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Guildford Book Festival Festival Marquee, Guildford Cricket Ground and other locations, Guildford
Sunday 8 to Sunday 15 October
A welcome return for Surrey’s largest literary festival, now in its 28th year, promising more than 50 speakers throughout the week. New for this year is a dedicated Festival Marquee at Guildford Cricket Ground which will host many key speakers and act as Festival hub. Just some of the highlights from this year are here, but visit the website for a full schedule: Sunday 8 October, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre: An Evening with John Simpson; Monday 9 October, Festival Marquee: In Conversation with Sir Chris Bonington; Tuesday 10 October, Festival Marquee: A N Wilson, Charles Darwin – Victorian Mythmaker; Saturday 14 October, Festival Marquee: Readers’ Day; Sunday 15 October, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre: Nigella Lawson, At My Table (see image above).

Information: guildfordbookfestival.co.uk

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Discover hedgehogs - Surrey Wildlife Trust, Nower Wood Educational Reserve, Leatherhead
Monday 2 October, 10am–12 noon or 1–3pm
Visit Surrey Wildlife Trust’s new education centre as hedgehog expert Chris Matcham leads a fascinating day for visitors to learn about one of our favourite species. In addition, the Trust has the following events on offer (see website for the full itinerary): Sunday 10 September, 10am–3pm, Semaphore Tower, Ockham Common: Heritage Open Day. A chance to climb the Tower and enjoy stunning views. Wednesday 27 September, 10am–3pm, Pucks Oak Barn, Compton, Guildford: Jams, jellies and chutneys. Julie Lang, gardener, allotment owner and former SWT tutor demonstrates creative ways to turn fruit and vegetables into preserves. All materials and produce are supplied.

Information: surreywildlifetrust.org/events