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Opinion: I Have a Little List…

By Martin Giles Taking my cue from Koko, the Lord High Executioner, in Gilbert & Sullivan’s Mikado, I have, at the beginning of this new year, drawn up my own…

XX Notes: The Year in Books

Maria Rayner‘s observational, fortnightly column from a woman’s perspective… Three months to read one book? Anyone who’s been in a book group with me wouldn’t believe this fact, but that…

Comment: We Admit Our Mistake Over Ash Manor But the Whole Judgement Should Be Considered

Recently, council leader Joss Bigmore said: “Following the Ash Manor Judicial Review case, I’d like to congratulate Mrs Wyeth-Price in successfully bringing the claim, which the council will not be…

XX Notes: Your Guide to Square Eyes

Maria Rayner‘s observational, fortnightly column from a woman’s perspective… Bingeing TV Box-sets in 2020 Usually, about now newspaper columnists offer tips to help their readers survive the festive season. This…

The Worplesdon Witness December 2020

Jan Messinger with her round up of news and pictures from the parish of Worplesdon. Christmas is coming… The parish is fortunate to have some seasonal names all year round.…

Life in Solitary: And a Happy Christmas to You, Whoever You Are

The Lockdown Diary of Tony Edwards The Annual Christmas Card Mystery I get one every year; a Christmas card from someone whose name I can’t quite read or don’t recognise.…

Opinion: Does Effingham Residents’ Association Want to Know Residents’ Views? Or Not?

By Chris Dick A local residents’ association has taken unusual action when faced by adverse reader comments on its website. The volunteer trustees who manage Effingham’s King George V hall…

XX Notes: Boardom Is Not Allowed This Christmas

Maria Rayner‘s observational, fortnightly column from a woman’s perspective… Up early stuffing the turkey. Thumbing through the battered Robert Carrier for the most impressive side dishes. Decking the halls with…

Schwesterlich News: Happy Covid Christmas!

In November we published the first of what we hope will be a regular exchange of news to and from our twin town of Freiburg in south-west Germany. They are…

Comment: If You Value Our Heritage It’s Time to Show Your Support

By the Friends of Guildford Museum We know the borough council is being forced to face severe budget cuts caused by the heavy economic costs of the pandemic. Now there…