Host Families Needed
Local families needed for Thai school students aged 12-14 years visiting Howard of Effingham School from 22nd April to 5th May. More details from Alex Mackie 07917820033 immersion@uk2learn.com
Roadworks update 29th March
Please note that the items listed below cover only those roadworks on more major routes likely to lead to significant traffic delays. To check on all roadworks coming up, please go to https://one.network/ which provides a live map of ongoing Continue Reading
Updates on Berkeley Decision not to build new school
Effingham Parish Council has commented briefly on its website about Berkeley’s decision not to build the new school which can be read here. The letter of 26th March from Berkeley informing EFFRA of their decision can be read here. The Continue Reading
Berkeley decides not to build new Howard of Effingham School
Berkeley Homes has withdrawn their current planning applications for Effingham Lodge Farm (see post of 16 March for details of applications). They have also announced that they will not be building a new Howard School claiming that “rising economic and Continue Reading
Roadworks update 29th March
Please note that the items listed below cover only those roadworks on more major routes likely to lead to significant traffic delays. To check on all roadworks coming up, please go to https://one.network/ which provides a live map of ongoing Continue Reading
EFFRA objects to two new Berkeley Planning Applications
EFFRA has now objected to the two new planning applications submitted by Berkeley for the Effingham Lodge Farm/Howard School scheme. The planning applications seek permission to reduce the affordable homes in the scheme from 20% to zero and to increase Continue Reading
Marbles used by Sir Barnes Wallis to be sold at auction
A collection of personal effects belonging to or used by our former illustrious resident Sir Barnes Neville Wallis, CBE FRSRDI FRAeS (1887-1979) is to be sold at auction by Denham Auctioneers at Warnham, West Sussex on 25th March 2026. The Continue Reading
Climate Change: 5 Things Humans Must Do (Before the Planet Declares Us “An Ex-Species”) 🌍🦜
Imagine the Earth in a glass case in a pet shop, looking rather still and devoid of colour. Someone taps the glass and says, “It’s not dying, it’s just resting!” It’s not resting: glaciers are melting, forests are disappearing, and Continue Reading
Berkeley Homes is seeking further significant changes to agreed scheme
Following our post of 23 February on the two new planning applications submitted by Berkeley Homes for the Effingham Lodge Farm site, further documents have been submitted. Berkeley Homes is now saying the scheme is not financially viable and is Continue Reading
KGV Wins £½ million grant from Surrey County Council
The KGV team has been successful in its bid for a £½ million grant from Surrey County Council’s “Your Fund”. It will be used towards creating an inclusive and accessible new playzone, including an all-weather games court, social spaces and Continue Reading