What’s on

Regular Dates

CLT

Compton Little Theatre (CLT) panto auditions. These will be held on Wednesday 29 July 2026, 7.30pm, and Sunday 2 August, 4.30pm, in Compton Village Hall. Our panto in January 2027 is “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” and will be directed by CLT’s Rachel Jenner. If you would like to audition, please email info@comptonlittletheatre.org.uk and Rachel will send you an audition pack with a synopsis and character profiles. If you are unable to make these two audition dates alternatives may be possible, by arrangement with the Director. Rehearsals begin in October.

CLT Dinner & Drama. Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 October, Compton Village Hall.

We are delighted to present “A Ballyhoo in Blighty”, four fantastic, funny, one-act comedies by Andrew Biss and directed by CLT’s Noel Ruddy. Tickets are £24 and include a two-course supper. Doors 6.45pm, dinner 7.15pm, curtain up 8.15pm. The Box Office is now open: www.ticketsource.com/clt or scan the QR code.

We are looking for a Prompt for this production – please get in touch if you are interested or to find out more about what’s involved. Email info@comptonlittletheatre.org.uk.

Behind-the-scenes. If you are keen to be involved in either of these productions but in a non-acting role, we would love to hear from you. Our productions rely on the fantastic team of volunteers who work behind the scenes. No experience necessary. Please email info@comptonlittletheatre.org.uk for more information.

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.
If England progresses in the FIFA World Cup, the Club will be open for the following games: Saturday 6 June from 3pm for England vs New Zealand, Wednesday 17 June from 8pm for England vs Croatia, Tuesday 23 June from 8pm for England vs Ghana and Saturday 27 June from 7pm for England vs Panama.

Saturday 4 July from 7pm is 80s Night with DJ Rollerball Paul and fancy dress essential!

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.

Sew like a pro

Does your home need a little something to perk it up? Next Sew like a Pro courses start in September. I will show you how to make fabulous curtains, blinds and cushions! Why not see what you can achieve with a little encouragement in a small, friendly and supportive group of enthusiastic sewers. If you can use a sewing machine but don’t own one, don’t worry as I can provide these for the sessions. Students will need to supply their own fabric and materials.

- Evening classes: 6pm-9pm, Tuesdays, with the first starting on Tuesday 1 September for four weeks. £130.

- Morning classes: 10am-1pm, Thursdays, with the first starting on Thursday 3 September for five weeks. £160.

- I am also running a one-day workshop on Saturday 12 September to make pleated French drum lamp shades. The day will run from 10am-5pm and will include refreshments, a light lunch and all base materials. You will only need to supply one metre of your chosen covering fabric and optional trimming. The cost for the workshop is £165. All classes are held at Compton Village Hall, where there is free parking. Give it a try, you might be surprised what you can do! For further information, contact Michelle at michellecalvert58@gmail.com or sewlikeapro58@gmail.com.

Godalming Museum

Godalming Museum exhibitions & events in August Archaeology is Rubbish. Tuesday 28 July to Saturday 29 August. This year’s family-friendly summer exhibition looks at the fascinating world of archaeology and how archaeologists uncover secrets from the past. The exhibition is aimed at children, although adults should find plenty to interest them. We will also have a series of crafts and activities related to archaeology. The Great Godalming Quiz-Off. Friday 18 September 6.30pm at the Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, Godalming GU7 1DY. Come alone or with friends and test your general knowledge. Bring your own drinks and nibbles and have a fun evening. All proceeds go to Godalming Museum. Contact the museum to book your team. Godalming Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. www.godalmingmuseum.co.uk / 01483 426510.

Live at Loseley is back!

Friday 7 August, 80s v 90s Live. Gates open at 5.30pm. Event ends at 10.15pm, with a firework finale. Tickets from £41 + fee.

Saturday 8 August, Musicals Under the Stars. Gates open at 5.30pm. Event ends at 10.15pm. Tickets From £47.50 + fee.

Sunday 9 August, Country at Loseley. Gates open at 1pm. Event ends at 7pm. Tickets from £25 + fee.

For full details and booking, please visit www.liveatloseley.com. As a thank you to the local community, the organisers are offering 10% off tickets with the code: LOSELEYPARK10. This can be entered at checkout when booking through the event website. If you have any queries relating to Live at Loseley, contact admin@liveatloseley.com (tickets can only be purchased at www.liveatloseley.com).

Milford Probus

The post-lunch talk on Friday 21 August, for members of Milford Probus Club and visitors (always welcome) is about the significance of non-verbal cues and communication. Most of us form an opinion about someone within a few seconds and we rarely change our minds. So why do we feel at ease with some people, yet avoid others? Giving the talk is Alan Jones, a retired BBC journalist and former state-registered nurse. He has entertained and informed Milford Probus before and it is a delight to welcome him back. Alan will explain the subliminal signals of behaviour gestures, and facial expressions that we all use to communicate with each other, revealing how it is not what we say that matters most. Lunch and talk are just £34. Lunch is at 12.30pm (pre-lunch drinks 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.

St Nicholas Church - August

Please note there will be no Muddy Church or Fledglings during August (summer holidays).

We will be hosting Summer Specials during August, exploring different aspects of creativity and social justice in our Sunday services. All are welcome. Please don’t forget — No Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion, Muddy Church or Fledglings during the holidays. These will resume in September with dates to published in the September issue. Inside Out meets Saturday 1 August, 10am-12 noon to keep the church & churchyard looking good. Just turn up or contact stnicholascompton.wardens@gmail.com.

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 stnicholascompton.rector@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER

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

Godalming Choral Society

♫Godalming Choral Society is seeking new members. You are welcome to come to our Open Evening on Tuesday 15 September at 7.20pm at the Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, Godalming GU7 1DY. Contact our membership secretary Pauline at p.powlesland@btinternet.com if you are interested in joining the choir.

Watts Gallery - Dates for your diary

During the summer holidays there are plenty of exhibitions and events for all the family, so give free rein to your creative side at Watts.

• Summer At Watts is now open Tuesdays to Sundays, plus Bank Holiday Monday, 31 August. Join us for a joyful summer season of creativity, colour and play, inspired by sunflowers and the sun. Have fun as a family with lawn games, tents and straw bales, bubble stations and much more besides.

• Picnics on the Lawn are now available for booking at Watts. Choose from three choices of baskets to get you in the summer spirit. We'll have it ready for you to enjoy in our beautiful grounds. Perfect for family days out this summer.

• The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co at Watts Gallery is our major exhibition celebrating William Morris, one of Britain’s most influential designers. Runs until Sunday 10 January 2027.

• Beyond Strawberry Thief is now open to the public in the Watts Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition, coinciding with The Art of Wallpaper exhibition, showcases nature paintings and prints by Rosalinda Kightley and stained glass by members of the British Society of Master Glass Painters. Runs until Sunday 13 September.

• Last chance to see ‘Women of Our Time', an inspiring decorative dinner service, created by nine artists at HMP Send. Inspired by the Famous Women Dinner Service, imagine a range of contemporary guests that Mary Watts might invite to a dinner party. Closing on Monday 31 August.

• Don’t forget, you can browse some of G F Watts's most remarkable artworks - from celebrated portraits to large-scale allegorical masterpieces. Our exhibition brings together highlights from Watts's vast career. Visitors can view Hope (1886) G F Watts's symbolic painting that influenced Barack Obama's The Audacity of Hope, the title of both his address to the Democratic Convention in 2004, the manifesto he published two years later and the first volume of his autobiography.

  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

Godalming Bandstand Music Concerts

During August, Phillips Memorial Park in Godalming will host the 20th annual Summer Series of Bandstand Concerts! This year’s event calendar boasts a wonderful range of performances, all held in the town’s picturesque location in The Burys alongside the River Wey and by the Jack Phillips Memorial Garden. Concerts are FREE with no advanced booking required. 3pm-5pm. The line-up:

Sunday 2 August, A J.Bennewith & Co Chartered Accountants: Concert featuring ABBA STARS

Sunday 9 August, Godalming Town Council: Concert featuring Thalia Simone & the Wild Thorns

Sunday 16 August, Godalming Trust: Concert featuring Vic Cracknell Swing Band

Sunday 23 August, The Design Collective: Concert featuring Nick of Time

Sunday 30 August, 7daysonly.co.uk: Concert featuring The Counterfeit Beatles

To find out more about the event please visit www.facebook.com/GodalmingBandstand.

Godalming Library - Creative Writing Workshop

Godalming Library is launching its first Creative Writing Workshop. Develop your creative skills and meet like-minded writing enthusiasts at our Adult Creative Writing Group. We are kicking off our monthly Saturday sessions with some fun low-pressure flash fiction prompts. All skill levels will be welcome. Saturday 1 August, from 2.30pm. Cost £2.50. Please email godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk to book a ticket or visit us in branch to book as spaces are limited.

Arts Society Woking

ARTS SOCIETY WOKING’s next talk will be on Tuesday 8 September after the summer holidays. For the full calendar of talks for the rest of 2026, do check out www.wokingdfas.org.uk/talks-arts-society-woking-2025.htm

Lunchtime Jazz
Monday 3 August, 2pm
Guildford Institute, Ward Street GU1 4LH

Chromatic harmonica virtuoso Phil Hopkins celebrates the richly varied musical output of the greatest jazz harmonica player Toots Thielemans. In a long career, Thielemans’ expressive harmonica added magic to the recordings of a pantheon of jazz greats including Benny Goodman, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny and Quincy Jones. Completing the trio are the fantastic pianist Liam Dunachie and Guildford’s Marianne Windham on bass. Expect an hour of glorious swing, samba and fascinating stories of Thielemans’ life and times.

For further information visit www.guildfordjazz.org.uk