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Good Morning Surrey,
On a Wednesday in Surrey, this is usually the point where one road closure, one school message and one half-made weekend plan all end up in the same place, somewhere near the kettle. You can picture it. The route you use without thinking suddenly needs thinking about.
So today’s brief is built for that kind of week. The aim is simple, sort the disruption that will actually affect your days, flag the council moves worth knowing about, and point you to the bookings and support links you may want before they become a scramble.
In today’s edition,
Closures begin on Chinthurst Lane, with disruption around Shalford and Bramley
Dorking Halls confirms its April closure date for a long refurbishment spell
Guildford, and Epsom & Ewell both move ahead on local governance changes
Community support this week includes library reading, crisis help and food hubs
Easter and spring bookings are starting to stack up
Let’s take a look.
— Prince Khurram
News
Chinthurst Lane closures are now under way
Source: Google Maps
Gas works around Shalford and Bramley have moved from notice to reality, with Chinthurst Lane now set for a long stretch of disruption. If your week depends on one reliable route, this is the kind of change that starts quietly and then takes over the school run.
SGN works started on Monday 23 March.
Chinthurst Lane is under a rolling road closure for about 10 weeks.
The stretch runs between The Common and around 100 metres past Poplar Road.
A separate closure at the Poplar Road junction is expected for around two weeks
That is likely to become a regular part of local route planning for a while.
Dorking Halls confirms April closure for refurbishment
Dorking Halls has now put firm dates around its temporary shutdown, which turns this from a general notice into something more practical. For regular attenders, it is the point where spring bookings and diary plans may need a second look.
The venue will close on Sunday 19 April 2026.
Reopening is currently expected in mid-December 2026.
The works cover refurbishment and sustainability upgrades.
The council update describes the closure as running from 19 April to early December.
The main thing now is timing, especially for anything you meant to catch there before Easter has passed.
National Headlines
Two-child limit ends from 6 April
The change has now passed into law, with Royal Assent given on 18 March and commencement set for 6 April. For Surrey households keeping a close eye on what really changes the monthly sums, this is one of the bigger policy shifts now moving from headline to reality.
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County Updates
Guildford backs a parish council plan for the town
Source: Guildford Borough Council
Guildford has moved a step further on plans tied to the future West Surrey shadow authority, with councillors recommending the creation of a parish council for Guildford Town. It sits in the local-governance file, which can sound procedural until it starts shaping how decisions are made.
Councillors considered consultation feedback on 16 March 2026.
The recommendation is for a parish council to be created from 1 April 2027.
Up to £300,000 in start-up funding was approved.
That funding would apply if the shadow authority proceeds.
There is still a formal process to follow, but the direction is clearer now.
Mole Valley approves the next step on the A24 PSPO
Mole Valley has approved a Public Spaces Protection Order around the A24 corridor near Mickleham and Westhumble, although it cannot be introduced until the call-in window has passed. So the decision has been made, but there is still one more formal step before it takes effect.
Cabinet approved the PSPO on 17 March 2026.
Implementation must wait until after the call-in period.
The area includes Givons Grove and Denbies roundabouts.
It also covers Old London Road, Zig Zag Road and Ryka’s Café car park for three years once introduced.
For residents and regular visitors, the main point is that the policy is now much closer to becoming real.
Click here: To read the full update and see the area covered
Community Digest
Surrey Crisis Fund can help in an immediate financial emergency
This is one worth keeping somewhere easy to find rather than assuming you will remember it later. The Surrey Crisis Fund is for people facing an immediate financial crisis, and it can also help with setting up home in the community in some circumstances.
Here’s how it works / what’s on offer:
You must usually be at least 16.
You need to live in Surrey, or be moving there soon.
Eligibility includes people on means-tested benefits.
It may also help where someone cannot access sufficient funds.
Support can include help linked to setting up a home in the community.
Dorking Community Fridge has weekday opening times in place
This remains one of the more straightforward community offers in the county, which is part of why it is useful. The service is free for everyone and runs from Dorking Christian Centre with regular weekday sessions.
Westfield Community Fridge opens on Wednesday afternoons
For anyone in or around Westfield, this is a simple weekly option to keep in mind. It is free to everyone and runs from St Mark’s Church on Westfield Road, with the current session listed for Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 3pm.
Runnymede Foodbank continues Monday referral sessions in Egham
For residents who may need it, or for anyone helping somebody else navigate support, this one is referral-based and currently listed at Virginia Lodge in Egham on Monday mornings.
Events
Source: Colets Health & Fitness
Family & Kids
Easter Eggstravaganza 2026 | Sun 29 March (Info/Tickets)
Location: Colets Health Club, Thames Ditton
Description: A late-March family event running from 11.30am to 3pm. A useful one for anyone trying to get one Easter outing into the diary before the holiday pile-up starts.
Sports & Fitness
Run Frimley 2026 | Sun 3 May (Info/Tickets)
Location: Frimley Green, Frimley
Description: A charity run day with 10K, 5K and fun-run options. Useful if you like your spring motivation with a date attached and a decent reason to follow through.
Comedy
Spudgun | Sat 28 March (Info/Tickets)
Location: Dorking Halls, Dorking
Description: Tom Davis brings his current tour to Dorking at 7.30pm. Tickets are live and availability is already described as limited.
Special Events
Games Night | Recurring dates until Mon 27 July (Info/Tickets)
Location: Farnham Maltings, Farnham
Description: A regular 7pm to 9.30pm session for ages 14 and over. Price: £5 plus booking fee. A decent option if your idea of going out involves cards, boards and a quieter room than most quiz nights.
Markets
Maltings Monthly Market | Sat 4 April
Location: Farnham Maltings, Farnham
Description: A broad monthly market with traders, makers and the usual steady footfall that Farnham does well. Doors run from 9am to 4pm. Price: £1 on the door, with members and under-15s free.
Click here: To confirm date, opening times and stall details
Farnham Farmers’ Market | Sun 26 April
Location: Central Car Park, Farnham
Description: A straightforward local farmers’ market running from 10am to 1.30pm. One for anyone who likes buying the week’s good intentions in tote-bag form.
Click here: To confirm date, opening times and stall details
Eat & Drink
Photo by: Terrace Restaurant
Restaurant of the Week | RHS Wisley Dining Club
Location: RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley
Description: This is less a quick midweek supper and more a planned evening out for people who like their food with a bit of occasion attached. The next sitting is listed for Thursday 2 April, 6pm to 10pm, which makes it useful if you are already thinking ahead to early spring outings rather than waiting until every decent table has vanished.
The appeal here is the setting as much as the meal, and the general Wisley advantage is that even the journey there can feel mildly restorative if the week has been full of screens and logistics. Worth noting that this is one to book rather than wing. In Surrey, that is often the difference between a pleasant evening and telling yourself a sandwich was always the plan.
Click here: To see sample menus and restaurant information
Denbies Secret Vineyard Trail
Location: Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking
Description: A two-hour vineyard experience with a spring-friendly excuse to leave the house and pretend you are being cultural rather than simply avoiding chores. Price: £35 per adult, or £29.55 for Loyalty Club members.
Click here: To see details and booking information
High Clandon Open Day and Tours
Location: High Clandon Estate Vineyard, East Clandon
Description: The next open day is set for Saturday 18 April, with tours at 11.30am and 2.30pm plus free drop-in visiting. Useful for anyone who likes their Surrey outings leafy, local and a touch calmer than a retail park.
Click here: To see visit details and book a tour
Quick Hits
Positano
Location: 124 High Street, Tunsgate, Guildford
Description: Central Guildford Italian restaurant with weekend dining from noon on both Saturday and Sunday. Online booking in advance is recommended.
Click here: To see details and book your table.
Beit Beirut
Location: 14 The Broadway, Woking
Description: Lebanese restaurant and wine bar in central Woking, open all day on Saturday and from noon on Sunday. Reservations can be made online or by phone.
Click here: To see details and book your table.
Daniele Sicilian Restaurant
Location: Lower Hale, Farnham
Description: Family-run Sicilian restaurant on the edge of Farnham with a Sunday and Bank Holiday menu. The restaurant asks diners to call during opening hours to check availability and book.
Click here: To see details and contact the restaurant to book.
The Watermill
Location: Reigate Road, Dorking
Description: Pixham pub and restaurant near Box Hill, with a Saturday service from 9am and a Sunday Feast built around roast-style sharing joints and trimmings.
Click here: To see details and book your table.
Golden Bull Steakhouse
Location: 42 Park Street, Camberley
Description: Independent Camberley steakhouse with wines, cocktails and a dedicated Sunday roast menu served from 12pm to 5pm.
Click here: To see details and book your table.
The Charterhouse Pub
Location: Deanery Road, Godalming
Description: Godalming pub serving classic British dishes, stone-baked pizza and a Sunday menu, with food available from noon to 4pm on Sundays.
Click here: To see details and book your table.
The Dilli
Location: 24 High Street, Haslemere
Description: High Street Indian restaurant with a menu built around traditional and contemporary dishes, plus Sunday service from 2pm to 9pm.
Click here: To see details and book your table.
The Wheatsheaf
Location: 40 Esher Green, Esher
Description: Esher pub and restaurant serving British food across brunch, lunch and dinner, with Sunday roast a clear part of the weekend offer.
Click here: To see details and book your table.
Directory – Trusted by Surrey
The Alteration Yard
Location: Woking and Guildford
Description: A practical option for clothing alterations if a hem, zip or fit issue has been sitting in the must-sort-that category for far too long. Current branch hours are listed Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 6pm, and Sunday 11am to 5pm.
Click here: To see branch details and opening hours
Surrey Stitch
Location: Epsom area
Description: Alterations, tailoring, dry cleaning, laundry and invisible mending, with free parking and a proper contact page rather than a vague social post. Useful when the job is too good to bin and too annoying to ignore.
Click here: To see contact details, opening hours and services
Chris Jackson Drycleaners
Location: West Byfleet
Description: A local dry cleaning and laundry service that also covers repairs and alterations, which makes it handy for the slightly longer to-do list rather than one-off panic. Opening hours are listed Monday to Saturday, 8.30am to 6pm.
Click here: To see contact details and service information
Bryant Electrical
Location: Woking, covering Woking and Guildford
Description: A local electrician with working hours listed Monday to Saturday, 7am to 8pm. A good one to keep filed away before the next socket, light or fuse issue decides to become the evening’s main event.
Click here: To see contact details and request a quote
Leah Durrant Salon
Location: Chertsey
Description: A full-service salon covering cuts, colour, extensions, keratin treatments and wedding hair. Useful for anyone who prefers booking somewhere that actually tells you where it is, when it opens and how to get hold of a human.
Click here: To see contact details, opening hours and services
Cobham Beauty & Laser
Location: 4 Church Street, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3EG
Description: Cobham salon offering beauty, laser and aesthetic treatments including facials, IPL skin rejuvenation, massage, waxing and nail services, with online booking available.
Click here: To see details and book your appointment.
And finally,
By this point in March, Surrey starts asking you to leave the house prepared for three versions of the same day. Sun, cloud, a delayed route, a changed plan. The trick is not winning that argument, just packing for it. As ever, send over any tips, corrections or local finds you think we should have on the list next time.
Thank you for reading. See you on Friday.
