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28 July 2005

Year of the Volunteer

There are thousands of volunteering opportunities near where you live. All you need to do is get in touch with the Do It Website, visit your local volunteer centre, or check out the Year of the Volunteer website. Sometimes it's hard enough to know what day it is, let alone what week it is! So to help you schedule your volunteer time, check out the Count Me In calendar, crammed full of charity awareness weeks and festivals. Ever heard of National Tree Week? Shades For A Day? International TV Turnoff Week? Maha Shavaratri? Well, now you can find out all about these campaigns and how you can take part in the activities and festivals by visiting the Count Me In calendar.

Ambient Picnic, Shalford Park, Sunday 31 July

Annual one-day music and arts festival. Noon to 9.00 pm. All enquiries to 01483 569295 or visit their website.

Tamil Sports Festival, Stoke Park, Sunday 31 July

Community Sports event for adults and children, 9.00 am to 9.00 pm. all enquiries to 07956 314370.

Castle Grounds

There is still time to see "The Rivals" performed by the Herald Players in the Castle Grounds until 30 July. To find out more about the Herald Players visit their website.

Guildford Cathedral, Sunday 31 July, 2.30 and 7.30

The Lord Chamberlain's Men present Shakespear's McBeth. For more information visit their website.

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.

26 July 2005

Student Loans

Graduate debt 'is underestimated'. Debts on graduation turn out to be far higher than many people think. Students and their parents are severely underestimating the level of debts they will rack up while at university, a survey has suggested. The Association of Investment Trust Companies (Aitc) survey found students expected to leave university with an average debt of £7,208. The research found parents estimated the likely debt at £9,741. However, both were well short of the actual average debt a student has on graduating, which is £13,501. Four out 10 parents are saving nothing towards university, the study found. However, more than one in four students surveyed said that they expected their parents to foot their bill for university. Of those parents who do save for their children's university education, the average amount saved is £253 a year. Nearly one in four parents save less than £200 per year. Last month, the government revealed that total student debts for the year 2003-04 were seven times higher than nine years before. Statistics from the Student Loans Company showed debts on its books had risen to more than £13bn. Graduates and parents alike seem unaware of the huge interest rates on these loans which creep up each year. More information needs to be made availble to undergraduates and parents about the long term burden of student loans, and better still, student loans should be means tested so that students don't take out loans for clothes, clubbing, Sony Playstations etc., without realising the long term costs of such indulgences.

Fresh Fish Straight to your Door

Babysitting

Responsible babysitter available with a lot of previous experience. I have looked after children for whole weekends and am available at any time. Transport not necessary, am willing to travel a reasonable distance! Contact jhm4lem@leeds.ac.uk or this site. For more adverts visit our Adverts pages.

Guildford Community

This site is dedicated to providing useful information on all things about the town of Guildford in Surrey, UK and the surrounding villages. For more details click here.

19 July 2005

GBC Planning Meeting

The next planning meeting is today, Tuesday 19 July, at 2.00 pm, Millmead.

HTAG Theatre Outing

On behalf of HTAG members Angie Hargreaves has bought some tickets for "Billy Elliot, the Musical" for Wednesday, 14 September. It 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.

HTAG Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is at 10.30 am on Thursday 28 July at the de Chazal's, 10A Sydney Road; (Rogues Wine bar is not available for the next 2 months).

Suzuki Vitara JLX - SOLD

Registered 1990. 1600 CC. Unleaded. White. Taxed and MOT'd till March 2006. Full service history. Excellent condition. For more information phone 01483 506082. Photo to follow. To see more Adverts visit out Adverts pages.

Free Sink - HOME FOUND

Stainless steel sink, Franke, with left-hand draining board. Free. Tel Pam and Steve on 01483 538761 For more ads visit our Adverts pages. If you have advertised on this site (free!) and have sold the item listed, then please let me know so that I can remove it.

13 July 2005

HTAG Seniors' Outing

Beautiful weather contributed to a great day out for our Seniors at Clandon Park yesterday. To see more photos click here and go to the Events pages. Thanks to Jean for taking these photographs. Money raised at HTAG's Gardens Open Day is used to fund this annual trip.

Walk in the Country this evening

Country Walks will meet outside the Withies Inn, Compton, one of the best pubs in Surrey at 7.15 this evening (Wednesday). This short 4-mile walk is easy, flat and through some lovely countryside - what better way to spend a summer evening, particularly finishing in the delightful gardens of The Withies. For more details visit the Country Walks website.

River Wey Trips

Step aboard the superbly appointed narrowboat, Trincomalee II for an unforgettable holiday cruising the beautiful River Wey. Your cruise will be "accompanied and catered" by an experienced couple, Euan and Joanna, to allow you to relax and enjoy the Navigations with the minimum of responsibility. Of course, you may participate as much as you wish whether it be at locks, steering the boat, or just doing the washing up! Your privacy is paramount and at the end of each day on a 2 or 4 day cruise, Euan and Joanna will leave you with your pre-prepared meal and depart, returning the following morning at a civilised time. For more information visit the River Wey Trips website and click on Accompanied and Catered Hotel Cruises.

Farncombe Boats

Our narrow boats are traditional in style, but easy to handle and offer every home comfort. We offer short breaks from March to the end of October - weekends and mid weeks - but you can choose to take a boat for a week or longer allowing you cruise the River Thames upstream to Windsor or down river to Hampton Court. The outside of each boat is painted in its own individual livery and inside you will find a full inventory of cutlery, crockery, pots and pans, a full sized cooker, refrigerator, hot water, a bathroom with shower and gas heating. For more information go to the Farncombe Boathouse Website.

12 July 2005

Car Seat for Sale

Britax Club Class Extra child's car seat. Immaculate condition - used only in grandparents' car. £30 Guildford 539500

11 July 2005

"In Case of Emergency" Campaign

East Anglian Ambulance Service have launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support of Falklands war hero Simon Weston and in association with Vodafone's annual life savers award. The idea is that you store the word "ICE" in your mobile phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them.

Swingbridge Community Boat Trip

Beautiful weather contributed to making this one-and-a-half-hour trip on the River Wey, on Tuesday 21 June, most enjoyable for all. Priority was given to people with mobility problems. Many thanks to those who helped. To see a few more photographs click here and go to the Events pages. Thanks to Gina for sending in these photographs.

08 July 2005

Mercedes for Sale

Mercedes E-Class estate (E200K auto) Avant-garde model (51 reg - 2002 car), 26,000 full Merc service history - metallic beige colour - extras include integrated mobile telephone system and boot seats (making it a 7 seater). £14,000 ono. Contact: khiggins@ntlworld.com/, tel: 859815 (2 Pewley Hill) - much loved but our parking nightmare means we are not permitted to own two cars so this one has to go!

For Sale - Suzuki Vitara JLX - SOLD!

Opportunity to Volunteer at the Harvey Gallery

Harvey Gallery is seeking a Gallery Organiser. This is a part-time voluntary job mainly in Adult Education term-time. If you would be interested please contact Joe Palmer, Gallery Chairman, for further details on 01483 504448 or at teejay@tpalmer66.fsnet.co.uk

Job Opportunity at Aspex Gallery

Aspex Gallery is at an exciting period in its history, preparing after twenty-four years at its current site, to relocate to the Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays on the waterfront in Portsmouth. We are now seeking to recruit two new key posts, which will give those appointed the unique opportunity to contribute to the organisation's development at this most crucial stage. Office Administrator. Full-time (35 hours p/w) £14,000 - permanent contract. Aspex Gallery is looking for a highly capable individual to provide the organisation with an administrative, clerical and financial service. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director to assure the effective administration of the gallery and day-to-day management of its office systems.

Deadline for applications: 18 July 2005.
Artists' Resource Centre (ARC) Administrator Part-time (2.5 days/17.5 hours p/w) £14,000 p.a. pro rata. Fixed term contract, project funded until April 2007. A highly motivated individual with excellent administrative skills is required to work closely with the Artists' Resource Co-ordinator to ensure the efficient operation of ARC in its delivery of professional development activities for artists.

Deadline for applications: 22 July 2005. They welcome applications from all members of the community, irrespective of gender, race, disability and age. Aspex Gallery, 27 Brougham Road, Portsmouth, PO5 4PA Tel: 023 9281 2121.
Please download an application pack from their website or email jobs@aspex.org.uk clearly identifying which post you are interested in. Application packs can be sent out by post following receipt of an A4 stamped addressed envelope marked 'Office Administrator' or 'ARC Administrator'.

Guildford URC Music Society

Guildford United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road, will host an evening with Crisppin Steele-Perkins (Trumpets) and Leslie Pearson (Piano and Organ) on Friday 8 July at 8.00 pm. Tickets from Tourist Information (573705) or on the door. Free Parking!

Celebrity Piano Recital

In the Guildhall, High Street, on Friday 15 july at 1.00 pm, with pianist Libor Novacek, with a programme including Schubert, Ravel and Liszt. Tickets from Tourist Information (573705) or on the door.

Yvonne Arnaud Art

The Tenth Annual Exhibition presented by Guildford Arts in The Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud, from 14 July to 28 July, Mondays to Saturdays 10.00 am to 7.30 pm. Admission is free and all works are for sale. For more information visit their website. A well-balanced selection of national and local talented painters and sculptors.

Guilfest

At Stoke Park - a three day family festival with camping, four stages of music and comedy, beer tent art and craft stalls, food from all over the world, kids' entertainment. For more information visit their website or 'phone 01483 454159.

Last Night of the Proms

This popular event takes place on July 9 at Shalford park. Take a picnic and enjoy the music. For tickets and more information contact 444777.

Castle Grounds

At 7.45 pm in the Castle Grounds from Saturday 9 July to Saturday 16 July, "Blue Remembered Hills", performed by the Pranksters Theatre company. All enquiries 444333.

The HTAG Seniors Outing

The HTAG seniors summer outing is on Tuesday, 12 July to Clandon Park. These are always happy occasions and HTAG will pay the entrance fee to the house and the Queens Royal Surrey Regiment Museum. Transport will leave Guildford at about 2.00 pm. If you would like to go please ring Jean on 573717. If you can help with driving call Jean.

07 July 2005

River Wey Trips

Farncombe Boats

06 July 2005

The HTAG Seniors Outing

Mayor's Lectures

The next mental health lecture sponsored by the Mayor is on Wednesday, 13 July at 6.00 pm in the Guildhall; title: "Young People's Mental Health". Further details are on our notice boards.

05 July 2005

For Sale - Suzuki Vitara JLX

04 July 2005

Planning

For updates on Planning visit our Planning pages. For more information on planning in general in the Guildford area click here.

Guildford URC Music Society

Celebrity Piano Recital

Yvonne Arnaud Art

Guildford Summer Festival

The 22nd annual Summer Festival hosts a wide variet of entertaining events at reasonable prices coupled with the related music festival, Guilfest. For more information visit their website.

Last Night of the Proms

This popular event takes place on July 9 at Shalford park. Take a picnic and enjoy the music. For tickets and more information contact 444777.

Castle Grounds

At 7.45 pm in the Castle Grounds from Saturday 9 July to Saturday 16 July, "Blue Remembered Hills", performed by the Pranksters Theatre company. All enquiries 444333.

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