Fairlands is a settlement in Guildford

Guildford

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 Borough of the county of Surrey

Surrey

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, England

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. It is part of the parish of Worplesdon

Worplesdon

Worplesdon is a village in Surrey, England, located three miles north of Guildford. Worplesdon is also the name of the parish that also includes the settlements of Fairlands, Jacobs Well, Perry Hill, and Wood Street Village. Nearby villages include Pirbright and Deepcut, with significant military...

, and is about three miles (4km) from the centre of Guildford. There is a parade of up to 9 shops, a post office, a doctor's surgery, primary school, recreation ground and community centre.

The FLGCA

The Fairlands, Liddington Hall and Gravetts Lane Community Association (FLGCA) is formed of residents of Fairlands and the surrounding residential areas. The FLGCA administer the community centre, form an umbrella organisation for various local groups, and generally act for the benefit of residents. A free monthly magazine is delivered to every house on Fairlands and the surrounding area.

History

Originally developed in the 1930s, with some roads of semi-detached houses and bungalows, Fairlands was considerably expanded around 1960, when many more roads were built. The shops, community centre, doctor's surgery and school were also built in the 1960s. It is distinctive in continuing to reject street lighting so as to retain a rural aspect.

External links

• www.fairlands.org.uk, the FLGCA website