Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey, the newsletter equivalent of doing laundry without losing any socks.

P.S. Happy birthday to Laura Gayvert and her son Andrew!

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Feel Good Festival 🌿

• Vintage Sale 👗

• Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 🏍️

• What’s on Guide for this weekend 📅

Let’s get to it.

Feel Good Festival at Hampton Court Palace 🌿

🗓️ 16–18 May | 10am–6pm
📍 Hampton Court Palace Gardens
🎟️ Included with palace admission (HRP Members go free – pre-booking required)

Looking for a feel-good day out? Hampton Court Palace is hosting a wellness wonderland this May!

Here’s what’s in store:
✨ Guided meditation and journaling
🧘 Reflexology and wellbeing screenings
🎨 Arts, crafts & Bluey fun for the kiddos
🎶 Live music from Bublé-esque crooners + a silent disco
🍔 Seriously tasty street food
🛍️ An artisan market that’s basically Etsy IRL

Expect hands-on workshops (think reflexology, journaling, guided meditation), inspiring talks on the Joyfulness Stage, and expert advice at the Pause Lounge. There’s also a Make & Create zone for crafty types, plus mini health check-ups and drop-in clinics.

The Artisan Market is packed with handmade goods—from natural skincare to jewellery and homewares—and the food stalls are serving up delicious, wholesome street food with plenty of veggie and vegan options.

Bringing the family? There’s loads for little ones: Bluey arts & crafts, LEGO® stations, mindful colouring, face painting, shire horse rides, and of course, the famous Hampton Court Maze and Magic Garden.

Live music will be playing all weekend—from Bublé-style swing to DJ sets and a silent disco. Want to upgrade your experience? The VIP pass (£50) gets you into a luxe tent with complimentary pastries, prosecco, and goody bags.

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Vintage Fashion Fair – Farnham 👗

🗓️ Saturday 17 May | 10am–4pm
📍 Farnham Maltings
🎟️ £3 entry | Under 16s go free

Calling all vintage lovers, fashionistas, and bargain hunters! If your wardrobe’s craving a bit of retro flair, the Vintage Fashion Fair Farnham is the place to be this Saturday.

Expect a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind finds, lovingly curated by specialist traders from across the South East. Whether you're into elegant Edwardian dresses or rocking a '90s denim jacket revival, there’s something for every era and every budget.

🛍️ What’s on offer

• Authentic vintage from Victorian to 1990s

• Dresses, menswear, handbags, jewellery & textiles

• Affordable picks and higher-end designer gems

• Most traders accept card, but some are cash-only (so bring a few notes just in case!)

☕ Need a break from browsing?
Pop into one of the two on-site cafés at Farnham Maltings for a coffee and slice of something tasty.

🐾 Bonus points: It’s dog-friendly! Well-behaved pooches are more than welcome to join in the fun.

🚗 Parking: Available at the Maltings or nearby Waggon Yard car park (a short stroll away).

Whether you're hunting for something unique, upcycling with a purpose, or just in it for the vintage vibes, this one’s not to be missed.

👉 Grab your tickets here!

🏍️ Suited, Booted, and Back on Two Wheels

Polish your handlebars and press your waistcoat—The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is rolling through Guildford and the Surrey Hills on Sunday 18 May 2025!

Part of a global motorcycling event in over 1,000 cities, this dapper ride isn’t just about vintage bikes and sharp suits, it’s raising vital funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research.

Want to join the world’s most stylish charity ride?

Make sure you’re registered at gentlemansride.com. 🧥🏍️

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The Digest 🗞️😀

Big win for Epsom! A mid-century home in our neck of the woods has just scooped up a prestigious RIBA South East Architecture Award, thanks to a “playful and inventive” extension that’s turning heads. The Triangle House, as it’s been dubbed, impressed judges with its clever design and fresh take on a classic 1950s build. Proof that even the humblest homes can get a seriously stylish glow-up! See it here. 🏠✨

After months of disruption (and a 65ft crater that looked like it belonged in a disaster movie), plans to finally fix the Godstone High Street sinkholes are set to be revealed at a public meeting on 5 June: Hosted by Tandridge District and Surrey County Councils, the meeting at St Nicholas Youth Centre will outline what’s been done so far and what’s next for getting the road—and village life—back on solid ground. Fingers crossed it’s the last of the earth swallowing surprises! 🚧🛠️

After 25 years of getting kids across the county active and inspired, the Surrey Youth Games are officially benched for 2025: Organisers say they’re “reviewing the format,” but instead of the usual big event, some boroughs will now run local sports sessions and bursary schemes. Councils in places like Guildford, Woking and Spelthorne will offer free activities like cricket, dance and boxing—while others are backing smaller, grassroots projects. It’s a big shift, and while the Games might be on pause, the push to keep young people moving is still going strong. 🏀🤸‍♀️

What’s On This Week 📅

East Surrey

🎼 Chris Corcoran Band
The Soper Hall, Caterham, Friday 16th, 8:00pm | More info

🛠️ Epsom Repair Cafe
Scout HQ, Epsom Methodist Church, Epsom, Saturday 17th, 2:00pm | More info

🎤 Live Music
Dery Arms, Epsom, Saturday 17th, 6:30pm | More info

🏐 Epsom Bowls Club Open Day
Epsom Bowling Club, Epsom, Saturday 17th, 11:00am | More info

🐾 Paws in the Park
Ardingly South Showground, Dorking, Saturday 17th-18th, 9:00am | More info

🧸 42nd Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Abinger Steam, Dorking, Friday 16th, 4:00pm | More info

👶 Bach to Baby Family Concert
Redhill URC, Redhill, Sunday 18th, 3:00pm | More info

🗝️ Banstead Antiques & Fleamarket
Banstead Church, Institute Hall, Banstead, Saturday 17th, 8:30am | More info

West Surrey

💃 Viva Espana
G Live, Guildford, Saturday 17th, 7:30pm | More info

🚒 Guildford Fire Station Open Day
Guildford Fire Station, Guildford, Saturday 17th, 10:00am | More info

🚶‍♀️ Mayors Charity Walk - 50 Years of Spelthorne
Lammas Park, Staines, Sunday 18th, 10:00am | More info

😜 Compton Village Fete
Compton Village Green, Guildford, Saturday 17th, 12:00pm | More info

🍎 Bramley Village Fete
Bramley Cricket Club, Guildford, Saturday 17th, 12:00pm | More info

🎀 Prostate Cancer Awareness Testing Day
Bramley Golf Club, Guildford, Saturday 17th, 10:30am | More info

🌱 Horsell Pop-up Plant Sale
The Horsell Village Hall, Woking, Saturday 17th, 9:00am | More info

🌿 Farnham Sustainability Festival
Gostrey Meadow, Farnham, Sunday 18th, 11:00am | More info

Weather

Friday

21° 🌡️ 7° | ☀️ | It was surprisingly chilly at times yesterday with the cloud cover and breeze, but today, back to bright sunshine. The temperature will touch just into the 20’s, and with no cloud cover, should be a cracker of a day.

Saturday & Sunday

21° 🌡️ 5-6° | ⛅ | The weekend is going to keep the same temperature, but the clouds once again roll in for most of it, it’ll be a nice warm day, but not as glorious as Friday - have a fantastic weekend!

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