Stage Dragon: Cyrano de Bergerac by The Guildburys

By Tricia Marcotti Originally written by the French poet and dramatist, Edmond Rostand, in 1897, Cyrano de Bergerac has been adapted by Glyn Maxwell to be the latest production in…

July 21, 2023 / No Comment / Read More

Opinion: Grounds for Concern – Are There Too Many Coffee Shops in Guildford?

Joseph Bickle is a young adult born and raised in Guildford, currently studying media and communications at Cardiff University. This summer he is writing stories for The Guildford Dragon NEWS.…

July 17, 2023 / 12 Comments / Read More

Guildford Institute’s Autumn Brochure with Nearly 90 Activities on Offer

The Guildford Institute has launched its autumn brochure with nearly 90 activities to choose from, ranging from courses and talks to visits and events. To coincide with the 70th anniversary…

July 17, 2023 / No Comment / Read More

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.283

By Malcolm Fincham Moving into July, the weather had become less settled in southern counties of the UK. Having escaped any rainfall for the most part of June, Atlantic westerlies…

July 15, 2023 / 2 Comments / Read More

Do You Want to Volunteer? There’s So Much to Choose From!

Latest news and volunteer roles available promoted by Voluntary Action South West Surrey. Volunteering is a great way to spent some time helping others, and can also lead to learning…

July 13, 2023 / No Comment / Read More

The Worplesdon Witness July 2023

Jan Messinger with her round up of news from the parish of Worplesdon News from the Sime Gallery at Worplesdon Memorial Hall The Sime Gallery has paid tribute to its…

July 11, 2023 / No Comment / Read More

Is Guildford’s Future Bright or Bleak? And Who is Benefitting?

Joseph Bickle is a young adult born and raised in Guildford, currently studying media and communications at Cardiff University. This summer he is writing stories for The Guildford Dragon NEWS.…

July 8, 2023 / 1 Comment / Read More

Date Set for Wisley Airfield Planning Application Debate, But Councillors Won’t Have Final Say

By Emily Coady-Stemp local democracy reporter Next Monday, July 10, plans to build up to 1,700 homes near the A3 at Wisley will again be debated by councillors at Guildford…

July 4, 2023 / 3 Comments / Read More

Obituary: Well-known Auctioneer Chris Ewbank Has Died aged 78

Obituary details kindly supplied by the Ewbank family Chris Ewbank – of the well known auctioneers, Ewbank’s, based at Burnt Common, Send – died on June 25, 2023, aged 78.…

July 3, 2023 / 1 Comment / Read More

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.282

By Malcolm Fincham My arrival back to Guildford after my trip to the Orkney’s saw dry weather continuing to prevail. Locally, temperatures continued to rise into the mid to high…

July 2, 2023 / 2 Comments / Read More