WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND IN SURREY?
Looking to find out what’s on this weekend in Surrey? Day’s out with the family, sports fixtures, theatre, live music, shopping and more await. Want to know more? Let’s go.
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
INTRODUCTION TO SUP / EVERY SATURDAY, THE LAGOON, BUCKLAND PARK
Is anyone else feeling encouraged by the sun’s presence in the sky? With the warmer months lying in wait, it’s time to get outdoors and start exploring our fitness options. If you’ve seen hoards of SUP users on the beaches and the rivers and thought, ‘hey, I’d like to give that a go’, then why not join the outdoor pursuit enthusiasts, The Surrey Hills Adventure Company, for an introduction to all things SUP? Taking place every Saturday morning; reserve your space today.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 / MARCH 4 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Starring Mary Byrne (X Factor), Jessica Martin (Copycats), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Susie Fenwick (West End Star), we present Menopause the Musical 2 – Cruising Through Menopause. In this hilarious sequel to our smash-hit Menopause the Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses as they set off on the high seas. Hot flushes, mood swings, memory lapses and weight gain Cruising Through Menopause is truly funny, heartfelt and reassuring look at the “joys” of menopause.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
SATURDAY CERAMICS: EGG CUPS / MARCH 4 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Join artist Luisa Cacciotti for this springtime celebration workshop making animal inspired egg cups. Take a walk to the atmospheric and ornate Watts Chapel before returning to the Foyle Studio. Learn new techniques as you hand build a pair of terracotta egg cups responding to imagery from the Chapel and Compton Pottery. Add your own creative touches and extend your knowledge of finishes by experimenting with adding coloured slips. Your work will be clear glazed for you and ready to collect in time for Easter.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
TO BE WORN AGAIN KILO SALE / MARCH 4 + 5 / ZERO CARBON, GUILDFORD
Let’s face it. Fast fashion is a path that is imperative to deviate from. If you’re looking to reduce waste, investing in second-hand clothes, which are sometimes practically new, is an excellent way to save some perfectly good threads from certain death. Fortunately, Sussex’s vintage emporium, To Be Worn Again, is back at Guildford’s ZERO for a thrifty weekend selling clothes that simply, erm, must be worn again! Buy by the weight of clobber collected as you say “no” to new and “yes” to that second-hand dress that will not only look super rad but also be saved from landfill.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.com
DORKING WANDERERS VS HALIFAX TOWN / MARCH 4 / MEADOWBANK STADIUM, DORKING
As Dorking Wanderers slip down the league table, this fixture against Halifax is about securing the points needed to guarantee safety in fifth-tier English football. Can the Wanderers get the much-needed win? Find out at The Meadowbank Stadium this March.
For more information, visit dorkingwanderers.com
SURREY SCORCHERS VS GLASGOW ROCKS / MARCH 4 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
With Scorchers firmly rooted to the bottom of the table, the last few weeks are all about saving some face and putting in some early work for next season. So cheer the squad on and help improve Court confidence as the team welcome Glasgow Rocks down south for an end-to-end battle for baskets.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
SUNRISE MEDITATION AND FOREST BATHING / MARCH 5 / HOLMBURY HILL
Enjoy the elevation of Holmbury Hill and get set for a scenic sunrise meditation and Forest Bathing session in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Improve your wellbeing as you let nature stimulate your senses. Whether the sun shines or the rain falls, behold the magnificence of natural beauty in its rawest form.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
NATURAL ART FOR FAMILIES / MARCH 5 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD
Don’t you just love out when you go for a wander in the countryside and come across something unexpected that leaves a smile on your face? So enjoy a spot of nature with your fam this weekend and join the Surrey Wildlife Trust team by creating natural works of art to leave for others to enjoy.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
THE MAKE SPACE / MARCH 5 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Get creative and head to Watts Gallery this month for the latest instalment of The Make Space. With a different theme chosen for each session, March’s Make Space will guide you through some simple sewing and embroidery skills to make your own felt bird.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
THE UK WIFE-CARRYING CASE / MARCH 5 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Not for the faint-hearted and ideally suited to those in a loving relationship who don’t mind being thrown over their partner’s shoulder, the U.K. Wife Carrying Race returns to Dorking this March. A word of warning; Wife carrying can be a dangerous activity, which can lead to any one or more of the following injuries: slipped disk, broken legs and arms, limb dislocations, neck and spinal damage, facial injury, skull fracture, hernias, and other sundry injuries and illnesses, and potentially including death. But please don’t let this put you off! Sign up online and be the U.K. Wife Carrying Champs.
For more information, visit trionium.com
ETHICAL VEGAN EVENTS / MARCH 5, 11, 12, 18 + 26 / KINGSTON, COBHAM, FARNHAM, WALTON + 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
THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC SKIFFLE ORCHESTRA / MARCH 5 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC SKIFFLE ORCHESTRA are much more than a skiffle band! They are a musical/comedy showband following in the tradition of Spike Jones and his City Slickers and The Nitwits, but with a modern slant. Catch them in all their colourful glory at Guildford’s Electric Theatre this March.
For more information, visit electric.theatre