🌳 Jocelyn Brown & Farnham Charity Ride! | 9th September

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Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey, where we consolidate all the tabs in your browser into 1 snappy, readable email.

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Tickets for Jocelyn Brown in Esher selling fast 🎙️

• Farnham charity bike ride just around the corner 🚴‍♀️

• Antiques Market hits Kempton 🕰️

Let’s get to it.

Jocelyn Brown Returns to Esher Theatre! 🎤

Get ready, Esher! Soul legend Jocelyn Brown is back by popular demand after last year’s sell-out show!

📅 Dates: 1st & 2nd November 2024
📍 Venue: Esher Theatre

Her powerhouse voice and iconic hits will have you dancing in the aisles all night long, unless the ushers tell you to sit down.

If you missed the last time she was in Esher (or just want to relive the magic), this is your chance to experience her legendary tunes live.

And yes, of course, she’ll be performing her absolute classics!

• Somebody Else's Guy

• Always There

• Something Going On

• Keep On Jumpin'

• And many more!

🎟️ Tickets will go fast! Don’t wait too long, or you’ll be the one “somebody else’s guy” snagged the last spot!

Grab your tickets here.

Let’s show Jocelyn how much Esher loves her - again!

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Farnham Charity Bike Ride 2024 – Get Ready to Ride! 🚴‍♀️

It’s time to dust off your bike and pump up those tyres because the Farnham Charity Bike Ride is back!

Happening on Sunday, 15th September 2024, this cracking event is not just about fitness - it's about community, fun, and making a difference!

If you've completed this event before, there is a slight change this year, they’re mixing it up with a new start and finish line, which is at Farnham Maltings. Say goodbye to the old Castle setup and hello to a fresh, scenic route.

One of the best things about the Farnham charity ride is the different routes, any cyclist, of any skill level can get stuck into this and raise some money for charity:

• 16 miles: Perfect for families and scenic riders.

• 25 miles: A lovely stretch for a couple of hours.

• 50 miles: The classic route for a real challenge.

• 75 miles: Only for the bold - this one will test you with Butser Hill, the highest point of the South Downs!

🕗 Start Times

• 75 miles: 08:00

• 50 miles: 08:30

• 25 miles: 09:00

• 16 miles: 09:30

Huge shoutout to their sponsors: E-Bikeshop, Lavastar, and all the local legends supporting this event.

Their contributions make this day possible!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://farnhamcharitybikeride.co.uk/

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Sunbury Antiques Market at Kempton Park 🛍️

Calling all antique hunters!

The Sunbury Antiques Market is back at Kempton Park Racecourse on Tuesday 10th September, and it’s the place to be if you love a good rummage through vintage antiques, you never know what you’ll come across!

There’s going to be over 700 stalls inside and out, so if you don’t find a deal, I’ve got no words for you!

Whether you're a dedicated antique treasure hunter, a collector, or someone just looking for a unique find, there’s something for everyone. Even prop buyers and designers come here to get their hands on one-of-a-kind pieces - now is your chance to beat them to it!

Here’s what you need to know:

• Getting In:

  • 6:30-8:00am – Early bird entry £5 (on the gate)

  • 8:00am-2:00pm – FREE admission (yes, you heard that right!)

• Parking: FREE!

• Refreshments: Hot and cold options available on site to keep you going through all the treasure hunting!

• Shippers on site for those big, can't-live-without finds.

If you’re on the hunt for antiques, vintage fashion, or the perfect quirky home accessory, head down to Kempton Park and join the fun.

You never know what you might uncover! 🕰️

If you’d like more information, click here to learn more.

The Monday Wordle: Episode 3 🧠

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

Let me know how you get on, and if you’d like it included more - Good luck!

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The Digest 🗞️😀

Runnymede Car Parks to Go Cashless! Starting soon, several car parks in Surrey will switch to card-only payments, as Runnymede Borough Council installs new pay-and-display machines. The first seven car parks to go cashless include spots in Chertsey (Homewood Park, Gogmore Farm, Beomonds) and across Egham and Englefield Green (Pooley Green, Hummer Road, Victoria Street, St Jude’s). You can still use the RingGo app or phone line, and pre-paid cards. Blue badge holders will continue to park for free in off-street bays. 💳📱

The Historic Willmer House in Farnham is getting a new lease of life: Waverley Borough Council have given the green light to save the iconic building home to the Museum of Farnham - from falling into ruin. This Grade I listed building, built in 1718, is officially getting a much-needed facelift to prevent it from being lost forever. Think of it as a £1.2 million makeover! The project, which totals a cool £1,286,713, had a funding gap, but the council has stepped in to cover the final £300,000 shortfall. With Farnham Town Council and the Farnham Museum Society each pitching in £10,000, plus hefty grants lined up from outside bodies, this rescue mission is well underway. 🏛️🔍

Surrey's Jack Draper battles nerves in US Open semi heartbreak: Surrey's tennis star Jack Draper saw his US Open dream come to a tough end, describing it as the “worst feeling ever” after being sick on court four times during his semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner. Draper, who is one of our own, grew up in Cobham, had hoped to follow in the footsteps of some of the British major greats like Andy Murray, but the pressure of the moment got the better of him in a straight-sets defeat - personally, I think he absolutely smashed it! 🎾👏

What’s On This Week 📅

🎷 Jazz in the Vines
Albury Vineyard, Guildford, Thursday 12th, 5:30pm | More info

🚶‍♀️ Guildford Walkfest
Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Tuesday 10th, 10:30am | More info

💃 Beginner Flamenco Dance Class
St Nicolas’ Parish Centre, Guildford, Monday 9th, 6:30pm | More info

🚶 Heritage Open Days Walk
Tice’s Meadow Nature Reserve, Badshot Lea, Thursday 12th, 10:00am | More info

🕯️ Psychic Night
The Anglers, Walton, Tuesday 10th, 6:00pm | More info

🧘‍♀️ SomaSoul Wellness Circle for Women
WI Hall, Hersham, Wednesday 11th, 8:00pm | More info

🎭 The Secret Garden Play Reading
The Miller Centre Theatre, Caterham, Tuesday 10th, 8:00pm | More info

🦅 West Horsley Wildlife Walk
West Horsley Place, West Horsley, Wednesday 11th, 10:00am | More info

Weather

Monday

17° 🌡️ 10° | ☁️ | There is a high chance of rain overnight, but it’s looking like we’ll have a break from it throughout the day. It’s going to be a cloudy one though, a bit of sun in the afternoon due!

Tuesday

18° 🌡️ 7° | 🌨️ | That was a small break, the rains back! Starting around lunchtime, it’s going to chuck it down for the rest of the afternoon.

Wednesday

15° 🌡️ 6° | 🌦️ | A little cooler on Wednesday, but we' do get a bit of sunshine! There’s a 60/70% chance of rain early afternoon, but the sun will be in and out throughout the day.

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