What's on in North Holmwood

Surrey, England

Quiz nights where the debate over question 7 lasts longer than the quiz itself. Coffee mornings that turn into proper natter sessions. Craft fairs where you'll actually find something worth buying instead of the usual tat. That's North Holmwood, and we've got it all listed — from book clubs to bingo, farmers' markets to film screenings. The sort of events where you'll probably bump into someone you know, which is either brilliant or your worst nightmare depending on whether you've been dodging Dave from the parish council.

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Community

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(1.6mi)

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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(1.6mi)

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Community

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(1.9mi)

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Community

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(1.9mi)

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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(1.6mi)

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Coach Trip to Abba Voyage at ABBA Arena, London

Community

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(1.6mi)

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Opulence, Innovation, and Intrigue: The history of the Orient Express (Talk)

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Around £13

Opulence, Innovation, and Intrigue: The history of the Orient Express (Talk)

Talk will take place at Pippbrook House, RH4 1SH The Orient Express: Europe’s legendary luxury train, whose very name evokes a world of glamour, espionage and timeless intrigue. Conceived in 1883 by a Belgian engineer, this celebrated service quickly became the preferred route for Europe’s elite, transporting royalty, diplomats, adventurers and spies across the continent. Hear the remarkable true stories of passengers such as King Ferdinand of Bulgaria, who insisted on driving the train himself; and the Orient Express’ role in the end of the First World War. Learn how intelligence services carefully monitored passengers on what became known as the Spies Express. Delve into how popular fiction, most famously Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, further embellished the train's mystique, creating an enduring blend of historical fact and captivating legend. This talk is an enthralling journey into the glamorous yet shadowy history of a train that defined an era. Tickets: £13 | Friends: £11

Thu 21 May19:30Dorking Halls(1.6mi)

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The History Of The Orient Express: Opulence, Innovation and Intrigue

Community

Around £13

The History Of The Orient Express: Opulence, Innovation and Intrigue

Talk will take place at Pippbrook House, RH4 1SH The Orient Express: Europe’s legendary luxury train, whose very name evokes a world of glamour, espionage and timeless intrigue. Conceived in 1883 by a Belgian engineer, this celebrated service quickly became the preferred route for Europe’s elite, transporting royalty, diplomats, adventurers and spies across the continent. In this talk by Stephen Goss, hear the remarkable true stories of passengers such as King Ferdinand of Bulgaria, who insisted on driving the train himself, and the Orient Express’ role in the end of the First World War. Learn how intelligence services carefully monitored passengers on what became known as the Spies Express. Delve into how popular fiction, most famously Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, further embellished the train's mystique, creating an enduring blend of historical fact and captivating legend. This talk is an enthralling journey into the glamorous yet shadowy history of a train that defined an era. Tickets: £13 | Friends: £11

Thu 21 May19:30Dorking Halls(1.6mi)

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Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club - May 2026

Community

Around £13.50

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club - May 2026

Performance will take place at Pippbrook House, RH4 1SH Enjoy some of the hottest new talent on the comedy circuit at our popular comedy club that has been running at Dorking Halls since 2001. A bar is open throughout the evening. Line up: TBC Compere: TBC Over 18's only! Advance Tickets: £13.50 | Friends Advance Tickets: £11.50 | Ticket On The Day: £15.50 | Friends Ticket On The Day: £13.50

Fri 22 May20:30Dorking Halls(1.6mi)

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Community

2026-05-24 08:30 - Book of Common Prayer Communion

Time: Sunday, 24 May 2026 at 08:30Details: All are very welcome to this traditional service.Location: Holy Trinity, WestcottPostcode: RH4 3JZ

Sun 24 May08:30St. John's Free Church Westcott(1.9mi)

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Community

2026-05-27 10:00 - Communion

Time: Wednesday, 27 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 27 May10:00St. John's Free Church Westcott(1.9mi)

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Children & Family

Around £14.50

Adventures in Science by Crafty Fools

Performance will take place at Pippbrook House, RH4 1SH Join ‘The Magical Mr West’ on an incredible adventure into the world of science! Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry, exploring everything from supersonic speediness to malicious misinformation. Best known as one half of magic duo ‘Morgan & West’, ‘The Magical Mr West’ has travelled around the world performing to audiences of all ages with spectacular shows that include magic, science and a good deal of tomfoolery. Now he presents his most amazing show yet, with the help (or possibly hindrance…) of a wisecracking cartoon crow. Expect skills, silliness and the studious application of logic as you embark upon ‘Adventures in Science!’ Click here to watch the trailer! Estimated run time: 1 hour (no interval) | Age: Suitable for 6+ (everyone welcome) Adults: £14.50 | Children: £12.50

Thu 28 May11:30Dorking Halls(1.6mi)

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Children & Family

Around £14.50

Adventures in Science by Crafty Fools

Thu 28 May14:00Dorking Halls(1.6mi)

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Comedy

Around £15

Edinburgh Comedy Previews: Glenn Moore & James Trickey

Performance will take place at Pippbrook House, RH4 1SH Join Glenn Moore and James Trickey as they work up their shows before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe. Glenn Moore: Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore is a comedian, actor and one of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country. Glenn is a regular face on TV, having appeared on the likes of Live At The Apollo (BBC), Have I Got News For You (BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Guessable (Comedy Central), and The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). He is a regular guest on The Great American Joke Off (CW network) in the US. He has his own Radio 4 comedy series ‘Glenn Moore’s Alamanac’. He can be heard daily as one quarter of The Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio, the UK’s biggest commercial radio breakfast show. He’s also appeared regularly on The News Quiz (Radio 4) and The Now Show (Radio 4). James Trickey: James Trickey is a rising comedian, hailed as “absolutely one to watch” (Edinburgh Reviews).

Fri 29 May19:45Dorking Halls(1.6mi)

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Community

2026-05-31 08:30 - Book of Common Prayer Communion

Time: Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 08:30Details: All are very welcome to this traditional service.Location: Holy Trinity, WestcottPostcode: RH4 3JZ

Sun 31 May08:30St. John's Free Church Westcott(1.9mi)

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Garden Birds - An Introduction by Sight and Sound

Community

Around £13

Garden Birds - An Introduction by Sight and Sound

Talk will take place at Pippbrook House, RH4 1SH This informative and fascinating talk by birding expert, John Lawrence, will introduce around 40 of the birds most commonly seen in and around British gardens, providing insight into ways of identifying different species and about their typical characters. Describing the differences between males, females and youngsters, John will play associated birdsong, teaching the differences between calls, whilst providing enlightening anecdotes about the birds' behaviour. Touching too on recent trends in bird numbers and threats from climate change, disease and predation, John will also include tips on how we can all help them to prosper and recover. Tickets: £13 | Friends: £11

Tue 16 Jun19:30Dorking Halls(1.6mi)

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Jacky Power Poetry Workshop - Permission to Feel Connected to Your Inner Child

Community

Around £47

Jacky Power Poetry Workshop - Permission to Feel Connected to Your Inner Child

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. There is a version of you that existed before you learned to adapt, to only show the parts of yourself that were acceptable. Before someone taught you that your spontaneous, joyful self needed to be quieter. Before you learned that your needs were inconvenient, that the wrong kind of feeling made things difficult for everyone. Beneath beneath, undeterred is you. This workshop uses Transactional Analysis to understand how we learned to separate from our inner child and what we can do to find our way back. Explore the ego states we move between, the injunctions we absorbed without knowing, and the difference between the child who learned to adapt and the child who still knows how to choose joy. Using poetry, accessible theory, and writing to move through four things, in this supportive workshop explore: Understanding why we disconnected from our inner child, and when Identifying the limiting beliefs that we still carry Meeting the free child, the part that was there before the adapting began Letting them finally speak No writing experience needed.

Wed 17 Jun19:00Dorking Halls(1.6mi)

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Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club - June 2026

Community

Around £13.50

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club - June 2026

Fri 26 Jun20:30Dorking Halls(1.6mi)

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