Launch of the Surrey Climate Commission
21st May 2019
Surrey, like other parts of the country, must act to respond to the ever-increasing challenge of climate change. With reducing resources facing local Government there is a need for a wider strategy to achieve the necessary carbon reduction targets. The
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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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Woking & Sam Beare Hospices Golf Society Day at Burhill Golf Club, Old Course
15th May 2019
There are still places left for teams or individual players at the next WSBH Golf Society Day – if you’re a fan of golf, they’d be delighted for you to join them for a fantastic day of golf on Wednesday
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Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford Announces Three Partner Promotions
21st May 2019
22 May 2019 – Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford has promoted three lawyers – Rebecca Burford, Andrew Keeley and William Rollin – to Partner. In addition, a further two lawyers, Rachel Hearn and Mark Rowden, Private Property, have been promoted
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Woking named one of the UK’s happiest places
31st October 2019
Woking scores record high in UK government’s happiness index, beating most UK towns and cities. People in Woking are among the happiest in the UK – and they’re getting happier, according to the latest figures from the Office for National
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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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Brooklands Museum looks to its past to refresh its look
22nd July 2019
Brooklands Museum in Surrey occupies 32 acres on the site of the world’s first motor racing circuit and huge aviation manufacturing factories which made it a household name for much of the twentieth century. Since opening as a public
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New specialist Maths School for Guildford gets Government green light to proceed
21st May 2019
++ SuMS to encourage more girls into STEM ++ ++ University of Surrey and GEP Academies join forces to find the next generation of mathematicians ++ University of Surrey and Guildford Education Partnership (GEP Academies), the Multi Academy Trust behind
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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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Surrey Chambers Export Breakfast – a review by Surrey Translation Bureau
22nd July 2019
“Exporting is vital to the UK economy and our strategy for a Global Britain. Businesses that export are more productive, create more jobs, and pay higher wages. Our export success spans across sectors and regions of the UK, from aerospace
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Organisational Neuroscience – Stress, Productivity and Well-being at Work
1st October 2019
What can we learn from Organisational Neuroscience? When it comes to employee health and well-being at work, we know two things to be true: first, stress of any kind impairs performance and productivity; second, knowing when stress hits employees
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Hit the beach this August for the return of Guildford-on-Sea
23rd July 2019
Enjoy all the fun of the seaside this August as Guildford-on-Sea returns to the banks of the River Wey. Located next to The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford’s urban beach is free to enter and open daily from 10am to
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Picturing People: The Ingram Collection of Modern British Art
25th October 2017
From 20th January to 1st April 2018, The Lightbox gallery and museum will present ‘Picturing People’, a new exhibition from The Ingram Collection of Modern British Art. The exhibition will explore interpretations of the human face and figure – a source
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All is bright…at the Christmas Lights switch on event
6th November 2019
Christmas is coming to Guildford on Thursday 21 November when our High Street will be full of entertainment for all the family at our annual Christmas Lights switch-on event. Bought to you by Guildford Borough Council, Experience Guildford, Guildford Fringe
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Rotary gift for Hospice care at home
9th January 2020
A huge brunch date for 130 guests raised a hearty £1,000 for Princess Alice Hospice. Members of Bookham and Horsley Rotary Club enjoyed the mid-morning get-together in November, to highlight and support the Hospice’s care for people in their own
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Community Foundation for Surrey awards £10 million to support charities
29th July 2019
Local philanthropic charity, the Community Foundation for Surrey have announced that they have now awarded over £10 million in grants to support local charities and community groups. Dedicated to enabling local philanthropy since establishing in 2005, the Community Foundation work
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999 crew responds to Hospice appeal
30th January 2020
Firefighters from the country’s busiest fire brigade showed their community spirit this week – by taking part in a PJ Day photoshoot for Princess Alice Hospice. London Fire Brigade’s New Malden Fire Station Green Watch pulled on their night attire
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BDO LLP invests in trainees in Gatwick and Guildford
19th September 2019
BDO LLP has expanded its teams in Gatwick and Guildford by taking on 27 new trainees in the region. The new intake will work across tax, audit, and business services, with 14 of the trainees based at the firm’s Gatwick
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Real Change Guildford launches to help the borough’s homeless
11th July 2019
Residents and businesses of Guildford gathered at the Guildhall on Monday 8 July to celebrate the launch of Real Change Guildford. Working in partnership with key organisations that aim to help the homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless,
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“To hear another baby crying at night and to not be able to hold or be near my own little baby…that was heartbreaking”
30th May 2019
“To hear another baby crying at night and to not be able to hold or be near my own little baby…that was heartbreaking” Mum of baby who needed special care backs hospital charity campaign Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity launches
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