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Little Lights

King’s is excited to host a baby and toddler stay-and-play group. The group runs from 9.30-11am on Wednesdays (term time only) at the Urban Saints Guildford hall near Stoke Park, London Road GU1 1TU. The group is for pre-school babies and children, and their carers.

Wed 22 JulKing's Church Guildford(4.4mi)

via King's Church GuildfordLocal gem

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Storytime

Tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Wed 22 JulGuildford Library(4.8mi)

via Guildford Library

Community

Bill Ryder-Jones

Bill Ryder-Jones is a quietly magnetic figure in British music - a composer of fragile beauty and emotional candour. Emerging from The Coral, he traded jangling indie for introspective solo work steeped in orchestration and melancholy. His songs feel like whispered confessions, blending classical flourishes with lo-fi intimacy. Albums such as “West Kirby County Primary” and “Yawn” reveal a man unafraid to explore vulnerability, grief, and humour in equal measure. Rooted in Merseyside, his music carries a coastal wistfulness—at once nostalgic and searching, like tides that never quite settle.

Wed 22 JulThe Boileroom(4.9mi)

via The Boileroom

Qigong classes in Surrey - every Wednesday 9-10am | Shamley Green near Guildford

Wellness & Wellbeing

Around £15

Qigong classes in Surrey - every Wednesday 9-10am | Shamley Green near Guildford

If you're looking for Qigong or Tai Chi in Surrey near Guildford and surrounding villages - you're in the right place! Breathe. Move. Feel better. Join us for a bit of wellness on a Wednesday with this gently flowing mind, body, breath movement practice. Qi gong (meaning energy cultivation) is like meditation in motion - it's calming, grounding and transformative. Easing stress, releasing tension, it improves flexibility and balance, restores and revitalises your energy. And it's fun! Beginners welcome and numbers are strictly limited, so it’s ESSENTIAL to book in advance £15 per class or save £10 and book a 4-Class Pass for £50 or 6-Class Pass for £75 which works out at £12.50 per class. The easiest option for the Class Pass is to book a £50 or £75 GIFT /CLASS PASS and contact me via email (address below) to let me know which dates you can attend so I can reserve your spot. The Jubilee Room is a beautifully quiet, light-filled space which adjoins the church in Shamley Green. There's a separate entrance which is clearly signposted. And there's plenty of free parking in the church car park opposite - take care crossing the road! Any questions please

Wed 22 Jul10:00Shamley Green Christ Church(3.7mi)

via Shamley Green Christ Church

Theatre

Summer of Play at Hatchlands Park

Summer of Play is free to enjoy after normal admission and runs daily from 18 July until 6 September, 10am to 5pm. Watch out for more details coming soon.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Hatchlands Park(2.4mi)

via Hatchlands Park

Community

Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table

Join us on Wednesday mornings at our ‘chatter and natter’ table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to meet, chat and socialise over a hot drink. One conversation can make all the difference! Pop in anytime from 10.30am – 11.30am The group will either meet in our cosy Library or in V Café – please pop up to Reception on the first floor and one of our team will be able to assist.

Wed 22 Jul11:30The Guildford Institute(4.8mi)

via The Guildford Institute

Community

1776 - The World Turned Upside-down

Discover how this global event affected the lives of those connected to Hatchlands Park through fascinating information and displays presented through the main showrooms of the house. Runs from 1 June until 16 October on days when the house is open.

Wed 22 Jul13:00Hatchlands Park(2.4mi)

via Hatchlands Park

Arts & Culture

Watercolour Pencils - GI 26 077

If you are curious about how to use watercolour pencils, then join Songül for this fun course! This versatile medium is portable, convenient and easy to use indoors or outdoors. Watercolour pencils can be used both wet and dry, as well as in combination with other mediums. Some drawing experience preferred. A list of required materials will be provided.

Wed 22 Jul14:00The Guildford Institute(4.8mi)

via The Guildford Institute

Community

Around £35.00

Green Skills Session

This session is designed for newer riders who are developing the fundamental skills required to ride trails safely, confidently, and with control. Through a combination of fun games, engaging activities, and progressive coaching exercises, riders will build confidence on their bikes whilst learning the core techniques that form the foundation of mountain biking. Sessions take place in a supportive environment where riders are encouraged to progress at their own pace and develop good riding habits from the outset. The session focuses on developing key riding skills, balance, and bike control, helping riders become more comfortable on a variety of terrain and trail features. Riders will learn how to: ● Ride with level pedals and maintain a strong, neutral riding position ● Stand whilst riding and move confidently on the bike ● Look ahead and plan their route effectively ● Start and stop safely and under control ● Use their brakes effectively and confidently ● Corner smoothly without putting a foot down ● Navigate simple trail features and obstacles ● Develop balance, coordination, and overall bike handling skills Sessions are designed to be enjoyable, challenging, and confidence building, allowing riders to practise skills through a variety of activities and trail based exercises. As riders progress, they will begin to refine these core techniques, developing greater control, flow, and efficiency on varied terrain.

Wed 22 Jul14:30The Trail Academy(3.2mi)

via The Trail AcademyLocal gem

Community

Around £7

British Fire Service - T397

This talk follows the development of firefighting from the earliest known forms through social changes, the industrial revolution, two world wars and modern day. Nigel will use a wide collection of photographs and also look at the role of women in firefighting, especially during the Great War. Nigel enjoyed a career in the fire service and has been speaking on local history and other related subjects for nearly 35 years. We’re delighted to offer our afternoon talks on a Pay What You Can basis. We believe everyone should have access to educational and cultural opportunities, and that no one should be excluded because of their financial circumstances. Our talks are £7 for all – if anyone feels they need to pay less than this, please call the team or visit us in person.

Wed 22 Jul16:00The Guildford Institute(4.8mi)

via The Guildford Institute

Sports & Fitness

Badminton Club

Friendly and welcoming Badminton Club. Meets every Wednesday evening. Juniors at 6pm and seniors at 8pm. For more information contact or (juniors)

Wed 22 Jul19:00Peaselake Village Hall(2mi)

via Peaselake Village HallCurated

Community

Holiday Clubs at Surrey Hills Forest School

We are proud hosts to the Surrey Hills Forest School Holiday Club, operating out of their dedicated base on the Birtley Estate. Set within the breath taking landscape of the Surrey Hills, the school provides children with the space to play, learn, enjoy their holidays and build self-awareness in a secure natural environment.

Thu 23 JulBirtley Estate(4.6mi)

via Birtley EstateLocal gem

Community

Beat maker labs

Get creative with sound in this hands-on music workshop led by Surrey Arts, Surrey’s leading provider of music activities, in celebration of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge and its theme, ‘Read to the Beat’. Using digital music tech, children will experiment with rhythm, record their own sounds and build an original track.

Thu 23 JulGuildford Library(4.8mi)

via Guildford Library

Theatre

Summer of Play at Hatchlands Park

Summer of Play is free to enjoy after normal admission and runs daily from 18 July until 6 September, 10am to 5pm. Watch out for more details coming soon.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Hatchlands Park(2.4mi)

via Hatchlands Park

Arts & Culture

Poetry hub

In partnership with the Surrey Poet Laureateship, the group will feature writing challenges and discussions, guest speakers, reading time, poetry games, social time, poetry sharing and feedback. Located on the first floor of Guildford Library.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Guildford Library(4.8mi)

via Guildford Library

Arts & Culture

Creative Studio Sessions – Pottery Painting & Crafts (All Ages)

All-Ages Creative Studio Sessions at Studio Windsor Relaxed, hands-on creative sessions in Surrey – suitable for all ages Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on creative workshop in Surrey at The Drawing Room, Studio Windsor’s beautiful greenhouse studio located within The Vineries Garden Centre. Our Creative Studio Workshops are designed for all abilities, whether you’re visiting for the first time or looking for a fun, creative way to spend time with friends, family, or on your own. Each session lasts 1.5 hours and gives you the freedom to choose your activity on the day—so you can create in a way that suits you. Choose Your Creative Activity During your session, you can select from a variety of creative options available in the studio: Pottery painting – our always-available favourite, with a range of ceramics including mugs, plates, bowls and decorative pieces Pick & Mix creative bundles (especially popular with children), which may include: Sticker activity books Air clay modelling kits Painting kits and hands-on craft projects Creative bundles are subject to availability, so there’s always something new to discover. What to Expect A 1.5-hour relaxed creative session A bright, welcoming greenhouse studio surrounded by plants The flexibility to choose your activity on arrival Friendly guidance and support if needed A calm, social atmosphere perfect for unwinding and making If you choose pottery painting, your finished piece will be professionally glazed and kiln-fired, giving it a...

Thu 23 Jul11:00Studio Windsor Ltd.(5mi)

via Studio Windsor Ltd.

Sports & Fitness

Gentle Yoga | Weekly Classes | Led by Anna Knowles | A Harry Edwards Foundation Event

Take time to slow down and reconnect with your body in this calming, gentle yoga class.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Harry Edwards Foundation(0.9mi)

via Harry Edwards Foundation

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Venues with events near Shere

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Hatchlands Park2.4 miles away Harry Edwards Foundation0.9 miles away Peaselake Village Hall2.0 miles away

More about Shere

Surrey, England

Shere is in Surrey, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Shere Art Show and St James's Church, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Shere events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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