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The Cranleigh Railway line was officially closed in 1965 following ‘The Reshaping of British Railways’ report of 1963. Cranleigh station was later knocked down and replaced by the “Stocklund Square” housing and shopping development. In 2004 part of this development was itself demolished and a ...

Joy Horn brings some anecdotes of 100 years ago What was happening in Cranleigh in November 1915?   The Great War was grinding on, with news coming regularly of young men killed and wounded. It was announced that ‘Oaklands’ in Knowle Lane would shortly be opened as a hospital for ...

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 5 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 1 Ingredients. Prep: 20 mins Cook: 20 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4 - 6 Ingredients. 1 cup milk, divided 1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ...

Leaves are falling rapidly, and wind and rainare on the increase. Tender plants (such as bananas) will need protecting from frost, gales and freezing rains. Move plants into the greenhouse, or into a sheltered spot, but if you can’t, it is worth wrapping plants or pots in situ. Remember winter can ...

The Remembrance Sunday Service will take place at the War Memorial in Cranleigh High Street on Sunday 8 November at 10.45am. Remembrance Day. In many parts of the world, people observe a two-minute silence at 11am on 11 November.

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 20 mins Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4 - 6 Ingredients. 3 slices crusty bread, cut into small cubes 3-4 tbsp olive oil 70g pack lamb's lettuce 175g cooked chestnuts, broken into bite-sized pieces 200g cooked beetroot (not in vinegar), peeled and diced 4-6 slices serrano ...