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Diocese of Guildford Awarded £3.2m to Support Young People Who Want to Explore Faith

The Diocese of Guildford has been awarded £3.2 million by the Church of England (CofE) to create a programme that supports young people who want to explore faith. The diocese…

Guildford Walkfest is Underway and Making Great Strides!

Guildford Walkfest, now in its 17th year, is well and truly under way and continues for the whole month of September. This celebration of walking is designed to get people…

History and More to Discover with Heritage Opens Days, September 8-10

It’s time once again to explore for free hidden treasures and celebrate history and culture with Heritage Open Days, Friday to Sunday, September 8 to 10. Guildford is well known…

Mechanical Failure Halts Steam Loco in the Gloom After it Passes Chilworth Station

By David Rose A steam train special was halted in its tracks due to a mechanical failure on the locomotive soon after it had passed through Chilworth station as darkness…

What’s On at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village, September and October

A guide to the many attractions, events and things to do at Watts Gallery artists’ Village at Compton during September and October. Exhibitions Victorian Virtual Reality Photographs from the Brian…

Campaign Group Invites Support in Bid to Reopen Guildford to Horsham Railway

A campaign group that would like to see a railway line reopened from Guildford to Horsham is appealing for people to help its cause. The English Regional Transport Association (ERTA)…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.286 “Tell ’em About the ‘Honey’ Mummy!” A Summer Special

By Malcolm Fincham One really has to be of a certain vintage to recall the classic 1970s Sugar Puff’s TV advertisement. Although not relating much in looks to the advert’s…

Safeguard Announces Improved Timetable on Bus Routes 4/5 with No Fare Increaseses

Safeguard Coaches has announced an improved timetable on its Guildford to Park Barn, via the Royal Surrey Hospital, route 4/5, starting on Saturday, September 2, with no fare changes. This is in…

‘Hard Work, Dedication, Resilience. Passion and Perseverance’ All Lead to Fantastic GCSE Results

Good GCSE results have been achieved at schools and colleges in the Guildford area by the classes of 2023. Here is a round-up report from some of them… Guildford County…

Searching for Guildford’s Earliest Picture Postcards

By David Rose Vintage picture postcards that feature views of cities, towns and villages give a fantastic window into yesterday’s world. Known as topographic postcards, it’s reckoned that 800 million a…