WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY
Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to get out and about and enjoy all that our fair county of Surrey has to offer. Family events, entertainment, events, foodie events, sports events, sustainability events, wellbeing events and more await.
THE KNIFE ANGEL / MARCH 1 – 30 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
As the national monument for anti-aggression, The Knife Angel’s singular objective is to bring about social change by educating children, young people and adults about the harmful effects that violent behaviour has on communities all across our nation. During March, visitors across Surrey and beyond will be able to visit the monument in the grounds of Guildford Cathedral and take part in events across the county.
For more information, visit guildford-cathedral.org
SURREY STORM VS CELTIC DRAGONS / MARCH 20 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Surrey Storm’s season is well underway, and it’s safe to say it’s not been the ideal start for Storm. However, with losses outweighing the wins, the team will be hoping to get some points on the table with a win over the Celtic Dragons. With sell-out crowds, a typical week, get your tickets today and witness the VNSL in its all-action glory.
For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk
HOME, I’M DARLING / MARCH 21 – 25 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Every couple needs a little fantasy to keep their marriage sparkling. But behind the gingham curtains, things start to unravel, and being a domestic goddess is not as easy as it seems…BAFTA-winner Jessica Ransom (Doc Martin, Armstrong and Miller), Diane Keen (Doctors, Rings on Their Fingers) and Neil McDermott (EastEnders, The Royal) lead the cast in this thought-provoking new comedy by Laura Wade (Posh/The Riot Club) about one woman’s quest to be the perfect 1950s housewife.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
SEASON’S BEST: SPRING / MARCH 22 / GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY, WOKING
As the seasons change, Spring brings an abundance of tasty treasures from the field and garden. With many ingredients enjoying their peak flavours, visit Woking’s Gordon Ramsay Academy for an afternoon’s tutelage on how to make the most of what’s available from field to fork right now. Learn some easy-to-cook recipes that you can enjoy at home in the coming months and get inspiration for your own culinary creations.
For more information, visit gordonramsayacademy.com
CHARLOTTE AND THEODORE / MARCH 21 – 25 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Meet Lotty and Teddy. Two dreamers – colleagues, lovers and then man and wife – determined to make a difference in their worlds, and to keep the spark in their relationship and their family alive. The most divisive issues of our generation are tackled head on in Ryan Craig’s timely new play. Catch a modern classic at Richmond Theatre this March.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond
GUILDBURYS THEATRE COMPANY: THE LADYKILLERS / MARCH 22 – 25 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Posing as an amateur string quartet under the baton of the strange Professor Marcus, a gang rent a room in sweet old Mrs Wilberforce’s rickety house.The odd-ball crew plan to involve her unwittingly in their brilliant heist for the Great Kings Cross Train Robbery. However, they reckon without her naturally suspicious imagination. She must be kept quiet – but who will eventually face the music? Written by Graham Linehan (Father Ted, The Black Books, The IT Crowd), this adaptation of the much-loved classic Ealing black comedy became a great stage success is brought to the Electric `Theatre by local stage stalwarts Guildbury’s Theatre Company.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
GUILDFORD PIANO LOUNGE / EVERY THURSDAY / FALLEN ANGEL, GUILDFORD
Fancy an evening filed with music and chat? For your fill of the good stuff, head for the Fallen Angel Bar in Guildford every Thursday as you’re treated to the sounds of the ivory’s being tickled on the piano. Live music, laughter and living life. Winning.
For more information, visit fallenangelbar.com
THE HONEYBEES / MARCH 24 / GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB, GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
These three talented musicians met up at Cambridge Folk Festival and started playing together for fun. Something clicked and three became one; Zoe Wren, Odette Michell and Amy Goddard are The Honeybees. Catch them at the Grayshott Folk Club this March!
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / MARCH 24 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
For your fill of the silly stuff this month, make your way to Walton’s Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre and get ready for a giggle or two at the monthly Mock Tudor Comedy Club. Enjoy sets from Phil Nichol, Jenny Collier and Jack Barry.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
SURREY HILLS SPRING FESTIVAL / MARCH 25 – 26 / RURAL LIFE CENTRE, TILFORD
Celebrate the Onset of Spring with Local Food, Drink, Music, Art, and Crafts at the First-Ever Surrey Hills Spring Festival at the Rural Life Living Museum. Enjoy a weekend festival celebrating the onset of Spring and bringing together the very best of Surrey’s food, drink, art and crafts where visitors can experience a wide range of fun and exciting activities that celebrate Spring and showcase the richness of the culture, heritage and natural beauty of the Surrey Hills.
For more information, visit surreyhills.org
MEND, PATCH, DARN / MARCH 25 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Head to the Farnham Maltings this month and learn how to give your clothes a longer life! Join Ginny and learn various traditional and contemporary ways to mend and lengthen the life of your clothes. Through creating a series of samples, have a go at a few techniques, including creative patching, free-motion darning on the sewing machine, and helpful hand repairs. Bring along your own items for repair and inspiration.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
CHOOSE HAPPINESS WITH MEDITATION / MARCH 25 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
At this event, Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo will guide you through meditation practices that open your heart to deeper levels of happiness. She will use the instructions from the much-loved text, Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, which reveal essential methods for transforming life’s challenges into positive states of mind.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
EARTH HOUR / MARCH 25 / 8.30 pm, EVERYWHERE
Taking place at 8:30 pm, Earth Hour helps to raise awareness of how our actions are damaging the planet. Climate change is harming wildlife, oceans are being suffocated by plastic, and the forests and wild places which animals call home are being destroyed. So pledge to the planet, and switch it off for an hour this March, as well as do something positive for planet earth simultaneously. Whether it’s picking up litter on your street, planting a tree, or cooking dinner with sustainable ingredients – show Mother Earth some love at 8.30 pm!
For more information, visit earthhour.org
EASTER WREATH WORKSHOP / MARCH 25 / WATTLE & DAUB, GODALMING
Make a seasonal Spring Treat for your homestead, by joining this Easter Wreath Workshop at Godalming’s Wattle & Daub. Whether giving as a gift to give or keeping for your home, get all the tips and techniques you need to make something beautiful this month.
For more information, visit wattleanddaub.co.uk
QUEENZ / MARCH 25 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Don’t be a Drag. Just be a Queen! Join our Death-Dropping Divas as they dance like BRITNEY & sing like WHITNEY! Featuring mind-blowing LIVE vocals and not a lip-sync in sight! Join these death-dropping divas as they slay the biggest hits of all time and serve up the sequin-clad pop party we’ve all been gagging for!
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
ALL DAY LIFE DRAWING / MARCH 26 / CASS ART, KINGSTON
Enjoy these monthly creative & dynamic workshops which have been running at Cass Art for over 10 years and are suitable for all levels. You’ll have the opportunity to use a good range of media, explore traditional and contemporary approaches to life drawing and gain valuable feedback on your work. What are you waiting for? Get creative and sign up online.
For more information, visit cassart.co.uk
ETHICAL VEGAN EVENTS / MARCH 26 / REDHILL
Stock up on sustainable products for your person and place of rest at these Ethical Vegan Markets in Kingston, Cobham, Farnham, Walton and Redhill this month. From plant-based cleaning products to vegan foodstuffs to munch on, whether you’re conscious or simply curious – pop along and discover some ethical products and their makers who are helping to make a difference in the way we live.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
BROOKLANDS MINI DAY / MARCH 26 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
Mad about your Mini? All types of Minis are invited to Brooklands Museum for the annual Mini Day Event, held in celebration of this mighty machine. From the oldest to the newest, catch some true automotive classics in action on Test Hill. In addition, there will be several stands selling memorabilia, parts and spares.
For more information, visit brooklandsmuseum.com
INTRODUCTION TO MOUTAIN BIKING / MARCH 26 / HOLMBURY HILL
Just moved to the beautiful county that is Surrey? Keen to tackle those undulating hills by bike? If you love the idea of hurtling around the Surrey Hills but require a little tuition, then sign up for this introductory course and discover the best routes available to you whilst learning how to ride safely and securely.
For more information, visit marmalademtb.com
SING-A-LONG-A ENCANTO / MARCH 26 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Familiar with the soundtrack of Encanto being sung by little one’s morning, noon and night? Join like-minded lovers of this modern Disney classic as the New Victoria Theatre host this special sing-a-long screening of Encanto. So sing loud, proud and remember – we don’t talk about Bruno, no, no, no.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
DINOSAURS AND ALL THAT RUBBISH / MARCH 26 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
One small step for man, one giant pile of rubbish left behind! Man’s dream to reach the stars leaves the world in ruins and disturbs the sleeping dinosaurs. Will they wake up and save planet Earth? An imaginative adaptation of Michael Foreman’s environmental tale with dancing dinosaurs, fuelled by rock’n’roll. This riotous hour, packed with signature Roustabout silliness, will have you tapping your toes from start to finish! So get your tickets pronto for some fun with the fam in Farnham.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com