Category: Local Interest

A brief history of Sir Barnes Wallis is available on the page effinghamresidents.org.uk/barnes-wallis page, which can also found under the “History” menu, which is under the “About Effingham” menu. Sir Barnes Wallis was an Effingham resident, and considered Effingham “the Continue Reading

In the Minutes of the last Effingham Parish Council (EPC) meeting, it is noted that the councillors discussed an increase of the annual budget from £124,202 to £138,302 – a rise of 11%. The money for the budget is raised Continue Reading

Residents may have noticed the planters at Effingham Junction Station have been replanted. This is courtesy of East Horsley Parish Council’s Railway Task Group (as Effingham Junction Station is actually in East Horsley). EFFRA has a member on the task Continue Reading

After over 20 years of dedicated service, David King is retiring from his role as Honorary Secretary to Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA). We are all very grateful to David and extend our thanks for his commitment and work David has Continue Reading

Horsley, Bookham & Leatherhead Riding for the Disabled Press release – September 2022 The Big Build – they did it! Horsley, Bookham & Leatherhead RDA (reg charity number 1170049) are delighted to announce the opening of our new fully accessible, Continue Reading

Work has started on the improvements to the M25 junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange. This involves introducing temporary changes to the road layout on the A3 and M25 junction 10 slips to help keep traffic flowing smoothly. There will be some Continue Reading

Effingham Village Recreation Trust (Registered Charity No. 305018) is wishing to recruit a Manager for the King George V Hall & Playing Fields in Effingham, Surrey. This part-time role requires 25-30 hours of work per week with some flexibility in Continue Reading

The Barnes Wallis Exhibition, which was held at the Tithe Barn, Little Bookham, as part of Heritage Open Days, over the weekend of 10-11 September, was a great success, attracting between 750 and 800 visitors. Some had travelled quite big Continue Reading