The Guide 2 Woking March 2015

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OUR CITIZENS: POLITICS OUR CITIZENS: POLITICS CHARITY SPOT: SURSAR CELEBRATE WOMEN THE GUIDE 2 YOUR MONTH THE GUIDE 2 YOUR MONTH BUTTERFLIES IN THE GLASSHOUSE DAMIEN HIRST: NEW RELIGEON MUM’S THE WORD: MUM’S THE WORD THE HALF TERM DIARY

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Dear Reader, I don’t know about you, but my half-full glass feels very much like it’s brimming with the season of Spring. The mornings are feeling that bit brighter and the evening sun begins to make a welcome return to our windows.

So on with the month of March, and a monolithic amount of activity for one to welcome with open arms. We salute the fabulous femmes and celebrate their glory via International Women’s Day, and of course for the child bearers among you we have a fun list of activities to celebrate, you Mothers!

The middle of March see the return of the wonderful Guildford International Music Festival; a roster of artists from a variety of musical backgrounds, brought together into the town for a run of events lasting just over a week. FYI - It’s going to be an awful lot of fun!

Runners (and spectators) at the ready - it’s time for the Surrey Half Marathon to hit the streets. This year the course runs from Woking to Guildford and back; check out our coverage for road closures and more.

And of course, that all important exercise of democracy and freedom, the General Election, is just a couple of months away and with it continues our coverage on who’s who and who intends to do what.

Remember that whilst this magazine you hold in your hands is full of information and wonder, if you find yourself in a moment without said magazine in your grasp, you can always head to theguide2surrey.com for much more information and much more wonder.

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Now in its 8th year, this is a worldwide movement. In the words of WWF, “Do it for your planet!” Switch ‘em off!

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OUR CITIZENS As the General Election on May 7th draws ever closer, we ask you about the issues that matter the most to you…

Kash | 34 Stallholder

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Have you decided who you’re voting for yet?

Have you decided who you’re voting for yet?

Have you decided who you’re voting for yet?

I haven’t decided yet.

I’ve had some ideas, but I keep changing lodgings so am not registered. So I need to sort that out!

I have. It’s the Conservatives, because they’ve got the economy going the right way, I’m not saying it’s completely straight but they got us out of a big mess, there were some tough decisions but they took them.

What would it take for you to reach a decision?

Lots of things really. The economy, foreign policy, housing. There are a whole load of issues.

Assuming you were registered, what would be the deciding factor for you to cast your vote this May?

What one issue means the most to you?

I think with me it’s the welfare system, making sure that people who need it receive the right help. But then it’s also important to make it harder for people to receive benefits who don’t want to work, so that they don’t make more money for being out of work than they would in employment.

I think about housing. People have come to a point where they can’t afford their rent and have to depend on the government. But then there are endless wars all around the world and all the money spent on them that could be put into the economy.

Do local issues affect your vote in the General Election?

From where I’m from its crime. My house was robbed last week and they took about £20,000 of jewellery and it’s a problem for much of my area. I haven’t heard my local MP discuss it, but if they made tackling crime a part of their platform it might sway my vote.

Would your vote be based on local or national issues?

I think around here immigration is important to a lot of people. I understand some points of view; I’ve read everyone’s manifesto. Some of them make sense but others, like UKIP, are a little too extreme for me. But I feel like there will be more people voting for them this year than ever. I think that might be down to the media to some extent.

From past experience, and from what I’m hearing already, Labour will be spending a lot of money and just put us back in the same mess. You can’t just keep spending money on a problem; you’ve got to find savings.

Do local issues affect your vote in the General Election?

No, mainly national issues.

They affect everything and everyone. But my belief is, if I was ever in politics, there’s no way that I would have the party in the local council in opposition to the party in government. Because their goals are so opposed to one another, they’re not doing anybody any favours.

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GENERAL ELECTION 2015 Aldershot

KEY AREAS: Aldershot, Farnborough INCUMBENT: Gerald Howarth (Conservative) PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES IN 2015: Green: Carl Hewitt Liberal Democrat: Alan Hilliar Conservative: Gerald Howarth Labour: Gary Puffett UKIP: William Walker

Guildford

KEY AREAS: Guildford (and Villages), Cranleigh, Worplesdon

INCUMBENT: Anne Milton (Conservative) PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES IN 2015: Conservative: Anne Milton UKIP: Harry Aldridge Liberal Democrat: Kelly-Marie Blundell Peace: John Morris Guildford Greenbelt Group: Susan Parker Green: John Pletts Labour: Richard Wilson

South West Surrey

KEY AREAS: Farnham, Godalming (and villages)

Surrey Heath

KEY AREAS: Camberley, Frimley, Ash, Chobham, Lightwater, Windlesham INCUMBENT: Michael Gove (Conservative) NOTE: Government Chief Whip, formerly Education Secretary

PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES IN 2015: Conservative: Michael Gove Labour: Laween Atroshi Liberal Democrat: Ann-Marie Barker UKIP: Paul Chapman Independent: Bob and Roberta Smith

Woking

KEY AREAS: Woking (and Villages), Normandy and Pirbright

Surrey Heath

INCUMBENT: Jonathan Lord (Conservative)

PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES IN 2015: UKIP: Rob Burberry Conservative: Jonathan Lord Labour: Jill Rawling Peace: Julie Roxburgh Liberal Democrat: Chris Took

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INCUMBENT: Jeremy Hunt (Conservative) NOTE: Secretary of State for Health

PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES IN 2015: Liberal Democrat: Patrick Haveron Conservative: Jeremy Hunt National Health Action: Louise Irvine Labour: Howard James Kaye Green: Dr Susan Ryland UKIP: Mark Webber

TG2 will be following the 2015 General Election closely. For more info, be sure to keep checking out www. theguide2surrey.com/ community

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KEY POLICIES

So now you know the political map in your area – what does each party represent? Here are a select few key policies that each party has put forward for 2015; Which ones appeal to you?

Conservative

Greens

• Migrant workers wait 4 years before claiming benefits

• People earning more than £100,000 a year would pay 50% income tax

• Income tax cut and higher tax rate at £50,000 instead of £41,900 by 2020

• Stop NHS privatisation. Abolish prescription charges. Dedicated tax to go direct to NHS

• £2bn into frontline health services; seven days a week GPs by 2020

• Referendum on Britain’s EU membership

• Hold a referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU by 2017 • Create three million apprenticeships to be paid for by benefit cuts • Replace Human Rights Act with UK Bill of Rights

• A national energy conservation scheme to create thousands of new jobs • Set minimum wage to £10 an hour by 2020 • Decriminalise cannabis and axe prison sentences for possession of other drugs

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Yes folks, Thursday 7th May is General Election time – but what’s the score in Surrey and North Hampshire?

Currently every seat is held by the Conservative party. But what does that mean? Hopefully this CONSTITUENCY will clear things up…

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So it goes like this – you vote for a local MP in your constituency, and that MP is elected in government. Enough MP’s in government = the winning party. Here are the details in your area*:

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Labour • Reintroduce the 50p top rate of tax for earnings over £150,000. Cut income tax for 24 million people by scrapping the Married Couples’ Tax Allowance • Stronger border checks • Increase NHS spending by £2.5bn a year over current plan

• Protect the education budget from cuts and offer greater childcare for working families • A discount bus pass for under 21s • Reintroduce exit checks at borders • Raise an extra £1bn a year for the NHS

UKIP • Exit the European Union

• Guarantee a job for under 25s unemployed for over a year and adults unemployed for over two years

• Introduce an Australian-style points policy, used to select migrants with the skills needed to work in the country

• Push for EU reform

• Allow firms to offer jobs to British workers first

• Build 200,000 houses a year by 2020

• More grammar schools. Scrap sex education for children aged under seven

Lib Dems • Raise the Income Tax personal allowance to £12,500 by 2020 • Invest in green technology such as low-carbon cars and high tech manufacturing

• An extra £3bn per year in NHS funding paid for by quitting the EU • Increase the personal allowance to about £13,500 by 2020

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Sunday 8th March is International Women’s Day; but March is also Women’s History Month, and 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the WI. While over the past century advancements in women’s rights have been substantial – and particularly in the developed world – it’s inarguable that there’s still a long way to go.

As the most important day in Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day aims for greater awareness of gender equality.

International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900’s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialised world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. Now in some countries IWD has the equivalent status of Mother’s Day where children give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.

It’s now an official holiday in many countries across the globe, many of which are developing countries.

But that doesn’t mean that we in Surrey shouldn’t recognise it; indeed there are events taking place across the county which that handy info box will tell you all about.

The theme for IWD 2015 is ‘Make it Happen’, encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women. To highlight this, the colour you want to adorn is purple! Paint your website, blog, emails for the day in support, and be sure to get yourself noticed on social media with the hashtags: #MakeItHappen #womensday #IWD2015 #internationalwomensday and #PaintItPurple.

So be sure to (literally) nail your colours to the mast for this year’s International Women’s Day, and support a great cause!

Find out more about the day itself at www.internationalwomensday.com.

IWD EVENTS WIFE Conference Holiday Inn Guildford | 7th March The Women in Fitness Empowerment Conference aims to empower, motivate and encourage females working in the fitness industry. The day seeks to create an opportunity for the sharing of ideas, business strategies and common issues affecting women working in the industry. wifeconference.co.uk

International Women’s Day Celebration Living Planet Centre Woking | 10th March Business Women in Surrey would like to invite you to attend their annual International Women’s Day event. With a highly influential panel of speakers who will be talking about their careers, this will be a hugely inspirational day. surrey-chambers.co.uk

Enterprising Women Conference HG Wells Centre Woking | 5th March Back by popular demand, this half-day afternoon conference is a unique and rare opportunity to be inspired byaward winning, acclaimed, internationally renowned, entrepreneurs, authors, pioneering business women & leaders. www.tt-consulting.co.uk

YOUR LOCAL WI The Women’s Institute celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2015, and it’s fair to say that the old perception of the WI is decidedly ‘last century’.

The Surrey Federation of WI’s is packed, with literally dozens all over the county: Here’s a few we recommend:

WHO Horsell Village WI

WHO Mayford WI

WHO Send WI

WHERE Horsell Village Hall

WHERE Mayford Village Hall

WHERE Send Church Rooms

WHEN Fourth Tuesday of Every Month at 8pm

WHEN Third Monday of Every Month at 7.45pm

WHEN Fourth Wednesday of Every Month at 8pm

CONTACT jg.lem@talk21.com

CONTACT www.mayfordwi.org

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WINNING BY A NOSE: Surrey’s Search Dogs This month we’re going to take a look at Surrey Search and Rescue’s dogs, and their handlers what makes their working relationship so special.

Dogs are an essential tool in searches. The dogs are finding your scent and therefore hopefully finding the missing person. As you sit there right now reading this, your body is dumping skin cells and scent.

To a dog there’s a bright neon flashing arrow above each and every one of us. Blink, blink, blinkity blink.

It’s important to remember that when air scenting the dogs are not looking specifically for one person; they’re sniffing for any human scent. What the dog’s nose is doing is looking for a needle in a haystack…

In a field full of haystacks…

In a country full of fields.

Sounds tricky, but to a dog’s

nose this is actually not too taxing. Let me give you the idea: Think about when you smell something familiar or nostalgic for the first time. You haven’t smelt it in years but in that split second your brain recalls a thousand memories and relives years of experience.

That’s what it’s like for a dog… all the time.

The dog is communicating all the time; every tiny bit of body language is a sentence in an incredibly intelligent conversation. Why has the dog’s ears twitched? Why is his tail up? Why is it down? These are all clues and it takes a seriously switched on person to bear all this in mind and search at the same time.

The Dog teams are different from Foot Search teams because there’s only three of them; the dog, the Dog Handler and their Support.

On deployment a Foot Search Team will head out in teams of three to five. It’s seriously demanding but ultimately, to the dog, this is all just a game.

Oh and because it’s looking for a human scent, get in a dog’s way and you’ll just muddy the waters.

What’s more, these dogs are all everyday normal dogs (don’t tell them that). Training starts simple, but eventually you’re asking friends to sit in bushes for you to find. The dogs are all loved pets as well as serious workers. Having spent a day training with them, they all seemed to be normal happy, yappy creatures. The minute the handlers put their jackets on it’s like someone has thrown a switch. It’s a strange thing to see a dog go into professional mode but an inspiring one at the same time. Just like their handlers, the term volunteer simply means unpaid professional.

It’s like translating the works of Chaucer into Mandarin… backwards.

Through hours and hours of training the dog and handler have formed a bond stronger than you can possibly imagine.

Find out more at www.sursar.org.uk

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OUR HISTORY: THE ORIGINAL GONE GIRL

by Will Knowlton It’s not that often that famous people go missing, but when a mystery writer plays hooky you’ve got to sit up and take notice.

Especially when the endgame doesn’t involve a body or a decent explanation. Now, unless you’re so dense that light bends around you, you’ve probably heard of Agatha Christie. Agatha was already famous and enjoying the success of her latest book when, one evening in 1926, she disappeared.

Turns out Agatha, by the November of that year, was well on her way to a nervous breakdown. Her husband had been schtupping one Miss Neele for quite a while and her mother had just passed away. Having spent the day out, she came home to find hubby had finally left with some of his things and was on his way to nail Neele down Godalming way. By a quarter to ten, she calmly kissed her daughter goodbye, jumped into her Morris Cowley and drove from their home in Sunningdale, off into the night.

The next morning Agatha’s car was found fricking miles away near Newlands Corner. She had left her car, no doubt avoiding the dog poo that plagues the area, and headed off into the trees. It all gets a little like one of her novels at this point; her car was found with the bonnet up but the lights on. All that was found in the car was her

fur coat (don’t tell PETA), an expired driving licence and a suitcase.

In an age where news constituted Mrs Miggins having a fall and little Cuthbert getting new shoes, one can only imagine how fast this information spread. Within hours the Police had mobilised 500 odd officers, which in those days was near as dammit everyone including the tea lady. A staggering reward of 100 quid was offered for any information and even the Scouts were called in. Dinner party fact for you; this was the first time an aircraft was used in the UK to look for a missing person.

Even celebrities were brought in. Dorothy L. Sayers lent a hand and Arthur Conan Doyle took a discarded glove of Agatha’s to a Medium (which turned out to be as useful as an ash tray on a motor cycle). By the time the 11 day search was in full swing, there were around 15,000 volunteers combing the countryside.

So having got everyone worried, and making public services take huge strides in search techniques, the question remained: where was she? Dead surely; perhaps at the hands of someone with a name like Bradford Pendleton.

But no; Agatha was in Harrogate checking into a hotel as Mrs. Teresa Neele of Cape Town clearly a nut shot at Archie and his war on two fronts. Yes indeed, she’d been dancing the Charleston, playing bridge, doing crosswords, and reading the newspapers (serious party girl - no more Jagers for you…) all along.

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THE GUIDE 2 The Mighty Chobham Quiz

Woking FC vs Grimsby Town

Every Tuesday / 8.30pm – 10.30pm / the Sun Inn, Chobham

Saturday 7th March / 3pm / Kingfield Stadium, Woking

With both feet firmly in the week, it’s time to put your grey matter to the test in the most way possible: at the Sun Inn’s squeaky new pub quiz.

Round up your brainiest mates, or come solo and join a team.

And since we’re talking about the Cardinals, you’ll want to catch them play March’s first home game against Grimsby Town. With Woking hovering around the play-off places, this game really matters so we’re all hoping they make it count for them to be in with a chance to make the football league.

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Spamalot Monday 9th – Saturday 14th March / New Victoria Theatre, Woking

TGIF at the Bed Bar Fridays / 8pm - 3am / Bed Bar, Woking Get the weekend started at the Bed Bar. Dress to impress and enjoy old school anthems and chart toppers while quaffing £4 cocktails until 10pm. www.bedbarwoking.com

Lisa Kwei Playing Live at The Cricks Friday 6th March / 8:30 pm / the Cricketers, Horsell Great live music from singer/songwriter Lisa Kwei, making her return to the Cricks. Her acoustic pop sound has been likened to artists such as Dido, KT Tunstall and Beth Orton. She describes her music as a musical trifle with layers of smooth cream melodies and harmonies and thick, dense spongey drum and bass grooves. Book your table now! www.baronspubs.com/cricketers

Cards Trust Race Night

Monty Python’s Spamalot gallops back out on tour to bring the West End production to theatres across the land (to the sound of banging coconut shells). Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a kind-of new musical starring Joe Pasquale and Todd Carty.

Tickets from £13.40 - £42.90 plus £2.85 transaction fee / www.atgtickets.com

National Theatre Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers Thursday 12th March / Ambassador’s Cinema, Woking Meera Syal (The Kumars, Goodness Gracious Me, Rafta Rafta at the National) returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road). Pulizter Prize-winner Katherine Boo spent three years in the slums of Annawadi, India recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for NonFiction 2012, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale.

Friday 6th March / 7.30pm / The Cardinals’ Bar at Kingfield

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The Cards Trust are holding one of their popular Race Nights on Friday 6th March in The Cardinals’ Bar at Kingfield. Tickets for the event cost just £6 and this includes food and all money raised goes towards the success of Woking Football Club! The first race will be at 7.30pm, and there will be prizes, competitions, and a raffle.

The Comedy Works

For more information or to request tickets please email martin.oakley@cardstrust.co.uk

Friday 13th March / 8pm / Walton Playhouse, 1 Hurst Grove, Walton-On-Thames Get your chortle on at this regular comedy night in Walton, featuring the best gag artists currently on the circuit. Tonight will see sets from renowned comics Adam Bloom, Rob Deering, Mike Gunn, and Luke Benson.

Tickets from £11 / www.thecomedyworks.co.uk

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YOUR MONTH Byfleet Art Group Spring Exhibition

Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt

Saturday 14th March / 10am-4pm / St Mary’s School, Hart Road, Byfleet

Saturday 28th March - Sunday 12th April 10.30am – 4.30pm / RHS Wisley

A diverse selection of affordable and original art for sale, along with limited edition prints and greetings cards all created by local artists.

Members of the public are welcome to view and buy a selection of art.

Hop through the gardens on the trail of the Lindt Gold Bunny. Follow the clues to lead you to a delicious Lindt chocolate treat for the hoppiest Easter ever! Bring your family along for a full day of Easter fun every day of the Easter holidays and make an Easter bunny bonnet on Easter Sunday

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World Cinema Night

Free once you have entered the Garden / www.rhs.org.uk/wisley

Tuesday 17th March / 7.00pm-11.00pm / Cellar Magneval Wine Bar, Woking Enjoy a bi-monthly film in the perfectly bohemian wine bar, Cellar Magneval. The night will include a glass of wine from the film’s country and of course their legendary popcorn!

Tickets are £10 per person / www.cellarmagneval.com

Beverley Craven Saturday 28th March / 8pm / Windlesham Club & Theatre

Jersey Boys Tuesday 17th - 28th March / New Victoria Theatre Jersey Boys tells the true life story Of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide. Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Oh What a Night, Sherry, Walk Like a Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more, Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and sheer musical razzmatazz.

Tickets £13.90 - £49.90 / www.atgtickets.com

Joke in the Box Thursday 26th March / 8pm-10pm / The Lightbox, Woking The Lightbox’s brand new monthly comedy night continues apace and features the best acts on the stand-up circuit. Paul Duncan McGaritty will be the MC for the first event and he will be joined by Danny Buckler from Channel 4’s ‘Danny Does Tricks’, local talent Nick Root, Edinburgh Fringe Festival regular Stuart Laws and resident comedy poet Jay Cowle.

Tickets £5 / www.thelightbox.org.uk

Catch the Brit award winner who soared to success in 1991 with her hit song “Promise Me” and went on to sell over 4 million records over her career. Currently touring with her stunning new album “Change of Heart” this is a great chance to experience her classics and new material together.

Tickets: £18 in advance (£16 for members), £22 on the door / www.windleshamclub.org.uk

Waste Not Workshop Saturday 28th March / 1pm – 4pm / The Lightbox, Woking With the trend for all things upgraded and upcycled, this fantastic workshop aims to help you restore and repair broken electrical equipment instead of replacing them, at the expense of your wallet and the environment. So bring along whatever you need fixing – your old phone, radio, charger, blender, whatever – and the fixers from the Restart Project will fix while at the same time showing you how to do it.

Free Entry / Suggested Donation £2 / www.thelightbox.org.uk

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CaMEBaSteReRLey’s WONdeRLaND Follow in Alice’s footsteps this Easter...

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Damien Hirst: New Religion New Religion will be on show at The Lightbox from 28 March - 5 July 2015

March 28th sees Woking’s The Lightbox gallery and museum host the Damien Hirst: New Religion, an exhibition of silkscreen prints and sculptural editions by one of the world’s most significant contemporary artists.

In association with Paul Stolper and The British Council, the exhibition will explore the relationship between science, art and religion that have dominated Hirst’s 25-year career as a thought-provoking, and at times controversial, artist.

New Religion was first exhibited at Paul Stolper Gallery in 2005 and has been the subject of shows in Oslo, Moscow, Venice, Sofia and at All Hallow’s Church in London. The exhibition itself is made up of 44 silkscreen

prints and four sculptures that make up some of Hirst’s most intriguing work to date.

Hirst first came to prominence as a leading member of the much celebrated Young British Art movement in the 1990s.

This group, that included Tracy Emin, Sarah Lucas and The Chapman Brothers, were known for their openness to materials and processes, entrepreneurial attitude and shock tactics which they used to create a buzz around their exhibitions.

Hirst’s most infamous piece, a shark preserved in formaldehyde entitled ‘The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living’, embodies this desire to shock using the themes of science and mortality.

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Guildford

International Music Festival Guildford International Music Festival is unquestionably one of the cultural highlights of our fair town. Between Friday 13th and Sunday 22nd March, around 50 events will take place in venues across the town.

Surrey residents will have the rare opportunity of seeing some of the world’s best musicians from all corners of the globe, including from Japan and South America. Now in its 13th year the Festival, sponsored by our good selves at TG Media, will take place over 10 days with each performance taking place in different venues across Guildford – see our handy Festival Venue guide for the full list.

Pippa Cleary, Director of the Festival from the University of Surrey said: “This year’s Festival promises something for everyone, to inspire, entertain and challenge audiences. We are delighted to be working with partners across Guildford to put together a programme to suit all tastes and are hugely grateful to our sponsors and supporters for making this event possible.”

And these are some of our favourites…

The Beat

BOILEROOM | 14TH MARCH One of the biggest bands of the ska/2-tone movement in the late 70s and early 80s, The Beat come to the Boileroom on Saturday 14th March. Still bursting with raw energy and stunning musicianship, it is a treat to see such a seminal band come to the festival. Be sure to get a ticket!

Tickets: £15

An Ideal Insomnia: Late Night Music on the Hill CHURCH OF ST MARTHA-ON-THE-HILL 14TH MARCH FROM 10.30PM Enjoy an evening of beautiful music in the equally mesmeric surrounds of the church.

Some of the nation’s fine contemporary composers will be involved. A note – this is a steep sandy ascent, so please be aware!

FREE

Intimate Letters

WATTS GALLERY | 16TH MARCH Having formed in 2008, The Cavaleri Quartet are gaining a reputation as one of the finest string quartets in Europe.

Janá ek’s beautiful ‘Intimate Letters’ is the focal point of this performance, but pieces from Beethoven to Webern will be included. This award-winning group will surely prove to be a mesmeric experience…

Tickets: £9.50 / £7.50 concessions

The Way of the Drum

THE ELECTRIC THEATRE | 19TH MARCH A spellbinding evening of jaw-dropping visuals, choreography and bombastic drums. Mugenkyo Taiko are the biggest act of their kind in the UK, and will be bringing their thundering Japanese rhythms to the Electric Theatre. Be sure to visit www.theguide2surrey.com/entertainment for our interview with Mugenkyo to find out more…

Tickets: £10 / £8 concessions

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The Great American Songbook

LOSELEY PARK | 20TH MARCH This evening is a must for lovers of classic Americana, performed with considerable aplomb by jazz specialists Claire Martin and Joe Stilgoe.Featuring music from American legends such as Gershwin, Cole Porter, Carole King and Joni Mitchell (alongside British powerhouses such as Ivor Novello and Paul McCartney), this will make for a stirring evening at the gorgeous Loseley Park.

Tickets: £10 / £8 concessions

Festival Venues

Wonderland

ST MARY’S CHURCH | 21ST MARCH 2015 sees the anniversary of ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’, so naturally a family concert is in order, for Lewis Carroll was, of course, a Guildford-dweller.

‘Wonderland’ is sure to be a wonderful experience, as 12 leading composers have written a short piece inspired by one of the chapters. The pieces will be performed in order, telling the narrative through music, interspersed by an actor reading a specially written script.

Wonderful…

Tickets: £8 / £5 concessions / £2 under 18s

Town Centre

Out of Town

University

Tourist Information Centre The Electric Theatre Guildford Cathedral Holy Trinity Church The Guildford Institute Guildhall/Tunsgate St Mary’s Church Yvonne Arnaud Theatre The Boileroom United Reform Church St Nicholas Church The Keystone Royal Grammar School

Hatchlands Park St Marth-on-the-Hill Loseley Park Watts Gallery, Compton

Ivy Arts Centre PATS Studio Lewis Elton Gallery Rik Medlik Building University Hall

Naturally, these merely scratch the surface. Find out the full line-up, where to buy tickets and much more at www.guildfordinternationalmusicfestival.co.uk.

Guildford International Music Festival A CELEBRATION OF LIVE MUSIC Friday 13 March – Sunday 22 March Over 50 events spanning 10 days in and around Guildford, with many events in some of the area’s most unique venues For further details please visit the website surrey.ac.uk/arts or guildfordinternationalmusicfestival.co.uk

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Talking to…

Omid Djalili

By Rich Lee

British-born Iranian comic and actor Omid Djalili’s legendary performances on stage and screen have won him plaudits the world over.

On Friday 20th March he brings his raucous Iranalamadingdong tour to Guildford’s G Live for an unmissable show packed full of his subversive wit and energy.

Has your comedy brought you to Surrey before?

Yes. I love Surrey, it’s a fantastic place. We started this show in Surrey and I love that I can come back and give you the ‘final draft’ as it were. So G Live is the best possible place to perform it. I’m really looking forward to it.

Could you reveal some of the themes you discuss in your current tour?

Yeah: getting older. Because before I was always that ‘Middle-Eastern guy’, now I think, what’s a Middle-Eastern guy got to say about normal, everyday things that British comics talk about?

Like getting older, relationships, differences between men and women. I’ve tried to take stock, generic things and give them a massive twist. And then I deal with comedy’s last taboo at the end. What is the worst thing you think you can’t laugh at?

You turn 50 this year. What significance does passing your half century hold for you?

It’s hugely significant. We still feel so young even while our bits are falling off. The message I’m trying to give is: if you’re getting older you’ve got to love it, you’ve got to embrace it, you’ve got to really welcome it. Because you’ve got no choice.

You’ve built a serious catalogue of film and theatre performances. Are you an actor first, comedian second or vice versa?

I’m an actor first. I wanted to be an actor but everyone started giggling every time I took to the stage! I thought, this is ridiculous. One play I did and people were literally p***ing themselves laughing throughout. I thought: this is the last time I play Anne Frank!

What film and stage projects do you have lined up this year?

There’s lots of stuff coming up; too many to say.

One thing I’m very proud of is the documentary I produced that’s coming out in April called ‘We Are Many’. It’s about the 2003 anti-Iraq war demonstration that took place in Trafalgar Square. 1.5million came. Not many people know that 800 cities took part; the largest global demonstration in history. It’s the story of how that demonstration came about and its legacy.

You talk about the perils of celebrity in your show, but have you ever leveraged your celebrity to your advantage?

My tour manager always has problems getting my suit dry-cleaned. He’ll have to go two towns over and they say they can’t promise anything.

Then I walk in and they say: “we’ll have it by 11 o’clock!”

Finally, for those in the audience coming to see you perform for the first time in March, what can they expect from an Omid Djalili show?

They’ll just forget about the troubles of the week. Their faces will ache from laughing. If you’ve had a bad week, come and see me and forget all about your worries.

Visit www.glive.co.uk for tickets and www.omidnoagenda.com for more Omid news.

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Mother’s Day

RING-A-ROSES

THE CRICKETERS, HORSELL

LUNCH

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2NV BEAUTY SALON, SEND

The pretty pub located on the corner of Horsell Common, The Cricketers are offering a special menu in their award-winning venue. A three course meal centred around the obligatory Sunday roast, they’re also offering a separate menu for the under 12s.

If you can’t pamper your dear old mater on Mother’s Day, then when can you? Yes a massage, facial or mani-pedi is just what your mamma deserves for a treat…

Be sure to book sooner rather than later, and bear The Cricketers in mind for other events – their legendary Jazz Monday’s for one…

2NV is a wonderful salon located in Send. Their range of treatment options is vast – so you’ll have no shortage of pampering options for your mum there. Trust us when we say she’ll be in good hands…

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A beautiful nature reserve is Chobham Common, and a perfect option for the ramblin’ mum on her special day.

A real favourite with dogs, with plenty of areas to run, paddle, play and explore, and with a pretty large expanse of land to traipse around, this is a beautifully scenic walk. The views on the higher points are particularly lovely…

For other ideas on where to go for a Mother’s day walk, visit www.walkinginsurrey.co.uk/woking

Already a smash hit play, having won literally dozens of awards, ‘Jersey Boys’ is touring in Britain for the first time, comes to Woking between Tuesday 17th and Saturday 28th March.

Jersey Boys tells the true life story of The Four Seasons, a quartet of boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide. A musical for mum, we’re sure…

Tickets start from £13.90. Find out more at www.atgtickets.com/new-victoria-theatre

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Mother’s Day – the one official day of the year when you should spoil mum rotten. Obviously you appreciate all she’s done for you, so here are a few ideas to show her on Sunday 15th March…

CHOBHAM COMMON

TWO DUCKS, ST JOHN’S

FABULOUS FLORA

ADVENTURE MUM

BEAUTIFUL GIFTS

RING-A-ROSES, ST JOHN’S

FIRST DANCE STUDIOS, MAYFORD

TWO DUCKS, ST JOHN’S

Flowers always make a gorgeous gift, dear reader. And if you decide to buy your ma a big ol’ bunch of something fragrant and pretty, then may we heartily visiting Ring-aRoses in St John’s?

Is your mum the active, gogetting, new-hobby loving type?

Or perhaps she’s just ready to be converted? Well then an adult class at First Dance Studios is for her…

Owned by Rachel since 1994, Ring-a-Roses are a lovely bunch (pun intended) of people, offering a range of unique bouquets that we guarantee will be greatly received by that matriarchal marvel. Floral gifts are a win, folks…

More info can be found at www.onlinefloristwoking.co.uk.

Latin, ballet, jazz, tap, ballroom, contemporary – it’s all taught here, in a relaxed and friendly environment. There are no exams, no syllabus work, no pressure and no stress – just dancing, singing or exercising and feeling better at the end of the class!

Visit www.firstdancestudios.co.uk

Stocking a range of beautiful British artisan goodies, Two Ducks is a little gift shop with big ideas. Everything from jewellery to stationary is stocked here, but they already have a few little suggestions for what to buy mater…

Whether it’s a crystal glass, indulgent bath foam or designer earrings, we think you’ll be delighted with your choice. Best of all, should St John’s be an impossible jaunt, Two Ducks deliver too…

More info is at www.two-ducks.co.uk.

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Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt

Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt

Egg Trail

Easter Workshops

Clandon Park

The Lightbox

The WWF Living Planet Centre, Woking

RHS Garden Wisley

Hosted by a certain giant confectioner, this is sure to be a magical day out for the family.

Naturally, over the holidays The Lightbox has a load of Easter workshops for kids between 4 and 16.

Take part in an outdoor Easter egg hunt around the Living Planet Centre.

2nd, 7th and 9th April / www. wwf.org.uk

Hop through the glorious RHS Wisley to find yourself a delicious gold bunny.

28th March – 12th April / www.rhs.org.uk/wisley

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31st March – 10th April / www.thelightbox.org.uk

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Try Something New:

Pirate Island Adventure Golf

Want to take an 8 months to 80 years crew on a fun day out? Hoebridge’s Pirate Island Adventure Golf is a must for Woking-dwellers…

To use a well-worn cliché, Pirate Island Adventure Golf at Hoe Bridge in Woking really is an activity for all ages. Upon arrival, I realised that my little clan was behind a hen party and in front of a large family, with kids of varying ages.

As we approached the course, it’s fair to say that the Pirate Island itself is highly impressive. Having only opened in early 2013, it was all shiny and new (to get all ‘I’m a magpie’ on you) and looked truly brilliant; as if to spite the forboding clouds up ahead.

The large ship that culminates in the climax of your 18 holes looms on the horizon, and there’s a giant skull and pirate graveyard to give a sense of fun macabre to proceedings.

Moreover there’s a couple of cool little rafts to haul yourself

over the small rivers that run throughout the course.

Anyway, we went through the hut to purchase our club and pick our coloured golf ball –each ‘pirate’ (adult) costs £8. Scallywags – the 4 to 16 year olds – are a fiver, and the stowaways (the 3 and unders) can play gratis; which is actually rather reasonable considering we were still hacking aimlessly a good hour and a half later. We started at around 11.30am – when returning our golf balls at lunchtime, the hut was full of eager people of all ages waiting for their turn.

The round itself was excellent fun; the predominantly par three course was full of tricky little shots, with each one offering an ‘easy’ and a

‘difficult’ route. Balls come out of cannons, land on paths, go in water, disappear and reappear – at some point, every one of our crew was staring, mouth agape, waiting to see where their ball would wind up.

So Pirate Island Adventure Golf was a resounding success, and comes highly recommended.

We genuinely had good, wholesome fun relatively early on an overcast Saturday. The youngest kids won’t get too many pars, but will just love the visuals and layout, and it’s competitive and tricky enough for everyone else to enjoy.

Find out more about what to expect by visiting www.pirateislandgolf. co.uk/woking.

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Ah Thorpe Park – that peerless purveyor of hedonistic happiness. Who doesn’t long for those spring days where you, your friends, even the kids if you’re so inclined to have such fun with them, all get together and collectively scream on a rollercoaster?

What does this entail, dear reader? Final Bush Tucker Trial dares contestants to face 56mph winds; Innovative technology simulates the feeling of being covered in bugs; Moving walls and trees will keep camp mates on their toes; Unlock hidden Bush Tucker Trials brimming with jungle fever in the Maze – and a whole heap of other jungle-based japeries…

Well we’re giving away a set of five tickets – with fast track, so no queuing – to Thorpe Park!

And there’s a brand new experience for you to enjoy too; for the resort is to launch the world’s first I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Maze inspired by the hit TV show.

Want to win? Of course you do! Simply visit www.theguide2surrey.com/competitions to do just that! Good luck!

Thorpe Park opens officially on Thursday 12th March. Visit www.thorpepark.com for more info.

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FARMERS’ MARKETS & OTHER FOODIE EVENTS

Farmers’ Markets

Foodie Events

GUILDFORD FARMERS’ MARKET

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE CRICKETERS

Tuesday 3rd March | 11.30am – 3.30pm | High Street

BYFLEET FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 7th March | 9am - 1pm | Plough Green, Byfleet Village

RIPLEY FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 14th March | 9am - 1pm | Village Green, Ripley

MILFORD FARMERS’ MARKET (SECRETT’S) Sunday 15th March | 10am - 1.30pm | Secretts Farm Shop car park

WOKING FARMERS’ MARKET Third Thursday 19th March | 9am - 2.30pm | Town Square

CRANLEIGH FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 21st and first Wednesday 4th March | 10am - 2pm | Village Hall, Cranleigh

COBHAM FARMERS’ MARKET

Sunday 15th March / The Cricketers Pub, Horsell Make her feel special this Mother’s Day at the Cricketers. Always a warm welcome and some truly hearty, unpretentious British food including superb roasts. Just what you want on a Sunday. £21.95 for 2 courses, £24.95 for 3 courses and under 12’s Children’s roasts £6.95. www.baronspubs.com/crownandcushion

TANTE MARIE CULINARY ACADEMY LAUNCHES NEW RESTAURANT Thursday 2nd April / 57-61 Commercial Way, Woking The UK’s longest running cookery school celebrates its new lease of life in Woking town centre with a brand new restaurant that’s open to the public. Here, graduates from the academy’s renowned Cordon Bleu Diploma hone their skills in a professional kitchen while offering customers delicious classically modern European food over lunch and dinner with breakfasts on Saturdays. www.tantemarierestaurant.co.uk

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

The Britannia OVERALL WINNERS 2014 BEST PUB 2015

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

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WHERE TO EAT: Café Class

Tripadvisor’s a funny place.

You could take the review site with a pinch or a tonne of salt, but it would be hard to argue that the number one voted restaurant in the whole of Surrey isn’t doing something very special to win the kind of fervent following that Café Class has. Because, if returning customers are the holy grail of the restaurant business, then judging by the press of relaxed and happy diners at Café Class this Tuesday night, then business is very good indeed.

The happy clientele were a melting pot of Woking’s fabulous diversity and we even met Rodney, a good ol’ boy from Texas, who passionately, if a little woozily, extolled his love and loyalty for Café Class over our table as we waited for our food to arrive.

And when it did it quickly became clear exactly why this restaurant has won its buzz. After the humble if delicious deli and coffee shop

offerings of its lunch service, in the evenings Café Class does one thing only but does it very, very well indeed: Italian Tapas. Okay, make that many things. So many dishes (anywhere between ten and twenty) in fact, of such variety, flavour, colour and care that I soon threw my notepad in my bag and surrendered to the feast before us.

This isn’t food to daintily, sedately graze at. It begs to be gorged upon, especially when the tables fill up so fast.

The chefs and front of house staff are a force of nature, barely seeming to break a sweat while serving dish after dish of mouth-watering and achingly authentic tapas, many from owner Domenico’s native southern Italy.

There were salads of sweet peppers tumbled in salty pancetta and ethereally silky fennel in a cheese sauce. Oyster and porcini mushrooms cooked in white wine and cream and industrial quantities of garlic.

Spongey-soft homemade

focaccia, smoky Italian sausages, pepperoni stuffed peppers, tender calamari in the lightest batter, perfect penne topped with wild boar… you get the idea.

And that, readers, barely scratches the surface of the generosity on display at Café Class.

“If you’re still hungry by the end then we’ll keep it coming,” winked our charming host Filippa at the start of our meal. By the end we were slightly terrified that she might actually mean it. When we finally lurched away into the night dazed, confused but very happy we were under no illusion why the town –and beyondhas taken this humble little trattoria and wine bar so deeply to heart. Café Class is nothing less than of a gift to Woking.

Wait, did I mention how generous they were? The whole feast cost no more than £12.50.

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TO BEGIN WITH...

IT ALL STARTS WITH A PERFECT RING

Simon Pure

Jon Dibben An emporium of jewellery treasures, Simon Pure will surely offer your dream wedding bands.

For nearly 25 years, Jon has been creating truly original pieces at his shop. His organic design style is coupled with elegant simplicity to ensure beautiful wedding bands.

Jon Dibben is one of the strongest supporters of Fairtrade products in the UK, your rings will be both beautiful and ethically sourced too‌ Smithbrook Kilns, Cranleigh 01483 278 170 | jondibben.co.uk

Wedding, engagement and eternity rings in Fairtrade gold and platinum

Having recently been nominated for the Bridal Retailer of the Year in the prestigious UK Jewellery Awards 2015 – essentially The Oscars of Jewellery - Simon Pure have a nationwide reputation. With enthusiastic, helpful staff and a gorgeous shop, this is a wonderful venue for consideration your ring choices.

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VENUES YOUR PERFECT DAY De Vere Gorse Hill

9 – 12 months Pick a date Plan your Budget Book your venue Order your wedding dress

6 – 9 months

Finalise guest list

2 – 4 months Purchase marriage license Buy the wedding rings Order the grooms suit

Choose wedding party

Finalise Menus with caterer

Order bridesmaids dresses

Select music

Select a caterer Find a photographer /videographer

2 – 8 weeks Send out invites Finalise seating plan

Hire Florist

Have final dress fittings

4 – 6 months

Buy gifts for attendants

Order wedding cake Book wedding entertainment Arrange wedding transport

1 week before Give caterers final head count Relax

Cosy and intimate, De Vere Venues Gorse Hill stands as a fine example of elegant country mansion architecture set in the heart of our fair county.

Built in 1912, Gorse Hill was once a stately home to a number of colourful Edwardian characters, and its gorgeous looks will serve as a marvellous venue. Here, you can have your sparkling celebration in an impressive private event space.

Needless to say Gorse Hill will cater to your every desire and really make sure that your big day will go off with a bang! www.devere.co.uk/ourlocations/gorse-hill.html

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FLOWERS

Poppies and Peonies was established only last year, but has gained a brilliant reputation very quickly. Owner Mel has over 15 years floristry and retail experience, selling beautiful flowers and gifts to the Surrey Market.

Poppies and Peonies use fresh, high quality flowers, perfect for your big day.

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CATERING Looking for a place to purchase a cake?

Speciality Cakes is for you…

Expect a cake designed to co-ordinate and compliment your chosen wedding style and theme.

Whatever you choose, these folks are dedicated cake artists that will produce a stunning centrepiece for your reception.

As a small family run business that has been around for 10 years, Speciality Cakes are baked and decorated on the premises to the highest standard by college trained, award winning cake designers.

They’ll whisk you up a romantic memory that will last for years…

Speciality Cakes 9 High Street, Knaphill 01483 797610

www.specialitycakes knaphill.co.uk

Meat masters Prince and Sons offer some carnivorous classics for your wedding day.

The hog roast is a fantastic wedding spectacle, providing a superb centre piece and serves 110 people. Pork is sourced over in Shackleford, Guildford too…

Another option is butterfly legs of Southdown lamb, ideal if you don’t have the numbers for a full hog roast. Prince and Sons also have a first class BBQ service and, being butchers, can BBQ almost any meat you wish! They also supply starters, salads and desserts – indeed too many options to list here… princeandsons.co.uk Prince and Sons 107 High Street, Horsell 01483 767114

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THE BRIDE

Based in Woking for 27 years, Belles Bridal Shop offer a friendly and professional service to help the bride choose the dress of her dreams.

A warm, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere that’s just what’s needed for your wedding or prom dress and accessories.

Constantly aware of current bridal trends, Belles offer a wide selection of gowns.

This wonderful shop always listen to their customers and endeavour to fulfil your needs! www.belles-bridal.co.uk

Belles Bridal Shop 10 Guildford Road | 01483 715858

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For the bridal makeover, the friendly, professional team at Gina Ballerini are a perfect option.

They always aspire to make clients feel welcome, cared for and most importantly pampered. Offering facials, manicures, wash and blow-dry or a full head of highlights, Gina Ballerini Hair and Beauty in Knaphill is the place for you. www.ginaballerini.co.uk

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We offer a friendly and professional service to help the bride choose the dress of her dreams. We also have Bridesmaids, Accessories, Prom Dresses, Storage Boxes.

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First Dance Ltd The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green 01483 750075 Boasting a team offering over 100 years’ worth of experience, Simon James menswear’s wealth of knowledge and expertise ensures the very best service, product and shopping experience available.

Their wedding attire is particularly acclaimed, dear reader; Simon James have won a national and two regional awards within the last three years for best grooms wear and morning wear collection, as well as outstanding customer service within the Wedding industry.

If you’re after an exceptional tailor made suit with an excellent fitting experience, then looking no further… www.simon-james-menswear-hire.co.uk

Simon James 48 Chertsey Road, Woking | 0800 0939 848

First Dance provides fun and informal dance lessons for all couples considering their first dance options, specialising in wedding dance tuition for all couples whatever their age, ability or requirements.

For the ma jority of couples First Dance teach social dance styles, including ballroom, plus some more modern styles such as Argentine Tango, Ceroc, Salsa, American Smooth, Theatre style, Hip-Hop – the list goes on! They offer all couples a FREE Initial Consultation, so it’s practically mandatory that you visit... www.firstdance.co.uk

The Finest EstablishedRoast in 2010 Simon Hog James has built a reputation as one of Surrey’s best menswear youv’e ever wedding suppliers. tasted

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Ready to wear suits, shirts and accessories are available at 107 High Street, Horsell, Surrey GU21 4SY discounted prices all through 767114 the01483 year, giving choice and value without compromising www.princeandsons.co.uk on quality.

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CAPTIVATING EVENTS WEDDING SHOW HOLIDAY INN GUILDFORD If you’re looking for some inspiration for the day, then we recommend visiting the Holiday Inn in Guildford Sunday 8th March. Offering a combination of elegant surroundings, attractive menus, fine wines and seamless service, as well as being able to accommodate up to 120 people.

This is the perfect opportunity to see what could be in store for your wedding; and be sure to check out the courtyard out back… www.captivatingevents.co.uk | 0843 289 2742

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SPORTS NEWS NETBALL LONDON LIVE 2015

SURREY HALF MARATHON

7th March Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Woking Leisure Centre (Start and Finish) March 8th – 09:00am start

Saturday 7th March will see this year’s Netball London Live, with our very own Surrey Storm taking on Hertfordshire Mavericks in the 2015 Netball Superleague at the Copper Box Arena.

Storm defeated the Mavericks 52-50 in a dramatic finale; in what was the Olympic Park’s first ever professional netball match.

Last year’s Netball London Live also smashed the domestic attendance record for a netball crowd in the United Kingdom, with 3,151 packed into the venue. With a capacity of 6,000, though, this year is going to bigger and better than ever!

Visit www.netballlondonlive.com for more info!

WOKING FC VS GRIMSBY TOWN

On the 8th March 2015, an expected 7,000 runners will take part in the Surrey HalfMarathon between Woking and Guildford.

As well as the main event, there will be live music, refreshment stalls and all sorts of fun and games to get involved with as well as cheering on the runners!

CANOE POLO Woking Leisure Centre, GU22 March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th from 6:30am-7:30am Canoeing Polo sessions are for 14-25 year olds of all abilities. Whether you’ve played just polo or simply just canoed (or never done either), everyone is welcome. This unusual blend of sports combines teamwork and social skills, plus it’s a really good laugh!

7th March – 3:00pm kick-off Kingfield Stadium, GU22 9AA

These sessions provide a quite unique sporting experience with participants learning new skills in an area they may not have even considered before!

If Netball isn’t your thing, or you fancy having an entire day of live sport, then head to Woking FC’s Kingfield Stadium for one of the clashes of the season. Garry Hill’s side host fellow promotion-chasers Grimsby Town, in what’s known as a six-pointer - Google it.

So head on down to Woking Leisure Centre bright an early on a Saturday morning to give it a go!

The Cardinals lost 3-1 when the two sides met in Lincolnshire in November, so the hosts are sure to be keen for revenge this time around.

Tickets are available on match day, but for tickets in advance you can contact: www.wokingfc.co.uk

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THE SURREY HALF MARATHON If you’re not taking part in the Surrey Half Marathon (you better have a good excuse) then the least us Surreyites can do is go down and give the 7,000+ that are doing it a huge cheer.

The Surrey Half Marathon route is designed to be spectator friendly, meaning you can cheer your family and friends on (and maybe even get a whiff of sweat as they sprint on past.)

The start and the finish line is Woking Leisure Centre (see map for address). Runners will head into Guildford Town Centre and then back to Woking Leisure Centre.

Spectators can keep an eye on certain runners too, by using the new mobile app.

Simply search ‘Surrey Half Marathon’ in your app store, download and view maps, track certain runners and much, much more.

Please remember to support all runners - not just the ones you know. Everyone will be grateful for a little more encouragement!

Also on show at the Race Village will be live music and entertainment for all ages, plus pop-up food stalls, activities and much more.

A HALF MARATHON IS 13.1 MILES

A total of six live bands were playing along the runner’s route during 2014 - and in 2015, there’s set to be even more, ensuring a great experience for runners, spectators and residents alike.

LAST YEAR OVER 5,400 TOOK PART, WITH OVER 7,000 EXPECTED THIS YEAR

The event village will open at 7am, with the marathon itself not beginning until 9am, giving everyone a chance to calm their nerves and get as much caffeine in them as humanly possible.

BBC SURREY WILL BE BROADCASTING LIVE FROM THE EVENT

Woking Train Station

WOKING Woking Leisure Centre

David Lloyd gym Crest Nicholson housing

Water Station 4 Mayford Arms Pub

Water Station 3 Noah’s Ark Nursery

Worplesdon Train Station

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Water Station 2 Jolly Farmer Pub

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TEST DUMMY: RED

OUR RESIDENT SPORTS WRITER TAYLER WILLSON MADE A FLIPPANT REMARK ABOUT “Yoga? That thing that women do because they can’t lift really heavy weights like all us men do? Yeah, I’ve heard of it, why? Oh I’m doing it? Easy” – Tayler Willson, 2015.

That right there, readers, is possibly the most ridiculous, narrow-minded thing I’ve ever said in my life, and I apologise profusely, especially because I can’t/don’t lift heavy weights. I still shake now as I write this article (almost two hours after the session’s conclusion), which demonstrates just how challenging a workout Red Hot Yoga is (or how severely unfit I am).

I attended a one-and-a-half hour full-body work-out session, in circa 40 degree heat, at Guildford’s Red Hot Yoga on North Street.

I was greeted at reception by Erin Hiscock, who had advised me what to expect for my first encounter with Red Hot Yoga a few days earlier, and duly I removed my shoes and entered the changing room to get myself ready.

This Body Balance-Focused class aims to not only improve your body and balance (obviously), but to also help put aside life’s stresses and relax – even if only for the session’s duration.

This couldn’t have been more wrong with me initially, however, with my sole focus more or less: DON’T FAINT. Though, as I began to acclimatise and elegantly raise my leg to an almost (probably) perfect Half Moon Pose (our photographer missed that one), the aforementioned feeling of calmness and

relaxation came over me like the sweat also had over my puffy, purple face.

I began to see what these people were talking about. Knotting myself up into unorthodox positions really did take my mind off of everything outside of this one room - plus I was no longer worried about passing out.

As time passed, I began to be at one with the session and let what Jane, our instructor, was telling us, really sink in – it became almost hypnotic, which only further enhanced my state of relaxation.

Towards the end of the class, my movement became severely lacklustre and the positions I was earlier nailing down to a tee were looking weak and lackadaisical. Jane had previously told me not to push myself to unhealthy levels on my first class.

I was out of water and near my breaking point.

With this is in mind, I duly slumped onto my mat in a heap with only my own sweat and exhaustion for company. I looked around the other Yogis, some of whom were double my age, as they showed me just how wrong my pre-conceptions of Yoga were. Needless to say, I’m gonna ache.

To book your one way ticket to peace and serenity visit www.redhotyoga.co.uk.

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HOT YOGA

SPORT

By Tayler Willson

RED HOT YOGA. WE KNEW WHAT TO EXPECT. HE DIDN’T. WE LAUGHED. HE DIDN’T...

“…it became almost hypnotic, which only further enhanced my state of relaxation.”

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Woking Borough Council

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