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• September. Clandon Park is holding an exhibition lifting the lid on the filming of The Duchess, this year’s period drama blockbuster starring Keira Knightley, which was filmed at this National Trust property. The event will open to the public during September, on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Sundays.

• Friday, September 5. Bollywood Night at Kempton Park Racecourse. Kempton turns Bollywood for the night on the 5th September. There will be music after the racing, from up and coming artist H Dhami, as well as all the colours and smells of India, with authentic Indian Curries served in the Panoramic Restaurant. Adult admission is £20.  Kempton offers a 20% discount on group bookings of six people or more buying general admission tickets in advance, over 60s & students receive discounted rates on the gate and most importantly KIDS GO FREE! To book tickets call 01372 470047 or go to www.kempton.co.uk. A booking fee applies to telephone orders, there is no booking fee online.  

• Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 14. Charles Maine is taking his traditional fun fair to Stoke Park, Guildford. For further details call 07836 744265.

• Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 21. Haslemere Food Festival 2008 conjures another two weeks of events to suit all tastes, with the Italian food market, the beer festival and window competition. To find out more visit www.haslemere.com/foodfestival

• Saturday, September 6. Community event at Marwick Hall, School Lane, Puttenham. The show is not just flowers, fruit and vegetables, but also has flower arranging and childrens’ crafts. Admission is free, with a raffle and teas being available. Doors open at 2.30pm, prize giving and raffle draw by 3.15 pm.

• Saturday, September 6. Classical Duo present "An Evening of Classical Music". Bach, Handel, Mozart, Schubert and Tchaikovsky. Oxted United Reformed Church, 21 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AA, at 7.30pm. Performed by Irina Tutt and Noel Charles both classically trained musicians. Irina at Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Noel at Oriel College Oxford & Royal College of Music, London. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets Standard £9/Concessions £7. See website www.classical-duo.com for ticket offer/artists and location information.

• Saturday, September 6. The annual show by Onslow Village Garden Club will take place at 3pm.

• Saturday, September 6. The Princess Alice Hospice Therapy Team is leading a midnight walk to raise funds for the charity. It will start and end at Pools in the Park, Richmond upon Thames, and there will be a warm-up session, a goodie bag and a well deserved breakfast for all the participants at the end. Entry to the walk is £15 and there is no minimum sponsorship required. To find out more call 10372 461853, email lisaflanagan@pah.org.uk or visit www.pah-midnightwalk.com

• Saturday, September 6. Four races form part of a packed schedule of events and attractions appearing on the Brocus at Newdigate Village Day and Flower Show. The programme also features a fun dog show, shire horses, a dog funfair, ferrets and even llamas! Visitors of the two-legged variety will find plenty to keep them entertained, including a magician, fairground rides, fortune teller, sideshows, games, raffle, afternoon teas, balloon modelling and a children’s ‘Day at the Races’ themed fancy dress competition. Finally, not even creatures of the winged variety have been forgotten, with owls and hawks on display. The event runs from 2pm-5pm and is being held to raise funds for the village hall and the children’s playground. For further information, please contact Donna Pilcher on 01306 632921 or e-mail donna@davethedogcomms.com

• Saturday, September 6. There is fun for all the family and top class racing action at Kempton Park. Bring the kids down to the final Family Fun Day at the Sunbury venue in 2008 where they can enjoy the free indoor entertainment that includes a Craft and Construction Workshop, a giant six-lane Scalectrix, a soft play area, balloon modellers and face painters. While the kids are being entertained, the adults can take in the top quality racing action on the track. Highlights on the seven-race card, sponsored by the Tote, include two Group 3 races - the toteswinger Sirenia Stakes and the totesport.com September Stakes followed by the final of the totescoop6 London Mile Series. Gates open at midday and the racing action gets underway at 2.20pm. The Panoramic Bar and Restaurant is an ideal location for a great day out. You can watch the racing action unfold from the best seat in the house while you enjoy a delicious lunch with your family and friends. Call 01932 753518 or e-mail events.kempton@jockeyclubracecourses.com to book a table. Call 01372 470047 or visit www.kempton.co.uk. A fee applies to telephone bookings.

• Sunday, September 7. Euphonic, from midday to 7pm. Hosted by Runnymede Youth Festival, Egham Leisure Centre, TW20 8NL. See the very best young bands, singers, MCs and DJs from Guildford and across Surrey.  Also at the event: dance, art, comedy, climbing walls, inflatables, skate-boarding and more. FREE event aimed at 13s-18s. www.euphonic.org.uk, james.pinchen@surreycc.gov.uk

• Sunday, September 7. The Guildford Outdoor Group is doing the Downslink Bike Ride from Guildford to Cranleigh. Meet Mike at 11am on the bridge outside the White House pub. More details at www.gog.org.uk or e-mail hello@gog.org.uk

• Sunday, September 7. Claremont Landscape Garden, Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG, opens for the National Gardens Scheme, from 10am to 6pm. This National Trust property is one of the earliest surviving English landscape gardens, begun by Vanbrugh and Bridgeman before 1720 and extended and naturalised by Kent and Capability Brown. There is a lake, island with pavilion, grotto and turf amphitheatre, viewpoints and avenues. Wheelchair access, no dogs, refreshments. Admission £5.80, children £2.90.

• Sunday, September 7. Guildford group of the Ramblers’ Association meet at Gomshall railway station for a 10-mile walk. Details: Colin on 01483 535027.

• Sunday, September 7. Mid Surrey Ramblers meet for a 14-mile walk starting from Rowlands Castle, at 9.45am. Leader: Roger.

• Sunday, September 7. Surrey Under 40s Ramblers Group (SURG) will meet at 10.30am at Frensham Great Pond visitor centre car park for an eight-mile walk lead by Neil.

• Sunday, September 7. Longer End Cottage, Normandy Common Lane, Normandy GU3 2AP, opens for the National Gardens Scheme, from 1pm to 6pm. A one-and-a-half-acre garden divided into rooms with wide variety of plants, shrubs and trees incl roses, delphiniums, tree ferns, gunnera, grasses and so on. Knot garden, laburnum walk, wild flower meadow, folly and small stumpery add to the attraction of the garden. Wheelchair access, no dogs, refreshments. Admission £3.

• Sunday, September 7. Guildford Rambling Club meet at the National Trust car park at Headley Heath, for a 10-mile circular walk. Details: Sally 0208 398 0746.

• Sunday, September 7. Surrey Heath Ramblers meet at 10am, at Colt Hill car park for a seven-mile walk. Details from Laurence 07790 492166.

• Sunday, September 7. Autumn Heathers and Hazeley Heath is the name of a walk organised by the Camberley Natural History Society. Meet Irene Draper at Hartley Wintney car park, off the High Street, at 10.30am. More details on 01276 22574.

• Sunday, September 7. Godalming and Haslemere group of the Ramblers’ Association meet at Hascombe car park, at 10am, for a figure of eight walk with five-and-a-half miles at 10am and four-and-a-half miles at 1.30pm. Details: Kate 01428 651369.

• Until Sunday, September 7. Treasures - an exhibition of embroideries from the Embroiderers’ Guild Museum Collections. Treasures incorporates traditional and contemporary items from all across the world, including work dating from the late 16th Century up to the modern day. Accompanying the exhibition is an education project, Stitch and Discover: Treasures, which involves stitching inspired by the exhibition.  The project runs daily throughout the exhibition's duration and is open to stitchers of all ages and experience. Opening times: 10am–4.30pm, Monday to Friday except bank holidays. Embroiderers’ Guild, Apt 41, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU. More information on 020 8943 1229 or at www.embroiderersguild.com

• Monday, September 8. GO50 West Surrey will meet Mary for a 10.30am start at Shere car park for a three-and-a-half mile walk. Call 01483 534706 or visit www.acsurrey.org.uk for details.

• Wednesday, September 10. Godalming and Haslemere group of the Ramblers’ Association meet at the Devil’s Dyke car park, at 10am, for a nine-mile walk starting. Details: Will on 02086 611834.

• Wednesday, September 10. Guildford group of the Ramblers’ Association meet at Green Dene car park for a six-mile walk starting at 10am. Details: Mike R 01483 574671.

• Wednesday, September 10. Fleet Horticultural Society meets at the Willis Hall, Sandy Lane, Church Crookham, at 7.30pm, for the annual meeting followed by the talk by Les Waldren on growing dahlias. Visitors welcome for a £2.50 fee. Further details on 01252 624525.

• Thursday, September 11. A talk, The Impossible Museum: The Founding Years, by Kim Leslie, at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, near Chichester, will take place at 6.30pm. Learn about the earliest years of the museum when opposition from the traditional museum world was considerable and money was short. Fee: £12.50 including refreshments, group rate for five people or more £10. Pre-booking is essential. Call 01243 811021 or visit www.wealddown.co.uk

• Thursday, September 11. Surrey Heath Ramblers meet at the recreation ground on the drive to Tylney Park Golf Club, at 10am, for an 11-mile walk. Details from John R on 01276 21590.

• Thursday, September 11. GO50 West Surrey will meet Mary at 10.30am for a three-and-a-half mile walk from Peaslake. Call 01483 534706 or visit www.acsurrey.org.uk for details.

• Friday, September 12. Rugby At The Races. The final of Sandown Park’s flat race meetings draw to a close with the last themed day of the summer. Prior to racing in the Parade Ring the racecourse will be hosting a ‘Rugby Panel’ which will consist of Stuart Abbot, the former Harlequins Centre player and the legendry Scott Gibbs who has represented Wales and the Lions. An inflatable Goal Post will be in place so racegoers will have a chance to see how good their kicking skills really are! For more information please contact Sandown Park on 01372 470047 or visit www.sandown.co.uk

• Friday, September 12. Elaine Paige anniversary concert at Breamore House, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire. Elaine Paige, the undisputed First Lady of Musical Theatre celebrates 40 years of fantastic show stopping songs from her much-loved musicals and her many gold and multi-platinum selling albums. Gates open: 5.30pm. Concert: 8pm to 10.30pm.

• Saturday, September 13. Here and Now concert at Breamore House, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire. An eighties revival featuring many of the best loved bands of the eighties, including Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Bananarama, Kim Wilde, Belinda Carlisle, Paul Young, Altered Images and Toyah. Gates open: 4.30pm. Concert: 7.30pm to 10.30pm.

• Until Saturday, September 13. Surrey Hills: Then And Now Exhibition, at Guildford House Gallery. Celebrating 50 years as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Old black and white photographs, up to date colour photographs, landscape paintings from the Guildford Borough Art Collection, and wide landscape photographs by John Miller. The celebration also coincides with the European Year of Food and Farming, and to acknowledge this, the Gallery Café at Guildford House will be serving dishes using local produce on its specials menu throughout the exhibition.

• Sunday, September 14. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra supported by Natasha Marsh and Alfie Boe perform the Breamore Proms - at Breamore House, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire. The Breamore Proms, held the day after the Last Night of The Proms, extends the Proms season through the weekend with an exciting programme and stunning laser show. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is supported by one of Britain’s hottest tenors, Alfie Boe (La Passione) who sang at the Royal wedding of Peter Phillips (the Queen’s eldest grandson) and his Canadian bride, Autumn Kelly. Also starring statuesque soprano, Natasha Marsh (Amour), who opened ITV’s coverage of Euro 2008. Gates open: 4.30pm. Concert: 7.30pm to 10.30pm.

• Tuesday, September 16. The Skin & Laser Clinic in Woking is holding its first open evening at 6pm. There will be a semi permanent make up demonstration, free spinal checks and the opportunity to learn about other treatments available at the clinic including micordermabrasion facials, laser hair removal, botox, fillers, hypnotherapy and chiropractic work.  Entry is free but places are limited. To reserve your space, call Kelly or Amanda at The Skin & Laser Clinic on 01483 727 422 or email kelly@theskinandlaserclinic.co.uk

• Thursday, September 18. Cove Townswoman's Guild will hold their monthly meeting at Blunden Hall, Blunden Road, Cove, at 7.30pm. Mr Brain Thorpe talking on Secret Surrey. Details on 01252 549846.

• Until Thursday, September 18. A Hidden Gem – Images of the Guildford Institute, a selection of fascinating images of Guildford and the Guildford Institute, drawn from the institute’s own collection, will be on show in the Assembly Room at the institute in Haydon Place. The room is occasionally closed to the public. If you are making a special journey, please call 01483 562142 to check on access.

• Sunday, September 21. Memory Walk to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Society. A challenging 3.5-mile walk starting and finishing in the Leisure Centre car park in Cranleigh. Toilets and refreshments available.Sponsor forms available or simply walk in support/memory of someone with dementia. For more information please contact The Alzheimer's Society's local branch on 01428 642055 or visit our website www.memorywalk.org.uk

• Sunday, September 21. St Mary’s Church Choir is giving a concert in St Mary’s Church, Frensham, GU10 3EA, in aid of the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice at 6pm. The concert will be “Gloria” by Vivaldi and “Mass in D” by Dvorak. Programmes will be available at the door (£8 to include a post-concert glass of wine; children under-16 free). Further details from Mike Smith 01420 488374.

• Sunday, September 21. Guildford Memory Walk, an event to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society, will take place at Stoke Park. The two-mile walk is open to everyone.  For a sponsorship form visit www.memorywalk.org.uk/guildford

• Until Tuesday, September 23. Local artist David Siouxnest is exhibiting his work in the bar of The Stoke in Stoke Road, Guildford. His work includes acrylic paintings and a number of line drawings.

• Wednesday, September 24. Julie Ellison concert at Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR. 8pm start, admission £8 (£7 in advance/concessions). Box office: 01252 745444. Julie Ellison, one of the UK’s top acoustic musicians, brings her intimate, solo show to Farnham Maltings as part of the final leg of her 2008 national tour. Julie’s live show interweaves compelling and memorable songs, beautiful guitar instrumentals and exciting interpretations of popular guitar pieces as she draws on her influences in ragtime, country blues, rock and classical music in a show that is moving as often as it is surprising. The past four years have seen her work alongside artists such as Midge Ure, Ralph McTell and 10cc’s Graham Gouldman, and she has made many live broadcasts on BBC radio. Her concert tours take her to theatres across the UK performing her unique mix of acoustic music, while her recordings have been broadcast on radio stations as far afield as Australia and Alaska.

• Until Sunday, September 28. Surrey Sculpture Society will exhibit at the RHS Garden Wisley. Around 60 sculptures from modern to traditional, by both professional and amateur artists working in different medium will be on display. Call 0845 130 4646.

• Until Sunday, September 28. The Ingram Collection: The Human Face will be on show at The Lightbox in Chobham Road, Woking, and includes work by renowned modern British artists such as Jacob Epstein, Henry Lamb, William Roberts and Elizabeth Frink. Alongside them will be displayed works by a younger generation of British artists such as Ken Currie, Peter Howson, and John Bellany. Open  Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm, Sunday, 11am to 5pm, closed Mondays. Details: 01483 737800 or visit www.thelightbox.org.uk

• Until Friday, October 3. An exhibition of young contemporary talent, showcasing the collaboration between ND fashion and HNC photography students will be on show at Penny School Gallery in Kingston upon Thames. Details: 020 8939 4601.

• Until Saturday, October 4. New Ashgate in Farnham is holding its Summer Showcase featuring works by gallery favourites and some new faces. Call 01252 713208 or visit www.newashgate.org.uk for details.

• Saturday, October 11. Cranleigh Youth Orchestra and Cranleigh Youth Band perform in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (South West Surrey Branch), 7pm for 7.30pm start at Cranleigh Village Hall. Tickets £6, available from The Handyman Store, High Street, Cranleigh or by calling 01483 274337.

• Saturday, October 11. Camberley Community Learning Day. Fun and learning for all ages at the Old Dean Youth Centre and St Martin's church. Updated details of events can be found at www.webjam.com/old_dean_community

• Saturday, October 25. Flea market in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (South West Surrey Branch), 9.30am to 1pm at Cranleigh Village Hall. Tables are £12 to hire from Sallie on 01483 274337.

• Until Sunday, October 26. The Tilhill Economic Forestry exhibition opens at the Rural Life Centre. The accredited museum of village life lies midway between Tilford and Frensham in Reeds Road off the A287 three miles south of Farnham. It is open from 10am to 5pm each day from Wednesday to Sunday and on bank holiday Mondays. Telephone 01252 795571.

• Thursday, October 30. Guildford House Gallery is inviting everyone, regardless of age or ability to participate in “The Big Draw: Memories of a Journey” and help to create a giant train track of images of memories. This free event is a drop-in day, between 10am and 4pm in the Brew House. Participants can create their memory drawing on a postcard in advance, and either post it to the Gallery, or bring it along on the day, or create it there and then, using the free materials provided. Blank post cards will be available to be collected in the Gallery from October 1. 

• Until Friday, October 31. Go Ape High Wire Forest Adventure at Alice Holt Woodland Park in Farnham (some restrictions apply). Tickets: £20 (baboons, 10 to 17-years-old), £25 (gorillas, 18-years-old plus). Summer holiday fun on Wednesday, July 30 with Roamin’ Romans from 10am to 12.30pm (eight-year-olds plus, £6), Den Building from 1.30pm to 3.30pm (eight-year-olds plus, £5). More fun on Thursday, July 31 with Drama in the Forest from 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm (eight to 11-year-olds, £7), Summer Stroll from 10.15am to 11.15am (three to five-year-olds, £4), Pond Dipping from 1pm, 1.45pm and 2.30pm (six-year-olds plus, £2). Details: 01420 520212/23666.

• Saturday, November 15. Jazz evening featuring The Sussex Jazz Kings in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (South West Surrey Branch), 8pm to 11.30pm at Cranleigh Village Hall. Tickets £8.50, available on 01483 274337.

• Tuesday, November 18 to Sunday, November 23. Threads In Common. An exhibition of the work of a group of textile and mixed media artists. Each artist has an individual style, drawing inspiration from varying sources. The work includes wall hangings, framed pieces and smaller items such as bags, vessels and jewellery. On at the Europa Gallery, Sutton Central Library. Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 8pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from 2pm to 5pm.