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The spring litter pick will be on Saturday April 2 from 2 to 4pm. Please meet behind the Community Hall at Goldwater Lodge at 2pm for a safety briefing and to collect litter pickers (if you haven’t brought your own), … Continued
THE Goldsworth News is seeking an editor to replace George Binyon who is moving on after editing the magazine for five years. Published quarterly, the News is delivered to all households and businesses on Goldsworth Park. It keeps residents informed … Continued
GOLDSWORTH PARK’S first Christmas Craft Market is on Saturday, December 11 between 10.30am and 2.00pm outside St Andrew’s Church in the shopping centre. Come along and enjoy shopping for jewellery, crafts, gifts, toys and more. There will be entertainment for … Continued
The Goldsworth Park Calendar for 2022 is now available at a cost of £5. It can be purchased from Beacon House Dry Cleaners and La Palestra Health and Fitness (The Gym) in the Goldsworth Park Centre. It can also be purchased … Continued
THE next community litter pick will be on Saturday September 11th between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Meet behind Goldwater Lodge wearing stout shoes and gardening gloves. Hi-viz tabards and bin bags, hand sanitiser and wipes will be provided. We have a … Continued
NGP MAMMAL SURVEYS- INVITATION TO TAKE PART We recently posted information on the NGP Facebook page about undertaking surveys of the mammal populations present on the Meadow and in the adjoining woodland. Their purpose will be to provide information about … Continued
It is generally agreed that the needs of teenagers are not very well met in Goldsworth Park, a point which was made to me by teenagers I have spoken to over the last year or so. The playground is for … Continued
THE GPCA is organizing its first virtual quiz night! It will be something to keep us occupied in lockdown, as well as a fun, informal way to get to know other Goldsworth Park residents from the safety of our own … Continued
The NHS mobile Covid-19 testing unit will be based in the car park at Goldsworth Park Recreation Area on February 9,10, and 11. Please follow and like us:
THE next meeting of the GPCA will be at on Thursday January 21 at 8pm via Zoom. The meeting will start with a talk from the Borough Police Commander, Inspector David Bentley, on the topic of community policing and he … Continued
Lockfield Drive is open again after weeks of refurbishment work on the pedestrian footbridge close to Greythorne Road. Please follow and like us:
OUR Christmas tree is now helping to spread some seasonal cheer at the shopping centre. Unfortunately we did not hold carol singing this year due to pandemic safety concerns. The GPCA would like to thank the centre’s shops and businesses, … Continued
THE GPCA AGM will be held electronically via Zoom on Wednesday October 21 at 7.30pm. Please register your interest with Irene Watson at chair@ourgoldsworthpark.org.uk. Please follow and like us:
SATURDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2020 FROM 14:00-16:00 The autumn litter pick will be on Saturday, 26th September, coinciding with Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British September Clean. If you intend to come along, please would you email me with your name and … Continued
The GPCA public meeting on the 22nd April has been cancelled. The July meeting will go ahead by Zoom on the 22nd. Please register your interest with Irene Watson at chair@ourgoldsworthpark.org.uk. One item for discussion concerns the Community Infrastructure Levy … Continued
The Goldsworth Park Community Association is supporting WOKING SUPPORT AND MUTUAL AID, a volunteer-led initiative, driven solely by the desire to help neighbours in need during the corona virus outbreak, and to help ease pressure on our valuable local services … Continued
May I start by wishing you all a happy New Year. As you may have read in the last issue of Goldsworth News, the GPCA is now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation – a CIO and the first General (public) … Continued
Come and join SingGold, the community choir, singing carols round the Christmas Tree when the lights go in at 5.45pm on Friday, 6th December, between Boots & Waitrose. All welcome. Please follow and like us:
Many residents have noticed and commented that the lights around this part of the lake path have not been working for a while. The situation was first reported to the Council 2 weeks ago. They tell us that Skanksa (the … Continued
Due to the forecast of rain all day tomorrow, we are postponing the litter pick for a week. The forecast is much better for 19th October so we hope to see (some of) you at the same time (2.00 – … Continued
Woking Borough Council will be undertaking some tree works to the rear of 19 Watermead, next to the Dianthus Building, to remove some unhealthy trees from the fence line. Work is due to commence on 26th September. Please follow and … Continued
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The cygnets were first seen with their parents on the morning of Saturday 8th. It did not take long for them to be harassed by dogs off leads, despite notices asking owners to keep their dogs on leads during the … Continued
The Spring Litter Pick will be on Saturday, 30th March. Meet outside the Community Hall, Goldwater Lodge at 2.00pm and spend a couple of hours with other residents tidying up our environment. Wear stout shoes and gardening or work gloves … Continued
There is an open meeting of the GPCA at 7:30 on the 23rd April. All are welcome. Please follow and like us:
Just to let you know that repairs to the lake path near Willowmead Close are scheduled for Saturday, 8th December. Please follow and like us:
The GPCA has met its targets, set by residents at the extraordinary general meeting in June, to fill committee vacancies and fulfil its obligations as a charity. A new Vice-Chair Chris Martin, Treasurer Tina Hartley and Secretary Celia Young were … Continued
Join us at the shopping centre for carols and our Christmas tree lights switch-on at 6pm on Friday December 7th. Sing along with our community choir Sing Gold, Rainbows and Brownies. Please follow and like us:
The next meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 24th April at the Community Hall, Goldwater Lodge. Please let me know if there any matters you would like to raise at the meeting. Irene Watson Chair, GPCA Please follow and … Continued
Work on the section of the path that floods, close to Armadale Road, is scheduled to start on Tuesday, 17th April and will take around 3 days. The path will be closed while work is undertaken. I will let you … Continued
The Spring Litter Pick will be on the afternoon of Saturday, 21st April 2018. As usual, we will be meeting outside the Community Hall at Goldwater Lodge at 2.00pm and expect to be working for a couple of hours. Wear … Continued
Before a national rollout of ID cards Woking voters will be taking part of a trial for the coming May elections. Voters will be required to produce photo ID prior to being issued with a voting form. Details of what … Continued
The Great British Spring Clean In view of the weather forecast for this weekend, the litter pick scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday 3rd March is cancelled. It is planned to rearrange the litter pick for some time in April. … Continued
GPCA received the following letter: It has become a lot more difficult to park at Waitrose over the last couple of months and I can only assume that the extra pressure has been generated by the new hospice and, … Continued
Dementia Friends gives people an understanding of dementia and the small things you can do that make a difference. Your local Goldsworth Park Dementia Action Alliance, will be hosting a Dementia Friends session with refreshments including mince pies so please … Continued
Patching works for lake path and path to hockey pitch are due to start next Monday after all the tree works have been finished by Foremost. You may see some preparation works start this week. Please follow and like us:
Surrey County Council wants your views on proposals to charge for rural car parking. – time’s running out so if you have a view, let them know before November 6 This consultation is a vital part of the Council’s plans … Continued
A new property search web portal designed to find commercial property in Woking has been launched. The new portal, hosted on Woking Borough Council’s Woking Works website under ‘Locate’ – lists all commercial property available within the Borough. Approximately 50 sites are … Continued
Returning for the fifth consecutive year, the award-winning Woking Food and Drink Festival is set to host more culinary delights, from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 September. Named the county’s Best Local Food Event by readers of Surrey Life Magazine for two years in … Continued
Flowerbeds of Woking will be under the judges’ scrutiny once again as Woking in Bloom gets ready to celebrate another display of horticultural excellence in the Borough. Schools, residents and pubs are all invited to spruce up their gardens in … Continued
The deadline for a chance to win prizes in a local newspaper draw has been extended to May 31, after backing from local brewery Thurstons – The Horsell Brewery Company. Complete the Woking News and Mail survey and you could … Continued
The litter pickers met outside the Community Hall, Goldwater Lodge at 10.00am for a couple of hours of litter-picking around North Meadow, the woods, playing fields and anywhere else around the park where litter collects. This shows a few of … Continued
The next GPCA public meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 25th April 2017 in the Community Hall, Goldwater Lodge. All residents are welcome to attend. The minutes for the previous meeting are available on the “About – Meeting Minutes” page Please … Continued
Local groups can now apply for a place in this year’s Party in the Park and join in celebrating the life and achievements of two of the most successful music artists ever to come out of the town. This year’s … Continued
Woking Borough Council Tax charge has been set to rise by 2.23% for 2017/18. Equivalent to less than 10 pence per week for a Band D property, the rise means that people living in a Band D property will pay … Continued
Surrey Half Marathon has almost sold out of places. Anyone keen to take part in the half marathon, or the closed-road 5km run (one of the largest of it’s kind in the UK), or see their child run in the … Continued
If you have been trading for three years or more, Woking Works, a collaboration between Woking Borough Council and five leading Woking-based companies, is offering free business advice at surgeries being held on Tuesday 28 February 2017 in Export House, … Continued
If you travel around Woking or the rest of Surrey by bus you might want to check to see if your route is affected by changes to some local bus services. This follows the decision by bus operator Abellio to … Continued
The lights on the shopping centre Christmas tree will be switched on the 4th December at 4pm. Please follow and like us:
This year’s AGM will be on Tuesday 22nd November at 7:30pm in the Community Hall. All residents are welcome. Please follow and like us:
A free handyperson service that will support residents specifically suffering from dementia with simple adaptations around the home to help them remain living independently has been launched by Woking Borough Council. The free service for residents who live in their … Continued
The suitability of land to the east of Martyrs Lane as an alternative ‘safeguarded’ site for removal from the Green Belt to meet future development needs between 2027 and 2040 will be the subject of a public consultation following a … Continued
Attached is a letter from the GPCA to the Ward Councillors for Goldsworth Park and Horsell, and the relevant Portfolio Holders, setting out the GPCA’s position on the future of the land north-west of the lake known as the North … Continued
Surrey County Council has launched a consultation giving you the chance to have your say on the vision for the new Surrey Waste Local Plan. Its important that the waste Surrey produces is managed sustainably while working towards sending zero … Continued
England’s seven million smokers are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Stoptober campaign, starting on 1 October. Research suggests that if you stop smoking for 28-days you are five times more likely to quit for good. You’ll get … Continued
Knock, knock… annual canvassers are out and about Households who have yet to complete and return their Household Enquiry Form can expect a knock on the door over the next few weeks, as canvassers will be reminding residents to fill … Continued
The next meeting is at 7:30pm on 13th September at the Community Hall. The minutes for the last meeting can be found here. Please follow and like us:
A mini photo album has been found on the lake path near the Waitrose turn-off. If the owner rings 01483 714096, they can recover it. Please follow and like us:
Households across the Borough will soon receive their Household Enquiry Form asking them to check whether the information that appears on the Electoral Register matches the details of those living at that address as part of Woking’s annual voter registration … Continued
Do you travel by bus in Surrey? From Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September 2016, there will be changes to a number of local services, including timetable changes and the introduction of some new routes. The changes are being introduced as … Continued
Thames Valley Housing is running a 12 week course for people looking to start their own business in the food industry. Participants will receive specialist training from Enterprise Cube and Community Chef, whilst also having the opportunity to learn about … Continued
This year’s Woking Food and Drink Festival is set to be a star-studded event following the latest celebrity chef announcements. Topping the bill in the Tante Marie Culinary Theatre on Saturday 3 September will be Jane Devonshire, MasterChef Champion 2016, … Continued
Local voluntary organisations invited to apply for grants – Woking Borough Council Local voluntary organisations invited to apply for grants 12 July 2016 Local voluntary and community groups are being invited to apply for a grant for the next financial … Continued
Woking Borough Council has reiterated its stance against hate crime, whilst reassuring foreign nationals that they are welcome in the Borough, in the wake of the vote to leave the European Union. Great Britain has welcomed migrants from many parts … Continued
Sir Geoff Hurst attended the football festival this weekend. He awarded medals and trophies to the teams. He also signed many items including shirts and boots. Sir Geoff presented Lee Swain,.GPR chairman for five years and who is stepping … Continued
There are now three cygnets on the lake and they have been named Tom, Dick & Harry. Please follow and like us:
The Angling Club have been doing maintenance on the swims. More photos on the fishing page. Please follow and like us:
A free outdoor cinema showing of the latest Star Wars film experience on Saturday 9 July 2016, in Woking Park, will round off a day of live music, sci-fi entertainment and space-age fun for families. With more than 50 per cent of … Continued
Dear all, This is a quick email to notify you of the drop-in-sessions that we are running at the Lighthouse, 8-10 High Street, Woking, on Weds 8th and 29th June, 10am-1pm. These sessions are to provide advice to … Continued
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is reviewing its services and wants to know what matters to you. Proposed changes include working closer with other emergency services and reviewing how quickly they respond to 999 calls and automatic fire alarms. Residents … Continued
Ann-Marie has the 4 year term, Ian the 3 year term and Chitra the two year one. The council pages will be updated in due course * If elected the word ‘Elected’ appears against the number of votes. Please follow … Continued
The information and by-law signs state that, where signposted, dogs must be kept on leads. Signs have been put up informing dog walkers that their dogs must be kept on leads around and within 25m of the lake. This is … Continued
Affinity Water have released an update on the works due on the Ottershaw Road. External Information Sheet Please follow and like us:
At long last Costa opens on Goldsworth Park today. It is to be found at the shopping centre just across from St Andrew’s church coffee shop and just down the lake path from Strollers’ OAP coffee shop. It’s not known … Continued
Sing Gold the community choir entertained at the Hall open day on the 23rd April. The day was well attended and some extra bookings were made as well as much tea and cake consumed. Please follow and like us:
A new cafe-style drop-in centre to help people with mental health issues has been officially opened. Opening the facility, The Safe Haven Service at the Marjorie Richardson Centre in Woking, Surrey County Council’s Margaret Hicks said: “By working together as one … Continued
People with stories or photographs of Surrey in the Great War are being asked to help create a lasting digital memorial to the county’s role during the conflict. Surrey Heritage, part of Surrey County Council, has launched a new website to document … Continued
Would your child like to try a new fun activity? The P&G Surrey Youth Games offers free coaching across a range of different sports at venues across the Borough. From April to June, free coaching courses will run for … Continued
A 15th anniversary concert by the King’s Men, choral Scholars of King’s College Cambridge, held at St Andrew’s Church, Goldsworth Park, raised £4,000 for the Woking and Sam Beare hospices. Organised by Mike and Rosie Lipscomb, in conjunction with Wendy … Continued
Dear All, How many times have I heard someone say “Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to get a cup tea when walking round the lake”? Well – next Saturday, 23rd April, you can. Drop into the … Continued
Dear Goldsworth Park Rec & Lake User Group Following further consultation with Executive Members, I thought I would send you an update on the approach the Council intends to take with regards to the proposals for the additional junior … Continued
Margaret Hellawell was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2008. On 24th She will be marking the end of Parkinson’s Awareness Week by walking at least 3 laps of Goldsworth Park Lake. She will be starting her walk from the Community … Continued
Residents are being advised to be vigilant after the discovery of oak processionary moth caterpillars in Surrey. The caterpillars cause significant damage to oak trees by eating their leaves and can be a health risk to people and animals. Residents … Continued
Time is running out for Woking’s residents who are yet to register to vote for this year’s local Borough and Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections on Thursday 5 May 2016. Eligible voters who are yet to register have until Monday … Continued
The out-door gym has now been installed alongside the children’s play ground on the north side of the lake. Each piece of equipment has instructions for use with recommended durations. Please follow and like us:
Proposed changes to local bus services – public consultation closes As you will be aware, Surrey County Council is in the second year of a three year review of local transport services. Some proposals to change local bus services have … Continued
On 20th March Goldsworth Park hosts the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile from Woking Hockey Club and around the lake. There is a choice of over 1.5km, 2.5km or 5km. For further information send an email to WBC’s Health & Wellbeing … Continued
From Wednesday the 6th April all dog will have to be micro-chipped. WBC is hosting a free micro-chipping event on Wednesday 17th February outside Waitrose on Goldsworth Park from 11am to 3pm. The penalty for dog owners do not comply … Continued
There are a couple of planning matters that I would like to bring to your attention. Both of the applications can be viewed on the Woking Borough Council website under Planning and Regulation. If you have any difficulty in … Continued
Changes to local bus services from August last year made vital savings in the face of funding pressures. Now further savings are needed over the next two years to ensure Surrey County Council can maintain as many of the services … Continued
There will be a public meeting on the proposed merger of Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals and Royal Surrey County Hospital in Woking on the following date and venue: Monday 25th January 2016 St Dunstan’s Church Hall, Shaftesbury Rd, … Continued
There will be a Police Panel, probably the last, on Tuesday 15th December 2015, 7.00pm – 8.00pm in the Community Hall. Please follow and like us:
Dear Sir / Madam Please find attached a Surrey County Council Information Sheet relating to works to be carried out by Affinity Water stating at the end of January 2016. External Information Sheet These are major utility works which will … Continued
Woking Leisure Centre is offering parents and guardians the opportunity to Drop and Shop this Christmas. Children from two years old will be able to attend Woking Leisure Centres weekday Christmas crèche sessions, which run from 9am until 12noon from … Continued
In a move that will save tax payers £90,000 per year, Woking Borough Council is removing the Borough’s paper and glass bottle banks and replacing them with upgraded facilities to collect other types of recyclables. Three collection facilities, including Goldsworth … Continued
Fire engines and equipment used to tackle blazes will be on show at an open day on Saturday, November 14. Woking Fire station in Cawsey Way will throw open its doors to the public from 10am to 4pm. Surrey Fire … Continued
The introduction of mixed kerbside recycling has significantly improved recycling rates across the borough. Residents now recycle around 60% of what they throw away. With more recyclables going into our blue-lidded bins at home, our use of community collection facilities … Continued
17th November 2015 at 7.30pm in the Community Hall. All residents are encouraged to come along to hear about the GPCA’s activities, to discuss issues affecting Goldsworth Park and elect Officers of the Committee. The minutes for the last AGM … Continued
The following email has been received for information. This email is to raise awareness of a free information event being held by Woking Borough Council, supported by Citizens Advice Woking (previously the Citizens Advice Bureau). The event is for people … Continued
Striking better deals has seen the county council save Surrey taxpayers more than £8 million in just six months. The savings have been generated by renegotiating contracts with the likes of IT businesses, building firms and transport companies. The money saved, … Continued
Could you take ‘The challenge’? Try rock climbing, hiking or canoeing, or develop a skill in media, music, drama or sport, or design a social action project This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience designed to help young people aged 15-17 year … Continued
At the by-elections on the 8th October: James Sanderson (Lib Dem) was elected as councillor for Goldsworth East. Goldsworth East by-election result Chitra Rana (Con) was elected as councillor for Goldsworth West. Goldsworth West by-election result Please follow and like us:
GPCA has received the following from the Chairmen of the hospital trusts: As you may be aware, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are proposing to merge. We have … Continued
Goldsworth Park gardeners and growers were among the winners at the annual Woking in Bloom and Allotment Awards, held at H.G Wells Conference and Events Centre. The cream of the gardening crop received their prizes at a special presentation evening, … Continued
The Friends of Woking Palace are offering an exciting opportunity to see the results of this year’s seventh and final excavations at Woking’s very own Tudor Palace at a Special Open Day on Sunday 27 September from 11am until 4pm. Highlights … Continued
Woking Borough Council is conducting a review of its polling districts and polling places for the new Borough wards that will come into effect on 5 May 2016. As part of the review, local community groups are being consulted … Continued
The public toilet in the recreation ground finally opened on 3rd September 2015. Although there are as yet no signs outside, they are shown on the new map on the corner and can be found next to the gates into … Continued
Some of Woking Borough’s most iconic buildings will be taking part in the Heritage Open Days weekend between 10 and 13 September, which celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties which normally are closed to … Continued
Following the resignations of Cllrs Denzil and Amanda Coulson on 18 August 2015, a by-election for the vacant Wards of Goldsworth East and Goldsworth West will take place on Thursday 8 October 2015. The nomination process for candidates opened on … Continued
The next meeting is at 7pm on 8th September at the Community Hall. The minutes for the last meeting can be found here. It has been asked that the Council’s Landscape Plan for the Recreation Ground be added to the … Continued
The Lions website has announced that the raft race on the lake has been cancelled for this year. They hope to run the event next year. Please follow and like us:
The countdown is on to this year’s Woking Food and Drink Festival, from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2015, set to be bigger and better than previous years with a stellar line up of demonstration chefs and a mouth-watering selection of … Continued
From 29 and 30 August 2015, changes will be introduced to some local bus services. Find out if your services will be affected at www.surreycc.gov.uk/transportreview or by picking up a booklet from libraries and council offices in all parts of Surrey … Continued
A resident has raised concerns about the increase in air traffic in and out of Farnborough Airport and the resulting noise and pollution. The number of movements is going to increase significantly over the next few years and it appears … Continued
Woking Lions organise a Charity Raft Race on the Goldsworth Park Lake on the 20th September to raise funds for good causes. Teams from business, charities, youth clubs, sports clubs and any other organisations are invited to enter, build a … Continued
Local voluntary and community groups are invited to apply for a grant for the next financial year (April 2016 – March 2017). The grants are available through Woking Borough Council’s Voluntary and Community Grants Scheme. This scheme helps local non-profit making community and … Continued
A large section of gorse was destroyed. It revealed all sorts of debris including bottles, pans and a cigarette lighter! Please follow and like us:
The Goldsworth Park Lake and Recreation Area Users Group, of which the GPCA is a member, has been discussing improvements to the area and Woking Borough Council has now circulated the first draft of the landscape master-plan as a basis … Continued
On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2015, the Friends of Woking Palace are opening Woking Palace to visitors between 11am and 5pm as part of the Council for British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology Fortnight. In the last six years excavations … Continued