WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Welcome to another week in Surrey! Fancy a night out? Or something fun for the weekend? Providing you with our pick of the best events taking place this week in our fair county; expect a smorgasbord of entertainment, family, food & drink, wellbeing, eco-friendly and sports events.
DO NOTHING / MAY 10 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Roxy-esque art rock and Ze/Celluloid records no wave-inspired Do Nothing arrive at Guildford’s The Boileroom this May as part of their forthcoming tour. So get tickets quickly for an art rock kind of night.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
SUP YOGA / 10 + 31 / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON
Find some balance and try out some SUP Yoga this June. Taking place at the SHACLagoon at Buckland Park, take to the water on a paddleboard before embarking on a yoga session that will be great for building strength, balance, coordination, and encouraging mindfulness, peace, and inner peace calm. Commencing this May, sign up online and reserve your space.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
GROW YOUR OWN COLOUR FOR TEXTILES AND INKS / MAY 11 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Head for the Farnham Maltings this May and join sustainable textile artist and natural dyer Ginny, for an informative evening learning about plants that yield colour. Discover the vast array of colours that can be achieved with traditional dye plants and those that you can easily grow at home, either in a pot or open soil.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
HAMPTON COURT PALACE ARTISAN FAYRE / MAY 12 – 14 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Set in the spacious East Gardens of historic Hampton Court Palace, enjoy the hustle and bustle of this Artisan Festival. Featuring Artisan producers, street food, pop-up bars, vintage tunes, traditional fete games, workshops and shire horse carriage rides, get set for some tasty fun in the sun this May.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
BARRIOKE / MAY 12 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
He is the one and only Barry from EastEnders, AKA actor Shaun Williamson arrives at The Boileroom for a spot of Barrioke. You guessed it; it’s Karaoke, but with Barry from EastEnders. Hosted by the man himself, sing your favourite tunes with some accompaniment from Shaun as he swoons and supports you in your moment on stage and under the spotlight.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
SMOKE HOUSE BARBECUE / MAY 13 + 26 / ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL, ABINGER HAMMER
Barbecue enthusiasts take note: as the season for eating flame-grilled foodstuffs draws ever nearer, why not add some authentic flavour to your al fresco dining options this summer and sign up for this Smoke House Barbecue course at Abinger Cookery School? Discover a range of smoking techniques for all barbecues and enjoy a unique hands-on experience that’ll leave you feeling like a pro. Great for smoking foods any time of the year, a barbecue is for life, not just for the summer.
For more information, visit abingercookeryschool.com
MEDITATION: FREEDOM OF LETTING GO / MAY 13 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Experience the freedom of letting go at this meditation course with Buddhist nun, Gen Nyingpo. Learn meditation and positive thinking to let go of the past, stress, worry and feelings of frustration.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
REIGATE SUSTAINABILITY MARKET / MAY 13 / REIGATE HIGH STREET
The Reigate Sustainability Market arrives on Reigate High Street this May. Bringing together local organisations,artisans, food & drink producers and businesses that share a passion for sustainability, spend the day learning how to make your life choices more sustainable.
For more information, visit nature-reclaimed.shop
MAVERICK ADIDAS TERREX ORIGINAL SURREY / MAY 13 / POLESDEN LACEY, DORKING
Fancy a run? Starting at historic Polesden Lacey, sign up for the Maverick Addidas Terrex Original and experience a challenging trail that’ll see you run through ancient woodlands, picturesque countryside and, of course, a few ups and downs thrown in for good measure.
For more information, visit maverick-race.com
THE SURREY HILLS CLASSIC / MAY 13 / CRANLEIGH SHOWGROUND
This May, the Surrey Hills Classic ride departs from Cranleigh Showground, promising cyclists a truly classic ride. With the Long and Middle routes taking in Leith Hill – the highest point in Southern England at 294m – followed by a ride around the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and up Box Hill for those tackling the Long route. Your legs will undoubtedly be ready for that finish line beer.
For more information, visit ukcyclingevents.co.uk
SAM SWEENEY / MAY 13 / ST MARY’S CHURCH, GUILDFORD
For those who love folk music, fiddler Sam Sweeney will play an intimate and atmospheric set at Guildford’s St Mary’s Church this May. Love to play the fiddle? Sam will be holding a special Fiddle Players Workshop earlier in the day, providing you with some extra skills to your fiddle playing toolkit.
For more information, visit folkinspiration.org
DAN WHITEHOUSE – REFLECTIONS ON THE GLASS AGE / MAY 13 / ELECTRIC THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Enjoy a night of live music at the Electric Theatre this month. A father’s ode to smiley emojis, midnight WhatsApps and accidentally being on mute. Singer-songwriter-guitarist Dan Whitehouse explores the thin and fragile layer between digital and emotional life with insightful songs reflecting on how much of our human experience and expression is now mediated through the looking glass of virtual communication.
For more information, visit electric.theatre
KIDS’ SYMPHONIC SUNDAYS / MAY 14 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Get hands-on and have a go at a range of musical instruments by heading for this monthly gig for kids at Farnham Maltings. Discover a plethora of instruments to pluck and play with and expand your mini-me’s musical horizons.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
KELLY’S CYCLE CHALLENGE / MAY 14 / ALICE HOLT FOREST, FARNHAM
Returning for the seventh consecutive year, Kelly’s Cycle Challenge returns to Alice Holt, near Farnham, for an excellent open road cycle ride raising money for local charities. Choose from three different courses, with distances of 74, 54, or 25 miles. Get the kids involved too, and accompany them on a 7-mile ride on the road and through the forest.
For more information, visit charity.kellystorage.co.uk