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Guildford Beer Festival

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SPORT Test Dummy: Wakeboarding

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Your Community News LOCAL ORGANISATIONS TO BENEFIT FROM OVER £400,000 IN COUNCIL GRANTS

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haritable, community and voluntary organisations across the borough will benefit from over £400,000 in grants following approval by the Executive last month.

Cllr Tony Rooth, Lead Councillor for Housing and Social Welfare, says: “The Council’s grant schemes help support organisations that improve the lives of local residents of all ages across the borough. Each application is thoroughly assessed to ensure projects meet the needs of our communities and we are pleased to be able to support so many worthwhile initiatives.”

Community grants of £123,000 will go to local charitable organisations. Guildford Borough Council fund these grants, which support projects that improve the lives of vulnerable people, promote health and wellbeing, reduce inequalities and improve access to training, skills and work opportunities.

for care hours) • Queen Elizabeth Park Community Centre (for ground floor development) • Kane FM (for the Get Experience and Go Somewhere project) • The Wey and Arun Canal Trust (at Shalford Canal Visitors Centre) • Premier Tennis Community Interest Co Ltd (community tennis outreach programme) • Albury Sports Club (for Albury Heath grounds development) • Goldhawks Basketball (for Dunk the Junk project) • Surrey Sharks Rugby League (for Guildford Area Rugby League Development Plan) • Guildford Bike Project (Seed funding for shop manager).

Of the 17 organisations to receive a Community grant, 10 will receive a larger grant of over £5,000:

Small grants under £5,000 will go to: • Surrey Youth Focus • Oakleaf Enterprise • Voluntary Action South West Surrey • Guildford Rowing Club • Enpower Global TA Family Church (Guildford) • The Pied Piper Theatre • Synergy Dance Ltd.

• CHIPS (for the Our World - My Future project) • Crossroads Care (to provide core funding

The Executive also approved £290,950 funding, identified by the Voluntary Grants Panel, for voluntary services

supporting adults in the community. This is a partnership between Guildford Borough Council and Surrey County Council Adult Social Care Team.

11 organisations will receive voluntary grants: • Guildford Action (for day service and The GAF) • Footsteps (for the drop in centre) • Home Support Services Guildford (to help provide home support) • Guildford CAB (for the mental health project and access to advice) • Oakleaf Enterprise (to provide vocational training for adults experiencing mental illness) • Ash CAB (to support an Independent Living Advisor) • South West Surrey for Mental Health Ltd (for the Canterbury Care Centre) • Cruse Bereavement Care (towards advice, guidance and support services) • Surrey Welfare Rights Unit (to help provide specialist welfare benefits support) • Outline (Outcrowd Social Inclusion project) • Age Concern Shalford and Peasmarsh (Help for the Elderly).

For more information visit guildford.gov.uk

REPAIR CAFÉ IN FARNHAM

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n Saturday 14th May the United Reformed Church on South Street in Farnham welcomes the Farnham Repair Café, which brings skilled volunteers together to offer free repairs to people with broken stuff from home that they might otherwise throw in the bin. The Repair Cafe have experienced local volunteers across a range of expertise who want to share the repair with you.

promise that they’ll always get it back in shape, but they’ll try and if they can’t they’ll advise you on what to do to get it fixed locally.

The aim is to change the throw away habits of our time, reduce the amount of waste going to land-fil land provide a friendly, social space for people to enjoy. There is coffee and snacks available at the Spire cafe in the church building next door.

Just come along with that old problem gadget that never works quite right and see what the Repair Cafe can do to fix it. Can’t

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BABY BOOM FOR SURREY WILDLIFE TRUST’S CONSERVATION COWS!

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urrey Wildlife Trust’s grazing team is celebrating the patter of tiny hooves, with the arrival of dozens of new calves at its farm near Wisley.

The baby cows are being born to the Trust’s specialist herd of Belted Galloway cattle, which are used across the county for conservation grazing.

Steve Proud, Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Farm Manager said: “The calves are undeniably cute, but they also have a really important role to play in the conservation of heathland and chalk grassland habitats in the county and the preservation of the wildlife that lives there.”

The team at Pond Farm are expecting

more than 90 new arrivals, which will bring the Trust’s herd to around 400 animals.

Affectionately known by some members of the public as ‘Oreo Cows’ because of their black markings, with a white band around their middle, the cows are becoming a familiar sight in the Surrey countryside.

animals can access areas that machinery can’t. Cows have less impact than burning or cutting would, so allowing slower moving species to thrive. The way that cows feed creates a mosaic effect, with tussocks and longer areas of vegetation left behind, creating greater variety in the habitat.

The Trust uses its animals to graze its land around the county including Chobham Common, Newlands Corner, near Guildford and Thundry Meadows, near Elstead. It also grazes on behalf of other landowners including The National Trust, on sites such as Box Hill, near Dorking and Petersham Meadows, near Richmond.

Grazing is the most natural method of looking after the landscape and the

The Trust started its conservation grazing project with just three animals in 2007. As well as some 400 cattle, it now has goats and sheep. It also uses deer for managing habitats in the county.

THE WOKING PEREGRINE PROJECT Sea cliffs and upland crags are the traditional breeding habitat of the Peregrine falcon; however, in recent years they have increasingly been recorded in towns and cities across the U.K. Just fifty years ago, the peregrine came close to extinction in the British Isles due a catastrophic decline through toxic pesticides in their food chain, which were subsequently withdrawn. The recovery and increase in the peregrine population has led to wider distribution and new occupation of lowland counties, where peregrines can now be found nesting in quarries and on urban ‘cliffs’ such as office and residential blocks, cathedrals and churches.

Peregrines have been regularly recorded in Woking since 2001, often to be seen on the top of Export House, the tallest building in the town centre. Regular sightings over the past two years of a new pair of peregrines at Export House has resulted in increased interest. A nest box was installed in January 2016, with an internal web cam to record developments, and the Peregrines were seen entering the box about a month later.And thanks to a collaborative project, the Peregrines are proudly watching over a clutch of four eggs, in a specially installed nest box at the top of Export House, the tallest building in Woking.

The eggs are expected to hatch at the end of April 2016 and you can watch this remarkable event, live online, and everything that follows via wokingperegrines.com

For more information and updates visit surreywildlifetrust.org

NORTH DOWNS WAY CAPTURED BY GOOGLE TREKKER In the summer of 2015 the North Downs Way was captured by the Google Trekker; a panoramic Google Street View camera mounted on a backpack designed to go “off-road” to map areas Google has never been before.

The North Downs Way applied to Google as the 1st UK National Trail to undertake this to highlight to the public the wonderful landscapes and communities the trail runs through.

Starting in Farnham, passing through 153 miles of stunning and varied countryside, the North Downs Way passes through the protected landscapes of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Kent Downs AONB. This makes the trail a great place for a family day out, short walks, life-changing long distance walks, often finishing with a fantastic, rural, rustic pub lunch.

The Google images will encourage people to explore the trail from the comfort of their homes and to inspire them to put on their shoes and walk the trail. This will attract many more visitors to the communities and businesses along the trail and will have a positive impact on visitor economy.

The launch of the Google images will present opportunities to businesses along the trail to engage, and work with The North Downs Way in order to promote their products and services to visitors. All businesses and organisations should think about the potential that this presents and to contact the North Downs Way Manager, Peter Morris with ideas and proposals.

The route begins at the impressive new start sculpture in Farnham, Surrey designed locally by FdK Design www.fdk.co.uk and built by the Utopia Forge in Guildford www.utopia-forge.com. The start sculpture was officially opened by Farnham Town Mayor Cllr Pat Frost and Cllr Mike Band, Mayor of Waverley on the morning of 17th March 2016.

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What is Brexit?

Brexit. That most dreaded portmanteau for those of you seeking to distance yourselves from endless debate and tedious political monotony. However, the referendum is now very much on the horizon, and the decision to leave is not one to be taken lightly. We at The Guide 2 Surrey are an opinionated and political bunch, but we have no interest in swaying your opinion to a particular side. We do however, want to educate and inform those who perhaps need a little bit of info. We’re nice like that.

So what do you need to know about Brexit? Here are a few facts for you…

Brexit: Should we stay or should we go

By Joe Payne

The EU Referendum takes place on Thursday 23rd June.

We spoke to prominent businesspeople and MPs in Surrey to get there take...

Sean Kelly Managing Director, Vines BMW Should the UK stay in Europe or leave?

Being in Europe means jobs and opportunities for people across Britain, because of the huge quantities of trade and investment linked to our EU membership. If we leave, these current and any potential future advantages will be put at risk.

There is an inherent danger if we allow the recent and real issues faced across the UK colour our decisions for the long-term future of the UK; this is a vote that will affect the next 50 years and as such cannot be solely based on the current influences on our country.

Twenty first century Improvements in communication and technology are creating opportunities for people to come together more, rather than split apart.

If we are going to solve the more difficult long-term challenges ahead (climate change, poverty reduction and global stability etc.) then we have to do this in partnerships, rather than parochially.

Is there enough information out there for you to make an informed decision?

There is not enough real information, and any that does exist is clouded

by rhetoric and vested self-interest dependent upon which side of the argument you fall upon.

In my opinion no-one can foresee the true implications of us remaining or leaving the EU (as they are actually unknowable), this has been proven time and time again with any ‘expert’ assessments of future conditions always wide of the mark.

I believe that voters will have to make decisions based on their gut-feel, rather than solid cultural analysis or economic implications swaying an individual’s voting decision.

Do you think it will impact you as a business should the UK leave?

Undoubtedly, even if this is for the relative short-term (two to five years) as there will be uncertainty for personal economic stability.

The default positon for the ma jority in times of uncertainty is to ‘batten down the hatches’ and this would have implications for spending patterns, personal and corporate investment decisions and ultimately any UK economic growth during this period becomes threatened.

Anne Milton MP, (Conservative) Guildford Are you for or against the prospect of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU? Like many people, I am keen to hear the arguments for and against our membership of the European Union. I know that some people have long held and passionate views on both sides of the debate, however for me, like many who are yet to decide finally on how they will vote, the debate over the next few months will be critical in making sure we are well informed. It is one of the few occasions where I can enjoy being a floating voter!

How would your preference impact the people of your constituency and Surrey as a whole?

As I will not be campaigning on either side of the debate, I am looking forward to hosting a series of meetings around the constituency where people can hear from well informed speakers and have a chance to ask questions. I am delighted that there will be a chance for people to hear the arguments on both sides and make their own decision in the referendum. This is a big decision for the future of our country and an important opportunity for British people to have their say.

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Paul Bridgend

Jonathan Lord MP,

The Best of Guildford

(Conservative) Woking

Should the UK stay in Europe or leave?

Are you for or against the prospect of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU?

I am adamant we should leave the EU. In my opinion it’s been a disaster and I openly support any campaign to leave.

It’s costing the UK a fortune and I don’t believe it has a detrimental effect on UK business. Some of our biggest European trade partners, such as Norway, are not in the EU. A large number of business leaders that wish to stay in the EU are from the retail sector, who have a vested interest as they import goods more cheaply from the continent.

EU laws are not a democratic process – those who make them are not appointed or accountable – so they are not to the UKs benefit.

Is there enough information out there for you to make an informed decision?

There is a great level of uncertainty about what would happen if we did leave, so I think that the country will vote to stay in. To my mind being in the EU hasn’t worked, so I don’t agree with the argument that we’re better off if we stay.

Louise Punter Surrey Chambers of Commerce CEO Should the UK stay in Europe or leave?

From Surrey Chambers’ perspective, we’re not committing as of yet. We are listening to our own businesses perspective and encouraging them to make their voices heard on the issue, and letting them discuss what impact they believe leaving will have on their business.

Is there enough information out there for you to make an informed decision?

We don’t believe there is at the moment, and that’s why Surrey businesses need to base their decision on the facts as they stand.

Having thought carefully about this issue, I’ve decided to campaign in favour of leaving the EU. Some of the reasons for my decision are as follows: First, in addition to continuing to trade with the EU, we would be free to strike free trade agreements with other countries on our own terms, rather than in conjunction with the 27 other EU nations. Britain has a proud history as a global trading nation and the economies of the rest of the world are growing far faster than those of the EU. While only 5% of UK businesses actually export their products to the EU, 100% of our businesses have to comply with EU regulation. According to the Government’s own figures, EU bureaucracy currently costs the UK economy £33.3 billion annually. In broader terms, just when the faltering EU economies need to be encouraging innovation, diversity, low taxes and low regulation, the EU too often seeks to do the opposite.

My second key consideration is that of sovereignty. The UK has a very long and proud democratic tradition which gives British citizens the right and opportunity to choose and - crucially - to eject our lawmakers in a transparent and accountable way. The EU dictates approximately 60% of our laws and regulations and on the seventy two occasions that the British Government has objected to new EU laws and decisions we have been voted down on every single occasion.

This is despite the fact that the UK is the second largest contributor to the EU’s coffers. We send an estimated £350 million every week to the EU - much more than we receive back. For example, last year we gave Brussels £19.1 billion and got back only £9.3 billion in rebates and in money spent in the UK. I would much prefer that this money is put directly at the disposal of our elected Government to spend as it sees fit. Just think what a boost £9.3 billion would give to our NHS! How would your preference impact the people of your constituency and Surrey as a whole?

Cllr Nikki Nelson-Smith Mayor of Guildford, 2015 – 2016 Should the UK stay in Europe or leave?

I can’t speak on behalf of the council – we haven’t got a universal view - but my own view is that from the companies that I’ve met we’d miss out quite a lot if we left the EU. Companies have said that they are likely to get contracts that, if we leave, could go to other companies within Europe .

From a personal perspective, I believe in Europe and I’d rather sit around a table and be part of a decision making process, as those decisions will affect us and our trade with the EU, whether we are in or not. We get an awful lot from Europe in terms of grants for research and collaboration, particularly medical research and academic research. In Surrey we receive a lot of support in a number of ways that perhaps some people don’t realise - for example EU laws help protect our countryside and EU grants support the upkeep of our historic heathland. If we come out, there may not be trade tariffs but there will be non-tariff barriers that will favour other EU countries like Germany or France. I will definitely be voting in.

Woking and Surrey could gain enormously from the UK leaving the EU. We would gain from the new opportunities to establish free trade agreements with the rest of the world and we could regain a measure of control over immigration to our country. We could invite the brightest and the best from both Europe and the rest of the world to work in our universities, research centres and to support our thriving economy, replacing the lopsided immigration system we have at present.

make sure you are registered to vote on the eu referendum. visit gov.uk/register-to-vote

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OUR CITIZENS ON

Welcome to our citizens on Instagram. A brand new feature that gives you an insight into everyday life of people and businesses in Surrey.

From breakfast to bedtime and everything in between, check out our favourites below.

Also, follow us on Instagram (theguide2surrey) and if we like what you see then we’ll feature you in these pages.

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@hhguildford – Our baristas are so talented!

@hhguildford - Nothing like a bit of team encouragement. Happy Saturday!

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@my_new_fave – I’m in love with this little fella! #sloth #necklace

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New places in Skills & Activities

THE GRANGE Do you or someone you know have a physical or learning disability? Are you looking for new skills or activities during the week? Do you want to gain ASDAN qualifications or make new friends?

The Grange, based in Bookham, is a friendly place in a beautiful setting that supports people with disabilities to live an independent and fulfilling life. Their aim is to embody these values so that they’re not just words, but actions to live and breathe by.

Thanks to a ma jor refurbishment, The Grange are expanding their innovative Skills & Activities programme to create more sessions. You can come in and join them for IT, Creative Arts & Textiles, Multimedia Arts such as photography and animation, Catering and Horticulture. If you already have retail or admin skills, you can try them out in our gift shops and cafes or on a work experience placement. Or how about taking part in a mini business such as fudge making? While you’re here you could join in a range of sports or other activities. Come for a half or full day. The Grange’s friendly dedicated team of support workers will help you with any care or support needs.

Find out more at grangecentre.org.uk

The Grange is a friendly place where people with physical or learning disabilities can take part in Skills & Activities throughout the week.

You can join in with new sessions on: • Horticulture, Creative Arts, IT, catering, retail, mini enterprises and many more • Gain ASDAN qualifications • Make new friends • Full support from our qualified tutors and support team – Makaton friendly Contact: vikki.schadenberg@grangecentre.org.uk Tel: 01372 455229 TheGrangeAtBookham www.grangecentre.org.uk

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CHALLENGERS Challengers are a charity who offer play and leisure opportunities for disabled children and young people across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. Challengers’ schemes are full of fun and energy with amazing activities like messy art, music workshops, themed days, mobile farms and so much more!

Each year, over 1,400 children and adults, aged 2 – 25, come to Challengers’ projects to make friends, building essential life-skills and challenge their impairments through play.

As well as offering all these awesome activities for young people, parents also get a short break to re-charge and spend time with other family members. “Challengers for us is a godsend”, said one parent; “it’s a safe, happy place for me to leave one of the most precious things in my life for a few hours, worry free, to look after the other precious things in my life.”

Challengers are passionate about play and leisure and are proud to have an inclusion policy, meaning that no matter the severity of impairment, any child or young person can come to a Challengers scheme. The charity are getting ready for a busy Summer Holidays with lots of fun activities.

There are numerous schemes that run in Surrey for different age groups Bookham, Epsom, Farnham, Godstone, Guildford, Leatherhead, and Redhill.

Find out more at disability-challengers.org

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CHARITY SPOT: Sunflower Trust Mark Mathews has been practising as an osteopath in Guildford for the last 25 years. In addition to being principal of the Rêve Pavilion Natural Health Clinic he has also founded The Sunflower Trust, a charity that seeks to help young people with developmental or behavioural issues to achieve their full potential. He was awarded Charity Innovator of the Year 2015 for developing the Sunflower Programme and has not only helped hundreds of children in that time but is also currently training new Sunflower Practitioners so the charity can better help the children of Surrey.

field! Yet understanding why they are struggling and how best to help them is often a confusing and frustrating process.

Whether a child has a formal diagnosis or not, understanding the root cause and the way in which the brain mediates between the mind, the musculoskeletal and the biochemistry of the body, is critical to effectively addressing the problem.

A properly functioning brain communicates between both hemispheres, as well as within each hemisphere, at lightning speed. Think of these communications like runners in a relay race: They connect, pass on information, and release, repeating this process millions of times a minute around the body via the nervous system. In a poorly functioning nervous system, these runners are often out of sync, missing each other

all aspects of health and behaviour and Sunflower has found that if it sorts out much of this underlying confusion that children respond far better to teachers or additional specialist help they may be receiving.

The Sunflower Programme activates the neurological integration of the eyes, ears, balance and co-ordination and ensures the two sides of the brain work effectively and as it should. It has had hundreds of children go through the programme and the results have been impressive.

In a published pilot study, independently assessed by an Educational Psychologist, children completing the Sunflower Programme experienced a significant improvement in their IQ of 12-15 points in only six months, the equivalent of moving them from the bottom to the middle of their class; their health improved by 60% and their behaviour, self-esteem and selfconfidence by 65%.

In a more recent analysis of a sample of 91 children (note: this included children with Autism, Asperger’s, Dyspraxic, Dyslexic and/or suffering from emotional trauma) pre and post programme, all children had improved by an incredible average of 80%.

Interestingly, of the 91 children, not ONE child was musculoskeletally correct by quite a margin! Of the children assessed, only 23% were balanced and well-integrated using their body and brain to maximum effect. This changed to 100% of children reaching or nearing their full potential on completion of the programme. Indeed, every child that has found their way onto the Sunflower Programme has done so because of their learning and/or behavioural issues not because their parent had noticed or was concerned about their structural integrity!

It’s not surprising that nowadays more and more children are suffering from a range of challenges such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Asperger’s, low selfesteem, poor concentration, allergies or headaches. In these days of fast food, fast living and quick fixes, there’s little wonder that many of our children struggle to keep up with the demands of school and life.

As a parent, it is painful to watch your child struggle socially, behaviourally, academically or even on the sports

or passing on only partial information.

Such misconnection can occur at any time during brain development, even in the womb, but it generally remains undetected until obvious symptoms begin to appear, usually at school age and is the root of all types of learning, behaviour and social problems.

Sunflower has created a measurable programme for treating children by testing their integrity and viability of the nervous system. It is the central nervous system that regulates and integrates

The Sunflower Programme helps establish proper brain and body function leading to a reduction or elimination of negative symptoms and behaviour thereby improving the ability to learn academically, socially and emotionally.

For more information:

www.sunflowertrust.com or call 01483 531498

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Celebrate Summer in Farnham

Farnham is one of the jewels in Surrey’s crown. Over the summer months there will be a wide range of events to look forward to at the town’s beautiful Gostrey Meadow and we highly recommend you visit as much as possible…

SPRING FESTIVAL Sunday 29th May Celebrate the Queen’s special birthday this Bank Holiday Weekend. There will be a range of activities from 2pm followed by live music and plenty of tasty food and drink offer.

From 2pm until 7pm you can Sing with the Rock Choir, learn and watch football skills with Aldershot Football Club, enjoy Sling Groove for parents and babies with the Farnham Dance Movement and Learn how to Taiko Drum with Farnham Taiko Club. Oh, and if that’s not enough you can learn how to Street Dance with the Farnham Dance Movement, and there will be live music with Elias Martell and more!

Arc Band, plus loads more. Get there from noon to join the party!

MUSIC IN THE MEADOW Every Sunday between 5th June and 4th September Visit Gostrey Meadow on Sundays between 3 and 5pm throughout the summer months for Music in the Meadow. Enjoy an afternoon of live music from a variety of local bands and groups.

PICNIC IN THE PARK

The likes of Farnham Brass Band, Twentyfivemiles, Woking Wind Orchestra and the brilliantly-monikered Brass Monkeys will all be here over the coming weeks.

You simply must visit at least once…

Sunday 26th June

Find out more at farnham.gov.uk

On the last Sunday in June enjoy a fun filled afternoon of live music onstage. Featuring an array of local bands across a broad spectrum of genres, you can also enjoy a selection of delicious food and drink too (naturally).

Look forward to music from Betsa Beats, Voice and Keys, Farnham Ukulele Jam, Danny Lee Band and The

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summer events highlights May - August 2016 With live music, the latest cinema releases, theatre maltings shows, and the hugely popular maltings monthly market there’s something for everyone at the Maltings this summer.

There are also some great holiday activities for families including the Big Dance Bus in June and the maltings marvellous summer school. Also don’t miss the brand new bike... a festival of cycling in July.

01252 745444 farnhammaltings.com Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR

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A free family event Woking Park, 12noon to 9pm Sci-fi entertainment Live music Children’s activities Funfair Food village Outdoor cinema celebratewoking.info/partyinthepark

‘Evocative and emotionally diverse’ Trevor Pinder, Luton ‘Beyond excellent!’

Naseem Hamed, Luton

Tues 17 May, 1.30pm & 7pm Tickets £9 Concessions £8 | Suitable for 10yrs+

Let’s All Dance’s edgey, explosive production of Romeo and Juliet engages audiences from its very first hip hop step! Fantastic dancing, crystal clear storytelling and engaging characters create award-winning a gripping show for all to see! independent and

THE ELECTRIC THEATRE

www.electrictheatre.co.uk box office: 01483 444789

world cinema returns to Guildford in January

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Free Fest

13th and 14th May / University of Surrey

This May, the University of Surrey’s Student Union are hosting Free Fest; two days of free fun for all! The Friday night sees the return of the outdoor cinema to the University Lake of which the public have voted what they want to watch. At the time of writing it was a close call between Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Harry Potter. Why not pack a picninc blanket an enjoy the silver screen under the stars? For free!

With 50 winks in the bag, Free Fest continues in to Saturday with entertainment kicking off 10 am. Two stages of live music and DJ’s as well as arts, face painting bouncy castle and not to mention superb food and drink offerings sourced from Surrey’s locale.

For more information search for Free Fest on facebook

Nigel Kennedy

Russel Kane

Vintage Posters

Superstar and all round maverick British violinist, Nigel Kennedy visits G Live to perform an acoustic version of his Four Seasons.

Are you 16-years-old, yet feel 21? Are you 40, but tragically faking 25?

Or maybe you’re full-on 80 years, with the heart of three oxen and the sex drive of a bonobo chimp. Don’t worry: this is normal. No one is ever the ‘right’ age - it’s the beauty and the curse of being a real person. In this brand new show, Kane unleashes another blisteringly-funny, awardwinning stand-up performance about growing up and growing down.

A must for all movie enthusiasts! Visit Ewbanks Auctions on the outskirts of Woking for your chance to pick up some rare movie posters ready to be displayed proudly upon the walls of your home. Whether it’s The Brides of Fu Manchu or the Japanese poster for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back you’ll be certain to pick up some authentic artwork from yesteryear.

24th May / G Live

In The New Four Seasons, he takes on new interpretations of the music, while retaining the Four Seasons at its heart. In the first half of the concert, the violinist presents his compositions, Dedications.

For more information and tickets visit glive.co.uk

12th May / Dorking Halls

For more information and tickets visit dorkinghalls.co.uk

13th May / Ewbanks Auctions, Woking

For more information and to view the catalogue visit ewbanksauctions.co.uk

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THE GUIDE 2 Singing for the Brain

9th May / Farnham Maltings In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Society and welcoming people with dementia (and their carer’s), visit Farnham Maltings for a lively and light-hearted hour of singing with Barbara Rayner. This is a great chance to share memories and to share a love of songs of all styles, from jazz and show-stoppers to gospel and folk.

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For more information visit farnhammaltings.com

The 1940’s Relived

14th May / Brooklands Museum Turn back the clock to the decade of fashion, commemoration, style and celebration at the annual 1940s Relived event at Brooklands Museum. This is a chance to put your hair up, grab your best period outfit and lace up the dance shoes. With museum exhibits, demonstrations and so much more, this is the place to be for your fix of the 1940’s.

Jason Donovan 10th May / G Live

Especially for you dear reader, is the return of Jason Donovan, performing his 1989 hit debut album 10 Good Reasons. Back in the 80’s Jason was a certified superstar, finding fame on Ramsey Street in the hit Australian soap Neighbours with a certain Miss Minogue at his side. This tour marks a huge step for the 80s heart throb, as it’s the first time Jason has toured as a solo artist in six years and the first time he has ever toured this particular album.

For more information and tickets visit glive.co.uk

For more information and tickets visit brooklandsmuseum.com

Dawn Chorus

15th May / Leith Hill Catch the sun’s first rays and rejoice in the dawn of a new day! Join folk from the National Trust to witness this hidden daily natural wonder so often overlooked. Develop your skills and learn a few of the common bird songs. Finish off the early morning with a light breakfast and hot drink at the Tower. Perfect.

For more information visit nationalrust.org.uk

Hannah Scott, Martha Paton, Annabel Allum 12th May / The Star, Guildford

An evening of femme fabulous awaits at The Star Inn in Guildford as a trio of stars in their own right make their way to the stage for a very special evening of music. Hannah Scott has been making all the right noises on Dermot O’Leary’s Radio 2 show recently, whilst local lasses Martha Paton and Annabel Allum are two of the finest examples of the quality of music that is coming out of this county at the moment. Check out Martha’s cover of ABBA’s SOS on the tube of you. Tis lush we tell ‘ye.

For more information and tickets visit jasta11gigs.co.uk

Fernhurst Revels

15th May / Fernhurst Recreation Ground Witness the century old tradition of crowning the May Queen as Fernhurst Revels makes a return to the village of Ferhurst this month. Just one of many attractions on the day, join the procession at Nappers Wood with music leading the old and new May Queens and their entourage of heralds, garland bearers, crown bearers, page boys, flower scatterers and accompanied by St George and the dragon who he will later kill in a very good fight. Ah, the joys of the English countryside.

For more information visit fernhurst.net

Robin Hood Prince of Thieves 13th – 14th May / Guildford Castle

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Who can deny the joy of listening to The Sheriff of Nottingham played by the late Alan Rickman, exclaiming to The Prince of Thieves – “I’ll cut your heart out with a spoon”? Best bit of script in movie history that is right there. Witness the fitness that is Kevin Costner playing the hooded community hero in this live screening of Robin Hood Prince of Thieves within the suitably apt environs of Guildford Castle.

The London based garage pop band Yuck, bring the fuzz to The Boileroom this May in support of their third album ‘Stranger Things’ which was released earlier this year.

Having just returned from touring the States, Yuck are set to embark on a full UK tour. Expect sing a-longs, sweat and sweet, sweet music for your ears.

For more information and tickets visit venturecinema.co.uk

16th May / The Boileroom, Guildford

For more information and tickets visit theboileroom.net

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YOUR MONTH The Art of Failing by Professor Ruby Wax

John Mills

Join the University of Surrey’s School of Health Sciences honorary Professor Ruby Wax for her inaugural University of Surrey lecture discussing the Art of Failing. Yes, this is the comic legend Ruby Wax getting all educational on us in aid of brains and mental health.

Coming to Camberley this May is the one and only John Mills. Rightly recognised as one of the world’s greatest classical guitarists, John was born just up the road in Kingston-upon-Thames and has experienced global success as the master of his instrument.

For more information and tickets visit surrey.ac.uk

For more information and tickets visit camberleytheatre.biz

17th May / University of Surrey

19th May / Camberley Theatre

Ewhurst Players Present a Comedy Double Bill 18th – 21st May / Ewhurst Village Hall

Join the Ewhust Players for this am-dram double bill of comedic brilliance. Performing ‘The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley’ and ‘What’s for Pudding’ this is very much a two for one offering and they’ll even be supper in the form of the firm favourite Fish & Chips.

For more information and tickets visit ewhurstplayers.com

Menopause: The Musical (image) 20th May / New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Packed full of sharp one-liners about memory loss and hot flushes and backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack of comic parodies of pop classics, this all-singing, alldancing comedy is set in a department store where four women with apparently nothing in common meet, by chance, at a lingerie sale.

For more information and tickets visit atgtickets.com

ROH Live: Frankenstein

18th May / Ambassadors Cinema, Woking

Royal Ballet Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett has chosen Mary Shelley’s gothic classic Frankenstein as the basis for his first full-length narrative ballet for the Covent Garden Main Stage. A story of betrayal, curiosity, life, death and, above all, love, it inspires Scarlett to explore the very depths of human nature and our need to find acceptance and a place in the world.

Bramley Village Fete

For more information and tickets visit atgtickets.com

For more information visit facebook.com/bramleyvillagefete

Sam Carter

19th May / West End Centre, Aldershot A virtuoso singer-songwriter and masterful acoustic guitarist, Sam Carter is one of contemporary folk music’s most inspiring trailblazers. Ever since his 2009 debut album, Keepsakes, and the subsequent Best Newcomer title at the 2010 BBC Folk Awards, Sam has forged a superb reputation as a fiercely-independent innovator and voice of the people. Don’t miss this!

For more information and tickets visit westendcentre.co.uk

21st May / Gosden Common, Bramley Who can deny the joy that the local village fete provides on an annual basis? Wherever you are in the county throughout the month of May, you shouldn’t need to travel too far to encounter the merriment of local village life. A celebration of community spirit for all to witness. Hurrah!

Super Veloce Racing 22nd May / Loseley Park

Come and join Challengers for an afternoon of stunning scenery and fun at their annual Car Drive. The drive welcomes specialist and cherished vehicles to ride a bespoke route through the countryside before reaching a fantastic end destination where there will be entertainment and refreshments. The drive will begin at Loseley Park, with breakfast served during registration giving the chance to look at the other special cars that will be joining the event.

For more information visit disability-challengers.org

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THE GUIDE 2 YOUR MONTH The New Jazz Orchestra at The Highwayman 1966 2nd June / CT’s Bar, Camberley

Part of the Camberley International Festival, a recording made of The New Jazz Orchestra, recorded at the Highwayman Pub in Camberley in 1966, featuring Jack Bruce and John Hiseman will be pressed up onto a vinyl acetate and played in the theatre bar. This will be the first time this music has been heard in public since it was recorded in 1966. History in the making – literally!

For more information visit camberley-international-festival.com

SoCiMa Presents: The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete 22nd May / The Boileroom, Guildford

SoCiMa are back with another film and another thought provoking conversation. The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete tells the story of a couple of young kids embarking on their summer holidays minus their drug addicted, prostitute mother. Avoiding the authorities and social care at all costs Mister and Pete spend their summer surviving whilst their peers are out playing.

For more information visit socima.org.uk

Globe on Screen: Measure for Measure 24th May / Leatherhead Theatre

Dominic Dromgoole’s production of one of Shakespeare’s blackest comedies, is beamed straight from The Globe theatre to cinema screens country wide. Injustice, hypocrisy and the challenge of inflexible virtue combine in Shakespeare’s most searching of sexual politics and social justice.

For more information and tickets visit theleatherheadtheatre.org

Graham Nash

25th May / G Live Yes folks, Graham Nash of the legendary folk rock super group Crosby, Stills & Nash will be performing at Guildford’s G Live. The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame Inductee, Grammy Awardwinner, New York Times best-selling author, and Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.), is set to dazzle Guildford with tracks from new album The Path Tonight.

For more information and tickets visit glive.co.uk

Sleeping Trees Present: Sci-Fi? 26th May / Cranleigh Arts Centre

Sleeping Trees are an award-winning, highly physical character-comedy trio. Brand new show “Sci-Fi?” follows the journey of the unlikeliest of heroes, happy-go-lucky farming boy, Charlie Sprog. After a minor malfunction with his space tractor, Charlie winds up on a neighbouring planet, all on his own without a clue how to get home.

For more information and tickets visit cranleighartscentre.org

ONE Live

4th June / Loseley Park, Guildford Join Channel 4’s Supervet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick at Loseley Park on the 4th June for ONE Live; a concert in aid of The Humanimal Trust, a charity set up by Professor Fitzpatrick which seeks to provide one medicine for all - humans and animals alike. Bands playing on the day include Reef, Star Sailor, The Feeling, Scouting For Girls and many more. Professor Noel Fitzpatrick told The Guide 2 last month “It will be an absolutely awesome evening. I’ll be there chatting to the crowd, with a few surprise guest appearances and some amazing bands.”

For more information and tickets visit onelivefestival.co.uk

Summer Sunrise Walk

9th June / Painshill Park, Cobham What a wonderful way to start the day? A unique chance to see and capture on camera the stunning scenery at Painshill Park in a different light. The walk will be led by members of the garden team who will be able to tell you all about the seasonal plantings. Sit back and relax after the walk with a breakfast in the tea room.

For more information and tickets visit painshill.co.uk

Clandon from the Ashes

8th June / The Guildford Institute This talk will look at the work of staff, volunteers and the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service who rescued over 400 objects from the fire on that frightful night of April 29th 2015. Subsequent salvage work revealed many surviving historic features within the burnt out brick shell of the building and hundreds of items were recovered from the ashes. The talk will conclude by sharing the exciting vision for the future of Clandon.

For more information visit guildford-institute.org.uk

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Birtley Estate, Bramley, GU5 0LB 30th April – 5th June 2016 Open 11am – 5pm daily £5 per adult ticket (includes programme & unlimited entry for duration of exhibition)

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Refreshments available Children free of charge & free parking Tel: 01483 661150 www.surreyhillssculpturegarden.co.uk

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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford 23rd May until 28th May

By Alexander D’Arcy This May, Patrick Barlow’s hilariously entertaining adaptation of Hitchcock’s classic war time, spy thriller, The 39 Steps comes to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Following almost a decade in London’s West End, this Olivier Award winning production is now on a full tour of the UK. The Guide 2 visited Southend’s historic Palace Theatre prior to its performances at the Yvonne Arnaud to get a glimpse of what audiences can expect on the night.

Those familiar with Hitchcock’s film version (again, an adaptation of John Buchan’s 1915 novel), will know that the stage is set with Europe on the brink of War. The staunchly stiff upper lipped Richard Hanay is your hero as you join him on his escapades from London to Scotland and back in search of the mystery behind the illusive 39 Steps.

Who can he trust? No one. Who will save the day? Hanay!

Clandestine rendezvous are followed by comedic calamities and chased down with paranoid caution as Hanay finds himself embroiled in the secrets and

espionage associated with war time Europe. Will he save the Great British Isles from invasion and the impending doom penned to follow? Will he get the girl?

Patrick Barlow’s adaptation is in fact a re-write of a script and concept born in the late 1990’s by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon who called for Hitchcock’s adventure film to be played by a cast of just four personnel. The show’s hero Richard Hanay is played by one actor and is present throughout. The remaining cast members are then tasked with playing the remaining characters, sometimes performing multiple parts within a matter of seconds.

Man 1, played by Guildford School of Acting alumnus Rob Witcomb told us that, “It was tricky at first definitely but that’s kind of the job of the show. It becomes slow motion almost because you’ve just practiced it over and over. There have been moments though. The more tricky things are not so much us changing our acting and accents but things around us letting us down. In one of the quick changes, I had to throw off a heavy anorak and then change in to an old lady but I stupidly double knotted the anorak and tried changing really quickly. But of course I had chained myself to this coat so we just had to improvise some fairly standard script stuff just to get me untied and in to the next character, so it’s more when you do something daft and trap yourself rather than the acting itself.”

This multi-character acting as well as the creative lighting, props, slick scene changes and a chasm of tricks from the actor’s hands, ensures that as an audience member you really become engaged with the antics being played out on stage. Of course the fact that three of the cast members are constantly on the move and switching characters at quite literally the drop of the hat ensures that there is never a dull moment on stage.

Much of The 39 Steps success is of course down to the comedic prowess of Patrick Barlow’s adaptation. Witcomb added, “it’s the amount of different kinds of humour there are; you’ve got your slapstick but there’s also a lot of wit in there. There’s something in it for everyone and I know that sounds really twee and cliché but it’s the different brands of humour that would amuse most people out there. It’s not nasty, it’s not aggressive, it’s gentle humour but it does cover every sense of humour.

Unless you’re completely humourless the audience will be amused at some point and that’s what I really love about it.”

Through lightning quick costume and scene changes as well as the shear genius of the creative team behind the scenes that enables the actors to perform The 39 Steps with such flair and fluidity, this production is more than highly recommended, as Mr Witcomb tells us, to “anyone with a sense of humour.”

To book tickets visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01483 440 000

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CAMBERLEY ROOFTOP CINEMA Kicking off the three day rooftop experience is the classic Dirty Dancing, a movie that saw the late Patrick Swayze steal the hearts of the world back in 1987. Next is the iconic Back to the Future starring Michael J Fox who, with the help of Doc Brown, played by Christopher Lloyd attempts to travel through time. Lastly, the rooftop cinema’s final showing is Pulp Fiction, a cult classic from 1994 that sees starts like John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson team up for a belter.

Starting June 1st at the town’s Main Square Car Park, attendees will be treated to a film – with the old school outdoors atmosphere accompanied - for only £9.50 per person.

BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985) June 2nd 2016 | 20:45pm In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is thrown back into the ‘50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) goes awry. Traveling through time in a modified DeLorean car, Marty encounters young versions of his parents (Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson), and must make sure that they fall in love or he’ll cease to exist. Even more dauntingly, Marty has to return to his own time and save the life of Doc Brown.

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Summer changes a number of things in life, most notably we do a lot more outside. Be that eating, exercising or in this case: watching films. Camberley Rooftop Cinema is back for another year following a highly successful 2015.

PULP FICTION (1994) June 3rd 2016 | 20:45pm Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this ultra-hip, multi-strand crime movie, their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames); his actress wife, Mia (Uma Thurman) ; struggling boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) ; master fixer Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and a nervous pair of armed robbers, “Pumpkin” (Tim Roth) and “Honey Bunny” (Amanda Plummer).

DIRTY DANCING (1987) June 1st 2016 | 20:45pm Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she’s disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort’s dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love.

Baby’s father forbids her from seeing Johnny, but she’s determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer.

Tickets for this event have been on sale since the end of April, so they aren’t going to be around long, all viewings are purely adults only. The parking is free of charge – with special thanks to Surrey Heath Borough Council – and all attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drink.

Main Square Car Park - Level 5, Pembroke Broadway, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3RP | www.collectivelycamberley.co.uk

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Featuring two new commissions by Pontus Lidberg and Javier de Frutos, the all-male company of BalletBoyz, return to Guildford’s G Live for an evening that takes an elegant, powerful and sometimes provocative look at life and death presented in BalletBoyz’s inimitable style. We caught up with Artistic Director Michael Nunn to talk LIFE. You return to G Live this May with your brand new production LIFE; ultimately telling the story of life and death via dance – quite the subject matter and itself quite the challenge – how was the show conceived?

We were thinking about a new show and we wanted to develop a theme for the show so that we didn’t just give choreographers a free reign to do anything they wanted. And we wanted to create a show of two halves, a show with a balance and an overall narrative theme, but we wanted them to be completely different and we just came up with the idea of calling the show LIFE and offering the choreographers a choice as to whether they wanted to choreograph with life in mind or with death in mind. Pontus Lidberg immediately chose life and Javier de Frutos was very happy with the death side of it. It was interesting.

Is there a challenge that comes with performing a brand new commissioned piece of work as opposed to performing the classics?

Sure. I think a lot of it at the beginning is a huge amount of physical pain. When you’re creating work and you’re pushing your body in all different ways constantly through that period it’s really tough and can become quite depressing. Billy (Trevitt) and I used to call it chemical depression, where your body is so sore that you don’t actually want to do anything anymore because the toxins in your body just make you feel dreadful. It’s gruelling! Once you’ve got it and it starts to build into your body memory then it is fine and you can repeat it 50, 60 times on tour.

If people follow the BalletBoyz Instagram account they can see the pain and suffering that the dancers’ feet go through – are there any preventative or post measures you take to reduce the battering they take, or is it very much suck it up and dance type scenario?

They’re very good about taking care of themselves.

They do a lot of work on their bodies to ensure they’re constantly fit. But also when you’re on tour and moving from venue to venue the floors are always different so there’s always going to be little scrapes and bruises but luckily we’ve had no ma jor injuries on tour which is great.

How do the BalletBoyz differ from other dance companies around at the moment?

One of the key differences is that we’re not a choreographer based company so when you come to our shows you don’t just see one person’s vision of dance.

We collect work from choreographers all over the world and we’ve always tried to make our shows entertaining and fun. The work is still of a fantastic quality but we try to package it in such a way so that everyone can enjoy it and also to broaden the range of people that are into contemporary dance - it’s not scary, it’s something that everybody should enjoy and that’s one of our missions really.

Does the show have a complete focus on ballet or do you incorporate contemporary dance and music to give it a certain accessibility to a wider audience?

Yeah it’s really tricky selecting the music for the shows.

Often we give the choreographers options of what will work. You’re building a show to a climax obviously and this shows no different. We’ve got a newly commissioned piece of music by a guy called Ben Foskett for the second half. We’re also using some narration which will give it more context.

If you’ve never been to the ballet before, what can the audience expect on the night?

I suppose, for one we’re not what you imagine a traditional ballet company to be. The boys don’t wear tights and they don’t dance on their toes. They’re a very strong force and I think when you come to the performance you can’t help but soak it up. There’s an intense energy and hopefully you’ll go home feeling entertained and exhausted.

What’s next for Balletboyz after LIFE? We’re hopefully premiering our new film in the autumn; we made a film last year which we’re just in the middle of cutting that at the moment. The boys go on tour across the UK and then another tour. We’ve got a film festival in Kingston this June which we’ve created, called The London Dance and Film Festival (9th – 12th June) and the boys will be performing there too along with lots of other acts.

The BalletBoyz perform LIFE at Guildford’s G Live on the 17th May. For more information and tickets visit glive.co.uk

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Bank Holiday Monday 30th May Stoke Park, Guildford Buy your early bird ticket at

www.surreycountyshow.co.uk Or call in to the show office on Stoke Park from 16th May 9am - 5pm.

Or visit the Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 155 Guildford High Street, Guildford.

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Entertainment and activities including: • James Dylan motorcycle stunt team • Show jumping and scurry driving • Over 1000 cows, sheep, pigs, goats, horses and donkeys • Acres of shopping and crafts • Children’s petting farm and scavenger hunt • Food theatre, food hall and farmers market • Gun dogs, falconry, fly fishing and hounds • Live music and Punch & Judy Under • Family dog show fives go • Red Devils Parachute finale FREE! • And much, much more!

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The Boileroom live music and creative arts venue, along with Guildford Borough Council and The Guide 2 Surrey have come together to launch Guildford’s first ever sustainable festival this September on Stoke Park.

We’re very excited…

Always the Sun will be an independent two-day event celebrating music, arts, community and green living. This familyorientated festival will feature both nationally acclaimed artists and local talent. Tickets will be released on 5th May. Dedicated stages for theatre and the arts will be represented through collaboration with the area’s leading theatre and arts companies. As part of the ‘Together We Make More’ campaign we will be celebrating Guildford’s vibrant and historic art scene.

Both days will be packed with amazing experiences including a Wellness Tent

hosting Yoga workshops from local practitioners, family tent to entertain our younger audience and a variety of creative workshops.

There will be a fine selection of food vendors selling a variety of culinary experiences to whet the most prolific of appetites, and something affordable and still delicious for children too.

Dom Frazer, Owner of The Boileroom, says of Always the Sun: “We are thrilled to be organising a community festival in our home town. In the past 10 years we have collaborated with some amazing artists and been lucky enough to work with a wide variety of creatives.

Working together with other arts organisations and local business’s we are super excited to get the first wave of announcements out and we look forward to welcoming our friends, families and the people of Guildford to Stoke Park.”

Fiona Knowlton, managing director of TG Media, says: “The team at the Guide 2 Surrey are delighted to be involved in bringing this fantastic festival to Stoke Park by supporting the Boileroom with

their vision. This is an exciting opportunity to create a festival that focuses on Guildford’s amazing Music and Arts scene through collaboration with local communities and businesses.”

Councillor Matt Furniss, Guildford Borough Council says: “With Stoke Park taking a year off holding ma jor events to rest the park we are delighted to welcome this new local community family event ‘Always the Sun’. It will provide an event that demonstrates and celebrates the best of Guildford’s artistic, music and food culture at the end of the summer on Guildford’s award winning Stoke Park.

We are extremely pleased that so many local organisations are involved and contributing to making the event happen.

The Council is providing guidance and support to the organisers, The Boileroom, to help ensure the event is a success as there are many organisations involved which makes Guildford a vibrant place to live and visit.”

Tickets will be released on 5th May and can be purchased at theboileroom.net.

Keep updated with further information at theguide2surrey.com.

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2016 | Stoke Park, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1ER

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The ever brilliant Surrey County Show is arguably the county’s top-billed event.

This Bank Holiday Monday 30th May, it returns to Guildford’s Stoke Park – and it promises to be bigger, better and more countryside-y than ever…

THE HISTORY OF THE SHOW Before you tell you all about what’s in store for 2016, let’s give you a very quick history lesson. The Surrey County Show was first staged in 1954, hosted and funded by local farmer Raymond Stovold. At the time, Raymond’s friends told him he was ‘barking mad’ and the event would be a complete waste of time and money. Raymond proved them wrong and now, over 60 years later, the show is the largest one day County Show in the UK, attracting up to 40,000 visitors every year. The show still has agriculture and the countryside at its heart, but there’s a lot more here besides…

TOP CLASS ENTERTAINMENT This year’s event, to be held on Bank Holiday Monday 30th May, is set to be as exciting as ever with spectacular Grand Arena entertainment and lots of activities for young and old.

The Grand Arena will be the centre point of the show with James Dylan’s Stuntworld as the headline act. James boasts the most sensational and experienced motorcycle team in the country and will thrill the crowds with ramp jumps, wheelies, stoppies and many more remarkable stunts that need to be seen to be believed.

Exciting competition is provided by the two show jumping classes, with huge fences tackled by some of the country’s most successful horse and rider combinations. The ever popular scurry driving returns with the tiny yet tough ponies always pleasing the crowds and the annual parade of champion animals takes place mid-afternoon. The Red Devils parachute team will provide the spectacular finale (weather permitting) to an action packed day.

And naturally, there’s a whole lot more besides!

ANIMALS GALORE Of course, animals large and small are at the heart of the Surrey County Show. Visitors will be able to admire hundreds of cows, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, donkeys, chickens and many other small animals. The cattle tents will boast both dairy and beef bovines, including Jerseys, Highlands, Dexters and Herefords.

Woolly ‘baah’-merchants will also be there. Spot the black Zwartbles, the striking Jacob and the crinkled Texel sheep. With almost 40 classes for goats and pygmy goats and pigs battling for honours such as ‘pig most like its handler’ and ‘grumpiest pig’, animal lovers will be in heaven.

The show has earned a reputation for top class equine competition. Cobs, hunters, coloured horses and ponies, donkeys and all nine of the UK’s native breeds will feature this year. Tiny show ponies, elegant side saddle and powerful thoroughbreds are also on show.

Keep an eye for the mini moos too. These colourful characters will be dotted around the show ground as part of ‘The Cow Parade’ – the world’s largest public art event.

BRINGING RURAL ACTIVITIES TO THE HEART OF THE TOWN Surrey County Show brings everything rural to the heart of Guildford. The Countryside Arena will feature falconry, sheepdogs, fly-fishing, gun dogs, terrier racing and hounds. Close by is the bees and honey tent, with a chance to roll your own beeswax candles and watch a live release every hour of these most valuable creatures. And don’t forget the floristry tent, as well as the competition with themed classes including ‘favourite celebrity’ and ‘favourite nursery rhyme’.

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Head towards the cattle tents and you’ll find a working milking parlour with real cows! The Tilford-based Rural Life Centre will be in attendance, and don’t miss the spinners and weavers and the ‘100 Years in Farming’ display.

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD Now we’re talking. The food hall and food theatre have proved so popular that this year it’s even bigger!

Theatre demonstrations start at 10am and include cheese making, displays from chef Dan Britten and butcher Simon Taylor, the Abinger Cookery School and Gardener’s Question Time with John Negus. The food hall hosts nearly 50 stalls with food and drink from across the globe.

If you fancy some local fare, call in at the Surrey Farmers’ Market where everything is locally grown, caught, reared, brewed, pickled, baked or smoked by the stallholder. Sample fine wines in the English wine bar and don’t miss out on fresh, local strawberries and cream. Mmmm…

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP With acres of trade stands you will be in retail nirvana at the show. On the main shopping avenues, you will find everything from rocking horses to wood burners to electric bikes, interspersed with cars, pet food and toys, luxury leather goods and garden furniture. The shopping and craft marquee will be filled with beautiful and unique pieces of jewellery, paper and wooden crafts, clothing and accessories, candles and gifts.

KEEPING THE CHILDREN BUSY If you’ve got youngsters, fear not - children of all ages will love their day at the show. They can start by participating in The Guide 2 Surrey scavenger hunt – visit our stand at the show to collect your pack.

The hilarious Punch & Judy show will perform throughout the day as will the fantastic Sheep Show and the Wood Street Village maypole dancers. Head to Jubilee Wood for donkey rides and don’t forget the dog show! Mums can relax too thanks to the Boots baby changing facilities – back by popular demand!

PLAN YOUR DAY The Surrey County Show is a great family day out with ticket prices starting as low as £5.50 for a child, and under 5’s entering free. Advance tickets are available online at surreycountyshow. co.uk or visit the Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 155 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3AJ (01483 444339). Full price tickets are available on the gate on show day.

The show opens at 8am and parking is free on the showground and at surrounding sites a short walk away. There is also a free Park and Ride from Merrow, Surrey University and Guildford Business Park. Please note that Stoke Park is predominantly on grass so please dress appropriately – sensible shoes and warm clothes if it rains and a hat and sun cream if it’s warm. Let’s have no drenchings/sunburn now…

To find out more about the Surrey County Show visit surreycountyshow.co.uk

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The magnificent merris Hurrah! Back again for what’s sure to be an outstanding day of fun, The Merrist Wood Show is bursting onto our schedules on Sunday May 15th. Every year the college put on on of the best Agricultural days with tractors, horses, lamb cuddling, Donkey rides…the list goes on.

For full details check out merristwood.ac.uk but in the meantime may we recommend you peruse our Guide to the show and what’s on offer around the grounds?

FALCONRY Ray Prior and his magnificent birds will back for another year and you’re in for a teat. Head down to the show filed and the main arena at its centre to see these amazin birds along with Ray explaining everything about them. A firm family recommendation.

DONKEY RIDES It’s not Merrist Wood without the donkey rides.

Back by popular demand this year, the donkeys are always a hit with the little ones in the family.

You’ll find them in the show field and no, there’s no prior experience necessary!

SURREY BOYS TRIALS CLUB The Trials club is made up of boys aged 5 to 17 who will be on hand to wow you with great skill as well as offer advice on how to get into trial riding. You’ll be amazed at what theyre capable of and there’s even word they’ll be riding a car in the main arena! The guys from the club regularly attend shows and competitions all over the county and expect an amazing performance from them here.

HELICOPTER RIDES Well who doesn’t want a ride in a helicopter? A huge success every year, the helicopter rides at the show offer you a chance to drift off into the blue and take in the amazing views across our great county.

PLANT SALES & CRAFT STALLS

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What would a country show be without a chance for you to walk away with some goodies? Dotted around the show field as well as along the main drive you’ll find plebty of craft stalls to scratch that retail itch. Up at the Landscape Department you’ll also find plants and shrubs for sale along with helpful advice.

And speaking of plants, head up to the class rooms to room D5 and D6 to see some of the wonderful arranging done by students as well as some hints and tips to help your skills blossom

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st wood summer show A BIT MORE ABOUT WHATS GOING ON AND WHERE...

Merrist Wood is quite a big site so the college have the unique chnce to spread out activities all over this beautiful campus; here’s a quick breakdown of a few things that will be on and where you might find them:

THE HARRIS CENTRE In the Harris Centre you’ll find a magnificent Model railway display, while outside on the lawn you’ll find small stalls show casing

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Pole Lathe Turning Charcoal Burning Willow weaving Tools form bygone days Countryside Careers advice

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT CENTRE Situated at the centre of the college, if you have the animal bug head here for;

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Dog Grooming Dog Sitting Career Advice Animal Handling

ANIMAL FARM Not an Orwellian nightmare but rather a countryside dream. Here you’ll get the chance to experience all the farmyard frolics you wish to;

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Animal Handling Children’s Farm Tours Animal Meet and Greet!

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Heavy Horses Fairground rides National target Sports Association Classic cars Food, lots and lots of wonderful food!

Dog Agility People chasing after their agile dogs

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Children’s Tree Climbing St Johns Ambulance Stall Arboriculture Spiking Pole Round Timber Club Sports activities Donkey Rides And to use a cliché; much, much more!

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nav skillz Passing on useful skills is all part of being a parent. Helping your home made clones understand to look both ways on the road, washing hands and even not putting their little brothers hat down the loo and pooing on it (true story) are all important. Increasingly though, there are skills that are falling but the wayside. Essential skills, like reading a map. ]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]] I have the dullest of memories sitting in Mr Urquhart’s geography lessons being force fed navigation and hating it. The difference came when we grabbed our maps and compasses and went outside into the sun, much to the envy of 5B who were trawling through Pythagoras with Mr Parker.

Map reading’s great fun and seriously useful. So ditch the Crap-Nav, grab a map and head out into the sun.

What You’ll Need: A map might be a bit handy here. Map wise I’m going to unashamedly plug here: Ordnance Survey are the best and I’m not willing to enter debate on that so shush.

You can buy a decent Ordnance Survey map of Surrey walks, for example, from WHS Smith for about £8. Aside from this, you’ll need to wear sufficient clothing to see off the elements, a mobile (no Google Maps) should you somehow get lost and a can-do attitude.

How to Start: First of all, leave the child on Dartmoor at around midnight and drive away.

Obviously don’t do that. Oddly, the first thing I’ll advise you to do is not bother with a compass. Bear with me. Using the compass to nav comes a bit later: First we have to get the little SAS troopers to understand a map.

As I’ve said OS maps are great but they’re a little unwieldy for a kid because they’re big sheets of paper. Fold your map down to a manageable size or spread the map out on the table so you can all lean over it like a general planning an advance. Now it’s time to start teaching them what it all means…

What the Hell am I Looking at?

Remember to a kid a map is nothing more than weird symbols erratic lines and numbers. Before you head to Pen Y Fan it’s best to teach them some basic symbols before going outside. (Along the bottom of the map you’ll find key so you don’t give a way that you know sod all).

Decide where you’re going to walk later and concentrate on that area on the map and concentrate on how roads are shown on the map, what streams look like, how’s a footpath shown, what’s a wooded area look like compared to, say, a child-swallowing marsh.

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If you’d like a bit of a heads up before purchasing your big ol’ map, tap in ‘Ordnance Survey key’ into a search engine and have a little look. The symbols make a lot of sense and they’ll be at the bottom of your map anyway, but brushing up on your map knowledge before taking an enormous paper behemoth out with you into British summertime can’t help.

Oh Crap - Contour Lines…

But Will (that’s my name), what about contour lines? OK so contour lines are crazy confusing. For now, just explain the theory of them and then go fetch the Lego (that the little ones tipped out this morning at 6am because hey, it’s a Saturday). You’re going to use this to get them to understand how a hill is sectioned.

Right, so if you can imagine building a hill made out of the Lego, and then get the monkey to draw the outline of the hill from the perspective of looking down on it. Explain to them how each layer of bricks relates to the contour lines on the map. Point out to them that the top of Lego Mountain is a small circle, just like on the map. If you can, and you have mad Lego skills, build into the hill a steeper side so you can show how the lines are closer together on the map.

Right! Now Go Outside…

Okey-dokey, let’s get them outside before we all die of boredom (or get distracted with the aforementioned Lego).

Remember I was saying that OS maps are crazy big and will be hard for little Tarquin or Roberta to handle? Well, a good idea is to photocopy the bit of the map you’re going to use and shoving in a clear document sleeve so that the wee ones can manipulate it a bit.

When you’re heading out try and choose an area which has some hills (Surrey Hills?) so you can show contours (because we haven’t talked enough about those). Your continuing mission Captain Kirk is to teach them how to read the land and how it relates to the map. Point to things in front of you and show them on the map. Try asking them to find things on the map in relation to where you are. When you’re on the move get them to check where they are when you’re crossing things like railway lines (look both ways for god’s sake), streams, roads and stuff like forks in the path.

So there you go – your experience with an Ordnance Survey Map explained. Get out there, get exploring and remember to (metaphorically) say “hey – thanks Guide 2 Surrey…”

There you go – the complexities of contour lines explained using those famous bricks. Trust us, your kids are gonna love it.

Get a feel for Ordnance Survey Maps and find out more by visiting ordnancesurvey.co.uk

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MUMS THE WORD Look Good Feel Better Look Good Feel Better helps women and teenagers combat the visible side effects of cancer treatment. They achieve this through free confidence boosting skincare and make-up Workshops and Masterclasses across the UK. LGFB run services in hospitals, cancer centres and local community locations throughout London and Surrey. Many beneficiaries can attest to the fact that LGFB helped them regain a sense of control and normality at a time when diagnosis and treatment had taken over their lives.

With 165,000 women being newly diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK, demand for Look Good Feel Better’s services is continuously growing. By taking part in SWALK, your registration fee and money raised will enable Look Good Feel Better to reach more women and teenagers needing our services.

Join LGFB on Sunday 12th June at Denbies Vineyard, Dorking and show your support for women living with cancer. Choose from a 12km or 6km route and as you ‘Walk the SWALK’, collect special stickers from the Kiss Points located along the course. At the finish line swap your stickers for a goody bag full of lovely treats.

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27 May 2016 5-9pm Late night museum opening Half price adult entry Music • Food • Drink • Art

Watts Gallery This month at Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, join us for a full day out. Take part in family workshops, experience the magic of a late-night opening and step into the enchanting Pre-Raphaelite world of artist Marie Spartali Stillman.

Get arty at our half-term Make! Pop-up Paper Garden workshops from 1-3 June. Explore the woodland at Limnerslease before creating your own imaginative paper garden with artist Stacey Allen. (Recommended age 5+, booking required.)

Discover a spring evening at Watts at Dusk, and transform yourself into a Pre-Raphaelite work of art courtesy of Surrey Arts Wardrobe. Sample delicious Pre-Raphaelite inspired snacks, cakes and sweet treats by The Vintage Pop Up Tea Room, and sip specially blended cocktails from award-winning mixologists The Bit Bar (alcohol free available). All ages welcome.

Introduce your children to art through games, stories, songs and craft activities at our Under 5s Mini Make! See fantastic costumes and jewellery in the paintings in Watts Gallery. Explore fabrics, textures and colours with dressing up before designing your own costume using collage. (1 June, booking required.)

Experience the magic of a spring evening and explore the Artists’ Village after hours.

Also coming soon to the Artists’ Village is the return of the Woodland Fairy Fair on 9-10 July. Bring the whole family and make fairy-themed crafts, hear stories of magic and search for fairies in the wild woodland. Have a go at den building, and try tree climbing with The Great Big Tree Climbing Company. All ages welcome.

For more information or to book onto a workshop, visit wattsgallery.org.uk or call 01483 813593.

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The Spectrum

From the moment you enter Spectrum get set for a day of fun, thrills and excitement.... Finding activities that everyone can enjoy over the school holidays can be a challenge, but with ice skating, ten pin bowling, four pools including a leisure pool, a soft play area, indoor climbing wall, scalextric track, gym, sports arena and aerobics studio all under one roof, Guildford Spectrum, managed by Freedom Leisure, is the perfect solution.

Its great value family tickets, with the option to book activity tickets up to 2 weeks in advance and free parking means it’s affordable too!

For thrill seekers take on the water rides and wave machine in the leisure pool or for a gentle pace relax in the pool spas. For the coolest action in Spectrum enjoy ice skating on our Olympic sized ice rink or if you’re more competitive, bowl your mates over during an action- packed bowling session in our 32 lane bowling centre. All activities are subject to availability so it’s advisable to take up that advance booking option!

Family, adult and junior tickets are available and if all that activity makes you hungry enjoy one of the four family friendly catering outlets on site.

Of course, Spectrum is still a great place to visit during termtime too. It’s Toddler Splash sessions run in the Leisure Pool every Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday morning. These friendly, safe sessions are perfect for the under 5’s who need to build confidence in water.

For more information about all of Spectrum’s activities call 01483 443322 or visit the website www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk

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Saturday 28th May | 9.30am-1.30pm Hollyhedge Parade

WOKING FARMERS’ MARKET

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Thursday 19th May | 9am - 2.30pm Town Square, Woking

CAMBERLEY ARTISAN AND FARMERS MARKET Saturday 21st May | 10am - 3pm Park Street, Camberley

FARNHAM FARMERS’ MARKET Sunday 22nd May | 10am to 1.30pm Central Car Park, Farnham

DORKING BEER FESTIVAL 2016 13th-14th May

Sunday 29th May | 10am - 4pm High Street, Godalming

HASLEMERE FARMERS’ MARKET Sunday 5th June | 10am - 2pm High Street

GUILDFORD FARMERS’ MARKET Tuesday 7th June | 9.30am to 4pm Old Police Station Car Park, Leapale Road

ALTON BEER FESTIVAL 3rd - 4th June, Alton College

Now in its 3rd year we return to Aviva (possibly for the last time sadly) in May with more great beer and exciting local food selections, plus live music at both evening sessions.

With Beer, Cider, Wine, Food and music the Alton Beer Festival is always a fabulous evening out.

With 30 beers to choose from plus a good selection of cider and perry, you simply need to decide which of the 3 sessions you want to attend.

Beer Festivals aren’t all beards, sandals and drunks. Alton Beer Festival is a friendly festival, its focus is drinking for charity. If you want to know more about beer ask one of the servers, try something different, sample some cider, try a beer from a different part of the country, apple juice is free, food is great and music adds to the atmosphere.

Launching on Friday 13th at 6pm all beers will be tapped and ready, followed by 2 sessions on Saturday 14th May. So save the date and alert friends, family and neighbours that wpring is definitely here and the beer festival season about to start.

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WATERCRESS FESTIVAL Sunday 15th May, Alresford On Sunday 15th May 2016, this nationally acclaimed annual festival will bring together thousands of visitors drawn from the local community and from far and wide to celebrate watercress - the superb locally grown, delicious and versatile crop.

Alresford was voted Country Life’s ‘Favourite Market Town’ in the South-East. So it will be no surprise that the entire centre of New Alresford in Hampshire becomes a huge street festival. Hampshire Farmers’ Market and others create a large food market showcasing the very best local producers and a number of celebrity chefs demonstrate some delicious dishes.

There will also be a large festival market with stalls selling arts, crafts, jewellery and clothing, items for house, garden and much else besides. And many of the town’s shops will be open.

Music and dance are always central to the festival, so there will be a day full of performances by bands, Morris dancers and local school children. One of the main highlights of the festival is the street cavalcade at 10.30am when jazz musicians, Morris dancers and local school children accompany the Watercress King and Queen who sit atop a horse and cart. The children distribute the first of the season’s watercress harvest to festival-goers.

For more information, visit: www.watercressfestival.org

POP - UP RESTAURANT WITH MICHELIN STAR CHEF 26th May, Cellar Magneval, Ripley Tuesday 23 February Go for a delightful evening with Cellar Magneval & Michelin Star chef Chris Bailey at their Ripley Boutique!

Their professional private chef, London born Chris Bailey trained at Westminster College. Chris went onto work at Browns Hotel, The Bentley, Chez Bruce (London), Zaranda (Madrid), as well as various stints abroad and in England before finally opening The Black Rat Winchester. Winning and retaining a coveted Michelin Star.

Chris’ style is based around an obsession with great produce and seasonality. Food with interest, texture and clarity but firstly flavour making this a really delightful evening of fine food paired with fine wines to remember.

Cellar Magneval’s Sommeliers will be walking you through the evening of fine dining and their selection of paired fine wine.

For more information, contact: ripley@cellarmagneval.com

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MARKET WALK FOOD FESTIVAL CAMBERLEY'S BIG DAY OUT

Coming again this May is yet another reason to love Camberley in the Market Walk Food Festival, Camberley’s Big Day Out. It’s a festival about good food, good music, good entertainment and enjoying the typically British soaring summer heat, of course.

With a packed day of street food, farmers’ markets, live local musicians, street theatre, stools and clothes galore, plus loads of free and fun activities for the kids. I mean, what more could you even need to Love Camberley? Join the folk from in and around Camberley for the event that will kick-start the summer: with lots to see, hear, taste, smell, touch and any other sense you can think of.

Wander through the town’s High Street and visit the Farmers’ and Artisan Market to sample some of Surrey’s best local and fresh produce. With everything from Tillingbourne Trout to The West Fisher Winery, there’s plenty to tempt and taste your taste buds. As well as the very best local food, you’ll also find a huge variety of street food from burritos to traditional French crepes – and even a brownie (or two (or three!)(Or four!)).

Once you’ve eaten your way through that tasty market, you’ll probably need to kick back and relax with a range of talented local musicians, bands and singers all performing

Where?

Camberley Town Centre

throughout the day. Have a drink, enjoy the sun (fingers crossed) and kick back. There really is something for everyone.

Plus, don’t worry about having to entertain your little ones, there will be loads of free activities on Park Street to keep them occupied all day long. Leaving you relaxed, sun-kissed and the kids happy and tired.

So: food, music, drinks, entertainment, sun (not guaranteed) and for how much? Free. So much to experience and all for free! For nothing, for zilch.

There’s plenty of reasons to love Camberley this summer and this is just the very start!

A day full of free family fun including...

Live Music, provided by Camberley Theatre Camberley Farmers’ & Artisan Market Covent Garden Street Theatre Free Face painting Giant Garden Games Animal petting farm, by Jakes Tri-Lakes Climbing walls, bungee trampolines and more!

When?

Saturday 21 May 10am- 4.00pm

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WHERE TO EAT: THE BOTANIST A concept like no other, The Botanist offers a wonderful selection of food and drink in a venue that exudes both style and substance...

The latest of a burgeoning nationwide chain, The Botanist is a fitting entry into Farnham’s old town hall building. Upon arrival, a well-selected playlist of rather cool music (think Nick Cave and old MJ tunes, but there’s live music in the evenings too) compliments the suitably modern unique selling point – namely, a selection of botanical cocktails (more on that later). Food is inspired by the deli, rotisserie and BBQ, and there’s live music in the evenings. Versatility is certainly a strong point.

Anyway, let’s move onto the location.

Farnham High Street, all cramped and pretty and typically English, lends itself well to this stylish joint. It rather jumps out at you, a delightful surprise in this increasingly trendy Surrey town.

Farnham isn’t short of places to frequent, but such is The Botanist’s originality, it’s no wonder they’re already known to be rather busy.

The décor consists of exposed brickwork and trendily distressed retro floral motif

that runs throughout this bar/restaurant.

The Botanist actually looks fantastic; a truly impressive interior that oozes cool yet offers informality and warmth. It sure looks the part, but 21st century aesthetics will count for little if the consumables aren’t up to scratch…

First up, we had to sample one of those famous cocktails. Having discussed numerous options that appear on the frankly biblical menu, I settled on the signature Botanist cocktail, consisting of Ketel One vodka, rum and elderflower liqueur. My esteemed colleague/ photographer extraordinaire Fi ordered an English Mojito, consisting of gin, muddled cucumber and mint, lime juice, sugar and green apple liqueur and juice.

A true spectacle when placed in front of you, the former went down with ease; sweet but not saccharine and hugely refreshing, it made for a brilliant meal accompaniment. We should note that the ‘Anthology of Ales’ – consisting of literally dozens of options – is a must for the beer drinker.

Onto the food and for the starter, I chose the Sardines in a Tin with toast and hot sauce, while Fi went for the Chicken Liver and Rum Pate with chutney. The former was deliciously cooked, soft and flavoursome yet not overpoweringly fishy – enhanced significantly with a dash of lemon and some hot sauce – and looked delightful in its tin, but the latter stole the

show, with the pate itself served in a mini flower pot. Having surreptitiously nabbed a bit, the creaminess and perfectly blended flavours of the pot were truly set off by the beetroot and onion chutney. A visually appealing triumph to begin.

In the name of research, we then decided to share a Botanist Deli Board, consisting of Greek Salad, Chorizo, Poached Salmon and Lancashire Blue Cheese. In the name of saving a few words to our already oppressive word count, I shall simply recommend that you try and insert this (in our case, superfluous) course into your eating experience here. A delightful blend of brilliantly prepared morsels, particularly the plump and juicy salmon.

Moving on to the Main Course, I chose the Lamb Kofta Hanging Kebab, complete with Properly Seasoned Chips. Coming out on an eye-catching contraption and smelling delightfully aromatic, the lamb was a thick spicy chunk of hearty deliciousness, enhanced with the sweet chili, ginger and garlic butter sauce. Hearty without ever heading into unadulterated stodge, the plate was, of course, left clean, and the fries were a crispy, properly seasoned delight.

Somewhat more wisely (due to soonto-appear stomach stretching issues), Fi chose the lighter Pan-fried Seabass Fillets with Spinach, Tomato and Piri Piri dressing. The crispy skin, flaky seabass

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and fiery dressing was arguably the highlight of the whole meal, a truly exceptional blend of spice and soft and light flavours causing approving silent nods between us two fortunate foodies.

Finally, we bravely ordered dessert. Unable to resist a Traditional Trifle Sundae, I was suitably delighted with the classic, kids-bookillustration presentation of the cold take on this classic, which was essentially Britain in a glass. Bursting with fruit, fresh custard and delectable ice cream, I was able to find room in my stretching tummy I did not previously think possible.

thebotanist Unit 4-5 Townhall Buildings, The Borough, Farnham GU9 7ND Tel 01252 718089 www.thebotanist.uk.com Drinks: The Botanist £7.95 English Mojito £7.95 --Starters: Sardines in a Tin £6.25 Chicken Liver and Run Pate £5.95

Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake was the order of the day for my colleague, and after negotiating a bit for myself, I can vouch for the assertion that this was a surprisingly light and flavoursome slab of goodness. Not dense and wet nor flaky and dry, and with the perfect amount of sweetness, this was the ideal choice for course number four.

Deli Board £9.95

The Botanist could so easily prove to be a style-over-substance venue, good for a drink but not much more. However, the atmosphere and hugely knowledgeable and attentive staff, coupled with the sheer volume of goodies on offer makes this new haunt a triumph. You really could keep coming back here for months and not get close to completing the full cocktail list, and the food is truly delicious; brilliantly presented and yet utterly without pretension. In a nutshell; enjoy a floral foodie experience at The Botanist…

Pan-fried Seabass Fillets £14.95

--Main Course: Hanging Kebab: Lamb Kofta £12.50

Properly Seasoned Chips £2.95 --Dessert: Traditional Trifle Sundae £4.95 Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake £4.95

Find out more at thebotanist.uk.com

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Guildford Beer Festival 2016 One of the town’s best-known events returns to Guildford Cricket Club on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th June…

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it until we’re blue in the digital face – the words ‘beer’ and ‘festival’, when placed together, form the most glorious of event titles. It evokes the excitement of summer - supping on a glorious ale, the hazy delights of wondering around a green field. Magic.

And we can scarcely think of a better example of this than the Guildford Beer Festival, taking place as ever on Guildford Cricket Club - The Sports Ground in Woodbridge Road, very close to Guildford town centre and its mainline rail and bus stations - over three sessions on the 10th and 11th June.

Guildford Beer Festival has only been around for six years – the inaugural Guildford Beer Festival was held in

August 2010 – and yet it has quickly garnered a huge and enthusiastic following due to its ethos (which we’ll come to a little bit later) and, erm… well there’s lots of lovely beer and cider to sample. What’s not to love?

The GBF will feature around 80(!) different cask ales, sourced from independent and microbreweries in Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex and Berkshire.

There will also be a wide selection of ciders, and a separate bar with wines and soft drinks, so you don’t even need to love beer to attend. Oh, and don’t worry about our famous British weather - there is cover in two large marquees with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

Free parking is also available at the ground.

Indeed while there are numerous reasons to visit, we feel that one of the best aspects of GBF is the inclusive feel of the event. There has often been a misconception that the beer festival is the pursuit of a certain ‘type’ of individual and that it doesn’t offer enough for your average, casual IPAsipper. Not so here; the emphasis of merriment, live music and enjoyment means that the festival has gone from

a niche, small event to one of the most important dates on Guildford’s summer calendar.

Of course, commitment to independent brewers from Surrey and the surrounding areas is an important ethos for Guildford Beer Festival. While the craft brewing movement has made huge strides in recent years, it does mean that these small organisations need to promote their glorious golden, brown or black beverages as much as possible. As such, every single beverage you will sample this weekend was conceived not more than 30 miles away from the site.

Ticket prices per person are £10 for each of the three sessions. CAMRA members receive tokens entitling them to free tokens upon production of their current CAMRA membership card.

The admission price includes a free GBF tasting glass and souvenir colour programme. Tickets may be purchased online at or in person at the Guildford Tourist Information Office, 155 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ.

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THE BEVERAGES Hogs Back Brewery

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Once again the headline sponsor of the event, the brilliant Hogs Back Brewery – based in Tongham near Farnham - will be taking the opportunity to showcase a couple of new tipples at the Guildford Beer Festival. A new ale named Three Hogs will be debuted along with a new IPA called The Outback. GBF will also have the full range of other Hogs Back drinks including their craft larger Hogstar and delicious cider Hazy Hog.

The closest brewery to the festival – their headquarters are located a stone’s throw away on Midleton Road – the Little Beer Company are bring out a few special treats this year. The festival will see their usual range on offer, but also the brewery is bringing along a special 350 pint Oak barrel with a new brew, just for Guildford Beer Festival. Back by popular request, the Little Wild at 5.9% abv is not available in any pubs but will be making an appearance at the festival. The team are also working on an exciting new innovation wheat beer too…

For the apple-lovers amongst you, the cider offering at GBF is always exceptionally popular. This year it has been announced that the festival will this year feature a great local producer based even closer to Guildford - The Garden Cider Co, based in lovely nearby Chiddingfold. What’s notable about these guys is that each year over 4000 local households bring them their spare garden fruit and in return receive a share of the cider made back for free.

In additional to their usual core range the team are also working on fulfilling the Guildford’s public appellate for fruit ciders with a lovely Elderflower cider and great blend of Plum and ginger cider. Lovely…

Find out more at hogsback.co.uk

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LIVE MUSIC As well as all these lovely tipples, there’s a great array of live music at Guildford Beer Festival too. Here is the line-up thus far…

FRIDAY EVENING, 10th JUNE - TOM WORRALL

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 11th JUNE - JOHNSON JAY

Pianist, vocalist and entertainer

Australian guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter

THE CHARLEY FARLEY SUNDAY FOUR

UKEJAM Support act to be announced

SATURDAY EVENING, 11th JUNE - TOM WORRALL AND JOHNSON JAY Information on performers correct at the time of going to print but subject to change.

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COME JOIN US FOR A PARTY BY THE POOL Saturday 11th June is not only the Queen’s official birthday, it also happens to be World Gin Day. And so, to celebrate both occasions, we’ve decided to have a bit of a party down here at the Silent Pool.

We’d love for you to join us.

Meet the distillers, learn how we make our craft spirits, and taste some of our amazing cocktails including, of course, our limited Queen’s Birthday gin.

Doors open at 11:00am; there’ll be a barbeque on, and you can spend the day relaxing by the Silent Pool.

As the sun goes down in the courtyard, there’ll be an open-air screening of a classic movie. Check the website for further details and booking information.

As you would expect, fine food and sophisticated beverages will be available throughout the evening.

Carriages should await at 11:00pm.

Open seven days a week, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. For details and to order online, visit the website.

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Silent Pool Distillers, GUILDFORD

Gin! One of the go-to thirst quenchers of an English summer; what better serenades and soothes the pallet (and indeed the person) than that of the fragrant juniper berry infused beverage.

Located on the Duke of Northumberland’s Albury Estate, the distillery takes its name from the mythical, spring-fed pool from which it draws its water. The Silent Pool Distillers make it their mission to create high quality, small batch, artisanal spirits of the very highest quality, using only the finest local ingredients. Right up The Guide 2 Surrey’s street, to be honest.

Drawn by a common passion for the precision and innovation of craft distilling, whilst using water from the very Silent Pool they take their name from, Cory Mason and his team are creating some very exciting spirits.

Having transformed a collection of dilapidated farm buildings situated on the Albury Estate into a state-of-the-art distilling station, the small band of merry

men have set to work on creating some amazing drinks for your pleasure.

Through botanical brilliance and their reluctance to settle for the ‘simple process’, the team have sourced the very best copper distillers and equipment, whilst also using traditional methods to produce a selection of full-bodied bottled fun juices. The first distilling took place in October 2014, with two gins initially launched – the Silent Pool Gin and Albury Limited Release. Now, you can add strawberry, blackberry, apricot and plum flavours, plus these two brand new additions…

First up, the distillers’ first foray outside of gin: Albury Limited Release Vodka.

Handcrafted by Silent Pool Distillers with a hint of Rye, delicious, smooth enough to slip on the rocks or enjoy with tonic – and at 40% abv, it’s a wee bit stronger than your white label, and infinitely better tasting…

And then there’s the Admiral Collingwood Navy Strength Gin. The Silent Pool distiller is related to Admiral Collingwood, the man who took over from Nelson when he fell at the battle of Trafalgar and ensured from his ship the Royal Sovereign that England prevailed – so they thought it would be nice to revive

an old family recipe. This is a big juniper gin, with a punch to match; at 57% abv you’d better make sure you have your sea legs on…

If you really want the full Silent Pool Distillers experience, may we heartily recommend their 90 Minute Experience.

You will be taken through the production process, the botanicals, and flavours and how they work together to deliver a multi levelled and complex tasting gin.

You will also be able to taste some of the various stages in production and some of the other spirits Silent Pool produce.

The setting is next to the mythical Silent Pool, the source of their water - and the ghost…

Gin Experiences take place on various dates across the year so be sure to book now to avoid disappointment!

Enjoy the Silent Pool Gin experience: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm, and the last Saturday of the month at 4pm.

Tickets are £15 and includes a £5 voucher to at Silent Pool

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rtisan, quirky, vintage, retro, industrial – all of these adjectives and a lot more describe the treasures in store at The Ark in Camberley.

Unquestionably one of our favourite shops in Surrey, it’s high time you visited this award-winning Aladdin’s cave…

Antiques and vintage shops are two-a-penny these days, but none come close to the fabulous collection of treasures and curios to be found at the Ark in Camberley. The assortment of gifts and goods here run every gamut of quirky, retro, vintage, industrial and antique cool; the Ark is brimming with ideas to add individuality and style to your home.

Despite only opening in November 2012, The Ark was awarded Winner of Best Independent Business by shoppers at the Camberley Town Centre Business Awards in 2014, and was nominated again in 2015. Tony Sandells’ distinct market style store – now in its biggest location since forming in 2006 - stocks homeware, one of a kind furniture, ornaments, linens… and those are just the conventional items. Quirky new additions pop up so regularly at the Ark that Surrey and Hampshire treasure hunters now know exactly where X marks the spot!

A Google certified shop and proud member of The Federation Of Small Businesses, The Ark offer an eclectic mix of styles, with a variety of original, old and untouched items, retouched furniture and repurposed pieces. The latter involves turning old pieces of furniture into something entirely new. Indeed, many of the pieces you will find at The Ark will be total one-offs, or at the very least extremely quirky; think old French

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riddling racks that hold up to 120 bottles of Champagne, or tables made from old salvaged items and reclaimed timber. Indeed, shopping here may well make your new purchase something of a talking point…

Offering a no-frills, indoor ‘market place’ environment, the discoveries in The Ark are exciting and unique and yet the shop itself is refreshingly free from pretension. The huge floor space means that they can stock large items, from three metre tables to big wall units, all the time. Indeed, you can even hire many of the stock items in the shop.

Moreover, through customer feedback, The Ark have even introduced a range of paint. The Frenchic paint will mean that Ark aficionados can paint their own furniture. Why not take the opportunity to get a little bit creative with items that are also available to finish from The Ark? Naturally, delivery is available for your larger purchases and you can order some items online too. This service will be expanding over the next few months when the new web site goes live, really exciting times ahead……

The Ark even provide trade and interior design, having supplied the likes of Jack Wills and The White Company with items for shop fitting.

Sourcing their pieces from across the globe, The Ark receives new arrivals every week so that repeat visits will mean a new treat; there’s not too many places that can boast a new and unique treasure waiting for you each time you visit. On that basis, we feel like your ongoing attendance is an absolute must…

(Stay bang up to date by following the links to our social media feeds, all available via the Home page)

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ANTIQUE RESTORATION HAMISH CURRIE RESTORATION

Traditional Workmanship French Polishing Turning Gilding - Patching

Having restored furniture since 1989, Hamish Currie’s passion for his work is evident; he relishes working on antiques and restoring them back to their former glory. Hamish has worked on many interesting pieces over the years from clock casings and writing boxes to re-gilding mirrors or repairing large dining tables.

No job is two big or small to be considered. One of the most popular restoration jobs is fixing wobbly legs or removing water marks. Hamish will always try to use traditional methods of restoration wherever appropriate and he strives for the highest quality and attention to detail.

When asked about his work Hamish said “I love the diversity of my job. One day I am fixing a wobbly Ikea table the next day I am re guilding a mirror from the 17th Century. If I work on a piece and my customer cannot see where I have repaired it I know I have done a good job!”

Hamish’s main areas or work include repairing damage, such as wobbly legs or missing carvings or mouldings. He is also trained in polishing, French polishing, guilding, carving, turning and cabinet making.

He has worked alongside some of the best restorers in the country and major jobs have included Downing Street, Claridge’s and Goodwood. And if it’s good enough for them…

Get in touch with Hamish Currie Restorations by calling 07855 642966

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WAREHOUSE ANTIQUES WAREHOUSE Should you feel the desire to spring clean and revamp your home interior, we can scarcely think of a higher recommendation than The Antiques Warehouse. Priding themselves on extremely high quality and better value than equivalent high street pieces, this Runfold-based shop is a must.

Prices of antique furniture are now the same as they were in 1988 – meaning it is the perfect time to buy. Moreover, every house can benefit; Elegant Georgian and Regency pieces can sit well in a modern interior, and strategically placed pieces can enhance you room setting. After all, nothing conveys a sense of character quite like an original one-off piece of furniture…

The Antiques Warehouse boast masses of other items to complement your current furniture too. These include sparkling mirrors, table lamps, glassware, the biggest selection of solid silver in the area, cutlery, porcelain and a whole lot more. They have quite the array of paintings, jewellery and kitchenalia too…

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HARTLEY ANTIQUES Situated in the picturesque village of Hartley Wintney, within easy reach of the M3, Hartley Antiques is home to over 30 dealers specialising in a wide range of stock of the highest quality. From the 1800s to modern day, you will find furniture, silver, jewellery, flatware, glass, linen, rugs, toys, books, clocks and children’s gifts - the list is endless.

Having been on the Hartley Wintney High Street for over five years now, Hartley Antiques have a rich history and fantastic reputation for the stock they possess. Whether you are shopping for something specific, in the mood to browse or simply somewhere interesting to visit, Hartley Antiques offers the ideal setting. Moreover, they even boast an enchanting café should you need some refreshments in-between all of your perusing…

If you are looking for a gift for a special occasion, Hartley Antiques’ friendly, knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you find that elusive present.

Find out more at hartley-antiques.com

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Antique & Collectors’: 4 May Militaria & Medals: 4 May Toys & Model Trains: 11 May Entertainment & Memorabilia: 12 May Vintage Posters: 13 May Antique & Collectors’: 1 June Jewellery, Silver & Watches: 22 June Fine Art & Antiques: 23 June Antique Furniture & Clocks: 24 June

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World’s Finest Bespoke Garden Rooms & Luxury Gazebos

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Crown Pavilions create arguably the World’s Finest Garden Rooms and Gazebos. Here you will find an outstanding collection of handcrafted garden buildings, using fully certified premium quality grade timber. Crown Pavilions are passionate about creating beautiful living spaces for the garden. Pavilions are designed and individually hand-crafted in the Oxfordshire workshop to ensure unsurpassed quality and attention to detail.

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Each pavilion is hand-made to order by skilled carpenters and joiners using a combination of time-honoured techniques and state-of-the-art machinery, and can be customised to include a variety of available optional extras. Before leaving the workshops, it is meticulously hand-checked before being installed by a highly skilled team who work to exacting standards.

Crown Pavilions has created outdoor buildings for the likes of Duncan Bannatyne, Gloria Hunniford and Alan Titchmarsh, and it’s no surprise with their range able to provide a frankly incredible level of luxury.

Customers can opt to add-in additional extras such as under-floor heating, double-glazing, saunas, steam rooms, whirl pools, bars, wall-mounted TV’s and surround sound. One customer requested a cabin modelled on an African safari lodge, while another wanted one with a mezzanine bedroom in the style of a loft conversion.

All of Crown Pavilions’ garden buildings are available in a choice of fully certified premium-grade European Redwood or Canadian Western Red Cedar. Whether you choose Redwood or Cedar, you can rest assured that all pavilions come with Crown’s signature mark of quality. Finally, you’ve no need to concern yourself about the environmental impact: all of their timber is FSC and PEFC, meaning it has been carefully selected from wellmanaged and certified forests.

Testimonials come from former Dragons’ Den investor Bannatyne, who calls the garden rooms “terrific” and Titchmarsh have also helped drum up new business. The gardening guru said of the firm: “Crown Pavilions can really change your life. These buildings manage to extend the use of your garden at both ends of the year.”

Crown Pavilions pride themselves on their ability to design and create garden rooms to bespoke specification which look splendid and perform beautifully. Most important of all, they promise to deliver an outdoor room that looks stunning and performs beautifully – and which you can enjoy in comfort and style all year round.

In short; for the ultimate all-year-round garden entertainment solution that meets and exceeds your expectations, there is no need to look any further than Crown Pavilions.

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HATTON HILL B A G S H O T Hatton Hill is an interiors and gift shop stocking unique, stylish furniture, lighting, home accessories, giftware and greetings cards.

We have a passion for providing excellent service and stocking the very best brands. ◆

To celebrate our opening please pop in to claim your 10% discount on your first purchase.

Please quote HHSL0416 HHGS0516 ◆ 41 High Street, Bagshot, Surrey GU19 5AF 01276 476794 www.hatton-hill.com ◆ Opening hours Mon - Sat 9.30am to 6pm We look forward to meeting you soon

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aunched Feb this year after two years in the making, Hatton Hill is a retail shop located in Bagshot. Owned by partners Helen & Christopher, Hatton Hill are passionate about creating beautiful interiors. After years working in retail and design, they decided to launch their own shop, a brand that will inspire you to create a relaxed, stylish and informal home.

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Hatton Hill’s product range is a thoughtfully sourced collection of distinctive and eclectic homeware; their simple functionality means everything sold sits as comfortably in an urban loft as a country retreat.

Hatton Hill’s strapline is: Relaxed. Stylish. Interiors. No pretension is on offer here - their aim is to help people create a home that is relaxed in feel - lived in, but always stylish. The look is rustic French, traditional English with a smattering of Scandinavian simplicity.

The variety of quality furniture here is wonderful, from the occasional table to large library bookcases and everything in-between; unusual, statement pieces that become part of the family and heirlooms for the future. What Hatton Hill cannot offer online or in the shop, they can individually source.

But there’s a lot more in store too.

Lighting: A selection of lighting in the shop including table lamps, standard lamps and lampshades but there’s plenty more available to order.

If you’re looking for that Wow chandelier, a bespoke fabric or hand printed shade and lots more, it can be found here.

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Gifts: If you need great greetings cards and wrap look no further! Hatton Hill also sell those perfect gifts including Jewellery, books, stationery and smellies.

Home Styling: A personalised home styling service is on offer. Less formal than a full interior design service, this involves visiting a client’s home to consult and taking a brief about what the look and feel they wish to achieve. The team then go away and come back with an Inspiration Folder that encompasses a mood board, sourcing ideas and a plan of action.

Hatton Hill can help engage local crafts people (decorators, upholsterers, curtain makers etc.) and help source specific furniture, lighting and accessories to achieve the overall look.

The ethos is to seek out small independent suppliers who offer something different. Hatton Hill source things that you won’t find in every high street and certainly something that you perhaps won’t find elsewhere locally…

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GLASS INSPIRATIONS be inspired by glass

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ased in Fleet, near the Surrey and Hampshire border, the two directors of Glass Inspirations have over 50 years’ worth of combined experience. This experience allows Glass Inspiration to understand the limitless possibilities of what you can do with glass. Here, the team aim to provide products that are not only of a high quality, but practical. They can offer traditional designs but also possess the skills to design a style that is more aesthetically pleasing and intricate.

The bathroom options at Glass Inspirations are numerous – perfect if you’re looking to upgrade. There is a wide range of shower enclosures, available in all colours and sizes. Glass worktops will compliment your bathroom, and you can of course change the windows in there too. The list of bathroom accessories available is enormous too; Mirrors (silver, grey, bronze tinted), Antique Mirrors, Vanity Tops and Bath Surrounds can all be purchased here.

Glass Spashbacks are the perfect addition to any bathroom. Glass is, of course, a totally hygienic product and with thousands of colours and effects to choose from gives you the opportunity to have a totally unique kitchen. Head down to the showroom for expert advice and be inspired by the possibilities available to you. There is a range of over 16,000 different colours in all types of design and creative moulds and Glass Inspirations can also custom make any glass pieces to suit your desires.

Naturally, the selection on offer at Glass Inspirations isn’t just confined to the bathroom, but kitchens, conservatories and more too. It’s fair to say that pretty much every household item that can be made of glass is supplied at this beautiful Fleet-based showroom. The staff at Glass Inspirations professional, friendly and can give you that personal service of which they give you the best advice and peace of mind.

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MORE THAN JUST A HOT TUB, an investment in your health and overall well-being.

DO MORE WITH YOUR DAY WITH BETTER SLEEP AND MORE ENERGY

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The hot tub is a private and safe place where people can relax. In this distraction-free zone, you’ll enjoy meaningful conversation and special moments with the people you care about most.

Experience physical benefits, like the relief of stress and tension from sore muscles, as well as emotional and mental benefits. When immersed in the warm water, you can disconnect, decompress and emerge renewed.

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With a hot tub, you have a private retreat steps outside your door. Surrounded by nature, you can take in the beauty we often take for granted. In these quiet moments you’ll gain perspective and reconnect with what really matters.

All of these elements work together to provide a variety of health benefits that will ultimately allow you to lead more active and fulfilled lives.

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01932 823 950 Address: Wyevale Garden Centre, New Haw Road, Addlestone, Weybridge KT15 2BU

www.hotspringworld.co.uk Our UK Showroom Locations:

Cambridge, Derby, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Norwich, Nottingham, Peterborough, Reading & Weybridge

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or 35 years, HotSpring Spas have become the World’s Number One Hot Tub choice with over 850,000 happy Hot Tub owners.

And seeing as spring is well and truly about to be sprung, if you do feel like an indulgent bubbly soak, then HotSpring World in Weybridge is well worthy of a visit. Located in Wyevale Garden Centre, here you will find a great selection of hot tubs to view, as well as a superb exercise pool and a stylish hot tub shelter called ‘the cube‘.

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HotSpring World boast a private ‘test soak suite’ available for you to indulge yourselves and experience the pleasure of a hot tub massage,

complete with stunning lighting working in harmonious wonder to sooth your body and mind. Just bring your own swimwear or they can even provide some for you should you have forgotten your boardies.

But it’s not just about the luxury of owning a hot tub, oh no. The exclusive HotSpring hydrotherapy jets on these hot tubs will give your muscles a truly soothing massage. The lovely team here will even treat you to a nice cold glass of something special to enjoy whilst you relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of hot bubbling water.

In addition to the hot tubs themselves, HotSpring World also have a range of Hot Tub Spa Care products and Hot Tub Accessories designed to enhance your Hot Tub ownership experience.

Hydrotherapy is recognised as helping aches and pains, arthritis, insomnia and other such ailments. Sharing a hot tub with friends and family brings you closer together as you get away from the stresses of the world and just relax and talk – perfect for a summer evening we say…

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Well the Guildford team are a dedicated bunch with decade’s worth of experience between them. Their product knowledge is second to none and they will work tirelessly to ensure you have the sofa you’ve always been looking for.

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Every piece of furniture created at Sofa Workshop is handmade to order in their British workshop, with a great range of styles to suit everyone. In addition to their 56 standard styles and sizes they can customise nearly all our designs to perfectly suit you. They boast an incredible range of fabrics will over 1000 on offer, the largest range on the high street. Look out for beautiful new fabrics in store from the likes of Osborne & Little and

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The array of options is practically endless - almost every aspect of your sofa can be customised. This could be anything from cushion fillings, height, depth or fabric –this and more can all be altered to create your ultimate bespoke piece of furniture. Sofa Workshop will also aim to deliver your unique piece of furniture in between 6 and 8 weeks. Oh, and to top it off, every single frame is guaranteed for a minimum of 10 years – completely free of charge.

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As sofa experts with 30 years of British heritage, you will be absolutely delighted with your choice to visit Sofa Workshop. For knowledge, customer service and quality, you will struggle to match the calibre of this Guildford shop. Come in and have a sit down!

Find out more about Sofa Workshop Guildford at sofaworkshop.com

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Headquartered in Winnenden, Germany, it produces both cleaning equipment and full cleaning systems and is the world market leader in cleaning technology.

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Their Full Control range of pressure washers help you find the perfect cleaning solution for all your outdoor cleaning needs. The Full Control Range guides you through the different pressure settings: from detergent mix up through to the harder stuff. This helps you rediscover your home by helping you achieve the best possible clean for your home: old becomes new, shabby becomes chic.

Whether gentle treatment or powerful cleaning, Germany’s Kärcher has the right solution. But which is the right one for you, you ask? Find the right pressure washer and accessories for all your cleaning needs by dropping by Pro Clean Services on Woking High Street to find out. They’ll help you select the machine to help your specific cleaning needs, as well as answering any other questions you may have.

Using Kärcher’s high-pressure and high-quality equipment an revitalise the appearance of: pattern imprinted concrete, carpets, swimming pools, all stone services, patios, driveways, walkways, wood fences, exterior walls, block paving and loads more!

So, head down to the only high street store in the United Kingdom to stock Kärcher’s finest for tips to help you get the most from their power washers and so you can find out exactly what they can do for you.

Go on, reenergize the appearance of your property just in time for the sun!

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Perfect flooring solutions in Guildford Who we are

Take your pick

The Guildford Flooring Company Ltd is a family run business that has been serving Guildford and the surrounding areas for over 50 years. We specialise in providing you with reliable flooring solutions for your home or business, no matter how big or small.

With us, you will get a large selection of quality flooring products in Guildford.

We are prompt in delivery and fitting and you can trust us to supply and install all flooring solutions to the highest standard. We offer a next day supply and fit service where possible.

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Domestic carpets Sisal rugs, wool twists, velvets.

Hard floor Wood, laminates, vinyl flooring.

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Get in touch with our experts at The Guildford Flooring Company Ltd today.

We offer free quotes and consultations to all of our customers. Visit our store today to see our entire range.

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With Guildford Flooring, you will get a large selection of highest quality flooring products in Surrey. They are prompt in delivery and fitting, easy to contact and you can trust them to supply and install all flooring solutions to the highest standard. They also offer a next day supply and fit service whenever it’s possible.

looking floor, want it to be modern flooring with stripes, or you require effective and durable hard flooring, they offer it all.

New statement carpet? Guildford Flooring offers a wide range of impressive carpets in various colours, styles and designs. Whether it’s a natural floor covering you’re after or you want wool twists or velvets, they have carpet floorings of all types for you to choose from.

Get in touch with the Surrey flooring experts at The Guildford Flooring Company today. They offer free quotes and consultations to all of their customers. You can also visit their store today on the address below to view their entire full range of floorings!

Traditional wood floor? They can provide you with hard flooring that will make a statement of its own. Whether you require a natural

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Hampshire showroom : The Lodge, High Street, Hartley Wintney RG27 8NY designers, or request a brochure.

Call us to arrange a visit from one of our

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Concentrating on Kitchens, Pantries, Boot Rooms and Bedrooms they have completed a wide range of exciting projects throughout the UK, from Victorian terraces and Georgian townhouses to country residences and new builds.

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Handmade in England, Lewis Alderson furniture uses the finest materials available. Each component is carefully crafted in their workshops and assembled by hand to the client’s exact requirements.

Meticulous attention to detail in design and quality characterises the company ethos and is what sets their furniture apart.

Established in 2008 by Directors Neil Matthews and Tom Edmonds. With first class honours in product design and previous senior roles with a renowned kitchen retailer, they drew on their experience to create a company of exceptional quality and standards. In the past 5 years they have worked with over 60 individuals and companies to create some truly exceptional rooms.

Lewis Alderson has recently opened their first UK Kitchen Showroom, in Hampshire. Situated in a stunning Grade II listed building, the Showroom has been designed to resemble the ground floor of a house from a beautiful Orangery/breakfast room through to a large fully equipped kitchen, utility and boot room. Cabinetry on display includes a large larder cupboard, freestanding dresser, integrated fridge/freezer units, large island with sink and wine fridge and their fabulous hand-made chimney breast with mantel and inset 5-oven AGA Total Control. Painted in a range of Farrow & Ball colours, the Showroom will allow visitors to fully appreciate the detail, craftsmanship and quality of their classic English furniture.

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Home owners often ask us how they can make the most of their home.

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Their sizeable shop boasts a large showroom with a number of beautifully crafted windows and doors in many different styles for consumers to browse through. From white UPVC through to Wood grain, Mahogany, Light oak and Rosewood finishes on display plus a range of bespoke colours, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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Are you looking for more space at a fraction of the price of a full extension?

Then consider a new build single story Guardian Warm Roof room at a fraction of the costs. Hart Windows can work with our consultants to provide the space you need with the certification required to comply without all the hassle.

takes from only three days with minimal disruption to your household.

Hart Windows provides an extensive range of conservatory styles and designs. Whether you are looking for modern or traditional, from lean-to conservatories to grandiose period style conservatories or orangeries, Hart will be sure to have something to suit you. They can be individually tailored with a style, size and layout to make it the perfect fit into your home and garden. Their stylish designs can conceal gutters and keep the lines clean and elegant.

They’re impossible to keep warm and comfortable, Because making the right choice when it comes to your plus new or revamped conservatory is one very important step - one that you certainly won’t want they can be noisy and even unpleasant in winter but that was to get wrong - a quick and easy visit to Hart’s showroom – or their helpful website - to see what’s on offer and what they could do for you would be a before the Guardian™ Warm Roof was invented.

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Hart’s Guardian Warm Roof System is the biggest revelation to hit the home improvement market in the last ten years. Fully tested and approved When dealing with Hart Windows, you can rest assured that you will to all thermal and structural standards, the Guardian Warm Roof System is receive a high level of service at all times as well as a ten year insurance Perfect asroof a system. conservatory roof replacement solution and also ideal new build projects. a high level performance insulated backed guarantee.

So whether you are lookingfor to improve your home with a complete new set of windows, doors or perhaps a new conservatory, or if You could even use it as a replacement for your old roof. Hart can swap you simply need a repair, Hart Windows should be your first port of call. your old conservatory roof for the new Guardian Warm Roof and effectively turn your old conservatory into an all year round extension whilst retaining Find out more at hartwindows.co.uk the original windows, doors, frames and walls. Their complete changeover

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By replacing the existing roof with a fully insulated, beautifully finished Guardian™ tiled roof you’ll be creating a whole new room.

A place you can use every single day, whatever the weather.

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E.Owen & Son Ltd EST 1946

Carpets • Vinyls • Laminates

www.eowenandson.co.uk 2 The Shambles, High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3EX Telephone | Fax: 01483 562 245 Mobile: 07951 976 958

We offer you a totally personal service from measuring, helping you choose your fabrics to making up and fitting. From our extensive range of Pattern Books including Sandersons : Romo : James Brindley : Voyage

Portsmouth Road Milford Surrey GU8 5DS | Tel: 01483 411900 Opening times: 9:30am to 5:00pm | Monday to Saturday

Style, design & innovation in tiles & bathrooms New Guildford Showroom Now Open. Huge Collection of Tiles, Mosaics and Bathroom Products.

20% off stock tiles with this voucher

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Biggest stockist in the area | Free local delivery | Free parking Eurotiles & Bathrooms Guildford, Unit 6, Riverside Business Centre, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford,GU1 4UG Tel: 01483 455424 email: guildford@eurotilesandbathrooms.com website: www.eurotilesandbathrooms.com Branches in Braintree, Rustington, Stevenage, Twickenham and Brighton.

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Beech Hollow Leatherhead: KT22 £4,750,000

JUST 17 MILES FROM CENTRAL LONDON...

In well recognisable neo-Elizabethan style this residence offers a fresh look that harmoniously reflects on its surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Newly built, it delivers stunning modern comfortable interior design on a grand scale. This dwelling is positively different: integral garaging positioned discretely out of view, pool is weather-adaptable, walled plot is spacious and multi-staged highlighting benefits of environmentally oriented design, allowing access to all areas. Whilst equally close to Cobham, Oxshott or Dorking, property’s immediate surroundings consist of medieval architecture of historic villages, prominent international school, hi-ranked international golf club, fine traditional restaurants, green parks and even wine tasting vineyards – all of these are within walking distance.

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Hillside – GU22 - £685,000

Pirbright Cottages – GU24 - £635,000

New to the market and rarely available a fantastic opportunity to purchase this three double bedroom chalet bungalow. Set in a desirable location on the Mayford borders, with a large sunny south facing rear garden backing onto fields with wonderful far reaching views.

A beautiful 4 bedroom Victorian semi-detached cottage with ample parking and garage, situated within an extremely popular location in Fox Corner, near Worplesdon. The property has undergone a total refurbishment, available to the market for a new owner to move in and enjoy the space that this house has to offer.

Down Road – GU1 - £450,000

Highgrove House – GU4 - £189,950

Located in a sought-after road in Merrow Village, within easy reach of local amenities, Guildford Town Centre and The Downs, a two double bedroom Victorian semi-detached house offering spacious, well-presented accommodation.

Situated on the ground floor with its own front door as well as direct access to the communal gardens to the rear. The property is located within Merrow Park which is approximately 3 miles to the North East of Guildford Town Centre, which provides a wide range of shopping amenities together with two stations having services to London.

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We have different styles and collections for your home and garden including industrial, retro and classic distressed painted items. Always a wide range of furniture & accessories, and a guaranteed one off quirky item around every corner.

The Ark will inspire and provide that WOW factor every time you visit

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Providing Exceptional Care Throughout Surrey

BRIDGE HOUSE CARE HOME

Farnham Road, Elstead, Surrey GU8 6DB Tel: 01252 888469 Email: bridgehouse@mmcg.co.uk • Residential / Personal Care • Respite Care / Short Breaks • Day Care

FURZE HILL LODGE CARE HOME

Furze Hill, Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 6EP Tel: 01737 742731 Email: furzehill@mmcg.co.uk • Dementia Care • Residential Care • Respite Care • Short Breaks • Day Care

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Bridge House and Furze Hill Lodge are now recruiting for Carers with various hours available.

As one of the UK’s leading Care providers with over 60 Care Homes nationwide, Maria Mallaband Care Group not only offer the highest levels of care for our customers, but we are also proud to be an Investor in People employer. We are dedicated to development and career progression; providing training, competitive salaries and excellent benefits for our members of staff, please give us a call or pop in for an application pack.

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TEST DUMMY Wakeboarding

By Tayler Willson For someone who has a profound fear of open water and everything that’s lives amongst it, being plonked into it and tied to the back of speed boat is kind of a big deal.

I mean, is there a swimmer alive who hasn’t at some point, in open water, found his/her mind thinking, “What the hell is underneath me at this precise moment?” and by the very act of thinking it, opened the floodgates to a self-generated vision of some great monster of the deep rising up underneath to take you SCHWOMP in one great bite, exactly like that Jaws poster? It can happen on the calmest day, in the murkiest or clearest waters, on your own or in a crowd. Suddenly you think “what if”, and wham. In comes the Fear. The heart starts to race, panic starts to bubble, your stroke goes and before you know it you’re thrashing helplessly for shore.

the water by the strong Mytchett Lake current, running out of air. An almost certain end to my sad, sorry little life.

But that was a dream. And dreams aren’t real. All the aforementioned belongs in my head.

The nightmare I had the previous night didn’t help proceedings either: me, tied to the back of a boat, held under

But for those who aren’t familiar with the sport of Wakeboarding, and I can’t imagine many aren’t as it’s a very Surrey

Regardless, I, as I do every month (more I feel for the enjoyment of my cackling workmates), headed to my latest Test Dummy challenge at Mytchett’s Quays Wake and Ski for a spot of Wakeboarding. In open water. On the back of a speed boat. The closest I’d been to anything like this before was back in my skateboarding days when I was eight or nine, and even that only lasted one badly grazed knee.

sport, it’s a water sport (not that kind).

It’s skateboarding on water. It’s you, on a wakeboard, being towed at speed by something (usually a boat) along water.

It was originally called skurfing and arose in the late 1980s after the advent of skiboarding (now snowboarding).

When I arrived I was met by Faye who I’d been exchanging emails with beforehand. We had agreed before to try and arrange this for a sunny day to avoid hyperthermia and as luck had it, we’d hit the jackpot. Not a cloud in sight on a perfect spring day.

I duly signed a waiver declaring that if I did indeed drown my life into absolute nothingness, it was all entirely my fault, and then I headed to dock. I was given a wet suit (questionably sized for a guy with a gut like mine) and a helmet,

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slipped and secured myself onto the wakeboard, and I was ready.

I was beginning my wakeboarding life on the cable: an electronically controlled line that would tow me as I got to grips with how this whole wakeboarding thing worked. I plopped into the water and set off. By set off, I mean dragged under water a few metres because my brain decided to freeze. Three attempts later and I was up, gliding on the water, like a neatly-thrown pebble, albeit with the elegance of a poorly-thrown rock.

After ten or so minutes of trying to improve and perfect my technique – keeping my arms straight, stop sticking my bum out and bending my legs - I was ready to do the same, but in the deep end, on the back of a boat. Gulp.

I lay in the water, holding on for dear life, before: “It’ll be the same, but the pull will be a little bit stronger. Okay?” I hear from the boat and I reply with a firm thumbs up, just before face-planting the

water and swallowing around three litres as I was dragged a good fifteen metres submerged. “Shall we try that again?”

I’m asked, and I reply with a slightly shakier, weaker thumbs up. The same happens again. Mouthful of water, body almost torn in two.

Then, as that saying about doing something third time and it being lucky goes, I did it. I was told to try and roll forward and almost force myself up level and I did it. I was properly wakeboarding. On the back of a boat. In the open water. Me, Tayler who hates all of the aforementioned, was doing all of the aforementioned and enjoying it. New levels were being discovered.

I became cocky as I strolled behind the boat trying to look cute for the camera – I even at one point contemplated doing a one-hander – my cockiness was soon wiped away as I tumbled into the below waves, again guzzling a good amount of water. We went another four times, each time with me feeling increasingly

comfortable. Before long my legs had totally given up (I had been to the gym earlier okay?!) and we headed in.

I was told I was a natural by Fiona, our photographer, a compliment I took with a pinch of salt as she had told me the same thing a few months back when I roller-skied – something I know I was really terrible at. As I found shore, I had to admit that this had been the best Test Dummy yet. Not only had I overcome a big fear of open water (albeit I won’t be diving in again anytime soon), I had really enjoyed it.

With summer rapidly approaching (and a pub next door), this could be the perfect activity to get involved with when you have the chance, be it in a group or individually. Regardless of how many of you there are, you’re guaranteed a cracking time. Trust.

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The Maverick Race Original Trail Series is all about celebrating the beauty of the British countryside. These races are accessible to runners of all levels and with 3 route lengths to choose from, you decide on the challenge!

Summer’s here and what’s better in such (probably) fine weather – other than relaxing and eating fresh fruit and some fine wine – than pushing your body to its workable limits and getting fit and maybe getting a tan, too?

These friendly races are a fantastic opportunity to explore the less well-known areas of the ma jestic Polesden Lacey estate. From open fields with views over the Surrey countryside to estate tracks and forest paths; these cross country runs offer real variety. You can chose from 3 distances: Long which will be around 25k, Middle which will be around 16.5k and Short which will be around 8k.

This year sees the inaugural Guildford Triathlon - and you should give it a go! Whether a seasoned veteran, a competent runner or you’ve managed to avoid exercise since school, the Guildford Triathlon’s suitable for all abilities (you can even enter as a relay team of three!) But with only five hundred places available, you shouldn’t hang around as they’ll be snapped up pretty sharpish.

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Woking Bikeathon 2016

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Bracknell, Holland’s Recreational Park

8th May

From Tuesday 3 May

The Woking Bikeathon, organised by the Woking Rotary Club, is not a race but a sponsored fun ride raising money for good causes. The Bikeathon offers two routes which have been carefully planned and well signed with marshals along the route and checkpoints. The 2016 Bikeathon takes place on Sunday, 8 May 2016, commencing at 10.00 a.m. in Woking Park and riders will start in groups to ensure that the roads are not over-crowded with cyclists.

Parafit is one of the best outdoor fitness companies today, they’re a no nonsense training programme created around The Elite Parachute Regiments fitness training programme. The elite style fitness training is designed to take your fitness to levels that you never thought possible.

The hard style approach and the dedication of our elite physical training instructors is paramount, with this in mind and your 100 percent commitment you will achieve your goals, whether it is for weight loss or to push yourself that little bit harder.

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Parafit’s brand new session is starts in Bracknell’s Holland Recreational Ground on Tuesday 3rd May and over 250 people are expected! The session begins at 19:00 each week, but the instructors will usually be there from 18:00 should you have any questions at all!

snooker Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Judd Trump 3rd June Starring the world’s most popular player, Ronnie O’Sullivan is settling scores with the young pretender Judd Trump.

Ronnie is the current Masters Champion, a title he won for the 6th time in January. Add to that his five world titles, five UK titles, most ever competitive centuries and the fastest ever 147 break and you have a player who many regard as the greatest ever to hold a snooker cue.

Judd is the future; with his brand of “naughty snooker” he has proven he can stand toe to toe with the Rocket. At their last match up, the 2015 Grand Prix Final, it was Judd who triumphed 10-7. With ma jor ranking events wins in China and Australia, as well as the 2012 UK Championship the ‘Ace in the Pack’ is ready and willing to settle this rivalry once and for all.

It’s Winner Takes All in a best of 11 frame match at the home of world darts and it all ‘breaks off’. Forget the silent gentlemanly atmosphere of the snooker halls; this is rock and roll all the way. www.lakesidesurrey.co.uk/eventdetails

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sports news motor racing Brooklands £4.7million revamp The final stretch of the world’s first purpose -built racing circuit is to be restored and brought into use in a £7m scheme our county’s Brooklands Museum. Lottery cash of nearly £4.7m has been awarded to the scheme, which will see a WW2 hangar moved from its position on top of the track and restored nearby.

The finishing straight will be restored to its 1939 appearance when the circuit was in its heyday, museum staff said.

Brooklands opened in 1907 and went on to make motoring and aviation history. After restoration, the final stretch will return to use for motoring and aviation activities.

The restored Grade II listed World War Two Wellington Hangar - which was used for the assembly of Wellington bombers in the 1940s and later for other industrial purposes - will become The Brooklands Aircraft Factory, where visitors will see how aircraft from biplanes to Concorde were designed, developed and built.

Woodland Woggle Hampton Estate 15th May Farnham has the wonderfully named Woodland Woggle taking place in on May 15th.

The marked route through the beautiful Hampton Estate (all routes) and Puttenham Common (10k only), with some undulating hills, great views, through bluebell woods, through a large lovely smelling pine forest then back to the finish for bacon butties.

Prices vary and for more information visit: www.farnham.gov.uk/events

ice hockey Flames Double Winner Towe Retires Guildford Flames have confirmed forward Matt Towe has retired from the sport. The 28-year-old finished the 2015/16 season on a high as Flames followed up their EPL Cup success by claiming the end-of-season playoff title.

“It’s the toughest decision I’ve had to make in hockey, but I feel the timing is right to pursue a career opportunity,” said Towe.

“I signed in Guildford because this team was hungry for silverware and to bow out of the game on the back of a double-winning season is something I’m very proud of.

addition to representing Great Britain from U18 through to senior level.

Head Coach Paul Dixon said: “I think it would be an understatement to say that this news came as a surprise to us, and certainly it’s a hole we’ll need to fill.

“We understand where Matt is coming from, and we are happy for him that he is confident and comfortable with a big personal decision in terms of what he wants to do going forward.

“Thank you to the Flames organisation for giving me the chance to do this, and the fans for their fantastic support.”

“He has had a significant impact on the success of this club during a pair of stints with us, and we congratulate him on a great career not just with us, but domestically as a whole, and internationally.

Towe has iced for numerous clubs during his career including Cardiff Devils, Belfast Giants and Cardiff Devils in the Elite League, in

“We sincerely wish him nothing but success as he heads towards other opportunities away from the game.”

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Finals month at The Bench Sports Bar Netball Superleague Grand Final Saturday 7 May, 5pm

Premier League Final Weekend Sunday 15 May, 3pm

Aviva Premiership Final Saturday 28 May, 3pm

European Rugby Challenge Cup Final Harlequins vs Montpellier Friday 13 May, 8pm

FA Cup Final Crystal Palace vs Manchester United Saturday 21 May, 3pm

Champions League Final Saturday 28 May, 7.45pm

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We talk to Player of the Season KC Ross-Miller and Coach Creon Raftopoulos on the conclusion of Scorchers’ maiden BBL season and look ahead to next season’s campaign...

Scorchers point guard KC Ross-Miller picked up a trio of club awards at Sunday’s post-season event at Surrey Sports Park.

The US import secured the Fans’ Player, Coach’s Player and Captain’s Player of the Season awards, marking the end a season which saw KC make a huge mark of the league with his high point scoring and strong ability to create point-scoring plays against tough opposition.

Over one-hundred fans were present for the announcement on Sunday evening, which also saw Franchise Director Gavin Baker talk about Scorchers’ debut season in the BBL and Coach Creon add his thoughts on the team’s progress and future in the league.

Fans voted Elvisi Dusha and Tayo Ogedengbe second and third respectively, with less than 1% between each player.

“To win the coaches, fans and players awards is pretty cool,” said Ross-Miller after receiving all three of the evening’s awards, “I never expected to win them all. It’s a huge privilege. I’ve put a lot of hard work into my game since I came here and it just shows that it’s worked and I’ve impressed some people.”

Despite Scorchers’ best efforts, however, they finished bottom of the BBL, something Ross-Miller isn’t all too familiar with: “I’m not used to losing, but I think playing in a new environment, playing with new team mates and with Coach Creon has really helped my game.

“It’s been a really good first season for the team and I’m looking forward on how we’re going to be next year.”

Coach Creon also remained in a positive mood despite not reaching the play-offs – one of his pre-season goals: “We had a lot of targets we were hoping to achieve this year and we’ve done pretty well. Our main objective was to get the fans back on side, to get them coming week in week out again and give them something to enjoy – we certainly did that.

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“We wanted to become a community club again and we’ve had lots of successful tournaments and coaching days with youngsters from in and around the county and that’s real progress.

“As disappointed as I am not to make the play-offs, we showed a lot of progression from the last year. Visa issues and injuries didn’t help us at vital moments either, especially in the run in.

“I said at the beginning, though, that we weren’t going to use any excuses. These things happen in basketball and you have to be equip to deal with them. If we aren’t that’s a learning process that we’ll take into next season and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”

Creon’s already back planning for next season after a brief spell off and is determined to have everything in place for the start of the next campaign: “I’ve had a week away to relax and clear my head, but now I’m back at the Sports Park to ensure we don’t have a rushed pre-season like last year. I’m going to make sure we’re ready.”

For information about training camps and other basketball activities going on over the summer, visit: www.surreysportspark.co.uk

SURREY Storm NEWS: Candappa called up to England’s European Championships Squad Next Month Surrey Storm’s Sophia Candappa is the team’s sole representative in the England squad that will line up in Newcastle for the Netball Europe Championships this month.

The team will be taking part in the Championship Section of the tournament against Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland between May 12th and 15th.

There is also a Challenge Section of Netball Europe in which Gibraltar, Ireland, Israel, Malta, Switzerland plus teams from

Grenada and USA will compete, too. The squad selected to represent the Roses is as follows: Helen Housby, Ella Clark, Kadeen Corbin, Eleanor Cardwell, Laura Malcolm (VC), Sophia Candappa, Hannah Joseph, Nat Haythornthwaite, Jodie Gibson, Ama Agbeze (C), Sam Cook, Leah Kennedy Congratulations to Ellie Cardwell, Ella Clark and Leah Kennedy for earning their first call-ups and also to Ama Agbeze for taking on the captaincy the first time.

Back in the Vitality League, Surrey Storm hosted Hertfordshire Mavericks in their home semi-final on April 30th, to see how they got on and what who’s made the ultimate grand final, visit: www.theguide2surrey.com/sport

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Here for families too When a patient is referred to Phyllis Tuckwell, their family is also cared for. We offer support groups, counselling, complementary therapies, benefits advice and practical support, both pre- and post-bereavement.

Hospice Care, everywhere - at the Hospice in Farnham, at the Beacon Centre in Guildford, and at home, across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

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TEST DRIVE: DS3

Citroen have always had a reputation for great looking cars with numerous quirks.

While the former still rings through for the new DS3, the simplicity of the new car is actually what makes it rather brilliant…

Having only ever really owned what we’ll call here ‘rustic’ cars, this scribe tends to be somewhat biased whenever a new automobile gets taken for a spin; they all seem great.

However, modern cars can be just a little intimidating to this luddite – keyless starting, mechanical bits to move mirrors, funky gearboxes – so it was refreshing that the DS3 PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 Six-Speed Auto (to give it its full name) was actually pretty familiar.

This model (which has an RRP is £17,895 OTR but prices start from £13,995) has an automatic gearbox, regular handbrake and a big old key for the ignition.

This is not to decry the DS3 as old-fashioned, however – the award-winning PureTech 1.2 litre 3 cylinder engine is an exceptional bit of engineering. A brief detour down the A3 from the Freeborn Citroen Guildford dealership and I got the opportunity to put my foot down.

The six speed auto dropped down a couple of gears and the little car burst into life, topping out at 70 (honest) in no time.

Moreover, this car offers its own dose of 21st century technology too. The 7 inch touch screen, the slick looking contraption in the middle of the dashboard, functions as a sat nav, sound system, driving settings and smartphone connectivity. The latter is particularly exciting; the Mirror Screen uses Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink for Android to seamlessly mirror compatible smartphones on

the DS3’s touchscreen. An array of compatible apps mean you can check the weather, access maps, compose a text using voice control or locate a parking space with ease – and there’s much more besides.

Back to the driving experience, and along the windy, tight roads surrounding Godalming the DS3’s handling is smooth and responsive (the company call this Dynamic Hypercomfort, which sums it up pretty well) and that automatic gearbox makes this particular brand of driving rather pleasant indeed.

Should you be a commuter or a London driver, for instance, this particular model (in a very fetching dark purple) would be a fantastic purchase. Small enough to get into tight spots and yet it’s comfortable, with a roomy interior, the biggest glove box in its class and a sizeable boot. So it’s a perfect family car, too.

Naturally, you are able to fully customise the DS3 to your own specifications. Chrome rear window lower trim, chrome door mirror covers, DS roof box, carpet floor mats, different alloys for your tyres, different trim, different roof graphics and of course a huge range of colours for the main body of the car itself – not a lot more you could wish for really…

Model PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 auto Emissions: C02 g/km 105 Ins. Group (1-50) 18E RRP £17,895

Urban mpg 50.4 (5.6) 105

So a great looking, fantastic to drive car that’s very economical, easy to use and yet with a wealth of technology too. If you’re looking for a new hatchback, the DS3 should be very high on your list of considerations…

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Thanks to Freeborn Guildford Citroen for use of the DS3. Find out more about them at freebornguildford.citroen.co.uk. For more about the car, visit dsautomobiles.co.uk.

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BUSINESS News MAGIMIX ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF SURREY SPORTS PARK Magimix, manufacturers of premium kitchen appliances, is proud to announce its partnership with Surrey Sports Park as Official Sponsor.

Running throughout 2016, the sponsorship will see Magimix participate in a number of health and wellbeing activities as well as visible brand presence within the main arena and on the Surrey Sports Park website.

As a partner of Surrey Sports Park ‘Fit for Living’ programme, Magimix has ensured the park’s personal trainers and dietician

are fully trained and have access to the full range of Magimix products, including the Le Blender and Le Duo range of juicers.

The team have been provided with the best equipment to help them guide and support members looking to change their current diet and lifestyle behaviours.

Magimix will also be launching a ‘Kitchen Makeover’ competition later in the year which sees the brand fit out one lucky Surrey Sports Park member’s kitchen with Magimix’s latest range of must-have kitchen appliances.

Find out more at surreysportspark.co.uk

BROOKLANDS HOTEL MAKES THE TOP 10 OF SUNDAY TIMES TOP 100 Brooklands Hotel has checked in to the top 10 of the Sunday Times Top 100 Small Companies to Work For, moving up 16 places from 25th last year, showing that there’s plenty of drive in the hotel. Brooklands is the only hotel to feature in this list and is rightly proud of breaking into the top 10 and being the first small hotel to do so in the awards’ history.

The four star luxury hotel in Weybridge opened in 2010 on the site of the world’s first purpose built race track, scored 80% (1st) for the skills of its employees and scored 95% (5th) as a fun place to work.

The feel good factor in the hotel is fuelled by the strong team ethos, supportive managers and plentiful opportunities to develop professionally. 98% of the team thought that their direct line manager regularly expresses their appreciation when a good job had been executed.

Now in its 16th year, the ‘Best Companies’ lists measure and acknowledge excellence in workplace engagement. Only organisations with the highest level of overall employee engagement qualify for the 100 Best Small Companies to Work For list.

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Lime Microsystems joins the 5G Innovation Centre Guildford-based Lime Microsystems, a leading supplier of Field Programmable RF Transceiver (FPRF) ICs, has joined the 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC) at the University of Surrey.

Researchers at 5GIC have already developed a technology that enables speeds of one terabit per second (Tbps) - more than 1,000 times faster than the highest 4G speed. And now they’ve teamed up with another company, situated a stone’s throw away, to help 5GIC dove-tail into their overall progress towards the next generation wireless technology.

Lime Microsystems specialises in field programmable RF (FPRF) transceivers for the next generation of wireless broadband systems.

Lime’s technology has been adopted by organisations around the world for a wide range of applications from consumer communications equipment — femtocells and repeaters — to software defined radio devices for military and emergency services. Applications include comms infrastructure and disaster relief networks.

Find out more by visiting surrey.ac.uk and limemicro.com.

GUILDFORD MEANS BUSINESS 2016 Taking place this year at Surrey Sports Park on Wednesday 15th June, Guildford’s annual business exhibition returns this June bringing the best and brightest businesses and businesspeople from the area together for a day long expo. This free event, which will be attended by The Guide 2 Surrey, offers visitors the chance to network with local business owners, as well as the opportunity to gain free business advice and support from local organisations and speakers.

The Exhibition, which this year takes place at Surrey Sports Park, has been running for nine years and provides the perfect forum to discover other exciting businesses as well as promoting your own to the people that matter. In terms of networking alone, Guildford Means Business is impossible to beat.

TONI MASCOLO (CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF TONI&GUY

NAMED AMONGST ‘THE TEN MOST SUCCESSFUL ITALIANS IN THE UK Effingham-based Anthony Mascolo is an awardwinning hairdresser and International Creative Director of TIGI. He has led a Creative Team for over 30 years and demonstrated his ideas and techniques to hairdressers around the globe.

Anthony Mascolo has won the title “British Hairdresser of the Year” three times.

Anthony takes influence from many areas – film, art, fashion, music and the street. He claims that one of his greatest inspirations comes from the raw ideas of young people. Crucially though, it is those closest to him – his family and his team, who draw out his ever-expanding ideas and push his work forward.

One of the highlights at every GMB are the seminars, where guest speakers from the business community offer inspiration and insights to help your business grow.

The PrimiDieci UK 2016 Awards Gala Dinner presents an opportunity for some of Italy’s finest exports to highlight the vast efforts made by the enterprising, successful and dynamic international Italian community, which accounts for 50,000 people resident in London, and boasts some of the most talented and educated economic migrants settled in the UK.

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BUSINESS events GUILDFORD CONNECTIONS When: 25th May from 8.30am Where: Guildford Rugby Club, Godalming Entry: £15 If you’re a Guildford, Godalming, Woking, Dorking, Haslemere or Cranleigh-based business – which is a pretty large percentage - you simply must attend one of the Connect Surrey networking events in the area. Taking place fortnightly, this is a very well attended and regular gettogether, so be sure to keep your eye on further dates.

Should your business lay elsewhere, there are also meetings at De Vere Hosley Park, The Richard Onslow in Cranleigh, The Georgian House Hotel in Haslemere and many others.

Visit connectsurrey.uk, or alternatively email sally@connectsurrey.com or call 01483 670 000

WOKING CHAMBER NETWORKING AT THE THEATRE When: Friday 20th May / 12pm Where: New Victoria Theatre Woking Entry: £12.50 + VAT | Non-Surrey Chambers members £20 + VAT A monthly meeting at one of the town’s most famous spots, this is informal networking at its finest. Meet 40 - 50 local business owners, managers and directors.

These events are designed to give you a regular opportunity to meet and discuss local issues, share best practice with decision makers and widen your own network of customers and suppliers.

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When: 12th May 9.30am – 11.30am Where: Gorse Hill Woking Members: (£50 annual membership required; non-members £5 + the cost of the tea/coffee)

When: 12th May (Second Thursday of every month) 6pm – 8pm Where: Lifestyle Fitness Centre, Lightwater Country Park Entry: £10 per person

Business Biscotti is what networking is all about - meeting and forming business relationships with like-minded people; they provide an antidote to formal networking.

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.

With no limits on who can attend, you can come and go as you like. It’s all about communication, trust and building relationships that lead to lasting and mutually rewarding business.

The standard of play (and fitness) is varied, and you’ll take part in several games of mixed-doubles and then its drinks and snacks in the bar to catch up with everyone else. All badminton Racquets, shuttle cocks and Refreshments are supplied, but spaces are limited to 30 so get booking…

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HAVE YOUR CAKE & EAT IT! AFTERNOON NETWORKING

When: 9th May 9.30 – 11.30am (2nd Monday of the Month) Where: Farnham Maltings Entry: Free Entry Link4Coffee events are informal and relaxed drop-in sessions, organised to provide a regular opportunity to connect with others in your local community.

At a Link4Growth community networking event, you will find yourself in a friendly environment where you are able to tap into the connections and experience of others. Plus you get to have a delicious coffee with some of your fellow Farnham entrepreneurs. link4growth.biz

When: 18th May 2.30pm to 4pm Where: Village Hotel Farnborough Entry: £8.33 + VAT | Non-Surrey Chambers members £22 + VAT

Surrey & Hampshire Chambers of Commerce are delighted to announce a brand new series of afternoon networking events on the Surrey/Hampshire border taking place in 2016.

Following the success of the first event held in January, when nearly 40 delegates attended, these facilitated networking events will take place on either a Tuesday or Wednesday once per month, with the intention being to run these in different venues across North Hampshire and West Surrey. surrey-chambers.co.uk

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Can you imagine not being able to speak or being unable to have a simple conversation… or knowing a great joke but not being able to share it with friends? People talk over you or worse avoid you completely. You are keen to learn, have some great ideas, but can’t express your ideas or ask a question; you can’t even tell Mum and Dad or your closest friend that you love them. That is the reality of life for a significant number of students at Treloar’s.

Treloar’s campus in Holybourne is located just outside Alton in Hampshire. Treloar School and College educate and care for children and young people with complex physical disabilities.

Our goal is to create a world where disabled children and young people learn to take control of their lives. In addition to gaining an education, they increase their independence, confidence and social skills.

At Treloar’s, through a unique blend of education, medical care, specialist therapy and independence training, we are committed to helping the students achieve their full potential and make the maximum possible contribution to society.

In a typical year Treloar’s students will have over 40 disabilities, the most common being cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and spina bifida. Over 95% of the students use a wheel-chair, around 30% have little or no speech and tragically around 20% of them have a life-limiting condition.

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In order to support our students we rely on a large and dedicated team of staff. Our team are committed to Treloar’s vision:-

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If you feel you have what it takes to support our students we would love to hear from you. To find our more please call 01420 547400 ext. 3401 for an informal chat, email hr@treloar.org.uk or visit www.treloar.org.uk.

We are looking for amazing individuals to join our growing team and are especially keen to hear from individuals who have care experience, or wish to pursue a role in this field.

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