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The Godalming Bandstand Project
The base of the old Godalming Bandstand near the Phillips Memorial used to be nothing but a curiosity. Thanks to local support, the platform has now been extended and enclosed with railings.
The two Rotary Clubs in Godalming donated £6,000 towards the cost of the restoration which was completed with assistance from the Go Godalming Association and Waverley Borough Council.
The newly restored bandstand was officially opened by the Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Jaquie Keen and the Mayor of Godalming, Councillor Peter Martin on the afternoon of Sunday of 4 September 2005. A crowd of almost 700 people came along in glorious weather to the inaugural concert performed by the Godalming Band and the Youth Band (shown below).
The Bus Shelter Project
For years, passengers waiting at the bus stop outside the Square in the High Street
in Godalming have had no protection from the elements. A new bus shelter has been
erected through the joint efforts of the GO Godalming Association, Surrey County
Council, Waverley Borough Council, Godalming Town Council, and two Surrey County
Councillors -
Penny Rivers, Past Mayor of Godalming, cuts
the ribbon to declare the shelter officially open.
The two Rotary Clubs in Godalming contributed £2,000 towards the bus shelter project as part of the commemoration of the Centenary of the worldwide Rotary movement. A further £6,000 was donated to the restoration of the Godalming Bandstand.
GO Godalming is currently raising funds to ‘Raise the Roof’ over the bandstand which is currently open to the elements.
The Bandstand is a popular venue for summer concerts. Check the local newspapers for details.