WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Looking for something to do this week? From fun with the family this Easter holiday to good times with great friends at the latest events – find out what’s on in Surrey this week with this handy guide to going out.
CHILDREN’S YOGA CLASS / APRIL 8 / SHP HEALTH, DORKING
Bend, and stretch this summer with these awesome Yoga Classes for kids courtesy of the fine folk at SHP Health in Dorking. For kids aged 6 – 10, enjoy a 45-minute session where you’ll gently playfully explore yoga. With songs, games and themes to bring the practice of yoga to life – book online.
For more information, visit shphealth.co.uk
BIG EASTER STATUE TRAIL + WILD EASTER CAMP / MARCH 16 – APRIL 14 + APRIL 8 – 12 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Ready for an Egg Hunt? Giant eggs are waiting to be found in the Painshill landscape this Easter. Come along and see if you can find all the colourful characters. A trail sheet will be available to pick up at the entrance. Bring a pencil, and tick off the eggs as you find them in the landscape. Also, check out the Wild East Camp and top up on your bushcraft skills for a fun week outdoors.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
PARENT AND TEEN WOOD WHITTLING / APRIL 8 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Get creative and hands on with our family workshop this Easter. Join us for a 1-day introduction to whittling (wood carving) by making your own country hiking pole. Led by wood skills expert Clive Walker, you will spend the day selecting and cutting your wood from our estate and then fashioning your own walking pole.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP / APRIL 8 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM
Join Poet in Residence Nia Broomhall to use the beautiful surroundings of Painshill as inspiration for your own poems that explore your relationship with the natural world and the seasons.No previous writing experience necessary. Bring writing materials if you wish, but some will be provided. Parts of the workshop take place outside in the landscape, so please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB / EVERY MONDAY / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON
Head for The Fighting Cocks in Kingston every Monday for the Outside The Box Comedy Club and have a proper laugh. This month catch sets from the likes of Maff Brown, Mark Thomas, Dinesh Nathan and Sophie Duker.
For more information, visit outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk
FANS OPEN DAYS / APRIL 9 + 11 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Did you know that West Horsley Place is used as location for a variety of TV shows? This April, expect a huge celebration of the things that have been filmed at West Horsley Place, including BBC Ghosts. Find your Ghosts community at the real ‘Button House’. Come along in cosplay, meet other fans, watch TV together and discuss the show!
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
THE NEVERENDING STORY / APRIL 9 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING
Head for Woking’s Nova Cinema this month and catch a classic with this screening of The Neverending Story. Join Atreyu on his quest to find a cure for the mysterious darkness sweeping across Fantastica, the all-consuming, “The Nothing”. Duh, duh, duh. Meet likeminded fans or simply escape to another realm this April.
For more information, visit novacinema.com
2:22 A GHOST STORY / APRIL 9 – 13 / NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, WOKING
The new stage phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm now comes to New Victoria Theatre, Woking. It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre
THE SYNDICATE / APRIL 11 – 13 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Based on her hit BBC TV show that entertained millions of viewers over four series, The Syndicate is a new comedy drama by the legendary Kay Mellor. Starring Emmerdale’s Samantha Giles, Coronation Street’s Brooke Vincent and TV favourite, Gaynor Faye, who also directs, The Syndicate follows five supermarket employees whose lottery syndicate numbers come in, just as their jobs and livelihoods are under threat.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond-theatre
WILL’S BIRTHDAY BASH / APRIL 12, 13 + 21 / GUILDFORD + CRANLEIGH
This year, William Shakespeare will be turning 460 years old, and once again the award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company will be celebrating with more exceptional theatre in extraordinary places. Since 2011, the theatre company have been marking Shakespeare’s Birthday (23 April 1564) with a series of one-off events including their hugely popular Shakespeare Walks and their Young Company’s annual production.
For more information, visit guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
SUSTAINABLE SPRING FORAGE WALK / APRIL 13 / GUILDFORD
Learn the art of responsible foraging as you put into practice the potential of a positive relationship between Mother Earth and its human beings. Discover some edible plants that lie in wait on our doorstep and remember, please forage responsibly.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
MINDFUL BRUSH STROKES / APRIL 13 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Discover the power of mindfulness as you connect with your inner self through each brushstroke. Learn to paint with intention, focusing on the present moment, and allowing your emotions to flow onto the paper.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
SCIENCE MUSEUM – THE LIVE STAGE SHOW / APRIL 13 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
This year join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways. An unmissable family show that’ll capture the fascination of the whole family whilst learning something new and exciting too.
For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford
AARDAMAN MODEL MAKING / APRIL 13 + 14 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING
Aardman Animations, the world-renowned studio behind beloved characters Wallace & Gromit, is set to enchant audiences with a special event at Nova Cinema on April 13th and 14th. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to delve into the captivating world of model-making through interactive sessions run by an expert model maker, who has worked on some of Aardman’s best-loved productions, alongside a delightful double bill featuring two iconic Wallace & Gromit adventures: “The Wrong Trousers” and “A Close Shave.”You’ll be able to get creative with clay and make the devious Feathers McGraw or supportive sidekick Gromit to take home with you!
For more information, visit novacinema.com
SURREY SCORCHERS VS NEWCASTLE EAGLES / APRIL 13 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Scorchers welcome Newcastle Eagles to the Surrey Sports Park court for a fierce league encounter. Looking for their highest finish since their inception, can Scorchers finish the season on a high and pluck the high flying Eagles from the sky? Score some tickets online and expect a fast-paced, action packed, end-to-end game of ball.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
MAD DOG MCREA / APRIL 13 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog Mcrea never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. The famous purple happy bus is fired up and ready for action, and there’s room for you – jump aboard!
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
SPRING ONION 2024 / APRIL 14 / COBHAM VILLAGE HALL
Quickly becoming a fan favourite, take a ride through the gorgeous Surrey Hills in the Spring Onion 66 mile ride. Designed to be a personal challenge, not a race against others, this is the perfect ride for new and experienced riders alike. Come for some mega prizes and a scenic day out. To celebrate Spring Onion’s 15th edition, discounts on foreign trips will be awarded based on your official chip time finish!
For more information, visit europeancycleevents.com
SUP LAGOON SESSIONS / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH
SUP sessions are back in full force at The SHAC’s lagoon side setting this month. From family sessions and free ride sessions to lessons on how to get (s)up and go on your paddle board.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
PLANT BASED ARTISAN MARKET / APRIL 14 / HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD
Ethical Vegan Events will once again be popping up on Guildford’s iconic High Street this month with their excellent markets Plant Based Artisan Market. Free to attend, expect to find a host of vegan foodie treats and eats as well as a range of vegan products for you and the home that has been ethically and sustainably produced.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
ART FUND BRAINWAVE TOUR / APRIL 14 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
For the first time ever, audiences across the UK will have the opportunity to see the impact of art on their brainwaves. The project highlights how people’s brains are stimulated when they experience art in museums and galleries, and aims to help answer the question of the fundamental value of art and the impact it has on us.Visitors of all ages are invited to take part by viewing art or artefacts while wearing a headset that is connected to an electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor. The outputs of their brainwaves as they react to the art are then visualised on-screen in 3D and real-time. Keen to try the headset yourself? Visit us in the Historic Galleries on Sunday 14 April!
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
AN EVENING WITH AGGERS / APRIL 14 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Wonders of the wicket, cricket legends Aggers is at Richmond Theatre this month for an evening recounting classic sporting moments. Spend the night getting an insight into the life and times of one of England’s most famous cricketers.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond-theatre
JAH WOBBLE / APRIL 14 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Get into the groove as the legendary Jah Wobble arrives at The Boileroom in Guildford. One of the genuine musical polymaths to emerge from the post-punk era as a virtuoso bassist, composer, producer, journalist, poet, and author. Musically, his dub-heavy style weds reggae, jazz, funk, punk, and numerous global folk traditions (including Celtic and Asian music), and he has influenced an entire generation of players. Expect a unique night of live music and artistry.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
ELIZA CARTHY / APRIL 14 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
If there is one musician who embodies the dynamism and vitality of the current English folk revival, it’s Eliza Carthy MBE. Supported by Jenn Redi, enjoy a first-class night of folk music in Walton this month.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk