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Maundy Service Honour for Shamley Green’s Michael Harding

Congratulations go to Michael Harding of Shamley Green on receiving recognition for his long service to his community by the Queen, in this year’s Maundy Service at Easter. Sadly, due…

Running A Marathon in Back Garden For Vulnerable Young People

The Matrix Trust charity that supports vulnerable young people in Guildford is facing a funding crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic. As its 20th anniversary approaches this Sunday, April 19,…

The Worplesdon Witness: April 2020

Jan Messinger with her latest round-up of news from the parish of Worplesdon Events that did not take place! This round-up should have included the Weyside Urban Village meeting hosted…

Extensive Railway Engineering Works Are Forging Ahead

By David Rose Network Rail’s Wessex division is reporting its extensive engineering works at Guildford railway station during the Easter weekend is forging ahead. It is giving regular updates on…

Mystery Of Why Baroness From Headley Court Is Buried At Worplesdon

Worplesdon historian Jan Messinger has found a gravestone in St Mary’s Churchyard, Perry Hill, of Edith Cunliffe of Headley Court near Leatherhead. It being the same day (March 26) it…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.205

By Malcolm Fincham Finally! By the last weeks of March a settled spell of weather arrived around the southern areas of the UK. With high hopes, I planned ventures out…

Offers To Volunteer Soar As Services And Community Groups Work To Help Those In Need

Voluntary Action South West Surrey has now seen more than 400 people contact it offering to help others where they can as a result of the coronavirus. As a registered…

Guildford Institute Now Offering Online Learning

The Guildford Institute is now offering its education services online. For more than 170 years it has been working for and with the local community. Its mission is to provide…

Bellfields Allotment Holders’ Anger Over Surveyors’ Visit

Angry allotment holders complained this week about surveyors appearing on site during the Coronavirus lockdown. The allotments in Bellfields have been earmarked for closure as part of the Weyside Urban…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.204

By Malcolm Fincham March 1, introduced the first meteorological day of spring and a promising one it was too. Several bumble bees could be seen dancing around the cherry blossom…