In this issue

Live Learn Thrive with TV presenter Andrea McLean and husband Nick Feeney.

Rural ramblings With CPRE, the countryside charity’s Surrey branch director Andy Smith..

Stay At Home Survival Guide

With time on our hands, there are plenty of ways to stay entertained, get creative or self-improve this May. What’s more, it’s a great way to show your support for the many small businesses around Surrey coming up with new ways to work

8 mins

High Hopes

Shahid Azeem takes over the distinguished role of High Sheriff of Surrey for 2020 – a year that is shaping up to be the most extraordinary we’ve ever seen. Zoe Richards chatted to him to find out about his vision for the job and his remarkable life story

7 mins

Working From Home – from home

This month comedian Paul Kerensa tries to get to grips with the new work-life balance

2 mins

SURREY CHARACTERS

While we might not be able to visit our favourite Surrey venues at the moment, it’s important to remember those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make them the special places they are. As we celebrate Surrey Day on May 2, Tinx Newton hears from five of the county’s devoted characters

7 mins

TOWN AND COUNTRY: Esher & Claygate

Normally among Surrey’s most cosmopolitan towns, Esher may be a little quieter than usual at the moment but it’s a place that’s still packed full of fascinating history, beautiful scenes and creative communities :

7 mins

CULTURE VULTURE

Guildford-based singer/songwriter Majella Yorston is bringing country classics to a new audience wither her new self-titled EP

3 mins

30 YEARS OF THE AUCTION CHANT

From OO7 posters to famous football memorabelia, Ewabank’s has seen and sold a wealth of interesting lots since it opened the doors of its Surrey auction house in 1990. Ivan Macquisten finds out more

4 mins

Click and digest

With supermarket shelves barer than usual, plenty of Surrey businesses have risen to the challenge of delivering delicious delicacies right to our doorsteps. We round up some of the best local online food delivery services

3 mins

Back to the garden

Mother Nature isn’t affected; in fact it’s probably doing better with less pollution around, so here are some positive garden ideas to enjoy amongst the gloom of the coronavirus pandemic

8 mins

DISTANT HORIZONS

As well as producing multi-Gold-award-winning English sparkling wine, the gardens at High Clandon Estate Vineyard offer panoramic views of the Surrey Hills across sweeps of lawn and wafting meadow flowers

4 mins

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Surrey Life Magazine Description:

The essential guide to life in Surrey, Surrey Life is a monthly, glossy magazine featuring exclusive interviews; the best property, homes and gardens ideas; tips for eating out; ideas for places to visit and not-to-be-missed events; and much, much more. Our expert monthly columnists include the likes of Homes Under the Hammer’s Lucy Alexander, BBC Surrey’s James Cannon, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Surrey Golf Partnership and Surrey Hills Society. In essence, Surrey Life celebrates all that is local while applying the same high standards as a national magazine.