WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Looking for something fun to do? After the lull of the year’s first week, experiences are back with a bang. With a little something to do every day of the week, get to it and get out and about with the help of this guide to what’s on in Surrey this week.
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB / JANUARY 8, 15 + 22 / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON
Showcasing the very best stand-up comics currently working the circuit, join the Outside the Box Comedy Club at Kingston’s Fighting Cocks for there regular instalments of the funny stuff. Get your giggle on.
For more information, visit outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk
FRESH FACES / JANUARY 8 – 13 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Ready for some of the freshest flavours on your local live music scene? Celebrating the latest and greatest creators vying for your attention, catch the next big thing at The Boileroom with their annually week-long celebration, Fresh Faces. Featuring; Boy Marina, The Motor Show, Still Me, Luca Mo and Hypsoline. Show some love and find your new faves.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
GONG BATH / JANUARY 8 / BISLEY YURT, WOKING
Benefit from the power of sound at this Pluto & Venus Gong Bath hosted by Charlie Leigh and held at Bisley Yurt. Dating back to ancient cultures, Gong Baths and are a form of meditation where you “bathe” in the healing vibrations of sound. Lie down, immerse yourself in the healing vibrations, and leave feeling restored and rejuvenated.
For more information, visit charlieleighyoga.co.uk
PAUL JONES & FRIENDS / JANUARY 9 – 10 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Paul Jones (Manfred Mann, The Manfreds, The Blues Band) returns with his spectacular charity gig, with special celebrity guests and an all-star band for TWO live concerts. Guests at previous G Live shows have included special guests Rick Wakeman, Eric Bibb, Bernie Marsden, Tom Jones, Van Morrison, Paul Weller and Eric Clapton. Special Guests are only revealed on the night! These two concerts are definitely NOT to be missed!
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
PRINT YOUR OWN TOTE BAG / JANUARY 10 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
In this workshop you will learn the basics of screen printing, creating your own design and printing it during the workshop. You will create your own stencil and print a single colour design onto a tote bag – perfect for reusing again and again and again.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
SHEN YUN / JANUARY 11 – 14 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
Experience China before communism. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao, or the “Way” of the universe, and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity. This is Shen Yun.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/woking
MONTHLY MINDFULNESS MEETUP / JANUARY 11 / SOLAR SISTERS, GUILDFORD
Join Guildford’s Solar Sisters for their monthly Mindfulness Meet Up, where you can enjoy mindfulness practices in a supportive environment. Find calm in the chaos and take away simple but powerful tools to help you navigate your noggin.
For more information, visit solarsisters.uk
WILD BOYS / JANUARY 12 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Get your glow-sticks ready and break out the neon as this vibrant five-piece swagger through the best moments from the biggest bands of the era, including Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Tears For Fears, Wham, A-Ha, Spandau Ballet, and of course Duran Duran! Bringing their usual blockbuster roll-call of huge hits to Guildford you can be sure the Wild Boys are… calling!
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
CABARET NIGHT WITH BAMBI BANG BANG / JANUARY 12 / FALLEN ANGEL, GUILDFORD
Enjoy a night of indulgence and debauchery at Guildford’s Fallen Angel. A sumptuous setting awaits as Bambi Bang Bang is the hostess with the mostess for the night. You can expect song, silliness, sauciness and sass from this absolute QUEEN! Tickets are FREE but please book a table via the deets below.
For more information, visit fallenangelbar.com
COOK TOGETHER: NOODLES AND BROWNIES / JANUARY 13 / GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY, WOKING
An adult and child ticket all-in-one! Every family has its favourite meals, but they can be even more special if made together. Join the Gordon ramsay Academy in Woking for a fun cooking class designed for adults and children to learn, cook and have a laugh with their in-house chefs as they tackle a few classic meals that will be sure to become regulars at home. Brownies and noodles… nom, nom.
For more information, visit gordonramsayacademy.com
ONE WINTER’S NIGHT / JANUARY 13 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Local musician Gavin Thomas returns to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre to host an evening of live music to raise money for its chosen charity, Dementia UK. With 100% of the proceeds going to charity; the ridiculously stonking line-up for your evening’s entertainment includes local musicians and friends; Noah Fenton, Telephone Road, Harry Baker, The Velveteen Orkestra, Polly Gone Wrong, The 802, Dean Dyson, Martin Harley and Backwoods Creek.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
IN CONVERSATION WITH… BRIAN BLESSED / JANUARY 13 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON
GORDON’S ALIVE! Join Christopher Haydon, Artistic Director at the Rose, as he sits down in conversation with the living legend that is Brian Blessed for a wildly entertaining evening raising money for Rose Theatre and PHASE Worldwide. Brian will be regaling us with stories from his remarkable life. From starring in Flash Gordon, Blackadder and Star Wars, to climbing mount Everest and delivering a baby in Richmond Park, he has done it all. Be there.
For more information, visit rosetheatre.org
QUILTERS’ FAIR / JANUARY 14 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
If you’ve recently discovered that you’re a dab hand with textiles, why not head to the excellent annual Quilters Fair held at Farnham Maltings? Enjoy a day indulging in fantastic fabrics from a curated selection of leading suppliers selling patchworks and more. So join like-minded enthusiasts and enjoy this midwinter sew-cial celebrating cosy quilts.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.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
VINTAGE KILO SALE / JANUARY 14 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL
Enjoy a thrifty weekend buying 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 worththeweightvintage.com
CONSCIOUS RAMBLES / JANUARY 14 / HAM LANDS & RIVER WALK, KINGSTON
Take care of yourself this January and head over to Kingston for some forest bathing, earth healing and an optional ceremonial cacao. Enjoy guided meditations and a healing connection to nature as you take a wonder along the river and onto the ham Lands nature reserve and woodlands.
For more information, visit eventbrite.co.uk
SUNRISE MEDITATION & FOREST BATHING / JANUARY 14 + 28 / PITCH HILL, CRANLEIGH
Start your Sunday the right way and head for Pitch Hill in Cranleigh for a spot of Sunrise Forest Bathing. The place where George Harrison was supposedly inspired to write ‘Here Comes The Sun’, feel the energy and restorative power that a good forest bath and meditation can bring and leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready for the week ahead.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
SECRETTS MARMALADE COMPETITION / SECRETTS FARM SHOP, MILFORD
The time has come for final tastings and quality control: it’s the annual conserve contest, whereby you, the entrant, will compete with like-minded lovers of sweet Seville Orange to be crowned Secrett’s Farm Shop Marmalade Competition 2024 winner. Check back closer to the time for details on how to enter. May the best marmalade win!
For more information, visit secretts.co.uk