Birdwatcher’s Diary No.357

• By Malcolm Fincham High pressure remained firmly in control in southern regions of the UK as we moved into the latter weeks of September.
• Daytime temperatures continued to remain mostly in the low to mid 20s Celsius as the mostly dry spell of weather continued around Surrey and the surrounding counties.

Today in Surrey

Conditions in your area this morning.

The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Safety compromised at Surrey nursery as Ofsted says 'urgent improvement' needed • Bright Horizons Banstead Day Nursery And Preschool has been deemed to need ‘urgent improvements following an inspection on August 11.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday These are the highest-rated primary schools in Bromley - is yours on the list? • The top 10 primary schools in Bromley have been revealed based on ratings from School Guide.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · 2 days ago Epsom students launch Nescot Music Radio • Music students at Nescot college in Epsom have just launched a brand-new radio station, Nescot Music Radio, allowing them to get practical experience of working in radio and broadcasting.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday Sutton and Epsom Dig Deep for Thrilling Win • Sutton and Epsom 34 Battersea Ironsides 31 Saturday 3rd October One of the quirks of the various delays in the season’s opening is that the Rugby Lane supporters will be

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Security Threats to Muslim Centre Considered in Granting Retrospective Planning Consent • By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Security measures to ward off terror threats and attacks at a Surrey mosque have been approved. • The Islamabad site in Sheephatch Lane, Farnham, is the headquarters for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday East Surrey councillor implores government to let shadow authority begin work on local plan • Currently, the soon to be in power West and East Surrey authorities can not begin work on their own local plans

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday London families warned antique clocks could be at risk • London families with antique clocks could face fewer qualified repairers as Britain’s endangered clockmaking trade struggles to train new specialists.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 60 priority public listings from 60 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

13 Oct · Turtle Bay Guildford20s 30s Singles Night at Turtle Bay Guildford | Love at First Sign

17 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomAn Evening with Sir Derek Jacobi and Richard Clifford

15 Oct · Cranleigh Arts, EngBaga Chipz - Bagz to Riches

9 Oct · Merrist Wood, Guildford, GU3 3, United KingdomBigShot Darts Guildford

9 Oct · G Live GuildfordChris Ramsey: Here Man

16 Oct · Holroyd ArmsCountry And Western Events

18 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomDaniel Foxx: How Lovely

8 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomMaybe You Like It presents Down To Chance Thu 8 Oct 2026 One woman, a radio, and the largest earthquake in US History.

17 Oct · Holy Trinity ChurchEinaudi Tribute Concert - Guildford

16 Oct at 19:30 · Guildford CathedralGuildford Cathedral presents Walk Like A Man

16 Oct · Holroyd ArmsGuildford Country Hoedown Event

8 Oct · Turtle Bay GuildfordGuildford Singles Night, 30s & 40s | Turtle Bay | Love at First Sign

15 Oct · The BOILEROOMGuildford The Boileroom - Songs From The Deep Forest 20th Anniversary show

9 Oct · Thirty3HzInovate Presents: Aries

13 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomJeff Innocent: Work in Progress

16 Oct · Thirty3HzMacky Gee: Guildford

16 Oct · G Live, GuildfordMichael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle! - GUILDFORD

17 Oct · Labyrinth GuildfordMotown Day Party: Guildford

6 Oct · G Live, GuildfordOcean Film Festival - Guildford -

10 Oct · Rosa's Thai GuildfordRosa's Thai Guildford Halloween Monster Roll

13 Oct · G LiveRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra in Guildford

13 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomSwan Lake Featuring a full live orchestra Tue 13 Oct 2026 A timeless ballet of love, betrayal, and redemption

19 Oct · G LiveThe Beat in Guildford

14 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomThe Phantoms starring Lee Mead

7 Oct · G Live, GuildfordThe Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Guildford

19 Oct · G LiveThe Selecter in Guildford

14 Oct · G Live, GuildfordThe Story of Guitar Heroes - G Live, Guildford

10 Oct · Thirty3HzTomi B2B Earpy (All Night Long) at Thirty3HZ.

11 Oct · The Yvonne Arnaud TheatreVintage Boys - Starring Ore Oduba

16 Oct at 19:30MEGSON live in GUILDFORD

11 Oct · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsA Sunday Sunset Session

9 Oct · Rhoda McGaw TheatreAbbaMania Live

15 Oct · Welcome ChurchAn Evening with Rob Parsons - Woking

10 Oct · Woking LibraryBlack British Ballet Presentation by Dr Sandie Bourne

8 Oct · Welcome ChurchChurch Growth Conference 2026

11 Oct · Woking TheatreFrancis Rossi

10 Oct · Victoria PlaceFREE Colour Consultations

8 Oct · Knaphill Scout HallNCT Woking Baby Cafe

8 Oct · Knaphill Scout HallNCT Woking Bumps & Babies

17 Oct · Knaphill Scout Group HQNCT Woking In Person Baby and Child First Aid Course

13 Oct · Cellar Magnifique: Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsPaint & Sip in Woking at Cellar Magnifique

14 Oct · The Seven Stars RipleyPainting party at The Seven Stars in Ripley

12 Oct · Woking TheatreRICK BUCKLER - Memorial Event // WOKING THEATRE

7 Oct · Saint Columba's HouseSketching Workshop with Charles Duncan Twigg

18 Oct · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsSunday Roast with a South Asian Twist

11 Oct · Gorse Hill Hook Heath Rd, GU22 0QF Woking, United KingdomSurrey Wedding Fair

10 Oct · Saddlers ArmsThe Boomers | Send

7 Oct · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsUkrainian Wines on Fire

16 Oct · Hobbycraft WokingWOKING Hobbycraft - Cricut™ Maker™ 5 Tour

17 Oct at 15:00Split the Slot Workshop with Dee

9 Oct at 09:30Drawing for Adults

17 Oct at 09:15Full Day Printmaking with Jo Boddy

6 OctLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 6 Oct 2026

6 OctLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 6 Oct 2026

6 OctLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 6 Oct 2026

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

7 OctYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Wed 7 Oct 2026 Youth Theatre for young people aged 13 to 16 years old.

11 OctMotorsport Day Sun 11 Oct >

6 OctFootball – Leatherhead

6 OctSummer Craft Collection 2026: Handmade Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery, Textiles and Wood

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Did you know? · Surrey

On 15 October 1881, comic novelist P.G. Wodehouse, creator of Jeeves and Wooster, was born at 59 Epsom Road in Guildford while his mother was visiting her sister.

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