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Birdwatcher’s Diary No.233

By Malcolm Fincham Turbulent weather continued into the second half of May. While the Met Office declared April to be one of the driest on record, it was already well-on-track…

Out And About Promoting Guildford U3A

Members of Guildford u3a (University of the Third Age) volunteered and took to the streets this Volunteers’ Week to promote their group and its educational activities. They were also among…

Christian Youth Work Charity Receives “MBE’ For Volunteer Groups

Volunteers from five Surrey groups have been rewarded with the 2021 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, including Guildford-based Emerge Advocacy. This is the MBE for UK volunteer groups and Emerge’s…

New Chief At The Helm Of Voluntary Action

Voluntary Action South West Surrey (VASWS) has a new chief executive officer who is settling into his post with the charity. Lance Lathino has taken over from Carol Dunnett who…

Volunteers Tell Their Stories Of What They Do And Why

The commitment and dedication volunteers make are vital to our local communities, and Volunteers’ Week (June 1 to 7) is a chance to recognise their fantastic contribution and to say…

Volunteers Needed For Summer Food Collection

Volunteers Needed For Summer Food Collection

Volunteers are being sought in the Guildford area to help two leading charities support children and families this summer. From July 15 to 17, charities FareShare and the Trussell Trust…

Pupils Get Some Expert Help On Persuasive Speaking Skills

Pupils at Kings College in Park Barn have had some expert tuition on persuasive speaking skills courtesy of the Guildford Shakespeare Company. Year 7 and 8 pupils drafted speeches on…

Notice: Book Sale And More For British Heart Foundation

Guildford fundraisers for the British Heart Foundation are having a books, puzzles and other goodies sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 8 and 9. It is taking place in the…

Guildford U3A Members On The March During Volunteers’ Week

Guildford U3A Members On The March During Volunteers’ Week

Next week (June 1 to 7) is Volunteers’ Week, a time to say thanks for the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Guildford u3a group (University…

Carers Trust Launches New Fund To Raise £3 Million for Unpaid Carers

The Carers Trust charity has launched a new fund to provide small grants to approximately 30,000 exhausted unpaid carers so “they can take a much-needed break from the constant demands…