MAY 2017 ISSUE 19 MAY Blooming Cranleigh A magazine and website for Cranleigh and the surrounding areas www.cranleighmagazine.co.uk CRANLEIGH MAGAZINE TO BUY LAST CHANCE New Spring Lunch Menu Monday – Friday all dishes under £10 Burger Nights, from £8 Monday & Tuesday choose from any burger on the menu Steak Night including a free drink Every Thursday choose from our wide selection of steaks Large Garden and al fresco dining Expansive garden with sun terrace, climbing frame and stunning country views. Numerous walks from the door. THE CRIMBOURNE AT Warm hospitality, charming location CLAYSHAW PLACE, RUDGWICK Established in 1873, the Sir Roger Tichborne, is the idyllic, independent, family run countryside pub. Recently refurbished, the pub has a 4 BEDROOM SHOWHOME - £950,000 relaxed, friendly and informal feel. Locally sourced fresh produce is cooked daily and a wide selection of craft beers and ales are on offer. ◆ Open plan kitchen/breakfast & family ◆ Stylish en suites and bathrooms Just a short drive from Cranleigh and Billingshurst. room with bi-fold doors to the patio ◆ Landscaped gardens with private outlook ◆ Contemporary, stylish kitchen ◆ Underfl oor heating to the ground fl oor with integrated appliances and ◆ New home – ready to move into separate utility room ◆ Last chance to buy at Clayshaw Place ◆ Separate living room with log burning fi replace and dining room Book your appointment to view The Crimbourne with Roger Coupe on 01483 268555 clayshawplace.com More than a place to live Selling Agents: 01483 268 555 Sir Roger Tichborne, Alfold Bars, Loxwood, West Sussex RH14 0QS www.rogercoupe.com Details and prices correct at time of going to press. www.thetichborne.co.uk • 01403 751 873 • [email protected] CRANLEIGH MAGAZINE TO BUY LAST CHANCE New Spring Lunch Menu Monday – Friday all dishes under £10 Burger Nights, from £8 Monday & Tuesday choose from any burger on the menu Steak Night including a free drink Every Thursday choose from our wide selection of steaks Large Garden and al fresco dining Expansive garden with sun terrace, climbing frame and stunning country views. Numerous walks from the door. THE CRIMBOURNE AT Warm hospitality, charming location CLAYSHAW PLACE, RUDGWICK Established in 1873, the Sir Roger Tichborne, is the idyllic, independent, family run countryside pub. Recently refurbished, the pub has a 4 BEDROOM SHOWHOME - £950,000 relaxed, friendly and informal feel. Locally sourced fresh produce is cooked daily and a wide selection of craft beers and ales are on offer. ◆ Open plan kitchen/breakfast & family ◆ Stylish en suites and bathrooms Just a short drive from Cranleigh and Billingshurst. room with bi-fold doors to the patio ◆ Landscaped gardens with private outlook ◆ Contemporary, stylish kitchen ◆ Underfl oor heating to the ground fl oor with integrated appliances and ◆ New home – ready to move into separate utility room ◆ Last chance to buy at Clayshaw Place ◆ Separate living room with log burning fi replace and dining room Book your appointment to view The Crimbourne with Roger Coupe on 01483 268555 clayshawplace.com More than a place to live Selling Agents: 01483 268 555 Sir Roger Tichborne, Alfold Bars, Loxwood, West Sussex RH14 0QS Details and prices correct at time of going to press. www.rogercoupe.com www.thetichborne.co.uk • www.cranleighmagazine.co.uk 01403 751 873 • [email protected] 3 CRANLEIGH MAGAZINE contents May 2017 Email: [email protected]. © Published by Cranleigh Magazine Ltd. 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CRANLEIGH MAGAZINE Joy of Cranleigh Joy Horn brings some anecdotes of 100 years ago What was happening in Cranleigh in May 1917? The way we were Punch cartoon ood still dominated the news this month. At the shipping. Now the food shortage was being