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Birdwatcher’s Diary No.312

By Malcolm Fincham The start of September also introduced the start of meteorological autumn bringing with it an autumnal feel to the weather, although still mild. Unusually northern areas of…

Strip Cartoon Tells Story of Monmouth Rebellion and its Guildford Links

The Monmouth Rebellion is a significant part of England’s 17th century history, with Guildford’s Abbot’s Hospital and an early form of the Queen’s Regiment of Surrey playing their part. Here…

Wartime High-speed Test Pilot’s Dramatic Crash Landing on Whitmoor Common, Worplesdon

Researched by aviation historian Frank Phillipson During the Second World War, research into aircraft handling when flying at speeds approaching the Speed of Sound (Mach 1 or the Sound Barrier)…

The Worplesdon Witness September 2024

Jan Messinger with her round up of news from the parish of Worplesdon Worplesdon Pre-school rated ‘good’ by Ofsted Following an inspection by Ofsted, Worplesdon Pre-school has been rated “good”.…

Residents at Hedger’s Almshouses Now Have a Garden Room to Enjoy

Hedger’s Almshouses in Merrow has installed a garden room where residents can relax and where friends and family can join them. It has been funded with grants from Your Fund…

Voluntary Action Giving Even More Support to Organisations, Charities and Communities

By David Rose Volunteers are vital for charities and similar organisations to operate. Think of food banks, charity shops, heritage attractions, youth work, good neighbour schemes – without volunteers they…

Surrey Table Tennis Association News, September 2024

By Chris Andrews Aaron McKibbin has made an inside Paralympic Preview video for Table Tennis England. Click here to view on YouTube. At the National Series, a brand new competition…

Financial Crisis May Force Rural Life Living Museum to Close

Tilford’s long-established Rural Life Living Museum says it is facing closure unless it raises £150,000 before the end of October. It is owned and operated by the Old Kiln Museum…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.311

By Malcolm Fincham Once again, despite south-westerly breezes and low pressure systems traversing across the Atlantic, south-eastern regions of the UK avoided the worst of the rainfall that had been…

Guildford Walkfest 2024 Launched With Muddy Boots Walking Group

The official launch of the 2024 Guildford Walkfest took place on Monday, September 2, at QE Park Baptist Church and Centre, Railton Road, Stoughton. It was hosted by the Muddy…