🌳 Perfectly George, More Cabaret, What's On & The Wordle | 27th January

Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey, the local newsletter that’s like completing a workout you almost skipped! 😊

I hope you managed to stay dry this weekend, I certainly didn’t, nothing stands between our Labrador and his daily exploration of the local field!

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Perfectly Georgie at Dorking 🎶

• Cabaret chaos this week 🎭

• Woking Library upgrade is complete 📚

• The World Famous Monday Wordle 🧠

• What’s on Guide for this week 📅

Let’s get to it.

Rob Lamberti – Perfectly George at Dorking Halls! 🎶🎤

If you Gotta Have Faith in a good night out, this one’s for you! Rob Lamberti is bringing his incredible George Michael tribute to Dorking Halls on Saturday, 1st February 2025 at 8:00 PM.

From Wham! classics to George’s solo masterpieces like Careless Whisper, Club Tropicana, and I’m Your Man, Rob doesn’t just sound like George—he becomes him.

Critics and fans alike say this show is nothing short of perfection (West End Wilma’s words, not ours!).

Expect epic vocals, nostalgia overload, and a dance-ready crowd—even the balcony might be grooving!

🎟️ Tickets: £37.50 | Friends: £34.50 | Groups of 10+: £34.05
📍 Where? Dorking Halls
📅 When? Saturday 1st February 2025, 8:00 PM

👉 Book your tickets now!

If you’re still not sold, here’s a teaser!

Get ready to Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go—this is going to be a night to remember! 💃🕺

@InspiredSurrey 📸

How lucky are we to live in Surrey!

Built-in 1803, Elmer’s Windmill spun its way through time until 1944, when only its brick base remained.

Fast forward, and it’s been reborn as a home, keeping the charm of the original smock mill, minus the sails!

Now, I can’t help but wonder, what’s it like inside? It’s a fascinating blend of history and home!

📸 @surrey_snaps | 📍 Ockley, Surrey

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Bad Clowns & Good Friends: Comedy Cabaret at FUSEBOX Kingston! 🎭😂

Looking for a wild night of comedy, chaos, and cabaret?

Step into Kingston’s newest underground venue, FUSEBOX, for a hilarious, high-energy night hosted by the Bad Clowns – an award-winning comedy trio guaranteed to bring the nonsense (the good kind).

Upcoming Show:
📅 Thursday 30th Jan 2025 – Featuring Rosalie Minnitt, Kwami Odoom & Fabio Lezonli

Expect a fast-paced, anarchic, and utterly ridiculous night of laughs—critics call it:
⭐ “A slick, briskly paced and wonderfully anarchic production!” – LondonTheatre1
⭐ “Brilliantly put together, witty and entertaining” – WestEndBestFriend
⭐ “A fast-paced hour of idiotic nonsense!” – DailyExpress

🎟️ Tickets: Just £10
📍 Where? FUSEBOX Kingston
🚪 Doors Open: 30 minutes before the show (grab a drink at BOX Bar & Café!)
👀 Age: 16+

👉 Book your tickets now!

Don’t miss out on a night of comedy carnage—grab your mates and get ready for mayhem in the basement! 🎤🤣

The Monday Wordle: Episode 21 🧠

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.. we love your feedback!

Click here to play.

Last week’s answer: lunar

Woking Library Unveils Its Fresh New Look! 🎉📚

After months of refurbishments, Woking Library is back and better than ever! With new furniture, extra study space, upgraded toilets, and soon-to-launch out-of-hours access, it’s ready to welcome the community.

To celebrate, a week of free activities runs from 27th January to 1st February, featuring crafts, poetry workshops, and even reptile encounters (because why not?! 🦎).

Plus, Tai Chi and calligraphy sessions will mark the upcoming Lunar New Year.

This revamp is part of Surrey’s multi-million-pound library modernisation programme, with more improvements coming to Epsom, Redhill, Staines, and Weybridge by the end of 2025.

📖 Want to check it out? Head over and get involved!

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The Digest 🗞️😀

Woking Borough Council will join the nation in marking Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday, 27th January, by lighting a candle in remembrance of those lost to genocide: This year holds special significance, marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and 30 years since the Bosnia genocide. Residents are encouraged to take part in the #LightTheDarkness campaign by placing a candle in their window at 8 PM, symbolizing a commitment to reflection, remembrance, and a future built on tolerance and peace. 🕯️✨

The railway line between Guildford and Gatwick Airport is shutting down for 16 days (1st-16th February): Engineers will be upgrading tracks, signals, and level crossings—plus, they’re swapping out ageing bridge timbers for ones that’ll last 30 years longer. Replacement bus services will cover the route, so plan ahead if you’re travelling. Network Rail says this "vital upgrade" will mean smoother, more reliable journeys—but for now, expect a bumpy few weeks! 🚌🔧

Big changes are coming to Queens Park in Caterham as it celebrates 125 years with a £1.4 million revamp! Expect a new accessible playground, study area, refreshment kiosk, and lots more trees—plus, measures to tackle flooding and boost biodiversity. Tandridge District Council promises these upgrades will keep the park a beloved community spot for generations to come. Sounds like a perfect excuse for a picnic when it’s all done! Take a look here. 🛝🌿

What’s On This Week 📅

East Surrey

🤣 Jimmy Car: Laughs Funny
Dorking Halls, Dorking, Wednesday 29th, 9:30pm | More info

💒 Wedding Open Evening
Surrey National Golf Club, Caterham, Thursday 30th, 5:30pm | More info

🎨 Paint Night
Corzo Lounge, Reigate, Tuesday 28th, 7:00pm | More info

🎵 Dolly Parton Tribute Night
The Admiral Inn, Reigate, Friday 31st, 8:00pm | More info

🐑 SEND Session
The Play Barn, Godstone Farm, Saturday 1st, 9:30am | More info

🎷 Jazz Night
Fox and Hounds, Tadworth, Thursday 30th, 8:00pm | More info

West Surrey

🎨 Creative Art Classes
St Marks Church, Farnham, Thursday 30th, 10:00am | More info

📽️ Baby Friendly Cinema Club: The Fall Guy
G Live, Guildford, Thursday 30th, 10:00am | More info

📽️ Baby Friendly Cinema Club: Oklahoma!
G Live, Guildford, Thursday 30th, 1:00pm | More info

🧶 Craft Cafe - Make Your Own Candle Holder
G Live, Guildford, Friday 31st, 10:30am | More info

🔮 Psychic Night
The Saddlers Arms, Woking, Wednesday 29th, 7:00pm | More info

🥋 Tai Chi Taster Session
Woking Library, Woking, Wednesday 29th, 3:00pm | More info

🍛 Curry For a Good Cause
Jaipur Restaurant, Woking, Tuesday 28th, 7:00pm | More info

🖌️ Hobbycraft 3D Body Casting Event
Hobbycraft, Woking, Thursday 30th, 11:00am | More info

💃 Weybridge Salsa Party
Best Western Ship Hotel, Weybridge, Friday 31st, 7:45pm | More info

Weather

Monday

8° 🌡️ 6° | 🌧️ | Yellow Warning for wind today, depending on when you’re reading this it might already have kicked up. We’re due gusts in the mid-40mph range today, and a lot of rain to come with it.

Tuesday

9° 🌡️ 3° | 🌧️ | The wind calms right down on Tuesday, but there is still a moderate breeze. Light rain throughout the morning but it should stop early afternoon,

Wednesday

8° 🌡️ 3° | 🌧️ | More rain on Wednesday, when will it end!? We’ll have a bit of sunshine in the morning with some showers, but it won’t last, rain for the rest of the day.

Thursday

7° 🌡️ 0° | 🌦️ | It’ll be a little chilly overnight on Thursday, but we’re due for some sunshine Thursday afternoon!

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