comes to a player getting a mortgage banks will consider their career and trajectory before deciding on the terms of a deal Kearney notes how a lot of them can “very easily get high-leverage” mortgages The majority of these are spread over the length of the individual’s club contract although exceptions can be made if a player is more established or quite clearly on their way to becoming a superstar along with a big enough garden to install a five-a-side pitch — Kearney says this is a more common request than you may think — the most important thing house-hunting footballers are looking for is safety and security Footballers are often deemed easy targets by criminals who will know when a player is likely to be at training or playing in a match maybe at the other end of the country or possibly overseas due to their club’s schedule and fixture list Chelsea and England forward Raheem Sterling’s home was broken into in December 2022, leading to him flying back from the World Cup in Qatar Four men were jailed in July 2017 after targeting Terry’s home in Oxshott in February 2017, as reported by the BBC with the former Chelsea defender being told by Judge Susan Tapping in court that it “might have been a mistake to post a family photograph on social media to show that he was away on holiday” the convicted burglars stole more than £220,000 of jewellery and designer handbags worth £126,000 “His home was deliberately targeted and the master bedroom suite was ransacked,” Judge Tapping said According to police.uk data 193 burglary offences were committed in Cobham and Oxshott with the most prevalent crimes being violence and sexual offences (1,075) during the same period “Safety and security is paramount,” Kearney says “I’ve also got a company that is a security service around players and that works phenomenally well they go in and make sure the basics are right but also layering additional security depending on your needs.” panic buttons and patrol dogs have become commonplace with the best technology and security systems in their house,” Kearney says Given the focus and attention placed on footballers especially those playing at the highest level living an ‘unaffected life’ almost seems implausible Their fellow local residents have become used to seeing them on a daily basis the Los Angeles district that is home to actors a Premier League footballer can turn up to a supermarket or restaurant in Cobham and there is a good chance they will not be the most famous person there (Top photos: Daniel Sheldon/The Athletic; design: Eamonn Dalton for The Athletic) Dan Sheldon is a football news correspondent for The Athletic. He has previously covered Manchester City, Manchester United and Southampton FC. Follow Dan on Twitter @Dan_Sheldon_ our Academy hosted its third consecutive special gathering in recognition of Ramadan fostering a strong sense of community and inclusivity we created a welcoming space for our Muslim Academy players and their families to connect while celebrating the diversity within our Academy We proudly support 16 Muslim players across all age groups and this event provided a meaningful opportunity to strengthen those connections The afternoon was filled with thoughtful discussions and moments of unity We were also pleased to welcome the Chelsea Muslim Supporters Group as our guests engaging in conversations and generously bringing gifts for our Academy players and their families organised by our Player Care team and led by Yassin McLynn played a key role in bringing the gathering to life while players and their siblings participated in activities designed to bring families closer together before Maghrib Salah Riz Rehman from the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) also attended highlighting the importance of Muslim representation in football and exploring ways to support players during Ramadan contributed to meaningful discussions where experiences were shared offering deeper insight into the dedication and challenges faced by fasting players Academy Player Care Coordinator Yassin McLynn reflected on its success and emphasised the importance of ensuring that every player and their family feels accepted 'We wanted to highlight the importance of educating those unfamiliar with Ramadan helping them understand the experience of Muslim players - whether that means recognising why they might turn down food during training or simply being mindful of the challenges they face 'The most important aspect of the event was creating a sense of togetherness It was an opportunity to celebrate our players' faith and reinforce the values of inclusion and community within the club 'This event was a testament to the Academy’s commitment to supporting its players fostering understandin and embracing the rich diversity that strengthens our club.' The 24-year-old joined the Blues on a four-and-a-half-year deal from San Diego Wave last week a transfer which made her the most expensive women's player in the world The defender has now spent her first day at our training base in Cobham getting to work on the grass and in the gym as she looks to return to full fitness having been out of domestic action since her NWSL campaign ended in early November 'Everyone has been so friendly and so welcoming which has been great,' Girma said The other players are just catching me up on where little things are and what I need to do It feels like I've been waiting to get here but the team here have been great and making sure they have a plan for me to get back quickly but safely The USA international was unveiled as a Blue ahead of our London derby clash against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. It was an occasion to remember with her being announced, a record crowd for a WSL match in SW6 and Sonia Bompastor's side prevailing with a win It made me even more excited to be a Chelsea player.' It has been a rollercoaster week for Girma making the move to play club football outside of the United States for the first time in her career She admits being a Blue has not quite sunk in yet but the defender is enjoying being at Cobham with her new team-mates just having the kit on and coming into the facility International Tax Review is part of Legal Benchmarking Limited Copyright © Legal Benchmarking Limited and its affiliated companies 2025 Accessibility | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Modern Slavery Statement The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers Breaking down the entire 50 individually according to the impact they made would require too granular an approach ▲ Back to top of category list You have reached the limit for gifting for this month SEASON TICKETS               CLUB SHOP               COMMUNITY TRUST These talented players have been selected to participate with the England Colleges representative teams a prestigious programme that has been opening doors for young athletes to showcase their skills on an international stage for over 25 years The England Colleges National Team programme represents the pinnacle of college football providing a unique and exhilarating opportunity for male and female footballers to represent their country through domestic and international fixtures Education & Employability Programme Manager and William have all shown exceptional commitment and talent “This is a fantastic opportunity for them to gain invaluable experience and represent Rochdale AFC on a national level “We’re all immensely proud of their achievements and look forward to supporting them as they continue to grow and excel.” “Each of these lads has put in countless hours of hard work and shown great resilience “They fully deserve this opportunity and I’m confident they’ll make the most of it “This experience will be invaluable for their development The entire Rochdale AFC community is incredibly proud of Thomas and passion for the sport have earned them this incredible opportunity and we look forward to following their journey and accomplishments Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessibility | Company Details Despite the Blues currently sitting in the Champions League places, Enzo Maresca has a job on his hands to secure a top five finish and allow them to sign the top targets they have No matter where they finish though, the club are safe in the knowledge that they will be adding Estevao Willian to their squad with the Brazilian showing plenty of promise in the early stages of his career The Blues will also be bringing in Kendry Paez after agreeing a deal to sign him before he turned 18. However, the latest prediction from Fabrizio Romano is that Paez will leave on loan next season As Chelsea continue to look towards the future they are continuing to offer trials to some of the most promising youngsters in the game in order to try and capture their services before any other top sides get their hand on him The latest name to be added to that list is Abel Cedergren the Norwegian has just concluded a week’s trial at Cobham however will not be able to sign for the club until he turns 18 🚨 EXCL – 15-Year-Old Abel Cedergren has been on trial at Chelsea this week. The striker wouldn’t be able to sign until he’s 18, but could move to a partner club like Strasbourg at 16. Last season he bagged 45 goals scored in 39 matches. 😳 pic.twitter.com/4wdiSLVC7l Despite needing to sign players who strengthen the first team squad it seems there is still an appetite to strengthen their hand for the future as well Playing at striker and right-winger in is youth career Cedergreen certainly has an eye for goal that would be appealing for the Blues the youngster scored 45 goals in 39 matches last season The attacker has made appearances for his national team at both Under 15 and Under 16 level with him clearly having a very promising future It remains to be seen if the Blues look to continue the teenager’s time at the club or if he did not impress to the required level at his trial It will serve as a central part of the new Lower School Village a new modern dining hall and purpose-built classrooms Students will also be able to benefit from bespoke playgrounds and football pitches Robert Crowther said: “I’m delighted to be able to open our new innovative Lower School Village with the transformation of Heywood House “These state-of-the-art facilities will enable our students to fulfil their potential “Our Early Childhood team have already achieved a lot of success and we are excited to build on that further in the following weeks It was made possible by a £10 million investment by ACS International Schools and builds on the success of the existing Lower School the early childhood team were awarded the Pearson Bronze award for Early Years Team of the Year 2024 which dates back to 1206 when the Heiwude family owned the land After changing ownership throughout the centuries the House was eventually owned by King Leopold of the Belgians before being bought by ACS International Schools in 1975 a parent of a child who attends the school said: “Developing a love of learning in young children is so important and this is something that ACS Cobham truly values and is demonstrated by the teachers and the experiences that they create every day.” Tel: 01483 802700[email protected]Follow us