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Steam Trains Galore Basking In A Glorious July!

By David Rose Who would have thought in 1967 when steam locos were withdrawn from the Southern Region of British Railways that exactly 50 years on there would be so…

Latest Bowls News: July 10, 2017

Merrow Bowls Club, reports by David Raison. Wednesday, June 28, saw Merrow visit East Horsley for a new fixture in our calendar. A delightful setting played host to four rinks…

Plaque Is A Fitting Tribute To Former Steam Engine Shed And Those Who Worked There

Retired railwaymen and fans of steam trains gathered on Farnham Road bridge on Sunday morning (July 9) for the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate Guildford’s engine shed that closed…

Council To Install £50k War Memorial To Commemorate Fallen Post-WWII

An additional war memorial honouring Guildford people who have died during military action or service since the Second World War has been announced by the borough council. Costing £50,000 –…

Where Is This? No.267

By David Rose The view that was last week’s vintage picture was looking towards St Martha’s Church on the hill and was was taken in Chilworth. The photographer had his…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.139

By Malcolm Fincham On the days leading up to the Summer Solstice temperatures began to soar in the southern regions of the UK. In Surrey, day time maximums hovered around the…

What Really Went On At Guildford As Steam Engines Were Withdrawn

Fifty years have passed since steam locomotives were withdrawn from the Guildford area and the motive power depot, beside the entrance to the tunnel at the south end of the…

Pupils Create Beautiful Gardens For Guildford In Bloom Competition

Children from Weyfield Primary Academy School, Bellfields have taken top honours in the Guildford in Bloom schools competition. This year the theme of the Guildford Borough Counil-run competition was ‘the…

Notice: Stoke Community Fun Day, Saturday, July 8

The annual Stoke Community Fun Day takes place on the green at Bellfields, Guildford, on Saturday, July 8, from 2pm to 5pm. There will be side stalls, inflatables, face painting,…

Urology Centre To Be Named After Prostate Project Chairman

By Louisa Magnussen The Royal Surrey County Hospital and the Prostate Project have announced that its new urology centre will be named after a determined and dedicated fundraiser. Once completed,…