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Were You A 9th Guildford (Congregational) Scout?

By David Rose Here’s a photo from the 1960s that shows members of the 9th Guildford (Congregational) Cub Scout Troop. It belongs to Jeff Gibbs, who says: “I was a…

High Street Plaque is Back

The plaque that commemorates the site of Guildford’s first cinema has been put back up. It had been removed for safe keeping after it was damaged, possibly by vandals. A…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.4

[thethe-image-slider name=”Birdatcher’s Diary 4″] Word and pictures by Malcolm Fincham Monday, April 30: Life beyond Bowers Lock… I decided to take advantage of a break in the weather and the…

Parke’s People No.3: Bruce Bernard Weatherill

In the third 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 Bruce Bernard Weatherill.…

Where Is This? No.7

By David Rose Well done to Ian Plowman, Darrol Radley, and my old mate Simon Vine, who replied last week – they all knew the mystery date and the location…

Burpham’s Chelsea Fishmonger is the Catch of The Day

By Gill Perkins When I walk into the Chelsea Fishmongers in Burpham on a wet Tuesday afternoon, Duncan Welton is washing some squid in the sink. Squid doesn’t look appetising…

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…