Welcome to WEVS
The West End Village Society was originally founded in 1973 as a non-political, volunteer-led village community organisation open to all West End residents. Our wide-ranging brief includes preserving and enhancing our local heritage and natural environment.
WEVS aims to work with residents, organisations and businesses in order to:
– Stimulate interest and involvement in village affairs
– Preserve the history and heritage of the village
– Assess and comment upon planning and related issues
– Participate in the formulation of Local Plans
– Arrange public events, such as lectures and walks
– Establish a major activity each year as Project of the Year
– Forge links with other West End organisations.
We welcome members from in and around the West End area. As a member, you will receive regular newsletters covering news and events in and around West End and updates regarding our activities.
West End Village is in the heart of Surrey Heath, approximately 25 miles southwest of central London.
Coming up
2026 Annual General Meeting
The 2026 WEVS Annual General Meeting will be held in Tringham Hall, Benner Lane GU24 9JP, on Tuesday, 10th March, starting at 7:30 pm.
Do come and join us.
The formal business lasts about half an hour.
After that, there will be a talk by Roger Cansdale of the Basingstoke Canal Society about the canal’s history, current situation, and what an asset it is for the public.
The meeting will conclude with drinks and light refreshments for all.
Non-members are very welcome for a fee of £4, which will include one year’s membership of WEVS.
Looking back
Boxing Day Walk
Seventy-four West End residents, family and friends, took part in the traditional WEVS Boxing Day Walk, an event which has taken place almost every year since 1970.
We set off from Tringham Hall, across the Recreation Ground and along Brentmoor Road, followed by a loop across the Heath back to the Hare & Hounds for some well-deserved refreshments.
Christmas Tree Festival
The biennial Christmas Tree Festival was held in Holy Trinity Church on 13th/14th December, where local groups and individuals decorated around 38 trees.
WEVS’ tree represented some of our activities and projects, including Lucas the stag, planting all the daffodils and taking on the History Project.
Heathlands Talk
WEVS hosted a fascinating talk on Surrey Heath’s precious heathlands on Monday, 22 September, in the Sports Pavilion.
The talk was presented by Michael Jones, who is the Education and Engagement Officer for Thames Basin Heath Partnership (part of Natural England).
Ag & Hort Show 2025
The annual West End, Windlesham & District Agricultural & Horticulture Society show took place on Saturday, 13 September.
We welcomed many visitors to the WEVS stall to catch up on news, join or renew membership, and view the West End History Project displays.
Orienteering at Gordon’s
On Wednesday 23rd July, WEVS together with Southern Navigators held an Orienteering event at Gordon’s School. The event was open to all to have a go at Orienteering. Several WEVS members and non-members had a fun evening navigating their way around the school.