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Guildford Dragon · yesterday New West Surrey Council Will Be Based in Guildford and Woking • The new West Surrey Unitary Authority will be based in Guildford and Woking if recommendations are accepted. • Guildford Borough Council’s offices, with its council chamber, in Millmead, has been recommended for the civic headquarters while Woking Borough Council offices and Victoria Gate in Woking have been recommended as the preferred location for the new council’s

SurreyLive — Guildford · yesterday Royal Surrey Hospital facing record-breaking A&E attendance as trust issues warning to public • On Monday, the Royal Surrey A&E had the highest number of attendees it has ever seen

Surrey County Council news · yesterday Woking and Guildford recommended as future West Surrey Council headquarters from 1 April 2027 • Woking and Guildford recommended as future West Surrey Council headquarters from 1 April 2027

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday Bodycam shows brave police dog face knife attack • Dramatic bodyworn footage shows the moment a Surrey Police dog and his handler confronted a knife-wielding man on a petrol station forecourt.

SurreyLive — Guildford · Local news · yesterday Appearance of Guildford Spectrum to change as 1000+ solar panels to be installed • The panels are being installed as part of a £400,000 investment

Woking News & Mail · Local news · 2 days ago Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Chinese culture • The Chinese Association of Woking celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival at St John the Baptist School on 3 October, bringing together members of the local community and distinguished guests for an enjoyable afternoon of cultural activities, performances and fellowship.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 44 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

10 OctDaniel Foxx: How Lovely Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

10 OctGuildford Makers Exchange at The GI - Free Event The Guildford Institute

10 & 17 OctHalloween Monster Roll Rosa's Thai

10 OctJekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom with Jack Meggitt-Phillips Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

10 OctThe Alice Project Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

10 OctWorld Space Week Guildford High Street Takeover 2026 Tunsgate Quarter Shopping Centre

11 OctFlying the Flag with Carrie Dunn Guildhall

11 OctMy Previous Life in Comedy with Johnny Ball Guildhall, Guildford

12 OctThe Guildford Institute - Visit to Ham House The Guildford Institute

13 OctElif Shafak in conversation with Stephanie Merritt — In One Brief Moment All Eternity Guildford Baptist Church

13 OctJeff Innocent: Work in Progress Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

13 OctJim Al-Khalili in conversation with Dr Noelia Noel — On Time Guildford Baptist Church

13 & 20 OctLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

13 OctSing the Shows - October G Live

13 OctSwan Lake Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

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

14 OctPowerplay: Video Games, Politics and the Battle for Global Influence with George E. Osborn Guildford High School

14 OctThe Geopolitics of Climate Change with Arthur Snell — Elemental Guildford High School

15 OctScummy Mummies: Hot Mess Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

15 OctWithout Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

16 OctCraft Cafe - Pumpkin Lanterns G Live

9 & 16 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 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 OctThe Anastasia File Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

8 OctFive-Way Split Guildford Pavilion

9 OctFolk Around & Find Out Opening night New House Art Space

9 OctPeter Ricketts – Peace Makers Guildford Guildhall

8 OctCoffee Time Talk: Chilworth Gunpowder Mills, My Life in its History | The Guildhall

10 Oct at 10:00Zero3 Textiles Exhibition: Signature XIII | Guildford House Gallery

13 OctJeff Innocent: Work in Progress Tue 13 Oct 2026 Jeff Innocent returns with a work-in-progress for his new show!

13 OctLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 13 Oct 2026

13 OctLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 13 Oct 2026

13 OctLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 13 Oct 2026

8 OctMaybe You Like It presents Down To Chance Thu 8 Oct 2026 One woman, a radio, and the largest earthquake in US History.

13 OctSwan Lake Featuring a full live orchestra Tue 13 Oct 2026 A timeless ballet of love, betrayal, and redemption

10 OctThe Alice Project Sat 10 Oct 2026 Expect twisting melodies, smiling cats, percussive teacups and surreal storytelling...

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

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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