Homelessness pressures remain a costly challenge for Epsom and Ewell
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Homelessness pressures remain a costly challenge for Epsom and Ewell
• Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is expecting its spending on temporary accommodation to significantly exceed its 2026/27 budget as councillors heard that homelessness remains one of the authority’s biggest financial
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13 Oct · Turtle Bay Guildford20s 30s Singles Night at Turtle Bay Guildford | Love at First Sign
15 & 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
24 Oct at 07:00 · Holroyd ArmsGUITAR GANGSTERS/DAMAGEUK/PUBIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT/JOE BITTER
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
24 Oct · Guildford Cathedral, GuildfordMusic of Twilight Saga by Mystery Ensemble
24 Oct · Thirty3HzRed Cup Collective: RYAN NICHOLLS @ THIRTY3HZ
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
16 Oct at 19:30MEGSON live in GUILDFORD
18 Oct at 10:00Southern Counties Heavy Horse Association Annual Ploughing Match
15 Oct · Welcome ChurchAn Evening with Rob Parsons - Woking
20 Oct · Bush Hall, Shepherds BushANDY CROFTS LIVE AT BUSH HALL 20/10/26
25 Oct · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsChanson and Champagne Soiree
22 Oct · Christ Church WokingEncouraging and equipping your church to share faith
24 Oct · Woking, Surrey, UKFree parent support group
24 Oct · School Cl, GU24 9EG Woking, United KingdomGuildford Shakespeare Company's Romeo and Juliet
24 Oct · Knaphill Working Mens ClubKey Of JAY | Knaphill
24 Oct · Old Woking Community CentreLive wrestling back in Woking
15 Oct · Knaphill Scout HallNCT Woking Baby Cafe
15 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
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 & 24 Oct · Woking TheatreSIX Live at New Victoria Theatre Woking
18 Oct · Cellar Magnifique Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsSunday Roast with a South Asian Twist
24 Oct · Lightbox GalleryThe Art Escape (Halloween art&carft family fun) £8 pp
16 Oct · Grove Road, GU21 5JB Woking, United KingdomTJ Higgs
16 Oct · Hobbycraft WokingWOKING Hobbycraft - Cricut™ Maker™ 5 Tour
12 Oct at 19:00 · GU21 4SS Woking, United KingdomYOGA MONDAYS 7pm-8pm - WEEKLY - FREE PARKING
24 Oct at 09:00Indoor Car Boot Table Top Sale
17 Oct at 15:00Split the Slot Workshop with Dee
21 OctThe Bisley Open Day - Clay shooting for adults & juniors on Wednesday 21st October
23 Oct at 09:30Drawing for Adults
17 Oct at 09:15Full Day Printmaking with Jo Boddy
24 Oct at 01:00Families The Art Escape Halloween Crafts (3yrs+)
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.
17 OctSir Derek Jacobi: Vanbrugh Supporter Meet & Greet Sat 17 Oct 2026 Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet the legendary Sir Derek Jacobi.
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.
13 OctSummer Craft Collection 2026: Handmade Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery, Textiles and Wood
12 OctWisley: Then and NowResident pulse
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