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Surrey County Show Puts Focus Firmly On Local Produce

The hard work and dedication by local livestock farmers was once again plain to see at the 2013 Surrey County Show. The sunny weather saw crowds flock to the show…

Long Queue Spoils Surrey County Show For Some

It was not all sweetness and light at today’s (May 27) Surrey County Show. According to at least one visitor, well known to The Guildford Dragon NEWS, the long entrance…

Picture Gallery – Surrey County Show 2013

A further selection of pictures from the 2013 Surrey County Show held at Stoke Park, Guildford. Above: stockmen walk their animals around the Grand Arena during the parade of prize-winning…

Bill Pertwee, Dad’s Army Star and West Horsley Resident, Dies

Bill Pertwee, known nation-wide as ARP Warden Hodges in Dad’s Army, has died, it was announced today. His agent Meg Poole said he died peacefully today (May 27) with his…

Celebrating A New Beginning For Young People at Guildford YMCA

The High Sheriff of Surrey, Dr Helen Bowcock, gave a moving speech at the opening of Guildford YMCA’s residents’ development suite. In the presence of residents, supporters and staff Dr Bowcock…

New Sensory Garden at The Spinney Children’s Centre in Park Barn

The was much fun at the opening of a new sensory garden at The Spinney Children’s Centre in Park Barn. The centre is in Park Barn and Helen Hienkens-Lewis the…

Sea Of Pink As Race For Life Is Held At Surrey Sports Park

The Surrey Sports Park was turned into a sea of pink today (Sunday, May 26) as Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life Guildford event was held at the venue for…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.36

By Malcolm Fincham A rather pleasant  Sunday morning on May 12  tempted me out on a walk around Stoke Reserve. At Stoke Lock more than 100 swifts could be seen…

Letter: Tinkering With The Gyratory Will Not Help

From Bernard Parke Hon Alderman I cannot understand the reasoning behind the proposed tinkering with Guildford’s gyratory system. This  scheme was introduced in the seventies when  the county council took…

Working Lunch: Sir & Madam

In the first of a regular feature, Jane & Shirlee from eatsurrey review one of he extensive range of places to eat lunch in Guildford Borough and maybe a little…