Good Morning Surrey!

At about 6.30pm on a Friday, you can tell who’s trying to be romantic by how often they refresh the rail app. Somewhere between the school run, the A3, and a last-minute “shall we just do pasta?” text, Surrey asks you to plan twice.

So here’s your Weekender, calm and useful. The Ockley landslip, live flood checks, the Future Surrey restructure in plain English, plus a handful of things to do that don’t require a spreadsheet.

In today’s edition,

Let’s take a look.

— Prince Khurram

_{P.S. Our Monday Update leans more towards news, the Wednesday Midweek Brief balances news and events, and the Friday Weekender is lighter on news and fuller on events and Eat & Drink. We would really welcome your thoughts on this format and how we can improve The Surrey Digest for you.}

If you still use cash, or you just want a human being for a tricky banking question, this is good news for two towns, and mildly frustrating news for a couple of others.

Click here: To read the explainer on who gets a hub and who doesn’t
Click here: To check planned hub locations and opening information for your area

If you work in healthcare, or you’re relying on local services, this is one of those changes that shows up later as retention and staffing stability, not overnight miracles.
Click here: To read the official summary of the nursing package

If you’re feeding a car on Surrey prices, the new Fuel Finder rules are meant to make pump prices easier to compare, and the digital licence trial is optional for now.
Click here: To read how the fuel price open-data scheme will work
Click here: To see the latest on the digital driving licence rollout

If you use the leisure centre at weekends, expect a bit of fencing and a few extra loops of the car park while the work is in progress.

Click here: To read the project details and the latest local update

If you, a neighbour, or a family member needs support, this is a useful pointer to where help is being strengthened, with a focus on preventing crisis rather than only responding after it lands.

Here’s what the funding supports.

Click here: To read the announcement and see which organisations were funded

🚶Location: Farnham Maltings, Farnham
Description: If your idea of a steady weekend is colour, texture, and someone explaining tension properly, this is a full festival of knitting, crochet, workshops and talks under one roof.
Price: See tickets page

February Half Term at Brooklands Museum | Sat 14 – Sun 22 February (Info/Tickets)
Location: Brooklands Museum, Weybridge
Description: If you’re trying to keep half-term moving, this includes Concorde tours, vintage bus rides and family activities on the first weekend, with more running into the week.
Price: See tickets page

Ramster Embroidery and Textile Art Exhibition | From Fri 6 March (Info/Tickets)
Location: Ramster, near Chiddingfold
Description: If you enjoyed the idea of the yarn festival but want more, this is a major textile exhibition running across much of March.
Price: See tickets page

Counting Sheeps | Tue 11 March (Info/Tickets)
Location: Farnham Maltings, Farnham
Description: If you’ve got a baby or toddler and you’re testing the waters with theatre, this is designed to be gentle, soft and relaxed.
Price: See tickets page

Gyles Brandreth: Can’t Stop Talking | Sun 15 March (Info/Tickets)
Location: Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames
Description: If you like your Sunday night entertainment story-heavy, this is exactly what it says on the tin.
Price: See tickets page

Baby & Toddler Show | Thu 27 – Sun 30 March (Info/Tickets)
Location: Sandown Park, Esher
Description: If you’re in the new-parent decision tornado, this is a big comparison-shopping show for prams, carriers, sleep, feeding and more.
Price: See tickets page

Macbeth | Thu 12 – Sat 14 February (Info/Tickets)
Location: Bellairs Theatre, Ivy Arts Centre, Guildford
Description: If you want your weekend drama with actual drama, GSA students take on Macbeth through to Saturday. Dark, sharp, and best followed by something warm afterwards.

Dear England | Fri 13 – Sat 14 February (Info/Tickets)
Location: New Victoria Theatre, Woking
Description: If you’ve ever lived through an England penalty shootout, this play uses football to talk about pressure, leadership and what we project onto sport.

Pure Imagination | Fri 13 – Sat 14 February (Info/Tickets)
Location: Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking
Description: If you’re after something lighter, this is a dance-and-theatre showcase with an evening performance Friday, then matinee and evening slots Saturday.

Thank You for the Music (ABBA tribute) | Sat 14 February (Info/Tickets)
Location: Epsom Playhouse, Epsom
Description: If your Valentine’s soundtrack involves singing along (confidently, regardless of talent), expect a room full of people who know every word already.
Price: See tickets page

Soul Revival Valentine’s Special | Sat 14 February (Info/Tickets)
Location: Login Lounge, Camberley
Description: If candlelight isn’t your thing, this leans into soul, funk and R&B, late-evening energy included.
Price: See tickets page

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

Sunrise Meditation on Pitch Hill | Sun 15 February (Info/Tickets)
Location: Pitch Hill, near Ewhurst
Description: If you want a reset before Sunday gets busy, this is an early walk and a short meditation at sunrise. Weather-dependent, naturally.

Snowdrop Day | Sun 15 February (Info/Tickets)
Location: Gatton Park, Reigate
Description: If you like a slow wander with a visual reward, this open day focuses on snowdrops and guided walks through the grounds.

Ramster Embroidery and Textile Art Exhibition | From Fri 6 March (Info/Tickets)
Location: Ramster, near Chiddingfold
Description: If you enjoyed the idea of the yarn festival but want more, this is a major textile exhibition running across much of March.

Counting Sheeps | Tue 11 March (Info/Tickets)
Location: Farnham Maltings, Farnham
Description: If you’ve got a baby or toddler and you’re testing the waters with theatre, this is designed to be gentle, soft and relaxed.

Gyles Brandreth: Can’t Stop Talking | Sun 15 March (Info/Tickets)
Location: Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames
Description: If you like your Sunday night entertainment story-heavy, this is exactly what it says on the tin.

Baby & Toddler Show | Thu 27 – Sun 30 March (Info/Tickets)
Location: Sandown Park, Esher
Description: If you’re in the new-parent decision tornado, this is a big comparison-shopping show for prams, carriers, sleep, feeding and more.
Price: See tickets page

Location: High Street and town centre, Guildford
Description: If you like your weekend wandering to end with something edible, this is the predictable Friday and Saturday market rhythm, plus the monthly farmers’ market dates.
Click here: To confirm this weekend’s markets and the upcoming farmers’ market dates

Location: Central Farnham
Description: A monthly farmers’ market with local producers and seasonal produce, easy to pair with a walk around town.
Click here: To confirm the March date, opening hours and stall list

Location: Farnham Maltings, Farnham
Description: Vinyl, CDs and memorabilia from multiple dealers, good for collectors or anyone rebuilding their shelves one “bargain” at a time.
Click here: To see event details, stall information and timings

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

Location: Guildford town centre
Description: A Valentine’s set menu in a bold, colourful dining room, with pan-Asian dishes and cocktails. If you’re going, booking is the sensible kind of romance.
Click here: To view the Valentine’s menu options and reserve a table

Location: Weybridge
Description: A themed afternoon tea with optional bubbles, for anyone who prefers cake and conversation to a late dinner booking.
Click here: To see menu details and booking information

Location: Weybridge
Description: A pub-restaurant set menu by the river, pitched at relaxed tables and familiar favourites.
Click here: To view the menu and reserve a table

Location: Near Guildford
Description: Afternoon tea paired with local sparkling wine, countryside setting included.
Click here: To book and see what’s included

Location: Near Albury
Description: Guided gin-and-food pairings for adults, with tasting and explanations along the way.
Click here: To book and see practical details

Location: Dorking
Description: A themed Valentine’s dinner in the Gallery Restaurant, with a vineyard backdrop after dark.
Click here: To see menu details and booking information

Location: Reigate
Description: A straightforward steak-and-wine offer for anyone who’d rather not do a tasting menu on a timetable.
Click here: To view the offer details and book a table

Location: Near Guildford
Description: A set-menu supper club themed around spices and stories, designed to be sociable rather than whisper-quiet.
Click here: To check the theme, menu and booking details

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

Location: Camberley and surrounding areas
Description: Heating and plumbing help from boiler servicing and breakdowns to new installations and emergency call-outs, useful to have saved before the next cold-snap surprise.
Click here: To see reviews, contact details and request a quote

Location: Covers Guildford, Woking and nearby
Description: Mobile servicing and repairs at your home or workplace, handy when life can’t spare the time for a garage waiting room.
Click here: To view services, pricing guidance and arrange a visit

Location: Epsom and surrounding areas
Description: Mobile diagnostics, repairs and pre-MOT checks, well suited to busy households keeping an older car going without losing a full day.
Click here: To check reviews and make an enquiry

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

And Finally,

By Sunday, most of Surrey will have managed Valentine’s weekend the way we manage everything else, quietly, competently, and with at least one conversation about parking. Wherever you end up, snowdrops, theatre seats, a sofa and a cup of tea, hit reply and tell us what actually worked. We’ll take useful over perfect, every time.

Have a good weekend, Surrey.

Thank for reading. Let’s chat on Monday.