History

The Old Surbitonians Memorial Ground reflects its origins. It was bought in 1949 for the princely sum of four and a half thousand pounds for the ten acre plot as a memorial to members of Surbiton Grammar School who fought and died during the Second World War.

As time has moved on, Surbiton Grammar School became Esher Sixth Form College and the in 1989 the Old Surbitonians Club became Cobham Sports Association, opening it's doors to all comers (not just former Surbitonians) and thereby creating an organisation that manages the memorial grounds, on behalf of the members, to ensure that sport is played within the Cobham community, for young or old.

The link with Surbiton Grammar School was further established when The Braemar Club was created, named after a building at Surbiton County Grammar School through which all new pupils passed to begin their school lives.

The Clubhouse

Having spent as much money as they could raise at the time on the purchase of the land, the first permanent structure on the site was a series of former military section huts erected in April 1949. They served their purpose until 1968 when a new clubhouse, funded and built almost entirely from club members' voluntary efforts was erected.

The existing structure has again proved it's worth acting as a hub for many cricket, tennis and rugby matches throughout the years where the club members have been able to provide ample hospitality to all visiting teams.

It has also been used as a location during the week for a Montessori School, many pupils of which have turned up again to play sport later in life.