The Guide 2 Guildford September 2013

SEPTEMBER 2013

GUILDFORD | GODALMING | CRANLEIGH COMMUNITY | FAMILY | ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & DRINK | LIFESTYLE | SPORT | PROPERTY

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4-5 Legal Highs, Local Problems 6 Charity Spot: Arthouse Meath 9 Your Street: Tunsgate 10 Our History: The Unknown Sailor 12-13 Young Writer 14-16 Interview: Surrey Hills – Reality TVs Latest Bite

17 Band Profile: Palm Reader 20-21 Our Entertainment Top 5’s 23 Where To Eat: The Three Crowns 27 How About Them Apples?

28-29 Recipes 31 Charity Shopper 33 Interiors: Get The Look 34 The Little Beauty Book 35 Mums The Word 36 Try Something New: Archery Tag 37-38 Free School For The Villages 40 Test Dummy Tries Roller Derby 41 Running 1.5 Miles In All Its Glory 42 Hydration In The Heat 43 Business People: Red Hot Yoga 44 Business Profile: Butter & Cream 52-53 Offers 54 Me: Leigh Gill

Letter from the Editor Joe Payne Well this is it – the first print edition of The Guide 2 Guildford.

This handy sized, delightfully packaged and totally free magazine gives you a flavour of what to see, consume, learn about and just generally enjoy in Guildford, Godalming and Cranleigh – as well as the surrounding villages.

This little monthly (non-baby) bundle of joy will have a huge range of things for you to read about. With articles on Community, Family, Entertainment, Food and Drink, Lifestyle, Sport and Business, we hope to have piqued your interest in some (ideally many) ways.

For this, the September 2013 issue, we proudly present the glamorous and soon to be ubiquitous cast members of Surrey Hills, a reality TV sure to permeate your life in some way.

We have a report on the increasing use of legal highs in the area – just how big a problem is it? Plus, we look at the proposed Villages Free School project, assessing what it could mean for parents in the leafy suburbs of Guildford.

Of course, this really scratches the surface – as does the magazine generally. For a whole plethora of articles on all things Surrey, you simply must visit theguide2surrey.com, where you can find topics on all of the above plus competitions, our own directory - The Little Orange Book – the legendary offers to use with the TGTG Offer Card and a whole heap more. We spoil you, do we not?

The team here have worked very hard to put this together and we’re pleased as punch.

We hope you like…

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LEGAL HIGHS: LOCAL PEOPLE, LOTS OF PROBLEMS...

Rich Lee Investigates How Legal Highs Hurting Guildford...

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hen a senior social worker wistfully recalls the days when crack cocaine and heroin were her main concerns, you know something has gone very wrong. “I’ve worked with drug users for fifteen years,” says Joanne Tester, chief executive of Guildford Action, “but this is the worst stuff I’ve ever come across.

I have never seen such a downward spiral among so many people in such a small space of time.”

The “stuff” in question belongs to a broad range of substances known as ‘legal highs’; psychoactive chemicals that have been flooding the market ever since the controversial legal street drug, mephedrone, was banned in 2010 after widespread reports of serious health scares. Before then, however, few would have ascribed a lifestyle to legal highs in the same way as cannabis, coke or ecstasy, but the new products are so effective that they have fast become the substance of choice for many users.

Users such as those treated by Guildford Action in Leapale Lane, a charity drop-in centre for the most disadvantaged people in the community. Helping the homeless or those with low-income and addiction problems, Joanne and her team have dedicated themselves to supporting those who live on the fringes of society.

But recently they have seen their work with addicts severely compromised ever since the 2011 arrival of UK Skunkworks, just around the corner from the centre. Skunkwork’s stock of cheap and legally available ‘highs’ are sold alongside ‘lifestyle accessories’ such as pipes, incense and rolling papers traditionally sold by head shops. These substances, available in smokeable, pill and powder form and called any number of exotic names like Banshee Dust

or Ching are now, according to Joanne and her team, wreaking havoc among their clientele.

“The problem is that people don’t know what they’re taking,” said Debbie Hayter, the drop-in centre Project Team Leader, “and we don’t know what’s going on with them physically. We can see something is wrong visually, but we often don’t know what to do to help them. We’ve had people trip and try to jump off the roof before. The level of violence and anti-social behaviour has changed. It’s not even in the same league as it used to be.”

The team have had to call for an ambulance on nearly twenty occasions over the last year.

“Ambulance callouts should be fairly rare these days,” said Joanne. “They used to be frequent with the older alcoholic guys, the street sleepers. But many have since moved on or passed away. Then Skunkworks came along and now the legal highs represent 99% of our calls to the emergency services.”

While all substances are banned within GA’s walls, Debbie says that many users now feel free to use out on the street with impunity.

“With pot or heroin, there would be far more discretion involved. Now they blow it in your face. It doesn’t help that the shop gives out free samples, to get them all trying it.”

We visited UK Skunkworks anonymously to experience the sale of these legal highs. Asked what would most likely simulate the effects of regular cannabis, the young shop worker was reluctant to recommend any, saying they were all far more potent than the illegal products we might be used to. After several enquiries, management at UK Skunkworks, Guildford, have been unavailable to comment.

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The level of violence and anti-social behaviour has changed. It’s not even in the same league as it used to be Pandora’s Box Haydn Morris, CEO of Surrey Addictions Advisory Service (SADAS) takes a broad view of the problem of legal highs. “It seems to be right across the board and not just younger people but older people too.

“I think Pandora’s Box has been opened and people are used to experimenting with these chemicals now.

“In the same way you have a ‘drink responsibly’ campaign then maybe there ought to be a ‘drug responsibly’ campaign or similar at the national level.”

sheer diversity of legal highs now available is Not Fit for Human The staggering. 125 new products have emerged in the last years, and more varieties continue to appear. These Consumption two products circumvent the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 by being branded as ‘plant food’, ‘research chemicals’ or ‘bath salts’ and virtually all carry the warning ‘Not fit for human consumption’. Mr Morris also voiced concerns at what he perceived to be a lack of adequate testing of these products, neatly side-stepped by the warning.

Association of Chief Police Officers drugs spokesman Tim Hollis told the BBC this year that, “Kids are sending around party invites with a link on where to buy your drugs. The Home Office and police find that extremely difficult to get our heads around and we are flat footed.”

Surrey Police say they are working with communities to gather information about current trends.

When pharmaceutical companies spend millions on their products and test them in every way possible before they even get near a human body, what then should be done with the hundreds of unidentified and untested substances that fall under the banner of legal highs?

With no easy answer on the horizon only the debate remains and it is one likely to play out for many years to come, all while the health and social costs of legal highs continue to mount.

You can’t just separate what’s illegal and what’s legal because on the street that really doesn’t make much difference anyway

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CHARITY SPOT ARTHOUSE MEATH

by Dani Maimone

All of this has made a huge difference to these adult’s lives. As artist and Meath Trust resident, Ian said: “I love coming here, it’s great to see the work that I have produced being sold - it makes me feel good.”

Many pieces of work are carefully crafted collaborations with everyone making a valued contribution. Becky says: “Our clients get the full sense of value of their products worth as they can see it sold directly.

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Our clients get the full sense of value of their products worth as they can see it sold directly.

It’s always interesting to see what sells!

he Arthouse Meath lies on Godalming High Street.

This small bright shop, that displays a range of delightful artistic products from decorative mugs, to prints and greetings cards, is an original concept in Surrey.

Set up as a social enterprise a few years ago by the Meath Epilepsy Trust, the shop-cum-art studio is a lifeline for the artists who work there, giving a group of people living with severe epilepsy and learning difficulties the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents. The Arthouse provides them with a sense of purpose and self-worth in a caring and safe environment, as well as developing social and technical skills, team participation and work ethic.

The oldest charity in Godalming - originally set up

by Lady Meath in the 1800s - The Meath Epilepsy Trust is a home called Westbrook House that provides support for over 60 adults. Their goal is to help these people live as independently as possible with minimal or full support depending upon their requirements.

Art is often recognised as a valuable way of controlling epilepsy. With this in mind, Chief Executive Becky Sheraidah put a proposal to the Meath Trust to set up the Arthouse to run it as a social enterprise. Since then the project has gone from strength to strength, selling work in galleries and shops across the UK.

Lend a helping hand…

Whether you have a spare few hours a day, a week, a month or even a year, helping hands are always needed. Voluntary Action South West Surrey is a great organisation that help co-ordinate your helping hands to those that really need them. For more information call on 01483 504626 or visit www.voluntaryactionsws.webeden.co.uk

It’s always interesting to see what sells!” All those taking part in the designing process receive some payment and income from purchases.

Mike Keighley, The Meath’s Chief Executive, summed it up: “We want to make it clear that the Arthouse is not a charity shop. The people that go there are doing excellent and valued work and the products that they sell have attracted some high profile customers. It’s not just about selling their pictures; it’s a great deal deeper than that.”

If you think you might know someone who would benefit from getting involved with the Arthouse or to find out more information about the Meath, contact them at arthousemeath.com.

Article originally appeared on theguide2surrey.com.

The Surrey Care Trust: Stewards needed for Surrey 3 Peaks challenge (28th September) Can you help man a checkpoint for our 26 mile fundraising walk?

Halow Project: Youth Project Assistants. Halow supports young people between the ages of 16-35 with learning disabilities, providing high quality person-centred support.

Amphibian & Reptile Conservation: Mid-week practical conversation group; Are you interested in helping with the practical management of some of Surrey’s most important and beautiful habitats, whilst learning about the wonderful wildlife they support?

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CATEGORY COMMUNITY Just off the historical cobbled High Street of Guildford, through the iconic arch of Tunsgate, you’ll find an abundance of interesting retailers.

Here are our favourites and all you need to know about them...

EAT GLUTTON & GLEE | 6 TUNSGATE GUILDFORD | 01483 452934 With their passion for local fresh food, this is a wonderful hidden gem to stop at and give yourself a well deserved break. Indulge in a slice of homemade cake to accompany your coffee or a grab a take away box packed with hearty salads to eat on the go. Don’t forget your Glee club card so you can collect a stamp and earn rewards.

WE RECOMMEND the chicken pie with a selection of salads eaten in the castle grounds

DECORATE BARDOE & APPEL | 4 TUNSGATE GUILDFORD | 01483 511 477 At the very end of Tunsgate is this beautiful Aladdin’s cave of stylish furniture and accessories. With stock that is constantly changing and displays that inspire, you are also unlikely to find anything like this anywhere else in Guildford - which is rather refreshing...

WE LOVE their scented Candles (£19 each): choose from Blackcurrant & Rose, Grapefruit & Neroli, Amber & Lavender, Orange Blossom & Jasmine…they’re all divine.

PAMPER KOKO HAIR | 14 TUNSGATE GUILDFORD | 01483 459059 One of the most exciting hair salons in Guildford combines an excellent team of creative geniuses set in the most beautiful salon.

We know it’s all about the end result, but we really do love being served our coffee in a vintage cup.

POP IN for a wash and a blow dry £20 - £31 BODY STUDIO | 24 TUNSGATE | 01483 455595 Hidden above the tanning shop, this well established beauty salon offers a calm environment to treat yourself to a wide variety of beauty treatments.

INDULGE in a 30 minute Clarins mini facial £30.95

TREAT CRY FOR THE MOON 17 TUNSGATE | 01483 306600 This is the most beautiful of shops, packed with jewellery to die for. If you are someone who loves to find a one off piece that no one else will have then just wonder past their window and simply be tempted.

THE FLOWER STALL – TUNSGATE ARCH Now a permanent fixture, this fresh flower stall is a great place to get yourself or someone you love a floral treat. We love their hand tied bouquets.

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW They do deliver so either pop by or call them on 07896 932243

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OUR HISTORY THE UNKNOWN SAILOR ...A POTTED HISTORY OF WHERE WE LIVE AND WHO LIVED HERE

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ll and sundry whinge and moan (usually via The Daily Mail) about how broken our fair isles are nowadays – they know nothing. Here I’ll tell you a horrendous tail of foulness, evil and midnight robbery…

The year is 1786. It’s September, cold. A sailor is returning to Portsmouth; this is the Unknown Sailor and within a few ale-fuelled hours he will meet his maker…

According to all accounts this hapless seafarer first hit the Red Lion Inn in Thursley whilst walking(!) back from London to join his shipmates at Pompey. Whilst sampling a few ales and no doubt

is now the A3 (probably waiting an aeon at the Hindhead traffic lights - bless that tunnel!)

Will Knowlton gives us a left-field look at our local history...

Of course like all good police stories, the plod caught up with the b******s at The Sun Inn in Rake. Here, it turns out, they were trying to sell the sailors clothes - random. The Hampshire Chronicle busted the story out straight away, with all the key, juicy facts: “Sunday last a shocking murder was committed by three sailors, on one of their companions, a seaman also, between Godalming- They

So we have to report - the baddies were apprehended and all was well again.

Justice, like the fair phoenix she is, prevailed. The three were tried in Kingston six

not only bludgeoning the poor sod to death, they then stripped him of his clothes bandying about a bit too much bunce, he came to the attention of three other seafarers who went by the names of James Marshall, Michael Casey and Edward Lonegon. The dolt generously paid for everyone’s munch and bevoirs. Twit. The foursome were then reported to have been seen heading out into the gloom towards Hindhead Hill.

Here, the three seafarers murdered him - not only bludgeoning the poor sod to death, they then stripped him of his clothes. Having dealt with the body, the gruesome threesome staggered down what

nearly severed his head from his body, stripped him quite naked, and threw him into a valley, where he was providentially discovered, soon after the perpetration of the horrid crime, by some countrymen corning over Hind Head, who immediately gave the alarm, when the desperadoes (ole) were instantly pursued, and overtaken at the house of Mr Adams, the Sun, at Rake.

They were properly secured (beaten senseless then), and are since lodged (Chained to the wall) in gaol, to take their trials at the next assizes for the county of Surrey.”

months later. They were rather hanged in chains on a triple gibbet on Saturday 7 April 1787. In a masterful dose of good old British irony, the gibbet was positioned not a knife’s swing from where they did for the sailor. And to this day, the scene is known as Gibbet Hill (said in a Christopher Lee voice).

So, the next time some Chairbourne Ranger from Whitehall tells you this country’s broken, try to remember the last time a member of her ma jesty’s navy was murdered for his shirt. I’m never buying anyone a pint again, ever…

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Many of you will have heard of one or more of our products, as over the last 6 years we have launched a number different publications. We were formed in 2007 when our first product The Good Time Guide went live.

We are a group of local individuals, many of whom have worked in local media and local businesses for the last decade. TG Media was formed to provide local people with really exciting products, which combine national quality content with locally sourced information and inspiration. This is all presented to you through various forms of modern technology.

In this time, we have created three products; our online community site, theguide2surrey.com, which covers news, community, entertainment, lifestyle, family, sport and business; The Good Time Guide, our weekly subscribed-to email entertainment guide; and the TGTG offer card.

The Guide 2 Guildford is the first of our localised printed products to be launched in the next year. We want to highlight everything that is truly amazing about the areas we live in, and give a voice to the issues that are important to our communities.

In 2007 we started as a group of three, working from a very small sitting room; now, we are bursting out of our Guildford offices. It sounds very trite, but we are really excited about what we are doing and we really hope you like what we have done so. We also hope that you will help us to get better, so please write/email/send a carrier pigeon -whatever takes your fancy.

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YOUNG WRITERS We at TG Media are always looking for young people aged between 15 & 21 to join our young writer’s team. We are keen to help anyone who has a passion for writing and who would relish the opportunity to contribute for us.

Would you like to write about a subject with the chance of it being published?

Perhaps hone your writing skills on a platform befitting your talents?

We would love to hear from you either by calling us on 01483 456001 or emailing joe@tgmediagroup.co.uk

Here are two pieces from two of our team writing about some topics that are important to them…

OPEN DAYS: WHAT TO EXPECT? BY YOUNG REPORTER, JESSICA FRANK-KEYES

How bad can sharing a bathroom actually be?

Bearing in mind you may have thrown up on one of your housemates before Fresher’s Week is over, as well the difference in price for an ensuite, a private shower might start to seem like less of a necessity.

Open days have been a ma jor part of our lives for the past few months and the experience can often feel similar: exciting, full of possibility but a bit overwhelming as well.

There are further opportunities to visit the university of your dreams throughout September and October and if you’re on track to achieve those all-important grades, then what better time to start getting to know student life?

The Guide 2 Guildford brings you some advice to get the most out of your open days….

DON’T: forget to chat to the students. They know how enjoyable the courses are and they tell you honestly, that if you don’t like sports then you may be happier somewhere else than Loughborough…

DO: visit accommodation.

How bad can sharing a bathroom actually be?

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BY YOUN RS E T R O P E R GS & IN H C T ABBI HU GRACI SOPHIE

Bearing in mind you may have thrown up on one of your housemates before Fresher’s Week is over, as well as the difference in price for an ensuite, a private shower might start to seem like less of a necessity.

DON’T: decide on your course before you even get there. Read the prospectus carefully and attend a few different talks, especially if you can’t choose between biology and business management.

DO: remember you’ll be living there for three years, and make sure you visit the city or nearest town.

If it’s in the middle of nowhere and you live and breathe shopping, reconsider.

DON’T: leave without making some sort of choice, even if it’s a definite NO or a hesitant maybe… Just think over how you feel about the

place, the courses and the people. Is it friendly, do they look happy, is there stuff going on that interests you? Or is the accommodation the worst thing you’ve ever seen, do the lecturers make you want to run a mile away and forget you’ve ever heard the words “forensic pathology” or “critical theory?”

DO: go to the more general talks on student finance, studying overseas, campus life etc. As tempting as it may be to skip these in favour of grabbing some lunch, they are always really useful and you could come away with some crucial information to help you make your decisions.

- And lastly, ask yourself this question: “If it came down to it, could you spend three years here and would you want to?” Remember: you can always come back again if you’re not sure…

We are G Live Young Producers, a group of 14-25 year olds (although some of us are pushing that upper limit) with a vested interest in the arts. Our manifesto is simple and unrepeatable, according to the editors of The Guide 2 Guildford, but what it boils down to is doing stuff in the town and the surrounding area.

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We exist to bridge the gap between productions aimed at children and productions aimed at adults. The idea is always to engage people of our age in all areas of the arts, and create great work that everyone can enjoy.

“Doing stuff?” we hear you mutter, “That’s kind of vague.” In our two year history, we have had two ‘Spring Stage’ cabaret nights in the G Live studio, a piece of horror promenade theatre for Halloween, and a charity fashion event. In the future, we have film nights, a comedy club, a sing-along musical and an improv night. So when we say “doing stuff”, what we really mean is producing, directing, teaching, and often performing in arts events for young people in Surrey. We exist to bridge the gap between productions aimed at children and productions

aimed at adults. The idea is always to engage people of our age in all areas of the arts, and create great work that everyone can enjoy.

Our last project was Style Up, our fashion event for Guildford based charity Halow, where we raised over £500. Style Up was more than just a fashion show: we held a competition for young fashion designers, headed up a clothing drive for a swap shop on the night, had a raffle with some excellent prizes, and invited shops from around Surrey to set up stalls in our market place. Young

Producers entered designs, modelled, photographed the backstage action, helped with make-up and generally rushed around making sure the event ran smoothly. It was a total success, and we are very proud of it.

Finally, we are recruiting!

If you are between 14 and 25 and have a passion for any area of the arts (from stand-up comedy to pottery) we want to hear from you. Application forms can be obtained by emailing learning@glive. co.uk, and check us out on Facebook - G Live Young Producers or follow us on Twitter - @GLiveYP.

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MEET THE TEAM - S S

doors… If I have a five and ten year plan it keeps me on the straight and narrow!

urrey Hills TV. Audition queues for miles. As yet un-televised, and yet already a Youtube sensation.

The cast getting photo requests. It’s fair to say this show will infiltrate your life, whether reality TV is your thing or not.

Naturally, The Guide 2 Guildford met seven of the future famous Surrey-ites and had a chat.

What is down here merely scratches the surface. To find out more about how outrageously funny Ben is, how Charlie only found out about his role ten days before this interview and how Holly had not one but two less than savoury ‘Notting Hill’ moments, visit theguide2surrey.com…

How many of these guys did you know before you started?

I’d met most of them around and about – I met Sam and Benny last New Year’s eve

How do you think this year’s going to pan out?

The Future Heartthrob…

CHARLIE POTHECARY Age: 25 Occupation: Investment Broker Home Town: Weybridge

Why did you get involved with Surrey Hills?

I thought it would speed up the process of my business – I think it’ll open a lot more

I don’t really want it to change my career… I’m going to try and ignore the attention and keep focussed rather than something that’ll be great fun but might only be quite short-lived… Going out might be a little bit more exciting!

Where do you tend to go out in Surrey?

Rocksalt in Esher, and Red Bar in Weybridge –

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- SURREY HILLS TV How do you think this year’s going to pan out?

I haven’t thought about it! I just go with the flow – I’m not very phased by stuff like this…

Do you watch TOWIE or Made in Chelsea?

No, I don’t really like reality TV! Well, apart from BGT and the X Factor… I prefer CSI and NCIS, and they’re always on!

The Business Person…

HANNAH-JOY LEWIS Age: 34 Occupation: Ex-Model and CEO of Bikini Queen Home Town: Englefield Green

Why did you get involved with Surrey Hills?

I see it as a platform to launch my designer swimwear business – it’s hard to get that kind of press and PR!

Favourite Place to Go Out in Surrey?

I usually go out in London…

The Mellow One…

SAM STEEN

Age: 23 Occupation: Property developer Home Town: Weybridge

Why did you get involved with SH? After Benny’s video came out there was a lot of talk going around and friends suggested I get involved.

After a few conversations, here I am!

Who do you know from the cast?

I know most of these guys through just being in Weybridge – the thought of our lives being intertwined is very weird…

How do you think your life may change?

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Why did you get involved?

Well it’s already changed so much when I am going out locally – people who I’ve never seen before in my life come up and say hello, and know my name. If I start to be recognised everywhere it may take some adjusting, but it’ll be nice if it’s always just fun…

Do you watch TOWIE or Made in Chelsea?

Not really… I don’t really have time for TV but I would watch Made in Chelsea if I did. A friend of mine has given me the box set and I will just watch the whole thing back to back if I have a chilled weekend…

My lovely friend Alan! I’ve known him and his family for over ten years, and someone at work told me about the show – he told me I had to try it…

Tell us About the Audition?

Age: 20 Occupation: Singer Home Town: Esher

I showed up to audition in my horse riding gear, was filmed ad hoc for around 45 minutes and it was one clip when I turned around and two horses were having sex in the background… But other than that they told me just to talk about myself, and the rest is history!

Why did you get involved?

Do you watch TOWIE or Made in Chelsea?

The Performer…

TALIA JANSON

I was asked by Ben to audition, as I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him for a few years – there’s been stuff like this before but nothing’s really materialised, so I thought it was a bit of a joke at first…

I watch Made in Chelsea – some cast members are old friends from school… one tried to convince me to join, but I’m a Surrey girl, so when this show came up I was like: “Amazing…”

Who Else did you Know here?

The Extrovert…

BENNY ROSE Age: 25 Occupation: Stock broker Home Town: Weybridge

Why Did You Get Involved?

I was in a fortunate position where the team came to me about six months ago – then one day they said they want to come round my house and do a video. Why did they come to me? Because I’m the life and soul of Surrey – I’m everyone’s friend…!

How Do You Think Your Life is going to Change?

I knew Sam through my sister but I don’t actually know if he knows that! It’s strange though I should know them – most people round Esher, Weybridge and Oxshott know each other… I don’t really go out much so that’s probably why!

How do you think this will affect Your Life?

I haven’t thought that far ahead – if this promotes my singing then that’s fine.

Do you watch TOWIE or Made in Chelsea?

Occasionally… I know a few people in Made in Chelsea, but I don’t watch it religiously – I don’t really watch much TV…

Based on what’s happened over the last two months, it’s going to be absolutely manic! But it’s something I’m really enjoying, though it feels weird that one minute you’re just wondering around, to randoms asking to have their photo taken with you… I’m already pretty social, but I’m expecting it to blow up!

Do You Watch TOWIE or Made in Chelsea?

Both! My mum’s the biggest TOWIE fan I know – and Made in Chelsea is a great show (but ours will be better…)

The Pragmatist…

Alan Watts

Age: 27 Occupation: High performance car dealer Home Town: Cobham

Why did you choose to get involved with Surrey Hills TV? Very good question! I am very money-orientated and a highly driven opportunist.

I think it could be very beneficial for some of my businesses that I’m setting up…

How do you think your life will change through doing this?

It’s already changed now!

I literally have no idea - But I’m not very fame hungry…

Do you watch TOWIE or made in Chelsea?

The One with ‘the’ Audition Tape…

HOLLY JENNINGS Age: 27 Occupation: Recruitment Home Town: East Horsley

I change over when they come on… I cannot stand them!

Where is your favourite place to go out in Surrey?

Red bar in Weybridge – they’ll probably send out a search party because I’m not in there right now!

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Talking to... Palm Reader Based in Guildford and Woking, Palm Reader are Josh, Sam, Josh, Andy & Dan. Having made waves since forming in 2011, they’re causing a stir on the underground with their brand of fast, metallic hardcore punk and their debut album ‘Bad Weather’ has been raved about by the likes of Kerrang!, Rock Sound and Big Cheese.

TG2 caught up with them to ask a bunch of questions and to find out who they are...

How did you meet?

RSVP in Woking probably - drinking, talking outside; “Do you like converge”, “Yeah, I like converge”, “Coverse”, “Yeah Coverse” (Josh, Josh and Sam formed originally with previous guitarist Tom Meadon, now of Empress.)And so the story began…

How do you go about writing material?

A riff and then a scramble, normally panicked! Seeing & Believing (Are Two Different Things) was finished the evening before a show. It’s all very last minute - the musical equivalent of a ready meal.

Does your location and environment play a part in your sound at all?

Music definitely has a native flavour -Polish soca (soul calypso, soca) might sound a bit odd. England does heavy music better than anywhere. It’s all in the heart and in the head for us; from a lyrical point of view it’s personal and relatable.

Influences; musically and worldly?

Eclectic listening. Everything from Mongolian throat singing to Justin Timberlake and $#*t loads of Katy Perry. Everything bar dubstep…

Favourite thing to do?

Girlfriends, family and dogs are generally a priority. Certain rituals take place when you’ve spent weeks with 4 guys… Washing is

good fun, as is a change of underwear, fresh sheets and a sale at Dixons.

Local hang-out spot?

The Garibaldi in Knaphill is a good spot and close to home. Good food, good ale. Enough of an advert?

Favourite gig you’ve played?

Download Festival - well pretty much all of the festivals we’ve played actually. We had never played any festivals before this year; you get to make a day of it rather than getting to a venue and asking for the Wi-fi code…

Favourite band as a band?

The Bronx or Mastodon.

Favourite local venue to play?

There’s only two venues locally - Boileroom and The Star. The Boileroom tends to get the bigger artists playing but we’ve put some release shows on at The Star and they’ve been fun - it’s nice and big.

What does the future hold?

Loads of the shows, a few costume changes… we’ve got a UK tour with Devil Sold His Soul at the start of October, then we tour Scandanavia with Bleed From Within and our good friends Polar. Then, we write a dubstep album, tour with Tatu…the usual.

What are you listening to?

James Dorset | Boot Power Records Established in 2012, BPR is an independent record label specialising in the folk/roots/Americana genres. We have just put out our first release for a Farnham based act called ‘The Crosstown Trio’. It’s the bands first EP titled “Coming & Going” produced by Jolyon Thomas (Daughter, M83) and is available to download/listen on iTunes, Spotify, 7 Digital and many other digital download sites worldwide. Our mission is to find and help develop new artists that have the skills, potential and dedication to succeed in what is a cut-throat industry. We want to guide artists on the right track through promotion and networking and to help them reach the top.

What was the first record you ever bought?

I badgered my dad to buy me Golden Brown on 7” by the Stranglers, aged 3 (it wasn’t until about 12 years later I discovered the meaning of the lyrics). First record I bought for myself was Lithium by Nirvana special edition.

What record has had the most significance to your life?

In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry - I probably wouldn’t exist if my dad hadn’t written it.

What are you listening most at the moment?

Bonobo - The North Borders, The Crosstown Trio - Coming & Going, The Black Keys - El Camino, anything by James Brown/JB’s, Sheelanagig.

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ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY

THE ELECTRIC THEATRE FILM FESTIVAL:

We’ve shouted about a couple of recommendations on our Top Five Pages – but that was merely scratching the surface. Between 9th and 21st September an array of independent and world films will be shown as part of the Electric Theatre Film Festival.

Some will be new, some will be cult classics and many will be unfamiliar to you, but we say to browse the programme and pick a few – you may find your new favourite cinematic adventure…

Tickets are usually £7, but are £5 with The Good Time Guide Offer Card. Should you not possess one, visit theguide2surrey.com/offers to get yours…

More Info: guildford.gov.uk/article/10071/September-Film-Festival

COMEDY AT THE WEST END CENTRE: A short hop from Guildford is Aldershot, wherein lies the famous West End Centre. Here they host some stellar acts that belie their comparatively small capacity; and this September is no exception.

Legendary trouble-maker Mark Thomas, the inspirational Laurence Clark, Ricky Gervais victim Robin Ince and Canadian panel show regular Kathryn Ryan will all take to the stage. All four are likely to sell out, so do make sure you book before that happens, won’t you?

Keep your eyes peeled for other comedy nights at the Westy, and naturally for live music and other such fun stuff too…

More Info: hants.gov.uk/westendcentre

GUILDFORD BOOK FESTIVAL: There will be more to come in the next issue of The Guide 2 Guildford, but for now we simply must give you a heads up about what to expect for the 2013 Guildford Book Festival.

Taking place between the 17th and 27th of October, there will be some truly huge names attending, including Conn Iggulden, Joanne Harris, Jonathan Aitken, Jennifer Saunders and Matt Dawson. This is merely giving you a flavour of what to expect, of course – authors from across all genres will be there to talk about their works and answer some questions.

Check back to The Guide 2 Guildford and theguide2surrey.com to keep abreast of all the latest happenings at Guildford Book Festival.

More Info: guildfordbookfestival.co.uk

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ENTERTAINMENT - O What: Mansfield Park When: 24th – 28th September Where: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford More Info: Tickets £22+; Yvonne-arnaud.co.uk A spellbinding adaptation of Jane Austen’s captivating novel. Written by Tim Luscombe, whose other acclaimed Austen adaptations include Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, Mansfield Park is a must-see for lovers of Jane Austen, and indeed all classic drama…

What: Stewart Lee, G Live, When: Saturday 21st September Where: G Live, London Road, Guildford More Info: Tickets £21; glive.co.uk The cynical yet brilliantly sharp Stewart Lee comes to Guildford – cue the collective stampede of comedy connoisseurs banging at the metaphorical door.

Get tickets now before they disappear…

What: The Electric Comedy Club When: Sunday 29th September Where: The Electric Theatre, Guildford More Info: Tickets £8adv; guildford.gov.uk/electrictheatre‎ The absolutely brilliant Men in Coats bring their surreal brand of, well, coaty comedy to The Electric Theatre. Support comes from Neil McFarlane, Jack Samuel Warner, Glenn Moore and Geoff Whiting.

What: An Evening with Dorothy Parker When: 12th – 14th September Where: The Mill Studio, Millbrook, Guildford More Info: Tickets £11; Yvonne-arnaud.co.uk An evening dedicated to the life of one of America’s foremost jazz age writers.

Dorothy Parker was a hugely influential and politically active interwar figure, and her unique style is celebrated here. A fascinating evening awaits…

What: Met Opera - Eugene Onegin 2013, When: Saturday 5th October Where: Odeon Cinema, Bedford Road, Guildford More Info: Tickets £20.50 (Adults); Rated 12A; odeon.co.uk/fanatic/film_times/s92/ Streamed live from The Met in HD, this is a wonderful production of the Tchaikovsky take on Pushkin’s Russian literary masterpiece. Deborah Warner’s production will ensure a stunning evening of opera – it’ll be like you’re there…

What: Boileroom’s 7th Birthday Party with Fleetwood Back When: Saturday 21st September Where: Boileroom, Stokefields, Guildford More Info: Tickets £15 adv; 18+; boileroom.net Guildford’s live music venue somehow turns 7, and to celebrate they have the brilliant tribute Fleetwood Bac (who this writer has seen and can utterly endorse) to accompany the jelly and ice cream.

The ‘Rumours’-era line-up will play all your favourites, and you will try and hit the high note in ‘Everywhere’…

What: Sinatra Tribute When: Thursday 19th September Where: Bar des Arts, Millbrook, Guildford More Info: Tickets £10; bardesarts.co.uk The wonderfully cool Bar des Arts offer coffee, tea or cocktails, wine and tapas – and live music. September 19th sees a Sinatra tribute, so you can swing and sip all at once…

What: The Pretty Things When: Saturday 21st September Where: Cranleigh Arts Centre, High Street More Info: Tickets £20; cranleighartscentre.org Alongside the Rolling Stones and Beatles, the Pretty Things were at the cutting edge of the British R&B boom of the early sixties - but were the wildest of them all.

Come and see some true living legends on their 50th(!) anniversary tour.

What: The Activators When: Friday 20th September Where: The Star Inn, Quarry Street, Guildford More Info: Tickets £2; 18+; starinnguildford.co.uk A raucous and fun night ahead with The Activators. These guys play an eclectic mix of Ska, Russian Reggae, Irish folk, Punk and Cuban music, to name just a few – how could you resist?

What: Kathryn Williams When: Thursday 26th September Where: St Mary’s Church, Guildford More Info: people-independent-music.co.uk A solo artist with a beautiful voice in an equally beautiful venue. One time Mercury Music Prize nominee Kathryn Williams brings her acoustic excellence to one of Guildford’s most iconic buildings, courtesy of People Independent Music.

ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY

- OUR TOP 5’s What: Guildford Heritage Open Days When: 12th – 15th September Where: Nationwide More Info: heritageopendays.org.uk Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for. There are, of course, dozens in Guildford and the surrounding area, so check out their website for all the info…

What: Festival of the Sea When: 14th – 22nd September Where: Isle of Wight More Info: visitisleofwight.co.uk Musical events, beach art displays, fishing, cookery displays and food-tasting, opportunities to charter boats, open days, kite festival, talks and even organised cycle rides – a celebration on the beautiful island of all things oceanic.

What: Brighton Digital Festival When: 1st – 30th September Where: Brighton More Info: brightondigitalfestival.co.uk An absolutely huge programme of events taking place across Brighton throughout September. A celebration of all things geeky, techy and interactivey, this is a total must for anyone who embraces digital culture.

What: Horrible Science Exhibition When: Throughout September​ Where: Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport More Info: Adult Tickets £12.50, Child £9, Under 5 free, Family £34; submarine-museum.co.uk A family treat that can quite easily be enjoyed by the big kids – we’re looking at you, dad. Sammie Sardine tells us just how smelly submariners were, the ghastly food they ate and what happened in the loo when they got their own back.

A funny family exhibition looking at the horrible side of life as a submariner.

What: Windsor Festival When: 16th to 29th September Where: Windsor More Info: windsorfestival.com A variety of culturally enlightening events going on across the whole of lovely Royal Windsor. Concerts, family events, films, plays, exhibitions, walks & tours and a partridge in a pair tree.

A worthy place to visit in the twilight of summer.

What: Rush When: Released Friday 13th September Where: The Ambassadors Cinema, Woking (nationwide) More Info: Tickets £5.50 with your TGTG Offer Card; Rated 15; atgtickets.com/ venues/ambassadors-cinemas Directed by Richie Cunningham from Happy Days, this is an autobiographical tale of the rivalry between F1 great Niki Lauder and James Hunt, after the formers brutal crash in 1976. Expect action, and lots of explicit shots of 70s cars in full blast…

What: Wadjda When: Tuesday 24th September Where: Godalming Borough Hall (Godalming Film Society Members Only) More Info: Tickets £30 for 18 films; Rated PG; godalmingfilmsoc.org.uk A stirring story of 10 year old Wadjda, a girl whose spirit is pitted against the forces of a highly conservative culture. The first feature film from a Saudi woman director, Wadjda is a cultural milestone. One of 18 films you can see this season when joining Godalming film society.

What: Dancer in the Dark When: Tuesday 10th September Where: The Electric Theatre (Part of the film festival), Guildford More Info: Tickets £7 per film; Rated 15; guildford.gov.uk/article/10071/ September-Film-Festival One of the most polarising films of modern times, to be shown as part of the September Electric Theatre Film Festival.

Made in 2000 by the controversial Lars von Trier, the film stars Bjork and is something of an escapist musical drama.

Form your own opinion by seeing it…

What: Castle in the Sky When: Wednesday 18th September Where: The Electric Theatre (Part of the film festival), Guildford More Info: Tickets £7 per film; Rated PG; guildford.gov.uk/article/10071/ September-Film-Festival Anyone familiar with anime films will know about Castle in the Sky (or Laputa), as it’s one of Studio Ghibli’s early classics. Released back in 1986, this is an absolutely beautiful example of Japanese animation, complete with a slightly surreal fantasy plot.

What: The Big Lebowski When: Saturday 7th September Where: Boileroom, Stokefields, Guidlford More Info: Tickets £5; Rated 18; boileroom.net The cult classic starring the brilliant Jeff Bridges. Not only will the awesome thriller/comedy be screened at Boileroom, there will be a bowling alley, Big Lebowski Live Band and White Russian Cocktail Pitchers. Dressing gowns are optional…

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WHERE TO EAT

RICH LEE VISITS THE THREE CROWNS INN, WISBOROUGH GREEN Tim and his team don’t do ‘friendly’ for show, their ease and good cheer comes from a sincere desire to see their customers enjoying themselves… .

The Three Crowns in Wisborough Green is a 500 year old Inn hauled into the 21st century thanks to owner Tim Skinner and his family who bought the place two years

ago and set about transforming it into a favourite destination for anybody that loves a traditional pub with truly modern standards of quality.

And a very warm welcome.

Which is the first thing you get upon arriving at this gorgeous pub on the Billingshurst Road in the pretty Sussex village of Wisborough Green.

Tim and his team don’t do ‘friendly’ for show, their ease and good cheer comes from a sincere desire to see their customers enjoying themselves.

And they’ve made sure that the Three Crowns is just the place for them to do so.

A gorgeous, wood-panelled interior crammed with tasteful flourishes and a stirring dose of Britannia threads through it all, it’s also a perfect place to catch the last days of summer in their

colourful pub garden.

exquisite.

“Food is really important, definitely,” says Tim, “but we’re also just a village pub. You can come in in muddy boots and grab a beer –we know your name, what you’re havingor sit in the dining room and get full table service. But at the end of the day if you’re up for fish and chips and just want to enjoy yourself in the garden with a beer, that’s what you’ll get.”

For mains, we had a plate of smooth, rich mash generously topped with venison, the meat cooked to a perfect blush and studded with generous hunks of black pudding and apricot, all in a stunning peppercorn sauce. We couldn’t help ordering one of their famous fish pies too, having heard that Jamie Oliver and his crew had rolled through for lunch earlier and devoured nearly a dozen of the things.

We could see why.

Crisp, cheesy, golden crust sat atop a steaming, aromatic dish of silky white sauce and the freshest prawns and salmon.

About that food, though. Achingly fresh and seasonal and made from local ingredients, this is pub food cooked at its highest level thanks to chef, Melissa.

We chose her herbed liver pate terrine from the everchanging specials board to start with that was coarse and chunky, deeply flavoured from the herbs and matched with caramelised red onions and thick toast. Hearty, simple,

Open: Mon-Weds 11am-3pm; Thurs-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun noon-8pm Telephone: 01403 700239 Email: frontofhouse@thethreecrownsinn.com www.thethreecrownsinn.com

For desserts, a sticky toffee pudding with rich, oozing, toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream came drenched in caramel flavours, while a glass of zingy, bursting red summer berries in compote on creamy white chocolate mousse topped with a nutty crumble sent us away smiling.

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Cranleigh Farmers Market // Friday 6th September & Friday 4TH October // 10am – 2pm // Stockland Square, Cranleigh

Lee Walker | The Britannia

Byfleet Farmers Market // Saturday 7th September // 9am – 1pm // Plough Green, Byfleet Village

How long have you been in the pub industry? 12 years

Maltings’ Monthly Market // Saturday 7th September // 9:30am – 4pm // Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham Ripley Farmers Market // Saturday 14th September // 9am - 1pm // Village Green, Ripley Farnham Farmers Market // Sunday 22nd September // 10 – 1.30pm // Central Car Park, Farnham Cobham Farmers Market // Saturday 28th September // 9:30am – 1:30pm // Leg O’Mutton Field Guildford Farmers’ Market // Tuesday 1st October // 10am – 1:30pm // High Street, Guildford Epsom Farmers Market // Sunday 6th October 9 // 1:30pm // Epsom High Street Dorking Farnham Market // Wednesday 9th October // 8:30am – 2pm // St. Martins Walk Car Park

FOODIE EVENTS G Live Beer festival // Friday 6th September – Saturday 7th September // G Live, London Road Guildford Woking Food Festival // Friday 13th September –Sunday 15th September // Jubilee Square, Woking Surrey Cider Festival // Friday 20th – Saturday 21st September // 5pm - 11pm // H.G. Wells Centre, Woking Farnham Food Festival // Saturday 28th September // Castle Street, Farnham Haslemere 30 Taste Fest // Saturday 28th September // 11am - 5pm // Haslemere Educational Museum, 78 High Street, Haslemere, Surrey Pie eating Competition: Surrey food & farm week // Saturday 28th September // The Butchers Hall, Forest Green, Dorking Autumn Food Festival // Friday 4th October – Sunday 6th October // Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Surrey

What was the first pub you worked in?

The Cube, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire.

What makes your pub different from the rest? We pride ourselves on good staff, table service and the relaxed environment and we like to engage with our customers. We have two gardens, a river view and fresh flowers. We have a quality offering and I think people remember this, which is why they come back.

Recommendations? We’re proud to be affiliated with Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame, so we have quality regular ales on all the time as well as a unique wine list. I’d recommend the Spitfire Ale or Runnymede Island Sauvignon Blanc to drink and food wise, a personal favourite on the current menu is the Red Mullet Linguine.

Favourite tipple?

The Misoura, Pinot Grigio Gastro pubs or traditional taverns?

I prefer a traditional tavern and steer away from the chain pub, even if it is a gastro. They just don’t float my boat. I like to see someone trying to do something a bit different, a bit quirky.

Friday nights or Sunday afternoons?

That’s a difficult one. I love Friday night, love it - but I also really enjoy lazy Sunday afternoons. They’re totally different. Friday can give you the buzz but Sunday is always relaxed; my two favourite days of the week by far.

Favourite pub in the Guildford area?

I like the Keep on Castle Street in Guildford. You can tell its independent and it has the feel of a front room. It’s different from The Britannia and almost a hidden treasure.

Favourite pub elsewhere?

My absolute favourite pub is in Manchester, The Oast House in the Oxford Road area. A traditional Kentish Oast House that has been planted in Manchester city centre, they have a regular pianist, all sorts. A deserved winner of the ‘best pub’ in industry magazine, The Morning Advertiser.

If you were a drink, what would you be?

That’s tough, something a little sharp at first but once you get to know it very smooth - a bit like a Rioja…

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT HOW ABOUT THEM APPLES? September is the month of apples. Help yourself to your garden’s plentiful bounty of spherical juicy treats

and indulge yourself. Go wild...

OUR PRODUCER OF THE MONTH THE GARDEN CIDER CO. The family-run business turning fallen apples into gorgeous cider…

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t’s September and thousands of Surrey’s apple trees are about to drop their seasonal bounty. But for most, this abundance of apples will mostly go to feed the wasps as they spoil on the ground, only a few being harvested for a delicious crumble or apple pie. It’s a sad sight to behold but fortunately for one enterprising, cider-loving Surrey company, the annual glut presents a wonderful opportunity.

The Surrey Garden Cider Company is the brainchild of brothers Ben and Will Filby who founded the company in 2010 in response to seeing so much garden fruit go to waste. “I’d always made cider from our Mum’s apple tree, but wanted to make more,” says Ben. “The idea for the company came together while I was

self-employed, and wanted something to do in the downtime. We saw an opportunity to combine something we loved doing with a profitable and friendly cooperative of like-minded people.”

It’s a beautifully simple idea.

Just take your fallen apples to the guys at the Surrey Garden Cider Company in

they don’t return they sell online as Surrey Cider.

“We started with about 20 people who started giving us their apples. Then after our first cider was produced in autumn 2011, the word started spreading. Now we service about a thousand households around Surrey and the number of customers keeps growing.”

It’s a superb investment, especially when Ben and Will charge you absolutely nothing for the service.

Wormley. There they’ll put them through their cidermaking process - milling, pressing and fermenting the juice until finally bottling the finished cider and delivering it to you the next spring. With a return in litres of half the kilogrammes of apples provided –so 24kg gives you 12 litres - it’s a superb investment, especially when Ben and Will charge you absolutely nothing for the service. What

It can be demanding work though, selling cider all year round before the harvesting begins in earnest every August. You may well see the Filbys and friends at many farmers markets too. But after struggling last year with a poor harvest, this year’s crop of garden apples “promises to be very good indeed.” Good news then for the Surrey Garden Cider Company and their legions of customers…

Visit www.thegardencidercompany.co.uk to purchase some for yourself…

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RECIPES - AN APPLE A DA Bircher Muesli Oats are the natural choice for a healthy breakfast, offering a slow release of energy that will help keep you going until lunchtime.

When the clocks change and temperatures start to drop porridge will become my breakfast of choice but until then bircher muesli ensures I start the day feeling virtuous!

Serves 2 • 1 Granny Smith apple, grated • 1 Orange juiced • 50g Rolled oats • Low fat natural yoghurt • Ground cinnamon • Dried cranberries • Unsalted pistachio nuts • Fresh seasonal berries

1. Mix the grated apple, orange juice and oats together in a large bowl and leave to stand for 5 minutes 2. Add the cinnamon and yoghurt 3. Divide between two bowls and garnish with the cranberries, pistachios and berries

Pork & Apple Sausage Rolls A true picnic basket staple, sausage rolls have stood the test of time and firmly remain one of the nation’s favourites. The classic combination of seasoned pork mince encased in puff pastry can be reinvented into countless variations, but everyone knows that pork and apples go together like birds of a feather.

You can use pork mince for this recipe but I like to use Cumberland sausages as the meat is already perfectly seasoned.

• 1 x 320g package ready rolled all butter puff pastry • 8 thick pork sausages • 2 cox’s apples coarsely grated • 2 tbsp Fresh sage leaves finely chopped • Freshly grated parmesan • 1 Egg lightly beaten

1. Preheat the oven to 220⁰/200⁰ fan assisted oven/gas mark 6 2. Using a sharp knife split the sausage skins and remove the meat 3. Mix the sausage meat, grated apple and sage together in a bowl 4. On a lightly floured surface unroll the pastry, cut in half and scatter with the grated parmesan. Divide the sausage mixture in two and spread half of the mixture along the middle of one of the pastry strips, then roll up the pastry, pinching the ends together to seal. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

5. Brush each roll with the beaten egg to glaze and cut into 3cm lengths. Place on a non-stick baking tray and cook for 25-35 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the meat is cooked through. After 5 minutes remove to a wire rack to cool.

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DAY WITH SARAH COOK Warm Goats’ Cheese, Lentil, Apple & Beetroot Salad I love lentils but don’t have the patience to prepare them from scratch. These ready to eat beluga lentils are a store cupboard staple and add flavour and texture to dishes such as this salad which can be thrown together in minutes.

Serves 2 • 1 bag of rocket • 2 cooked beetroot • 1 goats cheese log (approx. 120-150g) • 1 braeburn apple • 1 orange segmented • 1 packet of merchant gourmet ready to eat beluga lentils • Olive oil • 1 lemon • Salt and pepper

1. Divide the rocket between two plates 2. Heat 1tbsp of olive oil in a small frying pan and sauté the lentils for 2 minutes to warm through.

Scatter over the rocket leaves.

3. Roughly slice the beetroot, apple and goats cheese and divide between the two plates, topping with the orange segments.

4. To dress whisk together the juice of half a lemon and 3 tbsp. olive oil with salt and pepper to taste.

Tuck in.

Baked Apples Sunday lunch just isn’t Sunday lunch without a pudding, and apples are the back bone of so many family favourites. Baked apples are the perfect way to round off a meal; sweet enough to satisfy those sugar cravings but not as heavy as pie or crumble.

Serves 4 • 4 Bramley Apples • 50g/2 oz cold unsalted butter roughly divided into 8 equal pieces • 2tsp cinnamon • 100g/4oz Light muscovado sugar • Raisins • Dried figs roughly chopped • Pecans • Vanilla ice cream to serve

1. Start by preheating your oven to 180⁰c (fan 160⁰c, gas mark 4) and greasing a shallow baking dish which will comfortably fit the apples 2. Core the apples and using a sharp knife carefully score a line around the middle of each apple to prevent them bursting during cooking.

Stand the apples in the baking dish 3. Mix the cinnamon, sugar, raisins, dried figs and pecans together in a bowl 4. Put a lump of butter in the base of each cored apple. Using a small spoon fill the apples with the fruit and sugar mix before topping with the remaining butter 5. Bake uncovered for around 35-40 minutes or until the apples are soft when pierced with a skewer.

6. Serve hot or warm with ice cream

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HOT SHOP: The Little Shed Home 99 – 103 rear of High Street, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1AQ | www.littleshedhome.co.uk

HOT SHOPPERS

WHAT THEY SELL: Full of a great mix of beautifully made items for the home. This wonderful shop is packed to bursting with a variety of items, from wine glasses to large mirrors.

WHAT WE LOVE: The sublime handmade pottery that will make any dinner table look stunning.

WHY VISIT? There is an ever-changing and eclectic range of old and new things at The Little Shed Home, which makes it a wonderful shop to pop into on a

Natasha, 19

Dave, 38

Barmaid at The Five & Lime, Guildford.

Art Director at Philip Hussey Hairdressing, Guildford

Natasha’s wearing a JW Anderson top with jeans and pumps from Topshop.

Dave’s wearing a shirt from Topshop, Vivienne Westwood jeans and Converse high tops.

LIFESTYLE

THE CHARITY SHOPPER A veritable wealth of charity shops populate the High Streets of Guildford, Godalming & Cranleigh. Each month we'll introduce you to some thrifty treats which will inspire, save you money and make you look wonderful.

‘’Lupo’’ brown Leather Bag from Oxfam Godalming

£60 Yellow Wallet from Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, Guildford

£3.50 And this caught our eye...

‘Battleships’ from Oxfam Guildford

£1.99

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Interior Design by Bardoe & Appel

GET THE LOOK.

by Bardoe & Appel

Lamp & Lamp Shade

Orchid ‘Forest’ £125

by Bardoe & Appel, Tunsgate 01483 511477

from Flowers by Lawrence, Guildford 01483 577388

Box Set of 3

Large Perfume Bottle

Farrow & Ball Paint

£35

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THE LITTLE BEAUTY BOOK

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eptember is all about a new season, so it’s the perfect month for a facial to prepare your skin for the months ahead.

THE TREATMENT: Cellular Enzyme Facial at The Spa in Guildford’s Radisson Blu Edwardian WHAT THEY SAY: This is the facial to end all facials; or in our case to start the process of having a regular facial. The key part of this facial is the active enzyme, which is not available of the shelf and is, in fact, the closest to having a cosmetic chemical peel without the price tag or pain associated with such a procedure.

WHAT’S INVOLVED: After having your face cleansed, you have the enzyme peel applied - much in the same way that a mask would be. This is left for between 5 and 10 minutes depending on your skin type and pigment. The process is very simple and just feels slightly tingly, as in essence this eats away at the dead

skin cells on your face. Once this is removed, you are treated to half an hour of facial massage followed by a mask that re-addresses the PH balance of your skin. Finally, your skin is further treated to an oil massage.

THE RESULTS: Well it certainly delivers what it promises to! My skin felt considerably softer and smoother. Combined with the hour and a half of luxurious pampering, which included a head and neck massage, I felt hugely relaxed and repressed.

INSIDERS TIP: You will want to wash your hair after this, as it will be covered in oil. You will also need to wear factor 25 sunscreen on your face for a week, as you have essentially lost a layer of skin…

DETAILS: Cellular enzyme facial 90minutes £95.00.

To book an appointment call 01483 792304 or visit the website www.thespaguildford.com

NEXT MONTH WE TRY OUT DIFFERENT TYPES OF BODY SCRUBS...WATCH THIS SPACE.

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MUM’S THE WORD As the end of the holidays are tantalisingly within reach, it’s time to start preparing for the start of the autumn term.

Here is a check list to run through in good time so as to avoid any last minute panics:

Look up and double check the date, and time, of the first day back!

Uniform – Look to see if existing uniform is in good shape.

Shoes – Do they still fit their school shoes?

Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines (1965) Running Time: 127mins Cost: Amazon £4.08 Basically a movie about how a group of mad men from around the planet Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes. Its a light-hearted British comedy that any plane loving child will love.

What Rigby says: What is the film about?

Hmmmm doing tricks, loop the loop in old planes. They are called flying machines and not planes as they are machines that fly.....

What is your favourite bit of the movie?

The crashes.

What will other children love about the movie?

The song ......those magnificent men in their flying machines they go up didley up up they go down didley down down..............

Is there a baddie?

Yes Sir Percy he is a very funny baddie though and spends all his time trying to make people crash which is the funny bit really.

Bag – does your kid have a suitable, yet stylish, bag?

Stationary - Time to let them choose the coolest pencil case and pens…

Extracurricular activities - Was there any paperwork to return with your child to ensure they are signed up to the right things? Grab them and fill them in whilst they are on your mind.

Homework – was your child required to complete anything over the holidays that has since been buried beneath toys and laundry?

Finally, and most importantly, check how your kid is feeling? Six weeks is a long time in a little mind so a cuddle and pre-school chat will go a long way towards preparing them.

Get the camera out! Mark the occasion with a picture And relax… make yourself a cup of tea and sit back.

Think ahead, instead to half term…

TWINKLE TOES BALLET And so we arrived at G Live for my little girl’s first Twinkle Toes Ballet class with our new Busy Lizzy membership. Would it be a class worth returning to?

THE VENUE: The studio was a great space for a dance class – clean & airy.

THE TEACHER: Miss Hannah - was lovely. A good sign!

THE CLASS: Relaxed but structured with delightful imaginary play involving different ways of moving to music. This week’s ‘story’ was a trip to the moon - Creative and fun!

THE ATMOSPHERE: Comfortable and smaller siblings were welcome. If you want to grab a coffee you can.

THE DRESS CODE: Of course most of the girls were in some sort of ballet attire, but there was no rule.

With only a half hour slot it is hard to fit much in, but I felt my daughter had done something worthwhile, had fun and wanted to return. All plusses in my book!

Visit busylizzy.co.uk for more info.

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TRY SOMETHING NEW ARCHERY TAG - IT’S A HIT!

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cross between paintball and dodgeball but with no paint, no mess and no bruises – Archery Tag is the perfect activity for parents with children who like to keep active!

afternoon activity for children aged between 9 and 16. It takes 2.5 hours from start to finish, including the safety talk, demonstration and practice session. So everyone gets a break!

As the latest craze to hit Guildford, I took my 9 year old step-son, Joshi, to have a go - and it’s clear to see why it’s such a big hit.

It was like taking part in the battle of Helm’s Deep!

Created in the US, Archery Tag can be played indoors or out and is a kind of take on archery, with special foam tipped arrows. Players divide into two teams, then hide behind inflatable bunkers.

Then they try to be the first team to knock out the centres of a the opponents 5 spot target, located on the other side of the field - or eliminate the opposing team.

Archery Tag arrows bounce off you without leaving a mark – Joshi likened it to being hit by a soft ball. The arrows are reusable; each player is issued with 2 or 3 initially and then collects arrows lying around during play. So once you pay you don’t have to fork out any more!

Archery Tag is perfect for those looking for a ‘drop-off’

Joshua Edwards-Lloyd, Discover Archery owner and one of the marshals for the day, created a fun vibe whilst managing to get 15 tween and teenage boys to observe the rules on game play and safety. Rather him than me!

Under his tutelage, the boys took part in a variety of versions of Archery Tag, which kept them energised and enthralled – in the words of Joshi, it was like taking part in the battle of Helm’s

Deep! The first couple of rounds were very relaxed on rules, so that the players got used to shooting and being hit.

The ‘Hunger Games’ option seemed particularly popular – where there was a race to grab the bow and arrows before everyone took aim.

The session we went to was held at Guildford Spectrum, but from August, Discovery Archery have a permanent venue just outside Guildford at Sutton Green Garden Centre. If you fancy a go yourself, rest assured it’s not just for kids – you can book sessions for corporate events, stag parties, fetes and festivals. Of course you can also book a dedicated session for children’s’ parties as well.

For more information please visit discoverarchery.co.uk, email info@discoverarchery.co.uk or call 0800 002 5054.

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FREE SCHOOL FOR THE VILLAGES

by Joe Payne

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n September 2015, a new school may well be built in the ‘villages’ of Guildford – i.e. catering to the children of Bramley, Shalford, Wonersh, Shamley Green, Chilworth, Blackheath and immediate surrounding areas (exact location TBC). But with the current furore around the concept of the ‘free school’, is this new idea going to prove

people say they want and need in order to improve education for children in their community.” It’s certainly vague and it can be argued that it leaves scope for exploitation.

“The Government have stated that any new school must be a free school or academy and the Local Education Authority

rigorous reporting.”

So - why a new school?

The ‘problem’ in Guildford’s gorgeous suburbs is that there is an ever-increasing young population; the places for secondary schools are becoming ever more competitive. With catchment areas for good schools shrinking, it’s fairly

The ‘problem’ in Guildford’s gorgeous suburbs is that there is an ever-increasing young population. With catchment areas for good schools shrinking, it’s fairly obvious that a new school for the villages is something that has become increasingly inevitable. . controversial? What is the thinking behind the Villages Free School Project, and what does it mean for Guildford?

Firstly, it’s worth quickly explaining the concept of a ‘free school’. According to the Department of Education, “Free Schools are all-ability state-funded schools set up in response to what local

are no longer in a position to set up ‘state’ schools as they used to”, explains Laura Griffiths, co-chair of the Villages Free School project; “The funding and support for a free school comes directly from the Government and it is them who the school then reports to. The school is also checked regularly by OFSTED and has to adhere to their

obvious that a new school for the villages is something that has become increasingly inevitable.

With this is mind, let us delve into the salient points about the Villages Free School (or VFS) proposal. In September 2015, VFS will take 144 pupils in Year 7 which will build incrementally year on year,

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VFS will strongly focus on social entrepreneurship, community projects and social enterprise initiatives, creating opportunities for pupils to volunteer and get involved practically with their community. and will include a sixth form. The ultimate aim is to be a school that ensures each of its pupils receives a ‘well-rounded education’ as well as excelling academically. “VFS will be one of the top schools in the country” states Laura. “It will be academically rigorous and focus on excellent teaching with an emphasis on the core subjects, giving extra support to pupils whilst also offering additional opportunities to stretch the most able. The VFS day will be extended by an hour - all pupils will attend extra-curricular activities and additional subject support sessions where needed. VFS pupils will undertake one lesson of PE per week and in addition, an afternoon each week will be timetabled for competitive sports.”

at the lack of community interaction, shortage of places and, worryingly, the degree of education that their current secondary was offering. Moreover, 96 % agreed there is a need for a new secondary school in the area and 97.5 % said they would send their children to a free school.

There will inevitably be concerns about the first group of pupils – the ‘big fish to little fish’ transition that is something of a rite of passage when joining a secondary will simply not occur. However, a new school has to start somehow, and there’s no doubt that the public are – generally speaking – in favour of VFS.

Which brings us on to a subject of concern to us – the role of the school within the community. Laura Griffiths assures us these are far from empty promises: “The VFS will forge strong community links through its business and social enterprise specialism.

It will strongly focus on social entrepreneurship, community projects and social enterprise initiatives, creating opportunities for pupils to volunteer and get involved practically with their community.

According to the surveys on their website (villagesfree school.blogspot.co.uk), a high percentage were concerned

Importantly, Laura explains that “VFS is being set up by a group of parents and teachers from the villages who recognise the need for an outstanding secondary school in their area.” If the parents and residents are overwhelmingly in favour of this project, and there are few dissenting voices and transparency in the creation of the school, then VFS is set for a smooth introduction.

“We recognise that we have a number of people and

potential parents working within a range of professions who live in the villages. We will welcome their good will and encourage their involvement with the school.”

In essence, the school’s funding is as it’s always been – it’s merely driven more by the community behind it.

To make a firm judgement on whether or not it is good for the town is actually impossible; we cannot know if it is a success until some considerable time after its 2015 opening, when results and feedback are more tangible. However, every school has to start somehow, and the VFS scope and ambition is to be admired – the intent is hugely positive, forward thinking and it addresses a problem that this area sorely needs.

If the aims and objectives are met – and, importantly for this publication, the promise of community interaction is fulfilled – then the Villages Free School project can be deemed a success.

The importance of good education is beyond overstatement, and we certainly think that the blueprints inspire cautious optimism.

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OUR TEST DUMMY TRIES OUT THE CULT SPORT OF ROLLER DERBY

by Will Knowlton

I have never been made to feel more welcome by a bunch of people…

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here’s not much that scares me. I’m always willing to try most things. Until, that is, I drove down to the Guildford Spectrum one Wednesday night. I was apprehensive - the last time I donned skates was at a roller disco in Prudhoe at the age of 8 and I seemed to remember it ending with me flying into a memorably

filtered through my brain as I sat chatting to Evil Badger (other choice names included The Panty-Christ and Penelope Pistov), struggling into skates and pads with

the teams are simultaneously playing both offense and defence.

Back to the action – it was at this point that I admitted to

The last time I donned skates was at a roller disco in Prudhoe at the age of 8 and I seemed to remember it ending with me flying into a memorably unyielding wall... unyielding wall. I was worried; when you’re eight, you’re made of rubber and magic; when you’re older, you have a finite appreciation of your own mortality. I’d end up ruining a game just by being perpetually on the deck.

all the grace of an octopus attempting coitus with bagpipes. However, my fears were soon allayed. I would be talked through some basics first, and Evil Badger and I were soon joined by Hip Wreck…

These and many concerns

Let’s interject with some background info - Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of five skating in the same direction around a track. Game play is broken up into a series of short matchups, or jams, during which both teams designate a scoring player called the “jammer”. The jammer scores points by lapping members of the opposing team. Each team aims to assist their jammer whilst hindering the opposition’s. This means that

myself that I’d put off standing up for long enough.

I rose, and... Didn’t fall over.

Within no time, I was moving(?) around the hall while the team practiced around us. Ominously, the first few techniques I’m shown revolve around how to fall…

Confidence was rising in me and I was assured that the skating part was quite easy to pick up - I was shown several team members who zoomed about with ease - only two months ago they had little or no skate experience. But this isn’t what touched me by the whole affair. I have never been made to feel more welcome by a bunch of people. There were pats on the back from members whooshing past. I was asked would I come back and why not? These gals (and guys) love their sport…

The Surrey Rollergirls first home fixture takes place at Guildford Spectrum on Saturday 5th October.

Visit theguide2surrey.com for other Test Dummy adventures…

RUNNING 1.5 MILES IN ALL ITS GLORY

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In the weird & wonderful world of fitness we all like to test ourselves. I mean, there’s no point in getting out there every day, embracing the suck (google it) and then pushing yourself is there? Whether your thing is weights, aerobics or just going for a run to get away from it all, it would be nice to know where you stand?

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or years, armies, navies and the like have used a standard test to see just how fit you are. What’s great is that it’s a simple test and you too can get out there and try it because all you need is a stop watch. I’m talking about the 1.5 mile run.

The idea is simple; run for 1.5 miles (or 2.4 kilometres if you speak European) and time how long it takes. It sounds easy, but actually this little, simple test is the bane of every military recruit in the UK. The standard pass for the British Army is around 14 minutes but if you fancy being a Para that time is expected to be 9 to 9 1/2 minutes.

Sound easy? It’s tougher than you might think - and that’s why you should try it!

So, there’s no point in trying a test if you don’t know what the standards are. First of all are you male or female because the standards are different for each sex. So let’s start with the girls:

FEMALE

AGE 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 +

SUPERIOR 11:00 or less 11:45 or less 12:45 or less 14:15 or less 14:00 or less

EXCELLENT 11:15-12:45 12:00-13:30 13:00-14:30 14:30-16:30 14:15-17:15

GOOD 13:00-14:15 13:45-15:15 14:45-16:30 16:45-18:30 17:30-20:15

FAIR 14:30-15:45 15:30-16:30 16:45-18:30 18:45-20:30 20:30-22:45

POOR 16:00-17:30 16:45-18:45 18:45-20:45 20:45-23:00 23:00-24:45

VERY POOR 17:45 or more 19:00 or more 21:00 or more 23:15 or more 25:00 or more

POOR 13:00-14:00 13:45-14:45 14:30-16:00 16:00-17:45 18:00-20:45

VERY POOR 14:15 or more 15:00 or more 16:25 or more 18:00 or more 21:00 or more

MALE AGE 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 +

SUPERIOR 9:15 or less 9:45 or less 10:00 or less 10:45 or less 11:15 or less

EXCELLENT 9:30-10:30 10:00-11:00 10:15-11:45 11:00-12:45 11:30-13:45

GOOD 10:45-11:45 11:15-12:15 12:00-13:00 13:00-14:15 14:00-15:45

FAIR 12:00-12:45 12:30-13:30 13:15-14:15 14:30-15:45 16:00-17:45

So there you go; get out there and assess yourself. You forge your body in the iron of your will, so let’s see how good you are!

RUNNING CLUBS

There are loads of running clubs to join in within Surrey and Hampshire and here’s a little list for you all to peruse: WHO ARE THEY? Guildford Hash House Harriers Stragglers Running Club Southern Navigators 26Point2 Running Club Blackwater Runners

WHERE ARE THEY? Guildford & Surrounds South West London All over Surrey Surbiton North East Hampshire

HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH? contact@guildfordh3.org.uk www.stragglers.org www.southernnavigators.com www.26point2.co.uk www.sites.google.com/site/bvrwebsite/

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K E E P I NG COOL Wizzi Seaton gices us some alternative tips for keeping hydrated - it’s not just about water

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uring the recent heat wave we experienced this summer, your body has had to work extra hard to keep you cool, similarly to how it works during exercise. We are constantly being advised to drink more water and when over half of our bodies are made of it, it’s hardly surprising. Drinking plenty of water does help keep the symptoms of dehydration at bay. However, during times of excess sweating we also lose vital electrolytes, which if not replaced, can lead to serious health problems.

Electrolytes maintain the PH balance in your body, keep your nerves and muscles working and maintain your fluid levels. Without them, a person can experience cramps, muscle spasms and a whole host of health problems. If you step off the treadmill and can’t help but double over in pain it’s probably because of depleted electrolyte levels. Other electrolytes lost through sweat include magnesium, potassium and calcium.

Sports drinks are designed to replace the electrolytes lost during exercise, but if you want to avoid all those e-numbers there are some natural alternatives…

C O C O N U T WA T E R The water when you crack open a coconut holds fantastic hydrating properties because it contains sodium and chloride, two electrolytes

you lose in high concentration during excess sweating. Coconut water is the liquid inside a coconut and not the same as coconut milk, which is made from the white flesh inside.

DI D YOU K NOW ?

Coconut water is also low in carbohydrates and sugars making it a great slimming alternative to high calorie soft drinks.

Vita Coco 100% Pure Coconut Water 1L £3.50 from Sainsbury’s Chi 100% Coconut Water 1L £3.49 from Buy Wholefoods Online

www.buywholefoodsonline.co.uk/ coconut-water-1-litre-chi.html

A LO E VE R A J UI C E

does fats and carbohydrates, getting your daily 8 is a must for keeping healthy.

DI D YOU K NOW ?

You can squeeze Aloe Vera gel straight out of the leaves and apply it directly to the skin or spoon it into a blender as part of a refreshing smoothie.

Aloe Vera Juice 100ml £4.75 from Neal’s Yard Remedies, Guildford Maximum Strength Aloe Vera Juice Drink 473ml £6.69 from Holland & Barrett, Guildford Aloe Vera Juice 100% Certified Organic (unflavoured) 946ml £7.95 (special offer) from Biovea online store. www.biovea.com/uk

The hydrating properties of the Aloe Vera plant have been used worldwide for century’s on burns and for dry skin conditions but you can also use this plant to give your body an internal hydration boost. The juice from the plant is packed with vitamins and contains all 8 essential amino acids our bodies need.

Because the body doesn’t store amino acids like it

BUSINESS

BUSINESS PEOPLE Red Hot Yoga Names Clarissa Robertson & Nicholas Ord Company name Red Hot Yoga Ltd Business sector Health & Fitness Number of years trading 2.5 Website www.redhotyoga.co.uk

Describe your business in no more than a dozen words (we know that’s a challenge…)

We provide a range of hot and unheated Yoga classes for everyone!

Why did you decide to set up your business?

We were both working incredibly long hours at KPMG and Clarissa began attending hot yoga classes to help deal with the stress.

She finally took the plunge and went off to LA to train to become a teacher.

Clarissa taught for five years, and then we both took a sabbatical. It was whilst travelling we decided we couldn’t face working for someone else again and plotted to open our own studio upon our return.

To date what has been your greatest success?

We have never cancelled a class and never had to close the studio, which we are both very proud of.

The studio runs every single day of the year aside from Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day (which is when we don our overalls and repaint the studio from top to bottom!)

What key skills do you have that have been vital to your success so far?

Aside from Clarissa’s accomplishments as a Yoga teacher, the skills that have been most useful have definitely been our high IT literacy. There isn’t a single aspect of the business that does not require some kind of computer interaction and being able to develop new processes and tools ourselves has saved us a fortune in IT costs.

should never forget that 90% of your revenue comes from your main service, but the remaining 10% from other offerings will take up most of your time. This is absolutely true!

What motivates you?

Autonomy – we are responsible only to ourselves and the business. Variety – every day brings something new and it never gets boring; and of course doing something we love doing!

What do you do to relax?

Aside from Yoga (!), we are both pretty nerdy at heart, so we enjoy tinkering with things. We are both avid readers: Clarissa can often be found with her head buried in a Yoga book and Nick reads anything he can lay his hands on.

What has been your biggest challenge?

Securing the lease to expand the studio into the second floor of our building. We have been working on this for a year!

Finally, it’s about to happen and we are both very excited about the next few months.

Who has given you the best advice and what has it been?

Nick’s step-father has been a great sounding board from day one and is always willing to offer advice. Before we even opened he said that you

Finally what is your advice for any budding entrepreneurs setting up their own business in Surrey?

Be absolutely sure you really want to spend almost every waking moment thinking about and working on your business, because you will have to! There is simply no better job than running your own business - if you thrive on relentless challenge and pressure.

If you’re not enjoying it, there is no escape; so be realistic about what kind of lifestyle you are creating for yourself.

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BUSINESS PROFILE: BUTTER AND CREAM

For the past three years Guildford’s North Street market has been home to Butter and Cream. Although launched in 2009 in challenging economic circumstances, Butter and Cream has thrived and in September 2012 they expanded into a shop front and commercial kitchen in Milford. Fiona Knowlton met up with owner Suke…

Tell us how you came to start a cupcake business?

I have worked in the food industry for my entire career. At the beginning of the recession I was looking for a new challenge, but also a fresh catering idea. Cupcakes were becoming increasingly popular in London, but locally there were no businesses filling this increased demand.

Why a market stall?

It quite simply came down to money. I looked into renting various small shops in the area and it wasn’t feasible, so I enquired about a stall. It was slow to start with but we started to gain regulars.

When did trade start to increase?

For the first six months customers were coming to us and buying small quantities.

Then we were approached for a catering job with Surrey University. To our delight we won the contract, and over that year provided the university with around 16,000 mini cupcakes.

From that point business just started to increase...

When did you decide to open a shop?

The shop that we have in Milford is ideal as it has our commercial kitchen, as well as a shop front. It allows people to come in and place orders as well as treating themselves to a warm drink and a sweet treat.

What has been the key to success for you?

We have always focused on quality, from the ingredients we use to the attention to detail when finishing our cakes. The support we have had from our local community has been invaluable.

Finally, what is your cake of choice?

Carrot and Walnut!

Butter and Cream are on 22 Church Road, Milford.

For more information, call 01483 351717 or visit butterandcream.co.uk

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BUSINESS EVENTS A look at a few business events for the weeks ahead…

Open 18 Hole Stableford Golf Competition New Zealand Golf Club, Woodham Thursday 19th September Non-Surrey Chambers Members £105; Members £92 More info: surrey-chambers.co.uk The say that business take place on the golf course – and in this case that is 100% correct. Open to all business people, this is a fantastic way of networking, bonding and generally having sporting fun with colleagues and fellow Surrey business folks.

The New Zealand Golf Course lies in Woodham, between Woking and Guildford, and is regarded as one of the best in Surrey.

Join as a team of 3 or 4 players and entertain your own clients or as a solo player.

The day will consist of coffee and bacon rolls, 18 Hole Stableford Competition, followed by a late lunch and prizes, finishes by 5.30 pm.

Surrey Chamber’s Members’ Networking Evening Loseley Park, Compton Thursday 12th September Non-Surrey Chambers Members £30 More info: surrey-chambers.co.uk Chance to network with other local business in the stunning grounds of Loseley Park.

A Passage to India Natwest Guildford Thursday 26th September Free to attend More info: surrey-chambers.co.uk An expert panel will give advice on trading with India. This event will help you take advantage of the opportunities available within this fast expanding market.

HR Advice Forum The County Club, Guildford Friday 27th September Non-Surrey Chambers Members £25 More info: surrey-chambers.co.uk Legal advice from specialist employment solicitors at Herrington and Carmichael.

Chamber Connections Guildford Breakfast The Mandolay Hotel, Guildford Tuesday 1st October Non-Surrey Chambers Members £30; Members £15 More info: surrey-chambers.co.uk A regular opportunity to meet and discuss local issues and widen your own network of customers and suppliers.

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PROPERTY

Residential Lettings & Property Management

Keep Properties is located on Quarry Street in the centre of Guildford, less than a minutes walk from the High Street and in the shadow of the magnificent Norman Keep from which we take our name.

We are an independent property agent specialising in private and relocation lettings. At Keep Properties our approach is both personal and professional and we pride ourselves on the quality of service we offer to Landlords and Tenants alike.

With extensive, local knowledge of the area and the property market we offer dedicated and straightforward advice with the belief that everyone is unique with individual expectations. We understand the importance of making the right choice when it comes to your home, and always strive to mirror match you to your perfect property.

We offer a personalised tailor made service with the ability to attend to every detail during the complete life cycle of your let from the first viewing to the moving day and beyond. We work closely with local businesses to help take care of all your property and maintenance needs.

St Edmunds House,13 Quarry Street Guildford, GU1 3UY 01483 457489 tom@keepproperties.co.uk www.keepproperties.co.uk

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THE GOOD TIME GUIDE OFFER CARD - IT'S FREE! The TGTG Offer card is the Number one FREE offer card in the Surrey area, giving you money off food, drink, leisure and many other treats across our fair county.

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Buy one get one FREE cocktail @Fahrenheit 55 Fri – Sat until 10pm

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Spend £40 and get a FREE bottle of wine @Inn on the Hill Monday – Thursday

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‘Me’

Leigh Gill ACTOR. CIRCUS PERFORMER. NICE GUY.

come into Guildford and being able to bump into people you know. Pretty much everywhere!”

Q. Favourite hang-out spot locally?

A. “I would have to say the Kings Head,

(Quarry Street, Guildford), without a doubt.”

Q. What does your free-time consist of?

A. “Because I work nights I can get quite lazy

during the day, so a lot of sleep! I visit my girlfriend who’s studying in Newcastle when I get a bit more time…I have Tuesday and Sundays off so that can get tricky.”

Q. Thoughts on hanging out with Rihanna, Miley Cyrus et al?

A. “Yeah good fun, when the celebrities come

into the club they’re usually taken straight to VIP and roped off. As part of the main performing team we usually go and perform for them but then just end up partying. It’s great.

Benedict Cumberbatch was in the other week with Stephen Fry which was pretty cool. When Miley (Cyrus) and Nicole (Scherzinger) came in they were wild, twerking all over the place. They like to party. Rihanna was pretty chilled. Cool girl.

Will.I.Am is always in, taking over the dj booth.”

Q. Thoughts on dressing up as a mini Sloth from The Goonies whilst working?

A. “I’ve always liked Halloween so it’s pretty

cool to do it full time. It’s probably going to ruin Halloween for me though.”

Q. Best things about the job?

A. “I’m lucky to have an easy job that’s fun. I

used to work as a civil servant which wasn’t that fun. It’s nice to be given the freedom.to work on other projects rather than being constrained to the 9-5. I also get to work with legends and awesome people. When we’re not performing in clubs (all over the world) in the evening, we actually get to experience the cities we’re in, go out for dinner, see some sights.”

Q. What do you do?

A. “I’m an actor, and work in clubs mainly

one called Cirque Le Soir (Decadent and lavishly freakish nightclub of the super A-list celebrity) The main clubs are in London and Dubai…Shaghai is opening soon, we travel around quite a lot though. We performed at the Cannes Film festival and we’re going to Singapore in a few weeks for 5 days to perform at the Formula 1 after party…should be a lot of fun!”

Q. Occupational hazards?

A. “Trying not to drink too much! Ha! I’m one of

the few people in the London club who works there full time. The main thing I want to do is acting and the night work at the club fits in with the lifestyle of looking for other acting jobs.”

Q. Thoughts on G’Ford, Godalimng & Cranleigh?

A. “Yeah good. Most of my teenage years were

spent going out in Guildford. I love being able to

Q. Any other interesting projects you’re working on?

A. I’ve just come back from Romania filming the

follow up to the Scorpion King. I got to work with some real legends and heroes of mine.

Lou Ferrigno (the original Hulk) was a highlight.

I play a chief of a forest tribe and we kidnap the Scorpion King (played by Will Kemp). I’ve got a couple of auditions coming up. After working on Scorpion King I’d love to get into more movies.

It’s rare that dwarf roles come up with lots of lines. It’s usually an ewok mumbling, but Scorpion king was different; lots of lines and a great experience.”

Q. How did you get into acting?

A. “I had done little bits when I was working as

a civil servant. When you’re a dwarf (Leigh is 4ft) it’s pretty easy to get good money for doing nothing and mostly ridiculous things. I seem to have 5 different agents now who get me a variety of work. I got hooked up with Cirque Le Soir and it’s been a lot of fun since.”

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