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Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Sallie Barker MBE, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Howard Smith
Good Friday, 18 April to Sunday 4 May 2025
Good Friday, 18 April
08:00 The Mayor, Councillor Sallie Barker, attends the St Nicholas's Scouts' Easter Breakfast at Peaslake Village Hall, Peaslake.
10:30 The Mayor joins the Guildford Christian Churches for the Good Friday Walk of Witness starting outside the Friary Centre, Guildford.
Thursday 24 April
10:00 The Mayor joins fellow Councillor Members for the Guildford Lido - Freedom Leisure's Pre-Season Walkaround at Guildford Lido, Stoke Park, Guildford.
Friday 25 April
08:45 The Mayor attends the University of Surrey, Guildford, for the Surrey Business School's 51st Academy of International Business UK and Ireland Chapter (AIB-UKI) Conference held at the Management School.
12:00 The Mayor attends the Guildford College's Choices & Decisions Workshops for students with severe and profound leaning difficulties and disabilities at the Stoke Park Campus.
19:00 The Mayor attends the University of Surrey's Gala Dinner at Farnham Castle, Farnham.
Saturday 26 April
07:30 The Mayor officially opens the Guildford Lido at Stoke Park, Guildford.
15:00 The Mayor hosts a special Award Ceremony, followed by 'afternoon tea' for recipients of the Mayor's Award for Service to the Community, at the County Club, Guildford; who kindly sponsored the event.
Sunday 27 April
14:30 The Mayor attends the Guildford West Scout District's St George's Parade at Guildford Castle Grounds.
Wednesday 30 April
09:30 The Mayor attends the University of Surrey Higher Degree Ceremonies for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Guildford Cathedral.
15:20 The Mayor attends the Guildford Institute's 'Celebrating Mayors of Guildford' event at the Guildford Institute, Ward Street, Guildford.
17:30 The Mayor attends Lambing with the Lord and Countess of Onslow at Clandon.
18:30 The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Howard Smith, accompanied by the Deputy Mayoress, Mrs Debbie Smith, joins the Mayors and Chairmen of the Surrey Districts for the Mayor of Elmbridge's Civic Reception at The Cobham Curve, Cobham.
Thursday 1 May
09:30 The Mayor attends the University of Surrey Higher Degree Ceremonies for the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences at Guildford Cathedral; followed by a Reception at the University of Surrey's Stag Hill Campus, Guildford.
15:30 The Mayor attends a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Woodland Cabin at the Chilworth C of E Infant and Nursery School, Chilworth.
18:15 The Mayor attends the University of Surrey Higher Degree Ceremonies VIP Dinner at the Lakeside Private Dining Restaurant, Rik Medlik Building at the University of Surrey's Stag Hill Campus, Guildford.
Friday 2 May
09:30 The Mayor attends the University of Surrey Higher Degree Ceremonies for the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences at Guildford Cathedral; followed by a Reception at the University of Surrey's Stag Hill Campus, Guildford.
10:45 The Deputy Mayor attends the Southeast Communities Rail Partnership - Railway 200 and Guildford 180 Celebration event for 180 years of the railway at Guildford at Guildford Railway Station.
12:30 The Mayor hosts a 'Thank You' Lunch at the Guildhall for all those who have supported her during her Mayoral Year.
Saturday 3 May
18:30 The Mayor, accompanied by her Consort, Mr Phil Collier, joins the Mayors and Chairmen of the Surrey Districts for the Mayor of Runnymede's Charity Ball at The Clubhouse, Foxhills Country Club & Resort, Ottershaw. All proceeds raised at this event will go to the Mayor of Runnymede's chosen charities.