The monthly update for the Cranleigh Cottage Hospital project, this month recapping what happened during Heritage Week.| Cranleigh Magazine
by Miki Marks The leaves of my little St John’s- wort (hypericum) were obviously proving very attractive to some creature; they had scallop shaped pieces missing all round the edges. I suspected that it might be a leafcutter bee – and so I did some research. This bee is solitary and is most […]| Cranleigh Magazine
by Penny Lynch Have you ever smiled at a stranger in the street, only to be met with a smile in return? It’s a small moment but it can make a big difference. In our increasingly busy and sometimes disconnected world, the simple act of acknowledging someone with a smile or a friendly “hello” has […]| Cranleigh Magazine
Charles Brooking would like to thank the many people who have kindly volunteered to assist with cataloguing at The Charles Brooking Teaching Gallery in Cranleigh. He has not been in touch as yet with anyone regarding a start date as he has been actively involved in arranging for material not required at Cranleigh to be […]| Cranleigh Magazine
by Trevor Dale After months of detailed work, the tender documents for the renovation and restoration of the cottage will be with potential bidders by the time you read this. We anticipate work commencing in October and are on track to have the building open by mid-2026. Cranleigh Heritage Trust have appointed a vastly experienced […]| Cranleigh Magazine
“Osgar the Potter” (Stepping back in time!) My first experience of ancient history re-enactment began about 5 or 6 years ago. My interest in the Viking and Anglo-Saxon period was sparked as a child, when reading the Usborne “Book of the Vikings” and similar history books. At one point I even imagined becoming an archaeologist […]| Cranleigh Magazine
by Trevor Dale A while ago we met the chap who had actually listed Cranleigh Cottage Hospital for the National Heritage List for England, way back in 1987. Eagerly we enquired what he thought of it. “Oh I didn’t stop, didn’t even get out of the car!” A drive-by listing then. The official statement is ‘Hall […]| Cranleigh Magazine
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On January 24th, 2025, Cranleigh Villages Group hosted a community health and wellbeing event at Cranleigh Baptist Church. This brought together NHS providers, community groups, local Councillors, and caregivers to explore ways to improve the health and wellbeing of the 33,000 residents of Cranleigh and surrounding villages. With insightful speakers from the health and care […]| Cranleigh Magazine