Wonersh
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Wonersh is a small Surrey village in England. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Wonersh is about 3 miles SSE of Guildford on the B2128 road from Guildford, Shalford to Cranleigh.
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[edit] History
Although little evidence has been discovered locally, it is believed that a settlement has existed in Wonersh since Anglo Saxon times. Until recently an ilex tree stood in the garden of Green Place and estimates of it's age ranged up to 1200 years. This certainly appears to support the existent of an ancient settlement in the area, as the ilex is not indigenous species. Indeed the name Wonersh has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon language and loosely translated means "hamlet in the winding stubble field".
That apart the Wonersh of today contains a wealth of history and in 1993 the Wonersh History Society was formed to preserve and build on a quantity of historical material and notes gathered over many years by the late Anthony Fanshaw. Much of this archive is now being transferred to the Society's computer data base and will be available for all to peruse. The Society's aim is to research and record history of the village and its immediate environs and to promote a wider awareness of matters historical interest.
[edit] Churches
The Church of England church is called St John the Baptist and dates back to Norman times and has a very active bell tower. It is an evangelical alive church with lots of groups for children and young people. There is also an United Reformed church which overlooks the village common. There is a college (St John's Seminary) for the training of Roman Catholic, and the public are welcomed to the services there.
[edit] Shop
It has a village shop and Post Office which is owned by a village co-operative. There is also a sandwich bar next door
[edit] Pub
There is a pub/restaurant named the Grantley Arms. They serve bar meals and have a separate restaurant, which is often used for functions. Both the shop and the pub are situated in the centre of the village by the 'pepper pot'.
[edit] Wonersh Surgery
The surgery is situated in the centre of Wonersh village opposite the Post Office. The purpose built right hand part of the surgery was opened in 1972 and extended in 1982. We acquired the Sheilings in 1994. There is a car park at the rear of the premises which is reached by driving through the archway. Please note there is a one-way system for safety reasons.
There are a total of twelve consulting rooms in addition to two treatment rooms. The latter two and five of the consulting rooms are on the ground floor. If you have difficulty using the stairs you can be seen on the ground floor. In addition, there is a health education suite which is used for various clinics, ante-natal classes etc.
The Practice covers an area approximately seven miles by five.
[edit] Sports
There is a village green where local teams play football, cricket and stoolball. The Sports Club have built a Pavillion there with a bar, meeting room and changing facilities.
There is also a Bowls Club which was founded in 1925. Wonersh Bowling Club is situated in the heart of the village at the end of a lane behind the Memorial Hall. Being well away from the main road it enjoys a quiet and peaceful surroundings and an excellent view of Chinthurst Hill. The club was founded in 1925 by J.M. Courage, F.H. Cook, R.H. Haslam and F. Rogerson. The club is affiliated to both the English and Surrey Bowling Associations
The Green, comprising six full sized rinks, is maintained in excellent condition by a dedicated team of Groundsmen who are, themselves, active bowling members of the Club. The Pavilion has, in addition to the usual changing rooms and dining area, a kitchen and fully licenced bar. The bowling season runs from the beginning of April through to the end of September
Apart from the playing membership there is a strong emphasis on the social side. The club pavilion is open throughout the year with many social functions including dinner dances, theatre trips and long weekend visits to other clubs!
[edit] Societies
There is an amateur dramatic society called the Wonersh Players that write, produce and perform their own pantomimes. They are an easy going, like-minded group of friends who enjoy putting on a show, but don't take it too seriously. The quality of the costumes and scenery are second to none, and the scripts are both traditional and innovative.
The Wonersh Players have been in existence for over 25 years, always performing at the Wonersh Memorial Hall, usually during the February Half Term Holiday, with rehearsals starting the previous October
A social club named Wonersh Village Club, which was founded about 110 years ago. It provides a venue for playing snooker, billiards, darts and all manner of card games.
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