WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY

GIN EXPERIENCES & DISTILLERY TOUR / TUESDAYS – SATURDAYS / THE VILLAGE SPIRIT COLLECTIVE, HAMBLEDON

The one thing you can be sure of in Surrey is that some distillery will likely be waiting for you around the corner. Have you heard the word about The Village Spirit Collective? A like-minded troupe of botanical-loving buddies who provide the community and beyond with some rather tasty gin. See how a local community operates a distillery with a guided tour. Perfect for groups of friends, hen do’s, stag-do’s, Christmas parties and more.

For more information, visit villagespiritcollective.com

 

CHRISTMAS WILLOW & WINE / NOVEMBER 7 + 29 / ALBURY VINEYARD, ALBURY

Join local willow-weaver Lorraine for a fun, festive, mindful and relaxing workshop. Learn how to make traditional Swedish stars, willow hearts and angels, and hanging tree decorations made from natural materials to decorate your home over Christmas or outside all year round. Each workshop includes a glass of delicious Albury Estate sparkling wine. All materials to make your crafts will be provided on the day, and you can take your finished work home!

For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com

 

PRINTMAKING: HANDPRINTED WRAPPING / NOVEMBER 7 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON

Create stylish wrapping papers and fabrics to make your gifts for family and friends extra special this year. Design bespoke patterns and learn printmaking techniques, printing onto paper and fabric. Discover the Japanese fabric wrapping technique as well as printing onto paper. Furoshiki is a beautiful, sustainable alternative to paper gift wrapping, your handprinted cloth can be re-used or repurposed.

For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk

 

BEGINNERS UPHOLSTERY / NOVEMBER 7 / THE GREAT BRITISH WOODSHOP, WEST BYFLEET

Fancy learning the skills that  will enable you to lovingly restore your favourite chair – that has – let’s be honest – seen better days. Head for The Great British Woodshop for this one-day date in November, whereby you’ll learn the basics of upholstery, thus beginning your adventure into upcycling and upholstering forgotten treasures into something fabulous, new and made by you.

For more information, visit greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN / NOVEMBER 7 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING

An era of music defined by one unrivalled record label, welcome to the Magic of Motown. From Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson to the Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye, get set for an evening of endless hits featuring a tonne of classic songs to sing along to. Make a date for a night in Motown this November.

For more information, visit atgtickets.com

 

CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR + DESIGN JEWELLERY & SILVERSMITHING FAIR / NOVEMBER 8 – 12 / RHS GARDEN WISLEY

With craftspeople and stall holders gathered from around the country, visit the Christmas Contemporary Craft and Design Fair at RHS Wisley for your festive shopping this winter set within the beautiful surroundings of the garden. Be inspired by brilliant crafts and pick some unusual gifts.

For more information, visit craftinfocus.com

FRANKIE BOYLE – LAP OF SHAME / NOVEMBER 9 / EPSOM PLAYHOUSE

Frankie Boyle’s on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs.

For more information, visit epsomplayhouse.co.uk

 

TODDLERS POTTERY / NOVEMBER 10 / FARNHAM MATLINGS

This creative course is designed for parents, grandparents, carers and preschool children to interact together under the guidance of potter-in-residence Penny Eccles. There’s lots of fun to be had from squishing, shaping and cutting clay at Farnham Maltings this November.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

 

STICK MAN / NOVEMBER 10 – 12 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town! What starts as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree? Find out at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this November.

For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

FUSED GLASS DECORATIONS / NOVEMBER 10 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Make fused glass tree decorations for the festive season. Learn to cut glass and experiment with glass fir and stringers to create your own Christmas decorations. Your pieces will be taken away to be fired and will be available for collection from the Maltings.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

 

JON ROBINS – HOWL / NOVEMBER 10 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian and ARIA award-winning broadcaster John Robins embarks on his first stand-up tour since 2019. If you’ve seen him before you know what to expect; rage, anxiety and a lot of laughs. If you haven’t seen him before, strap the f**k in.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

 

REIGATE SUSTAINABILITY MARKET / NOVEMBER 11 / HIGH STREET, REIGATE

The Reigate Sustainability Market arrives at Reigate Methodist Church on Reigate High Street this November, 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 and be inspired to change your ways to live in a cleaner and altogether greener environment.

For more information, visit nature-reclaimed.shop

 

MAKE A TERRARIUM WITH TERRAPY / NOVEMBER 11 / SOLAR SISTERS, GUILDFORD

Solar Sisters in Guildford host regular events at their eco-conscious store in Guildford, and one such meeting may be just what your well-being needs this month. Take to the craft table and get creative as you’re led by the team at Terrapy by making a Terrarium. Beautiful closed tropical ecosystems, the water and nutrients are recycled continuously, making them a very low-maintenance way to bring thriving tropical plants into your home. Creating and looking after a terrarium are activities that invite you to take a break from the fast-paced nature of day-to-day life to slow down and mindfully engage with nature.

For more information, visit solarsisters.uk 

FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK / NOVEMBER 11 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING

From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights-The Story of The Dubliners and featuring an international cast of singers, musicians, and dancers, Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favourite Christmas songs, including Driving Home for Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, Silent Night and of course The Fairytale of New York.

For more information, visit atgtickets.com

GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB PRESENTS: HONEY & THE BEAR + FRIENDS / NOVEMBER 11 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL

Following their acclaimed performance earlier this year, Honey & The Bear return to Grayshott Folk Club and bring with them a host of friends for a night of proper folk music. As well as playing some of their older material, they will also be showcasing songs from their recently released album. The audience of Grayshott Folk Club will be among the first to hear songs from the new album being played/sung as this gig is part of the album launch tour.

For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk

 

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE / NOW UNTIL NOVEMBER 11 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON

A Rose Theatre, Headlong, Chichester Festival Theatre and Octagon Theatre production, Arthur Miller’s visceral and compelling drama is a timeless masterpiece that arrives at Kingston’s Rose Theatre this month. Beatrice and Eddie Carbone have built an all-American life in Brooklyn where people are meant to look out for each other. When wife and husband take in their relations, two hard-working Sicilian immigrants, the family should pull together. Instead, everything starts to unravel. Eddie included.

For more information, visit rosetheatre.org

SURREY SCORCHERS VS BRISTOL FLYERS / NOVEMBER 11 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD

It’s not an ideal start to the Surrey Scorchers BBL season. However, there are clear signs of improvement under Coach Gardner’s squad, and the margins and shorelines have been tight. Prepare for a high-octane end-to-end game of ball as Surrey Scorchers prepare to turn up the heat on their visitors Bristol Flyers.

For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk

 

INTRO TO SUP / NOVEMBER 12 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH

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? With limited sessions taking place across the winter months, sign up for this session in November.

For more information, visit theshac.co.uk

 

SURREY HILLS TRAILBLAZER / NOVEMBER 12 / HOLMBURY & PITCH HILL

Looking for some hints and tips on the best trails to ride in Surrey? Ideally suited to intermediate and advanced riders with a good fitness level, why not participate in this guided ride that’ll see you speed, skid, twist, and turn your way through the Surrey Hills this November?

For more information, visit marmalademtb.com

 

JUMP SEASON OPENER / NOVEMBER 12 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER

Jump season is back for the first nine races at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher. Marking the beginning of the 2023/24 National Jump race season, enjoy a day of action-packed racing and celebrate the arrival of the new season with a day of entertainment on and off the track.

For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk

 

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