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Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Howard Smith, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jane Tyson
Friday 20 March to Sunday 12 April 2026
Friday 20 March
18:30 The Mayor, Councillor Howard Smith, accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs Debbie Smith, joins the Mayors and Chairmen of the Surrey Districts for the Mayor of Elmbridge's Charity Ball at Sandown Racecourse, Esher. Funds raised at this event will go to the Mayor of Elmbridge's chosen charities.
Saturday 21 March
11:15 The Mayor attends the Magistrates Association Surrey Mock Trial Event for students at Guildford Crown Court, Bedford Road, Guildford.
18:50 The Mayoress, Mrs Debbie Smith, accompanied by a guest, attends the Waverley Singers' Exaltation, a concert featuring choral music by Vaughan Williams at Guildford Cathedral.
Monday 23 March
12:00 The Mayor, accompanied by the Mayoress, attends the funeral of the Bishop of Guildford, The Right Reverend Andrew Watson, at Guildford Cathedral.
19:15 The Mayor attends the Rock Choir Charity Show for Kicks Count Charity at the Emmanuel Church, Guildford.
Wednesday 25 March
14:00 The Mayor hosts a special reception at the Guildhall to thank the Chairmen and Clerks of Guildford's 23 Parish Councils for their hard work and commitment throughout the year.
Friday 27 March
20:00 The Mayor, accompanied by the Mayoress, attends the ACM House Band's Celebration of David Gilmore's 80th Birthday Tribute in aid of the Cheryl King Trust at The Star, Quarry Street, Guildford.
Saturday 28 March
17:15 The Deputy Mayor, accompanied by Mr Paul Tyson, attends the official opening of the Secret Tunnel at the De Vere Horsley Estate, East Horsley.
18:15 The Mayor attends the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Ash Community Dinner at the Ash Centre at Ash Parish Council, Ash.
Thursday 2 April
14:30 The Deputy Mayor meets Japanese students at the Guildford Institute, Ward Street, organised by the Elizabeth Johnson Organisation.
Good Friday, 3 April
10:30 The Deputy Mayor attends the Christian Churches in Guildford's Good Friday Walk of Witness from Friary Street to Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Guildford.
Tuesday 7 April
17:30 The Mayor attends a briefing for the Full Council Meeting at 19:00.
19:00 The Mayor Chairs a meeting of the Council in the Council Chamber.
Friday 10 April
12:00 The Mayor, accompanied by the Mayoress, attends the Official Opening of the 2026 Surrey Photographic Association Biennial Exhibition at Guildford House Gallery, High Street, Guildford.