We had some really lovely, sunny days in March, when we could prepare the garden for the next season and enjoy the wonderful brightly coloured yellow, white ...

For many years Marion May has researched her Jackson family tree culminating in a book published by her and her cousin. This is entitled ‘The Ornamental ...

From the fields of Burma to the last astounding lap of his garden as a centenarian to raise money for the NHS, this is the story of an amazing life of service ...

Life’s on the other shoe by Raymond HoltAn ex Cranleigh village Bobby These are the flagstones that led me toThe doctors house, where he retired.When ...

I have always lived in Surrey. I was born in March 1975 in Chertsey. My parents moved to Abinger Hammer and we lived there for years. I moved to Cranleigh ...

Russian White-fronted Geese It was one of those mornings we had this winter when a foggy grey blanket hung heavily overhead. Some nearby house lights ...

The Village Hall in the 1930s (courtesy of Michael Miller) Cranleigh’s old Village Hall, built in 1891, was proving inadequate in size and facilities by ...

Forget the takeaway and make homemade cheeseburgers – double decker versions. With gherkins, crisp lettuce and a secret sauce, they take some beating. ...

Indulge in a slice of lemon cake for afternoon tea. With lovely light sponge layers, a citrus zing offsets the rich and creamy soft cheese icing. Prep: 50 ...

Conjure smiles from the family with easy chocolate fairy cakes – they have a lovely light sponge and buttery icing. Prep: 20 minsCook: 20 ...