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SurreyLive — Guildford · 6 days ago New designs for Guildford's House of Fraser building revealed as developer looks to the future • Plans include a shopping centre, office space a restaurant and housing

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Runnymede Council 'doing what it can' as fly-tipping reaches 3-year high • Illegal dumping this year has increased by a huge amount compared to the last few years

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Rare Solar Radiation Storm Gives Scientists Clearest Picture Yet of Flight Risks • Scientists have received the most comprehensive information ever collected from Earth’s atmosphere during a solar radiation storm – and they hope this will lead to an improvement in airline flight safety during such events.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Ancient Market stalls reopen after Kingston fire as Christmas events return • Kingston Ancient Market reopens after October 6 fire, with traders returning. • Christmas Market and festive events bring winter cheer to the town centre.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Centre for Sight calls for awareness of menopause on women's eyesight • To mark Menopause Awareness Month, leading eye care clinic Centre for Sight is drawing attention to the impact of menopause on women’s eyesight.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Sime Gallery Caricatures Now On View at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre • Artwork on a theatrical theme from the Sime Gallery in Worplesdon is currently on show at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · 3 days ago Surrey seeks more families to open their homes to children in care • Surrey residents are being urged not to rule themselves out as potential foster carers as the county seeks more local homes for children and young people who cannot live

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · 3 days ago Hat-trick hero Lennie inspires Sutton and Epsom success • Bromley 31 Sutton & Epsom 40. • Saturday 17th October. • Sutton & Epsom survived a remarkable second-half Bromley fightback before hooker Sam Lennie completed a hat-trick to inspire the Black &

What's on: next 14 days

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27 Oct · All Bar One Guildford20s&30s Singles Night @ All Bar One Guildford|Love at First Sign

22 Oct · All Bar One Guildford40s 50s Singles Night at All Bar One Guildford | Love at First Sign

31 Oct · Labyrinth Guildford90s 00s Dance Anthems Day Party: Guildford

30 Oct · The Star InnA Night of the Jam and the Clash - Woking Calling - Live in Guildford

1 Nov · Merrow Village HallAwakening Gong Bath with 10 Gongs & 42" Drum ~ Double Session

28 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomCeltic Nights

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

29 Oct · Popworld - GuildfordF*CK ME It's Halloween | Surrey Freshers 2026

31 Oct · G Live, GuildfordGuildford Stitches Comedy Club

24 Oct at 07:00 · Holroyd ArmsGUITAR GANGSTERS/DAMAGEUK/PUBIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT/JOE BITTER

30 Oct · Guildfords / Surrey's Best VenueHALLOWEEN PURGE Surrey's Biggest Halloween Event

30 Oct · Five And LimeHalloween Singles Party @ 5 & Lime Guildford| Love at First Sign

23 Oct · Thirty3HzHalogenix

30 Oct · Thirty3HzJungle Cakes Haunted House - Thirty3hz - Guildford

26 Oct · WaterstonesMidnight release of ACOTAR 6: An Evening at the Night Court - Guildford

30 Oct · Newlands Corner, Guildford, GU4 8, United KingdomMurder Mystery Dinner or Weekend Guildford, Surrey

24 Oct · Guildford Cathedral, GuildfordMusic of Twilight Saga by Mystery Ensemble

26 Oct · G Live, GuildfordNigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks

1 Nov · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomOpera Boys - starring Paul Potts

23 Oct · Refresh CafePaint & Sip With A Twist - The Creative Social, Guildford

27 Oct · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomRainer Hersch: All Classical Music Explained - Live!

24 Oct · Thirty3HzRed Cup Collective: RYAN NICHOLLS @ THIRTY3HZ

4 Nov · Surrey Technology CentreSurrey Research Park Soapbox Derby

31 Oct · Thirty3HzThe Secret Masquerade

26 Oct · WaterstonesThe World of Oliver Jeffers Book Signing Tour - Guildford

31 Oct · Guildford Cathedral, GuildfordTim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

31 Oct · Popworld - GuildfordUnderworld

22 OctJUICEBOX ARTIST SHOWCASE: ALTERNATIVE ROCK

23 OctNew Wave Showcase at The Rowbarge

23 Oct · Woking Spiritualist ChurchPositive Vibrations. West African djembe drum circle⭐

31 Oct · Shaftesbury Road, GU22 7DT Woking, United KingdomAll Saints Light Party

25 Oct · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsChanson and Champagne Soiree

31 Oct · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsChildren's Mask Making - Day of the Dead

30 Oct · Saint Columba's House, Maybury Hill, GU22 8AB Woking, United KingdomContemporary Icon Weekend Workshop with Renowned Artist Sophie Hacker

27 Oct · Woking LibraryCreating Nightmares: An Author talk with Don Campbell

24 Oct · Woking, Surrey, UKFree parent support group

24 Oct · School Cl, GU24 9EG Woking, United KingdomGuildford Shakespeare Company's Romeo and Juliet

31 Oct · 10 Gorsewood Road, WokingHermitage Halloween

24 Oct · Knaphill Working Mens ClubKey Of JAY | Knaphill

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

22 Oct · Knaphill Scout HallNCT Woking Bumps & Babies

4 Nov · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsPassione di Valpolicella- Bussola Tomaso

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

27 Oct · The CricketersQuiz Night at The Cricketers, Horsell

2 Nov · Bisley Shooting GroundSimulated Game Day at Bisley - Monday 2nd November

25 Oct · GU21 4AA Woking, United KingdomStudio Sundays

31 Oct · The Bisley YurtThe Ancestors’ Wheel: A Samhain Ceremony

24 Oct · Lightbox GalleryThe Art Escape (Halloween art&carft family fun) £8 per person

24 Oct at 09:00Indoor Car Boot Table Top Sale

29 OctKoala Kids Halloween Party!

25 OctWoking Halloween Disco

30 Oct at 01:00Everyone Gallery Tours

23 Oct at 09:30Drawing for Adults

29 Oct at 01:30Children Haunted Mansion Workshop (7-12yrs)

28 Oct at 10:30Families Halloween Family Day

24 Oct at 01:00Families The Art Escape Halloween Crafts (3yrs+)

26 OctBeginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day 10-13yrs Mon 26 Oct 2026 Fun and hands-on session!

26 OctBeginners' Magic Workshop: Become a magician in a day 6-9yrs Mon 26 Oct 2026 Fun and hands-on session!

22 OctCreative Make-Up: Special Effects 12-16yrs Thu 22 Oct 2026 Become a theatrical media-makeup artist for the day

23 OctCreative Make-Up: Special Effects 7-11yrs Fri 23 Oct 2026 Become a theatrical media-makeup artist for the day.

24 OctRosalie Sat 24 Oct 2026 Inspired by Rosalie Chichester 1865-1949: Scientist, Photographer, Explorer, Collector, and unapologetic eccentric.

29 OctSam Bradshaw Productions presents Spot's Birthday Party Thu 29 Oct 2026 - Sat 31 Oct 2026

27 OctShort Stories, Tall Tales: The Three Little Pigs Tue 27 Oct 2026 - Tue 27 Oct 2026 An immersive storytelling adventure for 0 to 4 year olds.

23 OctSister Queens The dynamic journey of two amazing women Fri 23 Oct 2026 Was the death of one the only answer?

27 OctSuds & Scents: Halloween Soap-Making Workshop 12yrs+ Tue 27 Oct 2026 Children will leave the workshop with their very own handmade Halloween soaps.

27 OctSuds & Scents: Halloween Soap-Making Workshop 5yrs+ Tue 27 Oct 2026 Children will leave the workshop with their very own handmade Halloween soaps.

25 OctTracy Borman OBE: Tudors On Tour Sun 25 Oct 2026 Discover the Tudors as you’ve never seen them before with historian.

25 OctUshers Unplugged Sun 25 Oct 2026 - Sun 25 Oct 2026 Our Volunteer choir hits the stage!

1 NovOff Road Day Sun 01 Nov >

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

22 OctTable Tennis

22 OctWisley: Then and Now

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The River Mole is famous for its swallow holes, where at times of low flow the water vanishes underground through the chalk before re-emerging downstream.

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