Yesterday, we posted the very sad news that the 140 Restaurant & Department store in Cranleigh has closed.
There was no warning or closing down sale – just a sad note on the firmly shut doors. Signed by Richard and Elaine.
Phantom faces at the windowPhantom shadows on the floorEmpty chairs at empty tablesWhere our friends will meet no more
Cranleigh’s last remaining department store has closed!
Posted on September 1, 2024, · on the Cranleigh Blog – which is not part of the Waverley Web.
The owners of Stocklund Square and their architects have just had planning approved for a glass and wood building that will block the existing shops from view.
We all know that Stocklund Square needs a facelift but do we need yet somewhere else to grab a coffee and a slice of cake?
Here’s an idea: how about opening up the square and making it more appealing to residents and visitors alike?
They could have a covered, open-sided seating area, reinstate a water feature, and add some raised flower beds. Have the owners or council considered having a friendship bench or two for those suffering from loneliness and mental health issues? They have been a great success in other villages and towns.
This is what Stocklund Square will look like soon.
Here’s the Waverley Web Post Cranleigh’s Stocklund Square to get a makeover.