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You may be studiously reading this at the beginning of the month and for that we’re sorry, but we do this month’s in advance, so we’re usually over Christmas by then.

However November is the month of the light switch-on, so this is what we bring you: coming to a town near you, the following twinkly sparkle-fests will make you feel all warm on these damn chilly evenings…

Camberley 19th November / 10am to 7pm An entire day dedicated to a light switch on?!

Madness. Heading to Camberley is a ruddy great idea – a whole Saturday of festive frivolities, culminating in the big switcheroo.

The Camberley Christmas Light Switch on is fast becoming a yuletide tradition for many local residents and shoppers alike. Hosted by those wonderful people at Collectively Camberley, who have organised some of the most interesting and entertaining events of recent months (think classic car show, roof top cinema, the Market Street festival…), this will be a festive treat for young and young-at-heart alike.

Expect festive fun, live music, Christmas cheer

and more. More details will appear nearer the time, but we’re banking on something a little bit special this November…

Find out more at collectivelycamberley.co.uk

Guildford 17th November / 7pm Ah Guildford – how we admire a Christmasilluminated version of thee. Those cobbles, the tumbling landscape, and the twinkly lights; wonderful…

The highlight of every Christmas Lights event is the balcony show from the Guildhall, which begins at 6pm. Singers, performers and many more will be there to entertain the crowds as the big switch-on approaches. The stars of the Yvonne Arnaud pantomime will light up the town at 7pm. Oh and just to be extra awesome, there’s a fireworks display afterwards too…

Find out more at experienceguildford.co.uk

Woking 24th November / From 4pm (Lights on at 7pm) Woking town centre is something to behold, a space that reflects a thriving expanding town – so expect a fantastic spectacle when them lights start a-glistenin’…

Expect members of the panto to be out in force for the occasion – this year it’s starring none other than Warwick Davies; will he be there for the big event? Only time will tell. But either way this promises to be an exceptionally fun gathering for all the family!

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Farnham 19th November / 1pm to 6pm Farnham you pretty so-and-so. How could we possibly love this town any more? And once it’s all lit up and even prettier, we might have to write an ode to it.

festive extravaganza, coupled with a sense of community. Wunderbar!

A programme of entertainment is being prepared along with a pop-up street food market designed to showcase local retailers. In short – expect a wonderful family event which bring the whole community together.

This year’s local Christmas festivities promise to be as exciting and dazzling as ever, with lots of lovely events taking place between 1 and 6pm.

Taking place around Gostrey Meadow and East Street, seeing one of our favourite town centre’s celebrating with a fair ground and (we think it’s safe to guess) Father Christmas is just wonderful…

Keep up to date with the latest happenings at cranleighfestivals.org.uk

Find out more at farnham.gov.uk

Walking down Godalming High Street is just a swell experience generally, reader, with its wealth of independent shops and cafes and lovely cobbles. So a Christmas Light Switch-on is a thoroughly enjoyable experience… with additional yuletide cheer!

Aldershot 21st November We at TGHQ think it’s great that all of these towns are putting on a real show for the Christmas lights – Aldershot is no exception…

The afternoon sees a whole host of family entertainment on offer. Market stalls, live music, street and stage entertainment, farm animals and much more will be on offer to entertain the hundreds of families are expected to come into the town.

This year’s Christmas light switch-on will be carried out by Mayor of Rushmoor Councillor Martin Tennant, cast members from this year’s Princes Hall ‘Cinderella’ and a very special guest... how exciting!

Find out more about the 2015 Aldershot Christmas Lights at rushmoor.gov.uk

Frimley 21st November / 5.30pm You’ve gotta love the newly formed Frimley Business Association. After years of businesses taking it upon themselves to brighten up Frimley High Street, these lovely people have made it their own personal mission to bring Christmas back in 2015.

Taking place at The Parade, look forward to a 16ft tree adorned with sparkly white lights, the Camberley Rock Choir singing their hearts out, and children from The Grove School are currently making their Christmas wishes to adorn the tree. Oh, and mulled wine and mince pies will be served and there will be more music and singing after the switch-on too. Doesn’t it just fill you with festive cheer?

Find out more at facebook.com/ frimleybusinessassociation

Cranleigh 19th November / 6.30pm As you may well be bored of hearing now, Cranleigh is claimed to be the country’s largest village – so you can expect a sizeable

Godalming 26th November / 10am to 6pm

Look forward to a seasonal street market with gifts and street food and bucket-loads of entertainment, including a Santa’s Grotto and much more. This will all culminate in the switch-on of the Christmas Lights at 5pm at Godalming’s famous Pepperpot.

RHS Garden Wisley 30th November / 6.30pm Not a town but as RHS Garden Wisley is one of Surrey’s best-known landmarks – not to mention a beautiful place generally – we had no choice but to shout about their switch-on.

Watch as the lights are flicked on and then enjoy a late-night Christmas shopping evening until 8.30pm. There will be sparkling seasonal decorations, and unrivalled RHS gifts, plants and books for sale to make Christmas shopping a pleasure. Incidentally, The Wisley Christmas Shop will be open until 24 December, so you’ve got lots of time to buy lovely treats…

Find out more at rhs.org.uk/wisley

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Christmas Glow at RHS Garden Wisley RHS Wisley / 1st December – 2nd January

Back for a second year, Christmas Glow promises to be bigger, brighter and better than ever.

Designers of cultivated illumination, Jigantics, will be creating a captivating light installation with giant, botanically inspired blooms, set to spark the imagination and delight visitors young and old. Discover even more beautiful blooms than last year and wander through the garden, taking in all the natural Christmas decorations en route.

For more information visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley

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Tingle Creek Christmas Festival Sandown Racecourse / 2nd December

Take your place in over 260 years of racing history at this jockey club racecourse.

Experience the thunder of hooves, the spectacular colours and the tinkle of champagne glasses in the hustle and bustle of yuletide at the races.

Treat yourself to an early Christmas dining experience with a range of world-class dining and hospitality facilities and, as racing doesn’t happen every day, why not dress in your best to sparkle this season?

For more information visit www.sandown.thejockeyclub.co.uk/events

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A Victorian Christmas Musical Evening St John’s Church / 3rd December

The Vivaldi Singers present ‘A Victorian Christmas.’ Enjoy an evening of beautiful festive music and songs from Bach to Elgar, together with well-known carols and Christmas songs. Bring the whole family for a great start to the festive season. Tickets: Adults £15, under 16/students £5, under 5’s £5.

For more information visit www.farnham.gov.uk/events

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Christmas Cracker Comedy Club For Kids Farnham Maltings / 4th December

All the fun of Comedy Club 4 Kids with a Christmas twist. Expect the finest Christmas Cracker jokes, tinsel tomfoolery, festive funnies and even Santa doing stand-up! Starring Comedy Club 4 Kids’ regulars, this show will be jam-packed with a whole heap of Christmas Comedy Fun to get you in the mood for the BIG DAY (you know, when the big red jolly guy comes down the chimney). Suitable for ages 6+ Tickets £9 or £32 Family For more information visit www.farnhammaltings.com

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A Christmas Masquerade Petworth / 8th December

See four state rooms in the mansion dressed for an Italianate Christmas Masquerade, taking inspiration from the Italian art within the Petworth collection and telling a tale story of mischief and disguise with mannequins by Delicarta: Bringing Paper to Life.

Why not don a mask yourself and choose your persona for a truly Buon Natale! Surprises await to be discovered for visitors of all ages between 11.00 and 15.00.

For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events

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Camberley On Ice London Road Recreation Ground / 5th December

Head to Camberley for some Christmas cheer. Socialise and have fun on the ice, then enjoy seasonal food and drink, shopping and recreation.

For more information visit www.camberleyonice.co.uk

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A Donkey’s First Christmas Hatchlands Park / 6th December

Follow the festive story of the resident donkeys learning the joy of Christmas in the woodland trail. Bring wellies or walking boots, furry friends welcome to join in.

Open between 10.30 and 16.00 For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events

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Get Festive with Friends

One of the best things about this time of year has to be the fabulous food. Don’t wait for your Christmas party. Eat well this noel and explore Surrey’s fabulous dining scene.

Check out our suggestions in ‘Where to Eat’ www.theguide2surrey.com

Christmas Fair Farnham Pottery / 9th December

Enjoy mulled wine and song as you peruse handcrafted gifts galore in the town’s beautifully restored Victorian Pottery in Wrecclesham. Decorative items and gifts made from pottery, wood and stone will all be available to purchase. Entry to the fair and parking in the pottery car park or on neighbouring streets is free so go along for all the fun of the fair between 18.00-21.30.

For more information visit www.thefarnhampottery.co.uk

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Make Country Christmas Decorations Wonersh / 10th December

The whole family can enjoy this event where participants will take a short walk around private grounds on Chinthurst Hill to gather winter foliage before gathering to make country Christmas decorations. There will be plenty of mulled punch, Christmas treats and festive cheer to help everyone get into the crafting spirit! There is plenty of free parking available at the hall and in the village. Booking is essential for this popular family event.

For more information visit www.surreyhills.org/events

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Santa Special: Way and Arun Canal Cruises Canal Centre, Loxwood / 11th December

Set sail with Santa! Children 12 years and under can meet Santa and receive an early Christmas present, all while enjoying festive refreshments on board a Way and Arun Canal Cruise. Santa will sail at 11am, 12noon and 2.00pm. £10 per person For more information visit www.weyandarun.co.uk

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Traditions with a Difference Get your tradition on with a little help from The Guide 2 Surrey.

Revive some family traditions or better still, start some new ones!

Visit us for some jolly good ideas at www.theguide2surrey.com

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Make Christmas Stars & Reindeers Dapdune Wharf / 13th December

Christmas craft is not just for children; adults are invited to join talented willow weaver, Judith Needham , to make wonderful willow reindeer and simply stunning stars over a light lunch between 12.0014.00 £28 includes lunch and materials and grown up fun. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events

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Christmas Crafted at Cranleigh Cranleigh Arts Centre / Wednesday 14th December to Wednesday 21st December / 10.00 - 16.30

A Christmas Carol Camberley Theatre / 15th December

Chapterhouse Theatre Company will present Charles Dickens’ unforgettable festive tale at Camberley Theatre.

A Christmas Carol is sure to be something to delight all the family as the magic of a very Victorian Christmas comes alive alongside the romance and passion of love in the English countryside.

For more information visit www.camberleytheatre.biz

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Carols for Clandon 16th December / Holy Trinity Church, Guildford

Join fellow supporters of this excellent cause to raise funds for the extensive restoration of local treasure, Clandon House, for a memorable musical evening. Enjoy festive readings by Dame Penelope Keith and carols by the Oxford Singers in beautiful surroundings at this special time of year. Adults £18 Children (5-16) £9 Family Ticket £44 For more information visit www.tickets.visitguildford.com

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Camberley Farmers’ Market 17th December / The Boileroom

Thank Rock it’s CHRISTMAS!! The Boileroom will be decking the halls and rocking around the Christmas tree this evening with help from some musical friends. Join in the spirit of Christmas and party away.

For more information visit www.theboileroom.net

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The Nutcracker Bolshoi Ballet Live Screening 18th December / The Ambassadors, Woking

Get your unique Christmas presents at Cranleigh Arts Centre where they will be showcasing a host of local artists work in the gallery. This is the perfect opportunity to do some Christmas shopping for your loved ones! Free entry to see the whole host fabulous handmade gifts including jewellery, cards and ornaments on offer.

Be transported to a world of magic and wonder for the holiday season with 2 glorious hours of beautiful ballet. Christmas would not be complete without the enchanting tale of young Marie and her nutcracker prince. On Christmas Eve, Marie’s wooden nutcracker doll is transformed into a beautiful prince who takes her on a magical journey. Before they leave, they must confront the Mouse King, whose army is threatening Marie… Enjoy their magical journey with them this Christmas!

For more information visit www.cranleighartscentre.org

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Courtyard Carols at Hampton Court Hampton Court / Sunday 18th, Monday 19th, Wednesday 21th, Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd December

There is plenty of opportunity to get Christmas off to a traditional start by singing carols through some of the palace courtyards accompanied by the Epsom & Ewell Silver Band in this most beautiful of historic locations.

For more information visit www.hrp.org.uk/ hampton-court-palace/whats-on

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Guildford Christmas Special Farmers’ Market + Andy Williams’ Christmas Extravaganza G Live / 20th December

Treat your entire family to this award-winning variety production featuring nostalgic footage of the legendary Andy Williams from Christmases past. The Osmonds will perform their mega hits made famous during more than five decades of entertaining around the world. Special guest stars from Britain’s Got Talent and the Moon River Singers and dancers complete the line-up.

Tickets: £39.00 VIP Meet and Greet: £153.50 Over 60s: £33.50 G Live Friends: Save £5.50 For more information visit www.glive.co.uk/online

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Candle Lit Carols Cellar Magneval Wine Bar and Caveau, Woking / Saturday 17th Friday 23rd / 20:00-23:00

An evening singing carols and festive songs around the piano. A fun night where everyone has a good old sing song!

For more information visit www.cellarmagneval.com/woking-events

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Kingston Christmas Market Kingston / 19th November – 31st December

This year, the whole town centre will be transformed into a magical Christmas market spreading throughout the Ancient Market Place and surrounding pedestrianised streets, encapsulating Kingston in glittering festive cheer.

Enjoy German street food and shopping for gifts in the alpine village. For more information visit www.edencrafts.co.uk

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Christmas Eve Eve The Richard Onslow / 23rd December

Everybody knows how much Cranleigh loves a good sing-a-long so join them in your best Christmas jumper for carols, mulled wine and mince pies around the Christmas tree.

There will be prizes for the best (worst) jumper, so get shopping early! For more information visit www.therichardonslow.co.uk

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Carols in the Square Shere Village Square / 24th December

We love traditions, and this one is one of our favs- the icing on the Christmas cake is surely joining in one voice in the village square in scenic Shere for heart-warming carols- a perfect Christmas picture, wouldn’t you agree?

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Community Christmas Various friendly homes / 25th December

We agree with the friendly folks at Community Christmas that no elderly person in the UK should be alone on Christmas day unless they want to be. There are plenty of opportunities to extend companionship to someone in need with help from Community Christmas.

For more information visit www.communitychristmas.org.uk

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Explore a world of magical illuminations in the garden as dusk falls.

Garden open until 8pm, discounted entry from 3pm.

Buy garden tickets at rhs.org.uk/wisley and save 10% RHS Members go free RHS Registered Charity No. 222879/SC038262

The Conservatory at Painshill is the perfect venue for Christmas parties. With its idyllic location in the stunning surrounds of one of the UK’s most historic parks, The Conservatory sets the scene for the most magical of winter celebrations, accommodating up to 320 guests.

We have both exclusive and shared Christmas party nights for 8 guests and more starting from ÂŁ49.00 per person.

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The Conservatory at Painshill, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE

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Ellie Kelly of Buttons Children’s Parties offers some hints and tips on making the children of Surrey’s Christmas even more magical...

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hristmas is, in my eyes, the most magical time of year. It only comes around once a year and although the same can be said for your birthday, Christmas is a time when everyone gets presents! Everyone being excited about the same thing at the same time brings about a feeling of pure excitement and joy.

The magic comes from the anticipation, the family traditions and rituals, the icy mornings and winter knitwear, the excitement of finding the perfect present for the ones you love, the smell of open fires, smiles on children’s faces, building snowmen, the questions about Santa and the reindeer, the job of ‘having’ to tell them all the lovely white lies and stories, picking the Christmas tree....oh the list could go on and on.

The most magical memories I have of Christmas are based around being a child or with children. I remember when I was around 12 years old myself and my brother set up a Santa trap with a musical Christmas card (it didn’t work very well). When I was a little older we gave my younger cousin my

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play kitchen and told her the knobs on the cooker had been chewed by the reindeer (rather than our dog!). She loved that kitchen and loved the fact that the reindeer had been to visit…

This year is set to be extremely magical; Buttons Children’s Parties is fully booked with Christmas parties and the team is so excited about creating magical moments for all of the kids and their parents. I love researching and creating parties that will capture the imagination, wow the guests and leave everyone with smiles on their faces.

In the time I have worked in the children’s entertainment industry I have come across lots of lovely ideas to make Christmas even more magical for both children and mums and dads.

Here are a few of my favourites:

Bed Time Reading In my opinion the best Christmas book ever – J.R.R Tolkien’s Letters from Father Christmas.

Every year Tolkien wrote a letter and drew fantastic pictures for his children from Father Christmas, telling them wonderful stories of life at the North Pole and the adventure of the north polar bear. I urge you to get this book and make it your December bed time story. If you are really creative, why not recreate some of the letters or photo copy and enlarge the drawings so your children can see all the amazing details?

Follow Santa on his Adventure Now, I have never tracked Santa online before, but I am looking forward to doing it this year.

So many mums have told me how much their children love it and I don’t want to be left red faced when they start asking questions at parties! As far as I can tell from chatting to party mums on Facebook the place to be is with Norad!

Treats for the Reindeer We all leave something nice for Santa but what about those hard working Reindeer?! A few days before Christmas why not make up some bags of reindeer food with your little ones to sprinkle in the garden on Christmas Eve. What do your children think a magical reindeer would eat? I say gather a few bowls and fill them with oats, glitter, chocolate chips and well frankly whatever your children’s imaginations come up with.

A Winter Walk and Crafting Pull on those wellies, wrap up warm and set out on an adventure with the kids to find some lovely items to craft with. These could be leaves in beautiful colours that you can cover in PVA and

make into bunting, pine cones to paint or cover in glitter, twigs to spray paint and then pop them in a jar in the kids’ rooms and they can create their own mini tree.

Find out more about Ellie and Buttons Children’s Parties at buttonschildrensparties.co.uk

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Bocketts Farm Leatherhead / 24th November – 24th December Enjoy a magical and festive family visit to Father Christmas in his traditional hay barn workshop.

The visit begins as the children hop on board the Santa Express trailer with one of the elves for a short ride from the Farm Park. Up to two adults may accompany each child by walking alongside the trailer, which travels very slowly. Each group carries a maximum of 15 children.

Christmas Stories and Songs with Santa at RHS Wisley Selected dates from Thursday 1 December For a magical day out, come and meet Santa at Wisley this festive season. Make it a classic Christmas tale for the family and have a singalong and a story with the man himself and receive a small gift. On selected dates you can also decorate delicious gingerbread to take home.

Once through the magical gates, you’ll gather as a group in his workshop, set deep in a traditional hay barn. In the grotto, each child will meet Father Christmas and receive a wrapped present from him.

Sessions last approximately half an hour and there will be an opportunity for photos.

www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

Meet Green Father Christmas at Weald & Downland Open Air Museum

Santa’s Secret Forest at Crockford Bridge Farm

West Sussex / Selected dates from the 3rd December

Addlestone / Saturday 26th November

On the weekends of 3-4, 10-11 and 17-18 December this amazing museum are welcoming a very special guest: Green Father Christmas (Old Winter).

If you go down to the woods today, you’ll see more than a surprisingly confident squirrel. For Pere Noel himself will be at the brilliant Crockford Bridge.

Visit Father Christmas and his enchanted helpers in his Secret Forest and tell him your Christmas wishes. A wonderful winter fairy tale deep in the magical woods, and enjoy the company of the woodland elves. Well doesn’t that just sound like a fabulous family trip? www.crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk

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Seated in his chamber, traditionally decorated with seasonal greenery, Green Father Christmas will be selecting presents from a large wooden chest to give to each child that he meets.

Every child can spend time with Green Father Christmas before receiving a traditional toy wrapped in brown paper and string. There are lots of opportunities to take photos, and each guest can enjoy a hot drink and mince pie whilst waiting to see Green Father Christmas.

Santa and Rudolph Fun Run

HOW TO BOOK: Green Father Christmas will need to be seen by appointment and tickets must be purchased in advance of your visit.

Hindhead / 27th November

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Not a grotto so much as an opportunity to become Santa for a day and raise money for a fantastic cause! This year’s Phyllis Tuckwell’s Santa and Rudolph Fun Runs kick off at this stunning location on Sunday 27th November. So pull on your running shoes and get festive!

The Crystal Grotto at Painshill Park

The Fun Runs are a lively and hugely enjoyable way to help local Hospice Care charity Phyllis Tuckwell support those who are living with a terminal illness such as cancer. Everyone is welcome, and you can run, jog or walk at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. Get friends and family to sponsor you, and raise money to help provide compassionate end of life care for local people.

And if you can’t make the Hindhead Run, don’t worry! Two more will be held nearer to Christmas - on Saturday 10th December at Broadwater Park in Godalming and Sunday 11th December at the Queens Avenue Playing Fields in Aldershot.

Visit www.pth.org.uk or call 01252 729446 to register.

Cobham / Saturday 3rd December – Saturday 24th December For a truly magical experience visit Father Christmas in the crystal Grotto at Painshill 18th century landscape garden.

Follow the festive route through the beautiful surroundings to Grotto Island. Here you will enter the Christmas Wishing Tent where children will receive an activity pack and refreshments can be purchased. Elves will then guide you into the amazing crystal Grotto with dazzling stalactites, to meet Father Christmas. Hundreds of thousands of crystals will sparkle all around you as your children share their wish and receive a gift.

Adults £8 (Painshill Members FREE), Concessions £7, Children £12 www.painshill.co.uk

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Join us for a story and song with Santa or book a gingerbread decorating workshop.

Booking essential. rhs.org.uk/wisley RHS Registered Charity No. 222879/SC038262

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Santa Comes to Brooklands

Visit Santa’s Victorian Parlour

Weybridge / 3rd to 18th December

Haslemere Museum / 21st - 24th December

It’s that time of the year again at Weybridge’s Brooklands Museum as Santa will be giving his reindeer a well-deserved rest for a while and borrowing the museum’s VC10 aircraft to meet his young fans. Talk about an upgrade!

Come along to the Museum and visit Santa as he takes times out before Christmas to relax in his charming Victorian parlour. Your little ones can tell him all their special Christmas wishes and each child will receive a gift to take home.

The shop will be open too so get Christmas all wrapped up and find gifts for all your friends and family – why not treat them to a Museum gift membership as well for the perfect present that lasts all year!

For children aged 5-7, normal museum admission of £6.00 is payable + £5 for a visit to Santa (includes a small present). Accompanying adults and seniors pay normal Museum admission. For Children under 5, admission to the Museum is FREE and they can also visit Santa for £5.

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The Enchanted Grotto Christmas Winter Wonderland Farnham / 3rd – 24th December Come to Birdworld, located in Alice Holt Forest, to meet Santa’s reindeer and some of their friendly farm animals before you enter a magical world full of animated characters in winter wonderland settings. As you walk through the different scenes, you can enjoy the friendly banter with the impish elves before the children meet Santa to receive their present. For those of you who are too old for a present, a mince pie and a hot fruit punch awaits!

Santa will be in his Winter Wonderland with his elves and Reindeers on selected dates throughout December. www.birdworld.co.uk

Santa Claus Comes to Market Walk, Woking Market Walk, Woking / From Saturday 10th December Santa’s bringing with him some impish elves, reallife reindeer, a chorus of carols, Christmas bells, festive food and a huge sack of fun to be had at his stunning Christmas grotto!

On the run up to Christmas, Santa’s little elf helpers will be busy working in Market Walk on a stunning Christmas grotto for Santa’s big arrival at the Market! Santa will be ready for you from Saturday 10 December and will stop off at the Market again on the 11th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd and 24th December between 11am and 5.30pm.

Children will be greeted by mischievous elves who will then lead them through our enchanting snow garden to a stunning Santa’s grotto. After meeting Santa, the children will receive a special present to take away with them to open on Christmas Day! A trip to the grotto includes ‘one on one’ time with Santa plus a gift. The grotto is on a first-come first-served basis and there will be no booking system. Entry is £8.50 per child.

Squire’s Garden Centre / Milford / 19th November – 24th December Head to a magical new interactive grotto experience called “The Enchanted Grotto” at Squire’s in Milford. Children will get to meet “Chris Moose” a story-telling moose, followed by a visit to see Santa where they will received a wrapped gift. The Enchanted Grotto opens on 19th November until Christmas Eve. Tickets cost £9 for children and £3 for adults. www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

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By Chloe Kearns Warwick Davis, star of stage and screen, has travelled far and wide throughout his acting career but is back in his home county of Surrey for Panto season. Chloe Kearns went along to speak to the man himself as he prepares to tread the boards in Snow White at The New Victoria Theatre, Woking…

So, it’s that time of year again when you’ll be entertaining audiences with a festive show; you’re playing Snow White, right?

example as Professor Flitwick, there was a wand pocket, so all these little details help you feel the character.

Absolutely, and the handsome prince! Isn’t it obvious? (Laughs.)

Panto must be the perfect place to bring fantasies to life. What do you enjoy about it?

You played Woking in 2014 with the Reduced Height Theatre Company and ‘See How They Run’. Are you pleased to be on stage again in Panto?

To give people the gift of a good night in the theatre and laughter, there’s no better way to earn a living than doing that. It’s wonderful to go out and instigate laughter from people. There’s many more opportunities these days for people to share how they feel about things and I love that, to comment, good and bad, because you can learn from those comments.

I’ve been through here with a tour and I’ve got fond memories. It’s a beautifully designed auditorium and I’ve watched shows here so I know what it feels like to be in the audience. It feels like a bit of a treat when you come here to watch shows.

Pantomime is notorious for fabulous costumes, what has been your favourite costume to wear?

I think my butler’s costume in Billionaire Boy because that was a beautifully made tailcoat and a wing collar and I felt very special in that. I think your costume can really make you feel different as a performer. The Harry Potter costumes, for

What do you love about being on stage?

I do film and TV all year but Panto is the one time I get up in front of an audience and it is a delight because you never know what’s going to happen.

When you work on film and TV, you’ve always got another take, but when I walk on stage here at Woking at Christmas I can’t go and do it again for that audience, they’re only going to see it once.

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We’ve got to keep getting new audiences in and Panto is the way to do that, because it’s exciting, you know it’s going to deliver on all fronts: it’s going to be funny, bright and bold. It is REAL magic, in a way you can’t replicate at home or in the cinemas even.

What is the most important thing to get right with Panto?

It can change, as long as we remember the most important thing is the story. I watch too many Pantos where the story becomes secondary to the cast enjoying themselves; it’s got to be about the audience and the story, and we dress it up with these wonderful Panto traditions that we know and love, the ‘it’s behinds yous, call-backs, music, dance, rhymes, gags, physical comedy, all of this stuff. But we must have the foundation right, the story is the key.

Warwick Davis appears as Prof in Snow White at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking, running from Saturday 10th December to Sunday 8th January 2017. Visit www.atgtickets.com for tickets.

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Surrey’s pulling back the curtains on a bumper crop of unmissable pantomimes, plays and festive shows this Christmas…

Christmas Gothic by Dyad Productions Farnham Maltings / 5th December Come in from the cold and enter into the Christmas spirit as a dark and spectral woman tells haunting tales of the festive season, lighting a candle to the frailties of human nature and illuminating the cold and chilling depths of the bleak, wintry dark… Dyad Productions resurrects a Victorian tradition by presenting three seasonal tales of terror to scintillate the gooseflesh for dark Christmas nights.

More info www.farnhammaltings.com

Cinderella Camberley Theatre / 6th- 31st December Traditional panto is back for another sensational year with plenty of sparkle and fun in true Camberley Theatre style! Following 2015’s Aladdin which won rave reviews and became the theatre’s

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most successful pantomime ever; this Christmas it’s the turn of Cinderella!

The most magical fairy-tale of them all will be brought to life through stunning costumes, hilarious Ugly Sisters, unforgettable songs and dances, a script bursting with jokes plus a ton of magic and audience interaction! Will Cinderella make it to the ball? Will the glass slipper fit? Will Cinders and Prince Charming live happily ever after?

More info www.camberleytheatre.co.uk

Sleeping Beauty Princes Hall Theatre, Aldershot / 8th- 31st December Experience the magic and excitement of another Aldershot professional pantomime. Robert Hopkins, Donovan Christian Cary, James Franklin, Rachel Lea-Gray and Tom Capper take to the stage to present this enchanting tale. This panto is a truly magical production, with fabulous sets, stunning costumes, fantastic dancers, a great script and excellent songs and music.

The wonderful cast, well-loved panto traditions and friendly atmosphere all go into making the Princes Hall pantomime an annual Christmas treat for all the family.

More info www.princeshall.com

Snow White New Victoria Theatre Woking / 9th December - 8th January 2017 ‘Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to Woking we go’ for the spectacular family pantomime, Snow White.

Experience the enchanting fairy tale guaranteed to melt everyone’s heart this Christmas.

The job of head dwarf Prof is a tall order but nothing that TV and film star Warwick Davis can’t measure up to. Featuring traditional pantomime ingredients including glittering costumes, sensational songs, dazzling dance routines, bags of audience participation and magnificent slapstick comedy, this show is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Will the Wicked Queen banish Snow White once and for all, or will the handsome Prince thwart her plans with some help from the dwarfs? Book your tickets now for the fairest pantomime of them all!

More info www.atgtickets.com

Cinderella on ice Spectrum, Guildford / 9th- 11th December Cinderella has a ball at Guildford Spectrum’s ice pantomime! Spectrum will be transformed to a magical castle this Christmas as the popular

pantomime ‘Cinderella’ takes to the ice. This classic fairy story adaptation combines all the ingredients for a great show – an enchanted forest, a beautiful carriage, a handsome hero, a sprinkle of magic, plenty of comedy and of course, a happy ending from a rags to riches story. Spectrum’s talented ice team are pulling out all the stops for this year’s ice pantomime, Cinderella. The three-day festive ice show will run from 9th to 11th December and will feature performances by some of the region’s rising skating stars, promising to be a truly spectacular family treat.

More info www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk

The Nutcracker Live Ballet (12A) / Haslemere Hall / 9th December It is Christmas Eve and Drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young Clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family living-room becomes a great battlefield, and a magical journey takes them through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets.

Tchaikovsky’s glittering score, the gorgeous festive stage designs and The Royal Ballet’s captivating dancing – including an exquisite pas de deux between the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince – make this Nutcracker the quintessential Christmas experience.

More info www.tickets.haslemerehall.co.uk

Aladdin Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford / 9th December8th January 2017 Be transported to a magical world this Christmas as Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre presents their glitter-filled, action-packed family pantomime, Aladdin. Ready to make all your wishes come true, award-winning actress, singer and musical theatre performer Janie Dee stars as the Genie. The ultimate Panto villain, Kit HeskethHarvey returns to Guildford as Abanazar, joined

by Emma Thornett as Aladdin. Panto favourite Jamie Brook plays the lovable Wishee Washee, Ray Griffiths will attempt to bring order to the chaos of the Chinese Laundry as PC Pongo and Charlotte O’Rourke will sparkle as Princess Jasmine.

With spectacular costumes, extravagant sets and sequins aplenty, this stunning all-singing, alldancing cast can’t wait for you to join them on a magic carpet ride adventure.

More info www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

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Rose Christmas Concert Kingston / Mon 12th Dec Begin your Christmas season with a magical night for all the family. The Rose Theatre’s annual, much-loved Christmas fundraiser is back and better than ever! Share the Christmas spirit and make merry with an evening of beautiful carols, festive jazz and dance performances, including jenny Green and the Jingle Bell Jazz Trio.

Proceeds from this event raise funds to support the Rose Theatre’s diverse programme of drama, cultural and learning opportunities.

More info www.rosetheatrekingston.org

Peter Pan Haslemere Hall / 13th- 21st January 2017 The perfect adventure for children and adults who never grew up! Join Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys as they take on the villainous Captain Hook and his band of pirates. Fly away on a magical adventure to Neverland, full of wonderful songs, singing Indians and pirates and more than a sprinkle of fairy dust. This year’s production is set to be a highlight of the year once again. So if you believe in fairies, hook your tickets now for this perfect panto, full of family friendly festive fun!

More info www.tickets.haslemerehall.co.uk

Peter Pantomime Ben Travers Theatre, Charterhouse school Godalming / 14th- 18th December 2016 Our story begins in London, in a nursery… On this night, as the children sleep, in creeps an orphaned boy. Join the cast of Peter Pantomime as they follow the second star to the right and head straight on until morning to follow the story of ‘the boy who never grew up.’ Embrace your inner child and enjoy this well-loved classic.

More info www.godalmingtheatregroup.webeden.co.uk

The Nativity Wintershall Estate, Bramley / 14th- 18th December Wintershall CIO was established to bring the story of the Bible to life through epic dramatic open air plays. They perform the Life of Christ and the Nativity on the beautiful Wintershall estate in wonderful costumes and with live animals! The cast have delighted audiences of thousands of all ages and have received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for outstanding community service, while the author of the plays has received the Templeton UK Project Award. Join them for this remarkable Christmas celebration. www.wintershall-estate.com

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Dick Whittington Dorking Halls / 17th-28th December 2016 Enchanted Entertainment return to Dorking Halls with another fantastic pantomime for all the family. Dick Whittington tells the rags-to-riches tale of our hero and his hilarious cat, on their fun-packed journey to find fame and fortune in London. This year’s Dorking Halls pantomime will be packed full of laugh-out-loud comedy routines, stunning dances, show-stopping songs and heaps of audience participation… Oh yes it will!

More info at www.dorkinghalls.co.uk

A Christmas Carol St Peter’s Church, Guildford / 17th December Dickens’ seasonal ghost story is brought to life on stage this Christmas in beautiful and ancient church venues across the South East. With carol singing, mulled wine and mince pies-this is truly set to be a wonderful journey into the Past, Present and Future!

St Peter’s Church, Albury Park, Albury, Surrey: Saturday 17th December 7pm or 3pm Family Matinee (with a special guest!)

More info www.thisismytheatre.com

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Cranleigh Arts Centre / 19th – 20th December Open the wardrobe doors, push though the fur coats and enter the wondrous land of Narnia.

Journey with the cast to Narnia, an enchanting land where mystical creatures roam and animals speak.

Meet the adorable Mr Tumnus and his whimsical friends, as they team up with ma jestic lion Aslan to defeat the White Witch and save the land from her forces of evil. This festive adaptation of C S Lewis’ timeless story promises to be a magical and thrilling adventure for the whole family.

More info www.cranleighartscentre

Santa Saves Christmas Electric Theatre / 21st December – 23rd December Who can save the magic of Christmas? Fairy Flossy’s wand has stopped working, Cinderella’s glass slipper is broken, and what has happened to the magic in Aladdin’s lamp? It looks as though Christmas might have to be cancelled...Join Fairy Flossy and Pompom the Penguin as they meet Father Christmas himself at his home in the North Pole and help Santa Save Christmas! HO-HO-HO! Santa Saves Christmas is a festive, interactive, song-filled family show, particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds. It lasts 40 minutes followed by a special meet, greet, and treat with Father Christmas! www.santashows.co.uk

Robin’s Wood Adult Pantomime Guildford Fringe, The Star Inn / 1st- 31st December This yearly adult panto has been completely sold out for the past 3 years and has had rave reviews so don’t miss this one! Advance booking is advised.

Robin’s Wood is not your stereotypical pantomime…. no children are allowed in, its full of rudeness and it’s in a pub. What a result!

More info www.guildfordfringe.com

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kates at the ready and seasonal joy aplenty as Camberley on Ice arrives in town. Located at London Road Recreation Ground throughout the entire month of December and drawing inspiration from popular European Christmas Markets, the venue will be hosting an ice rink, a winter lodge café serving treats (and heat), as well as wooden style chalets for market stalls (just in case you might need to do a little more Christmas shopping along the way).

With an opening ceremony to launch the rink marked for the 1st December, visitors can expect a plethora of festive goodness for the entire month, which means you can even get an early evening skate on New Year’s Eve.

And why not make a day of it and enjoy the rest that Camberley has to offer? Skating followed by a movie, a spot of dinner, Christmas shopping, perhaps some Pantomime? With an array of activity taking place in Camberley throughout December you’d be chestnuts not to pay a visit.

So whether you’re looking for a day out with the family, a session skating with mates, a cool date with the one you love or perhaps just to take time amongst the Bavarian style market and bar then this is the spot for you this yuletide.

For times, bookings and more information visit camberleyonice.co.uk

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ot quite finished your Christmas shopping? We know the feeling. Head to The Mall in Camberley to fill your stockings with an array of gifts to give to the loved ones in your life. More than just a Mall and emporium, expect plenty of festive cheer throughout the holidays.

For more information visit themall.co.uk/camberley

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ith all that shopping and all those choices to make about whether Cynthia would enjoy the tutu or the tool belt, we think you’re probably in need of a little sustenance yes?

For your fix of caffeine and a bite to eat, make your way to Camberley High Street and to Good Taste Bakery. They serve the sweetest smelling treats which will lure you in and perhaps making it a little bit difficult for you to ever leave. But alas, you must, for there is still much to achieve for your day.

Group Booking’s Available!

Whether you’re a school looking for some fun for the kids this December, a local society looking for a jolly or perhaps a company looking for a little corporate team bonding, then Camberley On Ice will make the perfect destination for your seasonal soiree. Group booking discounts are available at camberleyonice.co.uk

USEFUL TO KNOW PARKING It’s important to point out that London Road Recreation Ground, Camberley does not facilitate any parking which means you’ll need to pop along to one of the car parks in town. The super news is that there’s discounts on parking at two car parks in town especially for the skaters. For more information visit camberleyonice.co.uk

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h yes it is! What festive season would be complete without venturing to the theatre for some good ol’ fashioned panto? Join Cinders, Prince Charming and the Wugly (well ugly) Sisters for an unforgettable fairy tale presented by the good folk of Camberley Theatre. This year, the theatre are proudly supporting the charity Challengers, an organisation dedicated to providing exciting and challenging play and leisure opportunities for disabled children and young people.

For more information and to book tickets visit camberleytheatre.co.uk

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Ice skating, shopping, panto...oh the joys of December. Pop in to The Bear on Park Street for a glass of Mulled Wine or perhaps a Hot Toddy and warm those cockles of yours. With regular events throughout the week, just remember that you need to go home and wrap some presents at some point.

For more information visit facebook.com/TheBearCamberley

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Christmas at the Maltings Wed 30 November Fri 23 December Festive events for all the family from decoration and present making workshops to an array of music, comedy and dance nights to see in the holidays.

Starts with the Christmas Fair on Wed 30 November, 3pm - 9.30pm & Thu 01 December, 10am - 8pm

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

Pick up a Christmas at the Maltings guide from the Farnham Maltings Box Office or visit the website.

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victorian Christmas fair 26 & 27 November 2016 10.30am - 4pm

Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Stories with Father Christmas • Make festive crafts Seasonal food • Horse & Carriage rides

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Carol singing Leith Hill Place / 2nd, 3rd & 4th December Leith Hill Place, childhood home of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, will host festive refreshments and carols around the fire from its perch in the Surrey Hills.

Nothing says Christmas like the softly soaring harmonies of carol singing, and few activities combine tradition and community in such an enchanting way. Whether you want to join in or just let the music wrap you up in its warm, familiar embrace, there are plenty of Christmassy choral events happening near you…

For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill-place

The Fountain Centre Christmas Concert Holy Trinity Church, Guildford / Wednesday 7th December Join the Fountain Centre for what promises to be a wonderful evening celebration of the spirit of the season. The evening will be filled with carols and entertainment and hosted by the renowned opera star Kathryn Harries. The wonderful Surrey Hills Chamber Choir and other guests will perform as part of this concert, all in aid of raising funds to combat cancer.

For more information, visit www.guildford.gov.uk

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Christmas Civic Carol Service St Andrews Parish Church, Farnham Thursday 8 December / 7pm - 8.30pm For a church that is a significant landmark on the Pilgrim’s Way, it’s no wonder that St Andrews sees a hearty congregation of visitors make the pilgrimage every year for the annual carol service.

Join them in the beautiful surroundings this church. www.standrewsfarnham.org

Bisley Ladies Christmas Choir Knaphill Methodist Church / Saturday 10 December Adults £8 Children £4 Bisley Ladies Choir is a community choir which has been in existence for over forty years. The choir performs at many events in the year but are a fixture at two particularly important events for Woking, the Remembrance Day Service and the Christmas Service. This special BLC Christmas concert is held at 4.30pm until approximately 6.30pm. Refreshments available in the interval.

Tickets can be bought on the door. www.bisleyladieschoir.uk

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Carol Coffee Concert Guildford Cathedral / Tuesday 13th December The Guildford Cathedral Singers and the Rydes Hill School Choir invite you to celebrate Christmas with them in musical style as part of their monthly series of free morning coffee concerts. The performance, organised with Age UK Surrey, will take place on the green at the Cathedral in an accessible heated marquee. All are welcome to attend this free festive event where donations can be made towards the work of Age UK Surrey and Guildford Cathedral.

For more information, visit www.guildford-cathedral.org

Figgy Pudding at Haslemere Museum Haslemere / Saturday 17th December The museum will host carols and songs to drive away the cold winter. Opus Anglicanum’s Christmas concert will feature beautiful, seasonal unaccompanied singing to inspire the spirit of Christmas. Packed full of laughter and of course mince pies in the interval, this heart-warming concert is sure to be full of festive cheer!

For more information and tickets, visit www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk

Family Christmas Carols Hatchlands Park / Sunday 18th December This annual event at Hatchlands will return in 2016 for more festive family readings and carol singing in cosy company, where families can also enjoy hand-bell ringing by the Arford Bells. Jingle all the way to Hatchlands to join them!

For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park

Maypoles to Mistletoe The Electric Theatre, Guildford / Friday 23rd December For the 17th consecutive year, this seasonal favourite returns to the Electric Theatre from Sussex. A cast of singers, dancers, musicians, mummers and storytellers will be led by Martyn Wyndham-Read and invite you to join them for this truly festive delight!

For more information, visit www.guildford.gov.uk/electrictheatre

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Evergreen trees dressed in their best are central to our enjoyment of Christmas; where we would be without that seasonal ceremony of decking the tree out in all its festive splendour?

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Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm

At Crockford Bridge Farm, there are plenty of hand trimmed premium grade trees to choose from for the perfect Christmas centre piece.

All their trees are freshly cut, dug or potted throughout December and will not drop their needles if cared for correctly, unlike some imported trees that may have been cut many weeks in advance. Cut your own for an authentic Christmas experience or choose from a forest of festive firs waiting to fulfil their destiny.

Santa Fir is a family run business specialising in the growing and supply of Christmas trees. With 750,000 trees planted on 8 sites predominantly in the South East, the company is one of the biggest independent growers in England.

Santa Fir offers Nordman Fir trees with soft, wide and flat, dark green needles and the classic Norway Spruce, a traditional Christmas tree which has the shape, smell and tradition of Christmas past.

For more information, visit www.crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk

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Christmas at Chobham Common – Business Event

Order indoor and outdoor trees, reserve and collect your own or have it delivered! Pines and Needles take responsibility to enhance the environment and the wider community through environmentally conscious processes and the delivery of exceptional products and services that enhance people's lives. Back with lights, stands, garlands and wreaths, the team have everything you need from splendid spruces to decorative delights.

Wednesday 7th December / 11:00am - 3:00pm

For more information, visit www.pinesandneedles.com

Oxenford Farm, Elstead Whether you’re after a 3ft tree or a 30ft tree, Oxenford Farm have a whole host of Christmas crackers to tickle your fancy, as well as wreaths, mistletoe, foliage and plenty more! They have most sizes of tree readily available during December in their farm yard and trees taller than 12ft can be easily ordered from this lovely lot.

For more information, visit www.oxenfordfarm.com/christmas-trees

Longacres, Bagshot Norway Spruce, Nordmann Fir and Blue Spruce can all be found at Longacres, as well as a selection of seasonal lights, decorations and… presents! There are gifts galore at this lovely garden centre and more than a festive treat or two available from the farm shop. Mince pie anyone? Don’t mind if I do.

For more information, visit www.longacres.co.uk

An Environmental Challenge Day with a real difference! Give a gift to nature this Christmas by joining other Surrey based companies to help clear Chobham Common of invasive Scots Pine and help build new raised boardwalks.

Join Surrey Wildlife Trust and other Surrey based corporations and businesses to help maintain part of South East England's largest National Nature Reserve (NNR) for wildlife.

Cut and take home your own Christmas tree, enjoy a campfire lunch, make Xmas wreaths and try some festive treats!

Any size group is welcome, from individual employees, corporate teams, guests, clients and spouses/partners – the more the merrier!

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Mooching around a market or having fun at the fair takes on a sparkly new life when Christmas rolls into town. Get your gift shopping done and have festive fun at the same time at any one of these spectacular, stall-strewn affairs…

Christmas Craft Fair Rural Life Centre / Saturday 12th November If you’re looking for a Christmas gift with a difference, you’re sure to find plenty at the Christmas Craft Fair at the Rural Life Centre, where a whole host of crafts people will be showcasing their talents and offering that special something. There will be treasures to pick up from across 45 stalls and counting, something for everyone on the list no doubt! www.rural-life.org

Crafts for Christmas at Loseley House / 17th – 20th November You’ll be able to find something for everyone as you work your way down your Christmas list at Loseley Park this year. Find special presents for special people and indulge your friends, families and selves in shopping style. Pick up everything from festive table wear to delicious treats and you’re your Christmas to the brim with all the ‘good stuff’! www.loseleypark.co.uk

Winter Market & Fair Guildford Cathedral / 18th and 19th November 2016 Enjoy an early Christmas shopping experience at Guildford Cathedral, offering a range of delights from vintage clothing, jewellery, cards, wines, chocolates, books and more. The Refectory restaurant and on-site shop will be open all day so pop along and pick up some lovely Christmas gifts. www.guildford-cathedral.org

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Godalming Christmas Festival Godalming / Saturday 26th November Get cracking on Christmas at the Godalming Christmas festival this year. See the lights and the sights of the festive season with an abundance of seasonal steals to choose from. There will be plenty to pick up at this annual festival to ensure you have a merry little Christmas.

The festival also sees the switching on of the Christmas Lights! www.godalmingchristmasfestival.com

Ripley Christmas Fair Ripley High Street / Sunday 4th December Now in its ninth year, the Ripley Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday 4th December from 12.00 noon until 4pm, along Ripley High Street. With over 100 stalls selling a variety of items ranging from hot food to jewellery, Christmas gifts, toys and clothing, there is sure to be something for everyone.

There will also be free entertainment and singing, Father Christmas in Richardsons and fairground rides on the village green.

Raffle tickets will be on sale at £1 per ticket with many fabulous prizes. Finally, a grand procession along the High Street and the official turning on of the Christmas lights closes the Fair.

Entry is free with lots of parking on the Green, so please come and enjoy the day with friends and family.

Frensham Christmas Fair Frensham Heights School / Tuesday 22nd November

Woking’s Christmas Market

Head to the Frensham Christmas Fair organised by the Frensham Support Group to raise funds for Phyllis Tuckwell and stock up on festive goodies!

You’ll be able to pick up an array of festive fare from more than 40 quality stalls selling gifts for the home, scarves, cashmere jumpers, toys, floral arrangements, paintings, candles, jewellery and more.

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Christmas Craft and Design Fair RHS Wisley / 23rd – 27th November Find that special Christmas gift as you browse and buy from some of the finest craftspeople in the country. Please note the Craft Fair is held outside the garden. Free entry for RHS Members; RHS Member’s family guest entry £6. Accompanied under 16s free. Garden entry included in Craft Fair ticket. www.rhs.org.uk

The centre of Woking will be transformed into a magical Christmas shopper’s paradise in December, as 36 stalls packed full of the finest festive food and gorgeous Christmas gifts line the streets surrounding the Christmas tree in Jubilee Square.

To make the occasion very special for shoppers, the Market will be supported by many other seasonal and festive town-centre events, including a Continental Market that will be running in adjacent streets at the same time!

Soak up the sights, smells and sounds as you wander around the markets; we guarantee the aroma of deliciously warming mulled wine and freshly made churros will get even the grumpiest of bah-humbugs into the Christmas spirit!

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his year between Friday December 16 and Tuesday December 20, 11am to 8pm, the centre of Woking will be transformed into a magical Christmas shopper’s paradise, as 36 stalls packed full of the finest festive food and gorgeous Christmas gifts line the streets surrounding the glorious Christmas tree in Jubilee Square.

Put the magic back into Christmas Shopping by strolling around the twinkling market stalls, soaking up the sights, smells, sounds and spirit of the season. Follow the mouth-watering aromas cooked up by Woking’s favourite food vendors, who will be offering everything from artisan bread to gourmet coffees, fresh seasonal vegetables to locally sourced meat; everything you need to liven up your Christmas menus.

To make the occasion extra special for shoppers, the Market will be supported by many other seasonal and festive town-centre events, including a Continental Market that will be running in adjacent streets at the same time!

But of course, the merry fellow everyone wants to meet will be resting before his busiest night in the stunning Christmas Grotto. Yes, Santa Claus himself -and his helpful elves- will be on hand to make Christmas wishes come true.

Santa will be ready for you from Saturday 10 December and will stop off at the Market again on the 11th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd and 24th December between 11am and 5.30pm. A trip to the grotto includes 'one on one' time with Santa plus a gift.

The grotto is on a first-come first-served basis and with no booking system. Entry is £8.50 per child.

Woking Festive entertainment awaits including a sprinkling of cheery carols, Christmas bells, enchanting reindeer, glittery crafts, a fantastic face painter and a gigantic stilt walker and balloon artist!

For dates and times of all entertainment please refer to Market Walk’s events page at www.woking-market.co.uk

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The Restaurant at Tante Marie

Part y Has it fallen to you to book your company’s Christmas party this year?

Don’t know where to start? Well, fear not!

An unforgettable Christmas bash is a happy cocktail of great food that offers hearty, seasonal dishes, wonderful atmosphere and fittingly festive décor to make you feel all, well, warm and glowy and ready to party.

We want to give you the best start you can get when booking your company’s Christmas shindig, so here’s our pick of some of the top Surrey restaurants and venues to make your party go with a bang…

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hen you’ve got a world famous culinary academy at your back, a restaurant at the Tante Marie was always going to be something very special indeed. And so it proved when the school moved into Woking town centre last year and opened it’s very first restaurant for the public.

This Christmas presents the perfect opportunity to see just what this uniquely magnificent restaurant can do for you and your guests – not just at yuletide but all year-round.

Two mouth-watering festive menus offer fresh, world-class dishes bursting with comforting seasonal flavours.

How about a ham hock and pistachio terrine for starters or a fresh tuna tartare with wasabi crème fraiche and quinoa salad? Then followed by a traditional roast turkey - Christmas dinner given Tante Marie’s magic touch- or glazed beef “Jacob’s ladder” over saffron risotto. Desserts offer classic Christmas pudding, a panettone trifle and crispy pear cannelloni among many other delights.

For those that want to go the extra mile the Restaurant can arrange for a short welcome drink reception for your party in Tante Marie LIVE! before sitting down to an unforgettable dinner.

Menu 1 - £25 per person, Menu 2 - £30 per person, available from 1-23 December 2016.

The Restaurant at Tante Marie 59-61 Commercial Way, Woking GU21 6HN / 01483 724173 Visit www.tantemarierestaurant.co.uk for more information

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Their Christmas menu serves the fantastic Italian specialities diners have come to know and love over the restaurant’s thirty years in business, but given a festive twist. Fresh fish, silky pastas and earthy meat dishes await your party alongside some marvellous wines sourced from the old country. “Buon Natale!”

For a Christmas party with a difference, choose from starters including venison bresaola with horseradish and baby spinach, or baby squid & grilled new potato salad with pickled red onions.

Why not try your turkey rolled in spinach and pancetta, served with a delicious Sicilian sausage and lentil stew and roast potatoes this year! The seasonal Italian favourite pandoro sweet bread with cinnamon ice cream and caramel sauce is a delicious way to round off your meal.

arlo’s Trattoria has been wildly popular with the Christmas party crowd for years, and for good reason. The exquisite, modern dining room is designed to feel as if you have your own intimate section to yourself, while Carlo’s still retains all the warmth and charm of the classic Italian trattoria.

For a little extra continental Christmas cheer the magical Claudio Allodi and his accordion are coming to Carlo’s too. Come and sing along to current hits and Italian classics on 1st, 7th, 14th and 21st December, £24.50 Their Christmas menus are available from 1st December until Saturday 24th December.

Weekday and Sunday Lunch £18.50*; Monday Thursday Evenings £21.50*; Friday and Saturday; Evenings £24.50* (* plus £10 discretionary charge.)

Newlands Corner Shere Road, Guildford GU4 8SE / 01483 224180 Visit www.carlostrattoria.com for more information

arbaracca in the heart of Godalming welcomes you to join them this Christmas for a taste of ‘the ‘beautiful country,’ offering delicious, authentic and locally sourced food inspired by Italian and Sicilian cuisine.

Alternatively, you could opt for the trifle served with dark chocolate cream, Frangelico liqueur and double cream. Decisions, decisions. Whatever tickles your fancy, Barbaracca offers you and your guests the gift of Sicilian sunshine this Christmas.

Two party menus ranging from £19.50 to 29.50 for three courses, lunch or dinner. Available from 1st – 30th December 2016 Barbaracca 10 - 14 Wharf Street, Godalming GU7 1NN / 01483 414 155 Visit www.barbaracca.com for more information

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hether you are looking for somewhere to have a quiet lunch, a drink before the theatre or a good old fashioned night out with friends, this stylish pub has everything you would need.

And that’s especially true this Christmas when the pub’s honest and hearty approach to food infuses their delicious Christmas menu. Kick things off with spiced Welsh rarebit topped with caramelised onion and leeks in a flaky pastry case, or plump for a fresh pan fried sea bass fillet with orzo pasta and a red pepper coulis. Then it’s on to turkey town with a magnificent roast with all the trimmings, or perhaps mushroom ravioli or roasted pork loin.

Still got room? Good, because desserts offer indulgent American cheesecakes, lemon tarts, warm chocolate brownies and, of course, traditional Christmas puds.

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upert Butcher and his team at Bears serves fantastic modern British-European fare across breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea as well as an evening dinner service. Relaxed, rustic yet industrialinspired this venue boasts a fantastic atmosphere that lends itself perfectly to its surroundings.

Their first Christmas as Bears, the restaurant is ready for the festive season with some sublime menus ideal for your celebrations. Starters offer broccoli & stilton soup, cray fish cocktails and breaded brie with cranberry sauce. Mains bring roast turkey with all the trimmings, beef stroganoff with rice, pork belly and sauté potatoes among others. Save room for dessert though with choices like Christmas pudding, bread & butter pudding, cheeses and tiramisu.

Christmas Lunch menu 21.95p.p. Christmas party menu £25.95 p.p. available from 20th of November to the 23rd December.

The Britannia, 9 Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BE / 01483 572160

Bears Restaurant, The Packhouse, Tongham Road, Farnham GU10 1PJ / 01252 884089

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The evening promises a dazzling array of entertainment, including a fabulous DJ and band, Tutsi Rollers, performing the best vintages covers from the golden age of glamour. Don your sequins and black ties, dress to impress and prepare to make Christmas a cracker at the Snow Ball.

Thursday 15th, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th December, 7pm-1am. G Live, Guildford London Road GU1 2AA, 01483 369350 Tickets: £49.50, Groups of 50+ save 10%. No booking fee.

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Relax with a coffee while the kids make and decorate their very own festive salt dough decorations.

Impress your friends and family and learn how to cook the perfect Christmas lunch this festive season.

Gather with friends and family to try our new festive menus, or ring in 2017 at our New Year’s Eve party.

Visit our website for all our festive packages and events.

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Surrey Hills Butchers, Oxshott

Christmas Dinner and other festive meals deserve only the very best meat and poultry. So visit any one of these fantastic Surrey butchers to book your birds, roasts and other goodies and you’ll be guaranteed to feed them well this Noël…

Simon Taylor is leading a new generation of Surrey butchers who are determined to keep the old traditions of quality and service alive while keeping up with modern tastes. The 34-year-old took up the trade at the age of 13 and hasn’t looked back, finally setting up his own shop in Oxshott that has since won a loyal clientele who travel from all over to buy his award-winning meat and poultry.

In addition to their fantastic copas turkeys, you’ll find plenty here to furnish your table this Christmas, including super-seasonal dark chocolate and ginger sausages and every kind of traditional accompaniment to the big meal. For a great gift for the meat lover in your life, why not grab some vouchers for Simon’s popular butchery courses in your life?

High St, Leatherhead KT22 0JR / 01372 844890 / www.butcherscook.com

Kilfeather & Dumbrill, Bramley Guildford types will know this company best for their mobile butcher’s stall and its cheery presence on North Street every Friday and Saturday. But just a few miles down the road in lovely Bramley sits the mothership: Kilfeather & Dumbrill’s gleaming butchers shop.

Despite only being in the village for just over two years, the shop manages to conjure the spell of a traditional butcher’s shop but with a modern outlook and ideas. Aside from some fantastic locally sourced beef, pork, lamb and poultry the shops sell a range of 30 cheeses and variety of condiments and other yummy goods.

5 High St, Bramley, Surrey GU5 0HB / 01483 898454 / www.kilfeatheranddumbrill.weebly.com

Rawlings of Cranleigh Robert Rawling’s shop has been in Cranleigh for over 30 years but the building itself has been a butchers for over a century. Boasting one of the most dazzling and inviting shop floors of any butchers, Rawlings is arguably the pride of the village.

Sourcing the peerless, traditionally reared free range Turkeys from Appledore in Kent, at Christmas the butchers also offer delicious cuts of aged beef, free range pork, a range of speciality dishes such as Beef Wellingtons and

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Chicken Cushions while their expansive deli counter serves every kind of accoutrement you’ll need to make a feast of Christmas and beyond.

68 High St, Cranleigh GU6 8AG / 01483 274321 / www.rawlingsofcranleigh.co.uk

his former mentor. As well as making their own sausages and black pudding they have an inhouse kitchen making scotch eggs, sausage rolls, pies and desserts, and boast a mouth-watering deli counter.

With premium quality Aberdeen Angus beef and pork from Shackleford and local game and wild boar from Haslemere, award-winning white and brown copas turkeys, seasonal sausages and handmade game pies, Christmas is covered at Wakeling’s.

41 Farncombe Street, Godalming, GU7 3LH / 01483 417 557 / www.wakelings.co.uk

The Dorking Butchery A spangly new butchers for Dorking with two talented young owners at the helm arrived earlier this year. the Dorking Butchery has thrived in a town that had seen its previous traditional butchers close down the year before, citing competition with the local Waitrose. Gary Corps and Alex Emmett have recaptured the locals’ love of quality meat thanks to their exhaustive skills and knowledge and a shop that dares to add a little modern style to its traditional intentions.

Among the fabulous homemade sausages, joints and burgers, they specialise in dry aged beef, matured for 4 weeks to ensure maximum tenderness and flavour.

48 High Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1AY / 01306 640517 / www.thedorkingbutchery.co.uk

Lidgates Butchers at Crockford Bridge Farm, Addlestone Lidgate’ s is a west London institution that’s now arrived in Surrey thanks to a partnership with the awesome Crockford Bridge Farm Shop. Founded in 1850, the family butchers are now run by Danny Lidgate, the fifth generation of the Lidgate family to do so. The firm were champions of provenance long before its current fashionability, Lidgate’s meats include grass-fed beef from Judith Freane, Wagyu beef from Earl Stonham Farm and ownmade beef bourguignon pies.

At Christmas Lidgate’s do a roaring trade in Kelly Bronze turkeys as well as joints and prepared products of every description. Much of it is available online, but you must pay a visit if only to appreciate the generations of skill and service that make Lidgates a fantastic addition to Crockford Bridge Farm and to Surrey!

New Haw Road, Addlestone, Nr. Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2BU / 01932 852 630 / www.lidgates.com

CH Wakeling, Farncombe C.H. Wakeling has stood in Farncombe for over 60 years. A favourite of TV Chefs Clarissa Dickson-Wright, Rick Stein and Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall, Wakeling’s has endured thanks to owner Mark Holt, who preserved the original proprietors name on the sign out of respect for

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Saturday 3rd December 10.30am – 3.00pm Get into the Christmas spirit and discover unique gifts for friends and loved-ones at the Lynwood Village Christmas Fair.

Come along and enjoy browsing more than 20 stalls selling their finest festive wares, then relax with mince pies, mulled wine and more from Prescott’s restaurant and coffee shop.

For further information, please contact us on:

01344 298170 or email: enquiries@lynwoodvillage.co.uk or visit: www.lynwoodvillage.co.uk Cedar Lodge, Lynwood Village, Rise Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 0FG FOR SATELLITE NAVIGATION PLEASE USE: SL5 0AJ

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