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Riff Raff Diary for September

Riverbank tales from our local St Catherine’s Lengthsman/Weirkeeper by Robert Craig The refurbished Riff Raff weir is nearing completion and [at the time of writing] will be operational by early…

‘Job Of The Week’ – But There Is A Catch

How would you like to be respected member of the community in an affluent area within some idyllic countryside and historic building, three of which come with the job? Chucked…

Review: Driving Miss Daisy – Yvonne Arnaud

By The Stage Dragon Driving Miss Daisy was the production of Yvonne Arnaud’s season so far, and it is going to be tough to beat. The audience were treated to…

Dragon Interview: James Butler – Microsoft Award Winner

Behind a modest blue door on North Street, next to a furniture shop, a young Guildford IT company has suddenly found itself the subject of huge international recognition and praise.…

Creepy Crawlies In White Lion Walk

You can forget ghosties and ghoulies – there will be something much more frightening in Guildford this Halloween! A tarantula, python and bearded dragon along with other ‘creepy crawlies’ will be…

Letter: Can You Help Name Those In The Holy Trinity School Photos?

From Julian Lyon Interesting piece on Holy Trinity School. The photo of the 1960’s was my year group and again shown in the 1970’s (must have been academic year 1971-2). …

Letter: Guildford Has Too Much Through Traffic

From Bernard Parke Hon Alderman The time is 09.30 hours on a typical day on the Farnham Road ( A31). Most of this traffic is not that of workers or…

Honorary Freeman and Aldermen Remain Part Of The Judicial Service Procession

Judges followed councillors in procession along the High Street yesterday (October 12) making their way to Holy Trinity Church for the Judicial Service. Tradition has it that there is a…

Letter: New Park & Ride – We Need to Think Of The Impact On Other Roads Too

From Cllr Adrian Chandler (Con, Onslow) I felt that the meeting held in the Park Barn Centre on 4th October was excellent. It  allowed the residents to air many deep…

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Is Given Grade II Listing

Whether you like or loath modern architecture, Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre has been deemed worthy enough to be given grade II listed status. Culture minister Ed Vaizey, who has responsibility…