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Vision Group Keen To Have Your Comments

A group campaigning for a new and inspiring vision for the future of Guildford is asking fellow residents to make their views known. The Guildford Vision Group’s website (click here…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.3

[thethe-image-slider name=”Birdwatcher’s Diary 3″] Words and pictures by Malcolm Fincham Saturday, April 21: Despite the inclement weather of late, I decided to take the chance of getting a soaking by…

Did You See Pair Threaten and Rob Man in Stoke Fields?

A man was robbed of £100 after he was threatened by two men as he walked in Stoke Fields, Guildford. The 39-year-old victim was walking outside the Boileroom music venue…

Bangladesh Community’s Colourful Celebrations

Guildford’s Bangladesh community came together for a colourful and lively celebration to mark the anniversary of the country’s independence in 1971, and Pohela Boishak, the first day of the Bengali…

New Film Tells Story of Guildford Cathedral

by David Rose Rarely seen footage, not only of building work, but the consecration of Guildford Cathedral, is included in a new film that traces its history from the forming…

The Barn at Newlands Corner

There has been a café at top of Newlands Corner for over 50 years. And it’s as popular today with walkers, cyclists and visitors by car as it has ever…

Lifting The Pot-lid On What The Chemist Sold

by David Rose One hundred or so years ago you didn’t squeeze your toothpaste or face cream from a plastic tube – it came in a small glazed ceramic pot…

Where Is This? No.6

by David Rose A good number of replies to last week’s mystery photos. I think just about everyone recognised the photo that was taken at the bottom of North Street…

Cinema Plaque to Go Back on Display

The Guildford Dragon News has learned that the plaque that was removed from the front of 170 High Street, (formerly Thorp’s bookshop and now contemporary furniture store dwell) will soon…

New Policy over Traveller Sites Welcomed by Council

Providing suitable sites for gypsies and travellers may be made easier for Guildford Borough Council with the introduction of a new national planning policy. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)…