CORRECTION: 🌳 Starlight Walk, Pop-up Market, Raise Puppies & The Wordle! 🎅 | 2nd December

Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey, and how many times this week are you going to here “I can’t believe its December already!” - 6, 7, 8!?

We made a mistake on the first email regarding the date of the pop-up market, the date has been corrected! Sorry!

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Curated by Dapper & Suave pop-up market

• Starlight walk this weekend

• Raise puppies for Surrey Police

• What’s on guide for this week 📅

Let’s get to it.

🎄 Pop-Up Christmas Evening Market at Denbies Wine Estate 🎄

Ready to sleigh your Christmas shopping and soak up some festive magic?

Look no further than Curated by Dapper & Suave’s Pop-Up Christmas Evening Market at Denbies Wine Estate!

Twinkling lights, unique small-business finds, and live music fill the air, Curated by Dapper & Suave have held a few events in Surrey recently and they go down very well, I’d recommend popping along.

Whether you're hunting for the perfect gift, indulging in local flavours, or simply soaking up the holiday vibes, this market is your one-stop shop for all things merry and bright.

📅 When: Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Denbies Wine Estate, The Garden Room and The Conservatory

🛍️ What to Expect:

• Art, fashion, and beauty: Unique finds from talented small business owners.

• Gifts galore: Think candles, jewellery, food, drink, and home décor – basically, all the Christmas feels in one place.

💰 Admission & Parking:
FREE! (A Christmas miracle, we know.)

🚨 Heads-up:
Dogs need to sit this one out – they’re not allowed inside.

From handmade jewellery to artisan foods, candles to skincare, there’s something to charm even the hardest-to-shop-for person on your list.

And let’s not forget the live performance by The Rock Choir, guaranteed to sprinkle some extra joy into the season.

✨ Don’t miss your chance to support local makers and snag one-of-a-kind gifts! It’s holiday shopping with a dash of magic and community spirit. See you there! 🎅

If you’d like some more info, click here!

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Starlight Walk at Rowhill Nature Reserve 🌟

Get ready for a magical evening adventure at Rowhill Nature Reserve!

Gather your family, lace up your walking shoes, and bring along your torches for a festive stroll through the illuminated copse.

The silly reindeer have lost their way, and it’s up to you to find them! Whether you're 5 or 95, this self-guided Starlight Walk promises fun for all ages.

The evening is filled with holiday cheer, fairy lights, and plenty of laughter – the perfect way to kick off the festive season.

📅 When: Sunday, 8th December 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Rowhill Nature Reserve

🎄 Make it a day of festive fun! Come early to explore the Christmas Fair from 3 PM, where you can shop for stocking fillers and thoughtful gifts for loved ones.

🎟️ Entry Details:

• £2 per person (yes, adults and kids pay the same small fee!)

• Warm drinks and light refreshments are available to top off your walk.

Click here for more information.

🦌 Don’t Forget:

• Wear sensible footwear – the reindeer might not stick to the paths!

• Bring a torch to add a sprinkle of extra sparkle to your evening.

This is your chance to enjoy the natural beauty of Rowhill under the stars while making unforgettable memories with your loved ones. See you there! 🌠

Ever dreamt of raising a future hero? Surrey Police is on the hunt for puppy minders to care for adorable German shepherds, labradors, and spaniels during their early months. From eight weeks old until around 15 months, you'll give these potential police pups a loving home while they prepare for their incredible careers.

No experience? No problem! The Police Dog Training School offers plenty of support along the way. These puppies can live with children and other pets (as long as everyone’s on board with puppy chaos!). Yes, saying goodbye might be bittersweet, but knowing the impact these dogs will have makes it all worthwhile.

🐶 Interested? Email [email protected] to apply and become part of their incredible journey! 💙✨

The Monday Wordle: Episode 15 🧠

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.

We Are Now On Instagram 📸 

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

The Digest 🗞️😀

Lee Street in Horley turned into an unwelcome waterway this week, as a pump failure at Thames Water's sewage treatment works left gardens and streets submerged: Steve Pelham, a local resident, described the grim scene of wading through water to leave his property, with fears mounting over potential sewage contamination. This isn’t the first time – a similar incident in 2019 left the area flooded. Thames Water has apologized, promising clean-up efforts and future upgrades, but locals, including councillor Steve Wotton, are demanding action now to prevent further soggy disasters - take a look at the pictures! 🌊⛔

After its first attempt was likened to "an alien spaceship" and shot down by Elmbridge Borough Council, Aldi is trying again to open a store in Thames Ditton: The new proposal for the Portsmouth Road site (formerly Guy Salmon Jaguar Land Rover showroom) promises a more traditional design, shorter height, and extra greenery to charm the locals. Aldi is hosting a public consultation at Dittons Library on 9th December from 3–7 PM, so if you’ve got thoughts—whether you're Team Bargains or Team Preserve-the-Pub-View—now’s the time to share them. 🚀🌳

The Home Energy Improvement One-Stop Shop is here to help you transform your home into an energy-efficient haven: Backed by Surrey County Council and home energy specialists Furbnow, this innovative scheme offers expert guidance, trusted installers, and potential discounts on upgrades like insulation, solar panels, and air source heat pumps. With over 300,000 homes in Surrey rated D or worse for energy efficiency—and residential energy responsible for 30% of the county’s carbon emissions—this initiative is a game-changer for cutting costs and carbon. The first 245 homes even get a subsidised Whole Home Energy Plan, complete with a personalised roadmap and savings projections - learn more here. 🌿♻️

What’s On This Week 📅

East Surrey

⛷️ Apres Ski Christmas Party
Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom, Friday 6th, 6:00pm | More info

🎶 Simply Jackson Tribute Act
Whyteleaf Grill & Bar, Caterham, Wednesday 4th, 8:00pm | More info

🎵 Vocal Dimension Chorus Christmas Concert
St Mary’s Church, Reigate, Thursday 5th, 7:30pm | More info

🍂 Christmas Wreath Workshop
Dayspace Reigate, 57 Albert Road, Wednesday 4th, 7:00pm | More info

🎁 Late Night Christmas Shopping at Priory Farm
Priory Farm, Nutfield, Thursday 5th, 5:30pm | More info

🤶 Kerry Ellis Does Christmas
The Leatherhead Theatre, Leatherhead, Monday 2nd, 7:30pm | More info

🍻 Tap & Gun First Friday Xmas Special
Dorking Brewery, Dorking, Friday 6th, 5:00pm | More info

West Surrey

🎭 The Great Gatsby Christmas Show
Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Thursday 5th, 7:30pm | More info

🍂 Christmas Wreath & Centrepiece Making with Nibbles & Fizz
Folly Hill, Farnham, Wednesday 4th, 7:00pm | More info

📷 Festive Photo’s at Coffee & Baby Plus
St Paul’s Church, Tongham, Wednesday 4th, 10:30am | More info

🎙️ The Specials Ltd. ‘Too Much Too Young’ Anniversary Tour
The Holyroyd Arms, Guildford, Friday 6th, 7:00pm | More info

🎄 Christmas Bauble Workshop
Burpham Wellbeing, Guildford, Thursday 5th, 4:00pm | More info

🥂 Pilates & Prosecco
Horsell Village Hall, Woking, Tuesday 3rd, 7:30pm | More info

🤣 Hellfire Comedy Club
G Live, Guildford, Wednesday 4th, 6:30pm | More info

🥑 Guildford Farmers’ Market
High Street, Guildford, Tuesday 3rd, 10:00am | More info

Weather

Monday

10° 🌡️ 2° | 🌧️ | It’ll still be wet outside due to the weather on the weekend but its a dry start to the day for the weather. There is the likelihood of drizzly spell late afternoon, quite breezy all day.

Tuesday

7° 🌡️ 3° | ☀️ | The winds calm right down on Tuesday, no rain due and sunny intervals most of the day. Possible rain overnight, but nothing major.

Wednesday

10° 🌡️ 7° | ☀️ | More of the same on Wednesday, sunny spells throughout the day and the lightest of winds, not a bad start to the week!

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