An initiative created just over a year ago to increase youth provision in Cranleigh and help reduce anti-social behaviour has been recognised at a county level. Cranleigh Friday Night Project has been awarded the Saputo Dairy UK Active Community Project of the Year, in the Active Surrey awards. The Award was ...
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Maybe kid is a slight exaggeration. David Brill, 56 was approaching retirement when he learned that a manager was needed at Rowleys Centre for the Community in Cranleigh. But David is renowned for having boundless energy and wasn’t particularly looking forward to retirement as such, so he decided to apply for the job ...
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Lawn green bowls for FREE! Come on give it a go Ever fancied trying the skilful and traditional sport of lawn green bowls? Bowls is a sport that attracts both the competitive and non-competitive alike, and is played by men and women of all ages and backgrounds. The rules of how to play are very simple to ...
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The Wey & Arun Canal Trust was formed in 1973 with the aim of restoring the 23-mile navigable link between the Rivers Wey and Arun, and so recreating the direct water link between London and the South Coast. So far 22 bridges and two aqueducts have been reconstructed, eleven locks restored and a new one built, ...
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During three days of street collecting prior to Christmas, Cranleigh Rotarians were out in force in the village shopping area. The outcome was the magnficent sum of £1,843 given by members of the local community. Particular thanks are due to the Guides, who turned up in force on Saturday and who gave a great ...
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Friday 28th February - 8:00pm The Ron Green Big Band was formed some thirteen years ago, by Ron, a very enthusiastic Jazz follower, who at the time, was playing with the Slinfold Concert Band, and the Petworth Town Band. Now in his nineties, he has decided to call it a day with the band, and the band members are ...
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Deirdre Lay receiving her award Deirdre Lay of Ewhurst was presented with a very special award at the Brigitte Trust AGM held at Clandon Wood Natural Burial Reserve on November 12th - 35 years of volunteering! Deirdre was presented with an engraved vase and certificate by Mandy Preece, guest speaker on the day, ...
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What a joyous occasion was thoroughly enjoyed on a Monday afternoon in October. Quite a refreshing change from activities normally enjoyed by those experiencing dementia. Memory Lane had a welcome visit from seventeen children with ages from one to four years young, bringing their mothers with them to watch a ...
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Cranleigh Folk Club promotes a wide range of acoustic music in Cranleigh and the surrounding villages, especially encouraging local talent. Founded in the 1980’s, it has had many homes, moving on when pubs close their function rooms – or close completely - and currently meets at the Bulls Head Ewhurst. Their ...
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The Village Hall was full of model railways Cranleigh Rotary's 50th anniversary year is being celebrated by a number of major public events and fundraising activities. The most recent event was the Festival of Model Railways, which took place on Saturday, 21 September. Some 20 exhibits, provided by Surrey, Sussex ...
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