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Birdwatcher’s Diary No.10

[thethe-image-slider name=”Birdwatcher’s diary 10″] By Malcolm Fincham The week commencing June 18th started well with my first sighting of the year (in the Guildford area) of a spotted flycatcher. In fact…

Where Is This? No.14

By David Rose A number of readers correctly identified the view last week that was from the tower of St Nicolas’ Church in Guildford, but only one person replied with…

The Tea Terrace at House of Fraser

Head skywards to the top of Guildford’s House of Fraser store to The Tea Terrace, a delightful restaurant with great views over the town and beyond. It’s spacious and light…

It’s the Prettiest Roundabout in Guildford!

[thethe-image-slider name=”Wild flower roundabout”] The poppies and scabious now in flower on the roundabout at the junction of Parkway, London Road and Boxgrove Road must be the prettiest in Guildford.…

Parke’s People No.6: Cartoonist Brian Bagnall

In the sixth of an occasional series about people who are now sometimes forgotten, but who have a connection with Guildford in one way or another, Bernard Parke recalls architect, businessman and…

Residents are Fed Up Waiting for Promised Road Repairs

Residents of a Guildford street who are so fed up waiting for promised road repairs have signed a petition in the hope that something will be done soon. Cabell Road…

Come On My Guided Walk to Discover Some of Guildford’s Hidden History

By David Rose Come on a free guided walk next Saturday, June 30, 2012, that I am leading to look at an aspect of Guildford’s history that, surprisingly, few people…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.9

[thethe-image-slider name=”Birdwatcher’s diary 9″] By Malcolm Fincham The greatest  highlights of my visits to Stoke reserve last week were watching the progress of the young kestrels under the guidance of…

Rain Holds off for Successful Parish Fete

The rain held off and the sun shone, but it was rather windy. However, it didn’t put off all those who visited the parish of Westborough’s Grand Summer Fete on…

Plans for Former Basket Factory Include Planting Grass on the Roof

A Guildford building in which baskets and hampers were once made may get a new lease of life if its owner gets the go-ahead for his plans that include planting…