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Woking Library is holding a Taster Week to celebrate the completion of its extensive refurbishment. Running from January 27 January to 1 February the week will offer a variety of activities for the community to enjoy. Residents are being encouraged to come along and take a look for themselves at the newly refurbished library in … Continue reading
Camberley greeted over 250 young people last weekend, as they immersed themselves in the varied arts and cultural opportunities available in Surrey. The hugely successful, Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival 2024 was held at both Camberly Theatre and Camberley Library on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November The Festival was packed with free events … Continue reading
Last Friday saw the return of a singular missing hospital record book, sought by Surrey’s History Centre for 30 years and filling an important gap in the historic records discovered at The Manor Hospital in Epsom by Julian Pooley, Public Services & Engagement Manager at Surrey History Centre. The book contains the medical case book … Continue reading
There is less than one week to go until this year’s Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival arrives in Camberley! On Friday 1 November and Saturday 2 November young people aged 11 – 18 years old from across Surrey are invited to take part in a range of arts activities and learn about opportunities in … Continue reading
Redhill library is set to re-open next summer in Warwick Quadrant, following a full refurbishment and works to address the Reinforced Autoclaved Concrete (RAAC) discovered in late 2024. The works will ensure all the RAAC issues are resolved, and the full refurbishment will provide a bright, welcoming and modern library. The newly refurbished library will include … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is delighted to announce the successful completion of the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge, a national initiative that Surrey Libraries participates in each year to support children to read over the summer holidays. This year’s challenge saw an incredible turnout, with over 500 events and activities designed to foster a love of reading … Continue reading
From November 1st 2024, couples wishing to celebrate their special day in Surrey can do so in a glamourous, elevated setting, beautifully decorated to delight, at Dakota in Brooklands, Weybridge. This exclusive ceremony venue is available for ceremonies from 1 November 2024, whilst the extensive refurbishment of the elegant Rylston Register Office takes place. Denise … Continue reading
The Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival returns for 2024, taking place in Camberley on 1 and 2 November. Once again, Surrey based cultural organisations, creative industries and education providers will come together to deliver the festival. The festival has been developed by Surrey County Council, in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council, and a … Continue reading
Surrey Arts, part of Surrey County Council has been appointed by Arts Council England to lead the Surrey Music Hub from September 2024, as part of an ambitious national programme to provide high-quality music education for all children and young people. Surrey Arts will receive £1.42 million in funding from the Department for Education to … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has approved funding for several key projects aimed at transforming community spaces and facilities across the county. So far, over £20 million has now been awarded across 43 Your Fund Surrey large community projects since the Fund launched in 2020. Epsom Sports Club has been awarded £1 million in funding towards … Continue reading
The fifth round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) funded by UK Government was announced recently, as the council looks to continue the work that saw 86,000 households provided with much needed financial support last year. The fund started in 2021 to help with the rising costs of living, and provides emergency support to those … Continue reading
The fund is an exciting opportunity for Surrey residents and local groups to make a real difference in their local areas Surrey residents can now apply for cash grants to improve their local area through the Your Councillor Community Fund. Last year the Fund supported over 380 community projects via Surrey County Councillors, totalling £404,330. This community fund … Continue reading
Surrey residents in Camberley and Egham will soon be able to use the library at a time that suits them Surrey Libraries is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Super Access programme to Camberley and Egham libraries, following a successful launch at Horley library in January. Both libraries have been fitted with new technology … Continue reading
Wednesday saw the official launch of the new Super Access service at Horley Library! The library bustled with activity all day as the new ‘How to’ video was shown and invitees toured the library and tested the new service for themselves. This transformative service allows library members who have had an introduction, to access the library … Continue reading
For the second year, Surrey County Council has organised a number of Warm Welcomes across the county. There are over 80 Warm Welcome Venues across Surrey in a range of venues including libraries, village halls and other community spaces. Many Warm Welcomes offer additional services such as free hot meals, debt and employment advice, as … Continue reading
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