Hi there!

There's a brilliant mix on across Surrey this week — plenty to keep everyone busy, from families to theatre lovers to music fans.

For families, the magical Wind in the Willows adventure trail is now running at RHS Wisley. If you love theatre, don't miss your last chance to catch Michael Sheen in the five-star Our Town at the Rose Theatre, Kingston — it closes Saturday 28th March. 2:22 — A Ghost Story is also in its Woking run at the New Victoria Theatre, and Epsom Players bring the joyful Kipps: The New Half A Sixpence Musical to the Epsom Playhouse this week too.

Comedy fans are well looked after — there's a midweek stand-up night at Farnham Maltings on Wednesday, Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club for new parents on Thursday, and the brilliant Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club back at Dorking Halls on Friday evening.

And on Sunday, 10cc bring their Greatest Hits Tour to the New Victoria Theatre in Woking — a truly unmissable night for fans of 70s rock royalty.

Have a great week, Charli x

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PARTNER | WELLNESS

A few weeks ago, leaflets started arriving on doorsteps across Weybridge. Then the messages started coming in from readers wanting to know about a new apple cider vinegar spotted in M&S. For a small, family-made product to generate that kind of local word-of-mouth before most people had even tried it — we were curious.

The product is Umber Plus by Natural Umber. Made by Michael and Luke Mackle, a father and son with seven decades of apple-growing expertise, using apples from their own UK and Irish orchards. It's now stocked in M&S Brooklands, M&S Guildford, and other selected stores — and the fact that it made it onto M&S shelves at all tells you something.

Why ACV, and why now?

Apple cider vinegar has built a loyal following in wellness circles for its role in supporting digestion and gut health. Unfiltered ACVs like Umber Plus contain "the mother" — the naturally occurring bacteria and enzymes formed during fermentation — and many people incorporate just one tablespoon a day into their routine. At around 25p per serving from a one-month supply bottle, it's one of the more affordable daily wellness habits going.

The reason most people don't stick with it? The taste. Traditional ACV is harsh, sharp, and genuinely unpleasant for a lot of people.

That's where this one is different

Diluted in cold water, Umber Plus tastes more like apple juice than vinegar — naturally sweet and fruity. It works just as well in hot water without needing honey. For anyone who has tried cheaper supermarket ACVs and given up, the difference is noticeable.

It's also unprocessed, unfiltered, enriched with Vitamin D, and fully traceable — you know exactly where the apples came from and how it was made. That combination makes it the only artisan ACV currently on M&S shelves.

What customers are saying

"Apple cider vinegar is something I've always tried to incorporate into my diet but often found it so sharp and acidic. Since being introduced to Natural Umber I'm hooked. There really is no other ACV on the shelf that can compare. It tastes so sweet and is delicious."

"It's really tasty. I add it to sparkling water for an evening pick-me-up and to my salads for a balsamic-like flavour. It really is a multi-use essential in my cupboard now."

Find Umber Plus at naturalumber.com and in M&S Brooklands, M&S Guildford, and other selected stores.

This article is produced in partnership with Natural Umber.

👻 2:22 – A Ghost Story
Date: Monday 16th – Saturday 21st March (7:30pm evenings; Wed & Sat matinees 2:30pm)
Ticket Price: From £20
Description: The West End smash hit thriller comes to Woking! A couple are convinced their new home is haunted, but only the wife has witnessed the terrors that lurk when the clock strikes 2:22am. Can she convince their dinner guests before a spine-chilling night unfolds? An edge-of-your-seat ghost story perfect for date night or a group night out.
Location: New Victoria Theatre, The Peacocks Centre, Woking, GU21 6GQ
Book Now: ATG Tickets

🎶 Kipps: The New Half A Sixpence Musical
Date: Tuesday 17th – Saturday 21st March (7:30pm evenings)
Ticket Price: £20.50 (standard), £18.50 (under 16s)
Description: Epsom Players bring the sparkling, feel-good musical to life — following young orphan Arthur Kipps as he rises from nothing to the heights of Edwardian high society. Packed with big musical numbers, colourful characters and bags of charm, this is local amateur theatre at its very best.
Location: Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, KT18 5AL
Book Now: Epsom Playhouse

🎩 Our Town – Starring Michael Sheen
Date: Running through Saturday 28th March (check website for specific times)
Ticket Price: From £95
Description: Five-star and critically acclaimed — "A beautiful production of a great, wise play" (Financial Times). This is your last chance to see Michael Sheen in Thornton Wilder's timeless masterpiece at the intimate Rose Theatre. One of our finest actors, in one of the greatest plays ever written. Don't miss it.
Location: Rose Theatre, 24–26 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1HL
Book Now: Rose Theatre

🎼 Sound of the Underground – Love Theatre Arts
Date: Saturday 21st March (Matinee 2:30pm & Evening 7:00pm)
Ticket Price: £17
Description: An electric celebration of underground music culture brought to life through vibrant dance, stunning costumes and high-energy performances from Love Theatre Arts. With matinee and evening options, it's a great excuse to make a full day of it in Dorking.
Location: Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SG
Book Now: Dorking Halls

🎤 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
Date: Friday 20th March (8:30pm) — 18+ only
Ticket Price: £11.50 advance / £15.50 on the door
Description: Surrey's favourite stand-up comedy club is back at Dorking Halls! This month's brilliant line-up features Andrew Bird, Becky Umbers and the inimitable Robert White, hosted by compere Dan Evans. Whether you're a regular or it's your first visit, Screaming Blue Murder always delivers a fantastic night out.
Location: Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SG
Book Now: Dorking Halls

🎤 Stand-Up Comedy Club
Date: Wednesday 18th March (8:30pm)
Ticket Price: £14 (£12 members)
Description: A midweek comedy fix at one of Surrey's best-loved arts venues. Farnham Maltings hosts an intimate evening of stand-up in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere — the perfect Wednesday night out when you need a proper laugh.
Location: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, GU9 7QR
Book Now: Farnham Maltings

👶 Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club
Date: Thursday 19th March (11:30am)
Ticket Price: £11.50
Description: New parents — this one's for you! Bring your baby and enjoy a proper stand-up comedy show in a warm, welcoming and completely baby-friendly environment. All ages of baby welcome, no judgement on noise, and guaranteed laughs. Because new parents deserve a night out too (even if it's at lunchtime).
Location: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, GU9 7QR
Book Now: Farnham Maltings

🎸 10cc: Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour
Date: Sunday 22nd March (7:30pm)
Ticket Price: From £47.64
Description: Legendary British rock band 10cc bring their hit-packed tour to Woking in what promises to be a truly spectacular night. Expect a set list brimming with era-defining anthems including I'm Not in Love, Rubber Bullets, Dreadlock Holiday, Art for Art's Sake, Donna and many more. An unmissable night for fans of 70s rock royalty.
Location: New Victoria Theatre, The Peacocks Centre, Woking, GU21 6GQ
Book Now: ATG Tickets

🎺 Guildford Jazz Presents: Jazz Samba
Date: Friday 20th March (7:30pm)
Ticket Price: £20.50
Description: Lose yourself in a gorgeous evening of sultry Jazz Samba, brought to you by Guildford Jazz at the intimate and atmospheric Cranleigh Arts Centre. If you love your music full of rhythm, passion and soul, this is the Friday night for you.
Location: Cranleigh Arts, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, GU6 8AS
Book Now: Cranleigh Arts

💃 The Big Pants Party
Date: Friday 20th March (8:00pm)
Ticket Price: £34
Description: The ultimate ladies' night out is coming to Dorking! A high-energy live show celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship — featuring the anthems of ABBA, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Sister Sledge, Take That and Aretha Franklin all in one unforgettable evening. Round up your friends and get the tickets in.
Location: Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SG
Book Now: Dorking Halls

☕ Free Jazz at the Rose Café
Date: Tuesday 17th March (12:00pm) — Jazz with the Half-Diminished Band
Friday 20th March (10:30am) — Jazz Fridays with the Café Jazz Band
Ticket Price: FREE
Description: A lovely midweek and end-of-week treat — pull up a chair in the Rose Theatre Café and enjoy live jazz completely free of charge. The Half-Diminished Band play jazz standards, blues, pop and rock on Tuesday, while the Café Jazz Band takes over on Friday morning. No booking needed, just turn up.
Location: Rose Theatre Café, 24–26 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1HL
More Info: Rose Theatre

🛒 Woking Town Centre Market
Date: Thursday 19th March (9:00am – 2:00pm)
Ticket Price: FREE
Description: Woking's popular town centre market returns on the third Thursday of the month with a brilliant range of local produce, street food, gifts and crafts. A great reason to head into Woking mid-week and combine your market visit with a coffee, some shopping and the lovely town centre.
Location: Woking Town Centre, GU21

🎵 Farnham Record Fair
Date: Sunday 22nd March (10:00am)
Ticket Price: FREE — no booking required
Description: Vinyl lovers, your Sunday morning plans are sorted! The Farnham Record Fair returns to the Maltings — the perfect excuse to dig through crates of records from across the decades. From classic rock to jazz, soul to indie, whether you're a serious collector or just love a browse, it's a wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning.
Location: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, GU9 7QR

🐸 The Wind in the Willows: A Garden Adventure at RHS Wisley
Date: Daily (running throughout spring — open during normal garden hours)
Ticket Price: FREE for RHS Members and children under 5; £5 for children aged 5–16 (included with garden entry)
Description: Join Mr Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger on a magical interactive trail through the stunning RHS Garden Wisley! Based on the beloved classic, this family adventure trail encourages children to explore the garden, discover wildlife and learn about habitats in a really hands-on way. The gardens are also bursting into spring bloom this week — daffodils, magnolias, blossom and more. A beautiful family day out.
Location: RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB
More Info: RHS Wisley

🌍 Ben Fogle: WILD
Date: Monday 16th March (7:30pm)
Ticket Price: £35.50
Description: TV adventurer and explorer Ben Fogle brings his brand new live show WILD to Dorking — a hair-raising, uplifting and wildly entertaining evening full of extraordinary true stories from his remarkable encounters with people and animals across the globe. From the wilderness of Northern Sweden to the jungles of Honduras, this is a truly feel-good, inspiring night out.
Location: Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SG
Book Now: Dorking Halls

🎬 NT Live: The Audience
Date: Thursday 19th March (7:00pm)
Ticket Price: £20
Description: Peter Morgan's brilliantly compelling play returns to the big screen, directed by Stephen Daldry. The Audience takes us inside the private weekly meetings between HM The Queen and her Prime Ministers — gripping, funny, and deeply moving. A fantastic way to experience award-winning West End theatre without the trip to London.
Location: Cranleigh Arts, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, GU6 8AS
Book Now: Cranleigh Arts

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