CLT

The box office for CLT’s October comedy drama "Bunkered", a comedy by Lynn Brittney, will be open from Friday 11 July.

The performance runs from Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 October at the Village Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/clt.

We are also looking for a Prompt to join our production team. No experience necessary but you would need to be available to attend rehearsals from September onwards. Email committee@comptonlittletheatre.org.uk if you would like more information.

Godalming Theatre Group

Godalming Theatre Group’s For the Love of Musicals offers audiences an eclectic mix of songs and medleys from popular stage musicals — songs that will evoke every emotion and make you laugh and cry. Musicals have a timeless quality that appeals to every generation and GTG’s talented cast of all ages brings you a perfect blend of entertainment, creativity, and artistic expression. Join us this summer, with all the family, for a magical live performance. Immerse yourself in the world of musical theatre for an unforgettable experience that will leave you with lasting memories. We guarantee you’ll leave the theatre humming the tunes! Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 July. All performances start at 7.30pm with a matinee performance on the Saturday at 2.30pm. The venue is Godalming Baptist Church, GU7 1BA. Director Keith Thomas. Choreographer Alison Chapman. Musical Director Liam Forrester. Visit gtguk.com to choose your seats and pay online or call the Box Office 07402 484 484. A £1 booking fee per transaction applies for telephone bookings.

Music in the Park in aid of the Phyllis Tuckwell charity

MUSIC IN THE PARK, in aid of the Phyllis Tuckwell charity, is back for 2025, with early bird tickets (£30) available now. Organised by the Rotary Club of Farnborough, Music in the Park will be held on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July, at King George V Playing Fields in Farnborough. Saturday’s line-up will feature music from three amazing tribute acts: New Jovi, the ultimate tribute to Bon Jovi, the UB40 Experience, fronted by international Ali Campbell tribute vocalist Andy Bagnall, and Tony Lewis’s Robbie Williams tribute act. Sunday will take you back to the 1970s and 1980s, with the brilliant Lost in Music. Since it was first launched in 2001, Music in the Park has raised £525,000 for Phyllis Tuckwell, which provides palliative and end of life care for local patients and families who are living with an advanced or terminal illness such as cancer. Phyllis Tuckwell is also looking for more companies to sponsor Music in the Park. Email support@pth.org.uk for more details. Gates will open at 5pm each day and the concerts start from 7.15pm, with fireworks at 10pm. Early bird adult tickets are priced at £30 until Wednesday 30 April. From Thursday 1 May adult tickets will be £35 and will be £40 on the day. Tickets for children aged 6-17 years are £10 and under-6 go free. Buy tickets online now at www.pth.org.uk/music-in-the-park-2025, by phone on 01252 729446 or by visiting one of Phyllis Tuckwell’s shops in Aldershot, Ash, Camberley, College Town, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet or Frimley.

Godalming Food Festival

Local food festival The Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce’s Food Festival takes place on Sunday 6 July from 10am to 4pm. 2025’s event brings you flavours from around the world to tempt your taste buds. Godalming High Street will be packed with stalls from fabulous traders and producers. Find out more at https://godalmingtc.gov.uk/godalming-food-festival/.

Milford Probus

On Friday 15 August after a friendly lunch, members of Milford Probus club and visitors (always welcome) will benefit from an informative and thought-provoking talk on Victorians At Leisure. Speaker Richard Marks is a professional historian whose current research focuses on industrial and social change during the Victorian era. The nineteenth century saw a shift towards shorter working days and increased leisure time. Richard’s talk will explore the consequences of this shift, including the growing popularity of theatres and music halls among all social classes; the wide array of Victorian pastimes, from collecting cigarette cards and trainspotting to studying botany and other sciences and playing some inventive parlour games. Come and find out how the Victorians spent their time away from work. Lunch and talk just £32. Lunch is at 12.30pm (pre-lunch drinks from 12pm). If you are interested, visit www.milfordprobus.com or book lunch (book the Monday before please) with Miranda O’Brien: miranda.obrien@btinternet.com / 01483 423398. Prospective members are invited to join lunches as paying guests while considering membership. We have a friendly bar and plenty of parking.

Phyllis Tuckwell’s Spinnaker Tower abseil!

Reach for the sky with Phyllis Tuckwell’s Spinnaker Tower abseil! Enjoy incredible views from the top of this iconic building, before abseiling down the side to raise money for the

hospice charity. The abseil will take place on Saturday 4 October, from 1pm, at the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. It's open to anyone aged 14 or over, no matter what your fitness level or

experience. Registration for the abseil is £30, with a minimum fundraising target of £250. Visit www.pth.org.uk/news-and-events/events/upcoming-events/spinnaker-abseil/ to sign up!

Knights of St Columba public talk for Les Amis Burkina Faso

Local charity brings West Africa closer to Surrey Hearts The Guildford & District Knights of St Columba warmly invite the public to an inspiring morning talk, “From Godalming to Burkina Faso”, on Saturday 20 September, from 10.30am to 11.45am at Our Lady Help of Christians Roman Catholic Church, West Byfleet. This uplifting event will feature Gillie Nicholls-Penny, founder of Les Amis Burkina Faso, a remarkable Godalming-based charity offering vital support to some of the world’s poorest communities. Les Amis Burkina Faso empowers vulnerable communities through education, healthcare and sustainable development with a special focus on women and long-term change.

Tickets are just £5 and advance booking is encouraged at www.ticketsource.co.uk (search ‘Burkina Faso’). All proceeds directly support the charity’s transformative work.

What’s on in July & August at St Nicholas Church?

• Muddy Church is on the first Sunday of every month at 10.30am in term-time only (No Muddy Church in August)

• Toddler group Fledglings is on Mondays, 9am (term-time) at Puck’s Oak Barn. The group finishes for holidays on Monday 14 July. Contact fledglingscompton@gmail.com.

• Inside Outside meets on Saturday 5 July and 2 August, 10am to noon (every first Saturday of the month) to keep the church and churchyard looking good. Contact stnicholascompton.wardens@gmail.com.

• Bell ringing practice is held once or twice a month on Tuesdays at 10am, with bell ringing on Sundays from 10am to 10.30am. Contact phil.gorton@btinternet.com.

• Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals. Please contact our Rector, Sally if you would like to mark a family milestone at St Nicholas.

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AUGUST

Choral Evensong: Preces and responses - Ferial, Psalm 30, Nunc dimittis - WALMISLEY in D minor, anthem: How beautiful upon the mountains - STAINER, organ voluntary: Claire de Lune - DEBUSSY

www.stnicholascompton.org

Godalming Museum

Godalming Museum’s upcoming exhibitions and events include: - Godalming Photographic Club Summer Exhibition. Tuesday 8 July to Saturday 26 July. Godalming Photographic Club’s mission is to support a thriving community of photographers of all skill levels, where they can express their creative ideas, develop their technical skills and share their passion for photography. The prints on display span all styles and genres. - Surrey Artists: a talk by Hilary Underwood. Friday 18 July, 7.30pm. Wilfred Noyce Community Centre, GU7 1DY. Did you know that the great British landscape artists, Turner and Constable, both painted in Surrey? However, it was the Victorians who fully explored the County’s artistic potential. The Pre-Raphaelites, Redgrave, Cole, Foster, Allingham, Lawson and Watts are just some of the painters who depicted our varied landscapes and picturesque cottages. Tickets £10 plus booking fee, available via Eventbrite, at the Museum, or on the door. - The Witley camps during WWII. Tuesday 29 July to Saturday 6 September. Broken china, worn toothbrushes and empty inkpots excavated from the site of the WWII army camps on Witley Common along with a collection of photographic postcards of the camp are poignant reminders of the everyday lives of up to 20,000 men who were based there. Godalming Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. It is located next to the Town Council offices, by the Pepperpot, 109A High St, GU7 1AQ.

Visit www.godalmingmuseum.co.uk / 01483 426510.

Conservatoire Concerts

After a successful and very enjoyable opening to its Opera Festival, on Saturday 14 June, Conservatoire Concerts invite you to the second part of the festival, on Saturday 5 July, 7pm at Godalming Baptist Church. Do not miss out on a spectacular evening of wonderful arias, well known operatic ensembles and popular tunes from famous musicals. Book your seats at www.conservatoireconcerts.org.uk. Admission FREE with a retiring collection towards musicians’ fees and expenses.

Watts Gallery - Dates for your diary

• Explore Pre-Raphaelite works of art in a profoundly new way with a visit to Scented Visions: Smell in Art 1850 – 1915. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to discover Victorian art through a multi-sensory lens and features three bespoke scents created by Puig in collaboration with Artphilia. Alongside the exhibition, Head Gardener Chris Sharples has created a Scent Seekers trail through the grounds and gardens. On display until 9 November 2025.

• Watts Contemporary Gallery opens a new exhibition on Thursday 10 July. Exploring Senses delves into how artists interpret the world around us through the act of drawing. Featuring a compelling collection of works by The Society of Graphic Fine Art, this exhibition highlights the versatility of the drawn line. All works for sale. Until Sunday 7 September 2025.

• Celebrate the Scented Visions exhibition with an exciting selection of exhibition-related events throughout July. Indulge in a curator tour followed by a Silent Pool Gin aroma masterclass on Saturday 5 July, join guest curator Dr Christina Bradstreet for a special talk on G F Watts's portrait, Ellen Terry (Choosing) on Friday 11 July, and deepen your connection to the works on display with a perfumed gaze experience on Saturday 12 July. See website for more details.

• Delve into the world of ceramics with pottery in practice, a regular workshop every Friday, exploring different pottery techniques and themes each fortnight. During July, try your hand at tile painting and carved pottery.

• Unleash your creativity on Saturday19 July at Inspired at Watts, a monthly artist-led workshop series at Watts Gallery. Discover new techniques and ideas, taking inspiration from our beautiful woodland and art collections. Welcoming all skill levels, these sessions offer a space to learn and experiment. All materials supplied.

• Have an adventure during the summer holidays with a day out at Watts Gallery. Bring the whole family for a day of art, creativity, imagination, scent and sensory delight. Get crafty and creative during The Make Space and extra Clay Club workshops. On top of that, every day that the gallery is open, enjoy a range of free activities included with admission.

  DON’T FORGET, COMPTON RESIDENTS GET 50% OFF ADMISSION! VALID WITH A PROOF OF ADDRESS.

• Check the website for details of events and to book tickets: www.wattsgallery.org.uk

Godalming Choral Society

Godalming Choral Society is starting its summer season of performances with Rossini’s last work, the Petite Messe Solennelle. According to conductor George de Voil, “One of Rossini’s best-loved works, this masterpiece is neither small nor solemn; it overflows with drama, a truly touching work which will thrill the audience.” Saturday 5 July, 7.30pm, St. John’s, Farncombe, GU7 3EJ. Tickets are available for £20 (free for under 18s,) from Record Corner, Pound Lane, Godalming, or you can buy them on www.godalmingchoral.org.uk, or purchase them on the evening at the door.

Arts Society Woking

On Tuesday 10 June, ARTS SOCIETY WOKING’s talk is Inn Signia Pub Signs. The Artwork and the Stories behind their names. “There is nothing which has been yet contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn” (Samuel Johnson). Pubs and their signs are a fundamental part of our history and cultural heritage. There are some 17,000 different pub names but why are there so many pubs called the ‘Red Lion’, the ‘Crown’ or ‘White Hart’? In this colourful and entertaining lecture John Ericson shows some of the most interesting and distinctive signs before exploring the fascinating stories behind the origin of some of their peculiar names. Who could fail to be intrigued by ‘The Bucket of Blood’, the ‘Cow and Snuffers’ or even the ‘Eager Poet’ – and who on earth was ‘Blind Jack’? Formerly a lecturer at the University of Bath where he was Director of Studies in the School of Education with responsibility for the professional development of teachers, John has been a popular speaker on the Arts Society circuit in the UK and Europe, as well as a frequent visitor to the societies in Australia and New Zealand. Talks start at 10.30am but doors open 9.45am for tea and coffee. The venue is Normandy Village Hall, GU3 2DT. Members may bring a visitor, who may want to make a donation to the Society of £6.

www.wokingdfas.org.uk/talks-arts-society-woking-2025.htm

Guildford Jazz

Noa Levy & Paul Edis “Portrait in Evans” featuring Alan Barnes
Thursday 3 July

This concert brings together San Francisco jazz vocalist Noa Levy and UK pianist and composer Paul Edis for a transatlantic collaboration, featuring special guest saxophonist Alan Barnes. The performance offers a fresh perspective on the work of jazz pianist Bill Evans through rarely heard vocal interpretations.

8pm
Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RP.