THE SPORTS LOCKER: FORTHCOMING FIXTURES & EVENTS
Fancy working off some of the excess from Xmas? Whether you’re spectating or participating, check out these breath-taking events taking place throughout Surrey this January.
SURREY STORM VS TEAM BATH / JANUARY 5 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Get ready for the 2024/25 VNSL and go and support your local superstars Surrey Storm as they welcome Team Bath to the Sports Park arena for some pre-season friendly action. Catch a glimpse of new squad members as players are put through their paces before February’s season opener away to Loughborough Lightning.
For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk
DORKING WANDERERS VS OLDHAM ATHLETIC / JANUARY 6 / MEADOWBANK STADIUM, DORKING
Show some support for Dorking Wanderers as they seek to find some consistency in their season. Welcoming the mid-table might of Oldham Athletic, pop along and enjoy a midwinter footie match at the Meadowbank Stadium this January.
For more information, visit dwfc.co.uk
GUILDFORD FLAMES VS DUNDEE STARS / JANUARY 7 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
The Flames need to find some sparks to help keep the ember alive. After all, living life near the foot of the table is not what the mighty Guildford Flames are used to is it? Kids go free for this fixture as fellow strugglers Dundee Stars come to Guildford’s Spectrum. More good news is that the middle of the table is as tight as can be which means with a few wins on the board, the team will be chasing Cardiff and Sheffield all the way to the title. PMA. Go Flames. Go!
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
1 DAY ROLLERSKI COURSE / JANUARY 14 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
Love to ski and slalom your way down the slopes but struggling to find some snow-capped peaks to indulge your desires? Ever thought about rollerskiing? This a great workout that will help improve agility and balance; whizz your way around the world famous Ascot Racecourse and discover your new favourite sport.
For more information, visit rollerski.co.uk
SHACKLEFORD AFTER BURNER MTB / JANUARY 20 / SHACKLEFORD VILLAGE HALL, GODALMING
If you’re in need of some healthy competition after a month of seasonal indulgence, then get gin your bike and sign up for the Shackleford Afterburner. Choose from three gruelling mountain biking distances of 48km, 43km or 25km and sign up to sweat it out this January.
For more information, visit trailbreak.co.uk
SURREY SCORCHERS VS CHESHIRE PHOENIX / JANUARY 20 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
It’s safe to say his season’s BBL campaign has certainly seen an all-round improvement from the Scorchers. No longer propping up the table, the team have gained some valuable points with crucial wins against Bristol Flyers and Manchester Giants. Can they tame the high flying Cheshire Phoenix and grab some points? Find out later this month.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
WOKING FC VS OXFORD CITY / JANUARY 20 / THE LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING
After last season’s heroics, the Cards seem to have toppled somewhat. Manager-less and languishing towards the relegation places can Woking’s season turn in 2024. Fellow strugglers Oxford City come to the Laithwaite for must-win game. Get your tickets.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk
DARK SKIES SURREY HILLS 10K / JANUARY 20 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Taking place from 4 pm – 8 pm, sign up for the Dark Skies Surrey Hills trail run this January and enjoy an undulating, muddy and ultimately thrilling night run through England’s largest vineyard, Denbies Wine Estate. Choose from a 10 mile, 10K and 5K race. For the little ones in your life, there are also 1k and 2k kids races for 3 – 11-year-olds.
For more information, visit wildrunning.co.uk
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: DEAR ENGLAND / JANUARY 25 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING
Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play beamed straight to your seats at Woking’s Nova Cinema.
For more information, visit novacinema.com
GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP DAY / JANUARY 26 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Experience a race day steeped in heritage and tradition as the Grand Military Gold Military Cup returns to Esher’s Sandown Park. First, run back in 1841, the race will feature some of the finest military amateur jockeys in the country. Gates open at 11.45 am, the first race at 1.50 pm and the last race at 4 pm.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk
TRUST 10K RUN / JANUARY 28 / POLESDEN LACEY, DORKING
Are you a regular runner looking for a challenge? The National Trust’s monthly 10K trail runs held at Polesden Lacey are a great way to keep fit or train for upcoming challenges. Consisting of various terrains, runners enjoy the exceptional surroundings of Poleden Lacey before heading out onto Ranmore Common. Taking place on the fourth Sunday of every month, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned competitor, all are welcome.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
GLAGLA RACE 2024 / FEBRUARY 10 / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON
Fancy a wet and wintry challenge? With just a few spaces left, why not sign up to the GlaGla Race 2024 with The SHAC. This epic SUP race is somewhat off a paddleboarding phenomenon whereby you race on the water in the depths of winter. Excellent. Sign up quick to reserve your spot.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk