Guildford Guildhall
What's on at the Guildhall
Coffee Time Talks
(This talk is now fully booked)
Join us, on the first Thursday of most months for an informative but relaxed talk on topics of local interest. This is a chance to meet with other people for coffee and chat followed by the talk. All talks are free but voluntary donations are welcome.
Pre-book your place by emailing heritageservices@guildford.gov.uk or call 01483 444751.
Times: Doors open at 10.30am. Talks start at 11am and last for 50 minutes
The History of Allotments
Date: Thursday 3 October
This talk isn't just about Digging for Victory and growing huge vegetables. It's also about the history of land rights, riots and rebellion, and the impact of legislation on today's allotments. Did you know that a parliamentary question about allotments brought down a Prime Minister? Jean Wickens will enlighten us.
Following the Thread
Date: Thursday 7 November - please note this tour and talk takes place at Guildford House Gallery.
Join this exhibition tour at Guildford House Gallery with Quilt Art member Sara Impey. Quilt Art was the first exhibiting group of its kind in Europe and in 2025 celebrates its 40th anniversary. This international group has exhibited all over Europe and further afield. All the members are leading textile artists and many use quilting techniques as their starting point. Each member was free to interpret the exhibition title as they wished.
Tales of a Loseley Guide
Date: Thursday 5 December
Our speaker Hugh Anscombe has been a guide in Loseley House for over ten years. Why did they call it Loseley? It's a question he is sometimes asked. Delving deeper he will be with Elizabeth I's visit in no time. Hugh's talk is sure to inspire you to visit Loseley for yourself.