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Diocese’s Bridges Project Secures Grant From Children in Need

A Diocese of Guildford project to support young people has secured funding from BBC Children in Need which will allow its important work to continue. The Bridges scheme, founded to…

All Welcome To Share Your Memories At Bellfields Remembered Afternoon On April 9

The next free local history and nostalgia get together focusing on the communities of Bellfields and Slyfield is taking place on Sunday afternoon, April 9. All are welcome to Bellfields Remembered,…

Hearing Chuck Berry Loud And Clear On Guildford’s Cygnet Café Jukebox

Dave Reading recalls hearing the music of Chuck Berry for the first time in a dark café that stood by the River Wey at Guildford. Chuck Berry died on March…

Where Is This? No.252

By David Rose The picture of people enjoying a VJ Day party in August 1945 was indeed taken in Stoke Recreation Ground and from the Recreation Road side, with the…

Afternoon Of Great Music At Mayor’s Daffodil Tea Party

The Rhythm of Life community choir, featuring Guildford Dragon NEWS writer David Rose, will be singing at the Mayor of Guildford’s Daffodil Tea Party on Saturday afternoon, April 1. The fundraising concert will…

New Funding Available For Local Groups In Guildford

Local groups and organisations with great ideas to make their communities an even better place to live are now invited to apply for funding to turn their ideas into reality.…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.131

By Malcolm Fincham Once again the opportunity arose to visit Farlington Marshes, near Portsmouth, taking advantage of one of the few pleasant days in early March. It was March 2…

George Abbot Students Ready Themselves For The World Of Work

George Abbot School’s annual Year 10 interview day was the culmination of a good deal of hard work by its students and staff. Students learned about the various aspects of applying for jobs and…

Where Is This? No.251

By David Rose Most of those who replied to last week’s mysteries correctly guessed the cropped vintage picture as being Guildford Civic Hall, now rebuilt as G Live. Dave Middleton, in his reply,…

Clever And Friendly Men From A Shed in Ash Win Innovation Award

A project in Ash, in which men come together in a shed to socialise and learn new skills, has won an award for its innovation. The main Men in Sheds…