Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey. Work should be illegal on Fridays when it’s sunny. Who’s with me?!

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Spanish festival of music 🎶

• Wellness walk later this month 🥾

• Frensham Hall hosting fantastic lifestyle event 🌸

• What’s on Guide for this weekend 📅

Let’s get to it.

Spanish Sizzle at The Horton – Music, Dance & a Touch of Flamenco! 🎶

If you're looking to spice up your April with something a little more olé! than usual, The Horton in Epsom is bringing the fire with its Festival of Spanish Music and Dance!

This two-day cultural fiesta (Friday 18th – Saturday 19th April) is part of the venue’s fourth annual Spanish Season, and they’ve promised us it's going to be muy caliente.

The series is not only a celebration of stunning Spanish artistry but also a touching tribute to Felix García, a talented dancer tragically confined to Horton Asylum in 1919. His story echoes through this powerful weekend of music, dance, and storytelling.

Here’s what’s going on - pick your passion:

🎹 Friday’s Schedule:

• Piano on Fire (2pm) – Spanish classics on The Horton’s grand piano 🎹 (£15)

• Talk: Andalusian Music & Flamenco (6:15pm) – Get the backstory before the main event (£10)

• Spanish Passion Concert (8pm) – Flamenco, guitar, and Bolero dance magic — performed in the round 💃🔥 (£24)

🎸 Saturday’s Schedule:

• Morning Masterclasses (9–11am) – Dance with Cristina or strum with Álvaro 🎼 (£25 each)

• Spanish Fairytale Concert (12 noon) – Pedro y el Lobo for the little ones (Ages 4+) 🐺

• Guitar On Fire (2pm) – Passionate Spanish guitar, up close and personal (£15)

• Talk: The Three-Cornered Hat Ballet (6:15pm) – History meets Horton (£10)

• Echoes of Spain (8pm) – Grand finale with piano, dance and mezzo-soprano magic 🎤 (£28)

Some of these events will sell out, so don’t siesta on this one.

🎟️ Check out the full programme and grab your tickets here.

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Lace up for a good cause – Walk for Wellness 26th April! 🥾

Mark your calendars for Saturday 26th April and join the wonderful folks at The Therapy Garden in Normandy for their Walk for Wellness fundraising event.

Choose between a scenic 3-mile or 5-mile route, both starting and finishing at the beautiful garden itself — just in time to see it in full spring bloom 🌸.

Your registration gets you a cosy beanie, a burger, a shiny medal, and the warm fuzzy feeling of doing something great for a brilliant local cause.

📍 Manor Fruit Farm, Glaziers Lane, Normandy GU3 2DT
⏰ Starts at 10am

👉 To sign up, scan the QR code below or email [email protected] for details!

Spring Fun & Vintage Finds at Frensham Hall 🌸

Calling all homeware hunters, vintage lovers, and garden styling Pinterest addicts — this one’s for you!

On Saturday 12th April, the stunning Frensham Hall is hosting the Home & Vintage Lifestyle Spring Fair.

What to expect:

• 50+ beautifully curated stalls of interiors inspo, decorative antiques, artisan gifts, and French brocante treasures

• Gardenalia galore – because your patio deserves to glow too 🌿

• Seasonal blooms to brighten your home (and your Instagram grid)

• Delish food and drinks in the Orangerie, with outdoor seating if the sun plays nice

• A scenic stroll through the gorgeous grounds if you're feeling fancy

🐶 P.S. Dogs are welcome.

🎟️ Tickets:

• Early Bird (9:30am): £10

• General Admission (11am–3pm): £5

• Late Browser (1:30–3pm): £3.50
  Tip: Book ahead to avoid FOMO at the gates!

📍Frensham Hall, Rowledge, Farnham GU10 4EA
🕙 10am–3pm (or earlier if you’re grabbing that Early Bird ticket)

👉 Snag your spot here

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The Digest 🗞️😀

Big news in Addlestone this week as Philip Southcote School unveiled its shiny new teaching block and a sparkling hydrotherapy pool: With state-of-the-art classrooms, a slick IT suite, and dedicated spaces for hearing-impaired students, this £11.1m upgrade (courtesy of Surrey County Council) is a game-changer for local SEND education. The new pool isn't just great for therapy — it’s eco-friendly too, slashing carbon emissions by up to 45%. One student even described the space as "tranquil" — and honestly, we love that for them. 🏫💧

The ultimate game of motorway hide-and-seek just got real — and Surrey drivers on their phones should beware! An unmarked HGV cab (yes, a full-on lorry) has been dubbed a “golden ticket” by Surrey Police, offering officers a top-down spy spot to catch distracted motorists mid-scroll. Part of Operation Tramline, this stealthy cab has clocked over 13,000 hours on the roads nationwide, helping bust everything from mobile phone use to seatbelt shirkers. One driver even claimed they were calling their new girlfriend because their song came on the radio. Bold move, mate. 🚨📱

Lights, camera, Surrey! A freshly updated movie map from Waverley Borough Council is giving film buffs the ultimate excuse for a star-studded local stroll. From Bourne Wood (yep, House of the Dragon was there) to Dunsfold Aerodrome (think Top Gear meets Casino Royale), Surrey’s backdrops have never looked so Hollywood. The new additions include Netflix’s Back in Action with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, and Florence Pugh’s latest tearjerker filmed around Godalming. Grab the map online now or pop by Guildford Tourist Info Centre or your local Waverley library to get your hands on a printed one. Happy location-spotting! You can see the map here. 🎥🗺️

What’s On This Week 📅

East Surrey

🥒 Supersize Little Pickles Market
Merstham Park School, Redhill, Sunday 13th, 10:00am | More info

🎾 Free Tennis Open Day
Hurst Green Tennis Club, Oxted, Saturday 12th, 1:30pm | More info

🍎 Cider Army Campout
Hedgers Cider Farm, Redhill, Friday 11th, 12:00pm | More info

🎵 Record Store Day
Spin Sounds, Dorking, Saturday 12th, 8:00am | More info

🚗 Beakys Harley Bootsale
Pippbrook Car Park, Dorking, Sunday 13th, 8:00am | More info

🎸 Choro @ The Star
The Star, Dorking, Friday 11th, 8:30pm | More info

🚆 The Big Horsley Station Celebration
Horsley Railway Station, Leatherhead, Saturday 12th, 9:30am | More info

West Surrey

🍔 Ripley Farmers’ Market
Village Green, Ripley, Saturday 12th, 9:00am | More info

🍷 High Clandon Vineyard Open Day
High Clandon Estate Vineyard, Guildford, Saturday 12th, 11:00am | More info

🚌 London Bus Museum Spring Gathering
Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Sunday 13th, 10:00am | More info

🏎️ Guildford Lions Classic Car Display
Cobbled High Street, Guildford, Sunday 13th, 10:00am | More info

🎤 Ellie Taylor: Palavering!
G Live, Guildford, Friday 11th, 7:30pm | More info

💎 Free Valuation Day
The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Friday 11th, 10:00am | More info

🐇 Willow Hare Workshop
Birtley Woodland Art Space, Guildford, Friday 11th, 10:00am | More info

🥚 Easter Crafting Workshop
Woodlands Park Hotel, Cobham, Saturday 12th, 10:00am | More info

🎯 Easter Wonderland of Games
The Princes Gardens, Aldershot, Saturday 12th, 10:00am | More info

Sport

⚽ Football

Saturday 12th April @ 3:00pm | Laithwaite Community Stadium | Tickets
Woking FC vs Fylde

🏉 Rugby

Saturday 12th April @ 3:00pm
Plymouth Albion vs Esher Rugby Club

🏒 Ice Hockey

Saturday 12th April @ 6:00pm | Guildford Spectrum | Tickets
Guildford Flames vs Nottingham Panthers

Weather

Friday

21° 🌡️ 5° | ☀️ | I’m going to say it.. It’s going to be hotter than Ibiza today! What a lovely day we’ve got in store, barely any wind, bright sunshine, it might even get to 22/23, enjoy it, just put some sunscreen on!

Saturday

21° 🌡️ 9° | ☀️ | Saturday is going to be a lovely day too, a gentle breeze in the air, but gorgeous sunshine throughout. There is a chance of some evening rain, but the day will be a cracker.

Sunday

18° 🌡️ 5° | ⛅ | The wind picks up a bit on Sunday, and the cloud cover is moving in after Saturday night’s possible rain. It should stay dry most of the day though, and it’ll be another nice day/

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