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Farnham Herald — News · today Farnham groups urged to collaborate for £500,000 funding • Farnham 's residents' associations and community groups are being encouraged to work more closely together as a £500,000 funding opportunity opens up for projects benefiting the town.

Guildford Dragon · yesterday Wildlife Group Launches £30,000 Wetlands Appeal in the Face of Climate Change Threats • Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) is asking people to support a new fundraising drive this winter to help restore and rewild wetland habitats that are suffering serious effects from climate change. • SWT says this summer’s drought reduced water levels so severely that wildlife habitats were pushed to breaking point.

Epsom & Ewell Times · today Surrey’s ancient woods among England’s richest – at risk? • New BBC analysis shows Surrey is home to some of the densest concentrations of ancient woodland in England, as conservation groups warn that the drive to build 1.5 million homes

Surrey Comet · yesterday Kent firm fined after four workers 'lucky to escape' Surrey high-rise fire • Four workers escaped with their lives after a blaze broke out on the roof of a high-rise under construction.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday What Do Surrey Residents Think About Having a Strategic Mayor • Will having a strategic mayor for Surrey, akin to the Mayor for Manchester be a good thing? • See: Chancellor Announces Surrey Mayor in ‘Final Stages’, During Budget Statement Guildford’s MP has said that she has her doubts and the leader of West Surrey Shadow Council has clarified that it would require the agreement

Farnham Herald — News · Local news · today Teen accused of murdering Farnham student 'had a reason' for knifepoint robbery • A teenager co-accused of murdering a Farnham student in a Surrey park has told a court he planned to rob his victim at knifepoint because he wanted to ‘make some money’.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday 'Nuisance' Surrey man who loudly played radio from flat despite year of warnings must pay thousands • The council has said it is pleased that the man has been “held accountable” for the "nuisance" he caused

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Critical care paramedic at minibus-bike crash as public told to AVOID Surrey road • A 19-year-old motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a minibus in Walton-on-Thames.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · today East Surrey Hospital ordered to make 'rapid improvements' after inspection of emergency and medical services • The ratings for both emergency and medical services at the hospital have been downgraded to 'requires improvement'

BBC News — Surrey · Local news · yesterday Illegal e-bikes crushed in police crackdown • Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne visits Silverlake Garage near Southampton.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday Horsham spooked by Sutton & Epsom hat-trick • Sutton and Epsom RFC 43 Horsham 26. • Saturday 31st October. • Rugby Lane Spookily, in the annals of Sutton and Epsom RFC league history, there have only been two previous occasions

What's on: next 14 days

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7 Nov · G Live'I'm not hungry' Eating disorders Workshop at Winter Wellfest Guildford

8 Nov · ACM Guildford - Academy of Contemporary MusicACM Guildford Open Day (Degrees) - 8th November 2026

11 Nov · Rik Medlik Building (University of Surrey)Adams-Sweeting Lecture by Sir Dermot Turing

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

13 Nov · Thirty3HzCrossy

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

14 Nov · All Saints' Church GuildfordFestive Sound Bath Retreat

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

7 Nov · G LiveGuildford Choral Autumn Concert - "Magnificat" - Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Rutter

15 Nov · Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, GU1 3UX Guildford, United KingdomLittle Wander presents Henry Paker: Pencil Case Sun 15 Nov 2026 Combining razor-sharp stand-up with live illustration.

14 Nov · Thirty3HzHouse Emporium Presents: MALPS

7 Nov · Holroyd ArmsJerry Lee Lewis vs ELVIS

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

14 Nov · Merrist Wood CollegeMerrist Wood College November Open Event

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

7 Nov · G LiveReiki at Winter Wellfest Guildford

14 Nov · Star InnRob Clamp & The Ashmen

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

7 Nov · G LiveSpiritual Healing Explained & Experienced at Winter Wellfest

13 Nov · Guildford CathedralStabat Mater by Pergolesi in Guildford

4 Nov · Surrey Technology CentreSurrey Research Park Soapbox Derby

6 Nov · Christ Church GuildfordUltimate Chill: The Piano Music of Ludovico Einaudi

7 Nov · G LiveYoga and Journaling at Winter Wellfest Guildford

6 Nov · Woking Spiritualist ChurchPositive Vibrations. West African djembe drum circle⭐

17 Nov · Simply Dine Events & CaféCreative Stamping

11 Nov · Woking United Reformed ChurchLife drawing with model TBC

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

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

8 Nov · Woking TheatreRomesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

8 Nov · New Victoria TheatreRomesh Ranganathan Woking Tickets

12 Nov · The Bisley YurtSettle into Stillness, Soundbath & Meditation

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

5 Nov at 18:00 · Woking Town Centre SquareWoking Diwali Parade

7 Nov · Woking Park, WokingWoking Fireworks Extravaganza

6 Nov · Hilton WokingWoking Means Business 2026

7 NovOld Skool Bingo Sat 7th Nov Woking

8 NovPooch Weekend Love From Betty & Edwins Garden Centre Woking

4 NovFarnham shines bright as more than 2,000 join biggest-ever Lantern Festival

4 NovRock festival in memory of late East Hampshire teen musician was worth every penny

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

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

4 NovYouth Theatre: Autumn Term (13-16yrs) Wed 4 Nov 2026 Youth Theatre for young people aged 13 to 16 years old.

4 NovWindsor Illuminated walking map revealed for winter Christmas lights trail

4 NovEvening Online Talks from RHS Garden Wisley

4 NovHayley Emma Studio: Contemporary Handwoven Textiles

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Did you know? · Surrey

The future King George VI and the Queen Mother spent part of their 1923 honeymoon at Polesden Lacey near Dorking as guests of hostess Margaret Greville.

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