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Birdwatcher’s Diary No.154

By Malcolm Fincham Having had two weeks of mostly overcast and dull, grey weather in the southern regions of the UK, it was inspiring for me, at last, to see…

Joined-up Thinking And Good Liaison Gets Path Relaid With Wood Chips

Some joined-up thinking and liaison between services, organisations and a school has resulted in the relaying with wood chips of a footpath for the benefit of a local community. Over…

Where Is This? No.284

By David Rose Some excellent replies to the previous mystery pictures, with plenty of details of what can be seen in the two vintage images that I think were taken…

Were You At Guildford or Godalming To See This Special Train in 1959?

Back in 1959 Guildford railway station and Godalming Goods Yard witnessed a special train to celebrate the centenary of the Portsmouth Direct Route. Were you at either of the locations,…

Friends Of Chitty’s Common Hold Successful First Work Party

The next work party to tidy up Chitty’s Common at Rydes Hill, Guildford takes place on Sunday, February 18, from 10am to 3pm. The first one took place on January 14,…

Along The Wey & Arun Canal – February 2018

An update from the Wey & Arun Canal Trust (WACT), which is restoring a waterway which once ran 23 miles from Shalford to Pallingham in West Sussex. The Trust has…

Notice: Worplesdon WI Jumble Sale, February 14

Worplesdon Women’s Institute is holding a jumble sale on Wednesday February 14, at 2pm. It takes place at Worplesdon Memorial Hall, Perry Hill, Guildford GU3 3RF. There will be nearly new clothes, homewares,…

Claire’s Column – Opportunity Knocks

In this regular column – a must-read for all those interested in Guildford business – Claire Dee embraces optimism and opportunity in 2018. Earlier this month, Guildford was named as…

Dapper Little Duck Enjoys Time Out From Captivity

A dapper little duck that the Dragon’s birdwatching correspondent Malcolm Fincham spotted near Guildford made him realise it must have escaped from a nearby private collection. Due to his diligence…

Notice: David Rose’s Free Talk – Holy Trinity Steps A Silent Witness To Guildford’s Past

It may sound like an unusual topic for one of David Rose’s well known illustrated local history talks – Holy Trinity Steps A Silent Witness To Guildford’s Past. However, he will…