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Contents ENTERTAINMENT

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4 – 5 The Guide 2 Your Month 6 Goodbye Grey Skies,

Hello Heidi 10 Talking to…Tusks COMMUNITY 15 Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice:

The Charity Shop Worker 16 -17 The Rise of Woking 19 History: She gave Birth to Bunny Rabbits FAMILY

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22 – 25 Mum’s The Word:

Easter Eggstravaganza FOOD & DRINK 27 28 – 29 31 34 – 35

Where to Eat: Stovell’s Recipes: Finger Lickin’ Lamb The Foodie’s 5 The Chocolate Map of Surrey LIFESTYLE

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Chobham High Street 40 – 41 The Little Beauty Book SPORT 46 – 47 Build Your Body 48 Sports News BUSINESS 50 – 53 Business News ME 58 Peter Molyneux

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THE GUIDE 2 Mezze Night Seasons Coffee Shop and Deli, Woking / 11th April Stuffed aubergine rolls, roasted red peppers cooked in honey and beetroot jam on blinis with goats cheese are just a few of the six mezze plates to try between 7.3010.30pm. £14.50 per person

Evans Cycle RideIt! Horsell / 5th April Starting at Parish Pavillion on Station Road, mountain bikers will be guided through Horsell Common and past the McLaren Park. Rated 2/5 on climbing, this is suitable for both accomplished riders and beginners. £17.50 (children go free)

Woking SLAM Rhoda McGaw Theatre / 5th April Woking Slam is a community hip-hop platform presented by Dance Woking that showcases the best hip-hop in and around the area. With a guest performance from award winning choreographer Temujin Gill. Tickets £8.50 from atgtickets.com

Spring Gardening Weekend

After Work Busk

Get advice and ideas for your garden ahead of National Gardening Week with turf demonstrations, herb and vegetable growing advice and tours of the new Mediterranean Walk at Wisley.

The Phoenix Cultural Centre / 7th April Every other week The Phoenix Cultural Centre host their relaxed After Work Busk open mic session from 7-10pm. Expect poetry reading, music and jam sessions as local musicians and poets showcase their talent. £1 donation on the door

A Sting in the Tale with Professor Dave Goulson Woking Library / 9th April Friend to the buzzing bee? Professor Dave Goulson, whose work with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust won him the Heritage Lottery Award for Best Environmental Project, will spill all from his book ‘A Sting in the Tale.’ Tickets £6 from Woking Library

Wisley Gardens / 12th-13th April

McLaren Technology Centre Tour Woking MTC / 14th April If you’re a member of the Official Team McLaren membership programme you can apply for a place on this behind the scenes tour and view the historic car collection at the award winning McLaren Technology Centre building.

The Sooty Show! New Victoria Theatre / 14th April Izzy Wizzy lets get busy! Sooty, Sweep and Sue will be gracing the stage once again to celebrate their 65th year in showbusiness. Tickets £14.90 from atgtickets.com

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YOUR MONTH Quiz Night The Cricketers, Horsell / 15th April For a £1 entrance fee you could be leaving with a cash prize at The Cricketers’ popular fortnightly Quiz Night. All proceeds go to Woking and Sam Beare Hospices so you can test your knowledge for a good cause.

Easter Monday! Concorde Champagne Day Brooklands Museum / 21st April Celebrate Easter and Concorde by going for a pre-flight Champagne Reception, Concorde Experience flight (with champagne), a visit to the flight deck to meet Captain Bannister, a visit to the Concorde Simulator and a three-course lunch to end.

Woking VS Aldershot Woking Football Club / 21st April Woking’s Skrill Premier match at home to Aldershot. Kick off at 1pm.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers New Victoria Theatre / 21-26th April Set in 1850s Oregon, the sassy high-energy performances and colourful costumes will put a spring in your step as the story of Adam, the eldest of seven brothers, and his wife-seeking adventures to town are told. Tickets £12-£39 from atgtickets.com

Ellen Kent’s Aida New Victoria Theatre / 19th April Verdi’s classic love story of war, jealousy and revenge is coming to Woking. Aida tells the tragic tale of a beautiful Egyptian slave girl and her love for Egyptian hero, Radames with stunning music and visuals. Buy tickets from atgtickets.com

Cockney Night The Phoenix Cultural Centre / 26th April What better way to celebrate the diverse cultures that make up the town than by dedicating an evening to one of the first communities that settled here? Expect a fun filled night of traditional Cockney sing along songs provided by Vic Cracknell.

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Is he as cool as the Fonz in real life? He is! Well, he is the Fonz as an older man. There are mannerisms of his that belong to the Fonz. It was great to meet him and to work with him. He’s so genuine and down to earth.

What is it like to star with the legend that is Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker?

appy days is the new musical from the creator of the original hit television series comes to Woking’s New Victoria Theatre from March 31st to April 5th. Starring Emmerdale’s Ben Freeman as the epitome of cool, the Fonz, and Bucks Fizz’ Cheryl Baker as Mrs Cunningham, this rocking new show brings 50’s Americana to life like never before. We spoke to Fonzie’s feisty love interest, Pinky Tuscadero, played by singer and actress Heidi Range, best known as the longest serving member of pop band the Sugababes…

Hi Heidi. How would you describe your character, Pinky Tuscadero? She’s kind of a female version of Fonzie in a way. She’s older than the other girls and they all look up to her. She’s a motorbike chick who puts Fonzie in his place!

Why do you think productions like Happy Days, Grease and Jersey Boys remain so popular? I think there’s a nostalgia to it and it’s so different to anything we’re used to. It takes you to a different place and I love the style of the songs. And with all these types of shows, there’s an innocence to them that we don’t get to see a lot of these days.

She’s fabulous. I get on with her so well and have made a really good friend in Cheryl. She’s great playing Mrs Cunningham and backstage she’s such a laugh. She’s like a mother figure to everyone. One of my favourite numbers in the show is one that I do with her and Emma who plays Joanie.

Has leaving the Sugababes liberated you to explore new projects that are close to your heart such as Happy Days: the New Musical? Completely! I was lucky enough to have eleven years in Sugababes which is an amazing amount of time for a pop band. I’ve seen the world and done some amazing things but it was time to move on. Now I just want to be me and do what I want to do. I’ve done theatre before, but it’s been a long time. I’m learning things all over again but I’m loving it!

What can audiences expect to get out of Happy Days: the New Musical? Just a really fun night out, something that’s uplifting. It’s funny, the dancing and music is amazing and the sets are brilliant. It takes you back to a different time!

The original Fonzie, Henry Winkler, has been a creative consultant on the musical.

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Framed 45s: A Wall of Sound at The Lightbox T

here once was a time when album and single artwork defined the visual language of music, propelling both mediums into the cultural conscience. Sadly, the modern age of digital music has now shrunk these iconic covers to the size of postage stamps. This month, however, a new exhibition at the Lightbox seeks to celebrate the glorious sleeve art that adorned 7-inch vinyl records in their heyday. Part of The Lightbox’s rotating ‘Taste of Art’ series featuring local artists, ‘Framed 45s: A Wall of Sound’ features an exciting mix of paintings, original limited

edition prints, textile and mixed media work created and curated by Windlesham resident Paul Murphy. “Some record sleeves are just too good to be living in a box,” says Paul. “They’re art in their own right. Some still make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end years later – in fact decades later.” All items on display will be available to purchase during the exhibition from the Lightbox Gift Shop. For more details on Framed 45s, visit thelightbox.org.uk.

Shakespeare’s Big 450th! T

his April marks the 450th birthday of the Great Bard himself, William Shakespeare. Stratford’s favourite son –if not England’s- will be feted merrily up and down the country, and Guildford’s own awardwinning professional theatre company, the Guildford Shakespeare Company, will be celebrating the mighty wordsmith in their own inimitable style. Kicking off on Sunday 19 April, veteran GSC actor Johanne Murdock will perform a special one-woman show, The Other Shakespeare, playing Will’s wife Anne Hathaway-Shakespeare,

in a touching, humorous and fascinating show written by Roy Chatfield. Tickets £12, starts 7pm. On the day itself, GSC’s Matt Pinches will deliver an illustrated talk, From Country Lad to Upstart Crow, discussing Shakespeare’s life before the theatre took a hold of him and exploring his home life in Stratford, his secret marriage and being the Mayor’s son. Tickets £10, starts 7.45pm. The following weekend (26 & 27 April) sees the return of GSC’s ridiculously popular Sonnet Walk Weekend. Encounter Shakespearean actors as you wander a

specially designed route around Guildford. The hilarious Sonnet Walks have sold out in previous years and there are limited places available. Each walk lasts approx. 60 mins and are every 15 minutes. First walk 12.30pm; Last walk 3.15pm. Tickets £12.50 All Birthday Bash events take place at (or start from) St Mary’s Church, Quarry Street, Guildford. Full details and tickets are at guildford-shakespearecompany.co.uk or call the Box Office 01483 304384.

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Stars of the Silver Screen at The Lightbox ‘The Getty Images Archive: Hollywood Photographs’

mages of some of the most iconic stars of Hollywood’s golden age are on display in a revealing new exhibition at The Lightbox Gallery and Museum in Woking this month. Featuring photographs from the archive of The John Kobal Foundation, now curated by Getty Images, taken during the classic age of cinema between 1930 and 1950, the images portray such legends of the silver screen as Joan Collins and Humphrey Bogart. In addition, there will be informal, behind-

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the-scenes photographs which seemingly show the ‘ordinary lives’ of the stars of Hollywood film. That’s ‘informal’ as dictated by the Hollywood movie studio publicists of the time, for whom a star’s public image was everything, employing carefully selected props and locations to exaggerate the perceived glamour of Hollywood. This fascinating exhibition runs at The Lightbox until 22nd June 2014 and entrance is free.

Humphrey Bogart on the backlot at Warner Brothers 1942 © Getty Images

Loseley Spring Garden Show

Boris Karloff as the Monster resting between takes of Bride of Frankenstein. Universal 1935 © Getty Images

oseley Park gets its spring on this weekend with a garden show dedicated to the glorious season. Hosting 35 garden stalls, visitors to Loseley will find plant sales, garden furniture, driftwood sculpture and food stalls and a chance to preview Loseley’s spectacular bedding displays of white and blue forget-menots and wallflowers before the estate opens for the garden season on May 1st. The house itself opens on the same day. It’s all set in the lush surroundings of Loseley‘s 2.5 acre Walled Garden, designed by Gertrude Jekyll which contains an extensive herb garden, fountains and more than 1,000 oldfashioned rose bushes, including bourbons, gallicas, rugosas, albas, moss, damask and English.

Friday 25th - Sunday 27th April 2014 | 10.00AM - 5.00PM | Tickets purchased at Walled Garden entry | Adults: £3.50; Under 16: Free; Concessions: £2.80

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Talking to... TUSKS

he ambient, delicately powerful sounds of Tusks is the music of pianist, guitarist, vocalist and producer, Emily Underhill. About to release her second EP, Tusks is completely independent with no label, funding or management. Emily studied Creative Music Technology at Surrey University and is excited to be coming back to Guildford for a show at the Boileroom on the 4th April. We chatted to her about music, creativity and the future.

How would you describe your music? I would probably describe it as chilled out ambient/electronic/pop music.

Who is your favourite artist/s? Hard question! Bonobo, Sia, Daughter, James Blake and Apparat would all have to be high up on my list.

What’s your creative process? I normally start a track on piano then start making up a vocal line and go from there.

Do you do all the production yourself? Yep, everything I’ve put out has been self produced apart from the last single, ‘Ghosts,’ which was engineered and produced by a friend.

Who have been your favourite artists to collaborate with? I think so far it’s been Koda. He’s remixed one of my new tracks on the EP and we’re planning lots more collaborations for later in the year.

Who would you most like to work with in the future? There are so many people I’d love to work with but in a dream world someone like Jon Hopkins.

How was studying at Surrey Uni? I loved it. I was really lucky to go into a year with a course full of amazing musicians and I think that’s shaped my music more than anything else.

What have you released so far and how do we get hold of it? 2 singles - ‘Fly’ and ‘Ghosts’ - and an EP called ‘Snow’. All available on a ‘pay what you want’ basis on my bandcamp page. emilyunderhill.bandcamp.com

Your EP ‘Ink’ is coming out in May. Can you tell us about it? I can! I’m so excited to get this out! I raised about £1300 through Kickstarter to get it pressed onto 12” vinyl so it will be coming out (hopefully in May) on a digital and physical release. It’s 4 original tracks

What are you listening to?

and 2 remixes by a couple of my favourite artists.

Where did you get the name Tusks from? It’s actually from the Fleetwood Mac album. I was brought up a lot on Fleetwood and I remembered the album title earlier this year and it really stuck with me.

What does the future hold? I have no idea! This time last year I was set on moving to Melbourne until I got a phone call asking me to go on a UK tour with another artist so anything could happen. I quite like it that way. I think as soon as anything gets predictable I get bored and move on.

Check out Tusks on Soundcloud, soundcloud.com/tusksofficial, Facebook, facebook.com/ EmilyUnderhillMusic and catch Emily at the Boileroom on 4th April (entry is FREE!)

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Ian Handy, AKA ‘Mr Fame,’ is the Managing Director at KaneFM and hosts the weekday breakfast shows from 7-9am on the station (103.7fm). A pioneer for the underground music scene and an absolute eater, sleeper and breather of music meant we thought Ian would be a good one to interrogate! WHAT WAS THE FIRST RECORD YOU EVER BOUGHT? I was working in record shops from my early teens and to name a single record is just impossible! Instead I would say the labels that most influenced me growing up were, Players, Formation, Big Dadda, Ninja Tunes, Wordplay, Public Demand, Relentless, YNR, Lowlife, Ram, FFRR, Defected, Main Source, No U-turn, Trojan, Virus, Tru-Thoughts, Zebra, Prolific Recordings and I could go on! WHAT RECORD HAS HAD THE MOST SIGNIFICANCE IN YOUR LIFE? Illmatic by ‘Nas’. I was 14 when that came out. It was so amazing. The beats just grab you from the first second and his flows and storytelling of life in his projects and around Queens are amazing. ‘The World is Yours’ really reached out to me at that time and to this day still gets me bugging out. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO AT THE MOMENT? So much music about at the moment so some artists you can catch me playing on my show are; My Nu Leng, Spoils, Essa, Tenchoo, I Killed Kenny, Tourist, Javeon, Cyril Hahn, Zion-I, Step Brothers (Alchemist & Evidence), Sigma, Kiesza, Jakwob, Champion, Mungo’s Hi-Fi… This list could go on for another 400 names and I still wouldn’t be done… Basically music is my life so A LOT is ALWAYS being listened too and played.

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Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice: THE CHARITY SHOP WORKER by Rich Lee

n March, TG2 Guildford spoke to Dr Nick Dando, a consultant specialist in palliative medicine at Phyllis Tuckwell and Frimley Park Hospital. This month, retail assistant Shirley Granger tells us why she enjoys working at the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice shop in Guildford…

’ve worked at the shop here in Phoenix Court for about four years but had heard of the Hospice prior to that. My Dad had cancer and when he was in his last few months, the doctor’s surgery had some leaflets about the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. It was with some trepidation that I gave him a leaflet (he was a stubborn so-and-so) but when we came back from a holiday we found that he’d already visited the day centre and loved it. He really enjoyed going there as it was nice for him to have a change from home. After he died, I was unfairly dismissed from my old job which devastated me. But I’d been a customer at this shop and knew the manager so I asked her if I could come and work here and she said yes. It really helped me get my confidence back. I’d always worked with the public, in jobs where you make a difference to people, and so it’s been nice to do that here.

I only work Friday mornings; it’s very flexible and down to your personal circumstances. I find myself taking things home to sew buttons on or do a bit of mending, but I don’t mind, I’m happy to do it. I absolutely love it here. It’s such a great team and I love talking to the customers. We get a real cross-section of people coming through the door; young and old - men too, particularly for the books. Ladies clothes sell well as does bric-a-brac, china and our yarn is very popular. We have plenty of regulars who buy more stuff than they drop off – something they rarely set out to do! Some customers come in just looking for a bargain, but many come here and donate to us because they want to support the Hospice. People bring a lot of bags in for us and other shops may donate items to us as well. We’re fortunate to have a lot of room to store everything that comes in.

Shops like ours are good places to work if you haven’t had much experience in retail or have been out of work for a while. We get people who come to work here for a bit and really enjoy it, and they leave with confidence, experience and a reference so everyone wins. Charity shops are amazing treasure troves. You never know what you’re going to find. People are so generous with what they donate. And of course you know that when you buy something you’re both keeping it out of landfill and supporting a really worthy cause. Visit the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice shop at: 6 Phoenix Court, Guildford, GU1 3EG. Telephone: 01483 532123 61 Quarry Street, Guildford, GU1 3UA. Telephone: 01483 385203 Furniture and Home Shop, 21-22 Tunsgate Square, Guildford, GU1 3QZ. Telephone: 01483 351885

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What Does the Future Hold for Woking? by Rich Lee

ew towns in the South East have seen the kind of transformation as the town once called Malice. Over the last ten years, Woking has received – and continues to receive- the kind of facelift virtually unprecedented in most towns within the Home Counties. That it has only been relatively recently that Woking’s position as a vital economic crossroads for the south east has truly been recognised is remarkable - and not a little overdue. Its proximity to the M25 and mere 25 minutes from Waterloo has meant it has long been a draw for commuters, even as the commuter belt continues to swell and the job opportunities once found exclusively in the city spread southwards. This was previously recognised by the South East Plan, the government’s manifesto for regional development which has now been replaced by the scheme called Woking 2027. What all this means is that Woking has only begun to see the first of many radical changes that will affect the town. Here we look at some of the recent developments that have helped revive the character of Woking and some changes that lie just around the corner. TOWN CENTRE

oking’s upward aspirations arguably began to manifest itself first with the construction of the Centrium building in 2005. Commonly known as ‘the boat’ for its resemblance

to a ship, the eco-friendly apartment complex won far more praise than scorn for the post-modern aesthetic of its coruscating structure floating above the Woking skyline. Heralding a new wave of development for the town centre, the Centrium was followed by the astonishingly quick 2012 construction of the first tower of New Central plaza on the Guildford Road (right), a £55 million mixed-use housing and retail development. These monoliths of glass and steel (well, as far as Surrey goes, anyway) included 445 new apartments and won the First Time Buyer Awards UK-wide award for Best Large Development category in 2013. Just around the corner from New Central, on Victoria Way, another new hi-rise office building, Altura is progressing nicely towards the sky. The spectacular 15 storey building, incorporating a ground floor restaurant, promises to further expand Woking’s commercial and leisure potential. NEW MARKET AND VICTORIA SQUARE

here now stands the market at Commercial Way is set to become a £150m redevelopment centred around a new Marks & Spencer, after a £4.7m relocation was agreed in December 2012 to move the current market to Peacock Walk. The existing site will become the new road junction between High Street and Victoria Way to be called Victoria Square.

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The current Fire Station on Cawsey Way is due to be demolished and with a new station proposed for Goldsworth Road And Church Street West. WOKING 2027

hat will Woking look like in fourteen years? Well, if the ambitious scheme known as Woking 2027 is anything to go by, then the town and its backyard looks set for many more changes. The Woking 2027 scheme, also known as the Local Development Framework, seeks to ‘enhance the existing strengths and opportunities of the Borough to the benefit of everyone, but also addresses the weaknesses and threats that exist within it’. Woking Town Centre will be the primary focus of sustainable growth to maintain its status as an economic hub with a flourishing, diverse and innovative economy and as a crucial transport hub. But the plan also includes measures to deal with pockets of deprivation at Sheerwater, Maybury and Lakeview Estate in Goldsworth Park through economic regeneration arising from new homes and retail space. GREEN WOKING AND THE LIVING PLANET CENTRE

ver the last twenty years, Woking has earned the

distinction of being one of the most eco-friendly towns in the South East. Employing green energy technologies such as a combination of hydrogen fuel cells and solar cells dispersed throughout the borough, Woking Borough Council has ensured reliable energy for its inhabitants for significant savings over other boroughs. As if to further affirm its green credentials, the town was selected by the World Wildlife Fund to be the site of their new headquarters on Brewery Road. The Living Planet Centre, opened by Sir David Attenborough to much fanfare back in November last year, has already become another architectural highlight in a town that’s been turning them out at an unprecedented rate. More than just the organisations’ new headquarters, the building is a showcase for green construction and design and contains a fascinating visitor’s centre in which to learn all about the WWF’s vital work around the globe. All this points to Woking as one of the most forwardthinking and conscientious boroughs in Surrey. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this previously under-estimated destination and look forward to bringing you news on all the exciting developments ahead in the pages of The Guide 2 Woking.

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BEING A VOLUNTEER PAYS FAR MORE THAN MONEY BY YOUNG REPORTER, ANNA KLAPTOCZ

stood in an oversized, blue T-shirt emblazoned with large, black letters: ‘VOLUNTEER’. Ahead of me, a long line of babbling children and eager parents stretched out like elastic, ready to snap. I had to ask myself, “Why am I volunteering?” Indeed, when I first walked through the doors of Guildford Library in that blue T-Shirt, I was sceptical. This was MY summer; just after GCSE’s, almost three months of… nothing. But, my experience as a Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer really exceeded my expectations. It was probably the most worthwhile thing I did that summer. You meet interesting people. My fellow volunteers were friendly and like-minded, which made it great working with them. It was even better getting to know the breathless, excited children who rush up to the SRC desk, whispering Winnie the Pooh and Enid Blyton adventures into your ear, hoping for a prize. It’s not just great fun, but it’s really practical: it can’t be truer that volunteering opens doors, and gives you valuable skills. I like kids, but I have to admit I was scared of them when I first started. I was constantly afraid of making them cry. But gradually, I got the hang

of questioning without interrogating and praising without spoiling. It seems simple, but school can’t teach you experiences like this! You also get to use all sorts of talents that you already have. Art to cut out decorations for the walls, drama to act surprised when a child tells you a ‘scary’ part of the story. Even languages; a Spanish gentleman whose children barely speak English are due to start school. A perfect opportunity to mould all those hours of learning Spanish into a basic English lesson. It is experiences like these that make you realise the importance of volunteering to society. I don’t want to get philosophical, but when you make a difference to someone, it is so gratifying. People respect you. The amount of “thank you’s” and “we’re really grateful’s” I received built up my confidence and made me feel proud of myself. Just knowing that I was being of use and encouraging kids to read was payment enough in itself. Ok, rant over - are you persuaded? I hope so. Get out there, find a volunteering role you enjoy and have fun!

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OUR HISTORY: Rabbit Woman ...A POTTED HISTORY OF WHERE WE LIVE AND WHO LIVED HERE by Will Knowlton

Ahh, Easter. That time of year that reminds you that you can put truth in the grave, but it won’t stay there. And speaking of truths, check this little bunnied-gem out.

eet Mary Toft. Mary was a local gal from Godalming, who created a bit of a cause célèbre when she managed to bamboozle doctors into believing that she had actually given birth to rabbits. No seriously, this is so bizarre I can hardly stand it, but I swear it is true. The year is 1726 and Mary found herself up the duff but tragedy was to follow. It seems that after apparently seeing a rabbit she miscarried. At this point she opened a whole box of crazy and said she’d given birth to various animal parts. Makes you feel funny doesn’t it? Like stroking a dog backwards. Anyway, news of her wonder delivery got out and local surgeon John Howard decided to investigate the matter (because it was like totally possible, obviously). I don’t think we really want to go into how, but Dr John “delivered” a few bits of animal flesh and decided in the spirit of science that he should let other doctors know as well. At this point the ball started rolling nicely and without the help of modern, admirable institutions like The Daily Mail (they totally would have run with this) the case of old rabbit fanny came to the attention of Nathaniel St. André, surgeon to King George I. George was getting his money’s worth by the looks of it because Nate used all his medical know-how (and probably that duck bill shaped thing) to decide that Mary wasn’t fibbing at all. Georgie wasn’t affected by the nuttiness that he would pass on to his descendants and decided to get the second opinion of surgeon Cyriacus Ahlers (now that sounds like something you catch: “I’m sorry Mr Knowlton it’s Cyriacus Ahlers.” “Yes I thought so Doctor, but how much cream will it take to clear…?”) If there was something about Mary, Ahlers was sceptical, and she was brought to London and studied at length. It was while under this intense scrutiny, and probably because she didn’t drop another furry litter, that she confessed to lying and was thrown in the nick on fraud charges. You’ve got to remember that at this point, doctors were kind of a new thing and the public essentially took the p**s, and as a result a lot of prominent doctors lost their careers. But what of Mary I hear you cry? Well she was released without charge and returned home to play with her rabbit - though not that kind, it hadn’t been invented yet.

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his month, together with the Ambassadors Cinema in Woking, we are offering one lucky family a ticket for a year. That’s right folks, every month two adults & two children can enjoy the pleasures of the silver screen. A great day out for the family and you get to keep up with latest and greatest cinematic releases. For your chance to win this annual family ticket (1 screening per month) and for terms and conditions, please visit www.theguide2surrey.com/competitions

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by Wizzi Seaton GARDEN GAMES…

et out in the garden and enjoy the Easter weekend with family fuelled charades, relay races, sack races and outdoor painting – go for water based poster paints so cleaning up is easy.

PLAY IN A DAY…

ot a favourite children’s book, story or Aesop’s Fable? Why not bring it life by performing your very own play in the garden or a local park (you never know where a talent scout may be lurking.) Choose who plays whom wisely or leave it to chance by pulling character names out of a hat – and giggling incessantly at the results. As well as a fun family activity, performing classic children’s stories is a great way for kids to engage with and understand the characters and can help them get to grips with the moral meaning behind them.

Or you could just grab a Games Bucket from Phyllis Tuckwell for endless hours of Easter fun.

In the Bucket you will find… 1 x Target Bucket to aim at 1 x Whistle for refereeing 2 x Three Legged Race Ties 1 x Frisbee 4 x Eggs & Spoons – tidier than real eggs! 4 x Bean Bags + Rules for 8 outdoor games and a scoreboard for little and big kids alike. You can get your Games Bucket from Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice (as opposed to their charity shops) for £21.99 and pat yourself on the back for celebrating Easter whilst supporting a fantastic charity.

You could try… Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, The Tortoise and the Hair, The Fox and The Stork, The Boy Who Cried Wolf or any of the hundreds of favourites out there.

BUILD A FAMILY FORT…

uild a family fort in the garden, in the house or both and enter your own Easter sanctuary. You’re never too old to enjoy a good blanket fort.

You will need… Chairs, a large garden umbrella, broomsticks or marquee poles for structure. Blankets or sheets for the roof and walls. Safety pins, rubber bands or paper clips to secure the blankets. Fairy lights to add some magical lighting. Cushions and pillows for a comfy interior. Games & snacks. Your imagination! Why not leave your fort(s) up for the whole of Easter weekend. Play games during the day (sleeping lions is a good one if you want some peace) and tell stories as it gets dark. Finish with a cuppa cocoa before bed.

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Easter Holidays ‘Spring is sprung, the grass is ris,’ get your kids outdoors and see where the birdies is, this Easter holiday… WISLEY GARDENS | WOKING Follow clues to find delicious Lindt Bunny treats, hitchhike with seeds and plant your very own sunflower at Wisley gardens. Watch exhilarating birds of prey displays and enjoy craft and music workshops. 5th to 21st April | Normal garden admission applies See rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Wisley for full list of events. FLEECY FROLICKS | MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, GUILDFORD Celebrating nature and countryside with lamb cuddling, animal handling, birds of prey, tractor rides, woodland walks and crafts, chainsaw demos and a picnic area. What more could you want? 27th April | 10am-4pm | Adults £4, Children £3, Family £12 merristwood.ac.uk

Want to save the pennies but still have some outdoor family fun? How about a few days at… THE MERRY HARRIERS CAMPING PARK | GODALMING Gather up a tent, torch, camping stove and the family for a few days (not too far) away. Situated next to the 16th century Merry Harriers pub this is a basic site but perfectly placed for a couple of picturesque days wandering the countryside. (The pub grub is fantastic too!) Camping: 01428 682883 | Pub: merryharriers.com

Hearing the ‘drip, drip, drop of little April showers?’ Head inside for… PINOCCHIO! EASTER DRAMA CLUB WITH GUILDFORD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY A great opportunity for 7-11 year-olds to develop drama skills, boost confidence and make friends as they rehearse and perform their own version of Pinocchio over five days of drama games and exercises. 7th-11th April | 10am-3.15pm daily £140 for the week (£100 for siblings) Guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk THE LIGHTBOX | WOKING Drop into one of The Lightbox’s family workshops to make pictures, flowers, finger puppets, bird feeders and a bunny bag for all your Easter Eggs. 9th-19th April | FREE/£2 donation suggested thelightbox.org.uk

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Become an Eggsplorer!

adbury chocolate have teamed up with the National Trust to bring you an array of egg hunting adventures. This Easter, complete challenges and follow the clues to bag yourself delectable, chocolatey prizes.

You’ll need your own pith explorer hat so you look the part, your trail journal to keep your trail map and clues in order and your trail passport to record stamps collected along your adventures.

Here’s some near you… CLANDON PARK | West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7RQ | 18th, 19th April | 11am-3.30pm £2.50

furry friends. Also on offer will be pony rides, tractor rides, goat milking, pig racing, gold panning and more.

HATCHLANDS PARK | East Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7RT | 20th, 21st April | 11am-3.30pm | £2

5th-21st April | bockettsfarm.co.uk

WINKWORTH ARBORETUM | Hascombe Road, Godalming, GU8 4AD | 20th, 21st April 10.30am-4pm | £2

ENJOY AN EGGSCAPADE AT SECRETT’S MILFORD

EASTER AT THE RURAL LIFE CENTRE FARNHAM Seek out the chicks hidden in the museum before enjoying a special lunch in the cafe (pre-book). Make yourself a bonnet and show off your crafty skills by joining in the Easter Bonnet Parade on Easter Monday. 20th, 21st April | 10am-5pm | rural-life.org.uk EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT BOCKETTS FARM FETCHAM Want to see a lamb being born? With over 300 lambs due, chances are you’ll get to at Bocketts Farm’s Eggstravaganza. Seek treats on the Easter Egg hunt trail, zoom around on the new pedal go-kart track and get cosy with

Hunt for treats in the farm shop and courtyard at Secrett’s, get up close and personal with farm chicks, lambs and furry friends and catch Cirque Normande travelling circus. 7th-21st April | secretts.co.uk GET EGGSCITED (I promise I’ll stop there!) WHITE LION WALK, GUILDFORD From 11am-4pm the White Lion Walk shopping centre is running an Easter themed arts and crafts workshop for cub club members, a treasure hunt with sumptuous rewards for all the family and free face painting. 19th April | Visit whitelionwalk.co.uk for more info. EASTER EGG HUNT AT THE BAT AND BALL PUB WISBOROUGH GREEN If you fancy heading slightly further away you could go to The Bat and Ball pub in Wisborough Green for an afternoon interlude of free outdoor games and activities from 3-5pm. Every child participant gets a prize! 19th April | Visit batandballpub.co.uk for more info.

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Make your own

Easter Eggs! To make a big’un and some little’uns you will need… • Easter Egg Moulds from Lakeland –

Large mould 9x14cm and 36 mini egg moulds | £3.99

• 700g of milk, dark or white chocolate – the better the quality, the better the egg • A pan, glass bowl and a hob • Your hands, your little people’s hands and anyone else’s you’d like to enlist • A fridge • A pastry brush • A teaspoon

The method: 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! 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. 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. 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. 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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WHERE TO EAT: Stovell’s, Chobham

by Rich Lee

t’s pretty easy to walk into a place like Stovell’s with every intention of eating a meal with a normal degree of self-possession and composure. It’s just a meal after all, right? Sure, the pleasant cottage exterior feels right at home in the countryside around Chobham and the dining room’s crisp, linen elegance belies the easy moves of the waiting staff and the happy noise of its happy clientele. So we took our seats, prepared for what was bound to be just an enjoyable meal in nice surroundings. But probably nothing to lose our minds over…

In February 2012, they opened Stovell’s (formerly the Cloche Hat) in Chobham, bringing together their fierce talent for progressive European cuisine and a love for natural, local ingredients.

A few hours later, as we emerged back into the night, it was clear from our goofy, blissed out grins that we might have just enjoyed one of the best meals we’d ever had. Seriously.

The culinary thrill ride begins even before you receive your starters. Gorgeous home-made breads with smoked butters; a wonderful ‘crystal bread’ and fermented chorizo; canapés of pickled white beans and a soup of smoked white bean; delicate infused crisps and – simply a mandatory experience at Stovell’s- wafer thin slices of heavenly dark and fatty Iberico ham, sliced from a

Chefs Fernando and Kristy Stovell met at Westminster catering college, and went on to become veterans of famous London kitchens from the Wellington to Cuckoo and beyond.

Since then the restaurant has garnered two rosettes, with a third imminent and a Michelin star or two firmly in their crosshairs. It’s fair to say that the Stovell’s star is rising and that, of course, can only be down to the sheer quality and flair found in the kind of dishes we got to try this evening.

haunch that gets wheeled among the tables of diners like a slightly inebriated and over-friendly relative. Somehow we made it through all that and arrived at our actual starter: some of the most luxuriously buttery foie gras I’d ever tasted, drizzled with its own pan juices and complemented by roasted cobnuts and toasted brioche. A surprise premain course of a pearlescent fillet of roast halibut came garnished with the bounty of one of Stovell’s favourite pursuits: foraging. Little sprigs of wild garlic and borage flower brought a sweep of unfamiliar yet intriguing flavours to the dish. A main course was a handsome medallion of meltingly tender pulled pork, puffy, aerated crackling with more wild herbs, all in a heady moat of sherry vinegar jus and macerated prunes; the sharpness cutting through the meat like a rapier.

Stovell’s 125 Windsor Road, Chobham, gu25 8qs tel: 01276 858000 www.stovells.com ---------------------foie gras, toasted cobnuts, burnt silverskin onions, hay tea dressing * pennywort --roasted halibut --pressed suckling pig, prunes, sherry vinegar, apple & cauliflower cream --dark chocolate mousse, salted caramel ---------------------£38 per person for three courses

Dessert was a sumptuous, sexy dark chocolate mousse on a stripe of salted caramel: a decadent finale to a dinner that was a dazzling adventure in tastes, textures and techniques that left us more than a little punch-drunk. And very grateful that not all the UK’s most talented chefs reside in a place called London.

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LAMB BURGERS

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300g/10½oz lamb fillet, sliced into 1cm/½in strips 1/2 onion, grated 3 garlic cloves diced salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp ground cumin 4 tbsp of olive oil 4 pitta breads 1/2 lemon, juice only 4 tbsp Greek yoghurt 1 tsp chopped Mint

Method

hese lamb kebabs are really quick and easy to make. Ideal for a quick lunch or, if you want a more substantial meal, serve them with a couscous salad.

Ingredients

Toss the lamb with the onion in a mixing bowl.

Add the mashed garlic, a pinch of salt, one teaspoon of black pepper, cumin and olive oil to the sliced lamb and toss well.

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes but do leave as long as possible.

Heat a heavy-based frying pan or griddle until very hot.

Add the lamb to the frying pan or griddle, allowing two minutes each side. This can be served quite pink but do leave it longer if you prefer your lamb to be closer to well done.

Meanwhile, warm the pitta breads. Slice along the pitta breads to form four pockets. In a bowl mix together the yoghurt, mint and lemon juice.

Fill the pitta pockets with the freshly cooked lamb and yoghurt mix. Serve straight away.

POT ROAST LEG OF LAMB

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Whether it’s enjoying lamb as the star of your family Easter meal or simply cooking with lamb while it’s in season, we have three great recipes for you to try this month.

Ingredients

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500g of diced lamb shoulder 1 small onion 3 cloves of garlic Half a red chilli 1 slice of white bread made into bread crumbs 1 free range egg Salt and Pepper 2 tomatoes Half a red onion 1/3 of a cucumber Crusty bread rolls

Place the lamb into a food processor and blend until you have a good coarse texture. Place the lamb into a bowl. Then place the onion, garlic and chilli into the blender and chop to a fine consistency. Mix this into the lamb along with the egg and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper.

Shape the mixture into patties and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

Grill the burgers for 5 minutes on each sides and then transfer to a well-oiled non-stick frying pan and cook for 8 – 10 minutes turning once.

Finely slice the tomatoes, red onion and cucumber and mix to make a salsa.

Serve the burgers in a roll with the salsa.

Method

his mixture can make either 4 good size burgers or 2 large burgers depending on your appetite.

LAMB KEBABS

his style of cooking ensures that the meat is so soft it just falls of the bone.

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1 large leg of lamb, about 3kg/6lb 8oz purchased from the Joint in Guildford. 4 onions, sliced 8 garlic cloves, peeled, but left whole 4 carrots, leave whole if small or quarter lengthways 300ml white wine Optional 300ml stock of your choice. If you are not using wine increase to 600ml 2 sprigs of rosemary and 1 sprig of thyme tied together with string.

Method

Ingredients

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Heat oven to 120C/fan 100C/gas ½. Place a large lidded casserole on the hob and brown the seasoned leg of lamb on all sides. Make sure it is well browned all over. Use olive oil if the lamb sticks too much. Once done remove the excess oil from the pan. Add the vegetables, followed by the wine and stock. Season well and bring to the boil. Cover the pan. Cook for 7 hrs, turning twice. After 5 hrs the meat will be cooked and should offer no resistance to the knife. The meat does not need to rest but to finish the sauce, transfer the meat and vegetables to a serving dish. Strain the sauce into a jug and pour or blot away the fat with kitchen paper. Pour the sauce into a pan then boil the liquid hard to reduce by a quarter, by which time it will be rich and full of flavour. Serve with vegetables of your choice but we’d recommend mashed potatoes and steamed greens.

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e produce real food with real taste, reared with love, in the most sustainable manner possible. Creating a true connection with ‘real’ food is a way of life at The Tree House. The aim is for your vegetables and herbs to be served within hours, if not minutes of harvesting and all ingredients are selected for their taste. In addition, bread is freshly made every day and biscuits, cakes, chutneys and jams are also produced in our kitchen.

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ith some of the best cocktails to be found around Woking, it’s a good thing that Bed Bar also provides a stylish entertainment venue to enjoy them in. 2 Church Path, Woking, GU21 6EJ 0800 65 23456 | bedbarwoking.com

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DRAKES RESTAURANT

njoy dinner at Drakes and discover why the restaurant has won a Michelin star every year since it opened in 2005. Superb modern British cuisine in a gorgeous listed Georgian building.

EIGHTEEN14 SOUP RESTAURANT

his friendly little restaurant specialises in fresh, home-made soups with unique recipes such as chilli beef and spicy chicken gumbo alongside classics such as wild mushroom and cream of tomato.

The Clock House, High St, Ripley GU23 6AQ 01483 224777 | drakesrestaurant.co.uk

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former coaching house that simply exudes history and character, the Talbot Hotel is a special jewel in Ripley’s already top-heavy crown. Warm and cosy in the winter, it’s the stunning summer terrace that should be a draw for visitors seeking truly great food and drinks in these warmer months. High Street, Ripley, Woking GU23 6BB 01483 225188 | thetalbotripley.com

he award-winning Pinnock’s is the coffee shop that has everyone buzzing thanks to coffee that’s drip-filtered to extract the best flavour. With a charming interior you can happily lose hours in and with beautiful homemade cakes and sandwiches to help you do so, Pinnock’s is more than worth making a trip for. High St, Ripley, Surrey, GU23 6AF 01483 222419 | pinnockscoffeehouse.com

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Foodie Events FIRST RICHARD ONSLOW BEER FESTIVAL! Friday 11th - Sunday 13th April The Richard Onslow pub in Cranleigh is going all-out to celebrate its love of local beers by dedicating a whole weekend to them. The pub will see a three day celebration of fantastic locally brewed cask ales and craft beers when it hosts its first ever beer festival.

“Great, local brewers are dotted all over Surrey and Sussex and we have some cracking beers, ales and also ciders, made right on our doorstep,” says manager Stewart. “We want to see as many people as possible sipping and supping new beers they might not have tried before”

More info at therichardonslow.co.uk THE GRAYSHOTT MARKET TASTES OF THE WORLD Saturday 19th April The picturesque village of Grayshott will become a meeting point for flavours and cultures from all over the globe in April with a Tastes of the World themed market. With food from Japan, Nepal, India, Thailand, South Africa, Italy, France and more, most stallholders will be offering tastes plus meals to eat there or takeaway. Where? The Grayshott Square, Headley Road , Grayshott More info at grayshottmarket.co.uk

EVERY MONTH WE INTERVIEW A LANDLORD, TO GIVE YOU AN INSIGHT INTO A PUBLICAN’S LIFE IN SURREY…

Tertius van Zyl THE CRICKETERS Horsell

How long have you worked in the pub industry? Since 2008. I started as a barman for the cricketers and have worked my way up to general manager. I am originally from South Africa where I worked in the hotel trade for 4 years.

What makes the Cricketers different from the rest? We strive to be the best at everything we do from a warm hello when you walk in the door to a friendly goodbye when you leave. We make sure that all our customers feel welcome with a good family-friendly environment. We serve award winning food all day, every day and our staff are passionate about our customers and our food.

In-house recommendations at the Cricketers? Definitely our rack of BBQ ribs, they simply fall off the bone and are a firm favourite with many of our regular customers. We serve a cracking pint of spitfire and our ever popular carvery is always a winner.

Favourite tipple? A well-kept pint of real ale.

Gastro-pubs or traditional taverns? Definitely traditional taverns. I am a firm believer in a well-managed and friendly English pub. Don’t get me wrong, a gastro pub is wonderful but nothing beats the homely feeling you get from a good old pub.

Friday nights or Sunday afternoons? Friday nights are better as Sunday is carvery day at the pub.

If you were a drink, what would you be? A Long Island Iced Tea: tall, with lots of spirit and a bit of a kick

For more info, visit www.baronspubs.com/cricketers

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Hans Sloane Chocolates, Byfleet FOR CHOCOLATE DRINKERS

ontinuing the legacy left by 17th century physicist and collector, Sir Hans Sloane, the company that takes his name produces the finest drinking chocolate inspired by the recipe he refined in Jamaica in 1687. Made from purest chocolate beads and available in 9 flavours, this is Hot Chocolate as it was meant to be enjoyed. We recommend: Madagascar 67% drinking chocolate with hints of blueberry, liquorice and coffee.

hether want t it, give it, drink eat it, Surrey’s c lovers are spoil e Here’s our guide of the finest ch within our bo

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Squires Kitchen International School, Farnham THE CHOCOLATE TEACHER

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erhaps the only thing better than eating chocolate is knowing how to make it yourself. For sweet-tooths wishing to hone their skills in the dark and creamy arts of chocolate making, Squire’s International Kitchen School in Farnham boasts a multi UK Chocolate Master (2006-2010) winner for a tutor. Mark Tilling teaches all sorts of chocolate courses at Squires including 1, 3 and 5 day chocolate schools, wedding cakes, truffles and even a course for professional showpieces.

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William Curley, Richmond THE MASTER

erhaps the most celebrated chocolatier currently working in the UK, Fife-born William Curley’s career has seen him work for Raymond Blanc and Marco Pierre White among others. Voted ‘Britain’s Best Chocolatier’ by the Academy of Chocolate four times, he set up his original patisserie in Richmond in 2008 and a second in London’s Belgravia shortly after, along with a concession at Harrods. His chocolaterie and patisseries are Mecca for chocolate worshippers and regularly serve up delicious events and courses for the hopelessly converted.

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Bachmann’s, Thames Ditton & Weybridge THE GOURMET PATISSERIE

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Sara Jane Chocolates, Epsom

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ara Jane Chocolates excel at turning chocolate into an event. Working with only the finest belgian chocolate, Sara Chapman and her team specialise in hosting adult workshops, parties and childrens’ events where guests create their own chocolate treats to Sara’s delicious recipes. A winner at any event, the company also produce a stunning range of chocolate selections and gifts. We recommend: What about a fabulously stylish chocolate shoe with contrasting chocolate inside and heel. Too good to wear, too good to eat? For more info visit sarajanechocolates.co.uk or call 07794 584608

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DISCOVER THE SPRING COLLECTION

PANDORA Woking Town Mall, The Peacock Centre, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6GH, 01483 722471 Be inspired at pandora.net

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stablished in 1895, this family run plant nursery and farm shop has certainly caught our attention recently. Located just off the A3 as you head into Ripley this friendly floral purveyor is more than just a plant nursery. As well as seasonal plants, they offer garden buildings, logs, expert advice and a most excellent farm shop.

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he farm shop! A range of irresistible products are available from both local producers and internationally acclaimed food companies. The Chilli and Lime sausages, made by Porky Whites in Woking, are both substantial in size and taste. The nursery’s website is quite incredible; very much ‘the’ gardening guide and ‘that’ helping hand one so often needs.

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t’s a given… the sun is starting to visit us daily and it’s about that time that we begin to transform our outdoor spaces into oases of calm and colour. Plants would be the obvious answer when asking yourself why you should visit, but if you’re looking for a play house for the kids or a man cave for the, erm… man, Ripley Nurseries have a great selection of unique and versatile outdoor garden buildings.

Telephone: 01483 225090

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YOUR STREET

Chobham High Street D E L E C TA B L E D E L I G H T S … PASHA | 01276 859004 | Owned by Max Pasha is a Turkish mezze bar, bistro and grill soon to expand to include an onsite Pide and Turkish bread oven and Japanese style patio garden. Grinding their own delectable ‘Pasha crème’ coffee, this family run business is a central meeting spot for other businesses on the street. Everything is made freshly on site using ingredients from local markets.

MEI | 01276 858172 meirestaurant.co.uk Owned by Robert With a reputation built solely on word-of-mouth, Malaysian, Chinese and Thai restaurant Mei draws 90% of its business from regulars. Popular with families, businesses, couples and after work beverage sippers, Mei home make and freshly cook everything on their extensive menu is homemade and cooked fresh, and can all be ordered to take away.

B E AU T I F U L Y O U … THE VELVET ROOMS | 01276 855355 velvetrooms4hair.com | Owned by Leanne In two years this boutique hair salon have impressed so much that they’ve already expanded into a bigger building. With stylists of different ages and expertise, customers are matched with the stylist right for them. Using luxurious Japanese Shu Uemura products and Indian head massage techniques, their cuts, dyes and styles take the salon experience to a new level of luxury.

AURA SPA | 01276 858989 auraspa.co.uk | Owned by Katie and Suzie Aura Spa offer everything from manicures, pedicures and waxing to facials, massage, IPL and make-up. Bringing the luxury of spa break treatments to the high street, their new Hydra Facials are proving a popular customer alternative to invasive skin treatments.

TREASURE HUNTING HOARD… NOT JUST ANTIQUES | Tracey & Mervyn Antique clocks, collectables, furniture, retro, vintage and shabby chic delights and just about anything you can think of can be found in this Aladdin’s cave. Dealers Mervyn, Tracey, Chris and Margaret all specialise in different areas and collectively offer restoration, painting, buying and valuing services. Pop in for a chat, browse or treasure hunting session.

F LOW E RY F O N D N E S S … WOOLDRIDGE AND SLEEP 01276 855164 | wooldridgeandsleep.co.uk | Owned by Colin For six years Wooldridge and Sleep have been getting their flowers from London and Holland ready to sell on in beautiful bouquets to the public. Popular with weddings and funerals, customers are advised to order specialist bouquets two weeks in advance, but for small orders, two days is enough. Drop in for some springtime daffodils and tulips.

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IS YOUR SKIN AS CONFUSED AS THE WEATHER? by Wizzi Seaton

With the rapid, almost hourly, shifts from rain to sun, your skin is being put through its paces. If you have sensitive skin particularly, the changing of the seasons can throw your epidermis out of balance. To tackle this, try naturally grown calendula… Calendula (Marigold) Calendula is one of the most soothing and healing elements around and the oil is still used medicinally on wounds in many parts of the world. Calendula boasts calming properties, which can be utilised to relieve irritated skin and ease the senses.

Calendula Redness Rescue Calming Mist - 100ml £27 When you are overwhelmed, no matter how much you try and hide how you’re feeling, your skin will betray you. A spritz of this mist will refresh and cool you and your skin down. (I’ve got one on my desk for deadline days!)

Calendula Redness Rescue Restorative Treatment Serum – 30ml £45 This serum is designed to calm skin sensitivity and provide a natural barrier to help restore skins epidermal defences. We tested it on a patch of inflamed eczema. It soothed the problem instantly and after just a few minutes we saw a considerable reduction in the redness and swelling.

Jurlique Skincare Combining Science and Nature In February, Bio-intrinsic beauty specialists, Jurlique launched a new range of Calendula based products. The Calendula Redness Rescue range is specially formulated for sensitive skin and is designed to deeply hydrate, soothe and help reduce the appearance of redness.

Calendula Redness Rescue Soothing Moisturising Cream - 40ml £28 Used morning and night this refreshing, nourishing cream is light and easily absorbed by the skin. You only need a small amount to cover your face and neck and the fresh aroma adds a comforting wake up boost on difficult mornings. You can buy all products from Marks & Spencer’s in Camberley and NK in Guildford. For more info on Jurlique products see jurlique.com.

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AYURVEDA – The science of longevity Have you ever felt your mind and body are a little disconnected? What about the soul?

Review: Ayurvedic Facial with Charlotte Scott

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicinal practise based on the idea that in order to live a long and healthy life the mind, body and spirit should be in unison and your doshas in balance.

Ayurveda says, "Do not put anything on your skin you cannot put on your tongue because in the same way that everything you put on your tongue gets absorbed into different parts of your body, so will everything you put on your skin get absorbed to the deepest tissues, even the bones."

The three doshas: vatta, pitta and kapha, represent combinations of the four elements: earth, air, fire and water. Every person is born with a natural combination of doshas, which determine their psychological and physical characteristics. In Ayurveda it is believed that the imbalance of a person’s natural doshas leads to poor health and disease. Using natural compounds, massage techniques and the utilisation of mamma points (pressure points on the body), Ayurveda treatments are designed to return the body to its natural state.

“Mukhabhyanga” is a treatment to tone, rejuvenate and nourish the skin.

The warmth and scent of the treatment room at Neal’s Yard Remedies was instantly calming as Charlotte told me about the treatment. Using coconut and sesame oil Charlotte first cleansed my skin before sprinkling Triphala powder over my face to remove toxins and nourish the skin tissue. It was a strange sensation and felt a little like I was being seasoned for the oven! Charlotte added a little hemp powder to give me a dose of omega and massaged the powders in to gently exfoliate. After a steam to deeply clean my pores Charlotte massaged my face, neck and scalp using Rose Facial Oil. With the music of Indian Santoor* player, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, softly playing in the background and the deep aroma evocative of an Indian spice market I was sent into a blissful meditative state. When I stepped out of the therapy room I felt elated, calm and as if I had just stepped off a Caribbean beach. Such was the feeling of tranquillity that remembering where I had left my car took some time. I strongly recommend following the treatment with at least an hour of something devoid of conscious presence! The following day my skin felt fresh and velvety soft, people commented on how clear and nourished it looked and a blemish I had the day before had completely disappeared. A wholly rejuvenating experience. Contact Charlotte Scott on 01483 450434 or 07837 601246 for more info on Ayurveda and to book one of her many Ayurvedic treatments. *A Santoor is an ancient Jammu and Kashmir string instrument

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Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most. - Buddha

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ith Spring now upon us we are all finally venturing off of the couch and getting outside to see the sunshine starting to return to us (slowly). Discovering there is more to life than TV, social media, microwave meals and LOL / OMG at the end of each sentence. Spring is a time for new beginings and clothing label Peninsula is about to finally hit town. This brand has been in development for quite some time. The label was originally The Negrete Familia which as most hip and in the know people are aware has been around for a few years and has been gaining plenty of followers worldwide. “With the label growing so fast we have chosen to develop a new line and with this, the brand will be taking

on the new name Peninsula. We are going the extra mile really putting the effort into sourcing the best organic and sustainable materials we can, introducing cut and sew items, more limited edition runs and plenty more bits that we can’t wait to show.” “We are proud to be independent and we love what we do.” If you’re old and un cool you may not of heard of the brand, it’s not too late, get across to www.negrete.co.uk or www.the-peninsula.co and see the new products now. To mark this moment - we have been given a special discount code which can be used on all orders over the next two weeks - simply type in guide2guildford in the discount box on their site and get 15% off your order.

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ON YOUR MARKS! Woking’s Young Athletes Are Go For This Year’s P&G Surrey Youth Games

hildren and young people from Woking, who are eager to try a new sport or to improve upon their existing skills, can now sign up for free sports coaching sessions, taking place across the Borough, as part of preparations for this year’s P&G Surrey Youth Games.

vary from sport to sport but there are opportunities for both boys and girls of all abilities to participate in the following sports: Badminton, Basketball, Boccia (Disability Sport), Boxing, Girls’ Cricket, Girls’ Football, Hockey, Judo, Lacrosse, Netball, Tag Rugby, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis and Tennis.

From April until June, children and young people between the ages of 7 and 15 can sign up for an eight-wee programme of free coaching, tactics and skills sessions led by fully qualified local coaches. The sessions will culminate in an Olympicstyle competition, where participants will represent Woking against the 10 other boroughs and districts taking part in the popular P&G Surrey Youth Games.

Now in their 17th year, The P&G Surrey Youth Games (sponsored by Proctor & Gamble) are the largest annual youth sports festival in Surrey, and give many young people their first experience of a competitive, countywide sporting event.

Age categories and eligibility

“These training sessions provide children and young people in Woking with a fantastic opportunity to have a go at a new sport or to improve upon their existing skills,” said Cllr Graham

Cundy, Woking Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Cultural and Community Development “. I would encourage those who are interested, no matter what their experience or ability, to sign up, learn some new skills and above all, have fun! Best of all, it’s free to take part in!” The P&G Surrey Youth Games will take place at the Surrey Sports Park in Guildford on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June 2014.

To sign up for the free sports coaching sessions, or for further information on the P&G Surrey Youth Games, visit www.woking.gov.uk/syg2014 or contact Woking Borough Council’s Sports Development Officer, Matt Glazier, on 01483 743804 or email matthew.glazier@woking.gov.uk

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

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

The idea is simple; run for 1.5 miles (or 2.4 kilometres if you speak European) and time how long it takes. It sounds easy, but actually this little, simple test is the bane of every military recruit in the UK. The standard pass for the British Army is around 14 minutes but if you fancy being a Para that time is expected to be 9 to 9 1/2 minutes. Sound easy? It’s tougher than you might think - and that’s why you should try it! So, there’s no point in trying a test if you don’t know what the standards are. First of all are you male or female because the standards are different for each sex. So let’s start with the girls:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RUNNING CLUBS

There are loads of running clubs to join in within Surrey and Hampshire and here’s a little list for you all to peruse: WHO ARE THEY? Woking Athletics Club

WHERE ARE THEY? Sheerwater, Woking

Cruisers Running Club Southern Navigators Weybridge Hash House Harriers

David Lloyd Club. Woking All over Surrey Weybridge

HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH? chairman@wokingac.com www.wokingac.com cruisersrc@gmail.com www.southernnavigators.com www.weybridgehash.org.uk

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ow many bodybuilders are going to enjoy your eggs this Easter? Not the choccy kind mind you. The real kind. Many sports men and women poo-poo the egg opting for supplements of all kinds but they’re doing themselves a disservice, for the egg is one of the most complete and versatile foods around. Now, we all know how important protein is and how central its role is in the process of building and strengthening muscles. Simply put, without protein, your muscles just won’t grow. After water, protein is the next most abundant element in your body. Its second place in the rank of all things should be a clear signal of just how important it is. Now admittedly, bodybuilders need to take this a little bit further than the rest of us by damaging those tiny fibres with heavy weight training so that the protein fibres regrow stronger and bigger. A bodybuilder's diet has to be higher in protein than your common or garden sportsperson. Now, here’s the science part…

What are reps? The word rep stands for repetition. A movement/exercise that is performed a number of times, e.g. 10 times, would be referred to as 10 reps.

What are sets? If 1 rep is a movement/exercise performed once, a set is a series of reps performed one after the other. Sets can have varying rep ranges depending on an individual’s goals.

What should my diet consist of? Everyone should aim to eat a healthy balanced diet, but bodybuilders, more than most, require high protein, (high complex carbs in bulking periods) and essential fats. Calorie intake should be higher in bulking periods and most bodybuilders eat between 6 to 8 meals a day! A normal days eating would consist of Oats, chicken, fish, egg whites, brown rice, sweet potato, coconut oil and the odd protein drink.

How long should a workout last?

Eggs have roughly 6 grams of high quality protein, so high in fact that, believe it or not, eggs are used as the standard by which other foods are measured. But wait, there’s more! Eggs are also a rich source of vitamins, including A, E and K and a range of B vitamins such asB12 (energy), riboflavin and folic acid as well as containing all eight essential amino acids needed for optimal muscle recovery and building. “But they’re really fatty, we don’t like fat, Will!” Hang on, hang on; egg white actually contains no fat at all. Admittedly the yolk does contain somewhere around 5 grams of fat but only 1.6 grams of that is saturated fat, that’s the baddie fat. And yes, eggs do have cholesterol but remember that dietary cholesterol does not raise blood cholesterol levels.

For a beginner, I would recommend absolutely no more than one hours training! Any more than this and your body can start going into a catabolic state where it eats away at muscle rather than developing. The early days are where your body will grow the quickest and it’s vital to feed those muscles without overdoing the time spent in the gym.

Now before you go and do a Rocky and start cracking eggs in to a glass to drink, think sensibly and always cook eggs. It cuts the risk of salmonella and is more easily absorbed that way as well.

When should I drink my protein drink?

There’s really no reason to leave eggs out of your diet but I can well imagine that there are those of you out there who hate the taste of eggs. Don’t be scared to experiment with ways to fit them into your diet like adding herbs and spices. A handy trick I’ve picked up is to cook them and then chuck them in a blender with some oats, milk, yogurt, flaxseed oil and natural peanut butter: you won't even taste them.

It's very important to understand that a protein drink is a meal replacement if and when food can’t be taken. This being said your body will absorb protein best first thing in the morning and within 30 minutes after training, (preferably with a piece of fruit!)

For all your bodybuilding needs, nutrition and advice please come and see Dave Hoppe at Fight Science, Aldershot. Visit fight-science.co.uk or call 01252 333135 for more info.

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ere’s a great one for breakfast; great for setting you up for the day. Not only that it’s cooked right in a tea cup. So cook up a storm (in a tea cup) with this easy microwave recipe for Ham, Mushroom and Swiss Coffee Cup Scramble.

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1 egg 1 tablespoon water A few small chopped mushrooms 1 thin slice of ham, all diced up Shredded Emmental cheese

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Coat a large, microwave-safe mug with some cooking spray. Add egg, water, mushrooms and ham; beat until blended. Once you’ve done that zap it (Microwave) on high 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until egg is almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer. Season with salt and pepper, if you fancy and top with cheese.

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4 large Beef tomatoes 4 Free range Eggs 60 ml of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 Cos Lettuce Leaves 1 Clove of Garlic A sprinle of diced parsley Table Spoon of Sea Salt Table Spoon of Ground Black Pepper

Preheat your oven to 200 Celsius (Gas Mark 6 or 400 Fahrenheit) Next, make the pesto; Tear the lettuce leaves into small pieces then add them to the garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and olive oil all in a blender together. Whizz it until you get that nice pesto consistency. Remove the cores of the tomatoes by cutting a large cone from the top with a paring knife. Using a spoon, remove all the pulp and seed bits. Put the tomatoes face up on a baking tray and fill each one with the same amount of pesto, but remember to leave room for the egg! Then, crack an egg into each tomato and season with additional salt and pepper to taste and throw in the oven for 20 minutes.

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SQUASH PRO SHOOT OUTS An exciting chance on April 2nd to see eight professionals compete in a fast paced tournament. Featuring the likes of Rex Hedrick, the tournament takes place at the Surrey Sports Park. Tickets are just £7.50. Call the park on 01483 689111 for tickets and information.

SPINNING AT THE GUILDFORD SPECTRUM Guildford Spectrum are offering Spinning classes throughout the month. Get your fitness up to a new level by joining in on one of their fantastic courses. Have a peek at guldfordspectrum.co.uk to find out more.

WOKING BIKEATHON It’s that time of year again when The Rotary Club brings you the Woking Bikeathon. This is a great event and has raised heaps of money for charity over the years. The ride will take place on Sunday 11th May. There’ll be two routes to choose from, and this year they will also have a Kids Bikeathon! Check out wsbhospices.co.uk for more info.

JOHN CROSS BOWL CHALLENGE Fancy a challenge in an open golf tournament. The John Cross Bowl is open to any Golf Club members who have a Handicap of 3 or below. So sign up for your chance at glory! Call The Worplesden Golf Club for more information on 01483 472 277

YOGA WITH A DJ 5th April: How about 90 mins of yoga featuring a live DJ! Music will include dance, dub-step, deep house, hip-hop classics and perhaps just a soupçon of disco; all the necessary ingredients for a great session. Contact Red Hot Yoga on 01483 564511

WOKING YOUTH WING TCHUN A great club in Woking offering 11-13 year-olds the opportunity to learn simple, straightforward self-defene based on the Chinese martial art of Wing Tchun. The Woking Youth Wing Tchun club meets every Tuesday evening between 8pm – 9.15pm at the Winston Churchill Sports Centre, Woking. The sessions are held by Master Coach Joe Segar from Godalming and Assistant Instructor Greg Lam from Woking. Contact Master Coach Joe Segar on 07939 550982 for more information.

RACE FOR LIFE 2014!! It’s that time of year in Surrey to smash cancer and run, quite literally, for lives in the legendary 5k Race for Life event. In their words you can, “run, walk or dance your way through the course and help us say, cancer we're coming to get you." It’s not just about racing though, you can take part in many ways so check out raceforlife.cancerreasearchuk.org for more info.

Vines of Guildford

The Ultimate Driving Machine

FOR EVERYTHING BMW. WE ARE YOUR LOCAL CHOICE.

With an Authorised BMW dealership just around the corner, Vines of Guildford is your local choice for sales, service and parts. Check out our online shop, or pop into our showroom for a coffee and have a look around. We’d love to see you.

VINES OF GUILDFORD

Slyfield Green, Woking Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1RD

01483 207000 vinesofguildfordbmw.co.uk

Official fuel economy figures for the new BMW range: Extra Urban 26.2-83.1mpg (10.8-3.4l/100km). Urban 14.6-62.4mpg (19.3-4.4l/100km). Combined 20.3-74.3mpg (13.9-3.8l/100km). CO2 emissions 325-99g/km. BMW EfficientDynamics reduces BMW emissions without compromising performance developments and is standard across the model range.

Fleecy Frolics Sunday 27 April

10am - 4pm

Join us for our lambing day!

Adults

£4

A Celebration of Nature and Countryside Crafts

Children 2-16 and concessions

£3

Children under 2 Free

No dogs please except for guide dogs

Family (2 adults and 2 children)

01483 88 40 40 www.merristwood.ac.uk Merrist Wood College Worplesdon Guildford Surrey GU3 3PE

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BUSINESS EVENTS OUR PICK OF THE TOP BUSINESS EVENTS HAPPENING THIS MONTH…

FABULOUS WOMEN - NETWINNING When: the 1st Tuesday of every month, 9.30am Where: At Sands at Bleak House, Chertsey Road Woking and the Inn at West End Fabulous Women groups meet regularly in the morning for a late light breakfast. They’re a community which aims to support women on their unique journeys through inspiration, motivation and information - and in business. More info at fabulous-women.co.uk

BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST (BoB), FLEET When: 4th April from 6.30am - 8.30am Where: The Heron on the Lake, Fleet, GU51 2RY Business style breakfast meetings that are relaxed, fun, informative and structured, facilitating you to develop your business for additional success and growth. More info: bobclubs.com

LATIN PARTIES BUSINESS NETWORKING, CHESSINGTON When: 8th April from 9.30am - 11.30am Where: The North Star Pub, Chessington, KT9 1EQ Fun networking meetings for business people. More info: networkinginsurrey.co.uk

WOKING CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE When: Friday 11th April Where: The Friends Bar, New Victoria Theatre, Woking GU21 6GQ Networking at the Ambassadors - Networking at its Best! Tickets: £10.00 - non-members: £15.00 (Excluding VAT)

WOKING BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST (BoB) CLUB When: Friday 11th April 6.45am, 25th April 6.45am Where: DeVere Venues, Gorse Hill, Woking. Hook Heath Road Cost: £10.00 This successful business networking club in Woking meets every two weeks on a Friday For more info: bobclubs.com/club/guildford

RE-INVENTING BUSINESS: AN EVENING WITH VERNON HILL When: Thursday 24 April Where: Surrey Sports Park, Guildford Cost: tickets from £9.50 The third event of the Surrey Talks Business series, guest speaker Vernon Hill is the CEO and chairman of Metro Bank, a UK retail bank with 20 branches launched in 2010. In April 2013, Hill was awarded the Institute of Economic Affairs’ Free Enterprise Award, whose previous winners include Sir Richard Branson and Margaret Thatcher, for his work at Metro. Hill will be sharing his knowledge and experiences of the banking and business sectors, including reinventing the banking sector. Tickets available through surreysportspark.co.uk

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CROCKFORD BRIDGE FARM The Pick-Your-Own Pioneers get Warmed Up for Spring in Addlestone

e can all be thankful that winter is now behind us, but few more than the Smith family, the farming entrepreneurs behind Addlestone’s Crockford Bridge Farm. The torrential winter rains posed a particularly grave threat to the twenty five different crops Paul Smith had sewn over his eighty acres. But as a fifth generation farmer, Paul managed to keep his crops safe from the worst of the weather and, with wife Caroline, is now looking ahead to another bumper year at Crockford Bridge Farm. That we have pick-your-own farms and nurseries at all in the UK could well be thanks to the Smiths alone. After Paul’s brother came upon the business model during a trip to America, their father, Peter Smith, wasted no time in planting crops of strawberries and raspberries for the public to come pick themselves at their farm in Shropshire. It was the first of its kind and the idea, as Paul says,

‘grew like wildfire.’ Seeking opportunity for themselves further south, Paul and Caroline bought the plot on Crockford Farm thirty years ago and with it their family home, a converted former hunting lodge of Henry VIII’s. “There was no point being out in the sticks,” says Paul. “We wanted to grow near to people and their homes.” Here in Addlestone, the Smith’s grew their farm into the destination it is now with the addition of a superb farm shop that sells the farm’s own produce and plenty of fantastic locally produced food. Many farms would stop there but for Caroline, the tirelessly creative brain behind their operation, Crockford Bridge Farm offers far more than just roots and fruits. “We want people to embrace farmers and recognise that the supermarkets serve a very different product,” says Caroline. “People want a healthy, seasonal

alternative to food in the supermarkets as well as a place to come for the day. Which is why we up the ante over the seasons.” Easter, Halloween, Christmas; whatever the season there’s always something going on with unique events conjured up by Caroline, son Chris and daughter Charlotte that pull in families and visitors from miles, whether they come for the farm’s famous Halloween pumpkins, cut-yourown Christmas trees or fun-filled performances set in the farm’s woods. Now that spring is here, the first pick-your-own rhubarb has arrived and with Crockford’s wonderful asparagus right on its heels, the Smiths are in full flow. “Farming is a lifestyle,” Caroline says. “On the upside you have a lovely environment. On the downside you don’t always have the time to appreciate it. You never switch off, but we love what we do”

Visit Crockford Bridge Farm at New Haw Road, Addlestone, Nr. Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2BU Farm tel: 01932 853 886 Farm Shop: 01932 852 630

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ANY RABBITS IN THERE CHANCELLOR? By Keith Churchouse

he annual 'Groundhog day' of the Chancellor proudly posing in front of his Number 11 Residence with his team has come and gone, as we know. The heckle from the camera-clicking tabloid journalists was louder this year in anticipation of pre-election give-aways with the chirp of 'any rabbits in there Chancellor?', referring to his red Budget box and the possible trick of magicing wealth from austerity. This year, he really did 'pull the rabbit from the hat' with the furthest reaching changes to the way pension benefits can be drawn during my lifetime. Indeed, I think with a few strokes of his ink pen, some of the pension exams studied over many years become obsolete over the course of the next 12 months when the full effect of these changes will come to fruition. Please do not think I am being negative about the far greater flexibility being encouraged. Far from it, I think financial planning and retirement planning will boom over the next decade because of these changes. However, I do have some cautionary concerns that there will be spend, spend, spend with the ultimate consequence that they will be reliant on the state. Sure, basic State Pension benefits are increasing in the next 2 years to a level of approximately ÂŁ145 per week, but this is unlikely to meet the living needs of many. Don't forget, and I don't think this is a political statement, the Government, irrespective of their persuasion, is strapped for cash. Cash is generated from tax, tax is charged on pension output (excluding tax free cash), and if many release this early without the caution of stretching the yield across their lifetime, the 'tax take ' could well be quicker. It should also be noted that this new strategy is a bit

of a cash-flow gamble for the Treasury. The normal system of 'Annuitising' pension income is achieved by purchasing Gilts. With the need/ preference for annuity purchase now seemingly being removed, the need for Gilt purchases will fall, reducing cash-flow to the Government. It is reported that four of the larger Annuity providers had suspended annuity business (Prudential, Aviva, Friends Life and Royal London) and I am sure others will follow. One could argue that the Government is switching their Gilt 'loan' cash-flow for straight non-repayable tax income. The cash-flow effects will be very interesting, possibly fuelling the economy....and clearly the Government. As a final note, it was good to see that the Chancellor proposes that those reaching retirement for private pension schemes should receive financial planning advice before drawing pension benefits over the age of 55 and we would very much agree with this. If you would like to consider your retirement benefits and the way these can be used to meet your needs, both now and into the future, then please speak to the team at Chapters Financial in Woking or Guildford. No individual pension/financial advice is provided during the course of this article. For more info and news visit chaptersfinancial.com Keith Churchouse FPFS Director Chartered Financial Planner ISO 22222 Personal Financial Planner Chapters Financial Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, number 402899.

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“A CLASSIC EVOLVED” Vines Guildford Rolls out the New Mini

ines Mini in Guildford proudly welcomed the latest member of their iconic family on March 15th with the launch of the New Mini from BMW.

Hot on the heels of BMW’s electric i3, voted UK Car of the Year 2014, Vines unveiled the ‘New Original’ Mini from the German manufacturer, which has been dramatically rebuilt from the ground up without losing those qualities that have made it a British classic recognised around the world.

Featuring significant improvements in technology, engine efficiency and power delivery and driving dynamics, the New Mini also offers a staggering variety of options to tailor the car to every driver.

State-of-the-art technology in the cabin makes the car one of the most connected cars in its segment. A central LED display, the first of its kind, provides the driver with visual feedback whilst driving while outstanding Mini handling makes it even more fun to drive than ever before.

The new car boasts all the classic Mini proportions but with a more spacious interior and boot volume. Numerous cup holders and storage facilities make life easier for occupants.

The New Mini comes in three flavours: the classic Hatch, the sporty Paceman and the versatile Clubvan. Built in Oxford, the cars are available from Vines Mini Guildford with the Mini One Hatch priced from £13,750 OTR.

For more info visit vinesmini.co.uk or call Vine Mini Guildford on 01483 698341

APRIL 2014

How to dress well and influence people

f job interviews weren’t fraught enough affairs – pivotal moments that can make the difference between the life we want and a life we’re stuck with – how we dress for them can matter every bit as much as the most finely-tooled CV or confident handshake. Why? Well, for better or worse, it’s a universal truth that the first thing people notice about you is your appearance, a first impression that takes all of 30 seconds to form and casts you in whatever light your interviewer feels like in the moment. So appearance matters, and perhaps never more so than in in that vital job interview. The best approach to take is to try and see yourself through the eyes of the person interviewing you. Does the way you dress project cool confidence, an attention to detail, personal standards and that you take the role seriously? Or is your style coming across like an afterthought, an extension of your inability to prioritise or present your intentions? Do you fit the role you’re applying for? Your professional history, expertise and curriculum vitae may say ‘yes’, but if you don’t bring a little style, poise and all-round good dress sense with you then don’t be surprised if the interview ends on a ‘no’. Why let appearances spoil the chance for that coveted second interview?

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LOOKING FOR A PART TIME ASSISTANT!

Here at Papa Johns Woking we are always looking for part time bike riders to join our team of delivery professionals. We are looking to fill 2 – 3 positions to cover Friday and Saturday nights which will be shifts of 2.5 – 3 hours. We offer a great rate of pay and full training to the right applicants. To apply please send your cv to Martin on wokingstore@johnsandjohns.co.uk

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Founded in Godalming in 2004, 2i Recruit Ltd has become one of the leading Recruitment Agencies in the Surrey Area, and Godalming and Guildford in particular. Our portfolio of clients ranges from small companies to Global Blue Chip organisations. Our specialist fields include:

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DIRECT CLEANING SERVICES Cleaners required to work throughout the Surrey area. Flexible hours and competitive rates of pay for the right applicants. To make further enquires please call 01252 718884 or email info@dcssurrey.co.uk

Looking to Recruit Staff? Call F4P Recruitment to assist in recruiting for: –Accountancy & Finance –Sales & Marketing –Office & Business Support –IT & Executive –Light Industrial

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Guildford Fringe Festival are looking for stewards, promotional staff and front of house assistants for the festival which runs from 1st-27th July 2014. These are voluntary positions but all staff will be well looked after. To apply please email info@guildfordfringe.com with 'volunteer' as the subject. Details of the festival can be found at www.guildfordfringefestival.com

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‘Me’

LOCAL PEOPLE, EXTRAORDINARY LIVES.

Peter Molyneux GAMES DESIGNER • GOD COMPLEX

What do you do? One of my jobs is to be a CEO of a little company [22 Cans]. I’ve been a CEO for years, of companies as small as five people to as big as three hundred. My other job is Creative Designer; to think of an idea for a game and start it off. It used to be thinking up all the ideas; nowadays its thinking of an idea or getting one from the community or from someone on the team, and then putting that idea into a form that everyone can understand.

How did you start? I started back in 1987, running a tiny company called Taurus, exporting and importing baked beans to the Middle East. One day we got a call from a computer company called Commodore who said: “We’ve heard about your company and we’d really like to invite you out for lunch and talk to you.” So they brought us over and gave us all this free computer equipment and it turned out that they’d got the wrong company, another one called Taurus! But I had all this computer equipment and I’d always wanted to make a computer game. So I started to work on this crazy idea for a game called ‘Populous’. It came out (on PC) in 1989 and it was just a massive, runaway success. To this day, I still think I’m going to wake up and be that bloke shifting baked beans!

What’s been your greatest achievement? It’s just an amazing feeling to start something from nothing, from just an idea, to form a company and to share its success with a team and to have that incredible feeling of achievement.

Tell us about the current game you’re developing, Godus. It’s a ‘god game’ which is the first game I stumbled upon with Populous. I give you this little world and allow you to be a god in it and allow you to feel what it is like to take these little people from the most primitive times up to modern day times.

It’s very multi-player, so is everyone a rival god? Well, that’s an interesting point. I’m letting you decide if you’re a rival god or not. I love giving people the opportunity to choose whether they’re good or bad from the style of their play.

So what makes Surrey such a hotspot for the games industry? When I started I was one of the first. There’s about fifteen here now. But it’s close to London, it has a university, it’s not too expensive (we all wish it was a bit cheaper): it’s got all the ingredients you need. So it has a lot going for it. And there’s been some amazing games made here.

What do you most enjoy about Surrey? It’s just that blend between town and country which is so great.

How do you use your free time? I enjoy cooking, having a drink on a Monday night and that kind of thing. But I love my work too much, so I rarely stop.

For more information about Godus, visit 22cans.com

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