Surrey Homes | SH18 | April 2016 | Garden supplement inside

What’s On In April
Children & Family
Mon 4 Apr - Fri 8 Apr
Farnham Road, Holt Pound,
Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LD
Pirates fun Activity
Week at Birdworld
Pirates will be taking over Birdworld for
the week! Come and join us for some
swashbuckling fun and games. Join in
with the seasonal arts and crafts, take
part in our trail around the park to win
some great treasures and watch one of
our themed shows, plus lots more. Why
not even come along in fancy dress?
Info: 01420 22140 /
www.birdworld.co.uk
Sun 10 Apr 10am-4pm
Central Car Park, Victoria
Road, Farnham
Farnham Classic &
Vintage Car Show
Come along to see classic and vintage
cars, motorcycles, ex-army vehicles
and an autojumble! All vehicle
owners wishing to participate must
register with Hermon Frost.
Entry: Free (donations welcome)
Info: 01252 320439
Sat 23- Sun 24 Apr 10am-5pm
North East Surrey College Of
Technology, Reigate Road,
Ewell, Surrey KT17 3DS
The Epsom Model
Railway Show
An extensive model railway exhibition
featuring some of the country’s finest
working layouts (large & small) in
a variety of different scales showing
steam, diesel and electric trains in
action. Including ‘Hornby Junction’
where children of all ages can
drive the trains. Miniature railway
providing steam train rides in the
car park. Trade stands, modelling
demonstrations, refreshment lounge.
Entry: Adults £7, children under 16 Free
Info: 01483 576274 / www.eemrc.org.uk
Sun 24 Apr 8-10.30am
Painshill, Portsmouth Road,
Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE
Birdsong walk
Learn all about how to identify
birds by song and by sight. Children
must be over the age of 12 years. 1
adult required for every 2 children.
Advance booking required.
Entry: Adults £15 (members
£10) Children £10 (member
£5) to include refreshments.
Info: 01932 868113 /
www.painshill.co.uk
Sat 16 Apr 10am-4pm
Station Road East And Station Road
West, Oxted, Surrey RH8 9EU
Love oxsted day
Come on in to Oxted and discover
special offers, tastings and more at
our fantastic shops and restaurant,
plus a local produce market featuring
artisan food and drink. Free family
event with street food and street
musicians plus children’s gallery.
Info: 01737 823208 /
www.loveoxted.co.uk
Fri 29 Apr 5-9pm
Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village,
Down Lane, Compton,
Guildford, Surrey GU3 1DQ
Watts at Dusk-
Secret Opening
Join us for our first late night opening
of 2016. Avant Gardening will be here
revealing the Victorian Secret Language
of Flowers. Happen upon musical
performances by students from Prior’s
Field School and delight in herbal
cocktails and themed sweet treats.
Entry: 2 for 1 adult, children
16 & under go free
Info: 01483 810235 /
www.wattsgallery.org.uk
Sat 30 Apr 10am-3pm
Gostrey Meadow, Farnham GU9 7PT
Farnham Duck Race
The popular Farnham Duck Race
takes place on Saturday 30th April
this year. There will also be plenty of
other attractions in Gostrey Meadow
on the day so come and enjoy it.
Info: www.farnhamweyside.org.uk
Courses
Tue 12 Apr 6.30-9.30pm
Nower Wood Educational
Nature Reserve, Leatherhead,
Surrey KT22 8QA
Bat ecology
Discover the many species of bat
found in the UK. Learn about bat
characteristics, their biology, habitat
preferences and threats. After a
classroom session we will undertake
a site visit to observe the bats feeding
around the ponds and use bat
detectors to identify them. Please
bring a torch. Booking essential.
Entry: members £18, non-members £23
Info: adult.learning@surreywt.org.
uk / www.surreywildlifetrust.org
Sun 17 Apr 9am-4pm
Cobham Village Hall, Lushington
Drive, Cobham, Surrey KT112LU
Astronomy for Beginners
A one-day course for those new to
astronomy. Covers what astronomy
is and what you can see in the night
sky. Get an introduction to the
constellations and navigating the sky.
Learn about telescopes and binoculars.
Course attracts a certificate of
attendance and evidence of learning.
Info: 07757 152572 /
www.landsendastronomers.weebly.com
Tue 26 April 1-4pm
Nower Wood Educational
Nature Reserve, Leatherhead,
Surrey KT22 8QA
Woodland Wildflowers
Improve your confidence in identifying
wildflowers. Learn to use keys and
basic survey techniques as well as
discovering more about the ecology
and traditional uses of plants. We
will introduce you to many of the
species you are likely to come across in
Surrey’s woodlands. Booking essential.
Entry: members £20, non-members £25
Info: adult.learning@surreywt.org.
uk / www.surreywildlifetrust.org
Fairs & Markets
Tues 5 Apr 9.30am-4pm
Old Police Station Car Park, Leapale
Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4JX
Guildford’s
Farmers Market
Buy high quality fresh local produce
directly from over 50 local farmers
and producers at Guildford’s
monthly Farmers’ Market, set in the
attractive cobbled High Street. Try
the best of seasonal produce and ask
questions about growing, rearing,
manufacture and cooking methods.
Tues 12 & 26 Apr 6.30am-2pm
Kempton Park Racecourse,
Staines Road East, Sunbury On
Thames, Middlesex TW165AQ
Sunbury Antiques Market
Well over 700 inside and outside
stallholders throughout three indoor
halls and outside hard standing.
There is always a vast range of
antique goods on offer including
furniture, gold and silverware,
jewellery, ceramics, kitchenallia,
vintage and vintage fashion, garden
ephemera and much more.
Info: 01932230946 /
www.sunburyantiques.com
Sun 17 Apr 11am-4pm
Birtley House, Birtley Road,
Bramley, Surrey GU5 0LB
Rare Plant Fair
A wonderful day out for anyone
who enjoys gardening, with the
opportunity to buy traditional and
unusual plants direct from the growers,
who will be able to give advice on
the plants they are selling. You will
be able to wander around the 48
acres of grounds & gardens at Birtley
House. Refreshments are available.
Entry: £4
Info: 0845 4681368
Sun 17 Apr 10am-3pm
King Edward’s Witley, Petworth
Road, Wormley, Godalming,
Surrey GU8 5SG
Taste
Treat your taste buds to a truly
splendid gastronomic experience by
visiting this exciting food and crafts
festival. ‘Taste’ will see the School’s
exhibition hall and Dance Studio
transformed into a bustling food and
craft market, showcasing the very
best culinary delights produced by
approximately 30 local producers.
Entry: Free
Info: 01428686700
MUSIC, Theatre & ART
Fri 1-Sat 30 April
The Lightox, Chobham Road,
Woking, Surrey GU21 4AA
Wells’ War of the worlds
Inspired by the themes of H.G.
Wells’ book The War of the Worlds,
this exhibition marks the beginning
of a year-long programme ‘Wells
in Woking’, celebrating the 150th
anniversary of Wells’ birth.
Info: 01483 737800 /
www.thelightbox.org.uk
Sat 9 Apr 7.30pm
Holy Trinity Church, Guildford,
Surrey GU1 3RR
123 www.wealdentimes.co.uk