New Link to Saudi Arabia – The Region’s Top Trading Partner – Launches at London Gatwick
2nd June 2023
17% of all Sussex, Surrey and Kent exports go to Saudi Arabia – more than any other destination Key exports include manufacturing and engineering goods, bio-life sciences, and pharmaceutical items Flag-carrier Saudia began operating flights between London Gatwick and
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Celebrating 15 years of Beaming
11th July 2019
June 2004: Britney Spears was at the top of the charts – based only on sales of physical singles, Facebook was celebrating its 4 month anniversary, Gmail was in beta mode and available by invitation only with 1GB of
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Macbeth Cast Announced
15th January 2020
8-29 February: Ahead of next February’s production, the award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) are proud to announce the cast for Shakespeare’s supernatural thriller MACBETH. MACBETH, which will be GSC’s 43rd show, will open the Surrey theatre company’s 14th programme
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Expert Comment: re-creating eclipses in space
12th April 2024
Expert Comment: re-creating eclipses in space As the world prepares for a total solar eclipse on Monday, our astrodynamicist, Dr Nicola Baresi, hopes to unlock further scientific investigations by providing scientists with more total eclipse data from space. Dr Baresi
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Local engineering company celebrates royal presentation of Queen’s Award for International Trade
10th October 2019
Semmco, a Woking-based engineering company and manufacturer of access platforms and ground support equipment for the aviation sector, and rail access platforms, celebrated its Queen’s Award win with a royal presentation by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent KG,
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Guildford Shakespeare Company celebrates Shakespeare Week by hosting an actor’s Round Table discussion at Kings College Guildford
20th February 2020
16 March 2020: The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) continues A Time For All Things, their residency at Kings College Guildford, with a special workshop for Shakespeare Week. On Monday 16 March, GCSE students at Kings College will mark the
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Lythe Hill Hotel raises over £3,000 for Stepping Stones School
24th January 2020
Lythe Hill Hotel staff and guests have been working hard to raise money for Stepping stones school and with charitable events throughout the year, primarily at the Christmas Market and at the Haslemere hounds event, they raised £3,257.95 for the
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The Power of Play: Challengers Charity Celebrates 40 Years
9th July 2019
This month, Challengers celebrates 40 incredible years providing fun and safe places where all disabled children and young people can spend time with their friends. Established in Guildford in 1979, Challengers non-exclusion policy is truly unique. They believe every child and young person should
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Why Virtual Work Experience Matters for Gatwick Airport
28th March 2023
Speakers for Schools is a youth social mobility charity that connects 14-19-year-olds from thousands of state schools and colleges with employers so that they can learn more about careers and explore the world of work. Since the launch of
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Social Impact’ Tops List of ESG Priorities for South East Businesses in 2023
17th March 2023
Creating ‘social impact’ is the number one ESG priority for South East businesses in 2023, according to accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO LLP. More than a third of mid-market businesses in the region (37%) intend to increase the
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Forest Bathing+ immersive nature therapy events return to Newlands Corner
13th July 2020
If you are looking for a way to relax and re-charge those batteries whilst benefiting from the health giving properties of nature and ancient woodland, then you will be pleased to hear that The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) is now
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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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Global Travel Management Named Best Workplace in Travel 2024
19th June 2024
Global Travel Management (GTM), a leading business travel agency, is proud to announce that it has been named the Best Workplace in Travel 2024 in the Small Companies category. The prestigious award was presented by Best Workplaces in Travel during
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Awards Open For Businesswomen Across Sussex and Surrey
25th January 2023
After receiving many enquiries, organisers of the hugely popular Dynamic Awards have announced they are now open for entries. The 2023 awards, organised by Platinum Media Group, will celebrate the outstanding achievements of female business leaders across Sussex and
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Vibrant new comedy (very) loosely inspired by HG Wells’ genre-defining novel comes to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
28th February 2024
Original Theatre presents Steven Canny and John Nicholson’s The Time Machine – A Comedy. Following the play’s previously announced forthcoming London première at Park Theatre, it will play at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford Tue 5 – Sat 9
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CREST23 Green Awards has a tip-off to businesses
1st November 2023
Surrey’s only green business awards resounded to a prediction that businesses face a pre-condition to operate based on their social-environmental impacts within the next decade as it celebrated the sustainability achievements of the winning 2023 businesses. The CREST23 Award
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Show Your Green Credentials – Enter CREST23 Business Awards!
5th April 2023
It’s time to show our green credentials in Surrey’s only green business awards – it simply takes three easy steps to enter CREST23 Business Awards The free-to-enter awards are already recognised for showcasing the work of companies from Blue
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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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£1m for New Study Putting Robots to Work on Farms
1st November 2023
A robot is finding its way around the farm, thanks to artificial intelligence technology and a new navigation solution developed at the University of Surrey. The FLEXBOT project has won a £998,639 grant from the Department for Environment, Food
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GB Pro-Series 2023: International Tennis Returns to Foxhills This Summer
10th July 2023
Foxhills Club & Resort in Surrey will serve up an exhilarating week of elite international tennis this summer as the GB Pro-Series returns for a 14th time. The tournament will take place from Sunday 30 July until Saturday 5
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