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Godstone sinkhole gets birthday party complete with balloons and spoof song
Godstone community marks one year since sinkhole forced evacuations and road closures; over 600 tonnes of grout used in stabilisation, council says.
- On Monday, February 9, the Godstone Singers gathered at the sinkhole site to perform a spoof of Bridge Over Troubled Water with balloons and phone torches, celebrating its first birthday.
- After the February 2025 collapse, Surrey County Council declared a major incident and evacuated three homes due to a 65ft sinkhole caused by Victorian sand‑mining tunnels 10 meters below the surface.
- Surrey County Council says work to fill and stabilise the underground mine network is continuing, with over 600 tonnes of grout placed ten metres below ground; highways crews and SES Water will later complete repairs.
- Residents and homeowners face noise, detours, and delivery disruptions, while local businesses report lost passing trade and some are closing, affecting the community economically.
- Amid ongoing disruption, the community troupe staged a 'silly' event to lift spirits; Willson said she is grateful nobody was hurt and hopes a second birthday won't be needed next year.
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Locals throw birthday party for sinkhole with spoof song
“We just wanted to do something silly and sing a song by the sinkhole to wish it a happy first birthday."
·New Castle, United States
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