Lunchtime jazz: The Terence Collie piano trio Monday 14 April The first in a new series of monthly lunchtime jazz concerts in the historic Assembly Room in the Guildford Institute, which has a grand piano. Lunch is from 12pm to 2pm and the performance is from 2pm to 3pm. 12pm Guildford Institute, Guildford GU1 4LH.

All tickets and further information available from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Rod Youngs Quartet featuring Denys Baptiste Friday 11 April MOBO-nominated Youngs brings his quartet to Guildford to celebrate the music of the iconic Blue Note Record label. Youngs has established him-self as one of the most expres-sive and versatile drummers on the contemporary music scene. 7.30pm The Stoke, Guildford GU1 4JN.

All tickets and further information available from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

After an enjoyable lunch on Friday 11 April Milford Probus Club members and their guests (always welcome) will hear a talk on the key aspects of later life planning: how to protect assets and wealth to be passed on to loved ones. Professional adviser David Brittain (of Silvertime Legal) will cover wills and trusts, probate, lasting powers of attorney and inheritance tax planning. This will be an informative talk and discussion, not a sales pitch. Milford Probus is a club for retired and semi-retired business and professional men and women who enjoy comradeship, informative talks and wider activities. Lunch is at 12.30pm (pre-lunch drinks from 12pm), Godalming Masonic Hall, GU7 1RQ. If interested, visit www.milfordprobus.com, or book a lunch with Jon Warnke (jgwarnke@btinternet.com/07818 602699).

On Tuesday 8 April, ARTS SOCIETY WOKING’s talk is More Than Just Buns. Eating out in Georgian London. Georgians of all classes dined out in pubs, coaching inns, French ordinaries and confectioners. They also ate all kinds of street food and had an almost insatiable appetite for buns. On a “journey” through London we will discover the early morning drinks consumed on the street before dawn, ‘nunchions’ served at coaching inns, Billingsgate dinners, confectioners’ cakes, syllabubs and ices, the proverbially thin ham dished up to diners at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, as well as the Jewish takeaway foods of the East End and even London’s first ‘Indian’ restaurant. Our journey will be illustrated from prints, paintings and broadsides of the period, some long neglected as a source for a forgotten but fascinating part of our Georgian ancestors’ way of life. Lecturer Peter Ross has a BA in the History of Art, Design and Film, an MA in London history, a PhD and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. Until recently Principal Librarian at Guildhall Library, he has for 20 years lectured on a broad range of topics including the history of English books, portraiture, and London history. Talks start at 10.30am but doors open 9.45am for tea and coffee. The venue is Normandy Village Hall, GU3 2DT. Members may bring a visitor, who may want to make a donation to the Society of £6. Visit www.wokingdfas.org.uk/talks-arts-society-woking-2024.htm.

Conservatoire Concerts have the pleasure of inviting you to a concert of Classical and Romantic works performed by the piano and violin duo Aleksandra Myslek and Eleanor Corr, on Saturday 5 April, 7pm at Godalming Baptist Church, GU7 1BA. Pro-gramme includes works by Mozart, Schumann, Symanowski and Chopin as well as Franck's well known masterpiece, the Violin and Piano Sonata.

To book, visit https//conservatoireconcerts.org.uk. Admission is FREE with a retiring collection towards musicians’ fees and expenses

Vimala Rowe with John Etheridge “Blue Spirits” trio Wednesday 2 April Rowe and Etheridge are ideal partners, alike in their search for musical adventure and authenticity. Etheridge has been described by Pat Metheny as “one of the best guitarists in the world”. 7.15pm Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road GU1 4RP.

All tickets and further information available from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Conservatoire Concerts will be holding two special concerts this month. The first, on Saturday 8 March will feature the acclaimed and upcoming popular Wales Guitar Duo who are quickly building a name for themselves with their versatile performance and enjoyable duo playing. On Friday 21 March, Conservatoire Concerts will be holding a special evening with South African pianist Nina Schumann who will be talking briefly about her conditions of Focal Dystonia and Parkinson’s. Nina will also be performing a programme of works by Bach, Rachmaninoff and more. Both events will commence at 7pm and take place at Godalming Baptist Church,GU7 1BA. . To book, visit https//conservatoireconcerts.org.uk. Admission is FREE with a retiring collection towards musicians’ fees and expenses., visit https//conservatoireconcerts.org.uk.

On Thursday 27 February, from 7.30pm until 9pm Les Amitiés Françaises is hosting a lecture in French. Germaine Jones will talk about the origins of the most well-known French symbols and emblems. To find out more, visit www.amitiesfrancaisesgodalming.com. Talks take place at the Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, Oglethorpe Hall, Crown Court Car Park, Godalming, GU7 1DY. To find out more, visit www.amitiesfrancaisesgodalming.com.

Simcock & Rebello Thursday 26 September One of the headline events and a rare coup for the Festival. the pairing of the gifted jazz pianists Jason Rebello and Gwilym Simcock will be performing together on two Steinway concert grand pianos. Both are stupendous improvisers who blend jazz and classical influences to mesmerising effect. Dovetailing beautifully creative originals, zestful standards and mercurial improvisations, this is a set from two of the most inventive pianists in jazz. From 8pm at the University of Surrey.

All tickets and further information available from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk