Effingham Residents Association
Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA)
We’ve all heard about the benefits of nature over the last few months and committee member Diane and her husband Steve have enjoyed the wildlife that visit their garden. They weren’t able to open this year for Bookham Open Gardens Continue Reading
Julie Iles, Effingham resident and Surrey County Councillor has been awarded an OBE for helping women make their mark. Julie used to be a committee member of Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA). EFFRA congratulates Julie on her well-deserved award. You can Continue Reading
If you’re currently unemployed, facing redundancy or looking to get back into work, Guildford Borough Council can help. More details are available on the Guildford Borough Council website here
If you cannot work from home after being told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, currently receive benefits and will lose income whilst self-isolating, you can now apply for a government payment of £500 to help you at this Continue Reading
We are sad to report that ex-Effingham resident, Tony Page died on Thursday 8th October at the age of 95. Tony lived in Effingham for over 50 years. During that time he made a great contribution to the village and Continue Reading
Following the vandalism of the KGV Car Park retractable bollard, which prevented the car park gate from being opened, and causing great inconvenience to everyone, has now been repaired. This will allow the temporary opening of the car park for Continue Reading
Today, volunteers helped burn up the garden rubbish that was left behind after the recent Traveller incursion. The unauthorised incursion occurred on 6 September onto the KGV Playing Fields, with the Travellers departing on 15 September, leaving behind a load Continue Reading
Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA) held its Committee meeting virtually online on 5th October via Zoom. Topics discussed were the recent Traveller Incursions; Village notice boards; EPCD Climate Change Committee, Road Wardens vacancies, and Planning issues Read the Committee meeting notes Continue Reading
It is very sad, that after still recovering from the Traveller incursion, KGV has suffered vandalism which has prevented the KGV Car Park from being opened at the Weekend. The Trustees have issued a brief statement on their website here
Following the Traveller incursion and the closure of the KGV Playing Fields car park, the EVRT Trustees who manage the KGV Playing Fields, have posted an update. It explains why the car park remains closed, as the threat of continued Continue Reading