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News

News from the Surrey Advertiser

A general news website for matters of interest to Surrey residents.

NEWS FROM THE GUILDFORD DRAGON

Guildford news for Guildford people, brought to you by Guildford reporters - Guildford's own web-news service.

Planning Information

What changes can I make to my property?

Use this link to get to the Government sponsored planning information website. An easy to use interactive site.

Wisley Airfield Action Group

Keep Wisley in the Green Belt and stop undesirable use from becoming established.

Surrey Minerals Plan

Check this out to see what Surrey County Council is planning throughout Surrey for Waste Management and Aggregate recycling. You can respond directly from this site.

Conservation Organisations

Some of the groups that are protecting our Countryside

Surrey Hills AONB

The Surrey Hills AONB - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - is now 51 years old and in 2008 the Surrey Hills Society was formed, this new Society is intended to get local people and anyone else who wishes to become involved, to take more of an active part in this wonderful ANOB on our doorstep.

Surrey Wildlife Trust

Looking after much of the open spaces around the Horsleys, including 'The Sheepleas' and 'The Forest'.

The Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust cares for Clamp Rough and Gallows Grove Woods at Effingham Junction and the Great Ridings Wood that lies between East Horsley and Effingham.

CPRE Surrey

Britain's foremost rural affairs protection body.

GGG Guildford Greenbelt Group

For most of us this is the first time we have become involved in a cause. We do this because we CARE DEEPLY about our Country (which includes our countryside) we CARE DEEPLY about the future for our children and future generations. When you return from an overseas holiday you probably appreciate how GREEN and beautiful our country is. Help us keep Guildford a great place to live by preserving our Green Belt, for once it is gone, it is gone forever.

Forestry Commission Local Woods

Is your local wood being properly managed? Check here to find out.

Giving a helping hand.

The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers will support any local group with all sort of information and even an insurance scheme!

Attractions

Local Places of Interest

The Sheepleas

The most well known nature reserve on our doorstep - but do you know all there is to know!

East Horsley, the Lovelace Buildings

Photos of many Lovelace buildings from 'Exploring Surreys Past' - from the Surrey History website.

The RHS and Wisley Gardens

We are very fortunate to live so close to the wonderful Wisley Gardens - check out this site to see what is currently on offer here and at the other RHS Properties.

Local National Trust Properties

Get details of all the local National Trust properties in the area from here!

The Weald & Downland Museum

Visit this superb attraction at Singleton - halfway between Midhurst and Chichester. Make a complete day of it by combining it with a visit to West Dean Garden and parkland, right next door.

Other Horsley websites

Those societies or groups with websites may be inclued here.

East Horsley Village Hall

Find out what is going on at the Hall, or make your booking for your event!

West Horsley Village Hall

For details of the Hall and making a booking.

Horsley U3A

If you are newly retired or just have some spare time towards the end of your full time employment, then take a look at what activities you can take part in. There are over 30 activity sections so far and more starting all the time.

Grace and Flavour

Established over 10 years, a community gardening group that are running a vegetable growing venture in the old Dene Place walled garden. The gated location is on the west side of Ripley Lane, West Horsley.

Horsleys Community Clubs & Societies

Horsley’s Community Contacts