Epsom foodbank charity aims to raise £11,300 in Christmas appeal

• Fourteen years after local churches and community groups opened the first Epsom & Ewell Foodbank centres, the Surrey charity that grew out of their work is asking residents to help

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Farnham Herald — News · yesterday West Surrey Council told to 'crack on' and add South Middlesex to its name • West Surrey should just “crack on” with changing its name to include South Middlesex, the secretary of state for devolution has said.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday ‘Charming’ town with ‘exciting’ restaurant scene only East Surrey location on best places to live list • The town has been described as "catnip to young families"

SurreyLive RSS feed · yesterday Westhumble's plastic will be fantastic for the whole community, says Dorking Wanderers boss Marc White • Wanderers chief believes 3G pitch switch at Westhumble with benefit hundreds of local children every week

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday The Sushi Co Opens in Guildford with Good Quality Healthy Food • Article sponsored by Experience Guildford By Cristina Lia Trujillo A new branch of The Sushi Co has opened in Guildford with its live sushi kitchen where chefs make every order by hand in full view of customers.

Farnham Herald — News · Local news · today Peeps into the Past: Congratulatory royal address for birth of heir to throne • With the birth in 1841 of Edward, Prince of Wales, heir to the throne, the Petersfield town and borough wished to send an address to Victoria Mary Louise, Duchess of Kent, who had been married to Edward, fourth son of George III. • They were the parents of Queen Victoria and grandparents of Edward.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Bullied gay nurse told ‘don’t push it’ in nail varnish row at Epsom & St Helier Trust • An openly gay former nurse says he feared losing his job after being told nail varnish was ‘not for men’ while working for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

BBC News — Surrey · Local news · yesterday Housing provider backtracks on accommodation pledge after fire • Residents of a fire-hit Addlestone building no longer have their temporary housing costs covered.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Plant-based Alternatives to Dairy ‘Could Lead to Deficiencies in Nutrition’, Study Shows • Replacing dairy products, even partially, with unfortified plant-based alternatives may lead to a deficiency in vital nutrients, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. • The researchers believe the findings are important for vegans and others following a plant-based diet. • But they have an answer.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday SES Water revives Surrey farm grants as leakage rises • SES Water has reopened a grant fund to help Surrey farmers protect rivers and groundwater from agricultural pollution. • The relaunch comes as Environment Agency figures show that leakage

BBC News — Surrey · Local news · yesterday Nearly 2,000 apply for parking fine error refunds • Elmbridge Borough Council launched a refund scheme for drivers after uncovering the mistake.

What's on: next 14 days

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14 Nov · Guildford CathedralAn Evening of Kate Bush at Guildford Cathedral

20 Nov · 23 Waterden Road,Guildford,GU1 2AZ,GBCopy of Christmas at the Musicals Christ Church Guildford

13 Nov · Thirty3HzCrossy

21 Nov · 13 Stoke Fields, GU1 4LS Guildford, United KingdomDave McCabe (The Zutons) + James Jay Lewis - The Boileroom, Guildford

8 Nov · G Live, GuildfordDoctor Richard Shepherd: Time of Death – More Unnatural Causes

21 Nov · Guildford libraryEco Electronics With Dr Renee - Green Hubs

21 Nov · Guildford PavilionFestive Market at The Guildford Pavilion

9 Nov · Holiday InnFirst Aid at Work Requalification Course - Guildford

18 Nov · G Live GuildfordGareth Malone - Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies

17 Nov at 19:00 · Holy Trinity ChurchGongbath Special Event at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford

14 Nov · Thirty3HzHouse Emporium Presents: MALPS

20 Nov · Holy Trinity and St Mary's, GuildfordJesca Hoop - Holy Trinity Church, Guildford

20 Nov at 19:00 · The BOILEROOMLady Nade: Identity Live –Guildford

10 Nov · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass

18 Nov · 13 Stoke Fields, GU1 4LS Guildford, United KingdomMatthew and the Atlas: Temple 10th Anniversary Tour - The Boileroom, Guildford

17 Nov · G Live, GuildfordProf Alice Roberts – From Cell to Civilisation - Guildford - TUES 17 NOV 2026

14 Nov · Star InnRob Clamp & The Ashmen

8 Nov · Stag Hill, GU2 7UP Guildford, United KingdomService of Remembrance

8 Nov · Yvonne Arnaud TheatreSo You Want to Play Detective: Guildford

21 Nov · Holroyd ArmsSUBURBAN HOUSE DAYTIME CLUBBING

21 Nov · The Holroyd Arms / Suburbs VenueSUBURBAN HOUSE DAYTME CLUBBING

8 NovACM Guildford Open Day (Degrees) - 8th November 2026

13 NovStabat Mater by Pergolesi in Guildford

21 Nov · Millbrook Animal Centre (RSPCA), ChobhamChristmas Fayre

18 Nov · Fired Frog Pottery CafeClay Workshop - Lemon Dishes

21 Nov · Hoe PlaceCONTOS QUE CONECTAM

14 Nov at 10:00 · VyneDramatize community Christmas Fair

20 Nov · The Bisley YurtHEALING CIRCLE FOR ALL

20 Nov · Valley End Cricket ClubHeathcotes Comedy Valley End with Sean Gorman, Dave Chawner and Kev Orkian

14 Nov · The Bisley YurtImmersion KAP & Non Dual - Kundalini Activation Process - Surrey UK

20 Nov · 32 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6JT Woking, United KingdomNiall McNamee - Fiery Bird, Woking

12 Nov · DoubleTree by Hilton WokingPower Up with Renewables - Woking

11 Nov · Church of the Good Shepherd PyfordPyrford & Wisley Village Show AGM

8 Nov · Woking TheatreRomesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

8 Nov · New Victoria TheatreRomesh Ranganathan Woking Tickets

14 Nov · WaterstonesSlow Burn Book Club - November 2026 - Woking

13 Nov · PirbrightStrong Through It: An Evening on Women's Health & Hormones with Judith Spruzs

8 Nov · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsSwing Into Festive Cheer

14 Nov · O'Neill’s WokingThe Lord John Band at O'Neill's, Woking

14 Nov · Unit F6Weekly Boxercise Class

11 NovLife drawing with model TBC

8 NovPooch Weekend Love From Betty & Edwins Garden Centre Woking

21 NovQuacker Christmas Market

8 NovGardeners urged to do simple patio job in November to prevent weed problems next spring

14 Nov at 10:15Printmaking Christmas Cards with Jo Boddy

10 NovAnthem For Dissatisfaction Tue 10 Nov 2026 A defiant 'rip-roaring tour de force'.

10 NovLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 10 Nov 2026

10 NovLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 10 Nov 2026

10 NovLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 10 Nov 2026

15 NovLittle Wander presents Henry Paker: Pencil Case Sun 15 Nov 2026 Combining razor-sharp stand-up with live illustration.

12 NovMembership Madness Thu 12 Nov 2026 - Sat 14 Nov 2026 Find out more about becoming a Friend or Vanbrugh Supporter

8 NovSo You Want To Play Detective? Sun 8 Nov 2026 A live interactive show where the entire audience becomes the detective

10 NovThe Disappearing Man By Kenny Emson Tue 10 Nov 2026 - Sat 14 Nov 2026

17 NovThe Gang Of Three The acclaimed political drama Tue 17 Nov 2026 - Sat 21 Nov 2026 Quick witted political drama.

11 NovYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Wed 11 Nov 2026 Youth Theatre for young people aged 13 to 16 years old.

9 NovNeil Sands Christmas Memories

9 NovNonsuch Craft Group Christmas Fair

8 NovRemembrance and Reflections presented by the Central Band of the Royal British Legion

8 NovWinter Market at Denbies Wine Estate

8 NovWisley: Then and Now

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Did you know? · Surrey

The River Mole rises near Gatwick and flows about 50 miles to the Thames, and since water quality improved from 1995 it has boasted the greatest diversity of fish of any English river.

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