The road to Brexit: a dash for the exit, but beware the ‘cliff-edge’ beyond
13th December 2019
A way out of the Brexit impasse The political and constitutional deadlock of the past year has finally been resolved, with the Conservative Party gaining a substantial majority at the General Election. Boris Johnson will therefore enjoy a more favourable
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Local Businesses Recognised for Exemplary Sustainability, Community Connection and Collaboration at Surrey Hills Enterprises Annual Member Celebration
24th July 2023
Vineyards of the Surrey Hills and Chimney Fire Coffee have been named as 2023 recipients of the Gold Trade Mark Award by Surrey Hills Enterprises. The coveted Gold Award is bestowed upon those Surrey Hills Enterprises members that have
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Big band show is a blast for Hospice
29th October 2019
Buoyed up by a message of support from Hollywood superstar Lily James, a fundraising big band night in aid of Princess Alice Hospice raised the roof on Saturday 12 October. The star of Downton Abbey, Baby Driver and Cinderella also
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Kellys Charity Events
19th March 2024
We are delighted to announce the return of the Kelly’s Cycle Challenge for 2024 and this year it’s an extra special one! We are celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Cycle Challenge! This event has been our biggest fundraiser each
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Sprint for Growth Says Now is the Time for Businesses to Begin Planning Ahead
16th April 2020
According to Sprint for Growth, a company committed to helping smaller businesses grow and thrive, now could be an ideal opportunity for SME owners to begin looking to the future. Though COVID-19 and its resultant chaos continue to rage around
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Peachy Playhouse – The Ultimate Drive-In Experience
10th July 2020
Launching a Drive-In Festival for the Mind, Body and Soul Set to Bring Excitement Back to Surrey Guildford, Surrey, 1st July 2020 – As the country begins to establish a ‘new normal,’ Peachy Productions is rejuvenating and exciting Surrey with
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – June 2nd 2021
2nd June 2021
There have been some very happy faces on social media recently as hospitality venues have welcomed customers back into their premises. The number of weddings planned in the next few weeks is massive! Meanwhile, we continue to feedback to government
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New Year Resolutions To Save Tax
19th January 2023
At this time of year, we think about New Year’s resolutions. It is also a good time to start planning your tax affairs before the end of the tax year on 5th April. An obvious tax planning point would be
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Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford Announces Eight Promotions
18th May 2020
13 May 2020 – Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford has announced eight promotions, including three people to Legal Director and five to Senior Associate. The three new Legal Directors, all promoted from Senior Associates, are Fiona Thompson (Construction), Gareth Walliss
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Community Foundation for Surrey Launches Tackling Poverty Campaign
10th April 2024
Community Foundation for Surrey Launches Tackling Poverty Campaign The Tackling Poverty Campaign by the Community Foundation for Surrey (CFSurrey) is aimed at addressing one of the most pressing issues facing our communities. Now, with the support of matched funding, thanks
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Breaking Ground for a Breakthrough Leisure Centre
6th September 2022
A ceremonial ground-breaking took place this week to mark the first milestone of the development with the Mayor of Spelthorne, as residents moved one step closer to a revolutionary eco-friendly new, ultra-modern leisure centre. Plans to build the new centre
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Surrey County Council Grant Programmes
12th March 2024
A3 EV Grant Get up to £10,000 for businesses and charities to upgrade their diesel van to fully electric. To be eligible you need to drive on the A3 by Guildford, around 3 times per week (single journey so return
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Supporting your business growth aspirations through insolvent acquisitions
22nd February 2021
Buying a business out of an insolvency process can be a great way to create opportunities for other organisations to expand while saving jobs at the same time. However, there are many pitfalls that need to be carefully considered and
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EM3 Jobs Fuse service
30th June 2020
EM3 Jobs Fuse is a new service helping those whose jobs have been affected by coronavirus in the local area get back into employment – while supporting key regional employers with gaps in their staffing due to the pandemic. It
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The King And I comes to The New Victoria Theatre
23rd August 2023
The multi Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I continues to delight audiences as it comes to Woking from Tuesday 26th to Saturday 30th September. Seasoned musical theatre star Annalene Beechey (The King and I
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BCC comments on announcement of HS2 review
21st August 2019
Commenting on the government’s announcement of an independent review of HS2 by Douglas Oakervee, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There is a strong economic case for delivering all phases of HS2. “For far too long businesses across the
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World Premiere of Murder in the Dark by Torben Betts Starring Olivier-Nominated Tom Chambers Comes to Guildford This September
19th July 2023
The award-winning Original Theatre has teamed up with Trafalgar Entertainment for the first time to produce a new Torben Betts thriller, Murder in the Dark, directed by Philip Franks and starring Tom Chambers. New Year’s Eve. A car crash
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University of Surrey appoints Founding Director for the Surrey Institute for Sustainability
14th June 2022
Former Italian Minister of State for Education, University and Research and political economist Professor Lorenzo Fioramonti has been named the founding Director of the University of Surrey’s Institute for Sustainability. The appointment was made following an extensive international recruitment process.
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Banish the January Blues as the Jaw-Dropping Family Fun of Demon Dentist Arrives in Woking!
5th January 2023
The bestselling children’s author David Walliams and the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have teamed up for a brand-new production of Demon Dentist. This is their latest collaboration after Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy, both of which received Olivier award
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World explorer joins CREST Awards golfers at wildlife fundraiser
15th May 2024
International explorer Nick Hollis – the man who has taken on the world’s most challenging feats of endurance to promote environmental responsibility praised the golfers he joined at the CREST Business Awards Charity Golf Day who raised £4,000 for Surrey
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