GPCA AGM 2023

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The GPCA is holding its AGM at The Lodge, Wishbone Way, Goldsworth Park, GU21 3RT, on Wednesday October 18th, starting at 7.30pm. All residents are welcome. Refreshments provided.

Community litter pick

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THE GPCA is holding a community litter pick on Saturday September 9th, meeting at The Lodge, Wishbone Way, at 2pm. Litter pickers, bags and high-vis safety vests are all provided. All welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. … Continued

GPCA public meeting

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The GPCA is holding a public meeting on Wednesday April 19th at The Lodge, Wishbone Way, Goldsworth Park. It’s a 7.30pm start and all residents are welcome.

Spring litter pick

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THE GPCA is holding a community litter pick on Saturday March 25th. Meet at The Lodge, Wishbone Way at 2pm. High-viz vests, litter pickers and bags will be provided.

The GPCA needs you!

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THE Trustees of Goldsworth Park Community Association feel we need to inform residents more fully about the GPCA, its aims, and how it is performing. According to its Constitution as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), its core objectives are to … Continued

Woodland work party

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Thames Water will be leading a residents’ work party to cut back the more recent Cherry Laurel growth in its section of the woodland to the north of the Lake. This is important management work necessary to control the spread … Continued

Shopping centre Christmas tree

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The lights will be switched on at the shopping centre Christmas tree at 5.30pm on Friday December 2nd, followed by a carol service attended by the Goldsworth Park uniformed groups. The tree is a project shared by the GPCA, St. … Continued

Woodland management plan

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Thames Water owns part of the woodland on the north side of the lake and has produced a draft management plan for proposed work which includes tree planting and invasive species clearance. Full details and a diagram of the proposals … Continued

GPCA CIO AGM

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The GPCA CIO is holding its AGM at The Lodge, Wishbone Way, GU21 3RT on Wednesday October 19, starting at 7.30pm. Registered members of the GPCA have been emailed the agenda and annual reports. If you would like to become … Continued

Autumn litter pick

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OUR autumn litter pick will be on Saturday October 15 between 2 and 4pm.  Meet at the back of The Lodge as usual wearing stout shoes and work/gardening gloves. Bring a litter picker if you have one but we can … Continued

Goldsworth News magazine

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The GPCA have recruited a new editor for the Goldsworth News, Chris Taylor. The winter edition of the magazine will be distributed to all households on Goldsworth Park during the week beginning December 5. If you have a story or … Continued

Community Litter Pick

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We are planning to hold the next community litter pick on Saturday July 23 from 2.00 to 4.00pm.  Meet at the back of the Community Hall at Goldwater Lodge as usual.  We will provide litter pickers (bring your own if … Continued

GPCA meeting venue switch

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The GPCA public meeting on Wednesday July 20 has been switched from Goldwater Lodge to the air-conditioned upper level of the Dianthus Building next door. The meeting starts at 7.30pm.

Spring litter pick

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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

Editor wanted

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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

GPCA Christmas market

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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

Goldsworth Park calendar 2022

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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

GPCA AGM

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THE GPCA AGM is being held on Wednesday October 20 at 7.30pm on the upper deck of the Dianthus Building in Wishbone Way, Goldsworth Park, GU21 3RT. Registered members have been sent the agenda and reports via email. If you … Continued

Community litter pick

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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

Virtual quiz night

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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

GPCA Christmas tree

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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

Meeting cancelled

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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

WOKING SUPPORT AND MUTUAL AID

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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

Christmas Tree Lights

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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.

Swans on the lake

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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

We meet our targets

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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

GPCA Public Meeting

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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

Repairs to the Lake Path

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 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

Spring Litter pick

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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

Voter ID – 3 May 2018

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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

Be a Dementia Friend

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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

Path repairs

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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.

In business? Need an office? Check this out!

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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

Woking’s Food Festival returns

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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

Next GPCA meeting on the 25th April

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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

Growing your business and want help?

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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

2016 AGM

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This year’s AGM will be on Tuesday 22nd November at 7:30pm in the Community Hall. All residents are welcome.

Quit smoking this Stoptober

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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

GPCA meeting

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The next meeting is at 7:30pm on 13th September at the Community Hall. The minutes for the last meeting can be found here.

Are you registered to vote?

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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

Woking vigilent against hate crime

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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

Goldsworth Park Rangers Festival

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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

Air Alert

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Woking Borough Council have signed up to a scheme called airAlert, which is a service warning local residents who have respiratory problems of whenever the air pollution in Woking is going to be high. This is a free subscription service … Continued

Star Wars in the Park

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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

The King’s Men entertain

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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

Parkinson Awareness around The Lake

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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

Time running out to register to vote

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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

Out-door gym

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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.

Dog chipping

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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

Drop the kids and go shopping

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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

Goodbye bottle banks

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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

Our recycle bring sites are changing

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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

Annual General Meeting 2015

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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

By-election result

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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

Goldsworth by-election announced

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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

GPCA Meeting

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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

Check out bus timetable changes

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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

Farnborough Airport

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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 Raft Race

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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

Council News: David Starkey, start-ups, Mindme alarm, Mark Cavendish, digital hub, pension fraud, Green Deal, personal safety, trading standards, defibrillators, broadband, Family Support and apprenticeships

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TV historian David Starkey to give talk in Surrey on Magna Carta Historian David Starkey, who presented a BBC documentary about Magna Carta, will give a talk in Surrey to mark the 800th anniversary of the charter’s sealing in the … Continued

To all fellow anglers

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Goldsworth Park Angling Club As from 1st April 2015, angling on Goldsworth Park Lake and Brookwood Ponds will be managed by the newly formed Goldsworth Park Angling Club Want to know more? Please come to an open meeting at the … Continued

GPCA meeting change of venue

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Please note change of venue.   The next meeting is provisionally set for 11th March 7pm in the Community Hall, Goldwater Lodge Click here to go to the minutes page for the minutes of the January meeting. AGENDA 1. OPENING … Continued

Shopping Centre Play Area

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Woking Borough Council’s Planning Department has received an application for consent to replace the play equipment at the shopping centre – take a look at Plan 2014/1367 on www.woking.gov.uk. If you wish to comment on the planning application, you should … Continued

GPCA Meeting

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The next meeting on 14th January 7pm in the Dianthus Building Click here to go to the minutes page for the minutes of the November meeting. AGENDA 1. OPENING 2. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING 3. MATTERS ARISING/OUTSTANDING 4. MISCELLANEOUS … Continued

Latest council news: Brookwood Cemetery purchased, Christmas recycling, Muslim Burial Ground works continue, French market returns, Arctic veterans honoured, a jungle grows in Woking Park

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Woking Borough Council secures ownership of Brookwood Cemetery Woking Borough Council has secured the ownership of Brookwood Cemetery by purchasing the shares in the companies which owned the cemetery – Brookwood Park Limited and Brookwood Cemetery Limited. The Council agreed … Continued

Attention All Anglers

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Due to the release of catfish into the lake the following notice has been issued Environment Agency Enforcement Any catfish caught on the lake must NOT be released back into the water. If caught, please retain in a landing net, … Continued

GPCA meeting

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The next meeting on 12th November 7pm in the Dianthus Building Click here to go to the minutes page for the minutes of the September meeting. AGENDA 1. OPENING 2. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING 3. MATTERS ARISING/OUTSTANDING 4. MISCELLANEOUS … Continued

Annual General Meeting

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19th November 2014 at 7.30pm in the Dianthus Building. 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. Ray Morgan, CEO of Woking Borough … Continued

Owl Boxes

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A Woking project is being put forward for an award. See here. Think about voting if you think it is worth while.

Goldsworth News

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News copy for the next issue must be submitted by Friday, 17th October 2014. By post: 37 Willowmead Close, Goldsworth Park, Woking, GU21 3DN E-mail: goldsworthnews@yahoo.co.uk

Refurbishment of the Post Office

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The Post Office in Martins is closing on the 15th September at 17:30 and the new one reopening on the 23rd September at 13:00. The new Post Office will have longer opening hours with some services being available at the … Continued

GPCA Meeting

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The next meeting is on the 10th September at 7:00pm in the Dianthus Building. Click here to see the minutes of the July meeting.

Lake wildlife

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The lake is the jewel at the heart of the Park. It was constructed for storm water storage to take run off from the roads and houses on the Park. It is a haven for wildlife being carefully managed to … Continued