Fishpond Copse

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Fishpond Copse

Cranleigh Bowling Club: late August 2021 That great bowls exponent Francis Drake is joined this month on the great green in the sky by: August 15th, my first footballing hero, Gerd Muller; August 20th, Peter Corby, inventor of the legendary Trouser Press; 21st, Don Everly, one half of the famous brothers; 24th, Charlie Watts, the most sensible Rolling Stone; and on the 29th Reggae’s Lee &quot;Scratch&quot; Perry — Cranleigh Bowling Club: late August 2021 Credit: Basher Eyre

Fishpond Copse is a wood located in Surrey, England. It covers an area of approximately 20 acres and is known for its dense forest and tranquil atmosphere. The copse is situated just outside the village of Surrey, and can be accessed easily from the nearby road.

The wood is characterized by a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees create a thick canopy, providing shade and shelter for the wildlife that inhabits the area. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the natural beauty of the copse.

A notable feature of Fishpond Copse is the presence of a small pond, surrounded by reeds and water lilies, which serves as a habitat for various aquatic species. The pond is a popular spot for birdwatchers, as it attracts a diverse range of bird species, including kingfishers, herons, and ducks.

The copse is also home to a variety of animals, including deer, foxes, and squirrels. These creatures can often be spotted roaming through the trees or foraging for food on the forest floor. The wood provides a peaceful haven for these animals, away from the hustle and bustle of human activity.

Fishpond Copse offers visitors the opportunity to explore nature and enjoy the tranquility of a woodland setting. There are several well-maintained walking trails that wind through the copse, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in its natural beauty. With its diverse flora and fauna, Fishpond Copse stands as a testament to the rich biodiversity of Surrey's woodlands.

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Cranleigh Bowling Club: late August 2021

That great bowls exponent Francis Drake is joined this month on the great green in the sky by: August 15th, my first footballing hero, Gerd Muller; August 20th, Peter Corby, inventor of the legendary Trouser Press; 21st, Don Everly, one half of the famous brothers; 24th, Charlie Watts, the most sensible Rolling Stone; and on the 29th Reggae’s Lee "Scratch" Perry

Basher Eyre

Cranleigh Sports & Social Club: late August 2021

The news here in Cranleigh is that sport is back. Elsewhere: August 4th 2020 Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is given political asylum in Poland after claims her Olympic Committee wanted to repatriate her against her will; August 9th, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases the first part of its Sixth Assessment Report, which concludes that the effects of human-caused climate change are now "widespread, rapid, and intensifying"; 14th, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti, killing more than 2,100 people; 15th to 30th, 2021 the Taliban capture Kabul and the Afghan government surrenders; 30 the USA withdraws its last remaining troops ending 20 years of operations in Afghanistan; August 31st, Dame Sarah Storey equals the all time Paralympic medal haul!

Basher Eyre

Another dull August day in 2021

Elsewhere, there were record temperatures but here in the UK it was pretty mild. That night Meridian Weather announced the monthly average temperature was 20.6, rainfall 51.6mm, cloud cover 67% and hours of sunshine 136.7. The Met Office summaries for August 2021 and Summer 2021 can be found here Link

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Basher Eyre

Recreation ground in Cranleigh

A bench seat looking out across a recreation ground in Cranleigh, in Surrey.

Malc McDonald

Downs Link, Cranleigh

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. In this view, the path is passing through the town of Cranleigh. The building to the right is a sports pavilion.

Malc McDonald

Downs Link, Cranleigh

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network. Here in Cranleigh a very short section of the route is also an access road to a car park.

Malc McDonald

Downs Link, Cranleigh

The Downs Link path follows a dismantled railway line for most of its length. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.

Malc McDonald

Bungalows at the top of Church Lane

Basher Eyre

TWM Solicitors, Cranleigh

David Howard

Yew Tree Vets, Cranleigh

David Howard

Horsham Road, Cranleigh

No, I am not as tall as that, quite the opposite in fact

David Howard

Cranleigh obelisk

This was built when the road was built, and is Victorian although the age is unknown. The signs are almost the same as the pre-Worboys which replaced them, but officially is a milepost SC CRANOB, although the signs should qualify as pre-Worboys individually. There are three and I have taken each separately here. Anyone with sharp eyes will also notice the road does not go to Guildford this way but comes from it, they are not in the correct order.

David Howard