Effingham Residents Association
Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA)
Knowing the home address of a farmer is not much use during harvest time – not if you are trying to talk to him face-to-face. Farming at this time of the year occupies virtually every waking hour from before dawn Continue Reading
Most of us live by the axioms of “Live and let live” and “Do unto others…”, so what does that mean when it comes to the treatment of Gypsies and Travellers? These are far more tolerant times. We are far Continue Reading
An Effingham parish councillor has been charged with a number of offences after an alleged confrontation with travellers who have been camped on playing fields in the village. James Nicholls reportedly attempted to create a roadblock at an entrance to Continue Reading
A parish councillor has been charged with a number of offences after he allegedly confronted a group of travellers who set up camp on playing fields in Effingham . Surrey Police was called to the King George V (KGV) playing Continue Reading
The Effingham parish councillor arrested at the King George V playing fields on Friday, August 25, has been charged with four offences and released on bail. The four alleged offences are: as a vehicle driver, failing to provide a specimen Continue Reading
From Sir Paul Beresford MP Conservative Member of Parliament for Mole Valley In the last few weeks there have been a number of traveller groups squatting on public and open land in Surrey. Some pose as Gypsies but most, if Continue Reading
The Gypsy and Traveller Group quit their encampment on Effingham Common early this morning possibly before first light. There was a signs of a sudden departure with unopened sweet packets, children’s toys and a half used loaf of bread left Continue Reading
I am a gypsy, settled in a house and have been most of my life. My childhood, at a good school was ok – but yes there was still racial name calling, although it wasn’t remotely recognised in those days. Continue Reading
There has been an interesting range of comment on The Dragon following the articles about the Traveller incursion on the King George V Playing Fields in Effingham. The letter from Revd Mandy MacVean, pointing out there is good and bad Continue Reading
Guildford Borough Council provided the following update to residents for the incursion of Travellers on Effingham Common on Thursday 24 August. The encampment remains as per the status below. A court summons will be served this evening for attendance at Continue Reading