'We gave up our careers to run a village pub in Jane Austen's village - and we've never been happier'

• A former police officer and a teacher have swapped their careers for life behind the bar in the Hampshire village made famous by Jane Austen.

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Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Surrey MP Says Housing Targets Should Not Conflict with Green Belt Protection • By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Changes to planning rules will fail green belt communities, particularly those near railway stations, a Surrey MP has said. • New measures being introduced make it easier to build near stations classed as well connected and will see large tracts of land reclassified as grey belt for development.

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday Community News from Voluntary Action South West Surrey • Compiled by David Rose Voluntary Action South West Surrey gives help and advice to people who are looking to volunteer their time, while it also supports voluntary groups, community groups, charities and social enterprises. • It is the Council for Voluntary Service for Guildford and Waverley.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Blue plaque honours the man who shaped London's iconic Tube network • Frank Pick commissioned the famous Tube posters, roundel, Johnston font, moquette seating and many 1920s and 30s stations during his time at London Underground.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · today Salts surrender lead on rain-soaked afternoon at Camberley • Saturday 24 October 2026 | Krooner Park | Combined Counties League Premier South | Camberley Town 3–2 Epsom & Ewell Epsom travelled to Camberley Town on a bleak Saturday,

Farnham Herald — News · Local news · today Why are Farnham's Hickley's Corner safety plans being kept confidential? • Questions are mounting over confidential safety plans for Farnham 's notorious Hickley's Corner junction, where a young man was killed and a teenager suffered life-changing injuries earlier this year.

BBC News — Surrey · Local news · yesterday Man dies in fatal single-vehicle crash • Surrey Police says the crash happened shortly after midday on Friday on the A331 in Tongham.

BBC News — Surrey · Local news · yesterday Exhibition tells story of queen of crime fiction • The exhibition is to visit the libraries of Redhill, Staines and Guildford over the coming months.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · Local news · yesterday Alan Titchmarsh addresses 'difficult' farewell in update on Surrey move with wife Alison • Alan Titchmarsh has opened up about his off-screen struggles after he and his wife Alison made the decision to downsize, relocating from their grand Hampshire farmhouse to a Surrey bungalow.

SurreyLive — Reigate · Local news · 3 days ago Surrey communities near railway stations under threat from new planning laws, MP warns • 'The removal of protections for land within 800 metres of well-connected railway stations is particularly concerning, as it can apply even to small village stations such as Chipstead, Earlswood and Kingswood.'

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 68 priority public listings from 68 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

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

27 Oct · The Long Bar And Grill, Harbour Hotel'Little Something' Halloween Drinks For Singles in Guildford

27 Oct · All Bar One Guildford20s&30s Singles Night @ 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 Wed 28 Oct 2026 X Factor finalists The MacDonald Brothers hit the stage!

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

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

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

31 Oct · G Live, GuildfordGuildford Stitches Comedy Club

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

7 Nov · The Holroyd Arms / Suburbs VenueJerry Lee Lewis & Elvis

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

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

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

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

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

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

31 Oct · Popworld - GuildfordUnderworld

7 Nov · G LiveYoga and Journaling at Winter Wellfest Guildford

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

1 Nov · The Bisley YurtBroom and Crescent Moon Decorating Workshop

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

31 Oct · 10 Gorsewood Road, WokingHermitage Halloween

29 Oct · Knaphill Scout HallNCT Woking Baby Cafe

8 Nov · pyrford village war memorial hall, Coldharbour Road, Pyrford, Woking, GU22 8SPNV Dance Sunday Freestyle

27 Oct · Cellar Magnifique: Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsPaint & Sip in Woking at Cellar Magnifique

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

7–8 Nov · Edwins Garden CentrePooch Weekend Love From Betty & Edwin’s Garden Centre Woking

27 Oct · The CricketersQuiz Night at The Cricketers, Horsell

8 Nov · Woking TheatreRomesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

8 Nov · New Victoria TheatreRomesh Ranganathan Woking Tickets

28 Oct · Gordons School Sports Hub (Aldershot FC Training Ground)Sells Pro Training Surrey 2 Day October Goalkeeper Camp 2026

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

30 Oct · Woking Park, Kingfield Road, WokingSpooky spectacular Halloween Event

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

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

7 Nov · Woking Park, WokingWoking Fireworks Extravaganza

6 Nov · Hilton WokingWoking Means Business 2026

29 OctKoala Kids Halloween Party!

7 NovOld Skool Bingo Sat 7th Nov Woking

30 Oct at 01:00Everyone Gallery Tours

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

28 Oct at 10:30Families Halloween Family Day

27 OctAll Classical Music Explained - Live! Tue 27 Oct 2026 The funniest concert you will ever see!

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!

29 OctImprov Theatre for Kids 9-12yrs Thu 29 Oct 2026 Let imaginations run wild in this fun-filled workshop!

28 OctNoonans Mayfair Valuation Days Guildford Valuation Days 2026 Wed 28 Oct 2026 - Wed 28 Oct 2026

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.

28 OctSound Design for the Stage 12-16yrs Wed 28 Oct 2026 Young people will discover how sound engages the senses and helps tell stories

29 OctSpot Story Time Thu 29 Oct 2026 Story time with Spot's Birthday party cast!

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.

1 NovOff Road Day Sun 01 Nov >

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

26 OctWisley: Then and Now

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Did you know? · Surrey

Wisley is the second most-visited paid-entry garden in the UK after Kew, drawing over 1.25 million visitors in 2025.

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