Camberley JANUARY 2015
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THE GUIDE 2 YOUR MONTH
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A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL! Now that the snow flaked shaped dust has settled on the great festive furore, we herald the entrance of a new year, a new start and what promises to be an exciting year both locally and nationally. 2015 sees General Elections, Rugby World Cups, the inaugural family fitness festival GoFest, the Surrey Half Marathon, the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta - and that’s just the tip of the event-packed proverbial iceberg. In this issue we ask you, the reader, your resolutions and hopes for the forthcoming ‘annum’, and a year after the deluge of last winter, we look at what we can do to prevent the pitfalls of extreme precipitation.
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Love coffee? We guide you through the various expressions of the coffee process, from bean to cup. If you’re feeling that January has come just that bit too soon for you then make sure you read our ‘Mood Food’s’ page; sustenance to make you feel super! Yes!
KNOW?
Are your purse strings feeling ever so slightly tightened after the holidays? Then we’ll take you on a whistle stop tour of upcycling; saving you pennies whilst creating purposeful and pretty things.
The month of January is widely regarded to be named after the Roman God Janus. Depicted with two heads – of which one cast’s its eyes to the past and one to the future – he/she is the protector of doorways and gates, ensuring you a safe passage from one year to the next.
With that in mind, read on, feel inspired, embrace the moment and let’s get going for 2015. Good luck! Mr D’Arcy
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OUR CITIZENS
’ Resolutions New Years This year, we at TG Media solemnly pledge to find the best stories, interviews, events, people and businesses local to you. See? That wasn’t too hard. Of course, most New Year’s resolutions aren’t so straightforward. In fact, they’re a bit like babies: fun to make but notoriously difficult to maintain. So what, if anything, are you resolved to achieve in 2015?
Xenia 61 | Stall Holder They’re so difficult to keep. I don’t make big resolutions every year like, I’m going to lose a stone or run a marathon. If you’re going to make them it’s best if they’re quite small and achievable. I did achieve this year’s resolution which was to get the family album up to date, which was very worthwhile.
Tamas 40 | Chocolatier I usually don’t make resolutions because I never keep them! One for 2015? I don’t know – probably to make more time for myself.
Stephanie 21 | Personal Trainer I actually achieved my resolution of 2014: to train to become a personal trainer. So for 2015 it’s to actually get a job doing what I love. They’re the only resolutions worth making anyway.
Terry 31 | Stall Holder I think everyone makes them but they never stick. With me it’s always ‘I’ll give up smoking’ or something but so far… no such luck.
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Titan the Robot | Entertainer My New Year’s resolution? Hmm… probably to ask out that saucy Lexus NX300h I’ve had my optics set on for the last few months. That and to audition for the next Transformers movie. I’d make a great human, wouldn’t you say darling?
Ed 57 | Charity Secretary
I make resolutions throughout the year. I don’t need an excuse to do something or somebody else to tell me something has to be done. For 2015 though, I’d like to learn French. I think that would be good; to have a conversation in French. Un Petit Pois!
David | Gym Owner I don’t make resolutions. I tend to procrastinate so I set my self short term targets and goals instead. I do have targets for 2015: to move to Bermuda and explore the other side of the world. I’ve got a 2 year old boy so I want to spend more time with him as well and focus on quality of life.
Jo 33 | Wine Bar Owner I’ve made resolutions before but they probably only lasted about a month so I don’t make them anymore. They were always about giving something up or getting fit, all those things that make you utterly miserable in January. But for 2015 I resolve to maybe slow down a little bit and prioritise some Me time. If there could just be an extra day in the week that would be awesome.
Ros 29 | Marketing Manager I always make one but I never ever keep it. I made one for my boyfriend last year: to say less, do more. He kept part of it - the do more bit - but he still can’t keep his mouth shut! This year I would like to manage my finances better!
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Your Community News SURREY HEATH’S LAUNCH FOR A NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Regeneration of Camberley Town Centre, active promotion of key employment sites and development of the borough’s leading business parks are just some of the plans to boost growth as part of Surrey Heath’s new 2020 Economic Development Strategy. Under new plans currently being developed, businesses and residents in Surrey Heath will have access to training and apprenticeship programmes, enhanced technology sectors and improved connectivity. Other plans include:
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Supporting the development and investment of new start-ups within Surrey Heath and helping existing companies to expand
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Targeting inward investment and export development
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Seeking to increase the number of companies looking to capitalise on the borough’s close airport and port links
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Developing initiatives to link companies and schools so that local employers active in key sectors such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Health have access to the talent pool of young future employees in the Borough
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Connectivity and easing congestion within Camberley, Blackwater Valley and surrounding areas for commuters and visitors to the borough
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Nearly £15m from the Local Growth Fund for London Road and A331 improvements
With Camberley and the surrounding areas now housing some amazing businesses, and with the town centre seeing expansion and improvement, the new 2020 Economic Development Strategy is an evolution of several years of hard work from the Borough. Keep informed with their 2020 EDS updates by visiting www.surreyheath.gov.uk.
FARNBOROUGH PLANS We at TGHQ have been following the development of Farnborough town centre for a couple of years now, and it’s beginning to take shape nicely. The Meads shopping centre is in the middle of its revamp, with the new escalators and toilets opened in November. After the steady regeneration of this, neighbouring Queensmead and Kingsmead, the enormous
multi-year, multi-million pound project is starting to bear fruit.
of the surrounding area shall continue apace…
The long-awaited opening of the Vue cinema – much anticipated amongst residents and businesses alike – will be in the opening months of the year. With further updates of what’s going on around Farnborough station, as well as new developments, the expansion and regeneration
Keep your eyes peeled on further updates from www.rushmoor.gov.uk and we shall be continuing to offer further information in www.theguide2surrey.com and The Guide 2 Farnborough, Camberley and Aldershot magazines.
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Surrey Heath and Rushmoor Borough Councils have both seen significant developments in their key towns in recent times. Seeing as we’re in a brand new year, let’s take a look at what’s happening in your area…
IMPROVING ALDERSHOT As we enter a new year, we’re also entering an exciting time in Aldershot’s future. With a large population in a great location, it’s fair to say that the town has yet to fulfil its potential but the £4.5 million planned programme of improvements will significantly help Aldershot to do so. The work will begin in the spring of 2015, having been discussed with residents and businesses throughout the summer and autumn of the previous year. Plans have now been drawn up and various other dotting of I’s and crossing of t’s have been completed, and the following aims have been decided: Improve links between different parts of town to encourage people visiting Westgate to wander into town or, for people living at Wellesley, to shop locally, walk to the cinema or to access Aldershot’s fantastic leisure facilities
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Make it easier for people to get from A to B by installing better signage and information
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Reduce street clutter by getting rid of unnecessary signs and street furniture
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Improve the appearance of shop frontages and buildings and portray an open, well looked after and maintained town centre
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Make the most of the town centre trees by carrying out selective thinning to improve visibility at street level and planting new trees
To achieve this, three phases of development have been planned. Phase One will take place on Union Street and Wellington Street, Phase Two on Court Road and Wellington Street and Phase Three on Barrack Road and Grosvenor Road. All of these areas will see repairs re-routes landscaping and general facelifts to dramatically improve the look and feel of the town centre and the links between key places.
With planning consent for nearly 4,000 new homes to be built on former army land to the north of the town, along with all of the improvements stated above, 2015 is sure to be a landmark year for Aldershot’s. Let’s hope that Rushmoor Borough Council’s ultimate goal - to be full of shoppers during the day and with people enjoying entertainment in the evenings – comes true! Find out more at www.rushmoor.gov.uk/ improvingaldershot.
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Pleasure & Pain Tour
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What Say Thee, TEAM TG? Best of 2014
Looking to 2015
Life of Brians
Purveyors of Politics
We met Brian May in erm, May, and Blessed in December – heroes both. In a year that’s seen us chat to the likes of Jennifer Saunders, Robert Cray, Paul Merton and Newton Faulkner – plus many more – it’s fair to say that this ‘ere magazine and TheGuide2Surrey.com knows how to get a coup or two…
May 2015 will see a general election, and if you want to see those horrible blighters/political saviours get in/stay out of power (delete as applicable) then registering to vote is rather important. Go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote and keep checking back here and TheGuide2Surrey.com for news.
Goodbye GuilFest
Guildford goes Musically International
Sadly it does actually seem like 2014 will be the last GuilFest – but what a final hurrah it was. As second stage sponsors, we chatted, mingled, got some TGTG Offer Cards out there and conversed with yet more celebs. Sam Bailey, Roni Size, Dreadzone and the rest, we salute you!
The biennial music extravaganza that is the International Music Festival comes back to Guildford in March, with a huge variety of acts on offer. In truth there’ll be more than just music, with dance, theatre and visual arts all to be seen. Into Trappist monk freeform jazz? If it exists, it’s likely to be here…
Get Down with the Fitness Surrey Sports Park and TGMedia are Best Buds… In truth, we have been for a while now, but at the end of 2014 we officially became media partners with Surrey Sports Park. What this means is that in 2015 there’ll be a lot more exclusive news, interviews and live match updates from the teams that play there. Splendid!
Ready… Set… GoFest! Speaking of Surrey Sports Park, in July we’ll see it hold the very first GoFest. A weekend long festival of sport aimed at getting us all motivated and find our favourite activity, this event will host more sports than you could shake a hockey stick at. We’ve covered it in detail in these pages, but visit gofest.co.uk for more.
Surrey Half Marathon For the truly dedicated - but what is January for if not to achieve goals like this? The Surrey Half Marathon takes place in March, where you can pound tarmac across the county for over 13 miles for charity, your wellbeing or (ideally) both. surreyhalfmarathon.co.uk has the info.
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Well we friendly souls at TGHQ may offer you regular insights into our collective personality - but that’s nice, no? As it’s a new year, we thought we’d open up to you a little more. Here’s a breakdown of what we’ve done in ’14 and what we’re looking forward to in ‘15…
TG Worldwide As you may know, we love to speak to charities. In October, we chatted to Godalming-based Alison Hall, who founded the marvellous Seeds for Development. For those of you who missed it, this small organisation supports the poorest people in Uganda to kick poverty out of their lives through farming. And lo – Alison has bought copies of TG2 mags to Uganda! Amazing!
On the Road Again... We’re obviously out and about, but also rather snap-happy. So we like to bring our favourite shops to your attention, and this is where our Hot Shop feature comes in. Each month, we love to pay an independent shop a visit, perhaps purchase a thing or two, and then show them off. See some of our favourite Hot Shop montages at youtube.com/theguide2surrey. And speaking of social media…
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THE GUIDE 2 Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Saturdays and Sundays in January from 10am until 4pm It’s fair to say that no other town in the world has been at the forefront of aeronautical science like Farnborough. The Museum houses an enormous collection of exhibits which showcases the town’s illustrious history. Admire the machines of yesteryear but also enjoy watching modern aircraft in use today. www.airsciences.org.uk
Ignition Racing Simulators Farnborough Throughout January A real treat for gaming enthusiasts and racing fans alike. Ignition is a Racing Car Simulation centre with 12 individual racing pods. The team at Ignition create Race day Events, Corporate Events and can even cater for Private Parties. What’s more, they also host open practice sessions too… www.ignition-racing.co.uk/wpfleet/
Riff Raff at The Lamb, Farnham 9th January at 9pm Formed back in ’08 Riff Raff put their stamp on the local music scene by not only playing GuilFest but also winning the Battle of the bands competition at The Electric Theatre. A night of rock awaits you at The Lamb which, by the by, is a great pub with fantastic ales… www.shepherdneame.co.uk/pubs/farnham/lamb
Tilford Rural life Centre Reopens! Saturday 10th January After a short Holiday the Rural Life Centre is open again for 2015. The Centre is a fantastic museum showcasing the country life and history of England. If you haven’t been yet you should as the centre is set in over ten acres of field, woodland and barns. What’s more the centre houses hundreds of exhibits that catalogue over 150 years of farming history! www.rural-life.org.uk
Rhyme Time at Camberley Library Saturdays in January at 11am The Camberley Library Rhyme Time sessions are for babies and toddlers, aged under five to share nursery rhymes, action songs and good old drum music. The sessions held at the library are fun and noisy! Join in by collecting a free token from the pay point at the library.
Roller Disco / Harlington Centre Friday 16th January It’s like the 80s never went away! The Harlington have combined with DISCO SKATE to bring the joy of Roller Disco to Fleet, and anyone can join in between 6 and 9.30pm. Tickets £6 including skate hire / www.theharlington.co.uk
Exclusive Exhbition at The West End Centre 13th January - 25th February / 7 pm As The West End Centre kicks off for a year long celbration of their 40th Birthday, January sees a rare photography exhibition from acclaimed music photographer Tony Wooliscroft. On display will be iconic images of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters and Damon Albarn to name but a few. Don’t miss out on this rare glimpse of your favourite bands. Visit www3.hants.gov.uk/westendcentre for more info.
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra Performs Bruch violin Concerto On 17th January at 7:45pm at The Farnham Maltings This is The Farnborough Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of the year and they will be easing away those winter blues with a wonderful evening of music. The evening’s highlights include Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, Hugo Wolf’s ‘Italian Serenade’ and Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. Tickets Cost £12 for Adults and £6 for Children / farnboroughsymphony.org.uk
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YOUR MONTH That’ll Be The day Camberley Theatre /23rd January at 7.30pm Get ready to rock your socks off as the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show starts its 2015 tour with a bang. That’ll Be The Day features a fantastic line up of amazing performers ready to blast you with all those classic hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s and all with a dash of hilarious comedy as well! www.camberleytheatre.biz
Aldershot Military Museum Wednesdays to Fridays at 10am - 5pm / Weekends between 11am and 4pm
Farnborough FC vs Boreham Wood Saturday 24th January It’s fair to say Farnborough FC have had a very up and down season so far, and with the festive fixtures done and dusted, this is a crucial time for the club. This is the only home Conference South game in January – so show your support! Adults £12 / www.farnboroughfc.co.uk
Animal Masks / Surrey Heath Museum Saturday 24th January One very much for the wee ones now! Create a woodland animal disguise to blend in with the Surrey Heath Museum’s wildlife themed exhibition. With no need to book this is the perfect event for the little ones… Cost £2.50 / www.surreyheath.gov.uk
The brainchild of a former Garrison commander, Aldershot Military Museum houses a wonderful collection of exhibits including field guns, vehicles and tanks. The museum also follows Aldershot’s long standing relationship with the military from the early day’s right through to the current garrisons that call the town home. Admission costs £3.20 for Adults and £2.10 for Children
Bowlplex Camberley The Atrium Monday to Saturday throughout January Midday until 10 Some good old fashion fun at The Atrium. Who doesn’t like a game or two of Bowling? And the reason we’re shouting about it this month is that for a limited time Bowlplex are offering three games for just £6.99! There’s also snooker and pool tables as well as a bar showing Sky Sports too. www.bowlplex.co.uk/
Sara Pascoe versus History at The Farnham Maltings Saturday 31st January at 8pm Fresh from success at The Edinburgh Fringe tonight sees Sara Pascoe (QI, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week and Twenty Twelve) continuing her first UK tour at The Maltings. Sara will share her romantic history, existential theory and cultural insights into a past rife with wars, witches, Kim Jong-Il and your ex. After all, everything that has happened in history shapes who you are! Tickets cost £12 and are available at www.farnhammaltings.com
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For most of us, going a day without a good cup of coffee is unthinkable. It’s not just about the caffeine - although we doubt we could produce this magazine without a steady stream of coffee bean fuelling us. But the joys of a freshly brewed coffee can all be found in the flavour. Unlocking the subtle caramels, chocolates, florals and fruit tones inherent to coffee all comes down to the brewing method, and while there are dozens of gizmos and techniques out there, we thought we’d explore the most common ones – and a couple more unusual – to discover what goes into the perfect brew. ESPRESSO MACHINE Espresso coffee machines come in all shapes and sizes and at all price levels. But the method for perfect espresso remains the same for most. The important factors involved in making espresso with a machine are: THE COFFEE – Quality is king, but only use coffee within three weeks of grinding, whether you grind your own beans or not. Dark roasts tend to be more complex, with chocolate and caramel flavours; lighter roasts are more fruity and floral. THE DOSE - A traditional Italian 30ml double espresso is made with a 14g dose. TEMPERATURE – The optimum temperature for producing espresso is between 92C and 96C. EXTRACTION AND THE GRIND – You’ll want to aim for 30 seconds to extract - that’s 30 seconds between switching the water flow on and off again. Any longer and the coffee will be bitter.
THE POUROVER METHOD This is a quick, time-tested method of brewing coffee from Japan that has seen a resurgence in recent years. And perhaps the finest purveyors of Pourover Drip Coffee in Surrey are the award-winning Pinnock’s Coffee Shop in Ripley. Co-owner of Pinnock’s Russell James says: “When you’re making coffee with the Pourover method, you’re extracting all the flavours, all the subtleties and the interesting notes within.” FOLLOW RUSSELL’S METHOD FOR PERFECT POUROVER COFFEE • When your kettle has boiled leave it for about three minutes to let the temperature fall to about 93-95 degrees. This prevents the water scalding the coffee. • Place filter in a drip cone (plastic, china etc. available from many kitchen stores and online) above a cup or mug. • Wet the filter with hot water. This removes the paper taste. Discard water. • Measure out 20 grams of medium ground coffee and place in the filter. • The ‘pre-pour technique’: Just cover the grounds with enough water then ‘agitate’ the coffee by stirring gently. This begins to extract the flavours. • As the water starts to go down, pour more straight into the centre. It will balloon a little like a chocolate soufflé. As this sinks agitate it some more. • A final pour to extract the rest of the flavours and you’re done. For the real deal, head over to Pinnock’s Coffee House, High St, Woking, Surrey GU23 6AF. Tel: 01483 222419 | www.pinnockscoffeehouse.com
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STOVETOP ESPRESSO MAKER Can’t afford an espresso machine but still desire a rich, concentrated coffee with an espresso-like crema? Then you need one of these stovetop –or Moka- espresso makers. They produce coffee by passing boiling water pressurized by steam through ground coffee. They’re cheap, simple to use, easy to clean and take up very little room. A real coffee mate.
CAFETIERE Another affordable and very reliable coffee maker, a cafetiere rarely lets you down. Use only coarse ground coffee and boiled water that’s been left for a minute or two. A pour and a good stir and then the only hard bit: leave it for a minimum of four minutes before pouring – not a minute less. You can wait four minutes, right?•
IF YOU HAVE TO MAKE INSTANT… • Use high-quality instant coffee. Use a rounded teaspoon to start with, but experiment with quantity from there. • Fill the kettle with bottled, filtered or purified water. • Turn off the kettle just before it reaches full boil. • Pour a teaspoon of water over the coffee and stir and crush into a paste. This is the moment to add any sugar to the mix. Stir well and continue to fill with water. • Add cream or milk and continue to stir well. Posh up your coffee even further with a dash of syrup and even a dusting of powdered chocolate or cinnamon.
Our picks of the best coffee shops near you Café Machiatto
Frenchie’s, 35 Obelisk Way
Retro Coffee Shop
7 Union Street, Aldershot www.caffemacchiato.com
The Mall, Camberley www.frenchies-desserts.co.uk
36 Camp Road, North Camp Farnborough
Vero Waffle and Gelato
La-di-Da Cupcake Company
1 Union Street, Aldershot
70 Park Street, Camberley www.ladidacupcakeco.com
Good Taste Bakery 76 Queensmead, Farnborough www.goodtastebakery.co.uk
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FARMERS’ MARKETS
JANUARY 2015
& OTHER FOODIE EVENTS
GUILDFORD FARMERS’ MARKET Tuesday 6th January | 11:30am – 3:30pm | High Street
CRANLEIGH FARMERS’ MARKET Wednesday 7th and Saturday 17th January | 10am to 2pm The Village Hall
RIPLEY FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 10th January | 9am-1pm | The Village Green
FLEET FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 10th January | 10am – 1.30pm | Elvetham Heath, The Key, Fleet
WOKING FARMERS’ MARKET Thursday 15th & Saturday 31st January | 9am to 2.30pm | Town Square
CAMBERLEY FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 17th January | Park Street, Camberley
MILFORD FARMERS’ MARKET Sunday 18th January | 10am to 1.30pm Secretts Farm Shop car park
COBHAM FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 24th January | Hollyhedge Parade
FARNHAM FARMERS’ MARKET Sunday 25th January | 10am to 1.30pm | Central Car Park
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THE WESTY BEER FESTIVAL 2015 Friday 09th January to Saturday 10th January | West End Centre, Aldershot After the storming success of last year’s debut, the Westy’s Beer Festival is back, bigger and even better. In association with the Hogs Back Brewery, there’ll be over 40 beers and ciders plus some amazing live music. Tickets £4 per session.
BURNS NIGHT AT THE LISMOYNE HOTEL 23rd January / 7pm / the Lismoyne Hotel, 45 Church Road, Fleet Head to the Lismoyne for a traditional evening celebrating the life & work of Scotland’s ‘National Poet’, Rabbie Burns! The piper will welcome guests from 7pm, Address the Haggis at 8pm, followed by a sumptuous four course dinner including haggis, chappit ‘neeps, mashed tatties in whisky sauce. Live folk duo Ceilidh will have you dancing until late.
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Talking to - The Naked Grocer Chris Bavin is on a mission to return the local greengrocer to relevance on the high street once more, with his award winning shop in Walton-on-Thames, the Naked Grocer. He also presents BBC One’s family food programme Eat Well for Less? alongside Masterchef ’s Greg Wallace. We caught up with Chris ahead of the programme’s return early this year. What do you do? I have a high end greengrocers in Walton called the Naked Grocer. I also import fruit and vegetable for a company called Pacific Produce. Alongside that I have done a tiny bit of TV , some key note speaking and retail consultancy. I have been a Greengrocer in the literal sense for 5 years, but have been involved in the fresh produce industry for 18 years. What makes the Naked Grocer in Walton-on-Thames different from other food shops? We have tried to take all that is good from a traditional greengrocer and give it a modern twist. Great customer service is at the core of everything we do, supporting local growers and the community we are in (winning the Contribution to the Community Award for Elmbridge last year). You opened the shop in 2009 during the height of the recession and when similar independent businesses were in decline. It must have felt like a terrible gamble? Yes very much so. Starting any business is a big gamble especially in a sector that has known to be strolling and in the worst recession the UK has seen for a very, very long time. But I was confident that if the offering was as good as it can be -offering top quality fresh fruit and vegetables at low prices - you will always do ok.
Do you ever see the ma jority of the public turning away from the supermarkets in favour of small, independent grocers once again? I don’t think we will ever turn the clock back completely, and I am not anti-supermarkets at all. But I think spreading your weekly shop around not only makes good financial sense but will also do wonders for your local economy. How did you get involved with the BBC and the programme Eat Well for Less? I got a phone call out of the blue from a researcher at RDF television and they were looking for people to give some opinions on a consumer show. After meeting a few times we looked at the possibility of making a food show which the BBC really liked, and the rest as they say is history. Eat well for less? is a show that looks into families’ shopping budgets and how they can be reduced without compromising on quality. Where has this series taken you this time and what surprises did you uncover? We worked closely with 3 families in different parts of the UK, and then through that we went off to investigate some of the alternatives we were suggesting, leading to some very interesting findings. Finally, what are your New Year’s Resolutions? To try and spend more time with my family and get a better work/life balance.
Visit the www.thenakedgrocer.com for more information. Eat Well for Less? returns to BBC One in early 2015.
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There are very few occasions when flowers aren’t welcome. Green Fingers know this very well and provide beautiful floral arrangements and bouquets for every event be they birthdays, weddings, funerals, anniversaries, romance – in fact, Sam Clark’s flowers are so good, who needs a reason?
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Owners David and Alison have over 40 years’ combined experience of the soft furnishings business and this is realised in Interior Inspirations with a staggering variety of awnings, blinds, curtains, fabric and upholstery. With three distinct services catering to residential, commercial and trade customers Interior Inspirations have an interior design solution for everyone.
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Motorbike Shop Tel: 01252 400100 | www.themotorbikeshop.com The Motorbike Shop are the South’s leading Premier Yamaha Dealer. They are a privately owned business offering the highest levels of service and expertise, whether you are looking to purchase a new Yamaha, a used motorcycle, or to service and maintain your current motorcycle. Motorbike shop
Redstripe Barbers Tel: 01483 211866 | www.redstripesthebarbers.com Redstripes the Barbers have been doing their thing since 2005… and they do it very well too. Providing all aspects of men’s grooming from haircuts, colouring to hot towel shaves complimented by a great range of quality men’s grooming product, Redstripes are a friendly team with a professional, quality service. Redstripe
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Kids may outgrow shoes at a rate of knots but there’s no reason why they can’t look and feel good in them while they do so. Celebrating ten years in North Camp, this uniquely friendly shop sells quality children’s shoes with the philosophy: ‘fit comes first.’ So with a full measuring and fitting service, Shuzu offers the young generation a great choice of shoes for all foot shapes and sizes.
Tel: 01252 371444 | www.thewoodburningstoveshop.co.uk Nothing beats a real wood fire for true warmth and comfort. But the Wood Burning Stove Shop offers a more up-to-date, cleaner and more-efficient way with a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove. From the traditional to the contemporary, they offer a great range to choose from and can advise you on the right choice for your home. Once you decide, they will install your stove and maintain it.
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Typifying the skill and service you only find with a traditional butcher, Woods is a family run business with a focus on providing high quality meat with a friendly, personal service. All their meat is cut from whole carcasses on the premises, which means it keeps better, ages better and above all, tastes amazing. They now offer a super handy home delivery service for GU14 residents. Woods Butchers
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By Alex D’ Arcy
verb 1. reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original. “the opportunity to upcycle trash, or turn it into new products, was vast” As per the definition above, Upcycling is the practice of improving upon that what you already have or what has already been produced; whether it be transforming your withered dining room table or creating something completely new from old. Check out our Pinterest board online (pinterest.com/Theguide2surrey) for some great examples that have tickled our fancy and are a great source of inspiration for budding upcyclists… No doubt about it - we consume. It could be said that our consumption of daily and household products could be catastrophic; in our consumption of household items are we not adding a burgeoning hole upon our current resources, and indeed mother earth? Compared to our neighbouring countries on the continent, the carbon footprint of the UK is the size of the BFG’s end of year party attendees dancing Gangnam style in Peter Rabbits vegetable patch. So, in the words of a well-known super conglomerate retailer – every little helps.
Here at TGHQ the idea of becoming a carbon neutral country is a notion we hold dear to our hearts – so quit your dilly dallying and let’s start with self…
Getting Started Once you’ve decided that upcycling is going to be your new hobby / way of life, you’ll need to decide upon what it is you exactly want to upcycle. Eventually you’ll come across something in your homestead that isn’t looking the sharpest and could perhaps do with a new lease of life; great – your first item! See next sections on ‘courses’. If however, none of your personal effects are in need of repair or sprucing, then the next step is to source your materials. Now let’s be clear; the idea of upcycling is a) to improve on something that already exists and b) to spend as little as possible in the process.
Here are some handy sources for finding your next favourite piece of furniture FreeCycle – most towns will have a local Freecycle website whereby you can go and collect household items for free from other users. Check out www.freecycle.org to find your local group. Charity Shops with furniture – A fantastic source of unwanted furniture and bric-a- brac at a fraction of the cost, all the while giving to charity. See the DEBRA in Guildford or Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice shops. Freegle – Don’t throw it away, give it away! That’s the motto of website Freegle. Not dissimilar to Freecycle, another great online community of users giving their unwanted items away. Furniture Link – Based up at Cathedral Hill and part of the charity Guildford Action, FurnitureLink reuse, recycle and refurb unwanted items. They’ll even collect the items you don’t want for a small donation. See www.furniturelinkguildford.com.
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Courses To take on this task we may need to add a few more strings to our creative bows along the way and there are a variety of course out there for you to try your hand at – not necessarily upcycling specific courses, more teachings to improve one’s skills so that we can be champions of the upcycle. We want to produce the prettiest of finished articles, do we not? Find below a selection of workshops and courses to get you going. What? Upholstery Where? Camberley Adult Learning Centre When? 12th January – 23rd March (10 week course)
What? Willow Weaving Workshop Where? Farnborough Library When? 4th February
What? Garment Making Where? Bizzy Bees Craft, Aldershot When? Enquire at www.bizzybeescraft. co.uk for details
Top Tip Check out www.thecraftynest.co.uk – Great blog offering tips and advice as well as great workshops on painting furniture.
For some inspiration to start your journey, here are some businesses that champion the upcycle revolution. Cellar Magneval, Fleet This brand new wine bar situated on Fleet Road is furnished and designed with upcycling in mind. Owner Jo often travels to small corners of France to find some absolute gems of furniture that she can bring back to Blighty. The feel and look of this place is more than enough to inspire your own upcycling journey (and the wine is pretty tasty too!). www.cellarmagneval.com
The Antique Chair Company As the proprietor and owner states, The Antique Chair Company ‘wanted to make people who wouldn’t normally buy Antiques, look again.’ Well our heads were certainly turned when we first encountered these wonderful antique chairs updated in the most vibrant of patterns and fabrics. Stunning. www.theantiquechaircompany.co.uk
The interior of Cellar Magneval a treasure trove of upcycled gems
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STAYING DRY Stay dry and keep alcohol free this January to experience the many benefits of sobriety.
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es it is raining outside, but we’re not talking about that, so put that umbrella down and absorb the details below. You might find it sounds like a good idea.
December was a fun month right? Family gatherings galore and a bottle of your favourite Alpine distilled Absinth that made you feel like you were Mike Tyson at the time but perhaps, more like Mary Poppins the morning after? We know that temptations are many and excuses not to go out are few and far between. So if you feel like you need a little rejuvenation - maybe a little hiatus from the hops - then there is something “oh so simple” you can do.
Dry January Dry January is a campaign instigated by those good folk over at Alcohol Concern. Ultimately it is set up to raise money for their fine charity, but also to encourage some kind of detox in the aftermath of the party season. For those of you wishing to take part, this is a self-imposed exile from the pubs and alcohol aisles of supermarkets, which could ultimately save you some sterling, perhaps lose you a few pounds (weight) here and there and in turn provide you with an exuberance and energy that maybe had lost its way in the past month. Visit www.dryjanuary.org to actively take part and raise money.
Did you know? Alcohol is a depressant - fact. Alcohol is the most used drug in the UK after tobacco. That’s right – it’s a drug. Somewhere along the line there is going to be some kind of physiological affect which, in turn, will affect your well-being and ultimately the YOU that we used to know.
Want to talk about it? On a serious note, if you think that you are drinking too much and feel that talking to friends and family may be embarrassing, problematic or indeed uncomfortable then there are a number of fantastic organisations based in the area that have one thing in mind - listening / talking / helping you. It might be the best thing you do today. drinkaware.co.uk
Surrey Drug and Alcohol Care www.surreydrugcare.org.uk Freephone: 0808 802 5000
Surrey Drug & Alcohol Action Team www.surreydaat.org.uk | Tel 01483 519642
SADAS www.sadas.org.uk | Tel: 01483 590150
And for more facts, stats and advice visit www.dryjanuary.org and www.drinkaware.co.uk
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SPORTS NEWS BRASS MONKEYS RD3 January 7th at Windmill Hill, Deepcut Who or what are Brass Monkeys? Well, it is a hugely popular Mountain Bike Enduro Series in which hundreds of riders enjoy great courses that wind through the wonderful heath and pine woodland of the Surrey and Hampshire countryside. The events are always well managed, great fun and challenging. Brass Monkeys is sponsored by Merida Bikes which means each event will have a display of the latest bikes and kit. Into mountain biking? Sign up now! Sign up at www.meridabrassmonkeys.com
LAKESIDE CANAL RUN January 18th at Frimley Green at 10am A great multi-terrain 8 mile run, The Lakeside Canal Run returns, starting and finishing at Lakeside Centre. The run heads out from the centre into Frimley Green on to road but then goes through the woods by the canal and on into Mytchett before going along the canal from Ash Vale. The course then comes back through Frimley Park towards Pirbright before returning to Deepcut then the Lakeside Centre for your well-deserved finisher’s medal. You can sign up online and you have to be at least 15 to join in the challenge. Check out www. 209events.com for more information
CAMBERLEY AMATEUR BOXING CLUB Throughout January “New Year, new you” doesn’t have to mean signing up at the gym or watching what you eat. Why not try something new that’s interesting? Learning to box may seem a little daunting but it’s a great hobby that will definitely get you in shape. Camberley Amateur Boxing Club on Turf Road is a great local club that’s been a part of the community for years. Camberley amateur boxing Club 01276 692155
WOMEN ONLY BRUTAL 10 24th January, Camberley Brutal 10 organises racing events that are 10 Kilometres long and feature a plethora of off road running challenges including hills, water obstacles, mud and uneven ground. Today Brutal 10 are opening up a women only race and is the team’s first Women Only event offering a 10 km course, medals for all and a fun, furious and female only experience. There will also be prizes for muddiest group so why not get a team together? Register at www.brutalrun.co.uk/race/women-only
WALKING FOOTBALL Monday and Friday Mornings 10-11am You may or may not have seen that Barclays advert (other comparable banks are available) featuring Walking Football players. Walking Football is a slow-paced version of the beautiful game aimed at the over 55s. The game is designed to help people keep an active lifestyle regardless of their age, but it’s also designed for those getting back into football that had to stop because of injuries. Walking Football is non-contact and anyone that sprints, runs or jogs is penalised with a free-kick for the other team. Interested? Contact Mick Quinn for more details at info@mqst.co.uk
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SEASON PREVIEW SURREY STORM By Tayler Willson WHERE THEY PLAY:
Surrey Sports Park (Capacity: 1000)
HOW DID LAST SEASON GO? After winning the league campaign unbeaten, plus reaching the grand-final, you could say last season was a roaring success. However, losing the final at the death, after leading for the entire match, was a bitter pill to swallow.
WHAT ARE EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS SEASON? The only improvement that can be made on last year is winning the grand-final. With their finger-tips on the trophy only recently, this season has to see the Storm crowned champions
KEY FIXTURES: HERTFORDSHIRE MAVERICKS – 7TH MARCH MANCHESTER THUNDER – 14TH MARCH TEAM BATH – 17TH MARCH
MANAGER: Tamsin Greenway. The 31-year-old player-coach has enjoyed success in the past and has been in the England set-up since 2004/05. She’s competed in two commonwealth games (2006 and 2010), collecting bronze at both.
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Greenway has previously played for Team Bath and Queensland Firebirds in the Australasian ANZ Championships.
PLAYER TO WATCH IN 2014/2015: Rachel Dunn. The 6ft 2” Goal-shooter has, like Greenway, been part of the England squad since 2004/05 and has also appeared in two commonwealth games (2006 and 2010). Dunn is known for her pin-point accuracy and Storm fans will be hoping to see points on the board courtesy of her.
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Talking to...Pam Cookey The end of January sees the start of the netballing season, with Surrey’s very own Surrey Storm amongst the favourites to pick up silverware this campaign. Last season saw Storm miss out on victory by a last minute winner against Manchester Thunder to make the final score 4849, leaving them Superleague runners-up for the third time in four years. This time, out Storm are confident that they can go one better. We spoke to returning Surrey Storm captain, and captain of the England national team, Pamela Cookey, on her expectations for the forthcoming campaign… How is it to be back at Storm after a brief spell away? I’m really excited to be back. There are some old faces and some new ones too, which is always good to see. The season doesn’t start until the end of January, but still, even now, we’re all looking in great shape. Will this be the season Storm get their hands on the Superleague? I’m confident we can get to the final and win it this time. There’s no doubt in my mind we’re good enough, so as long as we stay focused and on-point, then we can do it. Surrey did a really good job last season and were so close in the final. I hope I can help push them on to do one better this year! You’ve captained England at all sorts of world stages, what’s that like? It’s such an honour to represent your country, but to captain it is something else entirely. It’s a privilege. We have a superb set-up for the national team, which makes my job, as captain, a lot easier. It also adds that extra dynamic to my game. I’m not just going onto court and playing for myself, I’m leading my team, my country and that’s made me a better all-round player. What’s it like to have Surrey Sports Park and its facilities at Storm? The sports park is amazing. You’ve only a handful, really, at such a high standard around the country. You’ve got the sports hall that has three courts, you’ve got the gym upstairs, you’ve got everything. There are so many elite sports teams there with badminton, rugby, basketball etc. It’s a superb place to be and an incredible up-beat environment. The staff are amazing too, it’s great. Surrey Storm’s campaign kicks off at home, on 26th January aginst Manchester Thunder. Visit surreystormnetball.co.uk for tickets.
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LET’S GO... GoFest 2015 draws ever closer and, following the successful launch of the festival at Surrey Sports Park in November, it continues to grow as word spreads around the country. The festival itself is like no other. Not only will Gofest have the traditional air of your classic music-orientated weekend, but will also boast an extensive rosta of new activities that, well, you might just have a secret knack for without even knowing! GoFest 2015 is your chance to find out. With twelve uniquely named sporting zones – all of which contain different activities throughout the weekend – there’ll be something for everyone to have a go at.
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GOFEST... Also in attendance will be former England International, and GoFest ambassador, Kevin Keegan, who’s bringing an activity of his own along too – ‘Sokka’. ‘Sokka’ is a 45 second long footballbased activity that can be played individually or against an opponent. The aim is to kick the ball wherever the light on the board in front of you signals, gaining points each time. It’s designed to not only improve your footballing skills, but offers an enjoyable activity, something Keegan believes is vital:
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“With ‘Sokka’ you don’t realise how much work you’re putting in. You don’t realise just how active you are in such a small playing area. I agree that exercise can be dull, but that’s what we need to change. If you aren’t enjoying your activity, do something else, there’s a sport for everyone.” So, do you fancy skiing in Guildford mid-summer next year or doing a spot of yoga before enjoying some night time entertainment then heading back to camp? Thought so.
“The thing nowadays is that kids, and even adults, don’t enjoy their exercise. It’s seen as a chore and something that can wait and then usually avoided.
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The model pictured is a New Discovery Sport HSE with optional extra of metallic paint (£600) at an On the Road Price of £39,995.
Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the New Discovery Sport range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 38.2 (7.4) – 40.4 (7.0), Extra Urban 49.6 (5.7) – 50.4 (5.6), Combined 44.8 (6.3) – 46.3 (6.1). CO2 emissions 166 – 162 g/km. The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. A vehicle’s actual fuel consumption may differ from that achieved in such tests and these figures are for comparative purposes only. Representative 6.9% APR available on New Land Rover Discovery Sport models registered between 1st January and 31st March 2015 at participating dealers only. *We may receive commission or other benefits for introducing you to Land Rover Financial Services. With Land Rover Freedom Personal Contract Purchase you have the option at the end of the agreement to: (1) subject to the vehicle being in good condition, return the vehicle and not pay the Final Payment (if the vehicle has exceeded the allowed mileage a charge for excess mileage will apply - in this example 14p per mile for any excess mileage up to 4,999 miles and 28p per mile for any excess mileage exceeding 4,999 miles)”. (2) pay the Final Payment to own the vehicle or (3) part exchange the vehicle subject to settlement of your existing finance agreement; new finance agreements are subject to status. Representative example is based upon an annual mileage of 10,000 miles. Finance is subject to status and only available to applicants aged 18 and over resident in Mainland UK and N.Ireland. This finance offer is available from Black Horse Limited trading as Land Rover Financial Services, St William House, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff CF10 5BH.
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BUSINESS EVENTS JANUARY 2015 FRIDAY BADMINTON WITH PROJECTFIVE WHEN: First Friday of every month | 6pm – 8pm WHERE: Lifestyle Fitness Centre, Lightwater Country Park COST: £10 per person FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.projectfive.co.uk A genius twist on business networking that could only have come from IT company Projectfive, this is a great way to meet other local business leaders over a friendly bout of badminton. The standard of play (and fitness) is varied, and you’ll take part in several games of mixed-doubles and then it’s drinks and snacks in the bar to catch up with everyone else. All badminton racquets, shuttle cocks and refreshments are supplied.
DEPTH BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT WHEN: Friday 9th January | 12:30pm until 2:30pm WHERE: DeVere Village Urban Resort Farnborough COST: Payment of £15 is required on the day with lunch included FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: Visit www.depth.org.uk to register Are you looking to network with other local business owners? Join Depth Business Networking Partners Barons, BMW/MINI, Farnborough, thebestof Aldershot and Farnborough, DeVere Village Hotel and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice for a highly professional networking event. First Friday of every month.
BUSINESS BISCOTTI CAMBERLEY WHEN: Tuesday 20th January | 9.30am – 11.30am WHERE: The Crabtree, 220 Frimley Road, Camberley FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.businessbiscotti.co.uk Business Biscotti Camberley offers free networking for local businesses. Their aim is for small medium size business owners to interact with each other. There’s no need to book, just come along and buy yourself a cup of tea of coffee to support the venue. Car parking is free.
START-UP SURGERY: MAKING ENDS MEET (PART 3) WHEN: 22nd January | 1.00pm – 4.00pm WHERE: Aldershot Enterprise Centre, Mandora House, Aldershot, Good ideas are just that until you do something with them. Join a group of like-minded people for a workshop preparing you to kick-start your new venture. The ideas you bring should be in their infancy and previous experience of setting up new projects is not necessary. All that’s required is a genuine idea and some time and willingness to share the journey with others.
SURREY LANDLORD INVESTMENT SHOW WHEN: Thursday 29th January WHERE: H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre, Church Street East, Woking FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.landlordinvestmentshow.co.uk After last year’s successful event, The Surrey Landlord Investment Show returns to the H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre. This unmissable show is all about connecting landlords, investors, developers & property professionals with industry leaders and suppliers who can help with all aspects of buy-to-let. Register and attend the show to receive a maximum of 5 CPD points towards your landlord accreditation.
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YARIS ICON AT INCHCAPE TOYOTA SANDHURST
0% APR
£179
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per month^
Multimedia system with Bluetooth® & Digital Radio
£179 deposit^
Air Conditioning
A STRIKING, ALLURING, REMARKABLE 0% APR. Representative*
Inchcape Toyota Sandhurst 144 High Street, Sandhurst, Berkshire GU47 8HA 01252 884 756 www.inchcapetoyota.co.uk
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Model shown is MY15 Yaris Icon 3 door 1.0 VVT-i 5-speed Manual at £12,745.00. Prices correct at time of going to press. *0% APR Representative and £505 finance deposit allowance available on new retail orders of MY15 Yaris Icon 3 door 1.0 VVT-i 5-speed Manual when ordered between 16th December 2014 and 31st March 2015 and registered and financed through Toyota Financial Services by 30th June 2015 on a 42 month AccessToyota (PCP) plan with 0-32% deposit. ^Payment shown is based on a 42 month AccessToyota contract with £179.00 customer deposit, £505 Finance Deposit Allowance and Guaranteed Future Value/Optional Final Payment. Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC; registered office Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s. Other finance offers are available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. Excess miles over 35,000 charged at 8p per mile. Toyota Centres are independent of Toyota Financial Services. Terms and conditions apply. Affordable finance through AccessToyota. 5 year /100,000 mile manufacturer warranty subject to terms and conditions.
MY15 Yaris Icon 3 door 1.0 VVT-i 5-speed Manual. Official Fuel Consumption Figures in mpg (l/100km): Urban 54.3 (5.2), Extra Urban 74.3 (3.8), Combined 65.7 (4.3). CO2 Emissions 99g/km. The mpg & CO2 figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results. These are provided for comparability purposes and may not reflect your actual driving experience.
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NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER The beginning of another year arrives with huge potential for personal development and opportunities to progress in our lives. For many, the New Year offers the potential to improve relationships, take up new hobbies or dust off old ones and to reassess our values and what matters to us as we forge ahead into the next twelve months. But perhaps the most significant goal many aspire to is finding a new career or progressing in their current one. If you’re unsatisfied in your current job or yearn for a more challenging or creative vocation, consider these tips as you seek more rewarding pastures in 2015.
STAY POSITIVE Anyone who’s experienced jobhunting before will remember what an exhausting and often dispiriting endeavour it can be. It is even becoming common for many companies to not inform applicants that they haven’t been successful and not to take it personally. However, maintaining a positive mental attitude is crucial when it comes to your own resolve and how employers perceive you. Believe in your skills and your worth and others will too. The process of job hunting, even if it ends up drawn out over some months, still provides valuable research and networking within the industry you want to enter or progress in.
BRUSH UP THOSE SKILLS A little patience can bear fruit, so maybe rather than knocking on doors and emailing CVs straight away, consider taking some time to obtain the skills in areas you feel you are lacking or that are required by the job you’re after. Almost anything can be studied at community colleges, correspondence courses or over the internet and you can never have too many skills.
PREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS There are great resources for dealing with interviews out there but common mistakes include dressing down, not planning an efficient journey to reach the interview and a lack of research about the company you’re applying to. Avoid those and focus on anticipating the key questions the interviewer may ask you: what your strengths and weaknesses are, what you bring to the job, what interests you about the company and position and what your previous experience and skills have to offer them. Be sure to include specific examples, they are not looking for what you would do – but what you have done. It often impresses interviewers if you prepare a few questions of your own about the position.
BE PATIENT It almost always takes longer for the right job to emerge than you imagine when you’re standing at the gateway to a new year, one that’s carries your hopes and ambitions with it. But while fortune may favour the bold, it’s the patient who ultimately reap the rewards. Be realistic, be resilient and be thorough and 2015 may yet be the year that you find your dream job.
TUNE UP THAT CV Your curriculum vitae is your career biography, passport and shop front all in one. A good CV should be informative, but to the point. Make sure to highlight your primary responsibilities, key achievements and strengths in an easy to read bullet format. Don’t forget to include any transferable and key skills to help you stand apart from the herd. Also, a CV shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all document, but rather one that you tailor specifically to every job you apply for.
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Best in BUSINESS Name: Marc Davidson Profession: Hair Stylist & Salon Owner Company: Marc Daniel Hairdressing Website: www.marcdanielhairdressing.co.uk Winner: Best Customer Service Award 2014
wanted a job that was creative and never dull. No two days are the same; in fact no two hours are the same. The atmosphere in a busy buzzing salon, like ours, cannot be matched in any other working environment.
What has been your greatest challenge? Currently our greatest challenge is the location of our Salon, since the pedestrianisation of Park Street - which I and many residents of Camberley agree is a disaster for the town - we have no passing trade be it cars or even people walking.
Describe your business in no more than a dozen words. Our business is an eclectic mix of creative fashionistas aiming to be the best!
Why did you decide to start working in your sector? I started working in the hairdressing industry because I
To date, what has been your greatest success? Our greatest success is without doubt winning the Best Customer Service Award in the Business awards 2014. This was a great way of being recognized by all concerned especially as next year is our 30th year in Camberley which
is also one of our greatest successes.
What skills do you have that have been key to your success so far? My main skill that I have used to help with our success has been the fact I am a people person and I know how to listen. If you can listen to what people say and want, be it clients or staff, then you are over half way there.
What motivates you? My main motivation is to see people join our team and watch them grow and become established, be it a school leaver or stylists we employ from another organization. We watch them get self-belief and confidence, watch them become amazing hairdressers and fulfill their potential. It is truly amazing, it’s a feeling money cannot buy.
Name: Lateef Iqbal Profession: Optometrist / Director Company: Specsavers Winner: Business of the Year 2014 Website: www.specsavers.co.uk
Describe your business in no more than a dozen words? We have been looking after the eyes and ears of Camberley for the past 22 years.
Why did you decide to start working in your sector? I wanted to work with people and what better way to help them than the gift of sight.
What has been your greatest challenge? Getting parents to get the kids eyes checked early (from age 4). It’s free there is no excuse!
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Back in October 2014, Collectively Camberley celebrated the contributions of local businesspeople to the town with the first ever Camberley Town Centre Business Awards. We caught up with some of the winners to learn more about their experiences in Business…
To date, what has been your greatest success?
What motivates you?
Building an amazing team who love people. We have wonderful customers who are our real success.
Helping my staff achieve their dreams which in turn helps customers get the best from us.
What key skills do you have that have been key to your success so far?
Read The Guide 2 Camberley of course!
What do you do to relax?
Working with people on their strengths not weaknesses. It’s more fun and leads to rapid results.
Name: Gary Robinson Company name: Accountant / Partner Winner: Business Innovation of the Year 2014 Website: www.stewartco.co.uk
Describe your business in no more than a dozen words? Accountants and advisors offering audit, tax advice, business consultancy, payroll and bookkeeping
Why did you decide to start working in your sector? Believe it or not I actually wanted to be an accountant
while I was still in primary school and so I can no longer remember why! But from that point on all of my study was geared towards that just ask my history teacher.
tax and advisory work, was tough but very satisfying.
What has been your greatest challenge?
I’d say flexibility; no two people are the same and so why would we expect the services that they require to be the same? Also selfawareness, knowing your weaknesses helps you play to your strengths. Trying to do everything yourself is counterproductive, surrounding yourself with people who are good at the things that you are not means that your clients receive a better, well rounded service.
Selling. It doesn’t come naturally to me and knowing that you have a good product and persuading someone to use it are two very different things. To learn the skill there is no substitute for trying, learning from your mistakes, trying again and not taking rejection to heart.
To date, what has been your greatest success? Getting Stewarts Bookkeeping off the ground last year. Starting a new department from scratch and rebranding it, while keeping on top of our core
What key skills do you have that have been key to your success so far?
What motivates you? Making people happy. If the clients, staff and suppliers are all happy, then I’m happy.
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Best in BUSINESS Tony Sandells Profession: Entrepreneur
Company: At the Ark Ltd Winner: Best Independent Business 2014 Website: www.attheark.co.uk
Describe your business in no more than a dozen words:
life‌Opening my first shop and driving it to award winning status within 2 years.
An independent market style environment showcasing vintage, industrial, retro and quirky finds for the home and garden from around Europe and beyond!
What key skills do you have that have been key to your success so far?
Why did you decide to start working in your sector? I have always had a passion for the type of things we sell so I decided to make this passion my business. We are going from strength to strength and I love every minute!
What has been your greatest challenge? Having spent a life time in the Army I decided to leave, setting up and running a limited company with no experience of all the associated pitfalls has been the biggest and most time consuming challenge to date!
What has been your greatest success? Not including meeting and marrying the woman of my dreams later than the norm in
An eye for quirky finds, some wonderful contacts built up over the years, the confidence to travel & meeting with my dealers Europe wide, and finally finding the greatest team ever that work with me and share my passions and goals.
What motivates you? Honesty first; I clearly do this as my job and to earn money, but I love travelling and the hunt for things from around Europe and beyond. I also enjoy the child like expression on many of our customer’s faces when they find us for the first time!
What do you do to relax? Spending time with friends and family. I also love skiing and golf!
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