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  • Take Part In The Air Ambulance Kent, Surrey & Sussex 30 For 30 Challenge
    12th August 2020

    Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is inviting Surrey businesses to take part in the charity’s 30 for 30 Challenge. Launched to celebrate KSS’s 30th anniversary and to help raise vital funds, the 30 for 30 Challenge encourages participants to

  • Raising a pint in support of Guildford’s independent businesses
    12th August 2020

    Independent Guildford business, Growlers & Cans, is launching a collaborative campaign with Blackham Images to showcase a range of the town’s businesses that they feel deserve our recognition and support. The specialist craft beer taproom and bottle shop is urging

  • Mental Health First Aid Update
    11th August 2020

    It is safe to say that the widespread Covid-19 lockdown has caused seismic changes to our daily habits and routines. We want to stress that our role in the Surrey community is now more important than ever to create environments

  • BCC responds to ONS’ August labour market figures
    11th August 2020

    Commenting on the ONS labour market figures for August 2020, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:     “While the headline data continues to lag behind the reality on the ground, the decline in the number of employees on payrolls and hours worked is

  • The Forest Bathing Institute plays host to BBC2’s ‘Stories of Us’
    10th August 2020

    The Surrey Hills have built up a reputation for being an area of outstanding natural beauty. Surrounded by rolling hills and ancient woodland, Newlands Corner, near Guildford is at the heart of Surrey. With its stunning landscape and unspoilt beauty,

  • Reigate Manor is re-opening on Monday 10th August
    10th August 2020

    After 5 months of being closed, we are delighted that Reigate Manor will be re-opening on Monday 10th August. The past few months has been very challenging for the hotel, with many of the weddings, events and Cellar Rooms celebrations

  • BCC responds to proposed planning reforms
    6th August 2020

    Responding to the publication of the government’s Planning for the Future white paper and associated consultation, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said:   “Businesses will welcome efforts to accelerate the planning and development of new homes, business premises and

  • BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Summer Statement schemes fall short in protecting firms and jobs
    5th August 2020

    Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Tracker reveal that businesses are still facing significant cashflow challenges with the schemes announced in the Summer Statement failing to provide support at the scale needed to protect jobs after the furlough scheme

  • Reigate Business Guild take difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Reigate Christmas Fayre
    4th August 2020

    It is with a heavy heart that the Reigate Christmas Fayre committee have come to the decision to cancel the 2020 Christmas Fayre due to the on-going Coronavirus outbreak. The Christmas Fayre held in Church Street, Reigate has been a

  • New events on sale at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
    3rd August 2020

    The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford is thrilled to be opening its doors once again with series of films and live events this summer and autumn. On Saturday 8 August, enjoy a drink and an afternoon of live Jazz on the riverside terrace

  • Latest Government Covid Info – 3rd August
    3rd August 2020

    As per the Prime Minister’s statement this on the afternoon of 31 July, plans to reopen higher risk settings from 1 August will be postponed for at least a fortnight.   That means that, until 15 August at the earliest:

  • Brooklands Museum awarded emergency Heritage Lottery Fund grant
    3rd August 2020

    Brooklands Museum awarded emergency Heritage Lottery Fund grant Brooklands Museum, heritage site and home to an incredible collection of cars and aircraft, including Concorde, has been awarded a grant of £250,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help secure