🌳 Chef Gillan in Cobham, Wife Carrying Race & What's On This Weekend! 🎅 | 13th December

Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey, the newsletter that’s as exciting to open as the next number on the advent calendar.

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Chef Guillaume Gillan in Cobham 🍴

• Murder Mystery Evening 🕵️‍♀️

• 2025 Wife Carrying Race entries open 🎉

• What’s on Guide for this weekend 📅

Let’s get to it.

Franco-Mexican Feast with Chef Guillaume Gillan in Cobham! 🎉🍴

🔥 Craving something extraordinary?

Chef Guillaume Gillan is bringing his sensational Franco-Mexican fusion menu to Cobham for two nights only, and it’s an event your taste buds can’t afford to miss.

After years in Mexico City’s elite kitchens, Guillaume fell in love with bold Mexican flavors but stayed true to his French culinary roots.

The result? A mind-blowing six-course menu that seamlessly blends French finesse with the vibrant soul of Mexican cuisine.

Think grilled octopus, marigold garnishes, and taco dorado with a French twist.

Yep, it’s as good as it sounds.

🗓 When: 31 January - 1 February 2025
📍 Where: Fego, 14 Anyards Rd, Cobham KT11 2JZ
💵 Cost: £77 per person
🍷 Optional Wine Pairing: £36 (4 expertly paired wines)

💡 Dietary needs? Chef Guillaume has you covered—just let them know your preferences when booking!

🍽️ Dine In or Take Away
Prefer to feast at home? Select the takeaway option and pick up your meal between 6:30-6:45 PM.

✨ Why This Is Special
This isn’t your average dinner. It’s part of Table&Candle’s mission to revolutionize dining by transforming high-street spaces into unique, one-of-a-kind culinary experiences. Forget chains and predictable menus—this is creativity, craft, and community at its finest.

⚡ Limited Spots Available—Don’t Wait!
Secure your seat or takeaway now, or if it's fully booked, hop on the waitlist here to avoid FOMO.

👉 Ready to book? Head to Table&Candle to grab your spot!

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Murder Mystery Evening & Disco 🎩🕵️‍♀️

Ring in the New Year with intrigue, glamour, and a touch of drama at Woodlands Park Hotel in Cobham!

This black-tie affair promises an unforgettable evening of mystery, fine dining, and dancing to welcome 2025 in style.

🔪 The Plot: "Nursing a Grudge"
At Meadowfields Retirement Homes’ inaugural Awards for Excellence, a celebration of achievements turns sinister. What starts as an elegant evening of recognition quickly spirals into chaos as secrets unravel and motives emerge. Who has a grudge worth killing for? That’s for you to discover!

📅 When: Tuesday, 31st December 2024
📍 Where: Woodlands Park Hotel, Cobham, Surrey
💵 Prices:

• Dinner Only: £160 per person

• Dinner & One Night Stay (inc. breakfast): From £262.50 per person (based on two sharing, total £525 for two)

🎭 What’s Included:

• Welcome drink 🍸

• Four-course dinner 🍽️

• Murder mystery event 🕵️‍♂️

• Disco until 1:00 AM 💃

✨ Optional Stay: Enjoy a night in one of the hotel’s elegant rooms, blending Victorian grandeur with modern luxury. Use the facilities or explore Cobham’s local sights before or after the festivities.

🏨 About Woodlands Park Hotel
Step into timeless sophistication at this stunning Victorian retreat, built in 1885. With oak-panelled rooms, antiques, and award-winning cuisine, it’s the perfect backdrop for an evening of intrigue.

⚡ Limited Spots Available!
Don’t miss this opportunity to don your finest black tie and solve a thrilling mystery. Whether you’re sleuthing with friends or enjoying a romantic getaway, this event promises the perfect start to your New Year.

👉 Book now to secure your spot and uncover the secrets at Meadowfields!

🔗 Learn More & Book Here

Looking for a hilarious, adrenaline-fueled adventure?!

The UK Wife Carrying Race returns to Dorking on Sunday, 16th March 2025, and it’s as quirky as ever!

Now in its 17th year, this 380m uphill-and-downhill dash is open to couples of all kinds—no need to carry your own spouse!

Grab a partner (or find one fast), as spots are limited to just 30 pairs.

With 11 duos already signed up, the competition is heating up.

Ready to embrace the chaos and claim glory?

Check out the details and enter while you can, just don’t drop the “wife”! 🏃‍♂️💃

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The Digest 🗞️😀

A heartfelt mystery is unfolding in Epsom, where a red glass ashes pendant, likely of deep sentimental value, was handed into the police: Found on the High Street, this special piece of jewellery is now waiting at Epsom Town Hall, hoping to be reunited with its rightful owner before Christmas. If it’s yours, be ready to share the inscription on the back to claim it, let’s help bring some holiday cheer to its owner - you can see it here! ❤️✨

Plans to restore Clandon Park, the fire-ravaged 18th-century mansion near Guildford, are sparking heated debate: The National Trust’s bold vision to preserve the building in its “laid-bare” post-fire state, complete with walkways, a café, and a roof terrace, aims to honour its historical scars while embracing modern functionality. Critics, however, argue this approach neglects the grandeur of its original interiors, calling for a full restoration akin to Notre-Dame Cathedral’s rebirth. With plans under review, this divisive project promises to shape not only the future of Clandon but also the legacy of the National Trust - what do you think? 🏛️🔥

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! GCHQ’s annual Christmas Challenge is here, and it’s packed with seven geography-themed brainteasers designed to test your codebreaking, maths, and lateral thinking skills: Perfect for families, friends, or classroom teams, this year’s challenge includes three hidden clues for those craving an extra mental workout. Inspired by the agency’s locations across the UK, the puzzles are a festive reminder that teamwork and creative thinking are gifts in themselves. Ready to crack the codes and embrace your inner spy? Let the puzzling begin! 🧩🕵️‍♂️

What’s On This Week 📅

East Surrey

🎅 Christmas Market
Guards Avenue, Caterham, Saturday 14th, 12:00pm | More info

🔧 Caterham Repair Cafe
The Westway, Community Centre, Caterham, Saturday 14th, 10:30am | More info

🎄 Wreath Making
Woldingham Village Hall, Caterham, Saturday 14th, 10:00am | More info

🕯️ Children’s Christmas Concert
St John’s Church, Redhill, Saturday 14th, 2:00pm | More info

🎶 Ne-Yo Tribute Act
Red Lion, Bletchingley, Saturday 14th, 7:00pm | More info

🥬 Festive Makers Market
The Horton, Epsom, Saturday 14th, 9:15am | More info

🛍️ Little Pickles Market
The Ashcombe School, Dorking, Saturday 14th, 2:00pm | More info

🕯️ Christmas Carol Service
St John’s School, Leatherhead, Sunday 15th, 4:00pm | More info

🎬 The Muppets Christmas Carol (Free Film)
67 High Street, Leatherhead, Saturday 14th, 11:00am | More info

West Surrey

☃️ Snowman Film With a Live Orchestra
Guildford Cathedral, Guildford, Saturday 14th, 6:30pm | More info

⛸️ Aladdin on Ice
Guildford Spectrum, Guildford, Friday 13th-15th | More info

🎨 Guildford Makers Market
Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, Saturday 14th, 10:00am | More info

🕰️ Guildford Antiques & Brocante Market
High Street, Guildford, Sunday 15th, 9:30am | More info

⭐ Starlight Walk
Rowhill Nature Reserve, Farnham, Sunday 15th, 4:30pm | More info

🔧 Farnham Repair Cafe
Spire Church, Farnham, Saturday 14th, 10:00am | More info

🕯️ Carols by Candlelight
St Paul’s Church, Tongham, Sunday 15th, 4:00pm | More info

🕰️ Antiques & Collectors Fair
Ripley Village, Woking, Sunday 15th, 10:00am | More info

🎙️ Christmas Music w/Academix
Pyrford Village Hall, Pyrford, Saturday 14th, 7:30pm | More info

Weather

Friday

5° 🌡️ 4° | 🌧️ | It’s getting cold isn’t it! I’ve had to get my ‘big’ coat out! Dry all of Friday, but cloudy and chilly, not much of a breeze.

Saturday

8° 🌡️ 4° | 🌧️ | There will likely be some rain overnight, and possibly early morning. Light cloud and the gentlest of breezes throughout the day.

Sunday

12° 🌡️ 9° | 🌧️ | Sunday’s getting warmer, but barely. No sunshine, unfortunately, another overcast day - but we’re edging closer to Christmas!

Sport

⚽ Football

Saturday 14th December @ 3:00pm
Gateshead vs Woking FC

🏉 Rugby

Saturday 14th December @ 3:00pm
Esher Rugby Club vs Plymouth Albion

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