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🌳 Farnham Farmers' Market, Ripley Bonfire & Queen by Candlelight! | 25th October
Simon Barker
October 25, 2024
Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey - the newsletter where you’ll never see political ads. We can’t stand them either.
In today’s Inspired Surrey:
Newsletter favourite farmers’ market in town this weekend 🧀
It’s bonfire season, and Ripley is raring to go 🔥
Queen by candlelight, yes please 🕯️
What’s on this weekend 📅
Let’s get to it.
It’s one of my favourites, and I know it’s one of yours, and it’s back this Sunday!
Munch your way through the best local goodies Surrey has to offer! Swing by the Farnham Farmers’ Market this Sunday from 10 am to 1:30 pm.
📅 When: Sunday, October 27th, 10 am - 1:30 pm
🚶 Where: Central Car Park, off Victoria Road, Farnham, GU9 7RD
What we’ve got to look forward to!
Fresh fruit and veggies (straight from the farm)
Local honey, jams, and all things sweet 🍯
Delicious bread, cakes, and baked delights
Meat, fish, and even game for the carnivores
Unique pickles, sauces, and the perfect cheese to pair with your next picnic 🧀
Handmade rum, gin, and wine — because why not? 🍷🍸
With 38-46 stalls each month, it’s always guaranteed to be an excellent Sunday morning!
While you’re there, pop over to the charity tea tent for a hot cuppa and a slice of cake. Each month, a different local charity takes over, so every sip (and bite) supports a great cause. 🍰❤️
The Hugely Popular Ripley Bonfire is This Weekend! 🔥
The Ripley Bonfire is back on Saturday, October 26th, and it’s going to be an unforgettable night of fire, fun, and fireworks!
Ripley bonfire is one of the most popular events in the South East, drawing up to 12,000 visitors, its absolutely massive! If you’ve never been, this is your chance to see what all the fuss is about, the bonfire is usually huge!
Parking is always tricky, so travel in groups if possible or consider public transport.
📅 When: Saturday, October 26th
🚶 Where: Ripley Green, Ripley
The event features live music, an extensive funfair with rides, games, and activities for all ages. And of course, there’ll be plenty of food stalls serving up average burgers and questionable hot dogs, but that’s all part of the fun!
Along with a bar offering the perfect spot to sip your drink while enjoying the fireworks!
The Ripley Bonfire isn’t just about fun; it’s about community. Proceeds go to the Ripley Over 60s Club and other local charities, so every ticket, snack, and drink you buy helps support a great cause.
If you want any more details, click here.
Where Were We Wednesday! 📸
How did you get on? It’s quite recognisable!
If you didn’t get it, we were at The Coach House in Gomshall, near Guildford.
It’s a furniture shop, but one of the best furniture shops I’ve ever been too! The sculptures are fantastic, definitely worth taking a look at if you’re in the local are - check it out here!
Tag @InspiredSurrey to get your photos included!
Lumos Live: An Enchanting Evening of Queen Classics ✨🎻
It’s late notice but I’d recommend Lumos Live this weekend!
Lumos Live is bringing a brilliant concert experience to Christ Church Epsom Common on Saturday, October 26th, and you won't want to miss it.
All the biggest hits of Queen performed by a talented string trio in a stunning, atmospheric setting. It’s an experience that promises to be nothing short of breathtaking!
📅 When: Saturday, October 26th, 7 pm - 8 pm (Arrive 20 mins early)
🚶 Where: Christ Church Epsom Common, Christ Church Road, Epsom, KT19 8NE60
🎶 The Playlist:
Bohemian Rhapsody
We Will Rock You
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Another One Bites the Dust
Don’t Stop Me Now
You’re My Best Friend
I Want to Break Free
Somebody to Love
Killer Queen
We Are the Champions
Quite the list!
Important to note.. Seating is first-come, first-served within your allocated zone (Gold, Silver, or Bronze), so make sure to arrive early for the best spots. The concert is open to anyone 8 years old and above.
✨ Pro Tip: Follow Lumos Live on social media for updates and key news, and remember to get there a bit early to settle in and soak up the atmosphere before the music starts. 🎻
We Are Now On Instagram 📸
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Thank you so much to everyone who followed us! You’re the best! 😊
The Digest 🗞️😀
Exciting times ahead for Great and Little Bookham and Dorking as Mole Valley District Council unveils new masterplans to revamp the community hubs: From sprucing up streets and public spaces to promoting walking, cycling, and breathing new life into vacant buildings, it’s all about making these towns more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly. Want to know more? Drop by the public consultation events this Thursday from 4 pm to 7:30 pm at St Nicholas Church in Great Bookham or the MVDC offices in Dorking, or click here to submit comments. It’s still early days — no funding has been secured yet, but the council wants to hear what you think before the plans head back to the drawing board in early 2025. 🗣️📋
After years of stop-start chaos thanks to a level crossing that shuts eight times an hour, Ash villagers are finally getting a breather: The long-awaited £19m Ash Road bridge is set to open on Saturday, November 23, 2024. This new route should help ease the notorious bottleneck that’s turned the village into a rat run for drivers between Guildford and Aldershot. But if you’re in an HGV, you’ll still have to take the long way around! The bridge, named Chester Bridge after a community-led competition with over 400 entries, will fully connect by February, though pedestrians and cyclists can still use the old level crossing to get around. 🚶🚴
An empty office block in Sunbury could soon get a fresh start as a new home for Great Oaks College, helping meet the growing demand for special educational needs (SEND) places: Formerly housing a data solutions company, Windmill House is set to transform into a secure, supportive educational facility for students aged 19 to 25 with a range of complex needs. The new campus, planned to open by September 2025, will build on the college’s stellar reputation by offering tailored programmes that help students with PMLD and autism spectrum disorder thrive as adults. The proposed design includes four specialized wings for everything from vocational skills to sensory engagement, plus plans to improve accessibility and security. With the planning application already in, it’s fingers crossed for a smooth approval! 🌱🧩
What’s On This Week 📅
🥕 Guildford Markers Market
Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, Saturday 26th, 10:00am | More info
👻 Halloween Trail at Mane Chance Sanctuary
Mane Chance Sanctuary, Down Lane, Sunday 27th, 2:00pm | More info
🎤 Ruby Wax Live
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, Sunday 27th, 7:30pm | More info
🎃 Pumpkin Carving Day
Badshot Lea Community Association, St Georges Road, Saturday 26th, 10:00am | More info
💎 Free Valuation Day
The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Friday 25th, 10:00am | More info
🔮 Grief is Love
Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking, Friday 25th, 7:30pm | More info
👰 Frensham Hall Wedding Fair
Frensham Hall, Farnham, Sunday 27th, 11:00am | More info
❔ Worplesdon Place Pub Quiz
Worplesdon Place, Perry Hill, Friday 25th, 7:00pm | More info
🔥 Newdigate Bonfire Night & Fireworks
Newdigate, Dorking, Friday 25th, 5:45pm | More info
🏎️ Princess Royal Car Show
The Princess Royal, Farnham, Sunday 27th, 8:00am | More info
Weather
Friday
17° 🌡️ 9° | 🌧️ | A very misty start and a day of light rain is in store for us today sadly! It is October, I guess!
Saturday
15° 🌡️ 8° | 🌧️ | It might start off a bit gloomy, but hang tight—those clouds are clocking out by noon, making way for some sunny intervals!
Sunday
15° 🌡️ 8° | 🌧️ | It’s looking very similar on Sunday, but it’ll be dry at least. Yet another misty start to the day, and light winds, but dry sunny spells throughout the day.
Sport
⚽ Football
Saturday 26th October @ 3:00pm | Kingfield Stadium | Tickets
Woking FC vs Forest Green
🏒 Ice Hockey
Saturday 26th October @ 6:00pm | Guildford Spectrum | Tickets
Guildford Flames vs Belfast Giants
🏉 Rugby
Saturday 26th October @ 2:30pm
Sale FC vs Esher Rugby Club
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