HSBC to close

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Editor

Yes it’s true, High Street bank HSBC is to close its doors to Knaphill village on 6th July at 3.30pm. The bank is currently only open for 3 days per week and no reason has been given for the closure although speculation will abound due to the proximity of the bank to 15 High Street [...]

Are Takeaways taking away?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Editor

There are those both in the village and further afield that are concerned about the level of takeaways appearing in their village setting. The latest opening is the Charcoal Grill in the High Street which by all accounts offers some great food but this is just the latest in a considerable line, earning Knaphill the [...]

Police: Bike marking

Posted on April 11, 2012 by admin

SURREY POLICE    Bicycle Registration Event   One of the best ways to prevent your bicycle from being stolen and increase the chances of it being recovered should it go missing is to get it security coded and registered.   Staff from Surrey Police will be present to carry out free security registration on the [...]

Foul Play campaign

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Editor

Small update – Has anyone else noticed the little signs that are going up on lamp posts around the village. They’re reminders about anti-fouling and the penalties involved, so we know the initiative is underway! Following on from Dr Fuller’s successful petition regarding dog waste in Knaphill, WBC Executive have created a new Foul Play [...]

Something for the Summer?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Editor

If you’re short of something to do this Summer then join in the West End shows as West End on Demand comes to the area! Are you aged between 14-21? Do you want to learn the songs and moves from the top West End shows taught by West End cast members? Then join West End [...]

Fond farewell to the Chairman

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Editor

Last nights AGM saw the departure of Martin Dunham from his position as Chairman after 5 years dedicated service. In his leaving comments, he thanked all those around him and had some particular words for members of the Committee, wishing us all a prosperous future. He said, “I’ve found that you can start to stagnate [...]

Local parent group set up anti-fouling petition

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Editor

Dr Thomas Fuller, creator of the petition, has updated us and says – “I was very pleased with the positive response I received at the Council Executive, and they were all very sincere in wanting to tackle the problem. Melanie Whitehand had clearly done a great job in getting the Executive on board and willing [...]