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Knowle Park Gossip

Knowle Park Gossip

A Moment at Knowle Park Knowle Park It felt today as though time had stood still at Knowle Park. The birds were singing high in the trees, and squirrels darted busily along the branches above. My dog, of course, had other plans, tail wagging furiously as she watched...

112 High Street

112 High Street

The Clock House – A Little Cranleigh Story As I wandered along Cranleigh High Street the other day, I found myself thinking about one of the little shops that quietly keeps the village ticking along — quite literally, as it once did. The building at 112 High Street,...

Much a do .. about!

Much a do .. about!

A Quiet Visit to the Hair Boutique There are moments in village life that feel wonderfully simple. Today was one of them. I wandered into a local hair boutique hoping rather optimistically. that someone might have time to wash and trim my hair. No appointment, no...

Celebrations Bakery

Celebrations Bakery

Celebrations Bakery As I stepped into the bakery today to collect my husband’s cake, the first thing that met me was the smell — warm bread, sweet sponge, that unmistakable comfort that only a proper bakery gives. And behind it all, laughter. Gentle, easy laughter...

Me and The Peach Shop

Me and The Peach Shop

Trinkets everywhere.Wood shining brightly, lovingly polished. Shelves lined with abundant pens and notebooks, waiting patiently to be written in — as if each one is holding a story that hasn’t quite found its owner yet. Flowers...

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