WHAT’S ON

Beaverbrook Expansion

Beaverbrook unveils expansion plans for its Surrey estate with a collection of luxury suites, a private house and more opening Autumn 2023. Joining the beloved country house hotel in the rolling Surrey Hills, Mickleham Downs Village will be a short buggy ride from the main house and will comprise 21 individual rooms and suites, alongside a five-bedroom house available for guests to book for exclusive use. Beaverbrook’s dazzling design duo, Sir Frank Lowe (advertising mogul and Beaverbrook’s Creative Director) and acclaimed British designer, Nicola Harding, will unite to bring the brand’s creative spirit and dazzling interiors to life once more. See www.beaverbrook.co.uk for more information.

The Surrey Awards 2023

After the phenomenal success of the Marbella Awards where Hollywood A-Lister Dolph Lundgren hosted the proceedings at the Nobu Hotel, we are back with a bang with 7 nominees in the following 20 categories for the Surrey Awards 2023 on May 25th at Denbies in Dorking. The glitzy, red carpet event will feature the best live entertainment acts, singers and DJ’s. In attendance will be 400 VIP guests, including local and national press, celebrities and the who’s who of Surrey’s thriving business scene. Guests will be treated to a fizz and canape welcome reception and a delicious 3 course meal with the finest local wines. Voting for the Surrey Awards 2023 rewarding the ‘Best of the Best in Surrey’ begins via our secure online voting system at www.rocksmag.com/surrey-awards-2023/ on March 1st when the 7 strong shortlist for each category will be announced. The public will have 10 weeks to vote for their favourite with a ‘Winner’ and ‘Highly Commended’ in each category being awarded coveted gongs on the night. All proceeds from the event will go to Prostate Cancer UK. To purchase tickets visit  www.eventbrite.com/e/surrey-awards-2023-tickets-565945667727

Townhouse Guildford Opens

Townhouse Guildford is bringing celebrity-grade nails (clients include Pixie Lott, Kim Catrall and rapper Drake) to Guildford and is set to be the new go-to destination in Surrey for nails – opening on March 7th. To celebrate the opening, Townhouse will ‘Paint the Town Pink’ with an unmissable giveaway on Guildford High Street on Saturday 4th March at 12pm. Townhouse will give away 100 x balloons with a “golden ticket” giving 100 lucky winners a completely free manicure. Simply put, 1 balloon = 1 free manicure. Visit www.townhouse.co.uk for more information or to make a booking.

Eat, Sleep, Rave, RE.TREAT.

For those that like their festivals a little more fancy, the team at Well.House have lovingly created the ultimate in 5* festival experiences with all the frills adding to their collection for 2023.

Mellow your mind, boost your body and soothe your awesome souls when you stay at our exclusive, signature R&R Re.Treats alongside a selection of our favourite summer time events in the UK and Malta. Mention Surrey Rocks for exclusive offers and upgrades. See who we are and what we do at www.wellhousefit.com.

Rebel, stay WELL! Vicky & Steph

ST PATRICK’S DAY SHENANIGANS

St Patrick’s Day, whether Irish or not, is always a good craic in Surrey. If you fancy venturing out to join the celebrations here are our top picks. Join Liquid Gold Whisky Co. for an Irish tasting night with Joe from Berry Bro’s and Rudd on Friday 17th March. There will be sampling of a number of Irish drams for your enjoyment, with two time slots available. Tickets are available from www.liquidgoldwhiskyco.com. Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at Epsom Social with Live Music throughout the evening and mouth-watering cocktails bespoke to the Irish Saint. Or join Esher Theatre on Saturday 18th March for a night of Irish dance where 5 local dance school have come together to put on a fabulous one-off show. Or head down to The Gin Kitchen in Dorking to test their newly created, green St Patrick’s Day Cocktail which is being served all weekend.