Compton Village Association Subscription
2026 subscriptions to Compton Village Association are NOW DUE. The annual subscription is one of the few prices that has not risen with inflation, making it exceedingly good value at £4 per family or £2 for individuals and Senior Citizen couples. Many of you generously include a donation in addition to this modest subscription, which is always appreciated. The Village Association is a non-profit organisation and is responsible for many village publications and services: Village Website, Village Projects in conjunction with the Parish Council, Village Fete, Welcome Pack for newcomers to the village, Guide to useful phone numbers, managing the minibus, Compo (in accordance with the joint venture agreement with the Watts Gallery) and Compton NEWS.
PAYMENT METHODS - Bank transfer to the Compton Village Association account at Lloyds bank: Sort Code 30-93-49, Account No. 00115047. Business account. Please use the reference 2026 Sub. - Use the form enclosed with the NEWS - either a printed copy or electronic if you receive this by email - to send your subscription to the Treasurer, David Hunt, at Poplar Cottage, The Common, Compton, Guildford GU3 1JF. Cheques payable to Compton Village Association.
Compton News 2026
February 2026, Compton NEWS is back and wishes you all a Happy New Year! February’s issue introduces a revamped dates section on the back page. Events that are reported in the body of the NEWS will no longer be included as this simply takes up room and is a duplication. The space will only show the permanent dates of regular meetings and events. Overall more space is freed up for editorial, so please do send through any contributions about a local event, course, meeting, social gathering, service or opportunity relevant to Compton residents.
Compton Fete
Fete preparations are already underway and we have exciting updates that will feature in March’s Compton Newsletter. As a reminder, mark your diaries for Saturday 9 May, 12pm to 4.30pm. If you would like to help out at the Fete, in any capacity (and join in the camaraderie!), it is never too early to get in touch with the Fete Committee. Please contact Elenid Coleman at elenidhafcoleman@gmail.com.
Compton Traffic Calming
Compton traffic calming update. The Compton Village representatives have had further meetings with Surrey County Council. The Council’s officers have advised that detailed plans for Compton traffic calming measures will be issued in early February 2026 with construction starting in the latter part of next year. From the meetings, it is understood that the probable key elements are:
- 20 mph zones in Down Lane and on the B3000 from the roundabout to Spiceall.
- Raised platforms at Down Lane, Spiceall and Polsted Lane junctions with speed cushions in between.
Village residents will be invited to vote on design options for village boundary gates and signs at the three village entry points. It is likely there will be a pedestrian crossing opposite St Nicholas church. Plans for the eastern end of the village remain very uncertain both in design options and budget affordability and we continue to press for effective measures there. Minutes of the meetings will be placed by SCC on https://comptonvillage.commonplace.is/.
Compton Village—Past & Present
Compton Village – Past & Present by Fiona Curtis, would make a really special Christmas gift for someone this year. Copies cost £20 each — a veritable bargain for a coffee table book about our unique neighbourhood. Find out more at www.compton-village-history-book. com/.
Collection can be arranged, either with a bank transfer in advance or cash on collection. For mailings, please provide full address and include an additional charge of £5.50 in the bank transfer for tracked postage and packing. Bank transfers should be made to the Compton Village Association account at
Lloyds Bank, Sort Code 30-93-49, Account No. 00115047 and reference Book.
Details for ordering as follows: David Hunt — david.hunt0808@gmail.com/07831 768970 OR
Jane Turner – janewturner@mac.com/07763 146448.
Some copies are available to buy at the Compton Club also for £20. Copies also retail at Watts Gallery for £25. The book launch discount has been made possible through the Compton Village Association.
WELCOME PACK FOR NEWCOMERS TO COMPTON
The Welcome Pack, published by Compton Village Association, has been updated by Jane Turner and over 30 copies have been sent out to people who requested one or who have recently moved into the village.
“Recently” means within the last 5-7 years, or even if you’ve been in the village a long time but would simply like to be reminded of what we offer. It’s full of information about organisations, societies, venues for hire, history and a lot more. The Welcome Pack is FREE. If you would like a copy, contact Jane Turner on 07763 146448, janewturner@mac.com.
Compton Phone Box
Compton Phone Box raised £364 for Save the Children over Christmas 2025. The theme comprised a copy of Giovanni Bellini’s Virgin and Child, painted by Jonathan Moore, which garnered a message of support from the National Gallery, where the painting hangs. The locally grown tree was donated by Hans Christmas Andersen fir tree farm, which sells its trees at Van Arnhem nursery on Priorsfield Road. All local supporters and donations are appreciated for their role in enabling Compton Phone Box installations to raise money for charitable causes at Christmas time.
After the decommissioning of the telephone box by BT, Compton residents wondered what to do with it. It was agreed that it should remain where it was as it was part of the village scene, but sadly it was rusty and the glass was either broken or replaced by plastic.
An anonymous benefactor assisted the Parish Council in covering the costs of repairing the box and Cllr Chris Sharples and another anonymous helper went about restoring the box.
Its central position made it a great place to advertise the village's support for the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This was followed by Armistice Day when it stood as a prominent act of remembrance.
Later it sported a gold cup for the World Cup and latterly it bore a kilt and matching headwear for Burns Night and beautiful Chinese Lanterns for the Chinese New Year.
Spring saw a beautiful array of purple both inside and outside the box to raise awareness of The Meath and the common, but often stigmatised problem of epilepsy. This was followed by a nod to our Dutch neighbours and friends, one of whom provided initial funding and motivation to cheer up the phone box when it was looking rather derelict.
Compton residents love the various incarnations and Cllr Chris Sharples will hopefully go onto surprise us with future transformations, which not only entertain residents, but also bring a smile to the users of the B3000.
