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🌳 Elvis by Candlelight, Genesis Tribute, Happy Valentine's Day & What's On! | 14th February
Simon Barker
February 14, 2025
Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey, the local newsletter that’s always here for you, no reservations required.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone, your mates, or just a large pizza (solid choice), know that we appreciate you! Thank you all for being part of this community!
In today’s Inspired Surrey:
Elvis by Candlelight next month (tickets are going quickly) 🎸
A Genesis Tribute like no other 🎶
Marmalade Festival 🍓
Starling in Esher gets Michelin star after 5 months ⭐
What’s on Guide for this week 📅
Let’s get to it.
Elvis by Candlelight at Guildford Cathedral – A Night to Remember! 🎶
Elvis by Candlelight is bringing The King’s biggest hits to Guildford Cathedral for one unforgettable night. A top-tier Elvis tribute artist, backed by a full live band and powerhouse vocalists, will perform classics like Jailhouse Rock, Suspicious Minds, Devil in Disguise, and The Wonder of You in a breathtaking candlelit setting.
The historic Guildford Cathedral provides the perfect backdrop for a show like this—soaring acoustics, dramatic lighting, and an atmosphere that’ll transport you straight to the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll.
Expect electrifying performances, singalong moments, and plenty of hip-shaking as this tribute act brings Elvis’ legendary stage presence to life.
Doors open at 6:45 PM, and a fully licensed bar will be available, so you can grab a drink before the music starts. Tickets are selling fast, and with a setup like this, they won’t be around for long.
📍 Event Details
📅 When? Saturday, March 15th, 2025 | 7:30 PM
📍 Where? Guildford Cathedral, GU2 7UP
💡 Don't be "lonesome tonight"—grab your tickets before they sell out!
🎟️ Tickets:
🎤 VIP: £53
🎶 Premium: £43
🎸 Band A: £35
🎷 Band B: £30
🏷️ Access Ticket (incl. free companion ticket): £43
🍷 Fully licensed bar available
🚪 Doors open at 6:45 PM
❗ Tickets are non-refundable & non-exchangeable
👉 Book now before they’re "returned to sender"!
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Los Endos: For Our Next Trick – A Genesis Tribute Like No Other 🎶
Step into progressive rock history as Los Endos brings their meticulously crafted Genesis tribute to Dorking.
This tour, For Our Next Trick, dives into the transformative era after Peter Gabriel’s departure, when Genesis redefined themselves with albums like A Trick of the Tail, Wind & Wuthering, and And Then There Were Three.
Expect uncannily accurate renditions, a stunning light show, and a setlist packed with prog-rock brilliance from one of the most revered bands in music history.
If you’re a Genesis fan, this is an absolute must.
📍 Event Details
📅 When? Saturday, February 15th, 2025 | 7:30 PM
📍 Where? Dorking Halls, RH4 1SG
🎟 Entry? £27 | Groups (10+): £24.30
☕ Facilities? On-site café & bar available
🎟 Tickets: £27 | Groups (10+): £24.30
☕ On-site café & bar available
Dorking Halls, with its art deco charm and views over the Surrey Hills, is the perfect setting for a night of epic musicianship and nostalgia.
Jack's 400-Mile Walk for Mental Health and Homelessness 💪🏃♂️
Jack Percival, from Epsom, is walking over 400 miles from Surrey to Glasgow to raise awareness for men’s mental health, a cause close to his heart after he faced serious struggles with his wellbeing a year ago.
Starting his journey in January, Jack has been walking an average of 20 miles a day and is now making his way through the north of England.
Along with raising awareness, he’s also fundraising for Percy’s Homeless Hub, the charity he founded to support the homeless, a cause that holds personal significance to him.
Despite battling blisters and fatigue, Jack is pushing on to reach his final destination at Ibrox Stadium, proving that even in tough times, there’s always hope! Well done Jack!
We Are Now On Instagram 📸
If you are on Instagram, please follow @inspiredsurrey if you can. It would be much appreciated. The account was only started recently, so we still barely have any friends/followers, I’d very much appreciate a follow!
Thank you so much to everyone who followed us! You’re the best! 😊
Ginger Cactus Group Art Exhibition 🎨
📍 Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking
📅 Monday 24th February – Sunday 2nd March
🎟 Free Entry
Discover the creativity of Ginger Cactus Art, a collective of talented Surrey artists showcasing their stunning work at Denbies Wine Estate.
Expect a mix of styles, techniques, and inspirations—all in a beautiful vineyard setting!
The Digest 🗞️😀
A proposed housing development in Warlingham has sparked backlash from residents, who fear it will erode the village’s rural charm: The plan would see 45 homes built on a grazing paddock and horse riding school in Park Lane, with developers insisting it won’t negatively impact the area. But locals aren’t convinced—one worried resident said Warlingham risks becoming "another dreary suburb of Croydon," while others lament the loss of green space for future generations. Despite promises of a buffer zone to prevent urban sprawl, the debate rages on. 🌳🏡
Esher’s Starling restaurant has soared to new heights, earning a Michelin star just five months after opening: Led by Nick Beardshaw, a Great British Menu winner and longtime right-hand man to Tom Kerridge, the High Street bistro has wowed inspectors with its simple yet outstanding modern British cuisine. Michelin praised its lack of pretension and commitment to seasonal, high-quality ingredients, with dishes like truffle cheese crumpets and herb-crumbed Cotswold chicken stealing the show. Beardshaw called the award a "true honour", and given the buzz around Starling, securing a table might soon require serious planning. ⭐🍽️
A long-discussed plan to link Surrey towns directly to Heathrow is back on the table, as support for the airport’s third runway gains momentum: The privately funded Heathrow Southern Railway (HSR) would connect Heathrow to London Waterloo via Staines, with direct trains to Woking and Guildford before extending towards the south coast. Supporters argue the line would cut millions of road journeys, reduce emissions, and boost economic growth, but after years of delays and environmental concerns, many remain sceptical about whether it will ever leave the station. 🚆✈️
What’s On This Week 📅
East Surrey
🎸 Luke Edney Live Music
The Market Stores, Reigate, Saturday 15th, 9:00pm | More info
🧙♂️ Harry Potter Day
The Belfry Shopping Centre, Redhill, Saturday 15th, 10:00am | More info
🎶 Valentine’s Day Live Music
Caballo Lounge, Epsom, Friday 14th, 7:00pm | More info
🛠️ Epsom Repair Cafe
Scout HQ, Epsom Methodist Church, Epsom, Saturday 15th, 2:00pm | More info
🏃 13km Valentines Hike Leith and Holmbury Hill
The Royal Oak, Dorking, Saturday 15th, 1:30pm | More info
🌼 Annabel Watts Munstead Wood Talk
The Old Barn Hall, Leatherhead, Saturday 15th, 11:00am | More info
🛒 Banstead Fleamarket
Banstead Church Institute Hall, Banstead, Saturday 15th, 8:30am | More info
💇 G&T Hairdressing Grand Opening
The Stables, Meath Green Lane, Horley, Friday 14th, 11:00am | More info
West Surrey
💎 Free Valuation Day
The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Friday 14th, 10:00am | More info
🧶 Unravel, A Festival of Yarn
Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Friday 14th, 9:30am | More info
❤️ Valentines Treasure Hunt
Farley Green, Guildford, Saturday 15th, 10:00am | More info
🛠️ Guildford Repair Cafe
The Hive, Park Barn Drive, Guildford, Saturday 15th, 10:00am | More info
🧼 Soap Making Workshop
G Live, Guildford, Saturday 15th, 10:30am | More info
🍓 Marmalade Festival
Rowhill Nature Reserve, Farnham, Sunday 16th, 2:00pm | More info
🕰️ Sandown Antiques Home & Interiors Fair
Sandown Racecourse, Esher, Sunday 16th, 10:00am | More info
🛍️ Farncombe Car Boot Sale
The Three Lions, Farncombe, Sunday 16th, 8:00am | More info
💃🏼 Ceroc Godalming Valentine’s Ball
Godalming Borough Hall, Godalming, Friday 14th, 8:00pm | More info
Sport
⚽ Football
Saturday 15th February @ 3:00pm | Laithwaite Community Stadium | Tickets
Woking FC vs Tamworth
🏒 Ice Hockey
Saturday 15th February @ 6:00pm | Guildford Spectrum | Tickets
Guildford Flames vs Sheffield Steelers
🏉 Rugby
Saturday 15th February @ 3:00pm
Esher Rugby Club vs Blackheath
Weather
Friday
5° 🌡️ 2° | ⛅ | We’re getting some sunshine this afternoon! Not a huge amount, but it’s a sign of the spring weather approaching.
Saturday
6° 🌡️ 1° | ☁️ | Heavy cloud on Saturday, with a small chance of afternoon rain, nothing too heavy, but it will feel a bit breezy.
Sunday
5° 🌡️ 0° | ⛅ | It’s shaping up to be a nice day on Sunday, sunny intervals throughout most of the day but there is a chill in the air. It’s going to get down to -1 overnight, with early next week looking chilly too.
Thank you! 👍
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