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Find out about the Mayor of Guildford

Mayor's diary

If you have any queries about future events, email civicsecretary@guildford.gov.uk.
 

Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Howard Smith, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jane Tyson

 

Friday 18 July to Sunday 3 August 2025

 

Friday 18 July

18:30            The Mayor, Councillor Howard Smith, accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs Debbie Smith, attends a Private Viewing of Art Exhibition of Paintings of Guildford by Tony Parsons at the Guildhall, Guildford.

 

Saturday 19 July

09:30           The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jane Tyson, meets with Chinese students at the Guildhall, Guildford, organised by the UK-China Culture & Education Centre.

12:45           The Mayor, accompanied by the Mayoress and family, attends the Wood Street Association's Village Show at Wood Street Village Green, Guildford.

 

Sunday 20 July

13:30           The Mayor attends the Wood Street Jazz Festival at Wood Street Village Hall, Guildford.

 

Wednesday 23 July

11:30            The Mayor, accompanied by Master Stanley Smith and Miss Audrey Smith, attends the Merrow Community Coffee Morning at the St John's Centre, Epsom Road, Guildford.

 

Saturday 27 July

10:45             The Mayor welcomes international students to Guildford at Guildford Cathedral.

 

Tuesday 29 July

07:00              The Mayor attends the Silverbirch House Care Home Professional Breakfast Morning at Tovey Green, Guildford.

 

Thursday 31 July

10:00             The Mayor meets with the Dean of Guildford at Guildford Cathedral.

14:00             The Mayor, accompanied by Master Stanley Smith and Miss Audrey Smith, attends the Community Wellbeing Team's PlayRangers Summer Spectacular at Tongham Community Centre, Tongham.

 

Friday 1 August

17:30             The Mayor, accompanied by the Mayoress and family, attend the Guildford Art Society Private Preview of Exhibition at St John the Evangelist Church Hall, Epsom Road, Guildford.