The Seething Festival was celebrated on 2 March 2025 at St Andrew’s Square in Surbiton.
Run as part of Seething Village’s community calendar, the festival is one of a series of community-led events organised throughout the year by the Community Brain to celebrate the rich history and folklore of the locality.
This year’s festival included a parade with participants in costumes, live music and stalls set up by local businesses.
The event, which dates to 2009, commemorates the local legend of Lefi Ganderson, the goat boy of Seething, celebrated for his triumph over the giant Thames Deeton by the villagers.
During leap years, this celebration has a special significance to encourage citizens to make use of the extra day to do something special for others by reflecting on the selflessness shown by Lefi Ganderson to save the villagers of Seething and engage in acts of kindness.
Surbiton resident Gina Roughan, who attended the event, said: “We’re just having a really fantastic time being part of the cultural heart of Surbiton.”
