Compton Village Club

Christmas at the Compton Club. From 12 noon on Christmas Day, the Club opens its doors to members and non-members, offering a chance for the community to come together and make the day a shared and joyful experience. So whether you're looking to connect with others, support those who may find the day challenging, or simply do something a little different — you're warmly invited. The bar will be open with all bar profits donated to the Godalming & Villages Food Stores Foodbank charity. We encourage everyone to bring their own food and enjoy a relaxed, festive afternoon with friends, family and fellow locals. The Club’s kitchen and warming cabinets will be accessible, with a group meal planned for around 2pm. Though the bar will be open, feel free to bring your own wine or fizz. People are welcome throughout the day so even if you have lunch planned with loved ones, why not pop by later in the day?

If you'd like to join for lunch, please let us know so we can plan seating. Contact Tim, the Chairman, via WhatsApp or email timcarter405@gmail.com, or add your name and group size to the sign-up list behind the bar. We look forward to seeing you on Christmas Day if you can make it.

The club is open every Thursday & Friday from 7pm. Here are some key dates for your diary: Saturday 15 November Band Night with The Firebottles — Friday 5 December AGM — Saturday 6 December Christmas Party — Wednesday 31 December New Year's Eve Party.

Keep an eye on our WhatsApp group for confirmed timings and extra events: https:/ tinyurl.com/5n87ms96.www.comptonclub.co.uk.

Godalming Pantomime

The 2025 Godalming Pantomime in Godalming runs from Saturday 13 to Sunday 28 December at Godalming Borough Hall. Cinderella will feature spectacular song and dance, colourful costumes and lots of fun and laughs for the whole family. There will be a relaxed performance on Monday 15 December at 5:30pm. For this performance the house lights will remain on and the volume of the show will be turned down. Pay What You Can tickets are available, for the exclusive use of people who cannot afford full price and would not be attending a pantomime without this scheme. To find out prices and how to buy tickets, visit https://godalmingpanto.com/.

Compton Little Theatre - October Production

It’s nearly Panto Season, again (Oh no it isn’t … ) In the New Year Compton Little Theatre (CLT) will stage the classic tale of Jack & The Beanstalk but with added silliness and surprises, at Compton Village Hall. From Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 January 2026, 7.30pm and Saturday matinee 2pm, come and blow away the January cold and blues with lots of laughter. CLT’s performance follows the well-known story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but with a few twists and some surprise characters. Alongside the hapless Jack, you’ll meet a host of panto favourites including a dastardly villain, a panto dame and a scene-stealing panto cow. With cracking jokes, songs, and an awesome panto cast, there’s fun for all the family. Tickets are £12 and are available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/clt or email tickets@comptonlittletheatre.org.uk. We are always looking for people to help us bring our productions to the stage so if you would like to get involved back stage or front of house, please get in touch via committee@comptonlittletheatre.org.uk. It's great fun and no experience necessary.

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

Hospice care charity Phyllis Tuckwell’s new fundraiser invites you to put the kettle on, make or buy a cake or two, and invite your family, friends or neighbours over for a Bake & Brew. This new fundraising campaign runs throughout October and will raise funds to help this local charity continue providing its vital palliative and end of life care to those in our community who are living with an advanced or terminal illness, such as cancer.

Simply pick a date in October, morning or afternoon, whatever works for you, and contact Phyllis Tuckwell to register for your free Bake

& Brew fundraising pack. It will include information about hosting your event, bunting, cake toppers and a fact sheet about Phyllis Tuckwell, so you can let those coming know how their donations will help. You can hold your event at home with family, friends or neighbours, or at work with your colleagues. All you need is a kettle, mugs of tea or coffee, delicious cake and great company.

To find out more and request a Bake & Brew fundraising pack. Please visit www.pth.org.uk/bake-and-brew.

St Augustines’s Abbey

Some events in November at St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth: Saturday 15 November, 10.30am to 12.20pm. The Mystery of God (session 3: “The Divine Attributes”) Monthly faith formation series (based on Bishop Robert Barron’s series) led by Fr John Seddon OSB. Thursday 20 November, 7pm to 8.20pm. Public talk — A. E. Housman: Scholar, Poet, Enigma. An evening talk by Rt Rev Dom Paulinus Greenwood OSB. Immediately after the talk, attendees are welcome to attend Compline with sung Gregorian Chant in the Abbey Church (approx. 8.30pm to 8.50pm). Saturday 22 November, 10am to 12pm. Indigenous Spirituality: North America (USA & Canada) - part of the six month exploration series led by Sheila Longman. (This is the North America / First Nations session.)

Venue for all talks: Assisi Room, St Augustine’s Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8QR Booking via www.ticketsource.co.uk (search 'Chilworth Abbey'). St Augustine's Abbey is a Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery near Guildford and the monks welcome members of the public of all faiths and none.

Sandra Billinge Yoga Classes

Sandra’s Yoga Classes have resumed at the Village Hall on Thursday & Friday mornings,10.30am‑12 noon. Suitable for all ages and abilities and drop-in is available.

Les Amities Francaises

On Thursday 13 November, 7.30pm until 9pm, Les Amitiés Françaises’ guest speaker Phil Drabble will give an illustrated talk inspired by Anthony Seldon’s book, The Path of Peace, and is an homage to all those who fought and died on the Western Front. Les Amitiés Françaises is part of a thriving French circle. To book, visit www.amitiesfrancaisesgodalming.com. Talks take place at the Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, Oglethorpe Hall, Crown Court Car Park, Godalming, GU7 1DY.

Milford Probus

Milford Probus Club post-lunch talk on Friday 21 November: Hogarth: Vice, Satire and Welfare. William Hogarth gave us a unique perspective of Georgian London. After a congenial lunch, Milford Probus Club members, guests and visitors will explore this perspective with Helen Naylor, a favourite speaker with a talent for bringing history to life. Hogarth’s city scenes are dynamic and chaotic. Helen contrasts this with his contemporary Canaletto’s sanitised view of London and examines what we can learn from his depiction of high and low culture and human nature. London was Hogarth’s stage. He wove real people and places into his pictures, notably ‘A Harlot’s Progress’ and ‘Four Times a Day’ which examine London’s dark underbelly, its vices and debauchery. Hogarth’s art was an improbable success. It led to legislation, including the first copyright laws and using ‘Gin Lane’ as a potent anti-alcohol poster for the Gin Act of 1751. Lunch and talk just £32. Lunch is at 12.30pm (pre-lunch drinks from 12pm). Visit www.milfordprobus.com or book lunch (book the Monday before) with Miranda O’Brien: miranda.obrien@btinternet.com / 01483 423398.

St Mary’s Church Shackleford

Blackheath & Bramley Choral Society

Blackheath & Bramley Choral Society will be performing Mendelssohn’s St Paul Oratorio on Saturday 29 November, 7.30pm, at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, GU1 3RR conducted by David Condry. Tickets are available from choir members, by email from boxoffice.bbcs@gmail.com, Eventbrite.co.uk or on the door. The Society is always looking for new members to join its friendly group who perform to a high standard. Find out more at bandbcs.org.uk or contact the chairman Janet Crosthwaite at chairman@bbcs.gmail.com.

What’s on in November at St Nicholas Church?

• St Nicholas is organising a regular meet-up. These small groups are held every Wednesday, 10.30am – 12 noon during November. All welcome. Please contact Sally for further details at stnicholascompton.rector@gmail.com.

• Quiet Fireworks on Friday 7 November, 4pm-6pm at The Rectory. Free food, fireworks & fun for younger children & their families who prefer less noise.

• Muddy Church A space for wandering & wondering with God for all the family on the first Sunday of each month at 10.30am (term-time only).

• Toddler group Fledglings, every Monday (term-time only) at 9am at Puck’s Oak Barn. fledglingscompton@gmail.com.

• Inside Out meets Saturday 1 November 10am to 12 noon to keep the church & churchyard looking good. Just turn up or contact stnicholascompton.wardens@gmail.com.

• Bell ringing Sunday service ringing is 9.50am-10.30am (first Sunday of every month it is 5.30pm to 6pm instead.). Bell ringing practice alternate Tuesdays 10am to 12pm. Practice sessions can 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, contact our Rector: stnicholascompton.rector@gmail.com. Confidentiality will be respected.

Thanks & blessings, Revd Sally Buddle

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

Godalming Choral Society

In memoriam: love is strong as death. Godalming Choral Society presents a moving musical tribute marking 80 years since VE Day, honouring the courage and sacrifice of WWII veterans — many now centenarians — and remembering those who have died. The concert features a blend of reflective, grateful, and uplifting music, including choruses from Duruflé’s Requiem and Brahms’ German Requiem. Don’t miss this heartfelt evening of remembrance and celebration. Saturday 29 November at 7.30pm, St John’s Church Farncombe GU7 3EJ. e-mail secretary@godalming.org.uk or visit www.godalmingchoral.org.uk.

Conservatoire Concerts

Conservatoire Concerts is hosting several concerts in November and December. The first is The Music that Transverses Time on Saturday 1 November, 7pm. featuring Baroque as well as Classical and 20th Century arias. For this concert we welcome, once again, the internationally acclaimed Portuguese singer, Joao Paolo Ferreira who will be accompanied by pianist Guy Murgatroyd. A Chamber Music Festival follows: The first concert on Saturday 29 November, 7pm, is a performance by Halcyon String Quartet; then, on Saturday 6 December, 7pm, Neruda String Quartet will be performing. Programmes will include Mozart’s Prussian Quartet, Schubert’s Death and the Maiden and Puccini’s Crisantemi. All concerts will take place at Godalming Baptist Church GU7 1BA. Booking on www.conservatoireconcerts.org.uk. Admission free with a retiring collection.

Watts Gallery - Dates for your diary

With December just around the corner. Watts Gallery is starting to decorate the site. From Saturday 15 November Christmas arrives at Watts. Discover the beautifully decorated Limnerslease house and begin your Christmas shopping at the Watts Gallery Shop.

• It is your last chance to see Scented Visions: Smell in Art 1850 – 1915. See the captivating artworks that explore the power of scent before the exhibition ends on Sunday 9 November.

• Don’t miss the Contemporary Gallery’s exhibition of satirical cartoons, Peter Brookes: Political Cartoonist of The Times, which will be on display until Sunday 23 November.

• Women of Influence: The Pattle Sisters opens on Thursday 27 November in the main Gallery. Uncovering the untold stories of seven remarkable women, come and see diverse artworks that unveil their impactful life and legacy.

• Watts’ annual print exhibition, In Print: Seven opens on Thursday 27 November in the Contemporary Gallery. Full of colour and diverse styles, discover the printed impressions which echo the stories of the Pattle sisters’ lives.

• Begin your families’ festivities with Watts Gallery’s Pottery: Clay Club sessions (weekly on Sundays) or get stuck in at Watts Tots explorers or artists sessions on Friday mornings.

• To continue Mary Watts’ creative legacy, Watts Gallery runs a range of pottery workshops from throwing taster sessions (weekly on Thursdays) to festive workshops (Wednesdays and Fridays). Come independently or book with friends and family to make something unique and special you can take home.

• Check the website for details of events and to book tickets: www.wattsgallery.org.uk

Godalming Museum

Godalming Museum’s exhibitions and events in November include: Museum Volunteer Recruitment Open Day takes place on Saturday 15 November from 10am to 2pm. Drop in for a cup

of tea or coffee and meet some of our wonderful volunteers to find out about different roles and how you could be involved. No experience necessary as we will provide full training to be part of the team at our friendly museum. We are looking for education volunteers, librarians, desk receptionists, stewards and marketing volunteers. Seventy Years of Stories and Secrets from the Salon is a special exhibition for November, curated by local artist Susie Darnton. On November 1 1955 a new hairdressing salon opened its doors on 28 Church Street, in a little box-like building near the church. The owner, Miss Margery (Peggy) Beagley (1928 - 2023) was an independent woman with her own business and her own car. She’d even been the drummer in the ‘Black Cat’ Dance Band! Many young Godalming women learnt to drive and strive for their own independence due to her encouragement. 28 Church Street is still a hairdressing salon and has been consistently owned by women for 70 years. The exhibition themes will include women’s history, the rise of the independent woman, women’s lives in the town. Historical hairdressing objects will be on display alongside art works and text pieces with additional objects relating to the salon today. Museum Christmas Shop For unusual and unique gifts, the wonderful Museum Christmas Shop will be open from Tuesday 4 November. From Christmas cards to stocking fillers, Christmas gifts to decorations and festive treats, every purchase helps Godalming Museum to care for and preserve our local heritage. Another Spooky Godalming Walk has been arranged due to demand. It takes place from 5.30pm to 7pm on Friday 21 November. £5 per person. Visit “What’s On” on the Museum’s website for details of how to book.

Godalming Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. It is located next to the Town Council offices, by the Pepperpot, 109A High St, GU7 1AQ. Visit www.godalmingmuseum.co.uk / 01483 426510.

Arts Society Woking

On Tuesday 11 November, ARTS SOCIETY WOKING’s talk is Wonder Workers and the Art of Illusion (The History of Magic through Art and Pictures). For millennia, the fascination with magic and the impossible has been widespread. Egypt was the cradle of magic, where sorcerer priests used scientific principles to create illusions for the edification of worship and to hold power over the people. The talk, by Bertie Pearce, who is a member of the Inner Magic Circle, takes the audience through the history of mystery and magic from 3000 BC to the 21st Century, including the formation of the Magic Circle. Talks start at 10.30am but doors open 9.45am for tea, coffee & biscuits. Normandy Village Hall, GU3 2DT. Members may bring a visitor, who may want to make a donation to the Society of £10.

www.wokingdfas.org.uk/talks-arts-society-woking-2025.htm

Guildford Jazz

Allison Neale Trio
Saturday 15 November

Unique on the UK jazz scene, American-born alto saxophonist Allison Neale is a beautifully fluent and inventive musician, who plays in a strongly melodic ‘West Coast cool jazz’ style reminiscent of Paul Desmond (of Dave Brubeck fame). For this intimate evening recital Allison will be joined by the fine pianist Eriko Ishihara and versatile bassist Marianne Windham.

7pm, Guildford Institute, Ward St, GU1 4LH