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Effingham Eye: Tower Restoration Underway and Verges to Follow

Chris Dick offers some insight on local matters of interest; a tower undergoes restoration, locals assemble PPE,  the county council agrees to sort the verges, a new website for the…

The Worplesdon Witness: April 2020

Jan Messinger with her latest round-up of news from the parish of Worplesdon Events that did not take place! This round-up should have included the Weyside Urban Village meeting hosted…

Opinion: Does the Council’s Closing of Car Parks Really Reduce Risk of Infection?

By Martin Giles When communities are threatened, to rally round their leaders is natural. Major threats make political differences seem trivial. We seek clear direction, so firm leadership becomes more…

Column: Life in Solitary

By Tony Edwards A light-hearted personal view of life during the coronavirus lockdown from a small study, somewhere in the Borough of Guildford… Pointless post My postman has just sprinted…

Effingham Eye: Effingham Grinds to a Standstill

Chris Dick offers a brief round-up of cancelled events and facilities, views on dog walking, shopping options and a good deed…   My editor wanted an Effingham Eye to publish.…

The Dragon Says: Surge To Support NHS Shamed By Anger Of Selfish Shoppers

That 500,000 people have volunteered to support the NHS demonstrates the finer side of our society, so do the patient queues of shoppers following the rules and requests. But alas,…

Opinion: For All Our Sakes’, Keep Your Distance

Opinion: For All Our Sakes’, Keep Your Distance

By Martin Giles We live in almost unreal times. Much of what we have taken for granted all our lives has drastically changed or vanished because of an enemy most…

The Dragon Says: Guildford’s Decency Reigns But We Must Be Told the Truth About This Virus Fight

In Guildford, the number of volunteers to help in the COVID-19 crisis outstrips those who have asked for help. That is no surprise. Most people are decent. They have concern…

The Worplesdon Witness: March 2020 Update

Jan Messinger with her latest round-up of news from the parish of Worplesdon Parish churches’ change to regular events In line with advice from the Guildford Diocese, Worplesdon’s St Mary’s…

The Worplesdon Witness: Storm Damage, Road Name Proposals, Burns Night And Forthcoming Events

Jan Messinger with her latest round-up of news from the parish of Worplesdon. Spring has sprung Worplesdon Parish Council has installed planters outside Fairlands’ parade of shops, and children from…