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World Cup Football Venues - The Wooden Bridge

By Neil_Man

This was my local pub for years and is excellent for football. They even have a 3D TV with glasses...

By Raggedstaff at 12:14 on 18/06/10

If you're stuck for somewhere to watch the Football tonight you could do a lot worse than try The Wooden Bridge. There's all sorts going on there and it's all football themed. There are big screens inside and out so wherever you want to sit you can still see the game, and they have put on extra bars to make sure that you don't even miss the action when you're getting a drink. Speaking of drinks they have quite a special offer, 5...
English Martial Arts at The Spectrum

By LucyKate

Hi there.

It's understandable that you would assume it's like re-enactment - but fortunately...

By LucyKate at 18:29 on 13/01/10

Monday the 4th of January saw the first session of The English Martial Arts Academy in 2010! For those who haven't heard of us before - The English Martial Arts Academy train locally, in Guildford and Haslemere (and previously in Farnham). The Guildford branch practices at The Spectrum leisure centre every Monday. We run six-week beginners courses regularly, but everyone is welcome at our weekly sessions, from complete...

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New Signing for The Heat

By Raggedstaff at 13:29 on 31/08/10

Guildford Heat have recently signed the former West Michigan Broncos guard Martelle Mclemore. McLemore, who stands 6 foot 5 inches tall played in every game for the Broncos last year with a game average of 11.4 points. He is the first international signing for the Heat as they prepare for their BBL season. Their first game will be at home to Worthing Thunder and McLemore is expected to start. If he manages to carry his form...
Young Stags show off their class with two big victories

By Guildford-People at 08:00 on 27/08/10

ASHTEAD U12s triumphed at the In-Touch Sixes Tournament held at Epsom College. The tournament offered five overs per innings and Ashtead successfully competed against Capel, East Molesey, Chessington and Purley. Ashtead won all their group games and overcame Capel in their semi-final before facing East Molesey in the final who defeated Chessington in the other semi. Ashtead batted first and scored 66-1 helped by...
Jeffrey hits right note but Stags are beaten

By Guildford-People at 08:00 on 27/08/10

Surrey Championship Premier Division Ashtead 185-8 Guildford 188-4 ASHTEAD were again on the losing side as they travelled to Woodbridge Road. The hosts won the toss and asked Ashtead to bat, and it quickly became apparent that this was the right choice – the Stags found it hard going during their innings, although a flurry late on pushed up the score. The opening pair of Michael Sanderson and Ben Jeffrey were...
England's women win their opener

By Raggedstaff at 09:08 on 22/08/10

England won a decisive victory in their first game in the women's rugby world cup on Friday against Ireland. Fi Pocock and Katherine Merchant both scored in the first half of a hard fought game. Amy Turner and Maggie Alphonsi both scored in the second half to gain England the bonis points for scoring four tries. Ireland pushed hard and applied the pressure throughout the game but England's defense proved strong enough and the Irish...
Surrey Storm Players head for the Commonwealth Games

By Raggedstaff at 08:12 on 19/08/10

Four Surrey Storm players have been picked to represent England in the forthcoming Netball Commonwealth Games. Sonia Mkoloma, Rachel Dunn, Tamsin Greenway and Geva Mentor all play for the Guildford based team that have their home at the Surrey Sports Park. The team's coach Sue Hawkins described the team as a force to be reckoned with. They will face a tough challenge against the current title holders Australia but with the...