Sorry punk fans – another song title red herring there. Today I spent an interesting day in Guildford at the University of Surrey, attending a political seminar with my trade union, Unite.
Entries Tagged as 'Guildford'
Whatever happened to breakfast?
January 3rd, 2006 · 1 Comment · Life
It suited me to travel to Guildford early today. The idea was that I would get my normal train before all the rush hour crowds and fill the time before the courts opened by having a nice traditional fry-up in a greasy spoon cafe. Unfortunately the greasy spoon cafe is an endangered species. Everywhere I […]
Jury Service
November 7th, 2005 · Comments Off on Jury Service · Work
I got a letter today to call me up for jury service on January 3rd.
New digital camera?
September 1st, 2005 · Comments Off on New digital camera? · Technology
For a while I have wanted a replacement for my digital camera. It is a Fuji A201 and can take pictures which are OK, but it is showing its age. For a start it is a 2.1 megapixel camera, and now you can get that sort of quality on some mobile phones. Also it does […]
Another day, another county
September 1st, 2005 · Comments Off on Another day, another county · Life
After sticking to West Sussex on Monday and popping over to Kent on Tuesday, we paid a visit to Surrey on Wednesday. The idea was to take the children ice skating at the Spectrum Centre in Guildford, but to spend some time looking round the town first. Guildford is a bit like Horsham with hills, […]
The King’s Latrine
September 1st, 2005 · Comments Off on The King’s Latrine · Life
Guildford Castle was founded soon after 1066. The stone tower probably dates from the 1140s, built by King Stephen. The guide leaflet for the place says: In 2003/4 bold and imaginative conservation work was carried out. Hidden battlements from an earlier tower were found, and the king’s latrine was unblocked. So the king’s latrine was […]
