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Good morning, Surrey! Simon here. This is Inspired Surrey. We’re into the thick of November now — the fireworks have fizzled out, the pumpkins are slumping, and suddenly every shop’s blaring Michael Bublé. 🎅☕ If you’re still trying to resist the mince pies aisle at Waitrose, stay strong, or don’t, it’s been a long year already!

Fun fact: LEGO has a set depicting a kid getting an MRI that they don’t sell but rather donate to hospitals. 96% of the hospitals report reduced anxiety when kids get to play with it before their MRI. Can they make an adult one, too?

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Guildford Festive Family Fun Day 🎅

• Harry Enfield Coming to Guildford 😂

• The World-Famous Monday Wordle 🧠

• What’s on Guide for this week 📅

Let’s get to it.

Guildford's Festive Family Fun Day Returns – Sunday 16 November! 🎅🎶

Get ready to embrace the festive spirit as Guildford town centre transforms into a magical winter wonderland for the much-anticipated Festive Family Fun Day on Sunday 16th November.

Best of all, this spectacular celebration is completely free for everyone to enjoy!

A Day of Festive Magic

From 11am to 4pm, Guildford's historic High Street will be brimming with seasonal cheer, offering families the perfect opportunity to launch their Christmas celebrations in style. The centrepiece of the day will be the performances under the iconic Tunsgate Arch, where local choirs will fill the air with beloved Christmas carols and festive melodies. Keep your eyes peeled for a special performance by the Rock Choir, who'll be joined by none other than the Mayor of Guildford for what promises to be a truly memorable singalong.

What's On:

❄️ High Street Parade – Watch as a colourful festive procession makes its way through the town centre, bringing smiles to faces young and old

📸 Giant Snow Globe Photo Opportunity – Step inside an oversized snow globe for that picture-perfect Christmas card moment! This Instagram-worthy installation is bound to be a hit with families wanting to capture magical memories

🎤 Live Music & Singalongs – Join in with crowd-favourite Christmas songs throughout the day and soak up the joyful atmosphere

🎅 Festive Entertainment – With continuous performances and activities scheduled across the five-hour celebration, there'll be something to delight visitors of all ages

Whether you're local to Guildford or travelling from elsewhere in Surrey, this free event offers a wonderful chance to get into the Christmas spirit without breaking the bank. The pedestrianised High Street provides a safe, traffic-free environment perfect for families with young children, pushchairs, and those wanting to browse the festive stalls at a leisurely pace.

Wrap up warm, grab your favourite festive jumper, and head to Guildford town centre on 16th November to create special memories with your loved ones. It's set to be a fantastic start to the season! 🌟⛄✨

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Just Announced: Harry Enfield Brings "No Chums" to Guildford – November 2026! 💰👨‍👦

Mark this one in your diary now, because legendary British comedy icon Harry Enfield has just announced a very special evening at G Live, and if you want tickets, you'll need to act fast!

A Night with a Comedy Legend

On Monday 16th November 2026, the self-proclaimed "stupid idiot" behind some of Britain's most beloved comedy characters will grace the stage at G Live's Main Auditorium for an intimate and hilarious evening. This is a rare opportunity to spend time with one of the architects of British satirical comedy as he reflects on an extraordinary 40-year career.

What to Expect

Harry will be taking audiences on a nostalgic journey through his greatest hits, bringing iconic characters vividly back to life on stage. Remember the Thatcherite phenomenon that was Loadsamoney? The perpetually furious Kevin the Teenager? The infuriatingly patronising old gits? They'll all be making appearances as Harry shares stories from four decades of "arsing about in comedy."

The evening features a unique Q&A session where you'll have the chance to ask Harry about his creative process, what he's most proud of, and his thoughts on that question everyone seems to ask: "You wouldn't be allowed to do your stuff today, would you?"

Ticket Information:

🎟️ Prices: £40.99 - £60.99 (plus transaction fee up to £3.95) 📅 Date: Monday 16th November 2026 📍 Venue: G Live Main Auditorium, Guildford 🔞 Age Restriction: 18+ only

Book Now – This Will Sell Out!

Get your tickets here.

While November 2026 might seem ages away, tickets for comedy legends of Harry Enfield's calibre have a habit of disappearing remarkably quickly. This is a performer who defined a generation of British comedy, whose characters became part of our national vocabulary, and whose influence can still be seen in comedy today.

Don't wait – secure your seats now for what's sure to be one of the comedy highlights of 2026! 🌟

The Monday Wordle: Episode 40 🧠

It’s Monday, so you know what that means, Wordle time!

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Last weeks answer: daisy

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The Digest 🗞️😀

RHS Garden Wisley is getting ready to wow us this spring, with over 100,000 tulip bulbs now tucked into the soil for a jaw-dropping floral display come April. From bold reds and sunny yellows to delicate pinks and lilacs, the blooms will carpet the Jellicoe Canal banks, the Old Laboratory lawns, and even the Sundial Lawn, with 100 different varieties showcased in the Trials Garden. It’s set to be a colour explosion and a true spring showstopper! 🌼📸

Long before the national tradition began, the quiet market town of Farnham made history on 10 May 1916, by holding what’s believed to be the world’s first two-minute silence to honour those lost in World War One. Held in Castle Street just before a local agricultural fair, the entire crowd paused at 11am, the only sounds were distant cattle and the occasional car. It was deeply moving and completely spontaneous, years ahead of King George V’s national silence in 1919. A plaque now marks the spot where Farnham quietly sparked a global tradition. 🕰️🌹

Former paramedic and father-of-two Alistair Walker, 33, has won a £4 million dream home in the Surrey Hills — plus £250,000 cash — through an Omaze prize draw. Now an NHS manager, Alistair was "floored" by the win, calling it perfect timing after welcoming his second daughter. Though he lives in Darlington, Alistair has strong ties to Surrey — it’s where he met his wife — and says the family will definitely spend time there (especially with a private pool on offer!). I’m definitely envious!! 🎉🏊‍♀️

What’s On This Week 📅

East Surrey

📜 Caterham History Festival
Caterham School, Caterham, Saturday 15th, 10:45am | More info

💍 Oxted Valuation Day
Oxted Community Hall, Oxted, Tuesday 11th, 10:00am | More info

🎨 Art Studio Closing Down Sale
Dean House Farm, Dorking, Saturday 15th, 11:00am | More info

🎅 Good Housekeeping & Country Living Christmas Market
Business Design Centre, Kingston, 12th-15th, 10:00am | More info

🎆 South Park Fireworks Display
South Park & Woodhatch, Reigate, Saturday 15th, 5:30pm | More info

🌽 Artisan Avenue, Curated Makers Market
Epsom Market Place, Epsom, Sunday 16th, 9:00am | More info

🎭 Oklahoma!
Epsom Playhouse, Epsom, Thursday 13th-15th, 7:30pm | More info

🛠️ Epsom Repair Cafe
Scout HQ, Epsom Methodist Church, Epsom, Saturday 15th, 2:00pm | More info

West Surrey

🎄 Farnham Christmas Lights Switch-On
Gostrey Meadow, Farnham, Saturday 15th, 1:00pm | More info

🦌 Churt Yuletide Bazaar
Churt Village Hall, Farnham, Saturday 15th, 10:00am | More info

🐧 Staines Penguin Trail
Town Centre, Staines, Saturday 15th | More info

🍸 Carols and Cocktails
Harbour Hotel, 3 Alexandra Terrace High St, Guildford, Thursday 13th, 6:00pm | More info

🥑 Guildford Vegan Fiesta
Guildford High Street, Guildford, Sunday 16th, 11:00am | More info

🔮 The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair
Worplesdon Memorial Hall, Guildford, Sunday 16th, 11:00am | More info

🛍️ Old Woking Indoor Car Boot Sale
Old Woking Community Centre, Woking, Saturday 15th, 8:00am | More info

🧑‍🌾 Mark Gregory Talk on Chelsea Garden Show & More
Lord Pirbright’s Hall, Woking, Tuesday 11th, 7:30pm | More info

🧖‍♀️ Botanical Skincare Workshop
35 Queens Road, Woking, Saturday 15th, 2:30pm | More info

Weather

Monday
14° 🌡️ 8° | 🌥️ | A fairly calm start to the week across Surrey. Mostly cloudy with a few sunny spells peeking through. Highs around 14 °C, dipping to 8 °C overnight. You might need a jacket for the school run or your morning coffee dash.

Tuesday
15° 🌡️ 12° | 🌧️ | The classic “is it drizzle or proper rain?” kind of day. Cloudy, breezy, and damp across much of the county. Highs of around 15 °C. Great excuse for a cosy indoor day or a quick coffee stop somewhere warm, Farnham Maltings café, anyone?

Wednesday
15° 🌡️ 12° | 🌦️ | Midweek brings more clouds and on-off showers. Highs near 15 °C. It’s not all bad, though; some spots like Reigate or Dorking might see a brighter break in the afternoon. Keep the brolly handy, but don’t cancel your plans just yet!

Thursday
16° 🌡️ 12° | 🌧️ | A touch milder, but still patchy rain floating about. Some sunny spells could sneak through in the east of the county later on. A decent day for a walk if you pick your moment right, the kind where Surrey Hills looks beautiful.

Friday
15° 🌡️ 11° | 🌧️ | Rounding off the week with more of the same, cloudy skies, the odd shower, and temps holding steady in the mid-teens. Not a total washout, but definitely a “coat on, coffee in hand” kind of day.

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