West End Village Society - WEVS

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West End Village Society - WEVS Welcome to the page of the West End Village Society​ (WEVS), founded in 1973 by and for the residents of West End. It was originally founded in 1973.

West End Village lies between Lightwater, Bisley and Chobham in the Borough of Surrey Heath, Surrey, UK. The West End Village Society is a village organisation open to all local residents and interested parties. The Society’s constitution is centred around improving the quality of life for village residents; it has a wide-ranging brief including the preservation and enhancement of our local heritage and natural environment, and protecting the village from detrimental change. The Society is funded by annual membership subscriptions from local households. The events and activities provided by the Society are usually available to all residents of West End and surrounds. The West End Village Society aims to work with residents, organisations and businesses in order to:

a) to promote civic pride and Community Affairs in West End. b) to promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting West End. c) to educate the public in the geography, environment, history, natural history, and architecture of West End. d) to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic, natural, environmental or other public interest in West End. e) the organisation, participation in or sponsorship of social events and events of general interest within West End. f) to liaise with the local authorities, planning committees, and all other statutory authorities, voluntary organisations, charities and persons to promote the aims of the Society. g) to raise funds and to invite and receive contributions from any person or persons whatsoever by way of subscription, donation or otherwise; provided that the Society shall not undertake any permanent trading activities in raising funds for its primary purpose. h) to make awards of financial support to groups or projects within West End that are of benefit to the residents of West End. i) the organisation of meetings, publications, lectures, exhibitions and publicity in order to pursue the above aims and objectives.

The Act of Remembrance will take place at the West End War Memorial on Sunday, 8 November at 10:55 a.m.  It will be prec...
27/10/2026

The Act of Remembrance will take place at the West End War Memorial on Sunday, 8 November at 10:55 a.m. It will be preceded by a Remembrance Sunday Service in Holy Trinity Church.

The WEVS committee will lay a wreath at the War Memorial on behalf of its members.

We were saddened to hear that Richard Devonshire passed away peacefully in his sleep, last Wednesday, 14th October. From...
19/10/2026

We were saddened to hear that Richard Devonshire passed away peacefully in his sleep, last Wednesday, 14th October. From the age of five Richard lived in West End and was a familiar sight on his bicycle, and lending a hand in the newsagents and everywhere else that he could. As a postman he said “I got to know everyone in the village” at that time. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

In the last few weeks Richard contributed to the WEVS 'Memories of West End' project. His unfinished, fascinating memoir is now available on WEVS' website, with his family's permission. It stands as a memorial to a notable local man.
https://wevs.org.uk/memories-of-west-end/

A big thank you to everyone who came along to Andy Bustin's very informative talk about the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air ...
22/09/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came along to Andy Bustin's very informative talk about the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance service last night. It was reassuring to hear how rapidly they respond to more than 3,000 calls per year, and their future plans to be able to deliver defibrillators by drone wherever they may be needed.
Thank you, Andy!

Lucas acquired some unconventional headgear this weekend.
20/09/2026

Lucas acquired some unconventional headgear this weekend.

A Talk on the Air Ambulance Service, 21 September at 7:30pm in the West End Sports Pavilion. Everyone is welcome.“We sav...
01/09/2026

A Talk on the Air Ambulance Service, 21 September at 7:30pm in the West End Sports Pavilion. Everyone is welcome.

“We save lives when every second counts”, says the Air Ambulance Service. “Whether it’s on the road, beach or park. And we get there fast. Our helicopters are flying emergency rooms. We bring specialised doctors, paramedics and treatment to those who need it most. From open-heart surgery to emergency anaesthesia. We don’t stop. 24/7, 365 days a year.”

Andy Bustin of Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Air Ambulance Charity will give a talk to WEVS on the work of the Air Ambulance Service and the Charity supporting it, on Monday 21 September at 7.30pm in the Sports Pavilion, Benner Lane, West End GU24 9JP.

Andy will explain the history of the Service and the Charity, the area covered and details of the last year’s operations. The talk will cover both the helicopters and the ground vehicles, and the lifesaving out-of-hospital emergency medical services provided. Andy will also discuss the importance of the Charity’s interaction with the community.

The evening will be the usual social occasion, with tea, coffee and biscuits after the talk.

Everyone is welcome to attend the talk, from West End and beyond. Entry will be free for WEVS members, and £4 (per household) for non-members – which will include membership of WEVS. Donations to the KSS Air Ambulance Service will be greatly appreciated!

Visit the WEVS stall at the 2026 West End, Windlesham & District Agricultural and Horticultural Show on the Recreation G...
20/07/2026

Visit the WEVS stall at the 2026 West End, Windlesham & District Agricultural and Horticultural Show on the Recreation Ground GU24 9JP, from 12:00 pm on Saturday, 12th September.

Catch up on village news, join or renew your membership, view the West End History Project displays, buy the ‘West End, Then and Now’ book and maps for local walks.
See you there!

The WEVS stall at the Village Fete attracted many of the record crowd attending West End’s biggest fete yet.Members came...
20/07/2026

The WEVS stall at the Village Fete attracted many of the record crowd attending West End’s biggest fete yet.

Members came to catch up, and several new members joined the society. The History Project photo display was particularly popular with several members recognising themselves in the school sports team photos dating back to the 1970s.

Visit the WEVS stall at the 2026 West End Village Fete on Saturday, 13th June.Catch up on village news, join or renew yo...
19/05/2026

Visit the WEVS stall at the 2026 West End Village Fete on Saturday, 13th June.

Catch up on village news, join or renew your membership, view the West End History Project displays, buy the 'West End, Then and Now' book and maps for local walks.

See you there!

West End Village Fete, Saturday 13 June 2026 from 1pm. Recreation Ground, Benner Lane GU24 9JP.

The Fascination of Place Names - 7:30pm on Wednesday 13 May in the Sports Pavilion, West End GU24 9JP. Another fascinati...
09/05/2026

The Fascination of Place Names - 7:30pm on Wednesday 13 May in the Sports Pavilion, West End GU24 9JP.
Another fascinating talk by Tony Painter.

Why and how do we name the places where we live? Is it to convey a sense of location, character or size, or to show ownership, power, religion, politics or history?
Tony provides a fascinating insight into how place names came to be and how they can tell us much about the way of life in the past.

Everyone is welcome. See you there!

Free for WEVS members, £4 for non-member households (includes 1 year membership)
Refreshments will be available

The Fascination of Place Names - a talk by Tony PainterJoin us in the Sports Pavilion GU24 9JP, at 7:30pm on Wednesday 1...
20/04/2026

The Fascination of Place Names - a talk by Tony Painter

Join us in the Sports Pavilion GU24 9JP, at 7:30pm on Wednesday 13 May, for another interesting talk by Tony Painter.

Why and how do we name the places where we live? Is it to convey a sense of location, character or size, or to show ownership, power, religion, politics or history? Donkey Town, Paradise, Starve Acre, Gosden Road, Stoke D'Abernon, Streets Heath, Commonfields...

Tony provides a fascinating insight into how place names came to be and how they can tell us much about the way of life in the past.

Everyone is welcome. See you there!
Refreshments will be available

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