Memories of VE Day 70 Years Ago

Seventy years ago today (May 8) there was a public holiday in Britain to celebrate the end of the Second World War in Europe – VE Day. Here, DAVID ROSE…

May 8, 2015 / 1 Comment / Read More

Support For Children And Their Parents At The Spinney

It’s not only young ones who benefit from the services at the Spinney Children’s Centre, it also gives plenty of support to parents who are considering their return to work after…

May 6, 2015 / No Comment / Read More

Where Is This? No.159

By David Rose Dene Road was the location of last week’s mystery vintage photo and today the houses pictured look out on to G Live and its car park. The…

May 6, 2015 / 6 Comments / Read More

Need A Car On An Ad Hoc Basis? Try Co-wheels Car Club

A cost-effective alternative if you don’t need to drive every day of the week is hitting the streets of Guildford. Being a member of a car club is gaining in…

May 5, 2015 / No Comment / Read More

Nepalese Community Hold Vigil And Appeal For Donations To Quake Appeal

Members of Guildford’s Nepalese community held a candlelit vigil on Friday (May 1) at St Clare’s Church in Park Barn to pay their respect and pray for Nepalese and foreign citizens who were…

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Abby Ixer’s Nutritious Food: Healthier Snack Ideas

Abby Ixer is a registered dietician with a passion for food and nutrition. She moved to Guildford four years ago and is currently working in the area of health promotion, delivering healthy lifestyle programmes…

May 2, 2015 / No Comment / Read More

Castle Green Bowlers Get New Season Under Way

By Colin Summerhayes Saturday April 25, saw 20 players from the Castle Green Bowling Club take part in a club drive to get the outdoor bowling season under way. Though it…

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EA Games Team Lend A Hand On Halow Project’s Allotment

Employees from Guildford-based gaming company, EA Games, spent a day volunteering with the halow project on their allotment. In preparation for the growing season, the seven-strong EA team joined halow young people,…

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Birdwatcher’s Diary No.86

By Malcolm Fincham The enjoyment and good fortune of a continuing spell dry weather and sunny days turned to thoughts of sadness for me. News of a devastating heathland fire…

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Where Is This? No.158

By David Rose The junction of Chertsey Street and North Street was the view seen in last week’s vintage photo, with a number of correct replies. The coat of arms…

April 30, 2015 / 10 Comments / Read More