Merrist Wood Summer Show

Election fever spread across Surrey last week, and now it has subsided we thought we would take the time to summarise the events, reflect and ask a few important questions – was it a success? What were the big stories? Who was the best dressed? Let’s find out…

Wednesday 1st May sees that most momentous of days – summer is here. Well, maybe not literally, but in the eyes of many a Guildfordian, the opening day of the Lido is a significant one on the calendar. It signifies the warm times ahead, the start of weeks of golden sunshine. Who cares if we’re being naively optimistic – the Lido is open!

The battle over a beloved Farnborough landmark took a dramatic turn this week in favour of the campaigners who are fighting to protect the historic Tumbledown Dick building from development by the Mcdonalds restaurant chain.

Those of you who are following the North Street Development news closely may have already heard that the Council has decided to defer the decision to choose a development partner.