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Horrible Halloween
Ewell Walk On the Dark Side
Thursday 27 October 2pm to 3.30pm
Monday 31 October 7.30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 1 November 7.30pm - 9pm
Discover Ewell’s dark past and remember the tales that some would rather forget. Learn about the terrible exploding gunpowder mills and visit the graveyard of St Mary’s where the victims rest in peace.
The Surrey Hills Wood Fair returns for the 7th year. Each year it gets bigger and better yet retains the traditional charm of a rural day out. Discover interesting stalls and great local produce. There is a big focus on family activities and children under 12 go free. A discounted rate of £7.50 is available if booked in advance (£10 at the gate). Dogs on leads are welcome and parking is free.
Check all details on: www.surreyhillswoodfair.co.uk
Discover history on your doorstep. This is a day of free activities and exhibitions for all the family.
A pdf with full details is attached or view www.exploringsurreyspast.org.uk/showcase2016
The Battle of The Somme 100 years on
Friday the 1st of July 2016
At 7am a service of remembrance will be held at the Commonwealth War Graves section of Ashley Road cemetery in Epsom.
The next Museum kids Club is Metal Detecting!
Towards the end of the 1960s a new technology appeared that would change the finding of objects from the past to the mainstream public. The hobby of metal detecting had been born.
Early metal detectors were quite rudimentary. Their basic design gave them the appearance of a simple transistor radio attached to a stick with a small coil on the end.
Talk by Chris Farara, The Hawker Association
Part of the 41st Series of Industrial Archaeology Lectures in Guildford (SIHG Map).
Single lectures £5, payable on the night.
Enquiries to Bob Bryson, 01483 577809, meetings@sihg.org.uk.
VISIT TO FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE ON 23 JULY
CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA ON 1 OCTOBER
The Surrey Industrial History Group AGM will be followed by the presentation of the 2016 Conservation Award to
Painshill Park.
