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Holy Trinity Amenity Group, Guildford, UK
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Copy for this website and/or quarterly HTAG newsletters should be submitted using
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Newsletters are published in December, March, June and September.
This website is regularly updated.
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Latest News
21 June 2007
| National Bike Week
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Guildford Borough Council organised an excellent bike "event" at the Rotunda in North Street on Wednesday, 20 June. Many cyclists,
including the Mayor and members of HTAG, registered and enjoyed an excellent English cooked breakfast of a
fried egg and bacon in a bap. Additional attractions included free bicycle bells, fluorescent arm bands and drink
bottles and the police were on hand to electronically tag bikes to prevent theft. It was a good day for
cyclists in particular and Guildford in general.
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Guildford Ramblers
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Transport to the walks may be available from the car park at St Nicolas Church, Guildford.
To see the full programme of dates and times click
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Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers
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Their annual count of Pyramidal Orchids will be on Saturday 7 July at 10.00 am, led by Margaret Notley. Please come and
join us in our 5th year. As ever the Pyramidal Orchids look as if they will be sensational. We have also found 2
Spotted Orchids this month. To read on click
here.
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Cathedral Sunset
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On Monday evening there was a beautiful sunset over Guildford Cathedral.
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YMCA Concert
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There will be a concert at 7.30 pm on 25 July at St Mary's Church, Quarry Street, Guildford. Jonathan Hennessey-Brown
has been living and working for the past five years in Mexico as a professional musician. He is coming home for a
month in July with his violinist wife and is planning a piano trio concert. They will be joined by the pianist
Keith Willis who was until recently Surrey County Council's Head of Culture. For more information and to find
out how to buy tickets click
here.
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| 10 June 2007
| South Hill Benches
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Apparently these have been removed for renovation and will be reinstated accompanied by rubbish bins. We await
developments with interest . . .
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| 09 June 2007
| Holiday Cottage in Wales
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Broadley Barn is in the Brecon Beacons National Park and has dramatic views and wonderful walks. There are two
cottages available to rent - Flagstone Cottage and Oak Cottage - and there is also an Artist's Gallery. The farm
is situated on a hillside overlooking Llanthony Valley near the ruins of a 12th century priory. Offa's Dyke path lies
on the hill behind the farm. For further details contact clare@broadleyfarm.com.
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Bike Week
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The Uk's nationwide celebration of cycling - celebrate in Guildford with a FREE breakfast on Wednesday 20 June.
For more details click
here, or visit
this website |
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| 05 June 2007
| Maths and English classes
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MagiKats Maths and English classes in Merrow. Students work on curriculum topics in small, tutor-lead groups
once a week (40 minutes sessions), as well as reinforcing and extending core skills through moderate homework.
Only 50 pcm per subject! Help your child be Magik-at maths and Magik-at English! Contact emmalomas@magikats.co.uk.
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HTAG Road Reps Meeting
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The next meeting is on Wednesday 6 June. If you have anything you would like your Road Rep to bring
up at the meeting please let them know before 8.00 pm tomorrow.
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| 02 June 2007
| Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers
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The PDCV's met today. They have now been in existence for four years. They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday
morning of every month at the top of Pewley Hill, by the notice board. To see more photographs of today's
outing click
here.
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| 30 May 2007
| Mey Selections
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For top quality Beef, Lamb and Pork try Caithness products, sold under the auspices of "Mey Selections" at Sainsburys fresh meat
counter.
For more information on this range visit the
Mey Selections website. To try fresh fish from this area visit the
Black Stairs website, and have fresh produce delivered direct to your door.
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| 29 May 2007
| Employment Opportunity
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Addison Court needs an Assistant Manager. Salary is £
8190 pa for a 15 hour week. Closing date is 7 June and interviews will be in the week beginning 18 June.
Further details on 569533.
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| 25 May 2007
| HTAG Newsletter No 146
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The latest Newsletter is now on site. If you haven't yet received your hard copy then you can read the latest
newsletter by visiting our
Newsletters pages. We had a tight deadline so apologies for any errors!
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HTAG Coffee Morning
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The next coffee morning is on Thursday 31 May at The Forresters Pub in Cooper Road at 10.30.
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HTAG Picnic
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The picnic will take place on Sunday 24 June at 7 Castle Hill. Ring Jean on 573717 for more information, or
keep an eye on the HTAG Website.
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The River Wey Today
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The River Way today. To see more photos click
here.
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| 24 May 2007
| New Adverts on Site
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Are you looking for domestic help, car valeting, organic food, a decorator, or a local fish market? Then
visit our
Adverts pages to find new entries for Richard Penny, Abel and Cole, Loch Fyne and Zamil.
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HTAG Newsletter
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The closing date for copy of the June newsletter is TODAY, 24 May. To read our past Newsletters
visit our
Newsletter pages. If you do not receive a hard copy of the Newsletter, then you can read it on line
next week.
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Country Walks
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Country Walks have some intersting walks coming up over the weekend. The Wotton walk on Sunday 27 May
is one of their favourites. The scenery is stunning throughout and the route will appeal in particular to those of
you with a sense of adventure as you make your way across the lower slopes of the North Downs on secret paths
through wild and untrodden countryside. This is a typical B grade of 9 miles. Then, on Bank holiday Monday 28
May, there is the Farncombe walk - a good choice if you would like the flexibility of deciding on the day
whether to walk 6, 7 or 10 miles as the route incorporates several rail links back to the start. This is also
an easy one, with no steep hills! For more details of these and other walks visit
their website .
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| 13 May 2007
| The Spike - On the Toby
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The third annual tramp from Dorking Hospital (home of the Dorking Spike) to the Guildford Spike will take
place on Sunday 20 May. Both buildings were purpose-built to provide night shelter for vagrants until the
middle of the 20th century. Guildford Spike is currently being converted into a much-needed community
centre for Charlotteville. Photos of the on-going work can be seen by clicking
here. To find out more about The Spike visit the
Charlotteville Jubilee Trust website .
During Heritage Open Day GBC have agreed to run the Free Shuttle Bus up to the Spike, but volunteers are still
needed at The Spike for that weekend. Call Gina on 598420 if you can help.
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Global Warming Information from Stephen Wright
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If global warming predictions are accurate we must reduce our carbon emissions as quickly as possible. Only
Governments can make big changes but the actions of large numbers of individuals, translated into political pressure, just might
persuade the US, China and India to play their part; cynicism or fatalism would be a big mistake. To read on click
here.
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| 12 May 2007
| Guildford Borough Council Elections
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Sarah Creedy, Mike Crocombe and Sarah di Caprio were elected on 3 May as the GBC Councillors for Holy Trinity ward
for the next four years. HTAG Chairman, Stephen Wright, has written to each of them on our behalf to congratulate
them and give them a standing invitation to any of our events.
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HTAG May Day Ramble
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A happy band of ramblers and their dogs set out on Bank Holiday Monday to walk from Pewley Down to the Sea Horse and
back. The weather promised rain later - a promise which was made good on the way home up Pewley Hill. Most unfairly
it soaked Ruth Coleman who had organised a very successful day with short cuts, alternative routes and Tamsy with a
car to take home those who needed a lift.
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Victorian Pond and Guildford in Bloom
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May 10th saw the opening by our new Mayor, Mike Nevins, of the Victorian pond in the Castle Gardens, at which
Guildford in Bloom, 2007 was also launched by Cllr Jen Powell. A selection of Guildford's schoolchildren dug deep
into their dressing up boxes to play the part of Henry Peake's contemporaries. Unfortunately their paper boats were
launched on a lee shore so they couldn't quite make it across the pond. To see more photos click
here.
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The Vivace Chorus
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The Vivace Chorus are putting the finishing touches to their concert on 19 May of some contemporary jazz choral music.
Please see our notice boards for the details, or visit It sounds an interesting and lively programme. To find out
more about The Vivace Chorus visit
their website |
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HTAG Newsletter
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The deadline for copy for the next newsletter is Thursday, 24 May. We shall be carrying an appreciation of our two
retiring Councillors, Gordon and Tamsy, so there will be much less space for our usual copy. Would regular
contributors please be as brief as possible to reduce editing. To read past Newsletters click
here.
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Website News Archive
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News Content for January, February and March 2007 has now been archived. To read archived news click
here.
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| 10 May 2007
| Surrey Artists Open Studios
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Surrey Arts hosts the annual Surrey Artists Open Studios from 02 to 17 June 2007. Now in its Eigth year, they have attracted a record
245 artists participating. Each studio offers a unique experience: an opportunity to watch artists at work, have
a go yourself, and see work in progress. Most artists also offer work for sale. For more information visit
their website |
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Butterflies on Pewley Down Spring 2007
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For butterflies the springs of 2006 and 2007 make an interesting contrast. This year March and April have been
warm and, more particularly, sunny. Last year, although the weather was hot in June and July we had a very
cold wet spring. To read on click
here.
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Gardens Open for Charity
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HTAG may not be holding their annual Gardens Open Day this year, but you can still visit some lovely gardens
throughout the year. To find out how visit the
National Gardens Scheme website. This scheme was founded in 1927 and raises funds by opening gardens to the public throughout
England and Wales.
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Harvey Gallery - SCULPTURE and JEWELLERY
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Multiple artists: A mixed exhibition of student work, with some large sculpture. Most items are for sale.
To see a more detailed update of the Harvey Gallery Exhibitions, visit
their website |
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| 01 May 2007
| PC Support
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Daniel Johnson lives in Cheselden Road, and is starting a local PC support service.
He can be contacted on 07779 230221 or via
this site.
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Cleaner
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Thanks to everyone who emailed regarding a reliable cleaner. She has now accepted a position and is
therefore no longer available.
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HTAG Gardens Open and Picnic
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We have received too few offers of gardens for the usual Gardens Open Day so it has been cancelled this year.
The Social Committee is hoping to organise a picnic instead on 24 June so please keep that day free.
Further details later.
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Castle Gardens
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You have probably watched Henry Peake's Victorian pond slowly filling up in the Castle grounds. Its official
opening will coincide with the launch of Guildford in Bloom at lunchtime on Thursday 10 May. Local schools
will be part of a parade along the High Street with a Victorian theme.
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Compost Heaven!
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There will be another Compost Heaven on Saturday 12 May at the Green Arc, Lido Road. Free compost and free
compost bins will be on offer while stocks last and demos of bee-keeping and wormeries. Bring along your
old tools for refurbishment for the Third World.
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Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers
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Due to the fact that Gail Jeffcoate is temporarily unwell there has been a change of speaker.
Please come along and learn about the plans for grazing on Pewley Down. It should be a good discussion and we look
forward to seeing you there.
Pewley Down Volunteers Annual General Meeting 2007, Wednesday 2nd May, 7.30 pm, The Assembly Room (1st floor), Guildford Institute, Ward St.
Agenda
1. 'Grazing Management and Pewley Down'. Bryan Parnell, Countryside Warden, Ted Espir, Pewley Down Volunteer and
Luke Gates, from Merrist Wood, will lead a discussion on this topic .
2. Break for refreshments. The bar is available.
3. Chairman's Report.
4. Presentation of Accounts
5. Election of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer
6. Election of up to 6 members of the Executive Committee
7. Election of an Auditor
8. Any other business proposed by the Executive Committee or by 3 or more members provided that 24 days prior notice
shall have been given to the Secretary.
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| 25 April 2007
| Do you need a Cleaner?
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Excellent cleaner available for a few hours on Tuesday mornings. She is reliable, honest, and also irons
to a very high standard. For more information contact
this site.
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HTAG Coffee Morning
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The next coffee morning will be this Thursday, the 26th, at 10.30 at The Forresters Pub, in Cooper road. Again,
many thanks to our hostess, Liz, who provides us with a great welcome and homemade scones (by Rosa), jam and
biscuits with our coffee - all for only £1.00!!
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| 24 April 2007
| Bluebells in the Chantries
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Our intrepid Chairman, Stephen Wright, took these photographs of the Chantries, but to really appreciate
them you have to go for a walk there yourselves. To see more photographs of click
here.
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Pilates Classes
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Sue Buckland is a qualified Body Control Pilates (BCPA) teacher. She is teaching pilates in the Guildford area.
If you would like to register to take part in one of her pilates classes then please send her an email with your
contact details. Pilates is a great way of exercising without putting your body through the excesses that other
fitness classes make you do. At present she has courses available in Guildford - Holy Trinity School; Shalford -
Shalford Infants School; Bramley - Holy Trinity Church Hall; Albury - Albury Village Hall. For further information
contact Sue on
her website , or at
sue@buckland-design.co.uk, or telephone 01483 835317.
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Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers
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Due to the fact that Gail Jeffcoate is temporarily unwell there has been a change of speaker.
Please come along and learn about the plans for grazing on Pewley Down. It should be a good discussion and we look
forward to seeing you there.
Pewley Down Volunteers Annual General Meeting 2007, Wednesday 2nd May, 7.30 pm, The Assembly Room (1st floor), Guildford Institute, Ward St.
Agenda
1. 'Grazing Management and Pewley Down'. Bryan Parnell, Countryside Warden, Ted Espir, Pewley Down Volunteer and
Luke Gates, from Merrist Wood, will lead a discussion on this topic .
2. Break for refreshments. The bar is available.
3. Chairman's Report.
4. Presentation of Accounts
5. Election of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer
6. Election of up to 6 members of the Executive Committee
7. Election of an Auditor
8. Any other business proposed by the Executive Committee or by 3 or more members provided that 24 days prior notice
shall have been given to the Secretary.
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| 07 April 2007
| Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers
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The PDCV's met today. They have now been in existence for four years. They meet at 10 am on the first Saturday
morning of every month at the top of Pewley Hill, by the notice board. The AGM is at 7.30 pm on 2 May, at the
Guildford Institute. Gail Jeffcoate will speak on 'The Butterflies of Pewley Down'. They are lucky to have a
specialist on blue butterflies who has done so much work on Pewley Down. To see more photographs of today's
outing click
here.
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News Archive pages.
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