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North Guildford Food Bank’s fundraising campaign


North Guildford Food Bank’s fundraising campaign launches with support of leading singer & songwriter, Liz Simcock.…

Furniturelink – Recycle. Refurbish. Reuse.


Furniturelink is a small community-based charity located in Merrow, Guildford. Open to all, we sell pre-loved…

Have you ever considered a career in care?


Julie, a recent recruit who joined Home Counties Carers last summer. The shortage of care workers across the UK is…

Burpham Summer Walks 2024


The ‘Chinese Bridge’ – footbridge in Painshill Park, Surrey, England. (Photograph by Amandajm. Licenses for use:…

Sixty years in Merrow


Hedger’s Almshouses, Wykeham Road in Merrow. A recent survey proved statistically that almshouse residents tend to…

Making a difference to local families in need


The UK is facing its biggest cost of living crisis in decades, the news is full of war, natural disaster, and…

Matrix is a youth charity with a mission…


…to support and uplift young people across Guildford Borough. Established for nearly 25 years, Matrix helps…

Boots Pharmacy in Kingfisher Drive to close


Despite Angela Richardson MP trying to intervene, Boots has decided to go ahead with the planned closure of their Kingfisher Drive pharmacy early in…

Winter Lectures 2024


These one-hour Winter Lectures are given by local residents for local residents and take place at 8.00pm at the Village Hall on Burpham Lane. Here’s…

Play Your Part


A capital campaign to transform Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud into a cultural community hub with theatre at its core.…