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29 May 2004

Bed and Breakfast in Central Guildford

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation, close to town centre. £30 per night to include a sumptuous breakfast. All bedrooms newly decorated. Friendly family home, welcomes children. 1 Twin ensuite, 1 Double ensuite, 1 Triple. 01483 533448

Au Pairs by Lidia

Au pairs have been helping English families for many decades. Back in the '60's when Eastern Europe was locked behind the iron curtain girls, never boys, aged 18-25 would come from Spain, Sweden, Norway, France and Germany to stay with families and in return for a nice bedroom, meals and pocket money they helped the mother of the home with the children and light housework, attended a few English classes, joined the church choir and practiced English with their host family which undoubtedly improved their marital prospects! Today's au pair is quite different . . . . Click here to read on . . .

28 May 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@opyusnet.com.au. To see more photos go to the Photo Gallery and go into the Places section of the gallery.

June Newsletter, No. 134

The June Newsletter is now on site, and hard copies will be distributed this weekend to Road Reps. If you do not get your hard copy of the Newsletter, please contact us. To view the Newsletter go to the Newsletters section. Adobe Acrobat is required to view these pages.

Simply Cakes, Guildford

Jonathon Woodgate, celebrated Cake Artist, a Baking Industry award finalist and with more than seventeen years of experience is proprietor of Simply Cakes. His company offers a personal and friendly service, specialising in handcrafted cakes, uniquely tailor-made to your individual requirements. Commissions are undertaken for Corporate Logo Cakes; Novelty Party Cakes; Classic and Themed Wedding Cakes; and Photo Cakes, which form only part of the Simply Cakes repertoire. For more information and to contact Simply Cakes visit Jonathon's website. For more photos of Jonathon in action click here and go into the Business section of the gallery. Or telephone/fax (01483) 429369

Country Walks

June and Aubrey are professional guides with extensive experience organising and guiding walking groups in this country and abroad. They founded Country Walks in 1995. June has a background in adult education and for many years has been a British Museum guide. Aubrey has a literary background and a passionate interest in poetry and the history of the countryside and loves sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with others. To find out more about June and Aubrey and to join them on their guided walks, visit their website. They have organised a 7-mile walk on Sunday 30 May. This is a scenic walk with many features of interest including fine views from Winter Hill overlooking the winding River Thames, Kenneth Grahame's Wild Wood (inhabited by Badger, Mole, Ratty and Toad). You will descend to the National Trusts's Cockmarsh, and follow the towpath to historic Cookham, home of Stanley Spencer, and visit his famous art gallery. Meet at 11.00 am at Cookham rail station, situated on B4447, off A4094. This walk is Grade A, mostly flat terrain, open meadows, easy towpath walking, and a few gentle gradients. Lunch will be at the Jolly Farmer, Cookham Dene.

Surrey County Show 2004

Dont' forget the show on Bank Holiday Monday, 31 May 2004, Stoke Park, Guildford, from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. Book online at the Surrey County Show website. Attractions include Spitfire Tigers Freefall Team, The Minden Marching Band, The English National Sheepdog Society Display, and many other attractions. This is Britain's biggest one day aggricultural event.

26 May 2004

The Re-opening of Guildford Castle Keep

The programme of conservation work on the castle keep is almost complete, and it will re-open on Saturday 26 June. The opening ceremony will be at 12 noon. The conservation work was necessary to repair the stonework and make it more weatherproof, using sympathetic materials which worked with the building, rather than against it. To read further click here.

Redwood Tree Services - Your Local Tree Surgeons

Redwood Tree Services is an established company specialising in all types of tree, hedging and forestry work. They provide sound advice and high quality workmanship to an ever-growing and diverse clientele. They like to promote environmentally sound practices by using degradable oils and chemicals, and by converting their entire waste residue into reusable products for the domestic market. For more information on Redwood Tree Services click here. For more photos of Nick Rose in action click here and go into the Business section of the gallery.

The Occam Singers

Their next concert in Guildford is on Saturday 22 May at Holy Trinity Church, 7.30 pm. The programme includes works by Byrd and Palestrina, and is in aid of Guildford Citizens Advice Bureau. Tickets are £12 and can be purchased from Alberts Music Shop in Guildford, Record Corner in Godalming, or by phoning The Occam Singers on 01483 560020, or at the door. To find out more about the Occam Singers click here.

HTAG Newsletters

A volunteer is urgently needed to distribute the newsletters to road reps. It has to be done four times a year and each time it takes about two hours. A bicycle is useful but not essential. This time the distribution must take place over the weekend of 29/30 May. We really need your help to meet the demands of our very active group.

Surrey County Show 2004

Bank Holiday Monday, 31 May 2004, Stoke Park, Guildford, from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. Book online at the Surrey County Show website. Attractions include Spitfire Tigers Freefall Team, The Minden Marching Band, The English National Sheepdog Society Display, and many other attractions. This is Britain's biggest one day aggricultural event.

Guildford Philharmonic Choir

There will be a Russian Spectacular on Saturday 22 May at 7.30 pm at Guildford Cathedral with the Forest Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jeremy Backhouse. Tickets available from the Tourist Office in the Tunsgate.

Guildford in Bloom

Enter the Guildford in Bloom competition and make a real contribution to enhancing your local environment. You could also win prizes for your efforts. Closing date for entries is Friday 25 June 2004. For further information email parks@guildford.gov.uk.

Guildford Model Engineering Society

On Sunday 23 May and Sunday 13 June there will be Open Afternoons at Stoke Park with free admission. Further dates to follow. Train rides at all events!

Want to Party?

There will be an HTAG path clearing party on Saturday 22 May at 10.00 am. Meet at 3 Pewley Bank. Members/Road Reps are especially welcome. Bring simple hand tools.

19 May 2004

HTAG Newsletters

Planning

Holy Trinity Junior School has submitted a planning application (04/P/01048) for the building of six flats and a maisonette where the school keeper's bungalow presently stands. The proceeds from the sale of the flats will be used to pay for a new school hall; the one entails the other. The school has a model which can be viewed by prior arrangement.

Want to Party?

There will be an HTAG path clearing party on Saturday 22 May at 10.00 am. Meet at 3 Pewley Bank. Members/Road Reps are especially welcome. Bring simple hand tools.

HTAG Music Evening

The Rector has kindly given us permission to use St Mary's Church for the August music evening, The suggested theme is "Music for a Summer Evening", and the suggested dates are 20 or 27 August. We hope that harpist Amy Turk will be able to join us again on this occasion. For more photos of the last music evening go to the Events section of the Photo Gallery.

17 May 2004

Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers

On a beautiful Saturday morning the volunteers met to count wild flowers. They were joined on this occasion by a volunteer from the Grammar School who is doing his bronze Duke of Edinburgh award. To see Ashton's photo click here. The volunteers had with them a species list of plants from 1988 and wanted to establish how many of the plants are still there. Some, such as the Fragrant Orchid and Spotted Orchid, seem to have disappeared. While walking round they saw several Green Hairstreak Butterflies. These are a brilliant metallic green, and it is quite unusual to see them.

HTAG Newsletter

Don't forget the closing date for submissions to the June Newsletter is 27 May. Would you like to submit a short paragraph for "Our Members Recommend"? Go to our Contact Us page. To see previous Newsletters, please click here. Needs Adobe Acrobat.

More Adverts on Site

Do you need fully lined curtains, a pine coffee table, kids cots, curtains, musical instruments, including a Baby Grand Piano? It's all on sale on this site. Please click here for more information.

Guildford Philharmonic Choir

Surrey County Show 2004

15 May 2004

Joseph E Cripps - Piano Tuner and Instrument Maker

Joseph Cripps came to Haslemere in 1964 to take up an apprenticeship with Arnold Dolmetsch Ltd. He spent 17 years with the company as a harpsichord maker, rising to the position of assistant works manager. In 1977, the company created a department specifically to tune, repair and renovate modern pianos under his direction. In 1981 the firm went into voluntary liquidation and all 22 staff were made redundant. In 1982 he became self-employed as a piano tuner/technician and now has about 1000 clients on his books. To contact Joseph click here.

HTAG Newsletter for June

The closing date for submissions for the June Newsletter is Thursday 27 May. Don't forget you can also advertise items for sale in the Newsletter. We're also looking for contributions to the "Our Members Recommend . . ." section. To see previous Newsletters, Please click here. Needs Adobe Acrobat.

More Adverts on Site

Do you need fully lined curtains, a pine coffee table, kids cots, curtains, musical instruments, including a Baby Grand Piano? It's all on sale on this site. Please click here for more information.

Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers

The Pewley Down Volunteers will meet at 10.00 am at the Pewley Way entrance to the Downs on Saturday 15 May. If the weather is good they shall identify flowers so please bring a suitable plant book; if not we shall clear scrub. The session will end at 1.00 pm. Do come and join us if you are interested. Ankle boots and strong gloves are recommended. Children are welcome but are the responsibility of the adults who bring them. Further meetings will take place on Wednesday 16 June, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm to cut back dogwood; Saturday 3 July, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm to count orchids; Wednesday 11 August, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm to count butterflies; and Saturday 4 September, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm to count wild flowers. The Volunteers would like to have cattle or ponies grazing on Pewley Down soon. Grazing is the only way of keeping turf short on chalk grassland. This means providing fenced paddocks and water, and paying for animals from a conservation flock to come for a few months each year. Where animals do graze on public land in Surrey they are generally well liked, especially by children. For further information on the Pewley Down Volunteers go to our Societiespages.

Planning

Proposals for the development of the Bright Hill car park have been published. All 3 options entail a housing density of 70 dwellings per hectare or more. This will have a major impact on our area and HTAG will comment. But please acquaint yourselves with the plans; Stephen Wright has a copy, as does the Library and the Council offices. If you prefer visit the Guildford Borough Council website. Comments are due by 31 May although I daresay the deadline may be safely breached by a few days.

Opera Gala

A sparkling selection of famous arias and exceprts from the World of Opera on Sunday 16 May at Spectrum, Guildford. Tickets and more information at the Guildford Symphony Orchestra site.

08 May 2004

HTAG Music Evening

Godalming harpist, 14-year old Amy Turk, played at the HTAG music evening for the first time last night. Everyone present was impressed by her performance and thoroughly enjoyed her choice of music. Afterwards Amy talked us through the mechanics of the harp, which is a much more complicated instrument to play than we realised. We sincerely hope that Amy will be able to join our group again for another of our music evenings. If you have not yet participated in HTAG's music evenings do come along, even if you don't sing or play, although of course performers are always welcome. Please click here for more photos.

05 May 2004

Guildford Model Engineering Society

On Sunday 23 May and Sunday 13 June there will be Open Afternoons at Stoke Park with free admission. Further dates to follow. Train rides at all events!

Guildford in Bloom

Guildford Philharmonic Choir

Campaign for St Martha's

The Duchess of Northumberland's illustrated presentation on her new garden at Alnwick Castle will be on Monday 17 May 2004 at 8.00 pm in the Auditorium of the New Management building, University of Surrey. Tickets are £15.00, to include a glass of champagne. Tickets available from The University Box Office on 01483 686876 or The Campaign Office on 01483 302136.

Guildford Chamber Choir

On 15 May 2004 at 7.30 pm in Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Guildford, the choir presents "Great is the Lord", favourite pieces from the 20th century church music repertoire. Music by Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Harris, Britten, and Herbert Howells's "Requiem". Tickets £10.00 from the Tourist Office, Tunsgate, Guildford. This concert is in aid of The Guildford Breast Cancer Appeal.

Save the Children

On Saturday 8 May 2004 at 7.00 pm at The Holiday Inn, Egerton Road, Guildford, there will be A Fashion Show and 3-course dinner, with entertainment by "Impulse", an R and B Girl Band. Tables of 6 to 10 available. Tickets £40.00 each to include dinner, welcome drink and show, are available from CoCo Boutique, 34-36 West Street, Haslemere, tel. 01428 661299, cheques payable to "Save the Children".

Guildford Museum Special Lecture

The London and South Western Railway by John Scott-Morgan, at the Guildhall, High Street, Guildford on Friday 7 May 2004 at 7.30 pm. Tickets on sale at Guildford Museum, price £6.00 to include a glass of wine.

Surrey County Show 2004

The Country Homes and Gardens Show

Inspiration for your home and garden at Painshill Park, Cobham, Surrey on 7, 8, and 9 May from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm each day. Up to 150 exhibitors featuring the Gardening Magazine Roadshow, Flower Show, Cookery Theatre, and much more. Tickets £6.00. Free parking. For more information visit the The Country Homes and Gardens Show website.

04 May 2004

A Fond Farewell to Gordon and Jean Bridger

This is Gordon and Jean's last day as Mayor and Mayoress of Guildford. Gordon has been an outstanding, innovative Mayor. The 6 lectures he sponsored showed Guildford as a centre of knowledge-based excellence to balance its image as a cobbled shopping centre. Jean has been an ever-gracious presence by his side and undertaken several duties in her own right. Members of HTAG will remember social events in the Guildhall, which they were able to enjoy because Gordon was Mayor. We congratulate them both on a very successful term of office and wish them well in their "retirement".

May Fair at Loseley Park

On Wednesday 5 May from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, and on Thursday 6 May from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm. Please come and bring your friends. Refreshments available all day. For more information visit the Action Medical Research website.

HTAG Working Party

We shall have a working party to clean up paths on Saturday 22 May starting at 10.00pm. Rendezvous at 3 Pewley Bank.

02 May 2004

HTAG May Day Ramble

Despite the rain there was a good turnout for the May Day Ramble. To see more photos of the ramble click here. For more information about the walk click here.

Slow Worms or Anguis Fragilis

The Slow-worm, Anguis Fragilis, is the gardener's friend. It is a legless lizard which eats slugs. They are rarely over a foot long, and the diameter of a pencil. There are many Slow-worms around in the Holy Trinity area and one may be nestling in your compost heap at this moment. It hibernates in the winter, mates in the spring, and the eggs are retained in the body until the young are born in late summer. Colours vary. It may be brown, copper, gold, or pinkish, and some have stripes. It can be mistaken for a snake and killed, although it is protected from injury by law. For pictures search on Google under Anguis Fragilis, or look in Amphibians and Reptiles of Surrey, Surrey Wildlife Trust.

GBC Planning Meeting

The next planning meeting is on Tuesday, 4 May at 2.00 pm, Millmead. The GBC Planning Committee met on 27 April to consider, among other things, the Pewley West Reservoir application. A site visit, as requested by Gordon Bridger and supported by Sarah Creedy, was granted, so a final decision has been deferred.

HTAG Music Evening

The next music evening is on Friday 7 May, 8.00 pm at 8 Pewley Bank, by the kind permission of Bob and Heather Bromham. All welcome. Please bring a plate of finger food and/or a bottle. Please let Stephen Wright (564021) have details of what you want to perform so that he can prepare a programme. On this occasion we will have a performance on the harp by Amy Turk.

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