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Jane Silk - Artist and Ceramicist I was born in 1951, in Beaconsfield and then lived in Oxted (pre-M25 days!), Surrey, for several years. A change of job for my father necessitated a move to Berkshire, near the river Thames, between Maidenhead and Cookham.   In Oxted we lived in a quiet, ...

by Joy Horn Main Photo - The Great Barn being dismantled, 1887. Caryll House, then called The Laurels, can be seen on the left. Cranleigh’s fine Common has so much of historical interest that this walk will confine itself to the north side – and will have to be selective in its comments. It ...

Have you ever accidentally re-found something you thought was long lost?  Perhaps it was an old photo of a loved one that was slipped into a rarely used book for safe keeping and then forgotten about. Or maybe a cherished keepsake, unseen for years, because it had mysteriously made its way ...

by Lucy Boatswain Early on a Saturday morning in late May, a handful of volunteers quietly removed the fencing at the car park entrance to the new Knowle Park in Cranleigh. One or two early dog walkers noticed… one or two told a few… and so, largely unannounced, Knowle Park in Cranleigh ...

by Simone Conti Smoked Salmon cupcakes with cheese frosting Serves 4 This dish is delicious and easy to prepare. It is great for a party, barbecue or a picnic! Ingredients:For the cupcakes100g plain or strong flour 75g Greek yogurt    50g smoked salmon 50g mix seeds oil or sunflower ...

by Penny Lynch CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS - when used as directed, are generally considered safe and effective in protecting the skin from the harmful effects of UVA and UVB radiation. The potential risks associated with chemical sunscreens are minimal for most people.  However, it's important to be ...