Teacher mounts silent appeal for a good cause
4th December 2019
Pupils at a Walton school were tickled to discover their teacher had vowed to remain silent for a day – and then the fun began. The attempt by Shellie Bradford to keep schtum from the morning bell to going home
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COVID-19 – Business Support Measures
23rd March 2020
On Friday the Government announced further measures to help businesses during COVID-19. Whilst the measures are welcomed the details are still emerging and business owners are still not clear on how they access the additional funds and grants that are
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Experience Guildford announces 2018 Customer Service Award winners
10th September 2018
Town centre businesses, local dignitaries and representatives of Guildford enjoyed a celebratory evening at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Monday 3 September as Experience Guildford crowned the town’s customer service stars. Now in its sixth year, the Experience Guildford Customer
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Smith & Williamson gives helping hands to Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
24th July 2019
Six enthusiastic volunteers from the Guildford office of Smith & Williamson had fun gardening at Christopher’s hospice based at Artington, as part of the firm’s support for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. The volunteers got stuck in clearing weeds, preparing a
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New AI neural network approach detects heart failure from a single heartbeat with 100% accuracy
10th September 2019
Researchers have developed a neural network approach that can accurately identify congestive heart failure with 100% accuracy through analysis of just one raw electrocardiogram (ECG) heartbeat, a new study reports. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic progressive condition that
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#Do1Thing
16th January 2020
On 22nd January, the Surrey Advertiser and getsurrey.co.uk will be part of 35 regional websites and titles across the UK launching our #Do1Thing campaign to highlight companies who are taking climate change and green issues seriously. Our Mission Climate change
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Guildford Harbour Hotel Amplifies Its M&E Set-up, With State-Of-The-Art AV Equipment!
18th September 2019
Guildford Harbour Hotel has invested significantly in state-of-the-art AV equipment for its M&E clients. Upgrading its offering to provide the most advanced technology, to the value of £80k, the installation will be completed by Mid-September 2019 Our New AV
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Guildford Shakespeare Company brings school children into local care home for second year.
6th August 2019
Spirit of Youth, the intergenerational drama project from Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC), unites local school children and care home residents to create their own version of a Shakespeare play. Spirit of Youth first began last year when children from Weyfield
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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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Free Distance Learning Courses at Nescot
16th April 2020
A wide selection of distance learning courses, most of which are free if you meet the eligibility requirements. Courses can be studied online and will be operating as normal. Business & Management Courses Levels 1 and 2 are free of
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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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IT Firm S9 Tech Releases Industry Leading Software to Revolutionise Customs Duty and VAT collection
18th July 2019
Duties etc. With specialist experience in custom software development, S9 Tech has announced the release of a unique and market leading SaaS product to revolutionise custom duty payment collections. The brand new dedicated website found at https://dutiesetc.com/ showcases its business potential and exactly
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Happy Child International’s House of Commons Fundraiser
16th October 2017
Surrey-based charity Happy Child International are hosting a fundraising dinner at the House of Commons on Thursday November 30th 2017 to help Brazilian street children in need. Guests can expect to enjoy drinks at the reception, alongside a gourmet 3 course dinner. The
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Activists use shocking social media imagery to inspire action in the fight against plastic pollution
7th January 2020
New research into the fight against plastic pollution, published by the Academy of Management Journal, reveals the influencing power of social media as activists use emotions to convert viewers and enact change. Persuading individuals to exchange habitual or unconscious behaviour
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Manor Collection has a successful evening at The Surrey Business Awards!
29th November 2019
On Thursday 21st November, the team at Manor Collection had a successful evening at The Surrey Business Awards. The Awards are organised and hosted by The Surrey Chambers and Platinum Publishing and this was the second year they have taken
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Experience Guildford announces 2019 Customer Service Award winners
20th September 2019
Town centre businesses, local dignitaries and representatives of Guildford enjoyed a celebratory evening at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Monday 16 September as Experience Guildford crowned the town’s customer service stars. Now in its seventh year, the Experience Guildford Customer
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Green Goddess Diana endorses Hospice fashions
3rd February 2020
Evergreen fitness guru Diana Moran has demonstrated her dedication to green principles – by wearing a pre-loved outfit when being presented with the British Empire Medal. Diana – dubbed The Green Goddess for her high-profile healthy exercise spots on breakfast
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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” – Mum of baby who needed special care backs hospital charity campaign
17th May 2019
Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity launches £500,000 campaign to redevelop hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit The innovative project will allow parents with premature or sick babies to stay overnight on the unit. Once complete, the neonatal unit will be 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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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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