SURREY ROCKS JANUARY ISSUE by Surrey Rocks

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EDITOR’S NOTE Hello Surrey,

elcome to the January Issue of Surrey Rocks. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year and are feeling positive going into 2022. It definitely can’t be as bad as the previous two!

If you are feeling the over excesses of the festive period, be sure to check out our fabulous ‘New Year, New You’ Feature on page 44. We cover everything from home, friendships, relationships, work, fitness, aesthetics, destressing, food and sleep. We’ve left no stone unturned in the pursuit of a better, happy, healthier you! Plus we have our new fitness columnist; Emma Goodman-Horne from Emergy Fitness who explains the necessity of staying true to a fitter and healthier you - not just for January but for life! Read her hilarious new column on page 84. And exclusively for Surrey Rocks Readers, Emma is offering a free one-week trial on her Emergy Life Fitness. Try it out... she is an award-winning fitness instructor and can keep you motivated through the hard Winter months well into Spring/ Summer and beyond (as is her ethos!) Other highlights of this issue include the ‘7 Most Famous Historical Surrey Celebrities’ Cover Feature. Did you know Sir Christopher Wren, Enid Blyton and Virginia Woolf were all Surrey residents? Did you know HG Wells actually came up with the idea for ‘War of the Worlds’ whilst on a walk in Woking? A fascinating article that gives you an insight into the many famous faces Surrey has produced over the years. It will make you even prouder to live in such an illustrious and talented part of the world. Elsewhere we bring you regular features For Him and For Her covering the latest fashion and beauty news, Best of the Web on ‘Funny Face Coverings’ and our regular Movie, Book & Album Review, Recipe & Wine Match in Chill In - if you are wondering how to spend those long Winter Nights.

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WHAT’S ON BELUGA LAUNCHES Are you ready to enjoy great food, spectacular cocktails, amazing ambience, worldclass DJ’s and unparalleled service? Well Beluga is opening its stunning new restaurant and lounge this January. Following years of dining in Mayfair Restaurants with a cool party vibe – the restauranteur owners who are also behind Del Fuoco – are bringing their own slice of decadence to Leatherhead in the heart of the high street. Beluga will wow residents with their sublime Japanese and sushi inspired menu, DJ’s, entertainment and mixologists. This will definitely be the place to be seen.

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JANUARY SALES AT RIND Popular cheese and wine bar, Rind, are offering January sales with 25% off their food and drinks menu from January 3rd to January 20th for all customers. Choose from a fantastic selection of dorset cured cheeses, toasties, finest cured hams, raclette and great wines and cocktails. Look out for other offers including 2-4-1 Wine Tuesdays, Unlimited Raclette Thursdays and Cocktail Happy Hours between 5-7pm. Only one offer to be redeemed per person/ per table. See www.the-rind.co.uk for booking details.

COCK-A-DOODLE DOUGH LAUNCHES Oxshott takeaway, Cock-adoodle-dough, has launched in the high street with a vast and varied Italian menu consisting of authentic Neopolitan wood fired pizza, wood roasted free range chicken, organic chicken and gourmet salads. Available for delivery and collection, the new eatery has achieved 5 stars on its Google Reviews. Definitely worth checking out.

Lockdown looming? Well plan ahead for a great Summer with these fantastic Surrey and beyond concerts. Headlining Sandown Park on Race Days is Paloma Faith on July 20th, Nile Rogers & Chic on July 27th and Simply Red on August 4th. The Jockey Club Live (Race Day organisers) are also putting on concerts with Madness, Anne-Marie, Olly Murs and The Script at Newmarket and Haydock Park this Summer. Hampton Court Palace have revealed their 2022 concert schedule too with Lionel Richie, Elbow, George Benson, Jack Savoretti and Crowded House playing throughout June. From July 5th there is a week-long festival of summer picnic concerts set within the stunning grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew with the likes of Van Morrison, Bananarama, James Blunt and Gabrielle set to perform among others.

JANUARY FILLER OFFER Nose Filler is the new trend for nose jobs. It is an excellent alternative to traditional surgical rhinoplasty as the treatment works by placing dermal filler on strategic areas to lift and sculpt the nose with no downtime or invasive surgery. Esher, Cobham and Wimbledon based aesthetic beauty salon, Face & Fillers, are doing a January promotion for anyone who is happy to have their before and after nose photos put on social media. Prices are being reduced from £450 to £350 if you book through their website www.faceandfillers.com this month.

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25% Off January Sale @ Rind Bottomless Brunch @ Niku Bar Brunch & Bubbly @ CuVée VIII Sunday Roast @ The Watermill Sunday Roast @ The Victoria Oxshott Sunday Roast @ The Grumpy Mole Sunday Roast @ The Garden House

£5 Lunch Deal @ L’Ultimo 2-4-1 Happy Hour @ Rind 25% Off January Sale @ Rind Chess & Bridge Night @ Ditto Thames Ditton Model Boot Camp @ LVMM

Happy Hour @ Niku Bar Tootsy Tuesdays @ Polished £5 Lunch Deal @ L’Ultimo Wine Tuesdays @ Rind 25% Off January Sale @ Rind

Happy Hour @ Niku Bar Wow Wednesdays @ Polished £5 Lunch @ L’Ultimo Singer @ The Victoria Oxshott

Happy Hour @ Niku Bar Live Music @ Trend 1 £5 Lunch @ L’Ultimo Unlimited Raclette @ Rind 25% Off January Sale @ Rind

Groove Warriors @ Esher Theatre Live Music @ Trend 1 DJ @ Niku Bar DJ @ Hummings DJ @ Red Weybridge 2-4-1 Happy Hour @ Rind 25% Off January Sale @ Rind Live Music @ Ditto Opulence @ CuVée VIII

Bottomless Brunch @ Niku Bar Live Music @ Trend 1 2-4-1 Happy Hour @ Rind 25% Off January Sale @ Rind DJ @ Hummings DJ @ Red Weybridge Opulence @ CuVée VIII

Bottomless Brunch @ Niku Bar Brunch & Bubbly @ CuVée VIII Sunday Roast @ The Watermill Sunday Roast @ The Victoria Oxshott Sunday Roast @ The Grumpy Mole Sunday Roast @ The Garden House

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Happy Hour @ Niku Bar Tootsy Tuesdays @ Polished £5 Lunch Deal @ L’Ultimo Wine Tuesdays @ Rind 25% Off January Sale @ Rind

Round The Horne @ Esher Theatre Happy Hour @ Niku Bar Wow Wednesdays @ Polished Singer @ The Victoria Oxshott 2-4-1 Happy Hour @ Rind 25% Off January Sale @ Rind

Comedy Club @ Esher Theatre Happy Hour @ Niku Bar Live Music @ Trend 1 £5 Lunch Deal @ L’Ultimo Unlimited Raclette @ Rind 25% Off January Sale @ Rind 40% Off Dinner @ Red

Live Music @ Trend 1 DJ @ Niku Bar £5 Lunch @ L’Ultimo 2-4-1 Happy Hour @ Rind DJ @ Hummings DJ @ Red Weybridge Live Music @ Ditto Opulence @ CuVée VIII

Bottomless Brunch @ Niku Bar Live Music @ Trend 1 2-4-1 Happy Hour @ Rind DJ @ Hummings DJ @ Red Weybridge Opulence @ CuVée VIII

Bottomless Brunch @ Niku Bar Brunch & Bubbly @ CuVée VIII Sunday Roast @ The Watermill Sunday Roast @ The Victoria Oxshott Sunday Roast @ The Grumpy Mole Sunday Roast @ The Garden House

£5 Lunch Deal @ L’Ultimo 2-4-1 Happy Hour @ Rind Chess & Bridge Night @ Ditto Thames Ditton Model Boot Camp @ LVMM

Happy Hour @ Niku Bar Tootsy Tuesdays @ Polished £5 Lunch Deal @ L’Ultimo Wine Tuesdays @ Rind

MB Big Band @ Esher Theatre Happy Hour @ Niku Bar Wow Wednesdays @ Polished £5 Lunch Deal @ L’Ultimo 2-4-1 Cocktails @ Rind Singer @ The Victoria Oxshott

Happy Hour @ Niku Bar Tootsy Tuesdays @ Polished £5 Lunch Deal @ L’Ultimo Wine Tuesdays @ Rind

Live Music @ Trend 1 DJ @ Niku Bar £5 Lunch @ L’Ultimo 2-4-1 Happy Hour @ Rind DJ @ Hummings DJ @ Red Weybridge Live Music @ Ditto Opulence @ CuVée VIII

Brunch & Bubbly @ CuVée VIII Bottomless Brunch @ Niku Bar Live Music @ Trend 1 2-4-1 Happy Hour @ Rind DJ @ Hummings DJ @ Red Weybridge Opulence @ CuVée VIII

Bottomless Brunch @ Niku Bar Brunch & Bubbly @ CuVée VIII Sunday Roast @ The Watermill Sunday Roast @ The Victoria Oxshott Sunday Roast @ The Grumpy Mole Sunday Roast @ The Garden House

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KANYE VOWS TO WIN BACK KIM Rapper Kanye West has split with his girlfriend Venetria following a 3-month romance and has vowed to get back with his ex Kim in a heartwarming appeal. West, aged 44, split with his 22-year-old model girlfriend and unfollowed her on Instagram – just days after declaring his love to ex Kim at a charity concert begging her to “come running back to him.” The news comes as Kim is reportedly getting closer to NFL player Pete Davidson after being seen cosying up

with him on regular nights out in LA. Kanye, who is prone to regular public outbursts, famously calling Kim’s mum and manager, Kris Jong Un, just days before his split with Kim last year, was performing at a charity concert in December when he poured his heart out to his ex. Kim has yet to respond to the outburst - but sources say she has moved on and is making her best efforts to co-parent with Kanye. Things like this make it that much harder, sources have said.

MR BIG IS IN BIG TROUBLE Actor Chris Noth, best known for his role as Mr Big in ‘Sex & The City,’ has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women. Shortly after the HBO premiere of ‘And Just Like That’ in December 2021, three women have come forward saying he assaulted them. One woman claims the actor raped her, another two claim assault and there is a fourth case of his ex-partner model Beverley Johnson who filed a restraining order against him in 1995 saying

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he threatened to kill her, her daughter and her dog. Pretty

severe allegations. The actor has reputed the

claims and attempted to clear his name - but Hollywood is not buying it. The age old “there’s no smoke without fire” analogy plays out here. One case maybe, but 4 cases, people are starting to question. His ex Johnson also claims that he was violent, punching her in the chest and ribs, which caused her to be hospitalised. This saga is looking pretty bleak for Noth whose character ‘Big’ has just been killed off by HBO bosses after suffering a heart attack on a Pelaton bike (coincidence, maybe?!) If only Noth’s demise was as quick and painless.

NEWS IL DIVO STAR DIES FROM COVID Carlos Marin, the Spanish baritone in Il Divo, has died in hospital from Covid aged 53. According to reports, Marin was taken to Manchester Royal Hospital on December 7th and placed in a medically induced coma and intubated. It is with “deep regret” that his family announced his passing on December 21st. His ex-wife Geraldine Larossa, better known by her stage name Innocence, has said there is a “huge hole in her heart”. Marin was a much-loved member of the concerto

band and a huge star both in the US and UK since the band was formed by Simon Cowell back in 2003. Marin first contracted Covid in 2019 during the

band’s European tour. Although he made a recovery, he was plagued with illness his family revealed. Marin had reportedly had the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the States before he was admitted to hospital.

RAISING A FEW EYEBROWS ‘Love Island’ star Megan Barton-Hanson has been in floods of tears after an eyebrow tinting procedure went horribly wrong, leaving her with thick black brows that look like they have been drawn on with a Sharpie felt tip pen. The 27-year-old reality TV star was said to be sobbing for hours after the beauty blunder, w h i c h actually happened two years ago, even though she is only sharing her brow horror story now. The distressed Tik Tok video of Megan has gone viral and fans are really giving it to her, despite her honest approach to telling the story. Timing wise it couldn’t have been better for Megan to release the video as her 2-month romance with ‘TOWIE’ star James Lock has come to an end. Lock has been out partying with his single friends and Megan is said to be heartbroken.

He was laid to rest in his native Spain in his trademark black Armani suit he wore when he performed around the world. His family explained that “he can now sing in Heaven to the angels.”

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE Mel C has indicated that all 5 of the Spice Girls are up for the reunion that has been heavily mooted in the press of late. The 47-year-old singer is sure that a comeback tour is going to happen next year as the girls are apparently “always talking about performing together again.” Previously Victoria Beckham had refused to reunite with the iconic band; while Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell reformed for a sell-out tour in 2019. “It’s something all we passionately want to do,” Mel C revealed. Watch this space.

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BELUGA SUSHI B

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NEWS

FOR HIM

WHAT'S TRENDING...

HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW Have you ever thought about getting rid of unwanted chest and back hair permanently? Kanye West and David Beckham are advocates of laser hair removal and it’s seriously big business these days - $550 million to be exact! This is going to grow to $3.4billion by 2026, according to market research leaders Acumen. Strike while the irons hot men as if you follow the markets, this trend of smooth flawless men is going to continue. The good news is Icon Style Beauty in Cobham have just introduced Super Hair Removal technology (SHR). It’s a revolutionary new method for permanent hair removal that has been described by clients as “virtually pain and side effect free.” In case you are quivering with fear at being spotted entering a beauty salon, let alone having the treatment, then you can be rest assured there is nothing dangerous or painful about this at all. Laser hair removal involves a beam of light bypassing the epidermis and targeting the follicle, disabling the reproductive cycle of the hair, without any damage to the actual skin. As the follicle is destroyed, the hair shaft become weak and limp and eventually falls out – never to return.

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VS SKINTED MINTED

TRACKSUIT CO-ORDS

permanently remove unwanted hair. January is a perfect month to start laser hair removal as the results will be in full effect by Spring/Summer 2022. Book an appointment with www. iconstyle.co.uk today.

As it’s January and training season galore, the best thing to purchase this month is a tracksuit to keep you in the fitness mode. Ivy Park has teamed up with Adidas to bring this latest collection which can easily double up as streetwear for casual days out in our Minted section. Or try this version from Asos for only £42 if you’ve overspent this Christmas in Skinted.

SKINTED

WESTDAW MENSWEAR EXPANSION One of Dorking’s most respected men’s clothing boutique’s, Westdaw Menswear, has launched a new shop on Reigate High Street to cater for the growing demand in high end men’s fashion in Surrey. The shop sells Hackett, Gant, Calvin Klein, Barbour, Lacoste, Eden Park, Matinique and Happy Socks among others. Owner Ian Lockett is pleased to announce the new opening in Reigate and has plans to open more stores around Surrey to help with the loss of footfall to high streets. Pop into the Dorking or Reigate stores to see the collections as Ian is always there to help his valued customers or visit them online at www. westdawmenswear.co.uk.

MINTED IVY PARK/ADIDAS, £110.00

In comparison to other slightly outdated laser and IPL methods, SHR provides faster, safer and pain free hair reduction treatments for clients. If you opt for this treatment it will not be long before you never have to pick up that razor again, saving both time and unwanted stubble rashes, which inevitably occur with shaving and/or waxing. And what’s more, SHR works with any hair type or any skin colour. Just been on a December or January holiday? No need to wait for your tan to fade either as tanning won’t make a difference to the final outcome. Most SHR clients require just 5-15 treatments on average to

ASOS DESIGN, £42.00

NEWS FASHION

TRAINERS Keeping up with the gym routine, deserves a new pair of trainers. Get running in the Nike Crater Impact Trainers which has received 5 star reviews for comfort in our Skinted section or go with the Minted option and wow at the gym in the latest ‘Track Runner’ Balenciagas.

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MINTED BALENCIAGA, £725

NIKE CRATER IMPACT, £98

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NEWS

FOR HER

WHAT'S TRENDING...

BEACH BODIES ARE MADE IN WINTER

Icon Style Beauty have introduced Super Hair Removal technology (SHR) to their Cobham based beauty studio. It’s a revolutionary new method for permanent hair removal that has been described by clients as “virtually pain and side effect free.” In comparison to other slightly outdated laser and IPL methods, SHR provides faster, safer and pain free hair reduction treatments for clients. You do not even have to worry about long hair in between treatments as you can still shave and trim unwanted hair growth without affecting the results of the laser. If you opt for this treatment it will not be long before you never have to pick up that razor again, saving both time and

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unwanted stubble rashes, which inevitably occur with shaving and/or waxing. And what’s more, SHR works with any hair type or any skin colour. Just been on a December or January holiday? No need to wait for your tan to fade either as tanning won’t make a difference to the final outcome. Most SHR clients require just 5-15 treatments on average to permanently remove unwanted hair. Celebrity fans of SHR include singer Selena Gomez (pictured), actress Eva Longoria and fashion designer Victoria Beckham. They swear by this treatment, even calling it ‘outdated’ to shave or wax these days. Backing this up is a journalist who works for Surrey Rocks Magazine. She recently went to a hen party where the bride to be had 8 guests. One of them was her waxer – who was saying

NEWS FASHION

MINTED

SKINTED

£58.00, ASOS

Weybridge based designer and personal shopper Lisa Bailey has just added Danish womenswear brand Sofie Schnoor to her list of fashion brands that she stocks for clients. The brand is ‘edgy and rock chick’ and perfectly compliments the list of labels she works with. For more information and to book an appointment to see Lisa visit www.beaubaileyrose.com. Also offering kids personal styling and gifts.

Dresses, skirts, bags, boots – anything you can pick up in faux leather is bang on trend this Winter. Do not wear altogether though! Soften with knits, scarves, cardigans and shirts for a layered-up Winter look. Our stylist advises dresses with suede boots and a wool cardigan and scarf for day. Add a white shirt underneath for that preppy look and remove all layers if you decide to go day to evening.

EARRING CUFFS

Attention to detail is paramount. The latest collection of earring cuffs show that intricate detailing with studs, diamonds and hoop connections will ensure you stand out from the crowd. Just make sure you buy for your requirements as some have a top of ear-piercing stud so won’t work if you just have your ear lobes pierced.

SKINTED

MINTED

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£23.00, WITH BLING

BEAU BAILEY ROSE EXPANSION

FAUX LEATHER DRESSES

£9.00, MS AT ASOS

January is a perfect month to start laser hair removal as the results will be in full effect by Spring/Summer 2022. Book an appointment with www.iconstyle.co.uk today to get beach body ready. Follow them on Instagram @iconstyle_beauty_surrey for the latest offers and promotions.

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£39.99, MISS SELFRIDGE

to her own client to get laser hair removal as “you don’t need to be waxing every couple of weeks – when a course of treatments could last you a lifetime.” The journalist pointed out that she is not doing her waxing business any favours by relaying this information to her client! She replied: “It doesn’t matter the best procedure out there is laser and I don’t mind relaying that information!” That’s saying something – coming straight from a beautician’s mouth who does waxing for a living. (Luckily she also does eyelashes, threading and massages so won’t be homeless anytime soon.)

Discover OUR STORY ✳

The British love affair with Indian cuisine is a tale that spans more than 200 years – from the opening of the very first curry house in 1809, to its rise in the 21st Century as Britain’s national dish.

Welcome

Fetcham Tandoori is an award winning, authentic Asian Cuisine restaurant, based in Fetcham, Leatherhead but serving customers across Surrey and London. Enjoy a meal with us for any occasion in our intimate dining room - or if you fancy a takeaway please contact us.  248 Cobham Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead Surrey, KT22 9JF  01372 374 927  info@fetchamtandoori.co.uk  www.fetchamtandoori.co.uk

NEWS

RECIPE HONEY MUSTARD GRILLED SALMON WITH PUY LENTILS A light and vibrant healthy fish dish from the BBC Good Food Guide with earthy beetroot and lentils, served with basil, rocket and sweet grilled salmon. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for calorie control in January as only 560 cals per portion. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • • •

(Serves 2) Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp clear honey 2 skinless salmon fillets 2 tsp rapeseed oil 5 sliced spring onions 175g cooked beetroot (not in vinegar), diced 250g pack ready-to-eat puy lentils 10 basil leaves 2 big handfuls of rocket salad

METHOD

1. Turn the grill to high and line a baking tray with foil. 2. Mix the lemon zest and juice, mustard and honey in a bowl. 3. Put the salmon on the tray, brush with a little of the dressing, then grill for 5-7 mins – there is no need to turn the salmon over until it flakes easily when tested with a knife.

4. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok and cook the spring onions and beetroot. 5. Tip in the lentils with 4 tbsp water, cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes to heat through. 6. Tip into a bowl and toss with the remaining dressing, the basil and rocket. 7. Serve with the salmon and garnish.

WINE MATCH Salmon is in many ways the chicken of the fish world - an ingredient you can serve in many different ways and therefore match with a number of different wines. That said it is one of the richest fish, therefore a natural candidate to pair would be a medium-to-full-bodied white wine such as a Chardonnay, a classic like crisp New Zealand Oyster Bay works incredibly well here. Serve ice cold. But because salmon is a meaty fish if you grill or char, like in this recipe, you can actually pair it with a dry red. Pinot Noir is a great match but a Gamay works very well too. If you prefer white – you could try a dry, semisweet white like Pinot Gris if Chardonnay is not your cup of tea.

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NEWS MOVIE REVIEW

ALBUM REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

MORBIUS

THE LUMINEERS BRIGHTSIDE

THE MAID

Sony Pictures have really gone to town on the fear factor with this blood curdling, soon-to-be franchise featuring the Marvel Comics famous anti-hero Morbius. The story centres around biochemist Michael Morbius (played by ‘Suicide Squad’ actor Jared Leto) who tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease. When the experiment goes wrong he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism. Further trouble ensues when circumstances lead to Martine, his fiancée, being transformed into a vampire too at his hand. The blockbuster film also stars ‘Good Omens’ Adria Arjona as his fiancée Martine, former ‘Doctor Who’ actor Matt Smith as his buddy Loxias Crown and ‘Fast and Furious’ star Tyrese Gibson as FBI agent Simon Stroud. There is also a standout performance from Oscar winner Michael Keaton as Vulture, who was last seen in ‘Spiderman: Homecoming’ getting fans excited for the prospect of future Spidey crossovers. Filmed in a dark and melancholy style, Morbius is scripted by ‘Dracula Untold’s’ Burk Sharpless ‘The Last Witch Hunter’s’ Matt Sazama. Swedish director Daniel Espinosa (‘Life’ and ‘Child 44’) takes up the helm to direct this trailblazing fantasy superhero flick, scheduled for release on January 28th.

Denver-based, folk rock band, The Lumineers, are releasing their fourth studio album on January 14th. Having dropped the title track ‘Brightside’ last September and two other singles ‘Big Shot’ and ‘Radio AM’ back in October and November respectively; fans have already been able to get a taster of their new material and it doesn’t disappoint. As usual with The Lumineers, their lyrics are well thought out and the melodies catchy. Whereas their last album ‘III’ focused on addiction ‘Brightside’ is much more positive and upbeat. Interestingly they are taking more of a rock than a country vibe too with their latest offering. Famed for their eclectic country style music mixed with an element of rock, founding members lead singer Jeremiah Fraites and guitarist/ drummer Wesley Schultz new album ‘Brightside’ is sure to be a big hit. And the good news, the boys are crossing the pond for their European tour to promote the new album. Catch them at the O2 Arena in London on Friday 4th March. The Lumineers biggest hit to date was ‘Hey Ho’ from their triple platinum best-selling self-titled album and other big hitters include ‘Cleopatra’ and ‘Ophelia.’ The Decca LP ‘Brightside’ was produced by Simon Felice who also contributed on vocals. Other guest musicians include David Baron and Cindy Mizelle.

This murder mystery from Nita Prose, the bestselling author of ‘The Family Upstairs’ is bound to thrill and entertain. The books heroine is an eccentric mad called Molly Gray. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by. Since her Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been navigating life’s complexities all by herself. No matter - she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. But Molly’s orderly life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself dead in his bed. Before she knows what’s happening, Molly’s unusual demeanor has the police targeting her as their lead suspect. She quickly finds herself caught in a web of deception, one she has no idea how to untangle. Fortunately for Molly, friends she never knew she had unite with her in a search for clues to what really happened to Mr. Black but will they be able to find the real killer before it’s too late? ‘The Maid’ released on January 4th explores what it means to be the same as everyone else... yet entirely different - and ultimately reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart.

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he Kardashians are Marmite. You either love them or hate them. The haters (of which there are plenty!) main criticism is that they are talentless opportunists that have achieved global fame and notoriety for doing nothing. Fair point. However there has always been one of the Kardashian/Jenner clan members that has stood out in our eyes. Our willowy, glamorous cover star Kendall. Unlike the others she has forged a successful career on her own merit. According to Forbes, at 25, she is the highest earning female supermodel. She has collaborated with top fashion and beauty brands including Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Estee Lauder and Victoria´s Secret. It´s with no shame Kendall admits to using the reality show as a platform to launch her modelling career - which has sparked a difference from her famous sisters Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and Kylie who have all launched clothing lines but have never stepped foot on the catwalk itself.

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Kendall has made a big jump into the modelling industry thanks to her striking good looks and killer figure and compared to her siblings, she is considered a positive role model to all her young fans. A little bit more chic, sexy and classy than the likes of Kim and Khloe – who regularly get public beratings for over-the-top antics and barely there dresses!

KEEPING UP

Kendall first appeared on the reality show ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ in 2007. Her childhood from the age of 12 has been televised to the world and fans have watched her blossom from a sometimes sulky teen into the beautiful woman she is today. Kendall, unlike her sisters, has always been a quieter sole and less of a reality star diva. She is a career driven go-getter which is what sets her apart from the rest. The show highlights her close relationship with her baby sister Kylie, her 8 half siblings including the 3 Kardashian sisters and her parents Kris and newly gender transitioned dad Caitlyn Jenner, try that for a crazy family! With the show ending last year after its 20th Season, Kendall’s career shows no signs of slowing.

DESTINED FOR THE CATWALK

Kendall began modelling at the early age of 14 after being signed up by Wilhelmina Models who scouted her potential. Her first modelling job was in 2009 for the fashion chain Forever 21 and in 2011 she walked for Sherri Hill during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week after which her career soared from strength to strength. The end of 2012 saw Kendall on the covers of various teen targeted magazines including GenLux and by the end of the year she teamed up with world famous Victoria’s Secret photographer Russell James. The partnership between the two hit Harper’s Bazaar and the model featured her writing in ‘James Nomad Two Worlds: Australia’, the quality of her editorial work saw the transition

from commercial to high fashion which led to her signing with The Society Management in 2014. Jenner has also walked for prestigious fashion weeks in New York for Marc Jacobs and Paris for Givenchy and Chanel. Her acceptance by high fashion labels proved to models and designers that she was cut out for the best modelling jobs in the world; Kendall is tall, dark haired and beautiful and the catwalk has indeed become her life. She has also walked on catwalks for Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger and Fendi just to name a few. She has been on the covers of GQ, Elle and Vogue and was the face of the Balmain campaign alongside model and best friends Gigi and Bella Hadid (all this before hitting 20 we have to add). Kendall is indeed living her dream; she was interviewed at 13-years-old stating she would love to be a Victoria’s Secret Angel a dream that she kicked off her bucket list in 2015.

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The model has a large and strong following, with 204 million Instagram followers. She has been placed as the No.1 most followed model on Facebook, Instagram and the 2nd most followed model on Twitter not far behind modelling tycoon Tyra Banks. Kendall, like many other normal girls her age, uses her social media platforms to share photos of herself, family and friends but she uses them to plug her many endorsements and commercial projects. The unique factor is that she uses her social media to influence her fashion credibility in a way that speaks to millions. Kendall has used the Kardashian affiliation that first shot her into the limelight and made a lasting name for herself but she always had the gift since an early age. “I would literally sit at home and have my friends take pictures of me on my little Canon camera that my mum gave me for Christmas, obviously the show was being in front of a camera, it’s just something I have always been around.” Kendall stated about her busy lifestyle balancing the show and modelling: “It’s definitely two different worlds. I feel like Hannah Montana, but it is fun.”

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Ms Jenner has featured alongside her sister in their ‘Kendall + Kylie’ collaboration with Topshop which was a global success. The biggest highlight of her career came in the form of being the brand face for the world´s largest cosmetic company, Estee Lauder, netting her a cool $4m. She has also fronted ads for Modern Muse le Rouge, Shimmer Body Lotion and Pure Colour collection and the company created a limited-edition Kendall Jenner shade brand of Pure Colour Envy Matte Sculpting Lipstick in 2015. Kendall also has her own official website with lifestyle blogs and paid subscription mobile app extensions. Plus, the Jenner sisters paired with Glu Mobile and developed a spin off from their half-sister’s mobile app ‘Kim Kardashian: Hollywood’ called ‘Kendall and Kylie.’ Despite modelling still being her full-time job, she knows it’s not a forever career and has been involved in the launch of several new companies. The first Moon is an oral health care brand that offer teeth whitening pens and she has also has her own brand of Tequila called 818.

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It goes without saying that Kendall has attracted a lot of male attention from the who´s who of A-List hotties. She famously dated One Direction´s Harry Styles for a year and has rumoured to have hooked up with Nick Jonas, Lewis Hamilton and the Biebs! She is currently dating NBA Basketball Player Devin Booker, who is also 25. The couple have been together for just over a year having first met in June 2020 and going public on Valentine’s day. Unlike her sisters the model is quiet about her love life and she has never flaunted a relationship before but these two seem very much in love. Her mum Kris is seriously hoping that Kendall, who is the last of her family to settle down and have kids, has met her match here. Kendall is an Auntie to 18 nieces and nephews and has recently expressed a desire to have kids. Let’s hope this love story has a happy ending.

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7 MOST FAMOUS HISTORIC HG WELLS - WOKING

G Wells is considered to be one of the world’s greatest science fiction writers and intellectuals of our time. His move to Woking in 1895 inspired some of his greatest works, including ‘The War of the Worlds’ which made it to the silver screen in 2005, starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning. Wells made Woking infamous in the late 19th Century by making Horsell Common the location for his Martian invasion in the novel. The original idea for ‘The War of the Worlds’ came during one of his walks in Woking when his brother Frank speculated about what would happen if aliens suddenly descended and started attacking people. Wells lived on the pebble-dashed Maybury Road, in a semi-detached house that faced the main railway to London. It’s built up now but at the time it was isolated. He married Catherine Robbins and moved there for 2 years to escape the smog of London and wrote other classics including ‘The Invisible Man’ whilst being a Surrey resident. There is a memorial statue of Wells and the Martian in the centre of Woking in homage to him and his work. Professor Simon James from Durham University sums up Wells nicely in his quote: “Wells was a visionary – he wrote about the atom bomb, tank, airplane and the internet long before they were invented – and he was also a really powerful writer, one of our finest novelists.”

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CAL SURREY CELEBRITIES ENID BLYTON - CHESSINGTON

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ungle Book’ and ‘Famous Five’ author Enid Blyton lived in Hook Road, Chessington from 1920 to 1924. She is one of the most popular authors in history and achieved incredulous notability despite being a woman in the ever-apparent man’s world of publishing in her era. There is a blue plaque on her house in Hook Road (placed in 1997, 29 years after her death), despite recent protests to have it removed. Blyton has recently come under fire for her work that has been criticised for being “racist” and “xenophobic.” Due to the criticism, there has been an updated version to her online book, ‘The Little Black Doll’, that now states Sambo “is accepted by his owner now his black face is washed clean by rain” (extracting the word “ugly” before black face). Oh dear! A recent poll in The Guardian stated that 48% of readers agreed Blyton was not racist – just a product of her time. A celebrity fan of Blyton’s comedian David Baddiel backed up her legacy by saying it’s unfair to give her “a lack of literacy merit” despite the backlash she’s endured as she has sold 600 million books and “should be awarded merit for this alone.” Whatever your thoughts on this matter you cannot take away from the fact this Surrey girl broke through barriers imposed on women in her era and wrote some of the most nostalgic literature around today.

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SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN - EAST MOLESEY

rchitect Christopher Wren is a true Surrey legend. Even the greatest scientist known to man, Sir Isaac Newton, referred to Wren as “a genius”. He masterminded the huge St Paul’s Cathedral rebuild, arguably one of London’s most stunning and iconic landmarks, after the Great Fire of London in 1666. After this was rebuilt, he took on the huge project of designing and rebuilding another 58 churches ravaged by the fires. Then there was a small throw in job for Henry VIII (!) by designing Hampton Court Palace, his main home, which according to architects is the most impressively designed listed building in the world and one of the finest palaces ever built. As a gift for his services to the sovereign he was awarded his Garde II listed mansion in Hampton Court, which recently sold for a cool £4.5m. Sir Christopher Wren lived in this 6-bedroom building, 4-reception room, 3-bathroom mansion by the River Thames until he died at the age of 90. His children inherited the property and generations lived here before it was sold to MP Toby Jessel.

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VIRGINIA WOOLF – RICHMOND

eminist activist Virginia Woolf was born in London, Kensington in 1882 and later resided in Richmond at 17 Hogarth House in 1915 until her death at the age of 59. She is considered one of the most important modernist 20th Century authors and a pioneer of consciousness. She suffered from bipolar, yet managed to forge a career in journalism and literature writing the best-selling books ‘Mrs Dalloway’ and ‘To The Lighthouse’ until her untimely death, considered to be suicide. The two Hogarth House dwellings are now on the market for £3.75 million with property agent Savills. Both Richmond properties are set over four floors, with the kitchen, dining room and family room filling the lower ground floor, and the drawing room and study on the ground level. Each has a private courtyard garden designed by RHS Chelsea Flower Show medalist Heather Appleton. Woolf bought the house with her then husband Leonard Woolf and formed the publishing group, Hogarth House here.

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JULIE ANDREWS – WALTON-ON-THAMES

born and bred Surrey girl, Oscar Winner Dame Julie Andrews star of ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Sound of Music’ was born on October 1st, 1935 in Walton-upon-Thames. She moved to neighbouring West Grove in Hersham in 1945 just before her parent’s divorce. The house was called ‘Little Muese’ and still bares the plaque. She also spent time living in London during the blitz and after Hersham but always calls Surrey “her hometown”. Julie also married her first husband Tony Walton in Weybridge in 1959, not long before her heyday of becoming Mary Poppins and Maria Von Trapp in her two biggest, aforementioned grossing films. The five-time Oscar winner has cemented her position as one of the most successful female actresses by winning three Grammy Hall of Fame Awards, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and an AFI Life Achievement Award. She now resides in Southampton, UK after living in LA and New York after her film career took off.

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MARIE STOPES – DORKING

arie Stopes is most well known for being an advocate of birth control and sexual education. She founded her first clinic in London in 1921 which was open to all married women and there she developed many different types of contraceptive women could use. She moved to the Norbury Park House estate near Dorking in 1838 until her death of breast cancer, aged 77, in 1858. A keen writer and poet (and also notably the first female academic at the University of Manchester), Stopes left the estate to the Royal Society of Literature as she chose never to have children. (Seems quite fitting really – her contraception worked!) In November 2020, the abortion and contraceptive provider, which operates in 37 countries around the world, abbreviated it’s name to MSI Reproductive Choices. It’s slogan for many centres is: “We empower women to have children by choice, not chance.” Marie Stopes is still considered one of the most powerful brand names as every high street shop bears the name.

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LORD BEAVERBROOK – LEATHERHEAD

kingmaker, powerbroker (and sometime mischief maker), Lord Beaverbrook was a consummate politician, publicist of boundless energy, and a great friend of Winston Churchill. His newspapers, the Daily Express and Sunday Express, could make or break almost anyone, and he hosted the great and the good at Beaverbrook during his time there. Take a look at the estate’s visitor’s book and you’ll see for yourself. The ethos of Lord Beaverbrook, is epitomised in the Beaverbrook’s iconic Spitfire emblem. As wartime Minister of Aircraft Production, Beaverbrook famously trebled the production of Spitfires, enabling Britain to snatch victory from the jaws of certain defeat in the pivotal Battle of Britain. He masterminded a secret runway for planes to fly out of his secret Leatherhead estate/military base along the famous Young Street road. It was this thinking that enabled there to be no bombing of the sizeable part of Britain’s RAF during World War II. Lord Beaverbrook lived at the estate from 1910 when he purchased it after a single inspection for £30,000 until his death in 1964 leaving it to his wife. It is now owned by Longshot Cherkley Court who transformed it into the Beaverbrook Hotel & Estate that it is today.

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU With the New Year we all start with plans to conquer new goals and create grand resolutions for the coming twelve months. More than often the year flies by and we haven’t checked these goals off and they roll over to the following year with only a few modifications. It is important to have ambitions and a desire to want to become healthier, a better person, happier - but realistic changes that match your ability to commit are most important. There’s no point making grand plans if you’re not going to stick to them.

AT HOME

different approach to creating a long list of objectives over the next year is simply to look at your current circumstances and to see how to spark more joy in your life. This idea comes from a Japanese theory by Marie Kondo on creating space and decluttering your environment - primarily referring to your living space. Once we have learnt how to declutter our living areas it can be wider applied to our general life principals.   “Life truly only begins once we have our home in order”. When we look around our home often we have hoarded years and years of collectibles that we just stuff and store somewhere that we more than likely won’t even look at or touch over the next year. This includes our wardrobe, books, photographs, stored boxes in the garage. It can be a daunting task that seems impossible to tackle especially as we all have an emotional attachment to many of our belongings, but once your life is more organised and you have created space it flows onto making your life easier. It is suggested that the decluttering process works through stages and starts with your wardrobe as this has the least emotional attachment when culling. All your clothes need to be pulled out and while deciding on what to keep you ask the question of whether each item sparks joy? If you haven’t worn it in the past twelve months you are probably unlikely to wear it for the next twelve months. It can also create potential for someone else to make use and find happiness from what you are no longer benefiting from.   Once you have mastered the decluttering process and worked your way through your home from kitchen, bathroom to office, (including all your drawers) creating an environment where the things you cherish and use are accessible and also visible your life becomes more simple and organised. It is important to respect the belongings you have and when hidden, bundled or boxed they are not creating any joy in your life. Tidying doesn’t mean getting rid of everything, just keeping what makes you happy.

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FRIENDSHIPS

his is an important concept which could be applied throughout life. We can ask the same question of our personal circumstances and make positive changes in our employment, interpersonal relationships with partners and friends. Determining the people in our life that create happiness and make us feel better can have huge positive impacts on our well-being.   If we all think of our circle of friends and extended circle - we can think of people that make our mood positive and in contrast there are different people that drain us. So focusing your energy on people that make you feel good about yourself instead of people that bring your mood down is an important way to spark more joy in your life. We all have times of need and trouble but there must be a balance and friendships should seek a balance working for both

people. Before just cutting people from your life you could talk to them at an appropriate time about the relationship you have and how to make it better. There are many ways that can make a friendship feel draining, someone that makes an appointment to see you and always cancels last minute is not respecting your time, someone that never shares their portion of the bill over dinner, someone that only calls you when they have problems but never asks how you are or forgets to call when things are going well for them.  In some cases it really can be a situation where your friend is not aware of their behaviour and the effects it has on you. But we all have our limits and you can’t carry on in an unhealthy friendship. Let your friend know or let them slip away quietly.

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he same can be said for our love life. Do we feel we are being taken for granted, is the playing field honest and respectful? Whatever your situation, whether being in a marriage, living with your partner, dating, casual meetings - you need to feel good in yourself and the other person should enhance your happiness level. We often become complacent in our relationships but seeking a level “higher than satisfactory” is important for our personal wellbeing. We have a choice with our partnerships and respect and honesty, taking care of each other makes these partnerships special. If we are not feeling cared for or appreciated - then changes are necessary. You should feel a spark of joy when spending time with your partner so try to find new ways to create happiness and fun in your partnership. This is the hardest decision to make if things are not going your way. There are so many good relationship and marriage counsellors out there so try your hardest to make time for each other, sometimes reigniting that initial spark is all it takes. Spend time on your relationships.

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WORK

nother aspect of our life which we dedicate a great amount of our energy and  time is our work.  Employment is important to feel valued in society and in having a sense of self-worth.  Whether your occupation is going to the office, looking after children at home, or being  an athlete, it needs to fulfill us emotionally as this is what we do day in and day out and there is no escape from.  It may not be possible to change your position in the workplace but if your work is not fulfilling you, creating a sense of self-worth, or sparking joy then you can look at how to enhance your current job, develop into a new role or look at ways to develop a new career path. If you create a mind map or plan it will make achieving your goals clearer with a more determined effort. Make 2022 a year to focus on this and if changes need to be made, do so. There is so much help out there and the government backed scheme called the New Enterprise Alliance will guide and fund you along the way. Make changes now if you need to.

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AESTHETICALLY PLEASING

ot for everyone but if it makes you feel happier within yourself then there are so many great products and procedures on the market these days, there is no need to suffer in silence. They won’t break the bank either. If it can help boost your confidence, if that’s what you are lacking, then you should go for it. If you have a crooked nose and it’s depressing you – Rhinoplasty was the only alternative at £4000 plus a year ago, now you can get filler and at a fraction of the price with no downtime. Thin lips getting you down, filler is not only for celebrities, shun the takeaways for a few months and cook at home to save the £300 you need to boost the new you.

NEW NOSE

ose Filler or non-surgical liquid rhinoplasty is the new trend for nose jobs. It is an excellent alternative to traditional surgical rhinoplasty. The treatment works by placing dermal filler on strategic areas to lift and sculpt the nose. Although this treatment does not make the nose “smaller” it carefully contours and shapes the nose to look less bumpy, straighter and more delicate. The benefits of this treatment are plentiful: It takes approximately 15 minutes to achieve amazing results, there is no downtime or recovery time, you get instant results plus no general aesthetic and no broken bones. Cobham and Wimbledon based beauty salon, Face and Fillers, are doing a January promotion for anyone who is happy to have their before and after nose photos put on social media. Prices are being reduced from £450 to £350 if you book through their website this month. The results are amazing and can last for 6 months or more. See www.faceandfillers.com for more information.

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SLIM DRONE

he first body treatment to win the “Winner of Innovative Technology Award” and now available in Weybridge at Lisa Harris Skin Science, recognised as one of the best worldwide clinics for results in Drone Technology Results. The treatment uses Pharmaceutical Drone Encapsulation with a navigation system to target fat cells and allow product to directly enter the cells, which no other treatment has yet been able to do. The Drone and Electrode pads work together to stimulate collagen production, detoxifying the body and delivering Drone Technology directly inside the cells. It can transform the body in just 3 weeks; so a perfect after Christmas treatment to do if you have over indulged. Offering 3 different programmes to target; Fat Reduction, Cellulite Reduction & Skin Tightening combining the amazing muscle toning programme to improve muscle definition. Alongside Electrostimulation, LED & Thermal Stimulation helping to deliver the Drone Peptides - to target a range of skin concerns. The benefits include: rebuilding and strengthening muscle definition, helps with sporting performance, improves circulation and skin texture, focused fat reduction, reduction in cellulite, increased collagen and elastin. See www.lisaharrisskinscience. co.uk for more information.

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BOTOX & FILLER

hese procedures seem to be anti-ageing rituals for most women these days. Always make sure you visit a regulated aesthetician, there are so many rogue traders out there. Surrey Rocks recommends Icon Style Beauty, Face & Fillers, Lisa Harris and The Soni Clinic if you are looking for the best local establishments. Proven track records, qualifications and 5 Star Reviews... you will thank us later. Steer clear of cheap as chips ‘Botox’ and ‘Filler’ merchants as you pay for what you get and there’s a lot that can go wrong if you are not in the right hands. With Botox it’s always best to go “less is more” if you are trying for the first time. Look out for ‘Baby Botox’ which you can test to see if it’s the right procedure for you without going and fully freezing your face and regretting it later. With lip fillers always opt for 0.5ml not a full 1ml as there’s nothing worse than a ‘Lesley Ash’ trout pout. If 0.5ml is not enough first time round extend to a 1ml next time – but try it out and build it up gradually, you don’t want to look like a blownup version of you with scary consequences. “You only better” is the result you want to achieve with any cosmetic procedure. Yasmin at Face & Fillers, Marina at Icon Style Beauty, Lisa Harris at Skin Science and Dr. Ash Soni at Soni Clinic all know this and will look after you guaranteed. Botox and Fillers are not fads - they are preventative medicine for your face ageing. As Yasmin said to us, “Growing old is a fact of life but looking old no longer is.” Be sure to be over 20 before you start these procedures – any younger is a waste of time and money as collagen does not depreciate till then. And as of 20 you only lose 1% collagen growth per year so the ageing process that starts then, starts slowly.

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DON’T SUGARCOAT IT

ry and cut out sugar from your diet. It’s harmful in so many ways. Take a look at sugar-free advocate Carolyn Hartz. For the past 28 years Carol has shunned sugar in her pursuit of the perfect face and body and has been making headlines in the process. Fed up of the highs and lows associated with sugar and a diabetes scare in her forties, she gave up the drug (yes, drug) almost 30 years ago and has never looked back. Carolyn boasts a bikini body and glowing complexion that many women decades younger could only dream of. The Perth-based mother-of-three, said of her transformation: “A lot of women post 50 think that it’s not possible to maintain a reasonable shape and weight when they reach 50 or beyond. I even speak to women who are in their 40s and who have had children and think they cannot regain their post baby body. We know our metabolism slows down as we get older it just means we have to take control and make healthier choices and work a little harder,” she said. “I believe it is very important to be aware of the type of food you eat and the quantity of food you eat. Being mindful while you are eating is a huge factor. Mindless eating can lead to unnecessary weight gain. I say to my customers “taste and enjoy every mouthful”... it will help you slow down and you will be less likely to overeat.” And when it comes to food, sugar is most certainly out, with Hartz opting for an alternative called Xylitol. If you can opt for sugar free completely it will work wonders, otherwise aim to cut down on the white stuff.

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DESTRESS

ll the cells in our body contain tiny clocks called Telomeres that determine how long each cell lives. Telomeres are little caps at the end of chromosomes that prevent loss or injury to genetic information during cell division. However, each time a cell divides, part of the Telomere is lost and it becomes shorter, eventually disappearing because of the divisions and damage that prevents each cell from reproducing itself. Hence the ageing process. Anyway what’s with all this science babble? Well before you throw this mag down - here it is… the chief enemy of Telomeres has been discovered by scientists to be none other than Stress. Therefore the breaking down of cells and premature ageing is primarily to do with leading a stressful life. Did you know Barrack Obama went grey after just a few months in the Oval Office? In which case, this theory is proven in spades. This outward sign of Barrack’s “grey-ageing” (pronounced grayging) was caused by the damage to his Telomeres. Think of this in simplistic terms as the outgoing president elects cells going rusty. So, what can we actually do to combat stress and thus delay the onset of wrinkles? Besides not becoming President of the United States. Well here you go…

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YOGA

esearch has found that participants in a 3-month yoga programme had increased levels of Telomerase in the bloodstream. Why? Because yoga fundamentally allows you to control your thoughts, not letting them spiral out of control. It’s known that yoga can help manage anxiety and depression. And if you feel more in control of your life and state of mind, you will simply be less stressed. Other benefits of yoga include improved muscular strength, improved flexibility and improved sleep quality. That yoga retreat holiday your friend has been barking on about seems somewhat more appealing now?

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EXERCISE RIGHT

f you look at a person pounding the treadmill next to you - their face contorted, looking like they’re doing 12 rounds with Mike Tyson rather than a leisurely jog? Well this news will give you even more of a reason to gloat. This painstaking process is actually more counter-productive than the good work they think they are doing as if you don’t enjoy a workout, you will release stress hormones. Exercise should leave you feeling elated so be sure to choose an activity you really enjoy to shed pounds and destress you - be it swimming or a team sport.

POSITIVE THINKING

esearch shows that pessimists have shorter Telomeres than optimists. Of course, too much optimism can make us deluded, but we all tend to expect the worst much more frequently than we assume everything will be OK. Think positive as opposed to negative (minus delusion) and you will be taking a leaf out of Carolyn Hartz book in no time. Other benefits proven to thinking positive include; a longer life span, better physical health, lower blood pressure, better stress management and more creative thinking. According to Web MD you will also have greater problem solving skills, clearer thinking, better moods and less depression. Sounds good to us.

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EAT HEALTHILY

ood news… repeated studies have shown Omega 3s, found in oily fish, encourage our Telomeres to grow. Added to this almonds, cherry and other berry juices all act as antioxidants in the fight against cell division. Plus in a recent study, participants who took multivitamins had longer Telomeres than those who didn’t. Steer clear of red meat, starchy white carbohydrates like bread, pasta and rice and try to up your fish and vegetable intake. The best anti-oxidant superfoods are strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kale, broccoli, artichokes, pecans and beans.

GO NUTS

istachios also protect our DNA by lowering blood pressure in the fight against Telomeres destruction. The right food choices can help combat the ageing process so take full advantage of this simple anti-ageing rule. Walnuts and almonds are the best source of concentrated Omega 3 so if you are thinking of snacking get a pack of nuts to hand, its health benefits are plentiful as they contain Vitamin E to repair skin damage and boost collagen.

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SLEEP MORE & OTHER BEDROOM ACTIVITY

imple, but effective. Get eight hours sleep or more and you can be winging your way to looking wow, not ow. Oh, and have more sex…it’s good for the cells in the brain, apparently. Regular sex helps people look youthful for longer, experts claim. Dr David Weeks’ research shows that older men and women with an active love life look between five and seven years younger than their actual age. Other British research has credited regular lovemaking with halving the odds of early death. Dr Weeks, former head of old age psychology at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, said that people of all ages should be aware of the benefits of a healthy love life. Those who looked younger than their age claimed to have sex an average 50% more – in the 40-to-50 age group equating to three times a week rather than twice. Dr Weeks says that the pleasure derived from sex is a ‘crucial factor’ in preserving youth. Biology also plays a role, with sex releasing endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. You have been told!

IN SUMMARY Making small changes to find more positivity and happiness in your life can have huge long-term benefits. Your home should be a place you look forward returning to, the belongings you have should be easily accessible and visible. The people you surround yourself with should be supportive, caring and uplift your mood. Your partnership should make you feel valued and create a sense of contentment. Commitment and determination to focusing on creating an environment that makes you happy will give you a higher level of satisfaction and well-being. Simple changes in your mindset and looking for ways to enhance the joy in your life will create higher levels of satisfaction and enjoyment.

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AKWA Baby, a new brand of ethical clothing embracing African heritage and prints to celebrate colour and diversity, has launched with a stunning capsule collection featuring unisex jumpsuits and top, short and trouser combinations featuring the beautiful ‘Obi’ print; which means heart in the Lgabo tribe language. Teaching acceptance and self-love is at the forefront of the brand’s ethos. Co-founders (and husband and wife team) Claire and Ogo Mkparu wanted to create a brand to inspire their children’s African heritage and celebrate colour. Claire Mkparu, co-owner of Akwa Baby, explains, “As parents, we are passionate about acceptance and self-love. We believe that if we can encourage our children to love themselves and embrace the things that makes them unique, they will have the confidence to take on the world. We’ve created a kids clothing range that is made to stand out and spread a positive message. Inspired by Nnenna Emily’s Nigerian heritage and the African art of storytelling textiles, the clothing carries symbols to represent affirmations and positive messages of self-belief and love. We call it feel good clothing!” The brand has also pledged to donate 10% of all profits to charitable organisations. Upping the feel-good factor for buyers when purchasing! Plus, all the clothes are made from ethical fabrics and ethically distributed with recyclable packaging. All garments are Oeko-Tek and GOTS approved and are made unisex so they can be shared with siblings to get as much wear as possible. TO VIEW THE FULL COLLECTION, SEE WWW.AKWABABY.COM

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Well luckily readers, we have tried and tested and can definitely confirm HIFU is one of these. We looked ‘banging’ on leaving Icon Style Beauty (even if we may say so ourselves!) after just one lunch-hour treatment.

SO WHAT IS HIFU? HIFU is a non-surgical facelift that uses “High Intensity Focused Ultrasound” energy to target the deep structural layers of the skin. The technology works by targeting heat at specific depths to kick start the body's healing response, naturally increasing the levels of collagen in the tissue, that diminish as we age. The result is plumper, firmer looking skin. Who wouldn’t want that? At Surrey Rocks we recommend only going to the best beauty and aesthetic providers and we can definitely say Icon Style Beauty in Cobham is one of those. The before consultation we had with Marina, addressed any issues we had with our skin and the realistic results that we wanted to achieve. HIFU was recommended because our tester was in her early 40’s and wanted to smooth out any fine

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BEAUTY FEATURE lines and wrinkles and help with sagging brows and tightening the jowel area - to avoid any invasive surgery in the future. As we all know, facelifts are expensive and invasive and if they can be avoided with laser and plumping technologies like HIFU then it is a ‘win win’ for both your wallet and your face! The sensation of having HIFU is not painful either. Our reviewer described as a “hot, zinging feeling” as the laser is transferred around the face and under the chin essentially zapping and kickstarting collagen growth with it’s heat. The whole procedure was done in 45 minutes, literally during a lunch hour, and no redness or after effects were noticeable. In fact, our reviewer was able to go onto another meeting after the treatment at 2pm - where her glowing skin was commented on! After 3 weeks the full effects of the treatment were visable and it was obvious the skin was firmed and lines were drastically reduced. Another plus point with HIFU is the treatment only needs doing once every 6 months and is a snip at only £300 per treatment at Icon Style Beauty - so more cost effective than fillers and botox. It’s a good treatment for men too as it’s a natural look without any freezing or injectables it is hard for people to guess you have been to a medical/aesthetic practitioner to shave off those unwanted years on the clock!

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Emma GoodmanHorne Emma has been a Fitness Coach for over 8 years running Bootcamps in Pyrford, Surrey. In June 2019 she created an Online fitness and food platform, emergyLIFE. In April 2021 She was awarded “National Fitness Trainer of the Year” @WEAREFITANDWELL. Her passion, drive is making fitness accessible to ALL abilities from beginners to gym bunnies and for all ages. Her clients range from 16yrs – 74yrs old and it’s all about making it fun, engaging and every workout is different to keep the body and brain motivated. Her focus on ‘Keeping it Real’ and understanding that everyone has struggles and stresses is refreshing. “It’s easy to get caught up in a world of body perfection, which doesn’t exist. Everyone should have the chance to enjoy exercise to help them both mentally and physically, they just need to find what works for them, gives them a boost and realise that “exercise should be a joy not a chore!”

ew Year New You” is what we all say…“I’m going to exercise more, eat better and lose all that excess flab that’s arrived out of nowhere? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you know what? - You CAN do it, but not just in Jan, you need to knuckle down and commit for LIFE! Of course, we all give it a good Kick start, we’re in the gym, walking, running, smashing our workouts, drinking more water and might even attempt a bloody awful detox which turns us into witches (more than normal) for a few days as we’re hangry and unbearable, yet apparently its going to cleanse us?!?!? WTF!!! If you are serious about the whole Fitter, Healthier, Happier me then here’s the key tips to make sure it is a Habit, not a Hunch. Create a REALISTIC workout routine WHEN can you DO a 30-45 min workout 4-5 times a week?  Yep, it needs to be that often to see and feel a significant difference.  PLAN it into your diary, as you would a meeting, food shop, catch up with a buddy etc.

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shape is 80% food and 20% exercise. Don’t DIET...The first three letters spell DIE!! YES, you need to watch what you eat, but you are all smart enough to know what GOOD is and what you need to refrain from over-indulging in! Jump off the Yo-Yo diet and start to create better food habits, for LIFE. Drink more Water  A hydrated body will flush out the crap, keep your metabolism up, your brain clear and your body working efficiently. There’s a shed

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FITNESS load of other benefits including bone density, bloods, heart etc. Aim for 2-3 litres of water a day. The excess peeing will stop in a few days, get through that and you have nailed it! Eat the Rainbow  The more colour you have on your plate, the more likely you are getting some goodness into your body, and I’m not talking about eating a bag of skittles! Ditch the Crap  Treat a TREAT as a TREAT not a daily substance! You can still enjoy those indulges, just not every day. I’m talking crisps, cake, chocolate, pastries, sweets and ice-cream, you know all the sweet sticky stuff that tastes great for a second, then leaves you feeling sluggish and low afterwards! White is so Last Year!  A simple switch to wholegrain or brown carbs, will give you more fibre, be less starchy, easier to digest and keep you fuller for longer. Protein is Power  I’m not talking full on keto, unless that’s your thing?

Protein is the main building block for muscles and energy, the more protein on your plate, less carbs and more rainbow is an easy way to give your body the best fuel. Intermittent Fasting  I’m a HUGE fan and have been for over 5 years now and its part of my daily life. 12-14 hours of fasting (I do it overnight, its easier) means your body has the time to digest, flush out, do its natural thing, burn off, use, store, flush and build what it should! Portion Caution  How much is on your plate? WTF!!! Use your hand as a guide.  PALM of protein, FIST of carbs, Thumb of fat, Two fingers of dairy  The rest should be the rainbow and lots of raw dark leafy greens, spinach, rocket etc is the way forward! It’s not Rocket Science and none of this is New News! You need to be realistic, committed and prepared to dig deep to make a difference. You have one BODY, one LIFE and a lot of chances to create the best version of YOU. Once you get through the hard yard, you WILL discover a new love for yourself and I really hope this Year is, your YEAR. Say, ‘Bollox to Detox’ and think more about creating better habits that are sustainable for LIFE.

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INSPIRED We all have people we draw inspiration from. For me the list could be long... the genius that is Piccasso. The brilliance of Gerhard Richter. The anger of De

HOME & INTERIORS Kooning. The invention of Yayoi Kusama. The legend that is Da Vinci. The list could go on... but all those who have crossed my path in some way fuelled my childish inquisitiveness. As I’ve never been the type who wants to know what his coffee is going to taste like before he wakes I produce a varied array of works some light hearted and some drawn from deep inside which can also be a kind of self therapy. If a piece makes you think then good but if it makes you feel then we’re really getting somewhere... perhaps this is why faces have a strong representation within my portfolio. All faces have the same components and yet no two are the same. They are also the focal point for emotional release. The structure, shape and form has always had a fascination for me. I believe art is of massive importance in our ever increasing stressful lives with its relentless pressures. I think it can offer us (however brief) an opportunity to take a break from the modern day madnesses constantly straining at us.

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Established in 1983, this family run restaurant serves traditional Indian classics as well as a bold and refreshing take on traditional Asian cuisine such as Coconut Shrimp and Rajasthan Lamb Chops. All ingredients are sourced from local farms and cooked fresh every day.

Tucked away behind the Beaverbrook Estate’s beautiful traditional walled garden, you’ll find The Garden House, a place where rustic, comforting, home-cooked, Mediterranean-style dishes and interiors inspired by the surrounding gardens create a delightful dining experience for all the senses.

Bringing the British modern sharing plate concept to Leatherhead. This gem of a wine & cheese bar serves delicious cheeses, Dorset cured meat and signature dishes such as Truffles, Grilled Thyme and Garlic Aubergines, Cheese Toastie, Tartiflette and Welsh Rarebit to name a few - with a fantastic selection of wine to accompany selected from their head sommelier.

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Café by day, Bar by night. Hummings Café is open from 9am to 4.30pm serving breakfast, brunch and lunch with an experimental twist on modern dining. Choose from Full English to Mediterranean at breakfast. Fresh, healthy and delicious choices for lunch change on a daily basis. The constantly evolving food menu always keeps customers enticed.

Serving the best, most authentic Thai Cuisine using only the finest, freshest local ingredients. Based in Ashtead High Street, Nava Thai, is owned and run by lifelong friends and business partners Saitarn & Nawarat. Open for lunch and dinner, for takeaway or collection this gem of a restaurant, ticks all the boxes for taste, quality, service and price.

Located in the Beaverbrook Main House, the Japanese Grill offers an elegant menu of delicately flavoured selections of sushi, sashimi and nigiri and the finest cuts of meat and fish from the Josper Grill. There are regular seasonal tasting menus where the Grill’s talented chef guides you through a selection of locally-sourced, modern Japanese gourmet specialities.

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A classic French, Esher-based restaurant with famed chefs Marcellin Marc and David Fetigny. You’ll be hard pushed to find such exquisite French cuisine in a more beautiful Surrey setting. CuVee VIII also benefits from having a decadent wine bar, cocktail bar, secluded alfresco garden and private settings which plays host to the best DJ’s on the weekends & iconic musicians at their Jazz Club on Wednesday evenings.

Destination gastro pub The Grumpy Mole first opened their Tadworth restaurant in 2006. Fifteen years on and the group now own and run 4 further restaurants in Epsom, Cheam, Brockham and Oxted. The food is superb and the menu extensive catering for lunch, afternoon tea, snacks and dinner. A true Surrey success story. You must try if you haven’t already.

Italian café, restaurant and lounge serving delicious pizzas, pastas and Mediterranean-inspired starters, mains and desserts. Del Fuoco is one of the most popular restaurants in Bookham offering takeaway, delivery and dine in options. Excellent quality at affordable prices – if you haven’t tried yet Del Fuoco is a must.

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Freshly made happiness. A new smoothie and juice bar from the team that bought you Del Fuoco Italian. Serving coffee, smoothies, fresh juices, milkshakes and a wide range of paninis, sandwiches and salads. Located on Church Road in the heart of Bookham High Street, Café de la Poste is open for takeaways and deliveries.

Located in the heart of Thames Ditton, Ditto has a Mediterranean inspired menu and a beautiful secret garden for al fresco dining. Enjoy live music on Friday, relaxing BBQ on Sunday or Chess Nights on Tuesdays. There’s something for everyone including Diddy Ditto’s for kids.

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Crepes, Waffles, Cookie Dough, Ice Cream & Shakes are the mainstay of this delicious American inspired eatery. You can try their desserts in hundreds of different ways such as Kinder Bueno, Ferrero Rocher, Daim or Oreo with your choice of syrups, ice-cream and fruit. There’s a huge selection of savoury snacks including Piri Chicken, Burgers and Sides.

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Newly arrived to Cobham, The Fruit Machine has been established in Surrey for over 10 years, serving the best in local fruit and veg to markets in Epsom, Guildford & Worthing to name a few. Their first high street shop is a testament to their popularity in the area. It brings the best London markets have to offer, including the Strasberry - yes a raspberry infused with a strawberry! The best service and quality around.

Marble Lounge in Weybridge serves the finest waffles, crepes, cakes, sweets, ice-creams, milkshakes, smoothies and coffees. Check out their amazing new Diageo cocktail selection, their secret garden, flamingos and 6ft giant, huggable teddy bears and photo wall. It is perfect for a day out with the kids and an even better evening out for the adults. Also available for parties or private hire.

The Victoria Oxshott is a neighbourhood pub from Matt Larcombe, former head chef of The Crown at Bray, and Simon King of Igniting Hospitality from Gordon Ramsey, The Ritz and Fat Duck heritage. A pub has always been the heart of a community and this establishment is an exceptional new offer for Surrey. The Victoria offers an amazing dining experience with a menu of elevated British classics including fish & chips, steaks, gourmet burgers and traditional Sunday Roasts.

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Award-winning restaurant, Thai Terrace, serves only the finest, authentic Thai food. Located behind Guildford Castle this stunning rooftop restaurant offers superb panoramic views across the whole of the historic market town of Guildford. Choose to eat in the main restaurant with its exquisite décor or dine al fresco under the stars on the outdoor terrace. There’s also a grand bar area for pre-dinner drinks.

Inspired by the original Manhattan Bar that TGI had on 63rd and 1st, the US conglomerate has diversified launching a new, more upmarket enterprise. Interestingly, the only two 63RD & 1sts are in NYC and Cobham, Surrey. As much as our reviewers wanted to dislike the start of the new chain; the service, food, décor and cocktails requests we tested them on – were on point. A brave, bold move but this restaurant excelled on every level.

The Hive at The Packhouse serves Mozzo Coffee, Birchalls Teas, Nordic Wellness drinks and much more. For those looking for snacks or a light lunch; pastries, cookies, cakes, toasted sandwiches and other delights are available from 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on weekends. They also offer the best ice-cream from top local supplier, Meadow Cottage Farm, and have fantastic outdoor pods with WiFi for an exclusive gastronomy experience.

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Pizza, pasta and burgers are the best here. Sunday Roasts have been described as “exceptional - a new era for dining with an edge”. Don’t get lost with Lost Boys in Farnham, the menu is vast and may fool you, but they are the talk of the town at the moment. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – this new gastropub is exceptional in terms of service, décor and quality.

Make a day of it and combine your Packhouse shopping trip with breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea at the newly opened Palm House, with its beautiful art deco inspired botanical interior. Enjoy late night shopping until 7pm followed by dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings, or make Saturday night extra special with dinner from the exquisite brasserie style menu by Head Chef Nico Scarsini.

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Popular Weybridge bar and restaurant Red is now offering a brunch, lunch and dinner option for Surrey residents from Tuesday to Saturday. Get in early for a fantastic coffee and breakfast/brunch served from 9.30am to midday and then enjoy lunch and dinner till late. Great food, décor and service as always with Red. Plus, there are great deals to be had with Thursday diners enjoying 40% off their food bill.

Opening this month, The Watermill offers an array of classic pub dishes, fusing tradition and innovation. The pub is all about great social food, from sharing plates and stix, to artisan pizzas and brunch. For those seeking the perfect spot for a nightcap there’s an extensive drinks menu featuring crafted cocktails and classic martinis. The Watermill’s Christmas menu, available from opening, is packed with festive delights such as free-range Bronze turkey, venison and gingerbread trifle.

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Pounding Heart Cocktail Bar & Pan Asian Kitchen celebrates the flavours of Pan Asian cuisine in a welcoming, exciting, vibrant and fun environment. Their cocktail bar is a social destination, serving popular cocktails and artesian spirits throughout the day with great 2 for £12 offers. The Esher-based restaurant creates delicious authentic Chinese & Indian cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Newly opened, Trend 1, in Leatherhead High Street is a delicatessen on the ground floor and late-night wine and piano bar on its second floor. Enjoy the finest Italian food for lunch, dinner, takeaways, events and private parties. A perfect spot - also with an outside lounge terrace - to enjoy fine wine, delicious food and a great atmosphere. From Giovanni Agozzino the owner of popular Italian restaurant, L’Ultimo, so you know it’s going to be Amazing.

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With something for everyone, The Ivy Cobham Brasserie offers an all-day menu that ranges from lunch through to dinner including light snacks, and sandwiches. Now with a dedicated weekend brunch menu with some delicious alternatives to their mid-week à la carte and a drinks menu featuring much loved cocktails, including some classic favourites served with a twist.

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ollowing a huge transformation - inside and out - the newly renovated Watermill opened on November 30th with an upmarket, gastro pub feel to critical acclaim. The interior makeover consisted of relocating and vastly expanding the corner bar intro the centre of the premises, an open fire, luxurious bar and living room-style seating plus at the back a plush restaurant with grand chandeliers, booths and seating areas with a vast 310 capacity; including its 3 x exterior dining areas. The outside of The Watermill, in case you haven’t noticed, is a bright, eye-catching pink which really makes this restaurant stand out. Taking over the huge listed premises on Reigate Road was a big move. Not only is the building huge but it has the capability to be a boutique hotel with upstairs guest bedrooms that are ready to be transformed for Spring 2022, our insiders tell us. The premises are famous for being the old Lido back in the 1960’s and have the most stunning views over Box Hill. The Watermill has stayed true to their heritage by choosing a pink painted building (as was the Lido back in the sixties) and a huge picture adorns the wall on the upper-level showcasing this.

OUR EXPERIENCE We arrived for a Friday lunch and the restaurant was packed. There was a great fun, Friday vibe with a mixture of ladies lunching, guys who came straight off the golf course (the clubs sat next to them were a giveaway!) as well as couples and families. We sat in the main restaurant with beautiful views over Box Hill. Our waitress Libby was fantastic explaining the new menu and

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the Watermill ‘Stix’ starters that offer a tapas style sharing platter instead of a traditional starter. We heard the cocktails were impressive so ordered a Passion Fruit Martini and a French Martini. Both were beautifully presented in decadent crystal glasses and tasted superb.

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STARTERS With 9 Stix food options to choose from we opted for Crispy Pork Bites & Apple Caramel, Soy and Sesame Glazed Chicken with Spring Onion and Chilli & Lime King Prawns and they were amazing. The pork was crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside; no hint of fat and the chicken was succulent, perfectly yet delicately seasoned and melted in the mouth. The prawns were fresh and lime zingy; offset perfectly by the chilli which gave it an extra tang. The two sauce accompaniments, a spicy relish and a sweet chutney, were divine.

MAINS The Roast Shropshire Ross Cobb Chicken, Chorizo, Potatoes, Spinach and Saffron Alioli, as recommended by our waitress, was sublime. The flavours of the tenderly cooked chicken complimented the spice of the chorizo perfectly. We totally loved the Saffron Alioli dressing drizzled carefully over the entire dish and the vegetables were cooked perfectly in a light garlic oil dressing, making it both colourful, healthy and delicious. The standout dish of the day for us however was the Pizza. We went for the Steak, Caramelised Sweet Onion, Blue Cheese

And Rocket and honestly have never experienced a pizza like it. The base was crispy, yet the middle dough layer was thicker than a normal pizza (but not as thick as a deep pan) with an abundance of toppings - making it a truly different and sensational pizza meal experience. The steak was succulent, cooked perfectly and the sweetness of the onions and creamy blue cheese combination made it easily one of the greatest pizzas we have ever tasted.

IN SUMMARY Hats off to the chef and the creators of this amazing new menu, which also consists of Burgers, Steaks, Salads, Fish & Chips and Sunday Roasts. The Watermill are open from 9am for brunch till midnight everyday - and also do private hire if you are looking for somewhere to host an event or birthday party. As well as the food and ambience being stand out – a special mention has to go to their amazing staff. The manager Charlotte, head waiter Josh and front of house were so fantastic, attentive and made the day that much more special and enjoyable. It’s a joy to visit a restaurant that has such a good team behind it – you can tell it’s a passion not just a job for The Watermill staff – and that really shone through.

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ello and a Happy New Year to you all! January is an opportunity to stop and take stock of the year that has passed, before we delve ahead into what is to come. It has been a tricky year for most, with uncertainty and worry. As some of you may know, I am a huge believer in self-care. Taking the time out to do something for you is so important for your physical and mental health. It can be anything from having a bath to getting a massage. Like many I lead a busy life, so I like

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THE BEGINNING to take some down time which doesn’t involve speaking to anyone. I love nothing more than a relaxing, but firm, full body massage to lull me into relaxation mode. My absolute favourite spas in Surrey have to be Pennyhill Park and Coworth Park. When I was 18 my Mother took me to Pennyhill Park for my first spa experience, I was hooked and still to this day believe it is the best spa in Surrey. I love how they have a variety of relaxation rooms, from the ice room to the thermal room, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. The best bit is the secret sensory room with gel beds that you get taken to after your treatments. Total and utter bliss! There are many wonderful apps that can help bring the spa to your home. Through one of these apps I found a very skillful masseuse who was just excellent at finding all my knots with the perfect amount of pressure. I put the kids to bed and set up a plinth in my lounge with candles and relaxing music. A little tip - I like to book the very last appointment of the day so that I can roll into bed and sleep with all the lovely oils on my skin. Many people struggle with sleep. I think it can be beneficial to seek help if you are in a pattern of not sleeping, as the root cause can stem from worry or anxiety. If you are experiencing this, please book an appointment with your GP who can make an appropriate referral for you. Alongside healthy eating and exercise, supplements are a great way to make sure you area getting enough vitamins and minerals. I find the vitamin world overwhelming so I love that JS Health Vitamins have ones targeting specific health needs. I love to take my daily JS Health Vitamins and can certainly see a difference since using the skin and digestion ones.

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I find the Calm App really helps me to switch off, with a fantastic array of sleep stories and relaxing sounds. I find listening to stories read by Alan Sklar especially relaxing. I like to also use my Neom diffuser with lavender oils to address all the senses and send me into the deepest sleep possible. I recently attended a sound healing session which was one of the most unique experiences of my life. It’s an ancient meditative practice that uses aspects of music to improve physical and emotional health and well-being. My amazing therapist Dao of Chan Tri Wellness is a gong master and has a deepened understanding of the immense power of sound. Using the gong and sound bowls which she placed on various points along my body, she created harmonic vibrations which sent me into a deep meditative state. Sound therapy is known to work by a process called entrainment. This basically provides a stable frequency that our brainwaves can adapt to which takes us into a more relaxed consciousness. Studies have shown that if the body and mind are more relaxed, this then can help reduce the likelihood of illnesses that are associated with stress such as high blood pressure, depression and sleep disorders. I personally found after the session I had a greater sense of calm, I also had one of the best nights sleep that I have ever had….until the 6am wake-up call the next morning!

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n December 9th Pounding Heart played host to a Great Gatsby themed evening with 1920’s glitz and glamour by the Surrey party crowd and Club Capri. This is part of regular themed evenings that will take place at the Esher based venue that is fast becoming the hottest nightspot in town.

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n Saturday 11th December, actress & Hollywood screenwriter and 5 times published author Susan Bacoyanis popped down to Ruby La La Boutique in Farnham to meet with fans and signs copies of her newest book Love. com; a joyful mix of ‘Sex and The City’ and ‘Bridget Jones’ Diary’ which follows the journey of its 50-year-old lead character as she steps into the world of online dating.

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January Tarot Reading

Let’s find out what January will bring for you What Is Spirituality?

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Something that you may hear a lot during Tarot Readings is the word spirituality. It is a word that has many different meanings and one that you should not be afraid of. In reality, spirituality can mean anything you want it to. It can mean believing in something that is bigger than you, or it can mean enjoying simple activities that take your mind to another place, it can mean anything. When you see or feel something that you can’t quite explain, where do you find your answers? Where do you find your comfort? When times get tough, how do you lift your spirits? This is where your spirituality lies. Now let’s get on to the reading... Your main card for this month’s reading is The Star. This means that hope is the word to bring with you into the New Year. Times have been rough over the last few years, but keeping our own personal purpose in mind is what’s going to make this year the most hopeful yet. Connect with your spirituality, whatever that may mean to you and enjoy as many moments as possible. Don’t despair when times get hard, as there is always hope for the future. Make sure to not disconnect with the people and things that you love the most, as that can often happen when we forget to be optimistic. Never give up and remember, you can’t have a rainbow without a little bit of rain!

The Page of Wands is a card all about inspiration and discovering new parts of yourself. It wants you to embrace the free-spirited side of your personality and redirect your energy towards the things that truly matter. A spiritual path is making its way to you and it’s up to you to decide what to do with it. The Star and the Page of Wands combination is about exploring what hope means to you. What are you hopeful about specifically? Have faith in your own excitement. A lot of the time we get excited and it doesn’t last long because we feel there’s a negative side to every emotion. Forget about this way of thinking and be free to feel as happy as possible! The Two of Pentacles is warning you of multiple priorities and wants you to work on prioritising them correctly. Don’t over commit yourself and reprioritise the things that aren’t quite working out the way you want them to. These three cards together show balancing decisions in a way that inspires you to be better. Get your priorities straight and allow yourself to adapt to the changes that are happening around you. Juggling multiple responsibilities can be tough, but remain optimistic and keep motivated. The best is yet to come. By Pia Louisa

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JANUARY 2022 Hot Stars!

Your January Astrology Forecast from Astro-Mama Aries

Gemini

Leo

21 MAR – 20 APR

22 MAY – 21 JUNE

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You begin the New Year in down-low mode. Whatever is going on behind the scenes or deep within you – you’re simply not ready to talk about it, Aries. This can be anything from that secret ambition to that secret love. What is in focus is your inner truth and your secret self. Think of the time between now and May as having an angel on your shoulder whispering answers to anything you need to know. The soul X-Files are yours to access and you may do this via therapy, the Tarot, astrology, spiritual exploration, self-help books, meditation, creativity, healing or any combination of the above. Expect answers to those big questions you’ve been asking to be delivered in unexpected ways now. And when they come they bring solutions and freedom. The truth is out there and accessible now, Aries. Just embrace it even if it’s not what you expected. It will set you free.

Who is Zooming you as 2022 begins? It’s going to be all about who you know as opposed to what between now and May, Taurus. No matter where you are or how you can circulate now, it’s important to nurture those existing connections and actively seek out new ones – any way you can. New and influential friendships open doors to new levels of experience and opportunity for you. Don’t go into hermit mode no matter what you do. Despite any restrictions, friends in high places or simply generous ones with no agenda, will enter your life and possibly spin it out in a fresh direction. Cocooning on the couch with that boxset? So no. Or if you are going to opt for that, at least invite others to a watch party remotely. 2022 says join in whether online or in person. That group, cause, party or larger-than-life social scene beckons. RSVP and don’t delay, Taurus.

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Big up those ambitions no matter what they are, Gemini. ‘22 is set to take you further – I’d describe it as a stairway to heaven in terms of your career, studies, public image, status and ability to impress people in high places. All thanks to Jupiter making all the right moves in the highest point of your chart. The only way is up for you this year. And even if you don’t work or work for a not-forprofit, you or your partner’s stock is on the rise. As could be your title or status – as in going from single to settled or watching that title on your business card magically ascend. It’s time to become very aware of how people in positions of influence and authority see you. There’s a saying you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Not true for you this year as you get more than one. Just ensure it is the lasting one you want to leave however. Time to step up – and let the world know you’ve arrived.

No more spinning that worn out tracksuit or rinse-and-repeat cycle that has had you feeling so stuck. The old cycle hasn’t been a goodie for you for quite some time, Cancer. The good news as we start ‘22 is that your escape route beckons. Your horizons broaden and after what has been a period of struggle or simply plain inertia, solutions propel you up, up and away and back into effortless potential once more thanks to lucky Jupiter now in its ruling sector of your chart. That doesn’t mean you can sit back and wait for opportunity to come and find you however. Travel or at least learning exploration will feature – but you have to kick start this. Perhaps even by signing up or clicking on that link. But take that first small step into a bigger world and Jupiter will provide the rest of the momentum and also place unlooked for solutions on your path. Who makes it happen? You do.

What’s on that Spotify playlist – or should be, as 2022 begins, Leo? How about Abba’s Money Money Money or simply Billionaire? Your money, assets, mortgage, legacies, benefits, loans, shares and what is shared with you and by you is in focus like no other time. The keys to the vault? Quite possibly you could be handed them or else the key to that executive washroom thanks to Jupiter working your power money sector this year. Handling larger sums of money is one potential as is bigging up that feeling of self-worth. You may be placed in charge of someone else’s resources or assets or someone gives you access to theirs. It may not be actual cash but time, entrée, expertise –is just as valuable nonetheless. Oh, and did I forget to mention your sexiness? It’s at an all-time high this year. Use whatever you have or are handed. Rewards are on offer like no other now.

Love makes your world go round this year, Virgo. Single? Put your landing lights on as at least one serious potential contender for your heart should appear as Jupiter transits your partnership sector between now and May and again in October-December. Dynamic duos of all descriptions feature and these are not limited to the love and marriage variety. That special working partnership, your bestie, collaborator or partner-in-crime – a key double act will open up your horizons and bring new experiences your way. Foreign affairs may feature. A lover from a place or galaxy far, far away. A business opportunity overseas. Settled Virgos could embark on a new journey together. But if it’s broke consciously uncoupling will be easier now than at any other time. You won’t explore 2022 alone, Virgo.

Libra

Sagittarius

Aquarius

24 SEPT – 23 OCT

23 NOV – 21 DEC

21 JAN – 19 FEB

SCORPIO

Capricorn

Pisces

24 OCT – 22 NOV

22 DEC – 20 JAN

20 FEB – 20 MAR

Work that ‘22 energy, Libra. Your day job, your studies if you are engaged in them, your wellbeing, your habits, routine and taking care of the everyday business of being you is set to change in highly beneficial ways thanks to Jupiter working all that and more for you this year. If you are seeking work or a better position, expect at least one offer coming your way. Working better, more freedom around your job, more energy and that work/life balance – Jupiter hands you solutions and opportunities around these. If you have been dealing with long term issues around health or wellbeing, this year offers treatment and remission. There’s a touch of everyday, practical magic in the air. It doesn’t let you escape those daily chores or responsibilities. But it does allow you to discover how to make them easier by working what you have better, smarter and with rediscovered joy.

Babies, children, your adult children, pregnancies, creative passion and yes, lovers or that person who could conceivably turn you into a parent, step-parent or bring children into your life in some way, are major themes for ‘22. Conceive the inconceivable now Jupiter is in your 5th. Jupiter acts as Fat Cupid, firing off those arrows in every direction. If you’ve felt you’ve been off the radar when it comes to romance, Jupiter pings more than one big love opportunity for you. What makes you stand out from the crowd, what you love to do and are good at – prepare for opportunities and discoveries now. Jupiter ensures you get noticed. Lucky breaks in the arts, work, your passion or simply entrée to glamourous, red carpet circles or rubbing shoulders with VIP’s can also happen. As can finding yourself in the spotlight. You’re ready for that close up now Scorpio.

Bring it on home for most of ‘22, Sag baby! Ruler Jupiter in your 4th of home wants you living it large. Many of you may upgrade your residence by moving to a larger one. Others could renovate or extend. Jupiter in here wants to hand you the keys to a bigger cycle of living. And also asks where in the world you want to call home? If it is in another part of the country or world, Jupiter can help remove you to wherever feels right. Benefits can come your way via family members or discovering ways to make money out of your home. That Airbnb listing for instance. Also the world can come door knocking either in the form of out-of-townor-country guests or connections, but also maybe in that new décor style. If you’ve outgrown that living space or have felt stuck where you don’t want to be, look out for moving experiences, opportunities and solutions between now and May and again through October and December. Escape to your kind of country? All possible in ‘22.

Mind those online opportunities and big up that internet presence in any way you can now, Capricorn. Writing, studying, speaking, sharing, design, that social media feed, that YouTube channel or your website are your potential and your playground now Jupiter is in your 3rd. Need a new job, confidence to launch that idea, device or even car? Jupiter can deliver now. This is all about just how far an idea or conversation may take you. Short journeys may feature now. Not just due to any ongoing Covid restrictions but Jupiter has you seeing your neighbourhood or country in a new way. And finding undiscovered opportunities or places within what is familiar. Some of you may return to studying this year if you are not satisfied with the education you received previously. What is the undiscovered country for you are what you have in the here and now. You are right where you are supposed to be, Capricorn. Jupiter says you already have everything you need to go anywhere you want.

Join the new rich list in ‘22 now Jupiter lands in your money zone, Aquarius. Are you investing in yourself and your future? It’s very important to understand that rich is a state of mind and that feeling can be got from other things than simply the cash you have in your bank account. Having said that, 2022 should present you with an opportunity to earn or big up that income in a new way. Jupiter however is all about the experience. So, when that extra money does arrive use it to buy yourself that as opposed to just more ‘stuff’. Especially if it will add to your soul enrichment or how you see your world. Expect a role model to arrive who embodies that rich feeling. Yes, they could be doing very nicely for themselves in that material sense. But it’s the way they love their lives and their attitude to their assets which shows you just what living a rich life is all about. Join them this year. Aquarius.

This is a once in many lifetimes cycle for you, Pisces. The presence of both your rulers – Jupiter and Neptune, in your sign has not occurred for 165 years. No pressure. Let’s talk about your look, appearance, style, brand and how others see and perceive you. If you have been focused these past few years on the inner you – take a look at whether the outer you actually reflects who you are inside. If adjustments and big ones need to be made, now is the time for fabulization. Jupiter says go big or go home. Or not in some cases as this cycle can trigger dramatic weight loss, repacking, cosmetic surgery or simply a complete image overhaul and relaunch. Don’t be surprised if you are drawn to a look you would never have considered in the past. Not only will you be loving it, others will too. Want to be famous or simply noticed? Jupiter hands you exactly what you need to do that. You are your own best calling card now. Dress to impress Pisces.

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DEBBIE ARNOLD FIRST OF ALL DEBBIE HOW DO YOU FIT THIS ALL IN?! If you want something done ask a busy person! YOU STARTED YOU TUBE AND FACEBOOK CHANNEL WONDERBIRDS IN LOCKDOWN AND IT’S STILL INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL NOW REACHING 18M VIEWS - YOU MUST BE PROUD OF THIS? Yes I am. We had two shows originally on a Tuesday and Thursday and now when GMTV’s Richard Arnold comes on we have 3 a week. He loves being henpecked by all of us lovely ‘Wonderbirds.’ YOU COVER SUCH A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS IS ANYTHING TOO TABOO FOR YOU AND THE GIRLS?! We try not to cover politics! Unlike some episodes of ‘Loose Women’ we are also very friendly and kind. HOW HAS THE FEEDBACK BEEN ON THE SHOW? We have had some enormous stars come on and the feedback has been amazing! WHAT’S ONE OF THE BEST BEAUTY TIPS YOU’VE LEARNT PRODUCING ‘BEAUTY ANGELS’ WITH LINA LUSARDI? The other week we had a hugely successful make-up artist Ariana Poole on the show. I’ve always been a huge fan of red lipstick but never confident in wearing as I think it makes my teeth look yellow. I have now found out wearing red lipstick with a blue tinge to the colour really helps offset this. Great advice. YOU’VE ALSO WORKED ALONGSIDE SOME OF THE MOST FAMOUS FACES IN BRITISH TV INCLUDING JOHN CLEESE, OMAR SHARIF AND DAVID JASON – WHO WAS THE MOST FUN TO WORK WITH AND WHY? I felt very privileged to do ‘Minder’ and I loved working with George Cole. It’s always a pleasure to work with comedians too Jim Davidson, in particular, was great fun to work with.

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HAVING APPEARED IN ‘EASTENDERS’, ‘CORONATION STREET’, ‘EMMERDALE’ AND ‘HOLLYOAKS’ WHAT WAS THE BEST SOAP TO WORK ON AND WHY? Got to be ‘Coronation Street’ as I starred in it twice – both in 1981 and 2014. I am originally a northerner, brought up in Sunderland, so The Street has always been my show. WHEN DID YOU FIRST MOVE TO SURREY? My ex-husband John Challis bought me to Twickenham in 1980 and I’ve been here ever since. First Twickenham, then Thames Ditton, then Oxshott and now Cobham. I love it here. CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THE ‘SURREY SINGLETONS’ NIGHTS YOU RUN? I put a message up on the Next Door Facebook Page as was so sick of all dating being online. We had 500 replies and almost crashed the site! Everyone said my idea was brilliant and the admin of Next Door said I should start a group. I did and we are now totalling 900 members across 3 platforms and roughly 150 singletons turn out to our events which we run every 6 weeks. We are different because we are a party - not a dating site. WITH THIS IN MIND, ALL OUR MALE READERS WOULD LIKE TO KNOW, ARE YOU SINGLE? Yes I still am - but would prefer to share my dog walking duties with someone in the future! WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A MAN? Kindness, no controlling behaviour, a sense of humour and height... I like tall men. IF YOU HAD TO TAKE 3 THINGS TO A DESERT ISLAND, WHAT WOULD THEY BE? Undereye concealer (Max Factor’s Panstick is amazing), contact lenses/glasses (so I can see!) and a dog for company. WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN THE MOVIE VERSION OF YOUR LIFE? Lady Gaga.

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