“Frackin’-hell!” – in Surrey?
Epsom and Ewell has so far escaped the grant of licences for shale-gas exploration. Other Boroughs in Surrey are targeted. 25th September Business and Energy Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg announced: “In … Read More
Author: Frances Fawley
Stretching Resources?
Both “The Horton” (Arts Centre) and The Horton Cemetery featured on the agenda of the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Strategy and Resources committee Thursday 29th September. For the second … Read More
Strengthening Epsom’s Seniors
Epsom Strength and Balance is celebrating five years of helping seniors in the local community stay stronger and keep upright longer. Karen Willson changed career to one in the fitness industry … Read More
Ukrainian refugees made welcome by King’s rep.
Vice Lord Lieutenant of Surrey Sir Stephen Lamport came to Epsom Saturday 24th September. Addressing an audience in Epsom Methodist Church he condemned the aggression of Russian President Putin. He … Read More
The Cost of Spending a Penny
Following the demise of the public toilets on the B290 up on Epsom Downs, The Epsom and Ewell Times reports on the current Council provision of conveniences for the public: … Read More
NESCOT opens to the public
In the heart of Epsom and Ewell, The North-East Surrey College of Technology has a range of activities and courses available to the general public. From theatre hire, Saturday courses, … Read More
Coursera & NESCOT to enhance further education
Coursera Inc., a global online learning platform, has announced that it is partnering with North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT), to both enhance and expand teaching delivery, and to prepare … Read More
New Downs Hack Canter in the running…
From 1st October 2022, a new turf Hack Canter on Walton Downs will be provided and maintained for leisure horse riders on Epsom and Walton Downs. This will replace the … Read More
Saturday’s rugby: SUTTON & EPSOM 22 -BANBURY 26
A two minute silence for the Late Queen was observed before this tightly fought match played out on 10th September 2022. This fixture would have been the first league encounter … Read More
God Save the Queen, Long Live the King
Since 1946 Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II missed only three Derby Races held in Epsom. In tribute to Her love of the event the magnificent Queen’s Stand, opened in … Read More
Let’s go Electric Epsom and Ewell
Friday 9 September is World EV day, a global movement to celebrate switching to electric vehicles and driving change. In Surrey, almost half our emissions come from transport, and about half … Read More
Epsom’s Ashley Centre stands with Ukraine
The Ashley Centre in Epsom provided premises in the Mall to Surrey Stands With Ukraine rent and bills free since 7th March 2022. Now the unit is required for retailing. … Read More
Civilised protest to save civilisation?
Sunday 4th Sept, Epsom & Ewell’s climate action group put on a hard-hitting and thought-provoking street-theatre performance in Epsom centre. Right in the middle of town, on the big crossroads … Read More
BBC misreports Epsom and Ewell planning?
On Friday 2nd September Mark Easton, the BBC’s top home affairs reporter, swooped down on Epsom and Ewell. Our Borough suffers from nimbyism and we could easily meet our housing … Read More
An Epsom style of socialism?
Surrey’s first food hall, Epsom Social, has just opened its doors on 29th August. The 200 seat venue will bring together 8 food vendors, with a central bar serving local … Read More
Councillors agonise over student accommodation plan.
Council postpone a controversial planning application for their own site visit. Mr Colin Preston’s plan to knock down a neglected house called Green Gables in Ashley Road, Epsom was deferred. … Read More
Strikes cross East St., Epsom
Following a strike of mail workers and a picket at Epsom’s East Street Sorting Office CWU workers picket the telephone exchange on the other side of the street. See our … Read More
1st September 2022
Dear Subscribers, Welcome to our resumed weekly and fortnightly service after a brief August break. 28 new reports since 4th August. Back issues are always accessible via the top of … Read More