Surrey County Show Monday 26 May 2008 - 12/05/08
This year's show celebrates the Year of Food and Farming, the 50th anniversary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the centenary of Surrey National Farmers Union.  See how Surrey was farmed 50 years ago!  There will be plenty of thrilling entertainment on offer including falconry, dog show, military bands, theatre and great shopping at the Farmers' Market and craft stalls!  Visit the Surrey County Show website (this page opens in a new window) for more information.

Artists invited to capture Guildford on canvas and win £1,000 - 08/05/08
Calling all local artists!  Guildford Borough Council in partnership with the Guildford Magazine and Hamptons International Estate Agency are looking for paintings by local artists to feature in the 2009 Guildford calendar.  This is your chance to market your talents and showcase the borough’s stunning scenery.  The artist of the winning painting will receive £1,000 prize money donated by Hamptons International.  Visit the 2009 calendar competition page.