Singer’s New Release ‘Happy End’ is Just the Beginning

By Sam Liddicott Singer Fran Galea, aka Chess, (a student of Guildford’s Academy of Contemporary Music) has been very busy as of late. Following the release of her eponymous debut…

March 10, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

Parke’s People No.14: Florence Desmond

In the latest of an occasional series about people who have a connection with Guildford in one way or another, Bernard Parke recalls Florence Desmond, stage and screen entertainer and a prominent fundraiser in…

March 9, 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More

A Love Affair With Producing Artists and Their Music

You may not know the name, but John Schroeder has been the producer or co-producer for no less than 175 music artists, including Cliff Richard, the Shadows, Helen Shapiro and…

March 5, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

Opinion: Mum About Town – Birthday Parties

The latest of our Mum About Town opinion articles written by “Towny Mummy”. This time she writes about a fairytale castle party and a collapsing Thomas cake. . . It…

March 5, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

Where Is This? No.47

By David Rose Once again, all who replied to last week’s images had no trouble identifying them. Yes, the kiosk at Guildford lido was the mystery vintage photo and the…

March 5, 2013 / 10 Comments / Read More

Scrumptious Cider Making Made Simple – Free Talk at Merrist Wood

For anyone wishing to discover the secret of producing very drinkable cider at home in an effective and economic way, a free talk at Merrist Wood in Worplesdon on Monday,…

March 4, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

St Peter’s Catholic School Delighted With ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Report

St Peter’s Catholic School in Merrow has been awarded outstanding commendations throughout in its latest Ofsted report. The secondary school in Horseshoe Lane East was noted to be outstanding overall,…

March 4, 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.30

By Malcolm Fincham The month of February continued on wintery theme, with Monday 11th bringing with it another dusting of snow to the Surrey Hills. On Chinthurst Hill near Bramley…

March 1, 2013 / 2 Comments / Read More

Fears Local Bands Will be Snubbed by New Festival’s Organisers

A new music festival appears to be heading for Stoke Park this summer, but there are fears that local bands may not get the chance to play there. Local media…

February 28, 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More

Can You Help Solve Mystery of Guildford’s Wartime Air-raid Shelters?

By David Rose Did you know that a number of World War II air-raid shelters still exist in Guildford? I bet there are plenty of people who pass them all…

February 27, 2013 / 9 Comments / Read More