Wicked Plants: The A-Z of Plants that Kill, Maim, Intoxicate or Otherwise Offend with Amy Stewart @ Petersham Nurseries, Church Lane , Off Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AG map	30 October 2010
Getting into the Halloween spirit, in contrast to our usual focus on plant beauty and benefits, this October Petersham Nurseries takes a look into the ‘dark side’ of botany. On Saturday 30th October we will be joined by bestselling American author Amy Stewart who will take us on a tour of Mother Nature’s most appalling creations... a tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a climbing plant that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. Drawing on history, medicine, science and legend, Amy has constructed a compendium of bloodcurdling botany to entertain, enlighten and alarm even the most intrepid gardeners and nature lovers. What is more, the book includes stories about Hemlock and Mandrake – sure to appeal to Harry Potter fans! After this intriguing talk Amy will be inviting questions and signing books. About Amy Stewart Amy tends a poison garden of her own in northern California. She is the award-winning author of four books on the perils and pleasures of the natural world. Her essays and commentaries have appeared in a wide range or journals, magazines and newspapers. Event Time: - 10.00am - 11.00am

Alan Hepburn New Pictures: Paris & Beyond @ The Bowman Gallery, 9 Worple Way, Richmond, , TW10 6DG map	31 October 2010 to 21 November 2010
An exhibition of pictures in watercolour and oil depicting scenes from Europe to North Africa by Alan Hepburn. Event Time: - 12 -6.30pm Tue-Fri 1-5.30pm Sat 12-4pm Sun

An Introduction to Beekeeping with Alison Benjamin @ Petersham Nurseries, Church Lane, Off Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AG map	06 November 2010
Join us this November when passionate apiarists Alison Benjamin and Brian McCallum of Urban Bees share their enthusiasm and knowledge of beekeeping. During their talk Alison and Brian will introduce beekeeping, explore what is involved, how to get started and answer your questions. The morning presents the perfect opportunity for aspiring apiarists to gain an insight into beekeeping. Our experts are also happy to take questions and offer advice to those of you who already have bees. Alison and Brian will be bringing their wonderful Urban Honey for guests to purchase - described by head chef Skye Gyngell as a “very beautiful yet complex honey”. Event Time: - 10.00 - 11.00 am

Holistic Heaven @ The ARC, Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5XY map	07 November 2010
Indulge, relax, discover at this fantastic mind, body and spirit festival Event Time: - 10am - 5pm

Loseley 10K and 4K Fun Run @ Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey , GU3 1HS map	07 November 2010
The Loseley 10k & 4k takes place in the grounds of the historic and beautiful Loseley Park Whether you are an experienced or first time runner, this event is a really fun and challenging way for the whole family to get involved and raise money for CHASE. Event Time: - 9.00 am

North Weald Art Group Autumn exhibition @ Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, RH5 6AA map	08 November 2010 to 21 November 2010
art exhibition with over 100 works in all media Event Time: - 9.30 - 5pm Mon/Sat, 10 - 5pm Sun

Starting Over Road Show @ Farnham Castle, Farnham, Surrey GU9 0AG, GU9 0AG map	11 November 2010
Starting Over from divorce or break up? Information & Inspiration in one SOS. Free legal, financial and parenting advice at Farnham Castle 11 November 2010 & 10 February 2011. Mediation advice, passion coach, photographer, mystic housewife. A holistic approach to divorce & break. Tickets available here now! (paste this link into your browser) http://www.divorceredundancybereavement.org/buy-a-ticket Event Time: - 17:30 - 20:30

A Concert for St Cecilia’s Day @ St Andrew’s Church, Northey Avenue, Cheam, Surrey , SM2 7HF map	20 November 2010
JS Bach – Cantata BWV 140 Ian le Grice – Song for St Cecilia’s Day JS Bach – Cantata BWV 147 (Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring) Purcell – Ode for St Cecilia’s Day Event Time: - 19.30

Cobham Book Fair @ Village Hall Lushington Drive, KT11 2LU map	20 November 2010
Hundreds of secondhand books for sale plus ephemera and postcards Event Time: - 915AM-3.30PM

Durufle's Requiem @ St. Martin's Parish Church,, Church Street,, Epsom., KT17 4PX map	20 November 2010
A choral concert by Epsom Choral Society under the direction of Robin Kimber, the main work is to be Durufle's Requiem. Other works are Tavener's Song for Athene, Pearsal's Lay a Garland, Britten's Jubilate and Holst Nunc Dimittis. Event Time: - 7.30pm