🌳 Chilli Festival, Food & Fashion Fairs! | 20th September

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In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Surrey Chilli Festival will heat up your weekend 🌶️

• Vintage fashion fair this Saturday 🧥

• Food Rocks Redhill on Sunday 🍏

Let’s get to it.

Get Ready to Feel the Heat at the Surrey Chilli Festival! 🌶️🔥

The Surrey Chilli Festival is back at Walton Cricket Club for 2024, and it’s bringing the heat! If you’re a fan of spice, live music, and a day full of family-friendly fun, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

The music lineup is just as exciting, with Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner Taryn Charles headlining both days.

Alongside her, you’ll enjoy performances from loads of other acts, not many that I recognise, but I’m sure they’ll provide the perfect soundtrack to your chilli-filled weekend!

And we can’t forget the main event, the legendary Chilli Eating Competition, where brave souls test their limits. If you’ve ever wanted to watch (or join) a battle of endurance where the only weapons are fiery peppers, this is your chance.

What Else to Expect:

• A huge selection of food & drink stalls, featuring everything from mild to “I can’t feel my face” levels of spicy.

• Kids Zone: Keep the little ones entertained while you test your chilli-eating skills.

• Family-friendly fun all weekend long!

👉 Location: Walton on Thames Cricket Club, 197 Ashley Park Avenue, Walton-on-Thames KT12 1ET
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 8 PM, Saturday, September 21st & Sunday, September 22nd, 2024

Tickets are only £7, and you can get yours here.

Vintage Fashion Fair Farnham: Step Into Style! 👗🌟

Vintage and retro is definitely back in fashion, and if you like this sort of clothing, you’re in for a treat at the Vintage Fashion Fair Farnham this Saturday!

This event is the perfect place to discover unique, sustainable pieces from as far back as the Victorian era, all the way through to the 1990s.

And the best thing is, there will be deals galore.. With prices starting from just a few pounds, there’s something to suit every budget!

And the second best thing, I hear you ask, the venue is dog friendly, so feel free to bring your well-behaved pooch along for the shopping trip! 🐾

👉 Location: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, GU9 7QR
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday, September 21st, 2024

Remember, some traders may only accept cash, so be sure to come prepared, there is on-site parking available but scout out other options just incase it’s busy.

Tickets are only £3, and you can get yours here.

Where Were We On Wednesday! 📸

We were in Wisley Gardens!

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Be Careful, Food Will Be Rocking Redhill This Weekend! 🎶🍔

Are you ready for a day packed with delicious global street food, quirky market stalls, and live music right in the heart of Redhill? I’m sure I can hear that resounding “Yes”!

If you’re a fan of flavors from around the world or just love a lively atmosphere, this event is going to be a good one, especially as the food fair season is coming to an end, boooo.

Whether you're craving something savory, sweet, or spicy, the pop-up bars and food vendors will fulfill all your foodie desires.

👉 Location: Redhill High Street, Redhill, RH1 1RH
⏰ Time: Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 at 11:00am

Mark your calendars and don't miss this FREE event, just take a brolly, thunderstorms are due!

The Digest 🗞️😀

The sinkhole on Dorking’s West Street has turned out to be a bigger issue than first thought: Thames Water are now needing to replace a longer section of the damaged surface water sewer pipe. To add to the chaos, SES Water discovered a minor leak on one of its pipes nearby, leading to a temporary water shutoff for repairs. Despite the road closure, businesses along West Street, famous for its antique shops, remain open. Local traders, while noticing a drop in footfall, are encouraging shoppers to enjoy the car-free experience, with posters from the Dorking Business Improvement District reminding everyone that it’s still business as usual! 🛍️🚧

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across southern England, including Surrey and West Sussex, starting at midday on Friday and lasting until midnight on Saturday: While many areas will stay dry, the warning advises that thunderstorms and heavy showers could cause disruptions, with frequent lightning, gusty winds, and even hail in some spots. Rainfall could reach up to 25mm in an hour, with potential for more in localized areas, leading to challenging driving conditions and possible delays to public transport. Residents in flood-prone areas are being urged to prepare for potential flooding and avoid sheltering near trees or structures during the storms. ⚡🌧️

The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) could soon be expanded, with Natural England considering adding up to 27 new areas to this iconic landscape: Already known for its stunning views, ancient woodlands, and rare habitats, the Surrey Hills could grow by up to 30% under the new proposal! A consultation has been launched, and while most areas are set to gain AONB status, some “minor areas” may lose protection. Areas under consideration for inclusion stretch from Wey Valley to Mole Valley, covering picturesque spots like Hogs Back and Cranleigh Waters. 🌳🌄

Don’t forget Woking Car Show this weekend!

On Sunday, 22nd September 2024, Woking Town Centre is host to any car enthusiast’s idea of heaven, with the return of the Woking Car Show! Find out more here.

What’s On This Week 📅

👰 Kempton Park Wedding Fair
Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunday 22nd, 11:00am | More info

🧵 Guildford’s Craft & Flea Market
Guildford Cathedral, Guildford, Saturday 21st, 10:00am | More info

💃 Biela Tango Milonga
Onslow Village Hall, Guildford, Saturday 21st, 7:00pm | More info

🎨 Horsell Village Arts & Crafts Fair
Horsell Village Hall, Woking, Sunday 22nd, 11:00am | More info

🖌️ The Chobham Show
Chobham Village Hall, Chobham, Saturday 21st, 2:00pm | More info

🚜 Tractor Fest
Dorking Brewery, Dorking, Saturday 21st, 11:00am | More info

🎤 George Michael Tribute Night
Reigate Manor, Reigate Hill, Reigate, Friday 20th, 7:00pm | More info

🎉 Party in the Park
Rosebery Park, Epsom, Saturday 21st, 11:00am | More info

🍓 Surrey Hills Artisan Market
Painshill Park, Cobham, Saturday 21st, 10:00am | More info

🎨 Coffee Painting Workshop
Ward Street, Guildford Institute, Guildford, Friday 20th, 1:30pm | More info

🍁 Autumn Postcard Fair
Woking Leisure Centre, Woking, Friday 20th, 10:00am | More info

Weather

Friday

22° 🌡️ 12° | ⛈️ | You didn’t think this nice weather would continue did you!? Of course not, thunderstorms, a breeze and potentially some rain showers in the morning, a small drop off in temperature too as we approach October.

Saturday

22° 🌡️ 14° | 🌦️ | Don’t forget your umbrella this Saturday! Expect showers throughout the day, with a cool breeze to remind us that autumn is just around the corner. It’s not a complete washout, but it might be a good day for indoor plans!

Sunday

19° 🌡️ 11° | ⛈️ | Sunday’s starting off calm with cloudy skies, but brace yourself - thundery showers are rolling in by late morning. Keep that umbrella close if you’re out and about.

Sport

⚽ Football

Saturday 21st September @ 3:00pm
Fylde vs Woking FC

🏒 Ice Hockey

Sunday 22nd September @ 6:00pm | Guildford Spectrum | Tickets
Guildford Flames vs Nottingham Panthers

🏉 Rugby

Saturday 21st September @ 2:00pm
Rotherham Titans vs Esher Rugby Club

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