The Stratford Literary Festival has announced its biggest Winter Festival programme to date with a star-studded line-up that includes some of the biggest names in show business and best-selling writing. The Winter Long Weekend runs from 9th to 14th November and includes comedians Michael McIntyre and Jack Dee, former Member of Parliament turned Masterchef…
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…
Research from life-saving charity Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) in partnership with the University of Surrey has shown the significant benefits of HEMS in responding to penetrating torso injuries suffered by patients in rural or semi-rural areas. Penetrating trauma is most commonly associated with stabbing or shooting. The retrospective study, which analysed data…
Horsley, Bookham & Leatherhead Riding for the Disabled Association (HB&L RDA) – the life-changing charity that provides therapeutic horse riding sessions for children and young adults with disabilities – today launches a crowdfunding appeal to raise the £100,000 required to complete its new purpose-built facility. The Raise the Roof appeal seeks support from members of…
Jeremy Hunt, MP for South West Surrey, recently visited HasleWorks – a new co-working space in Haslemere – to meet the team of local residents who have devised the initiative in response to a growing need for workspace close to home and to encourage business for local shops and cafes by enabling more people to…
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…