A Diary of Events

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April to October 2003

The Parks and Countryside Service

 April 

Easter Monday 21st	Lions Easter Show, Shalford Park
	A fair for the Easter holiday with a large range of stalls and fun activities for the whole family.

May

Sunday 4th	Blue Peter Bikeathon, Stoke Park
	This bikeathon is organised by Leukaemia Research Fund and is a popular event for children and families.  Starts 11am.
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th	Chantry Woods Conservation Weekend
	Join the Countryside Action Team and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers carrying out bridleway improvements.
Sunday 11th	The Camberley Band, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	This band enjoys entertaining audiences throughout the region with its varied programme to suit all tastes.  Starts 2pm
Sunday 18th	The Basingstoke Silver Band Concert, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	A well known band in Basingstoke and the surrounding district.  Here is a chance to enjoy their variety of music in the centre of  Guildford.  Starts 2pm.
Monday 19th  to Bank Holiday Monday 26th	Burnett's Fun Fair, Shalford Common
	This fun fair is a regular visitor to Shalford Common and is a popular event for the family.
Tuesday 20th to Wednesday 21st	School's Nursery Open Day
	A two hour tour of Guildford Borough Council's nursery with fun activities and entertainment for school children.  Bookings in advance through the Parks Helpdesk.
Wednesday 22nd	Pewley Down Conservation Day
	Join the Countryside Action Team and Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers  managing this nationally important chalk grassland.
Sunday 25th	The Liss Band, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	An afternoon of brass band music taken from a wide repertoire of classical music, shows, films and popular songs. Starts 2pm.
Bank holiday Monday 26th	Surrey County Show, Stoke Park
	One of the largest events of the year with something for everyone to enjoy.  Includes stalls, fair and shows.  A very popular event.
Wednesday 28th	Dog Show by the Guildford and District Canine Society, Shalford Park
	A quality kennel club registered dog show, held annually.

June

Sunday 1st	Friary Guildford Brass Band, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	Formed in 1983, this group of amateur musicians are successful participants of competitions and are enthusiastic entertainers. Starts 2pm.
Sunday 8th	Haslemere Town Band, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	Lively local band.  Starts 2pm.
Sunday 15th	Woking Brass Band, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	This local group of musicians will entertain you as they keep the tradition of brass band music alive.  Starts 2pm.
Friday 20th	Closing date for Guildford in Bloom Competition entries
	Guildford Borough Council's annual competition to beautify the Borough and  win prizes for gardening displays closes.
Saturday 21st	Elizabethan Event, Castle Grounds
	An historical re-enactment with opportunities for the public to participate.  There will be fabulous costumes, dancing, music and crafts to enjoy.
Sunday 22nd	Race 4 Life, Shalford Park
	Fun charity race for women organised by Cancer Research.
Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th	"The Merry Wives of Windsor", Castle Grounds
	A not to be missed opportunity to experience open-air theatre performed by the Guildford School of Acting.
Tuesday 24th to Sunday 29th	The Netherlands National Circus, Stoke Park
	A vibrant show for the family, mixing traditonal circus with modern theatre.
Sunday 29th	Rotary Donkey Derby and Fair, Shalford Park
	A fun family day with a wide variety of entertainment and activities.

July

Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th	"Barefoot in the Park", Castle Grounds
	Part of the Summer Festival, a delightful evening with the open air theatre with the Pranksters Theatre Company.
Friday 4th to Sunday 6th	The Guilfest Music Festival
	Very popular large music event with a huge variety of bands and interesting stalls.
Tuesday 8th to Sunday 13th	Hampton Court Flower Show
	Guildford Borough Council's beautiful and unique garden, 'The Lockkeepers Cottage', will be on display to visitors.  The garden features a section of canal and a real barge and celebrates the traditions of the river and its environment using authentic materials.
Friday 11th	Summer Spectacular Concert, Shalford Park
	A lively evening of tribute bands featuring 'The Bee Gees' and 'Abba'. Starts at 8pm.
Saturday 12th	Summer Spectacular Concert, Shalford Park
	Guildford Philharmonic present 'Last Night of the Proms'. Starts at 8pm.
Saturday 19th to Saturday 26th	"The Lady's Not For Burning" by Christopher Fry, Castle Grounds
	The Herald Players are performing this open-air drama set in 1400s as part of the Summer Festival.
Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th	The Ambient Picnic, Shalford Park
	An outdoor music and environmental festival.
Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th	Model Steam Rally and Exhibition, Burchatts Farm, Stoke Park
	Interesting and entertaining event for enthusiasts and novices alike.
Sunday 20th	Bourne Concert Band, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	Large local band which plays a variety of music from marches to popular tunes. Starts 2pm.
Monday 21st Sunday 27th	Cricket Festival, Woodbridge Road
	Surrey Cricket Club's popular sporting event which is the highlight of the 'cricketing' year.

 August 

Sunday 3rd	Cobham Concert Band, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	A brass band concert performing a wide variety of music including tunes from shows and popular pieces.  Starts 2pm.
Sunday 10th	Woodley Concert Band, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	One of the leading community wind bands in Berkshire, performing a variety of music including marches, Broadway hits and big band favourites. Starts 2pm.
Sunday 17th	Grandpa's Spells, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	A concert of popular Dixieland jazz played in authentic styles.  Starts 2pm.
Saturday 18th	Pewley Down Conservation Day
	Join the Countryside Action Team and Pewley Down Conservation Volunteers managing this nationally important chalk grassland.
Sunday 24th	Almac Bisley Brass Band, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	A lively and popular concert band who perform regularly throughout the area.  Starts 2pm.
Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st	Stoke Fields Conservation Weekend, next to the River Wey
	Join the CAT and BTCV clearing ditches on this valuable wetland habitat.

September

Saturday 6th to Sunday 14th	Charlie Mayne Fun Fair, Stoke Park North
	Well known, large fun fair and a regular visitor to Guildford.
Sunday 7th	Godalming Band, Bandstand, Castle Grounds
	This local band has a full and varied programme, playing at concerts and fetes throughout the year.  Starts 2pm.
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th	Wey Meadows, Shalford, next to the River Wey
	Join the Countryside Action Team and British Trust for Conservation Volunteers carrying out various wetland habitat management tasks.

 October 

For further information on any of the above events, please contact:

The Parks Helpdesk

Parks and Countryside Service

Guildford Borough Council

Millmead House, Guildford

Surrey, GU2 4BB

Telephone: 01483 444715

Email: [email protected]

Information correct at time of printing, but please note that dates and events may change.  We can accept no responsibility for errors or disappointment caused through the use of this information. Page updated 27 October 2003