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New Look for Topic of Cancer A Charity That Supports Research Into Immunotherapies

Launched in 2013, Topic of Cancer is a Guildford-based charity that supports research into immunotherapy treatment, which during the past decade has permanently changed cancer treatment. It has become the…

Guildford RNLI Branch Calls For Extra Volunteer Help

The Guildford branch of the RNLI is one of the 1,300 fundraising branches throughout the country. Its objective is to generate money for the RNLI, but is currently in need…

The Bike Project’s Desperate Search for a New Home, Otherwise Closure Looms

By Cecilia Taylor The Surrey Bike Project is facing eviction. One supporter says: “Closing down the project is like snuffing out a candle of hope.” Its base at Guildford Borough…

Call To Take Up YMCA’s The 44 Challenge

The YMCA DownsLink Group, with a centre in Bridge Street, Guildford, says it believes passionately that no young person should live half a life. It has launched The 44 Challenge…

Notice: March Of The Mods Celebrates It’s 10th Anniversary For Teenage Cancer Trust

A series of annual charity gigs, which has raised more than £670,000 in the past decade, kicks off again this month celebrating all things Mod. “March of the Mods” was…

Around the World in 18,000 Miles – Two Guildford Cyclists Plan Epic Ride for Charity

By Martin Giles Video by Mark Insoll Two young men from Guildford will be setting off soon to cycle around the world. Marcus Pillinger from south Guildford and Oli Lyon…

Voluntary Action Honoured For Its Vital Support Work During The Pandemic

At the start of the first lockdown of the coronavirus pandemic, Voluntary Action South West Surrey quickly rose to the challenge to become an important hub where people could go…

Van the Man Helps Get Cancer Charity Bus On the Road

The Prostate Project used two glittering nights of music at G Live on January 5 and 6 featuring Van (the man) Morrison, Paul Carrack and Kiki Dee to launch its…

A Safe Space For Young Adults To Talk About Feelings And Emotions

A six-month pilot service is running in Guildford to support 18- to 25-year-olds with their mental health and wellbeing. It is a partnership between Guildford-based drug and mental health charity…

Reach Out Counselling For Drug And Alcohol Use Is Really Making A Difference

A successful counselling service for people and their loved ones affected by drug and alcohol use has a new promotional video and leaflets explaining what is offered. Reach Out Counselling,…