Week Starting 14 September 2009

Try the Arts

There is that feeling in the air that only comes with a new season, and in light of that we felt that it would be good to introduce the Good Time Weekly readership to some new ideas for how to spend your leisure time! So to start things off, this week we have laid out seven days of arts and heritage entertainment. Go forth and enjoy!

Monday - Cream of The Crop at the New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham

New Ashgate Gallery & Surrey Artists Open Studios are launching The Baines Surrey Artist of the Year Competition. Visitors to the Surrey Artists Open Studios in June were asked to vote for their favourite artist, and from these artists the 10 'cream of the crop' were chosen. The public, and a panel of selected expert judges, will vote again and the first Surrey Artist of the Year will be chosen. The winner will be awarded a prize of £2000 and a solo exhibition at the Gallery in May 2010. With 'the cream of the crop' exhibiting at New Ashgate Gallery from September 12th to October 3rd, now is the time to cast your vote.

Tuesday - Read a Book - Join the Farnham Maltings Book Club

There really is nothing quite like a good book, especially as the dark nights start to draw in, however it is often hard to find the time to even start a new book. We have the solution or rather the Farnham Malting book club do. They are a friendly group who meet on the third Tuesday of the month, normally in the Riverside Bar. Each event is very informal and lasts about an hour, with a new book discussed each month following a suggestion from the group. You do not need to have read this month's book to attend and there is no membership fee.....well go on then what are you waiting for?! You can contact Gerald Turner for further information on Gerald.turner@ntlworld.com or visit the Farnham Maltings page

Wednesday - Enjoy the British Countryside While Travelling on a Steam Train

The Watercress line runs from New Alresford to Alton stopping at various stations along the way. When you get a standard fare you can spend all day exploring the different stations. This is a true piece of our heritage and at this time of year it is well worth the visit for the scenery alone. For times and prices visit the Watercress Line.

Thursday - Round the Horne Unseen and Uncut - The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford

What more is there to say about one of the best loved radio shows of all time? Well for starters this production includes material that would have been broadcast in the original radio series. With its mix of innuendo, camp caricature and word play we highly recommend this for some mid week entertainment. For further details and to book tickets visit the Yvonne Arnaud.

Friday - Discover a Classic Film With Letterbox DVD

I know it is slightly unlike us to suggest a Friday night in front of the TV, but there is nothing more enjoyable than a great movie in the comfort of your own home. Letterbox DVD is an independent retailer based in Surrey, who specialise in classic film and world cinema. You can order your DVD online today at Letterbox DVD and it will be posted to you by first class mail in time for your Friday evening.

Saturday - Leading Lights Portrait Exhibition at The Lightbox in Woking

An inspiring new exhibition of portraits by award-winning photographer Richard Cannon. Showcasing 19 young men and women from all over the UK who are using science, technology, engineering and maths to push the boundaries of what is possible, to make the world a better and more exciting place to live. The exhibition is free so you could treat yourself to a coffee at the Palette Bistro which is located inside the lightbox. To find out more simply visit the Lightbox. Photo by Richard Cannon.

Sunday - Finish the Week With Some Jazz

We recommend that after such a busy week you enjoy a relaxing evening of jazz at the Boileroom in Guildford. Fusion Beats gives you the chance to catch Britain’s finest Jazz session players as they hook up with Fusion Beat residents Monster Soup to perform some of their favourite jams from old standards through to free-form improv.

Tip of The Week

On The Silver Screen

On Wednesday 16th September, Farnham Maltings will be screening State of Play, starring Ben Affleck, Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams & Helen Mirren. Directed by Kevin Macdonald. A petty thief is gunned down in an alley and a Congressman's assistant falls in front of a subway - two seemingly unrelated deaths. But not to wisecracking, brash newspaper reporter Cal McAffery who spies a conspiracy waiting to be undiscovered. Screening at 15.30 & 20.00, tickets cost £5 (£4 conc).