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🌳 Paella, Capel Show & Wisley Wildlife | 14th August

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Simon Barker
August 14, 2024

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Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey. Halfway through the week and feeling a little weary? Let's inject some fun into your Wednesday with our local news!

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

  • Potentially the best paella in Surrey on Friday 🥘

  • The Capel Show is in town 🎡

  • Ever wanted to create your own wildlife pond? 🦆

Let’s get to it.

Paella Paradise is Coming to North Street Market! 🥘

This week's scorching temperatures have had me thinking I’m in the south of Spain! Luckily, I need look no further than North Street Market!

Street Food Spain NO BULL Paella brings a Mediterranean taste to Guildford this Friday, 16th August.

Imagine the sizzling sounds and mouthwatering aromas of freshly cooked paella, made live right before your eyes. Choose from a variety of flavors: Meat, Seafood, or Mixed.

The best part? It's all gluten and dairy-free!

With a spotless five-star food hygiene rating since 2012, you know you're in for a treat.

Head down to North Street Market this Friday, from 10:30 - 3:30, and grab yourself a dish of paella.

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The Capel Show is in town this Saturday! 🚗🎡

The Capel Show, just outside Dorking, is back and better than ever on Saturday, August 17th.

This year marks an incredible 129 years of bringing the community together for a day of fun, food, classic cars, and festivities - there have even been re-enactments, it’s so much fun!

Here is a list of what you can expect:

  • An unbelievable display of classic cars and motorbikes

  • Stunning flower and vegetable competitions

  • A huge array of food and drink, including local ales and even Scandinavia food trucks

  • An exciting auto jumble for treasure hunters

  • A fun-filled dog show, who doesn’t love a dog show

  • A variety of stalls showcasing local crafts, produce, and businesses

The Capel Show will take place on Saturday, August 17th from 12pm to 5pm (last entry at 4pm) in Capel Village. Admission is £7 for adults, while children aged 12 and under go free. There is free public parking available on site from 12pm onwards.

If you want any more information, take a look at their website: https://www.capelshow.co.uk/

Where Are We Wednesday! 📸

One of my favourite features, it’s simple, we’ll take a photo of somewhere in Surrey, and you tell us where!

Any true Surreytonian should get this!

I’ll let you know the answer on Friday 😄

Tag @InspiredSurrey to get your photos included!

Get the Knowledge to Create a Wildlife Haven in Your Garden! 🦆

Dreaming of a garden teeming with life? Join expert pond-builder Juliet Sargeant for a hands-on workshop next Tuesday (the 20th).

Learn how to transform your outdoor space into a thriving ecosystem with a beautiful, wildlife-friendly pond.

Juliet will guide you through every step, from choosing the perfect spot to selecting the right plants. By the end of the day, you'll have a clear plan for your own pond project.

This practical workshop includes tea, coffee, and a light lunch, plus garden entry.

Spaces are limited to 20, so don’t hang around and book your spot now!

  • Date: Tuesday, August 20th, 10.30am - 4pm

  • Cost: £90 for members, £108.50 for non-members

  • Skill level: All skill levels are welcome!

The Digest 🗞️😀

Fancy seeing a local making waves on the international pickleball scene: Reigate's very own Jonny Adams has been smashing it on the pickleball court! He recently took part in the Skechers English Open – that's the biggest pickleball tournament outside of North America! With over 2,000 players from 42 countries battling it out, it's pretty impressive that our Surrey boy managed to hold his own in this new and upcoming sport. 🎾🏟️

Japanese Knotweed is spreading in Surrey: Japanese Knotweed is back in the news. This super-invasive plant is causing problems across Surrey, and now's the time to be aware of it. Identifying it quickly is essential in staying on top of it. Look out for those distinctive large leaves and creamy white flowers. Read more about it here. 🌼🌿

Dog walkers in Reigate & Banstead are feeling the heat: The council has recently cut down on the number of dogs one person can walk from six to four. While this is a safety measure to keep everyone happy in our parks, it's also caused a stir among local dog walkers who worry about how this will impact their business. It's a tricky situation – we want everyone to enjoy our green spaces, but we also want to support local businesses. Let's hope this new rule finds a good balance. 🐕🚶‍♀️

Weather

Wednesday

25° 🌡️ 12° | 🌦️ | Light rain due in the morning with a brighter afternoon.

Thursday

23° 🌡️ 16° | 🌥️ | Sunny throughout the day with a noticeable breeze.

Friday

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

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.

Thank you!

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