What's on in Epsom & Ewell
There's lots happening in Epsom and Ewell over the coming months.
For the full events list, take a look at the events page on the Epsom & Ewell Borough Council website.
Bourne Hall events
Discover Dads Army
Saturday 7 October, 1pm-2.30pm. £5 per child
On Friday 10 May 1940, the Germans had started their attack on Belgium and the Netherlands, using soldiers dropped by parachutes. British troops in mainland Europe were pushed back to the Channel ports and many people feared that the Germans would soon invade. To protect Britain, a new part-time force was to be set up, the Local Defence Volunteers. The Government made an urgent appeal on the radio to all men aged between 17 and 65 to become part-time soldiers. Within 24 hours of the radio broadcast a quarter of a million men had volunteered. Many men joined the Home Guard when they could not join the regular army because their day-time jobs were necessary to keep the country running.
Cave Painting
Tuesday 24 October, 11am-3pm, £5 per child
In prehistoric times, early men crawled down into the darkest caves and used light from primitive candles to paint pictures of themselves and the animals they hunted. They left behind a vivid record of their way of life and some clues of what they believed in. Discover how and why these paintings were created. Then by flickering light try to create your own cave painting in our very own ‘caves’.
Halloween Walk On The Dark Side
Saturday 28 October, 5pm to 6.30pm and 7.30pm to 9pm
Monday 30 October, 2pm to 3.30pm
Tuesday 31 October, 5pm to 6.30pm and 7.30pm to 9pm
£5 per person per walk.
Discover the darker side of Ewell’s history with a guided tour around its historic heart. Visit graveyards and crime scenes, if you dare! Hear tales of local folk who won’t stay dead, ghostly coach crashes and discover the story of Joan Butts, Ewell’s witch. Are you brave enough to dare to tread where the Resurrection Men once stood, while you learn about their grisly trade? Experience for yourself what it was like to be imprisoned in Ewell’s 18th century jail - be careful you don’t get left behind!
Find out about events in Epsom & Ewell here: epsom-ewell.gov.uk/whats-on
