News

We are delighted to welcome Christa Emmett as a new Surrey Hills Society Volunteer Co-ordinator which has been made possible by 2 years funding through the Trust Fund, the Community Foundation for Surrey and the AONB Board. Read on! →

The first Greenway in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) was officially launched today (23 September) by the Chairman of Surrey County Council, Helyn Clack. Known as the Leith Hill Greenway, the new route provides greater access for people of all abilities to enjoy beautiful countryside in a sustainable way for their health and well-being whilst reducing conflict. It is hoped this new route will be the first of many Greenways across Surrey linking the countryside with towns and cities. Read on! →

Vote for our Habitat project that will green urban spaces across Surrey! With artists and ecologists working with the local communities, these spaces will include sculptural habitats to support local wildlife as well as improving the street scape.
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How lucky we were to chose the first sunny day for several weeks for Chairman’s Day at Buckland. Our morning started at the home of our guide for the day – local historian Duncan Ferns. Yewdells is a Grade II Read on! →

This excellent walk was led by Mike Waite, Living Landscapes Officer at the Surrey Wildlife Trust. The weather was perfect for butterflies but Mike is hugely knowledgeable about all wildlife and gave us a real insight into the ecology of Read on! →

A FREE Community Forum for parish councils and community groups in the Surrey Hills. Read on! →

Many of us enjoy a glass of our excellent Surrey sparkling wines. In this article, our Chairman has been selflessly investigating the topic further. Read on! →

One of our younger volunteers has become fascinated by butterflies during the lockdown period. Conservation is essential to reverse decades of decline and you can play your part in many ways.

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Lockdown has curtailed many activities but artists have still been busy at their craft. Surrey Hills Arts flags up two forthcoming opportunities for you to catch up with their work and enjoy a trip out into the Surrey Hills. Read on! →

Many tree planting initiatives are happening nationwide. But Surrey is already the most wooded county in the country. One of our woodland owning members gives us some thoughts on ways to plant that help rather than harm our environment. Read on! →