Effingham Residents Association
Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA)
Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA) has written to Guildford Borough Council (GBC) outlining their primilary objections to the Reserved Matters planning application 19/P/01451 , for the replacement of Howard of Effingham School to consider the detailed design, associated playing fields, MUGA, Continue Reading
Howard of Effingham School and Berkeley Homes (Southern) Ltd have submitted the detailed planning for the replacement of the Howard of Effingham School, associated playing fields, MUGA, parking and landscaping works, in planning application 19/P/01451. This is a Reserved Matters Continue Reading
On Saturday 14 September, the 3G pitch in the KGV Playing Fields was formally opened. The 3G is an artificial grass surface, which is used as an all-weather surface for sport events. The 3G pitch replaces the old tarmac hard Continue Reading
The Commemorative booklet about Sir Barnes Wallis written for the exhibition held on 14th September is now available to purchase for £5 at Parker and Son at 2 The Laurels, The Street, Effingham KT24 5LH. It can also be purchased Continue Reading
The Barnes Wallis Exhibition held yesterday to commemorate Effingham’s most famous resident, 40 years after his death, at the Tithe Barn in Manor House Lane was a huge success. Around 1,000 visitors enjoyed the exhibition. Almost £850 was raised from Continue Reading
Elisabeth Gaunt, daughter of Barnes Wallis was interviewed on BBC Radio Surrey this morning (12 Sept) about her father and about the EFFRA Barnes Wallis Exhibition to mark the 40th anniversary of his death. This is to be held this Continue Reading
Sir Barnes Wallis’s daughter, Elisabeth Gaunt will be speaking to BBC Radio Surrey (FM 104 & 104.6) on the Breakfast Show on Thursday 12th April at 7.50 am about the Barnes Wallis Exhibition and her father. She will also be Continue Reading
Chris Dick gives his personal monthly round-up of some recent and up and coming local events. These include: a BBC interview about Barnes Wallis, more on Heritage Day, even more houses for Effingham, an all-weather pitch opens and steam passes Continue Reading
GetSurrey article about Berkley Homes wanting another 55 homes on the Green Belt, along with a statement from Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA) and Effingham’s Borough Councillor, Liz Hogger who both oppose the increase can be read here
Berkeley Homes recently requested a meeting with Effingham representatives to provide an update on the proposal given permission at appeal last year to rebuild the Howard School on land at Effingham Lodge Farm, paid for by building 295 homes across Continue Reading