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We have some great high streets as well as more hidden shopping destinations. Find them easily with our unique online guide to the retail hot spots of our local towns and villages. Shopping in Surrey Downs >

Diamond Jubilee Street Parties

Investec Derby Festival 2012

The Investec Derby Festival on June 1 and 2 is the official opening event of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Investec Derby Festival 2012 >

Olympic Road Cycle Race route

On May 29, tickets for the Olympic Road Cycling events will go on sale, make sure you are clued up with our guide to the route going through South West London and Surrey. Olympic Road Cycling maps and ticket guide > 

John Lewis celebrates picture gallery opening

Notable members of Kingston’s society gathered to celebrate the launch of John Lewis’ new picture gallery. John Lewis gallery opening >

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May Online Features

  • Stitches across time: 140 years of the Royal School of Needlework

    Stitches across time: 140 years of the Royal School of Needlework

    For 140 years, the Royal School of Needlework has quietly sewn its way through history, creating pieces as diverse as christening gowns, altarpieces and the lace for the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress. Carol Cordrey celebrates its life and royal connections with a visit to its Hampton Court home... Read More ›

  • Racing toast: interview with Willie Carson

    Racing toast: interview with Willie Carson

    Willie Carson lit up Her Majesty’s Silver Jubilee by riding her horse to victory in the Oaks. This year the Derby Festival and Diamond Jubilee coincide. Samantha Laurie meets the five-time Champion Jockey ahead of a very special Epsom weekend ... Read More ›

  • Ringside view: Sir Trevor McDonald’s memories of the Queen

    Ringside view: Sir Trevor McDonald’s memories of the Queen

    From his childhood in Trinidad to his career as one of Britain’s most acclaimed TV journalists, Sir Trevor McDonald has been a close observer of Her Majesty The Queen. Here the Surrey resident reflects on her unique strengths... Read More ›

  • The Queen’s Reach: interview with Lord Alan Watson

    The Queen’s Reach: interview with Lord Alan Watson

    There is scarcely a realm in which Her Majesty is not revered. Lord Alan Watson, Chair of the Council of Commonwealth Societies and author of The Queen and the USA, talks to Richard Nye about her extraordinary global appeal... Read More ›

  • Crowning Story: interview with historian and royal biographer Robert Lacey

    Crowning Story: interview with historian and royal biographer Robert Lacey

    Surrey-born historian and acclaimed royal biographer Robert Lacey talks to John Thynne about a life spent behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace... Read More ›

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Festival fever in the Surrey hills

May sees some excellent arts festivals taking place in the Surrey Hills – the eclectic Banstead Arts Festival and the wonderful Leatherhead Drama Festival. Festival fever in the Surrey Hills >

Go To The Theatre

Legally Blonde entertains in Woking, the Leatherhead Drama Festival continues and Fireman Sam comes to Redhill. What’s on in theatres near Surrey Downs >

Surrey County Show 2012

The Surrey County Show 2012 on June 4, featuring brilliant agriculture and activities,  is a fine way to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Surrey County Show 2012 >

Liza Minnelli at Hampton Court Palace Festival

The star-studded Hampton Court Palace Festival returns on June 14, with Liza Minnelli at the top of the bill. Hampton Court Palace Festival > 

Take a look at our up-to-date guide to nearby music festivals and venues >

 

Health & Beauty

1950s beauty regimes weren’t as sophisticated as those we have today. However, as Fiona Adams discovers, many of the products are still on sale 1950s beauty products today >

Surrey gardens open days

The National Garden Scheme offers a great opportunity to get a glimpse of  some of the finest gardens in Surrey – many in private ownership and not normally open to the public. 

National Trust sites

The Polesden Lacey Tulip Festival is getting into full bloom, with 15,000 bulbs having been planted by their gardeners. We have compiled info on Polesden and other Surrey stately homes and gardens. National Trust sites in Surrey >