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Challengers Play Scheme’s ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Report And New Policy Introduced

Challengers, the Guildford-based play scheme for disabled children and young people throughout Surrey, has been rated as ‘outstanding’ in a recent Ofsted report. And following a hugely successful programme during the summer…

Latest Castle Green Bowling Club Match Report

By Colin Summerhayes On Wednesday September 2, Jim Horwood beat Paul Plummer in a very tight exciting game that went to 20:20, to win the Castle Green Men’s Championship. The same…

Become A Champion And Help People Make The Most Of Their Hearing Aid

A successful scheme that recruits volunteers to help people to make the most of their hearing aids is expanding and is looking for more ‘hearing champions’. It is co-ordinated by…

Where Is This? No.175

By David Rose Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe in Friary Street was recalled by a number of readers as last week’s mystery vintage picture. Pam Butler adds some great details as it…

See Devastation Of Clandon Park Fire As Gardens Are Re-opened

For six Saturdays, from September 12 to October 17, the National Trust will be welcoming visitors to the gardens at Clandon Park. The public opening will be the first time since…

Lots Going On To Celebrate Heritage Open Days

Guildford’s architecture and culture can be enjoyed for free during Heritage Open Days this weekend. There will be more than 100 events and activities in the borough to choose from between Thursday and Sunday, September…

Memories Of Queen Elizabeth Barracks And The Women’s Royal Army Corps

Guildford resident and volunteer town guide Angela Rose is a former member of the Women’s Royal Army Corps (WRAC). After training at Camberley, her first posting was to the Queen Elizabeth…

Bishop of Guildford Urges Parishes To Help With Refugee Crisis

The Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, is urging parishes in his diocese to get behind the Bishop of Manchester’s call for churches in the UK to help with the refugee…

Guildford Ramblings: Music, Magic And Meanderings Along Rivers Wey And Thames

By Kay Hiatt Our ramble began at the Canoe Car Park in Weybridge on a beautiful early September day. As soon as we set off along the Thames path we…

Notice: Fairlands WI’s Fashion Shopping Evening

Fairlands Women’s Institute says: People have a stereotypical view of what the WI is, such as knitting, crocheting, and needlecraft. Mention WI and it conjures up tea and nice home-baked cakes.…