What's on in Friday Street

Surrey, England

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Coffee mornings that serve actual decent coffee. Quiz nights that get genuinely competitive (yes, even question 7). Markets where you'll find something better than the supermarket. Friday Street doesn't do things by halves — check what's on this week and see for yourself. We're talking book clubs that actually finish the book, bingo nights that get surprisingly rowdy, film screenings in village halls with seats older than your grandad. The sort of events where half the entertainment is seeing who else shows up. No pretence, no airs and graces, just good local stuff happening near you.

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Said Communion Service

Our weekly Said Communion Service is a quiet, contemplative act of worship using the Church of England's words for Holy Communion. This short service without hymns provides space for reflection and prayer – all welcome. Refreshments and cake are offered afterwards.

Tue 5 May10:00St Mary's Church(4.9mi)
via St Mary's Church
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2026-05-06 10:00 - Communion

Time: Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 10:00Details: All are welcome to this small, friendly and informal service. The service usually starts with a song (unaccompanied but joyful!) and lasts about 30 minutes.  There are comfy sofas and chairs to sit on and refreshments are typically served afterwards. Location: St John'sPostcode: RH4 3PP

Wed 6 May10:00St. John's Free Church Westcott(2.1mi)
via St. John's Free Church Westcott
Live music with James Deane
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Live music with James Deane

One for the diary — Live music with James Deane at The Gomshall Mill. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Fri 8 MayThe Gomshall Mill(2.9mi)
via The Gomshall Mill
Three Men In A Boat
Comedy
Around £19

Three Men In A Boat

Performance will take place at Pippbrook House, RH4 1SH Directed by Simon Downing Adapted by Jerome K Jerome, Simon Downing & Giles Shenton With Giles Shenton (Old Herbaceous & My Dog's Got No Nose) as Jerome Join Jerome as he recounts the hilarious story of his boating holiday along the magnificent River Thames with his two companions and Montmorency the dog. Come and join in the fun as Giles Shenton expertly takes the helm and pilots you through the ridiculous tale of men behaving badly while messing about in boats! “George got out his banjo after supper, and wanted to play it, but Harris objected: he said he had got a headache and did not feel strong enough to stand it. George thought the music might do him good - said music often soothed the nerves and took away a headache; and he twanged two or three notes, just to show Harris what it was like. Harris said he would rather have the headache.” “There are a few seriously funny books that remain great for all time. Three Men in a Boat is one of these” - The Guardian “Timeless appeal” - The Independent Click here to watch the trailer Estimated run time: 2 hours including an interval Tickets: £19

Fri 8 May19:30Dorking Halls(3.6mi)
via Dorking Halls
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Dog-Friendly Family Walk

Spotted Dog-Friendly Family Walk on St Mary's Church's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Sat 9 May08:30St Mary's Church(4.9mi)
via St Mary's Church
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2026-05-10 08:30 - Book of Common Prayer Communion

Time: Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 08:30Details: All are very welcome to this traditional service.Location: Holy Trinity, WestcottPostcode: RH4 3JZ

Sun 10 May08:30St. John's Free Church Westcott(2.1mi)
via St. John's Free Church Westcott
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Forget me not service

https://stmaryswesthorsley.churchsuite.com/events/vnlnodnn

Sun 10 May14:00St Mary's Church(4.9mi)
via St Mary's Church
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Said Communion Service

Our weekly Said Communion Service is a quiet, contemplative act of worship using the Church of England's words for Holy Communion. This short service without hymns provides space for reflection and prayer – all welcome. Refreshments and cake are offered afterwards.

Tue 12 May10:00St Mary's Church(4.9mi)
via St Mary's Church
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2026-05-13 10:00 - Communion

Time: Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 10:00Details: All are welcome to this small, friendly and informal service. The service usually starts with a song (unaccompanied but joyful!) and lasts about 30 minutes.  There are comfy sofas and chairs to sit on and refreshments are typically served afterwards. Location: St John'sPostcode: RH4 3PP

Wed 13 May10:00St. John's Free Church Westcott(2.1mi)
via St. John's Free Church Westcott
Tom Houghton: Deep
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Around £23

Tom Houghton: Deep

Performance will take place at Pippbrook House, RH4 1SH After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?” In a world full of relentless click bate, online distractions, and brain rotting content, Tom’s racing brain finally became too much for him. Having left the Western world behind, Tom found himself in Indonesia where he plunged into a journey of self-discovery. He submerged himself as far down in the ocean as possible, while asking the most profound questions of what truly makes someone who they are. And now he’s bringing his discoveries to you. It’s time to go “Deep” As seen on Netflix, Comedy Central and host of Very British Problems Suitable for age 14+ | Running time: tbc Tickets: £23 | Friends of Dorking Halls: £20

Thu 14 May19:30Dorking Halls(3.6mi)
via Dorking Halls
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Flowering

Flowering - arranging flowers with friends Flowering meets once a month on a Friday afternoon. We have two hours of bliss away from the busyness of life, creating simple, modern and traditional floral art. Friendly tuition available for beginners or experienced flower arrangers. For more information, contact Sue Brown .

Fri 15 May13:00St Mary's Church(4.9mi)
via St Mary's Church
John Robb: Punk Rock Ruined My Life
Comedy
Around £16.50

John Robb: Punk Rock Ruined My Life

With special guest, Dave Rowntree from Blur Talk will take place at Pippbrook House, RH4 1SH John Robb is a many-faceted creature. Not just a well known face from TV but also a best selling author, musician and journalist, as well as the Louder Than War music website boss, Louder Than Words and Louder Than War Live festivals boss, Eco champion, vegan behemoth and punk rock warlord, plus - of course - singer from post-punk critically acclaimed mainstays, The Membranes. For the first half of the live show, John Robb will be discussing his brand new memoir 'Punk Rock Ruined My Life', telling tales of deep friendships with figures from Poly Styrene to Chris Packham. Packed with riotous stories, John will provide an alternative account of British musical and cultural history, as well as a triumphant blueprint for a punk rock life. In the second half of the show, John will be interviewing Dave Rowntree from Blur. Concluding the interview, John will then be participating in a Q&A. Recommended 16+ | Running Time: 1 Hour 45 mins (including an interval) Tickets: £16.50 | Friend of Dorking Halls: £14

Fri 15 May20:00Dorking Halls(3.6mi)
via Dorking Halls
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2026-05-17 08:30 - Book of Common Prayer Communion

Time: Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 08:30Details: All are very welcome to this traditional service.Location: Holy Trinity, WestcottPostcode: RH4 3JZ

Sun 17 May08:30St. John's Free Church Westcott(2.1mi)
via St. John's Free Church Westcott
Quiz Night
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Around £2

Quiz Night

We've tracked down Quiz Night at The Gomshall Mill. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Tue 19 MayThe Gomshall Mill(2.9mi)
via The Gomshall Mill
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Said Communion Service

Our weekly Said Communion Service is a quiet, contemplative act of worship using the Church of England's words for Holy Communion. This short service without hymns provides space for reflection and prayer – all welcome. Refreshments and cake are offered afterwards.

Tue 19 May10:00St Mary's Church(4.9mi)
via St Mary's Church
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2026-05-20 10:00 - Communion

Time: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 10:00Details: All are welcome to this small, friendly and informal service. The service usually starts with a song (unaccompanied but joyful!) and lasts about 30 minutes.  There are comfy sofas and chairs to sit on and refreshments are typically served afterwards. Location: St John'sPostcode: RH4 3PP

Wed 20 May10:00St. John's Free Church Westcott(2.1mi)
via St. John's Free Church Westcott
Jacky Power Poetry Workshop - Permission to Feel Free From Shame
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Around £47

Jacky Power Poetry Workshop - Permission to Feel Free From Shame

This poetry workshop takes place at Pippbrook House, Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SH Therapeutic poet and trauma therapist (MSc Addiction Psychology & Counselling, MBACP, EFTi), Jacky Power, returns to Pippbrook House with her new "Permission to Feel" workshop series. Shame is the emotion that tells us we are not just someone who made a mistake, we are the mistake. And because shame survives by staying hidden, we become experts at keeping it that way. We say 'never mind'. We put on the smile we 'honed for show'. We burn alone in a silent chant of 'I am wrong’, and somehow, that chant starts to feel like the truth. What if, instead of silence, we made some noise about it? This workshop takes a different approach to shame. Rather than talking about it, which can feel exposing before you're ready, we begin in the body. We'll make sound. We'll find our own language for the feeling. We’ll move from a silent chant of 'I am wrong' to the truth, a reclamation: 'I am human'. Using nonsense chanting, creative writing, powerful visual and poetry prompts, this supportive workshop will explore: What shame actually is, and how it differs from guilt Where we learned to hide, and what it cost us How to externalise shame so it stops feeling like your identity How to move from the shame narrative to something truer No writing experience needed.

Wed 20 May19:00Dorking Halls(3.6mi)
via Dorking Halls
Coach Trip to Abba Voyage at ABBA Arena, London
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Around £125

Coach Trip to Abba Voyage at ABBA Arena, London

Coach departs from Dorking Halls at 5pm Experience a concert like no other. Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way. In a stunning, purpose-built arena, one of the most popular groups in history appear as digital avatars in a ‘ground-breaking’ (Metro) concert that really ‘needs to be seen to be believed’ (BBC). With 5* reviews aplenty, ABBA Voyage is the long-awaited concert from one of the biggest pop acts of all time featuring a setlist of ABBA’s biggest, most popular hits – each handpicked with great care by the band. Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best: as digital versions of themselves backed by today’s finest musicians. Blurring the lines between the physical and digital, see the magic of ABBA brought to life using the latest in motion capture technology. Watch trailer here Let us take the stress out of the journey! Our coach will pick you up from outside the Halls at 5pm and drop you outside ABBA Arena ready for a 7.45pm showing. We will then bring you straight back to Dorking so you can just concentrate on enjoying the show! Run time: 1 hour 40 minutes (with no interval) | Age recommendation: 10+. (all under 16s must be accompanied by someone 18+) Tickets: £125 | Friends of Dorking Halls: £120

Thu 21 May17:00Dorking Halls(3.6mi)
via Dorking Halls
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