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The Surrey Hill Society has worked with, and supported, the Gatton Trust for a number of years.  It was, therefore, only fitting that when we decided that we wanted to hold an anniversary celebration in the east of the county, Read on! →

“What a super evening you organised with such very interesting showcases of what goes on in the Surrey Hills.  Delectable canapes too! “ This was just one of the many emails and comments received following our event at Loseley Park, Read on! →

When the Trustees of Surrey Hills Society started thinking about ways of celebrating the 60th anniversary of the AONB and the 10th birthday of the Society, our vice-chairman, Ken Bare,  suggested that we produce a book recording how the AONB Read on! →

The Surrey Hills Society joined forces with Mole Valley Ramblers, as part of the Mole Valley Walking Festival to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the North Downs Way being designated as a National Trail over the May Bank holiday weekend.  Read on! →

Surrey Hills Society has a new member and mascot! Haslemere is running a local community arts project which also acts as a fundraiser called Haslemere Hares.  This will see over 80 decorated hares displayed around the town and surrounding area throughout Read on! →

“What a lovely way to spend a grey March afternoon!” commented the Society member, Joyce Jessop at the end of our afternoon learning about the Heritage Lottery Funded  (HLF) project that was developed over several years, from its early beginnings in Read on! →

Would it be on? Would be off?  As the “Beast from East”, Siberian weather battered the UK in the week running up to The Surrey Hills Society Free monthly walk for March, this was the topic of debate among organisers. Read on! →

12 people attended our very useful map reading day with our experienced leaders. The course is always a success and comes back every year by popular demand. This time we were delighted to have so many non-members in the assistance. Read on! →

“Very please with today’s event – a lovely town walk around the more unknown parts of Dorking avoidin the High Street. Interesting stories with just the right amount of detail. Thank you!” – Susie and David, SHS members  

Chris Howard, Chairman of the Surrey Hills Society, was the guest speaker at the opening of the new contemporary art show at Watts Gallery on Saturday 13th January 2018. Surrey Hills based artist, Diana Croft is inspired by her immediate Read on! →