Contents

Introduction ...... 2 Business and the Economy ...... 3 The Community...... 19 The Villages ...... 26 Local Government ...... 45 Law and Order, Fire and Rescue ...... 49 Guildford People ...... 54 Guildford People: Honours ...... 57 Guildford People: Obituaries ...... 60 Religion ...... 62 Charities ...... 66 Organisations and Societies ...... 74 Culture and Entertainment ...... 80 Heritage ...... 92 Children and Young People ...... 98 Schools ...... 101 Higher Education ...... 107 Science and Technology ...... 113 Health ...... 117 Sport ...... 122 Index ...... 130

HONORARY REMEMBRANCER’S REPORT

FOR THE MUNICIPAL YEAR 2016-17

Introduction

Mr Mayor,

Celebrations of the Queen’s 90th birthday were a major feature of the early part of the Mayor’s year. The Queen actually had two birthdays, on 21st April and officially on 11th June, and a variety of dates were chosen to celebrate it during the Guildford Festival.

In the EU referendum in June, 56% of Guildford people voted to Remain and 44% voted to Leave. This contrasted with a national vote to leave the EU by 52% to 48%.

At the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in August two Guildfordians won gold medals: George Nash as one of the men's four rowing team, and Liam Heath in the men's kayak single 200m canoe sprint. Both were made MBEs in the Queen’s New Year’s honours. Another Guildfordian, Mark England, head of Team GB and director of sport of the British Olympic Association, was appointed an OBE for services to sport. Guildford also distinguished itself in the Paralympics in September: Georgina Hermitage won two gold medals and set two world records. Indeed, during the year the Mayor himself displayed sporting talents, in archery and bowls.

In October another referendum was held, this time a purely local one, on the proposal to have an elected mayor. It was rejected by over four to one. It could be seen as a vote of confidence in the traditional role of the Mayor of Guildford, which the people of the Borough clearly value.

Matthew Alexander, Honorary Remembrancer of Guildford April 2017

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Business and the Economy

Economy In November, Guildford was judged to be the fifth most vibrant economy in the country in an index prepared by the accountants Grant Thornton. It was outranked only by Cambridge, Oxford, Richmond-upon-Thames, and South Cambridgeshire. The index identifies areas with the best balance between economic growth, social equality, health and happiness.

Quality of life On 13th October, the Legatum Institute's sub-national Prosperity Index rated Guildford as the 10th most prosperous area out of 389 in the country, 25th in health, 28th in natural environment, 33rd in economic quality, 65th in business environment, 72nd in social capital, 73rd in education, but only 208th in health & security.

House Prices In February 2017, Land Registry figures show the average sold house price in Guildford was £440,516. This was an increase of 3.1% in the last year and around 13 times the average salary of those living in the borough.

A September 2016 report by Zoopla showed that outside London, Guildford is the number one UK location for number of streets with an average property value of £1m-plus, at 184.

For April 2017, Rightmove agency figures showed that most of the sales in Guildford over the past year were semi-detached properties which on average sold for £484,937. Flats had an average sold price of £305,840 and detached properties averaged £830,287. Central Guildford, with an overall average price of £511,705 was more expensive than nearby Burpham (£456,020), but was cheaper than Shalford (£593,575) and Merrow (£606,537).

Land Registry figures reported in February 2017 showed that for properties bought outright (without mortgage), Guildford ranked 4th of Surrey authorities at 26.9% of sales.

Stamp Duty The stamp duty payable on the average sold house price in February 2017 was £12,026.

Rents In February 2017, average monthly rentals in Guildford were £458 for a room in a shared property, £714 for a studio flat, £911 for a one-bedroom property and £1207 for a two-bedroom property. This is from Valuation

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Office Agency data. ONS data for the local area suggests average gross disposable monthly income per head is around £2100.

Housing On 28th November, a question and answer event about Guildford’s housing was held at the Management School of the University of Surrey. Organised by the students’ union and the Surrey Advertiser, the speakers included Cllr Tony Rooth, Guildford Borough Council’s Lead Councillor for Housing and Social Welfare; John Rigg, chairman of the Guildford Vision Group; and Richard Prynne, chairman of the West Surrey Association of Surveyors, Auctioneers and Estate Agents.

Homelessness and rough sleeping In the year up to April 2017, 113 people rough slept in Guildford at some time. Monthly counts showed an average of seven individuals sleeping rough (according to the government definition) per night, with a high of 15 in May and a low of zero in December.

Riverside On 28th June the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, opened Riverside’s Ann Allen House in Park Barn Drive. The charity’s supported housing services combine accommodation with support.

Guildford Action In early May, the homelessness charity Guildford Action criticised Guildford Vapes, a shop opposite their centre in Haydon Place. They said that homeless men frequently bought ‘legal highs’ at the shop and behaved antisocially. Carolyne Feaver, the client services manager at Guildford Action, said they had banned several because of their behaviour.

Surrey Police commented that the Psychoactive Substances Act, which came into force on 26th May, would make it an offence to produce or supply any substance if it is likely to be used for its psychoactive effects.

On 30th September, the benefits advice service Get Wise, a partner of Guildford Action, closed due to budget cuts.

Employment In September, 73,800 people in Guildford were estimated to be ‘economically active’, with 69,300 actually in employment. Of these 55.5% were in managerial and professional occupations, compared with a national average of 45.1%. Unemployment levels were about 1.6%.

Voluntary Action South West Surrey On 19th April 2016, Voluntary Action South West Surrey received

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recognition for their work to improve the health and wellbeing of their staff with the award of a Workplace Wellbeing Charter. It was the first such award to be made by the Guildford Health and Wellbeing Board, led by Guildford Borough Council.

Salaries In February, the job-advertisement agency Adzuna noted that the average salary offered in Guildford was £31,567. Salaries had declined by 0.9% compared with the previous year, and it appeared that demand for jobs in Guildford was decreasing.

Personal Debt On 8th February, Guildford Borough Council’s community wardens hosted an event about loan sharks at the Surrey Sports Park. A liaison officer from Trading Standard’s national Illegal Money Lending Team for London and South East spoke about the tactics loan sharks use to entice people and the way they extort money from victims. Boom! Credit Union was represented at the event by Catherine Illingworth. She said that Boom was working to promote its services of affordable loans and savings plans. Suzanne Hoslett, a debt coach for the Guildford area with Christians against Poverty, based at Westborough United Reformed Church, noted that personal debt was mostly commonly caused by low income, joblessness, relationship breakdown or illness in the family.

Enterprise M3 On 2nd February, Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership set aside over £20 million from its Growth Deal to unlock new housing supply, reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity in Guildford. £7.5 million would fund the Slyfield Regeneration Project, and £12.5 million was set aside for a package for “unlocking Guildford transport”, which included linking the town centre to the Surrey Research Park, via the University of Surrey and Royal Surrey County Hospital .

On 21st February, Guildford College was one of those selected to deliver three European Social Fund contracts for the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership. The contracts would fund training to support the needs of local employers, their employees and those who have been made redundant.

Mumpreneurs On 16th May, the Mumpreneurs Networking Club’s Guildford event was officially opened by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson. Based on a bus parked in Bedford Road, and sponsored by NatWest and StartUp Britain, the event offered members opportunities for business support. Professionals and experts answered questions, and journalists and radio presenters were on

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hand to hone radio interview skills.

Driven Woman Surrey On 20th September, Driven Woman, a women's ‘Life Working’ group, held its introductory meeting at the Mandolay Hotel. Subsequent meetings were held at the Guildford Institute.

UK Trade and Investment South East On 9th June, the Regional Director of UK Trade & Investment South East, Lewis Scott, welcomed a visiting delegation from the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait to a seminar at the Holiday Inn. UK Trade & Investment South East is the government department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy and helps overseas companies to bring their investment to the UK’s economy.

Guildford Means Business On 15th June, the Guildford Means Business exhibition was staged at the Surrey Sports Park. There were some 130 exhibitors, including two car dealerships for the first time.

Guildford business

On 26th April 2016, the Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, hosted a dinner for local business leaders at the Guildhall.

On 12th January, an Economic Briefing for Businesses breakfast meeting was held in the Council Chamber at Millmead. Topics discussed included inflation, sterling, growth prospects and challenges for the UK economy. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

Surrey Business School On 19th September, the Surrey Business School's Insights Lab Showcase was launched at the University of Surrey's Management School. It sets out to bring academic research together with business and industry to put the latest ideas into practice. There followed a dinner at the Lakeside Restaurant, hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor G Q Max Lu. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was a guest.

Toast of Surrey On 28th April 2016, the annual Toast of Surrey Business Awards were held, organised by the Surrey Advertiser. The Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, attended the event. Among the winners were Vocality International Ltd of Shackleford, who took the International Trade award; Countrywide Telecoms, based at Merrow Business Park, who took the Creative Industries Award; and the National Centre for Domestic Violence, who took

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the award for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

SETsquared Surrey In September, SETsquared, an enterprise partnership between the universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey, appointed Ian James as its entrepreneur in residence, offering advice and guidance to technology start-ups.

On 2nd November, it was announced that the European Union European Regional Development Fund had made £2.4m available for a three-year acceleration programme. This would support high-growth digital entrepreneurs, backed by the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership and delivered by the University of Surrey through its SETsquared Partnership and local partners.

On 19th October, Caroline Fleming was appointed as the Head of Incubation, replacing Celia Gaffney, who became director of the Surrey 100 investment club.

On 24th November, SETsquared’s annual Accelerating Growth Investment Showcase saw entrepreneurs bid for financial backing from an audience of over 200 investors. One was Red Skies Technology, based at the Surrey Technology Centre in the Science Park. Its GPS-controlled payment system YoSafari improves the use of public transport in developing countries.

Experience Guildford From 1st to 20th June, Experience Guildford arranged a window-dressing competition for town centre shops and businesses with displays on a theme of the Queen’s 90th birthday. These could be voted for on the Experience Guildford Facebook page.

On 23rd July, Experience Guildford’s Town Centre Crime Reduction Partnership held a community safety day at the Guildhall. Partners included Surrey Fire and Rescue, Surrey Police, Surrey Ambulance Retirement Association, Surrey Search & Rescue and Banham Security, and practical safety advice was offered. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended and there was a display of vintage emergency vehicles and modern fire engines in the High Street.

From 12th to 14th August, Experience Guildford set up ‘Guildford-on-Sea’, a family fun beach next to the Electric Theatre in Onslow Street. The free event involved a stretch of sand, with deck chairs, balloons, beach huts and seaside entertainment.

On 3rd October, the Mayor attended the Customer Service Awards at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. The winners were:

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Pubs, bars and clubs: All Bar One Coffee shops: Coffee CultureRestaurants, national: Thaikhun Restaurants, independent: Olivo Food on the Go: Five Guys Health and Beauty: Field of Fitness Leisure and lifestyle: G Live Service provider: The Street Angels Professional services: Virgin Money Retail, national small: Cath Kidston Retail, national large: Waitrose Retail, independent: The Bear Garden

From 8th to 15th October, Wool Marketing Week was celebrated in Guildford. Organised by Experience Guildford and Guildford Borough Council, there was an exhibition of the local wool artist Iona Mackenzie Laycock’s work in the Brew House at Guildford House Gallery. On 10th October, at The Boileroom, the Craft Club ran a Finger Knitting workshop, and there were events at the Electric Theatre on 12th and 15th October. There was also ‘yarn bombing’, the installation of crocheted or knitted art work in public spaces.

Aveda On 6th June, the Aveda hair and beauty salon opened a spa and wellness studio at its premises at 167, High Street. The proprietor, Mary Ann Weeks, said that there had been an increased demand for beauty and spa treatments as well as yoga, pilates and other fitness and relaxation classes.

Business South Surrey On 24th February, the inaugural Business South Surrey Annual Conference was held the Holiday Inn, in partnership with Surrey County Council and Gatwick Airport who were the principal sponsors. Business South seeks to promote a prosperous local economy. The main speaker was David Smith, the Economics Editor of The Sunday Times.

Small Businesses On 22nd October, the Guildford Small Business & SME Meetup was founded, to bring together those looking to grow and develop their business sustainability. Weekly meetings were held at Bar Komo in Millbrook, with training talks and mutual support.

On 19th December, the talk was led by Jo McGowan, owner of the Guildford Business Hub and a social media consultant. The meeting began with

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breakfast and ended with discussion.

Pop-up Village On 1st December, the Guildford Pop-Up Village, a temporary retail and event site on the temporary car park between Commercial Road and Woodbridge Road, was opened by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson. The children's Allstar choir and the Wey community gospel choir entertained the crowd.

The village was intended to remain for two years. It had some thirty shipping containers as premises for retailers, selling products such as jewellery and gifts, together with five food and drink outlets. There were designated busking areas and a container converted into a performance stage.

On 29th January, after disappointing attendances, the Pop Up Village closed temporarily for improvements to the site and infrastructure.

Institute of Directors On 7th October, the Institute of Directors’ Surrey Chairman and Cyber Ambassador, Robert May, opened a seminar entitled the Cyber Security Landscape at the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security at the University of Surrey. Those attending were told how to protect their companies from the increasing threat of cyber crime.

Surrey Property Awards On 24th November, the 2016 Surrey Property Awards of the West Surrey Association of Surveyors, Auctioneers and Estate Agents were presented at a dinner at G Live. Aspen Homes won in the Best New Luxury Property or Development category for Butterfly House in Annandale Road, Guildford. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

Eagle Radio On 27th May, Eagle Radio moved its company headquarters and staff of forty to Guildford College in Stoke Road. Eagle Radio, part of the UKRD Group, had been broadcasting for over twenty years. Its new offices were sited on the ground floor of the Refectory Building.

Apprenticeships On 10th June, over one hundred Surrey apprentices graduated at a ceremony in Guildford Cathedral. Hundreds of guests, employers and training providers attended, including representatives of Guildford College.

C&H Fabrics On 4th June, C&H Fabrics closed their Tunsgate Square shop in advance of the redevelopment there. Two days later they re-opened in the White Lion

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Walk shopping centre.

Allianz On 21st June, fifty Allianz employees abseiled down the four storeys of their Guildford headquarters in Ladymead. The sponsored event raised over £6,000 for the Air Ambulance Association.

James & Thomas On 24th August, James & Thomas Funeral Directors held a service of dedication and thanksgiving Service to open their new premises in Woodbridge Road. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the service.

BEW Electrical On 23 June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially opened the new Guildford branch of BEW Electrical wholesaler in Moorfield Road, Slyfield Green.

Carpet Right On 20th January, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, officially opened the newly-refurbished Carpet Right carpet and bedding store in the Ladymead Retail Park.

Safeguard Coaches On 3rd December, Safeguard Coaches began a new bus service between Guildford and the Royal Surrey County Hospital.

'Best Bar None' On 23rd August, Experience Guildford's 'Best Bar None' awards were presented at the Mandolay Hotel. The overall winner was Bar Thirteen, in Bridge Street. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the ceremony.

Guildford Dating In June, Guildford Dating, an online dating website, celebrated its first anniversary as a limited company. Some 35,000 people had joined the site since it was set up by Jonathan Bird, who wished to unite people looking for partners in the Guildford area.

The Britannia On 28th June, The Britannia in Millmead was named Pub of the Year in the annual Shepherd Neame pub awards.

Three Pigeons On 26th August, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially reopened the Three Pigeons public house in Guildford High Street. It had been

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refurbished at a cost of £150,000, with new seating and lighting.

Restaurants On 31st January, Positano in Tunsgate was rated the best restaurant in Surrey in the Bookatable Awards. The second place went to Olivo, in Quarry Street.

Cre8ative Rooms On 1st December, Cre8ative Rooms, based in Walnut Tree Close, was the winner of the Enterprising Business category at the SME Surrey Business Awards. The company designs home cinema and automation systems.

Taxis On 30th May, the GBC's Executive approved six new taxi ranks; in the High Street, Upper High Street, North Street (2), Bedford Road, and Millbrook.

On 6th July, a taxi driver’s appeal against the Council’s decision to introduce a livery for Guildford cabs was dismissed.

In November, a petition with 214 signatures was presented to the Council objecting to proposed fare reductions.

Ladies 2 Drive In early October, Angela Manrique and Kim Lamport founded Ladies 2 Drive, a bespoke taxi service based in Guildford, with specifically female drivers. There were many who felt safer with female drivers, especially at night.

Party Hard Travel On 2nd November, Nathan Cable, co-founder and head of sales & marketing at the Party Hard Travel agency, based in Midleton Road, was nominated as one of the top 30 travel agents under 30 by the Travel Trade Gazette.

Partisan Cheesemonger On 15th October, the Partisan Cheesemonger & Deli opened in Chapel Street. It sold cheeses, charcuterie and artisan bread, locally-sourced as far as possible.

Thaikhun On 6th May 2016, the Thai street food restaurant Thaikhun opened in Friary Street. The restaurant was decorated with artefacts from the street markets of Thailand.

Street Food Picnic On 30th July, the second Guildford Street Food Picnic was held in Allen

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House Grounds. There were around twenty stalls selling food from all over the world, two bars, a Buskers’ Corner, and a Kids’ Corner to entertain children. However, problems with the electricity supply delayed some of the food preparation.

Farmer’s Market On 6th September, the monthly farmers’ market returned to the High Street from Leapale Lane, following the completion of the relaying of the granite setts.

On 20th December, a special Christmas farmers' and craft market was held in the High Street, in addition to the regular farmers’ market held on the first Tuesday of the month. There was a live nativity scene outside WH Smith’s. However, no market was held in January.

Greyfriars Vineyard On 28th May, the first open day of the season was held, with vineyard tours and talks on the wine-making process.

On 10th September, the open day saw two new wines still on offer: the 2015 Pinot Gris, and a new Sauvignon Blanc.

Pewley Down Vineyard In October, Pewley Down Vineyard, based at Warren Farm, finished picking the year’s grapes, and the first of its wines, a sparkling rosé from the 2013 vintage, was released in December. On 1st November Pewley Down Vineyard LLP changed its name to Rondo Wines LLP.

Little Beer Corporation On 21st May, the Little Beer Corporation held its annual open day at the brewery on the Midleton Industrial Estate. The founder and owner, Jim Taylor, gave tours of the plant to large numbers of visitors. A new product was its Growler litre-bottles of beer. Once emptied, the swing-stopped bottle can be returned to the brewery to be refilled.

On 24th March, the Corporation launched its ‘Little Geyser’ American-style steam beer at the Queens Head in East Clandon. Jim Taylor, the brewery’s founder, explained that steam beer was half-way between a lager and an ale. However, ‘Little Geyser’ uses English hops, milder than the American, and is thus an English steam beer.

Hog’s Back Brewery In May, the Hog’s Back Brewery introduced Hogswallop, a 4.2% ABV rye beer, to mark the EU Referendum in June.

In June, the brewery launched Three Hogs, in support of the England

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football team in the UEFA European Championship. The brewery had intended to offer a free pint of the beer to all customers if the team were to reach the finals in July.

In September Hog’s Back Brewery won five medals in the International Beer Challenge 2016. ‘A over T’ (Aromas over Tongham) took two Gold medals: one in the Ale category, and one for bottle design. Hogstar English Craft Lager also took a Gold design award, in recognition of the striking new logo and won a Bronze award in the Lager category. Hopping Hog IPA won a Silver award in the Ale category.

Silent Pool Distillers On 20th April, the Duke of Kent, accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux visited the Silent Pool Distillery at Sherbourne Farm. He was given a guided tour of the still house by the co- founders of the distillery, James Shelbourne and Ian McCulloch, after which he sampled some of the spirits.

On 11th June, the Queen's 90th birthday was celebrated with English Rose Gin, a limited-run spirit created in her honour. It coincided with World Gin Day, and cocktails using the gin were served to visitors.

Diamond Logistics On 11th June, Kate Lester, CEO of Diamond Logistics, was named First Woman in the Entrepreneurship category of the Real Business First Women awards.

In December, Diamond Logistics was rated 65th in the top 100 fastest- growing companies nationally.

Stagecoach On 22nd January, Stagecoach buses increased its fares, the first time the company had reviewed ticket prices since May 2015.

Thomson Habitats In August, Thomson Habitats, which seeks to compensate for loss of habitat caused by development and buildings works, carried out badger sett closures and exclusions on sites on many Network Rail sites.

On 15th September, Thomson Habitats was awarded a 5-star supplier rating for the second year running at the Achilles RISQS audit. The audit focuses on health and safety and ensures that rail industry standards and health and safety legislation are adhered to.

In November, Thomson Habitats worked with Barratt David Wilson to construct a bat loft within one of the retained buildings on the Leithfield Park

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Development in Milford. The bat loft was part of a wider bat mitigation scheme on the development.

On 28th November, the arboricultural business unit won a tender to carry out tree hazard surveys of sites across Hertfordshire, London and the Isle of Wight for Land and Water and the Environment Agency.

In January, the arboricultural team was involved in the Sheerwater Regeneration Project in Woking.

Futura Medical On 17th September, Futura Medical plc, a healthcare company based in the Surrey Research Park, announced the results of the clinical trials of MED2002, its topical gel for erectile dysfunction. These showed highly statistically-significant results, and a placebo-controlled Phase III clinical programme was begun.

Hewson Consulting Ltd On 17th November, Hewson Consulting Engineers were Highly Commended at the Concrete Society Awards for their design of the Pont Briwet viaduct in North Wales.

On 2nd December, Hewson Consulting’s Guildford office moved to 84 North Street as the company expanded.

BAE Systems Applied Intelligence On 19th October, BAE Systems launched its l- AML Optimisation tool, which enables financial institutions to have greater control over their existing anti- money laundering detection technology. It helps to address criminality and to comply with new laws and regulations more quickly and efficiently.

On 15th December, BAE Systems announced that it would recruit eighty graduates into its cyber security business, following an online survey conducted by BAE Systems, which found that 57 % of business heads surveyed said they had experienced a cyber-attack in the last year. The graduates would be based at sites including Guildford, where employees support governments and businesses around the world to defend themselves against the growing threat of digital crime, cyber-attacks, fraud and financial crime.

Alexander Dennis On 19th October, Alexander Dennis Limited’s Enviro500 double-deck bus went on show at the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition. The Enviro500, with a full flat floor, three doors, and two staircases, was commissioned by the Singapore Land Transport Authority

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from Alexander Dennis, the world’s largest double deck bus manufacturer.

Hart Brown Economic Forum On 28th June, the 12th Hart Brown Economic Forum was held in the Rik Medlik Building at the University of Surrey. The theme was Hidden Danger, and speakers concentrated on the consequences of the referendum vote to leave the EU. The Deputy Mayor Cllr Nigel Manning was in the audience.

Guildford Business Growth Forum On 4th October, the first Guildford Business Growth Forum was held at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Organised by Alliotts, the accountants based in Friary Court, the forum heard three speakers give advice on saving tax, saving time and turning ideas into action.

Charles Russell Speechlys On 30th November, the legal services firm Charles Russell Speechlys held a seminar on data protection and cyber security issues at their Cross Lanes headquarters. The event was organised in partnership with Surrey Chambers of Commerce and Surrey Police.

Friary shopping centre On 28th January, the Friary celebrated Chinese New Year –the Year of the Rooster - with interactive storytelling, four dragon parades, and traditional lucky red envelope surprises. Run by two interactive performers, actors told stories about the origins of Chinese New Year, Chinese traditions and the Zodiac animals.

On 6th February, the Mayor officially opened the KFC outlet at the Friary Shopping Centre. Run by Amsric Food Ltd, the new restaurant created thirty new jobs.

Guildford Harbour Hotel On 28th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially opened the Jetty Restaurant and The Long Bar at the Harbour Hotel in Alexandra Terrace. It was the longest bar in the country outside London.

On 11th April, a lunch was held to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Week at the Harbour Hotel. The Mayor attended and a raffle raised funds for the support charity for sufferers from the disease.

My Local On 21st June, the convenience store chain My Local filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators. The Guildford branch at 193, High Street closed.

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White Lion Walk On 19th July, the first British branch of the South African children's boutique Kids Emporium opened in White Lion Walk.

On 8th August, White Lion Walk was presented with an International Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence Award, against over 200 other nominees.

Tunsgate Square In September, work began on the Tunsgate Square redevelopment, after months of delays while the former tenants of the shops there were relocated. The developers, Queensberry, planned to create 18 retail units and eight restaurants. A massive scaffolding structure covered the site, and demolition work started.

Skipton Building Society On 9th February, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, officially opened the Skipton Building Society Guildford Branch at 36 High Street, Guildford.

Sanofi On 14th November, Sanofi, based in Onslow Street, launched a campaign to highlight how emotional and psychological factors are affecting Type 2 diabetes management. A quarter of people with T2 diabetes feel anxious or fearful about getting low blood glucose levels, with 42% preferring to have high blood glucose levels instead of risking another episode of low levels, despite this risking life threatening conditions in the future.

On 17th November, Sanofi announced findings from a global survey into the perceptions of men’s health. It revealed that 87% of men want to take charge of their health, but were not taking full advantage of the information and advice available to them. It debunked the myth that men often ignore their health.

BTU Group On 9th June 2016, specialists in building services and domestic central heating BTU Installation and Maintenance, based in Weyside Road, achieved Bronze accreditation status for their commercial company vehicles from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme.

Power cuts On 1st August, a widespread power cut in the evening affected Guildford temporarily.

On 16th March, around 5,000 homes in Guildford suffered a power cut in the morning because of a fault with an underground cable. UK Power Networks

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was able to restore electricity within three hours.

Rail delays On 25th April 2016, a broken-down train near Wanborough led to cancellations of train services between Aldershot and Guildford.

On 13th May, rush hour commuters faced delays after a tree fell on the line between Guildford and Woking.

On 25th May, signal failures at Waterloo delayed commuter trains from Guildford.

On 2nd August, a signalling problem delayed train journeys between Havant and Guildford. South West Trains had to divert some services.

On 16th March, a man died after being hit by an evening train at Worplesdon station. The lines were blocked as emergency services dealt with the incident, and trains were diverted to run from Woking to Guildford via Cobham and Stoke D'Abernon, or via Eastleigh and Hedge End.

At the beginning of April, Network Rail started work on a £800,000 programme of track improvements at Guildford Station. This involved a certain level of disruption of services.

Southern railway In June, the National Passenger Railway Survey showed Southern’s customer satisfaction rate had fallen to 69%, the joint lowest score (with Southeastern).

On 11th July, Southern introduced an amended timetable on Mondays to Fridays that saw eight peak-time services to Guildford cut, following staffing difficulties and a series of one-day strikes.

Between 8th and 12th August strike action by conductors in the RMT Union saw the cancellation of Southern services between Guildford and Leatherhead. Further strikes took place on 11th October - 13th October, 18th October – 20th October, 3rd November - 5th November, 22nd November - 23rd November, 6th December - 8th December. On 22nd February there were no Southern services between Leatherhead and Guildford.

In January, Southern Rail scored just 21% in a customer-satisfaction report by the consumer group Which?, with only one star awarded for punctuality, reliability and value for money.

South West Trains During the year, South West Trains added 108 carriages to its fleet, at a

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cost of £65 million. These enabled 23,000 more passengers to be transported at peak times. The new carriages were wider and had other improvements.

In November and December, a survey conducted by Guildford’s MP Anne Milton revealed that nearly 40% of rail passengers travelling from Guildford station did not usually find a seat.

On 2nd January, fares increased by an average of 1.5%. Over the previous six years, fares had increased at nearly double the rate of wages.

In January, figures were released showing that Guildford was the second most expensive station (after Reading) at which to park in the country. It cost £14.50 for a whole day.

On 14th February, the Institute of Customer Service’s UK Customer Satisfaction Index showed that South West Trains gave 71.6% satisfaction, a 5.6% increase on the previous year.

Bus services On 13th September, the bus operator Abellio announced that it wished to withdraw nine services at the end of the year, including its 515 Kingston to Guildford service. The company sought to be released from its subsidised contracts with Surrey County Council.

On 26th September, the 28 bus service was transferred to Buses Excetera from Arriva. It replaced the 73 service between Chobham and Woking, but then ran on to Knaphill, Brookwood, Pirbright, Worplesdon and Guildford.

On 2nd December, Anne Milton MP officially launched an improved bus service between the town centre and the Royal Surrey County Hospital, operated by Safeguard Coaches. The service ran every 7-8 minutes on weekdays, from 6am to 9pm, every 15 minutes on Saturdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays and public holidays.

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The Community

Adultery In March, the website Illicit Encounters ranked Guildford as the second most unfaithful town in Britain, with 2.1% of the adult population seeking extra- marital affairs. Only Royal Tunbridge Wells had a higher proportion, with 2.2%.

Armed Forces Week On 20th June, the Armed Forces Day flag was raised at Guildford Castle to mark the beginning of the week leading up to Armed Forces Day. Deputy Lord Lieutenant Brigadier Paul Evans, joined the Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Gordon Jackson, Guildford Borough Council leader, Paul Spooner, Lt Col James Sunderland, 27 Royal Logistics Corps and representatives of the local military and civilian community. The Armed Forces Day flag was flown until after Armed Forces Day 25th June.

Trump By 2nd February, 4,129 Guildford people had signed a petition against the proposed state visit of the American president Donald Trump. At the same time 421 had signed another petition in favour of it.

Bellfields Fun Day On 9th July, the annual Bellfields Community Fun Day was held on the Green. Around 300 people enjoyed tug of war contests, plate smashing, live music, dancing, a traditional coconut shy and other games. Weyfield Primary Academy, the Joining In! project had stalls, and there were a display of local history, soft archery and face painting.

Joining In On 9th May, Joining In organised the first SOUP micro-fundraising event held at St Peter’s Church Hall in Bellfields. Those attending brought soup and bread to share, and put money in a pot for the funding. After hearing about three projects, they voted for the one they thought should win the pot. They voted for Tea and Memories, a 1940s themed tea room for older people based at Surrey Choices’ Lockwood Centre in Slyfield.

Matrix Trust By 1st May 2016, the Matrix Trust’s Ready 4 Action project had collected 30 tons of litter in Westborough, Park Barn, Stoughton, Bellfields and Bushy Hill. Some 200 volunteers had cleared and improved overgrown gardens and community spaces. The Matrix Trust is a Christian charity based in Chertsey Street.

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Stoughton Community Centre On 29th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, reopened the Stoughton Community Centre at the Stoughton Recreation Ground in Worplesdon Road. Operated by Challengers, the centre had undergone a programme of refurbishment and offers a venue for community groups.

Guildford Bike User Group On 22nd April 2016, Ann Milton MP attended the third meeting of the Guildford Bike User Group at Millmead House. They are a pressure group to improve the cycling facilities in the borough.

Cycling UK On 23rd September, Cycling UK, based in Railton Road, won first prize in the Behaviour Change Campaign of the Year category at the Cycle Planning Awards 2016 in London. Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival helped people get their unused bikes back into working order with free bike checks, cycle servicing, maintenance workshops and training.

Guildford in Bloom On 4th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially launched the annual Guildford In Bloom competitions, when he unveiled new flower beds dedicated to the Queen’s 90th birthday in the Castle Grounds. He was joined by Anne Milton MP and Diana Summerhayes of the Castle Green Bowling Club. Guildford Fringe organised the entertainment and the Castle Green Bowling Club provided refreshments.

On 22nd June, the Mayor presented the Guildford In Bloom School Awards at the Clandon Park Garden Centre, West Clandon. Shalford Pre-School was the overall winner of the Novel Containers Competition, with their entry based on The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

On 14th September, the Mayor hosted the Guildford In Bloom award ceremony at Burchatts Farm Barn. There were 160 entrants in ten categories, whose winners included Best Pub in Bloom - Gomshall Mill, Best Neighbourhood Project - The Therapy Garden, and the Dorothy Walden Themed Award - HMP Send. The Mayor’s Award for Innovation in Horticulture went to Sam Cox.

Project Aspire On 27th June, Project Aspire held its Community Grant Scheme open bids event at the Park Barn Social Centre. Project Aspire is Guildford Borough Council's initiative to tackle social inequality in the borough.

In February, grants were awarded to 28 local groups and charities. One of them was the Bus Shelter, a minibus operated by the Lifetrain Trust, which was given a grant of £4,000. The bus visits Guildford on a regular basis, 20

offering youth work activities, one-to-one support for job-finding, a café and internet facilities.

Traffic jams On 20th February, the traffic-monitoring agency Inrix published its Traffic Scorecard. It showed that Guildford was the 6th most congested town in Britain in 2016. Drivers in Guildford spent an average of 29 hours queueing in traffic during the year, which was estimated to have cost them around £812 each.

On 10th March, the Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, announced a congestion relief programme for upgrading junctions. £1.6 million was allocated for improvements to the A3 Northbound off-slip road at the University interchange, and £2.5 million for the A3 Southbound off-slip road at the Stoke interchange. They would be completed by the spring of 2020.

On 27th March, Surrey County Council workmen had to correct the timings of traffic lights in Onslow Street, following a refurbishment of the signals on the gyratory. Faults with the system that detects vehicles meant the lights were not coordinated and heavy congestion had resulted.

Road safety In September, figures released by Surrey County Council showed that the speed camera on the A25 Epsom Road in Guildford had led to 69% fewer road accident casualties since it was installed.

Figures released in April showed that there had been 622 road accidents in Guildford between 2010 and 2015 while drivers were commuting to work. This was the highest number of all the Surrey districts.

Walnut Bridge In February, work began to replace the Walnut Bridge footbridge linking Walnut Tree Close with Bedford Road with a cable stay bridge.

Parking On 3rd December, GEOmii's Guildford Parking app was launched at Holy Trinity Church. The project was a collaborative venture between Guildford Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Experience Guildford and the social entrepreneurs GEOmii. The free app uses a network of 5,400 sensors in 12,500 car park spaces in and around Guildford to enable drivers to find a space.

Monopoly On 20th October, the Guildford edition of the Monopoly board game was

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launched at G Live.

Pokémon Go In July, the popular augmented-reality game Pokémon Go featured several Guildford sites. There were Stops at Guildford Lido, The Spike, Stoke Park, the Premier Inn, Wey Valley indoor bowls club, Wild Wood, Guildford bowling club, Guildford City FC and Guildford Spectrum; and there were Gyms at Guildford skate park, The Row Barge pub, The Academy of Contemporary Music, and the ‘Reeds & Seeds’ sculpture in Woodbridge Park.

Terrorism On 27th May, pupils at Pond Meadow School were evacuated from the building in Larch Avenue, following a telephone message threatening to explode bombs, and kill pupils. It was one of dozens of such threats made to schools throughout the country.

On 13th June, students at the University of Surrey held a vigil around the statue of Alan Turing in remembrance of the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida the previous day.

On 8th March, a ‘suspicious call’ led to Boxgrove Primary School being evacuated. Around 600 pupils were evacuated and taken to St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic School in Horseshoe Lane. Several other schools were also evacuated in other parts of the country at the same time. The call proved to be a hoax.

On 15th March, an interactive counter-terrorism workshop was held for Guildford’s night-time economy in conjunction with the Experience Guildford Business Crime Reduction Partnership and the Safer Guildford Partnership. The training programme, Project Argus, aimed to raise awareness and prepare for action should the town face a terrorist attack. Graeme Ingate, a counter-terrorism security adviser, said that, while there was no suggestion that pubs or clubs in Guildford were being actively targeted, the UK threat level was ‘severe’ meaning an attack was highly likely.

On 22nd March, year 6 pupils from Northmead Junior School visited the Houses of Parliament on the morning of the terrorist attack that afternoon in which four people died and forty were injured. The school confirmed that the children were safely back in Northmead before the incident took place.

Anne Milton, MP for Guildford, was among the Members ‘locked down’ in the House for about five hours after the attack. She praised the way the police and security staff handled the situation.

On 23rd March, flags were flown at half-mast by several local institutions, including Surrey Police headquarters at Mount Browne and at Guildford

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Borough Council’s Millmead House. A minute’s silence was kept in memory of those who had lost their lives.

On 5th April, Experience Guildford’s Counter Terrorism for Business presentation was given at G Live. The Mayor attended.

Jo Cox MP On 22nd June, a group of about twenty people gathered under the Cornmarket Arch opposite the Guildhall to commemorate Jo Cox MP, who had been murdered on 16th June in her constituency of Batley and Spen. A minute’s silence was kept.

Fracking On 29th October, a protest entitled Frack Off Barclays was staged outside Barclays Bank in North Street. A model of a fracking rig was displayed and leaflets objecting to Barclays funding of fracking distributed to passers-by. A petition was presented to the manager of the bank.

Travellers On 26th June, a group of travellers with around 15 vehicles, including caravans, settled on the green at Compton. Surrey Police gave them until the following weekend to leave.

On 30th June, they appeared on Bannisters Field in Ashenden Road.

On 22nd July, around twenty caravans arrived on a field in Aldershot Road, Worplesdon. The travellers were told to leave by the 29th.

On 30th August, around 10 to 15 caravans turned up on land at the side of Parkway.

On 27th September, funding for the construction of six pitches for the Gypsy and traveller community at Home Farm, Effingham was agreed by the Borough Council’s Executive.

On 19th and 20th November, over 40 traveller vehicles and caravans moved on to Guildford Park Road Car Park, near the rear entrance of the University of Surrey campus by Yorkie’s Bridge.

Kane FM In February, Kane FM received £5,000 from Project Aspire for its ‘Get Experience and Go Somewhere’ project. This offers Surrey’s young people work experience and volunteering opportunities that will improve their technical, social, cultural and artistic skills.

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Guildford Time Bank On 18th October, the Guildford Time Bank was launched at The Boileroom music and arts venue in Stoke Fields. It was a community initiative to enable people to share their skills. Time was exchanged, not money, and everyone’s time was equal – an hour for an hour. Partners in the scheme included Voluntary Action South West Surrey, Surrey County Council, the Diocese of Guildford and Guildford Borough Council.

Access Group for Guildford On 18th October, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, presented the annual Mayor's Award for Access at the Park Barn Day Centre. Guildford Action won a Silver Award for both Access and Services to the Community. Stoughton Community Centre and Worplesdon Place Hotel received Silver Awards for Access. Other winners were Surrey Sports Park (Bronze Award for Access), Disability Challengers (Bronze Award for Management of Services), Ride for a Reason (Access Through Sports), the Halow Project and Equip at Park Barn Adult Day Care Centre (Services to the Community). Jenny Teagle, a Co-chairperson, was given an award for her outstanding services and support to the Access Group over the previous eight years.

Food Banks In March, the North Guildford Food Bank, with bases at St Clare’s, Park Barn, the New Hope Centre, Bellfields and the Bushy Hill Community Centre, was well-stocked for biscuits, tea and soup, but many other items were still needed.

Queen Elizabeth Park Care Home On 17th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Queen Elizabeth Park Care Home Summer Fair.

On 4th August, Allan Ogden celebrated his 100th birthday at the Queen Elizabeth Park Care Home. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was amongst those attending.

On 11th October, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the Guildford Care Homes Challenge at Queen Elizabeth Park.

On 24th November, Sharon Davies a care worker at Queen Elizabeth Park was given a Heart of Gold Award. The award seeks to recognise employees for their dedication and commitment in providing high-quality care and compassion to the home’s residents.

Claremont Court Care Home On 13th October, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford

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Care Home Challenge at Claremont Court Care Home in Harts Gardens.

On 24th November, Anice Donker, a senior carer at Claremont Court, was given a Heart of Gold Award. The award seeks to recognise employees for their dedication and commitment in providing high-quality care and compassion to the home’s residents.

Sunrise of Guildford Care Home On 6th December, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially switched on the Christmas Tree Lights at the Sunrise of Guildford Care Home, Peasmarsh.

Kathryn's House On 5th August, the Quality Care Commission published a report on Kathryn's House, a care home in the Farnham Road, following an inspection in April. They found it inadequate in respect of safety, care and leadership, and that the effectiveness and responsiveness of the service required improvement. The home was placed in special measures.

Addison Court On 25th February, the Holy Trinity Guildford Housing Association celebrated the 50th anniversary of Addison Court in Addison Road. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was among the guests.

Clockhouse Assisted Living On 30th March, the 1930s clock turret, which had originally stood on the AA headquarters at the junction of the London Road and Parkway, was reinstalled at Clockhouse Assisted Living, a retirement home. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

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The Villages

ALBURY

Albury Parish Council On 18th April 2016, the Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, attended the Albury Parish Council’s Annual Assembly at Albury Village Hall.

On 29th May, the Parish Council opened its Riverside Meadow. About a hundred attended the event.

Albury Organic Vineyard On 13th May, Albury Organic Vineyard’s Albury Estate Classic Cuvée was awarded a silver medal in both the Decanter Wine Awards and the International Wine Challenge, and the Albury Estate Blanc de Blancs a bronze in both competitions.

In May, the Silent Pool Rosé 2015 was released, with only 5,000 bottles.

Albury Music Festival On 17th July, the 18th Albury Music Festival was held on the cricket pitch at Albury Heath. Local musicians, including Hellsinki V and Blind Alley, performed a mixture of covers and original material.

GASP Motor Project On 20th October, the GASP Motor Project, which teaches young people basic motor mechanics and practical engineering skills, held its third annual awards ceremony. The High Sheriff of Surrey, Richard Whittington, presented awards to Leo Sherlock of George Abbot School, Jack Carter of Ash Manor School, and Freya Collins of St Peter’s School, Guildford.

On 23rd February, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, visited GASP, where he was shown the mobile teaching centre used to reach children further afield from the centre itself, as well of the work on some of the projects. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, joined the trustees, staff and volunteers.

IGas Energy On 13th July, Surrey County Council approved plans by Island Gas Ltd to move compressed natural gas by toad tanker from its Albury Park Wellsite, as part of the final stage of its on-shore gas production.

St Peter and St Paul, Albury Park In December, restoration work began on the Drummond Memorial Chapel in the old Saxon church of St Peter and St Paul, in Albury Park. The Churches

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Conservation Trust had raised £90,000 from various sources to make the chapel watertight, before restoring the decoration designed by Augustus Pugin in 1839.

Hangout On 23rd September, the Hangout club for children in the school years 7 to 10 met for the first time in Albury Village Hall. Run by the Christian charity Matrix Trust and funded by the Lychgate Youth Trust, in December it received a £3,000 youth award from the High Sheriff of Surrey, Richard Whittington.

ARTINGTON

Loseley Park On 26th June, a military vehicle rally and show was held in Loseley Park, to mark Armed Forces Day and in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Surrey. It was opened by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux, and the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson. There were vehicles of Second World War vintage and later, and re-enactors of the 2nd Queen’s Regiment of Foot of the Waterloo period.

On 13th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, joined the Mayors and Chairmen of Surrey for a charity dinner in aid of Hospices in Surrey at Loseley Park, by the invitation of the Chairman of Surrey County Council, Cllr Sally Marks.

From 22nd to 24th July, the 5th annual Garden Show was held at Loseley Park. There were over 150 stalls and attractions included a have-a-go archery range. The proceeds went to support Shooting Star Chase.

On 4th August, the Mayor was entertained to tea by the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux, following which he was given a tour of Loseley House.

On 7th August, the Teddy Bears Picnic was held in the Walled Garden at Loseley. There was story-telling, face painting, a garden treasure hunt and the ‘most original teddy bear’ competition. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the event, which was in aid of Shooting Star Chase.

From 5th to 7th August, the Electromagnetic Field camping festival was held in Loseley Park. There were three days of talks, performances and workshops on a wide variety of scientific subjects. Several hundred people attended.

On 7th October, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson joined the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux for the Grange Park Opera at Loseley

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On 7th February, the Mayor attended An Evening With Mr Dickens at Loseley, a fundraising event in aid of Guildford Cathedral.

On 7th March, the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey's reception for the nominees for the Queen's Award for Voluntary Services was held at Loseley House. The Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning was among the guests.

On 29th March, the inaugural Surrey Heritage Awards ceremony was held at Loseley Park. Organised by the Surrey Historic Buildings Trust, St Martha’s Priory in Chilworth, a 1930s timber-framed Arts and Crafts house, was one of those shortlisted. The Deputy Mayor was among the guests.

Surrey Country Fair On 25th September, the annual Surrey Game and Country Fair was held at Loseley Park. Activities included clay shooting, gun dogs, falconry, terrier racing, hounds, sheep dogs, vintage tractors, tractor and horse ploughing, a food hall and a food theatre.

Mayor’s visit On 10th April, the Mayor, accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs Sue Jackson, visited the Parish of Artington, by kind invitation of the Chairman of the Parish Council, Mr Roger Musson. The day began with a boat trip from Millmead Lock and included a visit to Pilgrim Wood Residential Home amongst various other places within Artington.

ASH

Ash Music Festival On 30th July, the 30th Ash Music Festival was held at the Lion Brewery. Six local bands performed and £7,500 was raised for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, C.R.Y., and Making Max's Miracle.

Lakeside Nature Reserve On 27th October, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson attended the Lakeside Fun Day at Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale.

Ash Manor Sports Centre On 23rd October, the Mayor attended a performance of 'Take On Me' at the Ash Manor Sports Centre, Ash Manor School, Ash.

Army Medical Services Museum In September, the AMS Museum was renamed the Museum of Military Medicine as part of its planned relocation from Keogh Barracks, Ash Vale to Cardiff Bay. The Army Medical Services Museum Trust considered that the 28

Cardiff site offered the best opportunity to rebrand the Army Medical Services Museum as a fit-for-purpose modern museum.

Ash Ranges Fire On 12th- 13th April, fire swept over two hectares of common on Ash Ranges, owned by the Ministry of Defence. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service appliances from Haslemere, Farnham and Guildford were sent, and a water carrier from Guildford also attended.

COMPTON

Compton Village Fete On 14th May, the annual village fete was held on the Green. There were the traditional stalls, raising money for local charities, and other attractions included circus skills, a petting farm, train rides, races, dog races, bouncy castles, and Punch and Judy. Funds were raised for Challengers and Sight for Surrey.

Watts Gallery On 16th May, the Artists’ Village at Watts Gallery in Compton released the results of the Economic Impact Study, which had been carried out by the University of Surrey's School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, with funding from the Hazelhurst Trust. It concluded that the Artists’ Village had directly contributed £2.62 million worth of additional gross turnover to local businesses in the previous year and supported 124 additional jobs. It had more than doubled attendances and was the primary reason for 92.5% of visits.

On 13th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended a private view of 'Close Up & Personal: Victorians and their Photographs' at Watts Gallery.

On 13th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, returned for the Surrey Wildlife Trust reception at the gallery.

On 14th July, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended a private view of 'Linncot Lives On'.

On 15th July, the Times listed the Watts Gallery as one of Britain’s 25 best small museums.

On 20th August, the Artists’ Village organised a ‘Walk for Watts’ to raise funds for the Watts Chapel. It and the surrounding cemetery were in need of cleaning and conservation after damage over many years from rain, leaks, and high winds.

On 22nd October, the Mayor visited Watts Gallery for their Big Draw event.

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On 7th November, a study day concluded with the book launch of The Diary of Mary Watts, 1887-1904, edited by Dr Desna Greenhow.

On 23rd November, it was announced that the Director, Perdita Hunt OBE, DL, would step down the following July after 12 years as head of the Watts Gallery and Artists' Village.

On 23rd February, G F Watts's 200th birthday was celebrated with a lecture by Dr Nicholas Tromans, Brice Curator of Watts Gallery - Artists' Village, followed by the launch of his new book about Watts's life and legacy, The Art of G F Watts. The Mayor attended.

Mane Chance Sanctuary On 17th May, the Mane Chance horse sanctuary held its 3rd annual Golf Classic in Puttenham. The golf competition, together with the auction and raffle at the dinner that followed, raised nearly £9,000 for the charity.

On 17th December, Mane Chance’s annual Christmas Lunch was held at the Guildford Harbour Hotel. The guest speaker was the broadcaster Angela Rippon. There was also a tombola, a raffle and a silent auction.

St Nicholas, Compton On 4th December, the Mayor, accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs Sue Jackson, attended a tour of St Nicholas Church in Compton, followed by a Church Service to accept the recently finished Record of the Church by Salford branch of NADFAS, which has taken three years to compile.

EAST CLANDON

High Clandon Estate Vineyard On 12th November, the Glass Barn wine-tasting room at High Clandon Estate Vineyard was opened by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, and the BBC presenter Bamber Gascoigne. There was an exhibition, The Spirit of Christmas, by Surrey artists and profits from the event went to Cherry Trees, which provides respite care for disabled children in East Clandon.

Hatchlands From 24th April to 31st May 2016, the National Trust’s Face to Face with Shakespeare exhibition was held at Hatchlands Park. It included the Cobbe portrait of Shakespeare, which was considered the only painting of him taken from life.

On 21st September, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Cobbe Collection Trust Concert at Hatchlands Park.

On 25th September, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning officially started

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the Guildford Lions’ 5k and 10k annual run at Hatchlands Park. The funds raised were allocated to local causes.

EAST HORSLEY

Nomad Theatre Company On 30th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Nomad Theatre Companies' 'Play in a Week' at the Nomad Theatre, East Horsley.

Horsley Choral Society On 3rd December, Horsley Choral Society, based at East Horsley Village Hall, gave their Christmas Concert at St Andrew's, Cobham. On 17th December, they sang carols round Horsley.

Christmas Window Competition On 13th December, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the East Horsley Christmas Window Competition at the East Horsley Village Hall.

Keep East Horsley Beautiful Week On 24th September, teams of litter-pickers mustered at Station Parade, Bishopsmead Parade and Effingham Junction to clear up rubbish as part of Keep East Horsley Beautiful Week.

Skate park On 12th October, the skate park on Kingston Meadow was officially opened. The £50,000 project was managed by Keith Noble of East Horsley Parish Council, with assistance from Guildford Borough Council. At the opening there was a display of skateboards and accessories from Decade Skateboard Store, based in Jeffries Passage, Guildford.

EFFINGHAM

Howard of Effingham School On 11th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Howard of Effingham School's Annual GCSE A Level Art, Textiles and Photography exhibition.

Kids Run Free On 7th May, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially opened the Kids Run Free races at the King George Playing Fields, Effingham. He was joined by Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith and Sir Paul Beresford MP. The children ran a total of 30km.

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Manager, Steve Hoatson, presented a cheque for £18,552 to Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance. The money had been raised by members of the Club after the air ambulance was called to a player who suffered a cardiac arrest on the course.

Royal British Legion On 23rd August, the British Legion clubhouse in Lower Road closed. The club had seen a dwindling membership and complaints from nearby residents about late-night drinking and antisocial behaviour.

Commoners’ Day On 2nd October, Effingham Commoners’ Day was opened by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson. Around 480 people saw the Commoners exercising their ancient right of grazing on Effingham Common. The history of local brick- making was presented, together with a climbing wall, face painting, mystery trails, and games and quizzes by teaching staff from St Lawrence School. The event was supported by the Friends of Effingham Common, Effingham Parish Council, and Guildford Borough Council’s Countryside Team.

Effingham Neighbourhood Plan In March, the draft of the Neighbourhood Plan was submitted to Guildford Borough Council. The plan had received the overwhelming support of residents, 54% of whom participated in the household survey.

NORMANDY

St Mark’s Wyke On 14th August, the Rev Monica Taylor took her last service at St Mark's church, Wyke, after thirty years as a licensed reader and curate. She left to be nearer her family in Kent.

Wyke and Normandy Mothers Union On 9th August, the Wyke and Normandy Mothers Union marked its 140th anniversary with a party in Normandy Village Hall.

Normandy Village Fete On 29th August, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, opened the new Peace Garden at Manor Fruit Farm, to commemorate the First World War, and then opened the 12th annual Normandy Village Fete. Organised by Normandy Parish Council, it was the largest ever, with a hundred entries in the dog show. The profits went to the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance.

Normandy Therapy Garden On 19th May, the Therapy Garden’s Ladies Lunch fundraising event was

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held at the Farmhouse Restaurant at Fairlands Farm. The guest speaker was the actress Susan Hampshire.

On 19th June, the annual Normandy Gardens Open Day raised money for the Therapy Garden charity, which provides gardening therapy to children and adults with a wide range of learning, physical and emotional disabilities. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson attended

On 7th July, eighty members of the Waitrose Partnership Project came to work on the Therapy Garden. They redesigned part of it and replanted the wildflower garden.

Normandy Village Hall On 4th December, the Aldershot Floral Design Club Christmas Show was staged at Normandy Village Hall. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

PIRBRIGHT

Pirbright and District Abbeyfield Society On 23rd April 2016, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Pirbright and District Abbeyfield Society Champagne Afternoon Tea at Cunningham House, Pirbright.

Scarecrow Festival On 18th June, the 10th annual Scarecrow Festival on the village green attracted some 3,000 visitors. It celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday with a wicker figure on horseback. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended, accompanied by Immoovate Guildford, the Civic Cow, in support of the Surrey Hills Cow Parade. Around £11,000 was raised for the Save the Children’s Syrian refugee Fund and St Michael & All Angels Church.

Lord Pirbright's Hall On 21st April 2016, a beacon was lit at Lord Pirbright's Hall to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. The Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the event.

On 25th April 2016, the Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, attended the Annual Parish Meeting at Lord Pirbright's Hall.

On 21st January, the Mayor was a guest at the Royal British Legion’s Pirbright Branch annual dinner at Lord Pirbright's Hall.

On 17th February, the Mayor hosted a charity bridge evening at the hall. Proceeds went to the Mayor's chosen charities: the Surrey Hills Trust Fund, Surrey Cancer Research Institute and The Mayor of Guildford's Local

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Distress Fund.

On 5th March, the Pirbright Twinning Association’s Crêpe Supper was held at Lord Pirbright's Hall. The Mayor was one of the guests.

Queen's Birthday On 12th June, a community event at West Heath, Pirbright celebrated the Queen's 90th birthday. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended it.

Army Training Centre Pirbright On 7th September, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the ATC Pirbright's Beating of the Retreat and Cocktail Party at the Army Training Centre at Alexander Barracks.

On 3rd March the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, joined the Guildford Community Covenant Panel at ATC Pirbright for a Passing Out Parade.

On 6th March, the Army Training Centre Pirbright was given the Freedom of the Borough of Guildford, in recognition of its distinguished service and outstanding contribution to the local community and the nation. Deputy Leader of the council, Cllr Matt Furniss proposed the honour, saying that Pirbright Camp had made an outstanding contribution to national life over many years by providing training for newcomers to the British Army. The Commanding Officer ATC Pirbright, Lt. Colonel Richard Green, received the Freedom of the Borough scroll from the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

Abbeyfield Cunningham House On 28th August, Mrs Mamie Glover celebrated her 102nd birthday at Abbeyfield Cunningham House Care Home in Pirbright. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was amongst those attending.

Pirbright Flower Show On 30th July, the Pirbright Horticultural Society’s annual flower show was held in Lord Pirbright’s Hall. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

Heathland Safari On 20th November, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Heathland Safari event at Pirbright Common.

Love Outdoor Playweek On 20th March, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended Guildford Borough Council's 'Love Outdoor Playweek' event on Pirbright village green.

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PUTTENHAM

Puttenham visit On 14th March, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited Puttenham, with a lunch at The Good Intent with Puttenham Parish Council followed by a visit and tour of Puttenham C of E School.

RIPLEY

Riley Court School On 20th April 2016, His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent KG dedicated the Memorial Garden and opened of the new Orchard Building at Riley Court School, Ripley. The Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, attended the occasion.

Ripley Event On 23rd July, the annual Ripley Event was held on the village green. Entertainments included the companion dog show, classic vehicles, the rock choir, and a scouts’ tug of war. Collections were made for local organisations and charities.

Send and Ripley History Society On 29th September, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson unveiled a plaque in honour of Kenneth White, who made the first penicillin for civilian use in 1944 at his pharmacist’s shop, now The Old Cellar in Ripley. The plaque had been produced by members of the Send and Ripley History Society.

On 12th November, Send & Ripley History Society held a Researching Your House Day in the Village Hall. Speakers included Brigid Rice of the Domestic Buildings Research Group and Isabel Sullivan from the Surrey History Centre.

On 13th February, the Society’s website was hacked, with a reference to Kurdish forces against Islamic State.

Dunsborough Park On 21st April 2016, the Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, hosted an afternoon tea at the Festival of Tulips at Dunsborough Park. The proceeds went to the Mayor's chosen charity, SATRO.

Papercourt Sailing Club During the summer the Sailability programme was held as part of the Royal Yachting Association’s national project, to enable people with disabilities to try sailing and take part regularly. 66 people joined the programme, taking part in 364 sails.

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On 24th September, the youth section took part in the annual Sailathon, raising over £1,800 for local child cancer charity, Christopher’s Smiles.

Ripley Rocks On 16th July, Ripley Rocks drew an audience of 500 to Ripley Court Meadow for the annual one-day festival of music. There were local and national acts, as well as a juggling show and other activities. Funds were raised for 1st Ripley Scout Group.

Ripley Bonfire Association On 29th October, the annual Ripley Bonfire celebrations were held, starting with the judging of the floats and characters in fancy dress at the village hall by the Ripley Bonfire Queen, Lexie Hyde. A band then led the torch-lit procession to the green. The bonfire was then lit, followed by the firework display.

Send Help On 22nd June, Send Help’s annual tea party was held at the Lancaster Hall. Over fifty elderly people attended and were served by thirty volunteers.

Ripley Farmers’ Market On 11th June, the Ripley Farmers’ Market included the Ripley Bake Off competition. There were over fifty entries, and £168 was raised for local charities.

Queen’s birthday tea On 11th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Send Parish Council's Queen's 90th Birthday cream tea at Send Recreation Ground.

Ripley Bowling Club On 25th August, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, opened the Ripley Bowling Club’s new club house in Rose Lane. The club house was heated by a ‘green energy’ scheme.

Talbot Hotel On 28th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially reopened the Talbot Hotel in Ripley High Street following a £1million refurbishment. The historic hotel's 43 bedrooms, the restaurant and the bar areas had been upgraded, as well as the events and wedding facilities.

Flower planters In the summer, six new flower planters were installed to act as a physical barrier to prevent anti-social parking, while improving the visual amenity of the street. They were provided by Surrey Highways, in conjunction with

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local residents and Ripley Parish Council.

Curzon Country Cinema On 23rd October, Curzon Country Cinema began a trial period of showing films monthly at Ripley Village Hall. Three showings screened The Jungle Book, The Lady in The Van, and Love & Friendship.

Send C of E Primary School On 16th March, the new Key Stage 2 building was officially opened at Send Church of England Primary School. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended, as did the Mayor of Woking. A sculpture by the local artist Alison Catchlove was unveiled.

SEALE & SANDS

Seale and Sands Summer Show On 2nd July, the annual Seale and Sands Summer Show was held on the Sands Recreation Ground. The theme was ‘Carry On Shakespeare’, celebrating the fourth centenary of his death. There was Morris dancing, Dog Disorder, sheep racing and the ‘Battle of Shakespeare’.

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Send Parish Council On 11th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Send Parish Council's Queen's 90th Birthday cream tea at Send Recreation Ground.

Vision Engineering Ltd On 2nd September, Vision Engineering’s Lynx EVO eyepiece‐less stereo microscope won the Microscopy Today Innovation Award, for its advanced, patented and ergonomically- designed viewer and 3D imaging.

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Vocality On 19th July, the Queen's Award for Enterprise was presented to the communications company Vocality at their premises at Lydling Barn. The Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux, attended, as did the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning,

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MR Solutions On 21st April 2016, MR Solutions, based at The Guildway in the Old Portsmouth Road, won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation. It recognised MR Solution’s achievement in developing a preclinical, multi- modality MRI scanner which did away with the need for liquid helium cooling.

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Wey & Arun Canal Trust In January, plans for the restoration of the waterway from Shalford to the Gosden Aqueduct on the outskirts of Bramley saw the design study, environmental impact study and flood impact study completed for a new canal route.

David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation On 10th November, the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation launched its ‘Fading Giant’ campaign to highlight the plight of Africa’s elephants. T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts with artwork by Stefano Zagaglia were on sale. The profits were devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants and park protection programmes in Uganda and Zambia.

On 24th November, Oliver Smith was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, replacing Sally Case, who had previously been the CEO for four years.

Shalford Pre-School In May, Shalford Pre-School, in Station Row, opened its new playground. It was paid for by local fundraising and a grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery. The playground featured a soft surface and a climbing frame.

On 6th July, Shalford Pre-School won the Guildford in Bloom Novel Containers Competition, with its entry theme based on Eris Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The school was presented with a trophy, a gold award certificate and £20 worth of National Gardening Vouchers by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

Friends of Shalford In January, the Friends of Shalford installed two defibrillators, one at the Snooty Fox café and one at the Village Hall in Peasmarsh. They were supplied at a reduced cost by the British Heart Foundation and the £2,500 required was funded by the Community Foundation for Surrey, Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally fund and a local resident.

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SHERE

Shere Open Gardens On 26th June, the 38th Open Gardens event raised money for a variety of village charities. Around 25 gardens were open, and the 1911 wooden bridge which once spanned Upper Street was on display.

Shere Hill Climb On 4th September, some 4,000 spectators watched 135 cars take part in the 4th Shere Hill Climb Classic. The mile-long course ran up Staple Lane. All profits from the event went to mostly local charities.

Peaslake Summer Fair On 29th August, the Peaslake Summer Fair was held in Walking Bottom. Attractions included stalls, bouncy castles, Punch & Judy, face-painting, a dog show, welly-wanging, a roller-ride, and a coconut shy. There was entertainment from a jazz band and Morris dancers. The fair was organised by Peaslake Free School and Peaslake Nursery to raise funds for community amenities.

Shere Bridge Restoration On 8th June, the 1911 footbridge, which had crossed over Upper Street until being dismantled in 2015, was removed to a temporary storage site prior to refurbishment.

Woodhouse Music Opera Festival On 10th and 11th September, the production at Woodhouse Copse of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème raised funds for the Luke’s Cancer Centre and the Fountain Centre at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.

Surrey Hills Festival of Food & Drink On 3rd September, some 2,400 visitors attended the first Surrey Hills Festival of Food & Drink, at Coverwood Farm in Peaslake. The Surrey County Agricultural Society organised local suppliers and producers, with a Farmers’ Market. More than sixty entrants for the CowParade were on show, and judges selected those to be auctioned locally or in London. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

Shere Museum On 27th March, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially opened the Tillingbourne Gallery in Shere Museum. This showcased the research undertaken through the Tillingbourne Tales project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project investigated Shalford, St Martha’s, Albury, Shere, Gomshall and Abinger to reveal the rich social history of the Tillingbourne

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Chilworth2gether On 24th June, Chilworth2gether was chosen as the beneficiary of the performance of Pimms and Picnic at Chilworth Manor. The resulting donation was used to install two new defibrillators, at the Percy Arms and St Martha’s Court in Hornhatch.

Gunpowder Mills Throughout the year, volunteers worked with the GBC Countryside Wardens to maintain and improve the Gunpowder Mills site. Himalayan Balsam, which had invaded the site, was tackled, waterways cleared, trees coppiced and the picnic area improved.

On 11th September, as part of Heritage Weekend, Chilworth2gether, the Gunpowder Mills Group and GBC Countryside Wardens held a barbeque in the picnic area. There was an archaeological display by the Gunpowder Mills Group, sculpture and a nature trail for the children, and a special storytelling session featuring Job the gunpowder worker. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited.

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Tongham Recreation & Community Centre On 22nd the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited Guildford Borough Council's 'Let's Get Moving' event at Tongham Community Centre.

On 29th May, a charity fair called Making Max's Miracle was held at the Centre to raise funds for Max McDonough, a young boy from Ash with cerebral palsy. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson attended, and over £4,600 was raised towards Max’s treatment.

White Hart On 26th September, Guildford Borough Council gave the White Hart in The Street, Tongham the status of an Asset of Community Value, acknowledging its role in the social wellbeing of the community.

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Clandon Park Between 10th September and 30th October, the National Trust admitted visitors to Clandon House for the first time following the fire on 29th April 2015, which destroyed the interior. A protected walkway led into the Saloon, from which they could see into the Marble Hall. Each group was given a 40

safety briefing before entering the building, and issued with hard hats.

Clandon C of E Infant School In September, Clandon C of E Infant School expanded its age range to become a primary school for pupils aged 4-11 years.

Clandon Wood Natural Burial Reserve On 21st July, Clandon Wood burial ground was the only such private enterprise in Surrey to win the annual Green Flag Award.

Royal British Legion On 26th June, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, visited the West Clandon Royal British Legion's centenary commemoration of the Battle of the Somme at West Clandon Recreation Ground. This was followed by lunch in The Poppy Room at the West Clandon Royal British Legion.

On 28th August, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association's celebration lunch for the independence of Malaysia at the Royal British Legion Club.

On 5th December, the Mayor returned to the West Clandon Royal British Legion for lunch in the Poppy Room at the Village Hall.

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West Horsley Place On 13th September, the Duchess of Roxburghe’s ashes were buried in the foundations of the new opera house at West Horsley Place. Christina, the wife of Bamber Gascoigne who inherited the estate from his aunt, placed the ashes in the ground during a ceremony.

Cranmore School On 7th May, Cranmore School had 20 pupils competing at the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools’ National Swimming Finals in Crawley. Overall, the Under 10 team finished second, the Under 12 team finished third, and Cranmore overall finished the third best boys team in the country.

West Horsley in Bloom On 1st July, the West Horsley in Bloom presentation evening was held at the village hall. There were fifty individual entries in the competition, and the mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson presented prizes.

Raleigh School In May, Peer Productions staged a series of drama workshops at the Raleigh School to build Year 6 students’ resilience as they approached the

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move to secondary school. The sessions explored bullying and antisocial behaviour, and were designed to empower pupils to feel more confident and assertive.

On 29th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited the Space Lego Robotics Workshop at the Raleigh School.

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RHS Wisley On 6th September, the annual flower show at RHS Wisley was opened by Dame Penelope Keith. The six-day floral festival featured a record number of 55 nurseries and 21 trade stands, the National Dahlia Society Show, and floral displays by the Surrey area of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies

Wisley airfield On 5th September, the Ockham & Hatchford Residents Association donated funds to the Wisley Action Group.

On 24th January, a nomination by Ockham Parish Council for listing the Three Farms Meadow, next to Wisley Airfield, as an Asset of Community Value was rejected by the Executive.

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Wood Street Jazz Festival On 10th July, the second Wood Street Jazz Festival was held on the Village Green. 140 people listened to performers including the Mark Bassey and Karen Sharp Quintet, the blues singer Melissa James with her quartet, and the Somethin’ Else Big Band. The event was sponsored by Gordons Solicitors, Crystal Clear Financial Services and Rydes Hill School and proceeds went to the local charity, Challengers.

Wood Street Village Show On 15th July, the annual Wood Street Village Show was held on the green. The event included a horticultural show, family dog show, maypole dancing, bouncy castles and children's activities, a beer tent, a tea tent and stalls.

Isabel’s Sparkle On 19th June, a Fathers’ Day Fête was organised at the Memorial Hall by Isabel’s Sparkle, a group who wished to help Isabel Lewis, who was suffering from Batten's disease. Some £700 was raised.

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St Mary’s, Worplesdon On 21st September, the Rev Alex Russell was inducted and installed as Rector of St Mary’s, Worplesdon by the Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Rev Andrew Watson and the Archdeacon of Surrey, the Ven. Stuart Beake. Worplesdon comes under the patronage of Eton College, and so the college’s representative, the Rev Roger Royle, presented her to the Bishop. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, and the Chairman of Worplesdon Parish Council, Dr Paul Cragg, were in the congregation.

Fox Corner Community Wildlife Area On 8th September, around 18 volunteers from the Pirbright Institute joined Fox Corner Community Wildlife Area members at the pond for maintenance work. Nearly all the abundant ‘Water Soldiers’ were cleared and some other non-native species were removed, but native reeds, bullrushes, water lilies and water bean plants were left.

Worplesdon and District Bridleways Association On 1st May, the Worplesdon & District Bridleways Association held its annual 10-mile Fit or Fat Ride over Thursley and Hankley Commons. The horses' heart rates were checked at the start and 20 minutes after the finish to determine their fitness. £1,530 was raised for the Association.

Sutherland Memorial Park On 3rd June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, unveiled a bench and plaque commemorating Major Keith Crossman (1929-2014) in Sutherland Memorial Park. Dr Alex Donaldson spoke of Major Crossman’s voluntary service, which over more than 40 years had made an immense contribution to Burpham and neighbouring communities.

Sidney Sime Gallery From 9th to 11th September, the Gallery was open as part of Heritage Weekend.

Jacobs Well play area On 30th July, the Jacobs Well Play Area in Jacobs Well Road was officially opened by Chloe Jones, aged 5. The upgrade of the area cost £30,000, which was funded by the SITA Trust, which provides grants through the Landfill Communities Fund, and there was help from the Surrey Community Action.

Woking & Sam Beare Hospice On 20th December, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially opened the Woking & Sam Beare Hospice Shop on Fairlands Estate. It had been trading since 27th October, and had been the 17th shop the charity had

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opened.

Muscle Acre On 24th July, the second Summer Madness event was run at Muscle Acre in Wood Street village. The course was slightly different this year, with a rope climb and a cargo rope climb added on the 10k course.

Stedman Corporate Clothing On 8th November, Stedman Corporate Clothing, based in Church Lane, donated uniforms and fabrics to Farm4life, an international charity committed to providing relief in Ghana.

Primrose Lodge On 17th February, Primrose Lodge in Perry Hill, a clinic run by UK Addiction Treatment, held an open day after being modernised and renovated. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was among those attending. The clinic has nineteen en suite bedrooms, counselling rooms, group areas, treatment rooms, and a gym.

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Local Government

Guildford Borough Council On 19th April 2016, Guildford Borough Council approved grants totalling more than £400,000 to local charities and voluntary organisations. They were to support projects that improved the lives of vulnerable people, promoted health and wellbeing, reduced inequalities and improved access to training, skills and work opportunities.

On 4th May, the Annual Meeting of Guildford Borough Council - the Mayor Making - was held at the Guildhall. Cllr Gordon Jackson was elected as Mayor for the municipal year 2016-17 and Cllr Nigel Manning as Deputy Mayor. Afterwards the new Mayor hosted a dinner at the County Club, Guildford.

On 5th May, James Walsh, the Labour Party candidate, was elected as Borough Councillor for Stoke Ward, in the by-election following the resignation of Cllr William Chesterfield. The voting was: James Walsh (Labour) 528, Barry Keane (Conservative) 497, and Hannah Thompson (Liberal Democrat) 492. The turnout was 27%.

On 8th May, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, headed the procession to Holy Trinity Church for the annual Civic Service. The civic party included the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux, Anne Milton MP and the Chairman of Surrey County Council, Mrs Sally Marks.

On 27th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited Stoke Park Nurseries' ‘Brilliant Butterfly’ event on Pewley Downs.

In August, Guildford Borough Council purchased the freehold of Wey House, a large office block in Farnham Road near the railway station. The building, with 44,945 sq ft of space, was occupied by law firm Stevens & Bolton.

On 14th October, Honorary Freeman Mrs Jennifer Powell exercised her right to herd sheep across the Town Bridge as part of Guildford’s Wool Week. The Mayor attended the event.

During December, the Mayor visited Guildford Borough Council's staff to thank them for their hard work during the year and to wish them a merry Christmas.

Elected Mayor On 23rd May, it was announced that the Borough Council had received a combined total of 5,184 valid signatures, representing 5% of the registered electorate, on a petition calling for an elected mayor. This was sufficient for

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a referendum to be called.

On 13th October, voters in the referendum rejected by over four to one the proposal to have an elected mayor. 20,639 voted to retain the existing system, and only 4,948 to have an elected mayor. The overall turnout was 25%.

Local Plan On 24th May, the revised Local Plan for Guildford was approved at a Full Council meeting. The voting was 34 for, 9 against, and there were two abstentions. The plan then passed to a six-week public consultation period, running from 6th June to 18th July.

In September, Sir Paul Beresford MP, whose Mole Valley constituency includes five wards in the east of the Borough, described the Council's Local Plan proposals as “deeply concerning”. He was “deadly worried” about the building of new homes on greenbelt land beside the A3. Cllr Paul Spooner, Leader of the Council, said that the proposed development was being directed at making better use of land that had already been built on, under a brownfield first preference.

On 27th October, the Council Leader, Cllr Paul Spooner, announced that the Local Plan would not be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate until late 2017.

On 24th January, the Executive adopted the Guildford Town Centre Regeneration Strategy, outlining the Council’s approach to improving the town centre and reconnecting it with the riverside.

Green Belt On 1st April 2016, the Communities Secretary, Greg Clark MP, ruled that green belt land could be built on where there was ‘a significant local need for housing’, a reversal of the position taken by ministers previously. An analysis by the Campaign to Protect Rural England identified a number of green belt sites where developers are pressing for thousands of homes to be built. They included 2,068 homes in Wisley, 1,100 in Normandy and Flexford, and 3,940 in Gosden Hill, Burpham and Blackwell Farm, Guildford.

On 2nd June, the Surrey branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England criticised the number of new houses proposed in the draft local plan, saying that it would be a ‘devastating attack’ on greenbelt land. The Leader of Guildford Borough Council, Cllr Paul Spooner, replied that Guildford borough would face a housing crisis if the demand for more suitable homes were not tackled soon. While 89% of the Borough was designated as Green Belt, only 1.6% of greenfield land would be allocated for development.

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Surrey County Council On 22nd June, the Guildford Local Committee received feedback from the formal consultations on Burpham's shopping parade area, Burpham Lane, and other locations as part of the Guildford On-Street Parking Review. The Committee agreed that a Traffic Regulation Order was to be made, implementing new controls in those locations.

On 19th July, the Code Club was started at Guildford Library, to allow local children to progress from learning computer code to using it with the new Makercart, an inventive series of computer gadgets for children to explore the basics of technology with volunteer staff. It included a 3D printer, Raspberry Pi’s, MBot robot, and digital paper cutter.

From December, street lights in selected roads in the Borough began to be switched off between midnight and 5am. Surrey County Council hoped that this would save significant sums. However, Surrey Police intervened to prevent the extinguishing of 619 lights in certain streets on the grounds of traffic safety, crime and anti-social behaviour.

On 7th February, Surrey County Council abandoned plans to raise council tax by 15%, proposing a 4.99% rise instead. On 8th February, at Prime Minister’s question time in the House of Commons, Jeremy Corbyn MP, the Leader of the Opposition, asked whether ‘a sweetheart deal’ had been reached between the council and the government which had resulted in the referendum being called off. The Council Leader, David Hodge, had referred to a ‘gentleman’s agreement’. However, Marcus Jones MP, the Minister for Local Government, insisted that there were no plans for extra funding for Surrey.

Parish Councils On 5th April, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, hosted a reception at the Guildhall to thank the Chairmen and Clerks of Guildford's 23 Parish Councils for their hard work and commitment throughout the year.

Parliament On 31st July, Margaret Sharp, Baroness Sharp of Guildford, retired from the House of Lords. She had been selected by the Social Democratic Party as their candidate for the Guildford constituency in the 1983 general election, and fought three further elections here for the SDP and then the Liberal Democrats. She was created a life peer as Baroness Sharp of Guildford in 1998.

EU Referendum On 24th June, the Guildford result of the EU referendum was announced at Spectrum, where the count was held. 44,155 (56.17%) voted to Remain and 34,458 (43.83%) voted to Leave. This compared with a national vote to

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leave the EU by 52% to 48%. A total of 78,613 people voted, representing a 73.97% turnout, as against a national figure of 72.2%.

On 28th June, crowds gathered under the Tunsgate Arch in the High Street to call on both Leave and Remain voters to unite against the growing racial tension following the referendum vote to leave the EU. Organised by local people themselves, the EU flag was displayed at the gathering. Among those who attended were the Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Gordon Jackson, the Leader of Guildford Borough Council, Cllr Paul Spooner, Cllr Nils Christiansen (Holy Trinity) and Cllr Caroline Reeves (Friary and St Nicolas). Cllr Reeves said that she was dismayed that Europeans in her ward had been negatively labelled as immigrants. She said their contribution to Guildford was valued.

On 17th October, Cllr Christian Holliday, member for Burpham, was suspended from the Conservative group on Guildford Borough Council, after he initiated an online petition which called for those who wished Britain to be part of the European Union to be deemed guilty of treason. He withdrew the petition from the UK Government and Parliament website. On 4th November Cllr Holliday apologised for his actions and on the 8th the Conservative group decided to reinstate him after one month.

On 1st February, Anne Milton MP voted for the bill to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.

On 15th February, figures were released that showed that in most areas of Britain hate crime levels had increased significantly following the referendum. However, Surrey was among the minority of police areas that actually showed a fall – of 7% in this instance.

On 25th March, more than fifty people from the Guildford in Europe group travelled to London to attend the Unite for Europe march on Parliament. David Pillinger, chairman of Guildford in Europe, said that in Guildford there was an understanding that the wealth and wellbeing of Great Britain was the result of openness to the rest of the world.

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Law and Order, Fire and Rescue

Surrey Police On 5th May, David Munro, the Conservative Party candidate, was elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey in the second round. The turnout was over 28%, compared with 16% in 2012.

On 25th May, two members of Surrey Police, based at Guildford, received commendations for their work at a ceremony in the Refectory at Guildford Cathedral. Detective Constable David Jones had worked alone in the Criminal Investigation Department for a year, covering the duties, in addition to his own, of two colleagues on long-term sick leave. Tom Aspland was commended for his excellent use of technology to identify a suspicious vehicle, which contributed to the capture and arrest of two prolific criminals.

On 14th June, it was announced that Nick Ephgrave had been appointed Chief Constable of Surrey Police, having been temporary Chief Constable since January. He had been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for his services to policing in the Queen’s birthday honours.

On 10th August, Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner, David Munro, published his first Police and Crime Plan for the following four years. The six main priorities identified were: cutting crime and keeping Surrey safe, supporting victims, tackling rural crime, making town centres safe, ‘making every pound count’, and tackling the threat of terrorism. On 30th September, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited Guildford Police Station to see the Guildford Neighbourhood Police in action.

In July, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary carried out a PEEL (police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy) assessment of Surrey Police. Her report, released in October, judged the force as “good”, but its response to 101 calls was still “not good enough”, with some 27% unanswered.

In mid-December, Surrey Police introduced body-worn cameras to its Guildford Area Policing Team. These increased the accountability of the Force, led to more early guilty pleas (due to the availability of digital evidence), defused confrontational situations, and protected officers from inaccurate complaints.

On 20th February, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey, David Munro, and the Chief Constable, Nick Ephgrave, pledged their support for servicemen and women by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

On 2nd March, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary’s Police Effectiveness report rated Surrey Police as ‘good’ overall, and noted the

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‘substantial improvements’ made in protecting vulnerable people.

On 7th April, Surrey Police officers lined the roads outside Emmanuel Church, Stoughton for the funeral of PC Nigel Furlonger, who had died on 9th March. Police motorbikes then escorted the hearse to Guildford Crematorium.

Surrey Fire and Rescue In the six months following the introduction of immediate emergency care response on 28th September 2015, Guildford firefighters were called to 19 emergency incidents. These included cardiac arrests, chest pain and breathing difficulties. They had been trained by South East Coast Ambulance Service to provide treatment to patients before ambulance crews arrive.

On 18th May, a public meeting and community event was held at Guildford fire station in Ladymead. Visitors could learn about Surrey Fire and Rescue Service's draft Public Safety Plan for 2016-2025, and comment on the draft proposals. Fire safety advice and tours of the fire station were also available.

On 21st June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended Guildford Borough Council's Junior Citizens Life Skills workshop at Guildford Fire Station.

On 25th June, an attempt was made to beat the world record for the most people to take part in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation relay event. The aim was to train 1,050 volunteers in the resuscitation technique. However, fewer volunteers than were needed actually attended. Nevertheless, money was raised for the Firefighters Charity and the mental health charity Mind.

On 21st August, an electricity cable under the pavement outside Bar Mambo in Onslow Street exploded and caught fire in the early morning. The fire was quickly controlled.

On 3rd September, the Bar Thirteen nightclub was evacuated after a small fire broke out upstairs. Guildford fire-fighters attended and quickly extinguished it.

On 9th November, flats in West Mount on The Mount were evacuated when the roof on the fifth floor caught fire. Two pumps from Guildford, one from Woking and one from Leatherhead attended, along with an aerial ladder platform from Leatherhead. Crew commander Joe Reynolds, from Guildford fire station, said crews had difficulty tackling the fire at first, as the property is on a hill. The fire was brought under control and there were no casualties.

On 25th February, Robert Vince, aged 77, died when fire swept through his home in Belmont Avenue, Stoughton. Six fire engines attended the blaze,

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as well as an aerial ladder platform and other vehicles.

On 12th March, a house in Dedswell Drive, West Clandon suffered serious fire damage. All six occupants escaped safely after a smoke detector went off. Seven appliances attended the blaze.

On 10th April, firefighters attended a fire at a house in Yew Tree Drive, Bellfields. There had been reports of people inside the property, but all were accounted for. A small blaze on the roof of the conservatory was quickly extinguished.

On 12th April, a fire broke out in a house in Abinger Way, Burpham. No one was injured and fire crews successfully put out the blaze. A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of committing arson with intent to endanger life.

HMP Send On 12th July, David Munro, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey, presented certificates to four volunteers who had spent many years supporting the families of prisoners at HMP Send.

In August, the Independent Monitoring Board’s report on HMP Send for the year 2015-16 was published. The Board was satisfied that HMP Send was well-run and treated its prisoners justly and humanely. However, amongst their concerns were the persistent problems experienced by the prison in recruiting and retaining staff, and the “extraordinarily poor service” provided by Carillion plc in carrying out maintenance.

On 10th September, a small fire broke out in a kitchen HMP Send. It was extinguished by crews from three stations, including Guildford.

In October, Dame Penelope Keith opened the new Keep Out centre at HMP Send. Keep Out is a crime diversion scheme inside UK prisons for prisoners between the ages of 13 and 17.

On 30th March, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited HMP Send for a tour of the facilities and was shown what opportunities are available to the prisoners to aid their rehabilitation back into society.

Street Angels On 4th October, the Mayor attended an event at the Guildhall to celebrate Guildford gaining the Purple Flag award for Night Time Economy for the third year. Run by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM), the Purple Flag programme recognises excellence in the management of the town centre at night, highlighting safety, vibrancy and diversity.

On 8th October, the Street Angels Commissioning Service was held at St

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Joseph's Church in Eastgate Gardens. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was in the congregation.

On 24th November, the County Club presented Guildford Street Angels with a cheque for £30,602, raised through the club’s car rally and annual golf day.

Service for the Judiciary On 7th October, the annual Service for the Judiciary was held at Holy Trinity to celebrate the beginning of the legal term. The High Sheriff of Surrey, Richard Whittington, led the procession of Crown Court & District judges and Surrey magistrates from the Guildhall. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, led the civic procession. Amongst those attending were Mrs Justice Whipple QC, Judge Robert Fraser of the Guildford Crown Court, and the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux.

Murder On 4th September, figures released by Surrey Police showed that there had been two murder cases in Guildford in 2015.

Sex offenders In May 2016, figures were released which showed a 196% rise in the number of child sex offences reported in Guildford during 2015, with 80 cases as compared to 30 in the previous year. Many of these allegations dated back several decades.

In June, closed-circuit television cameras were installed in the alleyway from Woodbridge Road to Walnut Tree Close to deter sex offenders. Three sexual assaults had taken place there in the previous year.

Immigration offences On 5th April, Immigration Enforcement officers found two adults and one child who had entered the country illegally at the New York Nails salon in Angel Gate.

Drugs From October to February, Surrey Police’s Operation Viking saw 33 arrests made of drug dealers from outside Surrey who entered the county to sell drugs.

Surrey Cannabis Club On 24th September, Surrey Cannabis Club held its 4th annual Protestival in Stoke Park. About 120 people attended what was described as a forum for discussing issues surrounding cannabis use. The club’s manager, Alan Pavia, said the aim was to end its prohibition. One man was arrested on

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suspicion of possessing the drug with intent to supply.

Killer clowns In October, Surrey Police reported incidents of so-called ‘killer clowns’ being sighted in Guildford. This was a craze where people would dress as clowns to frighten or intimidate others. One, on 12th October, involved a knife- wielding figure in Yew Tree Drive. No arrests were made.

South West Surrey Magistrates On 17th May, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, hosted a reception for the Surrey Magistrates Association at the Guildhall.

On 7th December, the Mayor attended another Guildhall reception, this time for the South West Surrey Magistrates.

Guildford Crown Court On 9th July, His Honour Judge Christopher Critchlow DL retired as a Circuit Judge. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended his valedictory at Guildford Crown Court the previous day, and on 12th August the Mayor hosted a lunch to mark the judge’s retirement at the Guildhall. He was succeeded as Resident Judge of Guildford Crown Court by His Honour Judge Robert Fraser.

On 1st November, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited the Guildford Law Courts.

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Guildford People

Prof Max Lu On 25th April 2016, Professor G.Q. Max Lu became President and Vice- Chancellor of the University of Surrey. He had an international reputation in engineering, and notable skills in leadership and networking. For over twenty years he had held senior positions at the University of Queensland in Australia, most recently as Provost and Senior Vice-President.

He had made major contributions to chemical engineering and nanotechnology, particularly in nanomaterials and their applications in environmental technologies, and was the co-inventor of more than twenty international patents. He was one of only 150 double highly-cited academics in the world, and among his awards was the China International Science and Technology Award. He was also a member of the 4th State Council of China Overseas Chinese Expert Consultative Committee.

On 1st June, Professor Max was installed as President & Vice-Chancellor of the University. Those who attended the event in the James Clark Maxwell Building included His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux, and the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

Cllr Gordon Jackson On 4th May, Cllr Gordon Jackson was elected Mayor of Guildford for 2016- 17 at the Annual Meeting of the Council in the Guildhall. He practised as a solicitor in corporate and commercial law for 35 years before retiring in 2010. He and his wife Sue had lived in Pirbright since 1981. He was elected as member for Pirbright Ward in 2010 and served on the planning committee, acting as Chairman of it from June 2012 to April 2013. He became Lead Member for Economic Development, Tourism and Heritage. The Mayor's chosen charities for the year were the Surrey Cancer Research Institute and the Surrey Hills Trust Fund.

On 19th May, the Mayor attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

On 6th June, the Mayor joined other Mayors and Chairmen of Surrey for a civic luncheon at County Hall, Kingston-upon-Thames, by invitation of the Chairman of Surrey County Council, Mrs Sally Marks.

On 20th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, welcomed a group of Chinese students to Guildford at the Castle Keep.

On 30th July, the Mayor welcomed 35 visitors from Mayen, Germany, Godalming's twin town, at the Castle Keep.

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In October, the Mayor welcomed a group of Norwegian dyslexic students to Guildford. They were attending an annual educational trip to Guildford, organised by the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, to improve their English and learn coping strategies and dyslexic study skills at the Holy Trinity Centre, Guildford.

On 6th October, the Mayor hosted the annual Mayor's Dinner at the County Club.

On 22nd October, the Guildford Gag House comedy charity night at the Electric Theatre raised around £1,000 for the Mayor of Guildford’s chosen charities, the Surrey Hills Trust Fund and Surrey Cancer Research Institute.

On 15th November, the Mayor hosted a private lunch in support of his Mayoral theme at the Guildhall.

On 28th November, the Mayor hosted a charity dinner at the Shahin Tandoori Restaurant in Woodbridge Road. Proceeds went to the Mayor's chosen charities.

On 30th November, the Mayor attended a Stakeholders' Reception by the Board of Directors of Queensberry Real Estate LLP, at The March Hare, at the bottom of South Hill.

On 11th December, the Mayor attended the Mayor's Christmas Concert at Holy Trinity Church, organised by the Rotary Club of Guildford. Featuring the Vivace Chorus, the concert raised funds for Mayor's chosen charities.

On 15th March, the Mayor hosted a reception for the Parks & Countryside Volunteers to thank them for their hard work.

On 24th March, the Mayor hosted a 'Thank You' Dinner at the Guildhall, for those who had supported him during his Mayoral year.

On 1st April the Mayor hosted 'The Mayor's Daffodil Tea' at the Park Barn Centre. Proceeds went to the Mayor's chosen charities, The Surrey Hills Trust Fund, Surrey Cancer Research Institute and The Mayor of Guildford's Local Distress Fund.

Matthew Phillips On 25th June, Matthew Phillips of Guildford won a gold medal at the World Paraclimbing Cup competition at Campitello di Fassa, Italy. He had been born missing his right arm below the elbow, and it was his first international climbing competition. His two qualifying climbs and the final climb were completed with a perfect score.

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grounds, was presented with the Royal Horticultural Society’s Gold Award for 43 years’ service to horticulture by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

Martin Hurst On 23rd December, Martin Hurst of Ash Vale came top in the 75th series of the television quiz Countdown. He had failed to win the 35th series twenty years earlier.

Bill Bellerby On 5th March, a tea party was held at the Park Barn Centre to mark the 100th birthday of Honorary Freeman Bill Bellerby MBE. Rowland Sidwell sang the Welsh national anthem, and Bill Bellerby joined in. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was among the hundred guests.

On 12th March, The Mayor of Guildford’s Variety Show was staged at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre to honour Bill Bellerby’s contribution to the cultural life of Guildford. It included performances from The Boileroom, the Guildford Amateur Theatre Association, Guildford County School, Guildford Opera Company, Guildford School of Acting, Guildford Shakespeare Company, Guildford Symphony Orchestra, The Man in The Moon, Surrey Choices - Rhythmic Collision and The Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre.

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Guildford People: Honours

THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

Prof. Geoffrey Gilbert Geoffrey Nigel Gilbert, Professor of Sociology and director of the Centre for Research in Social Simulation at the University of Surrey was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to engineering and the social sciences.

John and Wendy Palczynski John and Wendy Palczynski of Guildford became Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE). They had fostered 29 babies with disabilities since 2003.

David Charity David Charity, Deputy Governor of HM Prison Send, became an MBE for his services to HM Prison Service.

Emma Mulqueeny Emma Mulqueeny of Guildford, founder of the smart data agencies Rewired State and Young Rewired State became an MBE for her services to Technology and Education.

Jane Turner Jane Winifred Turner of Compton received the British Empire Medal for her services to the community.

Nick Ephgrave Nick Ephgrave, temporary Chief Constable of Surrey Police, was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for his services to policing.

OTHER HONOURS

Percy Lewis In June Percy Lewis of Guildford, aged 93, was presented with the French national order of the Legion d’Honneur, in recognition of his services as a wireless operator during the D-Day landings on 6th June 1944.

The Guildford Roll of Honour On 1st September the annual Roll of Honour ceremony was held at the Guildhall. Normally, it honours an individual who has made a significant impact to the economic wealth, social wellbeing or artistic culture of Guildford. This year, instead of selecting a new candidate, the ceremony honoured previous recipients of the award. Local businesses were invited to sign up to a new Guildford Corporate Citizenship charter to demonstrate

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their support and commitment to making a positive contribution to the local community. Those attending included the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, the Managing Director, Sue Sturgeon and the Leader of Guildford Borough Council, Cllr Paul Spooner, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Max Lu, and previous winners of the award.

NEW YEAR’S HONOURS Sarah Church

Sarah Church, Director of the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath for services to British food and farming.

Jonathan England

Jonathan Mark England, Chef de Mission of Team GB and director of Sport, British Olympic Association, was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to sport.

Sally Ann Barker

Sally Ann Barker became a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to sport and women's participation in sport.

Georgina Hermitage

Georgie Hermitage, was awarded an MBE after breaking two Paralympic running records.

Kamila Hawthorne

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Associate Dean for Medicine at the University of Surrey, was awarded an MBE for services to general practice.

George Nash

George "Nobby" Nash became an MBE following his success in the coxless fours during the Olympics.

Liam Heath

Liam Heath was made an MBE following his gold and silver in kayaking at the Olympics.

Richard Dunning

Richard Dunning of Seale was appointed an MBE for services to First World War remembrance.

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THE MAYOR OF GUILDFORD’S AWARDS On 22nd April 2017, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, presented the following with the Mayor's Award for Service to the Community at the County Club: Inge Bell, for long service to the Meeting Point Group, Park Barn. Terry Cater, for service to the community in Worplesdon. Paul Cragg, for helping to establish a community car park in Wood Street Village. Peter Eperon, for service to the community in Send. Margaret Field, for service to the community in Ripley. Elizabeth Fry, for service to the community in Park Barn. Rosemary Gasson, for service to the over-60’s Rawlins Club in Pirbright. Andrew Hazzard, for service to the community in Stoke Ward. Mike Heath, for service to the community in Tongham. Sue Hills, for service in the Neighbourhood Watch scheme in Applegarth Avenue. Charles Hope, for service to the community in West Horsley. Michele Isaaman, for service to the over 50s at the 'Move It or Lose It!' fitness classes. David Osborne, for service as a Community First Responder and St John Ambulance. Margaret Read, for service to the community in East Horsley. June Roper, for service in the Neighbourhood Watch scheme in Applegarth Avenue. Myra Scott, for service to the over 60s at the Rawlins Club in Pirbright. Abbas Sheikh, for service to the community in Ripley Cricket Club. Eddie Soan, for service to the community in north Guildford. John Steer, for helping to establish a community car park in Wood Street Village. Rosemary and Derek Taylor, for their work for the Park Barn Community Centre. Mary Trevill, for service to the community in Ripley. Barry Wakeford, for his work for Send Cemetery. Mandy Welch, for service to the parish of Worplesdon. Clare Zapp, for her work with the Little Owl Preschool in Send.

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Guildford People: Obituaries

Every year about a thousand people die in the Borough; each unique in their lives and achievements, each valued and each mourned. It is only possible to select a few individuals to mention here.

Bill Blake On 27th May, Bill Blake died at the age of 86. He was well-known locally for his work with the Guildford Lions Club, which he joined in 1969. He served in a number of Lions Club positions, both locally and nationally, and was especially active in fundraising activities like the annual Fireworks Fiesta. Bill had a career in civil aviation, particularly in the command and control of major incidents, and was active in related international organisations. In January he had been given the Ambassador of Goodwill Award by Lions International.

Paul Rickard On 10th June, Paul Rickard, a director of Seymours Estate Agency in Guildford, died at the age of 59. He had moved with his family to Guildford in 1966, and attended Lanesborough School. He was a choirboy at Guildford Cathedral and became head chorister. He joined Mann & Co, the estate agents, in 1976 and went on to co-found Seymours with Colin Stovold in 1992. Paul Rickard was an active fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Neil Bradley On 27th August, Mr Neil Bradley, a surgeon at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 55. He had been appointed as a consultant in 2002. He became clinical director for orthopaedics, gaining a wide reputation for technical expertise and high clinical standards, especially in knee replacement surgery. On 19th January, a memorial service was held for him at Holy Trinity, Guildford.

John Woodhatch On 1st November, Hon. Alderman John Woodhatch died at the age of 84. He had been first elected to the Council in 1983 for Westborough Ward, and served as a councillor until 2003. He represented the Council on a number of outside organisations, including his local community centre in Park Barn, the Guildford Committee for Chest, Heart and Stroke Diseases and as a school governor. John Woodhatch was Mayor of Guildford in 1996-97. The title of Honorary Alderman was given to him in 2003 in recognition of his services. On 25th November, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was joined by fellow Councillors, Honorary Freemen and Honorary Aldermen in

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procession behind the funeral cortege from the Guildhall to Alderman Woodhatch’s funeral service at Holy Trinity church.

Eric Ellison On 17th November, Eric Ellison died at the age of 86. In 1969, he had joined the Guildford College of Technology as Vice Principal, becoming Principal in 1972. He developed the courses the college offered, particularly the vocational ones, and almost doubled the student numbers. He retired in 1991.

Elizabeth Cobbett On 8th December, Honorary Alderman Elizabeth Cobbett died in Wales, aged 90. She had been a Councillor for Holy Trinity ward for twelve years from 1979, and Mayor of Guildford from 1987 to 1988. She was awarded the title of Honorary Alderman in 1992 as recognition of her services to the Council.

Mary Wondrausch On 26th December, the artist and potter Mary Wondrausch died aged 93. Born in London, she trained as a potter at Farnham School of Art and lived at Brickfields, Compton. She was awarded the OBE for services to the arts in 2000.

Nye Newman On 1st January, Nye ‘Frankie’ Newman, from Guildford, died in a Paris metro ‘train surfing’ accident at the age of 17. On 4th March, hundreds of ‘freerunners’ gathered in the Farnham Road car park in his memory. The Brewman ‘parkour’ group organised the event, at which a minute’s silence was held and commemorative T-shirts were sold.

Dr Robert Blundell On 26th March, Honorary Alderman Dr Robert Blundell died at the age of 82. He had practised as a General Practitioner, first in Farnham Road and then Wodeland Avenue. Dr Blundell was first elected to the borough council in 1972 for the former St. Nicolas Ward and served as a councillor for 33 years. He was Mayor of Guildford in 1999-2000 and, following his resignation from the council due to a stroke, he was made an Honorary Alderman in 2006.

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Religion

Guildford Cathedral On 22nd April 2016, Mr Richard Whittington was installed as High Sheriff of Surrey at a ceremony in Guildford Cathedral, taking over from his predecessor, Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy. The Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, was among those present.

In May, Guildford Cathedral received an award of £20,000 for the girls' choir from the Friends of Cathedral Music.

On 13th May, the Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Rev Andrew Watson, met the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, and discussed the link between the Diocese of Guildford and the Anglican Church in Nigeria. The meeting took place at Lambeth Palace at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev and Rt Hon. Justin Welby, after the Nigerian President's attendance at an anti-corruption summit in London.

On 19th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Surrey Joint Services special annual Matins service and reception at Guildford Cathedral, with the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux.

On 10th July, the Mayor attended the Eucharist at Guildford Cathedral before attending the Friends of Guildford Cathedral's annual general meeting in the nave.

From 22nd to 24th September, the second Guildford Gin Festival was held in a marquee outside the Cathedral. Over a hundred gins were showcased, including Silent Pool Gin, and there was live entertainment, talks from gin industry experts, and food.

On 25th September, the Bishop of Guildford announced the Transforming Church, Transforming Lives programme for the Diocese of Guildford. It set targets for twelve transformation goals, including founding a hundred new congregations and increasing the numbers being trained for the ministry by 50%.

On 25th September, the Mayor attended the inauguration of the Episcopal Ministry of the Rt Rev. Dr Jo Bailey Wells as the 5th Bishop of Dorking and Installation as Honorary Canon at Guildford Cathedral.

On 25th October, the Mayor visited the 'Big Draw' event at the Cathedral.

On 14th December, the Mayor attended the University of Surrey's 'Winterfest' Carol Service and Christmas Civic Reception at Guildford Cathedral.

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In January, scaffolding was erected in the nave for the main acoustic plaster removal.

On 20th January, Guildford Cathedral’s Pop-Up Observatory offered a star- gazing evening. Volunteers from the Guildford Astronomical Society guided visitors, who included the Mayor. To celebrate the season of Epiphany, the evening included a free talk on “The Star of Bethlehem” delivered by international astronomical expert, David Hughes, Emeritus Professor of Astronomy at Sheffield University.

On 15th February, the Planning Committee of Guildford Borough Council rejected the Cathedral’s application to demolish the existing clergy properties on Stag Hill and build 134 new apartments and houses. This was intended solve the Cathedral’s financial problems. It was running at a loss of up to £100,000 a year and the housing development would have raised a £10m endowment. However, councillors overwhelmingly voted against the application as out of character for the area. The Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson, said that without this planning permission there would be no endowment, no investment income and possibly no cathedral. Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, stated that the Church of England would not rescue Guildford Cathedral from financial collapse.

On 5th April, the Mayor attended the University of Surrey's Higher Degree Ceremony for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the Cathedral. On 7th April, he returned to the Cathedral for the University of Surrey's Higher Degree Ceremony for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

Holy Trinity, Guildford On 25th June, a summer fair was held in Holy Trinity in aid of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. There were some forty stalls selling a variety of goods.

Emmanuel, Stoughton In October, Youth Worker Ray Driscoll was joined by two recent graduates, Kath Morris and Josh Cook, to help with the youth work over the following year.

On 21st January, opera singer Jonathan Viera performed in a concert to raise funds for the Team Tanzania expedition in the spring.

All Saints’, Onslow Village On 16th April, the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson, led the main Eucharist on Easter Day to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of All Saints’ Church in Onslow Village. There followed fifty days of special services from Easter to Pentecost, with visits from both of Guildford Diocese’s bishops.

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St Martha’s and St Thomas’, Chilworth On 24th July, St Martha-on-the-Hill was united with St Thomas’, Chilworth at a service led by the Bishop of Guildford, Rt Rev Andrew Watson, Rev Stephanie Sokolowski and Rev David Oakden. The two churches formed the Parish of Chilworth.

Tillingbourne Junior School On 23rd February, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited Tillingbourne Junior School for their assembly and a tour of the school.

Guildford and Woking Humanists On 14th June, at the monthly group meeting at the Guildford Institute, Anne Marie Waters talked about Sharia Watch, the campaigning group she founded, and the impact of Sharia law on women, including issues such as forced marriages and wearing of the niqab.

On 11th October, the topic was ‘The Sceptic's Guide to Life’. The author Richard Wilson spoke on quacks, conspiracy theories and pseudoscience.

St Mary’s, Guildford On 4th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson attended the Opera Foundry concert at St Mary's Church, in Quarry Street. On 4th February, he returned to St Mary's for the Opera Foundry’s French Opera Concert.

Guildford & Godalming Interfaith Forum On 20th November, the Guildford & Godalming Interfaith Forum celebrated a multi-faith service at St Nicolas' Parish Room, Guildford, as part of Interfaith Week. Around sixty people attended, including the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

Merrow Methodist Church On 24th January, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Merrow Community Luncheon Club at Merrow Methodist Church.

On 3rd March, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the Women's World Day of Prayer service at Merrow Methodist Church.

Guildford Churches Together On 14th April, the Good Friday Silent Walk of Witness was organised by the Guildford Churches Together Lay Forum, for all Christians. It met outside the Friary Centre at the bottom of North Street and proceeded via Friary Street to the High Street, with breaks for prayer, hymns and meditation, to finish with a short service and blessing in front of Holy Trinity Church. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

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Friends International in Guildford On 9th December, Friends International in Guildford, a Christian group which welcomes international students and their families to the town, held a Chit Chat meeting in St Mary's, Guildford, on the topic of Christmas traditions.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints On 7th June, over a thousand members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a conference at G Live, Guildford. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Association On 30th October, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association held a discussion, entitled Islam: The Cause or Cure of Current World Conflicts? at Onslow Village Hall. It explored the place of Islam in the world in relation to current conflicts. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

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Charities

Refugees In June, Guildford welcomed its first refugee family as part of the Syrian Refugee Resettlement Programme, with a second family following soon after. Both families were housed in privately-rented accommodation, with all costs being met by the government. Cllr Iseult Roche said that Guildford hoped for more offers of suitable private accommodation. The Council would continue to work closely with the faith sector and other partners to ensure that any further families arriving would receive the support they needed.

On 17th November, it was announced that a church in the Diocese of Guildford had come second in a nationwide competition recognising churches that had developed innovative ways to help Syrian refugee families.

Surrey Community Action On 26th April, Surrey Community Action ran a workshop on pensions, insurance and energy at its Burpham headquarters. It was funded by the Big Lottery Awards for All and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Samson Centre On 30th April 2016, the Russian-born pianist Olga Bobrovnikova gave a piano concert in Holy Trinity, Guildford, for the benefit of the Samson Centre. Some two hundred attended the event, organised by the Rotary Club of Guildford, and over £4,500 was raised for the local multiple sclerosis charity.

On 16th May, the fourth annual golf day in aid of the Samson Centre was held at Puttenham Golf Club. Over 80 golfers took part, and they raised £7,000 for the charity.

Challengers On 14th June, Challengers organised musical celebrations for the Queen's 90th Birthday at the Guildford Baptist Church. Sixty-five singers from the University of the Third Age’s Guildford and Milford choirs took part, and £1,300 was raised for the disability charity.

In September, Gold-i raised £550 for Challengers by fundraising at its Summer Fête held at Burchatts Farm Barn. The event was attended by Gold-i employees, their families and friends.

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Shooting Star CHASE On 4th September, Shooting Star CHASE, a charity for life-limited children, celebrated its 15th anniversary at its annual summer fun day at its Christopher’s hospice in Artington.

On 27th September, Guildford Borough Council awarded a special revenue grant of £25,000 to Christopher’s towards a £347,000 project to refurbish the children’s hospice.

On 29th September, the 5th annual Guildford Café Bridge event saw 220 players meeting in 13 Guildford cafés where they played bridge to raise funds for charity. The proceeds went to Shooting Star CHASE and Cardiac Risk in the Young.

On 1st October, the Shooting Star CHASE Ball at the Dorchester raised £150,000 for the charity.

On 5th October, Christopher’s was given the highest possible overall rating of “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission, following an inspection in July. This put it among the top 3% of health and social care services in England.

On 21st November, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel manning, attended the Shooting Star Chase’ 15th anniversary reception at Loseley House.

On 2nd February, the office designers Area Sq, together with many sub- contractors, provided their services and materials free of charge to refurbish the reception area at Christopher’s. To create a welcoming environment and help make children, families and visitors as comfortable as possible, Area Sq moved the reception desk from behind a walled area to allow staff and volunteers to interact with visitors more easily.

Age UK Surrey On 13th December, Age UK Surrey, based in William Road, held its Christmas Concert in a marquee at Guildford Cathedral. The Cathedral Singers and a choir from Rydes Hill Preparatory School sang. Around 500 people attended, including the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More- Molyneux and the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

Guildford Club for the Disabled On 8th December, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford Club for the Disabled Christmas tea and carol service at Jacobs Well Village Hall.

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Care for Guildford On 28th October, Care for Guildford celebrated its 40th anniversary of helping the people of the town at the Lakeside Restaurant at the University of Surrey. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended, as did Sue Tresman, Vice-chairman of the Guildford & Waverley Clinical Commissioning Group.

Surrey Care Trust On 11th May, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Surrey Care Trust Swingbridge Community Boat engine launch celebration at Dapdune Wharf.

On 1st July, the Mayor attended the Surrey Care Trust Big Yellow Duck Race at Millmead Lock.

On 23rd March, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the Surrey Care Trust's 'Ginspirational' evening at Burchatts Farm Barn.

Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre On 14th June, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre’s meeting at Tycho House.

National Centre for Domestic Violence On 6th December, the National Centre for Domestic Violence was given an award for the Best Referral Platform at the Social Care Awards, for its online referral system, Refer Direct. It was considered an excellent resource for agencies and police, while also giving speedy protection to victims of domestic abuse and violence.

Mulberry House On 2nd November, Onslow Village WI presented a cheque for £1,411 to Mulberry House, in the Epsom Road, which supports vulnerable, single women. It is managed by Chapter 1, which helps victims of domestic abuse.

Halow Project In July, Rob Wilson MP, Minister for Civil Society, visited the Halow Project to see the Building Futures programme. This offered the young people - aged 16-35 with a learning disability - the opportunity to explore their talents and strengths, and draw up a Person Centred Plan outlining their life goals, which they could then take forward, with support.

Lockwood Day Centre On 25th January, Surrey Choices held a tea and singing event entitled Smile Your Blues Away at the Lockwood Centre at Slyfield. The Centre provides a wide variety of day opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

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On 6th March, the Mayor, accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs Sue Jackson, attended the opening of the Ochre Print Studio's 'Enchanted Takes' Exhibition at the Adult Learning Centre, Sydenham Road, Guildford.

Prostate Project In April 2016, work was stopped on the construction of the Royal Surrey County Hospital’s £4 million urology centre, because of the hospital’s financial deficit of over £11 million. Part of the costs had been met by the fundraising of the Prostate Project, which had worked for six years and contributed £1.6 million towards it.

On 5th October, the Royal Surrey County Hospital board approved the reinstatement of the Urology Centre’s construction.

On 9th December, the Project launched its Buy a Brick Appeal. Bricks could be bought for £10, towards the 12,000 bricks needed for the new Urology Centre. Everyone buying a brick had their name recorded in a commemorative book.

Fountain Centre On 11th November, a quiz night arranged by Worplesdon Primary School raised £1,000 for the Fountain Centre, which supports cancer patients at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.

On 7th December, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson attended the Fountain Centre Christmas Concert at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford.

Cancer Research UK On 26th June, the Guildford Race for Life was run in Stoke Park. Thousands competed in the 5k event, with all money raised going to Cancer Research UK.

Topic of Cancer On 10th June, Merrist Wood Golf Club held a charity golf day which raised £2,500 for Topic of Cancer, a charity supporting the Surrey Cancer Research Institute at the University of Surrey.

On 8th October, the Rotary Club of Guildford held its annual ‘Bike-a-thon’ in aid of Topic of Cancer at Turnfit Studio in Bridge Street. Around 140 competitors went through 30 minute sessions to test their speed and stamina in static cycling, and were then invited to compete on the rowing machine. The event raised £4,200 for the charity.

Guildford Undetected Tumour Screening On 15th July, GUTS collected donations on Guildford High Street.

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On 24th July, GUTS held a fund-raising quiz night at Ye Olde Ship Inn, St Catherine's.

Marie Curie Cancer Care From 7th to 9th April, the 30th Swimathon was held at Guildford Spectrum in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. It was one of over 600 venues nationally. There were 1.5k, 2,5k or 5k challenges and 1.5k and 5k relays.

Macmillan Cancer Support On 10th July, the sixth Classic Motor Show and Family Fun Day was held on the Clandon Park Estate. There were over 400 vehicles and 30 stalls. Ewbank’s Auctioneers, based in Send, presented a cheque for £3,855. The money had been raised by auctioning items donated by local residents. Overall, nearly £15,000 was raised.

On 30th September, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson attended the Macmillan cancer Support World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event at the Holiday Inn, which raised £100 for the charity.

On 3rd October, the Mayor visited the Holiday Inn, Guildford, for the Guinness Book of Records Pillow Stuffing record attempt.

On 31st October, the Mayor attended a Macmillan Spooky Coffee Morning at Jewsons Builders’ Merchant in Walnut Tree Close.

Sight for Surrey On 19th April, Sight for Surrey held a coffee meeting in Caffè Nero, Guildford High Street.

On 27th April, a hearing aid maintenance training session was given at Diocesan House, Quarry Street. Sight for Surrey supported other sensory difficulties, and estimated that 1 in 6 people had a hearing loss in Guildford.

See Ability On 24th February, Anne Milton MP visited See Ability’s Denecroft residential home in Denmark Road. She met some of the staff, volunteers and the blind and disabled residents, and toured the sensory garden.

Guildford Talking Pages On 25th June, Guildford Talking Pages celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Waterside Centre in Riverside. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was guest of honour.

TALK On 16th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson attended the TALK meeting

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at The Vyne, Knaphill.

Oakleaf Enterprise On 21st October, Dame Penelope Keith spoke at an evening event in Loseley House on behalf of the local mental health charity Oakleaf Enterprise. Around £3,000 was raised for the charity.

On 8th October, Oakleaf marked World Mental Health Day with sponsored parachuting by supporters from 10,000ft above Salisbury. Parachute for Positivity was intended to challenge the stigma associated with mental illness.

Home Start Guildford On 22nd April 2016, a charity golf day at Effingham Golf Club raised nearly £17,000 for Home-Start Guildford. The charity, based in Burpham, supports local families with at least one child under 5 and who are struggling to cope.

On 14th October, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson attended the Home-Start - Guildford meeting at their Burpham office.

Guildford Samaritans In December, Oli Leach was appointed Director of the Guildford Samaritans by other volunteers at the charity. He had become a Samaritan four years previously, believing that everyone in a crisis should have someone to talk to.

British Heart Foundation On 20th April 2016, the British Heart Foundation celebrated the Queen's 90th birthday at the Holiday Inn, Guildford. The Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, was a guest.

On 27th September, the Guildford and Godalming Branch of the British Heart Foundation presented four new heart monitors to Dr Chua of the Royal Surrey County Hospital, at a meeting at the Holiday Inn. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, also presented Hayley Bollons of the hotel’s Spirit health club with a certificate for her fundraising achievements for the Foundation. She had raised £1,557 and in total the Holiday Inn had raised £28,000 over the previous year.

In November, the Surrey Advertiser and the solicitors DMH Stallard launched a new community award: the Resident of the Month. Shirley West was the first to receive it, for her work for the British Heart Foundation.

On 4th December, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the British Heart Foundation Christmas Band Concert at the Park Barn Centre.

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Headway Surrey On 23rd February, the Guildford Branch of Coutts Bank held a Quiz Night to raise money for Headway Surrey.

Furniture Link Guildford In May, the recycling charity Furniture Link moved into a 3,000 sq ft warehouse showroom at Unit 2b, Merrow Business Park. The social enterprise is given about 10 tons of furniture every month. On 8th June, Cllr Angela Gunning, a trustee, officially opened the showroom.

Cherry Trees In June, Richard and Lesley Lockwood of the Lockwood Charitable Foundation donated a new minibus to Cherry Trees. The minibus was used to transport the children to and from school each day, driven by volunteers.

On 10th July, Kelly's Summer Cycle, a charity cycling event in aid of Cherry Trees, had three routes of 20 miles, 48 miles and 73 miles, departing from Effingham Rigby Club. Some 150 riders took part, but the event was marred by anti-cycling protesters removing signs and scattering tacks on the road.

On 15th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially opened the new Sensory, Holistic and Art Suite at Cherry Trees. The £110,000 project included a sensory room for relaxing and learning, and a holistic room for treatments and therapies for both children and their families.

On 20th October, the sale of ‘Cherry Moo’, the charity’s CowParade entry, realised £25,000.

In November, the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation donated £2,000 to Cherry Trees, to purchase a wall bubble tube in the new sensory room.

On 2nd April, the Mayor attended Cherry Trees’ ‘Light it Blue’ event in aid of World Autism Awareness Day at Guildford Castle. The castle keep, Tunsgate Arch and Spectrum were among the buildings lit with blue lights to raise awareness of autism.

South West Surrey Cruse On 20th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson visited South West Surrey CRUSE Bereavement Care.

Guildford Philanthropy On 7th March, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, hosted the Stevens & Bolton Guildford Philanthropy Reception at the Guildhall.

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Caleb Lovejoy Charity On 20th April 2016, the Caleb Lovejoy Charity, which provides accommodation for four people in the Lovejoy Almshouses in Bury Street, held a reception in St Nicolas’ Parish Centre nearby. Representatives of the Alzheimer’s Society spoke about their work locally. The Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, and the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More- Molyneux, made a presentation Mr Colin Fullagar, who was retiring after having worked for the charity since 1970.

Disability Africa On 6th July, Disability Africa, which works with disabled young people in The Gambia and Zambia, was given office space by Brewers Decorator Centres at their Guildford branch in Woodbridge Meadow. The charity could then employ two Project Development Officers to expand their operations into other African countries.

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Organisations and Societies

Guildford Lions On 2nd May, 2016 the Guildford Lions’ annual May Fair was held in Shalford Park. The club’s President, David Kitching, escorted the Mayor, Cllr Nicki Nelson-Smith, on a tour of the attractions. They included a car boot sale, a food and craft market, classic cars, a tug of war, a fun fair and a dog show, at which the Best in Show winner was chosen by the Mayor. A highlight was a sheep dog display, with David Seamark and his six working dogs demonstrating their skill. Over £3,000 was raised for charity.

On 2nd July, the Guildford Lions Club annual charity raft race started from Millmead Lock with twenty entries and a theme of comic characters. Holdaway Building Services were first across the winning line at the Waterside Centre, and the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, presented prizes to them and the winners in other categories. Around £5,000 was raised for local charities.

In July, the club elected its first female President, Erica Quaile. She had been a member since 2011, and had been actively involved with the children’s hospice Shooting Star Chase.

On 25th September, the sixth annual Lions 5k and 10k charity run was held at Hatchlands Park.

On 5th November, the annual Guildford Lions Fireworks Fiesta was held. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, addressed the crowd from the Guildhall balcony before leading the torchlight procession to Stoke Park, which was headed by the Nautical Training Corps band. He lit the Town Beacon, and a fireworks display followed. The event was supported by Guildford Borough Council, Chapters Financial Ltd and RADical Systems (UK) Ltd, and it made an unexpected profit of £30,000. Earlier in the year it was feared that there would be too little funding to continue it. Half of the profits went to the brain injury charity Headway Surrey and the rest to the Guildford Lions Club Welfare Fund. On 14th December, the Lions presented a cheque to Headway for £15,000 at a reception in the Guildhall, hosted by the Mayor.

On 2nd December, the Mayor and the President of the Guildford Lions Club, Erica Quaille, co-hosted a civic reception at the Guildhall in celebration of fifty years of the Club serving the community.

On 21st January, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited the Guildford Lions Old Age Pensioners’ party at Shalford Village Hall.

Freemasonry On 22nd December, members of the South West Surrey Masters Lodge toured the Normandy Therapy garden, before presenting a donation of £500

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for equipment and materials. Rotary Club of Guildford On 18th April 2016, the Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson- Smith, was the guest of honour at the Guildford Rotary Club Luncheon at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, and spoke about her mayoral year.

On 30th April 2016, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Rotary Club of Guildford's Concert in aid of the Samson Centre for Multiple Sclerosis at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford.

On 30th January, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson attended the Rotary Club of Guildford's Youth Speaks Competition at the Guildhall.

On 6th February, the Mayor visited the Rotary Club of Guildford's club meeting at the Holiday Inn, Guildford.

On 27th March, the President of the Rotary Club of Guildford's Film Night was held at the Guildhall, showing 70 Years at the BBC. The Mayor and Mayoress attended and the evening raised £675 for Cherrytrees.

Rotary Club of Guildford District On 15th May, Rotary Club of Guildford District’s annual 10k charity walk from Shalford Park benefited around 27 charities, including Guildford Hard of Hearing, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre, Carers Support Guildford, the Samson Centre for MS, the Brigitte Trust and the Scorchers Foundation.

On 16th March, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended a pre-concert reception at G Live, Guildford, before attending the Rotary Club of Guildford District's Concert for Schools.

Rotary Club of Guildford Chantries On 6th October, the Rotary Club of Guildford Chantries donated £5,000 to the Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers, Surrey and South London. SERV arranges the delivery of urgently required supplies of blood products to subscribed hospitals.

Inner Wheel Club On 17th May, the Inner Wheel Club of Guildford celebrated its 90th anniversary at Shalford Village Hall. Among the eighty guests were the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson; the Rotary District Governor, Peter O’Keefe and the Inner Wheel District Chairman, Dr Elizabeth Philpot.

Guildford Society On 24th May, Julian Lyon, chairman of the Guildford Society, spoke at an

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extraordinary meeting of Guildford Borough Council on the Local Plan. He voiced concerns about housing numbers, infrastructure deficits and the Green Belt.

On 9th November, the Guildford Society’s annual architecture lecture was given in the Rik Medlik Building at the University of Surrey. Professor Robert Adam spoke on the social trends of the upcoming generation and what their changing lifestyles would mean for the built environment.

On 16th February, the Society organised an open meeting entitled Fracking and Local Communities at the Trinity Centre. Graham Dean spoke in its favour, Doug Scott against it.

Amnesty International On 12th December, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, and the Mayoress, Mrs Sue Jackson, were among those who attended Amnesty International’s annual card signing at St Nicolas' Church Community Hall. They signed greetings cards to political prisoners across the world.

Guildford-Mukono Link On 23rd September, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, hosted the annual reception for Guildford Mukono Link at the Guildhall. The Guildford Mukono Link was established in 2003 to foster an understanding between the two communities. Now eight Guildford schools are linked to schools in Mukono.

From 10th to 14th February, the Mayor visited Mukono in Uganda to see a variety of projects that the Link had been involved with. These included St Kizito, where the school farm had a fence paid for by Boxgrove Primary School; Lutengo United Secondary School, where buildings had been donated by Shalford Church, Fair Trade, and St Peters RC Comprehensive; Mukono High School, where the girls’ dormitory and the roof of the hall had been donated by Guildford County; and Mukono Boarding School, where Worplesdon Primary had made generous contributions. Ten primary school children were being sponsored by the Link.

Guildford-Freiburg Association From 9th -11th September, Freiburg’s Oberbürgermeister, Dr. Dieter Salomon, Bürgermeister Ulrich von Kirchbach, and seven city councillors paid a visit to Guildford. The Mayor welcomed them at the Guildford Harbour Hotel. Their visit coincided with Heritage Open Days at Guildford, and the Freiburgers were able to visit several of the sites including a vineyard and gin distillery. The Leader of the Council, Cllr Paul Spooner, and Managing Director Sue Sturgeon, joined them at a civic dinner at the Guildhall. At the University, they were greeted by the new Vice-Chancellor Prof Max Lu, before touring several departments. Several members of the Association’s Committee accompanied the group on their various visits.

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On 4th November, the Guildford-Freiburg Churches’ Link autumn celebration was held at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shalford. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

On 4th December, a small Christmas market, with items from Freiburg, was held in the Guildhall.

On 13th February, Christopher Knowles of King's College London gave a talk in the Guildhall on the British influence on rebuilding Germany in the years immediately following the end of the Second World War.

From 17th to 19th March, the Mayor and Cllr Paul Spooner headed a delegation from Guildford Borough Council on a civic visit to Freiburg. Other members of the delegation included Sue Sturgeon, Managing Director of the Council, Greg Melly, Vice-president of the University of Surrey, and Peter Slade, Chairman of the Guildford-Freiburg Society.

On 30th March, the mayor was a guest at the Guildford-Freiburg Association’s dinner at the Park Room Restaurant at Guildford College.

Circle 8 Film Group The Vacuum Cleaner, an animated film by Norman Lilley, was given a Three Star Award at the 2016 British International Amateur Film Festival and won Best Animated Film at the 2016 South East Region of the Institute of Amateur Cinematographers’ Film Festival.

On 8th April, Norman Lilley’s The Tooth Fairy at Christmas won the Paterson Cup for Best Animated Film at the at the 2017 SERIAC Film Festival.

Charlotteville Jubilee Trust On 10th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited the Charlotteville Jubilee Trust's Seaside Extravaganza at the Spike.

Charlotteville Cycle Club On 11th and 12th June, members of the Charlotteville Cycling Club broke four long-standing club records in the Team Axiom Weekender time trials held on the A3. Ieuan Woods broke the Club Juvenile 10 mile TT record, and the Juvenile 25 mile TT record as well. James Wright broke the Senior record, and the club team broke the 25 mile TT Team record. They finished second overall.

On 6th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Charlotteville Cycle Club's Guildford Town Cycle Race in Guildford High Street.

Guildford Institute On 19th November, the first Surrey Vegan Fair was held at the Guildford Institute, where the Beano Restaurant served vegan food. There were stalls 77

selling vegan food, clothing, skincare, and household products. There were also cooking demonstrations, talks and short videos. Nearly 900 people attended.

U3A On 9th May, the Astronomy & Space Science group was invited to observe the transit of Mercury across the Sun at the University of Surrey, using their 12 inch telescope. This was equipped with the necessary filter to enable the sun to be viewed in safety. Dr Heather Campbell gave a talk on recent findings about Mercury discovered by the spacecraft Messenger.

On 3rd April, the annual lecture was given in the Rik Medlik Building at the University of Surrey, by Professor John Hardy of University College London and the Dementia Research Institute. The lecture was entitled ‘Alzheimer’s Disease: the urgent Situation and Hope for the Future’.

Guildford Archery Club On 27th August, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended Guildford Archery Club for a practice session, to help prepare him to shoot the First Arrow to open the Acorn Tournament on Bank Holiday Monday.

On 29th August, the Mayor shot the first arrow to open the Acorn Tournament of the Archery Club at Manor Fruit Farm, Normandy.

Onslow Village Garden Club On 20th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Onslow Village Garden Club monthly meeting and reception at the Onslow Village Hall.

Guildford Allotment Society On 11th May, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford Allotment Society Annual General Meeting at Burchatts Farm Barn.

Hungarian Cultural Association On 10th December, the Hungarian Cultural Association held its annual St Mikulás Day celebration at the St John Centre, Merrow. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

Guildford Photographic Society From 17th November to 26th February, a photograph by David Cantor of GPS was shown at the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. It was one of the 58 chosen from over 4,000 prints submitted.

The County Club On 21st April 2016, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially started

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the annual County Club Car Rally from outside the Club in the High Street. It consisted of a three-day race to Le Mans. The event raised over £16,000 for the Guildford Street Angels.

On 14th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson hosted the Natural Capital Business Lunch at the Club, with the guest speaker being Paul Wickham of the Surrey Nature Partnership.

On 17th July, the first County Club tour event was held to raise funds for the Guildford Street Angels. Eight cars drove down into Hampshire and across to West Sussex before returning home.

On 16th March, the Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Rev Andrew Watson, held his Bishop's Dinner at the Club.

On 22nd March, the Mayor hosted a dinner for local recipients of national honours, Olympic medals and other achievements at the County Club. Richard Whittington, High Sheriff of Surrey also attended.

Guildford Model Engineering Society On 3rd July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford Model Engineering Society Rally and Exhibition at Stoke Park.

Pewley Downs Volunteers On 4th February, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited the volunteers on Pewley Downs. Pewley Down is a Local Nature Reserve, managed by Guildford Borough Council, and the volunteers assist in cutting back the scrub and conserving the rare plants and insects found on its slopes.

Guildford Animal Save On 7th March, some 25 members of the vegan group Guildford Animal Save staged a protest outside the ABP Food Group’s abattoir on the Slyfield industrial estate. They were objecting to the use of animals for food and by- products, and the conditions in which they were kept.

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Culture and Entertainment

Surrey Poetry Festival On 14th May, the Surrey Poetry Festival was held at G Live and entitled ‘The Poetry Stage’. The experimental writers and poets were united by their formal innovation. Among them were Elizabeth-Jane Burnett’s eco-poetics, Steve Willey’s sound-based work, Sam Walton’s compelling levity, and David Spittle’s deconstruction of pornography.

Vivace Chorus From 20th to 25th June, the Vivace Chorus toured Austria, its fourth European tour. They sang one concert in Salzburg and two in Vienna.

On 4th March, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Vivace Chorus Mozart C minor Mass Concert at the Cathedral Church of The Holy Spirit, Stag Hill, Guildford.

Guildford Choral Society On 11th June, Guildford Choral Society with Southern Pro Musica performed music from the 16th to the 21st centuries in Holy Trinity, Guildford. They were conducted by Jonathan Willcocks, composer and musical director of the Guildford Choral Society, the Chichester Singers and Southern Pro Musica.

On 18th March, Jonathan Willcocks conducted Guildford Choral Society and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis at G Live.

Guildford Chamber Choir On 19th November, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford Chamber Choir Concert at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford.

On 11th March, the Mayor, attended the Guildford Chamber Choir Concert at St Nicolas' Church, Guildford.

Guildford Barbershop Harmony Club On 17th May, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford Barbershop Harmony Club’s gala night at Bellfields Youth and Community Centre. He presented certificates to members who had completed the course in vocal harmony organised by the Surrey Fringe Barbershop Chorus.

Guildford Symphony Orchestra On 14th May, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson attended the Guildford Symphony Orchestra’s concert, ‘Viva Espana!’ at G Live.

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On 19th November, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning , attended the Guildford Symphony Orchestra's 'From Russia with Love' Concert at G Live, Guildford.

On 19th February, the Mayor attended the Guildford Symphony Orchestra's Young Artists Concert at St Catherine's School, Bramley.

On 26th March, the Mayor attended the Guildford Symphony Orchestra Spring Classic Concert at Charterhouse School.

Guildford Art Society In May, June and August, there were ‘Art Afloat’ sketching cruises from Dapdune Wharf led by Melanie Cambridge. The river boat Angel Blue went upstream, passing through Stoke Lock to Bowers Lock. There it moored for lunch, sketching, painting and photography, and a short oil-painting demonstration.

From 11th November to 3rd December, the Society’s Autumn Exhibition was held at the Guildford House.

Public Art On 3rd October, 36 laser-cut stainless steel silhouettes by the sculptress Christine Charlesworth were installed on the railings of Station View in Walnut Tree Close. The figures illustrated the everyday life of people in Guildford, and were commissioned by the developers, Taylor Wimpey.

On 19th October, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, unveiled Silver Shoon, an art installation on the north side of Woodbridge Meadows whose title derived from a poem by Walter de la Mare. Charles Normandale, the artist, said the steel pieces, five of which are topped by silver fish, represent looking up while walking along the river bed and seeing fish swimming in reeds. Pupils from Northmead Junior School helped to design the stainless- steel fish.

Surrey County Show On 30th May, the 62nd Surrey County Show was held at Stoke Park. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, joined the President of the Surrey County Agricultural Society for lunch. The show featured motorcycle displays, sheep shearing, dog shows and a display by the Red Devils.

Cheese and Chilli Festival In 23rd and 24th July, the first Cheese and Chilli Festival was held in Shalford Park, supported by Guildford Tourist Information Centre and Guildford Borough Council. Over 10,000 visitors sampled hot sauces and delicacies and enjoyed live music, a chilli-eating contest and a falconry display. Other attractions included slides, balloon-making, a Punch & Judy

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show and cooking demonstrations. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially started the chilli-eating competition.

G Live On 9th June, the annual Daisyfest was held at G Live, Guildford. Performances by disabled people from Surrey included theatre, music, dance, films, and poetry. There were free workshops and a late night party. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was in the audience.

On 15th October, the Mayor returned to G Live for the Seafarers UK Royal Marine Band Concert.

The Boileroom The Boileroom celebrated its 10th birthday this year. On 4th June, a special dance session was held as a fundraiser for the domestic abuse charity Your Sanctuary.

On 16th June, the 4th SOUP took place at The Boileroom. A collection was made at the door, and three projects were presented. The audience then voted on which of the initiatives would receive the proceeds.

On 21st June, an evening of punk rock yoga celebrated International Yoga Day. A yoga workshop was accompanied with music by local punk bands.

On 26th September, Guildford Borough Council gave the Boileroom the status of an Asset of Community Value, providing additional protection to its tenure.

On 1st October, Guildford Borough Council's 'The Big Draw' workshop was launched at The Boileroom by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

Guildford Shakespeare Company In April 2016, the Guildford Shakespeare Company marked the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with ‘Will’s Birthday Bash’. It included Will’s Will, a special birthday lecture at Hatchlands Park, a Sonnet Walk Weekend and a staged reading of one of his lesser-known plays, Cymbeline.

In May, a temporary home for the Guildford Shakespeare Company was found in the Midleton Road Industrial Estate, with the support of Guildford Borough Council.

On 16th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford Shakespeare Company's performance of A Comedy of Errors at Guildford Castle, and co-hosted a reception at the Guildhall afterwards.

On 29th July, the Mayor was in the audience at the Guildford Shakespeare

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Company's production of Much Ado About Nothing at the University of Law.

On 10th August, the Mayor attended a private view of the 'Muse of Fire' exhibition at Guildford House Gallery, celebrating the Company's first ten years.

On 13th August, Matt Pinches of Guildford Shakespeare Company walked the 146 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon to the Globe Theatre in London to raise funds for the Company’s ‘New Beginnings’ project.

On 11th October, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, was in the audience at the Guildford Shakespeare Company's production of Grimms' Fairy Tales at the Mirror Tent, a 1930s tent set up in Challengers' Field, Stoke Park.

On 6th December, the final event of the Company’s 10th anniversary year was an evening with its patron, Brian Blessed OBE, entitled The Play's the Thing. Around 160 attended the performance in a marquee at Guildford Cathedral.

On 6th February, the Mayor attended the production of Julius Caesar at Holy Trinity Church. The following night the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, went to see the same play.

Guildford Summer Festival From 12th June to 12th August, the 33rd Guildford Summer Festival featured over a hundred events. They included the Guildford Festival Craft Fair, Farmers’ Markets, Guildford Cricket Festival, Guildford Lions Raft Race, Drama in the Castle Grounds and theatre, sport, art, music, walks, heritage, tours and days out. The Queen’s 90th birthday was celebrated, as was Guildford’s computer pioneer Alan Turing. The annual Guildford Arts exhibition was held at the Mill Studio, Watts Gallery and Guildford House Gallery. G Live, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and the Back Room of the Star played host to a variety of shows and Guildford Fringe Festival in July saw performances in several venues.

Surrey Sculpture Society From 25th May to 11th August, the Surrey Sculpture Society exhibited works on a winding sculpture trail through the gardens of Beaulieu Abbey for the sixth year.

From 22nd August to 27th September, over 60 sculptures were exhibited on a trail at RHS Garden Wisley.

Surrey Hills Trust Fund On 30th May, the Surrey Hills Cow Parade was launched at the County Show. The first fifteen cows of the Cow Parade went to locations in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to raise money for local

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community projects and enterprise schemes that benefited and enhanced the local landscape. Dozens more brightly-coloured, life-sized cows were to join them until the end of August.

The Guildford artist Poppy Porter decorated a cow to represent the Mayor’s theme of ‘Inspiring Tomorrow’s Solutions Today’. The design was inspired by the structure of the neuron, where innovation, ideas and inspiration come from. Entitled Immoovate Guildford, the Mayor’s cow formed part of the Cow Parade.

Another cow at the launch was named Glorious Guildford, and was sponsored by Property House Marketing, based in Bury Fields. It was decorated with Guildford scenes.

On 11th June, the Mayor attended Great Tangley Manor, Wonersh for a special fund raising reception in aid of the Surrey Hills Trust Fund.

On 1st July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson joined the Surrey Hills Partnership tour to Newlands Corner, Albury Vineyard, and the Silent Pool Distillery.

On 2nd September, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended a preview of all the CowParade Surrey's sponsored cows, including the Mayor's civic cow, Immoovate Guildford, at CowParade Headquarters, Coverwood Farm, Peaslake. All the CowParade Surrey cows had been collected from their countywide summer exhibition, the world's biggest public art event to raise money for good causes. On 3rd September, over sixty cows were on display at the first Surrey Hills Festival of Food & Drink at Coverwood Farm. Judges selected those that would be auctioned locally or in London.

On 25th September, the Mayor participated in the Surrey Hills Challenge at Peaslake, in support of the Surrey Hills Trust Fund.

On 5th October, the Mayor took part in a sponsored walk along the North Downs Way in aid of the Surrey Hills Trust Fund. The route ran from The Sands Village Hall, with a lunch stop at St Catherine's, Artington, then onto the Silent Pool at Albury, finishing with afternoon tea at the Albury Organic Vineyard.

On 20th October, an auction held at Sandown Park Racecourse saw 41 of the cows sold, raising almost £80,000 for the charities. On 17th November, a final auction raised another £130,000, bringing the total to over £209,000. The Mayor attended.

On 26th January, the Mayor hosted the Surrey Hills still wine tasting evening at the Guildhall. Proceeds from the evening went to the Surrey Hills Trust.

On 23rd March, the Mayor was joined by Mrs Chris Howard for a seminar on

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'Seeing the wood for the trees: encouraging greater woodland management in South East England' at the University of Surrey's Centre for Environment and Sustainability.

Electric Theatre On 12th August, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited Experience Guildford's 'An Urban Beach' outside the Electric Theatre.

On 16th November, the Mayor saw the Creaction Theatre Company's production of Julius Caesar at the Electric Theatre.

On 30th November, the Guildburys Theatre Company staged Tom Stoppard’s On The Razzle at the Electric. The Mayor and Mayoress attended.

On 15th December, the Mayor and Mayoress returned for the Man in the Moon Theatre Company's production of Elf, The Musical.

On 6th January, it was announced that the Academy of Contemporary Music had acquired a twenty-year lease of the Electric Theatre, after a bidding process. The lease committed the Academy to providing a percentage of days for community use.

On 7th April, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the Man in the Moon’s production of Aladdin.

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre On 27th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, saw Lucy Betts’ adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden by the Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre.

Throughout September, the theatre was floodlit with yellow light, as part of the Glowing Gold campaign during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

In October, Ecopare, the energy management consultants based in the Surrey Research Park, joined with Guildford Borough Council and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre to provide a series of Hydro Education Drama workshops, offered to local primary schools in the Borough. The project highlighted household energy consumption. Workshops run by actors covered the invention of the water wheel, royal disputes, gruesome accidents, hauntings and new inventions. They included a visit to the nearby Toll House to see Guildford’s hydro turbine, which generates over 1.5GWh of electricity for the National Grid.

On 2nd November, the 50th anniversary gala performance of 'A Room with a View' featured Penelope Keith and Felicity Kendal. Friends, patrons and supporters of the theatre since 1965 were invited. The Mayor was in the

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audience.

On 4th December, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Carol Service was held at St Mary's Church, Guildford. The Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended.

On 9th December, the Mayor officially opened the pantomime Aladdin.

In January, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre launched its Story Project, in which local nurseries, schools and charities could choose a story, which was then developed into a storytelling session by the theatre’s team, to be performed at the school. The first to participate in the project was the children’s hospice Shooting Star Chase. The project also worked with Guildford Borough Council’s Project Aspire team and King’s College, to develop performances based on the lives of residents in Westborough.

On 23rd February, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex visited the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. He saw excerpts of the musical Guys and Dolls, and met the cast of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. The Youth Theatre showcased some their work with the local community.

On 13th March, Matt Hancock, Minister of State for Digital and Culture, visited the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Following a tour, he discussed digital and cultural work with local businesses. He was joined by Peter Gordon from Eagle Radio, Nick White from the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Kainne Clements from the Academy of Contemporary Music, Matt Pinches from Guildford Shakespeare Company and Kara Wescombe Blackman from Watts Gallery.

Together We Make More From 28th May to 11th September, four arts organisations in Guildford united to celebrate their anniversaries collectively, as an integrated arts programme: Together We Make More. The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, The Boileroom, G Live and Guildford Shakespeare Company produced new work, showcasing the work of artists and performers across all art forms.

Guildford Arts On 5th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford Arts/Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Arts preview at the Mill Studio.

On 11th November, the Mayor attended a private view of the Guildford Arts Society exhibition at Guildford House Gallery.

On 25th November, the Mayor launched the Arts Events in Guildford: Gateway website at G Live. An initiative of Guildford Arts, it enables registered organisations to publicise their events.

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Guildford House On 8th October, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the 'Celebration of Wool' exhibition at Guildford House, before on 10th October officially launching British Wool Week at the George Abbot Statue at the junction of North Street and High Street.

On 7th December, the Mayor met the winner of Guildford Borough Council's Big Draw Competition in the Mayor's Parlour at Millmead House.

On 6th April, the Mayor attended a reception for the touring Lynn Painter- Stainers Prize exhibition at Guildford House.

Castle Fine Art On 28th October, pictures from the Fifty Shades of Grey collection by the photographer Raphael Mazzucco went on view at Castle Fine Art in the Upper High Street.

Guildford Library On 25th October, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Surrey Library Service's Inventory Workshop for Guildford Makerspace at Guildford Library in North Street.

Guildford Beer Festival On 10th and 11th June, over 4,200 people attended the Guildford Beer Festival held at Guildford Cricket Club in Woodbridge Road. It featured over thirty independent breweries and cider-makers within a 30-mile radius of Guildford. Over 300 barrels of real ale, craft lagers and handmade cider were consumed.

Friary Guildford Brass Band On 11th June, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning attended the Friary Guildford Band Joint Concert at Camberley Theatre.

On 28th August, the Friary Guildford Brass Band played a joint concert with the Cory Band at Holy Trinity, Guildford. Friary played the first half and Cory the second, before coming together with combined performance. The Mayor and Mayoress were in the audience.

In the February World Rankings, Friary had risen 11 places to 27th, the highest ranking to date.

On 19th March, the Friary Guildford Band won the London & Southern Counties’ Regional Championship at Stevenage. They were also awarded the prizes for Best Trombone Section, and Best Cornet.

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Guildford Book Festival On 5th October, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, launched the 27th annual Guildford Book Festival at the Guildhall. There were over fifty events during its run from 9th to 16th October.

On 9th October, the Mayor, attended A Dead Good Evening at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, part of the Book Festival.

On 10th October, the Mayor attended the Guildford Book Festival Literary Lunch with authors Anne Sebba and Elizabeth Buchan at the Mandolay Hotel. The Mayor also went to see Dr Pippa Malmgren's 'Signals - How Everyday Signs Can Help Us Navigate the World's Turbulent Economy' at the University of Surrey.

On 11th October, Marc Morris’ 'William I - England's Conqueror' and Irene Black's 'If Only I Could Have News From You' were both presented at Guildford Castle. An Audience with Graham Norton at G Live featured the comedian’s novel Holding.

On 12th October, the Mayor attended 'Walking Talk' by John Rensten at the Electric Theatre.

On 13th October, the Mayor hosted the 'Poet's Quest for God - 21st Century Poems of Faith, Doubt and Wonder' at St Mary's Church, Guildford and also saw Alison Weir and Elizabeth Norton on 'Tudor Women - Queens and Commoners' at the Guildhall. Finally, he went to Jeremy Paxman's 'A Life in Questions' at Guildford Cathedral.

The 14th October, saw the Mayor attending Sian Williamson’s 'Surviving and Thriving after Trauma' at St Mary's Church, 'The Age of the Horse' by Susanna Forrest at Merrist Wood Riding Area, 'Shakespeare in Swahililand' by Edward Wilson-Lee at the Electric Theatre, and 'The Future of English Cricket' by Mark Nicholas and Jon Hotten at the Electric Theatre.

On 16th October, the Mayor attended Rick Stein's 'Long Weekends' at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

Guildford Opera On 5th May, the Guildford Opera Company’s productions of two one-act comic operas ‘Abu Hassan’ and ‘Djamileh’ at the Electric Theatre were watched by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

On 26th November, the Mayor also came to the production of Smetana's 'The Bartered Bride' at the Electric Theatre.

Guildford Jazz On 9th March, Guildford Jazz celebrated its 5th anniversary with a party at

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the Guildford Rugby Club Pavilion, featuring virtuoso saxophonist Alan Barnes.

On 18th March, the celebrations continued with the Tina May Quartet at the Electric Theatre, as part of the Guildford Spring Music Festival, and a workshop for young people from pianist and composer Nikki Iles.

On 29th March, a Jazz Café evening was held at the Electric with tenor saxophonist Karen Sharp.

Southern Pro Musica The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended several of the Southern Pro Musica's productions during the year.

On 2nd July, the 'Four Seasons' concert at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford included Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.

On 23rd September, the Southern Pro Musica 'Music for Guildford' season was launch at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

On 15th January, their New Year Concert was performed at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

On 26th February, the Family Classics Concert was staged at G Live.

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On 17th December, New Boy Born, the Occam Singers’ Christmas concert at St Nicolas' Church, was attended by Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson. On 25th February, the Occam Singers performed the Estonian composer Arvo Part's St John Passion at St Nicolas'. The Mayor was in the audience.

Guildford Fringe Festival On 26th April 2016, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford Fringe Theatre Company’s opening night of their production of ‘Mummy’ at The Star Inn.

On 25th June, the Guildford Fringe Festival Box Office and exhibition was officially opened by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, at White Lion Walk.

The Festival ran throughout July. On 25th July, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Guildford was staged in the back room of The Star Inn.

Merrow Dramatic Society From 11th to 12th May, the Merrow Dramatic Society staged Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, at the Electric Theatre.

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From 2nd to 5th November, they put on musical by the playwright Bob Carlton, Return To The Forbidden Planet, once again at the Electric Theatre.

From 26th to 28th January, their pantomime Sleeping Beauty was presented at Merrow Village Hall.

Pranksters Theatre Company From 8th to 16th July, the Prankster’s Theatre Company staged Mike Kenny’s adaption of E. Nesbit’s The Railway Children in the Guildford Castle Grounds

From 10th to 11th July, they performed The Boy on the Swing by Joe Harbot at the Star Inn, as part of the Guildford Fringe Festival.

From 9th to 12th November, their winter production was Luigi Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author at the Electric Theatre.

Investec International Music Festival The 2016 Investec International Music Festival included:

On 6th May, the violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky playing Bach for string trio at Holy Trinity, with Kristina Blaumane, cellist and viola player Alexander Zemtsov. They performed Bach’s Goldberg Variations and Fifteen Sinfonias.

On 7th May, Nicola Benedetti and the London Mozart Players performed at St Teresa’s School, Effingham. The programme included Tchaikovsky’s Andante Cantabile, Mozart’s Violin Concerto No.5 in A major, Dobrinka Tabakova’s Suite in Old Style and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings in C major.

Guildford International Music Festival From 24th February to 5th March, the Guildford International Music Festival saw a wide variety of performances, including Baroque, contemporary experimental music, classical favourites, jazz, dance, film and the visual arts. There were premières of new work, and new arrangements of classic works.

One Summer's Day On 17th July, the One Summer's Day acoustic festival was staged at The Guildford Tup in Chertsey Street. Organised by Gavin Thomas’ Live Sessions, the event was sponsored by Kyan and BlueTree Recruits, and raised funds for Cancer Research UK and the Royal Surrey County Hospital.

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Always the Sun On 10th and 11th September, the Always the Sun music and arts festival was held in Stoke Park. It marked the Boileroom’s tenth anniversary, as part of the Together We Make More. There were stages for theatre and the arts for local theatre and arts companies. Other attractions included a Wellness Tent hosting Yoga workshops, dancing taster sessions and healthy living talks from local practitioners. A craft tent had creative workshops including yarnbombing, weaving and tie-dyeing.

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Heritage

Dicing for the Maid’s Money On 26th May, the Guildford Poyle Charities Annual General Meeting was held at the Guildhall and included the annual Dicing for the Maids Money ceremony. Dawn Page and Janet Russell competed by throwing the pair of dice. Janet Russell threw the higher score, and won John How’s charity money. However, Dawn Page received John Parson’s money – which was actually more than Howe’s. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the event.

First World War commemorations On 29th April, a ceremony at Holy Trinity, Guildford initiated ‘the Somme Football a Century On’, in which a replica of the football used on the first day of the Battle of the Somme in 1916 made its way to France for a centennial re-enactment. The original ball had been in the Surrey Infantry Museum at Clandon Park, but was destroyed in the catastrophic fire of April 2015.

On 5th May, the replica football was parachuted by The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment’s Tigers Freefall Parachute Display Team into a Forces and Services Golf Day at Guildford Golf Club, as part of the build-up to the Somme centenary commemoration in July. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the event.

On 1st July, a service was held at St Mary’s Church at Perry Hill, Worplesdon to commemorate the centenary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

On 1st July, the ‘Over the Top’ football event was held at the Surrey Sports Park to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. Matches were played by 18 teams, both military and civilian, and included members of Guildford City Football Club. The day finished with a short commemorative ceremony. The funds raised went towards the Soldiers’ Charity and the Surrey Infantry Museum. The Mayor was amongst the spectators.

In July, the blacksmith and artist Terrence Clark, based at Wildfields Farm in Wood Street, designed a steel cenotaph as a memorial to stand on the site of the first poison gas attack at Langemark-Poelkapelle in Belgium. It was constructed in Ypres by members of the British Artist Blacksmiths Association and the Belgian Guild of Blacksmiths.

On 9th September, a private view of the Landscapes of the Somme exhibition by Robert Perry at Guildford House was attended by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning.

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On 18th October, the memorial to Major G.B.Parnell in Trinity Churchyard, depicting a winged warrior-angel in bronze, was listed under the Planning Act 1990 for its special architectural and historic interest. Dating from 1922, it was made by the monumental masons Moons, whose yard lay next to the Town Bridge. It demonstrates the tragic personal and public impact of the war.

City Boys In November, Stuart Phillips’ The City Boys are in Town – The Who’s Who of Guildford City was published. The book contains biographies of over 750 players to have represented the club at first team level or who have played 20 games or more at senior level, complete with over 560 player photos and biographies of all 24 managers in the Club’s 55-year history.

Abbot’s Hospital On 7th December, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was invited to a coffee morning at Abbot’s Hospital.

Stoke Hospital On 15th December, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended a coffee morning at Stoke Hospital.

Guildford Town Guides On 5th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, went on the Made in Guildford town walk from Tunsgate Arch.

On 21st July, the Mayor took the Alan Turing Walk, starting from the Turing Cedar Statue at G Live.

On 29th November, the Mayor attended the Guildford Town Guides Annual General Meeting at the Guildhall.

On 31st January, the Mayor hosted a special reception at the Guildhall, Guildford, in honour of the Guildford Town Guides, who give their own time to provide informative tours of the town for school groups and visitors to Guildford.

Heritage Open Days From 8th to 11th September, the annual Heritage Open Days saw thousands of visitors to places not usually open to the public. Organised by Guildford Borough Council, the Guildford Society and the Guildford Town Guides, highlights included the battle re-enactment on 10th September by Historia Normannis at the castle, attended by the Mayor and the Oberbϋrgermeister of Freiburg, Dr Dieter Salomon.

On 10th September, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the

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Open Day at Guildford Cathedral.

National Trust On 16th July, the Big Camp event at Dapdune Wharf saw campers toasting marshmallows round a camp fire, having brought their own tents and food, and musical instruments for a singsong.

May Morning and Summerpole On 1st May, the Pilgrim Morris Men of Guildford continued their tradition of dancing at dawn on St Martha’s Hill. The previous day they had marked their 40th Summerpole celebration with dancing on the High Street and processing with the Summer Court and guest dancers to the Castle Green, where the pole was erected. In the afternoon, they danced on the Town Bridge.

Guildford Castle On 18th December, costumed interpreters from Past Pleasures recreated the Christmas festivities that King Edward III celebrated at Guildford Castle in 1347. Visitors were gathered at the Undercroft on the High Street, and led in procession to the castle keep. There were period musicians and stalls on the castle mound.

On 23rd March, the Mayor met the head gardener and team at the Guildford Castle Grounds who were preparing for spring and summer.

Guildford Museum From 21st May to 25th September, Guildford Museum loaned two archaeological objects to the Seeing Round Corners exhibition at Turner Contemporary in Margate. They were a late Neolithic flint disc-knife and a wheel from a Wanborough Roman head-dress, and were part of the collections of the Surrey Archaeological Society.

On 2nd July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the private viewing of 'The 60's & The 70's in Black and White' exhibition.

On 2nd August, Guildford Museum was awarded a grant of £84,551 from the Arts Council's Museum Resilience Fund for its ‘Your Stories, Your Museum’ project.

On 7th August, the Mayor attended the Heritage Services' Alice Day Tea Party for the winners of the Children's Competition at Guildford Castle Keep.

On 22nd December, human bones, thought to be part of an Anglo-Saxon burial, were re-interred in the churchyard of St Bartholomew’s, Wanborough. They had been found in 1964 in the garden of the nearby Manor House, and were given to the Wanborough Barns Management

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Committee. Recently they took the find to Guildford Museum, and Catriona Wilson, the collections officer, consulted an osteoarchaeologist, who thought they were Saxon, as a late Saxon spindle whorl had been found in the same pit. Stephen Callender, chairman of the Wanborough Barns Management Committee, organised a service of re-interment, led by the Venerable Adrian Harbidge, Rector of Seale and Sands, Puttenham and Wanborough. The service included a Saxon prayer.

On 18th December, the Mayor attended the Heritage Services' 'Christmas at the Castle' event at Guildford Castle.

On 19th January, the Mayor attended the Alice in Wonderland, Theme & Variations reception at the Museum.

Remembrance Sunday On 13th November, the Mayor led the Council procession to Holy Trinity Church for the annual Service of Remembrance. Following the service, the procession was joined by representatives from local service organisations and proceeded to the Castle Grounds for the wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial.

Armistice Day On 11th November, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, the Leader of Guildford Borough Council, Cllr Paul Spooner, and Managing Director, Sue Sturgeon, were joined by local veterans and cadets at the Guildhall to mark Armistice Day and observe the two minutes’ silence. The Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, led Guildford Borough Council officers in observing the two minutes’ silence at Millmead House.

Surrey Infantry Museum On 29th April 2016, the Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, attended the Friends of Surrey Infantry Museum’s Historic March outside Holy Trinity Church to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

Tourism On 15th to 17th May, Visit Guildford organised the Guildford Group Showcase, in which coach & tour operators and group travel organisers toured local attractions in a 1950s Safeguard Coaches bus. The tour included the Guildhall, the Spike Heritage Centre, Loseley Park, Watts Gallery, Denbies Vineyard, the Hogsback Brewery, and RHS Wisley.

In August, figures were released by Tourism South East showing that the value of tourism to Guildford had increased by over 1.4% to £335.2 million in 2015. This contrasted with falling figures elsewhere in the region. Tourism supported 4,528 full-time-equivalent jobs in Guildford, representing 8.6% of

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the workforce.

On 2nd September, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, welcomed a delegation of Chinese visitors to the Guildhall, and on 31st October, he welcomed a group of Chinese visitors at the Guildford Harbour Hotel.

On 17th October, the travel and tourism marketing agency Tourist Network awarded Visit Guildford’s website and social media sites with official recognition for their engagement with audiences and promotion of Guildford to visitors.

On 28th January, the Mayor attended the Excursion Exhibition at Alexandra Palace, London, in support of the About Guildford Stand to help promote Guildford.

On 22nd March, the Mayor attended the Visit Surrey Forum at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge.

Christmas lights On 17th November, the Guildford Christmas lights were switched on from the Guildhall balcony by stars from the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre’s pantomime, Aladdin, hosted by 96.4 Eagle Radio's Peter Gordon. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended. It was preceded by the annual mascot parade, and followed by a fireworks display sponsored by the White Lion Walk Shopping Centre. The Nefarious Picaroons and the Charley Farley Sunday Four performed on the Experience Guildford stage.

Christmas Day On 25th December, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs Sue Jackson, visited Guildford Ambulance Station, Guildford Fire Station and the Royal Surrey County Hospital A&E Department to wish the staff a Merry Christmas, before visiting the Maternity Ward to visit and present gifts to the new mothers and babies.

New Year’s Day On 1st January, the Mayor, accompanied by the Mayoress, visited the Maternity Department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital to greet the first babies to be born in 2017.

The Guildhall On 20th November, thirteen local charities combined for a Christmas Fair at the Guildhall. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

Guildford Pancake Races On 28th February, the annual pancake races took place in the High Street. Guildford’s MP, the Rt Hon Anne Milton, helped to prepare the pancakes

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and funds were raised for the Mayor’s Local Distress Fund and the Orchard Dementia Centre in Chertsey.

Alan Turing On 25th June, there was a dramatised reading of Turing - Code Breaker, by the Guildford playwright Geoff Thompson, at St Nicolas' Church, Guildford, as part of the Summer Festival.

High Street setts On 10th August, Surrey County Council announced that work had finished on relaying the 115,000 granite setts that pave the High Street. The works had cost around £1 million and utility companies were banned from digging them up until at least 2021, except in an emergency. Yellow lines were not repainted, and the whole street became a controlled parking zone. However, not all traces of the previous yellow lines were removed from the setts.

Queen’s 90th Birthday On 7th May, the Wood Street Village Maypole Dancers marked the Queen’s 90th birthday by parading with flower hoops and posies in red, white and blue on the village green, and then dancing round the maypole. The children were accompanied by a concertina and fiddle, and had been practising for months beforehand.

On 12th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended a civic service to commemorate the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen at Holy Trinity Church, before going on to Guildford Cathedral to join other Mayors and Chairmen of Surrey for a county service.

Willow Tree On 12th April, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson attended the planting of a willow tree by Guildford Town Bridge to replace the previous one.

Easter On 15th April, the Wintershall Passion of Jesus was performed on Guildford High Street. The Mayor attended.

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Children and Young People

Surrey Young Superstars On 8th May, over fifty young Surrey people, aged from 8 to 19 years-old, were honoured at the Surrey Young Superstars awards ceremony at the Guildford Harbour Hotel. The trophies and certificates were presented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux. Amongst those recognised were the Surrey Young Carers Forum, based in Burpham, as Caring Superstar; the ACM band Sweet Revenge, as Musician of the Year; and Ellen Hague-Barker of Guildford College, as Courageous Superstar.

Busylizzy On 26th January, Busylizzy, a business offering classes and events to parents with children under 4 years, held a party for the Royal Surrey County Hospital at G Live. More than fifty children attended and £685 was raised for the Hospital to build an early pregnancy unit for the one in five mothers who suffer a miscarriage.

Scouting On 24th April 2016, the Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, attended the Guildford East and West Scout Districts St George’s Day Parade at Guildford Cathedral.

On 11th June, Beavers celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday at the Normandy scout hut. Members from St Nicolas 9th Guildford, 1st Wood Street and 1st Normandy participated.

On 30th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford East Scout District Annual General Meeting at the 1st Wonersh Scouts Headquarters, Wonersh.

On 5th July, the Mayor attended the Guildford West District Scout Council Annual General Meeting at the 1st Normandy Scout Headquarters, Normandy.

On 22nd September, the Mayor attended the Surrey County Scout Council Annual Meeting.

On 1st October, the Mayor attended the Guildford West Cub Scouts' Cubs 100 Century Party at Normandy Village Hall.

On 19th November, the District Scouts’ backwoods cooking competition was held at the Normandy Scouts’ base. Teams from 2nd Guildford, 1st Normandy, 1st Rydes Hill and St Nicolas 9th Guildford took part. 2nd Guildford won, and St Nicolas’ third team came second.

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On 16th December, Ripley Cub Scouts marked the centenary of the Cubs by renewing their promise on stage at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, before seeing the pantomime Aladdin.

On 3rd March, scouts and guides from St Nicholas 9th Guildford, 1st Stoughton, 1st Normandy, 1st Rydes Hill (St Mary’s), 2nd Guildford and Rydes Hill took part in the annual Guildford West District Scouts Night Hike from Tongham Scout HQ to Normandy Scout HQ.

Girlguiding On 27th April 2017, the Girlguiding Hogs Back District Spring Fete was held at St Joseph’s RC School, at Rydes Hill. There were tombolas, games, a barbecue, a licenced bar, pony rides, lucky dip, hook a duck, and cake & sweet stalls.

Guildford Chess Academy On 24th September, a masterclass was led by International Master Andrew Martin at the Academy’s venue at the Spike in Warren Road.

On 6th November, another was led by the Hungarian Julian Meszaros, World Chess Federation International Master.

YMCA On 24th March, 20 volunteers slept rough in the Guildford Castle Grounds as part of the annual YMCA Guildford Sleep Easy. The event was launched by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

261 (Guildford) Squadron Air Training Corps On 5th February, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Air Training Corps Sunday Service of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral.

Guildford Sea Cadets On 21st July, the Guildford Sea Cadets’ Royal Naval Parade was held at the TS Queen Charlotte on Dapdune Wharf. The cadets were inspected by Commander Trevor Price, following which they demonstrated the drill evacuation of a casualty across the River Wey. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

On 2nd October, the Mayor attended the Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s tea party to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Canal's opening, at the Guildford Sea Cadets' Headquarters at Dapdune Wharf.

Surrey Youth Games On 18th and 19th June, the annual P&G Surrey Youth Games were held at the Surrey Sports Park. All eleven districts and boroughs in Surrey entered teams into a variety of indoor and outdoor sports. Team Guildford had over 99

300 members, and won four medals: two gold (for the senior netball and non-contact boxing), one silver, and one bronze medals. The games were attended by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

Goldhawks Basketball On 19th May, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Goldhawks Basketball annual awards evening at Clandon Regis Golf Club.

Guildford Saints FC In May, Guildford Saints finished a successful season. The Under 12 Lions won both the U12 SPL League Cup and the Premier Elite League winner’s trophy.

Young Ambassadors On 14th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, met Guildford Borough Council's new Young Ambassadors at Millmead House.

Onslow Play Area On 24th September, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially opened the Onslow Play Area at the Onslow Village Recreation Ground. Equipment included a Tarzan swing, a tunnel and wheelchair-accessible roundabout.

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Schools

Teachers strike On 5th July, the National Union of Teachers called a strike over funding and teacher contracts. However, no schools in Guildford had to be closed because of strike action.

Blooming Schools On 6th July, prizes were given in the Blooming Schools Novel Container Competition. The themes were either a Roald Dahl book or Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Gold awards went to Lanesborough Pre-Prep School, Worplesdon Pre-Prep, Shalford Pre-School, Jigsaw School, Weyfield Primary Academy School, and Guildford Children's Centre in York Road. Silver-Gilt prizes went to Guildford Montessori Nursery School and Guildford Children's Centre in Hazel Avenue.

Royal Grammar School On 24th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson visited the Royal Grammar School's Sports at Guildford Spectrum. The Mayor presented the winners with their prizes. Later he attended a private view of artwork by GCSE and 'A' Level Students at the school.

On 1st July, over 120 pupils from St Thomas of Canterbury and Sandfield primary schools took part in a concert at the Royal Grammar School as part of the string scheme run by the school with the Southern Pro Musica.

In September the Royal Grammar School, Guildford in Qatar, opened in the capital Doha, at the invitation of the Qatari government. The school offered the extended British curriculum as developed by the Royal Grammar School, at first for infants, then for senior pupils in the following year. On 1st December, the Qatar British Business Forum gave the Royal Grammar School, Guildford in Qatar, the award for the best British business start-up of the year.

On 23rd November, the Mayor attended the King's Lecture by Sgt Johnson Beharry VC in the school’s auditorium.

On 10th December, the Mayor watched the Royal Grammar School Juniors' production of 'The Thwarting of Baron Bolligrew' at the school.

On 8th February, the Mayor was given a tour of the school, followed by lunch with the Headmaster.

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performed at Braganza House. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

On 4th July, the Mayor returned to the school to see the Pre-Prep’s production of 'Hiawatha' at Markham House.

On 8th December, the Mayor came once again to attend the Pre-Prep nativity play.

Christ’s College On 4th March, five Year 8 and 9 students demonstrated their computing skills by teaching children (and parents) to code at the Innovate Guildford event at GLive. Working with local STEMNet ambassador Nigel Stirzaker, they engaged young programmers to give them some tips on how to make the BBC Microbit work.

Guildford County School In July, Mrs Helen Lovegrove retired after nearly 29 years at the County School as a former Head of Food Technology and latterly Teacher of Food Technology.

In March, the school’s annual charity week raised £5,868. It was divided between the three charities chosen by the school council: Great Ormond Street Hospital, Guildford Street Angels and the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. Fund-raising events included baking cakes, donating clothes for the thrift shop, and bidding in the silent auction.

Guildford High School for Girls On 12th May, Theia and Kosmos, two of Guildford High School’s Young Enterprise companies, won prizes at the Young Enterprise Surrey Finals. Theia won the prize for Best Company Report and Accounts for its candle- selling business, while Kosmos, creators of the mindfulness colouring book, won the joint prize for Company Most Likely to Succeed.

During the summer holiday, the GHS/RGS Joint Concert Band and Swing Band enjoyed a 6-day tour to Croatia. Every evening the musicians performed at different outdoor venues in busy town squares.

On 24th November, the History Department arranged for the historian Dr David Starkey to give a talk to girls and parents about Henry VIII.

In March, a Lower Sixth Form team won in the grand final of the Surrey SATRO problem solving competition, part of Science Week. The design brief was to build a vehicle powered by an electric motor. It was judged on driving up a ramp, after being started by dropping a marble onto it, and then coming to an automatic stop.

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Tormead School On 25th November, Tormead School announced that it had been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for the successful implementation of a 1:1 iPad scheme which ensures its girls are adept with the use of new technologies and allows them to benefit from the interactivity that tablet technology brings to education. The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for schools that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence.

King’s College On 21st May, Project Aspire and Chelsea FC Foundation organised a special training session at King's College Astro Turf in Park Barn. The programme included a mix of football skills for young footballers and fans in north Guildford. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

From 2nd July, students from Year 9 shadowed various staff members at the Holiday Inn in the 'Taking Control' event. Students has been interviewed for the posts including General Manager, Housekeeping Manager and Sous Chef. On 7th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited the Inn to check on progress.

On 11th August the Mayor visited the FISH Play scheme during their Innovation Theme Day at King's College, Guildford.

In early 2017, the Widening Participation Coordinator role was launched by the University of Surrey, working in partnership with King’s College and the Guildford Education Partnership, to engage and inspire young people and bridge the gap between higher education and school.

On 2nd February, Kings College was rated as “inadequate” in all five main categories in an Ofsted report that followed an inspection in December. The school was put into special measures. At a meeting of parents, the Headteacher, Alastair McKenzie, said the school intended to challenge the report.

On 23rd March, the Mayor was joined by Cllr Iseult Roche at the rehearsal of King's College and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre's production of 'Westborough Tales' at the school.

George Abbot School On 10th June, a reunion was held for pupils who had left George Abbot School in the mid-1960s. Over fifty attended, and presented the head teacher, Deborah Cooper, with a commemorative shield.

On 6th July, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson welcomed students from George Abbot School to the Guildhall as part of their Year 8 Activities

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Week. They then had a tour of the building.

On 18th March, the Kelly’s Clandon Park Run, organised by George Abbot School’s PTA and Kelly's Self Storage, started at the school and passed through Clandon Park grounds before returning. The money raised through donations and sponsorship went towards a new IT suite at the school.

St Peter’s Catholic School On 15th September, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the presentation evening of St Peter's Catholic School.

On 14th March, St Peter’s participated in the bi-annual Surrey Schools maths quiz. Teams of three students from Years 7-10 competed against eight local state and private schools and the Year 8 team won.

A-level results At Guildford High School, 34% of grades awarded were A*, 97% of grades at A* to B. In a year group of 102, 67 pupils merited three or more A*/A grades, with 17 achieving three or more A* grades.

Tormead School achieved a 100% pass rate, with more than 90% of students scoring between A* to B and two-thirds awarded A* or A.

The Royal Grammar School saw all 127 students pass while 72 secured A* and A grades. 39 received offers from Cambridge and Oxford universities.

George Abbot School had a pass rate of 99.5%. Nearly 12% of the grades were A* while 22.4 % were A grades. 60% of results were between A* to B, whilst 83% of results were awarded A* to C grades.

St Peter's Catholic School in Guildford had an overall pass rate of 99%, A* to C or equivalent was 87% and A* to A or equivalent was 32%.

GCSE results Guildford High School saw a 100% pass rate with 96% of all grades awarded A* or A.

Tormead School achieved a 100% pass rate, with 80% of grades awarded were A* or A.

The Royal Grammar School had a record-breaking year, which saw all students pass and 96% securing A* or A grades.

Guildford County School had a 99% pass rate, with 35% at A* or A.

Christ’s College had a 98% overall pass rate, with 60% achieving five or more A* to C grades. One pupil, Fatima Shah, gained nine A*s and one A.

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George Abbot School had a pass rate of 99%, with 83% of entrants achieving five or more A* to C grades.

St Peter's Catholic School had a 100% pass rate, with 95% achieving five or more A* to C grades.

Howard of Effingham School saw 33% of entrants achieving A* or A grades.

Guildford Grove Primary On 27th April 2016, Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex visited the Lighthouse specialist centre for deaf children at Guildford Grove Primary & Nursery School in Southway. The Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, attended. It was part of the 20th anniversary celebrations for the Children with Special Needs Foundation. The Foundation was set up to support local children with special needs and help their families and schools, and had supported and donated provisions to the school.

Queen Eleanor's C of E Junior School On 22nd July, the Deputy Head Teacher Paul Day retired after 37 years at Queen Eleanor's Junior School in Onslow Village.

Boxgrove Primary School On 8th March, a ‘suspicious call’ led to Boxgrove Primary School being evacuated. Around 600 pupils were evacuated and taken to St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic School in Horseshoe Lane. Several other schools were also evacuated in other parts of the country at the same time. The call proved to be a hoax.

Young Enterprise On 12th May, the Young Enterprise Surrey Finals were held at Guildford Cathedral. YE seeks to help students learn the core skills needed to succeed in business. Teams or ‘companies’ of pupils from the North, West and East & Mid Surrey areas competed. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

On 15th June, Guildford High School’s company Kosmos won the Creativity Award at the Young Enterprise Regional Finals at Dorking Halls. The Mayor attended the event.

On 24th January, ‘The Y Factor, Young Enterprise Business on Display’ was staged in the Great Hall at the Royal Grammar School. The Mayor attended.

Rydes Hill Preparatory On 9th May 2016, the Rt Rev. Richard Moth, Bishop of Arundel & Brighton, visited Rydes Hill for the annual May Procession. The girls who had most

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recently celebrated First Holy Communion led the school in procession to crown at statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary with flowers.

Northmead Junior School On 5th December, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended a performance of 'Pirates of the Curry Bean' at Northmead Junior School.

On 22nd March, Year 6 pupils from Northmead Junior School visited the Houses of Parliament on the morning of the terrorist attack that afternoon in which four people died and forty were injured. The school confirmed that the children were safely back in Northmead before the incident took place.

University Technical College Guildford On 13th March, it was announced that the proposed University Technical College in Guildford had been cancelled. The project had been approved by the Education Minister Lord Nash in March 2015, to provide Surrey with skilled cyber-security, engineering and computer-science experts. It was supported by Royal Holloway, University of London; CGI; the Guildford Education Partnership; Guildford College and Surrey County Council. However, the Department for Education decided not to proceed further with the project.

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University of Surrey On 25th April 2016, Professor G.Q. Max Lu became the 5th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Surrey, following the departure of Prof Sir Christopher Snowden at the end of the previous year. The acting vice- chancellor, Prof Michael Kearney, took up the role of provost.

On 27th April, the University of Surrey, together with the animal health company Zoetis, launched the Veterinary Health Innovation Engine. This is a multi-disciplinary centre designed to promote the development and adoption of digital innovation in animal health. Digital technologies allowed real-time information capture for animal owners and their veterinary advisors. This improved the understanding of animal health and the early identification of problems.

On 7th May, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the University of Surrey’s Students’ Union Colour Ball at the Lakeside Country Club. The Mayor’s Trophy, instituted by John Woodhatch, who was Mayor of Guildford 1996-1997, was awarded for outstanding community commitment by students, especially in volunteering or fundraising.

On 18th May, the University of Surrey’s Benefactors’ Concert at the PATS Studio was attended by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

On 10th June, the Nonlinear Microwave Measurements and Modelling Laboratories was launched at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute, jointly with the National Physical Laboratory, to develop super-efficient electronic devices. They sought to find a solution to reducing power wastage from electronic devices such as mobile phones and base stations. It was world’s first laboratory dedicated to nonlinear microwave measurements and modelling. Its research involved close collaboration with the University’s 5G Innovation Centre to ensure the next generation of wireless technology would be highly energy efficient.

On 29th June, Professor Jim Al-Khalili, a physicist, author and broadcaster, was awarded the inaugural Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication. The Stephen Hawking Medal recognises the work of those promoting the public awareness of science.

On 4th July, the Mayor met students at the Students' Union in Union House.

On 6th July, the Deputy Mayor attended the Students' Union Annual Election Dinner at the Rubix.

On 8th August, the Mayor was a guest at a private view of the Metamorfosi

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del Segno exhibition at the Lewis Elton Gallery,

On 6th September, research by the University of Surrey was published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, in which computer simulations of a spherical collection of stars known as "NGC 6101" reveal that it contains hundreds of black holes. These systems could be the cradle of gravitational wave emission; 'ripples' in the fabric of space- time.

On 16th September, a Battersea timeline commemorative wall was unveiled in the foyer of the Austin Pearce building. It recorded the development of University from the founding of the Battersea Polytechnic Institute in 1891 through to Battersea College of Technology and the transition to Surrey in the 1960s.

On 10th October, Professor Josef Kittler, founder of the University’s Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing was awarded the Chinese Government’s Friendship Award for his contribution to the development of research programmes in pattern recognition and artificial intelligence at Jiangnan University.

On 17th October, the results of a study led by the University of Surrey were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. It showed that there were high levels of vitamin D inadequacy in British adolescents, and for the first time identified the intake needed by them to maintain adequate serum vitamin D levels during the winter time.

On 22nd October, the University of Surrey marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of its royal charter in Guildford’s Civic Hall with a procession up the High Street and a thanksgiving ceremony at Holy Trinity. The procession left St Mary's in Quarry Street and went to the Guildhall, where it was joined by civic and county representatives, including the Mayor and members of the Council. The combined processions then proceeded to Holy Trinity. The ceremony honoured the University's achievements, as well as its ambitions for the future.

On 3rd November, the Mayor was present at the launch of the University of Surrey Letting Agency at the Lakeside Restaurant

On 9th November, Ma Kai, the Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, visited the University of Surrey. As part of his UK tour, where he explored closer strategic and economic partnerships with the UK, he visited the 5G Innovation Centre and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited.

On 9th November, the Mayor attended the Annual Architecture Lecture at the Rik Medlik Building at the University of Surrey, Guildford.

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On 10th November, the Mayor returned to the University for ‘Surrey Net - Discoveries on Your Doorstep’. This was one of a series of events designed to connect professionals from the south east with researchers across the University of Surrey and to showcase research. The Mayor joined Prof Max Lu, the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University, for dinner at Blackwell House.

On 23rd November, the Mayor attended the Surrey Guest Lecture in the Austin Pearce Building.

On 21st November, scientists in the University’s Department of Chemistry published a new diagnostic test for cocaine in the journal Analytical Methods. The research was conducted in partnership with Advion Ltd and Surrey Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

On 24th November, the Mayor attended the Accelerating Growth Investment Showcase in London, as the guest of Mr Greg Melly, the University's Senior Vice-President for Advancement and Partnerships.

On 29th November, the University announced that Dr Rachel Simmonds, Lecturer in Immunopathogenesis in the School of Biosciences and Medicine, had received an Investigator Award in Science from the Wellcome Trust, for her research on the tropical disease Buruli Ulcer.

On 14th December, the University launched its Doctoral College, based in the George Edwards Building. Its aims were to provide a cohesive research environment for postgraduate research students and Early Career Researchers to meet and share ideas, with training, supervision and the enhancement of employability skills.

On 15th December, it was announced that chemistry researchers had found a way to prevent activation of the protein complex NADPH oxidase, known to cause most of the diseases of ageing. The research opened the way for the development of drugs to treat heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and dementia.

On 5th January, a study was published in the Journal of Anatomy in which the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University, together with the Federal University of Sao Paulo, described a three-dimensional technique for the examination of blood vessels in the brain. This provides a clearer understanding of how dementia, brain cancer and stroke can affect veins and capillaries.

On 25th January, the Mayor attended the University's Annual Review celebration at the Vet School's Main Building.

On 22nd February, the Mayor attended at the official opening of the

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Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory.

In February, the University’s Students Union published Living at the Limit: the Guildford student housing crisis, a report outlining the accommodation difficulties faced by students. The average rental for one room in Guildford was £532 per month, and 88.5% of students were paying over £400. It was claimed that sub-standard housing was being rented at full market value, the loan provided by the Government was not sufficient to cover accommodation, and that many students were being forced out of Guildford or had to work longer in part-time jobs. A petition was started to extend London weighting allowances to Guildford.

On 8th March, the Mayor attended the International Women's Day celebration at the Rik Medlik Building.

On 14th March, the Mayor presented prizes to the winners of the STEM Challenge.

On 21st March, the Students' Union Community Reps scheme was officially launched at the Guildhall. The team of student representatives seeks to create stronger cohesion between students living in the town and other Guildford residents. The event was hosted by the Mayor and the Union’s VP Community.

On 24th March, the Mayor visited the University to view two e20 electric cars, as part of the University's Climate Week programme.

On 25th March, the University of Surrey's Choir & Orchestra gave a concert at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford.

On 7th April, the Mayor was a guest at the University of Surrey High Officers’ luncheon at the Lakeside Private Dining Room. The Mayor then attended the Higher Degree ceremony for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the Cathedral.

Guildford College On 29th April 2016, the Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, attended the ‘Choices & Decisions’ workshop at Guildford College.

On 8th May, Ellen Hague-Barker, a Guildford College art student, won the Courageous Superstar award at the 4th Surrey Young Superstars awards held at the Guildford Harbour Hotel. She was presented with her certificate by the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux.

On 27th May, the local station Eagle Radio moved its headquarters and staff of 40 to the Guildford College site on Stoke Road. The announcement of the station’s new location was planned to coincide with Local Radio Day.

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On 25th October, it was announced that the Principal and CEO of Guildford College Group, Dr Mike Potter CBE, would leave the College at the end of the month. He said he had decided that, with the revised arrangements expected in the Surrey Area Based Review Report, a new Principal and CEO was needed to implement the new plans.

On 25th November, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford College Group Graduation and Achievement Ceremony at G Live, Guildford.

On 16th December, Beauty Therapy students held a discount charity treatment day, with the £603 raised going to The Royal Surrey Hospital’s cancer treatment centre, the Onslow Ward.

From 13th to 20th January, Guildford College photography students staged Magpie, an exhibition of experimental photographs at Guildford House. On 14th January it was visited by the Mayor.

In January, a report by the Department of Education recommended that Farnborough College of Technology should merge with Guildford College. The Enterprise M3 LEP sported the proposal.

Merrist Wood College On 15th May, Merrist Wood College’s annual summer show attracted over 15,000 visitors. The events included quadbike acts, a motocross display, a classic car show, helicopter flights, and many others. Students demonstrated craftwork and displayed animals.

On 16th July, three parrots were stolen from the College, A thousand-pound reward was offered for their return.

On 22nd September, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, was given a tour of Merrist Wood College.

On 17th November, the Animal Management Centre was officially opened by the naturalist and television presenter Nick Baker. The Centre is for students studying Animal Management, Animal Behaviour & Welfare and other related subjects. The building includes a desert biome, a tropical biome and a nocturnal zone housing a wide variety of species to enable them to be studied and cared for in a more natural environment.

On 3rd February, the Mayor officially opened the Woodland Centre at Merrist Wood. The new centre provides for 64 students with learning, social and communication difficulties, and has a sensory room, therapy room, kitchen and sensory garden.

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Academy of Contemporary Music In September, the Academy of Contemporary Music offered under 19s diploma studies free of charge. This gave students the opportunity to obtain the Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification, which provides up to 420 UCAS points (the equivalent of three A* grades at A-level).

Guildford School of Acting On 31st May, the Guildford School of Acting celebrated its 80th anniversary. It had moved from its original base in Millmead Terrace to the University of Surrey in 2009.

On 3rd March, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the National Youth Jazz Orchestra with GSA Singers' Concert at G Live.

Performance Preparation Academy From 18th to 21st May, Third Year Musical Theatre students of the Performance Preparation Academy staged Sweet Charity at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

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Innovate Guildford On 22nd February, the Guildford Innovation Awards were presented by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, at the Guildhall. The winners in the various categories were Innovation in Retail: Lumico Design, based at the Surrey Technology Centre; Sustainability: Oxto Energy, with offices in the High Street; Innovation in Healthcare: the Royal Surrey County Hospital; Innovation in the Voluntary Sector: Age UK; Innovation in the Creative Industries: the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Phygital, based in Loseley Park, won the award for Emerging Technologies ‘Tomorrow's World’ and the Mayor's award for outstanding innovation. The Young Innovator of the Year was Thomas Whitehead of the Pirbright Institute.

On 4th March, the science and arts festival, Innovate Guildford, was held at G Live. There were four zones: Engineering, One Health, Digital Media and Future Living, and there were speakers such as Peter Molyneux, known as the ‘godfather’ of computer gaming, and animal health pioneer Prof Nick Bacon. The event, with demonstrations and theatrical, musical and comic performances, attracted thousands of visitors.

On 20th March, the Mayor visited the Reeds School, Cobham, to present the winner of the schools’ Innovation Award with their prize. The Innovation Awards celebrate innovation in and around Guildford.

Surrey Space Centre On 30th June, the Surrey Technology for Autonomous Systems and Robotics Lab of the Surrey Space Centre held an event in the Rik Medlik Building on space robotics, as part of the UK Robotics Week. There were exhibits from British space industrial and academic organisations, and public lectures by leading scientists and technologists.

On 3rd December, Alsat Nano, made by the Surrey Space Centre, took its first image of the earth. A joint project between the UK Space Agency and Algerian Space Agency, it was Algeria’s first Cubesat mission.

Pirbright Institute On 26th May, the Pirbright Institute announced that researchers, led by Dr Elma Tchilian, had shown for the first time that a potential universal vaccine called S-FLU could protect against all strains of flu in pigs. Dr Tchilian said “The impact of this study is potentially enormous for controlling disease in livestock and humans.”

In November, the Pirbright Institute received significant government funding for a project to develop a livestock vaccine against Rift Valley Fever. The project was a collaboration between Pirbright, the Jenner Institute at the

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University of Oxford and the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi.

On 24th March, the Princess Royal, HRH Princess Anne, opened the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council’s National Vaccinology Centre in the Jenner Building at the Pirbright Institute. The Centre cost £24 million, and mainly focusses on poultry diseases. Scientists there also develop vaccines for other animal viruses. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the occasion.

Surrey Satellite Technology On 12th May, SSTL held a celebration to mark the delivery of the final navigation payload for Galileo, Europe’s own global navigation satellite system. All the payloads had been made in Guildford. The Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, Katherine Courtney, attended the event and looked forward to the start of Galileo’s initial services later in the year.

On 26th September, SSTL announced the successful launch of AlSat-1B, a medium-resolution Earth observation satellite for ASAL, the Algerian Space Agency. AlSat-1B was launched into a 670km sun-synchronous orbit on board the PSLV launch vehicle from the Sriharikota launch site in India. Under the joint development programme, eighteen engineers from ASAL worked alongside SSTL engineers on the mission.

On 22nd November, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited Surrey Satellite Technology at its Tycho House base in the Surrey Research Park.

Accelogress On 21st May, Save-a-Space, a cloud-based, pre-bookable parking and payment application, began trials in Guildford. It was developed by Accelogress, based in Guildford at the Surrey Technology Centre. Save-a- Space enables users to reserve a parking space and navigate to the car park. It was supported through the SETSquared programme.

Gold-I On 24th December, Gold-I Ltd, based in the Surrey Research Park, was voted the Best Low Latency Connectivity Solutions Provider for the 5th year by the magazine Global Banking & Finance Review.

SATRO On 19th April, the Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, hosted a charity bridge and afternoon tea at Shalford Village Hall, in aid of her chosen charity SATRO and the Mayor of Guildford’s Local Distress Fund.

On 16th November, TeenTech Surrey was held at the Surrey Sports Park, organised by SATRO. TeenTech is an interactive event that seeks to inspire

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students and their teachers about the contemporary world of science, engineering and technology, and the careers they can follow within these subjects. Over 30 regional and national companies participated, with more than 120 scientists, engineers and technologists, and over 30 local schools sent around 300 year 8 pupils. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended.

On 2nd March, the annual SATRO maths challenge was held at St Peter’s School, sponsored by Cllr Keith Taylor and the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

Advanced Technology Institute On 17th February, researchers from the Advanced Technology Institute, led by Dr Marian Florescu, published a paper in the journal Nature Communications revealing their findings in natural structural colour. Dr Florescu said the discovery would affect how we design materials to manipulate their interaction with light, heat and sound.

Pint of Science From 23rd to 25th May, Pint of Science, a festive science engagement, saw scientists from the University of Surrey hosting presentations in pubs around Guildford.

On 23rd May, at Music, Sleep and The Brain at The Stoke Pub, Stoke Road, Dr Nayantara Santhi and Sarah Campbell discussed how music affects our emotions and the effects that shift-work, with their irregular sleeping patterns, have on our emotional well-being.

On 24th May, at The Star Inn on Quarry Street All Things Tech was led by Dr Radu Sporea of the Advanced Technology Institute and Dr Sujata Kundu. Science and improvised comedy meshed together with the assistance of ‘Left Foot First’, a comedy group.

On 25th May, in Body Myths at The Star Inn, Professor Bruce Griffin presented facts about fats and sugars in our diet, and how our body reacts to drugs and processes them.

TED x Guildford On 13th April, ‘Be The Best You Can’, the first TED x Guildford presentation, was staged in the auditorium of the Royal Grammar School. Among the speakers with “ideas worth spreading” was Peter Molyneux, Managing Director of 22 Cans. The Mayor was in the audience.

G3 Futures On 29th June, the 2nd G3 Futures event, entitled Galvanising Guildford Games, was held at the University of Surrey. It was an opportunity for local gaming companies to network and learn about the latest developments.

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There were speakers and a panel of industry experts. It was jointly organised by the University, the gaming trade body Ukie, and the technology law specialists Charles Russell Speechlys.

Video games Guildford is one of the recognised centres for video games development, with nearly twenty companies based in the town. Some are subsidiaries of large international firms, while others are small independent studios.

On 6th July, Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture and the Digital Economy, announced the successful applicants for the second round of the Government’s UK Games Fund. There were two Guildford businesses awarded grants: Fireblade Software Ltd of Stoughton and Kinesthetic Games Ltd, based in Onslow Village.

Lionhead Studios On 29th April 2016, Lionhead Studios closed after twenty years in the Xbox and the gaming industry. Development on Fable Legends, a free-to-play multiplayer game, also stopped.

Fireproof Games On 5th July, Fireproof Games, based in Bedford Road, released The Room Two on PC. It had already been available for iOS & Android devices since December 2013.

On 21st October, Fireproof Games released an infographic on The Room, The Room Two and The Room Three, which showed the remarkable success of each title from its release to October 2016.

Media Molecule On 16th December, Media Molecule, based in the Farnham Road, announced that the beta trial for its next PlayStation 4 game, Dreams, was being delayed until 2017.

Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging On 27th September, Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging, based in Bridge Park, put into production a new coil array for its PetVet MRI scanner. The one-meter- long v-shaped spine coil had different arrays that could be switched off and on. This unique design allowed the whole spine of a large-breed dog to be scanned in one sweep without moving the patient.

In January, the PetVet 1.5T High Field MRI was launched at the Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, the first in North America.

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Health Profile In May 2016, the weight-loss organisation Slimming World released figures that showed that 38% of people in Guildford were overweight, and 19.4% were obese. This compared with a national average of around 36% overweight and 24% obese.

Guildford & Waverley Clinical Commissioning Group On 3rd June, the Annual Report showed that the Group’s performance in 2015-16 had been mixed, with real service improvement for patients, their families and carers but also some under-performance. There were overall reductions in urgent hospital admissions, which were largely attributed to the improved range of services that health and social care had provided in community and primary care. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services were successfully procured. However, the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the main provider of acute hospital services, had struggled to maintain the NHS Constitutional standards around 4-hour maximum waiting times in A&E and referral to treatment times for cancer.

Royal Surrey County Hospital On 13th April, the agency NHS Improvement opened an investigation to find out why the Royal Surrey County Hospital Foundation Trust’s financial position had deteriorated so rapidly.

On 26th and 27th April, the Royal Surrey County Hospital saw the first full withdrawal of labour by junior doctors in the history of the NHS. Unlike previous occasions, the junior doctors did not provide emergency care between the hours of 8am and 5pm. The hospital’s management had put together “a comprehensive and rigorous plan” to cope with the strike. Only four of the twelve operating theatres were open, and 651 outpatients’ appointments were postponed.

On 27th April, the Royal Surrey County Hospital celebrated its 150th anniversary. In 1866 it had been a 60-bed hospital in the Farnham Road, with 248 inpatients and 1,580 outpatients in its first year; the present building is a 500-bed hospital, with some 3,500 staff who treat around 90,000 inpatients and 336,000 outpatients annually. The Accident and Emergency department sees around 73,000 patients.

On 10th May, the Royal Surrey was rated one of the top forty hospitals by the healthcare intelligence and quality improvement service CHKS. The “Top Hospitals” award evaluates over 20 performance indicators covering safety, clinical effectiveness, health outcomes, efficiency, patient experience and quality of care.

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On 23rd May, the hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit took delivery of Tecotherm machine. It enabled staff to control the temperature of babies at risk of brain injury at birth. Coutts in Guildford had raised £15,000 over the previous year to enable the purchase of the machine.

In June, figures were released that showed waiting times for Accident and Emergency cases to have missed their target in 2015-16. Only 85% of patients were seen within four hours, compared with a target of 95%. On 10th January, figures were released showing that the number of patients spending more than four hours in A&E had risen by 126%, up from 3,400 patients in 2014/15 to 7,700 in 2015/16.

On 1st July, Guildford’s MP, the Rt Hon Anne Milton, opened a new emergency operating theatre at the Royal Surrey. Its introduction will allow the hospital to carry out more robotic work within two of its existing 13 operating theatres.

In August, several midwife vacancies were left unfilled to save money. The hospital reduced its midwife-to-mother ratio to one midwife per 30 mothers, rather than 29, insisting that patient safety, standards and care would not be affected.

On 1st September, the Trust appointed a new chief executive, Paula Head, a pharmacist. She had been the chief executive at the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and a director at Frimley Park Hospital. She took over from Peter Dunt, who had been temporary chief executive following the departure of Nick Moberly.

In September, Dr Tony Dhillon, an oncologist, received grants totalling £5 million to trial a treatment which stimulates the body’s natural defences to destroy cancerous tumours.

On 4th November, the proposed merger with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was formally abandoned. The Royal Surrey’s Board concluded that it no longer believed that the merging would offer the greatest opportunity for long-term financial and operational stability.

On 10th November, the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit, based at the Royal Surrey, demonstrated state-of-the-art laparoscopic techniques, using super-high definition 4K technology to broadcast the operations to the annual scientific conference of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland. The real-time surgery from two of the Trust’s operating theatres was beamed by satellite link to the conference centre in London, where around 500 surgeons, nurses and industry partners were able to observe the procedures and interact with the surgeons.

On 6th December, it was announced that the Royal Surrey County Hospital would receive a state-of-the-art radiotherapy machine, as one of 15 to share

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in a £130m investment to update NHS radiotherapy services. The Trust was already running seven Linac machines, which were used to treat 3,200 NHS patients annually.

On 8th December, the Mayor attended the Royal Surrey Stars annual staff awards at Guildford Cathedral.

On 15th December, the Mayor attended 'Colours of Christmas' the hospital’s Christmas carol service.

From 9th January, stroke patients were no longer taken to the Royal Surrey, but Frimley Park or St Peter’s instead. The hospital was unable to support a seven-day hyper-acute stroke pathway.

On 9th January, the Royal Surrey County Hospital declared an Operational Pressures Escalation Level 4 alert. Over two dozen patients were without a bed, and a gym space on one of the wards was used to provide temporary bed capacity. The following day the alert was reduced to OPEL 3.

On 1st March, Sue Sjuve became chairman of the hospital’s trust, replacing John Denning. She had previously chaired the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

On 5th April, the Trust announced it had purchased five high flow oxygen machines for the Children’s Ward after donations for them had raised over £10,000. The machines will mainly be used for babies who are suffering from bronchiolitis, and will help reduce the number of infants requiring intensive care treatment.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 28 April 2016, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra officially opened the new £30 million development at the Farnham Road Hospital, the first major mental health hospital in Surrey for nearly a century. She visited Sparky's café, a not-for-profit social enterprise set up by the Richmond Fellowship, a mental health charity. The Mayor, Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith, attended the event.

In July, a sculpture garden was created at the new wing of the Farnham Road Mental Health hospital. David Paynter of the Surrey Sculpture Society selected ten works by six artists to provide a ‘tranquil, calming space’.

On 28th July, the Care Quality Commission published its report Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust following an inspection in early March. While the performance was generally good, they considered that the Trust required improvement in its acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units, and in mental health crisis services and health-based places of safety.

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In September, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust launched a £5 million trial of Internet of Things technology in the homes of dementia patients. The Trust sought to recruit 1,400 volunteers to explore how this technology could help improve the life of people suffering from dementia and their carers.

In November, a countywide protocol set out what procedures should be followed when people with mental health needs were experiencing housing problems. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was one of the principal agencies involved, and began training sessions at the Farnham Road Hospital for Surrey housing officers, social workers and mental health staff.

Eaves Counselling and Psychological Services On 16th February, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, officially opened the Guildford branch of Eaves Counselling and Psychological Services at Railton Road.

St John Ambulance On 26th February, Anneliese Jay, a member of St John Ambulance’s Guildford Cadet Unit, was named Regional Cadet of the Year (London and South) in the national competition held in Stafford.

In March, Guildford Borough Council granted £15,000 to St John Ambulance for its Donate for Defibs project.

South East Coast Ambulance Service On 31st May, Paul Sutton, Chief Executive of South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, stood down after over ten years with the Trust. A report had been critical of his handling of a controversial response- time scheme.

On 29th September, a report by the Care Quality Commission found the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust inadequate. The inspection in early May considered the services inadequate in safety and leadership, and effectiveness and responsiveness required improvement. Only the caring aspects were rated good. It was not meeting response time targets and low staffing levels had an impact on performance and fatigue in workers.

A survey completed by staff of the South East Coast Ambulance Service in 2016 reported that nearly 6 out 10 reported feeling sick with stress; the highest proportion of any NHS service.

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Organ donors On 27th October, Surrey people who had saved lives through organ donation were posthumously honoured at a ceremony at the Guildhall. They received the Order of St John award for Organ Donation, run in conjunction with NHS Blood and Transplant, which was given to their relatives on their behalf. The awards were presented by Corina, Lady Hamilton of Dalzell, Dame of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and a Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, hosted the occasion.

Surrey Cancer Research Institute On 10th October, the results of a clinical trial of a treatment for patients who have had kidney cancer were announced. They demonstrated that taking the oral tablet Sunitinib for one year reduced the likelihood of cancer returning following the removal of the kidney. The international multi-centre clinical trial, led by Hardev Pandha, Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Surrey, with St Luke’s Cancer Centre and Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, involved many local patients. It was likely to change clinical practice worldwide.

Jarvis Centre On 31st March, Virgin Care ceased to provide the Surrey Contraception Service at the Jarvis Centre. It was transferred to the Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

Canterbury Drop in Day Centre On 7th November, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Canterbury Care Centre Annual General Meeting at Christ Church Hall, Guildford.

Action for Carers Surrey On 1st April, Action for Carers Surrey, based in Burpham, commenced its contract with Surrey County Council to replace the council’s former in-house carer support services. The contract was initially for a two-year period.

Nuffield Health On 16th November, a 24-hour static cycling ‘spinathon’ was held at the Nuffield Health Guildford Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Railton Road. The event was to promote awareness of asthma.

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Olympics On 12th August, George Nash of Guildford won a gold medal at the Olympics at Rio de Janeiro as part of the men's four rowing team. His teammates were Alex Gregory, Mohamed Sbihi and Constantine Louloudis. On 14th September, Bishops Nissan presented George Nash with an all- gold, limited-edition Nissan Leaf at its premises in Walnut Tree Close.

On 18th August, Liam Heath of Guildford, with his partner Jon Schofield, won the silver medal in the men's kayak double 200m canoe sprint at the Olympics. On 20th August he went on to win a gold medal in the men's kayak single 200m canoe sprint.

Paralympics On 9th September, Georgina Hermitage of Guildford won the women’s T37 100m at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, setting a new world record of 13.13 seconds.

On 13th September, Georgina Hermitage won her second gold medal, in the T37 400m final, setting another new world record of 1:00.53.

Surrey Sports Park On 29th May, the first Guildford Triathlon was run at the Surrey Sports Park. There were over 450 participants. Adults competed in a 500m pool swim, 22km road cycle and a 5.5km trail run. There were shorter ‘tristar’ distance aquathlon events for children.

On 15th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford Business Forum’s annual conference at Surrey Sports Park to speak about his Mayoral theme, and took with him Immoovate Guildford, the Civic Cow, in support of the Surrey Hills Cow Parade.

On 29th June, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the Surrey School Games Summer Festival , organised by Active Surrey, at the Surrey Sports Park.

On 30th November, the Mayor was a spectator at a Walking Basketball session at the Surrey Sports Park, Guildford

On 29th March, the first Varsity games were played at the Sports Park between Surrey Stags from the University of Surrey and Royal Holloway Bears. Among the sports played by the students were Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Running, Rugby, Judo, Swimming and Tennis. Surrey Stags won

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the trophy. The Mayor attended.

Guildford Games On 24th September, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended Guildford Borough Council's Guildford Games, a sport, health and wellbeing community event held at Bannisters Field in Egerton Road. The sporting clubs and healthy-living organisations who were represented included Surrey Spartans Hockey, Guildford Thunder Korfball, Surrey Rollerboys, Guildford City Boxing Club, Walking for Health, Guildford Junior Parkrun, and Surrey County Council’s Community Youth Work team.

Town Centre Cycle Races On 6th July, the annual Town Centre Cycle Races were held in the town centre, with many spectators. The Penningtons Manches LLP Elite Criterium event was won by Rory Townsend of Pedal Heaven, the Blue Group Womens Criterium by Mathilde Pauls of Sigma Sport and the Cycleworks Local Heroes Criterium by Jake Yarranton of the Excel Pedal Heaven Academy. An accident at the corner of Market Street and the High Street led to a long delay, and the final events of the night were shortened.

Ride London-Surrey 100 On 31st July, the annual Ride London-Surrey 100 saw hundreds of competitors held up after a cyclist hit a tree between Pyrford and Ripley. He was taken to hospital by air ambulance. A diversion was put in place from mile 44, taking the later riders through West Horsley and Great Bookham, instead of over Newlands Corner, before rejoining the original course. About a quarter of the hundred-mile route was left out.

Guildford City Football Club On 14th August, Guildford City opened their league season with a 2-4 away victory over Abbey Rangers.

On 24th August, City defeated Chessington & Hook 1-2 in an FA Cup preliminary replay.

By mid-September, they had scored 21 goals in six league matches. However, this was followed by run of home defeats, leaving them 10th in the CCL Premier League by mid-January.

Guildford Cricket Club On 21st May, Guildford scored their first win of the Surrey Championship by beating Beddington CC by 15 runs, leaving them in the middle of the Premier Division.

From 18th to 22nd July, there were five days of play to celebrate 150 years since the formation of the original Guildford Cricket Club. On 18th July, the

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Guildford Ladies XI played a 40-over match against a mixed club XI from different women’s sections from across the county. On 19th July, there was a game against Dolphins CC for third and fourth team players, and on the 20th another against the Wanderers CC for players of first and second team level. The next day saw a U19 Premier League T20 match, followed by a social bowlout competition. On 22nd July, juniors took on Horsley & Send in Big Bash cricket across several age groups. The weekend saw the 1st XI playing Weybridge on the Saturday and the Royal Household CC at Great Windsor Park.

On 6th August, Guildford were beaten by six wickets, leaving them seventh in the Premier Division.

On 20th August, Guildford beat Sutton by 44 runs, thus securing their place in the Premier Division.

On 3rd September, a dramatic victory over Ashtead saw three centuries scored in the same innings and Guildford ended the season seventh in the division.

On 29th September, Guildford CC finished the season by playing a 50-over game against the Cross Arrows CC (a team mainly made up of MCC staff) on the Nursery Ground at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Guildford Cricket Festival On 14th June, Surrey beat Sussex by six wickets in the Royal London One- Day Cup at Woodbridge Road as part of the Guildford Cricket Festival.

From 2nd to 4th July, the Surrey vs Warwickshire match saw Warwickshire beat the home team by 10 wickets in Division One of the Specsavers County Championship. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, joined the President of Guildford Cricket Club, Mr David Watts, for lunch at Guildford Cricket Club's marquee.

Guildford Spectrum On 27th and 28th August, the first Comic Con was held at Spectrum, celebrating everything to do with comics and science fiction. Celebrities attended, and nearly 4,000 fans came in fantasy costumes representing Star Wars, Batman, Harry Potter and other characters.

On 8th October, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Sport for All Day at Spectrum.

On 20th November, The Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the Friday Swimmers Guildford Games at Spectrum.

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Mayoress, Councillor Marsha Moseley, attended Spectrum's Panto on Ice, 'Cinderella' at Guildford Spectrum, Parkway. The Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress met the cast prior to the show.

On 13th February, Guildford Spectrum, operated by Freedom Leisure on behalf of Guildford Borough Council, achieved Quest Stretch: the top accreditation awarded by Sport England. Only 13 other centres in the country had attained this level.

On 26th March, a car meet at Spectrum, organised by Built on Self Success Cars UK, attracted over a thousand vehicles.

On 11th April, Guildford Spectrum announced their charity of the year partnership with Cherry Trees.

Sport Guildford On 12th October, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, presented the Sport Guildford Awards at George Abbot School. There were awards for Young Sports Personality of the Year, Sports Personality of the Year, Young Sports Team of the Year, Sports Team of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Disability Sports Award, Community Club/Event of the Year, Active Surrey Coach of the Year and Outstanding Service to Sport.

Surrey Scorchers On 24th September, Surrey Scorchers opened the BBL Championship with a 58-69 defeat by London Lions at the Surrey Sports Park. Two more losses followed, until their first win on 1st October, when they beat Bristol Flyers71- 79.

On 14th October, Surrey Scorchers’ 76-81 win over Sheffield Sharks moved them up the table. By the end of October they lay in 10th place.

On 6th November, Scorchers’ win over Worcester Wolves by 75-95 saw them reach the last four in the BBL Cup. This was for the first time since 2007 (when they were known as Guildford Heat).

On 13th January, Scorchers’ 84-82 win over Manchester Giants at the Surrey Sports Park was followed the next day by an 88-7 win over London Lions in the BBL Trophy first round.

On 27th January, a run of wins was halted by a 103-84 defeat by Worcester Wolves, leaving Scorchers ninth in the Championship table. On 5th February, another defeat by Worcester sent them out of the BBL trophy.

On 24th March, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited the Surrey Scorchers 24-hour basketball event at the Surrey Sports Park.

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On 15th April, the Mayor attended the Surrey Scorchers vs Newcastle Eagles Walking Basketball match at the Sports Park.

Guildford Rugby Club On 30th April 2016, Guildford beat Tring 21 -26 in the divisional play-off. This led to their promotion to National Division Three.

On 1st October, Guildford beat Southend Saxons 25-5. On 22nd October their 38-18 win over Westcliff was their third victory in seven games since their promotion.

On 19th November, Guildford’s 21-14 win over Westcombe Park took them to seventh place in the division. On 17th December, the team finished the year by beating Dorking 30-17 and by mid-January they stood 9th in the division.

However, a string of five defeats saw them at 10th place by mid-February. On 18th February, a 36-20 win over Amersham & Chiltern was the first of the year.

On 8th April, beating Guernsey Raiders 27-17 meant that they avoided relegation.

Harlequins On 23rd March, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, visited the Harlequins during their training session at the Surrey Sports Park.

On 25th March, the Mayor attended the Harlequins vs Newcastle rugby match at the Stoop, Twickenham.

Guildford Flames On 10th September, won their first league game by beating Swindon 4-3. However, in their first 15 league games they lost 9. By the end of October they were 8th in the League and 7th in the Cup tables. In November this was followed by a string of wins. On 4th February, a 6-1 defeat by Peterborough Phantoms left them fifth in the English Premier League.

On 24th February, the Elite Ice Hockey League announced that the Guildford Flames would become the 12th Elite League team from the 2017/18 season, after 25 years in the English Premier Ice Hockey League.

Guildford Rowing Club On 30th May, Guildford Rowing Club’s Junior 14 crew won the silver medal at the Junior Sculling Regatta at Dorney Lake. Organised under the British Rowing Rules of Racing, events were raced over 1500m, with time trials held over 1250m. Over fifty crews competed in each category.

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Guildford City Boxing Club On 16th April 2016, Geoff Dixon of Guildford City made his debut as a professional boxer by beating Curtis Gargano in London on points.

On 4th June, another Guildford debutant, Eli Matthews, a seven-time ABA champion, defeated the super-welterweight Terry George with a technical knockout in the second round at York Hall, Bethnal Green.

On 25th June, the middleweight Felix Cash was the next to make his professional debut, beating Yailton Neves on points at the O2 Arena.

On 1st August, Guildford City boxer Jimmy Lee, aged 13, finished the European Boxing Confederation’s Schoolboys Championships in Zagreb with the gold medal in his group.

Guildford Bowling Club On 28th July, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Manning, attended the Frank Henry Mayor's Charity Cup Competition at the Guildford Bowls Club. The Deputy Mayor presented the winners with the trophy and prize money.

Castle Green Bowls Club On 2nd June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Castle Green Bowls Club’s Queen’s 90th Birthday evening at the Castle Green Bowls Club.

On 12th November, the Castle Green Bowling Club held its annual dinner at the Holiday Inn. Lynn Smith was presented with the prizes for both Ladies’ Champion and Champion of Champions by the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson.

Guildford Golf Club On 6th February, Guildford Golf Club presented £5,500 to Diabetes UK. The money had been raised for the charity by both the Men’s and Ladies’ Captains.

Guildford Hockey Club On 3rd September, Guildford Hockey Club began the new season with a Club Day. The Men and Ladies played the visiting teams; Old Cranleighans and Surbiton for the Men and Cheam and London Wayfarers for the Ladies. The Junior coaches had an 'inset' morning.

Guildford City Swimming Club On 10th December, Guildford City won the regional Arena League Final for the 12th consecutive year.

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Championship Titles for the 14th consecutive year, even though many of the National Youth & National Age Group swimmers did not compete.

Star Diving Club On 3rd July, Lilly Chandler of Star earned the 10-year-olds’ championship at the Amateur Swimming Association’s National Skills Finals in Southend.

Friday Swimmers On 24th June, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Friday Swimmers Annual Lunch at the Park Room Restaurant at Guildford College.

Surrey Storm On 7th May, Surrey Storm retained the Vitality Netball Superleague title by beating Manchester Thunder 55-53 in London. It was their second championship win in as many seasons.

Surrey Half Marathon On 12th March, over 4,500 runners competed in the annual Surrey Half Marathon, the course passing through Worplesdon for part of its route. Simon Goldsworthy of Guildford & Godalming Athletics Club came third with a time of 1hour 11minutes and 2 seconds. The event included a 2 kilometre race for children, and a 5k course.

Guildford Walkfest On 13th September, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford Walkfest event at North Face in the High Street. The walking festival was sponsored by Guildford Borough Council, Bevan Wilson Physiotherapy and Experience Guildford.

From 17th September to 2nd October, the tenth annual Walkfest was held. On 17th September, the Mayor officially started the event at the Old Shippe Inn, St Catherine's.

On 19th September, the Mayor visited Stoke Park Nursery in Nightingale Road, for Riverside Park, Water Meadows, Tank Traps and Art; a series of walks through some of Guildford's best parkland and countryside sites to help encourage fitness in the workplace.

On 3rd October, the Mayor hosted a reception at the Guildhall for Surrey Walkfest organisers to thank them for their contributions.

Guildford Orienteers On 11th May, Guildford Orienteers marked World Orienteering Day by organising a walk in The Chantries to give the public a taste of orienteering. There were courses of varying difficulty, starting from St Martha’s car park in Halfpenny Lane. The 63 people who attended contributed to a total of 128

210,000 doing so throughout the country.

Guildford & Godalming Athletics Club On 14th and 15th May, the Guildford & Godalming Athletics Club, based at Spectrum, won 14 gold and 15 other medals at the Surrey County Track & Field Championships in Kingston.

On 26th June, Olivia Okoli of G&G won the 200m at the U17 Youth Development League competition in Bournemouth with a time of 24.7.

Guildford Ice Figure Skating Club From 23rd to 26th May, the Guildford Open figure skating competition was held under the International Judging System at Spectrum. The Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, presented prizes; the bronze going to the Guildford club’s Sofia Madariaga.

Guildford & Godalming Croquet Club On 18th May, the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Guildford & Godalming Croquet Club's reception for the World Croquet Federation’s Golf Croquet World Team Championship at the Broadwater Sports Club.

Wey Kayak Club From 17th to 19th May, the International Canoe Federation’s Paracanoe World Championships and European Canoe Sprint Olympic Qualifier was held in Duisburg in Germany. Wey Kayak’s Anne Dickins regained her KL3 200m title in the championships, and Liam Heath and Jonnie Schofield did well in the qualifier, with Heath winning a bronze in the K1 200m.

On 29th May, Liam Heath won the gold medal in the individual K1 200m final at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in the Czech Republic. On 26th June, he went on to win the men's K1 200m title at the canoe sprint European Championships in Moscow.

On 4th and 5th June, the National Sprint Regatta’s Under 23 championships were held at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont. Joe Hayman-Joyce of Wey Kayak won gold in the C1 200m, another in the C2 500m and a silver in the C2 1000m.

On 17th July, the Wey Kayak team won the Ed McKeever Regional Club Trophy at the London Canoe Sprint Regatta.

On 28th January the Mayor, Cllr Gordon Jackson, attended the Wey Kayak Club’s Rio Olympians celebration at the Guildford Waterside Centre.

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