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28 April 2005

Planning

There is now a direct link to Guildford Borough Council's Planning Department on site on our Planning pages.

27 April 2005

Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers Update

The group Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers has now been in existence for two years and its second Annual General meeting was held on 13 April 2005. At that meeting the group was complimented by Adam Owen, Trees and Countryside manager for Guildford Borough Council, for being the most active and forward looking of all the volunteer conservation groups with which he regularly has worked. (to read on click here).

Call Centres

The following information has been submitted to this site regarding call centres, particularly those situated outside the UK: - "When you make a telephone business query, whether it's about utilities, banking, goods and services etc., you will no doubt find yourself connected to a call centre. It's really worth investing in a hands free telephone . . . (to read on click here).

HTAG May Day ramble

The May Day ramble (Monday, 2 May) will start from the Normandy cross roads (the intersection of Hunts Hill Road, Glaziers Lane and the A323). There is a car park close by. Please meet at 9.55 am for a 10.00 am start. After a circular walk back to the car park we shall go to a pub for lunch, probably the Dover Arms at Wood Street. All are very welcome. If the walk is difficult for you we shall be glad to see you at the pub for lunch. Stephen Wright, HTAG Chairman.

Software for Sale

Interested in Genealogy? Then you need Family Tree Maker. RRP £40.00. Yours for £10.00. Contact this site.

Nones at Merton Priory

Nones at Merton Priory will be on Sunday 1 May 2005 at 3.00 pm. The Chapter House remains are behind the Savacentre Colliers Wood and under Merantun Way. All are welcome to share in this annual service. This will be the eighth annual Nones to be said since the Dissolution. Merton Priory is famous for training Thomas a Becket, Nicholas Breakespeare and Walter de Merton, Founder of Merton College, Oxford.

Dining Room Furniture for Sale

Reproduction Refectory table with matching 6 ladder back chairs, also matching Welsh Dresser. £200.00 o.n.o cash only, buyer collects. Interested? Contact this site.

Guildford Cathedral

Organ Recital by Stephen Farr and David Davies, Organist and Sub Organist of Guildford Cathedral. Programme to include Peter and the Wolf, by Serge Prokofieff, narrated by The Dean, Thursday 12 May 2005 at 8.00 pm. Programmes of admission £7.00 (£6.00 concessions) at the door. For more information on the Catherdral visit their website .

22 April 2005

Map of Guildford

We now have a map of Guildford centre on site. To view this map go to our Links section and look under "M" or "G", or access their site directly by clicking here.

Craggy Island Climbing

Interested in Climbing? Have a look at Craggy Island's website on our Links pages and look under "C", or access their site directly by clicking here.

21 April 2005

HTAG Art Exhibition

The following appeared in the Surrey Advertiser onn 8 April: "A GEM of an exhibition is on show at the Guildford Institute in Ward Street until April 22. Mounted by the holy Trinity Amenity Group, it features work by 16 members who live in the town centre, and includes exhibits by several leading local artists." To read on click here. The To view more photos of the exhibition click here and go to the HTAG Art Exhibition in the Events section.

Harvey Gallery Art Exhibitions

Two of the Harvey Gallery exhibitions have changed: Three Visions 11 to 23 April: An exhibition of contrasting styles. Anne Cochrane: Sculpture and Life Casting; Malcolm West: Sculpture and Paintings; Daren Greenhow: Reclaimed Metal Sculpture. Also, Sculpture, Printmaking and Jewellery, a Student Exhibition from 25 April to 7 May (take down 1300 hrs). Sculptures for home and garden, framed fabric prints, etchings and screen prints to grace the walls, and beautiful silver and gem jewellery for that special present. A varied selection of etchings, collagraphs and screenprints on fabric and paper. The Harvey Road Gallery was established in 1979 by students and staff of what was then called The Visual Arts Centre, which was part of Guildford Adult Education Institute. Since then, it has provided an important arts facility for Guildford by showing the work of professionals, amateurs, students and community groups. Now called Harvey Gallery and part of the Adult Learning Centre, it has come to represent how a much needed larger centre for the arts might function, and serve this important town. To read on click here. To view the Harvey Gallery list of Exhibitions for 2004 to 2005, visit the Societies pages.

Charlotteville News

On 10 April residents and friends of the Charlottevill Jubillee Trust had a sponsored tramp "On the Toby", from the remains of the old workhouse at Dorking to the Spike at Guildford. This is typical of the sort of walk a tramp would have made each day around the country. Usually only being allowed to stay one night per month at a casual ward vagrants were constantly on the move. The To view more photos of the walk click here and go to the On the Toby link in the Events section.

14 April 2005

HTAG Art Exhibition

The HTAG Art Exhibition at the Guildford Institute opened to the public on 4 April. Most of the pictures will also be on view for 1 month after the official closing date of 22 April. Three exhibitors will be withdrawing their pictures on 22 April so there will be room for new work. Please contact Jean (573717) if you want to take up the vacant wall space. To view more photos of the exhibition click here and go to the HTAG Art Exhibition in the Events section.

Families Wanted Urgently

They're Coming Back! Following their extremely successful stay last year almost all the students are returning to Guildford for another 3 week stay from 5 July. AND they're bringing their friends. The group has almost doubled in number! Each group of 8 is accompanied by their group leader (usually their form Tutor) who is found accommodation nearby and is on call 24 hours per day. This year the organisers are offering £115 per student per week and as some students are Italian speakers we can place three to a family (accommodation permitting). A very full itinerary with studies at college and trips every day means that the students will not be under your feet! We are looking in and around Guildford. If you can help at all please let me know urgently. Phone Gina on 533448 or contact this site.

The Guildford Institute

Celebrating the 400th anniversary of "Don Quijote de la Mancha", there will be an introduction to the Knight of the Doleful Countenance on 23 April between 10.00 am and 12.30 pm at the Institute on Ward Street. Tickets £7.00. For further information telephone R Woodcock on 569825.

14 April 2005

Yoga Classes

Weekly Yoga Classes held at Danceworld studio, next to Holy Trinity Church on the High Street, Guildford. Briefly, they are as follows: Guildford - Thursday mornings at 9.15 am (mixed ability); Thursday evenings at 7.15 pm (mixed ability); Sunday evenings at 7.30 pm (intermediates). Classes are also held at Bramley Village Hall as follows: Monday mornings 10.00 am (gentle yoga) and Tuesday evenings 7.30 pm (mixed ability). All classes are Iyengar in style, and are £7 (no need to book, just turn up and pay as you go). All the equipment (mats, blocks and belts) is supplied, if you need them. You need to wear something comfortable and non-restrictive (but not too baggy either). Call Luci if you have any further questions on 07932 712644. You can find full details of the classes at Luci's website .

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)

Our Police Community Support Officer, Laurel Garfield, will hold a Neighbourhood Panel Meeting on 9 May at Holy Trinity School, from 7.30 to 8.30 pm. Your PCSO can be contacted on 0845 125 22 22, Ext: 156402

Properties for Sale and to Rent

Property for sale near Cha am Beach, Petchburi, Thailand. 12000 GBP ono. Condo for rent in Bangkok, Thailand. 130 GBP/month. Contact kaimoog@ji-net.com for more info.

Earn Money by Playing Host

Payday Homestay are looking for families willing to look after one or two Spanish Students from 6 July for 3 weeks. Please call 01483 533448. £110 per student per week.

HTAG May Day Ramble

This will be held on Monday 2 May Our traditional May Day walk will take place as usual, but our 'leader' is in Mexico at the moment. He should be back by the end of February, (after the deadline for the newsletter) so please ring him to get hold of details of the event on 566851.

Pilates Holidays in Spain

Sophy is running a springtime pilates holiday in Spain at the end of April. For more information please check Sophy's website. Please note this site is still under construction. If you cannot access the website please contact Sophy on 07905 327634.

The Occam Singers

On Saturday 23 April at 7.30 in the Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, the Occam Singers will hold their 25th Anniversary Concert, including works by Handel, Bach and Tavener, in aid of charities operating at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. For more information visit their website , or phone 01483 560020.

Software for Sale

Interested in Genealogy? Then you need Family Tree Maker. RRP £40.00. Yours for £10.00. Contact this site.

Nones at Merton Priory

Paddling Pool For Sale

Large purple rigid plastic paddling pool with elephant head to sit on and hole to put hose through. Approx. size 6 foot by 1 foot. Free but buyer must collect and you need to be able to walk home as it does not fit in our large car. Tel: 01483 504915. For more goods/services for sale see our Adverts pages.

Baby Monitor For Sale

Baby monitor mains or battery. Not used very much and still with box. About 10 years old. £5.00. Tel: 01483 504915.

Mountain Bike For Sale

Mountain bike in purple. Fancy doing up a bike that has got rusty due to being left outside the shed this winter? Suit 7 to 10 year old. £7.00. Tel: 01483 504915.

Old Records For Sale

I have some 78 records and 33 1/3. The 78 are from the 20's, 30's, and 40's. 33 1/3 are from the 50's and later. Good condition. Please send me an e mail at dragonz-soulmate@hotmail.com. or contact this site.

13 April 2005

Guildford Cathedral

For Sale - Bedroom Storage

Excellent cupboard fronts and carcasses available. We had to dismantle them to change large bedroom to lounge - they are in very good condition. White fronts. Only £50.00. Tel. 01932 703 515. To view more ads click here.

Addison Court - Flat to Rent

Addison Court is a Housing Association which provides sheltered accommodation for men and women aged 55 or over. We currently have a one bedroom flat for rent at £90.00 per week. Please contact the House Manager 01483 569533 for further details. To view more ads click here.

11 April 2005

HTAG Road Reps Meeting

The Minutes of the last Road Reps Meeting are now on site. To view click here.

EGRA: East Guildford Residents' Associations

Jenny Kyte is HTAG's representative at EGRA. To find out what Jenny and her co-members do click here.

10 April 2005

Software for Sale

Interested in Genealogy? Then you need Family Tree Maker. RRP £40.00. Yours for £10.00. Contact this site.

09 April 2005

Dining Room Furniture for Sale

Reproduction Refectory table with matching 6 ladder back chairs, also matching Welsh Dresser. £200.00 o.n.o cash only, buyer collects. Interested? Contact this site.

Harvey Road Exhibitions 2005

One of the Harvey Gallery exhibitions has changed: Three Visions 11 to 23 April: An exhibition of contrasting styles. Anne Cochrane: Sculpture and Life Casting; Malcolm West: Sculpture and Paintings; Daren Greenhow: Reclaimed Metal Sculpture. For more details click here.

Be a Tramp for a Day

Tomorrow, 10 April, Charlotteville Jubilee Trust are holding a Sponsored 'Tramp' from the remains of the old Workhouse at Dorking to the Spike at Guildford. This is typical of the sort of walk a tramp would have made each day around the country, usually being allowed to stay only one night per month at a casual ward. Vagrants were constantly on the move. Help raise some money for the Trust and enjoy a walk on the North Downs Way. Fancy Dress acceptable! For more information and a sponsor's form call Josh on 01483 824998

06 April 2005

Palm Sunday Procession

The Palm Sunday procession up the High Street, including the Youth Choir and the ad hoc brass band.

The Guildford Society

The Guildford Society was founded in 1935. It is an amenity society affiliated to the Civic Trust. They are a voluntary group dedicated to conserving all that is best about Guildford and its surrounding countryside whose purpose is: To protect and enhance its beauty and amenity and to stimulate public interest therein; To promote high standards of planning and architecture; To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest and; To work for the general benefit of the Borough and to collaborate with other groups to this end. For more information visit their website .

Harvey Road Exhibitions 2005

To view an update on forthcoming exhibitions click here.

Nones at Merton Priory

Paddling Pool For Sale

Baby Monitor For Sale

Baby monitor mains or battery. Not used very much and still with box. About 10 years old. £5.00. Tel: 01483 504915.

Mountain Bike For Sale

Mountain bike in purple. Fancy doing up a bike that has got rusty due to being left outside the shed this winter? Suit 7 to 10 year old. £7.00. Tel: 01483 504915.

Old Records For Sale

HTAG Art Exhibition

Millennium Trees

Those HTAG members who helped to plant the double circle of Millennium trees near the A3 will be interested to know that the majority have survived the swamp-like conditions and are growing well.

"Items Wanted" Pages

We have had several enquiries about having a "Goods/Services Wanted" page on site, so will kick off with the following request:-
Wanted: Stonehenge Midwinter Crockery. If you can supply, visit our Contact Us pages. If you can't find what you want on our Adverts pages, then submit your request via the Contact Us section above. If there is enough interest we will set up a specific page.

The Occam Singers

Be a Tramp for a Day

On 10 April Charlotteville Jubilee Trust are holding a Sponsored 'Tramp' from the remains of the old Workhouse at Dorking to the Spike at Guildford. This is typical of the sort of walk a tramp would have made each day around the country, usually being allowed to stay only one night per month at a casual ward. Vagrants were constantly on the move. Help raise some money for the Trust and enjoy a walk on the North Downs Way. Fancy Dress acceptable! For more information and a sponsor's form call Josh on 01483 824998

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