Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey. Guess what. We’re officially less than 1 week away from the first day of spring. Time to refresh that old spreadsheet of friends with swimming pools.

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Denbies Wine Estate hosting a fantastic pop-up market 🛍️

• Crufts last week, now it’s the Cats’ turn 😺

• The Surrey half marathon is this weekend 🏃‍♂️

• What’s on Guide for this weekend 📅

Let’s get to it.

Pop-Up Shopping Market at Denbies – A Must-Visit This Sunday! 🎉🛍️

Surrey has quite a few Pop-Up markets, arts and crafts markets, farmers’ markets.. but the Curated by Dapper & Suave market at Denbies is always my favourite!

So, if you’re looking for a unique shopping experience in a stunning setting.. Head to Denbies Wine Estate this Sunday, 16th March, for the first Curated by Dapper & Suave Shopping Market of the year!

This vibrant, handpicked market will feature over 20 independent businesses, showcasing everything from fashion, skincare, artwork, candles, and jewelry to home décor, gifts, and gourmet treats. If you love discovering one-of-a-kind finds and supporting small businesses, this is the place to be!

✨ Eco-friendly & handmade – Lisa’s Eco Kitchen, Scrubby Soap, Rusper & Pines Limited
🎨 Art & design – Black and White Bear Studios, Mary March Design, Bird at Home
🍰 Foodie treats – Anna’s Heavenly Macarons, Kensal Sugar Kitchen, Stargazy Rum
💎 Fashion & accessories – Bijou Rebooted, Ivy & Leaf Boutique, Nela & Green
💆‍♀️ Skincare & wellbeing – SJ Handcrafted, Besococo, Skingenius

And so much more!

💡 NEW for 2024!
📍 Curated Collaboration Hub in the Ranmore Suite
💬 Content & Brand Zone – Perfect for networking and inspiration
🎨 Creative workshops – Featuring artists like Tipperleyhill & Skingenius

📍 Where & When? 🗓️

📆 Date: Sunday, 16th March 2024
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Denbies Wine Estate, RH5 6AA

Entry is free, there’s on-site parking and disabled spaces. The market is wheelchair friendly, but sadly, no dogs are allowed inside!

With Denbies’ breathtaking vineyards as your backdrop, why not grab a coffee, enjoy a scenic walk, or even book a wine tour while you're there? 🍷

If you want any more information, grab it here.

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Now the weather is finally turning, make sure you head down to Runnymede for a stroll - it’s such a beautiful area and there’s a fair amount to look at!

📸 @surrey_snaps | 📍 Runnymede, Surrey

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Meet Socks – A Playful Pup Looking for a Forever Home! 🏡🐶

Adventurous, energetic, and full of love—Socks, a Lurcher crossbreed, is ready to find his forever family! After a rough start, being dumped with his littermates, this brown and tan bundle of joy is looking for a home where he can get plenty of attention, training, and playtime.

At just 3-6 months old, Socks is almost housetrained, great with other dogs, and would love a family where someone is home most of the time. He’s best suited to a home without cats but could happily live with older children.

Think you’re the perfect match? Email 📩 [email protected] to apply and give Socks the loving home he deserves - learn more here! 🐾💙

The Purr-fect Day Out – Championship Cat Shows in Woking! 🐱🐾

It was Crufts last weekend, but today, we’re calling all cat lovers! 🐈✨

If you’re obsessed with all things feline (or just fancy a fun family day out), head to Woking Leisure Centre on Saturday, 15th March for the Surrey & Sussex, Burmese, and Rex Cat Shows!

This ALL-AGES event is a cat lover’s dream, featuring over 270 stunning pedigree cats and household pets, plus plenty of stalls packed with cat-themed goodies.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 15th March
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Doors open at 12:50 PM)
📍 Location: Woking Leisure Centre, GU22 9BA
💰 Tickets: Sales ending soon! Get yours before they’re gone!
🚗 Parking: Paid venue parking available
❌ Refunds: No refunds on tickets

🛒 What’s on?

Get ready to meet over 270 stunning pedigree and household cats, including Bengals, Siamese, Burmese, Maine Coons, and many more. New for 2025, professional pet photographer Don Davis will be on hand to capture beautiful portraits of your feline friends. If you're looking for a unique keepsake, PastelPet’s Sharon Brooks and Judith will be offering custom pet portraits, creating stunning artwork from your favorite photos.

Treat your cat to some well-deserved pampering with Awesome Paws Cat Grooming, ensuring they look and feel their best. Browse a fantastic selection of luxury cat accessories, food, litter, and handcrafted gifts, perfect for spoiling your furry companion. For book lovers, author Miranda Aldhouse-Green will be signing copies of A Coven of Cats, a must-read for feline enthusiasts.

And of course, no event is complete without delicious treats! Stop by Pamela’s Pantry for homemade biscuits, marmalade, and fresh eggs—perfect for indulging after a day of cat-filled fun. 🐾✨

Thinking about getting a cat? Chat with breeders and experts to find the perfect feline friend for your home!

🎟️ Don’t Miss Out!

Tickets are selling fast, so book now!

Tickets.

We Are Now On Instagram 📸 

If you are on Instagram, please follow @inspiredsurrey if you can. It would be much appreciated. The account was only started recently, so we still barely have any friends/followers, I’d very much appreciate a follow!

Thank you so much to everyone who followed us! You’re the best! 😊

Surrey Half Marathon Returns to Woking This Sunday!

The Surrey Half Marathon is back on Sunday, bringing thousands of participants to the streets of Woking and the surrounding countryside.

Alongside the 13.1-mile main event, there will be a 5K and 2K race for younger runners, plus live music and entertainment to keep the energy high.

Matt Wood, co-founder of RunThrough, says the race continues to grow each year, showcasing incredible performances while making a positive impact on the local community.

Be aware that road closures will be in place from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, so plan ahead if you're travelling.

Whether you're racing, cheering, or just soaking in the atmosphere, this promises to be a fantastic day of fitness, fun, and community spirit! 🏅🎶

The Digest 🗞️😀

Woking’s much-loved jungle-themed play area at Woking Park is getting a well-deserved makeover: Due to ongoing drainage and resurfacing works, the play area will be closed from Monday, 17th March, until the week of 7th April 2025. Over the years, rainwater runoff has caused erosion, making footpaths uneven and muddy—so the council is stepping in with new gullies, improved drainage, and fresh resurfacing to keep it safe and fun for years to come. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, these upgrades will also help fix waterlogging issues that have made some play equipment unusable. While the timing isn’t ideal with the school holidays, the good news is that the play area will be back open just in time for Easter! 🛝☀️

A 43-hectare housing development at Hersham Golf Club has been approved, despite 800 objections from locals concerned about losing countryside views: The plans will see 57 houses and 164 apartments built on the former golf course, alongside a GP surgery, café, play areas, and a new country park. While half of the homes will be classed as affordable, critics argue the project compromises the green belt and sets a worrying precedent for future developments. Councillor John O’Reilly called it a major loss for the area, while planning officials insist it won’t impact Surrey’s green belt openness. Love it or hate it, the bulldozers will be moving in soon! 🚜🏗️

Parents are rallying behind Star Player, a football camp in Spelthorne for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), after concerns that temporary funding from Surrey County Council (SCC) may not continue: Described as a "lifeline" for families, the camp provides a safe, structured environment where children can build confidence, social skills, and independence—all while having fun. Spelthorne MP Lincoln Jopp, who visited the camp, was “hugely impressed” and is pushing for long-term funding. Parents like Sheena and Roisin Kennedy say the camp has been a game changer, finally offering their children a place where they feel included. With demand high and waiting lists elsewhere, supporters are urging SCC to secure funding and keep this vital program running! ⚽💙

What’s On This Week 📅

East Surrey

🛒 Banstead Fleamarket
Banstead Church Institute Hall, Banstead, Saturday 15th, 8:30am | More info

🛠️ Betchworth Repair Cafe
Betchworth Village Hall, Betchworth, Saturday 15th, 10:30am | More info

🛠️ Epsom Repair Cafe
Scout HQ, Epsom Methodist Church, Epsom, Saturday 15th, 2:00pm | More info

🎙️ Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute
Epsom Playhouse, Epsom, Saturday 15th, 7:30pm | More info

🎶 Spring Concert
St Martin’s Church, Dorking, Saturday 15th, 7:30pm | More info

🌳 Willow Garden Obelisk Course
Gatton Park, Reigate, Sunday 16th, 9:00am | More info

💿 Ashtead Record Fair
Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead, Sunday 16th, 9:00am | More info

West Surrey

🌷 RHS Orchid Show
Wisley, Woking, Friday 14th-16th, 10:00am | More info

🎼 Music, Mayhem and a Mezzo in Guildford
The Electric Theatre, Guildford, Friday 14th, 7:30pm | More info

🕯️ Elvis By Candlelight
Guildford Cathedral, Guildford, Saturday 15th, 7:30pm | More info

🚔 An Evening with the Surrey Police Band
Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Guildford, Saturday 15th, 7:00pm | More info

🥳 Table Top Sale
Millbrook Animal Centre, Chobham, Saturday 15th, 10:00am | More info

🧶 Springs Arts & Craft Fair
Horsell Village Hall, Woking, Sunday 16th, 11:00am | More info

🚣 River Mole Safari
Dittons Paddle Boarding, Esher, Sunday 16th, 11:00am | More info

👰 Premier Wedding Expo
Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Sunday 16th, 11:00am | More info

Sport

⚽ Football

Saturday 15th March @ 3:00pm | Laithwaite Community Stadium | Tickets
Woking FC vs Barnet FC

🏒 Ice Hockey

Sunday 16th March @ 6:00pm | Guildford Spectrum | Tickets
Guildford Flames vs Dundee Stars

🏉 Rugby

Saturday 15th March @ 2:45pm
Esher Rugby Club vs Leicester Lions

Weather

Friday

9° 🌡️ 0° | ⛅ | It’s a bit chilly outside today, we’re all likely waking up to temperatures in the minuses! There are sunny spells throughout the day to warm us up, there’s a very slight chance of rain in the afternoon, but nothing too heavy.

Saturday & Sunday

10° 🌡️ 0-2° | ⛅ | It’s not going to be as nice as last weekend, unfortunately, but we do have a dry, sunny weekend in store. The temperature will stay in the high single figures, but it’ll feel a little bit warmer with the sunshine dodging the clouds!

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