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Birdwatcher’s Diary No.178

By Malcolm Fincham As another year of birdwatching drew to a close, weather began to settle down as we approached Christmas. Temperatures continued to remain reasonably mild around the local…

Councils’ Costs Of Watering And Maintaining Flower Beds And Baskets Revealed

By Rebecca Curley Local Democracy Reporter Guildford Borough Council spent £42,279.34 on its 1,726 flower beds, 280 hanging baskets and 60 troughs in 2017-2018. The figures have been released as…

Letter: Bus Wars and Party Allegiance

From Brian Creese, Guildford Labour Party I am afraid I find the declaration by Cllrs Colin Cross, Bob McShee and Tony Rooth that they think party politics has nothing to…

Uber’s Success May Drive Up Guildford Taxi Licence Costs

By Rebecca Curley Local Democracy Reporter The success of Uber in Guildford has led to a number of cabbies quitting the trade completely, and could drive up the cost of…

Proposal To Turn Chantry Wood Campsite Into An Outdoor Activity Centre Or Forest School

By Rebecca Curley Local Democracy Reporter The Chantry Wood Campsite on the outskirts of Guildford could be transformed into an outdoor activity centre. Current amenities at the campsite – off…

Guildford Microbrewery Taken Over By Dunsfold’s Crafty Brewing Company

Guildford microbrewery The Little Beer Corporation has been acquired by The Crafty Brewing Company, based in Dunsfold. The news was announced on the Drinks Retailing News website on December 17. …

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.177

By Malcolm Fincham – a Christmas special To my delight nature has returned once again to adorn a tree near a busy road junction in Guildford, decorating it with a…

Royal Surrey County Hospital Investing Extra £800,000 To Cope With Winter Pressures

The Royal Surrey County Hospital is investing an extra £800,000 to cope with winter pressures, but has urged people to use the emergency department wisely over the festive season and…

Abbot’s Hospital Receives £92k Heritage Lottery Grant To Mark Its 400th Anniversary

Guildford’s iconic Abbot’s Hospital has received £92,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to help it celebrate its 400th anniversary in 2019. The building continues to provides for what it was…

Voluntary Action South West Surrey Wins Building Connections Big Lottery Funding To Help Combat Isolation And Loneliness 

Voluntary Action South West Surrey Wins Building Connections Big Lottery Funding To Help Combat Isolation And Loneliness 

Voluntary Action South West Surrey (VASWS)has been awarded a large grant from the Big Lottery Fund to help create a community hub in Guildford town centre. The new centre, which…