Just 13 months after its inauguration, the Horsley Repair Cafe is fast approaching a remarkable milestone: its 250th repair!

This Saturday (5 Aug), the team of dedicated volunteers is on track to complete their 250th fix, a fantastic achievement in such a short time. Since opening, the electro-mechanical team has brought new life to a wide range of household and garden appliances, while the textile repairers have lovingly restored garments and linens. Over 200 happy customers have gone home with treasured items repaired and revived.

So, who will be the 250th? Whoever it is will receive a small gift to mark the occasion. Could it be you?

Bring along an item in need of repair and join the team this Saturday in the Canterbury Rooms, next to St Martin’s Church, from 10.00am to midday. Free parking is available at nearby Horsley Towers.

Horsley Choral Society's Autumn season begins on Monday 1 September, with weekly rehearsals held at East Horsley Village Hall from 8pm to 10pm.

If you enjoy singing, this is a perfect time to get involved! New members are warmly invited to come along for a few free taster rehearsals as the term begins. The Society also welcomes Elspeth Wyllie as their new conductor, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the choir.

There’s no audition required, and singers of all voice parts (SATB) are encouraged to join. All you need is the ability to hold a tune and a passion for singing.

Not only is singing fun, but it’s also been proven to support health and wellbeing, so why not come and enjoy making music with a friendly, like-minded group?

📞 For more information, visit: www.horsleychoralsociety.com
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📱 Phone: 07742 930574

After 14 years of dedicated service, Parish Clerk Nick Clemens will retire in July 2025 following his 70th birthday. Nick’s leadership has been central to the success of our Parish Council, and we thank him for his outstanding contribution.

Following a thorough recruitment process, we are pleased to announce that Hilary Gullen will succeed Nick as Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer. Hilary, currently Electoral Services Manager at Richmond Borough Council and an East Horsley resident, brings valuable local government experience. She will start in mid-May, working alongside Nick for two months to ensure a smooth transition.

We look forward to Hilary’s leadership as our Parish navigates upcoming changes in Surrey's local government landscape.

We’re pleased to welcome two new councillors to East Horsley Parish Council: Chris Hampson and Anna Mitchell.

Chris Hampson

Chris has lived in East Horsley for over a decade and applied to become a councillor to help preserve the village’s semi-rural character, while recognising the importance of appropriate development across the wider borough.

Married with three children, Chris is also passionate about strengthening our strong sense of community. He brings a broad professional background in strategy, finance, operations, and procurement, and looks forward to supporting the Parish Council in its work.

Anna Mitchell

Anna and her family moved to East Horsley in the summer of 2024 and are thoroughly enjoying village life. She has a strong interest in all areas of the Parish Council’s work, with a particular focus on history, heritage, and sustainability.

As a committed sustainability advocate, Anna makes daily choices to reduce environmental impact and promote kindness to the planet. She enjoys gardening, running, walking, and spending time in nature. If time allowed, she’d be out horse riding or painting.

With a professional background in communications and marketing, Anna brings creativity, energy, and a positive mindset to her role on the Council.

Just ten months after its launch, the Horsley Repair Cafe has earned official recognition. Last Saturday at the County Club in Guildford, the team was honoured with a Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community.

Volunteer-in-Chief Alex Veys hailed the award as a resounding endorsement of all the hard work the volunteer team has put in since the Cafe opened in July last year.

With the first Saturday of the month approaching, the Repair Cafe will once again open its doors this weekend to residents of East and West Horsley. Locals are invited to bring in a wide range of household and garden items in need of repair, along with garments and other textiles that can be mended.

While repairs are underway, visitors can enjoy tea, coffee, and a delicious selection of homemade cakes and biscuits.

Free parking is available, as always, at Horsley Towers—courtesy of the management

Photo - Cllr Andrew Franklin, Cllr Aileen Aitcheson, Jonathan Hill, Carol Wilson, Cllr Sallie Barker MBE, Major of Guildford

On Tuesday 24 March, The Friends of Effingham Junction Station carried out work at Effingham Junction train station. They pretty much finished clearing the area next to the access road including clearing the soil off the road and clearing the old footpath. While the East Horsley Parish Council (EHPC) awaits the arrival of a new warden, George’s Garden Services, based in the village, have been busy deputising (funded by EHPC). The border of the access road to Effingham Junction Station car park has been transformed. Previously, a dense mass of overgrowth, it is now free of everything long dead. Additionally, the public footpath flanking the car park fence is now once again clear having been buried for many years.

Thanks to sponsorship from funeral directors James and Thomas, the gravestone of Frank and Ellen (‘Nell’) Chown, has been expertly restored. The grave, situated in St Martins Churchyard, had become almost unrecognisable thanks to years of sap and other detritus from a nearby tree. Now, thanks to the efforts of Chris Bertram, funeral arranger at the East Horsley branch and K and S Memorials, professional grave and monument restorers for James and Thomas, the gravestone is now looking splendid with the inscriptions clear and eminently readable.

East Horsley Parish Council is inviting residents and regular visitors to complete a short online survey to share their views on traffic speeds, road safety concerns, and potential improvements across the village.

East Horsley Parish Council is inviting residents and regular visitors to complete a short online survey to share their views on traffic speeds, road safety concerns, and potential improvements across the village.

This is not a vote on specific changes, but an opportunity to gather general feedback to help identify problem areas and gauge support for possible future measures. Topics include excessive speeds, pedestrian safety, road layouts, and traffic calming options.

It only takes a few minutes to complete
Open to all East Horsley residents and regular visitors
Take the survey now

Why Take Part?

Your feedback will help the Parish Council:

• Understand road safety concerns across different parts of the village

• Identify priority areas for the next phase of traffic speed monitoring (planned for autumn)

• Consider whether further traffic calming or other safety improvements are needed

• Inform future discussions with Surrey County Council

Phase 1 Speed Survey Findings

In February 2025, the Parish Council carried out Automatic Traffic Counts (ATCs) at 10 locations, based on concerns raised by residents and to complement additional monitoring by Surrey County Council. Highlights include:

A246 (4 sites)

• Most vehicles travelled between 30–40mph; peak volumes were 33–35mph

• 90% of drivers stayed within the speed limit

• Over 50 vehicles per day exceeded 50mph

• Peak speeds exceeded 70mph at all four locations

Previous data from Park Horsley (bottom of the hill) showed average speeds of 46mph, with over 30 vehicles daily exceeding 70mph — some recorded at over 100mph.

Ockham Road North & South (6 sites)

• Most vehicles travelled at 25–30mph

• Average speeds were below 28mph

• 2.9% exceeded 35mph

• 1–2 vehicles per day reached speeds of 50–70mph

Planned Traffic Calming Measures

Some traffic calming works are already planned near Ockham Road North and Station Parade as part of local development agreements funded by Taylor Wimpey. These measures were not proposed by the Parish Council and have received mixed feedback from residents.

The current survey aims to understand whether additional or alternative safety measures are needed elsewhere in the village.

Let’s work together to make East Horsley’s roads safer — your input matters.
Click here to take the survey

As part of National Heritage Days, Horsley Heritage is offering free guided walks of the East Horsley Conservation Area from 15–18 September 2025. Walks start at 10:00 am from St Martin’s Church and include a tour of Horsley Towers.

Spaces are limited to 12 per walk, so book in advance here. Don’t miss this chance to explore Horsley’s history with expert local guides!

Another highlight of the Parish calendar is the Village Christmas Event at Station Parade on Saturday 6 December, when the community will come together for festive cheer. Expect music, entertainment, delicious treats, and a chance to meet some very special guests. We’ll also need a team of enthusiastic volunteers, including a few cheerful elves, to help make the day a success. If you’d like to get involved, please email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Of course, no Christmas would be complete without the Parish Council’s brand-new Christmas lights at Station Parade and Bishopsmead Parade. This year’s display promises to be more magical than ever, creating the perfect backdrop for the celebrations.

And don’t forget, the ever-popular Christmas Shop Window Competition returns, judged by the Mayor of Guildford. It’s a wonderful chance to admire some local creativity and get into the festive spirit.

So, save the date: Saturday 6 December 11am to 3pm. Join us at Station Parade and be part of East Horsley’s festive tradition, a celebration not to be missed!

Grace & Flavour, the much-loved community kitchen garden and allotments serving the Horsley villages, will once again be opening its gates to the public on Sunday 27 July, from 12.00 to 16.00, as part of the National Garden Scheme.

Set within a beautifully restored three-acre walled garden, visitors can explore an inspiring mix of vegetable beds, soft fruit cages, polytunnels, a fruit tree avenue, lavender borders, cut flower beds, a wildlife area and pond.

Throughout the afternoon, there will be guided garden tours, a plant sale, and refreshments available. Proceeds from refreshments will be donated to local charity Cherry Trees.

For more details, visit www.graceandflavour.org or www.ngs.org.uk.