Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! Quite a lengthy one this morning. Hope you’ve got your coffee ready.

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• HIDDEN comes to Guildford 🎪

• Pint of Science ⚗️

• SummerFest Cancelled ❌

• The World-Famous Monday Wordle 🧠

• What’s on Guide for this week 📅

Let’s get to it.

🎪 Dazzling, Daring & Deeply Moving: Motionhouse’s HIDDEN Comes to Guildford

📍 Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
🗓️ Tuesday 20 & Wednesday 21 May | 7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets from £18 | Ages 7+

The internationally renowned Motionhouse is back in Guildford with Hidden, a boundary-pushing fusion of dance, circus, and digital art that’ll leave you breathless (and possibly questioning gravity).

Following the huge success of their 2021 hit Nobody, this all-new production explores how hope and humanity can rise from crisis.

With performers soaring through the air, shape-shifting sets, and digital projections that blur the line between reality and illusion, it’s really good!

💥 Why you have to see it:

• Gravity-defying choreography – flips, lifts, and throws performed with unreal precision

• Live projections & digital wizardry – creating shifting worlds in real time

• Powerful storytelling – a timely, poignant message about unity, resilience and transformation

• A shape-shifting set – the stage itself becomes part of the action

• Adrenaline meets emotion – circus thrills with real heart

🎟️ Ticket details:

• Standard: £28

• Concessions from £18 (Students, Under 25s, Job Seekers, Surrey Carers, etc.)

• £15 Schools tickets available

Suitable for ages 7+, so it’s a great pick for older kids and teens too—just maybe not for the very little ones.

🎭 Running time: 2 hours 5 mins (with a 25-minute interval—perfect for refuelling)
♿ Accessibility: Accessible seating available—contact the Box Office to arrange

🔗 Book now at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre website – this one’s expected to sell out!

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🍻 Pints, Pubs & Big Ideas: Pint of Science Returns to Guildford!

🗓️ 19–21 May 2025
📍 Various pubs & venues across Guildford
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!

What do bacteria, sepsis, lost bets and superpowers have in common? They're all topics you can explore over a drink at this year's Pint of Science—the world's biggest festival of science talks in the pub!

This isn’t your typical night out. From 19–21 May, more than 15 brilliant scientists will be popping up in Guildford’s pubs and bars, sharing fascinating insights on the cutting edge of research—in language we can all actually understand (no PhD required).

🍻 Why it’s worth turning up for:

• Real scientists, real talks, real beer

• Casual, fun, and interactive—you can ask anything

• Topics range from AI innovation to forest canopies, gut bacteria, medical mysteries, and even the science of pronouns and identity

• Talks happen at local favourites like The Star, Pews Bar, and The Green Room at Wates House

🎤 Featured sessions include:

• Sweet Solutions & Nocturnal Mysteries – The Star, 19 May

• Unpredictable Paths of Science – The Star, 19 May

• Innovating for a Better Tomorrow – Pews Bar, 20 May

• The World Is All We Have – Green Room, 21 May

• From Pronouns to Superpowers – Pews Bar, 21 May
  (Heads up: some events are already sold out!)

This is science served with a twist—no lecture halls, no lab coats. Just good vibes, great questions, and a chance to learn something mind-blowing while sipping your favourite pint.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at pintofscience.co.uk—they're cheap, cheerful, and selling fast!

The Monday Wordle: Episode 32 🧠

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

Click here to play.

Last weeks answer: alarm

Surrey Beats & Eats Summerfest Cancelled – Major Disappointment for Music Fans

What was shaping up to be one of Surrey’s biggest weekends of the year—Surrey Beats & Eats Summerfest at Nonsuch Park—has sadly been cancelled due to licensing issues, organisers have confirmed. Set to run from 24–26 May, the three-day festival promised a packed line-up with top music acts, two massive stages, street food galore, fiery chilli-eating contests, live wrestling, a wellness zone, and even a full day dedicated to country music on the Monday.

Monday’s Country Music Takeover was expected to be a major highlight, bringing boots, banjos and all-day dancing to Epsom. Fans were especially looking forward to the two stages of non-stop country anthems, alongside cold drinks and southern-style street food.

Organisers say all tickets will be automatically refunded to the original payment method and have apologised for the inconvenience caused. While it’s a huge letdown for ticketholders and performers alike, here’s hoping Summerfest gets another shot in 2026. 🌭🎸

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The Digest 🗞️😀

They might not have won over the public vote, but Surrey’s own Remember Monday made sure their Eurovision journey was one to remember: The all-female trio—Holly-Anne from Camberley, Charlotte from Farnham, and Lauren from Fleet—brought sass, vocals, and serious sparkle to the world’s biggest music stage, finishing 19th overall with a top-10 jury score. Despite zero points from the public, they called it “one of the most surreal and emotional moments of our lives.” Next up? A headline tour, summer festivals, and Wembley Stadium. Eurovision: ✅ What The Hell Just Happened? – a lot of awesome, actually. 🇬🇧🎶

Over a mile of new walking trails have just been unveiled at Tyting Farm, one of Guildford’s most historic and scenic nature reserves: Once a secret WWII training ground, the site is now a peaceful haven for wildlife and weekend wanderers alike—with grazing cows, chirping birds, and stunning views across the Surrey Hills. Guildford Borough Council’s restoration efforts include chalk grassland recovery, invasive species removal, and brand-new signage to guide you through it all. Fancy a mindful stroll with a side of local history? This is the spot. 🐄🚶‍♀️

A huge shoutout to Charley Moore, a Surrey firefighter who swapped fire hoses for heartfelt conversations by launching Grow and Glow—a female-only mental health support group that’s just celebrated its one-year anniversary: What started in Epsom has now expanded to Guildford and Reigate, offering weekly peer-led sessions where women can speak openly, share struggles, and feel truly heard. No red tape, no waitlists—just real talk and real support from women who get it. Charley’s now on the lookout for new facilitators to help bring this vital space to even more corners of the county. 👩‍🚒💛

What’s On This Week 📅

East Surrey

💎 Oxted Valuation Day
Oxted Community Hall, Oxted, Thursday 22nd, 12:00pm | More info

🎨 Nagomi Art Workshop
The Horton, Epsom, Thursday 22nd, 10:30am | More info

🎼 Go Your Own Way
Epsom Playhouse, Epsom, Wednesday 21st, 8:00pm | More info

🙈 Trails and Tales: Monkey Puzzle
Gatton Park, Reigate, Friday 23rd, 10:00am | More info

🏎️ Reigate Priory Classic Car Show
Priory Park, Reigate, Sunday 25th, 9:30am | More info

🌳 How to Read a Tree With Tristan Gooley
Leith Hill, Dorking, Thursday 22nd, 5:30pm | More info

🍺 The Surrey Oaks Beer Festival
The Surrey Oaks, Dorking, Friday 23rd-26th, 3:00pm | More info

🔮 Psychic Evening
The Plough Inn, Redhill, Thursday 22nd, 6:30pm | More info

West Surrey

🌎 Simon Reeve To The Ends Of The Earth
G Live, Guildford, Saturday 24th, 7:30pm | More info

⚽ Here Comes The Weekend!
Woking Football Club, Woking, Friday 23rd-25th | More info

🦓 Horsell Night Safari
Heather Farm, Woking, Thursday 22nd, 7:45pm | More info

🌊 Thursday Evening SUP Social
Elmbridge Canoe Club, Weybridge, Thursday 22nd, 6:30pm | More info

🖌️ Paint Party “Tsuru Sunrise”
The Castle Pub, Farnham, Tuesday 20th, 7:00pm | More info

🍖 Weber BBQ Demo Day
Haskins Garden Centre, Farnham, Saturday 24th, 11:00am | More info

🎗️ Alzheimer’s Research UK Talk
Pax Hill Care Home, Farnham, Tuesday 20th, 2:00pm | More info

🚗 Retro Car Evening
Cranleigh Rugby Club, Cranleigh, Wednesday 21st, 6:00pm | More info

Weather

Monday

21° 🌡️ 8° | ⛅ | The definition of sunny spells today, the sun will be shining all day, but the cloud cover will come and go, a nice warm day to kick off the week.

Tuesday

23° 🌡️ 10° | ☀️ | Tuesday is look glorious, bright sunshine all day, there will be a light breeze in the air to cool us down a tad as the temperatures hit the mid 20’s.

Wednesday

19° 🌡️ 7° | 🌦️ | My garden needs it, and I’m sure your garden needs it, rain is due! Honestly, it’s looking like it could rain most of the day, especially from around 1ish, keep that brolly close.

Thursday

18° 🌡️ 6° | ⛅ | Back to the normal state of affairs on Thursday, it’ll be a bit cooler as the rain swept away some of the heat on Wednesday.

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