Effingham Residents Association
Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA)
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
Chris Dick provides his roundup of events in and around Effingham in the Guildford Dragon. Sir Paul Beresford MP has written to the leader of Guildford Borough Council regarding the review of the Local Plan and developments on the Green Continue Reading
The Prudential RideLondon cycle race will take part on Sunday 4 August, which means that roads will be closed and no parking on the A246. Full details of the road closures are here. There will also be disruption to train Continue Reading