Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey, the answer to your friends’ question: “How do you always know what’s going on?”

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• A double whammy of Christmas fairs 🎅

• Fancy a bit of George Michael this week? 🎤

• Funkytown, the 60’s party is here 🎶

• Where are we Wednesday 📸

Let’s get to it.

Not Just One Christmas Fair, But Two! 🎅

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and Surrey’s bringing all the festive cheer with two fantastic events to tick off your holiday shopping list!

🎁 Farnham Maltings Christmas Fair

📅 Wednesday 20 – Thursday 21 November 2024
📍 Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR

Prepare for two days of pure Christmas magic at Farnham Maltings, where over 140 independent stalls await!

From handmade gifts and curated crafts to delicious treats, this festive marketplace is your one-stop shop for all things merry and bright.

Highlights include:

• Quilters' Fair: A paradise for quilting enthusiasts.

• Unravel: For the yarn, knitting, and crochet lovers.

• Thread: Showcasing textiles, sewing, and more.

• Festival of Crafts: Featuring the crème de la crème of UK craftspeople.

🚉 Getting there: Just a five-minute walk from Farnham station with direct links to London Waterloo and Guildford.

🎄 Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair

📅 Friday 22 – Saturday 23 November 2024
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 7UP

Immerse yourself in Christmas spirit at Guildford Cathedral's festive extravaganza!

With over 50 stalls brimming with bespoke gifts, decorations, spirits, jewelry, and more, you'll find treasures for everyone on your list.

• Cathedral Shop: Perfect for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts.

• Seasons Café/Restaurant: Recharge with delicious snacks, lunches, and festive drinks.

🎟️ Entry is just £3 at the door—a small price to pay!

Why not make a weekend of it?

Explore the best of Surrey’s Christmas fairs, sip on some mulled wine, these events are a festive treat you won’t want to miss!

Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael at G Live! 🎤

If you’ve been craving a night of nostalgia, glamour, and serious musical talent, Fastlove is here.

Straight from London’s West End, this world-class celebration of George Michael brings a brand-new show for 2024—and, it’s not to be missed.

From the iconic hits of Wham! to George's chart-topping solo tracks, you'll be singing along to classics like Freedom, Faith, Careless Whisper, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go and my fav, Fastlove.

Pair that with a jaw-dropping light show and stunning video production, and you’ve got a night that’s as unforgettable as the man himself.

👉 Location: G Live Main Auditorium, London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA
⏰ Time: Thursday 21st Nov, 7:30 pm

🎟️ Ticket Info

• Price: £35.50 (+ up to £3.95 transaction fee)

• Book now to guarantee your spot!

👉 Book your tickets now before they’re gone!

🌟 What People Are Saying

“The closest you can get to the real thing.” — The Reviews Hub
“A feast of tunes to commemorate George Michael with a cast that delivers impeccable standards.”

So, dust off your dancing shoes, grab your mates, and get ready for an evening packed with pure joy and iconic tunes.

Let’s celebrate the soundtrack of our lives together.

Where Are We Wednesday! 📸

Another where are we Wednesday! We’ll take a photo of somewhere in Surrey, and you tell us where!

Guess away and good luck!

Tag @InspiredSurrey to get your photos included!

Funkytown – 1960s Dance Party at The Horton 🎶

We all live in a yellow submarine, yellow submarine, yellow submarine! The Horton is throwing it back to the Swinging 60s with Funkytown, the ultimate 1960s dance party.

Whatever your selected genre, if you’re a fan of music from that era, then this groovy night is your chance to hit the dance floor and relive the era that gave us some of the most iconic tunes ever - because music these days really is bad.

🎧 DJ Kobbie will be spinning the best hits of the decade in The Horton’s cozy and atmospheric Performance Space. Expect tracks from legends like The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, The Beach Boys, Jimi Hendrix, The Ronettes, and so many more.

👉 Location: The Horton, Haven Way, Epsom, KT19 8NP
⏰ Time: Friday 22nd Nov, Bar opens 7:00 pm, Dancing from 7:45 pm

Gp dressed in your finest 60s attire for discounted entry! Mini-skirts, mod parkas, hippie vibes, beehives, or afros – the more authentic, the better.

🎟️ Ticket Info

• 60s Dress-Up Tickets: £8*

• Standard Entry: £10*

• Groups of 8+: £7* each (applies automatically at checkout)

• No on-the-door tickets; advance booking only.

👉 Book Your Tickets Here

A £2 booking fee applies per ticket, helping support the charity’s operational costs.

Don’t miss this chance to relive the golden era of music and dance. Tickets are selling fast, so grab your spot, channel your inner 60s icon, and let’s groove the night away!

We Are Now On Instagram 📸 

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Thank you so much to everyone who followed us! You’re the best! 😊

The Digest 🗞️😀

Surrey's bus services are getting a much-needed boost with a £12 million investment from the Department for Transport: The funding will help improve reliability, increase the frequency of buses on busy routes, and protect vital services in rural areas. Surrey County Council is also stepping up its green game, adding 54 zero-emission buses to the fleet and enhancing passenger info at bus stops. With 26 million journeys made by bus in Surrey last year, these upgrades are set to make travel smoother and greener for everyone. 🚌🌱

Minecraft is breaking out of the screen and into the real world: Merlin Entertainments, the group behind Thorpe Park and Legoland, has teamed up with Mojang Studios to create the first-ever Minecraft attractions, set to open in the UK and US between 2026 and 2027. Expect jaw-dropping rides, themed restaurants, and even Minecraft-inspired accommodations. With a whopping £85 million investment, this is a game-changer for theme parks—and the ultimate adventure for block-building fans. 🎢⛏️

Winter is here, and the Met Office has issued fresh yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK, causing a chilly disruption: With temperatures plummeting to as low as -7°C in the north and icy conditions making roads treacherous, drivers and pedestrians are urged to take extra care. Snow showers are expected to blanket parts of southern and central England, Wales, and Scotland, with up to 10cm likely in some areas. So, grab your woolly hats and scarves—it’s officially time to embrace the frosty weather! ❄️🧤

What’s On This Week 📅

🧸 Little Pickles Market
Reigate Park Church, Reigate, Saturday 23rd, 10:00am | More info

🎄 Hales Christmas Light Switch On
Hale Community Centre, Farnham, Friday 22nd, 6:00pm | More info

👶 Baby & Toddler Group Cafe
Knaphill Scout Hall, Woking, Thursday 21st, 11:30am | More info

🎶 Cav & Pag
Electric Theatre, Guildford, Wednesday 20th-23rd, 7:00pm | More info

🧶 Surrey Hills Arts & Artisan Christmas Fair
West Horsley Place, Leatherhead, Friday 22nd-24th, 10:00am | More info

🎅 A Crafty Christmas - Creative Wellbeing
Haslemere Museum, Haslemere, Wednesday 20th, 7:00pm | More info

🍿 Baby Friendly Cinema Club (Elvis)
G Live, Guildford, Thursday 21st, 10:00am | More info

🎁 Christmas Fayre at Combat Stress
Tyrwhitt House, Leatherhead, Wednesday 20th, 4:00pm | More info

🍂 Christmas Willow Wreaths
The Seven Stars, Ripley, Wednesday 20th, 7:00pm | More info

❔ Quiz Night
Arrack Bar, Dorking, Thursday 21st, 8:00pm | More info

Weather

Wednesday

5° 🌡️ -3° | ☀️ | It’s going to be cold today, but no rain, and sunny! The sun will make it feel a little warmer than it is, but a nice crisp winter day in store. Ice warning!

Thursday

4° 🌡️ -2° | ☀️ | Although it’s ridiculously cold, it is going to be nice and sunny, no rain due and light winds. Stay cautious on the roads, there is still an ice warning in place.

Friday

5° 🌡️ 0° | ☀️ | Enjoy the last of the sunshine today, the rain is due back in over the weekend, as it usually does in the UK.

Sport

⚽ Football

Saturday 23rd November @ 3:00pm
Barnet vs Woking FC

🏒 Ice Hockey

Sunday 23rd November @ 6:00pm | Guildford Spectrum | Tickets
Guildford Flames vs Glasgow Clan

🏉 Rugby

Saturday 23rd November @ 3:00pm
Esher Rugby Club vs Bishop’s Stortford

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