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Guildford Borough Council news · yesterday Helping to ease back-to-school costs for local families • Our Community Wellbeing Team has helped local families get ready for the new school year, by making school essentials more accessible while encouraging the reuse of pre-loved items.

Guildford Dragon · 2 days ago Young Councillors Want More of Their Generation to Become Involved • By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s youngest councillors want to see more young people get involved in local government – and not let growing hostility towards elected representatives deter them from standing. • Elections to Surrey’s two new unitary authorities in May saw several councillors under the age of 30 elected to the shadow council.

SurreyLive — Surrey Police · 2 days ago Urgent search for missing Farnham man last seen holding large TV • Officers are concerned for his welfare and would like to find him as soon as possible.

University of Surrey news RSS feed · 7 days ago Build the experience to succeed in global business with Surrey • Build the experience to succeed in global business with Surrey ls0077 Thu, 20/08/2026 - 10:33 News As a Surrey Business School student, you'll go beyond learning the latest theory and engaging with current academic research. • Embedded into the International Business Management MSc are opportunities to apply your knowledge to practical business challenges, work with real organisations and build a tangible portfolio of experience to show future employers.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday TfL warns London parents ahead of new school term • Transport for London (TfL) is reminding families to apply for a new card or renew existing ones to ensure children benefit on travel.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Opinion: The Oil Shock Will Not Stop at the Petrol Forecourt • Eric Golson, Professor of Economics at the University of Surrey, discusses how sustained oil and natural gas prices could create another cost-of-living squeeze through higher food, travel and winter energy costs.

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday Surrey parents’ urgent plea to stop knife crime • The parents of a Surrey teenager who was fatally stabbed in West Sussex are urging young people to share information about knife crime before another family suffers the same devastating loss.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Flower festival at historic villa to expand with immersive experiences • The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival returns from September 10 to 13, expanding to four days for the first time.

Woking News & Mail · Local news · 3 days ago Change of use application for Byfleet unit • Premises at 120B Oyster Lane, Byfleet, may be in line for a change of use, according to a planning application submitted to Woking Borough Council.

Surrey County Council news · Government and records · yesterday Bringing centuries of records into the 21st century • It will soon be easier to explore Surrey's heritage thanks to a major investment in a new collections management system at the Surrey History Centre by SCC

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · 2 days ago Tiers not shed for local government in Surrey after all….? • Surrey’s shadow authority leaders have insisted that devolution in the county must be “done right” after the government proposed beefed up new planning powers for mayors. • Proposals due to be

University of Surrey news RSS feed · Education and research · yesterday Benefits of bird song reduced due to traffic noise • Benefits of bird song reduced due to traffic noise dn0009 Wed, 26/08/2026 - 09:55 Press release Traffic noise disrupts recognised benefits of bird song and other sounds from nature, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. • Credit: Andyworks via GETTY During this study, Surrey researchers investigated the acoustic characteristics of natural soundscapes containing birds on psychological wellbeing and whether these wellbeing benefits would be impacted by traffic noise.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 35 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

1 SepGuildford Farmers Market High Street Guildford

2 & 9 SepSunflower café Guildford Reformed Church

27 AugAn Evening with Adele Parks Waterstones

27 Aug; 3 SepBowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

29 AugCommunity Fun Day Guildford Reformed Church

3 SepCelebrating Miles! The Steve Waterman Octet Guildford Pavillion

3 SepExhibition Preview: Ellen Doggett (Winner of GFA Public Vote 2025) New House Art Space

30 AugGuildford Coffee Club New House Art Space

4 SepGuildford Fringe Festival‬ 2026 Town Centre

4 Seplunch Club Guildford United reformed Church

5 SepThe Mantecas Castle Grounds

6 SepNorwood Wind Ensemble - Bandstand Concert Castle Grounds

6 SepOpera on the Balcony The Guildhall

6 SepThe Big Buzz - Family Fun Zone Guildford Pavillion

6 SepThe Big Buzz 26 - Bee-lieve XI v Lashings World XI T20 Cricket Guildford Pavillion

7 SepAn Evening with Meg Mason Waterstones

7 SepExploring Ink and Bleach The Guildford Institute

7 SepLunch Time Jazz: Alan Barnes & David Newton Guildford Institute

8 SepArt for Relaxation Workshop – Drawing Nature The Guildford Institute

8 SepCreative Writing Workshop The Guildford Institute

29 AugGuided Tour of Guildford Cathedral | 29 August

28 Aug at 11:45Guildford Explorers| Guided Walk - Friday 28 August at 11:45

1 SepGuildford Guildhall Open Day - Tuesday 1 September 2026

28 Aug at 17:30; 29 & 31 Aug; 3, 6 & 8 SepGuildford Story | Guided Walk - Friday 28 August 2026 at 17:30

27 AugHidden Guildford | Guided Walk - Thursday 27 August 2026

31 AugHigh Clandon Vineyard Open Day - 31 August 2026

1 SepJudge-ment day at Guildford Guildhall - 1 September

5 SepLaw & Disorder | Guided Walk - Saturday 5 September 2026

30 AugLewis Carroll | Guided Walk - Sunday 30 August 2026

30 AugSparkle Vegan Market - 30 August

30 AugThe Great Barn of Wanborough Open Day - 30 August

8 SepLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

8 SepLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

8 SepLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

9 SepNoonans Mayfair Valuation Days Guildford Valuation Days 2026 Wed 9 Sep 2026 - Wed 28 Oct 2026

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Did you know? · Guildford

Guildford Cathedral's bricks were made from clay dug out of Stag Hill itself, and between 1952 and 1961 over 200,000 people each bought and signed a brick for 2s 6d. Source →