🌳 Music, Horses & The Greatest Show | 16th August

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Simon Barker
August 16, 2024

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Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey, the only email you look forward to reading when you get back from holiday!

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

  • Music in the Meadow 🎶

  • Cirque is Coming to G Live in Guildford 🎩

  • Iberian Horse Show this Weekend 🐎

Let’s get to it.

Live Music: Music in the Meadow in Farnham this Sunday! 🎶

Continuing their season of fantastic music, Squeezebox will be performing at Gostrey Meadow in Farnham, for FREE, this Sunday (the 18th), from 3-5pm! 🥳

Don’t worry, I’ve checked the weather for you, it’s a little cloudy in the morning but it’ll be perfect in the afternoon, not too hot, a nice bit of sunshine for some live music.

Picnics are welcome, but there will also be refreshments available.

I’d recommend getting there a little bit early to ensure you can park up hassle-free.

There is also live music on the 25th of August and 1st of September. You can find all the details you need here.

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Don’t Miss Tickets for the GREATEST Show!

Cirque is coming to town, and it's going to be a showstopper.

Imagine your favourite musical theatre songs combined with death-defying circus acts, well, that’s Cirque - and it’s the Greatest show! (apparently)

There are still tickets available for next week, Friday 23rd August - tickets range from £17.75 - £41.50 - not too bad.

You’ve also got the choice of a 2pm show, or 7pm.

Take a look below and see if it’s your cup of tea!

Looks good doesn’t it! I can’t wait! 😃

Where Were We on Wednesday? 📸

Did you get it?

We were on Hampton Court Bridge! Overlooking the River Thames and the Yacht Club!

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To be or not to be, that is the Equestrian! 🤦

Sorry, I couldn’t help myself….

But there’s an Iberian Horse Show in Guildford this weekend and after the Olympics, it’s only right we let you know about it! 🐴

There is an incredible lineup this year, starting with an enchanting opening where horses team up with their canine friends to kick things off.

You'll get to enjoy mini-demos showcasing the beauty of in-hand showing, the skill of working equitation, and the elegance of carriage driving.

Plus, don't miss the always glamorous course d’élégance class and a stunning display of advanced freestyle dressage to music!

The grand Parade Finale will feature 20 magnificent horses, all dressed in traditional Spanish and Portuguese attire - an absolute must-see!

There’s also a couple of fantastic special guests:

  • The Riders and Horse from BRAVO - the little horse that wanted to dance.

  • Singer/songwriter Laura Jeanne will also sing live.

Tickets are £20, its on Saturday starting at 5:45pm.

You can buy your ticket here, or on the night.

The Digest 🗞️😀

Walton Community Garden Grand opening on the 20th August: The newly refurbished Walton Community Garden is opening on August 20th from 3-5pm. The Walton Community Garden has transformed thanks to Safer Streets funding. This investment has helped create a safer and more welcoming space for local residents, there’s plant potting, pebble painting, giveaways, sports and more. 🌼🏡

The George and Dragon pub in Thames Ditton is now one to avoid: The pub has found itself in a pickle after receiving a hygiene rating of 1! A lack of soap at handwashing stations, cross-contamination risks, and poor staff training has contributed to the terrible score - definitely one to avoid until they get there act together. 🤢👎

Guildford Professor to conquer Ireland for dementia: Mark Saunders is about to take on an epic walk! He is walking the entire length of Ireland to raise money for dementia, 589 miles in just 40 days! Inspired by his father and grandfather who both lived with Alzheimer's disease - what a man! If you’d like to support Mark or learn more about his story, here is a link to his JustGiving page. 🚶🎗️

What’s On This Weekend 📅

💃🏼 Freestyle Dance Class
Pyrford Village War Memorial Hall, Sunday 18th, 2pm | More info

🎭 Crazy Diamond Live
Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Saturday 17th, 7:30pm | More info

🚃 Astolat Model Railway Club Open Day
Barge Shed at National Trust Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, Saturday 17th, 11am | More info

🙇‍♀️ Kirtan Meditation Evening
The Guildford Institute, Ward Street, Guildford, Friday 16th, 7pm | More info

🎶 Complete Madness Live
The Holroyd Arms / Suburbs Venue, Friday 16th, 7:30pm | More info 
The UK's number one Madness tribute act come to Guildford to perform all of the Nutty Boys hits and more.

😜 Total Bounceout Priory Park
Bell Street, Reigate, Saturday 17th, 11am | More info

🏃 Just Hike - 14km Devils Punchbowl and Hindhead
National Trust Car Park, Hindhead, Saturday 17th, 9:30am | More info

🎶 Live Music at Waverley Abbey
Waverley Abbey, Sunday 18th, 12:00pm | More info

Weather

Friday

25° 🌡️ 9° | 🌧️ | Rain is due overnight and throughout the morning, which will freshen things up, sunny spells in the afternoon.

Saturday

25° 🌡️ 10° | ☀️ | Sunny all day, not much wind, lovely day.

Sunday

25° 🌡️ 9° | 🌤️ | It’ll be a bit cloudy in the morning, so get any exercise out the way early before the sun pops out at 2/3ish.

Monday

24° 🌡️ 13° | 🌤️ | It’ll feel a little cooler today, the wind picks up a little bit and cloudy through most of the day.

Sport

Woking FC vs Gateshead

Saturday 17th August @ 3pm - It’s Woking’s first home game of the 24/25 season.

Get your tickets here, or on the day.

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