Culture
Surrey Life
Going Wild
Founder of the Wildlife Aid Foundation, Simon Cowell MBE, reports on releasing orphans back to the wild and the search for suitable release site locations.
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May 2017
Surrey Life
Having A Ball
He’s one of cricket’s most charismatic individuals and now Tadworth resident Phil Tufnell has set about curating his own encyclopaedia of the sport’s most unusual and intriguing characters.
5 min |
August 2017
Surrey Life
10 Reasons To Love... Cobham
It’s known for its famous residents and posh pads but there’s much more to this charming Surrey village on the banks of the River Mole than pure glitz and glam
5 min |
August 2017
Surrey Life
On The Plot
One of the finest examples of an 18th century landscape garden, Painshill in Cobham also boasts a wonderful walled productive garden. Leigh Clapp admires the high summer bounty
3 min |
August 2017
Surrey Life
Brown Long-Eared Bat
You may well be superstitious about these quirky characters but, says Laura Ashfield, community outreach and outdoor learning officer at Surrey Wildlife Trust, there really is no reason to be wary of these mystical creatures
2 min |
September 2017
Surrey Life
Reinventing Undershaw
Sherlock Holmes fans can now visit the house where The Hound of the Baskervilles was written, thanks to a series of dramatic twists worthy of the famous sleuth, himself. Beatrice Philpotts takes a closer look ahead of a special concert taking place at the venue later this month
4 min |
September 2017
Surrey Life
Face To Face
To mark the 10th anniversary of The Lightbox gallery and museum, its major summer exhibition will feature the figurative work of sculptor Sean Henry, who grew up near Woking. Tinx Newton speaks to the man behind the figurines
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September 2017
Surrey Life
On Your Doorstep: Broadway Barn
In the latest instalment of our feature focusing on places you can take a break from it all right here in Surrey, Rebecca Younger experiences a five-star B&B with a personal touch in Ripley
3 min |
September 2017
Surrey Life
Happy Anniversary
This month Leigh Clapp visits a bountiful small garden in Banstead that billows with colour and interest, incorporating an array of interesting plants with bio-diversity for wildlife
4 min |
September 2017
Surrey Life
Grape & Grain
When a day out in the Surrey Hills involves wine, beer and spirits, as well as top-notch local food, what more could you want? Rebecca Younger joins a boozy tour of the county launching this spring
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February 2018
Surrey Life
Mud Bath
This month BBC Surrey Breakfast co-host, James Cannon, prays for the rain, rain to go away and gets stuck into some DIY
2 min |
March 2018
Surrey Life
Daubenton's Bat
Xenia Snowman, senior bat ecologist at the Surrey Wildlife Trust, on why its so important to help conserve these insect-eating mammals
2 min |
March 2018
Surrey Life
Culture Vulture
Croydon-born stand-up comedian Lucy Porter is returning to an old Epsom haunt for two shows in 2018. She talks to Duncan Hall about coming home and her influences.
3 min |
March 2018
Surrey Life
That's Entertainment
That’s entertainment! In the world of collecting, movie and music memorabilia is one of the most exciting areas to invest in and six-figure sums for rarities are not uncommon, writes Juliet McDonald.
2 min |
March 2018
Surrey Life
All Hands To The Pumps
Ewhurst-born former supermodel and racing driver Jodie Kidd has taken on a new role as pub landlady at the venue where she turned 21. Duncan Hall visits The Half Moon on the Surrey/Sussex border to find out more
5 min |
February 2018
Surrey Life
Taking The Scenic Route
This month BBC Surrey Breakfast host James Cannon ventures off the beaten track to get to the church on time
2 min |
February 2018
Surrey Life
Walk This Way
This month bestselling author Adele Parks encourages her family to appreciate the bountiful countryside on their doorstep with a Sunday afternoon walk
2 min |
February 2018
Surrey Life
Cheese Across The Channel
Adam Henson on a UK producer tackling the French fromage market
2 min |
February 2018
Surrey Life
Wildlife: A Spotlight On Snowdrops
Claire Gibbs, senior ecologist at Surrey Wildlife Trust looks at the history of this whimsical winter blossom
2 min |
February 2018
Surrey Life
A Load Of Old Rubbish
Andy Smith, Surrey branch director of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), makes a plea for a cleaner, greener Surrey
3 min |
February 2018
Surrey Life
Culture Vulture
Star of The Brittas Empire and Absolutely Fabulous, Harriet Thorpe, is joining Guildford Shakespeare Company for its first 2018 production. On a break from Bath’s annual pantomime, she tells Duncan Hall about her inspirations.
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February 2018
Surrey Life
Learning to Write Brick by Brick
Bestselling author of Brick Lane, Monica Ali, has returned to the University of Surrey as its distinguished writer in residence for the second year. Here she talks to Rebecca Younger about why she loves the job, walking the North Downs Way and learning to ignore what’s in vogue
4 min |
April 2017
Surrey Life
A Way With Words...
Best known as a pun gent for the likes of Miranda, Not Going Out and Top Gear, Guildford comedian Paul Kerensa meets Matthew Williams to discuss stand-up comedy, caffeine inspiration and his brand new book
9 min |
November 2017
Surrey Life
Jewel In The Crown
This month, bestselling author Adele Parks is taught a thing or two during a family visit to Hampton Court Palace
2 min |
November 2017
Surrey Life
A Lasting Legacy
This month, Wildlife Aid Foundation founder Simon Cowell MBE looks at the impact his charity’s work will have on the environment in decades to come
3 min |
November 2017
Surrey Life
On Stage With Claygate's Caesar
Jon Tarcy sang his heart out as Rolf Gruber in The Sound of Music Live in 2015. Now, his first season with the Royal Shakespeare Company is leaving audience’s hearts in their mouths.
5 min |
November 2017
Surrey Life
One For The Jetsetters
With the light falling just right, you can imagine yourself in Tuscany when at Beaverbrook. While the setting is European, their Dining Room whisks you to the Land of the Rising Sun. Matthew Williams visits
4 min |
November 2017
Surrey Life
Toy Story
A fascination with traditional puppets and toys and a fondness for fairy tales has influenced ceramicist Jean Tolkovsky’s quirky style. Janet Donin got caught up in her imaginative world at home in Worplesdon.
3 min |
November 2017
Surrey Life
Frozen In Time
A year on from scoring Olympic gold at Rio 2016, three of the GB women’s hockey squad stars are far from hanging up their sticks. Clive Youlton discovers how their legacy continues at their Surbiton home club.
6 min |
October 2017
Surrey Life
History Buff
Ahead of his appearance at Guildford Book Festival, historian, TV presenter and sports columnist Dan Jones tells Alexander Larman about his latest work and why living in Surrey is a privilege
4 min |