Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey, the newsletter that respects your sleep, letting you hit snooze one more time while we gather and deliver the local news just for you.

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Silent Pool turning 10 years old 🍸

• Surrey Hills Country Fair 🌳

• The World-Famous Monday Wordle 🧠

• What’s on Guide for this week 📅

Let’s get to it.

🎉 Silent Pool Gin Turns 10, And You’re Invited to the Party!

🗓️ Saturday 21 June, 1pm–8pm
📍 Silent Pool Distillery, Albury
🎟️ Free entry (registration required)

Time to raise a glass! 🍸 Silent Pool Gin, Surrey’s very own botanical superstar, is celebrating its 10th birthday, and they’re doing it in proper style with a full-blown garden party at their stunning distillery on the edge of the Silent Pool.

Whether you’re a longtime gin fan or just love a good summer celebration, this is one event you don’t want to miss.

✨ What to Expect:

🍸 Martini Masterclasses
Learn how to stir (not shake) the ultimate martini with expert bartenders on hand to guide you through the craft.

🧪 Black Juniper Gin Tasting Sessions
A rare opportunity to taste and learn about their rich and earthy Black Juniper Gin — straight from the distillers who created it.

🏭 Mini Distillery Tours
Ever wanted to peek behind the scenes of your favourite gin? Now’s your chance to explore the copper stills and get the inside scoop on how the magic happens.

🍹 Terrace Bar Overlooking the Silent Pool
Kick back with a birthday cocktail and enjoy light bites from the bar, with views of the sparkling pool that inspired it all.

🎶 Live Music All Afternoon
The Jazz Dynamos will be performing everything from vintage swing to samba and soul, carrying the good times well into the evening.

🛍️ Exclusive Shop Offers
Snap up birthday-only bottles, limited-edition gin releases, and perfect gifts for the gin-lover in your life (even if it’s just you).

🚗 Free Parking On-Site
Yes, you read that right. More sipping, less stressing.

Don’t leave without trying the brand new Silent Pool 10 Year Celebration Edition Gin — it’s the star of the show, and available exclusively at the event.

👉 Entry is completely free, but you do need to register so they know how many of us gin fans are coming. Register your spot here

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🌳 A Big Weekend in the Countryside: Surrey Hills Country Fair 2025

🗓️ Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June, 10am–4pm
📍 Merrist Wood College, Guildford
🎟️ £13.50 adults online | £15 on the door | Kids under 16 go free!

If you’re craving fresh air, field-to-fork food, and a proper slice of Surrey countryside charm, then pop your wellies in the boot and make your way to Merrist Wood College for the annual Surrey Hills Country Fair.

This two-day bonanza is packed with outdoor fun, animals, artisan makers, and hands-on workshops — perfect for families, nature-lovers and anyone who wants to reconnect with the rural roots of our county.

🐴 What’s Happening Across the Fairgrounds:

• Meet animals big and small (including heavy horses, ponies and exotic creatures)

• Get stuck in with countryside skills like horse shoe painting, forestry demos and willow basket weaving

• Enjoy tractor rides, tree climbing, axe throwing and even parkour sessions (bring your brave trousers)

• Head to the puppet theatre, have a go at classic fairground games, or chill out at a storytelling session

• Browse stalls from Surrey Hills Artisans selling handmade crafts, plants, and local produce

• Enjoy food and drink from local vendors (with very tempting smells wafting around all day)

• Explore Merrist Wood College's outdoor biomes and find out about their unique courses in animal care, horticulture, arboriculture and more

🎨 New This Year:
Try forest bathing, join a Venturewalk coaching netwalk, or sign up for clay and wood workshops scattered around the site. Some activities may have a small fee, but most are included in your ticket.

🐶 Dogs are welcome (on leads), and there’s free on-site parking. It’s a countryside day out that ticks all the boxes.

👉 Book your tickets in advance for the best price: Click here.

If you're a fan of tractors, goats, or toasted marshmallows, this one's got your name on it.

The Monday Wordle: Episode 35 🧠

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

Click here to play.

Last weeks answer: crisp

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The Digest 🗞️😀

Epsom Library has officially reopened its doors after a major refurb, and it’s celebrating in style with a whole week of events from 16 to 21 June: The revamp includes cosy new furniture, expanded study space, meeting rooms, and flexible event areas — plus shiny new “Super Access” tech so you can pop in even after hours. Expect everything from yoga and author talks to face painting and Storytime sessions. Surrey’s libraries are getting a serious upgrade, and Epsom’s is leading the charge. 🧘‍♀️📖

Woking has just welcomed a brand new, state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre at Woking Community Hospital, aiming to speed up diagnosis and ease pressure on nearby hospitals: The facility offers quick, local access to MRI and CT scans in a comfortable setting, and it's already seen its first patient through the door. Part of a wider NHS push to improve early diagnosis and reduce wait times, it’s great news for Surrey residents who won’t need to travel far for vital tests. 🏥⚕️

The Epsom Trailblazers are lacing up their boots for one epic adventure — tackling 11 Welsh mountains in just one day to raise money for charity. The 22 dads from Surrey will take on the Carneddau to Coast challenge, hiking 30km with a whopping 1,700m of climbing, all in aid of Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation and The Brain Tumour Charity. Spirits are high, training is done, and the beers and curry are already booked for the finish line. If you’d like to donate, you can do so here. 🌄🍛

What’s On This Week 📅

East Surrey

🍺 Woldingham Beer Festival
The Village Club, Woldingham, Friday 20th-22nd, 7:00pm | More info

🥳 Caterham Festival Finale Fun Day
Westway Common, Caterham, Saturday 21st, 12:00pm | More info

🪙 Banstead Gold & Coin Buying Event
The Banstead Centre, Banstead, Thursday 19th, 10:00am | More info

🕰️ Banstead Fleamarket & Antiques Fair
Banstead Church Institute Hall, Banstead, Saturday 21st, 8:30am | More info

🎨 Art Workshop
Bell St. Artists, Dorking, Thursday 19th, 10:30am | More info

💄 Lipstick On Your Collar
Epsom Playhouse, Epsom, Thursday 19th, 7:30pm | More info

👩‍💼 Summer Business Social
Metropolis Epsom, Epsom, Thursday 19th, 7:00pm | More info

⚒️ Epsom Repair Cafe
Scout HQ, Epsom Methodist Church, Epsom, Saturday 21st, 2:00pm | More info

West Surrey

💃🏽 Oti Mabuse: Viva Carnival
G Live, Guildford, Tuesday 17th, 7:30pm | More info

🌞 Holistic Summer Fair
Burrows Lea Hook Lane, Guildford, Saturday 21st, 10:30am | More info

🍕 Farnham Farmers’ Market
Central Car Park, Farnham, Sunday 22nd, 10:00am | More info

🎵 Music in the Meadow - Vic Cracknell Swing Band
Gostrey Meadow, Farnham, Sunday 22nd, 3:00pm | More info

🚗 Old Woking Indoor Car Boot Sale
Old Woking Community Centre, Woking, Saturday 21st, 8:00am | More info

🚌 Summer Bus Festival
Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Sunday 22nd, 10:00am | More info

💍 Free Valuation & Buying Event
Cobham Village Hall, Cobham, Wednesday 18th, 12:00pm | More info

🛍️ Vintage & Retro Market Day
Esher Rugby Club, Esher, Sunday 22nd, 10:00am | More info

Weather

Monday

24° 🌡️ 13° | ⛅ | A pretty pleasant start to the week with sunny intervals and a bit of a breeze. Ideal weather for outdoor coffee breaks or an evening walk, just don’t forget the sunglasses.

Tuesday

25° 🌡️ 13° | ☀️ | Glorious sunshine all day and a gentle breeze to keep things feeling fresh. Feels like proper summer now, perfect BBQ conditions if you ask me.

Wednesday

27° 🌡️ 13° | ⛅ | Another warm one with a mix of sun and cloud. Light winds, but a very high pollen count, so hayfever crew, stock up on antihistamines. It might be time to crack open the paddling pool.

Thursday

29° 🌡️ 15° | ☀️ | Scorchio. Wall-to-wall sunshine and very hot out there, plus very high pollen, again. Probably too warm for a lunchtime jog, but just right for a cheeky cold drink in the shade.

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