Première Of Circle Eight’s Film Guildford In The Great War

The Circle Eight film group is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a première screening of its new documentary Guildford In The Great War, at the Electric Theatre on Saturday, July 19. It…

July 6, 2014 / No Comment / Read More

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.65

By Malcolm Fincham I had barely found time to sit down and take my boots off after my whirlwind tour of the Scottish Highlands, when I received a call from manically keen…

July 4, 2014 / No Comment / Read More

Book Now For The Guildford Institute’s Autumn Programme

The Guildford Institute’s autumn programme is out now, offering a total of 80 things to see and do! Fifty courses will be available at the institute this autumn, giving adults…

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Where Is This? No.116

By David Rose Once again, correct replies to the mystery vintage picture showing The Street in Compton, and the quirky picture showing the sign on Wycliffe Buildings in Portsmouth Road. Click here…

July 2, 2014 / 8 Comments / Read More

Focus Is On Brownfield Sites Says Council In Wake Of New Assessments and Vision Plans

Guildford Borough Council says it “aims to provide as many homes as is appropriately possible on previously developed land in the town centre, urban areas and villages”, as it published…

July 1, 2014 / 4 Comments / Read More

Sanofi Staff Get On Their Bikes For Teenage Cancer Trust

Guildford-based business Sanofi, has achieved over £180,000 total fundraising for teenagers with cancers after the Sanofi Challenge Midsummer bike ride raised £5,000 in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Seventy riders got…

June 29, 2014 / No Comment / Read More

Plan To Redevelop Former Hotel Site Gets Go-ahead

Planning permission has been granted for the development of nine, two-bedroom apartments on the site of Quinn’s Hotel in Epsom Road, Guildford. Regional planning manager James Amos of developer Shanley Homes said: “We would…

June 29, 2014 / No Comment / Read More

New Campaign To Rid Borough Of Dog Mess

As part of a campaign to encourage dog owners to clear up after their pet, Guildford Borough Council’s dog warden is spray painting dog poo bright red in hot spots…

June 29, 2014 / 2 Comments / Read More

Castle Green Bowling Club’s Latest Results

By Colin Summerhayes Results: Tuesday, June 10, Castle Green Men’s team away versus Astolat in the Tuesday Triples League: Castle Green lost by 16, with 29 to Astolat’s 45. R.…

June 27, 2014 / No Comment / Read More

Queen Tribute Band’s Fundraising Gig For Halow Project

Queen tribute band, Forever Queen, will be playing at the Keystone pub, Portsmouth Road, Guildford on Saturday, June 28, to raise funds for the halow project. The Portsmouth-based band have been performing…

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