Contributed by Sheila Sutherland On February 24th, Ronald Lazarus, formerly headmaster of Godalming Junior School, reached the amazing age of 100 years old. Ron now lives in Shalford having moved there in 1975 after living in the Godalming area for a few years. Ronald was born in Weymouth Dorset.  He …

Nick Owen, journalist & presenter, meets David Munro who talks about his love for the County, his role and the challenges the Police Force face keeping Surrey safe. I’m spending a day with David Munro who is the Police and Crime Commissioner, seeking re-election to that job in May next …

Wild, wellness-boosting holidays without the need for a passport   London, United Kingdom (3 February 2021) – More than ever, travellers are looking to use holidays as an opportunity to boost their sense of wellbeing and improve their mindset, taking part in mentally and physically restorative activities to instil a …

Households across Surrey will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021 on 21 March. The census gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales and has been carried out every 10 years since 1801, except 1941. This will be the …

Haslemere Museum is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chairman of the Board of Trustees following the retirement of Alan Perry on 6th January 2021.   At the same virtual meeting it was confirmed that the new Chairman is Christopher Boobyer BSc (Hons). Chris Boobyer has held senior positions …

Tradition has it that we take our Christmas down on Twelfth Night (12 nights after Christmas Day), which is either the 5th or 6th January, depending if you’re counting Christmas Day or Boxing Day as night one. But regardless of when you take your tree down, what’s the best thing …

Chichester Cathedral is delighted to present The Chichester Nativity, a major new art installation which heralds the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic from the local community and across the Diocese of East and West Sussex. The artwork will be presented in the Cathedral to mark the period of Advent and …

A Christmas Carol Service takes place outside at Lawns Polo Ground on Christmas Eve to enable the local community to come together to embrace the festive spirit safely after a challenging year. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event but a small donation on the evening would be much …

How about making your Christmas tree even greener this year – by recycling it! Local charity Phyllis Tuckwell is offering a Christmas tree recycling service to raise money to help fund its care, so by signing up you’ll be helping both the environment and Hospice Care. To make the most …

All across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex, the National Trust is bringing festive traditions to life at their country houses, atmospheric gardens and wintery countryside. New for 2020 is their Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail at various sites including Hinton Ampner, Polesden Lacey and Petworth House… Hampshire Surrey West …

Community engagement for the planning of the long overdue redevelopment of Guildford’s North Street is set to begin this month, as St Edward Homes is set to agree terms with Guildford Borough Council (acting as landowner and regeneration authority) on its landholdings. St Edward, a joint venture between the Berkeley …

With Christmas not too far away, local charity Phyllis Tuckwell invites you on a magical tour of some of the best displays of festive lights in the area. Follow their map and drive from house to house, enjoying the sight of twinkling fairy lights, sparkling Santas and shimmering stars. Phyllis …

Giant gingerbread men, polar bears and even a snow leopard can be spotted on a very special Christmas trail at Painshill. The festive fun is being created by the people who brought the spectacular dragon statues to the park and encourages families to walk a trail full of amazing animals, …

Friday 18th to Monday 21st December 2020 A Unique Christmas Experience for all the Family On the Wintershall Estate, Surrey Experience the real Christmas story and walk with Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem, live at Wintershall this Christmas.  Walk through the stunning grounds of the Wintershall Estate and …

Saturday 21st November at 10am sees Farnham Repair Café launch a new virtual initiative – Repair Connections – aimed to bring the local community closer together in lockdown. The Farnham Repair Café (FRC) has built up a loyal local audience in recent years and it has become clear that people …