Charlwood Parish Pump June 2025 - Flipbook - Page 16
CHARLWOOD FRIENDS
On 5th June, several members of Charlwood Friends visited the
caves at Reigate. We were given a guided tour by Lesley, who
proved to be an excellent guide.
The Barons' Cave is one of Britain’s oldest show caves. It is part
of the old Norman castle, which was demolished many years
ago, and remains one of Reigate's oldest surviving medieval
features. The castle was likely constructed by the second Earl of
Surrey, William de Warrenne, shortly after 1088. Reigate ‘Caves’
comprise two sets of mined tunnels, initially created for the
extraction of silver sand, primarily used in glassmaking. The East
Mine later served as a munitions store during World War I, a
storage facility for beer and wine, and a control centre during
World War II. Similarly, the West Mine was used for storing wine
and beer and acted as an air-raid shelter during World War II.
It was an enjoyable evening. If anyone would like to join Charlwood Friends, please contact
Sue at: suebloom@charlwoodgreen.co.uk.
FRIDAY GROUP
A warm welcome, good fun and afternoon tea
We meet on the second Friday every month at 2.00pm at Charlwood Parish Hall, except August (garden
party) and December (Christmas lunch). Please do come along as a guest. Monthly £3 includes rafße
and homemade afternoon tea. Annual Membership £25.
Everyone welcome
11th July - Magic and Humour with George Yates
8th August – Garden Party
In May we were entertained by Alan Haines with the Baby Boomer Nostalgia Show.
Fran Hampshire 07843 425579 fridaygroupcharlwood@gmail.com
