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Guildford Dragon · yesterday Dragon Interviews: What Those On the Street Think About Council Reorganisation • By Martin Giles (interviewer) and Hannah Hastings (filming and editing) What do you know about Local Government reorganisation and Surrey’s legacy debt issue? • Probably, as a Dragon reader, more than most. • But we went to find out what some of Guildford’s men and women in the street knew.

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust news · yesterday Life-saving surgery inspires multi-million-pound gift • Gordon and Stella Murray have donated a multimillion-pound robotic surgical system to Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, after Gordon experienced first-hand the potential of robotic-assisted surgery d

Guildford Dragon · yesterday Flames Rekindle in Glasgow • Flames recovered from an early two-goal hole by scoring six unanswered in the rest of the match to close out the Scottish road double with a 6-2 win at Glasgow Clan, bouncing back from a 10-2 drubbing by Fyfe Flyers on Saturday.

SurreyLive — Guildford · yesterday F1 icon's 'thank you' to Royal Surrey sees funding for million-pound robotic surgery machine • The Formula One legend said it was "wonderful" to see his donation being used to provide life-saving treatments

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday Woking and Guildford chosen as West Surrey HQs • Woking and Guildford will share headquarters duties for the new West Surrey Council when it takes over local government services next April.

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday 'Virgin birth' as Surrey snake has nine babies • How’s that for a sssurprise? • A female Kenyan sand boa called Dolores has produced a litter of nine without a mate.

Surrey County Council news · Government and records · yesterday Thousands of young readers take part in Surrey's Summer Reading Challenge • Surrey Libraries are celebrating another successful Summer Reading Challenge, with over 10,000 children taking part across the county during the summer holidays

Surrey County Council news · Government and records · yesterday Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival inspires next generation of creatives • Young people from across Surrey enjoyed the Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival, which took place on Saturday 26 September 2026 at Staines Library Hub.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 45 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

13 & 20 OctLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

14 OctCourse Archaeology: An Introduction – Part 1 The Guildford Institute

14 OctHalloween Hauntings at Guildford Castle Guildford Castle

14 OctPowerplay: Video Games, Politics and the Battle for Global Influence with George E. Osborn Guildford High School

14 OctSpooktacular Trail at Guildford Museum Guildford Museum

14 OctThe Geopolitics of Climate Change with Arthur Snell — Elemental Guildford High School

15 OctBoard Games Night New House Art Space

15 OctWithout Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

16 OctCraft Cafe - Pumpkin Lanterns G Live

16 & 23 OctThe Ghost Tour of Guildford Every Friday night Holy Trinity Church

17 OctAn Evening with Sir Derek Jacobi and Richard Clifford Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

17 OctHalloween Monster Roll Rosa's Thai

17 OctSebastian Faulks in conversation with Patricia Nicol — Farewell to Eden Guildford Baptist Church

17 OctThe Last Wolf with Rob Biddulph Guildford Baptist Church

18 OctAlison Weir — The Boleyn Secret Guildhall, Guildford

18 OctGuildford 10k High Street

18 OctMelita Thomas — 1,000 Tudor Women Guildhall, Guildford

20 OctHope and Heal: FREE Art Exhibition Art & Grind

20 OctThe Anastasia File Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

22 OctCreative Make-Up: Special Effects 12-16yrs Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

22 OctHellfire Comedy Club October G Live

23 OctCake Sale & Raffle for Breast Cancer Now Mary Ann Weeks

23 OctCreative Make-Up: Special Effects 7-11yrs Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

23 OctSpring Bulb Planting, ages 5+ Guildford Museum

23 OctSusan Calman: Tall Tales G Live

24 OctDan Whitehouse at The GI Music Lounge The Guildford Institute

24 OctRosalie Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

25 OctCrafting Gender: Live Podcast with Susan Stryker and Creative Workshop New House Art Space

25 OctGuildford Coffee Club: Juthan Chocolate New House Art Space

25 OctTracy Borman OBE: Tudors On Tour Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

26 OctBeginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day 10-13yrs Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

26 OctBeginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day 6-9yrs Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

22 Oct at 11:45Guildford Explorers| Guided Walk - Thursday 22 October at 11:45

23 OctYoung Explorers Walk | Friday 23 October 2026

13 OctJeff Innocent: Work in Progress Tue 13 Oct 2026 Jeff Innocent returns with a work-in-progress for his new show!

13 OctLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 13 Oct 2026

13, 15 & 17 OctSir Derek Jacobi: Vanbrugh Supporter Meet & Greet Sat 17 Oct 2026 Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet the legendary Sir Derek Jacobi.

13 OctLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 13 Oct 2026

13 OctLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 13 Oct 2026

15 OctScummy Mummies: Hot Mess Thu 15 Oct 2026 Helen and Ellie are back with a brand-new comedy show.

13, 14 & 20 OctThe Phantoms starring Lee Mead Wed 14 Oct 2026 A spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time.

13 OctSwan Lake Featuring a full live orchestra Tue 13 Oct 2026 A timeless ballet of love, betrayal, and redemption

20 OctTheatre Royal Windsor presents The Anastasia File Starring Jenny Seagrove Tue 20 Oct 2026 - Sat 24 Oct 2026

15 OctWithout Thu 15 Oct 2026 One man's life from the Windrush era through to the modern day.

14 OctYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Wed 14 Oct 2026 Youth Theatre for young people aged 13 to 16 years old.

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Did you know? · Guildford

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre opened on a riverside site by the River Wey in 1965, replacing a North Street repertory theatre gutted by fire in 1963. Source →