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SurreyLive — Guildford · yesterday 600 homes in tiny Guildford village move a step closer as plans submitted • Developers have officially submitted outline proposals for a huge new neighbourhood on a site that has been at the centre of a long running planning debate

Guildford Dragon · yesterday New Lease Granted for Successful Football Club’s Ground • By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Farnham Town Football Club’s success on the field looks set to see it granted a new 25-year lease on its ground – and the scope to modernise its stadium to match its new status.

Guildford Dragon · yesterday The Dragon Says: We Are All Set To Pay Off Woking’s Debts – But We Will Do Nothing But Grumble • By Martin Giles In six months’ time we will be under the administration of a new West Surrey or, probably, a “West Surrey and South Middlesex” Council. • But the question that needs to be asked by those of us who will be governed by this new body is: What say have we had?

SurreyLive — Guildford · yesterday 'There is still work to do' campaigners say as vital Guildford mobility service saved, for now • The coming council shake-up will leave a funding gap that could again put the charity's future at risk

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Chelsea's Surrey training ground could get major upgrade as club holds talks with council • The Blues have had a home in the picturesque village of Cobham for nearly two decades

SurreyLive — Guildford · today Surrey's population growing at twice the national average with one area in the top 10 • The UK’s total population reached an estimated 69.5 million people in mid-2025

Surrey Comet · Local news · today Blue plaque to daring pilot 'Queen of the Air' whose final flight ended in tragedy • Amy Johnson, the pioneering aviator who became the first woman to fly solo to Australia from England, is remembered with a blue plaque on her former north London home.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · today Jim Al-Khalili to delve into the mysteries of time at Guildford Book Festival • Acclaimed physicist and broadcaster, Professor Jim Al-Khalili, will join fellow University of Surrey astrophysicist, Dr Noelia Noël, at the Guildford Book Festival for a conversation exploring one of science’s greatest

Surrey Comet · Local news · 2 days ago Nearly 100 neurodivergent young people to receive mental health support at home • Nearly 100 neurodivergent Londoners aged 18-25 will receive home-based mental health support through a £59,000 London Freemasons grant to CDARS in London.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · today Epsom Hospital added to app helping visually impaired bus users • Epsom Hospital has been added to a Surrey scheme using smartphone technology to help blind and partially sighted people travel more independently by public transport. • Surrey County Council has expanded

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 69 priority public listings from 69 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

22 Oct · All Bar One Guildford40s 50s Singles Night at All Bar One 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

16 Oct · Holroyd ArmsCountry And Western Events

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

17 Oct · Holy Trinity ChurchEinaudi Tribute Concert - Guildford

23 Oct · Holroyd ArmsEX TC support from LEAVE IT TO JOHNNY

23 Oct · The Holroyd Arms / Suburbs VenueEX TC THIS IS POP TOUR with LEAVE IT TO JOHNNY

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

16 Oct · Holroyd ArmsGuildford Country Hoedown Event

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

23 Oct · Thirty3HzHalogenix

13 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomJeff Innocent: Work in Progress Tue 13 Oct 2026 Jeff Innocent returns with a work-in-progress for his new show!

16 Oct · Thirty3HzMacky Gee: Guildford

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

17 Oct · Labyrinth GuildfordMotown Day Party: 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 Wed 14 Oct 2026 A spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time.

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

10 Oct at 11:00Autumn Open Day 2026

16 Oct at 19:30MEGSON live in GUILDFORD

18 Oct at 10:00Southern Counties Heavy Horse Association Annual Ploughing Match

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

15 Oct · Welcome ChurchAn Evening with Rob Parsons - Woking

20 Oct · Bush Hall, Shepherds BushANDY CROFTS LIVE AT BUSH HALL 20/10/26

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

22 Oct · Christ Church WokingEncouraging and equipping your church to share faith

18 Oct · 32 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6JT Woking, United KingdomEnda McCabe Traditional Irish Singing workshop - Fiery Bird, Woking

11 Oct · Woking TheatreFrancis Rossi

10 Oct · Victoria PlaceFREE Colour Consultations

11 Oct · Woking, Surrey, UKLadies & Kids Dance - Indian Cinematic Dance

15 Oct · Knaphill Scout HallNCT Woking Bumps & Babies

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

10 Oct · The Holroyd Arms, GuildfordParty!

23 Oct · 32 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6JT Woking, United KingdomPride & Prejudice: The Hoedown Edition - Fiery Bird, Woking

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

17 Oct · Bisley Village HallSaturday afternoon freestyle

20 Oct · Woking TheatreSIX Live at New Victoria Theatre Woking

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

16 Oct · Grove Road, GU21 5JB Woking, United KingdomTJ Higgs

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

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

10 OctMake this change to your garden this autumn if you have foxes visiting regularly

23 Oct at 09:30Drawing for Adults

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

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

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

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

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.

11 OctMotorsport Day Sun 11 Oct >

10 OctThe historic Surrey golf course ranked among England's top ten and in the top 100 worldwide

10 OctUK’s best Christmas markets for 2026 revealed with two in easy reach of Surrey

10 OctDried flower Autumn wreath workshop

10 OctFIVE WAYS TO WELLBEING COURSE – Online

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

10 OctTales Of The Underworld Screening

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Did you know? · Surrey

On 28-29 June 1907, just days after opening, Brooklands hosted the world's first 24-hour motor event, with Selwyn Edge driving Napier cars around the Surrey banking.

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