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- Monday, February 13. Guildford Recorded Music meets at St Catherine’s Village Hall, on Mondays from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. On February 13, Roger Taylor will present A Shakespeare Scenario featuring works by Balakirev, Thomas, Vaughan Williams, Mendelssohn, Purcell, Korngold and Nicolai. Details: Ron 01483 573009 or Paul 01483 450732.
- Monday, February 13 to Thursday, February 16. Eversley Indoor Cricket Club, is holding its half-term cricket academy for boys and girls aged eight to 15. For further details visit www.eversleyindoorcricket.co.uk.
- Monday, February 13 to Friday, February 17. Boredom Busters at Hart Leisure Centre, Fleet. Activities include:- Bouncy Castles, Trampoline & Badminton Sessions. Please see website for timetable www.threesixfive.org.uk.
- Monday, February 13 to Friday, February 17. Kids Intensive Badminton Course @ Frogmore Leisure Centre. Intermediate/advanced players coaching technical, tactical badminton with match & tournament play. Bookings now being taken. Please see website for details www.threesixfive.org.uk.
- Monday, February 13 to Friday, February 17. Painshill Park in Cobham is holding a fairytale storytelling and craft workshop for children aged 13 and under. Dress as your favourite fairytale character and join in the fun with magical storytelling, cutting, sticking and mess-making workshop. Events are included in the price of admission. For further information call 01932 868113 or visit www.painshill.co.uk.
- Monday, February 13 to Friday, February 17. Frogmore Leisure Centre, Yateley is holding a Kids Intensive Badminton Course for intermediate and advance players. Details and bookings at www.threesixfive.org.uk.
- Monday, February 13 to Sunday, February 19. Pool Activities at Hart Leisure Centre, Fleet. SPLASH AQUA FUN ~ Enjoy our giant floating mats & aqua toys! / AQUA RUN INFLATABLE ~ Giant floating obstacle course (over 8's only & must be able to swim) / AQUA FUN SLIDE ~ Make a splash down our slide! / LITTLE SQUIRTERS ~ Fun with floats & water squirters / PUBLIC SWIM SESSIONS (Both Main & Teaching Pools) ~ Take the whole family swimming! Please see website for timetable www.threesixfive.org.uk.
- Tuesday, February 14. The Fluff-a-torium in Dorking is offering a workshop for kids that love craft to sew and decorate Valentine hanging felt hearts, from 10.30am to noon. It is suitable for children aged eight and over and adults. The cost is £15 and booking is essential. Call 01306 898144 or email gill@gilliangladrag.co.uk.
- Tuesday, February 14. February Half Term Fun at Chertsey Museum. Valentine’s Day mobile. 10-11am, 11.30 am-12.30pm, or 2-3pm. Cost £3.50 per child. Places are limited, so please book in advance. There is no charge for parents/guardians who must accompany children under 6 years. For a booking form, please contact Chertsey Museum on 01932 565764 during opening hours or visit the Museum website www.chertseymuseum.org.uk. Afternoon sessions will only run if there is enough interest.
- Tuesday, February 14. Surrey Heath Museum in Camberley is holding an exhbition of architectural drawings from the renowned local Architects HR and BA Poulter (c.1903-1923) inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement and illustrating some of the most notable buildings in the Borough. There will be interactive activities and a craft trolley for all ages during the exhibition. Children can join Valentine’s heart bracelet and necklace workshops on Tuesday February 14. The Museum opens Wednesday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Details at www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure.
- Tuesday, February 14. Polesden Lacey, the National Trust Property at Great Bookham is also holding a Valentine’s Dinner Dance and a Valentine’s Supper. Details and bookings on 01372 452048 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey.
- Tuesday, February 14 to Wednesday, February 15. Chawton House Library, near Alton, will be holding fun activities for children. Visitors will also find themselves face-to-face with actresses of the eighteenth-century as they tour the house as some famous women depicted in the portrait collection will be brought to life by the ShadyJane Theatre Company. Pre-booked tickets are available on 01420 541010 and further details at www.chawtonhouse.org.
- Tuesday, February 14 and Thursday, February 16. The Lightbox, Woking is holding a family drop-in workshop. Details and bookings on 01483 737800 and at www.thelightbox.org.uk.
- Tuesday, February 14 to Saturday, February 18. Surrey History Centre in Woking is holding half term activities on the theme the rampaging Romans. Craft activities range from colouring through to making a mosaic to building your own Roman villa and are available during normal opening hours. To book and for further details call 01483 518 737.
- Wednesday February 15. Forthcoming music events at University of Surrey, Guildford include a lunchtime concert at PATS Studio One, at 1.10pm. Admission is free. For further details visit www.surrey.ac.uk/arts.
- Wednesday, February 15. The Lightbox, Woking is holding a children’s workshop and talk. Details and bookings on 01483 737800 and at www.thelightbox.org.uk.
- Wednesday, February 15. February Half Term Fun at Chertsey Museum. Candle moulding. 11am-12.30pm, or 2-3.30pm. Cost £5.50 per child. Places are limited, so please book in advance. There is no charge for parents/guardians who must accompany children under 6 years. For a booking form, please contact Chertsey Museum on 01932 565764 during opening hours or visit the Museum website www.chertseymuseum.org.uk. Afternoon sessions will only run if there is enough interest.
- Wednesday, February 15. Watts Gallery in Compton near Guildford holds a portrait drawing activitiy for five to 10-year-olds. Details on 01483 810235 or at www.wattsgallery.org.uk.
- Wednesday, February 15. The Surrey and Hampshire Canal Society presents an illustrated talk entitled Canals and Rivers of Eastern France by Robin Higgs at the Parish Pavilion, Recreation Ground, Chobham near Woking, at 8pm. Details from Peter Coxhead on 01932 344564 or visit www.basingstoke-canal.org.uk.
- Wednesday, February 15 to Saturday, February 18. The Sound Of Music is performed at the Leatherhead Theatre. One of the best musicals to come from the pens of Rodgers and Hammerstein and this stage production, with its professional sets, lavish costumes, lighting and seventeen piece orchestra lends its weight to the cast of this spectacular musical. From the moment that Maria opens the show with ‘The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music’ you will be captivated and the children will tug at your heart strings as they tell the story of the Von Trapp family. The Leatherhead Theatre. 7, Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey. KT22 8DN. Box office: 01372 365141. More info: www.the-theatre.org.
- Thursday, February 16. Young Archaeologists. Find out more about archaeology and experience a sandpit dig. With community Archaeologist Abby Guinness. For children aged 6 to 11 and their parents or carers. Tickets are FREE but admission is by ticket only. Tickets available at the library or call 0300 200 1001. Chertsey Library - Thursday 16 February: 2pm - 3pm and 3.15pm - 4.15pm.
- Thursday, February 16. Surrey Heath Museum in Camberley is holding an exhbition of architectural drawings from the renowned local Architects HR and BA Poulter (c.1903-1923) inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement and illustrating some of the most notable buildings in the Borough. There will be a drop in session to make your own craft Roman pizza on Thursday February 16. The Museum opens Wednesday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Details at www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure.
- Thursday, February 16 to Saturday, February 18. 10am to 8pm (ends 4pm on Saturday 18th). Epsom Book Fair. Annual Giant Charity Sale of Secondhand Books, DVDs and Music. Many thousands of books including antiquarian, out-of-print, children’s, fiction and non-fiction. Also CDs, DVDs, records and sheet music. Refreshments and light lunches. www.emc.org.uk / methodistsutton.circuit@btinternet.com / Epsom Methodist Church. Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5AQ. Entrance 50p (children and students free).
- Friday, February 17. Forthcoming music events at University of Surrey, Guildford include a rush hour concert, at 5.30pm. Admission is free. For further details visit www.surrey.ac.uk/arts.
- Saturday, February 18. Yateley Choral Society start an exciting season with a new musical director, Richard Bannan. Their first date, John Rutter Singing Day when the composer will lead them through a variety of choral music including his own Requiem. This event is open to all singers not just prospective members. To try the society join them at their rehearsals at the drama studio, Yateley Manor School on Mondays, from 7.45pm to 9.45pm. For further details call 01276 31850 or email ycs@yateleychoral.org.uk or visit www.yateleychoral.org.uk.
- Saturday, February 18. Guildford Oxfam Fundraising Group are holding a Book Sale at St Nicholas Church Centre, Bury St, Guildford, GU2 4EW. From 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Most books between 50p and £2.
- Saturday, February 18. Grand jumble sale in aid of Dorking Alzheimer's Day Centre. 10.00 - 12.00. £1, includes refreshments. 26-28 Hampstead Road. Dorking, Surrey. RH4 3AF. 01306 883425.
- Saturday, February 18. Bernard Baverstock from the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust can help you build your own nest box at the Ash Centre, from 10am to 1pm as part of National Nest Box Week. You can turn up on the day, but as there is only a limited number of boxes available it is advisable to phone Christine on 01252 331353 or Bernard on 01276 22574, before February 16 to book a place. All materials are provided and each box is only £5, to include an information sheet from the British Trust for Ornithology but if possible please bring a hammer with you. Detail at www.bto.org/nnbw.
- Saturday, February 18. Yateley Choral Society start an exciting season with a new musical director, Richard Bannan. Their first date, John Rutter Singing Day when the composer will lead them through a variety of choral music including his own Requiem on February 18. This event is open to all singers not just prospective members. To try the society join them at their rehearsals at the Drama Studio, Yateley Manor School on Mondays, from 7.45pm to 9.45pm. For further details call 01276 31850 or email ycs@yateleychoral.org.uk. or visit www.yateleychoral.org.uk.
- Saturday, February 18. The American Theatre Organ Society, London and South of England Chapter, present a Wurlitzer Theatre Organ Concert featuring John Ledwon in the Wurlitzer Hall at the Woking Leisure Centre, at 7.30pm.Tickets £8 at the door. Details on 01923 720511.
- Saturday, February 18. University of Surrey Symphony Orchestra and Choir will perform Carl Off’s Carmina Burana and Prokofiev’s Suite from Romeo and Juliet at Guildford Cathedral, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £12.50, £10 senior citizens and university staff, £6 students and are available from the University of Surrey box office on 01483 686876.
- Saturday, February 18. St Johns Evening WI is holding a Jumble Sale at St Johns Village Memorial Hall, Woking, GU21 7SQ from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. Refreshments available. Entrance 50p, children free with an adult. Dealers £5.00 from 10.00 am. Details on 01483 475467.
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Saturday, February 18. Surrey County Walkers are having an eight-mile moderate walk, taking in Deanoak Bridge, Butlers Shaw, Rice Bridge. Starting at 10.00am at Leigh. Park in village green, opp. The Plough ph. Details Elizabeth (01483-776985). www.surreycommunity.info/surreycountywalkers.
- Until Saturday, February 18. Chertsey Museum is holding fun activities for children aged five to 12 during half term. They can make a Valenine's Day mobile on Tuesday February 14, have a go at candle moulding on Wednesday February 15 and at monster making on Thursday February 16. Booking is necessary. A display of children’s Olympic art will run until Saturday February 18. Call 014932 565764 or visit www.chertseymuseum.org.uk.
- Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19. Orchid Festival. Grower Jim Durrant presents an insight into the fascinating world of orchids, as well as practical cultivation advice. The Plant Centre will be decked out with these tropical beauties of all shapes and sizes for you to buy. Talks at 11:30am and 2pm both days. The events are FREE to attend, but please book a place by calling 0845 612 1253 (lines open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm). www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.
- Sunday, February 19. Runnymede Ramblers have a 7.5-mile walk at Dorney Lake, Jubilee River and the Thames. Starting at 10am at the arboretum car park, Eton College Rowing Centre, Court Lane, Dorney. Details Carol 01483 767301 or John 01344 409342 and www.runnymederamblers.org.uk.
- Until Sunday, February 19. There will be half-term activities at RHS Wisley for children to do with butterflies including making caterpillar puppets and bouncing butterflies. A St Valentine’s Dinner will include Champagne in the Glasshouse among the butterflies followed by a three course menu and live music in the conservatory. To book the dinner call 01483 225329 or email wisley.events@companyofcooks.com. Details at www.rhs.org.uk.
- Until Sunday, February 19. Polesden Lacey, the National Trust Property at Great Bookham is holding a fun family trail. Details and bookings on 01372 452048 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey.
- Until Sunday, February 19. The Lightbox, Woking is holding the exhibition Images of Surrey: Watercolours by John and Edward Hassell. Details and bookings on 01483 737800 and at www.thelightbox.org.uk.
- Monday, February 20. West Surrey Big Bands Society, now celebrating their 37th year, meet monthly at The Royal British Legion Club, The Street (A247), West Clandon on the third Monday, at 7.45pm. Recorded music of the 1930s to the ‘70s featuring the Big Bands and their singers. Membership £3 monthly – no annual subscription. Details on 0208 393 3078, surreysound@talktalk.net or www.wsbbs.co.uk.
- Until Monday, February 20. Guildford Cathedral is holding A Celebration of Giving, a photographic exhibition from the Community Foundation for Surrey, a charitable trust dedicated to improve the quality of peoples lives across the county by inspiring local philanthropy for local need, from Tuesday January 17 to Monday February 20. Details at www.guildford-cathedral.org/worship/events.
- Tuesday, February 21. Sunbury Curry Night - early sitting 6.30pm or late sitting 8.30pm, at Spice Culture, 41 Thames Street, Lower Sunbury, TW16 5QF. It's that time again when Sunbury Friends of Shooting Star CHASE host their curry evening at SPICE CULTURE, a fantastic night to enjoy the best of Indian cuisine whilst raising money for the children, teenagers and families that are supported by Shooting Star CHASE. £15 per person (excluding drinks). This is an advanced ticket only event. Please contact Mike on 01932 789386 or email mike.sunna@gmail.com for further enquiries.
- Tuesday, February 21. Affinité, a social group for the unattached over 50s, meet at The Jovial Sailor, Ripley on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8pm and organise a lively mix of weekly theatre, dining, walks, talks, etc. For further details visit www.club-affinite.co.uk.
- Thursday, February 23. X Factor Coming To Town. February 23rd 2012 will see the first of a series of planned concerts at Princes Hall in Aldershot with stars from X Factor past and present. The first show will feature Paije Richardson who shot to fame in 2010. Since leaving the show in week seven Paije has sung at the Women’s FA Cup Final at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena, where he sang with a choir to over 13,000 people and various other concerts up and down the country. Lloyd Daniels was one of the youngest contestants ever to get to the finals when he was just 16 years of age. Finishing 5th overall Lloyd has spent the last two years performing up and down the country and writing material. His first solo single Suburbian Girl was out in December 2011 with a follow up due in February. Support for the evening will come from the talented Fuzz Universe who have performed locally at Rushfest , Aldershot’s Manor Parks firework extravaganza as well as Aldershot’s Christmas lights switch on in 2011. Also supporting are Room Service who played and went down a storm at Rushfest in 2011 and are currently on tour supporting Dave Giles. Mark Sanders said “We are delighted to bring stars of the TV screen to Aldershot and to expose local talented artists. We hope to run 4 or 5 shows a year aimed at bringing some great music to Aldershot and are delighted to be working with Princes Hall. Green Machine Events will benefit from any monies raised which helps disabled and disadvantaged people to work at music events”. http://www.princeshall.com/article/4025/The-Rush
- Thursday, February 23 to Saturday, February 25. The Pirates of Penzance is being performed at the Leatherhead Theatre. Birthdays! Like Frederic you too may have been born in a leap year on 29th February; apprenticed as a child to a band of tender-hearted, orphaned pirates, he is delighted that upon his 21st year he is now free to return to respectable society, but under the terms of his apprenticeship he must remain until his 21st birthday. This is heartbreaking news for Frederic who has just fallen in love. A host of larger-than-life characters; unexpected twists; farcical plot; memorable songs and music, means this fun-filled show will appeal to all ages - our last show “Patience” won a NODA award. The Leatherhead Theatre. 7, Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey. KT22 8DN. Box office: 01372 365141. More info: www.the-theatre.org.
- Friday, February 24. Cranleigh Arts Centre is holding a Bollywood Night featuring Bollywood dance demonstrations, a two-course Indian meal, the screening of Bride and Prejudice and Just Jhoom! dance workshops, at 7pm. Bookings before February 17. Tickets cost £24 in advance and are avaialble from the box office on 01483 278000 or online at www.cranleighartscentre.org.
- Friday, February 24. Organist Daniel Moult will perform works by Widor, J S Bach, Mozart, Saint-Saens, Liszt and Stanford, at 7.30pm, at Guildford United Reformed Church. Tickets cost £8 and are available from Guildford TIC on 01483 444333. For further details visit www.guildfordurc.org.uk
- Friday, February 24. Tilford Bach Society present a concert by the Barbican Piano Trio performing works by Schummann, Francais and Schubert at Farnham Castle, at 8pm. Tickets cost £15 for members, £18 non-members and are available on 01428 713338 or by email sheila.ag48@btinternet.com.
- Saturday, February 25. Runnymede Ramblers Strollers have a 3.5-mile walk at Bedfont Lakes. Start at10am at Bedfont Lakes country Park (North Side) off Clockhouse Lane. Detalls Carol 01483 767301 or John 01344 409342 or www.runnymederamblers.org.uk.
- Saturday, February 25. Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, conducted by Barry Rose and with soloists soprano Ruth Provost, tenor Peter Auty and bass Craig Yates will perform Stainer’s Crucifixion and Faure’s Requiem at Guildford Cathedral, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £24 Nave, £20 West Gallery and £10 children, students and ES40s and can be obtained online at www.guildford.gov.uk/stainerscrucifixion, over the phone on 01483 444777 or in person at Guildford’s Electric Theatre.
- Saturday, February 25. Sutton Green Golf Club's Charity Games Night - food served from 7.15pm, games commence at 8pm. Sutton Green Golf Club, New Lane, Sutton Green, Nr Guildford, Surrey GU4 7QF. Come and join in the fun at Sutton Green Golf Club's Charity Games Night, in which all proceeds will be donated to Shooting Star CHASE, the captain's charity. Games include skittles, jenga, shove halfpenny and the 2012 Sutton Green GC Duck Race! £15 per person which includes entry, food and prizes. Tickets are limited so order yours in advance from Sutton Green's Golf Club bar today!
- Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26. La Boheme in the round - by G Puccini fully staged in English. 6pm at Woodhouse Copse, Holmbury, St.Mary, RH5 6NL. www.woodhousesounds.com. Bookings 0791778010, woodhousemusic@gmail.com.
- Sunday, February 26. The Pelly Concert Orchestra is holding an orchestral workshop at Farnborough Hill School, Farnborough when they will be rehearsing Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances. The cost is £15 for adults and £7.50 for students. Spaces are limited so please contact Karen on 0844 330 7017 for availability or go to www.pellyorchestra.co.uk for further details.
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Sunday, February 26. Surrey County Walkers are having an 8.5-mile easy walk, taking in Chobham Common, Fairoaks. Starting at 10.00am at Chobham village cp. Details Kim (01483-575485). www.surreycommunity.info/surreycountywalkers.
- Until Sunday, February 26. RHS Wisley is holding Butterflies in the Glasshouse, a display of exotic examples among tropical plants and a collection of giant caterpillars. Details at www.rhs.org.uk.
- Until Tuesday, February 28. The New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham is holding the exhibition Adam Green's Peru Encompassed, featuring the paintings of the Baines Surrey Artist of the Year Solo Show 2010. The gallery opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Details at www.newashgate.org.uk.
- Until Wednesday, February 29. Works in metal by Syann van Niftrik and in wood by Nick Barberton will be on display at The New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham. The gallery opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Details at www.newashgate.org.uk.
- Until Wednesday, February 29. Maker in Focus will showcase handthrown works by Adam Marsh and by Matt Horne. The gallery opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm at The New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham. Details at www.newashgate.org.uk.
- Saturday, March 3. Birds of A Feather comes to the Leatherhead Theatre. The girls are back! One of the BBC’s most popular sitcoms comes to the stage: the three stars of the series are re-united to re-create their adored characters; sisters Sharon, Tracy and their sex-mad neighbour, Dorien with its original leading cast members, Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph. Especially created for theatre by The Comedy Theatre Company, producers of the highly-successful tour of Victoria Wood’s dinnerladies. The Leatherhead Theatre. 7, Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey. KT22 8DN. Box office: 01372 365141. More info: www.the-theatre.org.
- Saturday, March 3. Soul @ the Castle returns to Farnham Castle for the sixth time since 2006 show casing the biggest soul party to date. The night starts at 7.30pm and goes round to 1am with three rooms of high quality soul, funk and disco classics from the 70s to the present day. The Vibe Tribe will be hosting this prestigious event alongside special guest DJs with all profits going to the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice and Team Hannah. Tickets are £15 in advance only and can be purchased through the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice web site or at 101 Collectors Records in Farnham on 01252 734409. For more info go to www.soulatthecastle.co.uk.
- Saturday, March 3. The Kingston Royals Dragon Boating Club – based by Trowlock Island near Kingston Bridge – is extending an invitation to the fast growing sport. Anyone keen to try out this friendly team sport for themselves is welcome to join the Kingston Royals next beginners’ sessions on the mornings of Saturday February 4, March 3 and April 7. The cost is £3 per person and all ages are welcome. Visit www.kingstonroyals.com to register your interest.
- Saturday, March 3. Farncombe Record & CD Fair. St. John's Church Room. St. John's Street. Farncombe. Godalming. Surrey GU7 3EH. From 2pm until 4pm with free entry. Records and CDs from a wide range of genres including pop, rock, jazz and classical as well as music memorabilia. The bar will be open with tea and coffee being supplied free of charge. The one after that is scheduled to take place on Saturday 16th June and will run longer from 11.00am until 4.00pm. Contact tel no. for these fairs is 01483 421520.
- Saturday, March 3. Mayor of Woking Civic Ball in aid of Shooting Star CHASE - drinks reception begins at 6.45pm, at the H G Wells Conference and Venue Centre, Church Street East, Woking, GU21 6HJ.
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Saturday, March 3. Surrey County Walkers are having a six-mile moderate walk, taking in Box Hill, Betchworth, Brockham. Starting at 10.00am at Brockham, park around the green. Details Henry (01483-575485). www.surreycommunity.info/surreycountywalkers.
- Until Saturday March 3. Surrey History Centre in Woking is holding a display to celebrate Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT) History Month will be held. To book and for further details call 01483 518 737.
- Until Saturday, March 3. From this Earth, a historical and contemporary ceramics exhibition celebrating Surrey and Hampshire’s ceramics industry will run at Guildford House Gallery. Details on 01483 444751 or at www.guildfordhouse.co.uk / www.guildfordmuseum.co.uk.
- Sunday, March 4. Runnymede Ramblers have a 10-mile walk at Box Hill walking part of the Olympic cycle route. This is a strenuous walk. Starting at 10.15am at Burford Bridge car park off the A24. Details Carol 01483 767301 or John 01344 409342 and www.runnymederamblers.org.uk.
- Tuesday, March 6. Addlestone Historical Society meets in the Muriel Wise Suite at Addlestone Community Centre in Garfield Road, Addlestone on the first Tuesday of every month apart from August, at 8pm. The meetings are free for members.
- Wednesday, March 7. For the last year jazz singer Jenny Green has been bringing the talent of the jazz world to The Leatherhead Theatre – and also the opportunity for you play with the professionals. Whether you are a singer or musician, or just want to enjoy the inviting atmosphere and listen you are very welcome Singers bring two sets of music in your key, players bring your instruments. Drum and bass provided. Our house-band is very keen to support our evening and kindly bring music to our ears each month for the love of jazz. Whilst entrance is free, donations in the hat are very welcome at the end of the night. The Leatherhead Theatre. 7, Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey. KT22 8DN. Box office: 01372 365141. More info: www.the-theatre.org.
- Thursday, March 8. Barnstormers presents an night fit to bursting with merriment, mirth and amusement to fit a wide range pallets. With 3-6 from the London Comedy Circuit, prized for thier Edinburgh Festival prowess we guarantee that no matter how diverse your group everyone will leave with aching sides. Join our mailing list to to be the first to find out when our cracking comics are announced. The Leatherhead Theatre. 7, Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey. KT22 8DN. Box office: 01372 365141. More info: www.the-theatre.org.
- Saturday, March 10. 1-2.30pm. Battle, Gods and Games - The Glory of Ancient Greece event takes place at Bourne Hall Museum Club. www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk/BourneHallMuseumClub.html.
- Sunday, March 11. Runnymede Ramblers have a 4.25-mile linear walk through 4 London parks, St. James, Green and Hyde Parks and Kensington Gardens. Starting at Waterloo Station at 10.30am and finishing in Kensington. Details Carol 01483 767301 or John 01344 409342 and www.runnymederamblers.org.uk.
- Sunday, March 11. Annual 3k Fun Run organised by Camberley Athletics Club at Frimley Lodge Park, Frimley Green, nr Camberley, Surrey. The race starts at 10.30 am and is open to anyone over the age of 7 on the day. Entry fee is £4 in advance or £5 on the day. (If you are registering on the day please arrive no later than 9.45am). Entry form and full details available on www.camberleyathletics.org.uk or tel: 07885-764889.
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Sunday, March 11. Surrey County Walkers are having a 10-mile easy linear walk with a picnic lunch, Easthampstead Park to The Lookout. Starting at 09.30am at The Lookout cp, Nine Mile Ride. Details Colin (01276-474258). www.surreycommunity.info/surreycountywalkers.
- Until Monday, March 12. From this Earth, a historical and contemporary ceramics exhibition celebrating Surrey and Hampshire’s ceramics industry will run at Guildford House Gallery. Details on 01483 444751 or at www.guildfordhouse.co.uk / www.guildfordmuseum.co.uk.
- Saturday, March 17. Epsom Choral Society’s next concert is at St. Martin's Parish Church in Epsom. www.epsomchoral.org.uk.
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Saturday, March 17. Surrey County Walkers are having an eight-mile easy walk, taking in Isington, Binstead and Upper Froyle, Starting at 10.00am at Lay-by off north bound carriageway of A31 about 1/3 mile from Hen and Chicken ph. Details Keith (01252-325081). www.surreycommunity.info/surreycountywalkers.
- Until Saturday, March 17. James Hockey & Foyer Galleries, UCA Farnham are holding Palm Trees and Poker Players, an exhibition of works by cutting-edge artist and rapper Helen Carmel Benigson. The Gallery opens Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free. Details on 01252 892671 or at www.ucreative.ac.uk/galleries.
- Sunday, March 18. Runnymede Ramblers have a 6.5-mile walk in Cobham, Mays Green, and Chatley Heath. Wood and field paths with some road walking and stiles. Starting at 10.00am in the 'Medicine Garden' car park, Cobham. Details Carol 01483 767301 or John 01334 409342 and www.runnymederamblers.org.uk.
- Until Sunday, March 18. Watts Gallery in Compton near Guildford is holding the exhbition an exhbition showcasing G F Watt’s painting A Dedication which he bestowed to all those who live beauty and innocence. Details on 01483 810235 or at www.wattsgallery.org.uk.
- Until Monday, March 19. Eversley Indoor Cricket Club is running Monday night after-school sessions with soft balls for five-to-10-year-olds who want to be introduced to the game. For further details visit www.eversleyindoorcricket.co.uk.
- Wednesday, March 21. Runnymede Ramblers have a 6.5-mile walk on the Thames Path, Richmond Hill and Richmond Park including a pub lunch. Starting at 10.15am in Ranelagh Drive near Richmond Lock. Details Carol 01483 767301 or John 01334 409342 and www.runnymederamblers.org.uk.
- Saturday, March 24. Runnymede Ramblers strollers have a three-mile walk on Chobham Common. Starting at 10am at Staple Hill car park between Chobham and Longcross. Details Carol 01483 767301 or John 01334 409342 and www.runnymederamblers.org.uk.
- Saturday, March 24. Surrey Sponsored Abseil. Go over the edge to end poverty. Abseils will be running all day (time slots will be given to all participants). St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Church Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8AY. Do something different this spring and become one of the first people to ever abseil down the 15th Century tower of St Mary and St Nicholas Church in Leatherhead! You’ll enjoy spectacular views over the Surrey Hills towards Box Hill, whilst raising money for some of the world's poorest communities. Register for £15 and raise a minimum sponsorship of £60. Minimum Age: Year 7 (~11 years old). Contact: 0207 523 2077 / events@christian-aid.org. Register online at www.christianaid.org.uk/abseil.
- Until Saturday, March 24. Crafts Study Centre at University for the Creative Arts, Farnham is holding the exhibition Todo Sobre Mi Padre (All about my Father), a rhythmic and contemplative series of wall panels featuring two major ceramic works by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. Details on 01252 891450 or at www.csc.ucreative.ac.uk.
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Sunday, March 25. Surrey County Walkers are having a 6.5-mile easy walk, taking in Sheepleas and North Downs Way. Starting at 10.00am at Shere Rd cp, Sheepleas. Details Mary (01483-728089). www.surreycommunity.info/surreycountywalkers.
- Until Sunday, March 25. Transmitter/Receiver: The Persistence of Collage, a touring exhibition developed by the Arts Council featuring works by the likes of Ben Nicholson, Eduardo Paolozzi alongside contemporary artists runs at The Lightbox, Woking. Entry is free but donations are welcome. Details and bookings on 01483 737800 and at www.thelightbox.org.uk.
- Tuesday, March 27 to Saturday, March 31. Thoroughly Modern Millie is being performed at Princes Hall. Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp based on the popular film. Taking place in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It's a New York full of intrigue and jazz, a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behaviour were changing forever. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men, and a dragon-lady villainess audiences will love to hate, this is a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment. Tickets are £10-15. Please call the box office on 01252 329155 or go to www.cfaos.co.uk for more information.
- Until Thursday, March 29. Eversley Indoor Cricket Club, runs The Thursday Night Boys Academy for those aged 12 and over who want to improve their game using proper cricket balls. For further details visit www.eversleyindoorcricket.co.uk.
- Saturday, March 31. The Snow Queen comes to the Leatherhead Theatre. Centre Stage Dance and Drama presents The Snow Queen. Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s masterpiece by Graham Pountney: this version is bursting with bewitching dances, lively acting, the strangebeauty of the ice-cold north and the warmth of true love. With over 150 children on-stage, this is a show full of impact, fun and engaging characters. An event for all the family! Centre Stage is proud to be back at The Theatre with this new production, following the success of HONK! two years ago. After a long winter, now come and celebrate the arrival of Spring with us! The Leatherhead Theatre. 7, Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey. KT22 8DN. Box office: 01372 365141. More info: www.the-theatre.org.
- Saturday, March 31. Spring Fair at The Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary in Shere. 10.30am to 3.30pm. Join us for a great day out in the beautiful surroundings of the Sanctuary in Shere near Guildford. If you’ve never experienced healing before then this is an ideal opportunity to try for yourself in our taster sessions available throughout the day. Also find your Easter gifts amongst our many stalls including crafts and home-made produce, enjoy our raffle and much, much more! For more information: 01483 202 054. Email: events@burrowslea.org.uk. www.sanctuary-burrowslea.org.uk.
- Until Saturday, March 31. Surrey Heath Museum in Camberley is holding an exhbition of architectural drawings from the renowned local Architects HR and BA Poulter (c.1903-1923) inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement and illustrating some of the most notable buildings in the Borough. There will be interactive activities and a craft trolley for all ages during the exhibition. Children can join Valentine’s heart bracelet and necklace workshops on Tuesday February 14 and a drop in session to make your own craft Roman pizza on Thursday February 16. The Museum opens Wednesday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Details at www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure.
- Saturday, April 7. The Kingston Royals Dragon Boating Club – based by Trowlock Island near Kingston Bridge – is extending an invitation to the fast growing sport. Anyone keen to try out this friendly team sport for themselves is welcome to join the Kingston Royals next beginners’ sessions on the mornings of Saturday February 4, March 3 and April 7. The cost is £3 per person and all ages are welcome. Visit www.kingstonroyals.com to register your interest.
- Saturday, April 14. The Velveteen Rabbit is performed at The Theatre Leatherhead. 12pm and 2:30pm. Info at www.backhandtheatre.com.
- Saturday, April 21. Rushmoor Concert Band present their Spring concert at the Harlington Centre in Fleet at 3pm. Conducted by Phil Lazenbury, this year the concert takes on a Royal theme to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Tickets are available from the Harlington Centre, or contact Jean on: 01252 613275 or tickets@rushmoorconcertband.org. Tickets £7.50, £6.50 concessions and only £2.00 for accompanied children.
- Saturday, April 21. Clandon Park Run 10k - run around the private Clandon Park Estate. Entries in advance only. Website: www.clandonparkrun.co.uk.
- Saturday, April 21. 7th Epsom Scouts New Headquarters Open Day (to the rear of Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Epsom, KT18 5AQ) 10am to 4pm. Come and celebrate the official opening of 7th Epsom Scouts new headquarters between 10am-4pm. There will be a full programme of activities and displays throughout the day and a chance to look round our splendid new building. All are welcome. This £670,000 development provides new headquarters for 7th Epsom Scouts, one of the largest scout groups in the UK. A full day of exciting activities and displays will showcase the new facility and give visitors an opportunity to find out about 7th Epsom Scouts and the exciting programme of events and adventurous activities on offer.
- Until Saturday, April 28. Chertsey Museum is holding the exhibition, The Fabulous Fifties, a display contrasting domestic life in the 1850s with that in 1950s. Call 014932 565764 or visit www.chertseymuseum.org.uk.
- Until Saturday, April 28. The Spring Contemporary Crafts exhibition will feature the best of over thirty emerging and established makers until Saturday April 28 at The New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham. The gallery opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Details at www.newashgate.org.uk.
- Monday, May 7. Haslemere Charter Fair, Surrey. 1pm - 5pm. The Haslemere Charter Fair comes alive again in the town centre. With over 120 stalls, made up of a mixture of both trade and charitable stalls, this bi-annual event is a wonderful day out!. Alongside the many stalls made up of a mixture of charities and local organisations, there will be traditional fairground rides, animals, live music, stilt walkers and much much more to entertain you and all the family, so come along and join in the fun! For more information, please visit www.charterfair.com. No entrance fee for visitors. www.charterfair.com. Haslemere High Street, Surrey. haslemerevisitor@haslemere.com.
- Thursday, May 24, Friday, May 25, Saturday, May 26, Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2. Modern Major General Hartley Arts Group present this brand new hilarious modern musical play that pits two rival am-dram groups (one from the north and one from the south) for a coveted trophy. All the favourite Gilbert & Sullivan tunes are brought bang up to date with contemporary lyrics. The perfect early summer evening in beautiful Hartley Wintney. 7.45pm The Victoria Hall, West Green Road, Hartley Wintney RG27 8RQ. Tickets priced £12 obtainable from 07956 412826 or boxoffice.hartleyartsgroup.com. Website: www.hag.posterous.com.
- Sunday, June 3. Watts Gallery in Compton near Guildford holds the exhbition GF Watts: The Hall of Fame–Portraits of his Famous Contemporaries which will include portrais of Tennyson, Millais, Morris, Leighton and Manning. Details on 01483 810235 or at www.wattsgallery.org.uk.
- Sunday, July 15. 11am -4.30pm. MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT, GUILDFORD AREA GROUP are holding their second Classic Motor Show and Family Fun Day at Clandon Park, West Clandon, by kind permission of the Earl and Countess of Onslow. There will be lots of Classic and Vintage Cars and Motor Cycles to see, plus a large hospitality area serving refreshments, a picnic area, children's entertainments including bouncy castle and slide, stalls, model steam train and in the arena the Wagamuffins Flyball Team and Surrey Pipers will entertain you. Entry is through the rarely opened 'Golden Gates' into Clandon Park at Merrow. Ticket price is £7 per adult and children under 10 are free. Please give us your support.
- Until Saturday, August 25. A dress for all Seasons, a fashion exhibition featuring 200 years of seasonal clothes and accessories from the Olive Matthews Collection runs at Chertsey Museum. Call 014932 565764 or visit www.chertseymuseum.org.uk.
- Sunday, September 16. Surrey Classic Vehicle Club – annual classic car gathering at Tilford. 10.00am – 5.00pm. 400 + classic & veteran vehicles expected. Fantastic day out for classic car enthusiasts Loads to do for children & all the family Bring your own picnic, or visit the Café.





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