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29 January 2005

Charlotteville Pancake Race

The Charlotteville Jubilee Trust is re-launching the Guildford Pancake Race and want to make it a bigger event than ever. The races will be held in the High Street on Tuesday 8 February and will be covered by Eagle FM, The Surrey Advertiser and, of course, the Charlotteville local newsletter and the HTAG website. They will be raising funds for two local charities. They would like to see a cross section of businesses in Guildford competing for trophies and prizes. Why not challenge your competitor(s) to a (friendly) race? For more information go to the Charlotteville website and look under Events.

HTAG Coffee Morning Jan 05

On a very cold morning there was a good turnout for the coffee morning at Rogues Wine Bar. These are held on the last Thursday of every month. All welcome, and lifts can be arranged. Still a bargain at 60p.

The Phoenix Series of Paintings by Penny Warden

There will be an exhibition of paintings by the artist Penny Warden at Guildford Cathedral from 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.

27 January 2005

Return to the Abstract

From 24 January to 12 February 2005 The Surrey Sculpture Society return to the Harvey Gallery for their 4th Annual Exhibition, continuing the theme of 'figure to abstract'. This superb exhibition is the only themed subject for the SSS calendar this year. The response from the membership to this exhibition last year was so great that the subject returns again by popular demand. To find out about the Harvey Gallery Silver Jubilee click here. To view the Harvey Gallery list complete list of Exhibitions for 2004 to 2005, visit the Societies pages. To see photos of the Silver Jubilee celebrations click Gallery's Events section and click on Harvey Gallery 25 Years On.

Guildford Chamber Choir

St Nicolas Church, Lower High Street, Guildford on 26 February 2005 at 7.30 pm. This concert is in of The Mayor of Guildford's Distress Fund, Registered Charity 258388. Tickets, £12 (Concessions/Students - £8/£5) from the Tourist Office, Tunsgate, tel Guildford 01483 444334 or from Record Corner, Pound Lane, Godalming 01483 422006, or telephone 01483 208321/414317. For more information on the programme click here. For more information on the Mayor of Guildford's Distress Fund click here. To visit their website click here.

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.

25 January 2005

Charlotteville Burns Supper

The Charlottevill Burns Supper was a sell-out success. For more information on Charlotteville visit their website To see more photos of the night go to the Photo Gallery. The haggis was piped in by Oliver Carson, and music for dancing was provided by The Footnotes, whose caller ensured everyone got the steps right. Before diner Christine Dunridge said the Selkirk Grace, and Oli addressed the haggis, and also gave the Immortal Memory. Raffle prizes were won by Cllr Diana Lockyer-Nibbs (DVD player donated by Gerrard), Marice Byham (crystal decanter donated by Barclays Bank), Krisztine Rajhona (2 bottles of champagne donated by Seymours Estate Agents), and Paul Rivers (Cat Woman DVD donated by Charterhouse Roofing and Builders). If you missed this one Gina is already planning her 2006 Burns Night Supper.

The Phoenix Series of Paintings by Penny Warden

Quiz Evening in the Guildhall

Krisztina Rajhona, who is Hungarian, has organised a Genuine Hungarian Goulash quiz evening in the Guildhall on the 19 March, tickets £10.00.

Free Lunchtime Talk

Matthew Alexander, Curator of Local History, will talk about The Past Mayors of Guildford at 1.00 pm in The Brew House on Thursday 27 January.

Guildford House Gallery

Free Storytelling Sessions at 11.30 am and 3.00 pm on Saturday 29 January with professional storyteller Janet Dowling

17 January 2005

Pilates In The Springtime

Sophy and a dear friend of hers, Pedro, (who qualified with her) are 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 come perhaps you know some friends who might want to try it. Any feedback or comments welcome. If you cannot access the website please contact Sophy on 07905 327634. Don't forget Sophy will be running a workshop of 4 hours of pilates, with a lunch break, at Dance World on 6 February, in aid of the Tsunami appeal. For more information click here, or contact Sophy on 07905 327634, email transverse@blueyonder.co.uk.

Belle Casa Cleaning Services

It can be hard to find a dependable and honest cleaner, which is where Belle Casa can help. They can offer professional cleaning and ironing for a fully inclusive rate of only £9.25 per hour (minimum of 2 hours per week). All of their cleaners are specially selected and insured, and you will receive the same cleaner each week. Call Belle Casa on 0870 240 5193, or visit their website

16 January 2005

Guildford High School Chamber Choir and Orchestra

There is an excellent concert at 7.30 pm on Wednesday, 19 January at St Nicolas Church, Millmead in aid of Age Concern. It will be given by Guildford High School Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra, fresh from a recent tour of Austria and Slovakia. They will be performing music by Britten, Vivaldi, Mozart and Grieg. Tickets are £10 and refreshments are available. Further details from Pam Gregory on 446652 or see the main HTAG noticeboard.

HTAG Member to receive OBE

HTAG member Peter Lyon has been honoured with an OBE for Services to the commonwealth. Peter has been involved with The Commonwealth for many years. He has made it a study, a hobby, and his work, and he broadcasts and writes articles on Commonwealth matters. More information to follow . . .

Country Walks Walking Breaks 2005

Country Walks have places available on some of their residential walking breaks. For more information click here. For more information on Country Walks visit their website

Holy Trinity Neighbourhood Panel Meeting

Our new Police Community Support Officer, Caroline Dowse, has arranged a meeting at 7.30 pm at Holy Trinity School on Tuesday, 18 January. Come along and tell her how you think Holy Trinity Ward could be better policed. For more information click here.

Charlotteville Jubilee Trust Burns Supper

Charlotteville Jubilee Trust is hosting a Burns Night at 7.00 pm on 22nd January at Holy Trinity School Assembly Rooms. Whiskey tasting, haggis, roast sirloin, tatties and neeps. This will be followed by excellent music provided by the Footnotes, a ceilidh band, who will entertain us during the evening. We have now found a piper, but are still looking for volunteers for the various toasts, ie the Immortal Memory, Toast to the Lassies, Reply on Behalf of the Lassies. If you would like to take this opportunity to participate, contact us via this site. Tickets at £20.00 per person, to include the delicious 3 course dinner and all the entertainment, available from the CJTL Charity on 01483 598420. Volunteers to help organise this event very welcome! To find out more about the Charlottville Jubilee Trust visit Charlotteville website, or email info@charlotteville.co.uk. To find out more about Robert Burns and Burns Suppers visit the official Robert Burns website.

15 January 2005

National Cycle Route across the Downs

Some members have raised questions about the cycle path. Surrey County Council (SCC) is the agent which will put any plans into effect. In the absence of Alan Fordham, the Cycling Officer, I spoke today to David Curl at the SCC. Subject to any correction from Alan Fordham on Monday: the route was provisionally decided by the Local Committee on 9 December to follow the bridle path linking Pewley Hill with Longdown Road; should it be necessary a typical surface would be 2 metres of crushed limestone within a path 3 metres wide; the entire route might not be ready for 10 years although individual sections could be open earlier if funding permitted; no estimate at this stage can be given of the expected cycle traffic over the downs; to make your views known about the path you should write to: Mr Alan Fordham, Cycling Officer, SCC, Transportation Service, County Hall, Penrhyn Road, KINGSTON upon THAMES, KT1 2DN, or email alan.fordham@surreycc.co.uk

HTAG Art Group

If you are interested in an HTAG art group go to the meeting at Jean's on 18 January (next Tuesday). Call Jean on 573717 for more information.

12 January 2005

National Cycle Route across the Downs

Some of you will be aware of the proposal to establish a cycle path across the Downs as a link in the National Cycle Route. The immediate action agreed at a Local Committee meeting on 9 December was to put up signs to mark the route. On behalf of the Tyting Society Tim Harrold asked for a decision to be postponed on grounds of lack of consultation, safety and the effect on the environment - points with which we can agree. If the plan is fully implemented it could mean the laying of a path 3 metres wide with a 2 metre width surfaced with a layer of crushed limestone. If history is any guide the opinions of HTAG members will range from one extreme to the other. Please let Stephen know what you think on 564021 so he can express a representative HTAG view.

"Snow White" at Woking

Christine Tollman has some bargain-priced tickets left for the panto "Snow White" at Woking this Thursday. Please ring Christine on 575544.

HTAG Music Evening

The next music evening is at 8.00 pm on Friday, 28 January at 17, Austen Road. The theme is Irish, or English or British. All welcome. The usual arrangements apply. Please let Stephen know on 564021 what you want to perform for the programme.

06 January 2005

Guildford Chamber Choir

Those of you who were able to come to The Guildford Chamber Choir's recent concert in mid-November would have learned that it was the last occasion for the Choir to be singing under Stephen Farr as its Principal Conductor. To read on click here..

Pilates Workshop to raise money for victims of the Tsunami

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.

HTAG Dates for January

Saturday 8 January, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers. Meet at Fort Road or Pewley Hill entrance to Downs. Tuesday 18 January, 7.30 pm at Holy Trinity School, to meet Police Community Officer. Click here for further information. Thursday 27 January, 10.30 am, HTAG Coffee Morning at Rogues Wine Bar. Friday 28 January at 8.00 pm, HTAG Music Evening at the Howards. For further information on any of the above, go to our Contact Us pages.

02 January 2005

Happy New Year . . .

. . . to all HTAG members are visitors to our website. If you haven't already made your New Year Resolutions, today might be a good day to start. Please read the news item below and on our Features pages, and pass this information on to as many friends and relatives as possible. Emailing a link to our website is the quickest way to do this.

The Tsunami and the Navalady Children's Home

HTAG members have been sending Gordon Bridger old spectacles which he passes to Nigel Horrocks, who goes out to developing countries and distributes them (he is a retired ophthalmologist). He returned from Sri Lanka a few weeks ago. He told Gordon of the disaster which had overwhelmed a children's home in Sri Lanka, which was totally destroyed. The children all miraculously survived. This is a splendid opportunity to help people directly, and not through huge, well intentioned international collections which may take years to disburse and have high administrative costs . Gordon has spoken directly to the charity and has been told that all the funds you care to send will go directly and cost free to the Samaritans Home in Navalady. To read more about the Navalady Children's Home and HOMSA click here..

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