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28 June 2005

Guildford Lions Club

Charity Raft Race on Saturday 2 July from 3.00 pm on the River Wey through Guildford from Millmead to the Waterside Centre near Stoke Bridge. Form a team of 2 to 8 people, build a raft, get sponsored anad paddle down the River Wey, raising money for the new Guildford Waterside Centre. For further details and an entry form ring 01483 534879. For more information visit the Guildford Lions website.

27 June 2005

Guildford Twinning with Freiburg

On Saturday 2 July there will be a stall outside the Guildhall to promote Guildford's twinning with the German city of Freiburg. Click on the poster for more details.

26 June 2005

HTAG Gardens Open Day

Several gardens in Austen Road, Epsom Road and Sydney Road were open for viewing today, with a plant sale and teas at 70 Epsom Road. To view more photos go to the Events section of the Gallery, which you can access by clicking here

Free Sink!

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.

21 June 2005

For Sale - Suzuki Vitara

Alas, I must say goodbye to my beloved Suzuki!!! Details: Registered 1990, Reg. No. G677 VPF. Full Service History. White. Very good condition inside and out. MOT till March 2006. Affordable insurance. Would like it to go to someone who will love it as much as I have. Offers to 01483 506082. For more ads visit out 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.

20 June 2005

Jive Dancing

Rebel Roc holds classes in jive dancing at Guildford College, Stoke Park. Beginners classes start at 8.00 pm and last 45 minutes. From 8.45 till 9.00 pm there is "freestyling" - your chance to practice what you have just learned - followed by an intermediate class at 9.00 pm. For more information call 01342 or visit the Rebel Roc website. There is now a permanent link to their website on our Links pages.

Harvey Gallery June 05

Visit the Harvey Gallery to see their Autumn Exhibitions. Riveting Tales - Carlos Dare 19 September to 1 October 2005 A collection of aluminium sculptures, ranging from wild life, to story-book fiction, and mythology. Diverse - Cornelia Decher, Gemma Pendlebury, and Rose Seber 3 October to 15 October 2005 A selection of vibrant art works by three local artists. The exhibition will include paintings (Cornelia Decher), photographs (Gemma Pendlebury), digital work and etchings (Rose Seber).

HTAG Gardens Open Day

On Sunday 26 June from 2.30 to 5.30. We have 7 gardens open, all in the Austen Road area. They are: nos. 3, 11, 13 and 27 Austen Road, "Orchard House" in Sydney Place, 10A Sydney road, and 70 Epsom road where a "Bring and Buy" plant sale will take place. All plants labeled with type, height, and colour please. Teas will be served at 70 Epsom Road, and all offers of cakes would be welcome. Contact Jean on 573717. Admission to all gardens £1.00 and 50p for children. All profits to our Seniors' Outing in July.

Swingbridge Community Boat Trip

Swingbridge Community Boat Trip: We hope to have a 1-1/2 hour river trip on Tuesday 21 June at 10.30 am. Priority for people with mobility problems - we can take 2 wheelchairs plus about 5 others. Ring Jean on 573717.

Guildford Museum

Victorian School Room and Play Room Experience. Illustrated talks and practical sessions. Museum Shop, Young Archaelogoists Club, Firends of Guildford Museum. Admission Free. Monday to Saturday 11.00 am to 5.00 pm. For more information visit their website .

The Guildhall . . .

. . . is open Tuesdays and Thursdays for guided tours at 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm, or by prior arrangement. Free Admission!

School holidays looming?

Teacher/nanny gives you a break and stretches your child's mind at the same time. Stories, computer skills, creative writing and art, board games and lots of chance to grow language skills. Phone Barbara on 01483 832250

Guildford Arts: Question Time

On Tuesday 28 June, 7.30 pm at the Electric Theatre. Your chance to debate with the experts on the state of the arts. Chaired by Michael Beurk. Tickets £9, students £5 from the Box Office on 444789.

Guildford Architect Week

From June 21 to 25 at Guildford house Gallery, and will include highlights of the Guildford Society's Design Awards Scheme. Free, but space is limited so book early by phoning 01483 444742, or visit their website .

16 June 2005

HTAG Coffee Morning

The last coffee morning at Rogues Wine Bar for a couple of months is at 10.30 on Thursday 30 June. Watch this space for news of the new venue.

Accommodation Wanted

Gina Redpath (533448) would like your help in providing accommodation for a party of Spanish and German students who are in Guildford from 5 to 26 July to improve their English; some may arrive on 26 June. They are between 11 and 18 years old, boys and girls; spaces are also needed for accompanying adults. The course is being run by Guildford College of Further Education. Hosts would be expected to provide breakfast, a packed lunch and supper. In return you will receive from £120 per week. Please contact Gina for further details.

Planning

The next planning meeting is at 2.00pm, Tuesday 21 June at Millmead.

Mount Alvernia Hospital

A meeting was held for residents on Tuesday to hear the new management's plans for Mt Alvernia. New equipment, eg MRI and CT scanners, will be installed but the focus of the Hospital will remain the same. There seems little prospect of easing the traffic problem unless more use is made of public transport. It is not expected that the hospital will expand further into the surrounding residential area. The Runnymede and Chertsey hospital is the nearest hospital also owned by BMI Health Care.

Police Community Support Officer

Laurel Garfield, our new PCSO, is holding the next have-your-say evening on Monday, 4 July at 7.30 at Holy Trinity School.

Castle Grounds Entertainment

On Sunday 19 June the Basingstoke Silver Band will play in the Castle Grounds from 2.00 to 4.00 pm.

Guildford in Bloom

For an application form or any enquiries telephone 01483 444715, email parks@guildford.gov.uk., or visit their website .

Guildford Architect Week

12 June 2005

Planning

There is now a direct link to Guildford Borough Council's Planning Department on site on our Planning pages.

Race for Life

On Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 June in Stoke Park, the Race for Life is a series of events where women come together to walk, jog or run 5 km for Cancer Research UK. The meeting starts at 11.00 am. To enter call 08705 134314, or visit the Race for Life website. To see a few more photos of the race click here and go to the Events section of the Gallery.

Mount Alvernia Hospital

Mt Alvernia hospital has arranged a meeting for local residents at 6.00 pm, Tuesday 14 June in St Mary's House ie where it was last time. This is your chance to question the administration about the future of the hospital. To find out more visit our Planning pages.

08 June 2005

Country Walks

Country walks have just had a cancellation for the popular Cotswold Weekend which they are offering for the last time this year. They will be based in Winchcombe, staying in centrally-placed accommodation, with two excellent restaurants. There will be a choice each day of either B grade walks (repeating the spectacular routes of previous weekend breaks) or new A grade walks, which will include in addition to scenic but easy walking, a trip on the steam train to Cheltenham. To read on, click here. To find out more about this walking group visit their website,

Harvey Gallery Exhibition Updates

The Harvey Gallery came into being in September 1979, the brainchild of the then Head of the Visual Arts Department. Initial funding came from the Adult Education Centre, whose Principal saw the potential of a student-run, student-supported gallery. It was created with the assistance of students and staff alike. Since that time The Gallery has held 15 exhibitions each year, covering a wide variety of visual arts. It very early earned a reputation for innovation, actively encouraging first-time exhibitors, as well as practising artists. To find out about forthcoming exhibitions visit our Societies pages.

Race for Life

Castle Grounds Entertainment

On Sunday 12 June the Farnborough Concert Band of the Royal British Legion will play in the Castle Grounds from 2.00 to 4.00 pm.

Guildford in Bloom

Don't forget the closing date for the 2005 competition entries. For an application form or any enquiries telephone 01483 444715, email parks@guildford.gov.uk., or visit their website .

Guildford Architect Week

02 June 2005

Planning

A particular issue is the extent to which Guildford is allowed, or encouraged, to expand. We believe that most members accept a natural growth in line with the national average but do not want a disproportionate expansion to give Guildford a more dominating role in the SE. This would spoil the character and quality of the town. Currently we are considering the Town Centre Action plan. This is important to us as it will include some of the HTAG area, and the town centre provides most of our amenities - including our "local" shopping. To read on visit our Planning pages. Or read the latest Newsletter on our Newsletters pages.

01 June 2005

Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers

The Pewley Down volunteers meet again at 10.00am on Saturday 4 June with the Guildford Borough Council Trees and Countryside team to manage this nationally important grassland. There will be a guided walk by a botanist to look at some of the rarer plants. For further details email parks@guildford.gov.uk or 'phone Anne on 01483 564021. To find out more about the history of the volunteers visit our Societies pages. For a recent update click here.

Castle Grounds

On Sunday 5 June the band playing in the Castle grounds in the afternoon will be Saxophony, from 2.00 to 4.00 pm. Enquiries to 01932 879856.

New Mayor

Tamsy Baker, our new Mayor, has set up a year-long series of lecture/discussions on the very important theme of mental health. The next one is at 6.00 pm on Thursday 2 June in the Guildhall on "Stress and depression in the Workplace". A summary of all 10 sessions will be on our notice boards.

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