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27 February 2005

HTAG Annual Subscriptions

Thank you to the majority of HTAG residents who regularly pay their £2.00 annual subscription. HTAG Volunteers work tirelessly on your behalf throughout the year to monitor planning, to preserve your environment, and to encourage and maintain a sense of community in the Ward of Holy Trinity by organising various events throughout the year (see the Newsletters section on this website for details). This £2.00 annual subscription is extremely good value for money, and any surplus is used for the benefit of our Seniors in the community. For those few who declined to subscribe we would like to say: - you may feel that you do not notice our presence in your community, but you would most certainly notice our absence!

26 February 2005

HTAG Newsletters

The February 2005 Newsletter is now on site. If you haven't received your hard copy yet you can read the latest Newsletter in our Newsletters section (requires Adobe Acrobat).

23 February 2005

Planning

The Planning Pages have now been updated, thanks to Bob Bromham. To read new updates go to our Planning pages. To read about HTAG's Involvement in Local Planning Matters to to our Features Pages. The February Newsletter, no. 137, will be on site in the next two days.

Electric Theatre

Liverpool poet Brian Patten will be appearing at the Electric Theatre on 1 March at 7.45 pm, in his show Growing Up Before Your Very eyes. Brian's show is suitable for all ages and has received outstanding reviews. He will be available to sing copies of his poetry books immediately after the show. For more information ring the box office on 01483 444789, or visit their Website.

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.

Guildford International Music Festival

The eighth biennial Guildford Internation Music Festival will be held from 4 to 20 March, and this year includes many events especially devised for the Festival. There will be a mix of world-famous artistes, rising young stars, award winners and some very talented local organisations taking part. There will be over 70 events, including dance, theatre, and comedy. Must-sees are Courtney Pine and Evelyne Glennie who will appear in Guildford Cathedral, and also John Williams and the BBC Young Musician of the Year, the Scot, Nocola Benedetti. For more information visit the Festival Website.

Harvey Road Gallery: The Student Exhibition

From 21 February to 5 March 2005. This exhibition features photograph prints produced by students and sometimes staff of the adult education photography courses run at Guildford, Sydenham Road centre. The work, which may be in colour or black and white, covers a wide range of subjects and styles reflecting the different interests of the students. To view an update on forthcoming exhibitions click here. Please note that the Gallery no longer opens in the evenings.

Country Walks Newsletter

"2005 is a significant year for Country Walks since in July we will be celebrating our tenth anniversary. It's hard to believe that ten years have elapsed since we first tentatively distributed our first leaflets to Surrey libraries and eagerly set out to lead our first walk - to which nobody turned up! Little did we know then that we would still be going strong ten years later." To read on click here. To visit the Country Walks Website click here.

The Phoenix Series of Paintings by Penny Warden

There will be an exhibition of paintings by the artist Penny Warden at Guildford Cathedral from tomorrow, 8 February to 29 March 2005. This will include twelve 6ft paintings based on The Crucifixion of Christ exhibited down the nave of the Cathedral. To see some examples of Penny's work visit the ArtBank website and click on Penny's name under the list of artists. To find out more about Penny click here. To see more photos click here and go to Penny Warden Art in the Events section.

Ibanez RGT42 for Sale

Ibanez RGT42 for sale. 100% working order, slight body damage. £200. Telephone 07843 661763. You collect. To see more advertisements click here. To advertise your goods/services for sale go to our Contact Us pages.

Bunk Beds for Sale

Solid pine bunk beds c/w mattresses. Beds feature an extra chunky spindled headboard and thick turned posts, adding extra strength and durability. Converts easily into two single beds. Easy to dismantle and assemble. Sanded and lacquered to an antique pine finish. Fittings to make "L" shaped bunks. £70.00 Tel: 07884 073884 to view. You collect.

22 February 2005

Guildford This morning

The forecast on www.weather.com today: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers this morning. A few rain showers in the afternoon. High 39F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 40%. To see more photos go to here and go to the Places Gallery.

21 February 2005

Police Community Support Officer

Caroline Dowse, our PCSO, will soon be joining the regular Police but she has arranged another community meeting at 7.30 pm, on Tuesday, 1 March at Holy Trinity School. Come along and let her know of your concerns for policing the area.

HTAG Road Reps Meeting

The next Road Reps meeting is at 8.00 pm on Tuesday, 8 March at Jean's. Tell your Road Rep what you like discussed. We are delighted to welcome two new Road Reps; Margaret Burgess will take over from Janet Yendole for Pewley Hill (upper evens) and James Webb replaces Ruth Tuke, Warwick Road (odds). We thank Janet and Ruth for years of service to to HTAG. Subs are due in April. Some Road Reps collect every year, some every two years. Either way it's £2 per annum and we think it excellent value. I'm sure your Road Rep won't mind if you put it through his or her letter box with a note to say who it's from!

Help Wanted!

Help is always welcome in the running of HTAG, especially with Planning. HTAG punches well above its weight in representing members' views about all kinds of planning applications thanks to the tireless work of Bob Bromham. He provides a professional service on your behalf except that he isn't paid! It's important not to take our volunteers for granted. If you think you can help to lighten his load please let Jean know on 573717.

Planning

The Appeal against the refusal of permission to build flats on Pewley West reservoir will be held at 10.00 am on 22 and 23 March at Millmead.

Painter and Decorator

Andy McKinnis - 07862 709665 - comes highly recommended by an HTAG member. "He arrived when he promised to, he painted everything he was asked to paint, he made no mess and he cleaned up after himself. All in all he did a thoroughly good job. When he is not painting and decorating he paints murals and does other decorative work." For more Goods and Services visit our Adverts pages.

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.

Charlotteville Pancake Race

The following letter was received from Wayne Moulds, Watch Commander, Guildford Blue Watch (Fire Brigade). "Thank you very much for spending the time to send me the photo's from the pancake race day. I can speak for my whole crew when I say that we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and hope that we helped in some small way, even if it was to make a spectacle of ourselves. Add to that the bonus of winning a prize of course, which was not something we had in mind hence the wearing of full fire kit and breathing apparatus! Still, once the competitive spirit kicks in........ Thanks again for the photos, and I hope the day was a success for your cause. Please let me know if we can help again."

Charlotteville Jubilee Trust Quiz and Supper

In the Guildhall on Saturday 19 March at 7.30, CJT are holding a quiz, and supper will be home made bread and genuine Hungarian Goulash prepared by a delightful Hungarian lady where even the paprika has been flown back from Hungary. Ticket prices are £10.00. Please call Gina on 533448. Please do try to come.

National Cycle Route 22

A cycle path across the Downs could be part of National Cycle Route 22. There are several bridle paths marked on the map along which cyclists have a right of way. The path linking Pewley Hill and Longdown Road has already been ear-marked as the preferred route. It is standard practice to lay down a hard core if the surface is infirm so we may have a stretch of crushed limestone across the top of the Downs. HTAG was not consulted when the route was being discussed but we may be asked for a view later; if you haven't already done so please let me have your opinion.

HTAG Oral History Project

The Oral History project has been launched. If you think you have recollections of Guildford which ought to be preserved don't wait to be asked but call Geoff Snelling on 561342

Fair Trade

Guildford supports Fair Trade. Jillian Doran (302503) is organising a Church based effort to encourage people to buy products from underdeveloped countries so they can become more prosperous. There is a Fair Trade day at St Saviour's and Holy Trinity on 5 March so sample chocolate and a Make Poverty History event on 16 April. Ask Jillian for more details

Lots of Baby Stuff For Sale

Graco pushchair including stage 1 car seat, £10. Baby walker with play tray £10. Baby Bjorn carrier £1. Swim float (3 to 12 months) £5. Changing table, including bath, £20. Two bags of toys suit 0 to 1 Years - free! Bouncy chair - great for feeding before they can sit unaided, £10. Rucksack to hold child, £20. More stuff. Try us. Ring 01483 728917. For more goods for sale (including two American cots) go to our Adverts pages.

HTAG Art Show

The HTAG Art Show will take place from 2 to 22 April at The Guildford Institute, Ward Street. This exhibition will help to show how many talented painters and photographers we have among our members. A private view will take place on Saturday 2 April from 7.00 to 9.00 pm. There will be soft drinks and snacks and a pay bar. All HTAG members are invited, so please do come!

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.

HTAG Gardens Open Day

Gardens Open Day will be on Sunday 26 June. We urgently need offers of gardens in the Warren Road/Sydney Road/Austen Road area. Please respond or we shall have to cancel this popular event. Gardens can be large or small, and do not have to be grand or perfect - just well-loved. Ring Jean on 573717 if you are willing.

17 February 2005

Electric Theatre

15 February 2005

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.

Artist Chris Wilkinson

Chris's passion for painting started more than 10 years ago whilst still at school. He has developed his skills through the love of expressing vivid landscapes, seascapes and sunsets on canvas. To find our more about Chris visit his Website. His choice of subject and style reflect his affinity with open spaces and in particular, the sea.

Harvey Road Playgroup

Harvey Road Playgroup: Places currently available. A safe and loving environment in which preschool children can thrive. Located in the Adult Education Centre (underneath the Harvey Gallery). Please contact 01483 590040 (9.00 am to 12 noon), or 01483 850867 for further information or to arrange a visit.

HTAG Newsletter

The HTAG Newsletter Editor would like Copy for the March Newsletter no later than 12 noon on Friday 25 February. To submit copy and/or photographs go to the Contact Us pages. Don't forget that you can submit an Advert or a Link by going to our Contact Us pages.

11 February 2005

Charlotteville Pancake Race

"Well Done to the Charlotteville Jubilee Trust for hosting this fantastic event. "Tossing Monitors" were out in force to confirm that the "Police Cheated" as reported on Meridian TV. A very closely run match as the steel toe capped boots pounded the cobbles in the relay race, but one of the Police Pancakes did not complete the 360 degree toss and they were disqualified. Tony Scott of Guilfest cooked the pancakes that were served to one and all. Great fun was had by all and the event was hailed a tremendous success. Children from Sandfield County Primary school had been practicising with ballet shoes and bean bags on tennis rackets for this lively race. What stars they were and every child competing received a book from Ottakars and the school was given a fabulous volume by Cheryl Mendham, Manageress of Ottakars. Shoppers joined the partaking Offices, Firms and Stores to win wonderful prizes. Barclays had donated a £50 voucher for a pair of running shoes won by Andrew, and Gerrard donated a DVD player. With Homebase, RSVP, and Tudor Rose Restaurant among many sponsors for this event, it was bound to be a success. The Spike Project will certainly held the interest of many more people now." Gina Redpath. To see more photos of the day click here and go to the Events Gallery.

Guildford International Music Festival

Harvey Road Gallery: The Student Exhibition

Country Walks Newsletter

Pilates Workshop to raise money for victims of the Tsunami

The Pilates Day was a great success, and here are a couple of quotes from the day which may perhaps encourage people to sign up for the Pilates holiday: "I enjoyed the day so much. The approach to getting the body trim was non stressful but every muscle was worked and stretched. You were a super teacher; you explained things so well I didn't have to look at what you were doing!" - Tamsy Baker.
"Many thanks for conducting the wonderful Pilates workshop. It has certainly heightened my understanding of the work. If you do intend to conduct any further workshop or class in Guildford, do let me know as I would love to attend." - Shirley Ting.
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.

07 February 2005

The Phoenix Series of Paintings by Penny Warden

Tree Preservation Orders

Thirty years ago HTAG applied for a number of TPOs, eg round Mount Alvernia, which has enabled us to enjoy large trees in the landscape ever since. Some road reps and others are now hoping to make a new application for TPOs. They may be made by the planning authority when the removal of trees would harm the local environment and reduce the enjoyment of the public. See www.odpm.gov.uk. TPOs are only considered when the tree is visible from a public space eg a road or footpath. If any householder thinks that a TPO is needed for a tree on their land, please contact Anne Wright on 564021.

Pewley Down Volunteers

We continue to meet every first Saturday in the month from 10 am to cut back the scrub. It is more energetic than going to the gym, but much more sociable, and we are well supported by our ranger, Bryan Parnell. Three valiant brush cutters have been trained by the Downlands Project and work seriously hard under GBC insurance. Due to their work we should notice an increase in the number of flowers in Spring. In December we discovered the egg of a Brown Hairstreak butterfly in the Blackthorn hedge. This is a Species of Conservation Concern and our find will go down in the records, as one has never been seen in this part of Surrey before. For those who prefer to be active after dark the AGM will be 7.30 pm at the Guildford Institute on Wednesday 13 April, and Adam Owen, Trees and Countryside Manager for Guildford, will speak.

HTAG Music Evening

The latest music evening was a great success thanks to the generous hospitality of David and Mary Howard and the enthusiastic and talented support of HTAG musicians. We are particularly lucky to have accompanists Bob, Joyce and Steven who help us rehearse and are "on stage" most of the evening. We heard some new, promising young musicians and welcomed the support of several people who came along to listen.

Charlotteville Pancake Race

Following the great success of the Burns night on 22 January, the Charlotteville Jubilee Trust are organising a pancake race in the High Street on Tuesday, 8 February. If you wish to take part register at 11.00 am in the Guildhall. Fancy Dress is optional but for the final Housewife Race ladies and gents are invited to dress as housewives. The proceeds will be shared between the CJT and Guildford night shelter. Further details are on our two notice boards. They will have a Spike Display in Barclays Bank all day tomorrow.

HTAG Newsletter

Ibanez RGT42 for Sale

Bunk Beds for Sale

04 February 2005

Pilates Workshop to raise money for victims of the Tsunami

Don't forget the Pilates Workshop this Sunday. Sophy Girffiths' friend was on the beach in Sri Lanka at the time of the Tsunami. Luckily she survived, and Sophy wants to raise money for the Tsunami disaster fund. She will be running a workshop of 4 hours of pilates, with a lunch break, at Dance World on 6 February. For more information click here, or contact Sophy on 07905 327634, email transverse@blueyonder.co.uk. You can also visit Sophy's website

HTAG Newsletter

02 February 2005

Ibanez RGT42 for Sale

Bunk Beds for Sale

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