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Compton Little Theatre (CLT) unveils details of its hugely popular Panto for January 2027, plus tickets remain for the October Dinner & Drama.

SAVE THE DATE for "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", directed by CLT's Rachel Jenner, at Compton Village Hall. Performance dates: Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 January 2027, which includes a Saturday matinee. Box Office is now OPEN. Tickets £15 with discounts available for group bookings.

LAST CHANCE to buy tickets for CLT’s October Dinner & Drama. Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 October. “A Ballyhoo in Blighty” comprises four fantastic, funny, one-act comedies by Andrew Biss. Don’t miss the chance to see these clever vignettes brought to life by our wonderful cast under the expert direction of Noel Ruddy. Tickets are £24 and include a two-course supper. Doors open 6.45pm, dinner 7.15pm, curtain up 8.15pm. Box Office: www.ticketsource.com/clt OR scan the QR code.

Deadline for submissions for CLT’s Summer Production 2027 is Saturday 31 October 2026. Do you have an idea for a production for May/June 2027 and ideally one you’d like to direct? All ideas and formats welcome. This is a great opportunity for people who have never directed before. We can provide plenty of support for new directors, including insights from an experienced production team. Please email committee@comptonlittletheatre.org.uk for more information and to share your idea.

Compton Club

Compton Club’s regular hours remain Thursday and Friday from 7pm. Check out www.comptonclub.co.uk or https://chat.whatsapp.com/.JnU4sdkaxZRHy7RZz6eotm.

Compton Club events.

Televised rugby at Compton Club. In addition to the usual opening times of Thursdays/Fridays 7pm, the Club will also be open for the England games of the Rugby Autumn Internationals at the following dates and times:

Sunday 8 November from 3pm.

Saturday 14 November from 2pm.

Saturday 21 November from 2pm.

Women Who W(h)ine (WWW), Thursday 19 November at 7pm.
Club AGM, Friday 4 December.
Christmas Party, Saturday 5 December.
New Year’s Eve Party, Thursday 31 December.

As a reminder, Women Who W(h)ine (WWW) meet-up dates for the rest of 2026 are: Thursdays, 28 May, 16 July, 17 September, 19 November and 14 January 2027, from 7pm. If you know of anyone else who might like to join, please do ask them and let Jane Turner know so they can be added to the list at janewturner@mac.com.

What’s on in November at St Nicholas Church?

• Muddy Church. A space for all for wandering & wondering with God, for all the family, on thefirst Sunday of each month in term time. IN DECEMBER it is replaced by Christingle service at4pm.

• Fledglings. Our toddler group meets at Pucks Oak Barn on Monday mornings from 9am in term time. Contact fledglings@stnicholascompton.org.

• Inside Out. Meets Saturday 7 November, 10am-12 noon to keep the church & churchyard looking good. Just turn up or contact wardens@stnicholascompton.org.

• Bell Ringing. Sunday service ringing 9.50am-10.30am (1st Sunday only 5.30pm-6pm). Bell ringing practice alternate Tuesdays, 10am-12pm. Practice sessions can also be arranged at other times to suit those who cannot manage a weekday morning. Contact phil.gorton@btinternet.com.

Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals. Please contact our Rector Sally if you would like to mark a family milestone at St Nicholas. If you would like someone to pray for you or with you, please contact our Rector Sally at rector@stnicholascompton.org. Confidences will be respected.

Visit our website for full details of upcoming services & events: stnicholascompton.org.

Watts Gallery - Dates for your diary

•  The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. remains in the Historic Galleries, and there's still time to catch A New Paradise in Watts Contemporary Gallery before it closes on Sunday 15 November. Five contemporary artists reimagine Morris's vision of paradise for today. Free entry, all works for sale.

• Winter workshops have arrived, for all skill levels. Make a Scandinavian-style wreath on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November or a traditional wreath from Friday 20 November, create embossed gold foil decorations from Wednesday 18 November, craft woven paper stars on Thursday 19 November, paint your own botanical candles from Wednesday 25 November or join House of Mahogany on Friday 26 November for a hands-on scented soy candle-making workshop. Alternatively, our festive pottery workshops let you throw a ceramic Christmas tree from Friday 20 November, build a gingerbread house from Wednesday 25 November or mould a candle holder from Thursday 26 November, perfect for adding a handmade touch to your festive season.

• Our session for little ones, Watts Tots, returns on Friday 6 November with ‘Fireworks & Sparkles’, a morning of sparkling art, colourful prints and sensory play inspired by Bonfire Night.

• Join Curatorial Advisor Hilary Underwood on Thursday 26 November for a rare chance to see a Morris & Co. tapestry and a hand-made Hammersmith rug up close. Booking required.

• Our lunchtime Collections Curator's tour on Wednesday 12 November marks the anniversary of George and Mary Watts's wedding, while on Thursday 13 November we're hosting Reimagining the World of Turner, a free morning of talks, performance and creative activity with the UNIVERSITY OF SURREY. Booking required.

• Our monthly ‘pay if and what you can’ day is on Wednesday 4 November and Compton residents continue to get 50% off admission with proof of address all year round.

• Compton residents get 50% off admission! Valid with a proof of address.
  Check the website for details of events. For more information and to book tickets:wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on

Home Start Guildford - Quiz night

Gather your cleverest friends and join Home-Start Guildford for a fun-filled Quiz Night on Saturday 14 November at Compton Village Hall, starting at 6.30pm. Tickets cost £15 per person, including dinner. For further details or to book, email sarahblack536@googlemail.com.

Home-Start Guildford is a fantastic charity which supports local families with at least one child under five who are facing challenges. Home-Start recruits and trains volunteers to visit their matched family every week for a couple of hours. The volunteer helps the family build resilience as they get to know each other over a period of 9-12 months. Activities are family-led and can include going to the park or a Toddler Group, playing with the children while Mum has a shower or well-earned nap. It’s a simple concept but many families describe their volunteer as a “lifeline”. A large percentage of the charity’s income comes from fundraising and regular donations, so come along, have some fun and know you are helping others at the same time.

In Accord Local Choir Festive Open Evening

Christmas Open Evening with In Accord Singers. Local choir group In Accord Singers is holding a festive open evening. Join them for mulled wine, mince pies and a festive sing! Thursday 10th December, 7.45pm Compton Village Hall. All welcome. Entry is free. For further enquiries email Sue Lampard, suzilamps@gmail.com.

Arts Society Woking

- Arts Society Woking talk: “Rembrandt: Why Self Portraits?” Tuesday 10 November at 10.30am (doors open 9.45am for tea, coffee & biscuits). Normandy Village Hall, GU3 2DT.

www.wokingdfas.org.uk/talks-arts-society-woking-2026.htm.

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Create a wonderful welcome for your home this Christmas. I am a trained professional florist working for private clients and have taught people how to make traditional mossed Christmas wreaths, on a wire frame, from scratch, for over 25 years. Moss construction ensures that they stay fresher until 12th night. At Compton Village Hall come and create the most spectacular wreath for your home. All materials provided. Class includes lunch and a glass or two of fizz. We complete the day making a table centrepiece with a beautiful pillar candle, for your table or as the perfect hostess gift. Places are limited, £120 per person, 10-4pm, Thursday 3 December. You can see pictures of past students’ creations on www.facebook.com/michelle.calvert.148/. Contact michellecalvert58@gmail.com to book.

Les Amitiés Françaises

- Les Amitiés Françaises’ lecture: “La Courneuve, métamorphoses d'une banlieue française”. Thursday 19 November, 7.30pm. Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Oglethorpe Hall, Crown Court Car Park, Godalming, GU7 1DY. www.amitiesfrancaisesgodalming.com.

Milford Probus

- Milford Probus Lunch & Talk: “The Effectiveness of Protest”. Friday 20 November, from 12pm. Godalming

Masonic Hall, GU7 1RQ. Visit www.milfordprobus.com or book lunch (book eight days before) with Miranda O’Brien: miranda.obrien@btinternet.com / 01483 423398.

Conservatoire Concerts

CONSERVATOIRE CONCERTS has a busy November and December with numerous concerts featuring various ensembles and soloists. To find out about these events and book, visit www.conservatoireconcerts.org.uk. www.conservatoireconcerts.org.uk.

Rob Fowler on Monday 2 November, 2pm, at Guildford Institute, Ward Street, GU1 4LH.

Greg Abate on Thursday 12 November, 8pm, at Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RP.

Andy Sheppard on Thursday 19 November, 8pm, at Surrey University Stag Hill GU2 7XH.

To find out more and book tickets, visit www.guildfordjazz.org.uk.