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What’s On In November
Fairs & festivals
Sun 1 - Sun 30 Nov
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking,
Surrey GU23 6QB
HARVEST FESTIVAL
An autumn celebration of tasty
food, fresh air and glorious garden
colour. Wisley has over 670
different cultivars of apple and this
autumn Taste of Wisley plan to
tempt you with some of these.
Info: rhs.org.uk/wisley
Sat 7 Nov 10.30am-2.30pm
Station Approach, Off Stoneleigh
Park Road, Stoneleigh,
Epsom, Surrey KT19 0QZ
Craft and Christmas Fair
St John’s Church, Stoneleigh welcomes
you to its Craft and Christmas Fair!
Over 20 stalls selling homemade
crafts, preserves, cakes, jewellery,
wooden items, pottery, toys etc. Games
and refreshments also on offer.
Entry: Free
Thurs 12 Nov - Thurs 24 Dec
Grounds All Saints Parish Church,
Clarence Street, Kingston Upon
Thames, Surrey KT1 1JS
Royal Kingston
Christmas Fair
You will be spoilt for choice by
exhibitors offering everything from
jewellery, skin care, massages and
unique gifts all displayed under cover of
a large marquee on the green. You’ll find
delightful hand-made puppets from
Artichoke and, for a Moroccan twist,
visit Atlas One and take a look at their
unique wooden boxes and leather bags.
Sat 14 Nov 10am-4pm
Milford Village Hall, Portsmouth
Road, Milford, Godalming,
Surrey GU8 5DS
RSPCA Christmas Fair
Come and join us at Milford Village
Hall to help raise funds for your local
RSPCA Equine and Animal rescue
and rehabilitation. We will have craft
stalls, bric-a-brac, children’s activities,
home-made cakes, pet accessories and
equine equipment, new and second
hand gifts, plus raffle and tombola.
Entry: £1
Info: 0300 123 0720 / www.
facebook.com/LockwoodDonkey
Sun 15 Nov 9.30-4pm
Village Hall, High St, Ripley,
Surrey GU23 6AF
Antiques & Collectors Fair
Around 35 stalls selling a wide range
of items including china, jewellery,
military and kitchenalia. Refreshment
available and home-baked cakes.
Entry: by donation to Great
Ormond St Hospital
Info: 020 8688 3935
Fri 20 & Sat 21 Nov
Soper Hall, Caterham,
Surrey CR3 6HY
Caterham Beer Festival
A real ale festival with approximately
55 beers and ciders. This local beer
festival raises money for local charities
and good causes. A great atmosphere
combined with a wide choice of beers
and ciders makes this annual festival
the most popular beer festival in
the area. Local food producers will
be providing hot and cold food.
Info: 01883 336633 / www.
caterhambeerfestival.co.uk
Wed 25 - Sun 29 Nov 10am–5pm
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking,
Surrey GU23 6QB
Christmas Craft Fair
Find that unique Christmas gift as you
browse and buy from some of the finest
craftspeople in the country. Please note
the Craft Fair is held outside the garden.
Entry: Adults £9, RHS Members Free
Info: 08452609000 / www.
rhs.org.uk/gardens
Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov 10am–4.30pm
Priory Farm, Sandy Lane, South
Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey RH1 4EJ
Christmas Food Festival
There will be plenty of tasty samples on
offer, ranging from award-winning pies
and delicious naturally seasoned crisps,
to West Country ciders and all the
jams, jellies and condiments you could
ever need for your Christmas spread.
With around 40 different food and
drink producers expected over the two
days, visitors will be spoilt for choice.
Entry: Free
Info: 01737822603 / www.
prioryfarm.co.uk
Family Fun
Sun 1 - Friday 27 Nov 10.30am-5pm
The Lightbox, Chobham Road,
Woking, Surrey GU21 4AA
Quentin Blake
Inside Stories
A landmark show by one of the
UK’s most important and
best-loved illustrators, this exhibition
gives a unique insight into the
origins of some of Blake’s most
characteristic and popular creations.
Entry: £5
Info: 08452609000 / www.
rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Wisley
Throughout Nov 10am-3pm
Claremont Landscape
Garden, Portsmouth Road,
Esher, Surrey KT10 9JG
Claremont tree trail
Come to Claremont to learn about
the trees in their autumn splendour
on this self-guided trail around the
landscape garden. Booking not needed.
Info: 01483 737800 / www.
thelightbox.org.uk
Mon 2 - Sun 29 Nov 10am–4pm
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking,
Surrey GU23 6QB
RHS Late Fruit and
Vegetable Competition
See inspiring entries in over 60
classes of fruit and vegetables on
display in the Glasshouse Gallery,
plus apple identification by our
RHS experts. For information on
entering the competition please
email georginabarter@rhs.org.uk
Entry: Free with normal
Garden admission
Info: 01372 467806 / www.
nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Thurs 26 - Thurs 24
Dec 10am-5.30pm
Bocketts Farm, Young Street,
Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9BS
Visit Father Christmas
Hop on board the Santa Express
to his magical hay barn workshop.
Once inside, each child will meet
Father Christmas and receive a gift.
No advance booking necessary.
Simply turn up on the day and book
into the next available time slot.
Entry: £8 per child
Info: 01372 363764 / www.
bockettsfarm.co.uk
Music
Sun 8,15, 22 Nov 6.30pm
Nutfield Parish Church, Church
Hill, Nutfield, Surrey RH1 4JA
Choral Evensong
A cathedral-style Choral Evensong
sung by the semi-professional
choir of Nutfield Parish Church,
directed by Charles Thompson, with
Jonathan Rennert at the organ for
accompanied services. Contributions
to the collection welcomed.
Info: www.nutfieldparishchurch.
org.uk / 07946706660
Sat 28 Nov 7.30 pm
St. Andrew’s United Reformed
Church, Northey Avenue,
Cheam, Surrey SM2 7HF
Sutton Symphony
Orchestra Concert
Concert programme of works by
Dvorak - Slavonic Dances Op 46,
Bruch - Violin Concerto no. 1 with
soloist Lara Caister (runner up in the
2014 Sutton Music Festival Concerto
Class) and Brahms Symphony No. 4
Entry: £10 Adults,
£7 Concessions, £2 Under 18s
Info: 01737 361773 / www.
suttonsymphonyorchestra.org
Sun 29 Nov 6.30pm
Nutfield Parish Church, Church
Hill, Nutfield, Surrey RH1 4JA
Advent Procession with
Carols by Candlelight
Nutfield Parish Church’s superb choir
will provide music for this atmospheric
start to the Christmas season. Charles
Thompson will direct and Jonathan
Rennert will accompany on the organ.
Info: 07946 706660 / www.
nutfieldparishchurch.org.uk
Nights Out
Tues 10 Nov 7-10pm
Carshalton Methodist Church,
Ruskin Road, Carshalton,
Surrey SM5 3DE
Christmas Shopping
and Pamper Evening
Enjoy complimentary refreshments in a
warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Find that elusive gift, or a treat for
yourself. Browse the quality stalls
and support local sellers of jewellery,
clothing, books, cards, candles, glass
art, photography offers and other
unique gifts and delicious cakes.
Entry: £3.50
Info: 078669 69147 / www.
carshalton-methodist.org.uk
Thurs 12 Nov 8pm
The Woolpack, Milford
Road, Elstead, Godalming,
101 www.wealdentimes.co.uk
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