Guildford summer festival 2016 booklet

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summer festival 12 June - 12 August 2016 About Guildford Summer Festival Guildford Summer Festival is a non-profit enterprise, established by Guildford Borough Council in 1983.

The Festival is an umbrella event which helps to publicise as many local events as possible. If you run an event which you would like to include next year, please contact the Festival Organiser.

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Chairman: Alderman Terence Patrick Festival Organiser: Diana Roberts Festival Committee: Kevin Lorimer, Nicola Price, Cllr Gordon Jackson and Alexander Joyner

Festival Box Office Guildford Tourist Information Centre, Guildford House, 155 High St, Guildford GU1 3AJ Tel: 01483 444334.

The Tourist Information Centre provides the main box office for the Guildford Summer Festival. Where tickets are available from the TIC, you will see this logo:

www.guildfordsummerfestival.co.uk summerfestival@guildford.gov.uk Administration: 01483 444396 NB. Programme details correct at time of going to press. Please visit the website or contact the event organisers directly for up to date information.

Front cover photograph: © Guildford Shakespeare Company

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Welcome to the Guildford Summer Festival 2016 I am delighted to introduce the wonderfully broad programme of events planned for this year’s Guildford Summer Festival, which runs from 12 June to 12 August 2016, The programme includes traditional events such as the Raft Race, town centre Craft Markets and, for the cricket fans amongst us, the Guildford Cricket Festival; as well as a wealth of outdoor drama performances.

This year we have two very special anniversaries, the Queen’s 90th Birthday – and you will find details of celebrations on page 12 of this brochure – and the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death will be celebrated with Guildford Shakespeare’s 10th Anniversary programme.

There will of course be many other events across the borough, so whether you are interested in music, drama, sport, walking or taking part in community events, I am sure you will find something to enjoy.

Let’s hope the English weather is kind to us and the whole family can enjoy the full range of diverse events, many of which I am hoping to attend myself - it’s going to be a busy summer!

Details of all events are contained in the brochure.

Can I take this opportunity to thank all the event organisers, sponsors and contributors for their efforts. Without them the Guildford Summer Festival would not be possible.

Councillor Gordon Jackson Mayor of Guildford

Contents and Key Diary of Events.................. 4

summer festival

Regular Events

Theatre

Community

Sports

Arts & Heritage

Comedy

Music

Queen’s 90th

Chronological Events ......... 6 Queen’s 90th Birthday ..... 12 Getting to Guildford......... 15

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Diary of Events Throughout and Pre-Festival Weekly May - Sept Free Guided Walks of Guildford FAMILY FREE Every Tuesday Kokomo - Darby Todd’s Synt Evening Wednesday afternoons A guided tour of Guildford’s Hydro Power Station FAMILY FREE 7 May - 25 June Heritage - A Matter of Life and Death: The Great Plague, 1665 28 May - 19 June Heritage - The Makers’ Art 2016 June 2016 4 June Queens 90th - Picnic in the Castle Grounds FAMILY FREE 4 June Queens 90th - Pot a Plant for the Queen’s Birthday FAMILY FREE 4-5, 9-12 June Heritage - Ten artists 9-11 June Mill Studio - White Feather Boxer 10-11 June The Guildford Beer Festival 11 June Summer Market, Family Fun Day & Royal Tea FAMILY FREE 11 June Queens 90th - Holy Trinity Church - Birthday Refreshments FAMILY 11 June - 10 July The Keep - EURO 2016 Live on Big Screen 12 June Queens 90th - Holy Trinity Church - Borough Service FAMILY 12 June Queens 90th - Guildford Cathedral - Service of Celebration FAMILY 12 June Queens 90th - Birthday Garden Party at The Weyside FAMILY FREE 14 June The Guildford Cricket Festival FAMILY 14 June - 2 July Guildford Shakespeare Company - The Comedy of Errors FAMILY 14 June - 6 Nov Watts Gallery Artists’ Village - Close Up & Personal: Victorians & Their Photographs 15 June Kokomo - The Will Shackleton Band 17 June G Live - Mark Watson: I’m Not Here 18 June G Live - Matt Cardle 19 June Watts Gallery Artists’ Village - Demonstration: Oil Painting 19 June Round the Hogs Back Cycle Ride FAMILY FREE 22 June Alan Turing Events - Turing in Guildford talk 22-25 June Alan Turing Events - A Short but brilliant life Exhibition 23 June Alan Turing Events - Alan Turing Walk 23 June G Live - Simon & Garfunkel Story 23-25 June Mill Studio - The Half Life of Love 24 June The Keep - ‘The Imitation Game’ Film Night 24 June Watts Gallery Artists’ Village - Watts at Dusk: Camera Obscura 24 June Kokomo - Platinum Band 24 June Electric Theatre - Wine Tasting Evening 24 June - 2 July Guildford Craft Festival FREE 25 June Alan Turing Events - TURING - Code Breaker 25 June G Live - Samantha Barks 25 June - 17 July Heritage - Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize 2016 Exhibition 26 June The Keep - ‘Songbird’ - LIVE July 2016 1-31 July Guildford Fringe Festival 2 July Guildford Lions Charity Raft Race FAMILY FREE 2-3 July GMES Model Steam Rally & Exhibition 2016 FAMILY 2-5 July The Guildford Cricket Festival FAMILY 2-24 July Heritage - North Surrey Artists Summer Exhibition 2016 2 July - 10 Sept Heritage - The 60’s and 70’s in Black and White 4 July The Keep - American Whisky Tasting 6 July Guildford Town Centre Cycle Races FAMILY FREE 6-21 July Mill Studio - Guildford Arts’ Yvonne Arnaud Art FAMILY FREE 8 July Kokomo - Lone Pepper Duo 8-16 July Pranksters Theatre - The Railway Children FAMILY

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Music;

Theatre;

Arts & Heritage;

Sport;

Community;

Regular Events;

July 2016 (continued) 9-10 July Watts Gallery Artists’ Village - Woodland Fairy Fair FAMILY 10 July Seaside Extravaganza at The Spike FAMILY 13 July G Live - Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales FAMILY 13, 20, 27 July The Keep - Wednesday Film & Food Nights 15 July Kokomo - Karizma 15 July G Live - Luke Benson & Maddy Anholt 15-30 July Guildford Shakespeare Company - Much Ado About Nothing FAMILY 16-17 July RHS Garden Wisley - Arts Fest 20 July Kokomo - Paul Holgate as Frank Sinatra 21 July - 7 August The Herald Players - The Water Babies FAMILY 22 July Kokomo - Darby Todd & Jason Stanley 22-24 July The Garden Show at Loseley FAMILY 23 July G Live - The Last Post 23-24 July The Cheese & Chilli Festival FAMILY 25-29 July Electric Theatre - GSYP: Pirates of Penzance Jr FAMILY 25-29 July Electric Theatre - GSYP: The Jungle Book Kids FAMILY 25-29 July Mill Studio - A Play in a Week: Alice in Wonderland FAMILY 25-30 July Electric Theatre - The Electric Theatre Film Festival 27 July - 1 August Mill Studio - The Secret Garden FAMILY 29 July Watts Gallery Artists’ Village - Watts at Dusk: Light & Shadow 30 July - 4 Sept Heritage - Muse of Fire - GSC’s first 10 years 31 July The Keep - Talking to the Dead’ an authentic séance experience August 2016 1-5 August Mill Studio - A Play in a Week: Shakespearience 1-5 August Watts Gallery Artists’ Village - Watts Academy Summer Art School 4, 11, 18, 25 August Watts Gallery Artists’ Village - Family Drop-in: Photography Studio 5 August The Keep - ‘Blue Indigo’ Jazz Evening 6 August Outdoor Cinema at Worplesdon Place - Star Wars The Force Awakens FAMILY 6, 7, 13, 14 August The Loxwood Joust Mediaeval Festival FAMILY 7 August Heritage - Inspired by Alice Family Fun Day FAMILY 7 August Hatchlands Park - Much Ado About Nothing 8-12 August Mill Studio - A Play in a Week: Five Children & It FAMILY 8-12 August Electric Theatre - GSYP: Guys and Dolls Jr FAMILY 8-12 August Electric Theatre - GSYP: The Aristocats Kids FAMILY 9 August Electric Theatre - Jazz Café: Duncan Lamont 11 August Hatchlands Park - Dotty the Dragon FAMILY 12-14 August Electric Theatre - Guildford On Sea: Urban Beach FAMILY FREE 15-19 August Mill Studio - A Play in a Week: Panto FAMILY 17 August Hatchlands Park - Sense & Sensibility 19, 20, 21 August Guildford Lido Open Air Cinema FAMILY 19-21 August Weyfest 2016 FAMILY 20 August - 25 Sept RHS Garden Wisley – Surrey Sculpture Society Trail 23 August Hatchlands Park - The Wizard of Oz FAMILY 26 August Watts Gallery Artists’ Village - Watts at Dusk: Making It Big Post-Festival 6-11 September RHS Garden Wisley – RHS Wisley Flower Show 8-11 September Heritage - Moon Hall School - Through My Eyes 10 Sept - 5 Nov Heritage - Landscapes of the Somme; paintings by Robert Perry 9-16 October Guildford Book Festival FAMILY 22 October University of Surrey - The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars December Heritage - A Medieval Christmas

Queen’s 90th

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A choice of walks weekly from May to September

Free Guided Walks No booking required

Discover Guildford’s past, a history stretching back over a thousand years. There is always a free walk starting from Tunsgate Arch at 2.30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from May to September. Why not combine a walk with a shopping or business visit?

Every Weds afternoon throughout the festival

A guided tour of Guildford’s Hydro power station

Guildford Town Centre, GU1 3AA For bookings at other times contact: TIC 01483 444 334 and see www.guildfordwalks.org.uk for our list of walks. We are volunteers schools are free and we ask for a £3 per head donation for private bookings from social groups. Walks take around 11⁄2 hours.

The Toll House, Millbrook (next to the Yvonne Arnaud theatre), Guildford, GU1 3UX 1pm - 5pm Free for all. Family Friendly.

Age Restrictions Apply

Book to visit Guildford’s very own hydro-electric power station.

This renewable energy generation scheme is located in a grade II listed building on the River Wey. Find out about the history of the mill and the how the turbine works on this guided tour. Contact 01483 444509 or email guildfordhydro@hotmail.com

Friday 10 and Saturday 11 June 2016

The Guildford Beer Festival

The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP

Session One - Friday 6 - 10pm The Seventh Annual Guildford Beer Session Two - Saturday 12 - 4pm Festival will be hosted by Guildford Session Three - Saturday 6 - 10pm Cricket Club and held in marquees Tickets are £10 for each Session. at The Sports Ground in Woodbridge www.guildfordbeerfestival.co.uk Road, very close to Guildford town Tickets: TIC 01483 444334 centre. There will be more than 80 cask ales and www.visitguildford.com chilled craft beers sourced from local independent and No Admittance to Persons Under 18. micro-breweries plus ciders, and wines and soft drinks.

There will be two high quality catering concessions. Live musical entertainment at all Sessions. Ample seating in marquees and outdoors. Free car parking.

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Guildford Borough Council, Heritage Services Guildford Borough Council manages and cares for a portfolio of heritage buildings of significant and varying historic interest, protected by listed status within conservation areas.

GUILDFORD CASTLE - Castle Street, Guildford GU1 3SX Visit Guildford Castle and head to the top of the Great Tower for a 360 degree panoramic view of Guildford and the beautiful surrounding countryside. Inside you’ll find a model of the original castle circa 1300, and interpretation panels tracing its history to the present day.

OPENING TIMES: April to Sept: 10am to 5pm daily (last admission 4.30pm). Oct and March: Saturdays and Sundays only, 11am to 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). £3.20 ADULTS, £1.60 CHILD/CONC GUILDFORD HOUSE & GALLERY 155 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ Guildford House is a fascinating 17th century Grade 1 Listed town house located on the High Street. It houses Guildford House Gallery: a changing exhibition space offering a varied programme of art and craft shows, workshops and talks; a craft gift shop; Tourist Information Centre and café, all within a character historic setting.

OPENING TIMES: Monday to Saturday: 10am to 4.45pm, Sun: 11am to 4pm (May - Sept). FREE ADMISSION THE BREW HOUSE: Located in the courtyard of Guildford House, shows exhibitions of emerging artists.

GUILDFORD MUSEUM Castle Arch, Quarry Street, Guildford GU1 3SX Set in a series of historic buildings just a couple of minutes walk from Guildford High Street, the Museum is full of charm and interest. Step into the world of prehistoric man, the Romans and Saxons, monks and friars, Lewis Carroll and the Victorians.

OPENING TIMES: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm (last admission 4.45pm). FREE ADMISSION

THE GUILDHALL - High Street, Guildford GU1 3AA The Guildhall is a 16th/17th century building of great historic interest. Formerly a courtroom and council chamber, the ground floor is of Tudor origin. The classical front of the building is dominated by a magnificent bracket clock made in 1683.

OPENING TIMES: May - July Sundays only 11am - 5pm.

August Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sundays 11am 5pm. September Sundays only 11am - 5pm. £2 ADULTS, £1 CHILD MEDIEVAL UNDERCROFT - 72 High St, Guildford GU1 3HE The medieval Undercroft is one of the finest examples in the country. Dating from the end of the 13th century, this stone vaulted semi-basement is thought to have been a merchant’s shop, selling wine or expensive cloths or silk.

OPENING TIMES: May to September only: Wednesdays, 2pm to 4pm, Saturdays, 12pm to 4pm. FREE ADMISSION WANBOROUGH BARN Westwood Lane, Wanborough GU3 2JR Wanborough Barn is one of the most important medieval barns in England. Dating from 1388, it was built by the Cisterian monks of Waverley Abbey. The barn holds a permanent display of local and historic interest as well as special events and exhibitions throughout the summer.

OPENING TIMES: Open to the public on selected Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer. FREE ADMISSION THE VICTORIAN SCHOOL ROOM 391/2 Castle Street - Guildford GU1 3UQ This building began life as the Providence Chapel built in 1816. Today it houses a specially re-created Victorian schoolroom (available for school visits by appointment), and is the venue for many of our family fun craft sessions.

Open for special events which carry varied charges.

For more information; Tel: 01483 444751 Email: heritageservices@guildford.gov.uk or visit website www.guildford.gov.uk/attractionsvenuesandmore

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Guildford House, 155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3AJ 01483 444751 www.guildford.gov.uk

Date

Exhibition

Venue

7 May - 25 June

A Matter of Life and Death: The Great Plague, 1665 This touring exhibition from the Guildhall Library will also feature some items from Guildford Museum’s own collection.

Guildford Museum

28 May - 19 June

The Makers’ Art 2016 An exhibition from the Society of Designer Craftsman, North Surrey Group.

Guildford House & Gallery

4 - 5 June 9 - 12 June

Ten artists Artists showing a mix of 2d and 3d work in a variety of media.

Visitors can enjoy demonstrations and discussions with the artists.

The Brewhouse, Guildford House & Gallery

25 June - 17 July

Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize 2016 Exhibition Celebrating the best in British representational painting.

Guildford House & Gallery

2 July - 24 July North Surrey Artists Summer Exhibition 2016

Garden Room, Guildford House & Gallery

2 July - 10 Sept

The 60’s and 70’s in Black and White Photographs by John Walmsley featuring the Guildford School of Art sit-in and other stories.

Guildford Museum

30 July - 4 Sept

Muse of Fire - Guildford Shakespeare Company’s first 10 years A special exhibition celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Guildford Shakespeare Company.

Guildford House & Gallery

7 August

Inspired by Alice Family Fun Day Join us in the grounds of historic Guildford Castle for a day of free entertainment inspired by Alice in Wonderland. This free event for all the family will include live music by artists from all over Surrey, performances from Alice in Wonderland, readings from the books of Lewis Carroll, children’s entertainments and stalls and vendors from across the county.

Guildford Castle & Grounds

8 - 11 Sept

Moon Hall School - Through My Eyes Pupils exhibition of art and literacy work.

The Brewhouse Guildford House Gallery

10 Sept - 5 Nov

Landscapes of the Somme; paintings by Robert Perry

Guildford House & Gallery

December

A Medieval Christmas In the winter of 1347 King Edward III had fantastical fun at Guildford Castle. Participants frolicked in costume which included dragon, swan and angel heads, and tunics decorated with designs of peacock feathers and stars. Join us this Christmas when we recreate the traditions and revelry of times past.

Guildford Castle

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The Mill Studio at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3UX 01483 44 00 00 www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

Date Event

Time Category

Thur 9 - Sat 11 Jun

White Feather Boxer

8pm

Theatre

Thur 23 - Sat 25 Jun

The Half Life of Love

8pm

Theatre

Wed 6 - Thur 21 Jul

Yvonne Arnaud Art

10am - 6pm

Art Exhibition

Wed 27 Jul - Mon 1 Aug

The Secret Garden

Various times

Youth Theatre show

Mon 25 Jul - Fri 29 Jul

A Play in a Week: Alice in Wonderland. 10am - 4pm every day Theatre workshop for ages 7 - 12

Education, Theatre

Mon 1 - Fri 5 Aug

A Play in a Week: Shakespearience Theatre workshop for ages 14+

10am - 4pm every day

Education, Theatre

Mon 8 - Fri 12 Aug

A Play in a Week: Five Children & It Theatre workshop for ages 8 - 13

10am - 4pm every day

Education, Theatre

Mon 15 - Sat 19 Aug

A Play in a Week: Panto Theatre workshop for ages 8 - 13

10am - 4pm every day

Education, Theatre

Saturday 11 June 2016

Summer Market, Family Fun Day and Royal Tea

Guildford Cathedral 11.00am to 4.00pm Free. Special Offer: Royal Tea from ÂŁ10.50 per person. Family Friendly. www.guildford-cathedral.org

The Summer Market will boast a range of stalls offering a delightful variety of gifts and will be combined with a Family Fun Day; entry to the Market is free of charge.

There will also be a Royal Tea in the Cathedral (pre-booked only, through the Cathedral Box Office).

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The Queen’s 90th birthday Celebrations Communities throughout the Borough will be holding street parties and activities to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday on Sunday 12 June.

Events in Guildford to mark the occasion include; Saturday 4 June: Castle Grounds. Picnic in the Castle Grounds at 12.30pm. Unveiling of Queen’s 90th Birthday themed flower beds by the Mayor of Guildford and entertainment from the bandstand. Bring a picnic and enjoy a summer afternoon of music and activity.

Saturday 4 June: White Lion Walk Shopping Centre. “Pot a Plant for the Queen’s Birthday - a free Guildford in Bloom potting workshop run by Clandon Park Garden Centre. For more information and to book a place on this fun workshop, see www.guildford.gov.uk/guildfordinbloom or email parks@guildford.gov.uk.

Saturday 11 June: Guildford Cathedral. Summer Fair from 11.00am and Royal Tea. There will be a range of stallholders offering a variety of gifts and treats. The Fair will be combined with a Family Fun Day with workshops and crafting sessions. The Royal Tea at 2.00pm (pre-booked only through the Cathedral Box Office) will offer a rare opportunity to dine in the Cathedral and see how the internal building works are progressing.

Saturday 11 June morning: Holy Trinity Church. Birthday refreshments offered by local branches of the Queen’s charities. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, home-made cakes and biscuits. Come and see the newly repaired and decorated interior of Guildford’s Grade 1 listed Georgian church, while supporting the Queen’s charities.

Sunday 12 June: Holy Trinity Church. Borough Service to commemorate the Queen’s 90th birthday at 10.00am.

Sunday 12 June: Guildford Cathedral. Surrey’s County Service of Celebration for the Queen’s 90th birthday at 3pm followed by afternoon tea on the Cathedral lawns. Please contact lordlieutenants.office@surreycc.gov.uk or 0208 541 9031 if you would like to attend.

Sunday 12 June 2016

Queens 90th Birthday Garden Party We’re raising a toast to her Majesty on Sunday 12th June with a fabulous Garden Party!

The Weyside, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3XJY 12:00 - 17:00 Free - but please book in advance.

Tickets: 01483 568024 or on the door. www.theweyside.co.uk Family Friendly.

With Afternoon Tea, Al Fresco Cocktail Bar, Photo Booth, Live Music & lots of bunting!

For the little ones there’ll be crafts including crown & tiara making, face painting with ‘Fascinating Faces’ & party games galore!

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Guildford Harbour Hotel has a prime position in the heart of Guildford town centre, surrounded by the treasured Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Spend a few hours amongst the hustle and bustle of Guildford’s popular shopping centre before venturing out into rolling hills of the North Downs and scenic Wey River walks. On your return to the hotel enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea in The Restaurant, followed by a relaxing spa treatment.

GUILDFORD HARBOUR HOTEL 3 Alexandra Terrace High St, Guildford, GU1 3DA T: 01483 792300 E: guildford.reservations@harbourhotels.co.uk www.guildford-harbour-hotel.co.uk

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29 Castle Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3UW 01483 450600 www.thekeepguildford.pub

Date

Event

Sat 11 June - EURO 2016 Live on Big Screen Sun 10 July

Time/Cost Category As listed (Free Entry)

Live Sport

Fri 24 June

‘The Imitation Game’ Film Night 8pm (Free Entry)

Film

Sun 26 June

‘Songbird’ - LIVE

4pm (Free Entry)

Live Music

Mon 4 July

American Whisky Tasting

8pm

Food & Drink

Weds 13 July, 20 July, 27 July

Wednesday Film & Food Nights** 8pm

Film & Food

Sun 31 July

‘Talking to the Dead’ an authentic séance experience**

8pm

Entertainment

Fri 5 August

‘Blue Indigo’ Jazz Evening

8pm

Live Music

**Tickets available through The Guildford Fringe Festival

Tues 14 June and Sat-Tues 2-5 July 2016

The Guildford Cricket Festival SURREY CCC v SUSSEX CCC (Royal London OneDay Cup - 50 overs match) on Tuesday, 14th June.

Play commences at 10.30am (gates open 9.00am).

SURREY CCC v WARWICKSHIRE CCC (LV= County Championship Div. 1 - four days) from Saturday 2nd to Tuesday 5th July. Play commences at 11.00am each day.

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The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP Surrey v Sussex: 10.30am (gates open 9.00am). Surrey v Warwickshire: 11.00am (gates open 9.30am) Tickets from £5 to £15, family tickets also available - call 0844 375 1845 or in person from The Kia Oval or www.eticketing.co.uk/surreytickets/ default.aspx Family Friendly.

Getting to Guildford If you have any queries about transport or the location of a venue, the Tourist Information Centre will be happy to help you. Call them on 01483 444333 or pop into their office at Guildford House, 155 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3AJ. More information on travel and accommodation is available online at www.visitguildford.com

Rail: Regular services run to Guildford from London Waterloo via the main London - Portsmouth line. Fast trains (35 minute journey) run every half hour from London Waterloo. You can also join this main line service from other regional services at Clapham Junction. Guildford is also served by local lines running from Gatwick Airport to Reading. For further information go to www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 0845 748 4950.

Road: For details of the primary access routes to Guildford go to visitguildford.com.

The A3 also links London to the M25 (Junction 10).

Parking: if you have any queries about parking facilities, including use of the coach parking and the Park and Ride service, please contact the Tourist Information Centre or the venue you wish to visit.

Bus: For details of bus routes in and around Guildford, or to plan your journey please go to www.traveline.org.uk or call 0871 200 2233.

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Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village, Down Lane, Compton, Surrey GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 wattsgallery.org.uk Family Friendly

Date Event

Time

Category

14 June - Close Up & Personal: Victorians & 6 November Their Photographs

Tuesday - Sunday 11am-5pm

Exhibitions

19 June Demonstration: Oil Painting 1, 2 & 3pm

Free Demonstration

24 June

Watts at Dusk: Camera Obscura

5-9pm

Evening event

9 & 10 July

Woodland Fairy Fair

11am - 5pm

Family event

29 July

Watts at Dusk: Light & Shadow

5-9pm

Evening event

1-5 August Watts Academy Summer Art School 10.30am - 4pm

Young people’s learning

4,11,18, 25 Family Drop-in: Photography Studio 12-4pm August

Free Family Activity

26 August

Evening event

Watts at Dusk: Making It Big

Tuesday 14 June - Saturday 2 July 2016 Guildford Shakespeare Company present

The Comedy of Errors

5-9pm

Guildford Castle Grounds Evenings 7.30pm £25 Adult. £21 Concessions. £16.50 Child. £18 Preview (14 June). Special Offer: Family Ticket (2 full, 2 children) £80. Buy tickets for both GSC Summer 2016 shows and get £5 off. T&Cs apply.

Box Office: 01483 304384. www.guildford-shakespeare-company. co.uk. Family Friendly.

A rollercoaster of comedy chaos, The Comedy of Errors, will use Guildford Castle Grounds to take audiences from an austere gallows setting outside the Keep, through the gardens to the Victorian bandstand as not one but two sets of twins descend on the unsuspecting residents of Ephesus. The first in GSC’s outdoor double-bill.

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GLORIOUS SUMMER Arts Fest 16 – 17 July Surrey Sculpture Society Trail 20 August – 25 September RHS Wisley Flower Show 6 – 11 September Save 10% when you buy garden tickets online RHS Members go free RHS Registered Charity Number: 222879/SC038262

Where tickets are available from the TIC, you will see this logo: Get your tickets for: Free Guided Walks • The Guildford Beer Festival • Guildford Borough Council Heritage Services Events • Alan Turing Events • The Electric Theatre Events • The Cheese and Chilli Festival • Pranksters Theatre ‘The Railway Children’ • Seaside Extravaganza at The Spike • The Herald Players present ‘The Water Babies’ • The Loxwood Joust • Weyfest • The Guildford Book Festival • Hatchlands Park Events

Visit the Guildford Tourist Information Centre Guildford House, 155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3AJ (opposite Sainsburys)

Tel: 01483 444333 Email: tic@guildford.gov.uk

www.visitguildford.com

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Kokomo, Weymead House, Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3YA 01483 536222 www.kokomobars.co.uk

Date

Event

Time Category

Wed 15th June

The Will Shackleton Band

21:00

Live Music

Fri 24th June

Platinum Band

21:30

Live Music

Fri 8th July

Lone Pepper Duo

21:30

Live Music

Fri 15th July

Karizma

21:30

Live Music

Wed 20th July

Paul Holgate as Frank Sinatra

21:00

Live Music

Fri 22nd July

Darby Todd & Jason Stanley

21:30

Live Music

Every Tuesday

Darby Todd’s Synt Evening

21:30

Live Music

Sunday 19 June 2016

‘Round the Hogs Back’ Cycle Ride

Departs: Guildford Borough Council Car Park, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BB 9.30am Free for all. Family Friendly.

Guildford Bike Users Group (G-BUG) are organising a leisurely 24 mile cycle ride along quiet lanes and offroad cycle tracks. The ride will pass through Shalford, Binscombe, Puttenham, Runfold to Tongham then via the ‘Christmas Pie Trail’ back to Guildford. Coffee stop at Puttenham and a stop at The Cricketers Public House at Rydeshill.

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Guildford - the family home of Alan Turing the Father of modern computing Explore the Guildford connections of the Father of Modern Computing who lived in Guildford as a Boy.

22 June 2016 Turing in Guildford talk The Guildhall - 7.30pm Paul Backhouse shares his research about Alan Turing’s time in Guildford.

Tickets £6 - from the Tourist Information Centre 01483 444334 - includes a glass of wine 22-25 June 2016 Alan Turing: A Short but brilliant life - exhibition Guildford Museum A display of text and images illustrating Turing’s extraordinary contribution to Britain’s war effort, his connections with Surrey and how he was persecuted for his sexuality.

Free entry - Booking and Information 01483 444333 23 June 2016 Alan Turing Walk Starts at G Live - 3pm and 7pm Free but booking essential through the Tourist Information Centre 01483 444334 24 June 2016 Imitation Game Film Night The Keep - 8pm Free entry 25 June 2016 TURING - Code Breaker St Nicolas Church - 7.30pm Play compiled by Jeff Thomson and performed by the Guildford based Apollo Theatre Company in St Nicolas Church where Mrs Sara Turing, Alan’s mother, regularly worshipped. Directed by Tim Astley.

Tickets £10 - from the Tourist Information Centre 01483 444334 Alan Turing - Guildford’s best kept secret

by Paul Backhouse.

Price £4.99 - from the Tourist Information Centre and Guildford Museum

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Throughout the Festival

G Live, London Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2AA 01483 369350 GLive.co.uk

Date Event

Time Category

Fri 17 June

Mark Watson: I’m Not Here

20:00

Comedy

Sat 18 June

Matt Cardle

19:30

Music

Thu 23 June

Simon & Garfunkel Story

19:30

Music

Sat 25 June

Samantha Barks

19:30

Music

Wed 13 July

Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales

13:30 & 16:00

Family/Theatre

Fri 15 July

Luke Benson & Maddy Anholt

20:00

Comedy

Sat 23 July

The Last Post

15:00 & 19:00

Family/Theatre

Friday 24 June - Saturday 2 July 2016

Guildford Craft Festival

Guildford High Street, GU1 3AA 10:00am - 5:30pm Free for all. www.ruralcraftsassociation.co.uk

A nine day festival of craftwork from all over the UK including artists, jewellers, ceramicists, linen, home decor, skin care, hand-made cards, toys, woodwork and much more.

Street performers throughout the day on Saturdays.

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Start your day the right way

Ja es S zanne Join James Cannon and Suzanne Bamborough every weekday morning from 6 Visit bbc.co.uk/surrey and be part of it Now on DAB Digital Radio across Surrey

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Throughout the Festival

The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ 01483 444789 www.electrictheatre.co.uk

Date Event

Time Category

Fri 24 June

Wine Tasting Evening

7:30pm

Food/Drink

Mon 25 - Fri 29 July

GSYP: Pirates of Penzance Jr

10am - 5pm each day

Theatre

Mon 25 - Fri 29 July

GSYP: The Jungle Book Kids

9am - 12:30pm each day

Theatre

Mon 25 - Sat 30 July

The Electric Theatre Film Festival

8pm each evening

Film

Mon 8 - Fri 12 August

GSYP: Guys and Dolls Jr

10am – 5pm each day

Theatre

Mon 8 - Fri 12 August

GSYP: The Aristocats Kids

9am - 12:30pm each day

Theatre

Tue 9 August

Jazz Café: Duncan Lamont

7:30pm

Music/Food/Drink

Fri 12 - Sun 14 August

Guildford On Sea: Urban Beach

10am - 5pm

Family

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July 2016

GMES Model Steam Rally & Exhibition 2016

GMES Site, Burchatts Farm, London Road, Guildford GU1 1TU 10am - 5pm each day £8.00 Adult, £7.00 Concessions Free (under 16). Tickets available on the door. Special Offer: Free train ride ticket for children. Family Friendly. www.gmes.org.uk/rally.htm

Guildford Model Engineering Society’s major annual event.

Miniature steam train rides on 2 tracks, 2 Garden Railways and indoor layout in operation. Model Engineering Exhibition with many models.

Model Traction Engines, Model Boating pools, Model Aero and IC engines, Woodworkers, Demonstrations, Crafts and much more. Trade stands. Refreshments. Free parking.

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1-31 July 2016

Surrey’s premier open-access, multi-arts festival For more information and booking go to:

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Saturday 2 July 2016

Guildford Lions Charity Raft Race

Start at Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BE. Finish at Waterside Centre, Riverside, Guildford, GU1 1LW Preparation from 1.00pm.

Start at 3.00pm

This annual charity Free to spectators. Family Friendly. fund raising event Raft entry £30 + at least £100 will again take place sponsorship. For entry form & rules on the River Wey see website. Contact: Guildford Lions between Millmead and Club on 01483 821787 Stoughton Waterside Centre at 3pm. This year’s www.guildfordlions.com theme is Comic Characters with prizes for the best turned out rafts and crews. Why not enter the race and really enjoy the fun!

Wednesday 6 July 2016

Guildford High Street (Upper)

Guildford Town Centre Cycle Races

6-9pm Free for all. Family Friendly. www.charlottevillecc.org.uk

The most exciting thing to happen on Guildford High Street!

Come and watch the best of cycle racing live on the cobbles of Guildford High Street! It’s Fast, furious and free to watch so bring the family!

Wednesday 6 July - Thursday 21 July 2016

Guildford Arts’ Yvonne Arnaud Art

The Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX 10am until 6pm Monday to Saturday.

Closed on Sunday

Don’t miss this popular free Free for all. Family Friendly. exhibition established in www.guildfordarts.com/ 1996 held in the historic yvonne-arnaud-art-current Town Mill. Guildford Arts presents contemporary art by national and local artists - paintings, prints, photography and sculpture. With a quiz and drawing materials for younger visitors everyone is welcome to browse and everything is for sale.

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Tickets for Cheese & Chilli Festival available from the Tourist Information Centre: 01483 444334 www.visitguildford.com

guildford lido open air cinema

Lion King – Friday 19th August

Dirty Dancing – Saturday 20th August Back to the Future – Sunday 21st August Swim from 7pm– 8pm Film from 8.30pm Tickets from £10

Tickets and more information available at www.guildfordlido.co.uk

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Friday 8 - Saturday 16 July 2016 Pranksters Theatre Company present

The Railway Children Adapted for the stage by Mike Kenny

Guildford Castle Grounds Evenings (not Sunday 10 / Monday 11) 7.30pm. Matinees (Sat 9, Sunday 10, Sat 16) 2.30pm

£15 Adult. £10 Child (under 16).

Guildford’s Victorian Special Offer: Family ticket: £45 bandstand becomes (2 adults, 2 children) Tickets: TIC Oakworth Railway station in this delightful story 01483 444334 or at the gate. of Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter’s adventures after Family Friendly. their father is taken away and overnight they lose www.pranksterstheatre.org.uk the safe, comfortable life they knew. Funny and heartwarming, this is the perfect summer feel-good production. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the beautiful Castle Gardens while you watch the show!

Sunday 10 July 2016

Seaside Extravaganza

The Spike, Warren Road, Charlotteville, Guildford GU1 3JH 1pm to 6pm

£4 Adult. £4 Concessions. £2 Child Donkey Rides? In Guildford? (under 16). Special Offer: £1 BBQ Enjoy seaside hilarity at the voucher for pre-booked tickets. Tickets: Spike on the Park, Warren TIC 01483 444334 or Charlotteville Road, GU1 3JH. Donkey Rides, Real Beach, Punch Jubilee Trust 01483 598420 or and Judy, Ice Cream Van, Barbecue, Victorian Tea on the ‘door’. Family Friendly.

Room, Licensed Bar, Dozens of Activities for all ages. Live Music and Magic from the Stage, UKE band, Rocking Crescendos, Tombola, Face Painting, Craft Stalls.

Friday 15 - Saturday 30 July 2016 Guildford Shakespeare Company present

Much Ado About Nothing

University of Law Gardens, Portsmouth Road Evenings 7.30pm. Matinees 2.30pm £25 Adult. £21 Concessions. £16.50 Child. £18 Preview (15 July). Special Offer: Family Ticket (2 full, 2 children) £80. Buy tickets for both GSC Summer 2016 shows and get £5 off. T&Cs apply.

Box Office: 01483 304384. www.guildford-shakespeare-company. co.uk. Family Friendly.

Shakespeare’s effervescent romantic comedy bursts onto the beautiful landscaped gardens of the University of Law this July. At the centre of this sparkling play, the much-loved Beatrice and Benedick do their best to refuse to fall in love but some things you just can’t deny! The second show in GSC’s outdoor double-bill.

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GUILDFORD ON

SEA

FREE Y FAMILN FU The ideal place for your family to enjoy a spot of sunshine with the sand between your toes

BUCKETS & SPADES • BALLOON GIVEAWAYS BEACH HUTS • FREE FACEPAINTING FREE CANDYFLOSS

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

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Thurs 21 July - Sun 7 August 2016 The Herald Players present

The Water Babies Join Tom the chimney sweep on his underwater adventures as you rediscover this delightful children’s fairy tale classic.

You will meet a colourful array of characters including snooty salmon, snappy lobsters and Fairy Bedonebyasyoudid in this new and lively adaptation by The Herald Players. Age guide: suitable for children 5+.

Friday 22 - Sunday 24 July 2016

The Garden Show at Loseley

Guildford Castle Grounds (21-23 & 28-30 July) Dapdune Wharf (6 & 7 August) 7.00pm at Guildford Castle Grounds.

2.30pm at Dapdune Wharf.

Tickets: Adult £12, Child (under 18) £8, Concessions £10. Tickets for the Castle Grounds from TIC 01483 444 334. Tickets for Dapdune Wharf 01483 561389 www.heraldplayers.org Family Friendly.

Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey GU3 1HS 10am - 5pm daily £7 Adult. £5 Concessions. £3 Child.

Special Offer: £1 off Adult or Senior entry when presenting this listing. Tickets on the door. Pre-book for fast track entry through our facebook page, website or call skiddletickets on 0844 884 2920. www.thegardenshowonline.com Family Friendly.

A great day out and discover a brilliant collection of specialist nurseries, garden & home wares, gifts, fashion accessories and delicious country foods & wines. Explore Loseley’s stunning walled gardens. Plenty of family fun and children’s entertainment. There’s something for everyone so take some time out to enjoy!

Supporting Shooting Star Chase www.shootingstarchase.org.uk.

Sat 6, Sun 7, Sat 13 and Sun 14 August 2016

The Loxwood Joust An unrivalled programme of mediaeval mayhem taking place at the enchanted LOXWOOD MEADOW. Full Contact JOUSTING, Thunderous BATTLES with fully armoured knights, music concerts by the MEDIAEVAL BAEBES, FALCONRY, A MEDIAEVAL MARKET, LIVING HISTORY CAMP, THE LEARNING ZONE, WANDERING MINSTRELS, JESTERS and WITCHES. Sup FINE ALES and feast on LOCAL ORGANIC FAYRE while the little ones can enjoy their very own CHILDREN’S KINGDOM.

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The Loxwood Meadow, Loxwood, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 0AL 10am - 6pm Every Day Special Offer: Advance Booking £12 Adult. £6 Child. Under 4 go free. www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk Tickets on the door: £15 Adult. £7 Child.

Family Friendly. TIC 01483 444334

Tickets available from the Guildford Tourist Information Centre: 01483 444334 www.visitguildford.com

Tickets available from the Guildford Tourist Information Centre: 01483 444334 www.visitguildford.com

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Throughout the Festival

Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RT Tickets: TIC 01483 444334 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands -park

Date Event

Time Category

Sun 7 August

7-10pm

Much Ado About Nothing

Outdoor theatre

Thu 11 August Dotty the Dragon 5.30-7.30pm Family outdoor theatre Wed 17 August

Sense & Sensibility

7-10pm

Outdoor theatre

Tue 23 August The Wizard of Oz 6-8pm Family outdoor theatre

Saturday 6 August 2016

Outdoor Cinema Star Wars - The Force Awakens Lights, camera, action…

Worplesdon Place, Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3RY From 7.30pm £5 Adult/Concessions/Child Family Friendly. Age Restrictions Apply www.worplesdonplace.co.uk/ outdoor-cinema

Get ready for a night of cinema fun as Star Wars - The Force Awakens - screens in the grounds of boutique country pub, Worplesdon Place.

Grab a drink and a bite to eat then settle down to watch this box office hit from the comfort of our pub garden.

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The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars present 1959: The Year that Shaped Jazz Saturday 22 October 2016 7.30pm PATS Studio One, University of Surrey £15 (£13 conc, £2 students/U18) Outstanding players. For poise, balance and swing they’re a joy to listen to’ The Observer The University of Surrey School of Arts present a programme of Music, Theatre, Dance, Film, Festivals, Exhibitions and Installations throughout the year. For details visit surrey.ac.uk/arts or call the box office: 01483 686876

S U R R E Y. A C . U K / A R T S

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Outstanding Hospice Care, wherever it’s needed.

Compassionate end of life care for people affected by cancer or another serious progressive illness - at the Beacon Centre in Guildford, the Hospice in Farnham and at home, throughout West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8BL Registered Charity No. 264501

01252 729400 www.pth.org.uk