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

Where Is This? No.46

By David Rose The mystery picture seen last week shows Southway in Westborough, looking east. Think everyone who replied correctly recognised the view. Click here to see the post and…

February 26, 2013 / 8 Comments / Read More

Modern History Group Hears About Changes In Local Media

The Guildford Dragon News’s Martin Giles and David Rose gave a talk titled The Changing Face of Local Media to members of the Modern History Group at Guildford Institute today…

February 26, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

Man Inhales Noxious Chemicals at Silent Pool Car Park

A man was taken to hospital suffering from the effects of inhaling chemicals in the car park off the A25 at the Silent Pool today (Monday, January 25). Surrey Police…

February 25, 2013 / No Comment / Read More

Further Afield For A Pleasant Day Out: Arundel

This month John Gilbert takes a trip to Arundel in West Sussex. Nestling the magnificent castle of England’s premier duke, (The Duke of Norfolk) and within an hour’s drive from…

February 24, 2013 / No Comment / Read More