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Letter from the Editor
EDITOR'S LETTER
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I hope this edition finds you well. Normally the autumn Out & About would be chock full of family days out and things to do. Sadly, many events have been postponed until 2021 but we are bringing you some exciting ones which are still happening however as with many things at the moment these are all subject to change.
Why not enjoy a burger at the newest restaurant to open on Banstead high street - the delicious Burger Club. P7
With Halloween just around the corner, try your hand at our unusual pumpkin themed ideas and indulge yourself in our delicious pumpkin soup. P8-9
Bring a sense of summer into your home this autumn with lavender picked from our local fields. P10
MONSTER HERO SAFARI
Dorking
Scour the high streets of Dorking for cute and colourful
MonsterHeroes as part of an innovative story-trail. Ten
MonsterHeroes are displayed in shop windows. Armed only with smart phones, participants can discover each
MonsterHero’s name, story, and superpowers as they progress. Once all 10 MonsterHeroes are located, a free e-book telling their story will be unlocked. £2 donation to NHS Charities Together 14 August 2020 - 30 September 2020
HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Polesden Lacey
Join in with the spooky fun of Halloween at Polesden
Lacey, the National Trust Edwardian house and estate.
During the October half term week, see if you and the Discover autumn’s abundance of edible plants and mushrooms with Wild Food UK. P12
At The Salt Box, sustainably minded cooks are dedicated to curating unique feasts over fire and bring us their latest cookery workshops. P16
Our regular landscaping feature inspires us to renew our driveway. P19
Indulge your sweet tooth this autumn with Haley Ryan from The Little Baking Project. P20
Discover unique and unusual gifts at Dorking’s artisan market. P21
And why not experience local history, architecture and culture at Surrey’s Heritage Open Days. P24
Best wishes, Amanda
EDITOR’S TIPS
info@outaboutmagazine.co.uk whole family can find the animals, which only usually come out at night.
Tickets: £3.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey
SPOOKTACULAR FUN Chessington World of Adventures
Enjoy some spooky rides and attractions at Chessington over Halloween from 17 October - 01 November. Or treat your family to a spooky short break and enjoy 2 frightfully fun days at the park. Rides and attractions subject to availability.
www.chessington.com/explore/events/halloween
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WORLD AS A CANVAS
Artists’ work on display
A collection of original paintings and works will go on display at Bourne Hall this October. Featuring contemporary and classical works, painted in oils, watercolours and acrylics, the exhibition will showcase the creative talents of members of Epsom and Ewell Art Group.
The autumn exhibition is one of the highlights of the group’s annual calendar of events and this year will include works by Please call to find out what Richard Seymour, Edna Kyriakides and Barbara Stevens. There will also be a chance to see artist Dominika Klimczak’s gas your car needs fantasy and science fiction art works. Dominika was honoured in 2012 by the British National Science Fiction Prices only valid with Society for excellence in her fantasy art work Bazuka. this advert The exhibition runs from October 20 to 31 at Bourne Hall, Ewell, between 9.30am and 5pm. Admission is free so pop along and be inspired.
MOT’s
Bev Lourenco
