Peter Slinger – Publican and Entrepreneur I sometimes joke that I’ve never really escaped the pub trade and truth be told, I’m not sure I ever wanted to. The clink of glasses, the low hum of conversation, the satisfaction of a perfectly poured pint—it’s all in my blood. I was born in Streatham, London, but that […] The post People Profile – A Pint of Passion: My life behind the bar appeared first on Cranleigh Magazine.| Cranleigh Magazine
by Joy Horn Occasionally we hear old stories about Cranleigh that claim to be true but little known. What are we to make of them? One of these is a rather ghoulish tale that Margaret Roper, the daughter of Lord Chancellor Sir Thomas More, kept the severed head of her father at Baynards. I don’t […] The post The Joy of Cranleigh – Cranleigh Myths: Sir Thomas More’s Head at Baynards appeared first on Cranleigh Magazine.| Cranleigh Magazine
There’s been all sorts of naughtiness going on this summer in my garden – and maybe yours too. Dunnocks! They may look drab at first glance but this abundant resident, a shade smaller than the House Sparrow it is often confused with, has what you might consider to be a rather colourful private life. Although […] The post Crane Spotter – Whole lotta Dunnooky goin’ on! appeared first on Cranleigh Magazine.| 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 […] The post Wild Wonders – Septemeber 2025 appeared first on Cranleigh Magazine.| 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 […] The post The Power of a Smile appeared first on Cranleigh Magazine.| 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 […] The post A Big Thankyou from Charles Brooking! appeared first on Cranleigh Magazine.| 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 […] The post Cranleigh Cottage Hospital – Progress at Last appeared first on Cranleigh Magazine.| 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 […] The post People Profile – Life as an Anglo-Saxon Re-enactor appeared first on Cranleigh Magazine.| Cranleigh Magazine
by Joy Horn // Main Photo: The ‘Greyhound’ inn in 1935, on the site of the present post office As the end of the war approached, the Parish Magazine gave graphic month-by-month reports on the change from war to peace in the village in 1945. The January issue reported that the church, which had lost […] The post The Joy of Cranleigh – Marking the end of WW2 appeared first on Cranleigh Magazine.| Cranleigh Magazine
You may have noticed how things tend to go a bit quiet on the bird front by the third week of June. Many have bred by then and do not need to keep singing to attract a mate or ward off a rival. The rich dawn chorus of earlier months sadly tails off all too […] The post Crane Spotter – Hot Performance from West African Songster appeared first on Cranleigh Magazine.| 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
