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Squire’s welcomes community gardening applications for 2025
Squire’s Garden Centres is delighted to announce the return of its highly successful community...

Reflecting on Icons for LBGTQ+ History Month
Catalyst Support is a local charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of adults living in...

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Win a pair of tickets to Bing’s Birthday at Dorking Halls
Get ready for an amazing celebration with Bing’s Birthday, a brand-new live stage show packed with...

Win a free quarter page advert for your business in VantagePoint worth £200
VantagePoint is the largest circulating, locally-based Royal Mail delivered local magazine with a...

Win a pair of tickets to see Emanuil Ivanov perform at HHH Concerts in March
HHH Concerts, Haslemere's chamber music society, gives music-lovers the chance to hear outstanding...

Win a Padel tennis session and racquet hire with Advantage Padel
Padel tennis is the world’s fastest growing sport, combining elements of tennis and squash. Its...

Win a place on an Outdoor Cookery Course at Kitchen in the Garden, Horsley
Cedar Nursery based in Horsley, offer a range of plants, planters and outdoor living products....

Snowdrops and spring flowers with the NGS
The National Garden Scheme season gets off to a wonderful, bejewelled start with snowdrop and...

Winners of National Park photo competition are announced
Two of Britain’s most iconic birds, a majestic wintry river and the joy of springtime wild garlic...

Phyllis Tuckwell’s Open Gardens back for 2025!
If you’re counting down the days to sunny spring, then why not sign up for Phyllis Tuckwell’s 2025...

From Perks to Essentials: The Evolution of Employee Benefits in the Workplace
Over the decades, the concept of employee benefits has evolved dramatically. Once considered...

The Tillingbourne Trails – Shalford (3 miles)
The Tillingbourne Trails was a Heritage Lottery Funded (HLF) project focused on the wonderful and...

Have your say on the South Downs National Park’s Local Plan Review
An eight-week consultation begins this month as the South Downs National Park invites people to...

Gardeners urged to avoid using bird tables during Big Garden Birdwatch
The Big Garden Birdwatch is this weekend, and bird experts at Vine House Farm are warning...

I’m a gardening expert – here’s my top tips for pruning in January
With frosty weather and freezing temperatures, it might not seem like the best time for getting...

Out for a winter ride on a Penny Farthing!
With the current cold snap, what better way to warm up than a bike ride from Worthing to...

Weekend Walk: Fetcham Downs and Bocketts Farm (2-2.5 miles)
The real magic of this walk is in the secret paths, the wild meadows, the unexpected beech glades...

The Barley Mow Sands reopens as a community owned pub
The Barley Mow Sands has been at the heart of the local community for 165 years, and it is...

Discover the Possibilities with a Premium Timber Insulated Garden Room
ADVERTORIAL FEATURE In today's busy world, creating versatile, functional spaces that blend...

5 essential garden prep tasks to start the new year
January may seem like a quiet month for gardeners, but with it being the start of the year, there...

Big boost for community projects to begin 2025
Cycle path improvements, new toilets, a school extension, wildlife viewing platform and the...

RHS calls for compensation due to fewer visits from roadworks
With 350,000 fewer people visiting RHS Garden Wisley annually due to the National Highways A3/M25...

Weekend Walk: Hampton Court, Bushy Park and Thames Path (5 miles)
This is a classic walk along one of the most popular stretches of the Thames Path, including a...

Expert reveals three tips on how to save garden birds in winter
Looking out onto our gardens from a warm house, wrapped in blankets with cupboards stocked with...

Happy Birthday National Parks! South Downs announces inspiring initiative to help 75 schools
Seventy-five years ago National Parks were created as special places where people and nature could...

New Year, New Challenge, New Hospice
Are you looking to push yourself in 2025? If your new year’s resolution is to see what amazing...

Invasion repelled at Claremont Gardens, says Dorking & District Local RSPB Group!
One Sunday afternoon this winter when the rain stopped, I headed for Claremont Gardens in Esher...

Can you help save The Blue Bell in Cocking?
After 5 years of blood sweat and tears to revive the local community non-profit pub the Blue Bell...
Meet the Head Gardener at Munstead Wood on this behind-the-scenes video

Discover the Freedom of Personal Electric Vehicles for Local Adventures
Access to personal transport can significantly enhance one's daily life experience in a vibrant...

Merry Christmas from VantagePoint
Many thanks to all our advertisers, contributers and readers for your support this year. We wish...

Building or Renovating? Smart Ways to Manage Your Construction Waste
Managing construction waste is crucial during any building or renovation project. An overwhelming...

A Christmas Masquerade: Polesden Lacey’s extravagant Christmas programme now open and running until 5 January 2025
Everyone is invited this Christmas, as Polesden Lacey near Dorking celebrates the festive season...

Tree-mendous collection service returns supporting Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is thrilled to announce the return of their Christmas tree...

The Rotary Club of Farnham’s centenary year…
2024 is the Rotary Club of Farnham’s centenary year. It was one the early clubs to form, as...

Dorking Manor opens its doors with a special Christmas gift for new residents
The team at Dorking Manor are delighted to welcome first residents to their newly opened luxury...

Festive fun with Shaun the Sheep™ at Winkworth Arboretum
Get ready for a baa-rilliant winter adventure at Winkworth Arboretum this festive season. The...

The Rotary Club of Godalming Woolsack President chooses his Charity of the Year
The Rotary Club of Godalming Woolsack President (Graham Sopp) has chosen the Godalming &...

Essential First Aid Skills Every Family and Team Should Know
Emergencies can happen anywhere—whether at home, work, or out in the community. Having the skills...

No space for a tree? Take a look at these houseplants…
Looking to bring festive cheer into your home but don’t have room for a full-sized Christmas tree?...

G Live launches brand-new membership scheme ‘Priority Live’
Trafalgar Theatres, the theatre division of global entertainment company Trafalgar Entertainment,...

Joanna Lumley and friends to double donations this December for Kids for Kids
Right up to New Year’s Eve donations to Kids for Kids will be doubled by Dame Joanna Lumley DBE...

Buy preloved and give twice this Christmas
Be a Good Cause Santa Claus this Christmas, and make your gifts count twice! By buying preloved...

Winners of the Dorking at Christmas photo competition!
Hello Dorking ran a Christmas and Winter in Dorking Photography Comoetition and were overwhelmed...

Christmas comes early to National Park with huge donation
The South Downs National Park has received an early Christmas present with a big funding boost...

Concerts for the community from Haslemere Concerts
HHH Haslemere Concerts has brought top quality professional classical chamber music for almost a...

Top 10 Websites for Salvage History Checks
When buying a used car, ensuring it has a clean history is essential to avoid unwanted surprises....

The Art of Decluttering: Mindful Approaches for a Balanced Home Environment
Clutter can often feel overwhelming, creating a chaotic atmosphere that affects mental well-being...
Tips For Improving Your Car’s Longevity
Getting the most out of your car means making sure that it lasts for as long as possible. In many...