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Go on a Short Wellbeing Walk led by David Rose

Local historian David Rose is once again leading a series of free guided wellbeing walks from The Hive community centre in Park Barn, Guildford. They are easy and accessible walks…

Duchess of Edinburgh visits Artventure Trust in Merrow

The Duchess of Edinburgh’s latest visit to Guildford (June 6) included dropping into Artventure Trust in Merrow. She met staff and volunteers of the charity and spent time with the…

Royal Visitor Delights Children and Families at Shooting Star Children’s Hospice, Christopher’s

The Duchess of Edinburgh met delighted children and families who are supported by Shooting Star at its Surrey hospice, Christopher’s in Guildford on Tuesday, June 6. The Duchess, Sophie, who…

Citizens Advice Thanks Volunteers for their Support During Cost-of-living Crisis

As the cost-of-living crisis bites, Citizens Advice South West Surrey has seen a huge number of enquiries from people struggling to stay on top of their household bills. Thanks to…

Make a Splash by Taking Part in the Lions Raft Race or Sponsoring a Dashing Duck

Join the Guildford Lions, Surrey Care Trust and Zero Carbon Guildford 0n Saturday, July 1, for an afternoon of fun in the annual raft race and duck dash! Events start…

Low Income and Rising Debt is Devastating Lives in Guildford

Westborough United Reformed Church, in partnership with other Christian churches in Guildford, works with debt help and anti-poverty charity. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is launching its new Taking on Poverty…

Scouting in Guildford: WWF Visit, A Good Friday Breakfast Tradition and a St George’s Day Parade

A regular column on news and events for Scouts in Guildford. With around 1,300 members in Guildford, scouting is as popular as ever and gives six- to 25-year-olds fun and…

A Good Neighbour Group, Fairwood Helpers, Celebrates 25 Years Helping in our Community

By Sue Harris Chair of Fairwood Helpers Fairwood Helpers has been operating for 25 years and during this time we have completed over 12,000 “jobs” and this was celebrated at…

Latest Voluntary Roles – Is There One Perfect For You?

An update of latest volunteer roles being promoted by Voluntary Action South West Surrey. Trustees position for Brief Lives-Remembered Brief Lives-Remembered was established in 2004 by Paula Jackson. The Guildford-based charity’s…

Notice: New Reading Coaching Charity Needs Volunteers

Over 5% of adults in Guildford can either barely read, or cannot read at all says the literacy charity, Read Easy. They have now established a local group, in order…