Charity is fundraising partner with garden centre

• The Cherry Trees charity and Squire’s Garden Centres Woking have forged a new partnership to support children and young people with complex disabilities in the Woking area.
• The charity has been chosen as the centre’s Charity of the Year for 2026-27.

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The local news that matters this morning

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Surrey County Council news · yesterday Residents help shape new identity for East Surrey Council • Residents, businesses, community organisations, councillors and staff have helped shape East Surrey Council's visual identity with a new logo and brand approved

Guildford Dragon · yesterday Dragon Review: 125 Years of Jazz Piano – G Live • By Ben Darnton The James Pearson trio, house band at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, highly acclaimed for their poise, balance, and swing, took the audience at G Live through 125 years of jazz piano history on Monday evening (October 12).

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Villagers Hear That the ‘Grey Belt’ Policy Should Be Suspended Until Reviewed • By Martin Giles The Government’s “grey belt” policy is leaving Guildford Borough more vulnerable to speculative development proposals than ever before, East Horsley villagers heard at a meeting arranged by Rural Roar campaigner Paula Moss on Friday evening (October 9). • The meeting began with a presentation from Cllr Moss (a parish councillor at Effingham).

SurreyLive — Woking · Local news · yesterday ‘Important step’ for Surrey’s ‘failed’ regeneration project as council agrees a number of new measures • Newly approved measures could lead to progress on the project, now labelled as a 'failure' by some

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Surrey risks being 'left behind' if it doesn't get an elected mayor, council leader warns • He also warned of huge financial challenges facing the incoming East and West Surrey councils

Surrey County Council news · Government and records · yesterday Gritters gear up for Winter • Surrey’s gritter drivers are now available 24/7 to help keep residents moving during the colder months.

Woking News & Mail · Local news · 6 days ago Course plans face opposition • More than a thousand objections have been lodged against a scheme to build 200 homes on an abandoned Surrey golf course.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 48 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

14 OctCourse Archaeology: An Introduction – Part 1 The Guildford Institute

14 OctHalloween Hauntings at Guildford Castle Guildford Castle

14 OctSpooktacular Trail at Guildford Museum Guildford Museum

16 OctCraft Cafe - Pumpkin Lanterns G Live

16 & 23 OctThe Ghost Tour of Guildford Every Friday night Holy Trinity Church

17 OctAn Evening with Sir Derek Jacobi and Richard Clifford Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

17 OctHalloween Monster Roll Rosa's Thai

17 OctSebastian Faulks in conversation with Patricia Nicol — Farewell to Eden Guildford Baptist Church

17 OctThe Last Wolf with Rob Biddulph Guildford Baptist Church

18 OctAlison Weir — The Boleyn Secret Guildhall, Guildford

18 OctGuildford 10k High Street

18 OctMelita Thomas — 1,000 Tudor Women Guildhall, Guildford

20 OctHope and Heal: FREE Art Exhibition Art & Grind

20 OctLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

20 OctThe Anastasia File Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

22 OctCreative Make-Up: Special Effects 12-16yrs Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

22 OctHellfire Comedy Club October G Live

23 OctCake Sale & Raffle for Breast Cancer Now Mary Ann Weeks

23 OctCreative Make-Up: Special Effects 7-11yrs Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

23 OctSpring Bulb Planting, ages 5+ Guildford Museum

23 OctSusan Calman: Tall Tales G Live

24 OctDan Whitehouse at The GI Music Lounge The Guildford Institute

24 OctRosalie Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

25 OctCrafting Gender: Live Podcast with Susan Stryker and Creative Workshop New House Art Space

25 OctGuildford Coffee Club: Juthan Chocolate New House Art Space

25 OctTracy Borman OBE: Tudors On Tour Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

26 OctBeginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day 10-13yrs Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

26 OctBeginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day 6-9yrs Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

27 OctCreative Collages, ages 5+ Guildford House

27 OctRainer Hersch: All Classical Music Explained - Live! Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

27 OctShort Stories, Tall Tales: The Three Little Pigs Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

27 OctSister Queens Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

27 OctSuds & Scents: Halloween Soap-Making Workshop 12yrs+ Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

27 OctSuds & Scents: Halloween Soap-Making Workshop 5yrs+ Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

27 OctCreative Collages | Guildford House Gallery

22 Oct at 11:45Guildford Explorers| Guided Walk - Thursday 22 October at 11:45

23 OctYoung Explorers Walk | Friday 23 October 2026

17 OctAn Evening with Sir Derek Jacobi and Richard Clifford Sat 17 Oct 2026 A towering figure of stage and screen.

18 OctDaniel Foxx: How Lovely Sun 18 Oct 2026 Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia

20 OctLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 20 Oct 2026

20 OctLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 20 Oct 2026

20 OctLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 20 Oct 2026

15 OctScummy Mummies: Hot Mess Thu 15 Oct 2026 Helen and Ellie are back with a brand-new comedy show.

17 OctSir Derek Jacobi: Meet & Greet Sat 17 Oct 2026 Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet the legendary Sir Derek Jacobi.

14 OctThe Phantoms starring Lee Mead Wed 14 Oct 2026 A spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time.

20 OctTheatre Royal Windsor presents The Anastasia File Starring Jenny Seagrove Tue 20 Oct 2026 - Sat 24 Oct 2026

15 OctWithout Thu 15 Oct 2026 One man's life from the Windrush era through to the modern day.

14 OctYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Wed 14 Oct 2026 Youth Theatre for young people aged 13 to 16 years old.

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Did you know? · Guildford

Guildford's Spike, the casual ward of the Union Workhouse built in 1906, is named after the spike tools issued to vagrants for picking oakum overnight. Source →