THE SEPTEMBER LOWDOWN…
Posted by Francesca De Franco on 01 Sep 2021
I can’t believe September is here. My inbox is full of back to school emails and my attention has turned back to school uniform refresh, buying new school shoes 😭 and replenishing pencil cases!
Here’s the lowdown on what’s going on this September in and around the area.
Banfest
The three day comedy, music and beer festival that is Banfest will be returning from the 3rd to 5th September for an even bigger and better programme.
Set in a large marquee and surrounding space on the cricket green at Banstead Cricket Club there’ll be a supreme night of Comedy on Friday 3rd followed by two days of live music.
Epsom Families Nearly New Sale
Grab yourself a bargain on Sunday, 5th September at the Epsom Families Nearly New Sale at Blenheim High School on Longmead Road (11:00AM – 12:00PM). There’ll be clothes, toys, nursery furniture, nursing goods, baby and toddler feeding items and accessories.
There’s early access with a pre-booked ticket. More details here.
Epsom Playhouse: Vengeance – The Demise of Oscar Wilde
For one night only on Thursday, September 9th is a musical drama about the demise of Oscar Wilde.
“VENGEANCE” is a fresh narrative that tells his story through the eyes of his life-long friend, Robbie Ross, as participant and narrator, with all original orchestrated music, songs and stage performance. Faithful to the true characters and real events that took place, it’s a moving, insightful and compelling drama that will absorb from start to finish.
For more details and booking go to: https://www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk/shows/vengeance-demise-oscar-wilde
FeastyFest
FEASTYFEST, Surrey’s largest combined Food, Drink and Music Festival, is taking place on September 12th in Cheam Park (10am-7pm). There’s a main stage hosting lots of fab artists, a plethora of bars, international street food stalls (in the Grub Hub), cookery demonstrations, wine tastings, artisan products aplenty on sale from the many traders in the market AND a circus performance.
For more information visit www.feastyfest.co.uk
Epsom Open Day
Epsom Open Day at Epsom Downs is taking place on Sunday, 12th September (8am-1pm) and offers an opportunity to meet Epsom’s horses, trainers and stable staff. You can watch the horses train on the gallops from 8am.
To find out more and book tickets (free entrance for under 16s) go to: https://www.epsomopenday.co.uk/
Ewell History Day 2021
On Saturday, 18th September, you’ll get the opportunity to discover Ewell’s incredible past. At this free event, you’ll…
“Gasp at Roman gladiators, stumble on Victorian urchins, survive with the soldiers of both World Wars, pick up tips from the Land Army and its petting zoo.”
Go along and learn about Ewell’s built heritage, and find out about the lives of famous and infamous residents.
Further details here.
Big Questions with the Archbishop of Canterbury
On Saturday, 25th September (3.30pm–4.45pm), there’ll be a unique opportunity to put questions to the Archbishop of Canterbury and hear him speak on how to find security and hope in uncertain times.
For more details and to register for the free event, which takes place at Blenheim High School, Epsom go here.
Age Concern – Charity Curry Night
EMEF fund raising dinner at El Rincon
The Epsom Medical Equipment Fund (EMEF) is hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, 29th September (7pm) at El Rincon, Tattenham Crescent. More details about this event and others in aid of Epsom Medical Equipment Fund here.
Reminders
Library Events
The Surrey Nature Explorer Passport is a free and fun way to explore nature and libraries and is aimed at children aged 4 to 12. A bit like a real passport, children use it to collect stickers for completing fun nature challenges. The passport runs from mid-July to October. There’s also a chance to win exciting prizes worth up to £150. Find out more here: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/news-and-events/become-a-nature-explorer
September Epsom market days
There are regular Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday markets, which host a variety of stalls selling fresh, local products such as eggs, seasonal fruit and vegetables, fresh bread, butchery and fashions in Epsom’s market place. Here are the dates of the specialised markets taking place in September.
- Sunday, September 5th – Farmers’ Market
- Sunday, September 12th – Craft and Gift Market
- Sunday, September 26th – Vegan Market
Find out more here.
Epsom Racecourse Antiques And Collectables Fair
Tuesday, September 21st – more details here
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Hope back to school goes well for children and parents alike. Until next time…
Fran x
I'm a freelance PR consultant and also run my own blog where I write about the things that we do, the places that we visit, the toys and games that we play with as well as all the every day parenting (and some non-parenting) stuff in between.
My love for communicating and writing, mirrors my passion for trying to be the best mum I can be. Interests include good food and wine, Italian culture, football and personal finance.