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Magic Goes Wrong
Back with their biggest comedy catastrophe to date, multi award-winning Mischief (The Play That Goes Wrong, BBC One's The Goes Wrong Show, Mischief Movie Night) return to the stage with their hilarious new show created with magic legends, Penn & ... Read more
18 Jan 202229 Jan 2022
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The Great Exhibition 1851 (Face to Face)
The Great Exhibition was a showcase for the marvels of the age and attracted over six million visitors. While for some it was a jolly day out, there were many who saw it as an opportunity to learn more about the wonders of the new age of industry... Read more
18 Jan 2022
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The Guildford Institute
Great Diaries – The World’s Most Remarkable Diaries, Journals, Notebooks and Letters (Face to Face and Online)
Oscar Wilde wrote ‘Memory… is the diary that we all carry about with us’. Together we examine the writings and illustrations from the Roman world to the present day. Leonardo Da Vinci’s jottings; Margery Kempe’s autobiography; Marie Curie’s radio... Read more
14 Jan 202211 Feb 2022
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The Guildford Institute
Modern and Contemporary World Cinema (Face to Face)
Covering a range of modern day and contemporary films, this course will examine critically acclaimed cinema from across the globe. Focusing on a new selection of exciting films that represent the personal and political through the use of cinemato... Read more
14 Jan 202218 Feb 2022
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FOOD & DRINK IN SURREY
The best places in Surrey for a full English breakfast
We asked our readers where to head for the best breakfast in town, and got a full plate of tasty responses Read more
The best afternoon tea in Surrey & SW London
Here are some of Surrey's finest spots for afternoon tea as suggested by you, our lovely readers, with a few extra notes from Essential Surrey & SW London's resident tea and cake lover, Hattie Curl Read more
The best Sunday roasts in Surrey
The best way to end any week is most definitely with a hearty mountain of gravy-smothered meat. Here are our top picks for roasts in Surrey that will rival even your mum's cooking Read more
All the Michelin stars in Surrey
The ultimate foodie favourites... Read more
RESTAURANT REVIEWS
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Review: The Dining Room Japanese Grill at Beaverbrook
4 STARS. Catherine Whyte enjoys a fabulous fusion of old and new at Taiji Maruyama's cutting edge Japanese Grill situated right in the heart of Lord Beaverbrook's former stately home Read more
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Garden Afternoon Tea at Petersham Nurseries
The world’s most stylish garden centre is already a sensory delight Read more
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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason
It’s about the atmosphere; that feeling that you can’t quite put your finger on. Read more
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The Swan Inn, Claygate
The news that one of the UK’s most respected Spanish chefs was taking over a gastropub in Surrey’s deepest commuter belt raised more than a few eyebrows... Read more
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Giggling Squid, Kingston
Tasty, Thai cuisine that has Catherine Whyte smiling from ear-to-ear. Read more
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MENTAL HEALTH
FREE help for men struggling with depression and anxiety
Around 1 in 8 men in England experience anxiety or depression. NHS Talking Therapies can help. Read more
How to help anxious children
Most parents don't know what to say Read more
Crucial mental health tips for parents
Adopt the stop, look and listen method Read more
Tips on how to deal with panic attacks
Children as young as seven are experiencing panic attacks Read more
SCHOOLS
Increasing your chances of getting into Oxford or Cambridge
As former deputy head of MPW London and head of careers at Putney High School, education consultant Sarah Alakija has years of experience supporting children aiming for Oxford and Cambridge. Read more
Your essential guide to sixth form
Should your child stay at their present school for sixth form, or enrol in one of Surrey's outstanding sixth form colleges? Read more
The best independent schools in Surrey & SW London
The schools with an eye for more than just the academic record Read more
PROPERTY IN SURREY
Find builders, designers, property agents and more
An online property platform and marketplace hosts hundreds of specialists across all sectors of the property industry, from property agents listing new build homes for sale, to building companies and contractors to architectural designers. Read more
The eco-friendly, green home revolution - are you joining?
Make your home more green Read more
Now is the time to invest in property
Adrian Sutherland & Lucy Symons of Buy To Let Hunter explain how to escape from the big smoke! Read more
Why you should consider a retirement village
As more and more 60-somethings look to make a move, Jane McGowan considers the benefits of retirement villages Read more
Stunning Dale View properties move fast after hitting the market
Escape to the country in an idyllic haven of 22 acres of parkland within 23 miles of London Read more
