Local Community
Welcome to Guildford. As a new resident you are more than just a student, you are part of a community. Whether on campus in your first year or out in the various wards of Guildford during your second and third year in a private rented house, this is your new home.
The union works very hard to help you make the most of your time here and provides information to help you become a good neighbour to your fellow Guildfordians!
If you have any questions about living in Guildford or getting involved with local events please contact VP Community
Community Reps
Guildford, like most places in the UK, is made up of 'Wards'. A Community rep is a student representative for a designated ward in Guildford. The role of a Community Rep is to be a student representative that can listen to residents (students and/or non-students), and help raise any local issues that they may come across, providing a vital link to create a community between all those who live in and around Guildford.
A useful guide for all students living off campus.
While living in Guildford, one thing that helps keeps your neighbours really happy is ensuring you always put your bins out and away promptly! This video demonstrates how to do that. Click here to Find out your rubbish collection day
Mascots Pancake Race
Each year Guildford hosts many community events that are free to attend and a great opportunity to get involved with while you spend time as a resident here.
The Mascots Pancake Race is a charity race organised each year by Charlotteville Jubilee Trust. Held each April around Easter time (ish) on the historic cobbled High Street. Your very own Steve The Stag is the reigning champion too! So make sure you come and cheer him on as he vies to keep the crown and bragging rights firmly with Surrey Union!
Guildford Torch Light Procession
Each year Guildford hosts many community events that are free to attend and a great opportunity to get involved with while you spend time as a resident here.
Guildford Torch Light Procession, takes place in November and you can join us walking from Campus all the way through the historic high street and onto the Guildford fireworks display. There is a huge fun fair at the display too!
Christmas Lights Switch On
Each year Guildford hosts many community events that are free to attend and a great opportunity to get involved with while you spend time as a resident here.
Christmas Lights Switch On happens each November. It usually involves a candle lit procession, Steve the Stag meeting and greeting Guildfordians and of course thousands of people, music and fun.
