January 19, 2015
Hopefully you will have seen the rather different Christmas Tree (actually a branch from a fallen Silver Birch tree) in Capel Churchyard. Thanks to all the members who helped put it up on 29th November, with all the other village societies who worked on their own offerings. Particular thanks to…
January 19, 2015
Capel’s outstanding community spirit is never illustrated so well as in the fantastic display of Christmas trees displayed in the churchyard during December. What a pity they have to come down again before Twelfth Night! We shall miss their sparkling cheerfulness as we pass by on the drear nights of…
January 19, 2015
Two scam attempts in Dorking. Unfortunately one was successful! Ref: Pl4351124 + P 14350730. Location: Dorking. Date and Time Mon 8th Dec 19.04 & 12:38 Twice yesterday a man entered local shops and tried to seam occupants of cash to help him fix his broken down car. In one he…
January 19, 2015
After three meetings. we drew a blank on days free in December, so our next gathering is in January for lunch at a pub, then tea at a members house over the road! We can all look forward to a post Christmas treat. Our book this month to read is…
January 19, 2015
Thank you to everyone who came along to the church on Saturday 22nd November to the Children’s Society coffee morning and Traidcraft sale. We raised a total of nearly £500 from christmas card sales and refreshments for the Children’s Society and Sue Partridge’s Traidcraft stall raised approximately £80 which was…
January 19, 2015
Our thanks to all those who came to our Christmas concert, or to hear us sing carols at Polesden Lacey the day before and we hope you enjoyed the seasonal music as much as we did singing it. With Christmas behind us Capel Choral Society is eagerly looking forward to…
January 19, 2015
This year’s Pantomime, featuring talent from both new and established members, proudly presents an entertainment for your delight over two successive weekends: CAPEL MEMORIAL HALL: 30th and 31 st January. Performances 8pm both evenings and 2pm on the Saturday. Doors open 30 mins prior to curtain up. OCKLEY VILLAGE HALL:…
January 19, 2015
On the 24th November we went to the Imperial War Museum where there was an exhibition to celebrate the centenary of the First World War. It was very interesting and well worth the visit. Afterwards we had a tour round London to see the Christmas lights, made all the more…
January 19, 2015
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Old Friends Christmas Party. It was a wonderful occasion. We had loads of lovely comments. It really couldn’t happen without all of your help. The raffle raised over £400, which also goes a long way towards the cost. Best wishes, Emma
January 19, 2015
Chris D suggested I write the article, as a first time guest. Having, like several others, sometimes been a helper, it was a new experience. Guided into the hall with friendly greetings to view lovely decorations, balloons, Christmas trees, baubles, bespoke table decorations. and hand-made napkin rings. Then drinks were…
January 19, 2015
On the 9th December Mole Valley District Council agreed that the preparation of the HOUSing and Traveller Sites Plan be terminated. In order to fulfil our wider planning responsibilities, including the protection of our Green Belt, the Council takes the preliminary steps necessary to prepare a new Local Plan in…
January 19, 2015
The Parish Council hopes that everyone will find the time to respond to the Consultation Document -‘Gatwick Airport Second Runway’, and that they will also encourage friends and neighbours to respond. A second runway at Gatwick would devastate this area as we know it today and would leave very little…
January 19, 2015
On the 9th December Mole Valley District Council agreed that the preparation of the HOUSing and Traveller Sites Plan be terminated. In order to fulfil our wider planning responsibilities, including…
July 1, 2014
Consultation on MVDC Housing and Traveller Sites Plan – Additional Sites ends on July 21st 2014 The Parish Council has drawn up a draft response which is able to read…
May 5, 2014
The Airports Commission, chaired by Sir Howard Davies, has included Gatwick Airport in its shortlist for potential locations for the next runway in the UK. Gatwick Airport Limited have produced…
May 5, 2014
Gatwick Airport Ltd has produced a 17 page questionnaire about their possible runway options. After considerable pressure they have included a ‘None of these options’ check-box buried in Section D.…
January 19, 2015
After three meetings. we drew a blank on days free in December, so our next gathering is in January for lunch at a pub, then tea at a members house…
January 19, 2015
Thank you to everyone who came along to the church on Saturday 22nd November to the Children’s Society coffee morning and Traidcraft sale. We raised a total of nearly £500…
January 19, 2015
This year’s Pantomime, featuring talent from both new and established members, proudly presents an entertainment for your delight over two successive weekends: CAPEL MEMORIAL HALL: 30th and 31 st January.…
January 19, 2015
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Old Friends Christmas Party. It was a wonderful occasion. We had loads of lovely comments. It really couldn’t happen without all of…
January 19, 2015
Chris D suggested I write the article, as a first time guest. Having, like several others, sometimes been a helper, it was a new experience. Guided into the hall with…
September 23, 2014
Concert of music by Surrey Fringe male barbershop singers with items also from young musicians from the Yehudi Menuhin School and a very talented marimba player. A very varied and…
August 2, 2014
It has been another busy month with lots of meeting and planning for fundraising events etc. Good news is that we received confirmation of another grand which was for £3,000.…
June 7, 2014
The Cricket Club have got off to a flying start both on and off the field. The first game of the season was won by the Under 9’s team, winning the…
May 5, 2014
We are approaching the end of a season badly disrupted by the weather. Our 1st X1 reached the Chichester Charity Cup Quarter Finals only to lose narrowly in extra time…
May 5, 2014
Capel Cricket and Football club are current exploring options to redevelop the facilities on the rec. The pavilion is looking very tired and currently does not meet most requirements. With…
January 19, 2015
The Parish Council hopes that everyone will find the time to respond to the Consultation Document -‘Gatwick Airport Second Runway’, and that they will also encourage friends and neighbours to…
September 30, 2014
GATWICK CO-ORDINATION GROUP To: Parish Council’s in Surrey, Sussex and Kent. You will be aware from the Press Statement on the 11th June, 2014 that Surrey/Sussex and Kent have formed…
September 30, 2014
The Parish Council submitted a formal representation in response to the ‘London Air Space Change – Gatwick Local Area Consultation’ for the Gatwick Airport Flight Paths. Since making the…
May 5, 2014
The Airports Commission, chaired by Sir Howard Davies, has included Gatwick Airport in its shortlist for potential locations for the next runway in the UK. Gatwick Airport Limited have produced…
Capel is a village in southern Surrey, southeastern England, situated about 6 miles south of Dorking alongside the A24 road, and approximately 3 miles (5.5 km) from the West Sussex border. Neighbouring villages are Ockley, Coldharbour and Newdigate. The pub is called The Crown; there are also several shops, a church, St John the Baptist, a Friends Meeting House (see history below), an infant school, a garage, a cricket club and a tennis club. The village is served by Ockley railway station on the Mole Valley Line between Dorking and Horsham. A bus service runs to Dorking and Horsham.
Text taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capel%2C_Surrey