Fledglings starts. Puck’s Oak Barn, every Monday 9.00am-11am (term time)
Jan
8
to Jan 27

Fledglings starts. Puck’s Oak Barn, every Monday 9.00am-11am (term time)

Mon 12th – Fledglings starts. Puck’s Oak Barn, 9.30am-11am

Fledglings, a stay-and-play group for toddlers, with a Forest School for over-2s, starts on Monday
8th September in Puck’s Oak Barn from 9.00am to 11am. Refreshments will be provided for mums and
dads but please bring appropriate drinks and nibbles for the children. The cost is £5 per family,
regardless of the number of children! It would be helpful to know in advance if you can attend so please
email fledglingscompton@gmail.com or phone Catherine Masterman on 07779 022419.

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Nov
19
to Aug 5

Sat 19th – Eloquent Duo performance, Watts Gallery, 6.30pm.

Holly Graham, a soprano from Shackleford, has partnered with virtuoso harpist Imogen Ridge to form the classical ensemble, Eloquent Duo. Scholarship graduates of the Royal College of Music, Graham and Ridge craft classical recitals that merge music with visual art to create immersive, multi-sensory experiences where the music deepens the emotional impact of the artwork, and the art adds new meaning to the music. At Watts Gallery, Eloquent Duo will pair the works of GF Watts with timeless masterpieces by Schubert, Debussy, Mozart and more. The event is on Saturday 19 October, with doors opening at 6.30pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.eloquentduo.com and www.eloquentduo.com/upcomingevents.

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Dec
14
to Dec 28

Sat 14th to Sat 28th – Panto, Godalming Borough Hall, GU7 1HR .

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Bookings for Godalming’s Panto Jack and the Beanstalk are now open. The show will run from Saturday 14 until Saturday 28 December 2024 at Godalming Borough Hall. Jack and the Beanstalk will feature spectacular song and dance, colourful costumes and lots of fun and laughs for the whole family. Tickets: £15–£23.50. Pay What You Can tickets are also available and are for the exclusive use of people who cannot afford full price and would not be attending a pantomime without this scheme. It is not an opportunity to get a discount if able to pay full price. There will be a minimum the production can accept due to overhead increases. If in need of financial support, email info@wyschproductions.com. Schools, nurseries or clubs receive one FREE teacher/minder ticket per 10 tickets purchased. Email info@wyschproductions.com to arrange.

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Jan
1
3:00 PM15:00

Wed 1st – New Year’s Day walk, Mane Chance, GU3 1DL, 10am and 2pm.

On Wednesday 1 January, Mane Chance Sanctuary, GU3 1DL, is open to all for its annual New Year’s Day Walk. Take in the fresh air and the stunning views of the Surrey Hills, while meeting the charity’s rescue horses and ponies on route. Walks start at any time between 10am and 2pm. Hot food, hot chocolate, mulled wine and hot drinks are available at the end in the barn. Tickets cost £3 for adults, £2 for children and seniors while children under 5 (and dogs!) can come for free. Book at www.manechancesanctuary.org/New_Years_Day_Walk_2025.html.

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Thurs 23rd – Guildford Jazz, Guildford Pavilion, GU1 4RP, 7.15pm.
Jan
23
7:15 PM19:15

Thurs 23rd – Guildford Jazz, Guildford Pavilion, GU1 4RP, 7.15pm.

James Davison & Callum Au Quintet

Thursday 23 January

An exciting quintet led by trumpeter James Davison and trombonist Callum Au. The evening promises swinging music to recreate the vibe of ‘50s and ‘60s jazz. Inspired by the music of the Clark Terry/Bob Brookmeyer Quintet, the band plays a selection of hard-swinging originals and covers of some of the best of their repertoire.

From 7.15pm.

Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RP.

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

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Jan
23
7:30 PM19:30

Thurs 23rd – Les Amitiés Françaises’ talk, Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, GU7 1DY, 7.30pm.

Thursday 12 December & Thursday 23 January, 7.30pm until 9pm: Les Amitiés Françaises is hosting lectures in French. In the December talk, Peter Prowse will talk about the history of the Canal du Midi and its surrounding towns incorporating songs from the South of France. The January lecture, by Brigitte Thibaut, will be on the most iconic French couples. To find out more, visit www.amitiesfrancaisesgodalming.com. Talks take place at Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, Oglethorpe Hall, Crown Court Car Park, Godalming, GU7 1DY.

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Thurs 16th to Sat 18th – CLT Panto, Village Hall, 7.30pm. (Saturday matinee, 2.30pm).
Dec
16
to Dec 18

Thurs 16th to Sat 18th – CLT Panto, Village Hall, 7.30pm. (Saturday matinee, 2.30pm).

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Tickets are selling fast for Red Riding Hood. Written by CLT's talented writing duo Frazer Woodhams and Fred Pollard, it's the story of Red, who is joined by her slightly dotty Granny, a couple of hapless wheeler-dealers, a conniving and ruthless property developer, an outrageous panto Dame and, of course, a Big Bad Wolf! Good and evil battle it out to save the village of Rosewood. With plenty of laughs and great songs, it's guaranteed to be fun for all the family.

The box office is now OPEN. Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 January 2025.

Compton Village Hall, 7.30pm and Saturday matinee 2.30pm, £12. Book online www.ticketsource.co.uk/clt or by emailing tickets@comptonlittletheatre.org.uk.

As always, CLT relies on a fabulous team of volunteers who work behind the scenes to bring our productions to the stage and is always seeking new people to join. No experience is necessary.

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Dec
13
to Dec 14

Fri 13th & Sat 14th – LynchPin Theatre production, The Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, GU1 3UX.

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Godalming-based LynchPin Theatre will be celebrating its 25th birthday by reviving its very first play, Emily Dickinson & I — the journey of a portrayal. The play charts an actor’s journey into the heart and soul of America’s foremost female poet, Emily Dickinson. Actor Edie Campbell leads the audience through her 14-year journey of writing, researching, performing… and putting on Emily Dickinson’s dress. The result is an intricately woven dual biography of poet and actor, as Campbell makes sense of her own experiences through Dickinson’s poems and letters. Devised by Edie Campbell and Jack Lynch, Emily Dickinson & I premiered at The Mill Studio, Guildford, in December 1999 before a hugely successful run at the Edinburgh Festival and tours, launching LynchPin on its theatrical journey. The play returns to The Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, GU1 3UX, on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December. For tickets phone 01483 440 000 or visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on.

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Dec
13
12:00 PM12:00

Fri 13th – Milford Probus Club Christmas lunch, Godalming Masonic Hall, GU7 1RQ, from 12 noon.

On Friday 13 December, Milford Probus will be hosting its annual Christmas lunch. Instead of a talk, members and visitors (always welcome) will be treated to a conjuror. The Christmas lunch promises to be a special festive occasion to welcome people seeking companionship with others of shared interests and seeing how joining a friendly, active club could help to get more from retirement. The price is £48 for traditional three-course Christmas lunch, with fish and vegetarian options. There will be choice of good wines. Book by Sunday 1 December (details below). After lunch on Friday 17 January, Ian MacFarlane will give a talk on diabetes, a condition concerning chronically raised blood sugar with serious side effects. Type 1 diabetes is due to insulin deficiency and Type 2 to insulin resistance. Due largely to increasing obesity, Type 2 is rising rapidly and now affects 8% of the UK population. Exercise and weight loss are important in managing the condition. As a consultant physician and professor, MacFarlane has practical hospital experience of diabetes and has published research papers on it. 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 (book the Monday before please) with Jon Warnke (jgwarnke@btinternet.com/07818 602699).

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Dec
12
7:30 PM19:30

Thurs 12th – Les Amitiés Françaises’ talk, Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, GU7 1DY, 7.30pm.

Thursday 12 December & Thursday 23 January, 7.30pm until 9pm: Les Amitiés Françaises is hosting lectures in French. In the December talk, Peter Prowse will talk about the history of the Canal du Midi and its surrounding towns incorporating songs from the South of France. The January lecture, by Brigitte Thibaut, will be on the most iconic French couples. To find out more, visit www.amitiesfrancaisesgodalming.com. Talks take place at Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, Oglethorpe Hall, Crown Court Car Park, Godalming, GU7 1DY.

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Tues 10th – The Arts Society Woking’s talk, Normandy Village Hall, 10.30am.
Dec
10
10:30 AM10:30

Tues 10th – The Arts Society Woking’s talk, Normandy Village Hall, 10.30am.

On Tuesday 10 December, THE ARTS SOCIETY WOKING’s talk is on the cartoonist Carl Giles who, for many of the Art Society’s members, was as much a part of the festive season as the Christmas tree, crackers and the Queen's Speech. So popular were the Giles annuals as Christmas presents that they helped to make him Britain's best loved, most successful and wealthy cartoonist. The talk looks at Giles's life and work with a particular emphasis on his seasonal cartoons, particularly those featuring Grandma and the Giles family. They include some of his funniest cartoons but, as the art historian William Feaver pointed out, they also demonstrate that he had few equals when it came to representing Britain in Winter. 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 £5. Visit www.wokingdfas.org.uk/talks-arts-society-woking-2024.htm.

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Dec
8
3:30 PM15:30

Sun 8th – St Augustine’s Abbey Advent Carol Service, GU4 8QR, 3.30pm.

St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth, GU4 8QR, is holding a special Advent Carol Service including the singing of ancient Gregorian Chant on Sunday 8 December 2024, at 3.30pm. Nestled in the serene surroundings of the Surrey Hills, the Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery offers a peaceful and reflective setting to celebrate the season of Advent together.

This Advent Carol Service is open to everyone, regardless of faith or belief. Whether you are a person of faith, exploring spirituality, or simply seeking a moment of peace and beauty, we warmly welcome you to join Chilworth's Benedictine monks.

This contemplative service will feature traditional Advent carols, the singing of ancient Gregorian Chant, Scripture readings and reflections led by Chilworth's Benedictine monks. Immerse yourself in the timeless music and messages of hope, peace, and preparation for the coming of Christmas. Visit www.chilworthbenedictines.com.

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Sat 7th – Conservatoire Concerts, Godalming Baptist Church, GU7 1BA, 7pm.
Dec
7
7:00 PM19:00

Sat 7th – Conservatoire Concerts, Godalming Baptist Church, GU7 1BA, 7pm.

Conservatoire Concerts invite you to the second concert of its Chamber Music Festival, on Saturday 7 December, 7pm at Godalming Baptist Church, GU7 1BA. The concert features Bodman String Quartet performing works by Haydn, Beethoven and Debussy.

As usual, Conservatoire Concerts always heralds the new year with a joyous Baroque Festival featuring the Purcell School Baroque Ensemble and musicians from various conservatoires around the UK. This Baroque Festival will take place on Thursday 9 and Saturday 11 January. All concerts start at 7pm 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

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Fri 6th – Guildford Jazz, St John’s Church, GU7 3EJ, 8pm.
Dec
6
8:00 PM20:00

Fri 6th – Guildford Jazz, St John’s Church, GU7 3EJ, 8pm.

“A Jazzy Christmas”, with Jo Harrop, Paul Edis & special guests

Friday 6 December

Featuring new arrangements of festive favourites penned by pianist Paul Edis and performed by the ‘velvet-voiced’ Jo Harrop alongside a nine-piece band,
A Jazzy Christmas will feature an
eclectic mix of classic Christmas hits such as ‘Santa Baby’ and
‘Driving Home For Christmas’.
From 8pm.

St John’s Church, St John's Street, Godalming GU7 3EJ.

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

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Nov
30
7:30 PM19:30

Sat 30th – Godalming Choral Society Christmas Concert, St. John’s Church, GU7 3EJ, 7.30pm.

Godalming Choral Society’s rehearsals are now underway at the Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, Godalming, GU7 1DY, under Musical Director George de Voil. He is leading the singers in an exciting programme for its Christmas concert, at 7.30pm on Saturday 30 November at St. John’s Church, Farncombe, GU7 3EJ. The concert will include Schubert’s Mass in G Major, Bob Chilcott’s ‘On Christmas Night’, Gerald Finzi’s ‘In Terra Pax’ & Jonathan Dove’s ‘Seek Him That Maketh The Seven Stars’; and of course some carols for choir and audience. For further information and tickets, visit godalmingchoral.org.uk.

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Nov
30
7:30 PM19:30

Sat 30th – Blackheath & Bramley Choral Society's pre-Christmas celebration, Holy Trinity Church, GU1 3RR, 7.30pm.

Come and join Blackheath & Bramley Choral Society's (BBCS) joyful pre-Christmas celebration, Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise and Carols Through the Ages, on Saturday 30 November, 7.30pm, at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, GU1 3RR. Tickets £18 in advance (£20 at the door). Under 18s free. NUS card £5. Tickets available from choir members or from boxoffice.bbcs@gmail.com. Tickets also available via Eventbrite.co.uk. BBCS is a friendly choir that aims for high standards and always welcomes new members.

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Sat 30th – Conservatoire Concerts, Godalming Baptist Church, GU7 1BA, 7pm.
Nov
30
7:00 PM19:00

Sat 30th – Conservatoire Concerts, Godalming Baptist Church, GU7 1BA, 7pm.

Conservatoire Concerts is holding two concerts this month. The Portuguese singer João Ferreira returns with a beautiful repertoire ranging from Baroque/Classical arias by Handel, Vivaldi and Mozart interspersed with other popular and more recent well-known Italian and Portuguese arias. Ferreira will once again be accompanied by Guy Murgatroyd on piano and a Fado guitar duo. This concert will take place on Saturday 2 November. On Saturday 30 November, the Chamber Music Festival commences with Lisson Piano Trio performing works by Beethoven, Brahms and Dvorak. The festival continues with Bodman String Quartet performing works by Haydn, Debussy and others on Saturday 7 December. All concerts start at 7pm 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.

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Nov
16
10:00 AM10:00

Sat 16th – Chance to Chat Coffee Session with the National Trust, Godalming Museum, GU7 1AQ, 10am.

- Chance to Chat Coffee Session with the National Trust is on Saturday 16 November, 10am to 12pm. Come and meet the team from Munstead Wood and talk about the future of Gertrude Jekyll’s former home. The sessions will be very informal. - Godalming Museum Coffee Club is on Monday 18 November, 11am to 1pm. Come along to get to know like-minded folks, have a coffee, or a tea, and chat about Godalming’s past. All welcome. No booking required.

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Fri 15th – Guildford Jazz, The Boileroom, GU1 4LS, 7pm.
Nov
15
7:00 PM19:00

Fri 15th – Guildford Jazz, The Boileroom, GU1 4LS, 7pm.

Redtenbacher’s Funkestra — Brothers in Funk Friday 15 November Stefan Redtenbacher's Funkestra continues the successful BEAT series with an exciting mix of fresh, high energy jazz funk, inspired by the legendary Funk Brothers, Average White Band and Brecker Brothers. “A pure slice of unalloyed, joyful Funk.” – Steve Rubie. From 7pm. The Boileroom, Stoke Fields, Guildford, GU1 4LS.

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

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Wed 6th – Guildford Jazz, Guildford Pavilion, GU1 4RP, 7.15pm.
Nov
6
7:15 PM19:15

Wed 6th – Guildford Jazz, Guildford Pavilion, GU1 4RP, 7.15pm.

SoulTime! Wednesday 6 November SoulTime! Is an exciting jazz quartet co-led by pianist Leon Greening and trumpeter Steve Fishwick. SoulTime! pays homage to Bobby Timmons whose compositions, such as ‘This Here’, ‘Dat Dere’, and ‘Moanin’, were pivotal for groups like Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and The Cannonball Adderley Quintet. From 7.15pm. Guildford Pavilion Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RP.

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

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Oct
30
5:00 PM17:00

Wed 30th Oct – Sustainable Fashion event, Village Hall, 5-6pm.

Sustainable Fashion is a fashion show and exhibition with a difference. Taking place on Wednesday 30 October, 5-6pm in Compton Village Hall, this event will feature a unique collection of upcycled, sustainable and repurposed fashion pieces handmade by an Upper Sixth student at Godalming College. The aim of the event is to demonstrate upcycling and to raise awareness of how “slow fashion” and sustainability are better for the environment. FREE entry. For more information email offshoredesigns@yahoo.com.

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Oct
30
11:30 AM11:30

Sat 9th – Rhona & Jo’s Quiz at the Village Hall, 7pm.

Places are still available for a Fundraising Quiz at 7pm on Saturday 9 November in the Village Hall, organised by Compton Quiz Masters Jo Ayshford and Rhona Wilkie. Jo’s granddaughter, 14-year old Millie Ayshford, has been given an opportunity to travel to Eswatini, Africa, next year to help at a neighbourhood care point, which provides access to food and early education for children. To undertake this opportunity, Millie will need to pay all her travel and accommodation costs. The quiz will help raise funds for Millie’s trip — a truly worthwhile cause. The price is £12 per ticket, including supper and a pay bar. Teams are a maximum of six people. Email rhonawilkie@hotmail.co.uk to enter a team and provide any dietary requirements.

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Oct
3
7:00 PM19:00

Thurs 3rd – Playpark opening, Spiceall, 5.30pm.

Playpark refurbishments on Spiceall are complete. There is now a zip wire, a multiplay unit, for young children, and an accessible ‘rock and bowl’. There will be an official opening of the playpark on Thursday 3 October at 5.30pm, which will be attended by the Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Sallie Barker. Refreshments, including “bubbly”, will be provided by Nick and Charlotte Wyschna (of Guildford Fringe and The Fallen Angel bar).

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on

Tuesday 8 October at 7pm, in Pucks Oak Barn.

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Thurs 26th – Guildford Jazz, University of Surrey, 8pm.
Sep
26
8:00 PM20:00

Thurs 26th – Guildford Jazz, University of Surrey, 8pm.

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

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Sun 21st – CLT Summer BBQ, GU1 1LQ, 1pm.
Jul
21
to Jul 23

Sun 21st – CLT Summer BBQ, GU1 1LQ, 1pm.

CLT is hosting a summer BBQ on Sunday 21 July, 1-5pm, at the 2nd Guildford Scouts Hut, Stoughton Road, Guildford, GU1 1LQ . Please bring your own meat or veggie food options, drinks, chairs/rugs, family and friends. More info will be emailed nearer the date so sign up to our mailing list by emailing committee@comptonlittletheatre.org.uk. We hope to see you there.

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Jun
6
7:00 PM19:00

Thurs 6th – Village Association AGM, Compton Club, 7pm.

Compton Village Association’s Annual General Meeting is on Thursday 6 June at 7pm in the Compton Club. Everyone is invited to attend to hear about the Association’s activities for the last year and plans for future events and projects. The Committee will stand down at the meeting and a new Committee will be elected. If anyone would like to join the Committee, please let the Secretary Jane Turner know at janewturner@mac.com. It is important for the Association to hear your views so please make an effort to come to the AGM, which should last about an hour and the Club’s bar will be open.

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Sat 18th May – Compton Village Fete, The Green, noon.
May
18
12:00 PM12:00

Sat 18th May – Compton Village Fete, The Green, noon.

You can find all the latest Fete news at www.facebook.com.ComptonVillageFete. Proceeds will be shared between various village causes, including: the Allotments (50% of the plant stall, plus 10% of profit), Compton Club (50% of beer stall, plus 25% of profit), Compton Little Theatre (50% of tea ’tent’, plus 10% of profit), Compton NEWS (£800), St Nicholas Church (50% of cakes & preserves stall, plus 15% of profit) and the Village Hall (15% of profit). Given the unfortunate continued need, this year our chosen charity (25% of profit) will again be Godalming & Villages Community Store. We’re looking forward to seeing you on what will be a fun day for all ages. Don’t forget to bring plenty of cash!

Volunteers needed Stall volunteers. The Fete is run purely by volunteers and your village needs you! In particular, we are looking for helpers for the Bouncy Castles, Barbeque, Beer Tent, Parking, Pick-a-Card and the Loseley ice cream van. If you can volunteer even an hour of your time, please contact Miriam Morris on morrisclare77@gmail.com. Set up/take down volunteers. Many hands are needed to set up in the morning and take down at the end of the day. A regular but small team put in a lot of work before the event and on the day, starting at an unsociable hour, planning and managing the layout, hanging the bunting, transporting tables, chairs, litter bins, stakes and ropes and, most importantly, directing car parking. They can always do with more hands at the pump! Please contact James Saunders, jameswgsaunders5@hotmail.com or Nick Palmer on 01483 810663 /nicholas.palmer6@btinternet.com.

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Mar
16
10:30 AM10:30

Sat 16th – Compton Litter Pick, Village Hall, 10.30am.

Compton Parish Council is organising the village litter pick on Saturday 16 March, starting at 10.30am at the Village Hall for volunteers to collect litter pickers, bags etc. It will finish back at the Village Hall from 11.30am with soup and rolls. - The next Parish Council meeting takes place on Wednesday 20 March, 7pm at Puck’s Oak Barn. - The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Wednesday 1 May, 7pm, in Watts Gallery, followed by refreshments and networking in the Old Kiln. For more information, visit www.comptonparishcouncil.co.uk.

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Jan
1
10:00 AM10:00

Mon 1st – New Year’s Day walk, Mane Chance, 10am-2pm.

Why not begin 2024 with a New Year’s Day walk, on Monday 1 January, around the Mane Chance Sanctuary, taking in the fresh air and the stunning views of the Surrey Hills? Walks start at any time between 10am and 2pm and will take about an hour. Participants will be able to see and meet the Sanctuary’s rescued horses and ponies. Hot food, hot chocolate, mulled wine and hot drinks are available at the end in the barn to reward everyone who comes along. Tickets cost £3 for adults, £2 for children and seniors while children under 5 (and dogs!) can come for free. To book, visit www.manechancesanctuary.org/_Years_Day_Walk_2024.html.

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