Out & About Magazine, North Surrey, July - August

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JULY - AUGUST 2019

MAYFIELD

Music

Lavender

Heaven Scent

AT SANDOWN PARK This Summer

Stagecoach THEATRE ARTS

Performing Arts for Children

Plus Horse racing at Epsom Derby • Epsom chamber choir’s 50th anniversary • David Austin Roses • Half term holiday activities • Celebration of Thai culture • Ewell summer show Planning for school exams

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INSIDE Regulars

Features

4 Letter from the Editor

6 Mayfield Lavender

& Editor’s Tips

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Lavender in bloom

8 Strawberry Season Celebrate strawberry season with a delicious recipe

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11 New Mayor of Epsom & Ewell

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Councillor John Beckett

12 Ewell Village Fair

At EwellCastle School

15 Sutton Business Awards

Congratulations to all the winners

COVER IMAGE

19 Stagecoach Theatre Arts

Training for children in theatre arts

22 Surrey Youth Games

with Specasvers

22 D-Day and Operation Epsom

WW2 Family Day

24 Jess Glynne

Live at the races

26 English Sparkling Wine

Surrey Vineyards

Mayfield Lavender

Mayfield lavender farm is in its full glory.

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EDITOR'S LETTER

Welcome elcome to the W summer edition of Out&About magazine.

afternoon of food and music run by local residents to raise money for local good causes. Thousands of people from the surrounding area attend, and you need to get there early to secure a good spot.

The sun is finally out, after a rather wet June, and we’re now looking forward to a few months of outdoor events and family fun. There is so much happening in our local area that we haven’t been able to feature it all in this edition, but nonetheless we have tried to feature as many as we can. The summer months mean driving past Oaks Park provides a feast of purple for eyes as the lavender fields are in full bloom.

You can read all about the fields in this edition, but if you haven’t visited them yet I thoroughly recommend a visit. The sight and aroma of lavender as far is the eye can see is quite breath-taking.

I’m particularly looking forward to Music in Nork Park later this month. The family fun day is a free-to-attend

EDITOR’S TIPS Fizz Fest Banstead

I was delighted to attend the Sutton Business Awards in early June, and warmly congratulate the finalists and winners on their achievements. The awards, organised by Sutton Chamber of Commerce, provide a great opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products, services and commercial achievements.

You can read more about the awards, and some of the winners, in this edition of the magazine.

I hope you enjoy reading this edition; please support our advertisers – without whom this magazine would not be possible. Have a lovely summer.

Happy reading!

Natasha natasha@fhwem.com

Heathrow Airport Expansion If you would like to know more about the plans for the expansion of Heathrow Airport, there is a public consultation event taking place at Bourne Hall, Ewell, on 9th August between 2pm and 8pm. if you have comments, concerns or are just curious about the plans, pop down and meet the team from Heathrow and find out how Heathrow is changing.

If you like a glass of bubbly, don’t forget to book, tickets for Banstead’s first Fizz Fest. Hosted by the London Prosecco Company at Banstead Community Hall, this event will be a great mix of prosecco, nibbles and dancing. With tickets available from just £10 this is promises to a lively, fun night out. Tickets can be Cheam Celebration of Food & Drink booked online via www.fizzfestbanstead.eventbrite.co.uk A non-profit event that celebrates the pleasure of Music in Nork Park food while supporting great small producers and independent food businesses. The event embraces a The long-established and great-fun day in Nork Park takes place on Sunday 21st July from midday. Live music family culture and want those that attend our event to leave smiling, full, happy and with a new friend or is combined with family activities, food and drink to make this free-to-attend event a ‘must’ on the Banstead two. With over 8,000 attendees, 100 producers, craft bars, street food, talks, children’s activities and great social calendar. We advise you get there early to pick a good spot and get your gazebo in the best position to see music we are sure you will have a day to remember.

15th September, Cheam Park. the bands.

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WORLD AS A CANVAS Artists’ work on display A collection of original paintings and works will go on display at Bourne Hall this October. Featuring contemporary and classical works, painted in oils, watercolours and acrylics, the exhibition will showcase the creative talents of members of Epsom and Ewell Art Group.

The autumn exhibition is one of the highlights of the group’s annual calendar of events and this year will include works by Richard Seymour, Edna Kyriakides and Barbara Stevens.

There will also be a chance to see artist Dominika Klimczak’s fantasy and science fiction art works. Dominika was honoured in 2012 by the British National Science Fiction Society for excellence in her fantasy art work Bazuka.

The exhibition runs from October 20 to 31 at Bourne Hall, Ewell, between 9.30am and 5pm. Admission is free so pop along and be inspired.

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Autumn exhibition: Epsom and Ewell Art Group, Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell www.epsomandewellartgroup.co.uk

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MAYFIELD LAVENDER

MAYFIELD

Lavender

Heaven Scent It’s been 12 years since Mayfield Lavender was born. Owner Brendan Maye talks to out&about .

It’s a breathtaking sight seeing Mayfield lavender farm in its full glory. Swathes of vivid purple lavender stretch as far as the eye can see.

relevant fragrance for today so he suggested buying a lavender farm.

His idea was shot down three years in a row but finally Brendan got the go-ahead, although was stopped from buying a farm.

But while the site in Banstead was traditionally used to grow lavender in the 18th and 19th century until just over a decade ago it had not been used for that purpose.

Instead he commissioned environmental charity Bioregional Development Group to help get the lavender planted in 2002. The land was leased from Sutton Council, with Brendan standing as guarantor, and Yardley sponsored the planting.

Then Brendan Maye, a former managing director of the fine fragrance division of Wella UK, came up with the idea to grow lavender as part of a plan to revive the fortunes of the Yardley brand.

In 2005, Yardley was sold and the new owners decided not to continue with the sponsorship. As the project stood on the brink of collapse Brendan bought the 25-acre organic farm.

With sales declining, he believed consumers needed to witness the beauty of lavender to accept it as a

With his wife Lorna stepping in run the farm, Brendan later quit his job and is now involved day-to-day,

working at the farm and 12-acre nursery in Epsom, which he bought in 2010 after cashing in his pension.

“Every year we learn something new,” he said with a laugh. “It’s been a very steep learning curve but it’s been great.

“The work is more physical but there’s also more control. It makes it less stressful from that perspective alone. From June 1 until midSeptember, when the farm is open it’s a 24-hour-a-day job for three months.

Brendan said: “We’re not surprised at the way people have taken to it as we have worked very hard to encapsulate that experience. What is gratifying is that people like it for the right reasons. It gives us some confidence that we can continue to pursue some ideas.”

Entry costs £2.50 per person. Under 16s are free. Parking is free. www.mayfieldlavender.com

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MAYFIELD LAVENDER

THE SECRET LIFE OF HONEY BEES Book online for the bee safari along with a range of summer experience packages at www.mayfieldlavender.com

Get an insight into the fascinating world of beekeeping on a bee safari Wander through the iridescent purple fields at Mayfield Lavender Farm and you cannot escape the unmistakable buzzing of bees.

The working bees play a vital role in pollinating the lavender crops on the family-owned farm and this year you can get an insight into the secret life of the honey bees and the world of beekeeping on Mayfield’s bee safari experience.

As well as learning what is involved in keeping bees and making honey, visitors will get to see inside the farm’s bee hives as well as tasting lavender honey straight from the comb.

Bee Safari Tours will be held on selected dates over the summer season, which runs from June 1 to September, and cost £55 for children and £75 for adults.

Competition

Get snapping for your chance to win £200.

Mayfield’s annual photographic competition will launch on June 1 when the farm opens to the public for the summer season.

There is also a video category, with a separate £200 prize. Videos must be no longer than 1 minute in length and entries can be posted on YouTube, tagged Mayfield Lavender Farm in the title, and with a link to the website in the description.

All entries can be sent to mayfieldphoto2016@gmail.com

Mayfield Lavender Farm, 1 Carshalton Road, Banstead, SM7 3JA Mayfield Plant Nursery & Shop, 139 Reigate Road, Epsom, KT17 3DW

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STRAWBERRIES All photography courtesy of www.pamwadephotography.com

THERE’S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT

Strawberries out&about magazine invites you to a cream tea with fresh scone

Who can resist ripe red strawberries warmed by the sun? Or an afternoon tea indulgent with thick clotted cream? Whether it’s served by centre court at Wimbledon or popped into your Prosecco on a summer’s evening, there is something about strawberries.

If you don’t have the opportunity to grow your own, Surrey has plenty of wonderful pick-your-own farms to visit. Why not indulge your sweet tooth and head over to one of our area’s top farms and pick as many as you would like!

Crockford Bridge Addlestone Opening times:

Opening times:

Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm; Saturday, 9am to 6pm; and Sunday, 10am to 5pm

Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm; Sunday, 10.30am to 5pm

Where:

Winterdown Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 8LS

New Haw Road, Addlestone, near Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2BU

Where:

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Flower farm Godstone Opening times:

Monday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm

Secretts Milford Opening times:

Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm; Sunday, 10am to 4pm Where:

Where:

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Garsons Esher

Oxted Road A25, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8BP

Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Surrey GU8 5HU

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STRAWBERRIES

RECIPE FOR SCONES These always taste the best still warm from the oven and, as they are so quick to make, can be a welcome treat anytime of the year. The most difficult part is deciding whether to serve cream then jam or jam topped off with cream!

Ingredients: 225g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting ½ tspbaking powder pinch of salt

40g cold butter, cubed 25g caster sugar 110ml milk

Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 200C 2. In a bowl, rub together the flour, salt, baking powder and butter until well combined, stir through the caster sugar.

3. Pour in the milk and combine the mixture gently with a fork, bringing it together as a dough.

4. Turn out onto a floured surface and push together lightly.

5. Roll out to 3cm thick and using round cutters cut individual scones without twisting the cutter.

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6. Place on a baking sheet, rerolling the trimmings for extra scones.

7. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes, cool on a wire rack, enjoy!

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National Demonstrator PAT DIBBEN present ‘Flower Powder’

Wednesday 28th August at 2pm Doors open 1.30pm Raffle, members’ competition “Reflections”, floral sundries sales table and refreshments available.

We are a friendly local flower club affiliated to NAFAS, new members and visitors (£6) always welcome.

Monthly meeting and demonstration at 2pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month at Banstead Community Hall, Park Road, SM7 3AJ For further details or enquiries, see our page at: www.surreynafas.org.uk/banstead-flower-club email bansteadflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk, or contact Susan Macpherson 020 8657 4328

MAYOR OF EPSOM AND EWELL

New Mayor OF EPSOM & EWELL

Councillor John Beckett was officially recognised as the new Mayor of Epsom and Ewell for 2019-2020 at the Council’s annual Mayor making ceremony held at the Town Hall on Tuesday 21 May. Speaking at the annual Council meeting, the Mayor said, “Being elected as the first citizen for Epsom and Ewell is a great honour. I am looking forward to fulfilling my mayoral duties and meeting the numerous charities and organisations within the borough.

“My theme for the year is, ‘understanding’. We live in difficult times and we need to understand that everybody is different but we all have more in common then we think.”

For his mayoral year, the Mayor has selected the following organisations as his chosen charities: •M otor Neuron Disease Association (MNDA) - The East Surrey Branch of the MNDA provides care and support to around 60 people living with MND throughout the East Surrey area, as well as helping to fund vital research into the disease itself.

•P hysical Handicapped and Abled Bodied (PHAB) - Epsom and Ewell Phab is a youth club for young disabled and non-disabled people run entirely by volunteers. Their aim is ‘Making More of Life Together’.

•A lzheimer’s Society - Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity that provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

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The Mayor added, “We have already started to organise a number of fund raising events for my chosen charities and I do hope as many of you as possible will be able to attend to support and help raise much needed funds for these good causes. For more information please see www. mayorscharitiesepsom.org.uk”.

Councillor John Beckett has been serving the local community for the last sixteen years. He was first elected as a Borough Councillor in 2003 and served on many different Council committees including four years as Chairman of the Borough Council’s Environment Committee.

He was born in Kingston upon Thames and grew up in Old Malden. John moved to Epsom in 1993 when he met Alison. They married in 1995 and subsequently moved to their home in Ewell. They have a daughter, Emily who is currently attending the University Of Surrey.

John began his working career in retail and specialised in the home computer market. He switched careers and joined British Telecom as a field engineer, where he progressed through several different divisions in a variety of roles. During his 22 years with the company, he decided to further his own education and undertook his professional qualifications in electrical engineering and business development. He also managed the company’s Modern Apprentices and Graduates schemes and the company’s computer training system. John currently runs his own property maintenance company, which he started in 2008.

The Mayor is the first citizen of the borough of Epsom and Ewell and has several specific roles during their one-year term of office. These include representing the Council and local community at formal and ceremonial occasions, both within the borough and elsewhere, and chairing full meetings of Council.

Councillor Humphrey Reynolds was elected as the Deputy Mayor.

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EWELL VILLAGE FAIR

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VILLAGE FAIR Saturday 13 July 10.30 - 4pm Glyn House Grounds, Ewell Castle School St. Mary’s is once again in the throes of organising the Annual Ewell Village Fair a highlight of the year.

EWELL VILLAGE FAIR Saturday 13th July 2019

There will be the usual variety of arena events. By popular demand there is a return visit from the Paladins of Chivalry. We will also have Ambition Dance, Hands Down Martial Arts, All About Anna’s Animals, Fitznells Concert band, Fitznells Diva Choir and Fitznells Starlets and Tenor Choir. The 135 Geographic Squadron Royal Engineers will also be on site.

All the fun of the traditional fair will include a coconut shy, Punch and Judy, pony rides, a bouncy castle and Kiddi Karts. There will be a wide variety of sideshows to entertain both young and old plus those in between with plenty of ‘Kids Activities’.

The ever popular BBQ will be serving burgers but for those who feel more adventurous there will be Indian Cuisine by Sizzling Bengal, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and crepes. Tam’s Cakes and Cookies will also be available and Tam will also be serving cocktails. Hot food provided by the NESCOT team will be available in the CHURCH HALL - OPPOSITE THE CHURCH - and tea, coffee and snacks will be available all day.

There will, of course, be ice cream! Pre-packed children’s lunchboxes will again be on sale.

As usual a wide range of stalls, including the ever popular cake stall, bottle tombola, plants, bric-a-brac, toys,

10.30am - 4.00pm

Pony Rides - Games - Petting zoo (12pm-3pm) Cake Competition - Bouncy Castle - Kiddi Go Karts Paladins of Chivalry - Face Painting - Grand Draw BEER TENT, FOOD AND DRINK STALLS

Entry £2.50 per person, children under 12 go FREE

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jewellery and a craft stall. There will also be a chance to win a prize on the Grand Draw. Maybe you could sell some Grand Draw tickets prior to the day? They are available in church or from the organiser.

There will be adults’ and children’s cake baking competitions. Bake, decorate and enter your cake for just £1. Further details and forms can be found on the website and forms can also be collected from the Church on Sundays.

The day will commence with the Ewell St. Mary’s Morris Men, and several guest sides, dancing outside the Green Man before leading the Mayor to the eighteenth-century Watch House to ‘refresh the wastrel’ prior to moving on to the fair at Ewell Castle School’s Glyn House site.

As with any large event, offers of help and donations for the stalls are always welcome.

If you feel you may be able to help in any way, please contact fair@stmarysewell.com.

Donations for the stalls can be left in church from Sunday 30 June.

Children under 12 free, Family ticket £10.

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Sutton High Street Festival Week 8-11th July Big Bang@Sutton Family Day Saturday 13th July To find out more join us at @enjoysutton

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SUTTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE For almost 100 years Sutton Chamber has been bringing local businesses together through networking events and in turn encouraging a strong peer support network.

As an organisation we exist to support the business community in Sutton – not just those located in the bough, but also those who trade and do business in the borough. Our aim is to provide a friendly and welcoming environment for business-owners, entrepreneurs, start-up businesses, local charities and community groups. Through our monthly networking events, and by offering business clinics and training, we can help you make new contacts, enhance your company profile and develop new processes and tools to develop your business.

Our monthly networking events are a friendly and informal opportunity for networking and peer-to-peer support in a relaxed environment. Always attended by between 20 – 40 local businesses, networking is a great way to make new contacts – both for sales and new suppliers – and is a low-cost way of raising your profile.

Our events are open to non-members and we warmly invite you to join us at our next breakfast to find out more about the Chamber and how membership can benefit your business. Our next event will be held at the Holiday Inn on 18th September, 7.30am - we hope you can join us.

If you are interested in joining the Sutton Chamber of Commerce and receiving all the benefits that come with it, apply online today – suttonchamber.co.uk

MEMBERSHIP from £99.00 PER YEAR

BENEFITS OF JOINING: • Make and meet new clients • Promotion and marketing opportunities • Share business best practice to ensure success • Access to training and workshop opportunities • Access to Local Authority officials and elected members • Discounted rates of advertising in magazine

FIND OUT MORE 020 3940 1172 suttonchamber.co.uk @SuttonChamber @SuttonChamber

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SUTTON BUSINESS AWARDS

SUTTON BUSINESS AWARDS 2019

Winners

THE IT PARTNERSHIP Business of the Year

LOVE TEETH DENTAL PRACTICE Best Business for Marketing & Social Media

BELLEVUE OF LONDON LTD Entrepreneur of The Year

LOVE TEETH DENTAL PRACTICE Best Business for Customer Service

THE IT PARTNERSHIP Best SME

SUTTON HOUSING SOCIETY Best Charity or Social Enterprise

ME ME JEWELLERY Best New Business

STAGECOACH PERFORMING ARTS Best Business for Training & Development

AMBIENCE HOME SURREY LTD Best Independent Business

NICKEL SUPPORT CIC Best Business for Innovation & Growth

RWW PLUMBING AND HEATING LTD Sutton’s Business Champion

Ambience Home

0208 770 3870 73 Banstead Rd, Carshalton Beeches SM5 3NP www.ambiencehome.co.uk

Suttons Best Independent Business/Retailer 2019 Ambience Home is a family-run business managed by mother and daughter, Tamsin Orr and Kelsie Brown, who opened their doors to their first retail store in Banstead Road Carshalton Beeches in May 2104.

Ambience Home specialises in traditionally crafted bespoke curtains and blinds, upholstery, soft furnishings, all of which are made within the store's rear studio. We can project manage both installation and production of all furnishings to both the domestic and commercial sector. We also supply many designers wallpaper, Little Greene paint, and provide a room colour consultation * fees apply.

Our little gem of a shop is well stocked with uniquely sourced homeware,gifts and our own branded of ethically sourced home fragrance and candles. We are passionate about interiors and creating the right ambience for your home, so we are always looking for different and original products that you can’t find in your regular shop.

We are often told how uniquely quirky our shop is!

We have been proud winners of Suttons Best Independent retailer for the past four years However, there is no secret to our success, it involves a lot of hard work, determination, passion and caring about our community. Our community and our passion for our craft are what drives our passion to succeed. In our view, If you love doing something, you will always try to do the best you can, and customers will see the quality and effort that goes into our business which, in turn, makes customers return and recommend our services to a wider base.

Becoming an independent business is about much more than just opening a shop door. To us it’s very important to be able to integrate into our local community and we care about keeping it thriving. We adore our parade of shops and the village feel it has, and it makes us proud to see the other shops thrive too. That’s all down to our incredible customers who strongly support our local retailers by choosing to shop local and support our small independent retailers. So if you are in the area, drop in and see for yourselves, you’ll have a warm welcome!

If you are a distance away, don’t worry, we are very proud of the recent launch of our retail website www.ambiencehome.co.uk. Feel free to have a browse!

BUSINESS AWARDS 2019 WINNER

Where children become everything they can be Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year-olds

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Stagecoach Cheam and Worcester Park is home to some of the most passionate and experienced teachers of performing arts for children. We strive in offering a fun and relaxing atmosphere, our classes are specifically tailored to promote creativity and individuality, whilst helping your children build upon and develop their existing skills.

communication and articulation, while being educational and fun. Our students also have the opportunities to perform in local, regional and national theatres or take part in TV or Film auditions.

Our aim is to nature and develop young potential through singing, dancing and acting classes, strengthening young imaginations and helping to develop confidence, physical awareness,

Come and see what we’re up to this term by enrolling online or contacting me directly to participate in a two week trial!

We are open every week during school term time with holiday workshops during the school holidays.

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D DAY AND OPERATION EPSOM

D DAY AND OPERATION EPSOM

Remembered IN WW2 FAMILY DAY

Saturday 13 July, 11am to 4.30pm, Bourne Hall Park, Spring Street, Ewell We’re marking the 75th anniversary of D Day and Operation Epsom with a special free family day at Bourne Hall Park. There will be WW2 re-enactors, displays of weapons and vehicles plus music and dancing from Surrey Jive.

D Day Codenamed Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of France, happened on 6 June 1944 after five years of war with Germany. It was a seaborne invasion, the biggest one in history.

By dawn, thousands of paratroopers and glider troops were already on the ground behind enemy lines, securing bridges and exit roads. The amphibious invasions began at 6.30am.

Thousands of ships set out from the south coast of England, in all over 6,000 vessels joined the attack. They were supported by over 11,000 planes. Throughout the day, some 156,000, British, American and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of Normandy.

Operation Epsom Operation Epsom (also known as the battle of the Odon), took place at the end of June and was the first major British offensive to be launched after the D Day landings.

The offensive was intended to outflank and seize the German-occupied city of Caen, an important Allied objective in the early stages of Operation Overlord.

It was a successful attempt to force the Germans to concentrate their armoured units at the eastern end of the Normandy beachhead and to prevent Rommel from moving any of his panzer divisions west towards the American front, where preparations were underway for the main breakout from the beachhead.

For information visit: www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/visitors/whats-on/event/d-day-and-operation-epsom

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MUSIC AT SANDOWN PARK

Jess Glynne LIVE AT THE RACES

An open air concert at Sandown Park Racecourse on Thursday 8th August 2019 We catch up with Jess Glynne about her upcoming live event!

You’re playing at The Jockey Club Live events around the country and coming to Sandown Park, what has brought you back?

I had a lot of fun and after the last shows we did I couldn’t say no.

Do the crowds at these racecourse shows differ from those on your normal tours?

too much! The atmosphere at both types of shows was overwhelmingly amazing.

What can we expect from your live show?

My show is full of energy and I hope it leaves everyone with a big smile on their face and an amazing experience. But I assure no one will be left disappointed!

Every crowd has a different energy but they don’t differ

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MUSIC AT SANDOWN PARK As they are large scale outdoor summer events, do you approach them differently from the indoor shows?

Is it good to know that your music has such broad appeal when you consider the ages and demographic of your fanbase?

Our approach is the same for both indoor and outdoor events - the band and I love playing live and the crowds don’t differ too much in size so it’s great!

I love the fact that the songs resonate and touch people, whatever their age or background!

Sandown Park is a perfect example of this, but is it good to play in parts of the country that are not on the normal touring circuits that you would do?

Yeah, of course. it’s always good to see people that I wouldn’t normally reach.

You managed to go into the crowds at some events previously to watch the racing, did you place a cheeky bet and win?

Yes I did, I sneaked out into the crowd and put a bet on and came up with a winner but it wasn’t down to my knowing the form though. Just luck!

The Jockey Club Live shows are a great day out for friends and family, watch an early evening of racing and then party the rest of the night away to acts like yourself. Will you be bringing your friends and family along to the shows?

Maybe but I doubt it as the shows are dotted all about the country. That’s ok though cause me and the band always have a lot of fun.

When you were at school, were you into music, what gave you the bug to want to be a singer and performer?

My parents always introduced me to new music from a young age and I was just obsessed with vocals and performing since I can remember. I think I always had it in me but it wasn’t till I left school that I realised it could become a reality.

Were you into sports at school as this summer certainly sees you in some interesting sporting grounds?

I used to love sports, I was in most of the teams at school and loved athletics. My dad always encouraged that.

You’ve mentioned before you tried horse riding when you were younger, what was it about horses that you liked?

I started riding when I was quite young, maybe about 7 or 8 with one of my really good friends and I just loved it ever since. Horses were always one of my favourite animals.

Tickets are on sale via thejockeyclublive.co.uk Prices starting at £45 for adults. All T&Cs are available on sandown.thejockeyclub.co.uk.

In addition to Sandown Park, The Jockey Club Live will be hosting live concerts across Market Rasen, Newmarket, Aintree, Haydock Park and Carlisle racecourses next summer.

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ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE TOURS

ENGLISH Sparking WINE TOURS

Discover why English Sparkling Wine is winning so many international awards with English Sparkling Wine Tours, right here in Surrey. See how it is produced and sample a wide variety at 3 very different Vineyards.

Nathan Meyers, a South African wine guide based in London, decided to trade the winelands of the Cape for the fantastic vineyards right here in Surrey!

Due to climate change and the perfect ‘terroir’, the South of England can produce sparkling wine which has been deemed, by some experts, as good as, and indeed better than, the French version.

Famous Champagne house Taittinger has even bought up 69 hectares in Kent as part of a multi-million pound investment over the next 10 years. Their long-term plan is to produce 300,000 bottles of English Sparkling wine.

English Sparkling Wine is one of the country’s best kept secrets, but Nathan wants to share this with you on his amazing English Sparkling Wine Tours…

TOUR ITINERARY Tours are run every week on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May to November.

9am Pick up at Guildford mainline station.

What’s included in the tour?

•C ollection from Guildford mainline station by luxury minibus/coach •N o drink drive worries as luxury minibus/coach will take you from location to location for the entire day •G uided tours of 3 award winning Vineyards. 1 micro, 1 organic and one large •T utored tasting of a variety of English Sparkling Wines, Rose and white wines.

• Fabulous lunch of local produce from the Surrey Hills • Guided tour of an award winning Gin Distillery •T utored tasting of Gin and a number of other spirits all produced in the heart of the Surrey Countryside

9:30am Arrive at first vineyard and enjoy the tour and tutored tasting, sampling a selection of sparkling wines.

11:15am Board luxury minibus/coach to next vineyard.

11:45am Arrive at small scale vineyard that won International Wine Challenge Gold 2015 and was only one of seven English sparkling wines to do so.

1:15pm Leave vineyard for 5 minute drive to our lunch venue which is an organic vineyard overlooking the Surrey Hills.

Enjoy a fabulous lunch of local Surrey Hills produce.

After lunch taste a selection of Sparkling wines and a rose (2011 was drunk on the Royal barge for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee).

• Discounts on purchases at each location

3:30pm Leave to go to the finale of the day the gin and spirit distillery next door.

•D rop back at Guildford mainline station by luxury minibus/coach

5:15pm Finish the tour and return to station.

6pm Arrive back at Guildford mainline station.

To check availability visit englishsparklingwinetours.co.uk or contact Nathan on 07538404670 / enquiries@englishsparklingwinetours.co.uk

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