The Guide 2 Guildford February 2015

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CONTENTS 4

OUR CITIZENS: POLITICS

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CHARITY SPOT: SURSAR

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THE GUIDE 2 YOUR MONTH

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BUTTERFLIES IN THE GLASSHOUSE

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MUM’S THE WORD: THE HALF TERM DIARY

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RECIPES: HEARTY FOOD

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TEST DUMMY: OVER TO YOU

YEAR OF THE SHEEP! Chinese New Year is on the 19th February and is the 4712th Chinese Year. This year celebrates the 8th animal in the sign of the zodiac, the Sheep – a favourite of the Chinese. Find celebratory events online at www.theguide2surrey.com

Ahhh February; what joys shall you bring to us this year? Love-laced words of devotion and heartshaped souvenirs shall of course make their annual appearance via the cerebrally forged anniversary of Saint Valentine. Find out about where to take your beloved on page 32. Living the single life? Then fear not; there’s much in store in this ‘ere edition of The Guide, including a chat with funny man Simon Amstell on what it means to ‘Be Free’.

With half term holidays for the kids just around the corner, we give you the definitive seven-day guide for fun and games with the little ones, as well as suggestions for day trips (both near and far), and hobbies to start at home.

Pancakes! That’s right, the one day of the year where it is perfectly acceptable to eat pancakes morning, noon and night. Have your frying pans at the ready for the 17th February and check out our recipes online at www.theguide2surrey.com/Food-andDrink.

As 31 days of January becomes a distant memory, how may I ask are those New Year’s Resolutions coming along? Tip top, or towards the bottom of a rock? It’s never too late to entertain the idea of change and with that in mind, why not try something new? You just might like it. Check out our round of test dummy tried activities on page 42.

Make February fabulous! Go forth; eat pancakes; make love, not war...

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Join in the egg / flour / milk based celebrations in your town and toss to your hearts content.

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OUR CITIZENS GENERA Five years are up and this May 7th sees the UK head back to the polls once more for the General Election. As the parties’ campaigns get into gear, we asked you your feelings on the imminent election and on UK politics in general…

SAM | 21 | Shop Assistant If we trusted them more, I’d vote. I don’t see much of a difference between parties. They’ve got odd policies, but they all seem to be saying the same thing. It’s all hot air. When people get elected they never seem to do anything. No one’s giving any definitive answer. It’s very confusing. The only person I actually find interesting is Boris Johnson.

CHRIS | 39 | Estate Agent If the ‘Ed and Ed Show’ get anywhere near power it’s going to be a disaster. We’ve been through five years of austerity, and now we’re finally heading in the right direction. Why would you go down one path towards improvement and then change tack? I’m not a Tory drum-banger, but they’re the best of a bad bunch.

STEFAN | 62 | Artist I’m not really political but I don’t see much difference between the parties. I think it’s a question of voting for who you feel at the time, compared to which candidates have been around for a while.

LIZ | Boutique Owner I don’t know anything about politics! I know it should be important to me, but to be honest it isn’t. I suppose I think it’s not really going to affect me because I’m down here and [politics] is up there. Which is wrong, I know, but there’s nobody that I really want to vote for.

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AL ELECTION 2015 Dave | 50 | Café & Deli Owner Like a lot people I shy away from politics. All I’m seeing is propaganda. Consequently, I don’t feel any allegiance to any party. They’ll give us all these promises and this time next year, none of them will have happened and we’re back to square one. That’s very cynical but that’s as far as I go with it.

Olivia | 25 | Shop Assistant I know the General Election is happening but I don’t know what it is that puts me off. I think politics should be taught more in schools. A lot of my friends are interested though, which makes me feel a bit thick, haha.

WITH 2015 SEEING A GENERAL ELECTION, WE OFFER SOME INFORMATION ON WHAT TO EXPECT IN SURREY ON MAY 7TH Why Vote?

“ One of the penalties of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors ” - Plato

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What Does my Vote Do? Almost every service has some sort of input by the government, even on a local level - which is the very thing you’re voting for. Here’s a hypothetical day in the life of a Surreyite that uses public services …

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SURREY SEARCH AND RESCUE BEGINS!

by Will Knowlton Last month we introduced you all to our charity of 2015, Surrey Search and Rescue. The unit is a fairly new addition to The Association of Lowland Search and Rescue (ALSAR) family having only been formed in 2010. It was that year that Tim Rowsell discovered that many of the surrounding counties had established SAR teams who provided invaluable support to both their local constabularies and communities.

The crux of the matter is this: local authorities struggle to provide manpower in searching for missing people, as well as providing an effective quick response to natural incidents like the floods in 2014. So why not establish a well-trained, motivated and effective Rescue team that could support the police during these events? Not for the first time Facebook, it seems, came to the rescue. A group page was created by Simon Jeffs and Kris Manning called “Let’s form a SAR team in Surrey”.

It was not as easy as getting a group together, phoning the local nick and telling the Duty Sergeant that they were ready and able. There were standards to be met and exams to pass. Like all professionals, qualifications were needed; and that’s where ALSAR came in. As the national body it was their job to qualify the team and see to it that they were better than up to scratch. It was only once these criteria could be met that Surrey Search and Rescue would become operational.

The team began to take shape and morph into an effective unit; this was recognised and they were quickly granted provisional status to join ALSAR. The inclusion of search dogs on the team gave a further asset and they were soon given full membership to Lowland Search Dogs. While all this essential assessment was on going the team were out cutting their teeth in searches as well as helping out across the county’s borders.

By late September the unit was taking shape nicely. They had taking part in 50 operations across the county and beyond. Moreover, the addition of two more qualified dogs and qualification of 12 Search Technicians brought the unit up to 38 members. As the end of Christmas loomed the team had taken part in over 60 searches and by the time decorations were being put away for another year up and down the county, Surrey Search and Rescue were assessed and given complete membership to ALSAR. The rest, as they say, is history…

HOW CAN I HELP? Surrey Search and Rescue rely entirely on volunteers, and as such there are many ways which you can help but for ease there are three main types of volunteer:

Volunteer Supporter The Volunteer Supporter assists the team by helping out at training sessions as well as fundraising events. All help is welcome.

Friend SurSAR Friends help out by performing administration duties in the day to day running of the team.

Search Team Member Joining the Search Team is a serious commitment and not to be taken lightly. The training is intense and as such will take up your time as well as money for travel and certain bits of equipment. If that’s fine then all the team asks is that you are physically in good shape (searches can last hours and will cover all the terrain that the 642 square miles of Surrey has to offer) as well as having a basic appreciation of navigation, first-aid and of course being a good communicator.

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OUR HISTORY:

SILENT POOL BREAKS ITS SILENCE

by Will Knowlton Tell me; have you ever been to Silent Pool? Nestling beside the A25, it’s a weird place; all perfectly still and quiet. The sort of place where hippies go to sharpen their chakras. Turns out there’s a (almost totally untrue) tale to be told about the place, featuring nudity and death; you’ve got to love Surrey’s ‘history’...

Once upon a time there was a guy called Hal. Now before Hal put his name to psychotic computers, he lived in the woods between Guildford and Shere. This being the olden days, running the family was left to his eldest kids Emma and Tetbert (how much was he picked on at school for that parental gift?). Now, like a montage from a True Movies special, Emma grew up to be rather attractive.

Locals and meandering folk would divert to the woods mainly so that they could get a drink of water and cop a look at Em. So not only did she look after the kids, do the ironing, the weekly shop and feed dad, she also had to fend off every dirty beggar in the county.

Anyway, word of her looks made their way to members of Prince John’s hangers on. Clearly bored of visiting rickety ‘establishments’, John and his entourage organised a day trip. So the guys stopped for some water at Hal’s well and, recce done, went on their way planning to return for some more fun of the horizontal nature.

Next to Hal’s gaff was Shirebourne Pool which, being a quiet and secluded place, was where young Em would go to wash. One day, three riders appeared at Hal’s place. Two of the guys feigned interest in Hal’s woodwork and, ever eager to make a quid, Hal got straight on with the pitch. While he was gassing, he didn’t notice the third geezer slip off in the direction of the pool. This was no gentlemen - this was Prince John.

Turns out Tetbert saw John ride off and, having spent the ma jority of his life watching over his sister, put 2 and 2 together and ran after John’s horse. Meanwhile, Emma was just paddling into the pool when the horseman approached.

Grasping a nearby hanging branch to cover her dignity, she hoped the rider would miss her and ride on in the direction of the petrol station in Gomshall.

However John had spotted her and rode his horse into the water towards her. Emma slowly waded backward, but she hadn’t noticed she was by the underwater shelf which dropped down 20ft. She slipped and went under - and started to drown. John, in a move that only solidifies his image that he was an absolute ******, got out of the pool, and started drying himself off.

Enter Tetbert, who saw his sister drowning and jumped in. In the struggle Emma had got stuck on an underwater branch, but old Tetbert refused to let her go and, well… they both drowned.

John went back to his friends, and Hal eventually went to check the pool. From that day to this, everything at the water was silent.

The birds still don’t sing and there’s rarely a breeze to ripple the pool’s surface.

Prince John: What a pr*ck.

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Wednesday 4th February / The Stoke Pub, Guildford A local comedy institution, the Stoke’s monthly standup nights pick only the finest comics for Guildford comedygoers. Tonight sees headliner Ronnie Golden bring his musical mimicry and wit to the stage.

Tickets are £8 (+ 80p booking fee) in advance from www.youmustbestoking.com/tickets, or £10 on the door.

Quiz Night at Rogues Every Tuesday night / 9pm /Rogues Bar, Epsom Road, Guildford Q: Where can you go early in the week to relax with great beers and wines, great atmosphere and a challenging, brain-teasing, mind-pleasing quiz?

A: Why, Rogues Bar of course! (2 points) £1 entry. Over 25s only. www.rogues-bar.co.uk

The Best Local Music at the Keystone Every Tuesday and Friday evening / The Keystone Pub, Guildford The Keystone pub continues to champion the best local talent with their regular live music nights. Great atmosphere, great sounds and some of the best pub food in G-town!

The Boileroom Presents: Vintage Guildford Saturday 7th February / Guildford Cathedral Guildford’s independent, alternative venue has been hosting their popular Vintage and Artisan market for years, and now they’re stepping it up a gear with a Vintage Fair at Guildford Cathedral. With a quality selection of stalls selling vintage men and women’s clothing, accessories, music and homewares and more, Vintage Guildford is a wonderful showcase for items of yesteryear that are available right on your doorstep. This being the Boileroom of course, expect great live music too.

General admission £2.00.

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Nun more Entertaining than Sister Act 7th February to 14th February / Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford The hilarious story of Diva Deloris Van Cartier, who goes into hiding at a convent after witnessing a crime, is brought vividly to life this month thanks to the Guildford School of Acting.

The feel-good musical comedy, with music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken, is a rousing, infectious tribute to the power of friendship.

Tickets from £18.50, available from www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

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Shappi Khorsandi - Because I’m Shappi Friday 6th February / 8pm / Cranleigh Arts Centre After being knocked up like a 1950’s teenager, comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi is back to reflect on the good things in her life. She celebrates her haphazard zigzag towards her dreams. She introduces us to friends, family and total strangers who have helped her on her personal Yellow Brick Road. A star of Live at the Apollo and guest on Jonathan Ross Show and QI, an evening with Shappi is both heartening and hilarious.

Tickets £14.00 available from www.cranleighartscentre.org

The Only Way is Downton Wednesday 11 February / 7.30pm / Electric Theatre ‘The Only Way Is Downton’ is the sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show from impressionist Luke Kempner. This riotously funny one man show sprang from his YouTube hit - ‘Downstairs at Downton’. With the Abbey in crisis, how can its infamous residents save the Dowager’s country pile from certain closure? As celebrities (from the period and our own reality-TV soaked one) start to appear at Downton, cultures clash and eras hilariously collide.

Tickets £15 Concessions £13, available from www.guildford.gov.uk/electrictheatre

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YOUR MONTH Godalming grooves to Frank the Cat Saturday 14th February / Red Lion Pub, Godalming Frank the Cat are the infectious 10 piece band that have built a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts on the circuit today thanks to their vibrant versions of sixties, seventies and eighties soul, disco and funk covers. Catch them at the Red Lion pub in Godalming Sat 14th Frank the Cat, 10 piece soul funk band

Uke Jam at the Brittania

Jo Harman at the Farncombe Music Club

Sunday 15th and Sunday 22nd / 8.30pm / Britannia Pub, Millmead

Friday 20th February / 7pm 7.45 / St John’s Church, St. John’s Street, Farncombe

Fast becoming something of a G-Town institution, grab a ukulele and join in the fun. Musical mashups including Queen, disco and heavy metal – albeit set to the distinctive acoustic strum – ensure highspirited entertainment for all, helped along magnificently by the Britannia’s great selection of beers and ales.

Jo Harman is an original British singer-songwriter and band leader whose work is broadly influenced by blues, gospel, soul, country, rock and other ‘roots’ sensibilities. Touted as ‘the finest female soul blues singer in the UK’, don’t miss this opportunity to watch one of the most exciting emerging performers on the UK’s music circuit.

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Emma Stevens Live Thursday 26th February / 8.30pm – 10.30pm /Bar des Arts, Guildford With two albums and four EPs under her belt and regular plays on BBC Radio, Guildford-based singer-songwriter Emma Stevens is tipped for greatness. Catch her at this intimate gig at the gorgeous Bar Des Arts.

Tickets cost £10 each and can be booked by calling the bar on 01483 453227.

Martin Harley Band An Evening with Jasper Carrott & Alistair Mcgowan Thursday 19th February / 7.30pm / G Live, Guildford Comedy legend Jasper Carrott and master impressionist Alistair McGowan split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand up and impressions. Drawing on their wealth of experience they present a show of pure laughter and entertainment - swapping the baton between them for an evening of non-stop comedy excellence.

Tickets: £26.00 available from www.glive.co.uk + additional booking fee

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Friday 27 February / The Boileroom, Guildford Martin Harley is the singer, guitarist, songwriter and world-traveller from Woking and one of the leading lights of blues and roots music as well as one of the genre’s most magnetic performers.

His shows at the Boileroom are always a happy homecoming for band and audience, so don’t miss it.

Tickets £12.50 available from www.theboileroom.net

Watts Gallery at Night Friday 27th February / until 9pm / Watts Gallery, Compton Enjoy late night opening with music and a bar, experience exciting performances and get involved with creative workshops for all ages.

With 2 for 1 admission, this is a great opportunity to explore the exhibition at night. This season’s exhibition is all about Aesthetic Dress in Victorian Portraits, and you can learn about how the works on show were part of a fashion revolution.

2 for 1 Admission - £7.50 / www.wattsgallery.org.uk

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SIMON AMSTELL

By Rich Lee

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ENTERTAINMENT

It’s been a long process to find out what was funny about me, and I think it’s simply that I’m an idiot.

Following a sold out residency in New York, award-winning comedian, presenter, actor and screenwriter Simon Amstell is embarking on his fourth international stand up tour - ‘To Be Free’ and will appear at Guildford’s G Live on Friday 6th March…

What are some of the themes that you talk about in your new show To Be Free?

I will still be talking about myself so if anyone’s concerned that I won’t be they shouldn’t worry (laughs). But I think I became quite a bit happier a couple of years ago, so there was less misery to dissect in this show.

What brought this change about?

I went on a bit of a journey when I ended two years of therapy with a trip to Peru where I drank ayahuasca and felt relatively healed. I felt comfortable in my own body for the first time. I felt I was completely free, but it turned out that there were still insecurities and fears of the culture that I’m in that means I can’t just do and say the things I want.

So the show I’m bringing to Guildford is all about moments when I had the desire to be free and was thwarted or moments when I truly was free and alive but that caused problems.

And then there’s the problem of being completely free in a moment with another human being - who may not necessarily enjoy you being as free as you are!

This is your fifth big tour. How has your comedy evolved since you began nearly twenty years ago?

Well at first I didn’t know what I was doing; I was just throwing things at the wall and hoping for the best. And then I enjoyed magic mushrooms and that really opened me up; I became able to be on stage without fear. And then I went on a clown course in Paris and learned how to be vulnerable and joyful. It’s been a long process to find out what was funny about me, and I think it’s simply that I’m an idiot.

Isn’t that a good place to start though?

Yeah I think so. To be curious and open and not know things is a more joyful and interesting place to be than to be rigid and have your opinions set in stone.

Which comedians inspired you?

Eddie Izzard was the first comedian I really got into; I bought all his tapes and used to transcribe his routines to figure out how he formed his jokes. It didn’t really help (laughs.)

You spent a lot of time in the States recently.

Do you feel like you’ve broken America?

Not really. I was doing a residency in New York for two months, which was pure joy. But my ego kept nagging at me about where I’m going with it. But then a friend said to me, “You’re in New York, doing a show you’ve written every night and people are coming to see you. If you’re not happy now, you’ll never be happy.”

So I’ve decided I’m only interested in the joy of performing, wherever I can do it.

What can audiences expect from your show at G Live?

If they have seen me before, it will be like what they saw last time… but perhaps even funnier.

But if they’ve never seen me before, they’ll be shocked – amazed! - at how funny a human being can be (laughs)!

Visit the www.glive.co.uk or call 0844 7701 797 for tickets

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Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

By Joe Payne

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers are the biggest act of their kind in the UK. We spoke to co-founder Miyuki Williams about what to expect ahead of their performance at the Guildford International Music Festival…

Explain a bit about Taiko to those of us who may not know?

Taiko drumming is originally from Japan; it’s been around for hundreds of years. In a traditional Shinto ceremony, Taiko drums would be played to call the attention of the gods. The Shinto religion consider that every living thing has a spirit, so the Taiko have spirits residing within them.

Now it has developed into a more of a performing arts spectacle for an audience; and this kind of development has happened mainly since the 1950s.

nobody else doing this – we’re the longest serving Taiko group in the UK. Now there are lots of groups springing up. Taiko’s developing its own kind of British style and it’s really exciting to see!

Where do you draw your influences from?

We just take on board lots of different ideas.

We’re based in Central Scotland, so we have the Edinburgh Fringe Festival right on our doorstep. We go to as many shows as we possibly can to take on board different ideas about staging, lighting, choreography, show structure etc.

Tell us what we can expect from your performance at Guildford International Music Festival?

Our main source of study isn’t Taiko, it’s every other art form; we take particular inspiration from contemporary dance.

Taiko is a very visual and powerful art form; it’s highly choreographed with synchronised movements – people often liken it to dance or martial arts. We use a lot of special effects and it’s also fully costumed, so it really is a spectacle.

You’re performing at this year’s Guildford International Music Festival. Is this Mugenkyo’s first time here?

There’ll be a huge array of drum and percussion types specially imported from Japan. The huge Odaiko drum is about the size of a small car, is carved out of a single tree trunk and produces a very deep reverberating sound. The audience aren’t just listening to the Taiko drums, they’re actually feeling the rhythms go right through them. It’s very powerful.

What else do you have in store for the year ahead?

Do you feel Taiko’s popularity has increased in the UK? It’s really grown in popularity in the past 20 years – it’s still not as popular as in the States because there are a lot of second and third generation Japanese communities there; but we’ve seen a huge growth in popularity.

2014 was Mugenkyo’s 20th year anniversary, and when we first started there was basically

We’ve performed at GLive, but this was about 3 years ago now. But we haven’t been back so we’re really excited for our return visit. It’s a wonderful festival to be a part of.

Usually winter is really quiet for us, but in February we’re actually in India, then over to France. We have shows all over the world, several festivals in the summer and a ma jor UK tour in October - so it’s a busy year!

Mugenkyo Taiko Drums will be performing at The Electric Theatre in Guildford on Thursday 19th March as part of Guildford International Music Festival. Visit www.surrey.ac.uk/content/ way-drum to get tickets. Find out more at www.taiko.co.uk.

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Extra Urban 61.4–76.3mpg (4.6–3.7l/100km). Combined 53.3–68.9mpg (5.3–4.1l/km). CO2 emissions 124–109g/km.

Figures may vary depending on driving style and conditions. *Test drive is subject to applicant status and availability.

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butterflies IN THE GLASSHOUSE

From now until the 8th March, Butterflies in the Glasshouse will be on show at RHS Garden Wisley.

Check out all of these amazing images to see what’s in store!

For booking and further info, visit the www.rhs.org.uk/wisley

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Over 35 stoves on display. FREE site survey

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COMPETITION TIME Yes folks courtesy of the wonderful people at the Charterhouse Club in Godalming you can win free membership for a whole year!

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At Godalming’s premier health and fitness club you’ll have everything you need to get your fitness on the right track.

Swim in the 25m pool Enjoy a fully equipped gym which has a core strength and functional training area Have a spin in the cycling studio, featuring new Keiser MP3+ studio cycles Gain advice from qualified Instructors and Personal Trainers Enjoy access to their outdoor running track, woodland trails and tennis courts Join in a range of great fitness classes Take your fitness to new heights on the indoor climbing wall Courses and activities for children, teenagers and adults Relax in the café which provides FREE Wireless Internet

To stand a chance of winning a year’s membership, simply visit www.theguide2surrey.com/competitions.

Good luck! Visit www.charterhouseclub.co.uk to find out more about the facilities here.

FREE CORTADO AT TITO’S KITCHEN

Get a FREE Cortado at Tito’s Kitchen in Guildford You know the feeling, Guildfordians – the need for a pep that only a hit of coffee can bring.

But if you want to get a superb caffeine shot that’s both totally free and extremely delicious, then Tito’s Kitchen on Phoenix Court (just off of North Street) is where to head…

Terms and Conditions: Subject to availability.

One voucher per customer. Offer valid for Tito’s Kitchen 8 Phoenix Court, Guildford GU1 3DN Valid until 28th February 2015.

Visit www.titoskitchen.com to find out more!

Through February if you head to Tito’s with this cutty outy voucher you get yourself a free cortado. A cortado is an espresso cut with a small amount of warm milk – and it’s delicious.

The perfect little treat, courtesy of Tito and this here magazine.

There are no hitches, no catches, the only requirement is one per person. Simply present your voucher between now and the end of February at Tito’s and get a free cortado.

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Half Term

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We’ve picked some of the best activities to keep the whole family going during half term. With a suggestion for each day of the week, nobody can complain of boredom over the holiday!

KNIGHTS AND PRINCESSES OUTDOOR NATURE TRAIL MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 10AM / GUILDFORD CASTLE Join in with a Knights and Princesses inspired outdoor adventure. There will be a nature trail and outdoor crafts as well as games. Booking is essential.

£3.50 per child / email joanne@actoneadventures.co.uk or call 07956 182 488.

PANCAKE RACE DAY TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY / GUILDFORD HIGH STREET A great day out in centre of town: What could be better than watching the annual madness that is the pancake race on Guildford’s High Street? No need to book, just turn up, grab yourself a view and enjoy this fun family gathering.

IN THE GARDEN WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 10AM & 11:30AM /THE ELECTRIC THEATRE Aimed at ages 4-7 this is an action packed drama workshop for your small explorers. They will enjoy a bug’s eye view of the world as they go burrowing and tunnelling through the undergrowth to discover the world of mini-beasts.

£6 / The Electric Theatre 01483 444789

SPITFIRE KIDS THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY / POLESDON LACEY A great bit of fun and interactive learning today; the kids will help recreate the legendary Spitfire using papiermâché and follow a time-capsule trail to discover why the war created memories that would last a lifetime for local children just like them.

£2 plus Polesdon Lacey Admission / www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesden-lacey

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WEALD AND DOWNLAND OPEN AIR MUSEUM FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY / SINGLETON We know this isn’t Guildford and the villages and yes, we know it’s not even Surrey, but we love The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum. After all you should have at least one road trip this holiday! So be sure to wrap up warm for lots of creative activities and countryside skills, including outdoor trails, arts and crafts at the museum.

Family Ticket £35, Children under 4 FREE / Call the museum 01243 811363

FAMILY MAGIC WITH MATT BLOSSOM SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY / GLIVE A great family activity today at GLive: Matt Blossom is a professional magic teacher and he thinks that it shouldn’t just be the kids who have all the fun. So today he’s running a workshop for the WHOLE family to get involved with. Expect to be shown the secrets of tricks, street magic and mini-illusions. This session is completely tailored for beginners so come along and learn some new skills together. Suitable for children aged 7 and up as well as their families. However, children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

£10 / www.glive.co.uk

VISIT THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE SUNDAY 22ND FEBRUARY / WISLEY Back again this year the butterflies have taken up residence in the Glass House at RHS Wisley.

Wisley is a great day out for the family and this makes a visit today a real treat. As you walk through the glass house the butterflies are everywhere, dazzling visitors with their beautiful colours.

Family Ticket £31.50 / www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/ wisley

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ELLIE KELLY OF BUTTONS CHILDRENS PARTIES IN FLEET GIVES US SOME INFORMATION ON AN EXCITING NEW CHILDREN’S PARTY IDEA...

As with lots of things ‘party’, America is in the lead when it comes to new ideas and designs.

Don’t panic though - us Brits are on their tail and coming up with some pretty fab creations of our own.

As you can see, sweetie tables do not just have to have sweeties on; the trend now also includes displaying dessert items as well, including cookies, cupcakes, birthday cakes, smoothies and any other yummy sugar filled party nibbles you can think of.

If you have a theme, then a Sweetie table can be an amazing statement piece for your party venue and create a real WOW factor for your guests, whether it’s big or small!

This was a fab theme to work on - full of fun, mischief and bold colours. I sourced some yummy sweets to fit with the theme and displayed them with some Monster printables I found on Etsy. Sweets included, Super Sour Monster, White Chocolate mice, Snakes,

Worms, Gummy Teeth and Sherbet Straws.

As well as looking and smelling rather nice, the Monster table was part of the children’s party gift. Everyone got a little bag to fill it to the brim with all the lovely sweeties before they went home. I was delighted with the end result and the children loved making up their own bags and getting mice from the monsters tongue.

I just have to work on giving away the few sweets I came home with now rather than eating them!

More wonderful ideas, as well as party planning services can be found on Ellie’s website www.buttonschildrensparties.co.uk and to find out more call 01252 640874.

Photograph by Rob Blackham OF COURSE, 17TH FEBRUARY SEES PANCAKE DAY - POSSIBLY THE GREATEST TUESDAY OF ALL TIME. SHOULD YOU DESIRE A LITTLE INSPIRATION, BE SURE TO VISIT WWW.THEGUIDE2SURREY. COM/FOOD-AND-DRINK TO FIND SOME BATTER-Y BEAUTS...

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Try Something New? Whether your brood are just starting school or about to go to college, into performing arts or sports, February half term is the perfect opportunity to indulge their interests. Here are some ideas for the little tykes and tykettes, from near and slightly further…

FIND YOUR INNER MUSICIAN WITH ACM HALF TERM TASTER SESSIONS ACADEMY OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

If you are aged 7-16 and love music, then ACM’s FREE music taster sessions are where you want to be this February half term. Taking place between 17th and 21st February, your budding Clapton, Franklin or indeed Skrillex can have a blast at the finest musical facilities in the country. A marvellous way to enhance the youngsters musical interest…

Book and find out more at www.acm.ac.uk/acm-taster-session.

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Winter sports activities for the over 5s, from skiing lessons and open sessions to the ridiculously fun donutting (bomb down the slope in a rubber tube!). Learning to ski on a dry slope is beneficial for youngsters due to its consistency, which helps eliminate bad habits. So there.

With safe, professional and child friendly instructors on hand, the club runs activities on Saturdays.

Book ahead on 01483 504988 and visit www.ccski.co.uk for more information.

Climbing is a tricky sport to master – but if it’s a fun, kidfriendly version you’re after, then the ever-marvellous Guildford Spectrum have the answer. Rock Box is made up of a number of unique climbing elements, and the best thing is that anyone can have a crack at them – there’s no special equipment, no training, just turn up and have some fun.

Find out more by visiting www. guildfordspectrum.co.uk/indoorextras/rockbox

This is what we like to call a ‘destination’ activity – and wherever you reside in Surrey, this is a marvellously fun and energetic way to spend some time. Mountainboarding is a safe, fun and enjoyable outdoor activity that anyone over 8 can ride – and they’re open over winter half term. If you want to nurse a bit of daredevilry in the kids, this is the way to do it…

Visit www.ridethehill.com for more information.

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Half Term fun 5-15yrs

Race School Arrive & Drive

Parties Junior Fun

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

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

buy online at www.daytona.co.uk

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BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.HIGH-SPORTS.CO.UK/ROCKBOX OR CALL 0845 363 1177

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FEBRUARY It’s the sports centre beloved by some of the UK’s top teams and athletes, and this February half term the Surrey Sports Park are inviting the next generation of future sporting stars to participate in a huge range of junior activities.

These include tennis, squash, basketball, hockey, fencing, rugby, lacrosse, climbing, swimming, table tennis and trampolinin. They can even join local heroes Surrey Smashers for badminton and play netball with Surrey Storm.

Whether your child is an elite county level player, a casual player, or they are just looking to have fun and learn new skills and sports, Surrey Sports Park has something for everyone.

Book the Multi-Sports Camp before 31st January and receive £10 off the full price!

For more information and to book, visit surreysportspark.co.uk.

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Farmers’ Markets

Foodie Events

GUILDFORD FARMERS’ MARKET Tuesday 3rd February | 11:30am – 3:30pm | High Street

FLEET FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 14th February | 10-1.30 | The Key Centre, Elvetham Heath, Fleet

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

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

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

CAMBERLEY FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday 21st February | 10am – 3pm | Park Street, Camberley

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

FARNHAM FARMERS’ MARKET Sunday 22nd February | 10am to 1.30pm | Central Car Park

COBHAM FARMERS’ MARKET SSaturday 28th February | 9.30am-1.30pm | Hollyhedge Parade

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DURBANVILLE HILLS WINE & CHOCOLATE TASTING Thursday 19th February | 7.30pm-10pm | Bar Des Arts, Guildford Distell will be hosting a wine & chocolate tasting evening in the bar from 7.30pm.

This is a great chance to learn about the vineyards, grapes & making of the wine from the Durbanville region of South Africa, whilst tasting various wines including the full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc and the rich & fruity Pinotage. Tickets are £10 each.

Visit www.bardesarts.co.uk or call 01483 453227 for tickets and more info

GLUTEN FREE NIGHT AT THE RICHARD ONSLOW Thursday 26th February | Cranleigh With a growing number of people experiencing some level of gluten intolerance, the Richard Onslow pub in Cranleigh have decided to celebrate and highlight all the amazing food that is naturally gluten free. Head Chef Kevin Webb has created a menu that doesn’t rely on substitutes, with dishes including Pig’s Cheeks, Parsnips, Crispy Kale and Red Wine Jus and Sweet Potato Lasagne.

Visit www.therichardonslow.co.uk to book online or call 01483 274922.

AS THIS MONTH HOSTS VALENTINE’S DAY IT SEEMS APPROPRIATE TO CELEBRATE MATCHING AND PAIRING Enoteca would like to present a selection of their wines which have been imported directly from our small wine producers. For a fabulous paired gift select a red and a white wine from our varied selection. They look fabulous together and there are many more available in the shop.

BONARDA SECCO D.O.C. COLLI PIACENTINI

Italian wines are designed to be paired with food.

Enoteca also imports cured meats, cheeses, olive oils, pasta, pasta sauces and many more products which can be used to create the perfect recipe to pair with your chosen wine.

Adventures in Italian Wine and Food Crown Court, High Street, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1DY www.godalmingenoteca.co.uk Tel: 01483 861400 email: info@godalmingenoteca.co.uk

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Valentine's Day Dinner Peach Pavlova To be honest this is less of a recipe and more of a direction for assembly as we recommend, in order to keep this menu stress-free, you get pre-made meringue! If, however, you would like to try out making your own meringue then head over to our recipes page for guidance www.theguide2surrey/recipes

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Circular meringue base 1 Packet of small meringue bites 1 pint whipping cream 2 tins of peaches in juice drained 3 ripe passion fruit

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Place your meringue base onto a cake stand.

You can use a plate but the stand really helps with the wow factor.

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Using an electric hand whisk beat the cream in a bowl until it forms stiff peaks.

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Spoon the cream into your base and spread it so that it is evenly distributed.

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Spoon the peaches onto the cream and then scrape the passion fruit’s contents over the peaches.

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Beef Pie This pie is best when you have cooked the filling and allowed it to cool. We suggest you make the filling the night before so that you only have to assemble the pie the next day.

Ingredients

Whether you cook daily or you have no idea how to find your way around a supermarket, surely Valentine’s Day is your day to impress yourself and your loved one. To help you do just that, we have a wonderfully simple and satisfying menu for you so that you are not chained to the kitchen…

500g diced beef

2 tbsp olive oil

2 white onions

3 tbsp plain flour

2 carrots

1 ltr of beef stock

1 punnet of button mushrooms

1 bouquet garnet Salt and Pepper to season

1 packet of pre made puff pastry 1 egg beaten to glaze the pie Green beans

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Pre heat your oven to 160C. Put the flour into a large bowl and season well with salt and pepper. Add the meat and mix it until all the pieces are covered in the flour.

stock if needed.

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Once cooked place aside to cool. Turn your oven up to 200C.

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Heat the oil in a heavy based oven proof casserole dish over a medium to high heat.

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Take your pie dish and grease the edge with butter. Put your filling into the dish.

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Add the meat in batches and brown all over.

Once browned place the meat on a plate. Add some more oil if necessary and then add the onions and carrots and stir for around 2-3 minutes. At this stage add any leftover flour and mix well.

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Flour the work surface and roll out your pastry until it is about 1/2cm thick. Then place it over your pie dish.

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Turn off the heat and add the meat back into the pan. Now add the stock and the bouquet garnet and place the lid onto the pan.

Use a knife to cut round the edge of the dish and discard the unwanted pastry. Press down the edges and cut a small whole in the middle of the lid to let out the steam.

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Place the casserole dish into the oven and cook for 3 hours until the meat is tender. Check around the half way mark and add additional

Using a pastry brush cover your lid with your egg wash. Place in the oven for 30 – 40 minutes until your pastry is golden brown.

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WHERE TO EAT

Struggling to decide how to show your partner you care this Valentine’s Day? Well, we think you really can’t go wrong with a romantic dinner out. There’s no fuss, no worry and a great meal makes everybody happy and helps set the mood. With many great restaurants around Guildford, Cranleigh and Godalming pulling out all the stops to make yours a memorable Valentine’s, here’s our pick of the best…

ANGEL DINING ROOMS

The Angel Hotel, 91 High Street, Guildford GU1 3DP www.angeldiningrooms.co.uk With its elegant art deco interior, dinner at the Angel Dining Rooms always has an echo of glitz gone by. It helps that Chef Chris Connor’s food is superb, combining great British ingredients and modern techniques.

To reserve a table, contact 01483 533537

OLIVO

53 Quarry Street, Guildford, GU1 3UA www.olivo.co.uk Cosy as a cottage thanks to low, timber beams that date the building back to its 1660’s origins, yet hardly lacking in style, Olivo is a warm, friendly place that can be enjoyed for any kind of meal. But it’s a place that feels custom-fit for romantics seeking intimate dining in a restaurant oozing with character.

To book call 01483 303 535or email olivo@olivo.co.uk

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BRITTEN’S

1C Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3RT www.brittensrestaurant.com One of the best independent restaurants in G-Town, Chef Dan Britten’s exceptional Modern British cooking should be reason enough for food lovers –and lovers in general- to head here for Valentine’s Night. With a special set menu just for £50 per person, you can enjoy chicory and blood orange salad, Surrey Hills venison wellington and maragda chocolate verrine among other mouth-watering dishes.

To book call 01483 302888 or email info@brittensrestaurant.com

CARLO’S TRATTORIA

Newlands Corner, Guildford, GU4 8SE www.carlostrattoria.com This beloved Italian restaurant has been a draw for couples for many years, and on Valentine’s Day Carlo and his team always produce a stunning set menu featuring their renowned freshly made pastas and wonderfully authentic Italian dishes.

To book call 01483 224180 or email eat@carlostrattoria.com

STAG ON THE RIVER, EASHING

Lower Eashing Lane, Eashing GU7 2QG www.stagontherivereashing.co.uk

This fantastic country pub, one of venerable Red Mist family of pubs, offers couples the perfect escape from the town centres. Real fires, seasonal fresh food and perfectly complimented wines; expect some Valentine’s Day specials on their already exceptional menu and to leave with a lovely warm glow.

To book call 01483 421 568 or email bookings@stagontherivereashing.co.uk

RICHARD ONSLOW

113 - 117 High St, Cranleigh Village, GU6 8AU The Richard Onslow’s cosy and classy dining room is a great setting for an unforgettable Valentine’s meal. Chef Kevin Webb has a special menu for the night in mind for only £40 per person, but if you want to double date, parties of four or more receive a free bottle of Prosecco!

To book call 01483 274922 or email hello@therichardonslow.co.uk

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Hot Shop:1820 By Design Every month, Team TG love nothing more then traipsing around the county and finding true gems in the form of retail destinations. This month, we ventured towards the quaint market town of Godalming and discovered the glorious 1820 By Design; a true treasure trove of interior accessories and delights for your eyes.

1820 By Design, 18 - 20 Church Street, Godalming, Surrey.

Tel: 01483 600359

Whats Your Hot Shop?

Email: admin@tgmediagroup.co.uk

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The Charity

Charity Shop, Oh, Charity Shop! Team TG went on a charity shop hunt around high streets (whilst getting to give a little back to some great causes). From Jaeger to

Shirt £6 Jumper £4.50 Brogues £9.99

For Him

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Surrey to show to you, the quality of clobber that exists for next to nothing on our Dior you never quite know what’s going to be in store.

Brogues £6 Cardigan £4.50 Skirt £7

For Her

Tank-top £3 Shirt £4 Scarf £2.50

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Fair Trade Fortnight takes place between 23rd February and 8th March, an event that aims to educate the public on why they should choose Fairtrade products, which include everything from bananas to gold. The success of the organisation since the launch of its first event in 1995 is unquestioned; 78% of the UK public now recognise the FAIRTRADE Mark.

Surrey boasts numerous Fairtrade Towns, but is yet to achieve the honour of Fairtrade County status; but they’re close, dear reader. If you know of a business that can stock their products, get them involved – let’s make Surrey a Fairtrade County! Visit www.surreyfairtrade.org.uk for more info.

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT Here are some Fairtrade Fortnight events happening in Surrey – visit surreyfairtrade.org.uk for more…

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SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY

FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY – Fairtrade & Zaytoun, an event with Manal Ramadan from Zaytoun, the Palestinian Fairtrade organisation, at St Pius Church, Merrow.

Fairtrade Quiz Night, Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre, 7.30pm.

Tickets £10 and includes a Fairtrade Supper and complimentary glass of Fairtrade wine.

Tickets from 01342 834436 or LDFairtradegrp@aol.com

TUESDAY 3RD MARCH – Fairtrade goods to buy from Guildford Fairtrade at Guildford Farmers Market,

FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH – “Discover Fairtrade”, Holy Trinity Church, 10am-1pm.

Chocolate Tasting and Fundraising event for Kuapa Kokoo Kids Tour, at The Living Planet Centre, from 7pm.

Tasting conducted by Tom Allen of Trading Visions. For tickets call 01483 472304

Find out more by visiting www.surreyfairtrade.org.uk, or follow these guys on Twitter: @FairtradeSurrey @God_Fairtrade @ FairtradeLandD @WokingFairtrade

WOKING

MYAKKA COMES TO GUILDFORD Right slap bang in the middle of the campaign sees the opening of a Myakka shop on Guildford High Street.

Offering beautiful range of solid wood furniture, soft furnishings, lighting and home accessories – all of which are made from sustainable hardwoods from properly run plantations including Sheesham, Monkey Pod, Acacia and Mango wood.

Did you only associate Fairtrade products with cocoa and coffee? Think again…

Myakka opens on Guildford High Street on Saturday 28th February. Visit www.myakka.co.uk for more info.

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JON DIBBEN JEWELLERY

from the younger generation, who can continue to spread the message.

“I am very proud to be an independent design business, with all our work available in Fairtrade gold, and in the space of just over 3 years, almost half the pieces in the shop are made in this special, ethical metal. For us it just completes the circle – we can honestly say that we know everything about our jewellery, from the design and craftsmanship, to the materials.

Cranleigh-based Jon Dibben Jewellery is one of the pioneers of bringing ethically sourced gold to this country. Here he tells us what Fairtrade Fortnight means to him…

“I think it’s very impressive that we have so many towns in Surrey that have Fairtrade status – Guildford obviously, as well as Dorking, Godalming and Cranleigh among others.

“The fact that people are working so hard to try and get Surrey county status is great too, but all these groups could do with input

“I also think that it’s fantastic that magazines like this are championing independents who work with Fairtrade materials and products. You don’t often hear about these kind of companies.

Lots of them are working in an incredibly sustainable way, which should be encouraged.”

More info can be found at jondibben.co.uk.

Jon Dibben will be hosting an event to be confirmed over Fairtrade Fortnight – keep your eyes peeled on www.theguide2surrey.com for more…

Handmade original designs since 1990 Wedding, engagement and eternity rings in Fairtrade gold and platinum

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LET IT SNOW Lexus RX Advance – a special edition with over £3,000 of complimentary extras Panoramic Roof or Tilt and Slide Sunroof LED Headlight Mark Levinson Sound System

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Only on new retail sales of RX 450h Advance when ordered and proposed for finance between 7 January 2015 and 31 March 2015, registered and financed by 30 June 2015 through Lexus Financial Services at participating Lexus Centres. Other finance offers are available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. Terms and conditions apply. Excess mileage charge applies over 35,000 miles at 17 pence per mile. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s. Lexus Centre are independent of Lexus Financial Services. Lexus Financial Services is a trading name of Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC. Registered Office: Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The MPG figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results. They are provided for comparability purposes, and may not reflect actual driving experience.

RX 450h Advance fuel consumption and CO2 figures: urban 43.5 mpg (6.5 l/100km), extra-urban 47.1 mpg (6.0 l/100km), combined 44.8 mpg (6.3 l/100km), 145g/km CO2 (22% BIK)

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SPORTS NEWS FIT FOR LIVING FREE TASTER SESSIONS

ALPINE SNOWSPORTS CENTRE, ALDERSHOT

Surrey Sports Park | 7th February

We’re still in winter (they never end, do they?) and yet we do not have the means to ski down real slopes in Southern England.

Enter Alpine Snowsports Centre in Aldershot.

Guildford’s Surrey Sports Park once again excel themselves with this event on Saturday 7th February. A whole array of sporting events for those with mild to moderate chronic health conditions, today is all about encouraging a fitter and healthier lifestyle.

If you suffer from asthma, obesity, arthritis, stress or depression – plus other physical and mental health conditions – this will be a day out in a friendly, welcoming environment with others in a similar situation. Spinning, swimfit, walking basketball and football, table tennis and lots more will be on offer.

Find out more at www.surreysportspark.co.uk.

If you ski or ‘board (duuuuuude), then this is the place for you. There are three slopes at the Centre, each with their own lift, mist system and floodlights. There’s also a small ski shop on site for those last minute accessories. Tip: come and use the slopes on a snowy day. Skis, snowboards and donuts all go like bullets. Pray for the white stuff to fall…

So if you’d like to bomb it downhill on a slope once graced by Chemmy Alcott and Eddy “the Eagle” Edwards, then Aldershot is where to head! www.alpinesnowsports.co.uk

BRUTAL BAGSHOT Bagshot | 14th February Brutal runs are difficult. Lengthy runs that are uphill, down dale and through water, this is a tough race for competitive runners.

A great way to spend Valentine’s Day then!

The Brutal Run in Bagshot is a two lapped hilly and very wet 10km course. It’s called the Alpine Circuit for a reason (i.e. bring waterproofs…)

There are prizes to be had, but this is all about the competition folks. Get stretching…

Entry £18 | brutalrun.co.uk

NEED FOR SPEED BOOT CAMP Guildford Spectrum | 15th February Want to boost your skating prowess?

Then this is for you…

With over 20 years skating experience along with international inline hockey experience, James from Skate Britain is pretty darn fast and an excellent coach.

Come to the Guildford Spectrum and learn the art of speed, and backwards skating. In the Need For Speed class, whether you’re a beginner or looking to master backwards crossovers and weaving, this is where to achieve your goals…

Cost: £15 | skatebritain.net

SURREY HALF MARATHON Start | Finish Woking Leisure Centre | 7th March Yes it’s not until March, but this is a final call for those wishing to enter. Sign up to raise money for charity or just to improve your general wellbeing (NB – we recommend doing both…)

Running a shade over 13 miles through the Surrey countryside on an early spring day is marvellous, but make sure you check out the website to sign up, find out more and make sure stay ahead of road closures and the like… surreyhalfmarathon.co.uk

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TEST DUMMY:

Over to

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Well my friends I think it’s safe to say we have made a dent on the year. Here we are in February and the evenings are still dark, the winter winds still cold - but we must weather the storm as they bear aloft summer’s seed. So in keeping with that philosophy, we have put together some great ideas for physical activities for you to get involved with And look! Here they are…!

Learn to Climb >>>

Learn to Use The Longbow >>>

SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD

CAROL ARCHERY, STOKE D’ABERNON

Fancy a challenge that will push you mentally as well as physically? Well Surrey Sports Park offers the great tuition and facilities and at the summit of their rock face there’s a well-known High Street Coffee Shop.

You don’t get that on Cerro Torre.

How about an outdoor pursuit, something a little more leisurely but none-the-less exciting and rewarding? Learning to use The English Longbow will give you the chance to enjoy a multitude of different competitions and disciplines. It’s great fun and steeped in history; what’s not to like?

Contact Surrey Sports Park at

climbing@surreysportspark.co.uk

Contact Carol at

Kamon Wing Chun >>>

Red Hot Yoga >>>

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Maybe you fancy getting into shape but want to couple it with some personal growth and a useful everyday skill like self-defence.

Well, Kamon Wing Chun could well be what you are looking for. In their words they can improve self-confidence and inspire and encourage a sense of lifelong personal development and learning.

Certainly proving very popular, Red Hot Yoga offers you the chance to relax, unwind and give your body a gentle but super-effective workout. There are also ‘normal’ yoga classes so it’s not all hot.

Visit kamonwingchun.com for more info.

carolarchery@tesco.net

Contact Clarissa and her team at info@redhotyoga.co.uk or

call 01483 564 511

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Parafit >>>

PADI Courses >>>

BROWNING BARRACKS, ALDERSHOT

NEW DAWN DIVE CENTRE, WOKING

If you’re looking for a challenge or looking to really kick-start a new fitness regime then Parafit is the ultimate in fitness boot camps. They offer three levels; beginner, intermediate and for the seriously hardcore, advanced.

It’s one thing being on the water, how about being underneath it? Well, believe it or not you can learn to scuba dive right here in landlocked Surrey. New Dawn Dive Centre offers courses and instruction in all things sub-aqua.

Contact the team on 01252 333614

More information via Email at hello@newdawndive.co.uk

Learn to Kayak with Wey Kayak Club >>>

Stoolball >>>

GUILDFORD

CRANLEIGH STOOLBALL CLUB

We have a wonderful stretch of river meandering through our county, so why not take full advantage of it and learn to Kayak along its peaceful waters? The Wey Kayak Club are open to beginners and dab hands alike and they’re always looking for new members.

This is for ladies only; the great sport of Stoolball is a traditional English game originally played by milkmaids up and down the land. Today, the sport is still going strong and is one of the few female only sports out there. It’s great fun and an awesome way to keep active.

Contact the Club on 01483 536407

Contact Cranleigh Bees Ladies Team on 01483 267397

Or maybe you’d like to get involved with something a little different…

Guildford Explorers Hub >>> THE KEYSTONE, GUILDFORD Explorers Connect aims to make adventure more accessible to everyone. Each month there are a variety of informal talks and numerous events, from kayaking the canals in London to sleeping in snow hills in Scotland! Establishing themselves in Keystone Pub Guildford, a new satellite branch of Explorers Connect just started out last November!

Contact The Keystone on 01483 575089

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Train – Guildford to Woking 07:27 arrives at 07:35 or 07:57 arrives at 08:05 Taxi – Guildford station to Woking station – £22 Cycle – 35 minute leisurely ride from Guildford

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SURREY STORM With the start of the season drawing ever closer, the anticipation and excitement for the start of the Netball Super League rises on a daily basis. Expectation levels are at their peak for Surrey Storm, however, following an impressive previous campaign – a campaign that sadly ended in bitter disappointment in the Grand Final.

This year the Storm have added new blood to their ranks, the most notable addition being England’s Pamela Cookey, who returns to Surrey Sports Park following a three-year absence.

Coach Tamsin Greenway has worked tirelessly with her team throughout the off-season to ensure this year ends in silverware, rather than despair (unintentional rhyme, there).

Arguably Storm’s stand-out fixture of the season comes when they host the Hertfordshire Mavericks for London Live 2015 at the home of English netball, The Copper Box. Greenway said: “To be able to say that Surrey Storm is part of the biggest ever domestic netball match in the country makes me proud as a player and a fan of the sport!”

WITH OVER 3,300 TICKETS ALREADY SOLD, IT’S ALREADY SURE TO BE A RECORDBREAKING SUPER LEAGUE EVENING AND HERE AT THE GUIDE TO SURREY, WE ARE GIVING YOU A CHANCE TO BE THERE! VISIT WWW.THEGUIDE2SURREY.COM FOR COMPETITION DETAILS.

SURREY UNITED Could a last gasp winner against Durham Wildcats be the catalyst to turn Jack Ma jewski’s side’s fortunes around? United, despite improving drastically from the last campaign, had struggled to pick up wins prior to the Wildcats fixture, losing their previous on the bounce, but a last-gasp Kramer Knutson three-pointer to make the score 80-78 lifted them off the foot of the table and raised spirits around the camp.

6ft 9” Knutson, who joined the United roster in the summer from London Lions, has been hugely influential for the team this season, with his form sure to be a factor in their bid to reach the play-offs.

Captain Elvisi Dusha’s step-up in form has also been a key factor to an improved United this season, scoring crucial points at crucial moments and

improving his defence work, getting steals and rebounds and running in transition.

With important games against Leeds Force and Bristol Flyers still to come, United staff and fans alike will be keen to push on from this win and gather momentum going into the second-half of the campaign – a campaign that we hope will end in glory!

VISIT WWW.SURREYUNITED.CO.UK FOR MORE INFO AND TICKETS.

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SURREY SMASHERS Badminton Commonwealth Games medallist Chris Langridge and his team mates have really taken their ‘smashers’ nickname literally. Having hammered Milton Keynes 4-1 in their opening fixture of the campaign, they went on to beat Loughborough 3-2 in a thrilling first home game of the season.

The aforementioned victories see Smashers sitting pretty at the top of the National Badminton League, one point above second placed Birmingham Lions – who they meet on the final game day of the season at Surrey Sports Park on April 28th.

Soraya De Visch Eijbergen – part of Smashers’ Dutch contingent – described Surrey’s recent victory over Loughborough as “The best win of her career”.

Loughborough Sport looked to heading for their first win of the campaign after producing some brilliant winners to force a decider. But Langridge and Dean George forced the Loughborough pair into some late errors at the net before coming through in the thrilling tiebreak.

At the time of writing, the Smashers were gearing up for their sell out home tie on January 26th vs Derby at Surrey Sports Park, who have proved to be a decent outfit at times this campaign.

Langridge and his side will be keen to keep the momentum going, however, as they seek to reign victorious come the maiden NBL season’s end in April.

Surrey’s badminton elite are certainly smashing it in terms of attendance figures at their home games this year.

Be part of the action and don’t miss out on their final home game of the season against Birmingham Lions on the 27th April.

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BUSINESS EVENTS FEBRUARY 2015

GUILDFORD BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST (BOB CLUB) WHEN: Friday 6th February | 6.45am WHERE: Holiday Inn, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XZ

FORE BUSINESS GUILDFORD WHEN: Wednesday 18th February | 7.20am (monthly) WHERE: Bramley Golf Club COST: £45 + vat

COST: £10 This successful business networking club in Guildford meets every two weeks on a Friday. For those of you who may have tried networking before and felt under pressure to refer each week, try BoB Networking as they concentrate on quality referrals rather than quantity at their meetings. Come along and try this lively group and learn more about how Networking through BoB clubs can help both you and your business.

CONTACT: Ian Morgan, 07702 783233

It’s a well-known fact that many of the world’s business decisions are unofficially made on the golf course. Fore Business have recognised this, and in turn have created one of the most enjoyable ways to network around.

Meeting like-minded people over a wonderful round of golf? It can’t be bad can it, especially when you get to experience the glorious Bramley Golf Club.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.fore-business.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.bobclubs.co.uk

FABULOUS WOMEN NETWORKING

GODALMING BUSINESS NETWORK RECEPTION AT LLOYDS BANK

WHEN: Tuesday 17th February WHERE: Bar Des Arts, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3YA

WHEN: Tuesday 24th February | 6pm-7.30pm

COST: Member £10, Guest £15

WHERE: Lloyds Bank, 49 High Street, Godalming, GU7 1AT

Fabulous Women is a business network on a mission to help you make running your business more rewarding, more fun and, of course, more successful.

COST: Members £5.00, Guests £10.00

They bring together like-minded people in a warm, friendly environment, providing free and costeffective training in essential business skills and creating a host of opportunities for your personal and business growth.

CONTACT: mariette.jansen.coaching@gmail.com FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.fabulous-women.co.uk

Godalming Business Network events are a chance to network with fellow local business people whilst enjoying a drink and some canapés. They have proved to be a key highlight of the local b2b networking scene, providing a great opportunity to grow business locally.

Bring plenty of business cards and enjoy a glass of wine, some canapés and great company.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.godalmingchamber.org

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Trade Membership* The annual membership fee for Standard Trade Membership is £20 (plus VAT), which includes a complimentary card for your spouse or domestic partner.

Individual Membership* The annual membership fee for Standard Individual Membership is £25 (plus VAT), which includes a complimentary card for your spouse or domestic partner.

Costco Farnborough, 2 Templer Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6FE T: 01252 896 930 E: marketing125@costco.co.uk www.costco.co.uk *Membership Criteria applies. Accepted methods of payment: cash, debit card, cheque or American Express. Membership must be obtained before purchases can be made.

Food Court | Fresh Bakery | Groceries | Gifts | Electronics | Fine Jewellery | Designer Apparel | Opticians | Fine Wines | Butchers and more!

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RECRUITING NOW! Experience Guildford has an exciting opportunity to join their team. As a Town Ranger you will be responsible for working within the Business Improvement District, assisting our partners to make Guildford safer, cleaner and

more welcoming.

Candidates must be approachable, have a great knowledge of Guildford and be passionate about customer service to succeed in this role.

If you think you have these qualities please call Stuart Craggs on 01483 452 163 or e mail your CV to stuart@experienceguildford.com For the full job description visit experienceguildford.com/vacancies

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THE little ORANGE BOOK of useful numbers

EMERGENCY SERVICES

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADVISORY BODIES

Emergencies Non Emergencies Surrey Police Guildford Police Station Surrey Fire and Rescue Service

SADAS 01483 590150 Surrey Harm Reduction Outreach Team (SHOT) 01483 773242 CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Guildford 01483 576699

999 101 0845 125 2222 01483 571212 08456 009009 01737 242444 South East Coast Ambulance Service 01737 353333

LOCAL GP’S AND SURGERIES Dapdune House Surgery, Guildford Merrow Park Surgery, Guildford Austen Road Surgery, Guildford Woodbridge Hill Surgery, Guildford St Lukes Surgery, Guildford Fairlands Practice Wodeland Surgery, Guildford Stoughton Road Surgery, Guildford Cranleigh Medical Practice The Mill Medical Practice, Godalming Hurst Farm Surgery, Godalming Witley Surgery, Godalming

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LOCAL AUTHORITIES Guildford Borough Council Waverley Borough Council

01483 505050 01483 523333

CINEMA Guildford Odeon Borough Hall, Godalming Cranleigh Arts Centre

0871 224 4007 01483 523004 01483 278000

TAXIS G M Cars, Guildford Fives & Sixes, Guildford Speedwell Taxis, Godalming Surrey Cars Cranleigh Taxis City Cabs and Cars

01483 566566 01483 565656 01483 423333 01483 449999 01483 277223 01483 888666

HOSPITALS Royal Surrey County Hospital 01483 571122 Mount Alvernia 0808 101 0337 Nuffield Hospital 01483 331 255 Cranleigh Village Community Hospital 01483 782400 Milford Hospital 01483 782000 St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey 01932 872000 DENTISTS Guildford Dental Centre The Dental Centre Burpham Dental Centre Waterden Road Dental Practice Rectory House Dental Practice Farnham Road Dental Practice Fairlands Dental and Implant Centre Burneston Dental Cranleigh Dental Centre Notley Dental Care, Godalming The Mews Dental Clinic, Godalming Lakeside Dental Practice, Godalming

01483 535220 01483 575908 01483 561666 01483 565290 01483 575620 01483 562641 01483 233823 01483 573630 01483 268999 01483 417102 01483 414128 01483 421376

VETS Vets Now Emergency Ltd 01483 346203 Stocton Veterinary Centre 01483 561255 Hunters Lodge Veterinary Practice 01483 570782 Onslow Village Vets 01483 300488 Alder Veterinary Practice 01483 536036 Fitzpatrick Referrals, Godalming 01483 423761 Waverley Vets 0845 217 0205 Brookmead Veterinary Surgery, Cranleigh 01483 274242 Yew Tree Veterinary Centre 01483 275665 ANIMAL RESCUE RSPCA Wildlife Aid PHONE REPAIR Mobile Master ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Environment Agency

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