Culture vulture weekend will take place in Epsom and Ewell from Friday, July 22, to Sunday, July 24, marking one year until the start of the London 2012 Olympics.

The weekend will see the borough come alive with sporting and cultural activities for all ages with the Ashley Centre putting its own spin on the celebrations.

On Saturday, July 23, the little and large of the Shakespeare world will entertain shoppers with odes of love to all and an interesting take on the classic sonnets.

Storytelling sessions for children will be held at Waterstone’s with children’s stories by Laureate, Julia Donaldson, as well as activities and colouring.

High street culture will take centre stage when the latest high street fashions are paraded by The Ashley Centre retailers including New Look and House of Fraser.

Shoppers will also be able to get free style advice at House of Fraser’s label culture event, and Marks and Spencer will surprise passers- by with their shop front moving mannequins.

For more information call The Ashley Centre on 01372 742548 or visit theashleycentre.co.uk