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Embrace the darkness! Win £150 as National Park’s cosmic competition returns

An astrophotography competition returns to celebrate the amazing star-studded dark skies of the...

Fourth member of the Squire family joins the Milford Centre

Squire’s Garden Centres is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Baily as Assistant Manager...

Hounds for Heroes launches first Big Christmas Challenge

This Christmas, a donation to Hounds for Heroes could go twice as far. The charity is launching...

Why are Brits so picky about their roast potatoes?

Few foods spark as much discussion around a British dining table as potatoes. And the stand-out...

How to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold

Composting is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste and nourish your garden at the same time....

Competitions

Embrace the darkness! Win £150 as National Park’s cosmic competition returns

Embrace the darkness! Win £150 as National Park...

Win a copy of The Call of the Bugle by John Amos

Win a copy of The Call of the Bugle by John Amos

Win a copy of Zina: The Woman Who Changed Worlds

Win a copy of Zina: The Woman Who Changed Worlds

Win a family ticket to Velvet Rebellion cat show in Leatherhead on 14th and 15th November

Win a family ticket to Velvet Rebellion cat show i...

Win a family ticket to Christmas at Kew

Win a family ticket to Christmas at Kew

Win a Luxury Country Escape at The Hoddington Arms, Hampshire

Win a Luxury Country Escape at The Hoddington Arms...

Win a Bread Making Class with Amelia’s Bakehouse

Win a Bread Making Class with Amelia’s Bakehouse

Win a family ticket to see Illuminate Guildford at Guildford Castle

Win a family ticket to see Illuminate Guildford at...

Win a family ticket to Glow Wild at Wakehurst

Win a family ticket to Glow Wild at Wakehurst

Win a family ticket to see Glow at RHS Wisley

Win a family ticket to see Glow at RHS Wisley

Win a family ticket to see Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure at Chichester Festival Theatre on Wednesday 14th December

Win a family ticket to see Peter Pan: A Musical Ad...

Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at Princes Hall, Aldershot

Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at Prin...

Win 4 tickets to see The Ho Ho Ho Mrs Christmas Show at G Live, Guildford on Wednesday 16th December at 12 noon

Win 4 tickets to see The Ho Ho Ho Mrs Christmas Sh...

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at The Anvil, Basingstoke on Sunday 13th December at 5pm

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at...

Win 4 tickets to see The Tailor of Gloucester at Farnham Maltings

Win 4 tickets to see The Tailor of Gloucester at F...

Win 4 tickets to see Compton Little Theatre’s Goldilocks and the Three Bears on 14th January 2027

Win 4 tickets to see Compton Little Theatre’...

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at the Borough Hall, Godalming

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at...

Win a family ticket to see Godalming Theatre Group’s Jack and the Beanstalk

Win a family ticket to see Godalming Theatre Group...

Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford

Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at the ...

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at Leatherhead Theatre

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at...

Win a family ticket to see Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking on Tuesday 9th December or in January

Win a family ticket to see Goldilocks and the Thre...

Win a family ticket to Cinderella at Esher Theatre on Thursday 3rd December at 7pm

Win a family ticket to Cinderella at Esher Theatre...

Win a family ticket to see Robin Hood at Dorking Halls on Monday 21st or Tuesday 22nd December

Win a family ticket to see Robin Hood at Dorking H...

Win a copy of The Missing Prisoner by Richard Powell

Win a copy of The Missing Prisoner by Richard Powe...

Win a copy of The Darcy List by Godalming author Susan Moore

Win a copy of The Darcy List by Godalming author S...

Experience the real Christmas story at Wintershall Nativity, near Bramley

Experience the real Christmas story at Wintershall...

Win a copy of Colour Your Streets: London

Win a copy of Colour Your Streets: London

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Embrace the darkness! Win £150 as National Park’s cosmic competition returns

Embrace the darkness! Win £150 as National Park...

Hounds for Heroes launches first Big Christmas Challenge

Hounds for Heroes launches first Big Christmas Cha...

Listening Lounge offers bereavement support

Listening Lounge offers bereavement support

Win a copy of The Call of the Bugle by John Amos

Win a copy of The Call of the Bugle by John Amos

Horsley Garden Society celebrated its centenary this year!

Horsley Garden Society celebrated its centenary th...

Ramster Christmas Market is on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 10am-4pm

Ramster Christmas Market is on Saturday 21st and S...

The At-Home Comforts We Turn to During Holiday Prep and Winter Downtime

The At-Home Comforts We Turn to During Holiday Pre...

A Little Georgian Magic this Christmas in Farnham

A Little Georgian Magic this Christmas in Farnham

Christmas with the National Trust in Surrey and Sussex

Christmas with the National Trust in Surrey and Su...

Win a copy of Zina: The Woman Who Changed Worlds

Win a copy of Zina: The Woman Who Changed Worlds

Beyond the Classroom – adventures that help children grow

Beyond the Classroom – adventures that help childr...

Creepy, but cool, species of the South Downs National Park

Creepy, but cool, species of the South Downs Natio...

Just One Day to Go Until the Guildford Lions Firework Festival

Just One Day to Go Until the Guildford Lions Firew...

Thirteen spookiest spots in the South Downs National Park this Halloween

Thirteen spookiest spots in the South Downs Nation...

Bonfire Night: Vets share their tips for helping pets cope with fireworks

Bonfire Night: Vets share their tips for helping p...

Guildford Lions Firework Festival set to bring the community together once again

Guildford Lions Firework Festival set to bring the...

Local Acts and Services of Remembrance 2026

Local Acts and Services of Remembrance 2026

Win a family ticket to Velvet Rebellion cat show in Leatherhead on 14th and 15th November

Win a family ticket to Velvet Rebellion cat show i...

Win a family ticket to Christmas at Kew

Win a family ticket to Christmas at Kew

Win a Luxury Country Escape at The Hoddington Arms, Hampshire

Win a Luxury Country Escape at The Hoddington Arms...

Win a Bread Making Class with Amelia’s Bakehouse

Win a Bread Making Class with Amelia’s Bakehouse

Win a family ticket to see Illuminate Guildford at Guildford Castle

Win a family ticket to see Illuminate Guildford at...

Win a family ticket to Glow Wild at Wakehurst

Win a family ticket to Glow Wild at Wakehurst

Win a family ticket to see Glow at RHS Wisley

Win a family ticket to see Glow at RHS Wisley

Win a family ticket to see Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure at Chichester Festival Theatre on Wednesday 14th December

Win a family ticket to see Peter Pan: A Musical Ad...

Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at Princes Hall, Aldershot

Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at Prin...

Win 4 tickets to see The Ho Ho Ho Mrs Christmas Show at G Live, Guildford on Wednesday 16th December at 12 noon

Win 4 tickets to see The Ho Ho Ho Mrs Christmas Sh...

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at The Anvil, Basingstoke on Sunday 13th December at 5pm

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at...

Win 4 tickets to see The Tailor of Gloucester at Farnham Maltings

Win 4 tickets to see The Tailor of Gloucester at F...

Win 4 tickets to see Compton Little Theatre’s Goldilocks and the Three Bears on 14th January 2027

Win 4 tickets to see Compton Little Theatre’...

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at the Borough Hall, Godalming

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at...

Win a family ticket to see Godalming Theatre Group’s Jack and the Beanstalk

Win a family ticket to see Godalming Theatre Group...

Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford

Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at the ...

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at Leatherhead Theatre

Win a family ticket to see Beauty and the Beast at...

Win a family ticket to see Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking on Tuesday 9th December or in January

Win a family ticket to see Goldilocks and the Thre...

Win a family ticket to Cinderella at Esher Theatre on Thursday 3rd December at 7pm

Win a family ticket to Cinderella at Esher Theatre...

Win a family ticket to see Robin Hood at Dorking Halls on Monday 21st or Tuesday 22nd December

Win a family ticket to see Robin Hood at Dorking H...

Spooky stories from Mole Valley, the heart of the Surrey Hills

Spooky stories from Mole Valley, the heart of the ...

Royal Marines Experience opens on 24th October

Royal Marines Experience opens on 24th October

Five spooky activities for families this October Half Term

Five spooky activities for families this October H...

CareCo offers advice for trick or treating respectfully

CareCo offers advice for trick or treating respect...

Win a copy of The Missing Prisoner by Richard Powell

Win a copy of The Missing Prisoner by Richard Powe...

The Guildford Lions Fireworks Festival returns this November

The Guildford Lions Fireworks Festival returns thi...

Free Halloween family fun comes to Godalming this half term

Free Halloween family fun comes to Godalming this ...

Win a copy of The Darcy List by Godalming author Susan Moore

Win a copy of The Darcy List by Godalming author S...

Brooklands Museum shortlisted for four International Historic Motoring Awards

Brooklands Museum shortlisted for four Internation...

RSPB Dorking & District: The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

RSPB Dorking & District: The Barn Swallow (Hi...

Surrey spots 28,138 butterflies this summer thanks to hot, dry weather

Surrey spots 28,138 butterflies this summer thanks...

Sir Brian May has become Patron of Huckleberries

Sir Brian May has become Patron of Huckleberries

Start Strong: How Thoughtful Client Onboarding Builds Better Relationships

Start Strong: How Thoughtful Client Onboarding Bui...

How to get the most out of your classic car road trip

How to get the most out of your classic car road t...

Hunt for history and star gaze in the South Downs

Hunt for history and star gaze in the South Downs

Listening Lounge sessions offered at your new hospice

Listening Lounge sessions offered at your new hosp...

Headline: Tackling Surrey’s Youth Mental Health Crisis: How One Local Charity is Transforming Lives in Nature

Headline: Tackling Surrey’s Youth Mental Health Cr...

Experience the real Christmas story at Wintershall Nativity, near Bramley

Experience the real Christmas story at Wintershall...

£15m Royal Marines Experience to open at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

£15m Royal Marines Experience to open at Portsmout...

Support hospice care with a Bake & Brew

Support hospice care with a Bake & Brew

Bosum Friends – the cancer support group in Cranleigh

Bosum Friends – the cancer support group in ...

Guys and Dolls comes to Haslemere

Guys and Dolls comes to Haslemere

Woodland walks and funghi spotting in the South Downs

Woodland walks and funghi spotting in the South Do...

Why setting clear budgets is important for individuals

Why setting clear budgets is important for individ...

Charity Firework & Live Music Festival returns to Stoke Park

Charity Firework & Live Music Festival return...

Phyllis Tuckwell Supports TV and Radio Legacy Campaign

Phyllis Tuckwell Supports TV and Radio Legacy Camp...

I’m a car expert – here’s how to drive safely in rainy weather

I’m a car expert – here’s how to...

How to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold

How to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold

The historic Napper Centre in Cranleigh re-opens

The historic Napper Centre in Cranleigh re-opens

How to declutter your shed to feel calmer and more organised

How to declutter your shed to feel calmer and more...

How 18 Inch Alloy Wheels Can Improve Your Car’s Style

How 18 Inch Alloy Wheels Can Improve Your Car’s St...

Broadcaster serves up a nutritious meal to Farncombe Youth FC players

Broadcaster serves up a nutritious meal to Farncom...

Get snapping in the South Downs this autumn

Get snapping in the South Downs this autumn

Everything You Need To Know About Private Number Plate Ownership

Everything You Need To Know About Private Number P...

News item: Growing in Faith: new life takes root in Chilworth Abbey’s monastery garden

News item: Growing in Faith: new life takes root i...

A No Fly Luxury River Cruise

A No Fly Luxury River Cruise

Bookham Country Market – 50 Years Old and still thriving

Bookham Country Market – 50 Years Old and st...

Restoring Character Without Losing Comfort in Period Homes

Restoring Character Without Losing Comfort in Peri...

Final hop harvest for the Hampton Estate

Final hop harvest for the Hampton Estate

Spectacular West Sussex National Garden Scheme Gardens featuring water

Spectacular West Sussex National Garden Scheme Gar...

Back to School: Helping Children Return with Confidence

Back to School: Helping Children Return with Confi...

Help for Henry – who urgently needs a stem cell transplant

Help for Henry – who urgently needs a stem c...

How Coffee Culture Has Adapted to Modern Ways of Working

How Coffee Culture Has Adapted to Modern Ways of W...

Why are Brits so picky about their roast potatoes?

Why are Brits so picky about their roast potatoes?

The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Dehumidifiers

The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Dehumidifiers

Win a copy of Colour Your Streets: London

Win a copy of Colour Your Streets: London

Dorking & District Local RSPB Group: Birds Sunbathing

Dorking & District Local RSPB Group: Birds Su...

Why summer is the best time to get your boiler serviced

Why summer is the best time to get your boiler ser...

What Are Some Additional Revenue Streams to Bolster Funds?

What Are Some Additional Revenue Streams to Bolste...

How Builders and Contractors Can Generate More Repeat Business

How Builders and Contractors Can Generate More Rep...

Simple step holidaymakers must take when hiring a car to avoid hefty bill

Simple step holidaymakers must take when hiring a ...

Surrey Hills Enterprises and the University of Surrey announce new education partnership to support local businesses

Surrey Hills Enterprises and the University of Sur...

Volunteer drivers needed for Milford & Witley Village Care

Volunteer drivers needed for Milford & Witley...

More summer recipes from Nima

More summer recipes from Nima

How Trade Businesses Can Improve Profit Margins

How Trade Businesses Can Improve Profit Margins

Jewellery That Moves with You

Jewellery That Moves with You

The importance of managing business overheads in 2026

The importance of managing business overheads in 2...

Permanent Banking Hub to open this summer in Dorking

Permanent Banking Hub to open this summer in Dorki...

Review: The Red Lion at Odiham

Review: The Red Lion at Odiham

How to take care of your dog in the heat

How to take care of your dog in the heat

Fernhurst GP Surgery launches new medicinal garden

Fernhurst GP Surgery launches new medicinal garden

From Paintbrush to Portrait: How Art Healed My Heart

From Paintbrush to Portrait: How Art Healed My Hea...

Space4Nature transforms Surrey’s landscapes for insects

Space4Nature transforms Surrey’s landscapes ...

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