November 16, 2020
From ‘Them and Us’ to ‘Us and Us’… It was a theme that I took up in my rather grandly entitled ‘Presidential Address’ at Diocesan Synod last Saturday: how this Corona-coaster of a year had provided many opportunities for churches, communities and individuals to come together out of a sense of…
November 14, 2020
Join us in celebrating friendships that cross continents, with this online service from the Anglican Communion. Led by Bishop Anthony Poggo, the service includes a sermon from Sheran Harper, President of the Mother’s Union, and reflects on how communities in different parts of the world support one another in both…
November 14, 2020
Dear friends, Please find attached this week’s readings, notice sheets and Bishop Andrew’s sermon. Stay safe and keep well. Best wishes, Suzanne Suzanne Cole 07923 517202 /Please do let us know if you would rather not receive emails from us, or alternatively let us know if there is someone who…
November 9, 2020
The month of November often carries a sombre tone. The days are shorter, curtains are drawn earlier and there feels as if there is less of the day left after work and school have ended. November begins with All Souls, including, in many places, a commemoration of loved ones who…
November 9, 2020
Dear all Last month I have been busy preparing for the parish Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) which should have taken place at the end of March this year. Well as we all know so well lockdown happened and everything was put on hold. Well the APCM was finally held…
November 7, 2020
This online service marks Remembrance Sunday. Led from the Royal Military Chapel by Rev John Vincent CF, the service honours those who gave their lives for the peace of our nation. Click the read more link to go to the service on the Church of England Website. Read More The…
November 6, 2020
Dear Friends, I do hope you are all well and coping with this second lockdown. I think we all knew it was coming, but that doesn’t make it any easier. If anybody is struggling with shopping or prescriptions etc please do get in contact and we will make sure someone…
November 6, 2020
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY We have two services for you A brief service recorded at st Margaret’s Ockley. For the silence to fall at 11:00 the video has to start at 10:46am. And secondly Bishop Jo preaches for Remembrance Sunday on 1Thess 4:13-18 ‘How do we remember?’ Post expires at…
November 6, 2020
A booklet of prayer has been created and is available here. Post expires at 8:01am on Sunday November 7th, 2021 The post A booklet of prayer for the Nation appeared first on The Parish of Capel and Ockley.
November 4, 2020
A message from Bishop Andrew A call to begin 28 days of focused prayer Friends, these are challenging times as we move into Lockdown once more, and this time as winter approaches. It’s vital that we continue to do what we can to reach out to those most affected in…
November 4, 2020
A message from Bishop Andrew A call to begin 28 days of focused prayer Friends, these are challenging times as we move into Lockdown once more, and this time as winter approaches. It’s vital that we continue to do what we can to reach out to those most affected in…
November 2, 2020
We have this treasure … in jars of claySince attending the ordinations a few weeks ago, I have been reflecting further on 2 Corinthians 4:1-11, one of the passages that was read seven times! This letter is the product of a stressed and even distressed minister of the Gospel. Three…
June 10, 2020
Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) has installed nine new CCTV cameras in fly-tipping hotspots across the district to catch offenders. An individual or business found to be responsible for…
June 8, 2020
For local father, scout leader and IT consultant Simon Clarke, purchasing a 3D-printer back in January seemed a simple means of pursuing a personal hobby. However, three months and a…
June 1, 2016
Public Meeting at 7pm on 22nd June: The Neighbourhood Development Plan is now progressing towards the formal community consultation which is planed for the end of june. A hard copy of…
May 2, 2016
Good news for everyone in Capel who uses the pub and has been concerned about its future. The Area Manager has confirmed that the pub will be closing for refurbishment…
June 13, 2016
This year’s Capel Military Vehicle Show comes to Aldhurst Farm Capel, RH5 5HJ on the 2nd and 3rd July. It will feature an RAF Chinook helicopter, a historic Westlands Wasp,…
June 1, 2016
CAPEL CRICKET CLUB We are underway in the Cricket with matches starting from under 8s right through to the adult sections. There is plenty going on with both Cricket and…
June 1, 2016
Capel Open Gardens on Sunday 19th June are being held in aid of Alzheimer’s research uK. The gardens will be open from 1pm to 5pm. The programmes, which will have…
June 1, 2016
In aid of our local schools. Saturday 26th June 2016: 12 -3pm @ The Vicarage, 54 The Street It seems that Summer is almost here and where would be without…
May 2, 2016
On Saturday 16th April, some 90 Capel folk came to grips with the game of shuffleboard in the Village Hall. You haven’t heard of it? Well, we soon discovered that…
May 2, 2016
By the time you read this hopefully the rain will have stopped and the ground dried out a bit. The Cricket Club are looking forward to the season so why…
May 2, 2016
By the time you read this hopefully the rain will have stopped and the ground dried out a bit. The Cricket Club are looking forward to the season so why…
April 1, 2016
The recent race night done in conjunction with the Youth Club was a great success with £3,700 raised. Thanks to all who attended and our sponsors. Upcoming events: Tuesday 12th…
January 17, 2016
Lots has been going on quietly behind the scenes as the pavilion project moves forward. Our in house fundraising has now gone past £20,000 and is fast approaching £@5,000. We…
November 7, 2015
Capel Cricket Club & Capel Football Club are holding a join New Year’s Eve Party in the Village Hall with funds going towards the New Sports Pavillion Fund. Bring your…
January 17, 2016
If you are unhappy about night flights in/out of Gatwick you might like to sign the petition on the government website. Once 10,000 “signatures” have been obtained the government are…
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…
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