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Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses
9th August 2021
National business survey finds vast majority of small businesses have yet to put targets in place to reduce their emissions – with the pandemic pushing climate action down the agenda Just 11% of respondents measure their carbon footprint, although half of respondents acknowledge their customers are worried
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Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils begin recruitment of Joint Chief Executive
4th August 2021
Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils will start the recruitment process for a Joint Chief Executive to manage both councils, as part of the partnership working initiative which began earlier this year. Both councils have now agreed the legal framework required
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Lines of Beauty: Master Drawings from Chatsworth
2nd August 2021
21 August – 5 December 2021 A major exhibition of Old Master Drawings on loan from one of the UK’s most significant collections will go on display at The Lightbox gallery and museum this autumn. Developed in partnership with Chatsworth
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New digital stereo system expands optical microscope capability
2nd August 2021
Vision Engineering Limited (Woking, UK) has announced the launch of DRV Stereo CAM, a new and innovative stereo camera system that converts optical stereo microscopes into high magnification, high definition 3D digital stereo microscopes. DRV Stereo CAM integrates seamlessly with
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Celebrate the heritage and beauty of wood at the Surrey Hills Wood Fair 2021
2nd August 2021
Those looking to learn more about traditional wood crafts and enjoy an immersive day out in the woods, should book to visit the Surrey Hills Wood Fair 2021, being held at Fish Pond Copse, within Cranleigh Showground on Saturday 11
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Discover Guildford – Family Fun for Summer!
2nd August 2021
Take the whole family on a fantastic adventure through our historic town centre and beautiful countryside during the summer holidays with Guildford’s free Secret Stories mobile app. Created in partnership with Ordnance Survey, the app brings the town to life
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Tilney Smith & Williamson continues Surrey expansion with Rayhan Ghandi appointment
2nd August 2021
Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services group which looks after £52 billion for its clients, has appointed Rayhan Ghandi as an Investment Manager based in its Guildford office as part of its continued expansion in
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Brooklands Museum to celebrate 95th Anniversary of first ever British Grand Prix
2nd August 2021
Brooklands hosted the first ever British Grand Prix in 1926 ● Examples of Grand Prix cars from each decade from 1920s to 2010s, will be at Brooklands Relived on 7th August ● Display will show development of motorsport engineering over the past
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Surrey Chambers urges businesses to complete import declarations soon
29th July 2021
Surrey Chambers of Commerce are advising businesses in Surrey who have imported goods this year using the government easement to carry out compliance checks and for any outstanding customs declarations to be made before 6th August 2021. When the Brexit transition period ended last year, an easement period of 175 days was introduced from the start of
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – July 29th 2021
29th July 2021
Complicated Skills and employment situation As Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, it may seem surprising that Chamber member businesses across most sectors and regions are reporting widespread staff shortages and recruitment difficulties. The pervasive skills shortages that employers experienced before the
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Brooklands Museum opens “Driven by design” supercar exhibition with McLaren Automotive to showcase engineering and design talent
27th July 2021
● Exhibition features luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive’s McLaren Senna GTR prototype and concept car alongside life-size LEGO McLaren 720S ● Accompanies Brooklands Museum ex-Ayrton Senna McLaren Formula 1 car ● Exhibition tells the story of inspirational engineers, designers and
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Summer fun in Spelthorne
26th July 2021
With the summer holidays approaching, many parents will be wondering what to do with their children over the next few weeks. Overseas travel remains complicated due to Coronavirus restrictions around the world but there are plenty of things to do