The Diocese of Guildford aims to establish 100 new worshipping communities over the next 10 years The target marks the centenary of the diocese in 2027 – and heralds the launch of a programme to improve, celebrate and grow the diverse offering of the Church of England in the…

Regeneration Work On Tunsgate Retail Complex Starts With Big Name Occupiers Announced

Work has begun on the transformation of Guildford’s Tunsgate Square shopping complex with the announcement of two of the retailers who will occupy the site. Top London restuarant and club chain The Ivy will be opening there along with luxury homewares store OKA. It will be renamed Tunsgate Quarter.…

Guildford Walkfest Well Under Way – Come And Join in!

Guildford Walkfest 2016 is well under way with plenty of great walks everyone can enjoy and take part in for free. Now in its tenth year, the annual festival (that runs until October 2) hosts led walks throughout the borough sponsored by Guildford Borough Council, Experience Guildford and…

Get Inspired Through Sport And Healthy Living at Guildford Games 2016

A free event with lots of sports to try, children’s activities, health and wellbeing demonstrations and information is taking place on Saturday, September 24. Guildford Games 2016 is being held on Bannisters field, Egerton Road (opposite Guildford Tesco) GU2 7UN, from noon to 4pm, and there promises to…

Try The New Official Guildford App for Info on Shops, Leisure, Businesses and Parking

Experience Guildford, the town’s Business Improvement District, has launched its free Official Guildford App, for use on mobile phone and tablets. Aimed at both residents and visitors to the town, Experience Guildford says the app “aims to showcase all the attractions and attributes of Guildford and includes a directory of…

Man Struck With Bottles in Violent Attack – Two Men Arrested

A man was assaulted with glass bottles in Milkhouse Gate, off Guildford High Street, yesterday (September 13). Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses. At around 7.45pm police received a report that a man in his early 20s was struck several times to the head with glass bottles…

Hospital Refuses To Say How Much It Collects In Car Park Fees

The Royal Surrey County Hospital (RSCH) Trust is refusing to say how much it collects in car park fees. Last week it was controversially announced that the fees would be raised again in October, for the second time this year. The increase is necessary, the trust has…

Guildford Celebrates Successful Heritage Open Days

Thousands of visitors enjoyed a look behind closed doors at this year’s Heritage Open Days. The four day event (September 8-11) organised by Guildford Borough Council (GBC), The Guildford Society and The Guildford Town Guides, showcased a wide range of activities from tours of historic buildings, to guided…

Mayoral Referendum – Deadline For New Voter Registration Is September 27

Guildford Borough Council is reminding people that if they are not registered voters they need to be by Tuesday, September 27, if…

Ewbank’s Auction Preview September, October and November 2016

Ewbank’s holds auctions at its Burnt Common Auction Rooms in Send. The auctions for September, October and November 2016 are shown below…

All Set For Opening Of Exciting New Play Area In Onslow Village

The newest play area in Guildford borough is being opened by the mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, this Saturday (September 24) at Onslow Recreation…