THE SEPTEMBER LOWDOWN – RECAP…
Posted by Francesca De Franco on 16 Sep 2025
Here’s what’s still to come over this month…
The Horton in September
The Horton has a range of events and activities throughout September. From music and theatre and arts and crafts to wellbeing events, book clubs and heritage days, there’s something for everyone. To see the full schedule, go to: https://thehortonepsom.org/whats-on/
Also, check out The Big Draw Festival below.
Family Fun Zone Soft Play Sessions – Special Offer
Family Fun Zone Sutton (St Nicholas Centre) is offering 10 one-hour soft play sessions for just £49.99. See details above.
Spaghetti Tree – Sunday Roasts
The Spaghetti Tree’s famous Sunday Roasts are back from their summer vacation.
You can expect crispy roasties, tender meats, seasonal veg and rich gravy all served with the legends of swing
Every Sunday | 12pm – 8pm
To book go here.
Three-Course Indian Supper Club @ The Grape Variety
Wednesday, 17th September (7pm).
Join The Grape Variety for an unforgettable evening of vibrant flavours and bold spices with a 3-course Indian Street Food feast, carefully crafted by a talented local chef. Enjoy a journey through traditional dishes with a modern twist, topped off with an exclusive Hathi Spiced Rum tasting – all for £55 per person, with vegetarian options available.
Find out more and book here.
Bonded Baby Massage
Friday, 19th September at 10.00am-11.00am for four weeks
Join Bonded Baby Massage ‘s four-week class at All Things Nice, 90 High Street, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 1RE, where you’ll learn the art of gentle massage to nurture your bond with your baby.
Benefits of Baby Massage:
Promotes relaxation and calmness
♥️ Strengthens bonding and attachment
Supports physical & emotional development
Eases digestive discomfort and gas
Improves sleep quality
Reduces stress and anxiety
Classes:
Small group sizes for personalised attention
Experienced IAIM-certified instructor
Supportive community of parents
Welcome pack containing Organic Oil
Book here.
Ciao Italia Ladies Lunch in Aid of The Dylan Strong Foundation
After a successful event last year, The Dylan Strong Foundation (DSF) is again working with Ciao Italia to hold another ladies lunch. This will be a lovely event that will not only be about raising money for DSF but also to meet other local women and to hear more about the work of the charity.
Friday, 19th September
12pm-4.30pm
Tickets per person: £45
– Prosecco on arrival
– Raffle
– Games
– Presentation from the Dylan Strong Foundation
For more details and to book tickets, go to: https://dylanstrongfoundation.co.uk/product/ladies-lunch-2025/
Christmas Showcase
Planning a work Christmas party? We’re opening our doors for a Christmas Showcase on Thursday 18th September from 5pm so you can see how to make your festive event unforgettable.
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Free prosecco & nibbles on arrival
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Discover Christmas party packages & inspiration
Ultimate Throwback Bingo @ Metropolis Epsom
Friday, September 19th | 7pm–11pm
Get ready to roll back the years with Retro Bingo at Metropolis Epsom. An unforgettable night of numbers, nostalgia, and non-stop fun. They’re bringing you all the classic bingo action with a funky twist — expect fun prizes, music to get you grooving, and plenty of laughs along the way.
For more details and booking go here.
More Metropolis Epsom events here.
Epsom Sounds Music Festival – In support of Age Concern Epsom & Ewell
Age Concern Epsom & Ewell is the charity partner of the Epsom Sounds Music Festival, a celebration of Epsom’s rich and diverse musical talent — from indie and rock to pop, country, and everything in between!
Date: Saturday, 20th September
Venues: McCafferty’s Pub & The Marquis of Granby
⏰ Time: 2pm-midnight
Entry: FREE
A full day of live music, great company, and community spirit. As part of the festivities, Age Concern will be running a Grand Prize Draw featuring over 20 fantastic prizes donated by generous local businesses.
Prize Draw Beer Mats can now be purchased! Please visit: https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/grandprizedrawepsom
All proceeds will help us continue the charity’s vital work supporting older people in Epsom & Ewell.
Macmillan Coffee Date @ The Famous Green Man
Head to The Famous Green Man for a charity get-together to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday, 20th September from 1pm.
EcoFair
It’s Sustainable Epsom & Ewell’s fourth Ecofair on Saturday, 20th September. They’ve got great groups attending and will be sharing more detail in the next few weeks, so keep an eye on socials.
This year, the focus is on building a greener community, sharing knowledge, inspiring action on how to take small and meaningful steps to tread more lightly on our planet and make space for nature.
Christ Church Ewell – Grand Opening
Christ Church Ewell is excited to announce that it will be holding a Grand Opening event on Saturday, 20th September at its new extended modernised building, from 2pm until 4pm with ribbon cutting at 3pm.
This will include cakes, refreshments, games for kids and adults, face painting, kids craft and displays. There will also be a special celebratory opening service on Sunday, 21st September at 10.30am. All are very welcome, just turn up!
Hand Painted Floral Pattern Workshop
Saturday, 20th September (10.30am-3.30pm)
Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell, KT17 1UF
Unleash your creativity at Bourne Hall’s Hand Painted Floral Repeat Pattern Workshop where you’ll learn to design stunning floral patterns using the beauty of watercolour.
In just one day, artist and designer Martine Spencer will guide you through the process of creating unique, hand-painted florals using seasonal blooms, from the initial brushstrokes to mastering the creation of seamless repeats. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop provides all the tools and techniques to paint your own floral repeated design.
For more information, please contact Lauren Cioffi
bhevents@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
0208 393 9571
Bournehall.org
Book tickets here: Hand painted floral repeat pattern workshop
Ben Thompson Live as Elvis Presley @ Glyn School
Glyn School is hosting Ben Thompson live as Elvis Presley on Saturday, 20th September.
Ben Thompson – The 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Champion of the world. He also starred in Blade Runner 2049 as Elvis along with Harrison Ford. Ben is recognised world wide for his authentic Elvis Presley Tribute.
This is a show not to be missed. For your chance to see him for please contact a.thompson@glynschool.org to purchase tickets (£25).
The Grape Variety ABBA Bottomless Brunch
Head to The Grape Variety on Saturday, 20th September (1-3pm) for an ABBA Bottomless Brunch. Two glorious hours of free-flowing drinks, delicious bites, and all-round disco vibes, featuring live ABBA classics from the fabulous Rebecca Stewart.
For more details and booking go here.
Fun Dog Show in Aid of Epsom RDA
Sunday, 21st September (from 12.30pm)
Fun Dog Show in Aid of Epsom RDA, sponsored by Merton Dog Training. The Fun Dog Show is back! No need to book, just turn up and enter on the day.
Stalls welcome – just drop them a message with your email address and they’ll send you the details.
Blenheim School Open Evening
Blenheim High School is a secondary school with academy status located at Longmead Road, Epsom, Surrey, England, that opened in 1997. It is a coeducational, publicly funded academy that educates children.
Its open evening is on Thursday, 25th September.
St Mary’s Ewell – Macmillan Coffee Morning
Support people living with cancer at St Mary’s Ewell Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday, 26th September (9am-12pm).
Contact: lucy@stmarysewell.com
The Big Draw 2025 @ The Horton
Saturday, 27th September (10am – 4pm)
FREE – Drop In
Head to The Horton for The Big Draw 2025 as they celebrate 25 years of drawing and creativity with this year’s inspiring theme: ‘Drawn Together’ – a tribute to the power of creativity to connect and unite us.
Led by local artist Asta Kalpokaite in The Horton Gardens, our free drop-in session invites you to explore four themed drawing tables, each encouraging communication, collaboration, and imagination, suitable for all ages.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just curious, come and be part of a global celebration of drawing.
Find out more about The Big Draw: https://www.thebigdraw.org/
St Mary’s Ewell – A Day for All ‘Wonders of Creation’
Saturday, 27th September (12pm – 7pm)
‘A Day for All’ is a wonderful day when St Mary’s Church and the grounds outside buzz with people of all ages enjoying themselves.
The theme of the fun community event this year is ‘Wonders of creation’. The Kingswood Shetland Ponies and their small friends will be back and a talk will be given about Surrey Wildlife Trust. Free refreshments all day with free soup and bread lunch and optional fish & chip supper at 5.30pm. Any questions to Sue Ayling at assistantpriest@stmarysewell.com or on 020 8337 6347.
The Famous Green Man – Race Night
It’s the The Famous Green Man, big screen race night on Saturday, September 27th (starting at 8pm).
Sips & Giggles Comedy Night @ The Grape Variety
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Head to The Grape Variety on Saturday, 27th September (7pm) for an unforgettable night of comedy hosted by their resident MC, Robin Boot, the king of Rockomedy. Get ready for belly laughs and brilliant punchlines as Robin, the hilarious Madeleine Brettingham, incredibly talented Tony Law and other comedians light up the stage with non-stop entertainment. More acts will be revealed soon – keep an eye on TGV socials for the full line-up announcement.
Tickets include a glass of fizz on arrival.
For more details and booking go here.
Live Music Fridays & Saturdays @ Metropolis Epsom
Live Music Fridays & Saturdays @ Metropolis Epsom| 7pm – 9pm Saturday, 27th September – Joe Mason
Plus kids can join their craft table in association with LOVE ME LOVE MY MIND every Saturday from 11am – 3pm, and every Sunday from 12pm – 4pm. This is free, but donations to this great local charity are greatly appreciated.
The Mum Reset @ St Marks Church
You’re invited to a FREE empowerment event for mums on Sunday, 28th September (1pm-4pm) at St Marks Church, KT18 5RB
Are you a busy mum juggling all the things—family, work, home, and everything in between? You’re not alone.
What to Expect:
A space to pause, connect, and breathe.
A room full of supportive women and local experts
Practical tips from professionals in health, nutrition, organisation, mental wellbeing, and more
A toolkit of resources to help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed
Stalls from amazing local businesses, plus free goodies and takeaways
10-minute spotlights packed with advice and empathy from each guest expert
Leave feeling lighter, more empowered, and connected.
Whether you’re looking for support, inspiration, or just a moment to exhale—they’d love to see you there.
Book your space here.
Support Groups
Men’s Pit Stop
The Men’s Pitstop – a confidential support group for men – is on every Tuesday (1-3pm) at St Barnabas Church with the next taking place on Tuesday, September 9th.
Please contact Blair if you would like more details on blair.parrott@surreycc.gov.uk or 07815 556 320.
Percy’s Honest Hour @ Metropolis Epsom
Percy’s Honest Hour is a men’s mental health talking group rooted in honesty, brotherhood, and connection. They believe every man deserves a space to be heard without pressure, judgement, or expectation. Whether you’re struggling, curious, or just need to be around good people, this is a space for real conversation and shared strength.
The next group is on Tuesday, 9th September (7pm-8pm)
A safe, open space to talk or just listen
Metropolis Epsom, 1 Derby Square
Every Tuesday at 7pm
Free | No pressure | All men welcome
No booking required.
Grow and Glow – Women’s Peer Support Group
Every Wednesday evening, arrive from 6.45 PM for a 7.00–8.30 PM session.
Sometimes just talking things through makes all the difference. Other times, it’s simply being around others who get it.
At Grow and Glow you’ll always find a supportive space to share, listen, and feel connected.
Epsom – Toyota GB Head Office, Burgh Heath, KT18 5UX
Guildford – Guildford Fire Station, GU1 1DL
Reigate – Surrey Fire and Rescue HQ, Croydon Road, RH2 0EJ
Coming Up!
Southfield Park Primary School – Open Mornings
Southfield Park Primary School is holding several open mornings for starting Reception in September 2026, October 3rd, Monday, October 20th, Monday, November 24th, and Wednesday, January 7th, all starting at 9:15am.
You can find more details and register on the school’s website at southfield-park.surrey.sch.uk.
Rosebery School Open Mornings
Visit Rosebery School and see it in action this October with its Open Mornings, beginning on Friday, 3rd October, with following dates Tuesday, 7th and Thursday, 9th October. For more information, go to: https://www.roseberyschool.co.uk/49/open-events
Malice in Lavenderland & Pumpkin Patch @ Mayfield Lavender
New for 2025, “Malice in Lavenderland” will run throughout the month of October – bringing a fun, spooky twist to the Secret Garden and creating the perfect autumn adventure for all ages. Pick your favourite pumpkin and then grab your trail map and follow the White Rabbit through 15 mysterious stations hidden across the garden.
Meet your favourite spooky friends, solve riddles, collect letters, and unlock a final puzzle to win a prize.
This event is running from the 4th – 31st October and you can book tickets now. https://www.mayfieldlavender.com/malice-in-lavenderland/
Short Stories Tall Tales 2025 – Adventures of An Ugly Duckling @ The Horton
Friday, 3rd October, 11:30am and 1:30pm
A live, sensory first theatre experience from Short Stories Tall Tales. Hannah Summers brings classic, modern and original stories to life. Immerse your little ones imaginations through live performance, fully interactive role-play, props, music and creative drama. An exciting adventure into stories and exploration through the senses.
Adventures of An Ugly Duckling
Written and told by Hannah Summers, illustrations by Laura Bissonnet.
An exciting adaptation for Storytelling based on the famous Hans Christian Andersen tale. There’s more to Tully, our ugly duck, who longs for adventure beyond the farm fences. What’s over that hill, where does the river go, how high is the sky? One day an adventure takes Tully on a surprising journey and she find out who she is and where she truly belongs.
45 minute show suitable for 0-5s.
More details and booking here.
Age Concern Epsom & Ewell Quiz Night
Saturday, 18th October (7:00pm start)
Get your team together for Age Concern Epsom & Ewell’s fabulous Quiz Night at Epsom Town Social Club. Not a quiz whiz? No worries! Their brilliant quizmaster has planned an evening of fun for everyone with games, surprises, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Your ticket includes pizza slices + a free drink
£15 per person. Book a team of six, or if you’re flying solo, grab an individual ticket and they’ll match you up with a team.
Book here: https://ageconcernepsom.org.uk/get…/events/quiz-night/
☎️ For more info call: 01372 732 451
✨ All proceeds support Age Concern Epsom & Ewell (Charity no. 1139652).
Mega Camps – October
It’s never too early to think about half-term camps. Check out the website for further details: www.megacamps.net
Retro Gamers Arcade @ The Horton
On Saturday, 1st November (10am – 4:20pm) for on day only, step back into the golden age of gaming. Play Pac-Man, Mario, Street Fighter, Sonic and more on original retro arcade machines.
️Unlimited arcade play
Dance games
Scalextric slot car racing
Multiplayer fun for ages 5+
Tickets: Adult £9 | Child (5+) £8
Limited spaces available – book now here: https://thehortonepsom.org/events/retro-gamers-arcade/
And Finally…
Spaghetti Tree for Your Birthday
Spaghetti Tree believes birthdays should be celebrated in style and they have a little gift for you.
Dine with them within seven days of your birthday, and your meal is completely free (excluding drinks).
Simply:
Book for a group of 6 or more
Show your ID to a member of the team
Live music on weekends, authentic Italian dishes, and the warmest of welcomes it’s the perfect setting to mark your special day.
Available at:
Spaghetti Tree Walton
Spaghetti Tree Warlingham
Spaghetti Tree Shirley
Good luck to everyone going back to school and please do keep checking back as we add more events throughout the month.
Fran x
