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CONTENTS HI HO!
4 OUR CITIZENS 8 HISTORY: END OF YEAR REPORT 10 THE GUIDE 2 YOUR MONTH 13 CAROL SINGING 20 SANTA’S GROTTO 24 RECIPES: SEASONAL SNACKS 26 WHERE TO EAT: ON THE GO 31 OH BAUBLES 34 LAST MINUTE GIFT GUIDE
Welcome one and all to the December issue of The Guide. As you may have gathered we’re gearing up to Christmas with typically festive aplomb. In this issue we ask you lovely local people: “What does Christmas mean to you?” We also suggest some fun ways to fundraise for charity, we’ll take you on a journey to where to watch the best pantomimes, a guide to where to find Santa in the many grottos that he may be residing in, and we look at the details that make Christmas, well, Christmas. Food, decorations, last minute markets – it’s all here. For the ‘bah humbugs’ out there with no yuletide interest whatsoever, we also have a wonderful array of sporting news, and we look ahead to the crunch tie and local derby between Woking FC and Aldershot Town FC. Now go forth, share your good will, bestow good tidings and see you on the other side in 2015. Mr D’Arcy
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h Christmas… A magical time of year for rosy reunions, eating and drinking and general merry-making. A time of giving, receiving, remembering and of goodwill to all. Or, to the less festive inclined, Christmas can be a time of stress and outrageous expense; a schmaltzy, over-commercialised waste of good tinsel. ‘Bah Humbug’, no less. We at TG Towers fall happily into the former camp, as, we suspect, do a lot of you. But to get a better understanding of the consensus around Christmas, we put the following question to a few of our fellow citizens:
What does Christmas mean to you?
Stewart, 28, Publican Christmas is good food, good drink and spending time with those you love. There’s a lot of sappy stuff around it, with adverts and crap decorations and tacky Santas and the like. It taints it slightly, but it doesn’t really spoil Christmas.
Petrina, 52 and Jen, 28 Shop Workers Jen: Guildford is very pretty when the lights are up. It’s childhood excitement through adult eyes. You have lots of other priorities as an adult but there’s always that little pang. I have a little boy so it’s nice to be going through it with him. Petrina: My boy’s fifteen, so we’ve kind of lost that magic a bit.
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Kev, 41, | Big Issue Seller Christmas is fantastic, not just for children but adults as well. I like to reminisce back to when I was a kid, when the decorations went up and the presents were beneath the tree. The thing that I do miss about Christmas is they don’t do the nativity stuff as much, with Mary and Joseph and the wise geezers and all that.
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Katie, 21 and Lois, 19 | Restaurant Workers Lois: It’s great to have the family come together, from all over different places. Katie: I think sometimes it’s a little bit early, but I think the build-up is really nice, when all the Christmas lights are on the high street and you can buy roast chestnuts.
Jess, 19, Hair Salon | Receptionist
Alja, 31, Health Shop | Manager
Christmas is good food, that’s what it means to me. I’m not religious in the slightest, but I love all the shopping and eating, everything lit up and seeing family. It’s great.
It’s time to slow down and spend time with family and friends. It can’t come early enough! I love the lights and everything that comes with it. It is a little bit over commercialised, with too much emphasis on material things, but it’s really what you make of it.
Joss, 25, | Shop Worker
Rich, 31, | Publican
I don’t really care about gifts; I like giving them to people though. I don’t see my family very much so it’s nice to spend it with them. I hate being in town at Christmas when it’s so busy and frantic. That doesn’t feel like a nice holiday to me.
It’s time to get all your family together – I’m quite lucky because I get on with my family! I don’t think it’s over-commercialised over other times of the year. I didn’t realise Halloween was going to be quite so big in Guildford.
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T’is the Season to Fundraise This Christmas time why not throw some of that festive spirit behind some great local causes? Have some fun, get in the yuletide mood and help raise funds for charity… sounds like a Christmas win for everyone doesn’t it? to
FACE THE GRIM CHALLENGE FOR YOUNG EPILEPSY Saturday 6th December 10:00am to 3:00pm Rushmoor Arena and Aldershot Raceway, Aldershot Entry: £35 + sponsorship raised The cause may be noble but as the title suggests, this charity event is no (brisk) walk in the park. The GRIM Challenge pits entrants against a brutal assault course that includes muddy swamps, cargo nets and other obstacles at
SANTA FUN RUN FOR WOKING & SAM BEARE HOSPICES Sunday 7th December | 10am Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands You only need a Santa outfit and a bit of wind to help raise funds to support the wonderful work of Woking & Sam Beare Hospices this December. Join hundreds of other Santas, young and old, to jog, walk or run your choice of the 2.5km or 5km routes around Brooklands. This event is guaranteed fun for families, friends and a great
the Army vehicle testing grounds in Aldershot. Slip, slide, crawl and climb over 8 miles to the finish line. Places are filling up fast – the event attracted 6500 last year- so visit the website and sign up without delay.
www.grimchallenge.co.uk Young Epilepsy is the national charity working exclusively on behalf of children and young people with epilepsy
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corporate team exercise as well. All adults receive a free Santa outfit and all children a free Santa hat when signing up. It costs £10 for adult to enter and £5 for under 16s, and all sponsorship raised by the Santas will go straight to hospice care. You can register for the run online at
www.wsbhospices.co.uk/santa or call fundraising on 01483 881752. Woking & Sam Beare Hospices shops also have details and entry forms.
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A FESTIVE FUN RUN FOR PHYLLIS TUCKWELL HOSPICE Saturday 13th December Devil’s Punchbowl, Hindhead
around the Devil’s Punch Bowl, with stunning views of the beautiful Surrey countryside.
Sunday 14th December
The second will take place at 11am in Aldershot, on Sunday 14th December, where the Santas and Rudolphs will complete two laps of the impressive Queens Avenue Playing Fields. Registration costs £12 for adults and £5 for under-14s, and everyone who completes the course will be given a medal and a selection of festive goodies!
Queens Avenue Playing Fields, Aldershot Another chance to don some Santa threads and get running (or walking), all in aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham. The first of the two fun runs will take place in Hindhead, at 11am on Saturday 13th December, where participants will follow a 3.5km route
SOMETHING A BIT LESS PHYSICAL? STEP BY STEP CHRISTMAS CONCERT Thursday 11th December The Church on the Heath, Fleet £10 for adults | £5 for children aged between 5-16 | £25 for a family ticket of up to 2 adults and 2 children. Step by Step are dedicated to helping the homeless and others facing adversity. Join them at their annual Christmas concert in Fleet for an evening of seasonal carols, music and readings and and talks from staff and clients about how the charity turns lives around. The guest performers are the Elvetham Heath Primary School Choir, the Elvetham Heath Primary
School Staff Choir and Farnborough Winds. There will be a retiring collection and the evening will conclude with mince pies and refreshments and a raffle will be drawn. All proceeds from the concert will help finance Step by Step’s training programmes. Tickets can be obtained by calling in at Step by Step, 36 Crimea Road, Aldershot GU11 1UD between 9am and 5pm. www.stepbystep.org.uk
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OUR HISTORY: THE END OF YEAR EXAM by Will Knowlton Well it’s the end of another year and I thought I’d round off with something a bit different. So, like the last lesson of term, we’ll just have a bit of fun this month. Our language has always interested me, and as these articles – set lackadaisically in ‘the olden days’ - are generally all about me, I thought we’d investigate. So getting through Christmas financially without ending up p*** poor is an issue nowadays. Strange phrase that; turns out the poor, to make ends meet, would sell pee to tan animal skins. As with all business there’s a supply chain - and that chain came in the form of the whole family evacuating into a bucket. At the end of the day it would then be taken and sold to the tannery. Therefore - you were p*** poor. If you wanted to join this illustrious career path but didn’t even have the bunce to buy a pot? Well then you wouldn’t have a pot to p*** in. Our forebears had all the luck… Baths were an almost state opening occasion. A big metal tub was pulled out of storage, dusted off and filled with hot water. These were the days when there was a pecking order to be adhered to; the youngest child was last. By this point the water in the tub was probably reminiscent of that stuff they pour out of drip trays at last orders, so you could feasibly lose someone in the morass. Hence the warning: “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water”.
Around this time most people tied the knot in June, not because of the lovely summer weather but because the average person took their yearly (YEARLY!) bath around May. So hopefully, they still smelled alright in June (I think it’s fair to say though by that time beetroot would be still sprouting from their ‘pits). So, the future wife would carry a bouquet of flowers to mask the fug (the husband, presumably, just openly stank). That’s the origin of the bouquet. Once married you would probably head to your lovely thatch roof cottage. Now the thing was, back then these were nothing more than thick straw piled high, with no ceiling underneath. Houses were cold and the one warm place for pets was the roof. When the rain came the straw became slippery and animals would slip and fall so it really did rain cats and dogs. Sadly I’ve been to a couple of funerals recently and it got me thinking about wakes. The olden daysers used to drink out of lead cups, and the cocktail of ale or whiskey with the lead could knock people out; sometimes for days. So you’d find Uncle Touchy lying in the road and be unsure if he’d cashed in his chips, or was merely conked out from lead poisoning. Uncle was laid out on the kitchen table while relatives would visit, take selfies with him and eat and drink waiting to see if he would wake up. This is the origin of the wake. So there you go a few interesting things to think about. Have a great Christmas, a happy New Year and stop believing everything you read…
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THE GUIDE 2 Open Mic at the George, Aldershot The George, Aldershot Town Centre Every Tuesday Night / 8pm – 11pm This popular open mic night, hosted by Gino Perry, comes to the George every Tuesday and offers a warm welcome to singers, songwriters, comedians, musicians, poets, beat-boxers, and even karaoke singers. www.thegeorgealdershot.co.uk
Stand Up for Comedy Club, Christmas Special The Harlington, Fleet Saturday 6th December / 8pm Tickets: £12.00 advance / £14 on the door The Harlington’s annual Stand up for comedy Christmas special is must for comedy lovers. Some of the best jokesmiths in the UK bring their talent to the stage at the Harlington, and this year they’ll be followed by live music from The Mushrooms and late night bar. You can even grab an optional pre show meal of Chicken Curry, Vegetable Curry and Mushroom Stroganoff to fill your belly before the belly laughs begin. For tickets visit www.theharlington.co.uk or call 01252 811 009
Monte Carlo Night FIVE, Farnborough Various dates Tickets start from £45
The glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo comes to Farnborough’s amazing FIVE venue over December. Stroll down the red carpet into Millionaires Casino and enjoy a glass of Kir Royale in the sophisticated Champagne Bar. There’ll be a superb four course dinner accompanied by a band and stunning performances from fire performers and aerial silk and hoop acrobats. This spectacular event is held over many nights with some in aid of local charities, so check for availability. Visit www.bestpartiesever.com/farnborough for more information.
Live Ice Sculpture in Camberley Town Centre Thursday 4th December / 3pm – 7pm Park Street, Camberley Fancy a distraction from your Christmas shopping in Camberley? Then you have to head to Park Street where you can watch the amazing skills of a master ice sculptor as they create stunning works of frozen art right in the heart of Camberley.
Aldershot Alldayer West End Centre, Aldershot Saturday 6th December / From 4pm Doing what the Westy does best: drawing together some of the finest local acts for an afternoon and evening of thrillingly eclectic indie music from the likes of Annabel Allum, Vinyl Staircase, Teen Brains, Wiker, Dazy Chain, Manatee and more. For only £8.50 a ticket, that’s an awful lot of band for your bucks. Tickets £8.50 available from www3.hants.gov.uk/westendcentre
Visit Santa’s Grotto at the Mall, Camberley Wednesday 10th December until Christmas Eve every day 10am - 5pm, 11am - 4pm on Sundays. Meet Mr Christmas himself at his grotto at the Mall. Tickets cost £4 and include a gift from Santa. Isn’t he nice?
A Night of Musical Comedy Odd Fellows Hall, Queens Road, Aldershot, Saturday 13th December / 8pm to 9.45pm The Kooky Cabaret Club presents....A Night Of Musical Comedy. Join Owen Elton for ‘The Funniest Number and other songs’ and also Sweet Crumb Cabaret with ‘Lucky Charms’, her one woman show featuring original and parody material covering subjects such as chocolate, Facebook and Candy Crush. Suitable for ages: 18 years and over. Tickets £9 from Gemma Whittle on 07929 760092 or email kookycabaretclub@mail.com
Open day at Frimley’s Italia Conti School Saturday 13th December / Lakeside Primary School, Frimley, Camberley Young people dreaming of a career in showbusiness should head to Frimley, where the brand new Italia Conte Associate School will be hosting an open day. The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts is the oldest of its kind in the world, and this associate school, being opened in January by “So you think you can dance” star Hayley Newton, offers the same comprehensive list of classes including Ballet, Jazz, Tap and acting. Interested? Then head over for this FREE open day and see if it’s for you. More info at www.italiacontifrimley.com
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YOUR MONTH Great Expectations at Farnham Maltings
Children’s Saturday Craft Sessions
Tindle Studio. Farnham Maltings Saturday 13th December / 9pm / Admission: £12 (£10 conc., £40 family); Pre-show menu & ticket £19 (£17 conc.)
Saturday 20th December / 10.30am – 12.00pm Surrey Heath Museum, Knoll Road, Camberley Entry £2.50
David Mynne brings Dicken’s classic tale to riveting life in his remarkable one man show. When Pip, a seven year-old orphan boy, visits his mother’s grave, a frightening encounter with an escaped convict begins a series of events that will change his life forever.
A fun, hands-on Christmassy crafts workshop for the kids today. No need to book just pop in to Surrey Heath Museum.
Football: Woking vs Aldershot Sunday 28th December / 3pm Kingfield Stadium, Woking The Cardinals take on the Shots on their home ground at Kingfield for this Football Conference game. Who will end the year on a high or in defeat? Don’t miss the action.
The Berlin Baroness’s Festive Christmas Antidote! Thursday 18th December -Saturday 20th December 7.30pm / Camberley Theatre 7.15pm Tickets: £10 Enjoy a festive antidote with an evening of brash musical comedy from vintage cabaret chanteuse and ‘Queen of Weimar Musical Cabaret’ Baroness Maria von Hackemann. We’re talking ballsy renditions of Christmas songs, as well as comedy infused music inspired by the early 20th century Berlin and Paris Cabaret scenes as well as British Music Hall, American Jazz Age and more. The dinner includes a delicious 3 course meal. Contact Camberley Theatre Box Office at www.camberleytheatre.biz or call 01276 707600
New Year’s Eve at the Agincourt – Feat. Skindred Wednesday 31st December / 8pm – 3am The Agincourt, Camberley Tickets £18, available from www.theagincourt.com Turn your New Year’s celebrations up to eleven at this explosive night at Camberley’s legendary rock club, the Agincourt. Featuring no finer headline act than Dub Rock masters Skindred, they’ll be supported by scene heavyweights Idiom and When We Were Wolves. The music continues into the night with Rock DJs and there’ll also be free BBQ.
Sara Pascoe at the West End Centre Friday 19th December / West End Centre, Aldershot Tickets £12 Truly one of the brightest rising stars of the comedy scene, Sara Pascoe reveals a comedy brain that leaps from stimulating arguments onto abstract confabulation with doses of openness, honesty and earnestness. In this unmissable show Sara shares her romantic history, existential theory and cultural insights. www3.hants.gov.uk/westendcentre
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20% OFF CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA Valid until 24th December 2014.Voucher has no monetary value. Management’s decision is final. One voucher per customer. Must present voucher at time of purchase. Original copy only.
TWO ICE CREAM SUNDAES FOR £10
Valid until 24th December 2014. Only available in Creams, Camberley Store. Only available with The great knickerbocker glory/Strawberry undae/Chocoholic sundae/Bananberry sundae. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount voucher/offer, No cash alternative available. Must present voucher at time of purchase. Original copy only.
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THIS CHRISTMAS Candlelit Carols in the Park 5TH OF DECEMBER AT 5:30PM
The Christmas season starts here with the help of the Surrey Heath Singers and some lovely carols at Frimley Lodge Park. Although the event itself is free you will have to purchase candles if you want them and there will be refreshments available. Telephone 01252 838998
Charity Christmas Concert at The Church on the Heath, Elvetham Heath 11TH OF DECEMBER AT 7:30PM
Join the congregation at The Church on The heath for an evening of music, carols and readings. The money raised by this evening’s concert will be given to Aldershot’s Step By Step charity. Tickets can be bought on the door or by phoning the church, and cost £10 for adults and £5 for children. Telephone 01251 346107
Army Benevolent Fund Annual Christmas Concert at The Garrison Church Aldershot 13TH OF DECEMBER AT 7PM
Come and support an awesome charity and enjoy beautiful Christmas music in a beautiful setting at the Garrison Church. Tickets cost £12.50 and proceeds will go to The ABF, helping to fund their great work. Contact Brigadier John Greenway on 01252 514786
Surrey Heath Singers Christmas carol Concert 13TH DECEMBER AT 3PM
This is a marvellous family Christmas celebration, with choirs from local schools including Ravenscote Community Junior School, St Augustine’s Primary School and The Grove. Tickets cost £5. Box Office 01276 66049
Christmas Carol Concert by The Chobham Bell Ringers at High Cross Church Camberley 20TH OF DECEMBER AT 11AM
Everyone’s invited to head to High Cross Methodist Church to enjoy a unique carol service. The Chobham Bell ringers will be performing all our favourite classics and afterwards there will be tea, coffee and mince pies to enjoy. www.highcross.org.uk
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Where Should You Go on December 31st 2014…? Tru nightclub, Camberley
The Aviator, Farnborough
CO2 Cannons, Lasers and open until 4am? Yes, yes and yes again – this is going to be a big one at Tru…
If you’re a fan of the finer things in life, then The Aviator – surely one of the most impressive venues in the south-east – has an incredible treat in store for you to see in the New Year.
The theme for New Year’s Eve will be black and white; but what can you expect from the night? Free bubbly reception before 11pm, two rooms and three DJs is what, with Mark Allan, Andy Burton and Nigel Owen playing everything and everything to see in 2015. Should you wish to book there are VIP tables available too. A Tru-ly awesome way to party (sorry…) Tickets: £10 www.trucamberley.co.uk
The Lakeside, Frimley Green Dinner, dancing – ABBA? Oh yes. It’s going to be a darn good New Years’ Eve at The Lakeside… Lakeside welcomes the return of the ABBA tribute band ‘Dancing Queen’, meaning you’ll have a right old sing-along. A set three course meal - smoked Salmon Mousse on a bed of mixed leaves, Roast sirloin of beef in Madeira Jus served with seasonal vegetables or Vegetarian option, and a Chocolate and Raspberry Tear – sounds just marvellous.
A stylish Champagne reception taking place around the Rotunda will be followed by an extravagant 4 course menu. Following dinner the New Year’s Eve party will take place around the Rotunda and Sky Bar, where resident mixologists will create classic and contemporary cocktails throughout the evening. Tickets: Option One £95; Option Two £150 / www.aviatorbytag.com
De Vere Village Urban Resort, Farnborough Typically, those good people at the De Vere in Farnborough have multiple revelling options for whatever New Year’s Eve shindig it is you require. Whether it’s the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, the more traditional New Year’s Eve Party or, should you fancy something a little more relaxed, the celebration in the in-house Victory pub, then this is the place for you.
Once dancing and eating is done, a DJ will see you into the New Year.
You can stay overnight too…
Tickets: Entrance £27, Dinner and Dance £42 www.lakesidesurrey.co.uk
Tickets: New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner from £65.00; New Year’s Eve Party from £59.00; Victory Pub Party £11 / www.village-hotels.co.uk
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Pantomimes, Plays Other Yuletide It’s the festive period folks, which means only one thing – it’s panto time! Oh yes it is! (Sorry…). Here we give you the rundown of all of the best pantomimes, plays and general theatrical merriment that you can expect in the local area. Altogether now: “he’s behind you…” Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Princes Hall, Aldershot / Thursday 11th December to Sunday 4th January This enchanting story tells a tale of a beautiful young princess, poisoned by a magical apple from the Wicked Queen, but who is saved by a valiant Prince who tries to wake her with a kiss of true love. Taking place at Aldershot’s Princes Hall, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is always a classic, and you can expect fabulous sets, stunning costumes, fantastic dancers, a hilarious script. Oh, and a wonderful cast will be on hand to make this a truly marvellous festive treat. We can hear the wee ones booing and hissing as we type this… And let’s be honest now – you and the kids want to bellow along to ‘Hi Ho!’, like the rest of the world… Tickets: £16.50 - £18.50 / www.princeshall.com/ pantomime / 01252 329155
The Beauty and the Beast Camberley Theatre / Monday 8th December – Sunday 4th January Ah Beauty and the Beast. A tale as old as time (or so the song would say). The story is of a cursed man’s quest for true love before his time runs out and he remains a beast forever; it’s actually pretty dark when you think about it. But we’re pretty sure that Camberley Theatre’s take on it will be a colourful and family-friendly affair…
The fantastic new pantomime from Camberley Theatre
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“a very rare thing – a genuinely funny pantomime ” FARNHAM HERALD (Peter Pan 2012)
“Thank you for making us chuckle and giggle and smile!” Owen · South Camberley Primary & Nursery School (Jack & the Beanstalk 2013)
“Supported by his ever-cleaning, ever-singing Nanny, and The Beast’s adopted little houseguest - the ever adorable tinker - Gawp the Gremlin, this is a heart-warming, heart-breaking story of love, family, battles and creature of all shapes and sizes.” NB: Doesn’t Gawp the Gremlin sound awesome?! Expect big laughs, big sets and a heart-warming message or two – and if that doesn’t invoke the spirit of Christmas, we don’t know what does… Tickets: £15.95 - £19.95 / www.camberleytheatre. biz/pantomime / 01276 707600
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and Performances The Frog Prince Phoenix Arts Centre, Bordon / Thursday 15th – Saturday 24th January Unusual for two reasons is this production from the Phoenix Players – firstly, it occurs in the middle of January. But we like this; you could always do with a post-yule pick-me-up. Secondly, well… it’s the Frog Prince! Oh Phoenix Arts Centre we do love thine left-field-ness…
Cinderella The Harlington, Fleet / Wednesday 10th December – Thursday 1st January Arguably the most seminal of the pantomimes – do you agree? Or are you fervently in the Dick Whittington/Snow White corner? Either way heading to Fleet’s brilliant Harlington Centre for some panto action is a marvellous idea. Obviously the performance itself is going to be stellar - CBBC presenter Chris Johnson will be starring as Buttons, together with a hugely talented cast of West End and Television performers. However another reason to come here is that proceeds go towards TG Media’s charity for 2014, Farnham’s Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, and there will be a retiring collection after every performance. So not only do you get to enjoy some ‘Cinderelly’ and see some ungainly ugly sisters, but you’re doing your bit for charity too. Wonderful. Tickets: £15 – 17.50 (£26.50 premium seating) / www.theharlington.co.uk / 01252 811009
Alternatively… Samuel Cody Specialist College in Farnborough will host ‘Snow Queen - The Pantomime!’ (11th -14th December). Performed by Starburst, an award winning amateur theatre company and charity based in Farnborough, all proceeds go towards children with disabilities; a worthy option.
The synopsis reads thusly: “The Kingdom of Bordonia is in trouble! The wicked sorceress, Nightshade has transformed Prince Rupert into a slimy frog and kidnapped the beautiful Princess Lily. It is up to Rupert to rescue her and share true love’s kiss in order to break the spell. Nurse Nancy Noggins and Jingles & Jangles the court jesters are on hand to help - but are they too foolish to save the day? Will Nightshade succeed in claiming the throne for herself? And do you really need to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your handsome Prince?” Sounds marvellously daft, no? Tickets: £9, Concessions £8 / www.phoenixarts. co.uk / 01420 472664
I’ve Seen Santa by Blunderbuss Theatre Farnham Maltings, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December You know, all of this pantomiming is all well and good, but if you have very young children, they’ll inevitably become unknowing hecklers if boredom seeps in. So how’s about the Farnham Maltings’ alternative – a daytime, festive heart-warmer for the under 7s. Expertly blending music, puppetry and high energy storytelling, Blunderbus Theatre present this lovely tale. “It’s Christmas Eve and Little Bear doesn’t want to go to sleep. Instead, he hopes to catch a glimpse of Santa…” Bears? Santa? An hour long? It’s both the young kids’ and adults’ dream scenario… If it’s an alternative you panto you’re after, then the Maltings’ could well have the answer. It’ll instil the Christmassy feeling into parent and kid alike… Tickets: £7 / farnhammaltings.com / 01252 745444
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FREE HOT CHOCOLATE at Frenchies Dessert Parlour Does Christmas shopping wear you down and wind you up? Are you feeling the chill as winter takes hold? Are you in need of a pause – We think we have just the remedy: a soothing, comforting hot chocolate. And it just so happens that Frenchies – alongside their fabulous crepes, waffles, gelatos, sundaes and smoothies - make a mighty fine cup of hot choc, right in the middle of Camberley. And it gets better. See that happy little voucher down/ over there? Just take this magazine to Frenchies and you can enjoy a soothing mug of fantastic hot chocolate for the handsome sum of zero! Surely the only thing that tastes better than a hot chocolate is a free hot chocolate, right? Enjoy!
Free Hot Chocolate at Frenchies The Guide 2 Camberley Sent Me Here Terms and Conditions. Subject to Availability. One Voucher per Customer. Offer valid for Frenchies Dessert Parlour on Obelisk Way only. Valid until Wednesday 31st December. Visit www.frenchies-desserts.co.uk to find out more.
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CHRISTMAS FUN AT POLESDEN LACEY Throughout December
What better way to get into the seasonal spirit than a traditional Edwardian Christmas? Polesden Lacey is getting all dressed up in time for Christmas… Expect Christmas carols, indulge in some festive treats at the restaurant or take a sleigh ride – and pop in and see Santa. Also this year the house has been made to a giant living Advent calendar complete with scenes for each of the 24 days. 01372 452048
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THE CRYSTAL GROTTO AT PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM 6th to 24th December
One of our favourite grottos. Set in the park’s 18th Century landscaped garden and at the end of a meandering festive route, you will find Grotto Island. On the island Santa’s Elves have pitched their Christmas Wishing tent. Inside there are activity packs and refreshments for everyone and then the elves will guide you through the Crystal Grotto to meet Santa! Booking is essential…
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SANTA’S GROTTO AT CHESSINGTON GARDEN CENTRE Throughout December
Chessington Garden Centre has a spectacular Christmas experience this year. So much more than a visit to Santa, this will be a fantastic adventure through worlds of fun. Help Rocket the Reindeer find his lost antler before heading out into the wonderland grotto where you’ll find a quiet country house with a magic wardrobe. Travel through an Icy Winter Wonderland and find a polar bear tea party, ice skating penguins and swinging polar bear band. The elves have set up their magical toy workshop for you to visit before being taken to the Ice Palace to meet Santa. Phew…
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ALICE IN WINTER WOODLAND AT ALICE HOLT FOREST 13th to 24th December
Everyone in the family will surely love this. Magical illuminated trails that will take you into the heart of the forest, wherein will be a Yurt, filled with fun role-playing, storytelling as well as arts and crafts. Then there will be a chance to meet Father Christmas… The whole event is aimed at kids from 2 to 10 year’s old (and maybe the Grown-ups as well!). Oh and by the way, please make sure that when you leave after seeing Santa that you take some time to feed the Reindeer some magic carrots, as we wouldn’t want any delays on the big night!
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The ARK, A Vintage Market Place A market style environment, showcasing an eclectic display of Vintage, Antique, Retro,Industrial and Reclaimed Furniture and Accessories. Cafe Ark serves fresh barista coffee too!
Come and visit us!
Christmas Finds
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Vintage Dining Obelisk Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SD Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10.30 – 5.00pm, Sun 11.00 – 4.00pm. Tel: 01276 22850
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A Happy Christmas for all is guaranteed at The Mall Visit Santa in his Grotto from 10/12 to 24/12 Spend £50 after 5.30pm on Thursdays in our stores and receive A FREE GIFT* *Terms & conditions apply
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Thirsty Business: Seasonal Supping
What is Christmas without a little something to sup on whilst we wrap up our gifts and pen our seasonal wishes? Mulled Wine is a given in the majority of public houses around town and of course some of you may have a penchant for the Advocaat based Snowball. For something a little different, we visited MKB in Guildford to get a last minute stocking filler from their top notch team of mixologists.
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40 ml Mandarine Napolean Brandy
Pour contents of recipe into a Tulip Shaker filled with ice. Shake well.
(orange liqueur alternatives will work too!)
10 ml Goldschlager 15 ml Dom Benedictine 15ml vanilla Sugar Syrup 15 ml Lemon juice 50 ml Orange juice
Strain contents into a tall glass stacked with cubed ice Garnish with Holly leaves, Macarena Cherries and finally dust with icing sugar. Voila, this cracker of a cocktail is ready for your belly. With flavours of orange, spice and all things nice – this is the taste of Christmas. Enjoy. Drink responsibly.
The Stocking Filler Designed by Joseph Robinson Available at MKB, 3 Alexandra Terrace, High Street, Guildford T: 01483 792306 | www.mkbguildford.com
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Recipes: What to Let’s be frank; Christmas is the time to eat. If you cannot indulge in some extravagant, over-the-top eating now, then when can you? Obviously the turkey of greatness is the main focus of your culinary planning - but we thought we would give you some ideas for some high impact festive snacks…
Giant Cheese Straws with a Twist Ingredients • 375g ready-rolled puff pastry • 4 slices Parma ham, cut into strips • 100g gorgonzola, crumbled. You can substitute any cheese you like. • 1 free-range egg, beaten
Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6. 2. Roll out the puff pastry into a thin sheet on a floured surface. 3. Lay the strips of Parma ham onto one half of the pastry, then sprinkle over the gorgonzola. 4. Fold the pastry over the ham and gorgonzola, then roll out again to a thin sheet.
5. Trim the edges of the filled pastry, brush over with the beaten egg. 6. Cut the filled pastry into 1cm strips. 7. Twist the strips and transfer each to a baking tray. Press the ends of the pastry twists down to secure them to the tray and prevent them from unravelling. 8. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden-brown. Set aside to cool slightly, then serve and enjoy.
Oven Baked Camembert and Garlic Bread Ingredients • 1 whole Camembert, in its box • 1 garlic clove, sliced • 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme • 1 tsp olive oil • 1 small ciabatta loaf, cut in half • 30g of butter at room temperature • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6. 2. Remove any plastic packaging from the cheese and put back in its box, leaving the lid off. 3. Make a couple of holes in the top of the cheese and insert pieces of garlic and sprigs of thyme into them.
4. Drizzle the cheese with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for ten minutes, or until the centre of the cheese is melted. 5. Mix the crushed garlic and butter together in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over the inside of both pieces of bread. 6. Place cut-side down in a hot griddle pan until toasted. 7. Serve the garlic bread with the warm cheese for dipping.
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Nibble at Christmas Potted Pork Ingredients • 1kg of pork belly with the bones removed and the skin off. • 1tbsp of salt • 3 cloves of garlic • 3 springs of thyme • 3 bay leaves • 250ml water
Method 1. Heat your oven to 160C/325F/Gas Mark 3. 2. Place your piece of pork into a roasting tin and then cover with the salt. Use your hands to rub the salt into the meat. 3. Then add the Garlic, Bay leaves, thyme and water. Cover with foil. 4. Place in the oven for 3 hours until the pork is tender and falling apart.
5. Lift the meat onto a board and tear it into shreds. Then pack the meat into a china bowl. Make sure it’s packed in very tightly. 6. Pour the liquid from the roasting tin through a sieve into the bowl, covering the mixture. Leave to cool and then place into the fridge until the fat sets. 7. Serve with toast or bread of your choice.
That’s it! Three simple and effective ways to make yourself look like a gastronomical genius… Merry Christmas!
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WHERE TO As Christmas Shopping season gets into high gear, facing the crowds this December requires some serious fuel to keep you going. So whether you’re after a quick snack or a quiet meal away from the madness, here are our suggestions for some great eats to be found in Camberley, Farnborough and Aldershot this Christmas…
Camberley La-di-Da Cupcakes 70 Park Street, Camberley / 01276 64374 www.ladidacupcakeco.com Anyone seeking a sweet fix while shopping in Camberley this Christmas should look no further than this charming cupcake shop and tea room. Artful, delicious cupcakes in a remarkable variety of flavours await alongside barista coffee, tea and fresh sandwiches. Unwind with an afternoon tea while the kids enjoy the play area, and when you’re done, browse some of the shops unique gifts for some inspired Christmas presents. Visit La-di-Da Cupcakes this December for a sandwich, cupcake and drink for only £6.95!
Camberley Theatre Café Bar The Camberley Theatre, Knoll Road, Camberley / 01276 707600 www.camberleytheatre.biz/ctcafe Not just for show(s), the Camberley Theatre Café is hard to beat if you’re after a great light snack on the go. It’s also a welcome respite just yards away from the bustle and hustle of the centre, where you’ll find a great value menu offering sandwiches, goats cheese and mushrooms on toast, salads, sandwiches, soup, and – it has to be said- a pretty mean burger.
Frenchies 35 Obelisk Way, The Mall, Camberley / 01276 683870 www.frenchies-desserts.co.uk Don’t let the cold put you off – there’s always time for ice cream and at Frenchies Dessert Parlour they serve it right: classic sundaes like Chantilly Lace and Knickerbocker Glory new alongside twists like Blue Moon and Mint T-bird, as well as mouth-watering waffles, cakes and crepes. With a great kids menu, and even cocktails for the grown-ups, Frenchies is a love letter to the American diner that will brighten up any winter’s day.
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EAT: On the Go Aldershot Café Macchiato 7 Union Street, Aldershot / 01252 344274 www.caffemacchiato.com Truly a jewel in Aldershot’s food crown; Jakub and his family have been serving diners here since 2004. As ideal as anywhere for a great coffee and sandwich on the go – they take their coffee seriously here- but it’s worth making some time just to relax in the cafe’s eye-catching interior and enjoy their authentic Italian specials such as filetto romana and pollo alla Milanese. There are breakfasts, fresh antipasti and even handmade pizzas and desserts.
Vero Waffle and Gelato 1 Union Street, Aldershot / 01252 311343 Part chocolatier, part café, part gelato shop; Vero has something for everyone at its prime location at the very top of Union Street. Vero’s bright, modern interior is home to exquisite chocolates and dreamy handmade ice creams as well as great coffee and fresh smoothies, making this a great spot to fuel up before hitting the town for your Christmas shopping.
Ozone AM restaurant 117 Victoria Road, Aldershot / 01252 325110 Need something a little more filling? Then you need an all you can eat buffet, preferably of the Chinese persuasion. AM, in its grand old Victorian building, offers just that: delicious Chinese food, including favourites crispy duck, chilli chicken and Szechuan beef, in a friendly canteen environment at great value – just £7.95 for an adult and £4.50 for kids. All you can eat? We happily accept that challenge…
Farnborough Good Taste Independent Bakery
Retro Coffee Shop
76 Queensmead, Farnborough
36 Camp Road, Farnborough
This local bakery, with shops in Tongham, Camberley and Hartley Wintney, starts with the basics – bread and coffee – and takes them to a higher level, with expertly made and achingly fresh bread and pastries and rich coffee, filled sandwiches, croissants, wraps, bagels and baguettes, salads, hot paninis and jacket potatoes. So basically everything to keep you going when you’ve got a heavy shop ahead.
North Camp has plenty of independent shops that are well worth a look. So if you’re heading that way make sure to pop into this little gem of a coffee shop. Run by owner Estelle for the last seven years, this café is as retro as its name, with classic images of movie stars and other memorabilia adorning the walls and vintage music floating over everything. It would be easy to lose a few hours here, enjoying Estelle’s amazing homemade cakes over a latte while perusing the nostalgic annuals on the shelves.
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WINTER PIMMS IN THE FOREST
When business and charity come together, marvellous things can happen…
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o the layperson (this scribe included), business networking can conjure up images of forced friendship, endless coffee and jargon. Projectfive like to do things differently - and together with Surrey Wildlife Trust, at Christmas they create a networking event like no other. Winter Pimms in the Forest, taking place at Barossa Common on Friday 12th December between
11am and 3pm, is a great example of what a bit of imagination and charitable spirit can achieve. The common has many Scot Pines which threaten its habitat. Attendees of the event, along with Surrey Wildlife Trust rangers, will clear the area of trees, ranging from 2 to 8 feet. Once there you’ll also get hot soup, Winter Pimms and mince pies to keep your strength up. So in sum – you’ll go to a networking event that’s fun, helps
a local charity, you get loads of treats included AND get to take a Christmas tree to take home. It’s no wonder that businesses are snapping up the opportunity to attend really…
Tickets cost £30 and include a Christmas tree! Book your place and find out more by visiting
pimms.projectfive.co.uk or call 01276 455466.
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Last Minute Markets Don’t want to face the throngs on the High Street this Christmas? We don’t blame you. Fortunately, Christmas markets, fetes and fairs are ideal for buying seasonal, handmade gifts for your loved ones, all while basking in the kind of festive glow that makes this time of year Friends of Lakeside Primary School so special…
Christmas Fair, Frimley
Friday 5th December | 3.15pm – 5.15pm Lakeside Primary School, Frimley Santa’s Grotto (meet Santa for £3.50 per child), Ed the Donkey, stories and games makes this fair a delight for the kids, but there’ll be a bunch of lovingly handmade crafts and stocking fillers available for the parents to browse while they play.
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FREE parking in Guildford
On four selected Thursdays from 4pm on 27th November & 4th, 11th, 18th December you can experience free parking in selected car parks. *Park all day Boxing day. Participating car parks are: Bedford Road Multi Storey, Leapale Road, Millbrook, G Live, Bedford Road Surface, Mary Road, Bright Hill, Commercial Road pay and display, Old Police Station, Upper High Street.
*Park all day Boxing day, in all car parks except on road parking. Look out for stickers on ticket machines identifying times and dates and which car parks are involved. For more ideas on where to go and what to do this christmas, visit www.experienceguildford.com
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D.I.Y Decorations
Craft work and Christmas go hand in hand like reindeers and sleighs - have a peak at what can be achieved when we spend the afternoon making and creating. To find out, step-by-step how to make your very own D.I.Y decorations visit www.theguide2surrey.com/lifestyle
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6. Elephant Head Coat Hook £24
8. Fig Tree Soap Bar £5.50 15. Archivist Best Matches £5.95
Godalming Food Company, Godalming: www.godalmingfood.co.uk
13. King Brown Sauce £3.75
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Packhouse, Runfold, Farnham: www.packhouse.com
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For Him
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Eight & Bob
Eau de Toilette (£125/100ml)
For Her
Eight & Bob came about when Albert Fouquet, the son of a Parisian aristocrat, experimented with fragrance essence in the family chateau. Upon receiving a visit from John F. Kennedy, Albert discovered his biggest fan. After returning to New York, JFK requested 8 samples of Albert’s fragrance and requested a further one for his butler, Bob. Fouquet sent the fragrance signed, Eight & Bob, this gave the scent its catchy name.
Carthusia Fiori di Capri Eau de Toilette (£69.50/100ml)
Fiori di Capri was discovered by accident when the Carthusian Monks received a royal visit and prepared some flowers to dress the occasion. Whilst disposing of the flowers, the Monks discovered that the aroma of wild carnation, ylang ylang and amber had penetrated into the water creating a magical floral scent.
Ulrich Lang Lightscape Eau de Toilette (£70/100ml)
Lightscape is the perfect scent for the modern dandy. Notes of galbanum, Sicilian lemon and violet leaves open the scent and quickly dry-down into a long-lasting aroma principally formed of iris, cyclamen and tonka bean. It’s uplifting, energising and beautifully masculine.
Czech & Speake No.88 Cologne (£85.00/100ml)
Histoires de Parfum 1873 Eau de Parfum (£74.00 / 60ml) Top notes of grapefruit, orange, tangerine and bergamot rest over middle notes of violet, orange blossom and lavender. The dry down is chiefly formed of vanilla, caramel and white musk striking the perfect balance between freshness and depth. Youthful, sparkling and mischievous.
No.88 is a truly English scent that is powerful and wonderfully aromatic. Bergamot, rose otto and exotic frangipani have been fused with vetiver, sandalwood and geranium to deliver a welladjusted aroma that is balanced and charming. No.88 is best suited to those who like to turn heads.
Escentric Molecules - Molecule 01 (£65.50/100ml) Developed by German master perfumer Geza Schoen, Molecule 01 is a simple, inquisitive aroma formed from just a single ingredient. ISO E Super is a ‘molecule’ used in many fragrances but Schoen has refined it to create a scent that is mysterious and completely individual. Molecule 01 has a pheromonic effect on the nose.
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WOKING VS ALDERSHOT TOWN FC Following financial meltdown at Aldershot Town and continued optimism at Woking FC, both teams were always likely to have varied 2014/15 campaigns. Indeed, as many predicted, the season thus far in the Vanarama Conference has been a tale of two very different stories. While the former yo-yos in amongst the tables midriff, the latter teases, winks and waves with the thought of promotion. Garry Hill’s Woking side, however, play host to Andy Scott’s Aldershot Town, in a Christmas Cracker of a derby match, on the 28th December. It was a superb Guiseppe Sole free-kick that gave Woking their first ever league victory at Aldershot back in September - a victory that is sure to add to the rivalry the sides already have, in this reverse festive fixture.
ALDERSHOT TOWN
After following Aldershot football for over sixty-six years, there’s not much John Hannah hasn’t seen regarding the Shots. Despite being a little down on the season so far, John hasn’t lost hope of promotion… “In all honesty, it’s been a frustrating season so far” How would you rate your season so far, John? In all honesty, it’s been a frustrating season so far. Whilst our defence is tight and we aren’t conceding many, simultaneously, we don’t score many either. What/Who has surprised you this season? The thing that has surprised me most is the inconsistency of the Shots. Never sure which team will turn up. One day you could get an attacking, free-flowing side, with plenty of ideas and on another day, it could be completely the opposite. Who’s been your key player up to this point? Kieron Forbes on loan from Forest Green Rovers has been our best player. He’s a hardworking, industrious midfielder. I hope we can extend the loan in January. What are your ambitions for the remainder of the season? Hopefully we can finish high mid table to play-off position. That was the aim after administration last season and it would show superb progress.
We caught up with couple of supporters of the teams to get the low-down from the stands.
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THE BIG MATCH PREVIEW WOKING FC Jacob Greenway, Woking FC’s media man and die-hard supporter, seems somewhat surprised with his side’s start to the season Optimistic, mind. “Who knows? The season could yet end at Wembley Stadium!” How would you rate your season so far, Jacob? It has been a very good start. With over a quarter of the season gone Woking FC seem to be gathering momentum and really challenging for promotion. Although at the start of the season fans knew we had a good side, it has been very impressive watching it all come together.
What/Who has surprised you this season? The attacking threat from Woking has been incredible and this was also assisted by the unexpected loan signing of Jack Marriott we performed very well on loan at Kingfield last season. Who’s been your key player up to this point? Scott Rendell is currently top scorer in the league and has been very impressive in front of goal. Giuseppe Sole has also been key to the side’s success with spectacular goals from set pieces and, of course, the winner against Aldershot. Christ Arthur, on loan from AFC Wimbledon, has also been very impressive, both going forwards and in defence. In that sense it’s hard to say, but it’s between the three. What are your ambitions for the remainder of the season? Barnet look as if they are going to mount a very strong challenge for the title and with Woking significantly better than sides in the middle of the table, I hope they can push for a play-off spot. Who knows, the season could yet end at Wembley Stadium!
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TALKING TO SURREY UNITED After a troubled first campaign in the British Basketball League, Surrey United are eager to improve on last season’s standings. Tayler Willson caught up with some of the side’s players to discuss the season so far, their expectations and, well, Nando’s…
Kramer Knutson
Trevor Setty
What are your thoughts on Surrey Sports Park?
When you’re not on court or in the gym, do you go out and about round Guildford and Surrey?
I am proud to call Surrey Sports Park my home, it is world class. Everything you need to improve as an athlete is all in one place. It’s this, alongside recreation and relaxation that makes Surrey Sports Park a place where I spend hours.
When you’re not on court or in the gym, do you go out and about round Guildford and Surrey? In Guildford I go with my girlfriend to walk the stone paved high street, check out the Guildhall clock and have a look in the shops.
What are your expectations for Surrey United this season?
We play entertaining and exciting basketball. The playoffs are in sight for us. We have a talented and hard-working team that is very capable of playing and winning in the postseason.
I love shopping and Guildford has some great shops that fit my tastes. My favourite clothing shop, Urban Outfitters, gets most of my attention! It’s great to get a strawberry and ice cream waffle at Creams too.
How’s it going this campaign, both on a personal level and team one too? We are in a bit of a transitional rut but it’s very exciting. We will be firing on all cylinders here shortly so it’s definitely a fair idea to get some tickets and come on down, personally I feel like I will be playing my best basketball as the season gets deeper. It’s even more fun to play in front of fresh eyes.
What are your expectations for Surrey United this season?
We can go as far as we allow ourselves to go. I’m excited for this next part of the season and you should be too. I am ambitious and the crowd can really spark some energy and create momentum!
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Elvisi Dusha
Erick Forson
What are your thoughts on Surrey Sports Park?
What are your thoughts on Surrey Sports Park?
It’s a fantastic place to train, the facilities are insane and, to be honest, it’s the staff that makes it really what it is. They’re really into what they do and not just there because they have to be – it’s really great. They make game days what they are for us.
What are your expectations for Surrey United this season?
I believe that we will make the play-offs. I’m not saying I hope we make them, I simply know we will make the play-offs. Changes have been made and we’ve improved. The fact we had a shaky start shouldn’t stunt us. We will make the playoffs.
With Christmas fast approaching, can you tell us what that time of year means to you? Most importantly I just love spending time with my family. Even though I don’t live far from them, I rarely get time to go and visit and Christmas time provides an opportunity for me to see my brothers, my mum, my dad and the rest of my family. That’s what’s important to me.
The Sports Park is really great for us. It’s full of good people who really look out for the team and really care about what they’re doing. We’ve a good fan base there, despite the rough start to the season we had.
When you’re not on court or in the gym, do you go out and about round Guildford and Surrey? Honestly, I’m not from around the Surrey area, but recently we’ve started to go out after matches and training a lot more - Even if it’s going to Guildford town centre and grabbing a bite to eat. We’re doing it more.
How’s it going this campaign, both on a personal level and team one too?
This is my first year here and it’s been a good experience so far, we just need to win more games. I feel like we just need to increase our team chemistry and in-turn our performances will rise. The more games we play, the better we’ll get.
What are your expectations for Surrey United this season?
We definitely have the talent to turn the season around and we know that when we’re on our game, we can beat anyone in this league. We know that if we play to our full potential each game, we’ll be a very competitive team in this league.
Kirk Crecco What are your thoughts on Surrey Sports Park?
During the last year and a half that I’ve been in England, I’ve been fortunate enough to have played in a number of great athletics facilities across the country, but I think that Surrey Sports Park is definitely one of the premier venues for sport. It has been, and is, a fantastic home for us as players. The stands have been filling up despite some of the struggles we have had early on, and that means a lot to us.
When you’re not on court or in the gym, do you go out and about round Guildford and Surrey?
I’ve always tried to get out and explore the cities where I’ve been fortunate enough to play. I’m big into films, so I’ve really enjoyed going to the cinema. I also like to do as the locals do (when in Rome, right?) and relax/catch up with friends at
a few quiet pubs in. And I can’t forget to mention that I am a regular at Nando’s (they have the best chips!).
How’s it going this campaign, both on a personal level and team one too?
On the court, we’ve started off a little bit slower than I think most of us anticipated, but I think it’s natural for us to go through some growing pains early on. We have a whole new roster in comparison to last year’s team with many new faces. So it’s to be expected. On a personal level, I’ve enjoyed the greater opportunity I’ve been given to demonstrate my skills here and the increased level of responsibility that that comes with it. I only expect that my play will get stronger as the year goes on.
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“ Events like
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By Tayler Willson
Taking place between the 10th – 12th July 2015 is a brand new Guildford-based festival experience with a twist. Gofest has been organised to tackle an ever-growing epidemic of inactivity in the UK... Over the three-day period, 15,000+ people will travel to Surrey Sports Park from all over the United Kingdom to partake in more than fifty sports and activities, no matter what their ability or age, ranging from football and rugby, to downhill skiing and aero-Ball (I know, me neither!).
The daytime activities will be perfectly complimented by exciting evening entertainment and offsite camping - completing the ultimate festival feel.
Gofest ambassador and former England football superstar, Kevin Keegan, believes that despite governing bodies highlighting the ever-growing inactivity in our youngsters, it’s high time someone took action to help the crisis – the exact reason why he was keen to get involved in the project.
“As soon as they [Gofest] approached me, I said right away that they could count me in. In terms of the people involved and the ambition Gofest has, it ticks so many boxes for me. There’s always talk about obesity and tackling obesity; the Government talks about it, the health service talks about it, but what they don’t tell us is who’s going to do something about it. Events like Gofest aren’t just about what
they can do for someone over just a weekend, but for a lifetime and a lifestyle; giving someone a chance to try something they might really enjoy or be good at, but they wouldn’t have had the chance to try without the festival. It really can finally tackle the problem.”
Keegan, who will be attending the three-day event next year with his own project ‘Sokka’, will also be joined by fellow Gofest ambassador, and former Olympian, Sharron Davies.
Sharron, who runs a website called Parents4Sport that advises parents on getting their kids into sports, admitted she was confident that Gofest will be a success and that it will ultimately encourage youngsters to put down their phones and computers, and really break a sweat – something she cares deeply about.
“I worry terribly about the country’s rising obesity rate
and where we, as a country, are going to go and will be in, say, twenty years’ time. Kids are becoming less and less active and how we hot-wire our children are, usually, how they continue into their teenage and adult lives and I’m certain that events like this will encourage more sporting participation and will give everyone a fair chance.”
Tickets are available directly from www.gofest.co.uk and are at a special early-bird rate until December 31st 2014, when prices will go up between 15-20%!
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SPORTS NEWS SURREY HEATH SPORTS AWARDS First up, let’s go back to 19th October and reminisce about the Surrey Heath Sports Awards. The awards celebrated the achievements of local athletes, clubs, coaches and volunteers and were attended by around 350 members of the local sporting community. Hearty congratulations to the winners, including Sports Club of the Year R-U-Able-2, a community group for children & adults of all abilities to take part in Art, Leisure and Sporting activities; Disability Sports Award winner Gary Dunford for his work with visually impaired cricketers; Jade Blackburn, England under 16 basketball player and winner of the Young Sports Personality of the Year award. The Sports Personality of the Year award went to Owen Livesey, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and member of Camberley Judo Club. Congrats all! And proof that there is some serious sporting talent in Surrey Heath…
FARNBOROUGH FC VS WHITEHAWK (28th December) At the time of writing, Farnborough FC are struggling a teensy bit – survival in the Conference South is paramount, and a home fixture against mid table Whitehawk FC of Brighton will be a test to see what they’re made of… Taking place on December 28th, this is the perfect seasonal fixture at a crucial time of the campaign. The perfect way to while away a winter’s day while trying to digest the leftover bubble and squeak, and the most ‘real’ way to watch the beautiful game, we feel… Find out more about upcoming fixtures at www.farnboroughfc.co.uk.
GRAVITY FORCE CAMBERLEY For no other reason than if you’re already starting to feel the winter weight increase your paunch ever so slightly (NB – this writer has an all year round winter paunch…) then what better way to have some fun and build up a sweat than at England’s largest indoor trampoline park. Bounce your way around interconnected trampolines with angled edges as carefree as you like – and trust us when we say this is not just an activity for the kids… Visit www.gravityforce.co.uk to find out more.
JUDGEMENT DAY, BAGSHOT (21st December) Today we have the country’s first team-only obstacle course race event! Taking place on the Army Alpine Training Area in Bagshot, Judgement Day will feature women’s, men’s and mixed categories races (as well as mud and fun). Your team must have at least 6 members and if you’re running with a mixed team there must be at least three women and three men. Up there with the likes of Tough Mudder, this is a great race to get involved in and well worth the effort as it will justify all the eating and drinking that comes with the season. www.judgement-day.co.uk
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GILLY BOTTE The Party Planner Who are you and what do you do? I am Gillian Botte and I am an event organiser. I started out as a Cordon Bleu chef and had an outside catering business which I ran for 8 years in Yorkshire. I was out in muddy fields in a marquee, doing the food; but all I could think of was ‘how on earth do we make this look attractive?’! I loved it.
How did you get into party planning? What was your inspiration?
Do you follow trends in order to create your party themes or do you have a distinct style?
My first job on my own was back in 1988 with the Australian and New Zealand cricket teams, putting together a programme of events for them in Dubai. It was simply the right place and the right time. You need organisation and structure to party plan, but also creativity and attention to detail.
I like to meet with the clients and they will usually have a clear idea with a budget. I try and get as much information and to make them feel relaxed. I ask what they do for a living, where did they grow up etc. Which are questions they’re not expecting, but I’ll then work out what might suit them based on my experience. I’ll usually give them two options; one which is the ‘sensible’ one, which is a glorified running order, and the other option is crazy and all out, where we’ll bring all potential ideas in.
What’s the best party that you have planned?
What would be your ideal Christmas party?
Family parties are great when you see everyone coming together. I think my favourite has been a recent event that lasted three days. We also did a James Bond party with pyrotechnics and helicopter landing etc. It was great.
A real, traditional Christmas definitely: glitzy golds and deep reds; lots of mulled wine and champagne. The Christmas tree would be mega and I’d have waiters and waitresses dressed as elves serving interesting canapés. Music wise I would have traditional carols being sung - and cocktails, got to love the cocktails!
I think it was from growing up overseas. I was always being dragged to a party. We would be at parties three times a week and the family were forever entertaining. I’ve got a real passion for food and for me, that is the core.
What factors contribute to a successful party? That’s a tricky one. I actually think it’s when the client is surprised by the outcome, which sounds ridiculous. Our most discerning clients will say “people are still talking about it!” and then they book follow up parties on the back of it.
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What do you enjoy most about living and working in Surrey? For me, I’ve always moved around and lived abroad. I’ve been in the area for a while now and it feels so nice to have a base and it feels like home. The people are so diverse, the culture is great and it feels really cosmopolitan now. There’s such a plethora of things to see and do.
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