Matthew Kelly and Claire Sweeney star in Educating Rita at the Yvonne Arnaud and the Vienna Festival Ballet perform Giselle at the Leatherhead Theatre. What’s on in theatres near Surrey Downs >
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Support your local shops
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
- We have compiled all the information you need to organise a Diamond Jubilee Street Party with your friends and neighbours.
- Child’s Play: why street parties are good for your children >
- Information on the Diamond Jubilee Beacon Lighting >
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
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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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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 >
What's On
05/05/2012 to 26/05/2012 Be Positive Laughter Yoga: Sutton Life Centre, Alcorn Close, Sutton Common Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PX The 80 and 470 bus stops outside the centre, 5 minutes walk from Sutton Common train station 7 days without laughter is a week, do you need to laugh more, we\'d love to have your company!
05/05/2012 to 05/06/2012 The Sculpture Garden: Birtley House, Bramley
29/04/2012 to 31/05/2012 Epsom and Ewell in the 1930s: Bourne Hall Museum, Ewell
16/04/2012 to 31/05/2012 Tulip Festival: Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham,
30/04/2012 to 25/06/2012 JOIN A CHOIR – CHANDOS CHOIR IS LOOKING FOR MORE SINGERS: Coulsdon Methodist Church hall Brighton Road Coulsdon Surrey
Royal Ascot comp
Win one of five pairs of tickets to Gold Cup Day (Ladies’ Day) at Royal Ascot. Royal Ascot competition >
Featured Events
Do not forget to take a look at FEATURED EVENTS for our pick of What’s On.
Food & Drink
Having a party to celebrate the Jubilee? Catherine Whyte discovers some diamond recipes on our doorstep. Diamond Jubilee recipes >
Eating out in Surrey? See our local Restaurant Guide >
Featured columns
CHILD’S PLAY - Samantha Laurie’s latest columns
GALLERY - Carol Cordrey on art
TRAVEL - Sarah Tucker’s latest flight of fancy
SHOWTIME - Lucy Johnston with the latest on the boards
Golfing on the Surrey Downs
Check out our list of the best places to play golf in the Surrey Downs area. Whether you want the full 18 holes, a shorter practice course or a driving range to work on your swing, we have it covered. Surrey golf courses >
Fashion through the decades
Each decade of Her Majesty’s reign has oozed its own signature style. Victoria Bannerman takes a nostalgic strut down memory’s most fashionable lanes. Six decades of fashion >
Channel swim for 6th former
Will Baker, a sixth form student at Reeds School in Cobham is set to swim across the English Channel this September. Cobham student to swim Channel >
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