Michael Portillo Speaks Out Over Further Education at Conference in Guildford

By Tom Fowler Popular broadcaster and former Conservative politician Michael Portillo hit out at a conference in Guildford saying that the UK’s further education system trails that of Germany, particularly…

March 27, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

Do These Then And Now Views Of Shepherds Hill, Stoughton, Match Up?

By David Rose The photo showing the building of Shepherds Hill in Stoughton, that was the subject of this online newspaper’s Where Is This? No.48 feature, resulted in a good…

March 27, 2013 / 4 Comments / Read More

Farewell To The Forresters As Demolition Team Moves In

Demolition work has started on a part of the former Forresters pub in Charlotteville, as these photos by local resident Ian Nicholls show. Back in September 2012, Guildford Borough Council’s…

March 26, 2013 / 2 Comments / Read More

Where Is This? No.50

By David Rose Well done to all those who recognised the barn in Grange Road as last week’s mystery photo. Lots of interesting comments and facts among the replies. Click…

March 26, 2013 / 15 Comments / Read More

St Nicolas Church Will Ring The Changes With New And Retuned Bells

The bell tower at St Nicolas Church, at the foot of Guildford High Street, has fallen silent. Its 10 bells have been carefully removed and have been taken to bell…

March 25, 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More

Further Afield For A Pleasant Day Out: Clandon Park and Hatchlands Park

This month John Gilbert takes a trip to National Trust properties Clandon Park and Hatchlands Park. Author’s star-rated system: *** Worth a visit ** Worth a detour * Interesting Although…

March 24, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

TV Vet Jamie Crittall Hosts Fun Dog Show at Lions Easter Fayre

Shalford Park on Easter Monday, April 1, will see Guildford Lions put on its traditional Easter event The St Catherine’s Hill Fayre, in aid of local charities. This year TV…

March 22, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

George Abbot Pupils Get Creative, Writing On A Local Theme

Year 8 pupils at George Abbot School in Burpham have been working hard in their English lessons writing stories, producing news sheets and leaflets based on a local theme. David…

March 22, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

Iron Horses Still Going Strong Are George’s Passion

By David Rose Retired engineer George Holt loves horses – vintage two-wheeled petrol-driven iron horse tractors to be precise! They were designed for use on small farms and were built…

March 21, 2013 / 5 Comments / Read More