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27 May 2006

Guildford's Town Crier and Beadle

Dave Peters

If any business or charity wishes to use the services of the Beadle and Town Crier, Dave Peters, he can be contacted at 01483 532796, fax 01483 833489, or via this site. He is also available to give talks.

Guildford's Town Crier

Southhampton's Town Crier was in the High Street yesterday, standing in for the Guildford Town Crier Dave Peters. He was there to advertise Debenhams "Mega Day". The Town Crier can be hired to advertise your event. For more information contact this site. To see more photos click here. The Town Crier tradition started in ancient Greece, when heralds were used to announce the severing of relationships which would lead to an official proclamation of war. The herald would also be used to bear proposals of truce or armistice. The first use of Criers in the British Isles is said to date back to Norman times, when the cry "oyez, oyez, oyez", (old French for "hear ye") was used to draw the attention of the mostly illiterate public to matters of importance. Criers had to be able to read and write the proclamations. The Crier would read a proclamation, usually at the door of the local inn, then nail it to the door post - which is where the expression "posting a notice" comes from, as well as naming newspapers as the post.

26 May 2006

Welsh Dresser For Sale

Height 97 cms; Width 84 cms; Depth 45 cms. Very good condition. £75.00. If you are interested contact this site. For other items and services for sale visit out Adverts pages. For Links to other useful sites visit our Links pages. SOLD via this site.

Planning

Planning updates are now on the Planning pages.

Country Walks - Monday 29 May, Leith Hill Place, 4 miles, B grade

Meet: 1045 Plough Inn, Coldharbour, 3 miles south of Dorking. From Dorking South Street, part of the one-way system, after passing a garage on the left and the A2003 to Horsham, take the next left and almost immediately fork right along Coldharbour Lane towards Leith Hill. Limited parking is available opposite The Plough and there is now a new carpark adjacent to Wolvens Lane opposite. (They will be there to direct you to alternative parking, or, if necessary, to operate a shuttle service to the larger Landslip Carpark, half a mile away.) For more information on this and other walks visit their website.

25 May 2006

Norah Casey

We have already reported the sad death in March 2006 of Norah Casey. Norah was a founder member of HTAG when it was set up 35 years ago and played a loyal and active part in it since that time. She had a great sense of integrity, a concern for others, a willingness to help out in any circumstances, and a knowledge of planning issues and problems which was of great benefit to us all. Her wide and intelligent interests made her an excellent companion. She was a friendly and sociable person and, together with her sister Cath, was rarely absent from our coffee mornings or road reps. meetings. Norah was much loved and will be sorely missed.

Guildford's Town Crier

Southhampton's Town Crier was in the High Street today, standing in for the Guildford Town Crier Dave Peters. He was there to advertise Debenhams "Mega Day". The Town Crier can be hired to advertise your event. For more information contact this site. To see more photos click here. The Town Crier tradition started in ancient Greece, when heralds were used to announce the severing of relationships which would lead to an official proclamation of war. The herald would also be used to bear proposals of truce or armistice. The first use of Criers in the British Isles is said to date back to Norman times, when the cry "oyez, oyez, oyez", (old French for "hear ye") was used to draw the attention of the mostly illiterate public to matters of importance. Criers had to be able to read and write the proclamations. The Crier would read a proclamation, usually at the door of the local inn, then nail it to the door post - which is where the expression "posting a notice" comes from, as well as naming newspapers as the post.

HTAG Road Reps Meeting

The next Road Reps meeting will take place at 8.00 pm at Jean's on Friday, 9 June. Please note the change of date. The agenda will include the usual reports, the possible expansion of HTAG's area, phone masts, distribution of newsletters, the Civic Hall etc. Speak to your Road Rep if you want an issue raised.

New Road Reps

Road Reps. Jean Bridger is taking over from Michael Andrew in Castle Hill and David Ellis will replace Isabelle Thurley in South Hill. We thank Michael and Isabelle very much for years of service to their residents and HTAG; and Jean and David for taking over. We are still looking for Road Reps for Pewley Hill (lower) and Pewley Hill (upper odds).

Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers

The Pewley Down Volunteers have organised a guided walk for the Guildford Environmental Forum, and anyone else interested, to focus on Chalkhill Blue butterflies. Dates: Tuesday, 25 July at 2.00 pm; and Thursday, 27 July at 7.00 pm.

HTAG Music Evening

The next Music Evening will he held at the end of August probably in St Mary's Church. In this 250th anniversary year of his birth Mozart will be the composer of choice. All welcome - details later.

Guildford Freiburg Association

The Guildford Freiburg Association is organising a tour by luxury coach to Guildford's twin city of Freiburg and the surrounding area, including the Black Forest and Alsace, from 17 to 23 Sept. You will spend 5 nights in a hotel in Freiburg and there will be guided tours, visits and much wine tasting. The cost for travel, B and B, 3 dinners, excursions, entrance fees, wine tasting etc will be £595. More details from Peter Slade, 531472.

HTAG Music Evening

The next Music Evening will he held at the end of August probably in St Mary's Church. In this 250th anniversary year of his birth Mozart will be the composer of choice. All welcome - details later.

24 May 2006

The Founders Studio

A letter of objection to the proposal for flats on the site of the Founders Studio has been received. You can read the letter by clicking here. If you have some comments to make on this Conservation Area development please write to GBC Planning Department at Millmead. HTAG have also written a letter which you can read by clicking here.

HTAG Road Reps Meeting

The next meeting will be on Friday 9 June 2006 at 8.00 pm at Jean and Gordon's flat in Castle Hill. If you have any matter you wish to raise, please contact your Road Rep before this date. You can do this via this site.

HTAG Newsletter

The next Newsletter will be printed on Thursday 25 May, and the deadline for contributions is at noon on this date. Please submit your copy in good time for inclusion. Remember you can also submit advertisements. You can submit copy etc via this site. To view previous Newsletters visit our Newsletters section.

20 May 2006

HTAG May Day Walk

HTAG members and their friends woke to early morning rain and mist on the hill tops. Not many were found at the top of St Martha's to celebrate the rising of the sun with the Morris Men and Women. Because of the weather they stayed away in droves and missed the best walk for many a year. The bank holiday coincided with 1 May this year and we were encouraged to wear appropriate flowers: Gordon Bridger was way ahead of us all, definitely the best dressed. Our circular walk took us from Puttenham to Cutmill and back via Puttenham Common. We saw deer, spring flowers, including a bluebell wood, and the birdwatchers we met near the ponds with their hi-tech visual aids told us of some of their exciting sightings. The weather turned out to be perfect and we ended with a beer and excellent light lunch in the garden of The Good Intent. To see a few photographs click here. To see photos off previous May Day Walks click here.

HTAG Road Reps Meeting

HTAG Newsletter

The Vivace Chorus Concert

The concert tonight given by the Vivace Chorus (formerly The Guildford Philharmonic Choir) in the Cathedral includes Mozart's Requiem and Haydn's Nelson Mass. Many of HTAG's members will be helping to make it a success. It will be a marvelous concert, so support it if you can. To find out more about the Choir visit their website.

HTAG Coffee Morning

The next coffee morning is at 10.30 am, Addison Court on Thursday, 25 May.

Reliable 15 year old looking for Babysitting Work

Alison gets on very well with children and loves looking after them! She has a niece aged 5 and a nephew aged 2 and she looks after them from time to time. She can work with children under 10, and would be happy to do some light cooking if needed. She is reliable and enthusiastic, and is available for babysitting on Fridays, Saturdays and also during the holidays. If you are interested please call her on 01737552197 after 4.00pm.

Lost Your Keys?

If you know of anyone who's lost a set of keys please contact this site.

15 May 2006

HTAG Road Reps Meeting

HTAG Newsletter

11 May 2006

Free to Good Home

The following items are surplus to our requirements and are free to anyone who wants them:
6 White plastic garden chairs
A 2-seater green plastic garden bench
A 15 metre.lenght of electric cable with an inspection lamp attached
A 9 metre lenght of plastic garden hose
An electric tool grinder
Peter Slade
Tel. 531472

The Harvey Gallery - New Website

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. The Gallery now has it's own website, so to find out more about the Gallery, including the dates of current and future Exhibitions, go to their website.

07 May 2006

Bunk Bed for Sale

JAYBE Studio 3 Bunk Bed with Workstation, Futon, and Mattress. RRP £400. Excellent condition - hardly used. Chair converts easily into second bed. Will accept £50. Tel 07884 073884.
SOLD VIA THIS SITE!

Another New Link

This website aims to give people an introduction to the financial products available to people in the UK. It is targeted at people either in debt or in danger of going into debt. By giving brief details of each product and suggested contacts for more information, people can pick out what they need to get out of debt and lead a debt-free life. This website will be sponsorship-free, independent and librarianistic. For more information click here.

Castle Gardens

The new season of Sunday concerts in the Castle Gardens began today. A different band will play in the bandstand in the gardens every Sunday throughout the summer. Admission free!

04 May 2006

Bunk Bed for Sale

JAYBE Studio 3 Bunk Bed with Workstation, Futon, and Mattress. RRP £400. Excellent condition - hardly used. Chair converts easily into second bed. Will accept £150. Tel 07884 073884.

Letter from Country Walks

"Dear Country Walkers, Since our last email, we have accompanied two groups on our first walking breaks of the season - at St David's, Pembroke, and at Swanage, Dorset. We all enjoyed some glorious walking in two of the most scenic parts of the country and, to our great delight, the weather was fine on both occasions! We hope to have another 'mini' website with photos from these walking breaks available soon. We were blessed with fine weather again over the last holiday weekend too, despite early morning rain which we escaped in Surrey. (More photos on the forthcoming website). Next weekend we have planned two very contrasting walks. Saturday's 11-mile Shere Millennium Trail embraces some of Surrey's most beautiful countryside and favourite villages whilst the Chiswick House walk on Sunday will be particularly enjoyed by those of you who love the Thames and its easy riverside paths. This is a lovely time of the year for walking with spring at last bursting into leaf and blossom. Many varieties of plants now in flower are bringing colour and gaiety back to the countryside. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, June and Aubrey, 020 7233 6563, or visit our website."

New Link - Find and Advertise Events

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Charlotteville Sponsored Walk

Please come and join the Charlotteville Sponsored walk on 14 May. There will be a picnic at Newlands Corner. Check the website for more information by clicking here. To print out a sponsorship form click here.

02 May 2006

HTAG May Day Walk

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