The Guide 2 Surrey Magazine March 2016

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CONTENTS COMMUNITY Community News Cow Parade

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ENTERTAINMENT The Guide 2 Your Month Talking to Jay Rayner

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FOOD & DRINK Recipes

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Foodies Feature

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SPORT Breathe Studios

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Surrey Sports Park

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Your Community News REMEMBERING LOVED ONES IN MEMORY MEADOW

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ocal Hospice Care charity Phyllis Tuckwell has -created a Memory Meadow within Guildford’s Stoke Park, a stunning floral tribute to those who are no longer with us, but are never forgotten. The Meadow is situated at the Nightingale Road entrance to the Park, in an area given to the charity by Guildford Borough Council. Its colourful mix of beautiful flowers will bloom every spring, and it is open to anyone wishing to spend some quiet time remembering their loved one.

A special remembrance event will be held at Memory Meadow on Saturday 16th April, from 10am to 12pm, which will feature inspiring readings and songs from a local choir, as well as giving those attending the opportunity to walk around the Meadow, taking in the beautiful surroundings. As part of the event, Phyllis Tuckwell is inviting dedications to be featured in a Book

of Remembrance, copies of which will be given to all who attend. To make a dedication in memory of a loved one, please visit pth.org.uk/memorymeadow or call 01252 729446 by Friday 1st April.

Phyllis Tuckwell provides outstanding Hospice Care to those facing a terminal illness, such as cancer, across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Working from the Beacon Centre in Guildford, the Hospice in Farnham and in patients’ own homes, it provides medical and nursing care, therapies, counselling, social work support and practical advice to over 250 patients, relatives and carers every day, free of charge. However, as NHS/ Government funding only covers 20% of its costs, it needs to raise over £20,000 every day.

If you would like to make a donation to help fund their care, please call 01252 729446 or visit pth.org.uk

ARTISTS WANTED TO DECORATE GUILDFORD’S VERY OWN CHARITY COW!

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ocal artists are being encouraged to come up with a design for the Mayor of Guildford’s official CowParade entry to transform it into a work of art.

The life-sized cow is part of the CowParade, the world’s biggest public art event raising money for good causes, coming to Surrey from May to September.

The Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Nikki NelsonSmith and the Mayor Elect, Cllr Gordon Jackson, are asking for expressions of interest from local artists to decorate the cow, ready for May when the incoming Mayor takes over.

The Mayor explains, “As part of my mayoral theme ‘Inspiring Guildford’s Future Innovators’, we have developed the Innovate Guildford banner under which a number of forthcoming events

will be promoted in the borough. We are looking for a design that is unique and eye-catching, that the borough can be proud of, which will reflect the continuity of the innovation theme through our two mayoral years.”

Guildford’s very own Civic cow is just one of the many cows sponsored by different organisations and businesses throughout Surrey. They will be displayed around the county before being herded to the inaugural Surrey Hills Food, Drink and Music Festival, where they will all be exhibited together and judged. The cows will later go to auction; those judged to be the pick of the bunch will be auctioned at a gala event in London later this year. The net proceeds from the auctions will be split between various charities (chosen by the sponsors) and The Surrey Hills Trust Fund which was set up to support

local community projects to benefit and enhance the Surrey Hills landscape.

Cllr Jackson adds: “This is a really exciting project, which will be used to reinforce my mayoral theme. The theme will be announced when I take office in May, but I intend to continue celebrating innovation in Guildford with a particular emphasis on the importance of place and the role of the countryside.”

Interested artists should email ArtsDevelopment@guildford.gov.uk.

Please put ‘Civic Cow’ in the subject line of the email. The closing date for submissions is Monday 14 March 2016.

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THROW IT AWAY? NO WAY! FIX IT UP AT THE REPAIR CAFÉ

KANE FM YOUTH PROJECTS GAIN FUNDING

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ane FM, Guildford’s very own community radio station, have been offering an “Introduction to radio and DJ skills course resulting in an Arts Award” for young people for 3 years now and for the duration the sessions have been run on expenses only and voluntary hours.

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he Repair Café is an international movement that encourages people to think about reusing and repairing items rather than throwing them away and the good news is Guildford’s repair café is growing in popularity as they now regularly hold a monthly session at various venues throughout Guildford borough.

Everyone is welcome to bring along their clean, broken items from home including clothes, toys, bikes, crockery, chairs, etc. and repair it. Various experts will be available to give practical advice and help you make all possible repairs, free of charge. Hurrah!

An increase in popularity will help reduce waste, save money and resources and cut CO2 emissions.

repairers, fixers and up-cyclists are flourishing. From charitable organisations to borough councils and from individuals to businesses, it’s easier than you might imagine to repair what you already have rather than replace it at an extra expense.

In addition to the Repair Café, the Surrey Reuse Network is a great source of inspiration for those wanting to learn new skills and to maintain what you already have in your possession.

For more information on the Repair Café in Guildford visit guildford.gov.uk/repaircafe and to find out more about the Surrey Reuse Network and the work they do throughout Surrey visit surreyreusenetwork.org.uk

And they’re not the only ones at it.

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CPR RELAY WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

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etails have been announced by Surrey Fire and Rescue staff that they will be attempting to break the world Record for CPR Relay.

The plan is the brainchild of Fire service personnel from Guildford Fire Station. On 25th June this year over 1050 people will be trained in CPR at the station and then each spend 1 minute performing CPR in front of independent adjudicators. This event has 3 aims for the day, to increase the number of people trained in CPR and thus save lives, to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity and Mind Charity and to break a world record.

The current record of 986 was achieved by Queensland Ambulance Service on 22nd Nov 2015. The event at Guildford Fire Station in June will start at 4:30 am and finish at around midnight on the same day. Training on CPR will last about 15mins and is free though a voluntary donation of £2.00 (we’re sure you can manage a little more though) per person would go a long way to reaching their target of raising £20,000 for charity. More details about the event will be published over the coming weeks.

For more information on how to sign up and donate visit charitycpr.co.uk

During the course, young people will learn the various skills and knowledge that make up the foundation of working within the studio environment, such as the running of a community radio station, the broadcaster’s code of conduct, the planning of a radio show and using radio broadcast equipment.

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Running a Community radio OFCOM - about Broadcasters Code of Conduct Health and Safety in the work place Planning a show Pre-recording a show Interview skills Different music genres Digital mixing Using DJ software Using radio broadcast equipment Making music with a launch pad Exploring Kane as an organisation Using different sites for downloading music Digital media

Thanks to grants from the PCC and GBC funds Kane FM can now pay their work experience coordinator, can extend their programme for 2016 to 2017 and increase the number of young people that they work with in the area. Currently Kane works with 8 young people from Youth Support Service and schools alternative curriculum on a weekly basis and is looking to recruit at least 2 a month more to join the programme. The programme is flexible and designed to suit the individual.

So if you are out of work, education or training or just want to gain some work experience Kane FM would be pleased to hear from you as long as you are over 14.

Whilst some schools have stopped doing year 10 work-experience because of cuts Kane FM are now offering work experience during the holidays.

For more info please contact jenniann@kanefm.com

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Your Community News FOR THE RECORD

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ecent cataloguing work by the house team at Polesden Lacey has revealed that over the course of two decades, donations of gramophone records from visitors and volunteers have accumulated to form an outstanding historic collection of early 20th century music.

For over 20 years, gramophone records have become a familiar part of a visit to Polesden Lacey. However, when the house was left to the National Trust upon Mrs Greville’s death in 1942, there were no gramophones or records within the inherited collection. The decision was made to buy two gramophone players in order to enhance the visitor experience for those touring the house.

“The grainy melodies of a bygone era evoke the atmosphere of what it was like when Margaret Greville entertained royals, politicians and poets here from 1908 – 1942,” said Helen Taylor, Polesden Lacey’s Assistant House Steward. “We started collecting records to play in the house and suddenly we began receiving stacks of records from generous volunteers and even visitors.

Some of them are really rare.”

The donated record collection stretches back as far as 1914. The ma jority of the collection is made up of the back catalogue of Joe Loss and Victor Silvester, both of whom were highly popular in the British dance band era during the 1930s. However, there are also some rarely heard recordings by famous names. One recording of ‘Waltz of my heart’ and ‘I can give you the starlight’ sung

by Mary Ellis, features the great Ivor Novello on piano and is signed by both stars. Another record boasts the earliest published recording of Gracie fields singing ‘My blue heaven’ and ‘Because I love you’ back in 1928.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE SURREY HALF MARATHON

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he 2XU Surrey Half Marathon is recruiting volunteers for their 2016 event on Sunday 13 March 2016. As Surreys largest closed road half marathon, the event simply wouldnt be possible without the hard work of more than 250 volunteers who carry out a range of roles on the day.

Perhaps the star discovery is a recording of George Gershin’s ‘Rhapsody in blue’ with Gershwin at the piano playing alongside the Paul Whiteman orchestra, who commissioned the work in 1924.

Conservators at Polesden Lacey have worked long hours to catalogue the collection of over 580 records and visitors can now browse the titles on the National Trust Collections website. Furthermore, visitors are encouraged to discuss records of interest with room guides while on tour.

For more information about conservation at Polesden Lacey visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey or call 01372 452048.

Now in its third year, the Surrey Half has raised significant sums of money for a range of local charities including Woking & Sam Beare Hospices, and its national charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. The event is also proud to support a number of local businesses, and is supported by Mercer.

With over 5,000 runners expected to take part, a variety of volunteer roles are available including welcoming charity and elite runners across the finish line. Other opportunities include course marshalling, water station management and event village management.

If you choose to volunteer your time to this fantastic event, you will receive: •

free entry for yourself or a friend in 2017

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2XU Surrey Half Marathon head wrap

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locally sourced packed lunch provided by one of the sponsors

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extensive briefing and support on race day.

You can register to become a volunteer by visiting www.surreyhalfmarathon.co.uk/ volunteering/

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GET MORE FROM YOUR DAY OUT IN GUILDFORD At Experience Guildford, we know you want to get the most from your day out. So we work with all the shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and attractions in our beautiful, historic town centre to create an experience you literally can’t get anywhere else.

Our website has advice and ideas on things to see and do, and where to park, meet, eat, shop and relax.

And once you’re here, our uniformed Rangers are on

hand to help with everything from finding your way around to suggesting somewhere for lunch.

So come and experience Guildford – named Britain’s best luxury shopping destination outside London in 2013.You’ll find it’s a smart move.

www.experienceguildford.com Follow us @experiencegford

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OUR CITIZENS ON

Welcome to our citizens on Instagram. A brand new feature that gives you an insight into everyday life of people and businesses in Surrey.

From breakfast to bedtime and everything in between, check out our favourites below.

Also, follow us on Instagram (theguide2surrey) and if we like what you see then we’ll feature you in these pages.

bake with jake

@bakewithjack – There’s no finer gift for a #baker than #homemade #marmalade barbaracca

@barbaracca – B is for . . . #barbaracca

@barbaracca -: #barbaracca #tastyfood #salad #godalmingrestaurant watts gallery

@wattsgallery - Explore the Wilfred Blunt Woodlands and discover the terracotta bird made by the community

@wattsgallery – To celebrate our 100th post! See a sneak peak from the #WattsStudios

@bakewithjack – One of my favorites.

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@gilliangladrag - #Handspun at the weekend by one of our #spinning students

@gilliangladrag – A sudden and urgent requirement for blueberry #proteinpancakes situation.

luke wallace

@lukey_wallace – This afternoons walk. He loves a photo

@lukey_wallace – In Chantry Woods

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caracoli

@caracolistore – Ruby red jewels in our winter salad help to beat the Monday blues #pomegranate

@caracolistore – Beautiful new addition to our Saturday cakes Courgette and Lime.

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what lou lou loves

@whatloulouloves – These baby watermelons are just #toocute !

@whatloulouloves – Sunday morning quick and easy pancakes from @thebodycoach

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@nesthomeandcafe – Afternoon sugar high. #nesthomeandcafe #flatwhite #brownie

@nesthomeandcafe – Happy Saturday! #nesthomeandcafe #blueberrycake

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@bertiebunterthefrenchie - Early @bertiebunterthefrenchie morning walks make me happy Winters morning walk #surrey#northdowns #bulldogs carpology

@carpologyofficial - Photo of the Day: On lookout duty. @richchappy Frimley Pits Fishery #CARPology #CarpFishing

@carpologyofficial - Photo of the Day: @richchappy Frimley Pits Fishery

@theguide2surrey – Planning an @theguide2surrey – So good to event? Visit@hannahberryflowers get out of the office @thefriary @kalmkitchenltdpages @madisonsoho #gogreen nutrition soc

@nutritionsocsurrey – Recipe of the day: Inspired by one of the supermarket’s protein pots

@nutritionsocsurrey – protein balls made with dates, cashews, almonds and walnuts!

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COW PARADE

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As you know, we at The Guide 2 Surrey love a local charity, and especially a local charity with an original idea. The kind of idea comes around that you just think: “Yes. That” (or similar). And this is one of those times.

Cow Parade is the world’s largest public art event – and it’s coming to the Surrey Hills. From May this year, this enormous display of marvellous moos will aim to round up the support of celebrities and community groups, as well as raise money for local community projects and enterprise schemes that benefit and enhance the Surrey Hills landscape.

What is a Cow Parade?

First up, a bit of background about Cow Parade in general is perhaps in order. Originating in Switzerland in 1998, Cow Parade is the world’s largest public art exhibition and is staged in over 80 cities and towns worldwide.

In 1999 Chicago hosted the first event with 300 life-sized model cows - there have now been 3000 cows created by more than 5,000 artists.

So the idea comes to the Surrey Hills for 2016!

The cows are ‘grazed’ in public accessible locations throughout the entire county of Surrey; locations such as roadside fields, high streets, school entrances, businesses, hill tops, vineyards, sporting venues – all over the place!

Keep your eyes peeled for these brilliant bovines across our green and pleasant lands…

How to get involved: Whether you want to get involved as a sponsor, you’re an artist who wants to design some cows or you’re a school or charity that wants to get involved, visit cowparadesurreyhills.com

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When is it?

The public art exhibition will last between May and August, with the auction at the inaugural Surrey Hills Local Food, Drink and Music Festival on 3rd September. October/November 2016 will see the Gala Auction of Championship Cows.

How does it work?

Like this: Specific corporates, retailers, hotels, individuals, schools, charities, communities and other organisations across the area will buy a cow for £3500 (mini moos, exclusive to primary schools, will cost £950), which will be designed either by themselves or a chosen artist. Surrey Hills Charity will receive £1000 of this money, meaning continued maintenance of the wooded area we all know and adore.

Cows will be transported by the official Cow Parade Moover (hehe) and placed on a concrete plinth for security.

Then, the cow is then auctioned off, which will take place at the Surrey Hills Local Food, Drink and Music Festival. Additional funds from the auction will go to the charity of the cow owner’s choosing.

Why do it?

The event is for art, for charity and for fun – the three things that The Guide 2 Surrey holds dearly to our hearts. Naturally, the good people who get to see the cows in all their glory will benefit too!

The goal is for Cow Parade will attract large numbers of visitors to The Surrey Hills - locally, regionally, nationally and from overseas. This will hopefully have a huge economic impact as evidenced in other Cow Parades across the world.

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TREAT YOUR TASTE BUDS AT WOKING MARKET WALK

Fresh produce is highly important - eating a rich and varied diet gives huge health benefits. But while the supermarkets dominate our food shopping experience, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get such produce.

Step forward then Woking Market Walk, a brilliant seven-day-a-week covered market, where quality and variety are on offer all year round – perfect in time for Easter then…

So what can you expect to find at Market Walk?

Located between The Peacocks and Wolsey Place Shopping Centres, Market Walk have your every craving covered with an excellent selection of produce sourced both locally and from around the globe, giving you the perfect opportunity to get creative in the kitchen this Easter. And being the lovely people that they are, the fresh food traders at Market Walk will happily advise of preparation and cooking, so there’s no excuse not to try something new.

The ever-popular Breadstall will undoubtedly lure you in with the smell of freshly-baked deliciousness. Trained chef and owner Adam O’Neill prides himself on his fresh ingredients, not only producing the finest bread but also freshly baked pizza and clever combination of sandwich fillings. If you work in Woking, definitely pop by for lunch here.

Well there’s the Woking Quality Fishmonger, whose counter is populated daily by catch bought that morning from Billingsgate Fish Market. Fresh fish is best fish, people.

Truckle Cheese has a huge selection of British fromage, from English favourites such as Cheddar, Stilton, Wensleydale to the more unusual taste-bud-tantalising cheeses such as Mature Cheddar with dark chocolate. Looking for something to compliment the cheese selection?

Indulge your senses and load your crackers with their flavoured chutneys, from spicy strawberry and caramelised onion to pear and vanilla.

Taylor’s Coffee House use fresh, locally sourced coffee beans, perfectly balanced to create the optimum blend and ideal to provide that caffeine boost.

Expect a delicious cup of joe from Taylor’s.

If it’s cured meat you fancy, then you must visit Limpopo Biltong. They offer the finest in cured meats, infusing mango, chili, garlic, teriyaki and barbecue to keep you coming back for more.

Zain & Kim’s Intercontinental Foods is the place to start where they boast a huge variety of International fresh and packaged food from across the world, including yams, coconuts, mangos, plantains and more. Should you want to add a healthy taste of the exotic to your diet, here’s where you need to head.

A new trader to the market, but by no means a newbie to his trade, Ray’s Indian is an award-winning Indian street food specialist - using fresh herbs and spices to create exquisite Indian cuisine.

Choose from traditional curries or a Spicy Chicken Naanwich, a Naan bread filled with a spicy mix of chicken, onion and green chilies.

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Market Walk also welcomes the new M&M Butchers, who offers the very best meat and poultry. Whether you desire British bacon, best of British beef or finest cuts of lamb, it’s all available fresh and affordable prices from M&M Butchers.

And it’s not just food. After creating a masterpiece in the kitchen why not treat yourself to freshly cut flowers at Flowers by Flutterbyes? Flutterbyes offer an exciting and fresh new selection of floral gifts for every special occasion. Contemporary chic to classic favourites, their florist can create perfect bouquets every day, should you desire a springtime bunch.

Much is made of the importance of including ‘superfoods’ in your diet such as kale, asparagus, tomatoes, broccoli, avocado and blueberries. When in season these superfoods will be available fresh at P&P’s Fruit and Vegetables, supported by a colourful selection of other fresh produce.

So in short Market Walk is your one-stop shop for all of your fresh food and produce. Be sure to head here for all your spring favourites.

Easter Events: On Saturday March 26th, Market Walk will be transformed into an Easter wonderland full of things the kids will love and it’s all FREE! There is so much to see and do! don’t be late for this very important date...

On Saturday March 26 between 11am and 3pm, Market Walk will be transformed into an Easter wonderland full of everything that children love, it is the perfect way to start the holidays and it’s all FREE! Help The White Rabbit hunt for clues around the Market between 12pm and 3pm to unravel the secret words for a delicious Easter treat!

Handle newborn lambs, fluffy yellow ducklings, rabbits, guinea pigs and pygmy goats between 11am and 3pm Have your photo taken with Alice and The White Rabbit and receive a free digital photo Plus, face painting by Leena Singh!

Call 01483322122 to trade at Market Walk Woking Market (Just off Jubilee Square) Woking, Surrey, GU21 6GA

@WokingMarket Open seven days a week www.woking-market.co.uk

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Science & Arts Festival THE GUIDE 2 YOUR MONTH Innovate Guildford

12th March / G Live, Guildford Fingers on the pulse, it’s the first ever Innovate Guildford – a free festival aimed at celebrating the innovation and creation that is so prevalent within the market town’s business, tech and arts communities - from cutting-edge research to a sneak preview into the future.

Local organisations at the forefront of technology will be putting on fantastic interactive demonstrations and displays for all to enjoy.

Innovate Guildford aims to encourage the innovators of tomorrow and to show how science and arts are now inextricably linked. This free festival is for everyone so come and explore!

There will also be diverse artistic performances and creative workshops that will take place throughout the event, showing how art and science are linked, courtesy of The Boileroom team.

For more information visit glive.co.uk

Saturday 12th March Flight Brigade

Firewalk Challenge

Ray Mears: Tales of Endurance

Seven Piece folk rock band Flight Brigade perform at The Star this March. Following numerous 2015 festival appearances which included Glastonbury, Isle Of Wight Bestival, Boomtown and Blissfield among others, up and coming seven piece Flight Brigade released their new EP, “Stealing Fire” in October with a full length album expected in early 2016. We fully recommend taking a stroll to the back room of The Star for a night of quality music.

Dost thou have a penchant for pain?

Who dare goes sole to coal in this super fundraising event in aid of Woking and Sam Beare Hospice?

Valiant and brave soles are invited to take part in the Firewalk Challenge this March. Whatever your reason for achieving this extraordinary feat of heat on your feet, ensure that you do it with love for the amazing folk fundraising for Woking and Sam Beare Hospice.

Have you ever wondered how you might cope faced by seemingly impossible odds? In this heart-stirring presentation be prepared to be shocked, amazed and inspired to succeed by the stories of our fellow human beings and the incredible circumstances they have overcome.

Join Ray Mears for a night of insight into exploratory adventure.

11th March / The Star, Guildford

For more information visit jasta11gigs.co.uk

10th March / West Byfleet Golf Club

For more information visit wsbhospices.co.uk

11th March / G Live, Guildford

For more information and tickets visit glive.co.uk

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THE GUIDE 2 Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational

Café Scientifique

Rom comes back to the Maltings this March to drop his comedy bombs. Star of BBC’s Asian Provocateur, Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand new show exploring the rationality of his worldview. ‘Irrational’ will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart, and explains why everybody else is wrong about them.

‘Insoluble Organic Materials from Sedimentary Strata’ is the hot topic of conversation at this month’s Café Scientifique.

Without mentioning the ‘fracking’ word, Ralph, a Woking Cafe Sci regular and a geologist, will explain the nature of oil and gas bearing strata in the UK and the state of knowledge about their extraction, its risks and possible benefits.

3rd March / Farnham Maltings

For more information and tickets visit farnhammaltings.com

8th March / Cellar Magneval, Woking

For more information visit cellarmagneval.com

Supermega Shwarzeneggers 5th March / Kokomo, Guildford

We’ll be honest - we haven’t got a clue what these guys sound like, but by heck that name is sure fire enough information they need to provide us with to get included in this guide to your month. All hail the Supermega Schwarzeneggers and whatever brand of music they would like to bestow upon us - two-piece thrash disco anyone? Of course we jest, we still have no idea what type of music they play, but it’s fun to use your imagination isn’t it? Having just found them on the discovery service that is soundcloud, we can now inform you that they play the most delightful reggae covers of classics. Go forth, be entertained!

For more information visit kokomobars.co.uk

Bright Club

12th March / Electric Theatre, Guildford The thinking person’s variety night: Comedy. Science.

Research. Music. Bright Club comes to Guildford! At Bright Club, comedians and musicians share the bill with scientists and researchers who have prodded and probed their work, extracted the humour, and are ready to share the results with a friendly crowd. Get ready for a night like no other.

For more information and bookings visit electrictheatre.co.uk

Prok & Fitch

5th March / Thirty3 Hz, Guildford The four to the floor taste makers over Thirty3HZ are launching a brand new season of events called IN:SESSION, aimed at giving you the audience some up front and personal DJ sets from some of the country’s leading lights from the House music scene. This March Prok & Fitcher take to the ones and two’s to give you some of their tech house flavours.

Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus

13th March / Ambassadors Cinema, Woking In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a Thracian soldier, is captured

by Crassus with his wife Phrygia. Forced to fight as a gladiator and kill one of his friends, Spartacus plots an unprecedented uprising. Join the Bolshoi Ballet for this live screening beamed directly to Woking’s Ambassadors cinema.

For more information and tickets visit atgtickets.com

For more information and tickets visit thirty3hz.com

Surrey Half Marathon Antique & Collectors Market

13th March / Start at Woking Leisure Centre

The UK’s biggest antique and collectors market makes its first appearance at Sandown this month with many more planned throughout the year. With space for over 300 stalls expect a plentiful choice of antique and vintage goods.

Entry is free!

Whether you’re participating in the huff and puff of the run itself or whether you’re in attendance to cheer on your nearest and dearest, the Surrey half Marathon, now in its third year, is steadily growing to become a staple in the diaries of athletic folk left, right and centre. This flat and fast course has a record time of 62 minutes – can you beat it?

For more information visit iacf.co.uk

For more information visit surreyhalfmarathon.co.uk

7th March / Sandown Park

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YOUR MONTH Guildford Spring Music Festival

Spring Plant Fair

Returning for its seventh year, the Guildford Spring Music Festival is a weeklong festival and celebration of the town’s musical offerings. From Jazz to Choral and from Big Band to Musical Theatre, why not venture and discover something new.

With an air of optimism and hope for a spring and summer yielding stellar proportions of Vitamin D and all the other good stuff that helps us and our flora friends grow, it is with great pleasure to announce the return of RHS Gardens Wisley’s Spring Plant Fair. Hurrah! Pick up quality spring plants from specialist growers and nurseries.

13th – 19th March / Electric Theatre

For more information and tickets visit gsmf.org.uk

18th – 20th March / RHS Gardens Wisley

For more information visit rhs.org.uk

Badger Ecology

14th March / Nower Wood Educational Reserve, Leatherhead This workshop will provide a comprehensive background in badger biology and ecology. Learn techniques used in surveying badgers and gain an understanding of the threats they are facing. Then move to the woods to look at field signs before visiting an active sett. Booking is essential!

For more information visit surrewildlifetrust.org

Earth Hour

19th March / Everywhere Love mother earth and switch it off for Earth Hour. Taking place on the 19th March and started by the amazing WWF in order to unite people to protect the planet, Earth Hour has grown steadily to become the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment. From 8.30 – 9.30pm we urge you to switch the lights and all other electrical items off in your home. Light a candle, play some cards, talk to one another.

For more information visit earthhour.org

Woking Slam Black Honey

18th March / The Boileroom, Guildford

Black Honey make an appearance at The Boileroom as part of their UK tour this March. Championed by the likes of Radio1, NME and The Guardian as ones to watch this year, be sure to be a part of their process and catch them at a local venue with all the glorious intimacy associated with a truly independent local live music venue.

For more information and tickets visit theboileroom.net

19th March / Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking Showcasing an array of urban street styles from groups in and around Woking & Surrey, Woking SLAM is back for another year offering you, the public, a chance to see innovative and creative via dancers from around the county.

For more information visit dancewoking.com

Restorative Yoga Workshop

20th March / The Lightbox, Woking

The Music Institute Folk Club 18th March / The Guildford Institute

For folk’s sake make your way to the Guildford Institute, nestled just off of North Street, for a night of traditional British folk music laden with ditties and traditional tunes from times long ago. A warm welcome and a night of song and dance await you dear reader.

For more information and further dates visit guildford-institute.org.uk

Breathe, bend and Ommmmm to your hearts content. In these mellow yoga workshops experienced yoga teacher Ruth McNeil will lead the group through the practice of mindful movement, soothing restorative yoga and pranayama. The perfect accompaniment to your Sunday morning!

For more information and bookings visit thelightbox.org.uk

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Kane FM Presents: Funk and Soul 25th March / The Kings Head, Guildford

Pioneers of community radio; join the Kane FM crew for a night of funk and soul courtesy of the stations finest selectors spinning rare and not so rare vinyl for your listening and dancing pleasure. Move your feet, shake your shoulders, feel the funk.

For more information and bass visit kanefm.com

The Bodyguard

29th March – 9th April / New Victoria Theatre, Woking Direct from its smash-hit West End run, The Bodyguard is coming to New Victoria Theatre for 2 weeks only! Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love. Starring Alexandra Burke as leading lady Rachel Marron, a role made famous by the late but always legendary Whitney Houston, this is a great night out for fans of the hit film.

For more information visit atgtickets.com

Jazz Café: Karen Sharp

29th March / Electric Theatre, Guildford Twice winner of the British Jazz Awards, and former member of Humphrey Lyttelton’s band, Karen is much in demand as a solo performer and her last appearance at the Jazz Café was a sell-out evening. Get tickets for another phenomenal night of jazz before they’re gone!

Einen Eveningen mit das Henning When 1st April / Cranleigh Arts Centre

Join the German Comedy Ambassador for Teutonic jolliness at its best within the intimate surroundings of Cranleigh Arts Centre. Expect some old favourites and plenty of new ideas. Some might call it work-in-progress but Henning prefers to describe it as masterpiece-under-construction.

For more information and tickets visit cranleighartscentre.org

Brooklands Mini Day

3rd April / Brooklands Museum, Weybridge For lovers of the Mini automobile… Has there ever been a car that has left such a large impression on owners and admirers alike since it first rolled off the forecourts under its first guise as the Morris Mini Minor way back in 1959?

From the oldest to the newest, this year’s event will see some of the earliest examples nestling among hundreds of Minis and their variations including vans and pickups.

For more information and bookings visit brooklandsmuseum.com

For more information and tickets visit electrictheatre.co.uk

John Constable: Observing the Weather Tea Dance

Until 8th May / The Lightbox, Woking

Grab your dancing shoes and floral dresses, and come and dance to Latin, Jive and Ballroom. For those who need a refresher or are new to tea dances there will be some guidance given on steps as well as demonstrations. The Swingsters will be leading the tea dance, with dance demos and an opportunity for you to dance, naturally.

The joys of atmospheric pressure and weather systems are a hot topic of conversation for the ma jority of us whom are so affected and afflicted by the changeable seasons presented to us on this isle of greatness. John Constable; national treasure and artist, is one such figure who captured the power of precipitation on canvas. Visit The Lightbox until May for an exhibition of Constable’s work; Observing the Weather.

For more information and bookings visit dancewoking.com

For more information visit thelightbox.org.uk

30th March / HG Wells Centre

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‘Very funny’ Sunday Times ‘Absolute joy’ The Scotsman

SUN 24 APRIL, 5pm Tickets £19 | Suitable for 16yrs+

Join Edinburgh Fringe award-winner Gyles Brandreth – wit and word-meister, former MP and Government Whip, Just A Minute and QI regular, on an uproarious and unexpected magic carpet award-winning ride around the awesome world of words.independent and

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KEEPING IT LIGHT WITH SEAN LOCK

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Known for his laid back attitude towards the ma jority of things life throws at him, Sean Lock is again roaming the country on his aptly entitled tour: Keep It Light.

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ock will be keeping it light by tackling subjects that don’t tend to get a mention in other stand-up shows. “I’m going to talk about jewellery heists and I just got into ballet recently so I’ll talk about that,” he confesses, “I watched a ballet on BBC Four and after five minutes I really got into it. I’m not into contemporary dance, though: you can shove that back where it belongs, in small marginal arts venues on the fringes of town.”

Lock, now living in the heart of the capital, was born in Chertsey and attended the St John the Baptist School in Woking. Despite not living in Surrey since before the turn of the century, the comedian still refers to Surrey as home.

“I was born in Surrey and will always be a “Surreytonian”, if that’s what you call us? I don’t know. I grew up there, had the best years of my life there. We used to run around Woking town centre on the weekends causing havoc. Those were the days. The Halcyon days.”

Causing havoc, though, isn’t what Lock is about on tour. He likes to keep things light-hearted, but still quite close to the edge. “I’ll be talking about my bucket list and about some of my behaviour on the internet which I’m not especially proud of. But it’s not what you might think, don’t worry. And then I’ll have material about how I’ve got to an age where everything I do is considered to be a midlife crisis; so any activity and anything I buy or wear. If I get a pair of glasses, they’re considered to be a desperate attempt at disguising my age. It’s not my fault that all glasses are trendy these days; you can’t buy boring glasses any more, they’ve all got clear bits and a bit of lime around one of the eyes: I didn’t want to wear these, but that’s what they’re selling.”

Taking a deep breath, he plunges into yet more areas of concern for the tour.

“I also talk about James Bond: I find the very notion of him so ridiculous.

This thought that one man can save the world is so childish; an inebriated nine-year-old would struggle to maintain

plausibility in that idea. I’ll talk about immigration which is always fun because it’s an easy topic to get wrong.

But I keep it light. I talk about isolation of the elderly in our society and how they can live out forgotten and anguished lives with barely even the flicker of recognition from their neighbours. But I’ll be keeping that light.”

“I like the ambiguity of ‘keep it light’,” he tells me when I question to name of his tour, “I like it as just a throwaway comment you can make to somebody when they’re talking about a terrible mishap that has befallen someone. It’s a pinprick to any kind of heaviness, and ultimately I see that as my job. So I can go down a particular path but I can keep it light by doing some silly stuff.”

Keeping it light is one thing but actually getting the show written is another matter entirely. It’s something that Sean Lock continually struggles with each time he sits down to create a new stand-up set. “I have this weird feeling that other comics have a much more effective and swifter, more skilled working policy where they’d say to me ‘no you don’t have to do it like that, you don’t have to take a year saying the wrong thing. You do it like this’.”

The 52-year-old believes his perceived flaw in his methods are down to not going to university. “It’s my ma jor regret in life, though not for the qualification I would have gained. People I know who went to university have a working method where they sit down and get something done; they know how to start and get on with things. I will do anything to avoid getting on with stuff. I have one method and that’s blind panic so I’ll sit down in my kitchen and suddenly get on with it. Maybe I just imagine it’s greener for other people.”

Whatever Sean Lock’s working methods, they have proved mightily successful across a comedy career that has lasted just over 20 years. He’s had a number of highly successful tours, written the critically adored sitcom 15 Storeys High and notched up a weighty TV CV which

features the likes of 8 Out Of 10 Cats, QI and Argumental. He even has his own office now as a means of injecting a degree of discipline into his working regime in order to get some writing done.

“I spend a lot of time achieving nothing; days go by sometimes. I do rent an office and go there, though not every day: that would be a lie. I have my huge word-game commitments: Countdown it’s called. But I have to be at my office just in case something comes along. It’s like fishing. If you don’t sit at the river bank with a fishing rod, a line, a hook and a worm on it, you’re never going to catch any fish so if I do this for a whole day, then something will slot into place.

People perhaps assume that you just walk into a room and make this stuff up, but jokes are very hard to come by.”

He might claim that jokes are hard to come by but Sean Lock is one of the best in the business at creating gags that live long in the memory. But once they’re all in the bag and ready to be offloaded onto the public, other problems might arise: such as dealing with the rigours of large-scale touring and handling the post-show come-down.

“I lay off the sauce and don’t do too many dates in a row. Doing the show is enjoyable, the hard bit is being normal afterwards and trying not to be this twitching demented clown. Last year I thought I might knock stand-up on the head and take a longer break from it. After a few months, I realised I didn’t really like that idea because all the things that make me good at the job don’t switch off and so if you have nowhere to go with it, you just turn it on yourself. So, I’d give myself a hard time, mocking myself and then patronising myself to try and make me feel better.

When it comes down to it, comedy is rehearsed moaning.”

See Sean Lock on the Keep it Light Tour visit offthekerb.co.uk

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fickle friends Fickle Friends are a self-described Indie Pop group that hail from the iconic beaches of Brighton. We caught up with the lead singer of the five-piece, Natti, to discuss the band’s experiences so far, their (maybe) upcoming album and their current on-tour shenanigans…

By Tayler Willson

Natti – firstly, for those who haven’t heard of Fickle Friends, could you tell us a little about yourselves?

Well, we’re a five-piece group that met at Brighton University a few years ago. We were all doing music there but were all in the mind-set of ‘let’s go to university so we can get a loan and do music full-time’ - I think a lot of people do that nowadays anyway.

But that’s how we met. None of us really wanted to go to, it was just a way of getting money and being able to do what we loved. After that we won a few competitions as a band in 2013 and it’s grown since then. We’ve done a few festivals and a few big venues.

You mention that you’ve done some ma jor gigs, what’s been your highlight so far?

We played this festival in Holland last year called Best Kept Secret and it was absolutely mental. It was really overwhelming, too. We couldn’t believe that people in other countries were listening to our music. We went on a safari after that too. The whole thing was such a weird but wonderful experience.

You’ve played Guildford’s Boiler Rooms recently too?

We actually played Guildford on the first night of our tour and it was amazing to be honest. We’ve played at Boiler Rooms before but we’ve never had our own show there.

There were some crazy fans there so were a little shaky. But Guildford’s always a good crowd.

Pre-show we were in our dressing room and they now have a little tattoo parlour up there too, so me and our keyboard player managed some time for some pre-gig tattoos something our tour manager admittedly wasn’t too happy about. We’re just so Rock n roll.

What type of music do Fickle Friends play?

Who influenced you?

We describe ourselves as indie pop, but with an eighties twinge. We listen to so much stuff from back then. Loads of people are doing that whole throwback thing so much now that we draw a lot of influence from our contemporaries too, like the 1975, Bombay (Bicycle Club), Mystery Jets etc.

I actually did a tour playlist for this tour that has stuff like Clean Cut Kid, Jack Garrett, The 1975 and then older stuff like FRANK Music and Justice. We are influenced by all sorts

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Fickle Friends are midway through their UK tour and will be at Aldershot’s Art Centre on Friday March 16.

really. People like to liken you to something, but it’s not always doable.

And rumour has it the album will be out later this year?

Ideally yes, but we haven’t actually recorded anything yet.

We’d love to put it out this year, but it could be early next year. It completely depends on the traction this year and what happens with our single next month.

For other bands it tends to go from playlist to playlist after that one, so it’s pretty exciting. Hopefully now we have our foot in the door things will only improve.

And, finally, is there an end goal for Fickle Friends?

What can we expect from the album?

Being able to sell out a Shepherd’s Bush gig just before our album comes out would be an amazing point to be at. We were just saying too that we want to go to America, we want to play Coachella and tour the states, and we want to play Glastonbury. It’s kind of the sky’s the limit and I could talk for hours.

It’ll be a continuation of what we’ve been doing, but it’ll be more like our recent stuff. What we’ve been writing recently has been a lot more intelligent. A bit more stylised. Plus I think we’ve got a bit better too.

But really, especially over the next few years, selling out somewhere like Shepherd’s Bush would be amazing!

We’ve a long way to go, but hopefully we can get there!

Your song ‘Say no more’ made it onto the BBC Introducing playlist recently, how good does that feel?

It felt great. Like, really great. It’s something we’ve been aiming towards for ages. So when it finally happened it was great, finally a nod from Radio One.

For tickets visit the band’s Faceboook page: www.facebook.com/ficklefriends

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TALKING TO: JAY RAYNER

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Renowned restaurant critic, MasterChef judge and sometime jazz pianist Jay Rayner is embarking on two UK-wide tours in 2016, and he’s bringing both to Camberley Theatre on April 16th for a special Night of Food and Agony and My Dining Hell, which combine Jay Rayner’s flair for storytelling and acerbic wit with a hitherto hidden talent as a musician�.

Tell us about the first part of your show, My Dining Hell.

It’s a live show I do around crappy restaurant experiences. Although bad restaurant reviews are only about a fifth of the reviews that I publish every year, they are the thing that people remember the most acutely. I’m certain if I did a show called ‘My Dining Heaven’ no one would watch it. So I take you through the things that drive me the most nuts, be it through menu language or service - six or so restaurants that truly pissed me off.

Why do people enjoy the bad reviews so much?

I think the narrative of bad things is just more compelling. If someone tells you about their lovely summer holiday when nothing went wrong, you’re going to get

very bored very quickly. But if they talk in detail about the hotel not being built or the plane almost crashing, now you want to know; you can immediately imagine what you’d do and how you’d feel about it.

There is also an element of disbelief that people who are trying to sell something to you - be it a holiday or restaurant experience - would get it so wrong. It just baffles me.

So you’re still surprised after 15 years of reviewing restaurants?

Yes it’s amazing isn’t it? You’d think I would look upon the world and all its stupidities and go, ah well. But I always hope to have a nice dinner because I’m a very hopeful chap. And then it all goes horribly wrong!

How do you set up your restaurant reviews?

The mechanics are really very slight. I get a lot of requests from aspiring writers asking to come with me on a review to see what it’s like and I have to reply, “What, have you never seen somebody eat three courses?” Because that’s all it is. But essentially, I book under a pseudonym, they don’t know I’m coming, I turn up and sit there and have three or more courses and possibly make a few notes.

Before the food even arrives at your table, what are the most grievous sins a restaurant can inflict upon you?

The one that drives me absolutely nuts is when they say, “May I describe the concept of our menu?” If a menu needs

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a concept all is lost! Offer me a drink and shove a menu in my hands quickly and everything will be fine.

Where is the best place you’ve eaten in Surrey?

I’ve attempted to review in Surrey but not done very well over the years. I wrote about a place called Stovells. I haven’t been there recently. Drake’s was nice. It was a while ago too to be fair. Stovell’s did a very good job. They’re a hell of a lot more rugged than they pretend to be.

The Night of Food and Agony part of your show sees you perform piano with your jazz quartet. When did you decide to out yourself as a musician?

I suppose I started about four years ago.

I played for about 30 years, just not very

well. And then four years ago a very far-sighted festival organiser gave me a whole year to put together an hour long set. And I kind of like a challenge. So I brought together a quartet - a brilliant bassist, saxophonist and singer - and it’s all about the music and the patter, songs from the food and drink repertoire, with stories from my life growing up with my agony aunt mother [the late Clare Rayner].

We do put on a good show and so I’m hoping the people of Surrey will be ready for us.

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Jay Rayner performs My Dining Hell and a Night of Food and Agony at Camberley Theatre on Saturday 16th April. Book tickets from camberleytheatre.biz and follow Jay at jayrayner.co.uk

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he holidays come and in the preceding weeks it’s usual for us Parentals to feel a mixture of emotions. On the one hand we lean forward towards the holidays, heads filled with ideas of family days out, smooth and uneventful play with no sibling rivalry as well happy mornings and easy bedtimes. On the other hand we realise through experience learned in the field that this can only be achieved with forward planning, precision execution and plenty of gin for the evenings.

So we give you a little taster guide of things to go crazy with but without the usual eggsaggeration on all things Easter.

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Before the Lego is manufactured into weapons grade projectiles get everyone into the car and head to Hobbledown in Epsom.

Essentially a huge fifty acre play park of awesomeness, Hobbledown has over 100 animals (Think meerkats with no Russian accents, otters, wallabies and even birds of prey as well as the usual farm animals) adventure play equipment galore, mazes, tunnels and even a low ropes course as well as (safe!) aerial walkways and loads more interactive areas. They even cater for the larger Imp demographics with an Aerial Adventure Course. Weather in March can be a little mercurial but Hobbledown also has a huge indoor play barn for the kids complete with seating for you and Wi-Fi so you can surf social media and see how the Child free Blessington-Smyths are enjoying Barbados.

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Everyone loves a bit of camping. A night under the stars, an open fire and good old fresh air.

You may have been wondering for a while whether the kids would like camping and by making your first outing in the garden you can iron out all the things that can go wrong, show the kids in a safe environment the fun of al fresco sleeping and ultimately if it all goes the way of the pear, you’re two feet from a warm bed, toilets and Sky Plus.

Check out our online guide to garden glamping at www.theguide2surrey.com/Family

3: Let your Teenagers Drive a souped up sports car. No seriously

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Yes, you read that right. Often “kids things to do guides” will wax lyrical about what you can do with children but give little suggestion on what to do with Master and Miss Attitude. Unplug their PlayStations, Xboxes (and if you’re parenting right, N64s) take them to Mercedes Benz World for an awesome driving experience. They won’t just be handed the keys, but will be taken around by someone far more qualified than even you with your 12 hours on the M4 experience from Brentford to Doddington Ash. They can go on the track or off road and you can spend the return journey home with them critiquing your skills at the wheel.

Check out Mercedes Benz World at www.mercedes-benzworld.co.uk

4: Bike Ride through Alice Holt

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As a seasoned and salty veteran of parenthood, you’ll probably know Alice Holt well and what a great outdoors day out it is. Aside from the great playground and beautiful walks you can also hire bikes for you and the family to get a bit of time together doing some healthy and fun. At Alice Holt you’ll find the Cycle Centre where you can hire a wide variety of bikes as well as trailers for really small ones that aren’t quite cycle ready yet. The guys and girls can kit you out with all you need and point you in the direction of lots of trails including the family cycle trail which is about three mile trail through the woodland with lots of picnic opportunities along the way.

Check out www.forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt for more information.

5: Teddy Bear Disco It’s always good to remember that being a parent does mean that sometimes you’ve got to let your hair down, join in and have some good old fashion fun. Denbies will be hosting a fantastic Teddy Bear’s Disco this holiday so take the wee ones down to boogey. It’s a fancy dress disco with tickets starting at £7.50 per child but you go free!

Call Denbies on 01306 876 616 for more information.

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Easter Eggs!

To make a big’un and some little’uns you will need…

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Easter Egg Moulds from Lakeland – Large mould 9x14cm and 36 mini egg moulds

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700g of milk, dark or white chocolate – the better the quality, the better the egg

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A pan, glass bowl and a hob

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Your hands, your little people’s hands and anyone else’s you’d like to enlist

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The Method: 1.

Set a bowl over a simmering pan of water ensuring that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water (this is called a Bain Marie).

Break the chocolate up into small pieces and add to the bowl. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until completely melted.

Be careful if you’re using white chocolate - if it heats too quickly it could separate and won’t work. Trust us, we did it!

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Leave the chocolate to cool for about ten minutes until it starts to thicken again. Using the pastry brush, coat the inside of the two large mould halves with a thin layer of chocolate and put in the fridge to set.

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Whilst the first layer hardens spoon the remaining chocolate into the smaller moulds, ensuring you fill each mould to the top. Put the mini moulds in the fridge and leave to set.

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Once the chocolate in the large mould has hardened - roughly ten minutes should do it, take it out of the fridge and apply another layer. Repeat the layering and setting process until you’ve got a nice thick layer on your moulds, leaving a little chocolate in the bowl to stick the eggs together with later.

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Leave all your chocolate filled moulds in the fridge for roughly an hour before you try and take your eggs out. Carefully remove the mini eggs and stick the halves together with some of the leftover melted chocolate. Remove (with care) the large egg halves, put the mini eggs inside and seal it all together with melted chocolate.

You could wrap the mini eggs in different coloured foil before putting them in the large egg if you want the receiver to get a shiny, colourful surprise!

C’est voila! Your very own Easter egg to give to who you wish - or eat yourself of course, you’ve worked hard after all! Now all you need to do is decorate it with sprinkles, icing, ribbon, whatever you like. Enjoy!

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EGG HUNTS What better way to while away the Easter weekend than by seeking high and low for egg shaped chocolate treats? Eggsplore away!

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Good Friday marks the start of the great Easter egg hunt, held at The Cranleigh Showground. This is a super popular event that in the past has had hundreds of infant entrants taking part. To avoid disappointment and to be a part of this very special kind of hunt we recommend that you arrive promptly with the claxon to kick things off sounding at 10.30 am sharp. Specifically for children under 10 years (sit down Uncle Charlie, you’ll have your fill of cocoa come Sunday) there is free entry and free parking, though of course donations are always welcome.

For more information visit cranleighlions.org PAINSHILL PARK 27th & 28th March

Pop along to scenic Painshill Park in Cobham over the course of the Easter weekend (10am – 4pm) and Go on a big adventure around the magical landscape garden looking for hidden egg shaped clues which will lead you to a final chocolate treat to take home. Eggciting stuff (normal admission prices apply)

For more information visit painshill.co.uk

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RURAL LIFE CENTRE 27th & 28th March

Visit the largest countryside museum in the south of the country and return to yesteryear with a trip to the Rural Life Centre. Fun for all the family is provided by an Easter chick hunt around the museum. The Monday sees the return of the famous Easter Bonnet competition so dust off your best hat or pop along and make your own. Oh the joys of Easter.

For more information visit rural-life.org.uk NATIONAL TRUST Eggsplore Surrey and its national treasures. Once again the National Trust have teamed up with those stalwarts of the cocoa industry, Cadburys, to bring you egg hunts galore from various locations scattered around the country.

Some quests will take you through mystical woodlands and past bubbling streams. There’ll be face-painting, family games and craft activities aplenty so you can stay for a whole day of fun. Just some of the locations that will make up your Easter trek include; Shalford Mill, River Wey Navigations & Dapdune Wharf, Hatchlands Park, Winkworth Arboretum, Polesden Lacey and Holmwood Common.

For more destinations and information visit easter.cadbury.co.uk

Not so much an egg hunt, but a hunt nevertheless! Hop on through the glorious gardens of Wisley on the trail of the Lindt Gold Bunny for magical family moments this Easter - just follow the clues to lead you to a delicious treat. Throughout the holidays there will be Easter fun fashioned for you every day. Join in with arts & craft sessions, music, storytelling and plenty of outdoor activities. For more information search for Wisley via rhs.org.uk

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Engender a life long love of fitness in your children CrossFit Kids is a high intensity all round fitness regime Lots of fun and games and lots of strength and conditioning Weightlifting, pullups, tyre flipping, running and jumping

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Visit crossfitguildford.co.uk for more information

Daytona Racing

Vroom Vroom! Bambino Karting is available at all of Daytona for drivers aged 5-7 years. Daytona Bambino’s drive state-of-the-art CRG Karts, with Honda 35cc four stroke engines.

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Whilst capable of speeds of up to 25 mph, the karts are strictly governed for younger drivers, so feel rest assured that safety is the name of the game!

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

The circuit is surrounded with Europalight barriers that provide the maximum safety for drivers.

buy online at www.daytona.co.uk

Visit daytona.co.uk for more information.

T: 033 033 27870 | E: sandown@daytona.co.uk

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TOP 10 COURSES IN SURREY Whether you want to learn new skills, develop current interests, gain a qualification or meet new friends, Surrey Adult Learning courses will challenge and reward you.

1. POTTERY Learn the whole range of pottery skills including hand building, mastering the potter’s wheel, glazing and other decorative techniques.

2. SEWING & GARMENT MAKING Be your own designer and create your very own made-to-measure garments and using pattern cutting and sewing techniques gained during the course.

3. DRAWING AND PAINTING Explore how to express tone, colour, composition and perspective using different methods and mediums. Use pencils, pastels, acrylic or watercolour in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

4. COOKERY Choose from a range of courses focusing on different cuisines and occasions. Our experienced tutors will help guide you to preparing delicious meals for any occasion.

Choose from our selection of bread making, cake decorating, cooking for friends and family, cooking for men and thai courses.

5. COMPUTING For home or business, improve your skills in our computer suites. For beginners: all the essentials to get you on the internet and navigating the web, get to know your mobile, tablet or social media. For business/advanced users: perfect your skills using Microsoft Office.develop their technique. Learn how to use manual and automatic settings and how to improve, save and present your photos.

6. PILATES, TAI CHI OR YOGA Improve posture, flexibility, balance and body tone. You will work on the core muscles to protect the spine in everyday movement and ensure the body is correctly aligned.

7. PHOTOGRAPHY Perfect for those with a new D-SLR or bridge camera and those wanting to develop their technique. Learn how to use manual and automatic settings and how to improve, save and present your photos.

8. LANGUAGES All Surrey Adult Learning centres offer a great variety of foreign languages, including French, Italian, Spanish, German, Greek and Latin. Daytime and evening classes available.

9. BRIDGE Millions play bridge worldwide making it one of the world’s most popular card games. Surrey Adult Learning offers a wide range of courses in all abilities, from beginners to advanced.

10. ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) Widen your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar to facilitate communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for Au Pairs.

Surrey Adult Learning offers over 2500 courses across north and Surrey south-west Surrey. To find out what is on near you, visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/adultlearning, call Customer Services on 0300 200 1044 or pick up a brochure at any centre or library.

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BURSARIES AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA AT ISL SURREY

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he International School of London (ISL) Surrey is an awardwinning, coeducational day school for students aged 2 to 18, well known for the quality of its international curriculum.

It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World school and in its recent IB diploma accreditation, received 40 commendations.

It also received an unprecedented third accreditation for its International Primary Curriculum (IPC), achieving the highest level, Mastering, in all nine areas of the review. To date, ISL Surrey is the only school in the world to have achieved this milestone. In its OFSTED inspection report, ISL Surrey was commended for ‘the outstanding quality of its education’.

Means-tested bursaries for qualified local students are available for the IB Diploma programme from age 16-18. Universities

worldwide respect the IB Diploma for its breadth and depth as well as the Extended Essay requirement which teaches students how to complete university level research. In addition to the rigorous academic programme, universities also value the skills developed by IB Diploma students which include critical, reflective and holistic thinking, collaborative working, individual initiative and personal organisation and planning.

ISL Surrey is the only school in the area, and one of the few in the world, to offer an extensive, integrated languages programme.

French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese are offered as a second language and 20 mother tongue languages are currently offered from age 3.

The school is situated on a 10.3-acre campus, with excellent facilities.

Find out more about the IB and applying to university by joining us at our Universities and the IB Information Evening on 5 April at 7pm (see advert for details) Every day is an open day at ISL Surrey and we would be delighted to show you our school in action. Please contact us on 01483-750409 or admissions@islsurrey.org. For further information please visit www.islsurrey.org.

CO-ED FOR CRANMORE SCHOOL

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ranmore School enjoys a remarkable reputation as one of Surrey’s leading prep schools. It recently announced that it is extending its co-ed provision and will become fully co-educational, welcoming girls and boys from aged 2½ to 13. Cranmore was awarded the top grade in every category for its most recent ISI inspection.

Headmaster, Michael Connolly, commented “We are implementing this change from a position of strength. Increasingly parents want their sons and daughters to be educated together and we feel sure that Cranmore is well placed to deliver an outstanding education for both boys and girls.” The school has been commended for its academic reputation, excellent facilities and high

quality music and sport.

Successful schools never stand still. Recent developments at Cranmore include upgrading the changing rooms and washrooms to accommodate girls, creating a Forest School, providing a hospitality suite, and a complete refurbishment of their 25m. swimming pool. Plans have been authorised for an exciting, imaginative £250,000 project to enhance the Bright Stars Nursery outside area. Already graded ‘outstanding’ in its most recent inspection report, the additional facilities will make Bright Stars at Cranmore one of the top nurseries in the South –East.

For more information visit cranmoreprep.co.uk

GODALMING COLLEGE AT TOP OF THE LEAGUE TABLES

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n January, the Department for Education published its performance tables for 16-18 education in England. These confirm that Godalming College is one of the best performing sixth form providers in the country at A level.

In relation to A level grade performance the tables show that Godalming College was in the top 10% of non-selective schools and colleges in the country in 2015. For value-added at A level student outcomes are significantly above national predictions placing Godalming in the top 5% of all non-selective schools and colleges. And on the basis of both of these measures it is the best performing college in Surrey and Hampshire at A level.

In addition Godalming is in the top ten of all schools and colleges in Surrey for value-added performance at A level placing it well above well-known independent schools such as Charterhouse and Cranleigh.

A*-B grade rate of 61.8%, 33.6% of these being at A* or A grade.

Godalming College has a growing number of BTEC options which also show excellent results; 100% pass rate and 60.3% at Distinction* or Distinction grade.

In 2015, 523 students (67%) went on to study at university, 11% went directly into paid employment and the remainder found places at specialist art colleges, drama schools or conservatoires or into sponsored degrees or apprenticeships. 24% of those who went to university are now studying at Russell Group Universities including eight students who went to Oxford or Cambridge and one student who went on to study at Harvard in the USA.

Principal David Adelman says:- “Godalming has a proven track record of outstanding achievement over many many years and the recently published performance tables confirm that 2015 was a record year for exam performance.”

Looking to the future Godalming College will be opening its new English and Modern Foreign Languages block at Easter. The sports facilities have been improved by the opening of new netball courts in September 2015 and a new 11 acre site containing Rugby and Football pitches will be available for use after Easter.

Further refurbishment will provide additional social spaces to the College environment plus a green room and sound recording studio to the media suite, which will open in September 2016.

The A level results for 2015 showed a pass rate of 99.7% and an

For more information visit godalming.ac.uk

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Universities & the International Baccalaureate (IB) Information Evening

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at ISL Surrey

Tuesday 5 April 7pm

Bursaries available for qualified local students.

Guest speakers from top British and international universities

• Prestigious, respected diploma, highly regarded by universities and employers.

Talks on:

• 40+ years of academic excellence at ISL.

• Applying to universities in the UK, US, Canada and the Netherlands

• Low student-teacher ratio.

• Application logistics

• iPad Technology Programme.

• Why universities value the IB Diploma

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FA R M E R S M A R K E T & f o LIPHOOK ARTISAN FOOD AND CRAFT Saturday 12th March | 10am - 2pm The Milllennium Centre, Liphook

odie even t s FARNHAM FARMERS’ MARKET Sunday 27th March | 10am to 1.30pm Central Car Park, Farnham

GODALMING FARMERS’ MARKET

WOKING FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturday 26th March | 10am - 4pm High Street, Godalming

Thursday 17th March | 9am - 2.30pm Town Square

MILFORD FARMERS’ MARKET (SECRETT’S) Sunday 20th March | 10am - 1.30pm Secretts Farm Shop car park

HASLEMERE FARMERS’ MARKET Sunday 3rd April | 10am - 2pm High Street

GUILDFORD FARMERS’ MARKET

COBHAM FARMERS’ MARKET

Tuesday 5th April | 9.30am to 4pm Old Police Station Car Park, Leapale Road

Saturday 26th March | 9.30am-1.30pm Hollyhedge Parade

CHOCOLATE FAIR at DENBIES WINE ESTATE 13TH MARCH Chocolate lovers – unite and indulge your passion and discover the world of premium chocolates.

Showcasing a selection of award-winning chocolates, hand-crafted by skilled chocolatiers, where on the day Denbies will be offering a collection of chocolate-related stalls, selling and showcasing handmade chocolates, truffles, fudge, marshmallow and more. Enjoy browsing, sampling and buying some of the most amazing chocolates the UK has to offer. From 10am – 4pm enjoy free entry and let coco be thy guide.

For more information visit denbies.co.uk

CHEESE & WINE MAKING EXPERIENCE at DENBIES WINE ESTATE 17TH MARCH We feel those delicious folk over at Denbies Wine Estate may be spoiling us this month.

Just days after the Chocolate Fair head to the estate to learn all about cheese making with local Norbury Blue cheese maker, followed by an insight into wine making with Denbies wine specialist. Enjoy a morning at Norbury Blue Dairy, based at Norbury Park Farm in Mickleham, with lunch at Denbies followed by an afternoon of wine appreciation and tasting.

Sounds divine! (£89.50 per person / £80.00 Loyalty Club)

For more information and booking visit denbies.co.uk

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ITALIAN MARKET DAY HARTLEY WINTNEY 20TH MARCH From 10 am – 4pm head to scenic Hartley Wintney for a day of Italian inspiration for your kitchen.

Selling a wide range of Italian produce including breads, olives, meats, oils and much more, this is bound to be a day that your pallet will thank you for. Feast on Italian treats on what will be the perfect Sunday for fans of full on forza flavour.

For more information visit hartleywintney.org.uk

WINE APPRECIATION & WORKSHOP FARNHAM MALTINGS 15TH MARCH Have you ever wanted to know more about wine, been unsure about which wine to choose in a restaurant, would like to make more sense of an endless wine list, afraid to try something new from your wine merchant, or perhaps you would just like to know more about the world of wine? If the answer is resounding ‘yes’ then see below.

Nina Cerullo AIWS is a member of the Association of Wine Educators. She is highly respected wine educator who regularly teaches the trade and public for the Wines and Spirits Education Trust, is a regular lecturer of Italian wines, and the wines of Burgundy, amongst other subjects. This course is suitable for anyone with little or a limited knowledge of wine, or for anyone who would just like to know more. You will learn how to taste, evaluate and gain appreciation of wine at all quality levels. All wine, a set of ISO Tasting Glasses and course notes are included.

On completion knowledge will be equivalent to WSET level 2 and sufficient to attend WSET level 3.

For more information please contact Nina Cerullo directly: 01252 702043, 07855 519905 or nina.cerullo@ wineworkshop.co.uk or visit farnhammaltings.com

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Get to the Bel and The Dragon in Godalming to be treated to a delicious two-course supper and have the opportunity to bid on a selection of some of the world’s greatest wines including Muddy Water Pinot Noir, Chateau Tour St Bonnet & Whispering Angel.

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With over 100 food and drink stalls to browse, try and buy from, Surrey Food Festival will have both a Marketplace for traders with delicious goodies from around the UK and a range of wonderful eateries offering cuisines from around the world.

The Old Deer Park will be a cosmopolitan destination were you can indulge in Thai delicacies, German sausages, Caribbean food, Spanish Churros and some great local produce. You will also find a range of bars offering beverages from Champagne to lager.

Children will also have a great choice of entertainment including an assault course, large bouncy castle, fairground rides and side stalls where you can win prizes. For younger children there will be a Kids Zone with various arts and crafts activities, games and another bouncy castle for years 5 and under. There will be registered carers in the Kids Zone marquee too who can keep your children entertained whilst you peruse a few stalls.

Last but not least, there will be some performing acts on the main stage which might just inspire you to get your dancing shoes on, or alternatively, you can watch from the comfort of the seating area!

So, if you want a great family day out and you love food and drink, Surrey Food Festival is the place to be this April!

For more information visit surreyfoodfestival.com

WINE TASTING CELLAR MAGNEVAL BOUTIQUE DE VINS, RIPLEY 10TH MARCH Visit Cellar Magneval’s brand new boutique in Ripley and be transported to the Loire Valley, tasting and discovering both the delicious white and reds that Langlois Chateau produce. They shall be accompanied by a selection of Loire Valley cheeses chosen to match the wines specifically.

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remember the sensation of trying polvoron biscuits so vividly.

The crisp texture disintegrating as soon as my teeth touched the outer crust giving way to a mix of decadent fat and sugar was one of those lasting food memories. Whether it is a love passed on by my mum, (who gets almost giddy with excitement when in the possession of these biscuits), or just a kid’s love of sweet treats is hard to differentiate. Though the latter is probably true for the old girl too who’s family originate in Gibraltar off the coast of Southern Spain where polvoron orignate.

Date & Walnut Chilli Chocolate Polvoron

By Stu Henshall PREP 15 minutes COOK 20 minutes YIELDS 15 Biscuits

They are so simple I have no idea why they aren’t more popular. It wouldn’t be The Alternative Kitchen if I didn’t twist it up so I have made a few changes. For one, I used butter instead of pig fat or lard. Not-so-fun fact but officials of the Spanish Inquisition way back when decreed that bakers used pork fat as a means of detecting secret Jews and Muslims at Christmas time when they were commonly made. It’s as strange a world now as it ever has been but I have no interest in keeping these balls of awesome from anyone. So butter it is. Saying that I may have slipped a tablespoon or two of rum in which non drinkers can just leave out.

Whoops!

The other thing is they are not usually filled with anything but the structure just about holds some extras so I added coarsely chopped walnuts, dates, and bitter dark chocolate and a generous amount of spice.

Why not? You may have come across them in Cuba or the Philippines as a result of being former Spanish colonies. They definitely won’t be anything like this though. Give my recipe for Date and Walnut Chilli Chocolate Polvoron a go. You won’t regret it.

Ingredients 225 g Slightly salted butter 110 g Caster sugar 225 g Plain flour 50 g Ground almond 1 tbsp Spiced rum 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 tsp Nutmeg 1 tsp Ground ginger 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Allspice 1/2 tsp Chilli powder 50 g Chopped walnuts 50 g Dark chocolate (cut into large chips) 50 g Dried pitted dates (quartered) 1 tbsp Cocoa powder for dusting 1 tbsp Icing sugar for dusting

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Preheat oven to 160°C and toast flour and almond for 5 minutes

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Dust with cocoa and icing sugar and get the coffee on

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WHERE TO EAT: SWA

By Joe Payne A four star, two rosette boutique inn located in one of Surrey’s prettiest villages, The Swan Inn has built quite the reputation for its serious take on food in an informal setting.

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n a brisk Tuesday afternoon in February, it bodes well for our esteemed photographer Fiona and I that The Swan Inn is bustling with people, an enthusiastic chatter during the typically un-busy time of the week.

With a menu bursting with options, chosen based on the very best local produce, we were very excited…

But first up, the location. Chiddingfold is achingly pretty – anyone who has been to the village will be able to attest to this. Located in the heart of the High Street, The Swan Inn is very much a jewel in Chiddingfold’s crown.

The décor is modern and woody yet warm and cosy, and not at all clinical despite the fresh uncluttered interior.

Light streams in through original windows, some of which are stained glass, adding to bright airy feel. This was complimented by the ambience;

busy, informal, cosy and jolly. You could come in for a casual lunch, dinner with the family or a romantic meal and the vibe would suit.

Anyway, with a warm greeting from Manager Sinead, we got down to the nitty gritty…

For the starter, I chose the Lamb Kofta with yoghurt green bean and mint raita.

Looking resplendent on a glass plate, the lamb was suitably exceptional; crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, the medley of flavours was abundant yet not overpowering or overly spicy and complimented by the freshness of the raita. The beans were crunchy, sweet and vibrant – if they didn’t come straight from the ground, they sure tasted like they did.

Having nabbed some of my colleague’s Chicken and Ham Hock Terrine with

pickled vegetables and walnut croutes, I was equally impressed; the beautiful marriage of soft, savoury flavours cut through by the tangy veg really was a treat.

Moving on to the Main Course, I chose the Pan-Seared Cod, thyme leaks, truffled crush potato, mussels and crispy ox tongue. Needless to say the cod was flaky and soft, the leaks buttery and firm, the mussels plump; but the absolute showstopper was the ox tongue, explosively tasty little breaded morsels that cut through all the flavours without overwhelming them. Light and yet substantial, the buttery seafood and meat combo was not at all swamped and the plate was shamefully clean (bar a few forlorn mussel shells).

Fiona was presented with a plate with a gorgeous array of colours: the Pork Tenderloin, tomato, chorizo and

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AN INN CHIDDINGFOLD butter bean cassoulet, fennel fritter and spring greens. This perfectly spring-like yet hearty dish was equally delicious, the cassoulet in particular bringing muffled grunts of knowing contentment. Anyway, the little I was allowed to sample of this dish of greens, oranges and purples was exceptional.

Finally, we went for the dessert.

Now, I never normally suffer from food envy. Indeed my Date Sponge Pudding with a caramel tuile and gorgeously thick vanilla ice cream was absolutely fantastic, homely and comforting while boasting a light texture. But when your compadre orders a Dark Chocolate Marquise with honeycomb and salted caramel ice cream on a black slate, you absolutely insist upon sampling it. For research.

The Marquise was rich without being overpoweringly sweet and offering a hint of black cherry, the honeycomb was easily the best I’ve ever tasted and anything salted caramel gets me hot under the proverbial. The balance was perfect, and I can safely say this sweet-toothed caloriechaser honestly thought it one of the best desserts ever sampled.

So The Swan Inn looks like a high-end pub and serves food of the calibre of an exceptional restaurant, is located in a gorgeous village, offers friendly service and, dare we say it, is really rather reasonably priced all told. Our opinion? The Swan Inn needs more stars and rosettes…

The Swan Inn Petworth Road Chiddingfold Surrey GU8 4TY Starters: Lamb Kofta, Yoghurt Green Bean and Mint Raita £7.95 Chicken and Ham Hock Terrine, Pickled Vegetables, Walnut Croutes £6.95

Main Course: Pan Seared Cod, Thyme Leaks, Truffled Crush Potato, Mussels, Crispy Ox Tongue £16 Pork Tenderloin, Tomato, Chorizo and Butter Bean Cassoulet, Fennel Fritter, Spring Greens £15.95

Dessert: Date Sponge Pudding, Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream £6.50 Dark Chocolate Marquise, Honeycomb, Salted Caramel Ice Cream £6.50 Total: £59.85

The next Star Inn Supper Club takes place on Tuesday 29th March.

Find out more at theswaninnchiddingfold.com.

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The revolutionary home delivery service that brings great restaurants closer to their customers has come to Guildford – and the town’s armchair gourmets are particularly spoiled for choice...

The next evolution in home food delivery has arrived, ready to sate our appetites for quality restaurant food that we don’t have to leave our homes to enjoy. Because let’s face it, until the arrival of the home delivery phenomenon Deliveroo, the choice on offer has been Chinese, Pizza, Indian and… well that’s really sort of it. Until now...

Deliveroo is undoubtedly a great fit for Guildford, a town whose culinary offerings have never been more diverse or delicious.

Boasting a better than ever choice of innovative independents and famous brands, Deliveroo can now bring some of the best that Guildford’s restaurants have to offer straight to your door.

So who are the eateries who supply the tummy’s of Guildford with delicious restaurant cuisine? Well The Real Sushi Company, Meat the Greek, Maison Blanc, Burrito Loco, Giggling Squid, Shardana and CAU are just some of the venues on board.

So that’s Japanese, Greek, French, Thai, Mexican, Italian and Argentinian-style foods available, plus there’s plenty more where that came from.

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Easter Weekend

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EASTER EVENTS Horse & Carriage Rides Good Friday: Friday 25 March, taking place from 12noon - 3pm Enjoy a leisurely 25 minute ride through the vineyard £7.50 per person

The best-known vineyard in the area, Denbies Wine Estate is in fact the largest in the UK, boasting 265 glorious acres.

Denbies is the place to visit for those of you who want a wide range of seasonal wines. But what really sets Denbies apart is the sheer volume of events they host…

For example, let’s give you a nod towards their Wine and Cheese Making Experience, taking place on Thursday 17th March. Learn all about cheese making with local makers, followed by an insight into wine making with a Denbies wine specialist – but this merely scratches the surface.

Chocolate Truffle Making takes place on Wednesday 23rd March, and over the Easter weekend there will be special Sunday lunches AND Morris Dancing! In short, there’s always something brilliant to do at Denbies.

‘Wine & Chocolate Tasting Tour’

Rampant Rooster Morris Dancing

Friday 25, Saturday 26, Sunday 27 & Monday 28 March, 2pm & 4pm The perfect combination; sparkling wine & fine chocolate £16.95 pp

Easter Monday: Monday 28 March Performances at 11am & 2pm Free entry

EASTER SUNDAY: SUNDAY 27 MARCH Garden Room Carvery 12noon - 3pm Sparkling wine on arrival, 2 course carvery style buffet and live music throughout £28.50 pp / Loyalty Club £24.00 / Children under 12yrs £9.00 (Includes a free chocolate treat!)

The Gallery Restaurant Sunday Lunch Served throughout the day from 12.30pm - 4pm 3 course lunch £32.00 pp (includes a free glass of Sparkling wine) / Children under 12yrs £12.50 (Includes a free chocolate treat!)

Denbies Wine Estate Ltd, London Road, Dorking Surrey RH5 6AA T. 01306 876616 www.denbies.co.uk Email: events@denbiesvineyard.co.uk Company Registered in England No 9822843 Designed by precreativestudios.com.

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THE ALBION

The Albion is a family run, warm, friendly pub situated on the outskirts of Farnham town centre. Whether you’re in a large group or looking for something a little more cosy and intimate, this is the pub for you.

With an extensive menu including home-made favourites, such as steak & ale pie alongside tasty specialities, including fa jitas, Chinese battered chicken with noodles and vegetarian options, prepared by a highly experienced chef, you can enjoy a rather hearty meal here. There’s even a monthly Tapas Night with Spanish Guitarist too.

Moreover, The Albion boasts a wide range of quality beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, function areas and a range of buffet menus to suit all tastes, Sky and BT Sport and even 4 en-suite rooms. Phew. And with Easter coming up, there will be chocolaty treats for the children on Easter Sunday.

2 Hale Rd, Farnham GU9 9QH 01252 716602 | www.albion-farnham.co.uk

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“A Very Popular Venue - So Book Early” “First class Sunday lunch” “Absolutely magical” “A charming gastro pub with a peaceful location”

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That same year, the Mill had been occupied by Oliver Cromwell’s roundheads.

A new mill was built in 1648 and is believed to have functioned as a corn mill until the late 18th Century.

Later, in the 19th Century, it was acquired by the Appleton family - and used for making braid for military uniforms. The 1851 census shows that 100 people worked here, which perhaps explains why the Cupola on the roof was installed around that time - the bell was used to call people to work!

In the 1940’s the Mill was used as a hospital during World War 2, and if you visit the mezzanine level you can see the graffiti scribblings, which were left by the soldiers whilst recovering.

Our very talented chef ’s now cook fantastically freshly sourced produce from local suppliers, which is supported by our Award winning beer and freshly kept ales, which has been awarded the coveted Master Cellarman status.

Put all these together and you will see why we are the perfect wedding venue, we are licensed to hold ceremonies in two very different rooms, and if you want that unique intimate dining experience our Cromwell room is available and can cater for upto 25 people.

2nd Jim’s Big Quiz 4th Bordeaux wine tasting 6th Mothers Day 12th Dinner with So Sinatra 16th Jim’s Big Quiz 25th-27th Easter egg trail 30th Jim’s Big Quiz

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1st Wine Tasting 13th Jim’s Big Quiz 16th Annual Duck Race in support of St James School Elstead 16th Dinner with Might Be Buble 27th Jim’s Big Quiz

Farnham Road Elstead Surrey GU8 6LE 01252 703333 www.millelstead.co.uk

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FOODIES FEATURE CELLAR MAGNEVAL

Cellar Magneval Boutique de Vins & Épicerie Fine is a new, fine wine boutique, fine foods and deli situated in Ripley, the beautiful Surrey village, steeped in tonnes of history that dates back to circa 1160. Ripley is the perfect location for those wishing to spend an afternoon or evening lunching and dining in one of the most delightful fine wine experiences in the county.

In recent months, the boutique has hosted a number of busy Wine and Cheese Tastings with special Winemaker guests.

Having sold exclusive wines from 1985 and 2006 to customers, Cellar Magneval’s knowledge isn’t to be questioned.

Having just signed some very exclusive wine deals – and with a freshly stocked cellar to choose from - their offers on wine will be unique and of the very highest quality. As wine’s closest friend, Cellar Magneval handpicks its cheeses to accompany the wining experience.

The place itself has been fitted out in an eclectic style, using old French furniture, wardrobes, dressers and even trunk suitcases. They hope it will make the whole experience that more enjoyable, encouraging you to browse the shelves as well as discovering new wine and epicurean delicacies.

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Thursday March 24th sees them host their Taste of the Loire Valley evening of exploring wines of the Langlois Chateau.

The evening of wine and cheese consists of two sparkling, two whites, two reds and one sweet, as well as some of the finest cheese. For more information, email: ripley@cellarmagneval. com or call 01483 610 610.

Fine Wines, Ports & Spirits Boutique Delicatessen & Fine Foods Wine, Port, Spirits & Champagne Tasting Sommelier & Cellar Stocking Service Private & Corporate Events CM Wine Club

Own Wine Cellar & Bond Wholesale & Trade Free Local Delivery Gift Service Specialist Cigars Free Glass and Decanter Loan Service

Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 8pm The Old Cellar, High Street, Ripley, Surrey. GU23 6BB. UK +44 (0)1483 610610 • ripley@cellarmagneval.com www.cellarmagneval.com/ripley

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FOODIES FEATURE WHITE BRASSERIE COMPANY

With The White Brasserie Company you know what you can always guarantee: a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a unique combination of a traditional pub and a French brasserie, all with an English twist. Their food is cooked to order, using the best, freshest, seasonal ingredients by skilled chefs who have trained under the watchful eye of Executive Chef Clive Fretwell - one of the country’s very best.

As well as using some of the finest and freshest ingredients that has all been locally sourced, the White Brasserie Company likes to keep its menu up-to-date and relevant with its seasonally changing set menus. Late March will see the launch of their Spring/Summer A la Carte menu that will have been delicately prepared by one of the number of highly trained chefs.

Alongside the pub’s seasonal changes, their menus will always maintain its bar and snacking menu and, of course, the most talked about dishes like six-hour beef rib, dressed Brixham crab, the traditional homemade pies or Morteau sausage, potato salad and the finest poached egg. Their meat and fish is sustainably sourced and purchased directly from reliable, high quality suppliers.

Dotted generously around the county, the White Brasserie Company boasts pubs in Cobham, Chobham, Weybridge and Guildford, with many housed in historic buildings, made cosy and inviting and very much part of the fabric of the local community.

Each pub, to enhance its community and welcoming feel, has an open charcoal grill so you and others can enjoy a drink,

sit back and relax, whilst watching how your fresh, seasonal ingredients are getting on. With its substantial list of beautifully selected cask ales, as well as beer, cider and a comprehensive list of 44 choices of wine (with 28 by the glass), you’ll never have had so much of an option.

Sundays are about sharing and with the White Brasserie’s Sunday Roast Sharer, it’s never been easier. Roast sirloin of Cornish beef, succulent roast potatoes, crisp homemade Yorkshire puddings, seasonal (of course) vegetables and homemade gravy has never sounded so appealing. Order as a whole to carve and share as you please, while individual portions are available too.

With every venue child and dog friendly, this is somewhere you can share special moments with all of the family. Open seven days a week for a quiet beer, a hearty bar snack, a full brasserie meal and anything you can think of in between. If you see The White Brasserie Company sign or the TWBC crest you can rest assured that you’ll be stepping into a traditional and honest pub that produces some of the best grub around, all with a smile on their face.

The March Hare, Guildford – 2-4 South Hill, GU1 3SY The Queen’s Head, Weybridge – 1 Bridge Road, KT13 8XS The Sun Inn, Chobham – High Street, GU24 8AF The Cricketers, Cobham – Downside Common, KT11 3NX

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FOODIES FEATURE L’AROMA

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For almost twenty years, Woking’s L’Aroma has continued to raise the bar on providing an exquisite and authentic Neapolitan cuisine and widely is recognised as one of the finest Italian restaurants in Surrey County.

L’Aroma restaurant has been a continual success since its launch in 1997 and quickly distinguished itself for its unique Southern Italian cuisine and innovative décor, with the latter making the dining experience that more memorable. It quickly became a favourite with the locals and still proves to be a popular option for tourists too, who are guaranteed to enjoy fine food and superb service.

Their menu is based on authentic Neapolitan tradition and is updated by the unique culinary design of their experienced chefs. Historic location, beautiful decor, and great food makes dining at L’Aroma a “gastronomic experience”.

16 High Street, Woking GU21 6BW | 01483 770742

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BIRD IN HAND

The Bird in Hand Pub, Mayford, provides a warm welcome to drinkers and diners alike. Now under new management the traditional-styled pub has undergone a full refurbishment.

The stylish pub and rustic restaurant offers a friendly environment for you to relax in, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Enjoy a drink in their cosy bar around the fireplace, restored to its original beauty. You’ll find a selection of local beers alongside premium lagers, fine ales and delicious cider. They’ve an extensive wine list including organic varieties and if your tipple is a cocktail, their bar staff are on hand to mix up your favourite!

01483 747374

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For a more formal dining experience, book into their restaurant and let them take care of you and your friends, family or colleagues.

Mayford Green, Woking, GU22 0NL

Mayford Green, Woking, GU22 0NL 01483 747374 | birdinhandmayford.co.uk

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FOODIES FEATURE TANTE MARIE

57 - 61 COMMERCIAL WAY, WOKING GU21 6HW 01483 724173

The Restaurant at Tante Marie brings a unique and fresh dining experience to life. Their award-winning restaurant is situated within the Tante Marie Culinary Academy – one of the world’s leading cookery schools and The Restaurant at Tante Marie is staffed by graduates of the Academy’s acclaimed Cordon Bleu Diploma course.

www.tantemarierestaurant.co.uk

Their menus offer a selection of modern British and European classics, in an informal yet stylish and family friendly dining environment. They admit that they want everyone to learn to love food as much as they do.

A comprehensive wine list is carefully tailored to match their food but sometimes this means not serving wine at all. So, in addition to their wine list, they also offer a range of original beers, bubbles and other interesting alternatives!

59-61 Commercial Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6HN 01483 724173 | tantemarierestaurant.co.uk

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Fabulous farm shop & butchers Fabulous rs p & Butche S Farm ho ed lamb

New Haw Rd Addlestone Nr Weybridge KT15 2BU

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Farm Shop 01932 852630 Info line 01932 853886

See website or facebook for all details and updates

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Mon - Sat 9am-6pm Sun 10am-4pm

Home grown asparagus ready in april

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SPORTS NEWS WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH

Surrey Half Marathon 13th March, Woking Leisure Centre The race is Surrey’s biggest closed-road half marathon event and it’s right on your doorstep.

The run itself boasts a flat, scenic route with four water stations, run pacers and even local bands for both the runners and the spectators to enjoy.

The latter will also enjoy a fantastic atmosphere cheering on the runners in their targets and helping them raise money for charity at the same time.

Whether you’re into running or not, hopefully you’re at least into cheering people on. So head on down on the 13th March and do your bit (even if it is without having to run).

For more information, visit: www.surreyhalfmarathon.co.uk

Haslemere Bumpy Triathlon

Telectronics Champion of Champions

10th April, Tunnel Hill, Pirbright

22nd April, Lakeside, Frimley

On the edge of the South Downs National Park, Haslemere provides the perfect location for a triathlon.

The aim of the organisers was to encourage beginners and novices to participate in the UK’s fasting growing lifestyle sport. The first triathlon was a huge success with over 220 participants, a healthy split of female and males of all ages and abilities took part. The bike and running courses are through some of the most attractive scenery in Surrey and West Sussex.

Some of the best players on planet darts will be appearing at Frimley’s Lakeside Country Club in another exclusive Champion of Champions clash.

www.haslemerebumpytriathlon.co.uk

Arrows luminaries such as world number one Michael van Gerwen, five-time World Champion Raymond van Barneveld, multiple ma jor winner James Wade and Australian star Simon Whitlock will do battle at the British home of darts at The Telectronics Lakeside Champion of Champions.

Joining that top quality quartet will be former Lakeside World Champion Mark Webster and Frimley Green favourites Tony O’Shea, Darryl Fitton, Bobby George and Fallon Sherrock, who was 2015 runner-up in the Ladies World Championship.

As in previous years, tickets don’t hang around for long and are high in demand, so the earlier the better. www.lakesidesurrey.co.uk

Bowls Open Day 30th April, Woking Park Lawn Bowls Club Lawn Bowls is a great social pastime for all ages and ALL abilities and at Woking Park Bowls Club on Saturday April 30th are holding an open day from 10.30 until 12.30 when you can give it a try and find out for yourself whether you and those little round balls are a match made in heaven and on the greens.

Following the free ‘Open Day’ on Saturday April 30th we will be following this up with a 4 week coaching course on Saturday mornings 10.00 until 12.30 on May 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. The cost of the course is £20 which will be offset against your annual joining fee if you feel you wish to continue. www.wpbc1914.co.uk

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Style, design & innovation in tiles & bathrooms New Guildford Showroom Now Open. Huge Collection of Tiles, Mosaics and Bathroom Products.

20% off stock tiles with this voucher

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Biggest stockist in the area | Free local delivery | Free parking Eurotiles & Bathrooms Guildford, Unit 6, Riverside Business Centre, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford,GU1 4UG Tel: 01483 455424 email: guildford@eurotilesandbathrooms.com website: www.eurotilesandbathrooms.com Branches in Braintree, Rustington, Stevenage, Twickenham and Brighton.

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TEST DUMMY: BREATHE studios From the outside Breathe looked like any other alternative private gym: mood lights, simple-yet-effective signage, motivational quotes like “You can do it” and “Pump it Louder” on the window. But on the inside it’s something much more unique.

We began with some floor work. Face down, leg up, kick to the ceiling, you know the moves. No weights, just the weight of your body. Squats, lunges, single-leg lunges, planks with your hands in awkward but weirdly comfortable positions. “Smooth fluid movements” were the instructions given as we did stuff that I can only describe as a bad dad break-dancing and a press-up hybrid. The bad dad was an extra addition by a totally unbalanced me.

“Army crawls were followed by faster army crawls. I attempted to gauge the feeling of an insect. I tried to be at one. It didn’t work”

Designed by someone truly obsessed with Scandinavian minimalism, Breathe Studio’s modern and simple look is quite astounding. I, though as much as I could sit and admire the interior, was there for MOVE Primal, a class I knew only 30 seconds of a YouTube video about.

We then split off into pairs. I, having no friends and being teacher’s pet, went with John. While I hanged from a metal pole attached to the ceiling, John commenced with some kind of unorthodox burpees. We’d do this for as long as I could hang (which wasn’t very long), before swapping.

I arrive with time to spare, hastily change into my exercise gear and assume position on the studio floor. “Hi I’m Tayler,” I contemplated shouting to our instructor, as well as Breathe Studios owner, John Cann, but decided against it because I’m still heavily panting from getting changed so fast. Mr Benn makes it look so easy.

Laps of the studio then followed and this was when the obvious primal moves came into the equation. Running, like normal, was followed by monkey lunges, like not normal. Army crawls were followed by faster army crawls.

I attempted to gauge the feeling of an insect. I tried to be at one. It didn’t work. I was rubbish.

A background in elite sport, and an insatiable appetite for new challenges form John’s unique approach. Expect intensity, expect results.

But this was strength training at its rawest. This was the glitz and glamour others add nowadays thrown in the bin. This was what’s needed and nothing else.

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Strength training does not mean bloated, bulky physiques. It doesn’t have to mean strain and weight-gain. Using your own body as resistance and functional strength classes sculpt lean, strong, useful muscles.

This class progresses movements towards control and complexity. Using compound, organic movements; these classes will set fire to your metabolism and continue to burn calories long after you have completed your class. You will reshape and rebalance the natural beauty of your body. Train your body as it has evolved to be.

Movement practice is an essential part of enjoying your body to the full. Bullet proof your joints, realign your posture and relax your body and mind. The class opens the door to the full capacity of human movement. You will stretch, strengthen, mobilise and even invert yourself through combinations of Yoga, Pilates and Primal Movement.

At Breathe Studios, they make sure you’re aware that what you do post-workout is just as important as the workout itself. The studio also houses their very own kitchen called Nourish.

Nourish sells seasonal salads, nutrient dense snacks and superfood smoothies. Every recipe

is created and made in their kitchen - every salad dressing, drink and snack.

So if you’re looking for a no mess about full-body workout that’s both enjoyable and challenging, you should probably pay Farnham’s Breathe Studios a visit. Farnham’s nice by the way.

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Above: Pocket globe by Aloriot, London dated 1809, in original leather case with internal star chart.

Est: £1,000-2,000.

Below: Fine Victorian diamond and moonstone necklace, fourteen oval cabochon moonstones with diamond border linked by a garland setting.

Est: £15,000-20,000

Jewellery, Silver & Watches: 16 March Fine Art, Antiques, Model Boats & Automobilia: 17 March Antique Furniture & Clocks: 18 March Antique & Collectors’: 6 April Photographic & Natural History: 6 April Asian Art: 14 April Textiles, Sewing & Vintage Fashion: 14 April Toys and Models: 11 May Entertainment & Memorabilia: 12 May Vintage Posters: 13 May

Bid live on Ewbank’s Live for the same price as you pay in the room

Celebrate the life of your loved one

Join us for a very special remembrance event taking place in the Phyllis Tuckwell Memory Meadow - a peaceful corner of Guildford’s Stoke Park dedicated to loved ones who are no longer with us but are never forgotten.

For more information and to make a dedication in memory of a loved one, please call 01252 729446, visit www.pth.org.uk/memorymeadow or pick up a leaflet from one of our shops.

Saturday 16th April 10am-12pm Stoke Park

Nightingale Road Entrance Guildford GU1 1ER

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8BL Registered Charity Number 264501

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BRIDGE HOUSE CARE HOME

Farnham Road, Elstead, Surrey GU8 6DB Tel: 01252 888469 Email: bridgehouse@mmcg.co.uk • Residential / Personal Care • Respite Care / Short Breaks • Day Care

FURZE HILL LODGE CARE HOME

Furze Hill, Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 6EP Tel: 01737 742731 Email: furzehill@mmcg.co.uk • Dementia Care • Residential Care • Respite Care • Short Breaks • Day Care

KINGSBURY COURT 5 STAR LUXURY CARE HOME

Guildford Road, Bisley, Surrey GU24 9AB Tel: 01483 494186 Email: kingsbury.court@mmcg.co.uk • Residential Care • Dementia Care • Nursing Care • Respite Care • Day Care

“To be the best quality, most highly regarded care provider in the United Kingdom.”

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With the new Super League season well underway, Tayler Willson caught up with Surrey Storm’s Georgia Lees to discuss her breakthrough season, the new-look and reshaped squad, and on just how far Storm can go this season…

After a disappointing Super Saturday opening defeat to Bath University, people in the world of social media began to question whether the ma jor summer changes in the squad had scuppered Surrey Storm’s hopes of regaining the Superleague title.

Now, one month on - and with four straight and convincing league wins under their belt – Storm have quickly silenced any early-season critics. Currently into her fourth season with Storm, Georgia Lees admitted that she doesn’t think last season’s success has put any additional pressure onto the team’s shoulders, despite fans’ expectations.

“We had a few people leave in the summer, but also a few came in,” Lees tells us, “It’s always nice to change things up, it keeps it healthy. But with change comes a need to gel again, a need to settle down as a team, so we’ll only get better this year.

no different to if we didn’t win last year. These things take time and I’m sure the fans understand that.”

Despite influential departures like Tamsin Greenway and Bongiwe Msomi, Lees remains confident that they still have what it takes to go all the way: “This season’s about learning for us, and for me, personally, it’s about game time and making the most of my first season of regular starts. It’s my fourth year at Storm but really the first time I’ve been given a regular starting chance and I need to take it.

The 22-year-old did heap praise for Greenway still who, despite retiring from all forms of Netball in the summer, remains at Storm in a coaching capacity, a role that Lees believes is key if the side is going to be successful this year.

“Losing someone like Tamsin is always going to be hard, she’s irreplaceable and she’s taught us a lot. But still having her here for advice, for pointers and tips is going to be ma jor this season.

All the girls look up to her.

“She and I have one-to-one sessions outside of our normal training hours and she is still really helping me develop my game. I’m progressing as a player and the more I play the more I’ll progress. Hopefully we’ll progress as a team, too, and as the ending of the season nears we’ll be at our very best!”

“But in that, I don’t think there’s more pressure on us. If anything, we know we will improve with time, so the pressure on us now is

Storm Fixtures: 5 Mar

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Surrey Storm v Hertfordshire Mavericks (LONDON LIVE!)

12 Mar 19:00

Surrey Storm v Team Bath

14 Mar 19:45

Team Northumbria v Surrey Storm

26 Mar 16:00

Yorkshire Jets v Surrey Storm

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Surrey Storm v Loughborough Lightning

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JUNIOR HOLIDAY CAMPS All of the Storm Junior Camps are over seen by Coach Tamsin Greenway, and are tailored to each age group to get the best out of their experience. All camps are led by a Storm player or coach, with help from the Community Coaching Team to ensure all participants are looked after!

JUNIOR STORM NETBALL CAMPS At this age it’s all about practising the basics and learning the game, encouraging the girls to explore new positions and learn all aspects of playing the sport, as well as educating them about Surrey Storm.

Over the 2 days they will play fun warm up games, practise their ball skills and the essential movements all netball players need. They will be coached attacking and defensive skills as well as shooting and team building exercises.

Both days end with a Surrey Stormthemed Tournament, which is split into age and ability.

STORM MASTERCLASS CAMPS These camps are suitable for those both in clubs or school teams. At these camps it’s important the basics are still reinforced and taken to new levels, they also begin to introduce the tactical side and awareness of the game.

Over the 2 days they will practise thinking games and challenges, ball skills and movements as well as core and stability work. There will be more specific attack and defensive themes, as well as tactical set ups on court.

Both days end with a tournament where the players get to practise their newly learnt skills. They also encourage Surrey Storm education as it’s important players at this age get to witness elite level netball.

STORM EXPERIENCE CAMP Led by the one of Storm’s elite coaching staff, these camps are aimed at the more serious netball player and will focus on an individual position to help players really define their match play. They are looking for players involved in satellite, county or regional academy squads.

The summer camp will be a pre-season camp, modelled on the Surrey Storm pre-season training. It will focus on fitness, skill development, SAQ and strength and conditioning needed for players to prepare for the season.

Included in the sessions will be specific coaching as well as video analysis sessions.

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW: T: 01483 689111 E: netball@surreysportspark.co.uk

SURREY SCORCHERS Henry Wilkins has completed a transfer to Spanish outfit Globalca ja Quintanar following his short stint at Surrey Scorchers. The Guildford-born shooting guard signed during the pre-season period and made a total of 14 appearances for Scorchers, scoring a 5.42ppg average.

Wilkins will now head to Liga EBA outfit Globalca ja Quintanar, returning to Spanish basketball having played for C.B. Villarrrobledo last season.

Upon making the transfer, Wilkins said: “I want to say a huge thanks to Coach Creon and the whole Scorchers organisation for giving me the opportunity to represent Surrey. They stuck with me through some tough times early in the season with my health and I’m very grateful for their help during that period.

“I also want to thank them for their cooperation and understanding throughout this process. We are a young club going through some growing pains but I’m confident that Coach Creon and the boys will turn the season around in these remaining months! I’m super excited to return to Spain and join the league in their race to the playoffs!”

SURREY SMASHERS A demoralising 4-1 defeat to Nottingham University last month has left last year’s finalists Surrey Smashers on the brink of failing to reach the National Badminton League finals in May. Smashers were left stunned by a convincing performance from the home side in front of their home fans at the Jubilee Campus Sports Centre and the Sky Sports cameras.

Starting the night second bottom on 6 points, Smashers knew that a match-night win was needed to close the gap on Team Derby in fourth position. However, Smashers, who finished in first place in the league before losing in the finals last season, now find themselves rock bottom of the table with only one game remaining.

Four of the six teams go through to the finals in Crawley and Smashers will have to beat Birmingham Lions on March 21 to have any chance of progressing.

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Celebrating 45 years as a Lotus main dealer

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

NEW ONLINE PARTS SHOP

WINTER OFFERS Winter check & Top Up: £29.95 with Free Saab water bottle Philips Extreme Vision Headlamp Bulbs: £29.95 Saab wiper blades: £29.95

High quality servicing for all makes:

www.bellandcolvill.com

JUNIOR BASKETBALL WITH GAME DAY JUNIOR CAMP - £20 PER CHILD HIT THE HOME COURT FOR A 2 HOUR CAMP BEFORE THE PROFESSIONALS PLAY THEIR BBL GAME VS LEICESTER RIDERS ON MARCH 25

ALL STARS BASKETBALL CLUB – FROM £3 PER CHILD A DROP-IN SESSION OPEN TO BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS PERFECT FOR ALL LEVELS, EVEN BEGINNERS!

EASTER HOLIDAY BASKETBALL CAMPS – FROM £22.80 PER CHILD WANT TO BE COACHED BY A PRO PLAYER? DROP THE KIDS OFF DURING EASTER AND LET THEM PLAY!

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK VISIT WWW.SURREYSCORCHERS.CO.UK ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE AT SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD Surrey Scorchers Basketball

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open events tuesday 15 march & Wednesday 29 june 5.30-8pm What we offer...

Animal Management Arboriculture & Forestry Employability Equine Floristry Football & Rugby Golf Management

Horticulture Landscaping Public Services Sport Studies Sports Turf Supported Learning Wildlife & Conservation

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ROBINS & DAY GUILDFORD Hurtmore Road, Goldaming, Guildford GU7 2RD 01483 698 669 www.robinsandday.co.uk Official Fuel Consumption in MPG (l/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km) for the 108 Range are: Urban 52.3 – 56.5 (5.4 – 5.0), Extra Urban 74.3 – 78.5 (3.8 – 3.6), Combined 65.7 – 68.9 (4.3 – 4.1) and CO2 99 – 95 (g/km). For the New 208 Range are: Urban 40.4 – 78.5 (7.0 – 3.6), Extra Urban 61.4 – 104.6 (4.6 – 2.7), Combined 52.3 – 94.2 (5.4 – 3.0) and CO2 125 – 79 (g/km). For the 2008 Crossover Range are: Urban 47.1 – 65.7 (6.0 – 4.3), Extra Urban 65.7 – 85.6 (4.3 – 3.3), Combined 57.6 – 76.3 (4.9 – 3.7) and CO2 114 – 96 (g/km.

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September’s redevelopment means Robins and Day – he Robins & Day group was founded in 1913, when two bicycle businesses run by located on Hurtmore Road – feature a magnificent new car showroom and unrivalled Peugeot aftersales, plus all-makes Mr Robins and Mr Day were incorporated. service and repair facilities.

The company then became part of the Rootes It took 15 weeks to complete and showcases the striking Blue Motor Company, selling Hillman Humber, Box Exterior, exclusive to the brand, coupled with a modern Awaiting Editorial Singer and Sunbeam models, later adding and spacious interior. The new layout means a greater Talbot and then Peugeot in 1960. choice of new and used cars too.

In 1970, the dealerships became a wholly owned subsidiary of Peugeot Motor Company PLC and now exclusively holds the Peugeot franchise. In 2007, the company changed its name to Robins & Day. The dealership are now Peugeot’s largest dealer group and currently have 29 dealerships and 2 parts distributors across the UK. Having completed its renovation, Robins and Day offer a cutting edge experience for its clients.

Customers can now relax in the new lounge and take advantage of the Wi-Fi while browsing the range of vehicles, and enjoy some hot and cold beverages too.

With the new range in stock, including the 108 and 208 models, and a wider array of cars on sale than ever before, this is the perfect time to visit and browse for a Peugeot.

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BUSINESS News VINES GROUP WIN TWO BMW RAISE THE ROOF AWARDS Vines MINI and BMW continue to enhance their credentials as they picked up two separate awards at the BMW Group Raise the Roof event.

The group – which operate authorised MINI and BMW Centres in Gatwick, Guildford and Redhill – have gathered a fantastic reputation for their depth of knowledge and high quality service.

The annual awards ceremony recognises BMW and MINI retailers, with the Vines Group winning the 2015 MINI Marketeer of the Year and, perhaps more impressively, the Guildford centre winning BMW i Retailer of the Year. The BMW i range consists of two plug-in electric vehicles: the i3 all-electric car and the i8 plug-in hybrid, the former of which is a more day to day vehicle with the latter an incredibly powerful yet fuel-efficient sports car. Both have received considerable praise in the motoring industry.

What makes the BMW i Retailer of the Year award particularly impressive is that, due to various government subsidies and their uniquely ‘green’ specs, the BMW i range demands a much broader breadth of knowledge from its retailers.

Find out more about the Vines Group by visiting vinesbmw.co.uk

VINES GROUP ANNOUNCED AS SURREY HILLS COWPARADE SPONSOR

Vines Group BMW and MINI is sponsoring the Surrey Hills CowParade by providing organisers with an especially branded BMW X5 vehicle to promote the initiative.

CowParade is the world’s largest public art event which comes to Surrey this year with hundreds of brightly-coloured cows set to decorate the hills, farms, towns, schools and popular landmarks across the county.

Organisers want individuals, companies, schools and other organisations to sponsor a life-sized cow and either decorate it themselves or bring in an artist to do it. The cows will then be displayed around the county before being herded to the inaugural Surrey Hills Food, Drink and Music Festival on September 3 where they will be auctioned off. Those judged the pick of the herd will go to auction at a gala ceremony in London later in the year.

Proceeds will be shared equally between Surrey Hills Trust Fund, a charity established to conserve and protect the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which supports local community projects and enterprise schemes, and the individual charities selected by the cow sponsors.

The CowParade will not only help to raise awareness of this special landscape but also safeguard its future through donations to the Surrey Hills Trust Fund.

Visit the Community Pages of this magazine and theguide2surrey.com for more Surrey Hills Cow Parade info. For more information on how to take part call the Surrey Hills CowParade team on 01483 661150 or visit surreyhillscowparade.com.

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The Guide 2 Surrey Nominated for Four Surrey Digital Awards 10TH MARCH / HG WELLS CONFERENCE CENTRE WOKING

The Surrey Digital Awards 2016 take place at the HG Wells Conference Centre on 10th March – and naturally our website, TheGuide2Surrey.com, has been nominated for some awards. Four to be precise.

The four categories are: Mobile App, Website: Sports & Entertainment, Use of Social Media for Business and Website: Lifestyle & Culture. Each category sees The Guide 2 Surrey in with a chance of winning a gold, silver or bronze prize.

At the time of going to press the winners will have yet to be announced, and by the time you read this we may well already know but anyway – wish us luck!

To find out more and see who else is up for nomination for the 2016 Surrey Business Awards, visit surreydigitalawards.co.uk

RISING STARS’ YOUNG BUSINESS WOMEN IN SURREY ANNOUNCED 8TH MARCH / SOMETHING BIG LTD, WOKING There were 58 nominees but on the 8th March the Rising Stars’ Young Business Women in Surrey will be announced!

This year’s theme for the event is “Rising Stars” - celebrating the fantastic work of young business women and entrepreneurs from around the county.

At the event an inspirational panel of speakers will share their success stories, thoughts and challenges that they have overcome with regards to working within the modern business world. These will include Robyn Dunwoodie, Corporate Communications Manager at Miller Brands; Julianne Ponan, CEO and Owner at Creative Nature; Annabel Jones, HR Director at ADP Payroll Services and others.

Find out more at surrey-chambers.co.uk

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SAIDSO CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY

WITH FREE FINANCIAL GUIDE LAUNCH Surrey-based award-winning online financial planning website, SaidSo. co.uk, has launched its new SaidSo Free Financial Guide series to mark its first anniversary.

The new guides are aimed at consumers aged 20-60 years trying to make sense of their own financial planning maze. They focus on key life stages and are being launched alongside a limited-time discount for an individual financial planning report offer of £199 (normally £299).

The new guides follow SaidSo’s theme of ‘SaidSology’ and cover 11 four-yearly lifecycle periods from the ages of 20 through to 60. With a distinct focus on individuality and the fact that each person’s money decisions throughout these years are as unique as them.

Find out more at saidso.co.uk

PRESIDENTS’ IN AND OUT CHARITY DINNER A dinner to celebrate the end of Stuart Wright’s term of office as President of Woking Chamber of Commerce and the start of Dave Peet’s. Take a table and invite colleagues, friends and clients or just book for yourself.

You can enjoy an excellent three course meal at Double Tree by Hilton with some light entertainment and socialise with other members and guests. The Chamber will be raising money at the dinner for the Mayor of Woking’s chosen charities - North West Surrey Samaritans, LinkAble and Woking District Scout’s ‘Handicamp’.

Find out more at wokingchamber.org.uk

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BUSINESS events BNI CRANLEIGH When: Every Thursday morning from 7am Where: Richard Onslow, Cranleigh Entry: £10 per person A simple, cost-effective and proven way of increasing your sales through referrals. You are welcome to join BNI for breakfast to find out more, without obligation.

At the meeting you will have the opportunity to present your business to a wide range of local business people find out more about how the BNI can increase sales for your business, meet good business contacts and have a chance to network.

CHAMBER CONNECTIONS GUILDFORD When: Every Thursday morning from 7am Where: Radisson Blu Edwardian Guildford Entry: £14 +VAT | Non Member Rate: £22 +VAT Come and join Surrey Chambers of Commerce at these regular informal breakfasts being held in the centre of Guildford.

They are designed to give you a regular opportunity to meet and discuss local issues, share best practice with decision makers and widen your own network of customers and suppliers.

Come to one, some or all of the breakfasts - it’s a great way to start the day, meet new people and get well fed!

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When: 10th March / 14th April 9.30am – 11.30am Where: Gorse Hill Woking Members: Free Entry (£50 annual membership

required; non-members £5 + the cost of the tea/coffee)

Business Biscotti is what networking is all about - meeting and forming business relationships with like-minded people; they provide an antidote to formal networking.

With no limits on who can attend, you can come and go as you like. It’s all about communication, trust and building relationships that lead to lasting and mutually rewarding business. businessbiscotti.co.uk

LINK4COFFEE FARNHAM When: 14th March 9.30 – 11.30am (2nd Monday of the Month)

Where: Farnham Maltings Entry: Free Entry Link4Coffee events are informal and relaxed drop-in sessions, organised to provide a regular opportunity to connect with others in your local community.

At a Link4Growth community networking event, you will find yourself in a friendly environment where you are able to tap into the connections and experience of others. Plus you get to have a delicious coffee with some of your fellow Farnham and Surrey/Hants borders entrepreneurs. link4growth.biz

AT THE THEATRE When: Friday 18th March Where: New Victoria Theatre Entry: £20 (non-Chambers members) A monthly meeting at one of the town’s most famous spots, this is informal networking at its finest. Plus you can probably peruse the theatre and cinema listings on the way out…

There will also be a finger buffet and cash bar so you won’t lack for sustenance – and don’t forget to bring your business cards! wokingchamber.org.uk

GUILDFORD LADIES: CONNECT SURREY NETWORKING When: March 23rd from 11am Where: Clandon Regis Golf Club Entry: Various – contact Connect Surrey to find out If you’re a Guildford, Godalming or Cranleigh-based businesswoman you simply must attend one of the Connect Surrey networking ladies events in the area. Taking place fortnightly at Clandon Regis Golf Club, this is a very well attended and regular get-together, so be sure to keep your eye on further dates.

There are other Connect Surrey Networking Events in Guildford and the surrounding area, including The Manor House in Godalming, Guildford Rugby Club, The Richard Onslow in Cranleigh and others. connectsurrey.uk

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ask the experts PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANIES - SELLING YOUR INTEREST Should you sell the assets of your business / company, or sell your shares in the company itself? It’s not always a simple decision…

So let’s look at the basics: Asset Sale The seller here will be the company itself. Assets and/or liabilities belonging to the company are selected for sale.

The buyer and the seller will need to consider their liability regarding employees, who may transfer across to the buyer under TUPE regulations.

concern’, and the purchase of ‘real property’ may attract Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”).

Alternatively, VAT will not apply to a purchase of shares and Stamp Duty (rather than SDLT) may be payable.

The seller(s) here will be the shareholders of a company, whether individuals or corporates. The buyer purchases shares from the seller(s), but the assets and liabilities of the company remain (including employees).

The company will generally remain in a position where it can continue to trade, albeit with new shareholders.

Shareholders of a company selling its assets may wish to consider the effect of ‘double taxation’, where the selling company may be liable to pay corporation tax on any chargeable gains, with a further possible tax charge to the shareholders on their personal income through dividends.

With a share sale, the sellers will look to extinguish their liability for the company’s historical tax liabilities, though often, the buyer will request detailed tax warranties and indemnities in the sale contract to limit this.

Sellers should consider seeking advice in connection with any available reliefs on a share sale, for example Substantial Shareholding Exemption or Entrepreneur’s Relief.

Things to consider

2. Bargaining Power

Post-sale, the selling company may continue to trade if it retains sufficient assets, or it may be decided that the company should be wound up.

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1. Tax It is highly recommended that you seek your accountant’s advice before committing either way.

By selecting specific assets and liabilities in an asset sale, the buyer will look to avoid taking on historical tax liabilities of the selling company, though tax payable on the purchase will depend on a number of variables, including the identity of the buyer, the type of asset(s) it is purchasing and any reliefs which may be available in the circumstances.

For example VAT may be payable by the buyer where the asset purchase does not amount to a ‘transfer of a going

A buyer or seller may hold out for one method of sale over the other and quite simply, the other party may have to either agree, or walk away. A party’s reputation in a certain industry may have influence here or the seller may have a business or assets which are in high demand and therefore have greater say in the method of sale; the tax benefits to a party may influence negotiations and in turn, affect the purchase price offered. Further, one party may attach sufficient urgency to a sale or purchase, which may allow the other party to use this to their advantage to sway terms in their favour, including the method of sale.

3. The Assets / liabilities The business of the seller or the buyer may not suit a particular method of sale.

For example, a company may only wish to sell assets in relation to one aspect of its business, and carry on trading with another. Therefore, a share sale may not be appropriate.

There should also be consideration as to whether there may be restrictions on the transfer of contracts or leases from a company to a buyer, in which case a share sale may be preferable, where (subject to requirements for third party consents) the company generally remains in a position in which it can carry on trading.

4. Company reorganisation A company may decide, through a company group structure, to transfer of out of the target company assets and liabilities which it either wishes to retain in the group, or which it feels may be unattractive to a buyer, before the target company’s shareholders sell their shares by way of a share sale.

We, at rhw Solicitors LLP will work with you and your accountants to help you find the best solution. Find out more at rhw.co.uk

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STAY OPEN. With the electric roof down, nothing will get in the way of your 360o view – not even parking or the weather, thanks to the parking camera coming as standard and the optional rain warner app.

Feel the rush of MINI’s legendary go-kart feeling in the open air.

Find out more at www.vinesguildfordmini.co.uk Vines of Guildford Slyfield Estate, Woking Road Guildford, Surrey GU1 1RD Tel: 01483 207 007

THE NEW MINI CONVERTIBLE. NOW AVAILABLE. Official Fuel Economy Figures for the new MINI Convertible: Urban 32.8-64.2 mpg (8.6-4.4 l/100km). Extra Urban 52.4-80.7 mpg (5.4-3.5 l/100km). Combined 43.5-74.3 mpg (6.5-3.8 l/100km). CO2 Emissions 100-152 g/km.

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