by Tami Vickery | Jan 29, 2026
We will begin this month’s roundup with a reminder that this summer, Guilfest returns to Stoke Park for the annual celebration of music and entertainment, and what a line-up they have. The Proclaimers, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Kid Creole (and his Coconuts of course), Kula...
by Tami Vickery | Jan 22, 2026
There are dozens of wonderful places to dine in Guildford, we know, we have tried them all. In fact, we are incredibly lucky to have so many options to choose from in our wonderful town. As a restaurant, we are also fortunate that we have a number of venues to judge...
by Tami Vickery | Jan 8, 2026
You could be forgiven for thinking that January entertainment could have a bit of ‘after the Lord Mayor’s Show’ about it, but that’s certainly not the case in Guildford. We will begin our roundup of things to do with our great friends at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, and...
by Tami Vickery | Dec 4, 2025
I was in Guildford to visit the nearby Watts Gallery and Artists’ Village for the Peter Brookes Exhibition of Political Cartoons, having been delighted by the gallery and the exhibition I drove to Mandolay to check-in. The helpful receptionists was a little nonplussed...
by Tami Vickery | Nov 28, 2025
Panto season is well and truly upon us…oh yes it is! Pantomime dominates the live theatre scene this December so we will begin our roundup with our great friends at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. As a side-note, the Yvonne Arnaud has recently undergone a refurbishment...
by Tami Vickery | Nov 20, 2025
Sales Director, Tami Vickery talks us through some of the most frequently asked questions about events at Mandolay. This week, we take a closer look at Organising a Wake or Celebration of Life Is it normal to feel overwhelmed when planning a wake? Absolutely....