Stag Print supports mental health charity for 2020
4th February 2020
Surrey-based print and packaging company, Stag Print, is delighted to announce its support for local mental health organisation Oakleaf as its charity of the year for 2020. Oakleaf is a mental health charity supporting some of the most
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Freddie for take-off! Heathrow baggage handlers ‘escape from reality’ in celebration of Freddie Mercury’s birthday.
5th September 2018
British Airways and Heathrow baggage handlers ‘escape from reality’ in celebration of Queen legend Freddie Mercury’s birthday and Twentieth Century Fox’s Bohemian Rhapsody, in cinemas October 24th Mercury worked as a Heathrow baggage handler before he joined Queen in 1970
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Surrey celebrates a University-first with permanent rainbow crossing initiative
25th September 2019
The University of Surrey is proud to be the first UK University to introduce a permanent ‘rainbow crossing’ on campus. The crossing, on the University’s main Stag Hill campus, is a vibrant symbol of solidarity and an expression of commitment
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University of Surrey Generates £1.3 Billion for the Surrey Economy and 17,500 Jobs
29th March 2023
An independent economic report published today confirms the significant contribution by the University of Surrey to the local economy in 2020/21, despite the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The report reveals that the University of Surrey supported over 17,500
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London Gatwick’s Growth Plans Expected to Boost Region’s Economy by £1 Billion Every Year and Generate 14,000 New Jobs
7th July 2023
London Gatwick submits planning application to bring its existing Northern Runway into routine use to improve resilience and increase capacity 78% of residents, who expressed an opinion, support Gatwick’s plans, and the economic boost and new jobs they will provide
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Opportunity to Influence Spelthorne’s Climate Change Strategy
14th December 2022
An opportunity has arisen for residents who are passionate about the environment and addressing the issue of climate change. A community-led initiative is being run by Spelthorne Brough Council with Talking Tree, The Open University and Cobra Collective to
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New Victoria Theatre Launches In-House Pizza Restaurant to Provide the Ultimate Pre-Theatre Dining Experience
18th November 2022
Here at the New Victoria Theatre, we are now taking bookings for our brand-new pizza restaurant in our venue foyer. We’re pleased to be able to provide a way for our audiences to delight their senses and banish the
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Winners of Prestigious Forest and Health Innovation Challenge
4th October 2023
Awarded to 21 organisations around the globe by UpLink, a World Economic Forum organisation in partnership with Manulife DURING 2023 two Innovation Challenges were launched at the Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland by UpLink, the open innovation platform
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Barlow Robbins lawyers awarded specialist accreditation in personal injury
14th April 2020
14 April 2020: Deborah Powlesland and Natalie Hirst, solicitors at leading Surrey law firm Barlow Robbins, have been accredited as Senior Litigators by the Association for Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). APIL accreditation provides a quality mark of competence and specialist expertise
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Young People Need Your Help More Than Ever: Sleep Anywhere But Your Bed to Help Prevent Youth Homelessness
22nd July 2020
(Photo Caption: Join YMCA DownsLink Group’s biggest fundraising event of the year, Sleep Easy, Friday 9th October 2020, to raise money to tackle the causes of youth homelessness.) Family breakdown is a leading cause of youth homelessness and pressure created
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Tunsgate Arch is open!
9th October 2019
The town’s historic Tunsgate Arch is open again after a period of closure for restoration. Guildford Mayor, Cllr Richard Billington, Leader of the Council Cllr Caroline Reeves, Managing Director of the Council, James Whiteman, CEO of Experience Guildford Amanda Masters and councillors,
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Players in a pickle raise funds for Princess Alice Hospice
11th March 2020
A charity match featuring an unusual, fun ball game has raised £1,000 for Princess Alice Hospice, in memory of a much-loved woman who was cared for by the Hospice before she died. The Annual Eliana Bungard Charity trophy was organised
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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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Surrey Choices Celebrates Staff at the Recognising You: Colleague Awards 2022
22nd December 2022
This month Surrey Choices celebrated staff across the organisation at the Recognising You: Colleague Awards at The Gorse Hill Hotel in Woking. Colleagues, friends, and Surrey Choices Board Members came together to recognise this year’s winners. Colleague Awards Recognising
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Morr & Co’s Private Client Department Goes From Strength to Strength With the Promotion of Natalie Payne into Partnership
14th July 2023
Morr & Co, a leading regional law firm, is delighted to announce the promotion of Natalie Payne to the role of Partner in the Private Client team. Natalie joined Morr & Co in September 2021, after serving as the
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Lost In Music Returns to Take Music Fans Back to the Height of the Disco Era!
28th November 2022
Lost In Music – One Night at the Disco returns to Woking in the New Year, taking audiences on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco! Disco’s roots are firmly founded in the early seventies. It was a
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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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Council declares Climate Emergency and commits to plastic free borough
25th July 2019
At its meeting on 23rd July, the Council approved two motions to help tackle Climate Change. Leader of the Council, Cllr Caroline Reeves, says: “Climate Change affects everything and everybody who lives, works in or visits our borough. We need
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Manufacturer Amazon Filters Shortlisted Twice at Made in the South East Awards
24th October 2022
An industrial filter maker has been shortlisted for two coveted awards that celebrate excellence in manufacturing and engineering. Amazon Filters is a double finalist at the prestigious Made in the South East Awards 2022. The Surrey-based supplier of filters and
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Guildford Crowns the Town’s Best Bar None Winners
17th October 2022
Guildford’s pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants celebrated the return of the town’s Best Bar None Awards at the Electric Theatre on Wednesday 12th October, following a two year absence due to Covid. Delivered by Experience Guildford, the town centre’s
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