Good morning, Surrey! Simon here. This is Inspired Surrey. The average Brit eats over 23 kilos of sweets a year. Most of it is consumed around Halloween, so if you’re behind, you better get unwrapping.

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Rude Science at G Live 🤢

• Fantastic Guildford Flea Market 🛍

• The World-Famous Monday Wordle 🧠

• What’s on Guide for this week 📅

Let’s get to it.

Rude, Revolting, and Ridiculously Fun – Rude Science Hits G Live! 🤢🧪

Looking for a half-term treat that’s equal parts educational and utterly outrageous? Mark your diaries for Thursday 30th October, because BBC’s Stefan Gates is bringing his explosive, gross-out science show Rude Science to G Live Guildford, and it’s guaranteed to be a blast (sometimes literally).

Expect flying whoopee cushions, fart machines, pee-powered fireworks, snot cocktails (yep, you read that right), and a very large fake bottom or two.

It’s a brilliantly bonkers show that sneaks real science into a laugh-out-loud riot of high-energy stunts, perfect for curious kids (and big kids too).

🎟️ Tickets: £18–£20 (plus transaction fee)
📅 Date: Thursday 30th October 2025 (11:30am and 3:00pm)
📍 Location: G Live, Guildford – Main Auditorium
👨‍🔬 Age: Great for ages 6+ (but grown-ups will love it too!)
🔗 More info & tickets here

If your little ones love explosions, poo jokes, and weird science facts, this is the show for them. Think Horrible Histories, but with more bodily functions and Bunsen burners. Science has never been this gloriously disgusting! 🤓💨

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Handmade, Heartfelt & Festively Fabulous – Christmas Makers Market Comes to Guildford Cathedral! 🛍️✨

If the thought of endless Amazon scrolls fills you with dread, we’ve got just the remedy: Guildford’s Christmas Makers Market, hosted by Craft & Flea, is coming to Guildford Cathedral on Saturday 1st November, and it’s the place to kickstart your festive shopping, minus the stress.

This curated marketplace is not your average craft fair. It’s a beautiful blend of indie makers, vintage collectors, designers, and creatives, all carefully selected to bring you the very best of handmade and small-batch treasures.

Expect rows of stalls filled with:

🎨 Handcrafted ceramics
🕯 Artisan candles
💍 Unique jewellery
🖼 Original artwork & illustrations
🧁 Sweet treats & festive bakes
🪞 Vintage homewares & quirky gifts

Whether you’re looking for something special and sustainable, or just love a good festive browse, there’s truly something for everyone.

Plus, with the stunning backdrop of Guildford Cathedral, the setting couldn’t be more perfect for getting into that cosy, Christmassy mood.

🕙 When? Saturday 1st November, 10am–4pm
📍 Where? Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, GU2 7UP
🎟️ Tickets: £3 entry (under 12s go free). Pre-booking recommended for priority entry.
👉 www.thecraftandflea.com

Top Tip: This market is always carefully curated, so no two events are ever the same. Each stall is handpicked for quality and originality - so you can feel good knowing you’re supporting small, passionate businesses, not big-box brands.

Grab your ticket here.

The Monday Wordle: Episode 38 🧠

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

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Last weeks answer: ashes

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The Digest 🗞️😀

Every year, sci-fi fans descend on Horsell Common in Woking, hoping to find the exact sandy spot where Martians first landed in The War of the Worlds. The iconic 1898 novel by HG Wells put this quiet Surrey patch on the intergalactic map — but over a century (and quite a few trees) later, it’s easy to walk right past the site without realising. Luckily, Professor Peter Beck has revealed how to pinpoint the real location using historic maps. So yes, Surrey has a literal alien landing zone… you just need to know where to look! 🛸🌲

A nine-day rail closure is now underway, affecting routes between Staines and Windsor and Guildford to Havant until 2nd November. It’s all part of the final phase of long-term upgrades to the Portsmouth Direct Line, including major resignalling and level crossing improvements. Replacement buses are running, but it’s worth double-checking those journey plans. Network Rail says doing the work over half-term helps reduce disruption. 🚌🛤️

A petition with nearly 700 signatures is calling for Surrey County Council to scrap its new booking system for Camberley and Lyne recycling centres, which requires residents to book a slot online before dumping their rubbish. The trial, running until 10th November, was introduced to reduce congestion — but some locals and councillors say it’s confusing, unnecessary, and just adds hassle for people trying to do the right thing. The council says they’ll review it at the end of the trial, but for now, it’s click-before-you-tip. 🧾🚮

What’s On This Week 📅

East Surrey

🍂 Creative Autumn Floral Workshop
Master Park, Oxted, Monday 27th, 10:00am | More info

👻 Skaterham Scarefest 2025
The Chapel, Caterham, Saturday 1st, 5:00pm | More info

🌱 Community Bulb Planting
The Horton, Epsom, Tuesday 28th, 10:30am | More info

🥂 Pumpkins & Prosecco
Metropolis, Epsom, Tuesday 28th, 7:00pm | More info

🥑 Nutrition During Menopause
Epsom Beaumont Care Home, Epsom, Thursday 30th, 6:00pm | More info

🔥 St Martin’s Charity Bonfire Display
St Martin Car Park, Dorking, Saturday 1st November, 5:30pm | More info

🎭 Macbeth
Dorking Green Room Theatre, Dorking, 28th Oct-1st Nov, 7:30pm | More info

⚽ An Evening with Harry Redknapp
Dorking Halls, Dorking, Wednesday 29th, 7:30pm | More info

👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 LEGO People Brick Build
Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, Tuesday 28th, 10:00am | More info

🎃 Floral Pumpkin Workshop
The Woolpack, Banstead, Tuesday 28th, 7:00pm | More info

🔥 Bonfire Night & Firework Display
Newdigate Community Centre, Dorking, Friday 31st, 6:00pm | More info

West Surrey

🧛 90’s Halloween Day Party
Labyrinth, Guildford, Saturday 1st November, 4:00pm | More info

🧙‍♀️ Sing It Wicked Workshop
G Live, Guildford, Wednesday 29th, 10:00am | More info

🏮 Farnham Lantern Festival
Gostrey Meadow, Farnham, Friday 31st, 5:00pm | More info

🕷️ Zoolab Halloween Special (Limited tickets remaining)
Alice Holt Forest, Farnham, Friday 31st, 9:00am | More info

🌳 Autumn Children's Tree Craft
Painshill Park, Cobham, 25th-29th, 10:30am | More info

🤣 Alan Davies: Think Ahead
New Victoria Theatre, Woking, Saturday 1st November, 7:30pm | More info

🎃 Halloween Family Day
The Lightbox, Woking, Wednesday 29th, 10:30am | More info

🎤 An Evening with Nigel Owens MBE
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Woking, Sunday 2nd November, 7:00pm | More info

Weather

Monday

13° 🌡️ 9° | 🌤️ | After a wet end to the weekend, Monday is looking relatively bright! Highs of around 13 with sunshine squeezing through the clouds throughout the day, it’ll be quite breezy, but overall, it should be a nice day.

Tuesday

14° 🌡️ 8° | 🌤️ | Tuesday is shaping up similarly to Monday, but with the threat of rain during late afternoon/early evening.

Wednesday

13° 🌡️ 7° | 🌦️ | A drizzly day to mark the middle of the week. The breeze will calm down, but it’ll likely be a gloomy, wet day on Wednesday.

Thursday & Friday

14° 🌡️ 12° | 🌧️ | The end of the week is classic October weather, unfortunately, light rain, a gentle breeze throughout the day, make sure you’ve got an umbrella on hand and look forward to a dry and sunny weekend!

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