The University of Surrey has appointed Dr Jim Glover OBE as a Pro-Chancellor of the University. Dr Glover has a long and distinguished career in business and enduring ties to the University and the county of Surrey. His senior business roles include top-level appointments within the Kingfisher Group – including a spell as CEO
An innovative community gardening and arts project supporting five Syrian refugee families was celebrated yesterday (25 July) at Guildford House Gallery. The project was a collaboration between a range of Guildford Borough Council services from Family Support, Community Wardens to Heritage to Arts officers. Special expertise was added by prestigious local artist with residency at
The juvenile ensemble cast for the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre’s 2019-20 traditional family pantomime Sleeping Beauty have been chosen from two local performing arts schools, following several rounds of auditions. The juvenile ensemble is made up of sixteen female dancers, aged between six and sixteen, and are formed of a team from Guildford’s renowned Italia Conti
WHAT’S IN A NAME Thursday 5 – Saturday 14 September Adam Blanshay Productions presents the critically acclaimed Birmingham Repertory Theatre production What’s In A Name? starring Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas, which opens at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre from Thursday 5 – Saturday 14 September. Father-to-be Vincent and his partner Anna are invited to dinner
For the last six weeks, residents and visitors to Guildford have been voting for the businesses in the town that they feel go the extra mile in terms of providing great customer service as part of the Experience Guildford Customer Service Awards. Now in their seventh year, the awards have become a key calendar event
From the flowers of ancient woodlands to birds found on windswept estuaries, the delicate beauty of the British countryside is captured in Links of London’s new Wildlife Charms collection of 12 species that are native to the UK. Each charm is brought to life using meticulous handcraftsmanship and materials chosen to replicate the nuanced colours
Proposals for a new railway station to serve the west of Guildford are on the right track. At this week’s Executive, councillors endorsed the detailed feasibility work that has been completed and approved the next stage of the process – the options and location for the new station, which is likely to be in Park
Enjoy all the fun of the seaside this August as Guildford-on-Sea returns to the banks of the River Wey. Located next to The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford's urban beach is free to enter and open daily from 10am to 6pm on 8 to 10 August 2019. Organised by Experience Guildford with support from the
Guildford’s parks and green spaces have been awarded a record 10 Green Flags this year - the most in the whole of Surrey and the South East. The flags are awarded to beautifully maintained spaces which have the highest possible environmental standards and provide an excellent visitor experience. Further enhancing the borough’s status as
Following on from the success of Holly’s four previous edits, Marks & Spencer are delighted to introduce Holly Loves. The 15 piece collection offers a soft utility aesthetic with a feminine touch. Tonal separates and a monochrome floral print are complemented by easy-to-wear accessories; for a capsule edit that is perfect for the Summer season.
