Your memories can help tell Epsom and Ewell’s 90-year story
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Your memories can help tell Epsom and Ewell’s 90-year story
• Epsom and Ewell residents are being invited to delve into family albums and memories as the borough prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary next year.
• Epsom & Ewell Borough Council
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 | Guildford Dragon · yesterday Surrey Could Be ‘Left Behind’ Without a Mayor• By James Moules local democracy reporter The outgoing leader of Surrey County Council has warned Surrey risks being “left behind” if the county does not adopt an elected mayor in the near future. |
 | SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday 'Hideous' and 'visually repetitive' homes near Surrey train station approved• Councillors were not impressed, but still voted to approve the plans |
 | Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday A New Vision for the Former House of Fraser Building Is Finally Revealed• By Daisy Edwards There is, at last, a new vision for the former House of Fraser site and it could bring back into business the luxury shopping experience that Guildford was once known for. |
 | Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Epsom Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years with special concert season• Epsom Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years with an anniversary concert at Epsom Playhouse on October 17, 2026, featuring Brahms, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. |
 | Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday One of London's most popular bars is turning into a Christmas wonderland• Flight Club is bringing festive cocktails, bottomless pizza, Christmas brunches and a winter rooftop experience to its London venues this Christmas. |
 | Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · today Epsom and Ewell FC’s going downhill win!• Epsom & Ewell 4-0 Molesey. |
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17 Oct · Rosa's Thai GuildfordRosa's Thai Guildford Halloween Monster Roll
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26 Oct · WaterstonesThe World of Oliver Jeffers Book Signing Tour - Guildford
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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
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24 Oct · Woking, Surrey, UKFree parent support group
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27 Oct · Cellar Magnifique: Wine Bar, Cafe, and EventsPaint & Sip in Woking at Cellar Magnifique
23 Oct · 32 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6JT Woking, United KingdomPride & Prejudice: The Hoedown Edition - Fiery Bird, Woking
28 Oct · Gordons School Sports Hub (Aldershot FC Training Ground)Sells Pro Training Surrey 2 Day October Goalkeeper Camp 2026
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
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21 OctThe Bisley Open Day - Clay shooting for adults & juniors on Wednesday 21st October
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24 Oct at 01:00Families The Art Escape Halloween Crafts (3yrs+)
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20 OctLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 20 Oct 2026
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