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29 August 2005

Fresh Fish Straight to your Door

Fresh fish, shell fish and sea products. They also stock a wide range of local produce - such as fresh eggs potatoes and vegetables. Try their range of oatcakes, biscuits, jams, sweets. For more details click here. This is a small family run fishmongers, owned and run by Norman Mackay and his partner Tracey, based in the traditional fishing town of Wick, Caithness in the far North of Scotland. Wick was at the centre of the Herring industry around 1860 - 1890. At this time around 1000 boats would have been in the harbour at any one time disgorging their catch of herring. The building has always been a fishmongers and can be seen in a painting by L.S. Lowry entitled Blackstairs. To read on go to their website above.

SoPilates

Sophy Griffiths will be running a 3-day intensive Pilates workshop in the atmospheric beauty of the Trossachs National Park, Lendrick Lodge in Scotland. Thursday 13th October 2005 to Sunday, 16th October 2005. For more information click here, or visit Sophy's website.

Piano for Sale

Home wanted for our old piano - an upright John Brindsmead apparently worth up to £400.00. However, it hasn't been used for years and is in need of attention, so we would accept £100.00 if the buyer took it away. Telephone Wendy Callegari 569490.

Billy Elliot

On behalf of HTAG members Angie Hargreaves has bought some tickets for "Billy Elliot, the Musical" for Wednesday, 14 September. This is a first class show full of life, humour, gritty dialogue, social realism and, of course, some athletic dancing. The tickets are £52.50, which includes the coach to and from the theatre. Tickets are hard to come by so ring Angie (563495) to reserve yours.

28 August 2005

HTAG Road Reps Meeting

We have had to change the provisional date of the next Road Reps meeting from 5 September to Monday, 26 September. As usual it will be at Jean's at 8.00 pm. This means that copy for the newsletter will now be due on Thursday, 15 September.

Oak Refectory Dining Table and Chairs plus Matching Dresser

Eight chairs, including two carvers. £150. Ex. Condition. Additional table and chairs available if required. Phone 07884 073884. For more Adverts visit our Adverts pages.

Sofa Beds

Two Hardwood four-seater sofabeds with quality mattresses. Navy Blue covers. Stylish and very easy to convert to full size double beds. £75.00 each. Phone 07884 073884. Click on photo to enlarge. For more Adverts visit our Adverts pages.

East Guildford Residents Association (EGRA)

EGRA recently sent their 'Top Issues' paper, listing residents' concerns, to councillors and Guildford Borough Council, and this was well received. As a follow-up, EGRA had a meeting with David Williams, Chief Executive of GBC, and others to discuss issues such as housing allocation, housing densities, good design, parking provision and protection of the Green Belt. Jennie Kyte

Heritage Days

Forty-four historic buildings will open in Guildford on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September. Twenty-six historic and interesting village churches will be open during the afternoon, between 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm. Leaflets with descriptions and exact times of opening are available from Guildford Tourist Office from 1 September. Jennie Kyte, Church Heritage Day Organiser.

Guildford Archaeology and Local History Group.

A society for anyone interested in local history and archaeology in the Guildford area is being re-launched by Guildford Museum and the Surrey Archaeological Society. The 'Guildford Group' of the Surrey Archaeological Society is over 30 years old and is being re-launched to attract a wider audience. You do not have to be a member of the Surrey Arch.Soc. (SAS) to join the Guildford Group. To read on click here.

Babysitter Available

Caring and reliable local girl who can babysit for you. She is 14 years old and attends Guildford High School. She is currently undertaking The British Red Cross Babysitting/first aid course. Please call: 01483 563 188. For more Adverts visit our Adverts pages.

New Restaurant in Guildford

Some of you may know that Cinzia from Bar Centro has opened her own restaurant. On the the trial opening night, a variety of delicious food was enjoyed by those lucky enough to be invited. The restaurant is rather tucked away in Swan Lane and is called 'Al Vicolo' (in the alley). It serves Sardinian food and wine. Al Vicolo 01483 506306

Ironing Service

Fast and efficient ironing service. Pick up and delivery. Hangers and baskets supplied if needed. Call for prices (charged by the hourly rate) 01483 203541 07903 090586 For more Adverts visit our Adverts pages.

15 August 2005

Planning Meeting

The next planning meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday 16 August at 2.00 pm, Millmead

HTAG Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning will be at 10.30 am on Thursday, 25 August in The Forresters Arms, aka the Pig and Tater.

Road Reps

Jo Reynolds, sometime Road Rep for Addison Road, has moved to Cranleigh. She has been active in the Charlotteville Trust and HTAG and for this, and much else, she will be sorely missed. A group of her friends and neighbours met in the Forresters Arms last Tuesday to thank her for her contribution to the life of the community and wish her well in Cranleigh. Happily she will still be playing in the Bridge Circle.

HTAG Road Reps Meeting

Cycling Proficiency Courses

Surrey County Council has asked the residents in High Pewley and the top of Pewley Hill to accommodate four cycling proficiency courses in September and October. I have written a letter to those most directly affected; further details from me or the Road Reps.

13 August 2005

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