Local Diary

Festival of Surrey Life 2012 - a diamond jubilee event

May 16th 2012

The second Festival of Surrey Life is again taking place at the Fox Revived Pub near Horley, this year over the Diamond Jubilee weekend on Sunday June 3 and Monday June 4

Virginia McKenna and Ron Moody share stage at Dorking Halls to celebrate Surrey Hills

May 15th 2012

Theatre goers will have a unique opportunity to see two legends of stage and screen come together for a one night only performance to raise funds for the Leith Hill Action Group (LHAG).

Virginia McKenna and Ron Moody to share stage at Dorking Halls to celebrate Surrey Hills

May 15th 2012

Theatre goers will have a unique opportunity to see two legends of stage and screen come together for a one night only performance to raise funds for the Leith Hill Action Group (LHAG).

Nic Fiddian-Green’s The Head of Christ at Watts Gallery, Compton

May 14th 2012

Contemporary artist, Nic Fiddian-Green may be best known for his equine sculpture, which has gained international respect, but he also cites inspiration from George Frederic Watts.

Fifties Fete at Hatchlands Park, near Guildford

May 14th 2012

Based on the original fete held in 1953 by the last owner, Goodhart-Rendel, the National Trust’s Hatchlands Park will host a lavish 1950s style fete on Sunday July 1, 11am to 4pm.

The Sculpture Garden 2012 at Birtley House, Bramley, Surrey GU5 0LB

May 11th 2012

A visit to the glorious parkland of Birtley House, in Bramley, will bring with it a feast of world-class sculpture this month.

Things to do in Surrey this weekend - events 2012

May 11th 2012

Great ideas for things to do in Surrey this weekend: art exhibitions, walks, concerts, theatre, places to visit and other more unusual events

Fabulous Vintage and Handmade Fair in Shalford

May 8th 2012

Following the success of last year's fairs, Vintage Pixie has expanded June’s summer fair to take place in both the main and upper halls in Shalford Village Hall

Sir David Attenborough talks wildlife in Richmond

May 2nd 2012

The world-famous naturalist Sir David Attenborough will be giving his annual family lecture in Richmond upon Thames on Saturday May 19

RAF plane to mark jubilee celebrations with historic flypast across the south-east

April 30th 2012

Displaying its new Queen’s Diamond Jubilee colour scheme, a RAF Tucano will make a flypast over Surrey and the south-east on Wednesday May 2

Surrey Hills Road Race Festival 2012 - an Olympic event at Denbies, Dorking!

April 26th 2012

To coincide with this summer's Olympic road race on Saturday July 28 and Sunday July 29, Surrey Life is teaming up with Denbies and the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to host a cycling celebration

Surrey libraries event in Guildford for World Book Night – authors share literary inspirations

April 23rd 2012

A celebration of books and reading, World Book Night takes place on Monday April 23 – and, in Surrey, many of our county’s best known writers will be heading to Guildford for a special ‘meet the author’ evening

Richmond May Fair Ball 2012

April 19th 2012

A holiday home in the south of France, House of Commons Whisky signed by David Cameron and Usain Bolt signed running shoes with be among the raffle prizes at this year’s spectacular Richmond May Fair Ball

Charity shopping evening in Walton-on-Thames

April 18th 2012

British womenswear fashion brand, LK Bennett is holding an exclusive shopping evening in-store on Thursday April 19, 6pm to 8.30pm, to raise money for Esher charity Princess Alice Hospice.

Summer Nights at Loseley Park, Guildford - picnic concerts

April 17th 2012

Summer Nights at Loseley Park promises to inspire, excite and entertain at this beautiful Guildford venue from Thursday August 16 to Sunday August 19.

Lady Gaga adds second Twickenham Stadium date to Born This Way Ball tour

April 16th 2012

With one night at the 60,000 capacity Twickenham Stadium sold out in a matter of minutes, pop phenomenon Lady Gaga has announced a second show this autumn.

Kempton Park racecourse aims for Guinness World Record at Mascot Grand National

March 15th 2012

An attempt at a Guinness World Record for the largest mascot gathering, currently 166 at a venue in Germany, will take place at Kempton Park racecourse in Sunbury-on-Thames this May

Guildbury's The Memory of Water at Guildford’s Electric Theatre in April

March 8th 2012

At the prestigious Olivier Awards in 2000, playwright Shelagh Stephenson was the surprise winner of the best comedy award for her play, The Memory of Water.

Cranleigh Camera Club’s annual exhibition 2012

March 1st 2012

On Saturday March 17, Cranleigh Village Hall welcomes the annual exhibition by the Cranleigh Camera Club.

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest by The Pranksters Theatre Company in Guildford

February 14th 2012

Winner of the five major Academy Awards for the 1975 film starring Jack Nicholson, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest is brought to the Electric Theatre stage by Pranksters Theatre Company from Wednesday March 28 to Saturday March 31.