Hundreds Take Part In Good Friday’s Walk Of Witness
Several hundred Christians flocked to Guildford town centre on Good Friday morning to take part in the annual walk of witness. Many were representing their local churches along with their clergy and ministers. The Commissary Bishop for Guildford, the Rev’d Ian Brackley, took part in the walk…
Street Cleaning By Volunteers Social Enterprise Scheme Questioned
A scheme that aims to recruit young volunteers to clean the streets of Westborough ward and take on gardening jobs, normally undertaken by Guildford Borough Council, is about to be rolled out. Called Glade, the council says that this social enterprise scheme “will provide opportunities for local…
New Plans To Convert Tyting Farm Buildings Into Homes With Public Access To Open Space
The future of derelict farm buildings has been announced with a plan to convert them to homes. Tyting Farm is a 47-hectare agricultural site on Halfpenny Lane, reached from Warren Road and One Tree Hill. It is currently owned by Guildford Borough Council. It says that the…
Sun Shines As Crowds Flock To Safeguard Coaches’ 90th Anniversary Charity Open Day
People from Guildford, as well as many from far and wide, flocked to Safeguard Coaches’ depot in Ridgemount on Saturday (March 29) to enjoy an excellent charity open day. The sun shone on the event that celebrated the 90th anniversary of the firm as well as raising…
Exclusive: Artist David Shepherd’s Amazing Contribution To Wildlife Conservation
Renowned artist, conservationist and lover of steam engines, David Shepherd CBE, talks exclusively to Dani Maimone about his life and work. David Shepherd CBE is an extraordinary man. Not just an internationally renowned wildlife artist whose paintings often sell for up to £30,000 each but a passionate…
Residents’ Relief As Fly-tipped Rubbish Is Finally Removed
Residents of Guildford Park Avenue are relieved that a pile of fly-tipped rubbish that they say was becoming a health hazard has now been cleared away by the borough’s cleansing team. But although they are grateful that it has finally been removed, the residents are fearful that…
‘Phenomenal First Year’ For Town Centre Group Experience Guildford
By Maria Rayner Experience Guildford, the body set up to represent the collective interests of the town’s retail and leisure businesses, is celebrating its first birthday. Partly funded by the town traders, the organisation promotes the benefits of shopping and socialising in Guildford, lobbies councils to keep…
All Welcome to Safeguard’s Charity Open Day To Celebrate 90th Anniversary
Safeguard Coaches is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special charity open day at its Guildford Park Road premises on Saturday, March 29. The well known bus and coach company has been in the same family’s ownership for its whole duration, now with the third, fourth and…
Plan For Specific Path For Pedestrians, Cyclists and Public Transport
A specific pathway through Guildford town for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport has been recommended in a new study looking at…
Developer Pins Hopes On Revised Plan For Former Hotel Site
The fate of the former Quinn’s Hotel in Epsom Road, Guildford could soon be decided with if a revised planning application…
Have Your Say For The Sake Of Guildford Museum’s Future
Many will agree that Guildford Museum is a priceless asset to the town, but is in urgent need of a suitable…
Coach Trip Memories And Details of Preserved Vehicles Supplied
By David Rose Following on from our coverage of Safeguard Buses’ 90th anniversary celebrations, Anthony Bullen has written with some memories…
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