Guildford Shopmobility Saved By Council and ‘True Community Effort’

• Article sponsored by Experience Guildford.
• The Guildford Shopmobility service has been saved, thanks to a community grant of £44,874 provided by Guildford Borough Council.
• In June, The Guildford Dragon reported that Age UK Surrey faced funding issues and had reluctantly decided to close the service, with the final day being Friday, June 12.

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Guildford Dragon · yesterday Progress Towards Creation of New Unitary Council for West Surrey Continues • By Martin Giles Plans for the new West Surrey Council are continuing to move forward, with shadow councillors approving a series of governance arrangements they claim are designed to support transparent and accountable decision-making from day one. • But opposition leader Jane Austin disagrees.

Guildford Dragon · yesterday Sir Brian May Explains Why The Huckleberries Charity Is So Special To Him • Huckleberries, the mental health and education charity based in Elstead, has announced that Sir Brian May has become its Patron. • Huckleberries supports children aged 6 to 12 who are struggling to thrive in mainstream education, often due to anxiety, low self-esteem, autism or ADHD. • There can be childhood trauma or challenging family circumstances.

Woking News & Mail · 2 days ago How adults can develop skills employers seek • Adults across Surrey are being offered new opportunities to retrain, upskill and move into areas where skilled workers are needed, with the launch of four skills bootcamps from Activate Learning.

Surrey County Council news · yesterday DfE approves Surrey’s SEND Reform Plan • Surrey County Council has welcomed approval from the Department for Education (DfE) for Surrey’s SEND Reform Plan.

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday Soldiers report rats and mould at Surrey camp • Soldiers in a Surrey army training camp have reported living in housing infested with rats, ants and mould.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Woking man who raped and threatened to kill victim jailed for more than 17 years • The judge determined the 21-year-old was a 'dangerous offender' and sentenced him to 17 and a half years in prison

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 47 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

10 OctDaniel Foxx: How Lovely Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

10 OctGuildford Makers Exchange at The GI - Free Event The Guildford Institute

10 & 17 OctHalloween Monster Roll Rosa's Thai

10 OctJekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom with Jack Meggitt-Phillips Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

10 OctThe Alice Project Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

10 OctWorld Space Week Guildford High Street Takeover 2026 Tunsgate Quarter Shopping Centre

11 OctFlying the Flag with Carrie Dunn Guildhall

11 OctMy Previous Life in Comedy with Johnny Ball Guildhall, Guildford

12 OctThe Guildford Institute - Visit to Ham House The Guildford Institute

13 OctElif Shafak in conversation with Stephanie Merritt — In One Brief Moment All Eternity Guildford Baptist Church

13 OctJeff Innocent: Work in Progress Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

13 OctJim Al-Khalili in conversation with Dr Noelia Noel — On Time Guildford Baptist Church

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

13 OctSing the Shows - October G Live

13 OctSwan Lake Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

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

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

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

15 OctScummy Mummies: Hot Mess Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

15 OctWithout Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

16 OctCraft Cafe - Pumpkin Lanterns G Live

9 & 16 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 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

8 OctCoffee Time Talk: Chilworth Gunpowder Mills, My Life in its History Guildford Guildhall

8 OctFive-Way Split Guildford Pavilion

8 OctLewis Carroll Afternoon Walk Guildford High Street

8 OctLiterary Lunch with Jonn Elledge — 31 Inventions That Built Our World Guildford County Club

8 OctVictoria Hislop in conversation with Elizabeth Buchan — The Wine-Dark Sea Guildford High School

9 OctFolk Around & Find Out Opening night New House Art Space

9 OctPeter Ricketts – Peace Makers Guildford Guildhall

8 OctCoffee Time Talk: Chilworth Gunpowder Mills, My Life in its History | The Guildhall

10 Oct at 10:00Zero3 Textiles Exhibition: Signature XIII | Guildford House Gallery

8 OctMaybe You Like It presents Down To Chance Thu 8 Oct 2026 One woman, a radio, and the largest earthquake in US History.

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

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

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

10 OctThe Alice Project Sat 10 Oct 2026 Expect twisting melodies, smiling cats, percussive teacups and surreal storytelling...

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

7 OctYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Wed 7 Oct 2026 Youth Theatre for young people aged 13 to 16 years old.

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Did you know? · Guildford

Guildford's name is thought to derive from the Old English for gold and ford, possibly referring to the golden sand by the crossing of the River Wey. Source →