The Guide 2 Guildford May 2015

GUILDFORD GODALMING CRANLEIGH MAY 2015

COMMUNITY | FAMILY | ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & DRINK | LIFESTYLE | SPORT | BUSINESS

FROM THE FARM

Nominated for Newsawards 2015

Nominated for Newsawards 2015 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

ENTERTAINMENT REGINALD D HUNTER

SPORTS CHRIS ROBSHAW

02

MAY 2015

SUMMER SHOW SUNDAY 17 MAY 11AM-5PM Have a fun day out on our 400 acre estate and find out about our wide range of courses!

BOOK O NLINE

— AN D —

SAVE

Helicopter Pleasure Flights Children’s Activities and Animals Plant Sales and Floristry Displays Careers Advice Dog Shows Stunt Shows Course Info Tree Climbing Wall of Death Classic Car Show Falconry Displays Craft Market and more!

TICKET

PRICES

Adults: £7

Concessions: £4

Family Ticket: £20

Children: £4

(2 adults & up to 3 children or concessions)

(2-19 year-olds)

01483 88 40 00 www.merristwood.ac.uk Merrist Wood College Worplesdon Guildford Surrey GU3 3PE

TheGuide2Surrey.com

03

CONTENTS DEAREST READER,

4

COMMUNITY NEWS

16

THE GUIDE 2 YOUR MONTH

22

MUM’S THE WORD!

30

THE SURREY COUNTY SHOW

36

WHERE TO EAT

50

TALKING TO CHRIS ROBSHAW

56

BUSINESS NEWS

The month of May enters the fray and my, oh my, isn’t life outside bursting and blossoming? As per the moment the sun starts to shine, as does our social calendar. Expect this month to be populated by Maypoles, a multitude of livestock and a mammoth quota of events to fill one’s diary with.

In community news we raise awareness of mental health and the stranglehold it can have on people’s lives. What can we do to keep our brains healthy and to become more mindful of the moment?

Farmers and their livestock unite to grace parks and common land all over Surrey this month. The legendary Surrey County Show, the Surrey Heath County Show and The Merrist Wood Summer Show are all set to wow the crowds in their own unique way.

We talk to arrows thrower and darts Don-mega, Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor as the sport returns to its Hampshire home of Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green for the Champion of Champions.

We also meet with England and Harlequin’s main man, Chris Robshaw, to talk Rugby, post six-nations, pre-world cup and much more.

If Rugby and Darts are just that too uncouth for you, then we have a plethora of country pursuits for you to get your croquet mallet behind too.

As ever, towards the final pages of this month’s publication, you’ll find all the exclusive offers available to you with The Good Time Guide Offer Card; ensuring that your leisure and entertainment time is that bit more affordable.

So go, enjoy yourselves, send us a postcard and tell us all about it.

This month’s front page, as I’m sure you’ll notice, is a rather wonderful looking Jersey Cow, of which we shall name Felicity (we apologise to Felicity and her family, should she be known by another name). This pretty lady hails from Pierrepont Farm over in Frensham, who are one of the last remaining dairy farms in the area. Delve inside for more moos.

Yours Sincerely, Mr D’Arcy

This product is published by TG Media Group (trading under The Good Time Guide Ltd.) Address: TG Media Group, Unit 6 Cobbett Park, 22 – 28 Moorfield Road, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1RU Main Switchboard: 01483 456001 General Enquiries: info@tgmediagroup.co.uk Managing Director: Fiona Knowlton Creative Director: Alex D’Arcy-Orga Sales Manager: Sam Massink Photographer: Fiona Digby-Jones Graphic Designers: Emma Lewis & Beth Ormerod This product is printed by Acorn.

COMMUNITY

04

MAY 2015

Your Community News A NEW LEGAL HIGH DROP-IN CENTRE IN GUILDFORD

B

ack in 2013, we took an in-depth look at the problem of legal highs in the area. A relatively recent phenomenon, a number of individuals dealing with legal high addicts declared that, in some cases, it was more serious than heroin addiction.

the UN, this is a significant problem.

With this in mind, the charity SADAS is opening a drop-in centre for legal high users in Guildford. The sessions will run every Wednesday at Guildford Action Day Centre in Beverley Hall, Haydon Place.

A lack of accountability means that with these legal highs – which can be smoked, snorted or eaten – it’s incredibly difficult to know of the long-term effects. With a new legal high released once a week on average, and the UK ranking as the largest user of legal highs in

If you or someone you know has a problem with drug or alcohol dependency, or you’d like to find out more about the drop-in centre, visit www.sadas.org.uk or call 01483 590150.

GUTS SING-A-LONG AT THE LEGION 10TH MAY

T

his first ever Guildford Fringe Pub Singa-long is raising money for GUTS, with an evening of fun for anyone who enjoys a singsong.

GUTS are a Surrey-based bowel cancer charity; amazingly, 1 in 18 of us will develop the disease at some point in our life. It’s a startling statistic, and GUTS’ events raise money to help combat bowel cancer.

The Pub Sing-a-long is one such event,

taking place on the second Sunday of every month. There will be a group leader who will guide the group in their learning and help to introduce some harmony singing along the way. Don’t worry if not Beyoncé; this is a fun, social event!

The pub sing-a-long takes place at The Legion on Sunday 10th May. Visit gutsfbc.co.uk/events for more info.

COMMUNITY

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Community

GUILDFORD COLLEGE AND MERRIST WOOD OPEN DAYS - 19TH AND 20TH MAY

G

uildford and Merrist Wood College are unquestionably two of the finest education centres in the area, and a must if considering your future in Surrey. The former offers a huge array of further and higher level courses, and the latter is one of the most acclaimed agricultural colleges in the country.

Both Colleges will be hosting Degree Level Open Days on the 19th and 20th May respectively, so if an undergraduate degree is what you are interested in, be sure to put your name down. Both Open Days take place between 5.30pm and 8pm you can meet course tutors, get advice on careers and finance & funding, and much more.

Naturally there will be refreshments and in the case of Merrist Wood, free tractor rides too…

Find out more at guildford.ac.uk and merristwood.ac.uk.

STREET PLAY IN WESTBOROUGH A HIT – SO SHOULD THIS BE A PERMANENT FIXTURE?

D

uring the Easter Holidays, dozens of local children enjoyed a Street Play session in Westborough, with Rickyard closed to traffic to offer a safe environment as part of a new initiative.

Street Play is part of a national scheme endorsed

by Play England. The idea is that every child has the freedom to regularly play actively and independently near their own front door, contributing to a healthy lifestyle.

A typical Street Play session is an after-school or weekend event led by neighbours for neighbours, and only publicised within the immediate streets.

A residential road is closed to through traffic, with volunteer stewards at each road closure point to redirect through traffic and escort residents' cars in and out safely.

Residents who would like advice and support on how to organise their own Street Play event can contact the Play and Youth Development Officer on 01483 444764 or email playdevelopment@ guildford.gov.uk

GUILDFORD IN BLOOM IS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES W

e know our town is gorgeous – so if you’re responsible for making it just that little bit prettier, it’s time to enter Guildford in Bloom.

The Public Competition has seven categories: 1. Best Front Garden 2. Best Allotment 3. Best Garden for Wildlife 4. Best Business in Bloom 5. Best Container Garden 6. Best Vegetable/Kitchen Garden 7. Best Neighbourhood Project Make sure you enter now!

The closing date is Sunday 14 June 2015. Simply visit guildford.gov.uk/ guildfordinbloom to find out how.

05

06

MAY 2015

All shoes can be recycled Find out how at recycleforsurrey.org.uk

COMMUNITY

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Community

Our Citizens...

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK This month the Mental Health Foundation celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week.

Between 11th and 17th May, the charity and their supporters will be holding events up and down the country to raise awareness of issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing.

Mental illness can take many forms including anxiety, depression, addiction, mood disorders and dementia to name just a few. Sadly, many people suffer in silence despite the many methods of support available within the community. We asked you your feelings about Mental Health…

FRANCESCA

ANDY

MARK

Have you or anyone you know experienced mental health problems?

Have you or anyone you know experienced mental health problems?

Is it easy to miss the signs of mental illness?

I’ve had depression for as long as I can remember. You feel like there’s always a black cloud over you, nothing’s in colour; you can go to an amazing concert and not hear the music. You just feel like a zombie. I admire anyone who says ‘I’m struggling, I need help.’

Yeah, but lots of people do.

And lots of people do that don’t recognise it. I think it can be a bit of a taboo thing for people to admit that they are having problems. A lot of people might not know where to look for help. There’s a lot of help out there, but the first step is acknowledging it if you are having problems.

Photographer

What kind of help did you seek?

I did go to the doctor for medication but I found it actually made it worse and gave me panic attacks, anxiety and made me withdraw. So I found the best therapy for me was to come off the medication and speak to my friends, get a counsellor and find someone to talk about it with. There is fantastic support out there if you look for it.

Photographer

Is mental health something people find difficult to talk about?

Yes. I think if you wanted to talk to someone who is suffering from mental illness you might be anxious about bringing it up, through fear of offending them or not seeing it from their point of you. It could be an awkward conversation and that seems like something that’s part of our society.

Business Owner

Without a doubt. People’s lives are so busy these days.

And when you see someone is a certain way or having trouble it’s too easy to just think ‘pull yourself together’.

People don’t understand it and they should.

Is mental health something people find difficult to talk about?

Yes. I think if you wanted to talk to someone who is suffering from mental illness you might be anxious about bringing it up, through fear of offending them or not seeing it from their point of you. It could be an awkward conversation and that seems like something that’s part of our society.

07

08

COMMUNITY

MAY 2015

Our Citizens...

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?

JO Programmer

JIM Youth Worker

I had a bit of a tough time at University. I broke up with someone and became depressed. I saw my doctor and got some prescription medication and it really helped.

I suffered a brain injury from an accident ten years ago.

As a result I’ve met a lot of other people recovering from similar conditions. With help from a local charity, Headway, we learned how to live normal lives again.

Do you think there’s still a stigma attached to mental health?

I think in terms of your friends and family it’s not an issue so much, but maybe when someone has to ring up work, for example, and say that they’re having a tough time and can’t get out of bed - if you had a cold it wouldn’t really be a problem. But I don’t think socially there’s as much of a stigma anymore.

Is mental health difficult for people to talk about?

You don’t want to be defined by your condition. At first people treat you differently and can’t see past that. But the services that are available can give you confidence and coping strategies that help you overcome obstacles and get back to normal life.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, the Mental Health Foundation are promoting the practice of Mindfulness.

But what is it and how can it be beneficial?

While it can mean different things to different people, at the heart of it mindfulness helps you observe the way you think and feel about your experiences, whether good or bad.

This really does have the power to change the way you manage and react to stressful situations, giving you a vital tool to stay mentally healthy.

Unlike more subjective forms of meditation, mindfulness has an ever-expanding body of evidence that shows that it really works. You can practice it for 5 minutes or 5 hours a day; the beauty of it is how easy it is to adapt it to suit you.

There are numerous sources and centres to learn mindfulness near you but for more information and to find support for any form of mental illness visit:

mentalhealth.org.uk

TheGuide2Surrey.com

09

10

COMMUNITY

MAY 2015

Mental Health Aw

W

ith 1 in 10 individuals having problems with their mental health, it is highly likely that we all know someone who has suffered at some point. Yet why is the conversation surrounding the subject still seen as something of a taboo?

Generally, we are much more forthcoming with our physical problems. Yes our bodies offer the most apparent and tangible problems, yet the mind is quite literally the motor that propels, organises and instructs our bodies. If our minds are suffering due to anxiety, stress and sleep deprivation, then the implications for the rest of the body are going to be negative. It’s hardly going to promote a physically healthy existence, is it?

The list of mental health issues that have been analysed that exist in today’s ‘mindscape’ is more than extensive; from everyday worries and anxieties to more serious long-term conditions, it seems anything that consistently affects your mind is potentially an issue or matter to look into - so then by golly let’s talk about it! In everyday conversation and down the pub, let’s talk to one another.

Being Mindful

S

et up by the Mental Health Foundation in 2000, the week of events aims to raise awareness and debate on issues that surround the mind and its daily effects on everyday life. With a subject matter so complex and relatively undiscovered, the charity chooses a theme to explore every year in its goal to enlighten the masses. This year is something that we can all try and be conscious of Mindfulness.

You’ve probably heard a lot about Mindfulness in the media recently. Perhaps you think it means sitting cross-legged on the floor and meditating.

Maybe you think mindfulness means to simply concentrate on your breathing, or that mindfulness means to focus on your bodily sensations. Well mindfulness is all of those things, and so much more.

Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment, without getting stuck

in the past or worrying about the future. Mindfulness can be practiced standing, sitting and walking, both indoors and out.

It can be practiced at home, in schools, at work or simply out and about. You can practice mindfulness for 5 minutes or 5 hours. That’s the great thing about mindfulness; you can tailor it to suit your own needs.

What you may be surprised to hear is that you have probably been mindful at some point in your life and didn’t even know it.

Have you gone for a long walk, breathing in the crisp, fresh air and then suddenly realised that four hours have passed?

Have you listened so intently to a song that for a moment, you weren’t thinking about anything but how beautiful the melody was? That’s mindfulness!

Contrary to popular belief, mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind of thoughts and ‘zoning out’. It can mean different things to different people. At the heart of it, mindfulness helps people observe the way they think and feel about their experiences, whether good or bad. This can really change the way you

COMMUNITY

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Community

w areness Week Mental Health Awareness Week takes place between the 11th & 17th May, aiming to help raise awareness for a subject that is so engrained in everyday life, yet rarely discussed.

EXERCISE YOUR MIND Surrey Mindfulness – fantastic local organisation offering Mindful Meditation courses all over Surrey surreymindfulness.co.uk Mindfully Aware – based in Yateley, courses for adults and kids on breathing and being mindful, reducing stress and anxieties mindfully-aware.com Mindfulness Courses hosted

by Just Jhoom. Courses run in Guildford and Cranleigh.

For more info visit justjhoom.co.uk

manage and react to stressful situations, giving you a valuable tool to stay mentally healthy - and an ever-expanding body of evidence shows that it really works.

problems, from stress, depression and anxiety to chronic pain, eating disorders and concentration, boost our productivity at work, and give us a greater enjoyment of life.

Mindfulness is already known to be successful in helping people with mental and physical health

For more information on Mental health Awareness Week visit mentalhealth.org.uk

Softly, softly...

Do you know the difference soft water can make to your daily life?

A Harvey Water Softener means...

• Less cleaning - no scale deposits • You save money on cleaning products • Much kinder to your family’s hair and skin • Clever twin tank design resulting in soft water 24/7

• Your appliances are protected • Cheaper energy bills • A compact, non-electric design fitting neatly under a kitchen sink • Maintenance free

Speak to our friendly team to find out more or book a FREE no obligation demonstration

01483 736 897 ALL LOCAL AREAS COVERED

www.harvey.co.uk

11

COMMUNITY

12

MAY 2015

SURSAR: THE WATER TEAM T

he Winter Floods that came between 2013 and 2014 are still a raw memory in many people’s minds. There’s so much that springs to mind when one thinks of the floods that it would be forgivable to forget the positive images that we all saw on the screens and that some of us saw with our own eyes. Like the men and women in red.

Surrey Search and Rescue has its own water team made up of specially trained technicians whose job it is to bring the team’s skill and presence off dry land and into the hazardous realm of the water. The team are (very basically) divided into two core groups of technician; Flood Responder and Swift Water Rescue Technicians.

The Flood Responders (they’re the guys in Yellow Helmets) are trained to work safely near or on water providing an initial response; checking people are ok in their houses, wading through

the floods to pull boats, bring supplies or evacuating those who are trapped. With some pictures emerging of children playing in flooded streets, it may seem strange that while they play happily in the brown water, Flood Responders are in dry suits, carefully making their way down streets, checking under their feet with poles, cautiously moving forward. A flooded street is incredibly dangerous.

Burst manhole covers under the surface for example can trap your feet, and if there’s an undercurrent not visible on the surface, you can be swept away.

These guys are cautious for good reason. And the dry suits? Well, aside from spending the day in freezing water, the brown liquid contains a staggering amount of bacteria and germs. Think about it; sewage is liquid at the end of the day, if the ground’s flooded the sewage mixes in. You’re swimming and paddling in…well, you know.

The Swift Water Rescue Technicians (the Red Helmets) do exactly the same job but are also trained further to operate in extremely fast flowing water. The

crashing ferocity of water has been shown time and time again how dangerous it is, and although severe flows and thundering bodies of water were not always the first images we saw that winter, an operator with the skills to swim in the most treacherous of conditions is essential. Unlike the flow of the sea, a flow in a river is relentless; it doesn’t stop and once it’s caught hold of something it will rip it away.

Getting in the water is the last thing anyone wants to do. It is really dangerous and unlike other areas of Search and Rescue the risk to life is extremely high. A lot of the training centres on saving people from the water without getting in. Boats, rope work and good team organisation will always top a swimmer in the water. That’s the risk the guys took during the flood and that’s why Search and Rescue is such an important part of the emergency services. Without them, the outcome of those floods could have been a lot worse than it already was.

Find out more at www.sursar.org.uk

By Will Knowlton

MAY 2015 13

RANGE ROVER

MAKES ITS OWN HEADLINES landrover.co.uk

Since its launch in 1970, Range Rover has set an ever-improving benchmark for refinement. A suite of technologies, such as the latest four-corner air suspension, makes sure interior conditions are always extremely comfortable – no matter what’s beneath your wheels.

Dynamic Response™ independently regulates the front and rear suspension to control how the body leans, helping it corner with supreme confidence. To enjoy it for yourself, take a look at our latest finance options opposite – from only £799 a month, plus deposit and final payment.

Call today and find out more.

HUNTERS LAND ROVER Ladymead, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1DT 01483 494 935 hunters.guildford.landrover.co.uk

Range Rover TDV6 Vogue Representative example *On the Road Price

£73,955.00

Customer Deposit

£15,690.00

Total Amount of Credit

£58,265.00

Purchase Fee

£10.00

(included in final payment)

36 Monthly Payments

£799.00

Final Payment

£39,720.00

Total Amount Payable

£84,174.00

Duration of Agreement

37 Months

Representative APR

6.9% APR

Interest Rate (Fixed) %

Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the Range Rover range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 15.4 (18.3) – 33.2 (8.5), Extra Urban 29.1 (9.7) – 40.4 (7.0), Combined 22.1 (12.8) – 37.7 (7.5).

CO2 emissions 299 – 196 g/km.

6.73%

*The model pictured is a Range Rover TDV6 Vogue with optional extra of 22” five splitspoke alloy wheels (£2,500) and fog lamps (£140) at an On the Road Price of £76,595.

Hunters Land Rover is a trading style of Inchcape Retail Ltd who is acting as a credit broker and not a lender.

The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. A vehicle’s actual fuel consumption may differ from that achieved in such tests and these figures are for comparative purposes only. Representative Example relates to a Range Rover TDV6 Vogue. Representative 6.9% APR available on new Range Rover TDV6 Vogue models registered between 1st April and 30th June 2015 at participating Retailers only. With Land Rover Freedom Personal Contract Purchase you have the option at the end of the agreement to: (1) return the vehicle and not pay the Final Payment. If the vehicle has exceeded the allowed mileage a charge for excess mileage will apply – in this example 14p per mile for any excess mileage up to 4,999 miles and 28p per mile for any excess mileage exceeding 4,999 miles. If the vehicle is in good condition and has not exceeded the allowed mileage you will have nothing further to pay; (2) pay the Final Payment to own the vehicle or (3) part exchange the vehicle subject to settlement of your existing finance agreement; new finance agreements are subject to status. Representative example is based upon an annual mileage of 10,000 miles. Finance is subject to status and only available to applicants aged 18 and over resident in Mainland UK and N.Ireland. This finance offer is only available through Black Horse Limited trading as Land Rover Financial Services, St William House, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff CF10 5BH. We can introduce you to Land Rover Financial Services and a limited number of other lenders to provide funding for your vehicle. We may receive commission or other benefits for introducing you to such lenders.

Style, design & innovation in tiles & bathrooms New Guildford Showroom Now Open.

Huge Collection of Tiles, Mosaics and Bathroom Products.

20% off selected tile ranges with this voucher code GU2015

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 our new showroom in Brighton.

14

COMMUNITY

MAY 2015

MAGNA CARTA: WHAT’S THAT ABOUT THEN?

by Will Knowlton The story takes place in 1215. Standard villain King John was forced to sign this epic document called the Magna Carta.

Essentially this was a contract saying that the king was not to think that he was above the law and was expected to protect the rights of the people as part of his job spec.

John became king in 1199 when his brother, Richard the Lionheart, ended up at the wrong end of a crossbow bolt and died with no kids to tow the line. John had a bad temper and was a general all-round douche. Sufficed to say the barons did not like him.

To be fair, John had inherited a bit of a hornets nest; England was having one of many nasty wars with France which was emptying the coffers fast. To fund the war, John taxed the barons something chronic. He also managed to really tick off the Pope who excommunicated him. So here was England, in the middle of an economic downturn, dealing with overseas conflicts and a leader who wanted to tax the rich to deal with the deficit. Sound familiar?

After sixteen years of John’s tax system the barons, led by Robert Fitzwalter, had had enough. Fitzwalter rallied the Barons and marched down to London, taking over the city. They called themselves The Army of God (Presumably because The Army of Tax Dodging Landowners was a bit of a mouthful).

King John met the barons on June 15th 1215 (a Monday) at Runnymede, as it was neutral ground with convenient parking and excellent local shops. Here the barons demanded that King John sign a document called the Magna Carta which guaranteed them certain rights. If John signed it he would be agreeing to do his duty as King of England, upholding the law and running a fair government. In return, the barons agreed not to kill him.

Game of Thrones Type Twist (without Dragons): Of course, no bugger had any intention of sticking to the agreement. First John got his lawyers on the case to try and nullify the contract, even getting the Pope to declare it illegal (as they were now friends again).

In return the barons just dug in at London, refusing to leave.

By now the country was teetering on all out civil war and in the sort of move the CIA would have approved of, the French offered military aid to the barons. For the next year the barons and John slapped each other about with no one gaining anything. Then in 1216 John died of dysentery in Newark Castle. The war went on for a bit but ultimately the royalists started to gain more ground and by 1217 the war was done.

Henry III, who was all of about 9, had his protectorate William Marshall resurrect the amended Magna Carta and the future government structure started to take shape.

The ideas in the Magna Carta became lasting principles of liberty and freedom to us. Three of the 67 clauses are still in force as English law today, including the freedom of the English Church, the ancient liberties of the City of London as well as the right to due process.

The right to consistently request your friends play Candy Crush saga and to take photos of your lunch was not.

TheGuide2Surrey.com

15

16

ENTERTAINMENT

MAY 2015

THE GUIDE 2 GT Open Mic Session

Charley Farley Sunday Four

The Kings Head, Guildford / Every Thursday

The Three Lions, Farncombe / 9th May

One of the best open mic’s around town, the legend that is compere extraordinaire, Mr Gavin Thomas hosts these highly regarded song sessions.

Skiffle infused covers of classics from music history. From pop to rock and everything else. If you’ve not witnessed the Charley Farley before then by golly this is a great opportunity to do so.

You’ll find your toes tapping and your shoulders shaking within seconds. We love these guys and we reckon you will too.

For more info visit kingsheadguildford.co.uk

For more info visit thethreelionsfarncombe.co.uk

NVOY Hundred Watt Club The Electric Theatre / 8th May In association with Guildford Fringe, Hundred Watt Club bring their raunchy brand of burlesque and cabaret back to town. Featuring Elsie Diamond, Dave the Bear, Lena Mae, Laurence Owen, Trixie Kixx and Pearl Grey; you’re bound to be in for a night to remember.

Strictly 18 and over.

Tickets: £15 by calling 01483 444789 or visit guildfordfringe.com

Ugly Duckling The Boileroom, Guildford / 8th May Formed back in California all the way back in 1993, these West Coast Hip Hop, party starting quacks will be sure to have your head bopping all night.

33Hz Guildford / 9th May Having hosted the amazing Doorly back in April, the team down at Thirty3Hz are on a mission to bring the best in dance music to their intimate abode of party and bass. Next up are NVOY who have been hitting the Radio 1 airwaves and have whispers of ‘watch out’ spreading all over the shop.

Tickets and info via thirty3hz.com

Beautiful Thing Yvonne Arnaud Theatre / 11th - 16th May Combining comedy with ardent drama, the critically acclaimed, urban fairy-tale returns to the stage. With a brand new cast led by Charlie Brooks, Beautiful Things tells the story of two teenage boys living on a rundown council estate during the heatwave of the summer holidays.

Call the box office on 01483 440 000 or visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

Tickets: £11 via theboileroom.net

VE Day Concert Guildford Cathedral / 8th May Marking the 70th anniversary of VE Day, The Cathedral Choir and The Glen Miller Orchestra will perform music inspired by the events of WWII. Music will be interspersed with readings

by Dame Penelope Keith.

Premium tickets start from £45 whilst unreserved seats are from £20 via guildford-cathedral.org

Beating the Bounds Cranleigh Parish Boundary / 17th May An ancient custom still observed by many parishes around the country today. Back in the day it was a chance for members of the community to be led around the parish boundaries by priests and elders to share knowledge of where they lay and to pray for protection. Join the Cranleigh Rotary Club for a walk, jog or run of the 23 mile bound of the largest village in England.

For more info visit cranleighchallenge.uk

ENTERTAINMENT

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Entertainment

YOUR MONTH Just the Tonic Comedy Club The Casino / 30th May Starring Phil McCaffrey, Pete Cain and Darrell Martin; comedy comes back to The Casino at the end of the month for an evening of Saturday satire. Ah, just the tonic.

Tickets are £16 via justthetonic.com

Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) G Live / 21st May They’ve mashed up and messed with history many a way; notably the great Bard of whom they take their name from. Now however, they come to wreak havoc with comedy itself. Be reduced to tears of laughter by the wonderful Reduced Shakespeare Company Tickets: £17 via glive.co.uk

A Concert for Rowan Guildford Cathedral / 23rd May Join over 300 musicians for a night of extraordinary fundraising in aid of The Rainbow Trust. Singers from Guildford, Salisbury and London will be joined by local children’s choirs and Guildford’s professional orchestra, Southern Pro Musica, for an evening of wonderful music celebrating life, love and the joy of working together to benefit others.

Tickets from £16 and available by calling 01483 444334

Surrey Outdoor Cinema by the lake University of Surrey / 23rd May

The end of the month sees the return of the outdoor cinema up at the lake of The University of Surrey. An evening of silver screen under the stars. Count us in. Bring blankets!

For more info search for ‘Surrey Outdoor Cinema’ on Facebook

The Go! Team Boileroom, Guildford / 31st May The Go! Team are back with a bang and coming to play The Boileroom at the end of the month.

Indie kids in the early 2000’s will remember their seminal album ‘Thunder, Lightning, Strike’ for their catchy melodies and rhythm to make your rump shake.

Tickets are £14 by calling 01483 440022 or online via theboielroom.net

Sejam Bar des Arts / 3rd June Brand new to the oasis of calm and chic, Bar des Arts, comes a night of contemporary jazz jams for players and aficionados, focusing on jazz, funk, soul and fusion of the past and present. A guide set list for jammers is available at sejam.co.uk For more info visit bardesarts.co.uk

Festival of Farming, Food & Wildlife Pierrepont Farm / 7th June Between 11am – 4pm, Pierrepont Farm a celebration of rural life aims to promote a better understanding of the link between farming, wildlife and the food on our plates.

For more info visit crtinsurrey.org.uk

Film Season - Trash Yvonne Arnaud Theatre / 30th May Part of the theatre’s film season (27th April – 30th May), Trash tells the story of two young boys from Rio’s slums who find a wallet amongst the trash at their local dump, the contents of which holds significant importance. Ensue police chases and conversations of kindred comradery.

Tickets are £8.40 via yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

F

OR MORE GUIDES 2 GOOD TIMES, SIGN UP ONLINE TO THE GOOD TIME GUIDE WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER; YOUR SEVEN DAY GUIDE 2 WHAT’S ON IN SURREY THEGUIDE2SURREY.COM/NEWSLETTERS

17

18

ENTERTAINMENT

MAY 2015

ENTERTAINMENT

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Entertainment

TALKING TO…

Reginald D Hunter

By Rich Lee

Mixing biting social commentary, Deep South wisdom and juicy punchlines, the often controversial but always hilarious Reginald D Hunter brings his latest UK tour “The Man Who Attempted To Do As Much As Such” to Guildford this month and to Woking in June…

“Americans are as stupid as everyone else, it’s just that our technology has made our stupidity legendary.”

Can you reveal some of the themes you’ll be talking about on your new tour?

Oh man, I never answer this question well. I mean it’s not like a film where you can do trailers: (affects a booming narrator’s voice) “Coming up, Reg will be talking about religion, politics and p***y!” Or “Reg is undertaking a dare, where if he can make the audience mess themselves with one joke that he doesn’t have to do for the rest of the show, he’s going to attempt that the rest of the tour.” That’s the ‘Death Star’ joke. Show starts at 8, it’s over by 8.02!

You’ve been in the UK for 20 years now. Was there a moment when you just ‘got’ the English?

I guess what clicked was when I saw how there’s like a kit that comes with being British. It’s got the British sense of humour in there, your sense of right and wrong, the self-deprecating thing. I’m an outsider and American neuroses are different from yours, so being around your neuroses helped me develop mine.

What’s the greatest misconception both nations have about each other?

I think the greatest misconception that Americans have about the British is that y’all are all scholars. I try to explain to folks back home what British idiots are like - they don’t get squaddies or ‘the lads’. The misconception that the English have about Americans are that we’re stupid. We’re about as stupid as everyone else, it’s just that our technology has made our stupidity legendary.

You originally came to England to study acting at RADA before moving into standup. Would you consider taking on TV acting or movie work?

I’ve thought about it and been offered a thing or two here and there. But I just haven’t seen a lot of things that interest me. A lot of old folks from where I’m from have a saying: ‘What ‘it do?’. I see a lot of things come out that have a nice sheen to ‘em, but they’re not saying anything. What ‘it do?

So what would a Reginald D Hunter sitcom look like?

(Laughs) Well… I don’t think it would be put on any of the ma jor networks! I think portions would be animated. And it will be some of the most astounding dialogue ever heard!

Finally, for anyone going to see you at Guildford or Woking who hasn’t seen you perform before, what can they expect to take away from the show?

You know what, I really don’t know. One of the toughest things about being a standup is that I’ll never truly experience myself live. I think you can analyse the magic right out of something. I don’t really want to understand what makes me good.

But! They should expect a lot of laughs, some of them will be uncomfortable but I’m told that sometimes it can be thought-provoking… I’m pretty confident that at the very least it will be interesting! (Laughs).

Reginald D Hunter will be performing at Guildford’s G Live on 27th & 28th May and Woking’s New Victoria Theatre on 3rd June.

19

20

MAY 2015

Not just any Music Education.

This is Music Education by ACM. » HALF PRICE (£600) 1 Year BTEC Courses in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Music Tech enrolling for September 2015. » Study Performance or Audio Production NOW and keep your options open for the future. » Students also receive English, Maths and Business Studies lessons. » The centre of music excellence in Guildford. » Build a life-long, sustainable career in music. » Apply Now. Places are limited.

music. industry. education. acm.ac.uk | 01483 500 800

THE ACADEMY OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC THE RODBORO BUILDINGS | BRIDGE STREET GUILDFORD | SURRE Y | GU1 4S

TheGuide2Surrey.com

21

Congratulations

Netball Superleague CHAMPIONS 2015 SURREY STORM half page advert MAY 2015.indd 1

28/04/2015 09:54

the

FOUNTAIN

beauty therapy

The Old Village Stores, Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore, Surrey, GU7 2RL

You can really taste the difference...

Open 7 days a week See website for all details and updates Butcher closed Monday

New Haw Rd Addlestone Nr Weybridge KT15 2BU

Neom Wellbeing Spa Treatments Launch

Come and visit us at...

The Fountain Beauty Therapy and get ÂŁ20 off your first treatment *may not be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion

Farm Shop 01932 852630 Info line 01932 853886

relax@fountainbeauty.co.uk

01483 527439

www.crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk

www.fountainbeauty.co.uk

22

FAMILY

MAY 2015

mum’s the word May Half Term – the final furlong before the kids have an eternity (six struggling for ideas then fret not; for this is Mum’s the Word, and ideas Ideas such as these… is Opening!

The Guildford Lido

the calendar. ay – mark it in M d y 3r ay nd Su mmer has trul know th at su is is th d Guildfordians an s, the Lido open begun when th at da y! rd ith the Guildfo u unfamiliar w yo of of e s os re th ac r in Fo t bit of info. Se ated to Lido, here’s a rdens and he ga ed ap sc nd la d pool ly ul ze si tif c au be Olympi ntigrade, the galore s de sli 24 degrees ce ith W e to chill out. tesy is a great plac hments, cour od and refres fo the s it’ , co Lo and on-site ito iends at Burr fr od some y go r jo ou en of ults to for kids and ad perfect place outdoor fun. , by visiting dearest reader Find out more, imming w /s uk o. trum.c guildfordspec . /guildford-lido

he Big t d n a o o r Shoe Kanga Bad Boot 3rd May Centre / 2 s t r A h ig Cranle irky as it

u erfull y q ring – yes as wond r it ta s b y w r o e h v s E , kid’s a is angaroo is K e th the Sho e sounds, – th f it o d s e ss da y you gue k to the arks bac nthropomorphic h h ic h w a th. da ys of um’s you h alcyon of this m s e o h s d s… peas an Memorie ad the Big B aroo and Cobblers, g n a K e of Sho old load Anywa y a elightful . This is d e tr a a is e t h T c Boo ,a li r n a fu il y of G courtes y 5 minutes of fam es with o 4 sh al d of lost d fantastic the islan eautifull y crafte to y e n r b jou d n a e ? , mim ative, no clowning . Ima gin puppets ore d out m ore at Fin tre.org. m t u o en Find igh artsc at cranle

Messy Mayhem at Dapdune Wharf 25th to 31st May

You make the mess - they clea n it up! Dapdune Wh arf present a week of mes sy play and having fun, doing all the things the grow n-ups won’t let you do at home. Bring a change of clothes and a towel, and be prepared to get messy...

Messy Mayhem takes place betw een 25th and 31st May and each child costs a mere £2.50, and you can find out more by visiting nationaltrust.org.uk.

Wear it Wild with WWF The Living Planet Centre 26th and 28th May

Are your little ones fierce like a tiger, flashy like a flamingo, or as pro ud as a lion? Or ma ybe the y just prefer monkeying around. Either way , taking them to Woking’s Living Planet Centre – the home of WWF UK – and creating animal masks will help the org anisation carry out their vital work.

Sessions take place at 10am, 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am on Tuesda y 26th and Thursda y 28th May, and will cos t you a mere £3 in suggested donatio n. A fun way to help out the planet!

More info is at wwf.org.uk.

FAMILY

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Family

Half Term Fun weeks) off for the summer. If you’re for the family is what we do.

Super Power Flow er Activities RHS Garden Wis ley| 23rd to 31st M ay

How would yo ur offspring like to create wooden flow a er ta seeds to grow bl e decoration, or sow pl an ts th at pop? Ther pl enty to do e’s in the garden s, too, from of prey disp birds la ys and den building to bi rd watching.

Those lovely people at RH S Garden W have a large isle y arra y of flora kiddies betw l fun for the een the 23rd and 31st May this all culm , and inates in the Budding Gar Competition deners , with mini sh ow this comes w gardens. All of ith the admis sion fee. Mag ic.

Find out mor e about May Half Term at RHS Garden Wisle y by vi siting rhs.org.uk/w isel y.

Comedy, Comic Drawing and Cats at G Live 23rd to 31st May

And much more this half term! Those cleve r Dickens’ at G Live offer so much for the kids during the holidays, and the last week of May is no exception. Indeed it would appear that every singl e day between the 23rd and 30th May. Here are some of the events taking place at G Live this half term. Be quick – they’re selling out fast…

Saturday 23rd May - Comedy Club 4 Kids Workshop 7 to 11 Years

During this fun session professional comi cs from Comedy Club 4 Kids will show participan ts how to write and perform comedy.

Sunday 24th May - Southern Pro Music a Presents Family Classics!

All Ages

Southern Pro Musica welcomes families of all ages to Family Classics, a way of introd ucing the whol e famil y to classical music.

Tuesday 26th May – Kev F Sutherland’s Comic Masterclass 7 to 12 Years

Work with professional Comic Artist Kev Sutherland, (whose comic strips appear in The Beano, and Doctor Who Adventure s!) and produce your own comic strip in this fast and fun workshop.

Frida y 29th May - Animation Mastercla ss 12 to 17 Years

Get animated with this exciting stop-motio n animation workshop from Animation Natio n, which will then be uploaded to their YouTu be Channel!

Saturday 30th May - White Rabbit Cake Toppers Workshop 6+ Years

Work with Lyn from Inspired Creations to learn Sugarcraft and make a wonderful White Rabbit from sugar modelling paste.

Saturday 30th May – Sing-a-Long-a-Frozen 5+ Years

A full screening of Disne y’s FROZEN with lyrics on screen to help you sing along during the film. Let it go…

23

FAMILY

24

11.30 –Dog Agility 12.00 – Stunt Show 1.00 – Falconry 1.30

– Quad and Motorcycle Stunt Show

2.00 – Dog Agility 2.30 – Stunt Show 3.30 – Falconry 4.00 – Quad and Motorcycle Stunt Show

MAY 2015

FAMILY

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Family

SOME OF THE

STALLS & ACTIVITIES • Wall of Death • Animal Handling • Lamb Cuddling • Sheep Shearing • Tree Climbing • Plant Sales • Floristry Displays • Dog Shows • Helicopter Pleasure Flights • Classic Car Show • Guildford Archery Club • The National Target Sports Association • Craft Fair • Tree Surgery Demos and Chainsaw Carving • Surrey Wildlife Trust • Wey and Arun Canal Trust • Dog Agility • Railway Enthusiasts Club • Falconry • Willow Weaving • Fun Fair • Pirbright Country Market • Countryside Crafts • Donkey Rides

ARENA ACTS • Stannage Stunt Show • The Adrenaline Tour Motorcycle and Quadbike Stunt Show • Falconry Displays • Dog Agility

REFRESHMENTS • Burger vans • Vegetarian options • Tea/coffee outlets • Real beer tent • Fresh doughnuts • New Cottage Fudge • Hot dogs • Fish and Chips • Roast meat • Chinese noodles • Ice cream vans • Hog roast

25

26

FAMILY

MAY 2015

W

hatever the weather, the Merrist Wood Summer Show really does bring the sunshine. Taking place on Sunday 17th May, you can expect the classic stalls and events that one might associate with a typical English Countryside event – only much more.

Think lamb cuddling and donkey rides, through to extreme stunts, and of course tea, cake and fun fairs. And this merely scratches the surface…

Say “yes, I’m going to the Merrist Wood Summer Show!” and find out more at merristwood.ac.uk

THE STANNAGE STUNT TEAM ark Stannage started his M professional career at the tender age of fourteen.

Since then, Mark has become one of Britain’s top stuntmen and escape artists He will be displaying the flaming high dive act and the exploding coffin escape as well as mountain bike displays by his son Aaron.

Falconry irds of prey are truly B magnificent beasts, and you can really get a sense of their amazingness when watching them in a display. An awe-inspiring treat for the entire family.

The Adrenaline Tour n awesome quad and motorcycle A Stunt show, starring Jason Smyth. Jason is one of the UK’s leading quad bike and motorbike stunt riders, with many years of experience in top level Motocross.

The motorcycle stunt show includes everything from motorbike stunts with wheelies and stoppies to hair raising quad freestyle jumps 30ft in the air.

FAMILY

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Family

THE WALL OF DEATH

Dog Agility

The Classic Car Show

his is an original thrill T show, The Ken Fox Wall of Death! The Fox family have

less exotic animal A display than Falconry, but no less

he Merrist Wood Summer Show T once again celebrates the automotive golden age in style with

been touring and entertaining since the 1920’s. With their vintage Indian Scouts and 20ft high vertical wall it is a show that needs to be seen to be believed! An experience never to be forgotten.

enthralling to watch.

Who knew that canines could be adept at running through a tough obstacle course?

a classic car show featuring vintage cars, motorcycles, vans, trikes and military vehicles.

27

28

MAY 2015

Degree Level Open Event Tues 19 May 5.30-8pm

Business, Performing Arts, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality and more.

Pre-register at: www.guildford.ac.uk Call: 01483 88 40 40 or email: info@guildford.ac.uk Guildford College Stoke Road Guildford Surrey GU 1 1EZ

Y PL P A

R FO

PT SE

15 20

Degree Level Open Event Tues 20 May 5.30-8pm

Animal Management, Equine, Golf, Sports, Public Services and more.

Pre-register at: www.merristwood.ac.uk Call: 01483 44 85 85 or email: mwinfo@guildford.ac.uk Merrist Wood College Holly Lane Worplesdon Surrey GU3 3PE

Y PL P A

R FO

PT SE

15 20

TheGuide2Surrey.com

29

AMAZING CONTROL

The Lexus IS F SPORT from a tiny ^ £329* a month with a BIG £2,500 towards your deposit

IS F SPORT Term

42 months

Finance Deposit Allowance

£1,500.00

41 Monthly Payments of

£329

Centre Deposit Contribution

£1,000.00

Customer Deposit

£6,454.58 Total Amount Payable

Amount of Credit

£24,150.42 Fixed Rate of Interest (per annum) 2.99%

Guaranteed Future Value / £13,185.00 Representative APR Optional Final Payment

^

+ 18” Alloys + F SPORT Styling + LED fog lights

£35,628.58

3.9% APR*

LEXUS GUILDFORD Moorfield Road, Slyfield Green, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1TB 01483 494 088

www.inchcapelexus.co.uk

*3.9% APR Representative with £1,500 finance deposit allowance and £1,000. ^Centre deposit contribution available on new retail sales of IS 300h. All available over 24 to 42 months on a Lexus Connect (PCP) scheme with 0%-35% deposit and Guaranteed Future Value/Optional Final Payment. When ordered and proposed for finance between 1 April 2015 and 30 June 2015, registered and financed by 30 September 2015 through Lexus Financial Services at participating Lexus Centres. Rentals are based on 8,000 miles per annum. Excess mileage charge over contracted mileage applies; 12 pence per mile for IS and GS 300h. Other finance offers are available but cannot be used in conjunction with these offers. Terms and Conditions apply. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s. Lexus Centres are independent of Lexus Financial Services. Lexus Financial Services is a trading name of Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC. Registered Office: Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

IS 300h F SPORT fuel consumption and CO2 figures: urban 57.6 mpg (4.9l/100km), extra-urban 57.6 mpg (4.9l/100km), combined 60.1mpg (4.7l/100km), 107g/km CO2.

30

FAMILY

MAY 2015

THE SURREY COUNT In a summer packed with fetes, fairs

and family fun there really is only one to rule them all. And that’s the Surrey County Show. It’s a bank holiday extravaganza, full of all the spectacle and excitement visitors have come to expect from the annual event.

This is a day when the countryside comes to town thanks to the Surrey Agricultural Society, who have been putting on the County Show at Guildford’s Stoke Park since 1954.

After last year’s 60th anniversary extravaganza, you might think the show couldn’t get any bigger or better. We’re happy to tell you that this year’s Surrey County Show could be the best one yet…

Farming The Surrey County Show is a magnificent celebration of the county’s rich agricultural history, where the rural life that makes Surrey so special rolls into town with a dozen Noah’s Arks of animals in tow: •

There’s the Bocketts Farm Animal Interactive Experience where children can meet rabbits, guinea pigs, lambs, chicks and ducklings.

•

Family fun dog show. Take your dog to the show and enter on the day. Classes for pedigree and non-pedigree dogs, plus novelty classes including ‘Best rescue dog’ and ’Most handsome dog’.

•

Cattle – Highlands, Dexters, Jerseys and more.

•

Hundreds of sheep, pigs, dairy goats and pygmy goats.

•

All sorts of horses from hairy natives to huge hunters to dainty children’s show ponies.

•

Horses and hounds with the chance for children to meet these friendly animals.

•

Bees and honey including a live bee release.

• Hundreds of fancy poultry and waterfowl all competing for the top prizes.

FAMILY

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Family

Y SHOW 2015

Spring Bank Holiday Monday 25th May

Family Everywhere you look at the Surrey County Show there’s something to thrill all ages. And you’ll find the hottest action at the Grand Arena. This year sees the first ever performance of the Stampede Stunt Company’s ‘Magna Carta’; stunts, thrills and trial by combat. Fast and furious Scurry Driving (that’s pairs of tiny yet feisty ponies tackling an obstacle course flat out), Grand Prix show jumping and much more all capped off with a soaring, spectacular hot air balloon finale.

Food and Shopping Want to know why Surrey is such a foodie’s paradise?

You’ll find the answer at the glorious Food and Drink Hall and Surrey Farmers’ Market. Here you’ll find myriad stalls from the county’s best producers selling locally grown, reared, baked and homemade food and drinks.

The AGA Rangemaster Food Theatre is one of the most popular draws at the show and with good reason. Over the course of the day you can watch how some of Surrey’s best chefs create their favourite dishes. This year will feature unmissable demonstrations from Guildford chef Dan Britten and a glimpse into the delicious arts of cheese making from Michaela Allam at Norbury Blue Cheese.

Beyond food you can also listen to John Negus present Gardener’s Question Time, watch the floristry displays and competition or saunter among the many craft stalls for wonderful gifts.

So, excited yet? Here’s what you need to know

Planning your day The show is open from 8am until 6.30pm. Car parking is free on the showground, at Allianz and at Park and Ride from Merrow, Surrey University and Guildford Business Park, 7am until 7pm. Please do not park in the Spectrum Leisure Centre car park.

There is a special show bus from Guildford railway station. Guildford London Road railway station is a five minute walk from Stoke Park.

Please wear clothing to suit the weather. Sensible shoes and warm clothing if it rains and sun cream if it’s warm!

How to buy your ticket Online at surreycountyshow.co.uk Visit the Show Office at Stoke Park from 13th May, 9am to 5pm.

Visit Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 155 Guildford High Street, Guildford, GU1 3AJ. 01483 444334. visitguildford.com Call the Surrey County Agricultural Society on 01483 890810 (booking fee applies) Early bird discounts apply! Tickets (full price) are also available on show day.

31

32

MAY 2015

Now booking Summer Season 2015 www.electrictheatre.co.uk

JALEO FLAMENCO 12 MAY

BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Family

FAMILY

MEET THE JERSEY COWS

OF PIERREPONT FARM Making their annual appearance at the Surrey County Show this year is one farm that exemplifies our county’s forward thinking approach to agriculture. Pierrepont Farm in Frensham near Farnham honours the region’s dairy farming traditions while employing modern methods, compassion for their animals and a commitment to educating visitors about ethical farming and wildlife.

Gifted to the Countryside Restoration Trust in 2006, this dairy farm is set over 200 acres on Surrey heathland. As well as extensive pasture, the farm has wooded areas and a wet meadow next to the River Wey, which has been designated an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) because of its important flora and fauna.

Dairy Farmer Mike Clear and his family tend a herd of pedigree Jersey cattle and, with the CRT’s help, have installed a new state-of-theart dairy, improving the welfare of the whole herd. How state of the art? Put it this way: the cows milk themselves!

The cattle are free to come and go from field to paddock whenever they like, and when they feel it’s time for milking they sedately queue up to let the farm’s ‘robot’s gently do the work.

So if you’re heading to the Show this month be sure to meet some of Pierrepont’s beautiful prize Jerseys.

Visit crtinsurrey.org.uk for more information

Festival of Food, Farming and Wildlife Sunday 7th June is a perfect opportunity to visit Pierrepont Farm when they host their annual open day.

The festival aims to promote a better understanding of the link between farming, wildlife and the food on our plates. You’ll be able to visit the milking parlour and watch the pedigree Jersey cows milking themselves as well as be able to get up close and personal with the happy cattle themselves.

With plenty of great activities and games for kids, and stalls selling local foods and gifts, this is a great way to visit a modern working dairy farm and have some fun too.

The Festival of Food, Farming and Wildlife takes place between 11am and 4pm. Entry is free. The entrance to Pierrepont Farm is off The Reeds Road in Frensham, between the Rural Life Centre and the Frensham Garden Centre. Satnav users need to enter the postcode GU10 3BP

33

34

MAY 2015

www.watercressline.co.uk

26th - 29th May

Meet Peppa Pig here at the Watercress Line!

MAY BANK HOLIDAY FUN 5-15yrs

It’s going to be a really exciting day out!

Come and meet Peppa Pig who will be making personal appearances at various intervals on each day at Alresford station!

And there will be lots of piggy activities to do, including a piggy petting farm, piggy crafts and face painting too*!

*small fee applies

Race School Arrive & Drive

www.peppapig.co.uk Peppa Pig © Astley Baker Davies Ltd/Entertainment One UK Ltd 2003.

TIMBER

FENCING

GATES

Parties Junior Fun

Daytona Sandown Park, More Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 8AN

T: 033 033 27870 | E: sandown@daytona.co.uk buy online at www.daytona.co.uk

£20 A Round

‘Treat your garden to a summer make over’ Fence Panels Trellis & Lattice Post & Rail Timber | Stakes Wire | Concrete Sleepers Decking Arches | Arbours Garden Seating Gates

Branches in Cobham, Farnham & Woking Downside Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3LY. MON-FRI 7.30AM - 5PM | SAT 8AM - 1PM

01483 346 939 www.challengefencing.com

Golf, Functions and Events

Located between Woking and Guildford in the heart of Surrey, with easy access off the A3, ideal for golf days, corporate days and functions with ample FREE parking For further information please contact Liz on 01483 747898 or admin@suttongreengc.co.uk

FOOD & DRINK

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Food-and-Drink

FARMERS’ MARKETS & OTHER FOODIE EVENTS Farmers’ Markets GUILDFORD FARMERS’ MARKET

Tuesday 5th May | 11:30am – 3:30pm | High Street

RIPLEY FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturday 9th May | 9am-1pm | the Village Green

WOKING FARMERS’ MARKET Thursday 21st and Saturday 30th May 9am to 2.30pm | Town Square

MILFORD FARMERS’ MARKET Sunday 17th May | 10am to 1.30pm Secretts Farm Shop car park

COBHAM FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturday 23rd May | 9.30am-1.30pm | Hollyhedge Parade

FARNHAM FARMERS’ MARKET

Sunday 24th May | 10am to 1.30pm | Central Car Park

CRANLEIGH FARMERS’ MARKET

Friday 5th June | 10am to 2pm | the Village Hall

Foodie Events

SPRING BEER FESTIVAL AT THE RICHARD ONSLOW 22nd May till the 24th May | 5pm Richard Onslow Pub, Cranleigh After its huge success last year the Richard Onslow Beer Festival returns for a second tip of the tankard. Once again Stewart has selected a wide range of top quality British ales for you to sample from near and far.

They’ll be offering 12 different ales as well as one cider. All Festival beers will be £3.50 and all you need to do is turn up!

therichardonslow.co.uk

TASTE OF WISLEY FLOWER (FLOUR) FEST 4th May | RHS Wisley nr. Woking Taste of Wisley will be using edible flowers to liven up their dishes. And in the bakery they’ll use flour from two Cotswold Millers to produce traditional ‘English’ breads, alongside more European style loaves, and of course, cakes. Enter a dish in the Flower (Flour) Fest and the winner’s will be featured in the Food Hall and receive a complimentary meal for four in the Restaurant.

rhs.org.uk/WisleyGarden

The Britannia 9 Millmead, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4BE britannia@shepherd-neame.co.uk | 01483 572160

20% off Food Fantastic range of Ales Front Garden overlooking the River Wey Fully Heated rear garden, Dogs welcome

WINNERS 2014

35

36

FOOD & DRINK

MAY 2015

WHERE TO EAT: Drake’s, Ripley

By Rich Lee

This month we visit one of Surrey’s most celebrated restaurants, the Michelin-starred Drake’s in Ripley…

Sat on the patio in Drake’s country garden, a glass of sparkling Nyetimber in hand, the sun shining, the first shoots of Swiss chard and radishes peeking above the chef’s vegetable patch to meet the spring: It’s a fine place to sit as you anticipate the brush with brilliance that lies ahead.

We don’t even have to leave the serenity of the garden to get a first taste of the kind of food to come. Appetisers appear and the tease is on: puffed rice crackers dabbed with spots of avocado and cucumber; short rib beef ‘croquettes’ coated in tickly golden breadcrumbs and a swoonful amouse-bouche of mushroom meringue. I have to resist the urge to, urchin cap in hand, ask for more, although they’d probably happily give it to me. Generosity, as we discover, is one of Drake’s many virtues.

We’re smoothly ushered into the restaurant to take our seats for the lunch menu – a new and

welcome addition at Drake’s- but any presumptions of starched, rigid service vanishes. Welloiled but never forced, Drake’s staff ghost the tables with unpretentious, easy charm. The restaurant inside the gorgeous red-brick Georgian building that Drake’s calls home is pleasant enough: soft creams and timber beams that scream ‘accents’ rather than ‘period’. But you don’t come to Steve Drake’s place for the décor.

“This is what ten years spent in pursuit of perfection looks like”

You come for dishes like a starter of rabbit artfully rolled in tender ribbons of squid (belowleft); game and fish spiralling together superbly (we’d had our palates primed beforehand with a beguiling snifter of vintage madeira and a rabbit and squid broth.) Spiked with curls of chorizo and scattered with podfresh peas and a foamy chervil mayonnaise, the dish was light and playful yet serious on flavour.

Mains brought brill cooked to ethereal, buttery perfection on a bed of lightly braised lettuce with morels, slivers of button mushroom and glossy drops of creamy miso. When flavours of sea and forest tumble together as well as this you can’t help but applaud (silently, this is still fine dining after all.) Across from this, a plate of suckling pig -loin, shoulder and fillet- played beautifully with pickled parsnip, piquillo pepper and sage butter.

But for all of Drake’s lightness of touch he still lets the animal speak for itself, right down to the seared gold layers of unctuous pork fat.

Following a pre-dessert of vanilla ice cream on a rhubarb coulis and puffed rice, an eyewateringly pink raspberry panna cotta (above-right) layered over Peruvian chocolate had been both enriched and lightened with olive oil. Silky, sweet and lifted with a smooth hazelnut milk

FOOD & DRINK

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Food-and-Drink

sorbet this dessert managed to be both decadent and light. And dare I say it, fun?

For cooking of this calibre to look so effortless means, of course, that it isn’t. This is what ten years spent in pursuit of perfection looks like and it’s why Steve Drake has won a Michelin star for every one of those. Having coasted on the fame of his Flavour Discovery and Flavour Journey tasting menus, Steve tells me later that he recognised a need to be more flexible in what he offered to his diners: “I decided I want to give more control back to the customer.” Which is why he now changes his lunch and a la carte menus on the 1st of every month.

“We need to kick ourselves up the arse and keep things exciting, even if we love a particular dish and don’t want to take it off.”

So there you have it. Already one of the best restaurants in Surrey, a looser, more versatile Drake’s makes a visit more essential than ever.

DRAKE’S IS AT THE CLOCK HOUSE, HIGH STREET, RIPLEY, SURREY, GU23 6AQ.

The lunch menu at Drake’s starts at £28 for three courses.

VISIT DRAKE’SRESTAURANT.CO.UK OR CALL 01483 224777 TO BOOK.

Buy your reduced rate tickets: Online at www.surreycountyshow.co.uk or visit the Show Office at Stoke Park from 13th May, 9am to 5pm.

37

38

MAY 2015

AA Tailored Service for Tailored Service Sales, Lettings & Sales, Management Lettings & Property C R O W E S EST. 1991

C R O W E S EST. 1991

fo

Property Managemen

Tel: 01483 267181 Email: info@crowesproperty.com www.crowesproperty.com Tel: 01483 267181

Email: info@crowesproperty.com www.crowesproperty.com

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Food-and-Drink

FOOD & DRINK

THE RENOWNED MILFORD BUTCHERS HAVE WON SIX GOLD AWARDS AND CAME OVERALL CATEGORY WINNER AT THE Q GUILD SOUTH EAST AWARDS.

T

heir other award-winning products included homemade jerk pork cutlet and a stuffed lamb fillet. Competition was felt among the other butchers among categories that included speciality burgers, plain, ‘naked’ steaks. “We all buy similar quality meat,” says manager Damon Buckingham. ”We’ll often buy one side of the cow and a competitor will buy the other but there are always new innovative ways to produce something different and be creative. The standard this year so much higher than last year.

“It was our first Q Guild competition this year so It was quite daunting, for me personally, to go up against some of these members that have won so many awards. So it’s very positive to come away with some good awards and recognition.”

Their prize sausage was voted best speciality sausage in the South East region of the Q guild butchers BBQ competition which now goes on to the national finals in May 2015. The Poppy’s Ploughman recipe contains a gluten free pork mix with fresh apple and fresh red onions. A red onion chutney is added along with apple sauce and grated extra mature cheddar. (So basically a ploughman’s lunch in a sausage and every bit as delicious as that sounds.)

The recipe was inspired by local school pupil Poppy Hanscomb from Chandler School in

Witley following their Chandler School Sausage Competition which invited pupils to suggest sausage recipes for Black Barn Butchers to produce. On producing the winning recipe in the Q Guild category Damon said: “It was something that was totally different - I guess it was the idea of a ploughman’s lunch on a summer day, a BBQ, that so appealing.”

The Q Guild’s 110 members are among the best butchers in the country accepted Black Barn Butchers into their fold in November 2014 based on their outstanding produce and dedication to their trade. “The Q Guild membership is another great step forward for us – it’s that stamp of approval which gives people confidence in what we’re doing.”

Black Barn Butchers, based at Secretts Farm Shop, was launched in March, 2012, and prides itself on being a traditional butchers with a modern twist, sourcing from high welfare quality controlled farms.

BLACK BARN BUTCHERS ARE AT SECRETTS FARM SHOP, HURST FARM, CHAPEL LANE, MILFORD, GODALMING, SURREY, GU8 5HU TEL: 01483 520 522 BLACKBARNBUTCHERS.CO.UK

39

40

FOOD & DRINK

MAY 2015

THE YEAR OF THE DOG Ah, the humble hot dog. Invented in Germany, popularised in America after becoming synonymous with baseball and exported all over the world (they kept the baseball, thankfully), the hot dog is both culinary and cultural icon in one.

The classic hot dog entails a frankfurter sausage on a soft white roll, squiggled with lines of ketchup and mustard and, if it’s feeling fancy, fried onions. Traditional, conventional but very tasty all the same. But, like anything, it can always be tastier, right? Fortunately, two Guildford venues agree…

Firefly @the Keystone fireflyvenues.com Since the Keystone Pub reinvented itself this spring, metamorphosing into the fantastic arts venue Firefly, their menu has also seen a hefty revamp with the addition of their blazing chargrilled menu. With grub plucked straight out of the Great American cookbook you’ll find 13 hour pulled pork, Ca jun chicken and beef brisket. But then they go further with some amazing burgers and hot dogs, all served with seasoned fries and house slaw.

Not for them the flaccid pink frankfurter of yore. Firefly hot dogs go for 10” smoked Cumberland sausages instead, with the ‘Firedog’ adding fried onions, chocolate chilli brisket and jalapenos, all for only £11.50.

And to wash it all down? Alongside a lineup of fantastic craft beers, they also serve their own unaged Firefly Moonshine whisky. Just what Guildford’s always needed.

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Food-and-Drink

FOOD & DRINK

The Legion guildfordlegion.com Already one of G-Town’s favourite nightspots, the Legion nightclub recently had a rethink. A refurb swiftly followed and resulted in the addition of a brand new gourmet hot dog bar on the ground floor lounge.

Think about it: that’s a whole evening set over three floors.

Downstairs, you can fuel up on some banging hot dogs, head upstairs to the bar and dance floor, then finally schmooze away the rest of the night in the Legion’s glitzy cocktail lounge.

Or you could just come for the dogs. First you select your banger from a traditional frankfurter, bratwurst, Cumberland, venison or veggie. Then you choose a roll (we recommend the brioche) and add cheese or bacon - or both if you’re really serious about. Finally, coat that dog with fillings like jalapenos, pickles, peppers and olives and you’re good to go!

41

42

MAY 2015

5 Swan Lane, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4EQ

Tom is a “great storyteller” with an “ability to provide riotous entertainment.”

The Guardian

Tom Allen

Ahir Shah kets c i t 2 14 Alex Voake foCr’s a£ pply T& Suzy Wilde MC Geoff Whiting Thurs 14th May 7.45pm Prices: £8.50 Advance | £9.50 On the door (Not suitable for under 16s) Box Office: 01483 444789 Book Online: www.electrictheatre.co.uk The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford. GU1 4SZ

promise collection

simon PURE

56 Station Road (A25) Gomshall, Surrey GU5 9LB

01483 209363 | greenshopgomshall.co.uk

JEWELLERY DESIGNER

simonpure.co.uk

Opening Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 5:30pm Friday: 9:30am - 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Large Car Park At Rear

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Lifestyle

LIFESTYLE

Hot Tea Shop: The DABBLING DUCK

Middle Street, Shere, near Guildford Tel: 01483 205791

What’s Your Hot Shop?

Email: admin@tgmediagroup.co.uk

43

44

LIFESTYLE

Hot Tea Shop:

MAY 2015

THE GARDEN ROOM

The Garden Room 1 Sydenham Road Guildford GU1 3RT

What’s Your Hot Shop?

Email: admin@tgmediagroup.co.uk

TheGuide2Surrey.com

Handmade original designs since 1990 Wedding, engagement and eternity rings in Fairtrade gold and platinum

45

46

MAY 2015

33273 spectrum_FF advert TGTS2015 152x125_1 14/04/2015 12:44 Page 1

A FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN DAY OUT AT

UPGRADE OFFER

3 2 activities for the price of

Ice Skating, Tenpin bowling or swimming in the leisure pool

with this voucher

Reader Offer Terms & Conditions: This offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Only 1 voucher per person may be redeemed against 3 activities for the price of 2. Individual tickets available to purchase. Offer valid until 31.12.15 All children under 9 must be accompanied in the water by an adult and a maximum of 2 children to each adult are allowed in the pool. Your last activity must be started by 5pm.

All 3 activities for only ÂŁ60.00 for a family of four

Call 01483 443322

Ref: TGTS2015FF

www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk

Please add postcode here:

Just cut out the voucher and bring it with you on your next visit to Spectrum.

Celebrating 45 years as a Lotus main dealer Online parts shop

Bell & Colvill (Horsley) Ltd Epsom Road, West Horsley Nr Leatherhead, Surrey KT24 6DG Tel: 01483 286465

High quality servicing for all makes: www.bellandcolvill.com

SPORT

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Sport

SPORTS NEWS WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH SURREY CCC VS GLAMORGAN Natwest T20 Blast, Friday 15th May 6:30pm, The Kia Oval Summer’s coming which only means one thing: The return of the cricket season.

Surrey kicked off their campaign against Glamorgan mid-April, but this Natwest T20 Blast fixture is a totally different ball game (literally).

Beginning at 6:30pm, a Friday of intense, high-speed cricket is in store to forget about the week of work that’s just passed.

So grab yourself a ticket, a cold beer and sit and enjoy a Kevin Pietersen century (not guaranteed).

EWHURST STOOLBALL CLUB VS DORKING STOOLBALL CLUB Wednesday 6 May, 6:45pm, Glebelands School The new Stoolball season begins on the 6th May when Ewhurst host Dorking at Glebelands School in Cranleigh. What’s Stoolball? Well, the sport’s an ancestor of Cricket, Baseball and Rounders and in-fact Stoolball is sometimes referred to as “Cricket in the Air”!

Ewhurst welcome both fans and newcomers who want to learn the game to attend their matches and cheer on, so why not head on down and experience something totally new! ewhurststoolball.co.uk

kiaoval.com

SURREY SHARKS VS SOUTHAMPTON SPITFIRES Saturday May 23rd, 2:30pm, Surrey Sports Park Saturday May 9th sees the start of the South East Premier Rugby League season get underway, with our very own Surrey Sharks travelling south to visit Sussex Merlins.

However, Sharks’ first home game comes two weeks later when they host Hampshire’s Southampton Spitfires at Guildford’s Surrey Sports Park.

Rugby League is a fast-paced, hard-hitting sport that’s gradually migrating south from its traditional Yorkshire routes with participation and following increasing down south rapidly. So why not cheer on Surrey Sharks and help them kick-off their home campaign with a win? pitchero.com

BRAMLEY CC, SURREY LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS Bramley Cricket club, based at Gosden Common, are currently recruiting players for the upcoming summer season. Bramley has three teams: Two teams in the L’Anson League and one Sunday XI that competes against teams from all around Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex.

Bramley CC is a very exciting place to be at the moment – every season it seems that something is improved whether it be the changing rooms or the scoreboard. So if you are looking for a really social club that caters for all abilities and positively encourages families to come down and watch (they make an excellent cup of tea and there is always spare cake going) then contact the club via their website: bramley.play-cricket.com

47

SPORT

RACE FOR LIFE

48

Surrey women are being urged to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life on 24th May – let’s show cancer that hell hath no fury like a woman in pink…

Now the lighter evenings are here, and with warmer weather on its way, women of all ages and abilities have the perfect opportunity to prepare for their 5k Race for Life event.

Cancer Research UK is calling on women in Surrey to lace up their trainers and sign up now for the 5k event on Sunday May 24th at Surrey Sports Park Race for Life, in partnership with

MAY 2015

DISTANCE:

By Tayler Willson 5 KILOMETRES

LOCATION: SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD, GU2 7XX

PRICE: ADULT £14.99, CHILD £10.00, UNDER 6 FREE

Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy and Marathon events which raises millions of pounds every year to fund research to help beat 200 types of cancer.

Last year, 3643 women took part in Race for Life in Guildford and raised a fantastic £251,543. This year, organisers need even more women and girls to rally together to help raise an even greater amount for vital research.

More than one in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives, but the good news is more people are surviving the disease now than ever before. Survival rates have doubled since the early 1970s.

Money raised through Race for Life allows Cancer Research UK’s doctors, nurses and scientists to advance research which is helping to save the lives of men, women and children across The South East.

Free training plans for different levels of ability are available on the Race for Life website.

The six-week training plans are designed for walkers, joggers or runners. They feature guidance on warming up and stretching, as well as motivation.

TO ENTER RACE FOR LIFE TODAY GO TO RACEFORLIFE.ORG OR CALL 0300 123 0770.

TheGuide2Surrey.com

49

SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD, 10 – 12 JULY 2015

SPORT & DANCE Taster sessions Huge variety of activities For all ages, genders and abilities

The UK’s Family Festival of Sport, Fitness, Dance and Health

FAMILY FUN Chill out areas Activities for all Main stage entertainment

SPORTING CELEBRITIES Meet & greets Appearances from past & present from

from

Child

Concession

from

from

Adult

Family

£20 £24 £26 £79 Advanced ticket purchase necessary

The new BMW 1 Series

Vines of Guildford

THE NEW BMW 1 SERIES. PURE BMW.

For more information and to register an interest in the new BMW 1 Series, please call us on 01483 207000 or visit www.vinesofguildfordbmw.co.uk

Vines of Guildford

21-23 Slyfield Industrial Estate, Woking Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1RD Official fuel economy figures for the new BMW 1 Series Sports Hatch Range: Urban 25.9-72.4mpg (10.9-3.9l/100km). Extra Urban 44.1-91.1mpg (6.4-3.1l/100km). Combined 35.3-83.1mpg (8.0-3.4l/100km).

CO2 emissions 188-89g/km. Figures may vary depending on driving style and conditions.

The Ultimate Driving Machine

50

SPORT

MAY 2015

TALKING TO...

England’s ‘nearly men’ tag remained stuck firmly on their shoulders as they finished runners-up in this year’s Six Nations for the fourth successive time, after falling just short of a twenty-six point victory when they defeated France 55-35 in their final game.

The result meant Ireland, who had provided England’s only loss throughout the campaign, were named champions for the second successive year.

England captain and Harlequins Flanker Chris Robshaw admitted that the loss was hard to take, but that there were

plenty of positives to take out of the tournament as a whole.

“I was devastated, to be honest, and to fall short on points is tough to take, but you have to look at the positives now. Some of the young guys stepping in are really good, they really stood up and took big tackles

and were also on hand when injuries happened too – that’s always encouraging.

“Our attacking shape has really improved too and we showed that. People knew we were good defensively, but our attacking needed improving and we’ve got there – you

SPORT

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Sport

Chris Robshaw look at the amount of tries we scored and the amount of tries we potentially left on the pitch too, especially the Scotland game, we should’ve scored more.”

It was the first time in over one hundred years that England had scored over seven tries against France and they also finished top try scorers of the 2015 tournament; stats that only further support the England captain’s optimism regarding his side’s improving attacking threat.

The 28-year-old was keen to take these positives into this year’s England World Cup that starts in September however he was reluctant to give his thoughts on how far his side could go.

“Look, the World Cup’s an extremely competitive thing.

When you get to the World Cup Group Stages you need to be on your metal every time as we found with the Six Nations. When we went over to Ireland in the Six Nations we weren’t on-point and it cost us, potentially, the entire tournament.

what could be perceived as pressure and use it in a positive way, it’ll only help.”

Domestically with the Harlequins it’s been a very stop-start season that looks to be ending in disappointment, Robshaw, however, has been impressed in parts and has been happy with his performances on a personal level.

“Unfortunately we’ve been a little up-and-down this season and it’s probably reflected on our league position, we’ve just been too inconsistent. We have glimpses where we play some really good rugby, Leicester games and Wasp games come to mind, but again it’s the

Bty Tayler Willson

The Harlequins train at Guildford’s Surrey University Sports Park, and after some substantial improvements the England captain feels the facilities can really help the Quins push on and push higher up the table next season.

“It’s fantastic [Surrey Sports Park]; we have our new stateof-the-art facilities that have replaced our old ones which weren’t particularly great. Our new one is top notch, with a state-of-the-art gym, superb, well-kept pitches and, well, everything we need. It also helps us as a club to evolve and hopefully get back to where the Harlequins should be.

As England captain, Surreyborn Robshaw is seen as a role model for so many aspiring rugby stars and for them he advised: “Work hard and enjoy it. You’ve got to put the hard work in, if it’s going out and do some extra fitness work on your own or simply some extra ball work, if you put in the hard work, you can achieve goals. Enjoy it, though, we enjoy it, we enjoy coming to work, although I don’t really consider it as work, and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I’m very privileged to be a professional.”

“It’s not us against that country; it’s us against a team with the entire country behind us.”

“But going into the World Cup, we need to make sure that every time we go on the pitch, especially at Twickenham, we make sure all our details are spot on. The intensity has to be up there and our game plan needs to be spot on.”

“I’m sure the pressure will build and grow because we are the home nation. But you can look at it as, it’s a huge incentive for us, it’s huge excitement and we’ve got sixty-million people supporting us. It’s not us against that country; it’s us against a team with the entire country behind us. If we use

consistency that we’ve just not been able to sustain this year.

“I myself am enjoying it.

When you go between country and club you mix with coaches and different players so it keeps you fresh and it keeps you on your toes. You do different drills, you have different players around you and different voices – it’s always important to stay fresh and, yeah, I feel I am and I’ve been happy with my performances for both England and Quins.

51

52

SPORT

MAY 2015

clay pigeon shooting

Croquet

FISHING

Country Pursuits In Surrey we are fortunate in that we have an abundance of fields and open spaces. Be it bone-shaking biking or the patient serenity of fishing, here’s where to enjoy a country pursuit…

Clay Pigeon Shooting Clay pigeon shooting involves the art of shooting at special flying targets – ‘clays’ - with a gun. A genuinely fun and competitive country pursuit, and this one can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone.

Where to do it: Bisley Shooting Ground bisleyshooting.co.uk 01483 797017

Archery

Horse Riding

Farnham Archery is located near Elstead and is a wonderful venue to learn this sport. Be sure to register for their one day course on the 30th May.

The staple of the outdoor pursuit! People of all ages can learn to ride a horsey, and it’s a bloomin’ marvellous way to become at one with nature. *Ommmmmm…*

Where to do it: Farnham Archery farnhamarchery.co.uk 01428 68 25 61

Where to do it: Horse Riding Surrey, Cranleigh horseridingsurrey.co.uk 01483 200227

SPORT

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Sport

Archery

horse riding

mountain biking

Falconry

polo

Falconry

Fishing

Polo

Birds of prey are truly magnificent beasts, so if you’d like to try your hand at summoning them to ‘hunt’, then we applaud your individuality. A great way to spend an outdoor afternoon.

Providing you have the correct license and permission, there’s a good chance that you can rock up to your local lake with a rod and some bait, but there are several fisheries across the county.

Where to do it: Surrey Falconry, Cobham surrey-falconry.com 01932 590 062

Where to do it: Willinghurst Fisher, nr. Shamley Green willinghurstfishery.co.uk 07774 188760

Oh yes – you can even learn this, arguably considered the most ‘privileged’ of all sports, should you so desire. And why not? It’s fun, it’s active, and it’s outdoors…

If a country pursuit that sets you apart from the norm is your thing, then definitely give this a go…

Croquet

Mountain Biking

Croquet involves hitting plastic or wooden balls with a mallet through hoops, with your team assigned specific colours. It’s really rather good fun, you know…

The best thing about this sport is that you simply need a suitable bike, safety equipment, and practice. However, for rapid improvement, then contacting the professionals such as All Biked Up is a great idea!

Where to do it: Guildford and Godalming Croquet Club guildfordandgodalmingcroquet club.co.uk 01483 429319

Where to do it: All Biked Up, Surrey Hills allbikedup.com 07976 353 963

Where to do it: Hurtwood Park Polo hurtwoodparkpolo.co.uk 01483 272 828

Want More Ideas?

Eesh, you’re a tough crowd aren’t you? Well if that is the case may we recommend Alfold-based countrypursuits.uk.com with a huge array of team-building and individual ideas.

53

54

SPORT

MAY 2015

LAKESIDE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS: Phil Taylor Some of the best names in darts will be at Frimley Green’s Lakeside Country Club on May 8th, as the Champion of Champions event 2015 kicks off…

Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld, James Wade and Andy ‘The Viking’ Fordham are just some of the sports’ stars that’ll be taking part on darts’ most famous stage.

Lakeside Country Club is, to many, considered to be the home of British darts, with the BDO World Darts Championships held there annually.

Martin Adams and Ted Hankey playing too, and Bobby George against Andy Fordham who are both big characters.”

In 1992 it was a brilliant match against Mike Gregory which went all the way to a suddendeath leg.

Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor will be competing in the event for the first time this year. In terms of statistics, The Power is streets ahead of his nearest competitors as the greatest tungsten thrower of all time.

Indeed, he is arguably the most dominant player of any solo sport – no darts player has a winning record against him.

Phil is renowned for his competitiveness on the oche, but seeing him compete against his fellow legends in a Champion of Champions match will be a more fun – but no less exciting – affair.

“Exhibition nights like this are always fun – obviously you want to win but it’s not the be-all-and-end-all, so we can relax a bit and put a show on for the fans.”

“They’ll always be special memories for me, but obviously now I don’t get to Lakeside very often so this will be a nice night for me. The last time I was there was to do some TV work for the BBC which was quite a while ago, so it’s going to be a trip down memory lane!”

We spoke to the two time BDO World Champion and fourteentime PDC World Championship champion about the night at Lakeside; and he is excited by what the night has to offer.

“Fans will be seeing some fantastic players going head-to-head on the night – obviously me against Barney [Raymond van Barneveld] is always a big game but there’s James Wade, Mark Webster,

The fifty-four year-old admitted that he’d lost count on the amount of times he had played at Lakeside, but cited two very special memories the venue holds close to his heart: “Winning my first two World Championships in 1990 and 1992 at Lakeside was special for different reasons – the 1990 win over Eric [Bristow] was my first World Championship and nobody expected me to win.

“It’s got great history and because of the size and layout it creates a really good atmosphere.”

By Tayler Willson Find out more about darts at Lakeside by visiting lakesidesurrey.co.uk.

TheGuide2Surrey.com

55

LEADING THE WAY The 11th Hart Brown Annual Economic Forum Thursday 25th June 2015 from 5pm Rik Medlik Building, University of Surrey

Speakers are: William Hobbs

Head of Equity Strategy, Barclays

Tim Price

Partner and Director of Investment, PFP Wealth Management

Michael Coughlin

Group Managing Director, Bathroom Brands Holdings (UK)

Professor Neil Rickman Department of Economics, University of Surrey

Nigel Maud

Chief Operating Officer, Hart Brown

UNDERSTANDING l STRAIGHTFORWARD l PROFESSIONAL To register for the Economic Forum

01483 887766

economicforum@hartbrown.co.uk | www.economic-forum.co.uk The 11th Annual Economic Forum is brought to you by

Hart Brown | University of Surrey, Faculty of Business and Law

56

SPORT BUSINESS

MAY 2015

BUSINESS News GUILDFORD MEANS BUSINESS

2015 WHEN: G Live, Guildford | WHERE: Wednesday 3rd June / 9.30am - 4.30pm 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, sponsored and attended by The Guide 2 Guildford, 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 has made its home at Guildford’s G Live, has been running for eight 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.

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.

So come along and if you see us, say hello!

Attendance is free but to register and to find out about exhibiting your business visit guildfordmeansbusiness.com or call 01344 304268

THE BRITISH CHAMBER AWARDS 2015 If you’re a member of the Surrey Chamber of Commerce you’ll be aware of the great work they do supporting business in Surrey - of every size and sector - to grow and thrive.

On 26th November, the chambers’ parent body, the British Chambers of Commerce, are hosting their annual Chamber Awards, one of the UK’s most contested and prestigious business award programmes. Organisations of all sizes and from all sectors compete for the coveted titles and the £10,000 cash prize on offer.

THE CATEGORIES ARE: • Small Business of the Year • Export Business of the Year • Best use of Technology to Improve Business Performance • Young Person in Business • High Growth Business of the Year • People Development • Education and Business Partnership • Business in the Community Entry is Free for members of Surrey Chambers of Commerce but Non-members can enter for £195 +VAT. The Closing Date is 26th June. For more info visit chamberawards.co.uk and surrey-chambers.co.uk

BUSINESS

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Business

GUILDFORD BASED THOMSON ECOLOGY UP FOR NATIONAL AWARD FOR INNOVATION Guildford based ecology consultancy Thomson Ecology has been shortlisted for the prestigious Construction News Awards 2015 in the category of Company Innovation of the year for their pioneering work in the field of interactive site mapping.

The Geospatial team at Thomson Ecology has developed a new type of technology which allows them to swiftly collate data during site surveys, creating real time interactive maps that clients and project teams can view online.

Streamlining the process allows clients to make decisions more quickly and accurately.

the way Thomson Ecology works as a company and provides services to our clients through an innovative, data-centric approach to managing our projects. We believe this is unique to a company of our size working in the ecology field.

The winners will be announced at the Construction News Awards on Tim Donoyou, Head of Geospatial Tuesday 30th June at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. at Thomson Ecology, said, “Last year, 2014, was the culmination of a three-stage project to revolutionise For more info visit thomsonecology.com

KPMG INVESTS £3MILLION IN GUILDFORD TECHNOLOGY FIRM FLEXEYE KPMG, the professional services firm, announced in April that it has invested £3m in Guildford-based technology company, Flexeye, as part of its ambition to lead in the advisory market.

Founded in 2005 by Justin Anderson and Richie Saville, Flexeye offers a cloud based technology platform to help organisations reduce risks and capitalise on the ‘Internet of Things’, or controlling everyday objects that are connected to the internet.

Through big data analytics technology, organisations can use this consolidated data to better understand risks and make more informed decisions. Flexeye is also the lead partner of the HyperCat Consortium 2014, a UK Government programme that has received £8 million funding.

John Hall, financial services partner at KPMG said, “Today’s organisations need to understand risks in real-time, inform their decisions based on predictive analysis and future-proof themselves to capitalise on opportunities such as the ‘Internet of Things’.

We are delighted to be investing in Flexeye, a company whose vision and technology is at the heart of this change.”

Justin Anderson, Chief Executive Officer at Flexeye said, “This investment will support Flexeye’s plans for international expansion, as well as solidify the fusion of KPMG’s financial services expertise with our leading edge tech solutions.

For more information visit flexeye.com

57

58

SPORT BUSINESS

MAY 2015

BUSINESS EVENTS MAY 2015 BUSINESS SCENE GUILDFORD DINNER

CRANLEIGH BNI BREAKFAST

WHEN: Wednesday 13th May | 6.00 - 8.30PM

WHEN: Every Thursday | 7am - 8.30am

WHERE: Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3RY

WHERE: Richard Onslow Pub, High Street, Cranleigh

ENTRY: £15

ENTRY: £10

Are you looking to grow your business and build relationships in a relaxed yet professional atmosphere? Maybe you’re looking to develop your skills through learning and expert speakers.

A simple, cost-effective and proven way of increasing your sales through referrals. You are welcome to join BNI for breakfast to find out more, without obligation. At the meeting you will have the opportunity to present your business to a wide range of local business people find out more about how the BNI can increase sales for your business, meet good business contacts and have a chance to network The meeting starts at 7am and finishes by 8:30am. The cost is just £10 and includes breakfast.

Whatever your reason for networking, Business Scene events deliver a quality experience and attract high calibre delegates who enjoy networking in the right way – with a sense of purpose and a sense of humour. Enjoy dinner with a guest speaker. business-scene.com

bni-cranleigh.org

GODALMING BREAKFAST BUSINESS NETWORKING

FORE BUSINESS

WHEN: Thursday 14th May | 8am - 10am

WHERE: Bramley Golf Club, Guildford GU5 0AL

WHERE: Huxley Close, Twycross Road, Hurtmore Road, Godalming

ENTRY: Free guest pass available

ENTRY: £12 One of the best established business networking groups in the UK, 4networking is the ideal way to meet and connect with business professionals in your neighbourhood.

The Godalming group meets fortnightly and incorporates 30 minutes of open networking, 40 second proposition rounds and informal one-to-ones. Just turn up with plenty of business cards and £12 to enjoy a great breakfast as well.

4networking.biz

WHEN: Wednesday 20th May | 7.20am – 1.30pm

Where Golf Meets Business... “FORE” Business is a networking group with a difference… it is a concept which has been borne of the need to make more of the already perfect partnership that is ‘Business & Golf’. “FORE” Business is a unique opportunity to play a monthly 4-ball with other like-minded Business Owners and Senior Managers, building and developing business relationships in the process. fore-business.com

TheGuide2Surrey.com

59

Vines of Guildford

F 800 R

BMW NEW RIDER OFFER.

The Ultimate Riding Machine

GAIN £2,680 WORTH OF RIDER TRAINING AND BMW RIDER EQUIPMENT FOR £500 WHEN YOU PASS YOUR BIKE TEST WITH BMW.† Vines of Guildford is offering an industry leading package for new riders to get them on the road. The ‘New Rider Package’ offers a convenient and great value solution for new riders. New riders ordering a BMW F 800 R on BMW Select will be offered a seven-day Direct Access course with BMW Rider Training and head-to-toe BMW Rider Equipment all for £500. For full details, contact BMW Motorrad Vines of Guildford or visit www.vinesguildfordmotorrad.co.uk

BMW Select Representative example: F 800 R Term of agreement

23 Monthly payments of

On the road cash price*

Total Deposit

Total amount of credit

Option to purchase fee^

Optional final payment^

Total amount payable

Rate of interest

Representative APR

24

£199.00

£7,595.00

£0.00

£7,595.00

£1.00

£4,259.03

£8,837.03

10.9% Fixed

10.9%

Vines of Guildford

Slyfield Green, Woking Road Guildford, Surrey GU1 1RD 01483 207000

Vines of Guildford is a credit broker and not a lender. †£1,000 cash deposit required. This is an upfront cash payment which is not part of the finance agreement. £500 deposit will be refunded upon passing the course and delivery of the motorcycle and rider equipment. Rider Training is in Royston, Hertfordshire or Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Finance example is for a BMW Select agreement for a BMW F 800 R, with a contract mileage of 10,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 4.5p per mile. Applies for new motorcycles ordered between 1 April and 30 June and registered by 30 June 2015 (subject to availability). Retail customers only. *On the road cash price is based on manufacturer’s recommended retail price and includes 2 year BMW Warranty, BMW Emergency Service, 12 months’ road fund licence, motorcycle first registration fee, delivery, number plates and VAT. ^Optional final payment and option to purchase fee not payable if you opt to return the motorcycle at the end of the agreement (motorcycle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable). Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 21 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. ‘BMW Select’ is a form of hire-purchase agreement provided by BMW Financial Services (GB) Limited, Bartley Way, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9UF. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. Vines Limited trading as Vines of Guildford commonly introduce customers to BMW Financial Services, for which we may receive payment if you enter into an agreement with them. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice.

32972_01_BMW Motorrad_Vines_of_Guildford_F800R.indd 1

16/04/2015 10:04

60

MAY 2015

Times have changed...

Your local experts Curling Vale Onslow Village “Chantries acted for us as both the buying and selling agent. Anthony and his colleagues gave us excellent support in getting our house onto the market, negotiating the sale of our property and dealing with the issues which arose during the sale.

Throughout the process we were very pleased with the personal, professional and good humoured service he provided. We would not have any hesitation in recommending Chantries to others.”

Holford Road Merrow “Dear Anthony Many thanks for being totally committed to selling our property in such a short period of time, enabling us to purchase our wonderful new home. The professionalism shown by you and the rest of your staff was outstanding and would definitely recommend Chantries in the future.”

And so have house prices.

For an up-to-date valuation of your home speak to Chantries on 01483 405222

West Meads Onslow Village

“I was delighted with the service I received from Chantries. Our negotiations became fairly complex, requiring a few imaginative twists and turns along the way. Chantries remained supportive and attentive throughout, and ultimately delivered a more than satisfactory conclusion for all involved.”

Poltimore Road, Guildford £925,000

Stonebridge Fields, Shalford £950,000

Station Road, Shalford £775,000

Bury Fields, Guildford £725,000

01483 405222 | info@chantries.net 2 St Mary’s Terrace, Mill Lane, Guildford, GU1 3TZ www.chantries.net

Anthony Brown

Kate Basson

Chris Dean

Rachael Allen

Matt Poague

OFFERS

TheGuide2Surrey.com/Offers

MAY OFFERS For the one who holds THE ORANGE CARD in the palm of their hand...

Below, dear reader, are our exclusive offers, sourced solely for you, the people who hold the ORANGE CARD in the palm of your hands.

Saving money whilst savouring Surrey’s delights has never been so easy; either sign up online for your pocket sized card of fun or be digital and get the app for your smartphone.

It’s all free and so easy. For more good times visit www.thegoodtimeguide.com

FILM & THEATRE

NIGHTCLUB

Ambassadors, Woking FILM TICKETS FOR £5.50, £7.50 FOR 3D

The Legion BUY ONE GET ONE FREE on all cocktails (before midnight)

Electric Theatre FILM FESTIVAL TICKETS FOR £5

Ambassadors FILM TICKETS FOR £5.50, £7.50 FOR 3D

Electric Theatre TWO TICKETS FOR THE COMEDY CLUB FOR £14

HAIR AND BEAUTY Fountain Beauty Therapy £15 OFF selected treatments Koko 25% OFF with selected stylists

Surrey Sports Park, Guildford BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SWIMMING

Cau 20% OFF lunch The Weyside 2 FOR £15 (from the Classic Menu) Available Sun-Thurs from 6pm Victory Chop House KIDS EAT FREE at Sunday carvery Restaurant Haywards at hurtwood 20% OFF FOOD BILL (Tues-Thurs)

Phillip Hussey 25% OFF (Existing customers)

Shardana 2 FOR 1 PIZZA (Monday - Thurs)

Phillip Hussey 30% OFF Colouring Services

Angel Dining Rooms 3 COURSES FOR £19.95 (Sunday - Friday)

HOTEL Legacy Hogs Back 12 MONTHS FOR THE PRICE OF 9 MONTHS On new gym memberships The Legacy Thatchers Hotel 25% OFF FOOD Legacy Hogs Back 20% OFF FOOD Legacy Hogs Back 15% OFF All beauty treatments

MISCELLANEOUS Shardana 2 FOR 1 PIZZA (Monday - Thurs)

Britannia 20% OFF food bill

Phillip Hussey 40% OFF (new clients)

Beauty Rooms 20% OFF FIRST TREATMENTS

Spectrum, Guildford BUY ONE GAME GET ONE GAME FREE BOWLING

RESTAURANT

Latino Italian Restaurant 20% OFF YOUR FOOD BILL (Sunday - Thurs) Cafe Fig 25% OFF FOOD BILL Olivos 2 FOR 1 when ordering a starter, main course and dessert 107 Restaurant MEAL AND A DRINK FOR £10 Valid Tuesday - Friday lunchtime Firefly at the Keystone BUY ONE GET ONE ON BURGERS AND HOT DOGS

SPORTS AND LEISURE

Mr Simms 20% OFF all pick and mix

Spectrum Guildford BUY ONE GAME GET ONE GAME FREE BOWLING

Noels Farm Shop 10% OFF Complete Shop

Sutton Green Golf Club 50% OFF function room hire

True Story Photography One hour session FOR £15

Surrey Sports Park BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SWIMMING

61

62

EMERGENCY SERVICES

DENTISTS CONT.

Emergencies Non Emergencies Surrey Police Guildford Police Station Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

999 101 0845 125 2222 01483 571212 08456 009009 01737 242444 South East Coast Ambulance Service 01737 353333

Farnham Road Dental Practice Fairlands Dental and Implant Centre Burneston Dental Cranleigh Dental Centre Notley Dental Care, Godalming The Mews Dental Clinic, Godalming Lakeside Dental Practice, Godalming

LOCAL GP’S AND SURGERIES

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADVISORY BODIES

Dapdune House Surgery, Guildford Merrow Park Surgery, Guildford Austen Road Surgery, Guildford Woodbridge Hill Surgery, Guildford St Lukes Surgery, Guildford Fairlands Practice Guildowns Group Practice Cranleigh Medical Practice The Mill Medical Practice, Godalming Hurst Farm Surgery, Godalming Witley Surgery, Godalming

01483 400200 01483 503331 01483 564578 01483 573194 01483 510030 01483 594250 01483 409309 01483 273951 01483 239903 01483 415885 01428 682218

HOSPITALS

01483 562641 01483 233823 01483 573630 01483 268999 01483 417102 01483 414128 01483 421376

SADAS 01483 590150 Surrey Harm Reduction Outreach Team (SHOT) 01483 773242 CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Guildford

01483 576699

LOCAL AUTHORITIES Guildford Borough Council Waverley Borough Council

01483 505050 01483 523333

TAXIS

Royal Surrey County Hospital 01483 571122 Mount Alvernia 0808 101 0337 Nuffield Hospital 01483 331 255 Cranleigh Village Community Hospital 01483 782400 Milford Hospital 01483 782000 St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey 01932 872000 DENTISTS Guildford Dental Centre The Dental Centre Burpham Dental Centre Waterden Road Dental Practice Rectory House Dental Practice

01483 535220 01483 575908 01483 561666 01483 565290 01483 575620

G M Cars, Guildford Fives & Sixes, Guildford Speedwell Taxis, Godalming Surrey Cars Cranleigh Taxis City Cabs and Cars ANIMAL RESCUE RSPCA Wildlife Aid

01483 566566 01483 565656 01483 423333 01483 449999 01483 277223 01483 888666

0300 1234 999 01372 377332

For more useful numbers checkout the

LITTLE ORANGE BOOK online at www.guide2surrey.com

FIRST MONTH FREE! Lessons for adults and children

GET FIT, HAVE FUN, LEARN SELF DEFENCE

Local competitions at the Guildford Spectrum Surrey Sports Park 3pm Saturdays and Woking Classes too!

07818 224532

richard@surreytaekwondo.com | www.surreytaekwondo.com

TheGuide2Surrey.com

WE’RE RECRUITING Experience Guildford, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is recruiting a new Town Ranger.

Pivotal to the BID, Town Rangers assist in making Guildford a safer, cleaner and more welcoming environment for visitors and businesses.

Candidates must demonstrate a good knowledge of Guildford, great customer service, excellent communication skills and a helpful, can-do attitude.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role at the heart of Guildford town centre and believe you have the qualities to succeed call Stuart Craggs on 01483 452 163 or e mail your CV to stuart@ experienceguildford.com For the full job description visit experienceguildford.com/vacancies

www.experienceguildford.com

63

!

NEW

FR E DA E OP E Y AL FOR N L AN AGE S D AB ILIT IES

the e t a r celeb ummit, d n a S e Com of Surrey wall ing ing open new climb orts p SAT the rey S r u S at !

30 URDA Park

M Y 10.0 AY 0-16 .00

30 MIN FR EE UTE TA S SES TER SIO NS FA M WE ILIES LCO ME

Und acc er 18s om pan must b ied by e an a

dul

t

RE G YO ISTER U TO R INT DAY ER EST :

T: 0 14 E: cl 83 683 im 6

98

surr bing@ eys por tspa

rk.c

o.u

k