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September 2, 2026

Notice: Surrey Police Band Concert A Night at the Proms, Saturday, September 26

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The Surrey Police Bans presents A Night at the Proms concert on Saturday, September 26, Normandy Village Hall, Glazers Lane, Normandy GU3 2DD. The concert...
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Notice: Surrey Police Band Concert A Night at the Proms, Saturday, September 26

Notice: Surrey Police Band Concert A Night at the Proms, Saturday, September 26

• The Surrey Police Bans presents A Night at the Proms concert on Saturday, September 26, Normandy Village Hall, Glazers Lane, Normandy GU3 2DD.
• The concert will feature a varied selection of music, including the ever popular flag waving finale.
• Free parking, free programme, free tea, coffee and homemade cakes and a licensed bar.

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Taxi driver who fell asleep at the wheel and killed 'caring' man in Surrey jailed
SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday

Taxi driver who fell asleep at the wheel and killed 'caring' man in Surrey jailed

• Philip Dray had parked his car safely in a layby for a break and was opening the driver’s door to climb back into his vehicle when he was struck

Former International Players to Feature in Charity Cricket Match
Guildford Dragon · yesterday

Former International Players to Feature in Charity Cricket Match

• Guildford Cricket Club are hosting a T20 challenge match at their Woodbridge Road ground on Sunday, September 6.
• Named “The Big Buzz 26”, a Bee-lieve XI take on Lashings World XI.

Gut bacteria linked to key brain chemicals in first-of-its-kind human study
University of Surrey news RSS feed · yesterday

Gut bacteria linked to key brain chemicals in first-of-its-kind human study

• Gut bacteria linked to key brain chemicals in first-of-its-kind human study dn0009 Tue, 01/09/2026 - 10:20 Press release The neuroactive potential of bacteria living in the human gut is associated with levels of key chemicals in the brain, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Roehampton.
• The research provides new human evidence for a biological link between the gut microbiome and brain function.

Five year investigation into Surrey-wide drug supply network ends in ten convictions
SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday

Five year investigation into Surrey-wide drug supply network ends in ten convictions

• The supply network spread from Woking to Dorking and involved hiding caches in woodland

Nursing team makes patient's final days peaceful for him and his dog
Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday

Nursing team makes patient's final days peaceful for him and his dog

• A community nursing team in Kingston has been praised for their compassion and care during a patient’s final days.

Surrey priest feared dead after Nepal floods as family desperately seeks 'closure'
Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday

Surrey priest feared dead after Nepal floods as family desperately seeks 'closure'

• Hindu priest from Surrey among missing Britons after deadly flash floods in Tibet.
• UK families seek answers as Foreign Office aids search and relief efforts.

Urologist urges patients to overcome embarrassment
Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday

Urologist urges patients to overcome embarrassment

• A Surrey urologist is urging people not to let embarrassment stop them seeking medical help for potentially serious symptoms.

Could you make a splash to support good causes?
Woking News & Mail · Local news · 6 days ago

Could you make a splash to support good causes?

• Woking Swimathon, an annual fundraising event organised by Rotary Club of Woking, will be held at the Pool in the Park on Sunday, 18 October.

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Official notice: Guildford Borough Council news. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Woking Borough Council news. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Experience Guildford BID events. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Guildford Dragon. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: ONS - Guildford Census 2021 area change. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
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What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 33 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

10 SepAn Evening with Max Adams Waterstones Guildford3 & 10 SepBowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum11 SepDele Sosimi Afrobeat Experience The Boileroom6 & 11 SepThe Magic of Ava Beaux: Family Edition Art & Grind12 SepThe Art Of Your Womb Workshop: Painting To Reconnect With Your Body New House Art Space13 SepGuildford Antiques and Brocante Market Guildford High Street13 SepThe Energy Edit: VAYU Studio x NEOM Pilates Experience VAYU Studio15 SepCommunity Tuesday Coffee Culture15 SepThe Other Side Of Murder Yvonne Arnaud Theatre2 & 9 SepSunflower café Guildford Reformed Church3 SepCelebrating Miles! The Steve Waterman Octet Guildford Pavillion3 SepExhibition Preview: Ellen Doggett (Winner of GFA Public Vote 2025) New House Art Space4 SepGuildford Fringe Festival‬ 2026 Town Centre4 Seplunch Club Guildford United reformed Church5 SepThe Mantecas Castle Grounds6 SepNorwood Wind Ensemble - Bandstand Concert Castle Grounds6 SepOpera on the Balcony The Guildhall6 SepThe Big Buzz - Family Fun Zone Guildford Pavillion6 SepThe Big Buzz 26 - Bee-lieve XI v Lashings World XI T20 Cricket Guildford Pavillion7 SepAn Evening with Meg Mason Waterstones7 SepExploring Ink and Bleach The Guildford Institute7 SepLunch Time Jazz: Alan Barnes & David Newton Guildford Institute8 SepArt for Relaxation Workshop – Drawing Nature The Guildford Institute8 SepCreative Writing Workshop The Guildford Institute3, 6, 8, 10 & 12 SepGuildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 12 September 202613 SepHidden Guildford | Guided Walk - Sunday 13 September 20265 SepLaw & Disorder | Guided Walk - Saturday 5 September 202615 SepPubs & Inns | Guided Walk - Tuesday 15 September 20268 SepLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 20268 SepLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 20268 SepLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 20269 SepNoonans Mayfair Valuation Days Guildford Valuation Days 2026 Wed 9 Sep 2026 - Wed 28 Oct 202615 SepOriginal Theatre in association with Theatr Clwyd present The Other Side Of Murder Starring Rufus Hound, Susie Blake & Carla Mendonça Tue 15 Sep 2026 - Sat 19 Sep 2026
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The Hog's Back, a narrow chalk ridge running west from Guildford to Farnham, forms the western extremity of the North Downs. Source →

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