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During November, Cranleigh Rotary helped to collect hundreds of Christmas shoeboxes for children that were despatched to Ukraine.  Cranleigh Rotary is one of the sponsors of the Santa Dash, which will begin in Stocklund Square at 9.30 am, Sunday 10 December. Registration starts at 8.30 am, ...

by Alan Vogt I was a student at Birmingham  University during the war. If you have seen photos of the university, they usually feature the clock tower over the early buildings. This tower is nicknamed "Old Joe", in memory of Joseph Chamberlain who was a great benefactor. At 97, I must be one ...

by Miki Marks Do you sometimes feel that Christmas is just a commercial event and has no real meaning anymore?   Jane Struthers in her interesting book Red Sky at Night about lost countryside wisdom writes that  surprisingly, there have been periods in our history when Christmas celebrations ...

by Penny Lynch Fermented foods have been consumed for thousands of years across different cultures, and their popularity continues to grow. From yogurt to kimchi and kombucha to sauerkraut, these foods offer more than just a delicious tangy taste. They are packed with many health benefits, ...

by Gill Ford Amazingly it is 10 years since Cranleigh entered its first South & South West Britain in Bloom competition and we were very proud to be awarded a Silver Gilt Award.  We went on to win many more awards including the highest Gold Award with a huge amount of help from local ...

by Trevor Dale The Heritage Fund has agreed a grant of almost £60,000, made possible by National Lottery players, to develop the case for a conservation grant for Cranleigh Village Hospital old cottage. For the time being we have adopted the less cumbersome working title ‘Napper Cottage’ in ...