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Should you look at improving your home?

Home often starts to feel smaller or less practical as life changes around you. A growing family,...

Park House Kitchens Achieves Official B Corp Certification

Park House Kitchens, a family-run bespoke kitchen and interiors company based in Ockley, Surrey,...

Footprint tunnels for Hazel dormice in Surrey this Christmas: Countryside Restoration Trust launches festive appeal

The Countryside Regeneration Trust (CRT) has launched its 2025 Christmas Appeal to help one of...

Review: The Ivy Festive Menu – it’s a cracker…

The Ivy opened its spin-offs from the original from 2014 and it landed in Guildford whenThe Ivy...

Planning ahead – expert tips to get your garden ready for 2026

Homeowners are being encouraged to start planning their gardens for 2026 now, with experts saying...

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Should you look at improving your home?

Should you look at improving your home?

Working within a financial plan when planning your own funeral service

Working within a financial plan when planning your...

Neighbourhood Fund available for community improve...

The Talented Mr Ripley comes to the Yvonne Arnaud

The Talented Mr Ripley comes to the Yvonne Arnaud

Keep birds fed this January and rats away with simple swaps

Keep birds fed this January and rats away with sim...

Train to Teach Information Seminar at Weydon School in Farnham Tuesday 3rd February 4.30pm to 6pm

Train to Teach Information Seminar at Weydon Schoo...

Win one of two copies of The Amazing Adventures of Archie

Win one of two copies of The Amazing Adventures of...

Squire’s Love Where You Live is live – applications invited!

Squire’s Love Where You Live is live –...

Win a copy of Sussex Coast Road by Richard Powell

Win a copy of Sussex Coast Road by Richard Powell

Secret gig still sells out after 20 years

Secret gig still sells out after 20 years

Planning ahead – expert tips to get your garden ready for 2026

Planning ahead – expert tips to get your gar...

Review: Death on the Nile at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford

Review: Death on the Nile at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre...

4 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Healthier and More Inviting

4 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Healthier and More I...

Steps to Ensure You’re Prepared for Whatever Comes Next

Steps to Ensure You’re Prepared for Whatever Comes...

How to declutter your shed to feel calmer and more organised

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

Win a pair of tickets to see Squidge at Yvonnne Arnaud Theatre on Saturday 21st February at 2.45pm

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Welcome to a world of opportunities…

Welcome to a world of opportunities…

The Go Godalming Association seeks a new Chairman

The Go Godalming Association seeks a new Chairman

Small Improvements To Help The Aesthetics Of Your Home

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Outsourcing as an SME and its importance

Outsourcing as an SME and its importance

The importance of protection when driving

The importance of protection when driving

Why Self-Confidence Matters

Why Self-Confidence Matters

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Win a copy of The Sportsman at Home cookbook by Stephen Harris

Win a copy of The Sportsman at Home cookbook by St...

Win a 2026 annual Family Pass to the Rural Life living Museum in Tilford

Win a 2026 annual Family Pass to the Rural Life li...

Win a pair of tickets to Godalming Operatic Society’s Utopia, Limited

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Win a pair of tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

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Tree-mendous collection service returns supporting Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Tree-mendous collection service returns supporting...

Christmas comes early for raft of community projects

Christmas comes early for raft of community projec...

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre’s local economic impact grows by £250,000 in 4 years

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre’s local economic impact grow...

Future-proofing your garden for wildlife from the effects of climate change

Future-proofing your garden for wildlife from the ...

Major Investment in Parks and Playgrounds in Mole Valley

Major Investment in Parks and Playgrounds in Mole ...

Rockin’ Robin! Top ten ‘did you know’ facts about our favourite Christmas garden bird

Rockin’ Robin! Top ten ‘did you know’ facts about ...

Peaceful Paths Through Modern Family Transitions

Peaceful Paths Through Modern Family Transitions

Grant supports garden sanctuary at The Fountain Centre in Guildford

Grant supports garden sanctuary at The Fountain Ce...

Thousands of children benefit from National Park grants

Thousands of children benefit from National Park g...

Burpham Court Farm nature reserve moves closer to completion

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Alzheimer’s Prevention charity pioneers research on nutrition biomarkers to detect dementia risk from age 18

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Design-led decluttering: How to create a home that breathes

Design-led decluttering: How to create a home that...

Simplify your finances for greater peace of mind

Simplify your finances for greater peace of mind

Review: The Ivy Festive Menu – it’s a cracker…

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Help bring ho-ho-hope for Surrey’s at-risk habitats, says Wildlife Trust

Help bring ho-ho-hope for Surrey’s at-risk habitat...

Under the Mistletoe with Dorking & District Local RSPB Group

Under the Mistletoe with Dorking & District L...

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La Bougie Re-Relase Christmas Candle – Fir Baby – win one with VantagePoint

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Your mental and emotional reset: The benefits of booking a spontaneous mini break

Your mental and emotional reset: The benefits of b...

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Win a case of 12 bottles of NOAM Bavaria Berlin Lager

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Win a £50 Gift Voucher to spend at Victoria’s Little Bra Shop in Dorking

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Win an eco hamper worth £60 with gram Godalming

Win an eco hamper worth £60 with gram Godalming

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Roll up for Christmas in Dorking

Roll up for Christmas in Dorking

How to Enjoy Family-Friendly Ibiza

How to Enjoy Family-Friendly Ibiza

Positive views on ageing may lead to healthier, more active lifestyles, new study finds

Positive views on ageing may lead to healthier, mo...

How real-time feedback keeps gamers coming back

How real-time feedback keeps gamers coming back

Win a copy of Moojag and the Sloth Guardians

Win a copy of Moojag and the Sloth Guardians

Premium Christmas Trees and Children’s Theatre at Ramster Hall and Garden

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Footprint tunnels for Hazel dormice in Surrey this Christmas: Countryside Restoration Trust launches festive appeal

Footprint tunnels for Hazel dormice in Surrey this...

Farnham and Godalming win at the South & South East in Bloom Awards

Farnham and Godalming win at the South & Sout...

Binscombe’s growing Church opens new facility in the community

Binscombe’s growing Church opens new facility in t...

Winkworth Arboretum’s visitor gateway marks further step to spring 2026 opening

Winkworth Arboretum’s visitor gateway marks furthe...

Park House Kitchens Achieves Official B Corp Certification

Park House Kitchens Achieves Official B Corp Certi...

Owls, hooting and a hunting

Owls, hooting and a hunting

Farnham’s ‘First Five Pages’ writing competition now open

Farnham’s ‘First Five Pages’ writing competition n...

Guildford residents invited to help shape the future of the Electric Theatre

Guildford residents invited to help shape the futu...

Dorking’s High Street blossoms with creativity: new artistic planters brightening up the town

Dorking’s High Street blossoms with creativity: ne...

Remember Loved Ones with Light up a Life

Remember Loved Ones with Light up a Life

Win one of two family tickets to the Winter Fair at the South of England Showground on Saturday 22nd November

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Local man Ben runs America – in the UK – to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer

Local man Ben runs America – in the UK ̵...

Win two tickets for the best bottomless drag brunch in London worth £79.90

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Mole Valley’s most haunted: Spooky spots to seek out this Halloween

Mole Valley’s most haunted: Spooky spots to seek o...

Lots needed to make Phyllis Christmas Auction best yet

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Foundation stone laid at Phyllis Tuckwell’s new hospice

Foundation stone laid at Phyllis Tuckwell’s new ho...

Nordic Room Celebrates Double Victory at the Surrey SME Business Awards – Heading to National Finals in London

Nordic Room Celebrates Double Victory at the Surre...

Maintaining your garden and keeping little ones entertained in the great outdoors this autumn

Maintaining your garden and keeping little ones en...

Win a copy of The Ginger Cat and Superheroes

Win a copy of The Ginger Cat and Superheroes

Local musician wins prestigious Parliamentary Jazz Award

Local musician wins prestigious Parliamentary Jazz...

Win a family ticket to see Snow White at New Victoria Theatre in Woking to the Gala Night performance on Tuesday 9th December at 7pm

Win a family ticket to see Snow White at New Victo...

Win a pair of tickers to see ADULT PANTO Jack and His Giant Stalk in Guildford

Win a pair of tickers to see ADULT PANTO Jack and ...

Win four tickets to Cinderella at Richmond Theatre...

Win a family ticket to see Jack & The Beanstalk at Princes Hall in Aldershot

Win a family ticket to see Jack & The Beansta...

Win a family ticket to The Snowsmith at Farnham Maltings

Win a family ticket to The Snowsmith at Farnham Ma...

Win a family ticket to see Santa and the Enchanted Swans at Birdworld

Win a family ticket to see Santa and the Enchanted...

Win a pair of tickets to see Step into Christmas at Dorking Halls on Monday 1st December

Win a pair of tickets to see Step into Christmas a...

Win four tickets to Jack and the Beanstalk in Compton near Guildford on Thursday 15th January

Win four tickets to Jack and the Beanstalk in Comp...

Win a family ticket to The Nativity Journey at Wintershall near Bramley

Win a family ticket to The Nativity Journey at Win...

Win a family ticket to Illuminate Guildford

Win a family ticket to Illuminate Guildford

Win a family ticket to see Aladdin at The Anvil in Basingstoke on Sunday 14th December at 6pm

Win a family ticket to see Aladdin at The Anvil in...

Win a pair of tickets to see Sleeping Beauty at Esher Theatre on Thursday 4th December as

Win a pair of tickets to see Sleeping Beauty at Es...

Win a family ticket to RHS Glow at Wisley

Win a family ticket to RHS Glow at Wisley

Win a family ticket to Cinderella at The Borough Hall in Godalming

Win a family ticket to Cinderella at The Borough H...

Win a family ticket or three adult tickets to Wakehurst Glow Wild

Win a family ticket or three adult tickets to Wake...

Win four tickets to see Santa’s on His Sleigh! at G Live

Win four tickets to see Santa’s on His Sleigh! at ...

Win a family ticket to Beauty and the Beast at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford

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

Win a pair of tickets to see The Gingerbread Boy at Dorking Halls

Win a pair of tickets to see The Gingerbread Boy a...

Win a pair of tickets to see The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan at Dorking Halls

Win a pair of tickets to see The Pantomime Adventu...

Win a family ticket to see Jack and the Beanstalk at Leatherhead Theatre

Win a family ticket to see Jack and the Beanstalk ...

Win a family ticket to A Boy Called Christmas at Chichester Festival Theatre

Win a family ticket to A Boy Called Christmas at C...

Win a pair of tickets to see Goldilocks and the Three Bears in Godalming on Wednesday 17th December

Win a pair of tickets to see Goldilocks and the Th...

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