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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.

Phoenix Pilates rises in Compton.

The first class, in Compton Club, was a success with 12 local residents taking part in a fun, energising evening. Classes take place every Wednesday at 7pm in the Club. Classes are suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to those with previous experience. Men and women are welcome and you’ll find a friendly, supportive atmosphere where you can build strength, improve flexibility and posture, and boost your overall wellbeing. Chrissi, your local Pilates instructor, is a Compton resident and is delighted to be bringing Phoenix Pilates to the village.

Classes cost £10 per session, payable by card. Please bring a mat, water and comfortable clothing. Whether you’re completely new or already love Pilates, you’ll be very welcome. For more information or to book your place, contact Chrissi on 07811 47454.

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.
Local band The Farleys are playing on Saturday 3 October. Doors open from 7pm.
Halloween Party, Friday 31 October.
Women Who W(h)ine (WWW), Thursday 17 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.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices - Quiz night

Come Quizzing in aid of Shooting Star Children's Hospices.

Godalming Friends Group is holding its annual Quiz Night on Friday 9 October.
Rhona is Quiz Master!!
Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Shalford Village Hall, GU4 8BQ £12.50 per person. Tables/teams of up to six. Raffle and 'Heads and Tails'. Please bring your own nibbles and drinks (plus glasses etc.). To buy tickets contact Louise Healy on 01483 898539 / louise.healy605@btinternet.com.

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.

Guildford & District Knights of St Columba

Guildford & District Knights of St Columba talk: “Experience the Thrill of America’s Most Extreme Weather”. Storm chaser James Smith will share breathtaking photographs and first hand accounts of pursuing tornadoes and spectacular supercell thunderstorms across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Nebraska. Saturday 10 October, from 10.30am to 12 noon. St Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 10 Laustan Close, Guildford GU1 2TS. www.ticketsource.com - search “Storm Chasing”. All proceeds support the Guildford & District Knights of Saint Columba, a Catholic organisation supporting the Church, local communities and charitable causes.

Arts Society Woking

Arts Society Woking talk: “Shocking Schiaparelli!” Tuesday 13 October 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.

Les Amitiés Françaises

Les Amitiés Françaises’ lecture: “Belgium under the Microscope”. Thursday 15 October, 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.

What’s on in October at St Nicholas Church?

Muddy Church. A space for all for wandering & wondering with God, for all the family, on the first Sunday of each month in term time.

Fledglings. Out toddler group meets at Pucks Oak Barn on Monday mornings from 9am in term time. Contact fledglingscompton@gmail.com.

Inside Out meets Saturday 3 October, 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.

Try church bell ringing at St Nicholas Church

If you fancy trying something completely different come and learn to ring our newly refurbished bells and discover a hobby that keeps both brain and body active. No previous experience is needed. New starters can be from about 10 years old and up! Our instructors are DBS checked. If you have rung before, then why not consider refreshing these skills.

To find out more phone or email Phil Gorton at phil.gorton@btinternet.com / 01483 420763.

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

Conservatoire Concerts

Conservatoire Concerts hosts a Piano Concerto performed by Sutton Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Brian Choi. Saturday 17 October, 7pm at Godalming Baptist Church. Book tickets at www.conservatoireconcerts.org.uk.

Watts Gallery - Dates for your diary

Watts Gallery is now six open days a week, including Tuesdays, until 27 October. Future changes to opening times will be updated in the NEWS.

• Our new exhibition, A New Paradise, can be viewed in Watts Contemporary Gallery until Sunday 15 December. Featuring new work by five artists reinterpreting William Morris's love of the natural world for the 21st century, it sits alongside our ongoing Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. Free entry, all works for sale.

• Get ready for spooky fun this October half term with Monsters, Magic & Mischief, running Tuesday 21 October to Sunday 1 November. Follow the woodland witches trail, brew concoctions at the potion station and help build a monster menagerie across the Gallery, Limnerslease and woodland. Costumes are warmly encouraged. For younger makers, our Halloween Craft Club runs three sessions a day on Wednesday 28 and Friday 30 October (£8 per child, all materials included).

• Watts Tots returns on Friday 2 October, with a Tiny Treasures theme, while Clay Club turns spooky later this month with pumpkin lanterns, monster mayhem and a ghostly sweetie jar from Thursday 28 to Saturday 31 October.

• For the grown-ups, author Anna Brook leads a day of guided creative writing inspired by Mary Seton Watts on Saturday 3 October, and Curatorial Advisor Hilary Underwood takes us behind the scenes for an hour in (and out of) the archive on Thursday 8 October. Our free with admission Art of Wallpaper curator's tour also running on the Thursdays 1 and 15 October.

• If you hold a Surrey Libraries card, bring it along on Saturday 10 October for free entry and explore A New Paradise as well as our various other galleries at no cost. And if you're looking for a way to get more involved locally, come to our Volunteer Recruitment Morning on Thursday 15 October (10.30am–11.30am) for a chat, a mini tour and a hot drink. Email volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk to register.

• 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

Nicolas Meier on Friday 2 October, 8pm, at The Stoke, Stoke Road, GU1 4JN.

Martin Shaw (Lunchtime Jazz) on Monday 5 October, 2pm, at the Guildford Institute, Ward Street, GU1 4LH.

Five-Way Split on Thursday 8 October, 8pm, at Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RP.

Price & Smoldas on Wednesday 28 October, 8pm, at Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road GU1 4RP.

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