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Christmas Giving – Gift Hampers for local households

Can you help? Godalming Minster is collecting goodies to make up gift hampers for local individuals and families, some of whom are supported by the Foodbank at Franklyn Road year round, and some who appreciate a little help at this time of year. We also receive requests via our local church schools (Busbridge Juniors and St Mark’s and All Saints) and The Cellar Camino Café too.

We aim to make the hampers a real treat and show of love and generosity to those who might not be able to enjoy the nicer things at Christmas. It is especially appreciated if the items are from the luxury range rather than value range.

Shopping List
To share the buying, we’ve divided the shopping list into smaller lists of 4-6 items. You can pick one up
from church, or download the pdf with all six .

Donation Drop Off
From now-15 Dec
There are collection points for donations at all Godalming Minster locations: Hambledon Church, The Yew Tree Café at Busbridge Church Brighton Road, St Peter & St Paul’s Church Street as well as St Mark’s Franklyn Road.

Get involved
We sort and pack on Mon 15 Dec at Godalming Minster Brighton Road and everyone is invited to come and help at 7pm.

Make a request for someone you know
If you know of someone that is in need of help this Christmas, please get in touch with the office to request a hamper on their behalf e: office@godalmingminster.org. We also have a Minster Family Support Fund for financial support.

For more info see godalmingminster.org/christmas

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Waverley’s Emerging Local Plan – Consultation Open

Waverley Borough Council has opened the consultation on its emerging Local Plan. This is an opportunity for residents to provide feedback on the document that will shape the future development of the borough. The consultation is now open and will run until Monday, 8th December.

Your input will help shape the future of the borough. By participating in the consultation, you can influence decisions that will impact the area’s growth and development over the coming years.

The Local Plan is a key planning document that guides how land is used and developed across Waverley. It sets out policies and proposals that act as a roadmap for the borough’s future, helping to ensure that new development supports local needs and reflects Waverley’s long-term vision. As part of this process, the Council has published an Issues and Options document, which identifies the main planning challenges facing the borough and presents potential ways to address them. Waverley has asked for feedback on this document.

You can find out more here online:

Emerging Local Plan | Waverley Borough Council

Waverley Borough Council will also be hosting in person drop-in sessions at leisure centres across the borough on the following dates: 

Saturday 15 November, 9am to 1pm:

  • Farnham Leisure Centre, Dogflud Way 
  • Godalming Leisure Centre, Broadwater Park, Summers Road

Saturday 22 November, 9am to 1pm:

  • Cranleigh Leisure Centre, Village Way 
  • Haslemere Leisure Centre, King’s Road

Comments can be submitted online via Waverley Local Plan: Issues and Options (2025) – Waverley Borough Council Consultations

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Xmas Market 15th November

Most of the Coal Yard Creatives businesses will be open (including the two new units – Botanical Florist and Time Out Beauty) and there will be visiting local artisans, food and beverage producers and makers too.

Live music from Dragonfly Sky, hot food, and the licensed bar at the Village Spirit Collective will add to the early festive experience.

Free entry. Parking at the Coal Yard and Hambledon Nursery.
Enquiries to coalyardcreatives.com

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1st Witley Beavers are re-opening

1st Witley Scout Group are relaunching Beavers in November and would like to invite parents and their 6 to 7 year olds to join us for an Open Event on Tuesday November 4th where we’d love for you to come to the Jubillee Hall to experience some of the activities we run and see what Beavers is all about.      If you come along you’ll be able to sign up for 3 free taster sessions on consecutive Tuesdays with a view to sign up new Beavers for the start the new Beaver term in January. So please confirm you’d like to come to the Open Event by clicking this link below.

Beavers can’t happen without volunteers to help lead the Beaver Lodge – so if you would like to know what volunteering is all about then come to the Open Event or the “Make it Happen” session on the 11th November.  If you’d like to know more beforehand, then contact our Group Lead Volunteer gsl@1stwitleyscouts.org.uk.

Open event registration form:  https://forms.office.com/e/WzDqLs3Lza

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Candlelight Christmas Concert at The Village Hall

Featuring the Sound Mix a Capella Choir
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Starts 7:30 pm
Hambledon Village Hall, Malthouse Ln, Hambledon, GU8 4HQ

Join us for a magical evening of music and festive cheer, as the award-winning Sound Mix a
capella choir performs an enchanting programme in the warm glow of candlelight.

Enjoy stunning vocal arrangements by The King’s Singers and others, spanning Christmas
classics, beloved songs from the shows, and contemporary hits from artists such as Billy Joel and
Coldplay.

Also featuring the Marianne Windham/David Kirby Jazz Trio with special guest Jo Kirkland.

Tickets:
Adults £15 Students & Children £10

Bar serving wine, beer, and soft drinks in an intimate candle-lit setting.

Tickets available online: ti.to/hambledon-festival/soundmix and at Hambledon Village Shop.

All proceeds go towards the Village Hall, so do come and support us.

 

 

hamblefest@hambledonsurrey.co.uk

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Hambledon Art Fair This weekend, Saturday Oct 4th and Sunday October 5th

Just to remind everyone of the return of our lovely Art Fair at the Village Hall this weekend. With paintings, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and photography there will be something for everyone and it might be the perfect opportunity to pick up an early (very early) Christmas present or two!

With teas and (proper) coffee and homemade cakes served all weekend we will be waiting to welcome you. Admission £2 for adults and free for under 16s.

The fair will be open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday