Health Financial & Social Support
Shere Surgery
Address: Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford
GU5 9DR
Phone: 01483 202066
Shere Surgery is a rural dispensing practice serving 12 local villages covering a 45 square mile practice area. We have a strong team of doctors with a broad spectrum of expertise, working with our practice nurses who carry out “routine” care, such as blood pressure.
We know use the Ask My GP system and have a perscription collection machine open 24/7
Please see our website for further information:
opens in a new windowwww.sheresurgery.nhs.uk
Henry Smith Fund
Contact Info: Mrs Kim Keeble
Email: clerk.hsfs@nullgmail.comcreate new email
Phone:07929 396 533
We are a long established local charity (Charity No. 239115), our purpose being to provide financial assistance to people living within the parish, who are in financial hardship. Traditionally providing regular payments to the elderly who are on a limited income, we would also like to hear of anyone else in need of assistance.
We also give one off grants to younger people, who may need help to buy a particular item, such as a buggy or washing machine.
If you feel that you qualify for financial assistance, or know of someone eligible, please contact us, using the information above.
Good Neighbours
Helen Esplen 01483 209522 or 07771537150
Jo Kelly 01483 205446 or 07900 302794
The Shere Peaslake, Gomshall and Albury Good Neighbours scheme is run by Helen Esplen and Jo Kelly with a band of willing volunteer drivers. We collect prescriptions from Shere Surgery and deliver them to your home and help you get to and from appointments at the surgery.
Where possible we will take villagers slightly further afield, to get vaccinations or to other appointments.
If you need a prescription collecting or a lift to Shere Surgery, please give one of us a call.
Boom Community Bank
Address: 17 Liverpool Gardens, Worthing BN11 1RY
Email: info@nullboomcb.org.uk
Website: www.boomcb.org.uk
Phone: 0345 521 5552
Boom Community Bank is a co-operatively managed “run by you, for you” organisation. We offer savings and loan accounts starting from just £50 and are owned by our customers/members and work for their benefit.
Boom Credit Union is run by a small friendly team operating from an office in Worthing and online. Whether you want to consolidate more expensive borrowing, in financial hardship or wish to save with an ethical organisation, the team are happy to help.
Boom is governed by the Financial Conduct Agency (FCA) just like a high street bank and your money is protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
To find out more, please visit the website:https://boomcb.org.uk/
Wasp Bus Service
Phone: 07802 460069
Accessible minibus providing services for all parishoners of Shere, Wotton & Abinger in Mole Valley and Guildford. Covers Dorking, Forest Green, Holmbury and Abinger Common. Also available for hire.
Call to reserve a seat on any scheduled run and obtain information about times of pick up. It is recommended that seats be reserved in advance for all shopping trips.
Visit our website for more information email:
waspbusinfo@nullgmail.com
Churches
St. Augustine Coptic Orthodox Church
Contact Info: Father Dawoud St. Anthony
Address: Station Approach, Gomshall GU5 9NU
Email: contact@nullstaugustinecoptic.co.uk
Phone: 07429 611112
St. Augustine Gomshall is under the care of His Grace Bishop Antony, Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Ireland, Scotland, North East England and its Affiliated Regions. The Diocese was established in 1995.
Please visit our website for more information:
www.staugustinecoptic.co.uk
St. Mary the Virgin, Holmbury St. Mary
Address: The Rectory, Horsham Road, Holmbury St Mary RH5 6NL
Email: church@nullholmbury.plus.com
Phone: 01306 730647
St. Mary’s Church is situated in the beautiful village of Holmbury St. Mary. Built in 1879 by the eminent Victorian architect George Edmund Street, the church is a wonderful example of high Victorian architecture.
Please visit A Church Near You Website for more information.
Shere and Peaslake Church (Church of England)
Contact Info: Revd Timothy Heaney
Address: St. James – The Square, Shere. GU5 9HG
St. Marks – Walking Bottom, Peaslake. GU5 9RR
Email: rector@nullparishofshere.com
Phone: 01483 202394
The Parish is made up of three villages, Shere, Peaslake and Gomshall and two of these have churches (St James’ in Shere and St Mark’s in Peaslake).
The services alternate between them on a Sunday. The Churches are usually open during daylight hours but if you are planning to arrive at a particular time, it is worth checking to see if we have a school trip, wedding, baptism, funeral etc. happening.
Please visit our website for more information: www.parishofshere.com
Library & Social Groups
Shere Community Library
Contact Info
Address: Shere Village Hall, Gomshall Lane, Shere GU5 9HE
Email: library@nullsheremuseum.co.uk
Phone: 01483 202769
Shere Diamond Jubilee Library, located at the back of the Village Hall, is a community-run asset, staffed by volunteers.
Opening times are: Monday 2.30-4.00pm; Friday 10.30-12 Noon.
There is also a selection of bargain books for sale.
Gomshall Village Club
Contact Info
Address: Queen Street, Gomshall. GU5 9LY
Email: gomshallvillageclub@nullgmail.comcreate new email
Phone: 01483 205409
Originally the Tannery Club and founded between WWI and WWII, it became Gomshall Village Club after WWII.
The Club has a large bar area, with pool table, TV and dart boards, as well as a snooker room with two full size tables, a large function room (available to hire to members), a committee room and a paved outdoor area with sheltered seating and a barbecue facility.
Regular events are held and we always welcome new members.
Villagers Group
Contact Info: Christine O’Loughlin
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Phone: 01483 203748
Ladies from the communities of Peaslake, Gomshall and Shere meet on a monthly basis for a social event.
The programme currently includes a visit to Shere Museum and guided walk, a card making workshop and a talk by a local charity. Members also help with village events and raise funds for charities.
Other special interest are a walking group, book and culture club, together with a trippers group.
Yearly membership is £10.
New members are always welcome.
Shere Cinema
Contact Info
Address: Shere Village Hall, Gomshall Lane, Shere GU5 9HE
Email: opens in a new windowinfo@nullvillagecinema.orgcreate new email
Phone: 01483 229090
For years, Shere has enjoyed playing a cameo role or two on the big (and not-so-big) screen, for productions requiring an idyllic, English-village backdrop. This time, the Big Screen has come to Shere with the not-for-profit Cinema.
The project has been funded through the generosity of local people, businesses and grant-making bodies and will operate with all profits being donated to local charities of your choice.
Please visit our website for more information opens in a new windowwww.villagecinema.org