The hometown of H.G. Wells is preparing for a new kind of invasion. This summer, internationally acclaimed Pop artist Philip Colbert will transform Woking’s Lightbox Gallery & Museum into an artistic spectacle featuring hundreds of lobsters in the town forever associated with The War of the Worlds.
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Join the Bee-lieve Foundation for an unforgettable day as cricketing legends, local businesses, families and supporters come together to raise funds for young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health.
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Farmers and growers across Surrey can apply for grants of up to £35,000 plus expert support to innovate their offer as part of a £500,000 package to boost the rural economy.
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The Summer Reading Challenge 2026 launches on Saturday 4 July with free, family-friendly events across Surrey libraries.
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Guildford Book Festival and Watts Gallery have announced details of the line-up for their first Children’s Summer Book Festival, taking place at Watts Gallery between 23 and 29 August 2026.
Step into the extraordinary past of Surrey’s West Horsley Place this July and experience history where it happened with immersive living history, Tudor music, expert historians and guided tours.
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Discover eco-friendly events in surrey this July and learn how to live a cleaner and altogether greener lifestyle. Find out what’s on when it comes to sustainability with our top six ideas for cutting down on your carbon footprint.
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Want to find out about home charging EV vehicles in Surrey? Surrey County Council has launched a new option for residents without off-street parking to be able to charge their EVs from home by having a cable gully installed. The cable gullies allow residents to run an EV charging cable across the pavement safely to be able to benefit from cheaper home charging rates.
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Community groups across Surrey are being encouraged to apply for a share of £100,000 to help bring nature back to their local areas, as Surrey County Council relaunches its successful Community Nature Recovery Grant.
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Libraries of Things across Surrey are giving residents an easy way to borrow useful household items instead of buying new, helping people save money, reduce waste and support local climate action.
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