Launch Of David Rose’s New History Book, Lost Guildford: The Star Inn, January 28

To celebrate the launch of his latest book, Lost Guildford, join local writer and historian David Rose for an entertaining talk with a selection of the photos featured in the…

January 20, 2020 / 1 Comment / Read More

Bizarre Own Goal Sinks Guildford City

Combined Counties League Premier Division Guildford City 0 Ascot United 1 Click here for match report on Guildford City FC’s website.…

January 20, 2020 / No Comment / Read More

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.201

By Malcolm Fincham A long awaited dry spell of weather had at last arrived to greet in the new year around the Surrey Hills. With a small posse of pals,…

January 19, 2020 / No Comment / Read More

Donate To Aussie Bushfire Fund Via Guildford Lions

Guildford Lions has set up a Just Giving page to help raise funds for people affected by the Australian bushfire. Eric James from Guildford Lions explains: “Since November Lions Club International…

January 18, 2020 / No Comment / Read More

Letter: Would A Trolleybus System Suit Guildford?

From Harry Eve In 1985, local firm Dennis, in conjunction with Alexander coachworks, built a prototype trolleybus based on their Dominator model. This was 13 years after the last UK…

January 18, 2020 / 15 Comments / Read More

Letter: ‘Please Leave Chapel Street Alone’

From Jean Bridger I am very concerned at the possible changes proposed for Chapel Street. At present it is a quaint old street off the High Street leading to Castle…

January 17, 2020 / 1 Comment / Read More

The Effingham Eye: Car Park Charges Scrapped, Pub Likely To Close, A Donkey At Church, And More

Chris Dick gives his personal report on good news for the future and some recent events in Effingham that include: a presentation to the parish council on yet more houses, a friendly donkey, wasteful parking…

January 16, 2020 / 3 Comments / Read More

R4GV Announces Success In Cross-Party Request For Review Of Walnut Bridge Decision

A new twist over plans for the proposed new Walnut Bridge and also the Bedford Plaza in Guildford town centre has emerged. The Residents for Guildford & Villages party (R4GV)…

January 15, 2020 / 1 Comment / Read More

The Worplesdon Witness: Featuring Forthcoming Events, Wildlife, Merrist Wood College, Fairlands Community Centre And More

Jan Messinger with her latest round-up of news from the parish of Worplesdon Plenty going on in the local community BBC Radio 4′ Gardeners’ Question Time is being held at…

January 14, 2020 / No Comment / Read More