The 1st Totteridge Scout Band (I'm in the back row 3rd from the right) As with all English towns and villages, Cranleigh has seen enormous growth and ...

White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) I was out early for something rather special. A White-tailed Sea Eagle. In Buckinghamshire. Not the place ...

Cobbler’s hut under the tree, facing the Cricket Ground and a stone’s throw from the windmill, in 1908 Cranleigh’s beautiful common is surrounded by ...

‘Why do people around the world tell stories? Is it because there is some urgent need to confess?’ writes James Pennebaker. In many native cultures we see ...

Asparagus and Almond Salad with Chicken - Serves 6 I hope all of you are doing well and slowly going back to a normal life. The summer is approaching and ...

Make this fantastic base recipe for a vegan burger and add whatever you fancy – chilli flakes, grated lemon zest or other herbs all work really well. ...

Use a sourdough starter to make these moreish cinnamon buns. It adds a contrasting tang to the classic sweet and sticky flavours. Top with a soft cheese ...

Make these mini egg muffins for an easy breakfast or lunch with the kids. Add chopped ham, bacon or smoked salmon if you fancy. Prep: 15 minsCook: 25 ...

Open Meet Swimmers! Sometimes, a month can seem like a very long time. While it is less than 30 days since I wrote the last swimming article, it feels like ...

Under the Lych-Gate by Raymond HoltAn ex Cranleigh village Bobby The summer sun has found our vicarDozing in his favourite chairUnder the lych-gate, ...