Local Lowdown – November 2025
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Welcome back to your Local Lowdown — your quick guide to what’s happening in Walton this November.
First up, the Walton Business Awards 2025. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners — an incredible group of local businesses that make Walton such a vibrant place to live, shop, and visit. You can find the full list of winners on our website and socials.
There’s laughter ahead this month with Funny on Thames — Walton’s brand-new comedy night at the Playhouse. The debut show is on the 1st of November and features top talent from TV and some of your favourite podcasts. There’s a second event on the 26th. Check out the full line-up on our What’s On page and get ready for a brilliant evening of stand-up right here in town.
Also on the 1st, it’s International Vegan Day. Check out our news page for an article highlighting some of Walton’s best vegan food and drink options — plus a few exclusive offers for the day.
As part of their Beer, Wine, Whisky & Cheese Festival, the Walton Village are hosting cheese & whiskey and cheese & wine pairing experiences on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th. £5 per ticket will be going to Children in Need – what a fab idea worthy of our support! Buy your tickets on their website.
Next up, save the date. The Festival of Light returns on the 29th of November! This is THE town centre event of the season, bringing together the community for an evening of festive fun, lights, music and celebration. Stall applications are open now on the website, so if you’d like to be part of the event, don’t miss your chance to apply.
Also this month, Rentstart Sleepout is on Friday 28th November. They want hundreds of people spending one night sleeping outside in cardboard boxes, raising money to help peoeple who are facing homelessness in our community. You can help. Go to the rentstart website events page to sign up.
So December is coming and if you are planning a work social or a gathering with family or friends, then don’t forget the wonderful array of independent restaurants we have in Walton to make your festive event extra special – including – Babucci, Cappadocia, Khao Sarn, Persian Kitchen, Prima Fila, Sushi Wakyo, plus of course The Bear, The George and The Walton Village pubs who all do amazing food menus! If you are looking for something more creative or active then don’t forget to book ahead with Crafty Pots Café, Rock-up Climbing or even a group booking at Origin Pilates or Body & Brain Yoga.
Stay tuned to our socials, explore the website, and join us in celebrating everything that makes our town shine. See you next month on the Local Lowdown!