Thursdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 September 10.00am Volunteer projects on Ashtead Common. Volunteers meet at the Estate Office on Woodfield Road. The tasks are led by experienced leaders; you can work at your own pace and leave at any time. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided as well as tools, waterproofs and gloves. Wear old clothes and sturdy footwear; bring lunch if planning to stay all day (usually finish around 3pm). Also on the first Sunday of each month (3 September) from 10am. Estate Office (279083) Friday 8 September 7.00pm The "Surrey Ball" at the RAC Club, Epsom, to benefit seeAbility. Champagne reception, entertainments, auction, three-course meal, & live band. Tickets "60 from Caroline Allan, seeAbility (373086 ext. 319) 7.45pm Fashion Show to benefit the St George's Christian Centre, at St Giles' Hall. Tickets "3.50; contact Pat (272757) Saturday 9 September Myers Briggs Workshops Understand Yourself . More details from Ann Broad (020 8393 8653) Saturday 16 September 2.00-4.00pm "Heritage Weekend", Guided walk on the history of Ashtead Common. Meet outside Ashtead Common Estate Office on Woodfield Road. Pre-booking required! (279083) 2.30pm, 5.00pm & 8.00pm Epsom Playhouse showing of 'The Miracle Maker', a film about the life of Christ, using animation & puppetry. Tickets "3 (children under 16) or "4.50 (adults) from Playhouse Box Office (742555 or 742227) Thursday 21 September Alpha Supper, for those considering joining an Alpha Course that begins on the evening of Tuesday 5 October at Parsons Mead School. Tel. Parish Office (813332) or Barbara Leighton (815082) for more information Saturday 23 September & Sunday 24 September Harvest Floral Festival at St Giles' Church Sunday 24 September Harvest Festival Services at the Anglican Churches Sunday 1 October, 2.00-4.00pm 'Autumn Colours', Guided walk on Ashtead Common. Meet outside Ashtead Common Estate Office on Woodfield Road (279083) Thursdays 5, 12, 19, & 26 October 10.00am Volunteer projects on Ashtead Common. See September's listing for details Saturday 7 October Two Free to live celebrations one at Guildford Cathedral, the other at Worth Abbey Wednesday 11 October, 2.00-4.00pm 'Fruits of the Common', Guided walk on Ashtead Common. Meet outside Ashtead Common Estate Office on Woodfield Road (279083) Saturday 14 October Myers Briggs Workshops Shadow. More details from Ann Broad (020 8393 8653) Wednesday 18 October, 8.00pm Ashtead Residents' Assn. AGM, Peace Memorial Hall. All welcome Friday 20 October, 7.30pm "A question of happiness". Supper and discussion lead by Rev Mark Melluish at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. Details from (813332) Saturday 28 October, 10.00am-4.00pm Craft and Charity Fair in Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. (272921) Sunday 5 November, 3.00pm Special All Souls Day Service for the bereaved, lead by Rev Bob Kiteley at St Giles Church. The service will feature remembrance and thanksgiving for the lives of loved ones who, have died. Saturday 11 November Myers Briggs Workshops Type & Faith. More details from Ann Broad (020 8393 8653) Saturday 11 November, 8.00pm Ashstead Coral Society performs "War Requiem" by Benjamin Britten at Dorking Halls. 7.00pm for a pre-concert talk. Tickets "8.00-"12.00 (274870 Sunday 12 November, Remembrance Sunday Tuesday 14 November, 10.00am-3.00pm American Women in Surrey's annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre Saturday 18 November, 10.00am-3.00pm Ashtead Parish Mission Fair, Peace Memorial Hall. Contact Cynthia Ling (813047) Saturday 25 November Leatherhead District & Combined Charities Fair, Leatherhead Leisure Centre. Doors open 9.30am
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