Organisers of the Awesome Book Awards today announce the shortlisted titles for the 2022 prize, which recognises the very best works of fiction for young readers aged between 7 and 10. On the shortlist are: Rumaysa: A Fairytale, by Radiya Hafiza (Pan Macmillan) Elsetime by Eve McDonnell (Everything with Words) The Beast and…
Following a successful first season of summer events, today West Horsley Place announces its programme for autumn. Inspired by the hugely popular BBC One sitcom, Ghosts – which is filmed at West Horsley Place – during half-term week visitors will have a unique opportunity to meet The Occupants, former residents of the Grade I…
Ahead of its rescheduled 2021 season (taking place 16-25 September), Investec International Music Festival (IIMF) is delighted to announce the launch of its new initiative to encourage young music-makers in Surrey – part of its wide-ranging plans in 2022 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ralph Vaughan Williams. The beautiful Surrey…
Colour in Clay, opening at Watts Contemporary Gallery on 18 September (until 31 October), brings together work by 10 of the UK’s most dynamic ceramic artists to celebrate contemporary approaches to colour in ceramic practice. From pure clay bodies to dazzling glazes, deep oxides and vivid surface decoration, the exhibition examines colour as a…
Opening at Watts Contemporary Gallery on 9 July, An Artistic Aviary presents work by 17 contemporary artists in a wide range of media to celebrate the art of birds. Bringing together paintings, ceramics, prints and sculpture, the exhibition explores humankind’s relationship with birds and highlights their continuing inspiration for artists. Birds have always…
After a year of staging digital events, with only two live events possible last autumn, the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival is planning a return to its full programme this September to delight audiences. Taking place between 15th and 19th September, the brimming programme includes some huge names in both fiction and non-fiction, and a wide…
Investec International Music Festival (IIMF) is delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for its rescheduled dates in September 2021. Each year, IIMF brings world-class musicians to perform in beautiful locations across the Surrey Hills, and the Festival is thrilled to be able to introduce its audience to two particularly special new…
Live shows are back, as the team behind Pub in the Park announce The Alfresco Theatre is heading to Guildford! 17-20th June 2021 YOUR SUMMER STARTS HERE! Comedy, movies, music and theatre, plus bespoke menus from Michelin-starred chefs in Guildford this June! Brand new event from the creators of Pub in the Park Pop-up outdoor deckchair…
West Horsley Place Trust – the charity established to save Grade I listed West Horsley Place and its surrounding estate so that they can be enjoyed by the public – is delighted to announce a new partnership with Woking Mind to promote mental health and wellbeing for the people of Surrey. Through a co-ordinated,…
Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village plans to begin to reopen from Monday 26 April in line with current Government guidance. Following the national lockdown and consequent temporary closure of Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the current plans for reopening are: Monday 26 April, 10am to 5pm daily…