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Good Afternoon Surrey,
Half-term approaches with the quiet confidence of a small constitutional event. First comes the school note, then the childcare arithmetic, then the solemn question from the back seat: what are we actually doing?
So today’s edition performs a modest public service. We have sifted the travel disruption, council updates, NHS reminders, events, markets and local eateries, so the week may proceed with a little more order and rather fewer emergency group-chat decrees.
In today’s edition
Tube strikes could affect late-week journeys.
North Street diversions continue in Guildford.
Royal Surrey liver health screening team in Guildford on Mon-Tue 18-19 May
Half-term dates, food vouchers and youth support are in Community Digest.
Bank holiday events, markets, vineyards and local jobs round out the Weekender.
Let’s take a look.
— Prince Khurram
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Royal Surrey liver screening van visits Guildford
Source: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk
Royal Surrey’s liver health screening team is at Westborough Church in Guildford on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 May, from 8am to 6pm. The checks are for eligible people aged 35 to 70 who are at increased risk. The van is at Westborough Church, Guildford. Worth checking if you have been meaning to deal with this quietly and properly.
Guildford North Street works starts another phase
Guildford Borough Council has confirmed continuing works around North Street, including the Woodbridge Road closure and junction works at North Street and Leapale Road. Diversions are expected until late June 2026.
Click here: To read the regeneration and diversion update
National headlines for Surrey
Tube strikes could hit Surrey to London journeys
Source: commons.wikimedia.org
TfL has strike action planned across several days this week, with disruption expected to continue into parts of the afternoon and evening. If your journey depends on a Tube connection after Waterloo, Victoria or another London terminus, check before setting off.
Click here: To check strike disruption before traveling
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Properties of the Week
Home A: Under £350k
Price: £275,000
Address: Woodlands Road, Redhill, RH1
Details: Apartment, 2 beds, bathrooms not stated
Parking Type: Garage and allocated parking
Caveat: Leasehold and share-of-freehold wording should be checked before viewing.
Click here: To view the full house and plan your showing
Home B: £350k to £650k
Price: £625,000
Address: Brunswick Road, Deepcut, GU16 6RS
Details: New-build semi-detached home, 3 beds, bathrooms not fully stated
Built in: New build
Parking Type: Not fully stated
Click here: To view the full house and plan your showing
Home C: Above £650k
Price: Guide price £1,400,000
Address: West Hill Road, Woking, GU22
Details: Detached Victorian house, about 2,500 sq ft, 4 beds, 4 baths
Built in: Victorian era
Parking Type: Parking and garage
Click here: To view the full house and plan your showing
County Updates
12 affordable homes taken on in Godalming
Source: waverley.gov.uk
Waverley Borough Council has taken ownership of 12 affordable flats at Bargate Lodge on Catteshall Lane. The update includes sustainability features and Section 106 funding. The homes are at Bargate Lodge, Godalming. Good to see “affordable” and “Godalming” in the same sentence without needing a second coffee.
Click here: To read the housing update
Elmbridge to refund wrongly issued parking fines
Elmbridge Borough Council has apologised for incorrectly issued penalty charge notices and says refunds will follow from June, subject to the Cabinet approval route. If you paid one, this is worth checking rather than quietly fuming in the glovebox.
Click here: To check refund eligibility
Community Digest
Surrey summer half term dates
Surrey County Council lists summer half term as 25 to 29 May. Schools may still vary because of INSET days and academy arrangements, so the safest move is to check your own school before making heroic plans involving childcare, trains and snacks.
Click here: To check school term dates
Redhill youth hub launches
A new youth hub has launched in Redhill to support young people aged 18 to 24 who face barriers to work. Outreach is also planned in Caterham and Oxted.
Click here: To read youth support details
Elmbridge climate fund is open
Elmbridge’s Community Climate Action Fund is open until 21 June, with up to £5,000 available per project. It is aimed at local green ideas, which could mean anything from community planting to energy-saving schemes, provided the application does the grown-up paperwork properly.
Click here: To apply for community climate funding
Events
Theatre & Performances
Barnum | 19 to 23 May | New Victoria Theatre, Woking (Info/Tckets)
Description: The circus musical runs through the week in Woking. Check performance times and availability before travelling, especially if your diary already resembles a railway timetable.
We Will Rock You | 19 to 23 May | Epsom Playhouse, Epsom (Info/Tickets)
Description: The Queen musical is listed for 19 to 23 May. Best checked through the venue’s What’s On page for current tickets and performance details.
Performing Arts Showcase | 20 to 21 May | Camberley Theatre, (Info/Tickets)
Description: Student performing arts showcase across two nights.
Price: £14.50 to £17.50.
Funny Girl The Musical | 22 May | Farnham Maltings, Farnham (Info/Tickets)
Description: Evening screening or performance listing at 7pm.
Price: £15, or £12 for under-18s, plus fee.
Al Murray | 21 May | G Live, Guildford (Info/Tickets)
Description: Evening comedy at 7.30pm with limited availability showing at time of check. Book rather than assuming Guildford has left you a seat out of politeness.
Music & Gigs
Lazy Jazz | 23 to 25 May | Polesden Lacey, near Dorking (Info)
Description: Jazz in the grounds from 2pm to 4pm across the bank holiday weekend.
Price: Free after admission, no booking needed.
Enchanted | 24 May | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford (Info/Tickets)
Description: Princess concert at 2.30pm, recommended for ages 6 and above. Expect songs, small fans and a foyer with opinions on costumes.
Cactus Brass | 24 May | Castle Grounds, Guildford (Info)
Description: Free bandstand concert from 2pm to 4pm. Castle Grounds access can be uneven in places, so plan accordingly if mobility is a concern.
Special Events
Best of British Day | 25 May | Brooklands Museum, Weybridge (Info/Tickets)
Description: British cars and bikes day from 10am to 5pm, included with museum admission. Good for anyone who likes polished bonnets, old engines and pretending not to read every sign.
Guildford Story Guided Walk | 23 May | Tunsgate Arch, Guildford (Info)
Description: Guided walk through Guildford’s story, meeting at 11am. Sensible shoes recommended, because cobbles have never cared about editorial charm.
Markets
Farnham Farmers’ Market | 24 May Location: Central Farnham | (Info)
Description: Farmers’ market running from 10am to 1.30pm. Useful for produce, local food and the ancient Surrey ritual of buying something sensible, then adding cake.
North Street Market | Fri & Sat | North Street, Guildford | (Info)
Description: Weekly market confirmed for Fridays and Saturdays, 8.30am to 5pm. Check town-centre access before heading in, given the wider North Street works.
Antiques & Decorative Arts Fair | 31 May | Dorking Sports Centre | (Info)
Description: The next listed antiques and decorative arts fair is on Sunday 31 May, currently at Dorking Sports Centre while works continue at Dorking Halls.
Eat and Drink
Silent Pool Dog Day | Silent Pool Distillery, Albury | (Event details & booking info)
Description: Dog day listed for 25 May, 10am to 2pm.
Price: Free listing.
High Clandon Vineyard Open Day | East Clandon | (Event details & booking info)
Description: Open day on 25 May, with tours at 11.30am and 2.30pm.
Price: Tour and tasting £30.
The Wilding Barn | Crockford Bridge Farm, Weybridge | (Details & booking info)
Description: The Wilding Barn and ice cream hours are listed Wednesday to Sunday, with PYO closed at the time of check. One for a slower food stop rather than a full fruit-basket expedition.
The Weyside World Cup bookings | Guildford | (Book a table for screenings)
Description: The Weyside is promoting FIFA World Cup 2026 screenings and advance table bookings. If you want a riverside seat for the football, this may be one to sort before everyone remembers they are suddenly tactical experts.
Directory
Smart Choice Plumbing | Woking & Surrey | (Contact details & request a quote)
Description: Smart Choice Plumbing is a plumbing and heating business covering Surrey. The site states Gas Safe and IPHE membership, though registers should be checked directly before relying on accreditations.
GM Electrical | Guildford, Woking, Godalming, | (Contact details & request a quote)
Description: GM Electrical is a Guildford-based domestic electrician covering nearby Surrey areas. The site states NICEIC approval, which is the sort of detail worth checking before booking serious work.
RSM Domestic Appliances | Knaphill, Epsom, Guildford | (Services & contact details)
Description: RSM Domestic Appliances is a Surrey appliance retailer and repairer offering sales, repairs and installation services. Useful when the washing machine starts making that “financial event” noise.
Swift Stitch | Guildford | (See contact details and request a quote)
Description: Swift Stitch is a tailoring and dry-cleaning service with Guildford contact and location details. Handy for hems, alterations and the jacket you promised yourself you would sort in February.
Day Courier | Woking, Guildford | (See contact details and request a quote)
Description: Day Courier offers same-day courier services for local collections and deliveries. Useful when “I’ll post it tomorrow” has become a small domestic emergency.
OnlineFix | Guildford | (See contact details and request a quote)
Description: OnlineFix repairs phones, laptops, PCs and consoles. For cracked screens, slow laptops and the kind of technical problem that appears just before a deadline.
Sage Landscape Gardening | Guildford, Woking, Weybridge | (Contact & Quote)
Description: Sage Landscape Gardening provides landscape gardening and maintenance services across Surrey. Useful for planned garden work, regular upkeep and the moment the lawn starts making its own decisions.
And Finally
Half-term does not require a royal commission. A checked route, a useful date, one decent local idea and a snack policy agreed before departure will do a great deal for public order.
Send us the tips, corrections and quiet local finds that help the next Surrey household carry on with suitable dignity.
Thank you for reading. let’s chat on Friday.
