Effingham Residents Association
Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA)
There have been complaints about the cars parked in Browns Lane. On Saturday (18 July), the parking was so bad that the Police had to be called to deal with. Given that Government guidance has changed, and pubs and cafes Continue Reading
Layla’s cafe has reopened. They have installed bifold doors which help air the cafe on days they can be opened and more outside tables. All the food is homemade by Euna and Ian. A good time to enjoy a fresh Continue Reading
Chris Dick offers some insight on local matters; at last the much-awaited farmers’ market is to open, Layla’s gets a facelift, the community shop finds a new home, a councillor resigns and a set of badgers surprises a young family. Continue Reading
Effingham Residents Association (EFFRA) held its Committee meeting virtually online on 6th July via Zoom. There are still planning issues of concern in Effingham despite the Covid-19 emergency. The appointment of a new Trustee for EVRT was welcomed. However, with Continue Reading
Today, Monday 13 July, the Effingham Community Store opened its doors to customers in its new premises in the Sir Douglas Haig Pub. A lot of hard work has gone into moving the store from Laylas by volunteers in moving Continue Reading
Chris Dick reports on some excellent news about Effingham Golf Course. They are in the finals for their work in encouraging nature. Read the details in Chris’ article in the Guildford Dragon here
With great regret EFFRA has decided not to coordinate the Heritage Open Day in Effingham and Little Bookham due to the Covid-19 emergency. EFFRA normally coordinates the opening of properties in Effingham and Little Bookham for Heritage Open Day and Continue Reading
On Monday 13 July, Effingham Commuity Store is moving from Layla’s Cafe to the Sir Douglas Haig Pub down the road. This is to allow Layla’s Cafe to reopen later on in the week. The Community Store is open Monday Continue Reading
Tayloy Wimpey have completed the purchase of the former Wisley Airfield site. Taylor Wimpey is one of the largest housebuilders in the UK. The site was allocated as a new settlement in the Guildford Local Plan adopted in 2019. Taylor Continue Reading
Rob Hope has been appointed as a new Trustee for the Effingham Village Recreation Trust (EVRT), who are responsible for the KGV Hall and Playing Fields. A statement from Rob: “I am excited to joining the Effingham Village Recreation Trust. Continue Reading