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Fun In The Castle Grounds At The Launch Of Guildford In Bloom 2016

The Castle Grounds was busy on Saturday (June 4) with people enjoying the entertainment that was all part of the launch of this year’s Guildford In Bloom. The Mayor of…

When Guildford Castle Fell To The Invading French 800 Years Ago This Week

 An 800-year-old milestone was passed on Wednesday this week (June 8) marking the date when Guildford Castle was surrendered to a French invading army. It appears to be something of a forgotten…

News In Brief From Millmead

Latest news from Guildford Borough Council New play strategy adopted The council has adopted a new play strategy for children across the borough, which aims to provide challenging, attractive and accessible play…

Where Is This? No.213

By David Rose The picture that was last week’s vintage once was indeed taken from the tower of St John’s Church in Stoke Road. In view, as a number of…

Guildford Residents Associations Critical Of Draft Local Plan

Guildford Residents Associations (GRA) has hit out at the borough council’s draft Local Plan with Keith Meldrum, who represents Merrow, saying: “The plan is growth gone mad.” A press release issued by the…

Free Courses For People Returing Or New To Work

Free courses aimed at people who are preparing to start work, or who are returning to employment, or learners with jobs, are taking place soon. A one-day accredited Level 2…

Cricket Pavilion To Be Redeveloped And New Fencing With CCTV Along Alleyway

The cricket pavilion at the sports ground in Woodbridge Road, Guildford is set for a revamp costing £200,000; and fencing along the footpath beside the ground and adjacent to the railway line will be…

Can You Help With Details Of Puttock’s Cottages in Compton?

Historians and house detectives Phil and Sally Gorton are researching the history of a row of four Victorian cottages in Withies Lane, Compton. They are putting out a call for any…

Here’s A Great Volunteering Opportunity If You Like Gardening

By David Rose, co-ordinator of Joining In!, a project run by Voluntary Action South West Surrey that supports community involvement A horticultural and education charity in Normandy that uses gardening to generate positive change…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.111

By Malcolm Fincham As is the case with nature as well as birdwatching, it’s often a matter of mixed fortunes, grateful for much luck, and a reasonable camera. And not forgetting…