Sainsbury’s / Clifton’s

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Editor

  Many people will think that this issue was resolved last year when Woking’s Planning Committee approved a trial for a variation to the opening times for the proposed Sainsbury’s shop on the site of Clifton’s Lawnmower shop and the bungalow at 6 Fosters Lane. At the turn of the year we in the KRA [...]

Sainsbury’s of Redding Way play the planning game

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Editor

At the end of November beginning of December all the efforts of the KRA committee members and Ward Councillors were directed to trying to get strong conditions imposed on Sainsbury’s as they pushed forward with the their plans for an extension to their store in Redding Way. Representatives for Sainsbury’s were making all the right [...]

Peer Productions’ The Alcohol Project – Powerful and entertaining

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Editor

Knaphill’s very own Peer Productions have put on another emotionally charged and engaging production, this time tackling the hard hitting issue of alcoholism. Performed at their small theatre in Trinity Road and aimed at the teenage market, the group have created and developed an incredibly powerful play that directly grabs the issues of alcoholism and [...]

Community Improvement

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Editor

The latest Surrey Matter magazine has just flopped through the letterbox and I’m immediately drawn to a new initiative announced by Council LEader, David Hodge. He says “This scheme is aimed to make a real difference to people’s lives by improving community facilities. Whatever the idea, they will now have the opportunity to realise their [...]

Knaphill village show planning is underway!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by admin

The show committee had their first preparation meeting for this years village show on January 17th and I’m glad to say it’s all off to a flying start! There will be a few minor changes in logistics but all in all we’re aiming to be even bigger and better this year. Keep checking back for [...]

The artist Miss A P Allen

Posted on January 16, 2012 by admin

  I’ve had a  special request asking for any news of a local artist a Miss A P Allen. The request is from Mr Alan Watkins:   Hello residents, I have come in to the possession of a water colour painting by a Miss E P Allen, subject The Surry Farm. The addres on the [...]

Local parent group set up anti-fouling petition

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Editor

A Knaphill parents group has got to the last straw and set up an anti-fouling campaign to tackle a perceived increase in dog mess in the streets. A petition has been created online by Dr Thomas Fuller to put pressure on the council to address the problem; Dr Fuller describes the petition – “Dog waste [...]