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Guildford Snippets No 24 

By Nick Bale Guildford Town Guides The face of Guildford streets is constantly evolving, but some of the most significant changes took place in the 1950s and 60s. It is…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Milestones: Radio Luxemburg

In his latest feature on Milestones in Rock’n’Roll history, Dave Reading remembers Radio Luxembourg and the immense influence it had on our culture and on the development of music. It’s…

Pony Rescued From Stream: Owner Praises Fire Crews But Has Concerns Over Staffing Levels

A dramatic rescue of a pony trapped in a stream has left its owner thankful to the skills of fire and rescue crews but fearful over perceived lack of cover…

D-Day 75 Years On: Huge Military Presence, Then They Were Gone…

By David Rose Anyone with the slightest interest in Britain’s history will know 75 years ago today (June 6) the D-Day landings took place – the Allied invasion of Normandy…

Stage Dragon: Four Talented Actors Play 20 Characters in Bouncers

By Alice Fowler Bouncers, by playwright John Godber, is a paean to Britain’s nightclub scene: a ‘midnight circus’ of hope, anticipation, heavy drinking and despair. Four extremely talented actors –…

Tour Guide At The Spike Has Insight Into Poverty Being Homeless Himself For Five Years

Having suffered being homeless and sleeping rough for five years gives Dennis Hughes, a volunteer tour guide at The Guildford Spike Heritage Centre in Guildford, an insight into poverty past…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.188

By Malcolm Fincham With most of the local summer visiting birds now either seen, photographed, or having past through without my noticing them, there was now little possibility of adding…

New Free Community Learning Centre Coming To Park Barn

A new community learning centre is coming to the Park Barn Centre in Guildford. Hosted by the Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership (SLLP), the drop-in hub will operate on Thursdays from…

Latest Bowls Reports From Burpham and Merrow Clubs

Burpham Bowling Club report by Ian Mackrell In glorious sunshine on Saturday, June 1, and in front of a couple of dozen home and away supporters, Burpham showed steely determination…

Sponsored Walk For Free Legal Advice Services

Teams of people connected to the legal profession and those who offer legal advice will be taking part in The Guildford Legal Walk on Monday, July 8. The 10km walk…