Events cancelled and power outages due to wind

Christmas events have been curtailed across Surrey

Disruption is being felt across Surrey in strong winds caused by Storm Bert.

There have been power outages and organisers of Christmas events were forced to change their plans due to concerns about the weather.

UK Power Networks said on Saturday that engineers had been investigating power disruption in the Godalming area.

A yellow warning for wind was issued from 09:00 GMT on Saturday across south-east England.

• Storm Bert brings flood alerts, heavy snow and travel disruption

The Met Office said strong winds due to Storm Bert were likely to cause dangerous conditions and disruption.

A UK Power Networks spokesperson said: "During a storm, fallen trees and broken branches can damage overhead power lines.

"If you see damaged overhead lines or equipment stay well away, call 105 and 999, and keep others away."

Painshill Gardens in Cobham is to be closed on Saturday and Sunday due to the high winds forecast.

And Christmas festivities in Oxted have been scaled back, according to organisers.

"Our procession, switch-on, market and outdoor rides may be cancelled due to Storm Bert but there are still plenty of reasons to come into Oxted," they said.

Cranleigh's seasonal parade has been cancelled but Father Christmas will still be there.

The organisers said: "Local residents and the many visitors to Cranleigh will still be entertained by our hardy local musicians, as they will be performing on a purpose-built stage in Fountain Square."

A Festive Family Fun Day in Guildford on Sunday was still due to go ahead.

Guildford councillor Catherine Houston said as many activities as possible had been moved indoors.

She added: "It is all happening. Luckily we have got some indoor places people can go and hopefully the rain will stop for a little bit and people can get out and about."

The weather warning is in place across the county until 21:00 on Sunday.

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