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Birdwatcher’s Diary No.224

By Malcolm Fincham Cold weather continued into the new year. Fortunately for me, I had a few days free to get out and about before further lockdown rules where introduced…

Drug And Alcohol Support Charity Needs To Raise Additional £10,645

A Guildford-based charity that operates a helpline and counselling service for people with drug and alcohol issues needs to raise more than £10,000 as its workload has increased during the…

Taking A Look At Some Hidden Religious History

Grace Eakin is an undergraduate studying for a degree in philosophy at the University of Reading. The Guildford Dragon NEWS is pleased to give her the opportunity of writing some…

Nominate Now For Mayor’s Award To Honour Coronavirus Community Action

People are being urged to nominate others who do great things in the Guildford community (particularly during the pandemic) for an award. The 2021 Mayor’s Award for Service to the…

School Gets 50 Laptop Computers To Help With Online Learning

Fifty laptop computers have been donated to Kings College in Park Barn for use by pupils studying at home because of the lockdown. An online meeting between Kings College’s principal…

Major Refurbishment Of Clubhouse For Burpham Bowlers

A major refurbishment is taking place of Burpham Bowling Club’s clubhouse, scheduled to be completed for the start of the new season in April. The club’s vice-president, Geoff Sheldon, said:…

The Story of Stoughton Farm to Women’s Army Camp

By David Rose There was a time when the military had a strong presence in the Stoughton area of Guildford. Stoughton Barracks, built in 1876, was the depot of the…

Effingham Eye: Conservation Area Under Threat, Special Needs Centre…

Chris Dick writes about: a threat to the conservation area and Neighbourhood Plan, a new special needs centre, one local club that is facing an uncertain financial future and, quite separately,…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.223

By Malcolm Fincham On Christmas Eve there was an attempt of a return to warmer westerlies to break though. This was in the form of storm Bella, bringing with it…

Guildford Lions’ Amazing Achievements During A Difficult 2020

Guildford Lions Club had a difficult 2020, having to cancel its major fundraising events due to the pandemic. But despite setbacks its members have worked hard and have achieved an…