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19 July 2004

Weyside Evening Walk - 3 miles, A Grade

Country Walks remaining evening walk takes place at 7.15 pm on Tuesday 20 July, meeting at The Parrot, Broadford Bridge, Shalford, on A248 between A3100 and A281, 2 miles south of Guildford. If you do not intend to patronise the pub, please park in the adjacent road. This is a delightful, easy, evening walk, just 3 miles in length, along the Wey Navigation between Shalford and Guildford, where locks, bridges and narrow boats blend with wide green water meadows. Estimated time of arrival back at The Parrot: 9.00 pm. For further information phone June and Aubrey on 020 7233 6563, or visit their website.

15 July 2004

Planning

Last Tuesday the GBC Planning Committee deferred a decision about the proposal to build flats on the site of Holy Trinity School to allow time for a site visit. It's expected to come before the committee again on Tuesday, 3 August.

Guildford Local Committee

The Guildford Local Committee will meet at 2.30 pm on Thursday, 22 July at Millmead. HTAG has submitted written questions about traffic and parking in Guildford. Questions from the floor are taken during the first 30 minutes. This is your chance to raise matters of concern to you directly with your elected representatives.

HTAG Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is Thursday, 29 July at 10.30 am, Rogues Wine Bar. All Welcome. Transport can be arranged if required.

HTAG Music Evening

The next music evening will be on Friday, 27 August at the slightly earlier time of 7.30 pm in St Mary's Church. These evenings are for fun and to encourage amateur music making in Guildford. All are welcome including those who would just like to sit and listen. Please bring a plate of finger food and/or a bottle. We do not charge for refreshments but on this occasion we shall ask for a donation of £1 a head for St Mary's funds. So that I can draw up a programme please let me know what you intend to perform at least a day before. Bob Bromham and Steven Salmon have been our expert accompanists but if you have a friend who can play for you I'm sure they would appreciate a rest! The theme for the evening is: music for a summer evening.

HTAG "Petanque" Competition

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the entente cordiale HTAG was hoping to organise its first petanque competition on Sunday, 5 September at 5.00 pm. Unfortunately The Percy Arms has redeveloped its petanque "court". Does anyone know of an alternative venue? To find out more about Petanque visit the Petanque website.

Campaign for St Martha-on-the-Hill

The Campaign has already raised more than £320,000 and it is now launching a GEM APPEAL to help reach its target by the end of this year. To help, look through your jewellery boxes, cupboards, attics etc to see if there is anythng gathering dust that might be saleable at auction. They are looking for rings, brooches, bracelets, earings, necklaces that are of reasonably good quality. They will also take small objects d'art and collectables. For more information visit their website.

Rock Choir

A new and exciting choir performance choir for ages 12 to 21 is starting up in Guildford and Farnham. To join and to find out more visit their website, email rockchoir@aol.com, or telephone 01252 734364.

Open-air Theatre in Guildford Castle Grounds

The Herald Players present Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" at 7.45 pm on Saturday 24 July, and Monday 26 July to Saturday 31 July. Tickets £8 (£7 concessions) from 01483 444434 or on the gate every night. Seating provided but bring warm clothing, even on a hot day!

The Surrey Care Trust

An evening of romance with compere Richard Stilgoe presents The Festival Band and Choir (180 voices) on Saturday 17 July at Aldro School, Shackleford. Picnic by the lake with your friends. Gates open at 5.15 pm for a 7.45 pm start. Admission £10.00. Call 01483 426990 or email vicky@surreycaretrust.co.uk for tickets. For more information on the Trust visit their website.

Guildford Holiday Fun

If you haven't booked tickets to participate in Guildford Holiday Fun then call 01483 533728 (before 20 July) or 01483 504017 (after 20 July) for enquiries and cancellations. The programme is run by a group of volunteer mums from 26 July to 27 August. For more information pick up a booklet from the Tourist Information office in Tunsgate.

South West Surrey Community Funding Fair

Free funding advice for all kinds of groups including community and voluntary groups, charities and parish councils in the Guildford and Waverly areas, to be held at Loseley Park on 23 June between 3.00 am and 8.00 pm. Drop in any time, or book a seminar. There will be advice on sources of funding, question and answer sessions, tips for funding applications, information stands etc. For more information ring 01483 523237.

Guildford Decorative and Fine Arts Society

On 31 July there will be a visit to Eton College and Cookham Village. Meetings are held in Onslow Village Hall from 7.15 pm. All talks begin at 8.00 pm and all visitors are welcome. For further details call 01483 576400 or 561308.

Guildford House Gallery

On Thursday 22 July there will be a lunchtime talk by Michael More-Molyneux on the House and Garden at Loseley Park, describing the changes to the house over the last 450 years, the origins of Loseley and the future plans for the gardens. For more information and to book ring 01483 444742 or email guildfordhouse@guildford.gov.uk. To find out what else is on at the Gallery visit their website.

Art South East

Art South East has been designed to be a place where people interested in the arts and attending art events can quickly and easily find events of interest to them. Arts organisations can also use the site to add events, keep contact details up-to-date and add news. So whether you love the arts or work in the arts, visit their website for more information.

Guildford Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus

Originally formed in 1980 the Chorus exists for the promotion of ladies barbershop singing both to the public and in competition with other choruses throughout Britian. They perform at a variet of locations and each year chose a different charity to support. This year it is Home-Start which helps support families with young children. For more information visit their website or call 01252 683984.

08 July 2004

Art Competition

Entries for the best representation of the newly renovated Guildford Castle Keep are being accepted until 13 August, with winners being announced at a VIP reception in Tunsgate Square on 9 September. Total prize money: £1,000. To enter call 07968 302031.

Guildford Philharmonic at Shalford Park

Fireworks and music for the Last Night of the Proms on 10 July. Information and tickets on 01483 444777.

The Great Gardening Show at Loseley House

From 23 to 25 July, with beautiful garden displays, gourmet food and wine etc. For more information call 01483 797332.

GuilFest 2004

From 16 to 18 July over 110 bands will play at Stoke Park, including Blondie, The Stranglers, UB40 and Rolf Harris. To book call 01483 454159 or visit their website.

Guildford Cricket Festival

From 21 to 25 July Surrey County Cricket Club returns to Woodbridge Road to play Warwickshire. For tickets call 01483 443322.

Guildford House Gallery

There will be a series of free lunchtime talks to accompany its Glorious Gardens exhibition, including Loseley Park, Gertrude Jekyll and Guildford Castle Pleasure Gardens. For more details phone 01483 444742.

07 July 2004

OZ House Exchange 2005

Anne Every (UK born) and her husband Bruce (both retired) are looking for a house or flat in the Guildford area to exchange for a 4 to 8 week period between March and November 2005. They can offer a four bedroom, two bathroom house located 9 miles east of Melbourne (20 mins via the freeway) in a private road on the edge of Ruffey Lake Park. They are ideally placed for both the city and touring. Their three adult children live nearby and could offer help and advice if required. Non-smokers only, please. The living rooms and dining room are upstairs to take full advantage of the gallery and views, and the bedrooms and utility room are downstairs. For further information email margaret.westwood@ukgateway,net or bevery@optusnet.com.au. To see more photos go to the Photo Gallery and go into the Places section of the gallery.

Planning

The Planning page has now been updated. To view updates go to Planning.

HTAG Gardens Open Day

HTAG Gardens Open Day took full advantage of the recent opening of the Castle Keep. Over thirty of us joined Chris Bruce, Deputy General Manager, Guildford Parks and Countryside Services, on a tour of the Castle grounds. Not only did he give us the horticultural whys and wherefores but he also brought the history to life. To read on go to our Features pages. To see more photos of the day click here and go into the Events section of the gallery.

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