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Fairlands WI Hears About Canine Partners Assist Dogs
Canine Partners Assist Dogs was the subject of the presentation at the October meeting of Fairlands WI. The charity trains dogs to help disabled people, give confidence to people who are…
The Normans Are Coming – Right Through Surrey!
When, in 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England, and following the Battle of Hastings, his army soon moved through the country. It was not long before they swept through parts…
University of Surrey Marks 50th Anniversary With Procession Up The High Street
Guildford High Street was awash with pomp and ceremony on Saturday, October 22, as the University of Surrey marked 50 years to the day that it installed its first chancellor. A procession…
Notice: Free Local History Talk on Bellfields, Friday, Oct 28
Local historians David Rose and Carol Brown present a free evening of vintage pictures and stories about Guildford’s Bellfields estate on Friday, October 28, at 7.3opm. The venue is the Guildford…
Awards For Those Who Provide Better Access For Disabled People
Organisations and businesses who work to provide better access and facilites for disabled people have received awards from the Mayor of Guildford. They were presented by the mayor, Gordon Jackson,…
Along The Wey & Arun Canal – October 2016
A regular update from the Wey & Arun Canal Trust, a charity restoring the waterway which once ran 23 miles from Shalford to Pallingham in West Sussex. The Trust has…
Birdwatcher’s Diary No.121
By Malcolm Fincham Taking advantage of the autumn sun as it continued to shine, we entered the first weeks of October. A last-minute decision was made to take a break to Rye…
Flashback To Trafalgar Day Parade in 1958 and Guildford’s Sea Cadets
Today, Friday, October 21, marks Trafalgar Day, and these pictures show Guildford’s TS Queen Charlotte Sea Cadets providing the guard of honour at the parade in London on that day in 1958. Sent…
New Artwork At Woodbridge Meadows Reflects Life Under the Water of the River Wey
A new piece of artwork with a fishy theme has been unveiled beside the River Wey at Woodbridge Meadows in Guildford. Silver Shoon, has been created by artist Charles Normandale…
Where is This? No.231
By David Rose The floods of September 1968 are still remembered by many, so it was probably no surprise that those who replied to last week’s mystery vintage picture identified it…
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Next stop, Debt Chasm! (See: We Should All Be Outraged About the Failure to Deal with Legacy Debt)
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