It was one of those weeks in late August when the hot summer begins phasing itself out and cool air sweeps in as the first fingers of autumn begin to grip. ...

by Miki Marks Walking home recently as it was getting dark I just caught a glimpse of a ‘flittermouse’.   Those of you who know your operas will be ...

It's all happening at Memory Lane , so we thought you might wish to inform your readers of these events. Whilst Memory Lane is specifically for people ...

by Penny Lynch When we think about self-improvement, it’s tempting to imagine dramatic overhauls . . . running a marathon, giving up sugar, or starting a ...

We had visitors from far and wide for Heritage Day when our team were sharing information about the project at the Arts Centre. Howard Barratt, one of our ...

Peter Slinger - Publican and Entrepreneur I sometimes joke that I’ve never really escaped the pub trade and truth be told, I’m not sure I ever wanted to.  ...

by Joy Horn Occasionally we hear old stories about Cranleigh that claim to be true but little known. What are we to make of them? One of these is a rather ...

There’s been all sorts of naughtiness going on this summer in my garden – and maybe yours too. Dunnocks! They may look drab at first glance but this ...

by Miki Marks The leaves of my little St John’s- wort  (hypericum)  were obviously proving very attractive to some creature;   they  had scallop shaped ...

by Penny Lynch Have you ever smiled at a stranger in the street, only to be met with a smile in return?  It’s a small moment but it can make a big ...