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SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Decade-long saga over 140 new homes plan in Surrey village makes progress despite celeb pushback • A controversial plan to build 140 new homes in a Surrey village is coming to an end despite strong pushback from residents and Queen guitarist Brian May

Guildford Dragon · yesterday New Tongham Flats ‘Will Help Meet Need For Affordable Accommodation’ Says Council • By James Moules local democracy reporting service Plans to build two new blocks of council flats in Tongham have been given the go-ahead. • Guildford Borough Council sought planning permission from itself to build the flats – which will provide six new council homes – on land behind Manor House Flats.

Surrey Comet · yesterday Bourne Hall lights switch-on to feature Santa's Grotto and Snow White cast • Christmas lights switch-on at Bourne Hall, Ewell, takes place November 28, with Santa’s Grotto, a local market, fairground rides and live entertainment.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Trial Opens Of The Two Teenagers Accused Of Stoke Park Murder • The trial has opened of two teenagers accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy in Stoke Park, Guildford. • Luis Guembes died of his injuries in January after being stabbed in the head, shoulder and back. • One stab wound fatally pierced his stomach, severing his left kidney and hitting his spine.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday Residents invited to help shape the future of East and West Surrey councils • Residents across Surrey are being invited to have their say on the future priorities of the new East Surrey and West Surrey councils and help shape how services will be

Surrey Comet · Local news · today Signature at Surbiton opens its doors • The latest care home from Signature Senior Lifestyle, who provide exceptional care, wellbeing and sense of community, is officially opening its doors on Monday, October 19.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday Start-up loans heat up as sauna entrepreneur takes ambassador role • A Government-backed loan scheme which has already helped more than 100 businesses in Epsom and Ewell has chosen a sauna entrepreneur as its new ambassador for the South East.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 76 priority public listings from 76 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

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

21 Oct · All Bar One Guildford30s&40s 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

21 Oct · Holiday InnFirst Aid at Work (FAW) Course - Guildford

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

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

21 Oct at 19:00Guildford Feminist Book Club - October book club!

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

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

31 Oct · Horsell Birch, GU21 4XB Horsell, United KingdomFeasting by Candlelight: Halloween Menu 31/10 | The Cricketers, Horsell

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

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

30 Oct · Woking LibrarySecrets, Destiny and Fantasy Worlds: An Afternoon with Ricky Smith

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!

21 OctThe Bisley Open Day - Clay shooting for adults & juniors on Wednesday 21st October

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 >

21 OctCircuit Training – Leatherhead

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

21 OctWisley: Then and Now

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Did you know? · Surrey

The River Mole cuts the dramatic Mole Gap through the North Downs between Dorking and Leatherhead, carving a 170-metre river cliff on the flank of Box Hill.

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