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A group of volunteers in Cranleigh have been trained to service NHS hearing aids and will be offering drop in sessions in the village where you can have batteries changed, hearing aids re-tubed etc at no cost. We have been trained as part of an initiative called ‘Hearing Champions’, run by the ...

Another month gone by, but don't let that get to you. The birdsong can still be heard in the trees and the bushes of our local countryside, a sound of joy and beauty. Remember, singing is good for the soul. Try it and see what you sound like! Does singing make us happy? YES! Singing releases ...

Oh dear – I hear you groan - “not another patronising lecture on getting older. If she mentions those F-words (frail and falls) I am ripping this page out and into the bin it will go.” The definition of “*rail elderly” requires an age above 65 years and at least three of these clinical features: ...

A local writer from Ifold Inspired by heartrending true events, a mother fights to find her son and a child battles for survival in this riveting debut novel. 'A warm-hearted tale of love, loss and indefatigable human spirit' - Kathryn Hughes A woman is found wandering injured in London ...

Looking out of the window, watching another mid-June downpour, I'm reminded that one of the joys of Cranleigh Swimming Club is that it is inside. While coaches and parents shed a layer or two to adjust to the poolside heat, we can rest assured that, whatever the weather, swimming goes on. Pity the ...

Runners taking part in the Trail Marathon The fifth annual Cranleigh Trail Marathon, held on 12 May, was a great success, with a record 182 runners and walkers taking part. The event, sponsored by Informed Choice, was organised by The Rotary Club of Cranleigh, with support from local running ...