Events in Guildford

Events held in August
Saturday 16 August	A Sea Symphony - Vaughan Williams and Songs of the Fleet - Charles Villiers Stanford at the Guildford Cathedral from 19:30 This event marks the 50th anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ death. The 200-strong South of England Festival Chorus perform his majestic 'A Sea Symphony' accompanied by 'Songs of the Fleet' by Stanford. The annual Cranleigh Choral Week draws choral singers from across the country, many from Surrey and surrounding counties. Based in the superb setting of Cranleigh School, participants learn a variety of types of choral music during the week. At the same time the singers will be rehearsing for an end of course concert in Guildford Cathedral. Box Office tel: 01483 444789 Email: electrictheatre@guildford.gov.uk
Thursday 21 August	Bowl to Beat Crime Grand Final Spectrum Bowl in conjunction with the charity Crimestoppers are promoting a competition open to all bowlers of any age. Any time you bowl at Spectrum Bowl in July you will be able to take part in the competition. Simply bowl exactly 111 and you will win a free game and automatic entry into the Grand Final on August 21st at 6pm. If you have information about crime but don't want to speak to the police. Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Sunday 24 August	Wings and Wheels Not just an Air Show! Wings and Wheels promises to be an exciting day of family entertainment! The Air Show features displays from the Royal Air Force Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. There will be a great mix of civilian and military flying displays throughout the afternoon, performing fantastic aerobatics in the skies over Dunsfold! The Motoring Displays will include some exciting runway demonstrations of both historic and modern supercars in action! Throughout the day there will be a great display of static supercars, classic cars and military vehicles. There will be much to see and do, so bring your family and friends along to enjoy the day at Dunsfold Wings and Wheels! Price : Adult: £16 in advance £20 on the day, Family (2 adults and up to three children) Tel:0871 231 0820 or visit the website: www.wingsandwheels.net
Events held in September
Friday - Sun 5th - 7th September	Richmond Dog Show at Loseley Park from 9am-5pm This is second only to Crufts and is a qualifier for the show. No spectator dogs please. Admission: £5pp Info: secretary@richmonddogshow.org Or call: 05602 318955 How do I get to Loseley Park: Map
Saturday 20 September	Who's faster, you or Swifty the Hare? Find out at this community run in Guildford's Stoke Park on the 20th September at 11am. This is a family-bonding, running-as-a-family, bringing-a-family-picnic type event, so grab your Gran and Grandad, get your cousins involved and make it a family day out to remember! As always, this run is not timed and there's no age limit, so you can wheel Great Aunt Mildred round to blow away the cobwebs or wander round after your toddler, stopping every few paces to look at flowers and you'll all still get a gold (coloured) medal and lots of goodies! There's complimentary fruit and bottled water for all entrants and Swifty the Hare will be giving out hugs and stickers to the young (and young-at-heart). And if all that wasn't enough, we're running a competition for the biggest family who enters! No, we're not talking tall, we mean, most people. So bring all your brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles and you could be a winner! As always, all sponsor money raised will go straight to The Childrens Trust, a charity that helps children with multiple disabilities due to brain damage, so if you've got a stick-in-the mud auntie who won't run, get her to dig deep and sponsor you! Register and join in now at www.runforthechildren.co.uk
Sunday 28th September	Surrey County Ploughing Match & Country Fair at Loseley Park from 9am to 6pm A rural family day out with sheepdog trials, steam ploughing, clay shooting, fly fishing, falconry, horse logging, dog agility, racing pigeons, ferrets, punch and judy and plenty more. Adults £7.50, Concessions £6, Children 5-16 £4.50 or discounted tickets in advance from: www.surreycountyshow.co.uk or 01483 890810 How do I get to Loseley Park: Map
Events held later on in the year
Sunday 12th October	Cancer Research 10k Run at Loseley Park 11am start Price to enter - £19.50 Number of places : 1,500 Starting and finishing in front of Loseley House, this multi-terrain course is undulating throughout, and offers amazing views over the Surrey Countryside. There are two steep hills worth training for! Closing date for entries: 5th October Further Info - www.run10k.org How do I get to Loseley Park: Map
Thurs - Sat 16 - 25 October	Guildford Book Festival Organisers of the annual Guildford Book Festival are setting the stage for another major celebration of the written word. The wide-ranging programme is taking shape and includes performances, discussions, workshops and more. Festival Box Offices will open early-mid September (the Festival website will announce the exact date). Box Office numbers are 01483 444334 or 01483 444789. Online booking is also available through the Festival website. Box Offices: 01483 444334 or 01484 444789 Website address: www.guildfordbookfestival.co.uk To request author interviews, press passes for events or the Festival brochure, please contact Manisha Thaker at Guildford Book Festival Tel: 07962 586064 or email press@guildfordbookfestival.co.uk For press releases, please click here [.doc 285KB]
Fri - Sun 24 - 26 October	Autumn Gardening Show At Loseley House, Guildford from 10am - 4pm daily With a focus on garden maintenance, end of season bargains, perennials, bulbs, roses, winter bedding, herbs, heathers, trees and shrubs, our new Autumnal fixture will also include Christmas and Halloween decorations and gifts, and seasonal gourmet foods. Both the Loseley tea rooms and the refreshments marquee will be open and serving a range of snacks and beverages including hot soup, toffee apples, roasted chestnuts and mulled wine. Admission: £2 per person, with accompanied children under 16 free. For more information: www.greatgardeningshow.co.uk How do I get to Loseley Park: Map
Sunday 2nd November	Chase 10k Run at Loseley Park 9.30am start Join us on Sunday November 2nd for the Loseley Park 10k / 4k Fun Run in aid of CHASE hospice care for children. Open to all ages and standards, the beautiful location makes for a fantastic race whilst supporting life limited children and their families. Entry 10k - £15, 4k - £10. To enter visit www.allabouttriathlons.co.uk or call 01483 454213. How do I get to Loseley Park: Map
Autumn 2008	Guildford Opera Company presents: Opera Goes to Broadway Autumn Production 2008 Gaetano Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) 25th to 29th November Electric Theatre, Guildford Click here for Booking Form [.pdf 232kb] Or please visit: www.guildfordopera.com
Here is a list of Attractions in Guildford where regular events are held
::	The Electric Theatre Onslow Street Guildford GU1 4SZ Box office tel: 01483 444789 To find out about a list of events, please email: electrictheatre@guildford.gov.uk
::	Losely Park Historic and beautiful Loseley Park has become a highly regarded venue for Weddings, Corporate Dinners and Meetings, Private and Christmas Parties as well as large-scale Shows and Public Events. Conveniently situated just outside Guildford, Surrey, close to the A3 with its direct links to the M25 and London, it is also a popular Visitor Attraction. By applying enormous care and attention to detail we undertake to provide outstanding facilities, cuisine and service to all our clients and visitors. To find out about events, please go to: Losely Park Events
::	North Street Market North Street market is a very well established town centre market, that takes place on Friday and Saturday. There are over 30 stalls offering a variety of goods including traditional fresh meat, fish, fruit, fresh ground coffee, cheese, olives, vegetables, flowers, pet food, luggage, linen, rugs, bags, towels, jewellery, clothes, cards, wooden carvings, CDs and picture frames. The market operates during normal shopping hours on Fridays and Saturdays on North Street in Guildford, and is very close to Leapale Road and Castle multi-storey car parks.
::	Guildford Farmers Market High Street, Guildford GU1 - England, UK Tel: 01483 444401 The South West Surrey Farmers’ Market comes to Guildford on the first Tuesday of every month except January. The atmosphere on the High Street is wonderful as farmers sell their fresh produce ranging from fruit and vegetables to meat and home made products. Next Farmers Market: (they are held on the first Tuesday of every month except January when there is no Farmers' Market). Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm
Events Near Guildford
Saturday 16th August	Fleet Lions Beer Festival 2008 We raised over £2000 last year - Thank you! Eastern Delight - Beers from the east of England Saturday 16th August Ancells Farm Community Centre, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2XF (10 minute walk from Fleet Railway Station) Supported by Banks & Taylor Brewery Shefford Ales. Raising money for Leukaemia Care and local charities. There are 2 Sessions: 11.00 am till 3.00pm & 5.30 pm till 9.30pm 24 Different Real Ales. All Beers £2 a Pint. Locally produced Cider and the best of English wines including wines from Jersey. Purchase Ticket’s in Advance £5 (Including Commemorative Glass) (£6 on the door) subject to availability BBQ Incorporating Registered Charity Trust Fund No 279279. To purchase tickets in advance, please e-mail beerfest@fleetlions.org.uk Or visit our website: www.fleetlions.org.uk/beerfest Or phone: 0845 833 7358
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