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Contents COMMUNITY

FOOD & DRINK 31 Eat the Season

6 Our History: A Pig Named Sue

32 The Guide 2 Farm Shops

8 – 9 Seeds for Development: Planting Hope in Uganda

34 Recipes: T.G.I Pie Day

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12 – 13 The Guide 2 Your Month

45 – 54 Plan the Perfect Wedding

16 – 17 Guildford Book Festival 18 Talking to Paul Merton

SPORT

19 Talking to Adele Parks

59 Test Dummy: Clay Pigeon Shooting

24 Party like a Monster: Halloween Events

60 These Boots Were Meant for Walking 28

FAMILY 26 – 27 Mum’s The Word: Half Term Holidays 28 Homemade Toffee Apples 8-9

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Our Citizens… TEAM T

his month in Our Citizens, we look to the people who produce and peddle this delightful guide that you find yourself perusing with interest and intrigue. We thought we’d put several topical questions to some of the team in light of this month’s goings-on. So here’s a little insight a little mind-grab if you like - of what’s on the minds of the TG Crew…

Creepy crawlies and all things naughty, of course all hallows eve graces us with its ghoulish presence on the 31st October – naturally, we asked what would you dress up as at Halloween?

Emma Lewis (Uber Designer) – “The Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland – she’s pretty scary” Amy Sutton (Queen of Accounts) – “Mary Berry” Joe Payne (Wordsmith and Weight Lifter) – “Usually a pick n’ mix from a Halloween bargain bin. One year saw a pair of devil horns on my head, an eerie plastic painting over my chest and a rubber bum…” Chloe Benson (Sales Team Ship-Shaper) – “A Zombie Fairy” Sam Massink (Sales Bigwig and CameraPointer)– “Salad Fingers’ Hubert Cumberdale”

Guildford Book Festival happens between the 12th & 19th October –in true literary spirit we asked the team, what’s your favourite book?

Rich Lee (Writer/Investigator/Gastronome) – “Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk. But I’m not supposed to talk about it…” Fiona Knowlton (Supreme TG Leader) – “The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough – the ultimate chick flick book”. Joe - “There are loads - it’s between Lord of the Rings, Life of Pi, Catcher in the Rye, Crime and Punishment or Karl Pilkington’s Happyslapped by a Jellyfish.” Alex D’Arcy (Magazine Creator-in-Chief) – “Brave New World by Aldous Huxley or On the Road by Jack Kerouac” Chloe – “Generation X by Douglas Coupland”

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M TG MEDIA There’s always so much going on where we live; whether it’s a new restaurant opening or an intimate must-see gig, we asked the team – what are you looking forward to this October? Rich – “Chas & Dave at Princes Hall on 31st October. Don’t ask me how they ended up on my musical bucket list…” Alex – “Dizraeli & the Small Gods at The Boileroom 23rd October or Martha Tilston, again at The Boileroom on the 25th October. Both absolute musical gems. Well worth checking out.” Amy – “Autumnal walks in the Surrey Hills” Joe – “I am desperate to try out Steak and Lobster in Guildford, but Arthur Brown at the Boileroom will be excellent…” Fiona – “A night at the Volunteer pub in Abinger Hammer, sitting by their open fire enjoying one of the many traditional meals like steak and kidney pudding.”

Not content to rest on our laurels and being firm believers that change can be a good thing, we asked the team – what one thing would you change about the area that you live in? (Spoiler alert – “more independent business” seems to be a recurring theme) Chloe – “More street cafes and riverside cafes and bistros. Also, more independent shops. I think Guildford Borough Council should offer 10% of the retail space in the town centre to independent businesses with a 20% discounted rent and business rates to encourage new trade and local people to become more involved with the town. Also, I would make the little ice cream shop in Stoke Park into a really cute 50’s themed stand that did cakes and amazing hot chocolate in the winter.” Fiona – “I would love to see some more pop up restaurants and more weekend events such as themed markets and music festivals.” Alex – “The return of some semblance of independent businesses that operate on Guildford High Street. I’m pretty sure you can count the number of business’ on less than one hand. And an independent cinema would be a most welcome addition.” Amy – “More independent bars in Woking!” Sam – “More independent retailers selling fresh produce – butchers, fishmongers, green grocers.” Joe – “An independent pub-restaurant in Woking town centre would be a welcome addition.”

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OUR HISTORY: A Pig Named Sue by Will Knowlton So we’ve all heard the phrase “pigs might fly”. But, thanks to one Surrey resident who had a penchant for practical jokes, there seems to be some truth in the matter…

et me tell you about launched like a fat pink cat and thought she was Betty the Francis Henry Salvin. Now, Bitch and ran forward to jump landing perfectly… you get my Salvin was an absolute drift. Salvin upped the ante up and greet the human in a wiz when it came to falconry and started coaxing her to dog-like “I’ve just met you, but I and cormorant fishing. Old love you!” way. Blacksmith Bob leap, gazelle-like, over streams. Salvin lived near Woking in a wasn’t used to this at all and place called Whitmoor House, started swatting at the pig in Now everyone knows that which was on an estate that a panic - all that was missing when a man gets good at had been left to him by some at this moment was the Benny anything he immediately uncle or another. Now as Hill music. Eventually, Bob shows off about it. Salvin was you’d imagine shimmied towards from someone the wall and launched Susan decided one day that she was not in fact a who had animals his portly self over pig but a dog, albeit a bald one with a weird tail... the fence. Just as hunt for him, he was a bit of a Dr he’d gathered himself Doolittle. Salvin had several together, Lady Susan followed the same; with a lot on his mind pets including two otters he suit and took out Bob. At this and not much in it, he asked had raised from birth as well as stage of the proceedings, local blacksmith Bob to come a pig. Now, here’s the good bit. Salvin and his oh-so-sober on round to “ring the pig”. You see back in the day farmers mates were in stiches because He’d been given it as a piglet there was Susan, jumping back would shove a ring through a by a Mahara jah and soon pig’s schnoz in order to stop and forth between Salvin and after the piglet got sick. His Bob the Blacksmith, who was the little blighter burrowing hunger for pork was obviously through the peonies and such. probably thinking about taking not great, because instead of up haberdashery. So, enter Bob (pseudonyms are looking up a recipe for babyused to preserve identities), back ribs, he nursed the sow to From that day until the day he who went into Lady Susan’s sty back to health and christened went to the big forge in the sky, to start the ball rolling. her Lady Susan, after Susan B Bob always swore he’d seen a Antony. I totally made that bit Remember that Sue the Sow pig fly… up, but she was called Lady Susan – and she loved Salvin. So much so that she had an identity crisis and decided one day that she was not in fact a pig but a dog, albeit a bald one with a weird tail. Salvin even gave Lady Susan a collar and would stroll around Surrey with her trotting behind him. When he had grown bored of walking Sue, he decided he have a crack at training her. They began a strict training regime which involved trying to make Susan jump over small obstacles without landing like a dropped blancmange. Anyways, imagine a sort of Rocky montage at this stage - her and Francis hugging, then a slow-mo of her being

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SEEDS FOR DEVELOPMENT:

PLANTING HOPE IN UGANDA By Rich Lee

How Alison Hall, a single mother from Shalford, took a journey into the unknown and empowered 16,000 of the poorest farming families in Uganda…

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ouldn’t it be great if…’ is a question that Alison Hall has often found ending in a mad flight into adventure and discovery. It was the catalyst behind her founding her charity Seeds for Development in 2007 and it has taken her from being a marketing executive for IBM to helping some of the poorest communities in Uganda with her unique model of microfinancing. It began at a conference for women in Oslo in 2007. “It was all very inspiring but I didn’t want to go. I didn’t want to spend four days with 500 women in Oslo in October. My manager said ‘Go! It might change your life!’ Famous last words.” It was during a talk by Ugandan businesswoman Josephine Okot that Alison heard about the plight of the country’s poorest farmers, families so poor that they couldn’t afford the seeds to feed themselves much less become commercial farmers. She thought: “Wouldn’t it

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be great if I could sponsor a Ugandan farmer?” She took the idea to Josephine Okot after her speech. “She looked me up and down and said, “You want to help one farmer? There are 5 million that need help.” That was like a red rag to a bull.”

More than a Charity A few months later, Alison found herself in the Ugandan bush, in the back of a pickup truck surrounded by four strangers, without phone reception, or the first idea about charity work or farming – other than growing her own tomatoes back home in Shalford. Nonetheless, she began her first pilot project with a £2500 donation, microfinancing 84 farmers AND allowing them to purchase 35 kilos of seeds each. They each earned £300 from their first crop, while paying back the money loaned by Alison’s Seeds for Development organisation. “We didn’t want to give them hand-outs, and they weren’t asking for them. So we decided that instead of giving them the money to buy seeds we would work with them as a group so they could be in the position to buy enough seed for every member. And when they sold the crop there would be enough money left over to buy the seeds for the next crop. They can use that pot either as they’re own credit scheme, or they can borrow against it and charge interest or they can use it to buy more seeds for the next season or they can buy some different seeds.”

during and after the ‘Silent War’. “We started with two groups in this camp. One group suffered from HIV and AIDS- they were in a really pathetic place, they’d given up. The other was a group of women, child mothers who had been abducted during the war and had been child soldiers and sex slaves.” With Alison’s help, many of these refugees began to return to their former homes and sew their own crops, beginning their journey away from poverty and towards economic empowerment.

Happy Coffee Bean “Wouldn’t it be great if the coffee I was drinking was grown by our farmers?” That idea came to Alison back home in 2011, after having returned from Uganda and a meeting with a coffee company there. On her next visit, she set about establishing a cooperative of farmers to grow Arabica coffee

beans. With donations given to Seeds for Development, their spinoff charity Happy Coffee Bean intends to import the farmers’ coffee over to the UK. “We’ve since grown 28,000 coffee seedlings from 280 farmers from the camps. For the first time the farmers were looking beyond the season and towards diversification. They believe in their future.” Now that Seeds for Development supports over 1600 farming families in Uganda, no one is more surprised than Alison that an idea she had in 2007 has grown into something sustainable, assisted by her two fellow trustees in Guildford, Sally Varley and Penny Peters. “In the next five years, my dream is that this problem has gone away. That there’s no threat of war and only happy communities with bicycles and phones and kids in schools. I just have to be careful whenever I say ‘Wouldn’t it great if’ because I never know where it’s going to lead me next!”

The project was so successful that the group of farmers helped by Alison and her charity grew to 200. Impressed, Josephine Okot took her to the north of the country to see the refugee camps left by nearly two decades of war. “It was just mud hut after mud hut – where the straw from one touches the other. For years they’ve done nothing – they’d wake up in the morning, collect a once a day hand-out from the World Food Programme and just sit. Someone from every family had been abducted or murdered. They all felt as if the whole world had forgotten them

To learn more and to donate to Alison Hall’s great cause visit www.seedsfordevelopment.org and www.happycoffeebean.com.

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THE GUIDE 2 Y Omid Djalili Iranalamadingdong Dorking Halls / 16th October

Omid Djalili is one of Britain’s freshest and sharpest comics, fond of hamming up his Iranian roots and underlining the clichés of Iran and the Middle East – and Britain. Tickets are available from the Dorking Halls website www.dorkinghalls.co.uk

Surrey Hills Wood Fair Bramley / 4th to 5th October / 10am -5pm Take the family down to Birtley House Estate in Bramley this weekend for the fifth Surrey Hills Wood Fair. There will be loads of activities like tree climbing, horse and wagon rides, bug hunts and lots of trade stands offering only the best in local produce as well as arts and crafts. Tickets are just £7.50 for grown-ups and kids under 12 are totally FREE!

Kickback Comedy Club The Boileroom / 18th October The Kick Back Comedy club comes to The Boileroom tonight for an epic evening of stand-up mirth. Tickets are available at the Guildford box office on 01483 444334

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Curtis Stigers at GLive G Live, Guildford / 7th October Curtis Stigers exploded onto the international scene with his hits I Wonder Why and You’re All That Matters To Me. And tonight, Guildford, is a fantastic and rare opportunity to see Curtis performing his songs in an intimate, acoustic setting. The show also features guitar virtuoso James Scholfield. Book tickets at www.glive.co.uk

Autumn Motorsport Day Brooklands / 12th October Cost: £13, Child £6.50 Continuing with the motor sport theme, this time at nearby Brooklands Museum. Among the many race cars present will be F5000, FIA GTs and Touring Cars – plus the Benetton B190 that Nelson Piquet drove to victory at Suzuka and Adelaide in the 1990 F1 World Championship. www.brooklandsmuseum.com

Wisley Taste of Autumn Festival 15th to 19th October

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Paul Merton The Yvonne Arnaud / 19th October Join legendary wit Paul Merton this evening as he tells his life story. Taking us on a journey through his childhood in Fulham, his school days at Catholic school, his run-ins with the nuns and that disastrous first confession, Paul Merton is sure to entertain and have you doubled over with laughter. Read our exclusive interview on page 18! Tickets are available from the Box Office at 01483 440000

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2 YOUR MONTH The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe The Electric Theatre / 21st October This fantastic play brings you Marilyn Monroe as you’ve never seen her before. Set in the bleak confines of her bedroom, Marilyn tells all without hiding anything, no glitz, no glamour just her as she unravels her remarkable life. This is a stunning and evocative interpretation of this Hollywood legend. Tickets available from the box office on 01483 444789

Level 42 G Live, Guildford / 22nd October Tickets £27 One of the biggest British bands of the 1980s comes to Guildford’s G Live. Level 42 have released an astounding 14 studio albums as well as 7 live albums and 6 compilation albums. And let’s not forget their 18 singles that made it to the Top 40! Tickets are £27 and available from the G Live Box Office on 0844 7701 797 or by visiting the G Live website at www.glive.co.uk

The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter at the Cranleigh Arts Centre 23rd October Classic Pinter tonight as his play “The Dumb Waiter” comes to the Cranleigh arts Centre. Set in a basement below a small café, two hit men wait to be given their next assignment. The play is vintage Pinter: tense, claustrophobic, menacing and hilarious. There will also be a Q & A session after the show. Tickets are available at www.cranleighartsdcentre.org

Wild Halloween Camp Painshill Park / 27th – 31st October

Aimed at kids aged 8 to 13, Painshill Park is putting on a 5 day Wild Halloween Camp, giving you a chance to build dens, perfect your woodland craft, learn about campfires, treasure hunting and extreme adventures. Although the program lasts the whole five days you can book for just a single day or a couple if you prefer. Details of what’s on each day can be found on the Painshill Park website www.painshill.co.uk.

A Special Talk on The Army Medical Services in The First World War The Guildford Institute / 29th October Guildford Institute will host a talk today looking at the Army Medical Service’s vital role during the First World War. The talk will take an in depth look at who these service men and women were and what it was like for them to serve, what conditions they had to deal with and importantly what advances did they pioneer that lead to more lives being saved. Rebecca Skinner, Director of the Army Medical Services Museum, will be giving the talk which starts at 2:45pm. Tickets can’t be booked online but rather by phoning the Institute on 01483 562142.

Knightmare Live Level 2 at GLive 31st October Who doesn’t remember the excitement of joining Treguard the Dungeon Master as he takes another brave knight into a world of adventure? Yes, Knightmare is back and it’s live! There’s more adventure, monsters, peculiar characters and tricky puzzles in this stage adaption of the cult TV show we know and love. Tickets can booked online at www.glive.co.uk

Farnham at War Exhibition Farnham Museum Throughout October Of course, this year the Great War is foremost in our minds and throughout October, Farnham museum will be hosting their Farnham at war Exhibition. From the very start of the conflict, Farnham played a central and key role in the nation’s war effort. The aim of the exhibition is to teach and bring to life what it was like for the people left in the town as friends, family and strangers all left our shores for the continent.

Toddler Tenpin Spectrum every morning from ten Obviously not everyone went back to school last month; let us not forget the hordes of parents and toddlers still left with activities to find during the week. So why not head over to The Guildford Spectrum and join in with Toddler Tenpin Bowling. Every day during the working week from 10 until 4, take your wee-ones and bowl for just £6.20 for one adult and a child with an additional £3 for each extra monster you may be taking along.

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GUILDFORD BOOK FESTIVAL 12th - 19th October Book lovers rejoice! The South East’s greatest celebration of the written word returns for eight days of world famous authors, riveting talks and inspiring readings. The festival has been drawing bibliophiles since 1989 and has gone on to become one of the shiniest jewels in the town’s cultural crown. The who’s who of writers, journalists, comedians and opinion makers that have appeared over the festival is staggering: Jeremy Paxman, Martin Bell, Kate Mosse, Maureen Lipman, Ray Mears, Dan Cruickshank and Victoria Hislop to name just a few. This year, the festival lineup is as rich as ever with events being staged across multiple venues in Guildford. This is an unmissable opportunity to meet some of your favourite writers with appearances from Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Adele Parks, Andrew Marr, Kate Adie and many more. Whether you enjoy romance, thrillers, history, politics, fiction or fantasy there’s something for every reader at the Guildford Book Festival.

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Our Top Picks Kevin Pietersen - The Autobiography The Mandolay Hotel Tuesday 14 October | 7.30pm £19 including a copy of Kevin’s book The Autobiography (RRP £20) Considered one of the greatest cricket players of his generation, join Kevin Pietersen, MBE as he reveals all in his autobiography, telling the stories behind the many highs and lows of his career. Life on the Edge, The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology Jim Al-Khalili and Johnjoe McFadden The University of Surrey Wednesday 15th October | 7.30pm £8 | £5 Concessions and Under 16s The University of Surrey’s own Professors Jim Al-Khalili and Johnjoe McFadden explore some of life’s most mysterious puzzles, revealed by the fascinating field of quantum biology. Shopaholic to the Stars - Sophie Kinsella The Electric Theatre Wednesday 15 October | 8.30 pm £8 | £7 Concession | £6 Under 16 Best-selling author Sophie Kinsella brings a touch of glamour to Guildford Book Festival with her latest addition to the immensely popular Shopaholic series. I Am Malala - Christina Lamb Guildford Institute Assembly Room Wednesday 15 October | 7.30pm £7 | £6 Concessions | Under 16s Malala Yousafzai almost died at the hands of the Taliban when she stood up for her right to an education. Foreign correspondent Christina Lamb co-wrote the young Nobel winner’s captivating story and will discuss Malala’s remarkable tale at the festival.

READERS DAY G Live | Saturday 18th October 10am – 4pm | £29 We’ve mentioned some of the writers, but what about the readers? That’s where Readers Day comes in, a one-day mini festival in its own right that celebrates the joy of reading and the passion of the readers themselves. As well as the chance to meet great authors like John Boyne, Karen Maitland and Isabelle Grey and discover what inspires them, this day offers visitors the chance to share their reading enthusiasm with others and pick up tips on what to read next.

Courting Trouble - Kathy Lette The Electric Theatre Saturday 18 October | 7.00 pm £8 | £7 Concession | £6 Under 16 One of the pioneering voices of contemporary feminism and a celebrated and outspoken comic writer with 11 bestsellers to her name, Kathy Lette reveals her sizzling new novel , Courting Trouble.

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REMEMBERING WWI With the centenary of the Great War on everyone’s mind this year, the festival has invited several writers to offer their own perspective on the conflict that shaped the world over the last 100 years. Kate Adie tells the story of WWI through the eyes of women, and explores the struggle for admission into the world of men. Bestselling author Adele Parks and debut novelist Anna Hope examine the horrors of the aftermath of WWI and in Tommy’s War, leading First World War historian Richard van Emden depicts the Western Front exclusively through the words and images of the soldiers in the trenches and on the battlefield.

Inspiring New Writers Do you have a book in you? Maybe you’ve already begun to write but have found yourself stuck in a literary rut. Well, it goes without saying that spending any amount of time with the many guest authors could be the shot in the arm for any struggling writer needs, but the festival goes even further with events dedicated to helping you get your words on to the page, and even with a publisher! On Tuesday 14th October, Debbie Taylor leads a women-only Workshop for Writers of fiction

or memoir, while on Wednesday Sue Moorcroft conducts a Short Story Workshop for all writers keen to develop their writing in this very specific and rewarding craft. Also on Wednesday 15th, renowned journalist Simon Heffer explores the pitfalls of grammar and spelling from his book Simply English; a hilarious evening for the pedants among us. On Thursday 16th, Alysoun Owen, Editor of the Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook will provide expert guidance on how to prepare, edit and polish the Perfect Manuscript for submitting to literary agents or for publishing it yourself through a variety of print and digital routes.

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Talking to…

Paul Merton By Rich Lee

aul Merton has been a legendary wit on screen and stage for nearly 30 years. With the release of his autobiography, Only When I Laugh, he will be closing out the Guildford Book Festival on 19th October with an appearance at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. We caught up with one of Britain’s finest comic minds ahead of this unmissable event…

How did you decide that this was the right time to write your autobiography?

It goes back to when I was in my late teens, just starting out in comedy. Showbusiness biographies were my favourite reading, so I reckoned that if the career I hoped for materialised, and I was still known by my mid50s, then perhaps my story might be worth writing about. At this age you’ve still got the energy and recollection of those early days and, hopefully, still got a bit of road ahead of you, so it felt like a good time to do it.

As a performer, how did you adapt to the rather solitary act of writing the book?

I write by hand, which as you imagine slows things down a bit. I could learn to type of course, but I don’t have a computer or even a mobile phone. And to

make it even more pre 1947 I only write in pencil! But it can be solitary of course, so when asked ‘how do you write 100,000 words?’ then it’s the old P.G Wodehouse advice: you do it by securing the seat of your trousers to the seat of the chair and you do it every day.

Were there moments of your life that you were reluctant to write about in Only When I Laugh? In most circumstances I write about my own feelings with honesty, but when you’re writing about other people, there’s only so much you want to say. There are no unflattering portraits about other people in there – I’d be absolutely furious if that happened to me in someone else’s book!

When you were young, did you see comedy as an escape from your working class background?

I knew that for the working class, the traditional route to find success was either sport or showbusiness. But for me it was less an escape from class, more of an escape from the boring life of 1970s Morden. I just wanted to do exciting stuff.

Did you want to be a comic for the sake of the craft alone, or did you want the fame along with it?

The ‘fame’ is a very ego thing and when I was a kid playing on my own, I’d imagine myself entertaining an audience of children forever. But now I’m older, I do see it [comedy] as a craft and I would be just as fulfilled directing something I’d written with actors that I wouldn’t be in. The little direction I have done in the past I’ve absolutely loved.

So what film projects do you have in your sights? Now that the hard work in terms of the book is out of the way, film is the next thing for me. There’s a real thirst for British comedy films at the moment – the recent Inbetweeners film was enormously successful, for example. So I’ve got a script that I’m two thirds through with my wife Suki (Webster). If I get that right on paper then I’m really up and running and hope it’ll come to fruition over the next 18 months.

What would you say, if you could go back, to the young Paul Martin that you write about in Only When I Laugh? I’d say to him, “You’re never going to believe this…” (laughs). “Just keep going, I know it seems impossible at the moment, keep practising your writing and don’t give up. You’ll be amazed.”

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Talking to ADELE PARKS With fourteen best-selling novels to her name, Guildford-based author Adele Parks has been a passionate supporter of the Guildford Book Festival as well as patron for the last four years. Here she tells us about her love affair with the written word…

By Rich Lee What are your earliest memories of reading? I was lucky enough to grow up in a house where reading was encouraged, for which I’m eternally grateful. It was definitely seen as a form of entertainment, alongside playing with toys and watching TV. My parents pitched the habit brilliantly; often children are put off reading if they associate it with work, rather than play. I’m so grateful to my parents for making reading fun. Is there a book or author that you have returned to again and again over the course of your life? I have re-read Pride and Prejudice several times; I’m aware that’s not a particularly unique thing! I also enjoy revisiting anything by Rosamond Lehmann or Evelyn Waugh. Of course, to be able to return to something again and again demands that it’s discovered quite early - I’m more interested in discovering new books than re-reading. What has you most excited about this year’s Book Festival? It’s very tricky to choose; our festival is attracting a wonderful calibre of author. If forced to pick the one thing I’m most excited about I think I would say that it’s attending Reader’s Day on Saturday 18th. The Reader’s Day is a mini festival all in one. John Boyne (author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas), Elizabeth

Fremantle and Esther Freud are amongst this year’s line-up. Brilliant! How did you get involved with the festival? I first appeared at Guildford Book Festival about 12 years ago, on a panel event with two other authors; we were all just beginning our careers. Nine years ago we moved to Guildford and I started to get more closely involved with the festival. I was invited to be an official patron of the festival four years ago and I take the role very seriously. Although best known for women’s fiction, this year you offer your perspective on WWI at the festival. What do you find most compelling about the war as a writer?

lived in London but as our son was reaching school age we were keen to recreate the sort of childhoods we’d had. We wanted to offer him a more rural environment and a close community; however I didn’t want to feel cut off. Guildford offers the best of both worlds; we have the most beautiful countryside on our doorstep but our town is buzzy and vibrant. Have you surrendered to a Kindle yet? Kindles are convenient and do have advantages but I like paper copies of books. I think they are objects of beauty and inspiration. Our house is full of them, as you’d imagine!

WWI is fascinating to me. There are endless stories of courage, bravery, mistakes and tragedies. In Spare Brides I wanted to tell the stories of a generation of women who endured the unimaginable with such beautiful dignity. I’m thrilled my first historical novel has been so well received and I look forward to talking about it at the festival. What drew you to Guildford and what do you enjoy about the town and the area? My husband, Jim, has lived in Guildford since he was eighteen. When we first married we

Adele Parks latest novel Spare Brides was published in February 2014 by Headline.

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The Guildford Shakespeare Company Presents:

The Canterbury Tales a landmark text in its use of the Middle English vernacular, at a time when French and Latin were the dominant languages. The tales are presented as part of a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims as they journey from Southwark to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The prize for this contest is a free meal at the Tabard Inn at Southwark on their return. But do you know what half the content of this hugely significant piece of literature actually is?

Chaucer’s masterpiece comes to the stage between 23rd October and 8th November, courtesy of the highly acclaimed Guildford Shakespeare Company… For those of you who aren’t aware, Guildford Shakespeare Company are one of the most acclaimed performers of the bard’s work around. However, this October and November, they’re breaking rank to perform one of the all-time great pieces of literary work. Perhaps a bit of background on ‘Canterbury Tales’ is needed here. Geoffrey Chaucher was one of the fathers of modern English literature, arguably one the most important writers of the previous millennium, and a successful bureaucrat. When ‘Canterbury Tales’ was written in the 14th century, it was

Fart gags and bawdy jokes. Seriously. However, some of the tales are also reflective and moralistic, and this yin and yang of works will make for a tremendous stage show in the very capable hands of the Guildford Shakespeare Company. Between Thursday 23rd October and Saturday 8th November, you can catch this marvellous performance in the gorgeous surrounds of St Mary’s Church – fittingly given the context, Guildford’s oldest building - on Quarry Street. Live music and puppetry (oh yes…!) combine in an original production devised and written by the company, where each night the audience will decide the outcome; for as you may well know, the conclusion to Canterbury Tales has historically been something of a hotly debated topic… So this autumn why not take the opportunity to have a laugh, get philosophical and educate yourselves on one of the seminal pieces of literature, courtesy of one of the best group of performers in the land? And you get to do so in beautiful St Mary’s. Bonus...

Canterbury Tales will be at St Mary’s Church between 23rd October and 8th November. Tickets range between £12.50 and £21. Visit www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk for all the info.

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Welcome, Ladies and Germs! This most ghoulish and macabre evening is becoming an ever-more tempting prospect for revellers and event organisers alike – so don your finest witches hat, adjust your Dracula teeth, and look forward to the following.

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of Arthur Brown Boileroom 31st October Would you believe it’s been over 45 years since ‘Fire’ graced the top of the charts? It’s a remarkable stat, and yet the song is still as well-known and well-loved as ever. Moreover, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown – the fire-helmet wearing psychedelic nuts that created the song – are still going strong; and they come to the Boileroom this Halloween… Artists such as Peter Gabriel, Alice Cooper and Bruce Dickenson site Arthur Brown as a ma jor influence on them and in this, Arthur’s fifth decade in music, the fire is far from out. Indeed, the band have been credited with helping to create heavy metal music - what other act could be so fitting to celebrate the day of the dead? The Crazy World of Arthur Brown will be supported by Bob Log III, a mysterious musical maverick that plays a sleazy take on rock n’ roll. The perfect Halloween blend really…

Tickets: £11 www.theboileroom.net

The Ghost Tour of Guildford

Guildford Town Centre Every Friday (Including Halloween) Our fair town is extremely old, dear reader – and as such there are plenty of ghosty, ghouly Guildford tales for you to indulge in. And what better way to experience them than with a wonder around with a knowledgeable guide who will dish out all of the info, leaving you with more than a few shivers running up your spine… Tours begin in Guildford High Street on the pavement by the central steps outside Holy Trinity Church at 8pm. The tour lasts 1 3/4 hours and covers around 20 haunted and mysterious sites in close proximity of each other in our ancient town. It passes through Guildford High Street, North Street, Tunsgate, The Castle Grounds and Quarry Street and finishes at The Angel Hotel, a few minutes further down the street from the starting point. Philip Hutchinson, a paranormal investigator, will tell you all about why the church is haunted, the phantom dog, where criminals were executed, and which is the most haunted building in the entire town centre…

Tickets: £5 adults, £3 children www.ghosttourofguildford.co.uk

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Many of you of a certain age *cough* pushing 30 and over *cough* will remember this staple of Friday afternoon children’s programming – the immediate after-school shows were for the wee ones, but Knightmare was for the big kid. Ironically a fitting way to describe this writer… For those of you whose memory is jogged but not quite running, the game was thus: An adventure game show, Knightmare involves a team of four children – one taking the role of the sightless dungeoneer, and the remaining three acting as their guide – traversing a medieval environment as they attempt to complete a quest and exit the dungeon, using their wits to overcome puzzles, obstacles and the unusual characters they meet along the journey. It essentially kick-started virtual reality and blue screen games, fact fans… So for a nostalgic Halloweeny treat how could you go wrong? After all: “The immortal words of Treguard the Dungeon Master ring out for the first time in 20 years as he opens the doors to the world of adventure, but do you dare enter…?”

Tickets: £17 glive.co.uk

Schocktoberfest Tulleys, Crawley October 4th – November 2nd OK so we’re leaving Guildford for this one – but when it comes to one of the finest Halloween-themed events you could wish for, we thought it was worth the drive to Tulleys in East Grinstead… Shocktoberfest (great name, by the way) boasts 7 haunted attractions for the serious Halloween fan, and is very much not for the faint-hearted. The park features the infamous Horrorwood Haunted Hayride, Hell-ements Inferno, Twisted Shock n’ Roll and The Haunted House. Oh, and new for 2014 there’s also The Tunnel, The Cellar, The Silver Scream Drive In Movie Theatre and Zombie Paintball. Leave the kids at home – this is going to be a (fake) blood-splattered riot… If you need a minute away from the screaming, Tulleys also incorporates three food courts, scare zones, street theatre and more – so you can take a wee break from the mayhem…

Tickets: £9.95 - £59.95 according to type www.halloweenattractions.co.uk/ shocktoberfest

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Half Term Fun! Parents: it feels as if the schools have just gone back, but alas – the 27th to 31st October is half term time. When are they ever at school eh?! But worry not – we have you covered. Here are some ideas for the first half term of the year...

CREEPY COLLAGE AND CREEPY CLAY Watts Gallery /28th - 31st October Two Halloween themed workshops aimed at getting the wee ones creative. The former is for 10 – 16 year olds, the latter for the 5 and overs. A bit of autumn creativity for the youth of today… Tickets: £7.50 / www.wattsgallery.org.uk

LEGO EXHIBITION Denbies Wine Estate / 27th – 31st October Back by popular demand, this is a sure-fire way to get the little ones excited. Everyone loves those little bricks, and it doesn’t cost a sausage… Free Entry / www.denbies.co.uk

WIZARDS AND WITCHES WEEK Bocketts Farm Park / 27th – 31st October Another Halloween themed treat for the young ‘uns – expect a few spooky treats amongst all of the lovely animals. Caution: there may be snakes… Tickets: Adults £9.20, Kids £9.80, Under 2s Free / www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

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27th October – 2nd November Xtreme activities, trampolining, bouncy castle, archery, athletics, Chelsea soccer schools and of course the ever-brilliant Specky’s Pirate Ship. The little ones can also learn to swim, and there’s even a Frozen workshop too. We think it’s safe to say Guildford Spectrum have all of their wants covered… www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk

Clandon Park / 26th October – 2nd November Enjoy Halloween themed arts and crafts and take the spooky trail around the house and garden. A perfect way for the kids to engage in nature this All Hallows Eve. Entry: £2 / www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clandon-park

HALF TERM CAMPS Surrey Sports Park / Throughout Half Term A wide range of junior camps will be available this half term at Surrey Sports Park. Suitable for all abilities, squash, badminton, tennis, athletics, swimming and football will all be offer. www.surreysportspark.com / 01483 689111

HALF TERM AT G LIVE G Live / 27th October – 1st November A plethora of things to do at Guildford’s premier entertainment venue. Circus skills (7 – 12 year olds), Fun Science (7 – 11), Learn the Thriller Dance in a day (8-14), Halloween Make Up class (12 – 17) and a comedy club for kids. Prices: Various / glive.co.uk

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Leatherhead / 31st October Halloween fun for all the family between 3pm and 6pm. Voodoo stilt walkers, goblins and creepy crawlies will be present and correct, with fun games too. Free / www.visitleatherhead.com

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Homemade Halloween Treat

Toffee

Apples This is a really great traditional treat that children will love making during the lead up to Halloween. And you can have some fun by adding multi coloured sprinkles to the apples as the toffee sets.

Method 1

Put your apples into a large bowl 4 at a time and cover with boiling water. Leave for 3 minutes then remove and dry well with kitchen towel. Remove the stalks and push a lolly stick into where the stalk was.

Place a sheet of baking paper next to your hob and stand your apples on the paper.

Put the sugar into a heavy pan with 100ml of water and turn your hob to medium. Cook for around 5 minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Now stir in the vinegar and syrup. Place a sugar thermometer in the pan bring the mixture to the boil until it reaches 140°c.

Turn off the heat and then, working quickly, dip each apple into the toffee making sure that each apple is well covered. Allow any excess to drip off then place each apple on the baking paper to harden. Remember; if the toffee starts to cool down and become too thick simply reheat.

Let the apples cool before eating.

Ingredients • • • • • •

8 apples 400g caster sugar 100ml cold water 1 tsp vinegar 4 tbsp golden syrup 8 lolly sticks (available from good kitchen shops like the steamer trading company)

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Large bowl Kettle of boiling water Large sheet of baking paper Sugar thermometer Heavy pan

Tip

Now you have made these glorious sweet treats you may be wondering how in the heck you are going to deal with the sugar stuck to your pan. Simply fill the pan with water and place any utensils you have used in it. Bring to a gentle simmer and the sugar will be dissolved making it safe to dispose of down the sink.

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As we head into winter, the land may be going to sleep but a whole new season of delicious flavours are just waking up. Earthy, comforting root vegetables emerge alongside sweet and sharp winter fruits while seafood comes into its own with the freshest mackerel and delicious mussels. And you can find the best that the season has to offer by visiting our Food and Drink pages at

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The Guide 2 Surrey’s A good farm shop is a temple to all things fresh, local and delicious, a place where ethical, artisanal food and drink draws foodies from all over the region who seek culinary pleasures that no supermarket can ever truly match. Fortunately, we’re spoiled for choice in Surrey when it comes to farm shops, so read on for our whistle-stop tour around some of our county’s finest… Fanny’s Farm Shop,

The Naked Grocer

Markedge Lane, Merstham, Surrey RH1 3AW 01737 554444

10-12 Bridge St. Walton-onThames, KT12 1AA 01932 254 123

More than just a food shop, Fanny Maiklem’s farm is an experience, a kitsch kaleidoscope of vintage England and a fabulous mess of memorabili. Enjoy the gardens and the cosy corners of the tea rooms, or even going all out and hire the Pudding Room treehouse for an unforgettable afternoon tea. The farm shop itself sells excellent seasonal fruit and veg, amazing chutneys and locally made cakes.

Great for: their famous marmalade and cream teas so good you can even order them by post.

Good local greengrocers are hard to find; so many have been supplanted by supermarkets and convenience stores. Fortunately, Chris Bavin is bucking the trend with his award-winning greengrocers in Waltonon-Thames. Why ‘Naked’? Because Chris believes fruit, veg and flowers are best as nature intended; not shrink-wrapped in cellophane and left to sweat on the shelves. So it is in his friendly, modern shop where all sorts of specialty and seasonal foods can be found.

Great For: Fantastic seasonal veg or fruit boxes

Back to Nature Farm Shop Shabden Park Farm, High Road, Chipstead, Surrey CR5 3SF 01737 552744 Hidden town a bumpy country track lies Shabden Park Farm’s ‘Back to Nature’ farm shop. Neat rows of excellent locally made condiments rub shoulders with great local wines and beers as well as a nice selection of fruit and veg. But it’s the butcher’s counter that’s the real star here. All the meat comes from the farm’s own lambs, cows and pigs that are reared on grasses, herbs and that are free from chemical fertilisers, herbicides and fungicides. Great for: butcher Martyn’s award-winning sausages. Definitely worth a visit this month if you’re after great quality game too.

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The Larder Room The Medicine Garden, Downside Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3LU 01932589536 The Medicine Garden is another foodie spot begging to be enjoyed at leisure. Situated in a beautiful Victorian walled garden, there’s so much to do here from pottering around the Garden Shop or the Art Shed, eating at the Hothouse Café or the Garden Pod and even some pampering at the Treatment Room. But no trip would be complete without a visit to the Larder Room, a cooperative selling some of the best local produce around, from JL Butcher’s fantastic meat to Olives & Cheese Ltd and Ildiko’s Chocolates among others. Great for: Sweet-tooths are well catered for here, with fine desserts from Papillon Patisserie and treats from Jen’s Cupcakery.

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Farm Shops

Crockford Bridge Farm

Secrett’s of Milford

New Haw Road, Addlestone, Nr. Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2BU 01932 853 886

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The pick-your-own pioneers don’t have far to go to bring their fantastic fresh crops to market. From the field to the Farm Shop, their great produce joins many of the finest local suppliers. There’s Maurice Jones and Son’s fresh meat counter, Crockford Bridge’s own honey, gourmet foods, tempting cakes and desserts and even a section devoted to American food.

The amount of stunning food and drink on offer at Secrett’s farm shop is little short of staggering. It’s not unusual to find glazed but happy shoppers weaving around the aisles in blissed out circuits, shopping lists abandoned. Much of the fresh stuff comes from Secrett’s own farm, while their cheese counter is every turophile’s dream. Great for: Farm fresh fruit and vegetables. Definitely cheese.

Great for: Just about everything, but October brings one of Crockford Bridge Farm’s most famous harvests: pumpkins!

Kingfisher Farm Shop Noel’s Farm Shop Sutton Green Garden Centre, Whitmoor Lane, Woking GU4 7QA If you live in either Woking or Guildford, getting to Noel Dobson’s Farm Shop is a doddle – it’s halfway between on the Woking Road at the excellent Sutton Green Garden Centre. With fresh daily bread; fruit and veg - much of which has been grown on the site’s 16 acre farm; local free range meat and a fantastic deli… who needs a supermarket? Great for: Their bread is the real, artisanal deal – available from Thursday to Saturday.

Abinger Hammer, near Dorking, Surrey RH5 6QX 01306 730703 This farm shop on the edge of the lovely village of Abinger Hammer is a treasure trove of amazingly fresh and local fruit and vegetables. Shelves groan with all kinds of pies, cakes, jam and chutneys and great local meats and breads are brought in daily making this the quintessential farm shop for food lovers. Great for: Watercress. It’s been grown on the farm here since 1850, the vitamin rich super-food being fed by the purest water from a natural spring. With this bounty the farm shop sells all manner of watercress enhanced foods from pies and quiches to breads and sausages.

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October is here and so surely this is means an excuse to indulge in some classic comfort food. Here we have two recipes for the ultimate in culinary comfort: pie. Both our recipes use pre-made pastry as, to be honest; this wonderful autumn weather is making us somewhat lazy. And anyway, who really knows how to make puff pastry from scratch?

HEARTY MUSHROOM PIE This recipe makes either one large pie or 4 individual pies

METHOD 1.

Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and leek and cook until they start to soften. Add the mushrooms and sauté until they are brown.

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2 tablespoons olive oil 150g diced onion 125g mushrooms (any variety), sliced 50g button mushrooms, quartered 400ml vegetable stock 1 tsp of wholegrain mustard 1 medium leak, diced 2 tablespoons plain flour 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 250g puff pastry, thawed if frozen 1 egg 1 tablespoon water

Add the flour and stir for around 2 minutes until the mixture is well covered. Pour in vegetable stock and stir. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the thyme and mustard.

Pour the pan contents into a well-buttered pie dish. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water to form an egg wash. Use this to cover the edge of the pie dish then place a piece of pastry you have cut to fit the dish over the pie.

Use a fork to press down the edges and seal the pie.

Use the remaining egg wash to cover the pie and use a sharp knife to create a steam hole in the top of the pastry.

Cook in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until pastry is golden and puffy.

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o odness it’s Pie-Day CLASSIC BEEF PIE

METHOD Place the seasoned flour along with the cubed steak into a large food bag and 6. shake to cover the meat with the flour.

simmer for an hour and a half.

7. Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan and fry the meat until it is browned all over. You may need to do this in batches. Once done set the meat aside on a plate.

Saute the onions and carrots for around 4 minutes. You may need to add a little more oil if needed.

Add the meat back into the pan along with the herbs and stock. Bring the pan to the boil.

Place the meat into a wellbuttered pie dish. Whisk your egg in a cup and use a pastry brush to cover the edge of the dish with the egg wash. Cut a piece of pastry to fit the top of the pie dish and place it over the mixture. Use a fork to press down the edges to seal the pastry to the dish. Make a steam hole in the centre of the pie using a sharp knife. Brush the lid with the egg mixture.

We have used carrots in this recipe but you can use any other autumn root vegetable such as parsnip or butternut squash. INGREDIENTS • •

900g/2lb stewing steak, cut into cubes 2 tbsp plain flour, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper

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1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, sliced 2 large carrots sliced 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 570ml/1 pint hot beef stock 225g/8oz ready-rolled short crust pastry 1 free-range egg, beaten

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Pre heat the oven to 190c/ Gas 5

Cook in the oven for 1 hour or until the pastry is golden brown.

Reduce the heat and

THE BEST (Psss... The secret is the potato ricer which I cannot recommend more highly) METHOD MASH POTATO INGREDIENTS

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900g / 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and quatered 1 tsp salt 6 tbsp milk 110g / 4oz butter, cubed Salt and ground black pepper

Boil the potatoes until soft but not breaking up - about 20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes in a colander and put to one side.

Place the milk and butter in the pan used to boil the potatoes, return the pan to the heat and warm gently until the butter has melted into the milk.

Add the potatoes and mash using either a potato ricer.

Whip the mashed potato lightly with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.

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... Tel: 07908 124 603

Sutton Green Garden Centre, Whitmoor Lane, (Oﬀ the main road between Woking and Guildford) Woking GU4 7QB

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY SERVICE

Wednesday - Burger Night Thursday - Pie Night Friday - Fish & Chip Night

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3 Portsmouth Rd, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4BL drink@thekeystone.co.uk I 01483 575089

THE FOX & PELICAN

Dining - Drinking - Relaxing

The Links Tavern Portsmouth Road, Liphook, GU30 7EF

01428 723773 www.links-liphook.co.uk https://twitter.com/linkstavern1 www.facebook.com/LinksTavern

THE FOX & PELICAN

Headley Road Grayshott GU26 6LG 01428 604757 www.foxandpelican.co.uk

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WHERE TO EAT:

The Farmhouse Restaurant, Rokers, Guildford Open for barely a year now, the Farmhouse Restaurant at Rokers in Fairlands has been steadily growing in favour among diners willing to make the short trip away from the easy chains in the town centre. And it’s a trip worth taking to discover such an inviting little restaurant. It’s a space of cool hues, warm timber and exposed brick, everything bathed in the natural light above the expansive golf course outside its windows. It’s a place of deft, light touches, and that extends to the food. A starter of Goat’s Cheese in a shell of tempura appeared like two golden dumplings; a fresh salsa and a blob of sharp balsamic a perfect complement to the rich cheese oozing from its crisp fried casing. A warm duck and bacon salad was just my kind of salad: a generous amount of salty meat amid a happy tumble of finely sliced carrot, spring onion and cucumber, humming gently with the aroma of soy sauce and toasted sesame. A main course of lamb cooked to a rosy blush, drizzled with a fresh

pesto sauce felt like a fitting bon voyage to the best flavours of spring and summer, the whole sat in a sweet, silky jus nudging up to an exquisite fondant potato – a thing of buttery-soft wonder that has always eluded me in my own kitchen (still, that’s why we eat out, right?). Another mains of delicately fried sea bass sat atop a heap of soba noodles and gently braised pak choi brought more Asian flavours from pickled ginger and a hint of wasabi. Nothing overpowering, just a fresh, fragrant taste of the orient with a little roasted pepper thrown in. Four simple yet exceptionally well prepared dishes into the meal and it was clear that there is some serious cooking chops going on in the Farmhouse’s kitchen. But if there was any doubt remaining, desserts settled the matter. A lime cheesecake offered an airy-light yet rich mousse filling atop a magnificent, coarse biscuit base; it was a sumptuous hit of fresh citrus topped with a quenelle of ice cream swirled with chocolate. And then there was the sticky toffee pudding. You don’t need me to tell you how good that dessert is. Just know that this one was very good indeed, a handsome wedge of rich sponge

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in a lake of thick and glossy toffee sauce. The Farmhouse has only to flex its muscles a and expand upon its short yet focussed menu over its second year to truly become a serious destination for diners. But with food this good, not mention an excellent wine list and easy, friendly service, it’s hard to argue that it hasn’t already.

Rokers Farmhouse Rokers Fairlands Farm Holly Lane Guildford GU3 3PB Tel: 01483 330057 www.rokersfarmhouse.co.uk Tempura Goat’s Cheese £5.95 Warm Duck and Bacon Salad £6.95 --Sea Bass Fillets on Soba Noodles £15.95 Lamp Rump with Pesto £16.25 --Sticky Toffee Pudding £5.95 Lime Cheesecake £5.95 --Food Total = £57.00

OCTOBER 2014

E.Owen & Son Ltd EST 1946

Flooring & Carpets

with three generations of expertise

Carpets

Vinyls

Laminates

Telephone/Fax: 01483 562 245 Mobile: 07951 976 958

www.eowenandson.co.uk 2 The Shambles, High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3EX

From lunches to parties, let Surrey Sports Park host your winning festive celebrations this December.

Get in touch, let us know your plans and sit back while we organise your Christmas celebrations!

01483 683888

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FARMERS’ MARKETS & OTHER FOODIE EVENTS Farmers’ Markets

Foodie Events

GUILDFORD FARMERS’ MARKET

CRANLEIGH FOOD FESTIVAL 2014

RIPLEY FARMERS’ MARKET

Cranleigh Arts Centre | Saturday 4th October | 10am to 4.30pm Entry £1 Come & celebrate everything that is good about local food & drink at Cranleigh Arts Centre and stock up on some great gifts for Christmas.

Tuesday 7th October | 11:30am – 3:30pm | High Street

Saturday 11th October | 9am-1pm | the Village Green

WOKING FARMERS’ MARKET

More info at www.cranleighartscentre.org

Thursday 16th | 9am to 2.30pm | Town Square

CAMBERLEY FARMERS’ MARKET

WISLEY TASTE OF AUTUMN FESTIVAL

Saturday 16th | Park Street, Camberley

CRANLEIGH FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturday 18th | 10am to 2pm | the Village Hall

MILFORD FARMERS’ MARKET

Sunday 19th | 10am to 1.30pm | Secretts Farm Shop car park

COBHAM FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 25th | Hollyhedge Parade

FARNHAM FARMERS’ MARKET

RHS Wisley | 15th – 19th October With autumn colours all around and the fruit groaning on the branches in the orchard, it can only mean the return of RHS Wisley’s spectacular Taste of Autumn Festival. This year sees even more quality food and drink stalls, apple tastings, gardening advice and art and photographic exhibitions. More info at www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

Sunday 26th | 10am to 1.30pm | Central Car Park

Guildford’s new Butcher

15% OFF CHRISTMAS ORDERS IN OCTOBER Telephone: 01483 454890 The Joint,16 Jeffries Passage, Guildford GU1 4AP www.thejointofguildford.co.uk

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It may only be October, but in all seriousness – you have to sta Here are some of our favourite venues to enjoy your yuletide sh

DICK – THE ADULT PANTO

As the name would suggest, strictly for the over 18s. A hilarious, grown up panto followed by some delicious food? Sounds awesome! Here’s what to expect, courtesy of the wonderful Guildford Fringe: Dick is on his way to London to seek fame, fortune and love (or at least lust) when he meets Peter the Pussy(cat) and they form a bond as iconic as Ant and Dec. The trio of sailors, Watt, Ware and Howe have been conceived purely for comedy value and have very little to do with the plot, other than allowing the use of lots of seamen jokes! Ah innuendo. Anyway, if you would like dinner before the panto then Guildford Fringe can arrange a Christmas themed buffet for £10 per person or a 3 course meal for £22.95 per person.

The startlingly brilliant steak restaurant at the top of Guildford High Street is always popular – but if you thought their sirloin was good, their Christmas dinner will surely surpass even that… Don’t expect a soggy sprout or dry turkey – instead, you’ll get some of the finest meaty dishes you could wish for...

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LEGACY THATCHER’S HOTEL, EAST HORSLEY One of the very loveliest hotels in the county of Surrey – and there are a fair few – this should be a strong contender for Christmas japes. With space to house you and up to 169 of your closest friends, a wealth of options and a host of other attractions nearby, the Legacy Thatcher’s Hotel should feature highly in your Christmas Party considerations…

STEAK AND LOBSTER, GUILDFORD A brand new – not to mention highly anticipated – restaurant, and one that offers you just two mains. Yes you guessed it – steak? Or lobster? Note: there is no wrong answer…

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Be sure though that the good people at S&L will have something very special lined up for your yuletide party – for while there are just two things on the menu, they’ll do you an incredible festive tea (pictured) too…

www.legacy-hotels.co.uk/legacythatchers

OLIVO, GUILDFORD As authentic an Italian as they come, and with an incredibly delicious selection of cuisine, Olivo in Guildford is surely for your consideration. If you want something a little different in your belly to the seasonal bird, there could scarcely be a better choice…

Expect a fabulous menu, top drawer wine list and laughs and merriment in abundance at this gorgeous Guildford mainstay.

www.olivo.co.uk / 01483 303 535

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THE MANDOLAY, GUILDFORD

to start considering your Christmas Party before it’s too late. de shindig…

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One of the best known party venues in Guildford town, The Mandolay offers a fabulous array of party options for between 6 and 120 people. There really is so much on offer that we can’t really scratch the surface – their options are listed in a brochure for crying out loud – but if you want guaranteed good food, good entertainment and even a place to spend the night, one heck of a shindig could be held here…

Oh, and keep this in your diary - An Evening of Jazz on Thursday 18th December. Embrace your inner 1920s with your friends/co-workers this yule…

www.guildford.com / 01483 303030

KINGS HEAD, GUILDFORD Turkey from Usk Vale in Monmouthshire; Salmon from the Severn and Wye Smokery in Gloucestershire; Christmas Pudding made from Fuller’s famous Black Cab stout – with a menu like that, did you really think the Kings Head was just a pub? Indeed, it is a pub, but quite the restaurant to boot – and they know how to party, as TGHQ’s 2013 Christmas shindig will attest to. A brilliant atmosphere and delicious food is an absolute given at this Guildford favourite… a

kingsheadguildford.co.uk 01483 568957

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CARLO’S TRATTORIA, GUILDFORD

Something you should know, folks – at Carlo’s, group bookings choose to come back year after year. If you’re a works party, gathering of friends or a family get together, this is a wonderful place to come and celebrate.

Christmas Lunches are £17.45, with weekday evenings at £20.95 and weekend evenings £23.95. Should you really want to celebrate, there are live Italian music nights on each Tuesday in December…

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WOOD STREET VILLAGE Another favourite of ours at TGHQ, this is a stellar choice for any gathering, be it a huge Christmas do or a, erm, tiny Christmas do… What we know is that this is a gorgeous venue, inside and out, and with a vast menu that never disappoints, despite its variety. With a vast dining area capable of holding a large party, The White Hart should never be far from your thoughts when throwing any party…

www.thewhitehartpub.com 01483 235939.

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Enjoy

at the Legacy Hog’s Back Hotel, Farnham

Christmas Party Nights in the Hog’s Back Restaurant

Christmas Party Nights in the Ballroom

From £27.50 per person

From £29.00 per person

January Christmas Party

£19.95 per person

Saturday 10th January 2015

Santa Sunday Lunch Sunday 14th December 2014

Children age 5 and 12 years £9.50

Adult price £19.95

Children under 4 years free

Christmas Day Carvery Lunch 4 course lunch, plus glass of bubbly on arrival Adult price £69.50

Children age 8 and 14 years £26.00 Children age 3 and 7 years £9.50 Children under 2 years free

Boxing Day Luncheon Adult price £21.00 Children age 6 to 13 years £12.00 Children age 3 to 5 years £5.00 Children under 2 years free

New Year’s Eve Family Celebration Adult price £57.00 Children age 12 and 16 years £25.00 Children age 3 and 11 years £19.00 Children under 2 years £12.00

ve Gala Dinner 2014 New Years Eve

£89.00 per p person

To book any of our Christmas events please call

08444 119 041

or email events@farnhamhogsbackhotel.co.uk thelegacyfarnhamhog’sbackhotel amhog’sbackhottell Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1EX Tel: 08444 119 041 Fax: 08444 119 042

SANTA SPECIALS S E E S A N TA O N A STEAM TRAIN!

BRITANNIA BOOK WITH US THIS CHRISTMAS

Advance booking only!

Overall winner of the Best Bar None awards 2014 Enjoy the magic of a one hour steam train ride as Santa visits you at your seat with a gift for every child. SANTA SPECIALS 6, 7, 13, 14, 20-24 DECEMBER FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK CLICKETY CLICK TO WWW.WATERCRESSLINE.CO.UK

9 Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BE britannia@shepherd-neame.co.uk 01483 572160 www.thebritanniaguildford.co.uk

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SUTTON GREEN GOLF CLUB

The Perfect Venue

BOOKED YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY?

3 Course Menu including Coﬀee & Mince Pies £23.00 per person

throughout December, including Sundays

THE PERFECT VENUE FOR YOUR ALTERNATIVE PARTY!

TO BOOK CALL: 01483 443377 OR VISIT SPECTRUM BOWL

(01483) 443377 guildfordspectrum.co.uk

CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU FROM £19.50 PER PERSON Homemade French Onion Soup Melon Cocktail Prawn Tian Homemade Pheasant & Port Pate

Join us this festive season at The Weyside A stunning Youngs pub nestled on the River Wey

Party Menus from £14.95 pp

Christmas day Lunch £60.00pp

MILLBROOK, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 3XJ

www.theweyside.co.uk

Tel: 01483 568 024 Email: weyside@youngs.co.uk Twitter: @weyside Facebook: www.facebook.com/The Weyside

Traditional Roast Turkey Pork Valentine Beef Bourguignon Salmon Supreme Baked Flat Mushroom Traditional Christmas Pudding Homemade Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Homemade Bailey’s Crème Brulee Cheese & Biscuits Coffee & Mints

01483 275 729

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Celebrity Cruises ensure that you will find just the right place. Sailing on board one of their award-winning ships, you can experience some of the world’s most fascinating and captivating destinations - and discover that each cruise is as individual as you are… Award-Winning Cuisine Being treated like a celebrity means all of your culinary desires should be met. And at Celebrity Cruises, that means a choice of distinctively different, world-class speciality offerings. Hungry for a modern take on classic, continental sophistication? Murano offers the flair of Italy in its juicy steaks and artisan tastes are in abundance at Tuscan Grille. Into outdoor sizzle? Roast your own marinated meat or fresh seafood at the Lawn Club Grill; or you could let Celebrity Cruises do it all for you as you tuck in and wash it down with an iced cold drink. If Eastern flavour is more to your liking, make for Silk Harvest where the vibrant décor is married with smooth, sweet and spicy dishes from across East Asia – perfect for sharing. If you’ve got the taste for complete modernity, the patented Qsine® comes with iPad menus, dining graphics, video and descriptions – meaning your dining experience really comes to life!

Finally if you want to keep it more laid-back, The Porch serves up café-style breakfasts of creative sandwiches and lunches of tempting Italian paninis and salads. In short – all of your gastronomical desires are catered for…

The Caribbean Cruise Experience In the Caribbean, no two islands are alike. Each comes with its own unique style, culture and cuisine. Celebrity Cruises understand this, so you can truly choose what it is you desire from your Caribbean experience. Whether it’s the Latin feel of Mexico’s Isla Cozumel, to the sophistication of Georgetown in the Grand Cayman islands, and the paradisiac enclave of Basseterre in St Kitts, your Caribbean cruise will take you on a journey filled with sights, sounds, tastes and colours. The ship will wait in the shallow waters whilst you investigate the incredible Caribbean way of life on the islands. Venture into beach-side villages for some Caribbean cuisine or sample some of the fine dining on board your Celebrity Cruises ship.

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To find out more about all that Celebrity Cruises please contact their Weybridge call centre or your local travel agent 0844 493 2043 or visit www.celebritycruises.co.uk

Crystal clear waters and coral reefs, naturally stunning rainforests or cultural colonial cities – it’s really just down to what Caribbean experience you’d prefer…

Rooms with a View. And so Much More… Naturally where you go is so important – but what of where to rest your weary head? Celebrity Cruises will ensure that the private spaces you relax in are absolutely stunning. That’s why they boast breath-taking retreats– but which room will you choose…? Luxurious Staterooms boast fresh and contemporary decor, with superbly appointed staterooms and a raft of superb amenities, offering exquisite bedding to lull you to sleep and 24-hour room service to meet your every whim. Speciality Balcony Staterooms are specially created for the discerning traveller. All come with spacious balconies outside, matched by a host of premium perks to entice you indoors.

AquaClass Staterooms are the ultimate way to recharge body and mind. Enjoy spa-themed in-room amenities, with complimentary access to the Persian Garden and Relaxation Room*, plus a personal Spa Concierge* to help guide your way. Concierge Class Staterooms are situated in the most desirable parts of the ship, with enhanced amenities and service. Enjoy a complimentary departure lounge, priority check-in and express luggage delivery. Add to this a personal concierge service, pillow menus, and preferential seating for dining. Finally it’s the Suites - unashamedly indulgent, and the most spacious accommodation. Most feature separate sleeping areas, while stunning floor to ceiling windows make for sweeping panoramic views. The VIP treatment includes in-suite dining on your private balcony, a 24/7 butler service, and much more… So – it looks like all of your desires are catered for… *Selected Ships only

OCTOBER 2014

The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

The Ultimate Driving Machine

Vines of Guildford

EVERYDAY EXCEPTIONAL. THE NEW BMW 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER. To find out more or to book a test drive* please call 01483 207000 or visit www.vinesofguildfordbmw.co.uk

Vines of Guildford

21 – 23 Slyfield Ind Est, Woking Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1RD Official fuel economy figures for the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer range: Urban 43.5–60.1mpg (6.5–4.7l/100km). Extra Urban 61.4–76.3mpg (4.6–3.7l/100km). Combined 53.3–68.9mpg (5.3–4.1l/km). CO2 emissions 124–109g/km. Figures may vary depending on driving style and conditions. *Test drive is subject to applicant status and availability.

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Invitations If you don’t fancy ordering bespoke invitations why not send these beautiful cards. £9.99 from The Shere Shop for a pack of eight cards.

These make for a beautiful table display and also double as a gift that you can give to any key guests. Heather £3.99 and plant pot and saucer £5.45 from any good garden centre.

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Little Things The trend of the last few years has been to have cupcakes instead of one large cake. Indulge your guests with beautiful French patisseries from the selection at Maison Blanc

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RINGS it all starts WITH A PERFECT RING CIRCLE OF LOVE

THE ‘PANACHE’ RING, ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS held in a swirl of platinum, starting at £1,508 with matching wedding bands available from £760.

The all-important token of love Simon Pure, based in Guildford offer some truly exquisite jewellery for you to impart on your forever love.

A 0.70CT ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND SET IN SIMON PURE’S ‘CORONET’ STYLE RING. 18ct rose gold £4,025, platinum £4,393.

SIMON PURE’S THREE STONE ‘CHAMPAGNE FLUTE’ RING. Set in 18ct white gold with an oval aquamarine and two round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.05ct, £4,896.

9 – 12 months

2 – 4 months

Pick a date

Purchase marriage license

Plan your Budget Book your venue Order your wedding dress

Order the groom’s suit Finalise Menus with caterer

6 – 9 months

Select music

Choose wedding party

2 – 8 weeks

Order bridesmaid’s dresses

Send out invites Finalise seating plan

Select a caterer

Have final dress fittings

Find a photographer/ videographer Hire Florist

4 – 6 months Order wedding cake Book wedding entertainment Arrange wedding transport Book hair and make up

Buy gifts for attendants

CRYSTAL WEDDING PACKAGE Special package only available November, December, January and February (subject to availability) Mulled wine and winter Pimms after the winter chill from having photographs chocolate fondue stand

Celebration until Midnight

1 week before Give caterers final head count Relax Terms and Conditions apply

Price £3,000

The Legacy Thatcher’s Hotel Guildford Road, Surrey, KT24 6TB Tel: 08444 119 043 Fax: 08444 119 044 mev@thatchershotel.co.uk www.legacy-hotels.co.uk

Finalise guest list

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the angel

dining rooms fresh

CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU

independent

local

Now fully air-conditioned and open for lunch

FROM £19.50 PER PERSON Homemade French Onion Soup Melon Cocktail Prawn Tian Homemade Pheasant & Port Pate Traditional Roast Turkey Pork Valentine Beef Bourguignon Salmon Supreme Baked Flat Mushroom

Traditional Christmas Pudding Homemade Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Homemade Bailey’s Crème Brulee Cheese & Biscuits Coffee & Mints

01483 275 729

Light lunch special & glass of wine for £10.95

01483 533537 | angeldiningrooms.co.uk 91 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3DP Located on 1st floor of the stunning Angel Posting House

DUNSFOLD ROAD, ALFOLD, SURREY GU6 8HY WWW.THREECOMPASSESALFOLD.COM

25% off your total bill when using your TG2 offer throughout October

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the dress of your life

We are very lucky to ha some of the most am ve azing wedding dress shop s in area making the proc this ess of picking th at perfe ct dress a joyful task. W e also happen to have two of Britain's leading we dding dress designers right on our door step which is reall y quite exciting .

When deciding who is going to help you look wonderful on the day, this is the number you will want to have on you. Inparlour are known for their personable approach and expert talent for making brides look stunning. Have a look at their website and the beautiful photos sent in by happy brides. www.inparlour.co.uk PROUDLY SPONSORED BY SIMON PURE | WWW.SIMONPURE.CO.UK

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VENUES THE COUNTRY HOUSE: Cain Manor

Obviousl y, w it it’s all about h any wedding, the love – bu t le be honest, a gorgeous ve t’s reall y is the nue ic Here are som ing on the cake. e of our favo urite wedding ve nues…

Stunning barn style country house in beautiful grounds. Churt Rd, Headley Down, Bordon GU35 8SR 0845 1309966 | www.cainmanor.co.uk

A Refreshing Change: Denbies Wine Estate FESTIVE WEDDING PACKAGE Special package only available between 15th December 2014 and 18th January 2015 • Your choice of two reception drinks Mulled wine and winter Pimms • A three course meal tailored to suit the theme of your day, complete with freshly ground coffee • Glass of wine chosen from our cellar to go with your meal • Glass of sparkling wine to toast & celebrate your special day • A complimentary bedroom for the happy couple • Room Hire for your Wedding Breakfast & Evening Celebration until Midnight • Discounted rooms for your guests • Package is designed for 50 day and 50 evening guests • Evening buffet for 50 people • DJ for the evening party

Terms and Conditions apply

Price £3,000

The Legacy Farnham Hog’s Back Hotel Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1EX Tel: 08444 119 041 Fax: 08444 119 042 events@farnhamhogsbackhotel.co.uk www.legacy-hotels.co.uk/legacy-hogs

With its 265 acres of vine-yards set in the beautiful Surrey hills, this is a breath-taking location for a wedding. London Rd, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA 01306 734663 | www.denbies.co.uk

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VENUES The Historic Building: Clandon Park

One of Surrey’s most loved historic buildings, this is an ideal venue for a classic wedding.

West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7RQ 01483 222502 | www.clandonpark.co.uk

Shhhhh The Best Kept Secret: Coverwood Lakes

Well, what can we say? There is not a lot to tell you. If you want your wedding in a marquee but you don’t have the space then this is the place for you. And it comes with a beautiful lake. Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 7NT 01483 801093 | www.coverwoodlakes.co.uk

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FLOWERS

IMAGE CREDIT: Helen Cawte Photography

We’re excited to announce that Chiddingfold based Kate Avery Flowers has been named as the best Wedding Florist in The Wedding Industry Awards 2014. The Awards took place at The Bloomsbury Ballroom in London last month.

KATE AVERY FLOWERS Call Kate on 07799 766 955 Email kateaveryflowers@hotmail.co.uk or visit kateaveryflowers.co.uk

FLOWERS BY LAWERENCE MORRIS Call Lawrence on 01483 577388 1a Milkhouse Gate, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3EZ Email flowers@lawrencemorris.co.uk or visit lawrencemorris.co.uk

For a truly glamorous touch at your reception, buy yourself some orchids from any supermarket. They are normally around £10.00 and you can give them as gifts to your favourite guests. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY SIMON PURE | WWW.SIMONPURE.CO.UK

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Visit us in October and take advantage of this amazing offer:

We are excited to be introducing DERMALOGICA'S ﬁrst ever CHEMICAL PEEL. Come and see us to ﬁnd out what this facial can do for you! Not only that, but you will receive a set of vouchers especially for you to use towards nail treatments, waxing and massage.

FOR ALL YOUR PARTY NEEDS CONTACT

EMAIL: CONTACT@THEBLOWUPPUB.CO.UK 4 The Mews, Wharf Street, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1NN 01483 338260 // enquiries@zealgodalming.co.uk www.zealgodalming.co.uk // @zeal_godalming

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

OFFICE: 01483 560215 MOBILE: 07948624022 WWW.THEBLOWUPPUB.CO.UK

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THE HOME OF LAND ROVER IN GUILDFORD

• New vehicles • Used vehicles • Servicing • Parts • Accessories • Merchandise Providing your local Land Rover Experience. Hunters Land Rover are committed to supporting all your Land Rover and Range Rover needs. Whether you’re looking for a new vehicle; Approved Used vehicle; or servicing, our expert team will be on hand to help, every step of the way.

Hunters Land Rover Guildford

Ladymead, Guildford GU1 1DT 01483 494 935 hunters.guildford.landrover.co.uk

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ADULT TICKETS £10 JUNIORS TICKETS £5

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SPORT

OCTOBER 2014

SPORTS NEWS MACMILLAN CYCLETTA SURREY AT LOSELEY PARK SURREY SMASHERS START IN THE NBL 6th October Tickets have now gone on sale for all Surrey Smashers matches in the new National Badminton League (NBL). This is the UK’s first ever professional national league, with the monthly fixtures starting on 6th October. And by the way; if you find yourself going to Surrey Smashers matches at the Surrey Sports Park, you’ll get a chance to see England stars and Commonwealth Games medallists Gabby Adcock and Chris Langridge!

12th October Macmillan Cycletta is the UK’s leading series of women-only bike rides, supported by Olympic Gold Medallist Victoria Pendleton, designed for women of all ages and abilities. Fundraising isn’t mandatory, but wouldn’t you to love raise as much money as possible to help the great work Macmillan do for those who are suffering with cancer? Distances are 20, 40 and 60km. Find out more at humanrace.co.uk and search for ‘Cycletta Surrey’.

Smashers’ first home game is against Loughborough Sport on Monday 1 December at Surrey Sports Park.

WILLIAM HILL JUMP SUNDAY AT KEMPTON PARK

Tickets are available at www.surreysmashers.co.uk

Fancy a cheeky punt on a Sunday? Well head down to Kempton park and join them celebrating the start of the Jump Season with this great National Hunt fixture.

KELLY’S FUN RAISERS RIVERSIDE RUN 12th October Now in its 5th year Kelly’s Riverside Run takes place again in Guildford’s best kept secret, The Riverside Park. The run is designed for everyone to join in and the course meanders through fields and meadows as well as passing along The Wey. This year is a bit more exciting as they have added a new 10 kilometre route and there’s also a free children’s event so there’s even more to do and see. Turn up to support those raising money for local charity Challengers or join in yourself.

More information can be found at www.kellystore.org/guildford-2014

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Entry is £16 but if you fancy making a day of it Kempton does offer packages for groups which can include three course meals! Sit back, relax and enjoy the thrill of horse racing. Check out www.kempton.co.uk for more information.

QUAYSIDE WAKEBOARD AND WATER SKI COACHING CAMPS Throughout October Now this may seem like a funny thing to suggest in the midst of autumn but we are nothing if not different. Wakeboarding and water-skiing is amazing and with coaches the likes of which you’ll find at Quayside Camps in Mytchett, you’ll soon see why this is a great sport to take up. In October they offer half term camps for kids and they’ll be having a Halloween party too… Contact 01252 524375 or visit www.quaysidewake.com to get yourself skimming across the water.

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TEST DUMMY Clay Pigeon Shooting

wanted to try something new and different. Something with, as the French say, a certain “I don’t know what”. We all know about cycling, badminton and tennis, but what other ancient pursuits could there be? Well I decided to try my hand at shooting - or more specifically, Clay Pigeon Shooting. So with a spring in my step and my eyes focused, I headed out… The weather had improved slightly on a Wednesday as I drove up to Bisley Shooting Ground. My companion for the day was another company member who had never handled a shotgun before, so I felt this was an excellent opportunity to see how a comparative old hand (me) would fair against a complete novice. Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of irony… For those of you who are wondering, Clay pigeon shooting

involves the art of shooting at special flying targets with a gun. The “clay” is fired from a trap, and the aim is to hit the target as it sails gracefully through the air. Having equipped ourselves, we stood amongst the pines as John, our guide, took us through some basic safety guidelines and basic stances. Then the fun began… The clay sailed out before me, lazily hanging in the air, almost taunting me. I shouldered my gun, breathed easy and slowly deliberately squeezed the trigger. The gun discharged, my shoulder absorbed the recoil - and the clay? Well the clay kept going, didn’t it? The shooting continued and I found that shortly, most clays met their end. Little Mister Amateur who accompanied me however put Annie Oakley to shame. Beginner’s luck I wished, but really it was down to Johns calm, concise and measured

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advice. By the end, we were both shooting well and despite me losing a (silly) competition (that I didn’t really take seriously anyway) we had both really progressed. So why not try it? Clay pigeon shooting is a sport that tests patience, coordination but also gets you outside in beautiful surroundings with friends. The nice thing about Bisley Shooting ground is that they are there to introduce you to the sport, its etiquette and benefits. We had a fantastic day, and aside from my companions flukey wins, the day was one I’d happily repeat frankly everyday - but alas, I have to go and try other sports for your entertainment… Find out more at www.bisleyshooting.co.uk or by calling 01483 797017.

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With winter fast approaching, the gym often gets neglected. If this sounds like you, then take advantage of the local countryside and do what comes most naturally – go for a nice long walk…

When you take a moment to consider the beautiful countryside that surrounds us, it’s really very easy to see the appeal of hiking. Who doesn’t like getting out there and embracing the outdoors, filling our lungs with clean air and blowing the cobwebs out? Remember, just like any exercise, walking or hiking gets the blood flowing and helps the brain release endorphins - and it also has the neat side effect of being really good cardio-vascular exercise. The thing is, hooked by these feelings of happiness, enjoyment and satisfaction, that you’ll soon find yourself heading out more and more to areas that offer a bigger challenge. You may start out just taking a gentle stroll, but believe me you’ll soon find yourself assaulting the challenging walks bridleways of Surrey and Hampshire with renewed vigour. Taking up walking for exercise can sometimes be a little more involved than walking the dog on Sundays, so here’s my guide for beginners to get you prepared and keen to crack on…

GET THE RIGHT KIT One of the best things about walking is that it’s free. There are not many other sports that are open and accessible for every one of all ages and budgets. First off, you need to have the right kit for hiking. But don’t go crazy; Start simply. So, let’s start at the bottom; footwear. I can’t say that hiking boots are the most fashionable of things, or the cheapest, but they will certainly offer the best all-round protection from wet feet and twisted ankles on the paths, bridleways and trails of Surrey. A little rucksack is a must as well, to carry all your maps, spare jumper as well as water and snacks. Also invest in a warm, waterproof coat. We Britons know of this strange thing called the weather and its mercurial persuasions!

PAIR UP And speaking of things changing quickly: If you’re a beginner going out and hiking alone should be something to work towards. If you get lost or come into difficulty having someone with you is really wise. Remember the old adage of two heads being better than one. Safety aside, what better way to enjoy the countryside than sharing it with someone?

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e for walking... BE PREPARED

YOUR MOBILE IS NOT DEEP THOUGHT

The Boy Scout motto is the right one. Before going out for a hike – regardless of how short or long – it’s really important that everything is ready before you step out of the front door. You’d be pretty miffed if you got to the start of your walk and realised you forgot the map! Having said that, don’t fall into the trap I have and pack your bag for every eventuality; it can be like that wack-a-mole game; once you prepped for one thing, another possibility pops into your head and you’ll soon find you’re carrying weights that Soldiers are expected to. With all that unnecessary weight you’ll find your energy gone and your enjoyment with it.

Mobile Phones are absolutely amazing things and they help hikers out on a daily, if not hourly, basis up and down the country but mobiles are often the main reason people get lost in the first place, because they’re relying on smartphone map apps. Smartphone maps are not (and this is entirely opinion here) as detailed as a printed map. For one thing, an Ordnance Survey map doesn’t run out of battery.

FOOD AND DRINK It may sound crazy, but make sure you take snacks and water with you. Walking around you’re dehydrating just like when you run, but you don’t notice it because it’s gentle, relaxing and frankly you’re having fun. The only bummer with water is it weighs a lot so again be careful.

SHOP GUIDE: TREKKING AND OUTDOORS, SHERE Trekking and Outdoors is an independent, family run business which specialises in trekking equipment and clothing. They have a fantastic range of kit and they also offer hiring of kit as well as bespoke navigation courses. Mick who runs the shop with his wife takes a great deal of pride in all he offers - and a trip to shop in lovely Shere is always worth it… 01483 209559 / www.trekhireuk.com

YOUR LOCAL WALKING CLUB: GUILDFORD RAMBLING CLUB The Guildford Rambling Club is one of the county’s oldest groups, with its members first heading out together in 1973. The Club’s ethos is all about giving everyone a chance to experience and enjoy the Surrey countryside, and sometimes further afield. They run a rotating system of walks on a four month basis, each new program starting in January, May and September respectively. Predominantly the club walks on Sundays but on occasion they do meet up during the week as well. www.guildfordramblingclub.org.uk

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Time to Sign Up for the

Surrey Half Marathon…

It may seem a little strange to be talking about an event that’s taking place in March next year - but there’s good reason. The 2015 Surrey Half Marathon is open for registration now, and with the course for the race having just been approved it’s time for those of you who quest for glory to dust off the trainers, register and get out on Surrey’s (exceptionally well laid) roads to begin training for the day.

The race has space for 5500 participants and since June 700 places have already been filled - so you’d better shake a leg. Registration is easy; simply head over to the race’s official website and click on the Sign Up 2015 tab. Here you will be guided to what particular phase of the race to join. There’s obviously the main race, but there’s also a chance for kids to get involved as well as The Corporate Challenge if you guys in the office fancy a challenge other than “who can resist the doughnut Janet’s brought in the longest”.

Registration Fees are £36 for the Half Marathon Runners, just £5 for kids and the Corporate Challenge is £36 as well. So come on Guys and Girls of Surrey, register today and run for your chosen charity and enjoy that tremendous feeling of achievement!

Visit

www.surreyhalfmarathon.co.uk for more info

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BUSINESS

BUSINESS EVENTS GUILDFORD BUSINESS NEWS – OCTOBER 2014 PRESIDENTS’ DINNER WHEN: October 21st, 7.30pm WHERE: Foxhills Club and Resort COST: £55 Surrey Chambers members, £80 non-members This is a prestigious event in the Chambers diary with guest speaker Bruce Buck, Chairman of Chelsea Football Club. Bruce is also the partner in charge of a well-known international law firm with approximately 1,800 lawyers based in offices around the globe. Bruce was named one of the 100 most influential lawyers in Britain by The Times newspaper. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: surrey-chambers.co.uk.

SUCCESS IN CHALLENGING TIMES WHEN: 16th October, 6pm WHERE: Surrey Business School, University of Surrey COST: £6.66 Surrey Chambers members, £12.50 non-members Success in Challenging Times: Bank Finance – Lost in Translation is an in-depth report commissioned by Kingston Smith LLP accountants, that looks past media reports and into the realities of finance for SMEs. The findings include important lessons for SMEs, Banks and other funding providers and policy makers. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: surrey-chambers.co.uk.

FORE BUSINESS GUILDFORD WHEN: 15th October, 7.20am (monthly) WHERE: Bramley Golf Club It’s a well-known fact that many of the world’s business decisions are unofficially made on the golf course. Fore Business have recognised this, and in turn have created one of the most enjoyable ways to network around. Meeting like-minded people over a wonderful round of golf? It can’t be bad can it, especially when you get to experience the glorious Bramley Golf Club… FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.fore-business.com

CAPPUCCINO CONNECTIONS WHEN: 17th October, 10am WHERE: The Radisson Blu Edwardian, Guildford COST: Athena members free, £5 non-members Cappuccino Connection meetings are an informal, drop in session for Athena members providing them with an opportunity to network with members from surrounding groups. A great way to network with other businesswomen, turn up for a coffee and catch up. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.theathenanetwork.com

GUILDFORD BISCOTTI WHEN: 16th October, 9.30am WHERE: Bar des Arts COST: Free Guildford Business Biscotti is a free business networking event starting at 09.30am until 11.30am. Business Biscotti is what networking is all about - meeting and forming business relationships with likeminded people. A fantastic antidote to formal networking, taking place in the lovely surroundings of Guildford’s Bar des Arts. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.bardesarts.co.uk

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torchlight tours 30 October

Hallowe’en Special*

Come and see the darker side of Brooklands Museum on one of our Torchlight Tours T T T

12 November 10 December 21 January 2015 18 February

Dare you venture into the tunnels under the race track

Adults £15

Listen to tales of those who are said to still haunt the site

Child (12–16yrs) £13

Wear warm, waterproof clothing, bring a torch and someone to hold your hand for a Night at the Museum you won’t forget… Please arrive by 6pm to be met by your Guide Tickets must be booked in advance from events@brooklandsmuseum.com and include hot soup and a bread roll on arrival

BTM adult £12 BTM child £10 *includes a 2-course dinner with tea or coffee. Adults £25, Child (12–16yrs) £20, BTM adult £22, BTM child (12–16yrs) £18

www.brooklandsmuseum.com · 01932 857381 Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0SL Photography: Douglas Kurn · www.douglaskurn.com

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OCTOBER 2014

‘Me’

Boris Karloff Boris Karloff was born in the UK but despite spending most of his career over the pond he came back home to Surrey and having spent his last days in Bramshott and was cremated and interred at Guildford Crematorium. In honour of Halloween we invoked Boris’ spirit to catch up with this iconoclast of Horror Films.

LOCA L P E O P L E , E X T R AO R DI N A RY L I VE S . WHAT DID YOU DO?

I am an actor, dear boy. HOW DID YOUR CAREER GET STARTED?

I spent my childhood in a big family and was destined to join the consular service, believe it or not. But that was more my brother’s thing. I dropped out of King’s College and spent some time as a labourer on a farm. At a bit of a loss, I soon happened upon acting. I started out by travelling to Canada and dabbling in a few stage plays. The rest is, as they say, history.

I did enjoy playing Isopod in The Five Star Final. Yes, Isopod was interesting. Unscrupulous reporters are still a problem now, I understand. WERE YOU MUCH DIFFERENT FROM THE CHARACTERS YOU PLAYED?

Oh very, it is acting after all. DID YOU EVER FEEL TYPECAST?

BORIS KARLOFF ISN’T YOUR REAL NAME IS IT?

No, absolutely not. I was always in control of where my career was going. I enjoyed the realm of the macabre and horrific. But I think people forget I didn’t always play monsters.

Ah ha! I see you’ve been snooping! Well yes, you’re quite right; my real name is Pratt, William Henry Pratt.

WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE NEW MUMMY FILM?

WHY THE CHANGE?

I was a little worried the family may be embarrassed by my stage and film career so I changed it. I was wrong as it turned out; they were very proud. WHAT WAS YOUR PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT?

Every character one plays will always have a special place in one’s heart because ultimately, as an actor, one gives themselves to the character every time. I suppose playing the monster in Frankenstein would be an obvious answer, but…

Well these new-fangled effects are very impressive I must say. I liked the comic spin on things and that Vosloo chap really made Imhotep exceptionally scary in my opinion. Yes, top draw.. WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE IF YOU HAD YOUR TIME AGAIN?

My dear chap, nothing, absolutely nothing. Everything in life teaches you how to handle the next hurdle.

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