More Events Confirmed As Guildford Prepares to Commemorate WWI Centenary

Guildford is fast becoming the place to be when the UK commemorates the 100th anniversary of the First World War later this year. A wide range of what promises to…

February 4, 2014 / 1 Comment / Read More

Guildford Parkrun, Saturday, February 1

This week there were 128 runners, of whom 20 were first timers and four recorded new personal bests. Representatives of 15 different athletics clubs took part. Men’s placings: Jason HARRIS…

February 3, 2014 / No Comment / Read More

Sunrise Gurkha Taekwondo Club’s New Venue

Guildford-based Sunrise Gurkha Taekwondo club is moving to new venue this Saturday, February 8, and is offering free induction sesssions. It will now meet at St Clare’s Church Hall in Park Barn,…

February 3, 2014 / No Comment / Read More

Letter: University Must Remember Guildford’s Permanent Residents

A reply to Greg Melly’s letter to The Guildford Dragon NEWS, ‘University’s Local Contribution is Extensive’, from Rob Burch. I am heartened by Mr Melly’s highlighting that the University of…

February 3, 2014 / 4 Comments / Read More

Spectrum All Set For British Heart Foundation Fundraiser

Staff and members at Guildford’s Spectrum leisure centre are getting ‘reddy’ to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation on Friday, February 7. They are supporting the charity’s call to…

February 2, 2014 / 1 Comment / Read More

Tourist Information Centre Strikes Gold With Guildford Being The Place To Visit

Guildford Tourist Information Centre is celebrating after winning Gold for Destination of the Year from the Tourist Network. The Tourist Network Awards recognise attractions and destinations that are committed to…

February 2, 2014 / 1 Comment / Read More

Deadline Extended To Give People More Time To Give Views On Housing Needs

Guildford borough residents will have more time to give their views on housing needs with an extension to the council’s Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) engagement. The SHMA looks at the…

February 2, 2014 / 4 Comments / Read More

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.54

By Malcolm Fincham With flood waters decreasing on the upper levels of the River Wey in Farnham by January 11, our rare visitor to Surrey, the glossy ibis featured in…

January 30, 2014 / 3 Comments / Read More

Where Is This? No.94

By David Rose Three different suggestions to last week’s vintage mystery photo among those who replied. The answer is the officers’ mess at Stoughton Barracks. The building has been converted…

January 29, 2014 / 8 Comments / Read More

Fundraisers Ready For Ramp Up The Red Day

Fundraisers from the Guildford area are ready to play their part for the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) big event on Friday, February 7. Ramp up the Red fundraising events will…

January 29, 2014 / No Comment / Read More