Shalford Road Closed Due To Flooding

Reports are coming in that the A281 Shalford Road outside Guildford has been closed this morning (11 Jun) due to flooding. The persistent overnight rain has seen the closure of…

June 11, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Neighbour Watch Award for Retiring PCSO Sheila Willis

Retiring Stoughton police community support officer (PCSO) Sheila Willis has been presented with a special Neighbourhood Watch award. The award is for the PSCO who has made the most valuable contribution…

June 8, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Bowls at the Castle Grounds Goes Back Centuries

by David Rose There has been a bowling green in Guildford’s Castle Grounds since at least the 1660s, and today it must be one of the most pleasant settings for…

June 7, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Talk Will Reveal Rich History of Guildford Castle

The rich history of Guildford Castle is the subject of an illustrated talk by Dr Mary Alexander at Ye Olde Ship Inn, Portsmouth Road, St Catherine’s Village on Monday, June…

June 7, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Grants Awarded to Help Future Sports Stars

Community sports clubs and individuals will benefit from more than £23,000 grant funding thanks to Guildford Borough Council. A total of 43 young sportspeople from around the borough will receive…

June 6, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Where Is This? No.11

By David Rose No problems with you recognising the location of last week’s mystery photo and the mystery date. See all the replies at the foot of “No. 10” –…

June 4, 2012 / 5 Comments / Read More

Jubilation! Gala Evening Full of Nostalgic Music and Drama

by the Stage Dragon Jubilation! – performed at Guildford’s Electric Theatre on Saturday, June 2 – featured a cast of 60 local performers who took us on a fantastic nostalgic…

June 4, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.7

[thethe-image-slider name=”Birdwatcher’s Diary 7″] By Malcolm Fincham (reporting on a trip to Scotland) Unfortunately, I am unable to submit a local report for this week, although I’m itching to see…

June 4, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More

Diamond Jubilee Street Party Fun Not Dampened by the Weather

Grey skies and intermittent rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of all those who enjoyed a street party off Woodbridge Hill on Sunday, June 3, to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee.…

June 3, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Guildford Gets Ready for Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Last-minute arrangements and finishing touches are being made ahead of this weekend’s diamond jubilee celebrations. There are a number of events taking place in the borough over the next few…

May 31, 2012 / No Comment / Read More