🌳 Toploader at Walton Fireworks, Wildlife Hospital Grand Opening & More! | 16th October

Good morning, Surrey. Simon here! This is Inspired Surrey. You know what they say – a newsletter a day keeps the boredom away. 🍎 

In today’s Inspired Surrey:

• Wildlife hospital opening right here in Surrey 🦊

• Toploader making an appearance at Apps Court fireworks 🎇

• Fungi painting! It’ll be fun, I promise.. 🍄

• What’s on this week 📅

Let’s get to it.

Joanna Wildlife Hospital Opening On Saturday! 🦊

This Saturday (19th) is the grand opening of Joanna Wildlife Hospital, right here in Guildford!

What’s it all about? Joanna Wildlife Hospital is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and, where possible, releasing sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife.

Their mission is to not only help our furry (and feathered!) friends but also to educate the community on wildlife welfare. 🦉🦔

👉 Location: Farm View, Upper House Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, GU5 0SX
⏰ Time: Saturday 19th October 2024, from 11:00 AM

Whether you're an animal lover, a nature enthusiast, or just looking for a wholesome day out, this is one event you won’t want to miss!

There’ll be plenty of fun activities, meet-and-greets with our amazing wildlife, and ways you can get involved in protecting our local wildlife too. 🐾

Learn more about it here!

Apps Court Fireworks Festival Tickets Available! 🎇

Surrey’s BIGGEST fireworks display is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! 🤩 

This year, the Apps Court Firework Festival is pulling out all the stops with an outrageous pyromusical fireworks show, choreographed to the best of British music 🎶 – curated by none other than the team behind London's New Year’s Eve fireworks - it’ll be amazing! 🇬🇧✨

Here’s what you can expect:

🎤 Live Music: Featuring Toploader (yep, get ready to dance in the moonlight!) and legend Luke Edney!
🔥 Fire Performers: Watch as fire dancers light up the night with their incredible skills.
🍻 Indoor Beer Garden & Large Bars: Grab a drink, chill out, and soak up the festive atmosphere.
🍔 Food Court: Street food galore – come hungry!
🎡 Funfair Rides & Kids Activities: Fun for all ages. 🎠

And of course… the show-stopping fireworks set to light up the sky!

👉 Location: Apps Court Farm, Walton on Thames, Surrey
⏰ Time: Saturday, 2nd November 2024, from 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Starting at just £5 - early bird tickets have gone though.

Get your tickets here and check availability.

They’re trying something different this year, with a brand-new layout, faster bar service, bigger rides, and even cosier fire pits, it’s going to be a good fireworks night

Where Are We Wednesday! 📸

Here we are again! Another where are we Wednesday! We’ll take a photo of somewhere in Surrey, and you tell us where!

Guess away and good luck!

Tag @InspiredSurrey to get your photos included!

Learn to Draw Woodland Fungi with Ellie Green 🍄🎨

If you love nature and have a creative side, this event is the perfect blend of both! 🌿✨ Join Ellie Green for an interesting day in the Surrey Hills where you'll explore the artistic side of one of the woodland’s most mysterious residents—fungi, you heard me right! 🍄

Led by the talented Ellie Green, founder of Surrey Art School, this one-day course will take you on a journey through the ancient woodlands, hunting for mushrooms and turning them into art using pencils, pastels, watercolours, and inks.

No experience? No problem! Ellie’s beginner-friendly techniques will guide you every step of the way, from sketching your fungi finds to creating stunning spore prints.

Here’s what your day will look like:

• 🌲 Morning Woodland Walk: Capture the beauty of mushrooms with your camera to use as artistic inspiration.

• 🎨 Artistic Techniques: Learn to sketch various mushroom shapes and textures, and enhance them with watercolours and inks.

• 🖼️ Create & Experiment: You'll go home with your own beautiful mushroom studies made with a wide range of materials—all provided by Ellie!

Ellie’s calming, mindful teaching style has been called “a moving meditation,” and with 14 years of teaching experience, she’s ready to help you grow your skills and confidence in art while reconnecting with the natural world.

When: Saturday 19th October 2024, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Where: View the location on What3Words
Price: £75 for members, £90 for non-members
Suitable for: Adults

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to combine creativity and nature - check tickets here!

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! 😊

The Digest 🗞️😀

Mole Valley District Council is splashing out £100k to upgrade 51 CCTV cameras across 31 sites—because nothing says "we care" like a shiny new camera to watch over you, right? 😅 While the new cameras won’t be actively monitored, two-thirds of locals said just having them around makes them feel safer. Surrey Police stepped away from the CCTV game last year, saying other tech like body cams and doorbell videos give better bang for their buck. But with the council also throwing in an extra £40k annually for upkeep, local councillor Joanna Slater called it a steal: "unbelievable value for money" when it comes to women feeling safer at night. 📸🚨

Roger Sewill, a 60-year-old campaigner from Charlwood, is setting off on a heartwarming 200-mile trek with his trusty sidekick, Scarlet, a rare and sturdy Dales pony to shine a spotlight on rural mental health: Starting on 15 October, Roger will walk from Surrey to Dorset over two weeks, passing through ancient pathways and taking in the countryside. Roger’s goal is simple but powerful: to make sure people in rural communities know where to turn for help when they need it. Along the way, kind-hearted locals have been offering fields and stables for the duo to rest—proving that sometimes, all it takes is a knock on the door to find a bit of kindness. 🐎🚶‍♂️

The old New Look store on Friary Street has been renovated and will soon be home to a brand-new PureGym—opening its doors on Friday, November 22 at 12pm: Once fully kitted out, this 24/7 fitness haven will boast over 220 pieces of equipment, from free weights to cardio machines. And with PureGym’s no-contract memberships starting at just £14.99 per month (plus a cheeky £15 joining fee), you can smash those fitness goals without smashing your wallet - what do you think of the new addition? Is another gym necessary? 🏋️💪

What’s On This Week 📅

🎶 The Ultimate Boyband Show
New Victoria Theatre, Woking, Thursday 17th, 7:30pm | More info

🎤 Colin Hoult
G Live Bellerby Studio, Guildford, Wednesday 16th, 7:30pm | More info

🍿 Baby Friendly Cinema Club, Top Gun: Maverick
G Live, Guildford, Thursday 17th, 10:00am | More info

❔ Trivia Quiz
The Surrey Oaks, Dorking, Thursday 17th, 7:00pm | More info

☕ Parent & Baby Cafe Meet
The Hideaway, Guildford, Thursday 17th, 10:00am | More info

📓 Shakespeare and Me, Chobham Festival
Church of St Lawrence, Chobham, Wednesday 16th, 7:30pm | More info

🛶 Adult Only Paddling Sessions
Canoe Club, Thameside, Staines, Thursday 17th, 6:30pm | More info

🎥 Memory Cinema: Rear Window
G Live Bellerby Studio, Guildford, Thursday 17th, 1:00pm | More info

Weather

Wednesday

19° 🌡️ 12° | ⛈️ | Wednesday isn't looking too great sadly! Rain is due most of the day, and even the possibility of a bit of thunder in the early evening, spend your hump day inside or make sure you’ve got your brolly!

Thursday

18° 🌡️ 9° | ⛅ | The terrible weather from Wednesday should have cleared up by now, and it’s even warming up, and staying dry! Sunny spells throughout a nice dry day.

Friday

17° 🌡️ 11° | ⛅ | More of the same on Friday, a little rain due in the evening but a solid end to the week, before a rainy weekend on it’s way!

Sport

⚽ Football

Saturday 19th October @ 3:00pm
Tamworth vs Woking FC

🏒 Ice Hockey

Sunday 20th October @ 6:00pm | Guildford Spectrum | Tickets
Guildford Flames vs Sheffield Steelers

🏉 Rugby

Saturday 19th October @ 3:00pm
Blackheath vs Esher Rugby Club

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