Organisation - Guildford Arts

LynchPin is local — We’re committed to presence HERE: on the edge of two boroughs (Waverly and Guildford) and two counties (Surrey and Hampshire), close to London and not far from the sea, a pilgrim route on our doorstep.

LynchPin is versatile — We’re passionate about excellence – excellent writing, whether new or old, excellent opportunities for theatre practitioners, excellent entertainment for audiences.

LynchPin is growing — We’re committed to growth – helping playwrights developing their work, enabling actors to maintain their mojo, reaching ever wider audiences.

Guildford Art Society began in 1923 and has a current membership of 251 artists practising and non-practising, amateur and professional. The Society offers a full programme of demonstrations, talks, workshops and two exhibitions annually and is a social as well as creative organisation.

We were established to encourage the visual arts, painting, sculpture and crafts. To that end the Committee arranges demonstrations, outdoor painting days, workshops and exhibitions. Members also get together informally and organise their own events, social and craft related.

Currently HCS numbers approximately sixty mixed voices, singing and performing a wide variety of choral and other music at twice yearly HCS concerts and also by invitation at various festivals and special events. HCS have toured in Europe, regularly sing at Eton College and often sing with other choirs.

As a not-for-profit organisation, our aim is to bring some of Britain’s finest jazz musicians to a local audience, in an intimate and welcoming “jazz club” environment, and since we started in 2011 we have welcomed over 1000 musicians and 17,000 music lovers to a total of about 250 gigs, organised 40 workshops and 60 jam sessions, put on several events in support of other local festivals and raised £38,000 for charity.

The Occam Singers is a chamber choir based in Guildford that enjoys a reputation for high-calibre music making which reflects our love of choral singing, music and friendship.

Our rehearsals and concerts are held in the Guildford area and we are always pleased to welcome new members. Singers have a wide range of musical backgrounds and ‘day jobs’ and a hallmark of our choir is the importance placed on friendship and fun.

Formed in 2007, Godalming Film Society was supported by grants from Godalming Town Council and the National Lottery Awards for All
Prior to launching the society, potential demand was 'tested' by running a trial screening of 'Volver' in the Borough Hall. It was a sell-out!
A grant from the Town Council of £500 together with profit from the 'Volver' screening provided sufficient funds for the purchase of an initial sound system
We are grateful the British Federation of Film Societies (Now Cinema for All) for the loan of a projector during the first weeks of our existence
A Lottery award of approximately £5,000 funded our projectorFilms are shown in the Borough Hall, Bridge Street, Godalming (opposite Waitrose) on Tuesdays between September and AprilFilms start at 19.45hrs promptShorts are sometimes shown before the main feature – this is indicated on the programme

Films are shown in the Borough Hall, Bridge Street, Godalming (opposite Waitrose) on Tuesdays between September and May
Screenings start at 19.45hrs prompt
Shorts are sometimes shown before the main feature – this is indicated on the programme
Wine / water are available from 19.15hrs
Note that there will be no interval, unless specifically notified
There are facilities for disabled access. We can accommodate wheelchair users. The seating is partly tiered (140 seats) for a maximum capacity of 240 people
Car parking is available at the rear of the Waverley Borough Council Offices (behind the Hall)

Guildford Shakespeare Company is an award-winning professional theatre company and arts education charity. Based in Guildford, Surrey, we were established in 2006 and have grown to become one of the largest producers of home-grown theatre in the region.

Ochre Print Studio
Ochre Print Studio is an open access print studio based in Guildford, welcoming and encouraging artists and printmakers of all abilities to engage in the creative process of both traditional printmaking and contemporary print technology.