Epsom & Ewell Talking Newspaper
18th September 2025
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Inside this issue
Issue 2412 covers a range of local news stories, including plans to build 256 homes on a former golf course in Chessington, the transformation of a former care home into a hotel and shared housing, and the opening of a new centre for vision-impaired students at NESCOT. It also highlights the installation of a £40,000 laser at Epsom General Hospital in memory of a beloved colleague, the launch of the Epsom and Ewell Young Legends programme for children, and the efforts of rapper Dave to support his mum’s charity for vulnerable patients. Additionally, there are reports on a giant pumpkin grown in Surrey, the popular Cricket Lounge restaurant, and the vandalism of a music venue in Sutton.
Events
On Monday 6th October at 7:30 PM at the Epsom Playhouse. Mark Smith, a renowned expert on medals and militaria, will present the origins and extraordinary stories of the Victoria Cross. Tickets are £27.50 14.
Epsom Symphony Orchestra Concert
On Saturday 18th October at 7:30 PM at Epsom Playhouse. The Epsom Symphony Orchestra will perform a programme from the Romantic era, featuring 13-year-old prodigy Mikhail Andrev playing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Tickets are £15.
Epsom Symphony Orchestra Festive Concert
On Sunday 30th November at 3:00 PM at Epsom Playhouse. A festive concert by the Epsom Symphony Orchestra with family favourites, including a re-narration of “A Christmas Carol” by David Leonard. Tickets are £15.
Malice in Lavender Land at Secret Surrey Lavender Garden
From 4th October to 31st October at the Secret Surrey Lavender Garden. A Halloween-themed adventure with a pumpkin patch, haunted mirrors, and a ghost train. Tickets are £5 per person, free for under fours.
Epsom and Ewell Young Legends Programme
From 11th October to 24th November. A free programme of sports and creative activities for children aged 9 to 11.
Acknowledgements
The Talking Newspaper could not operate without the kind permission of our content providers.
Our news articles are taken from a wide range of sources including the Epsom and Ewell Times, BBC News Surrey, Surrey Live, Epsom Local Guardian, Sutton Local Guardian, Epsom Comet, Surrey Comet, Local London, Once Upon A Town, MyLondon, LondonWorld and the Epsom Town Cryer.
Community Information comes from Surrey County Council, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, Epsom and Ewell Families, Surrey Police, Leatherhead Living and the Bulletin of the College Ward Residents’ Association.
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