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KNIFE CRIME AWARENESS: PUT UP YOUR SWORDS!

As Guildford Shakespeare Company celebrate 20 years of creating bold and accessible theatre, they mark this important milestone by shining a light on their long-standing commitment to community and education work. At the forefront of this is Put Up Your Swords, GSC’s flagship knife crime awareness programme for young people, that was a project born not from strategy, but from lived experience in the local community.

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Lifestyle

27 Feb 2026

KEEP IT GREEN: ECO-FRIENDLY EVENTS IN SURREY

Love where you live and discover these eco-friendly events in Surrey this March. Hunt for plastic, mend some clothes, and lower your carbon footprint. Easy peasy, keep it green(y).

SHOULD YOU GIVE YOUR HOME A SIGNATURE SCENT?

Homeowners will often pay a lot of attention to how their home looks. From the décor to the colour palette to the layout, everything is carefully thought through and planned to create the desired atmosphere. However, have you ever thought about what your home smells like? This invisible element can play a big part in how your home feels, even when you don’t realise it.

House and Garden

15 Aug 2025

PAINT HACKS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK BIGGER

When you have a small home, it can be challenging to make the rooms look bigger without knocking down walls or extending the property. However, armed with the right knowledge and paint, you can transform the look of your house or flat.

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Lifestyle

15 Aug 2025

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF THE SURREY HILLS WOOD FAIR

Grab your boots and get ready for the 15th Surrey Hills Wood Fair on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September, 10 am–4 pm daily at Fish Pond Copse in Cranleigh showground.

House and Garden

13 Aug 2025

INVITE MORE LIGHT INTO THE HOME

Everybody wants their home to feel bright and light. A bright and light home feels instantly more spacious, more inviting, and can even boost your mood and energy levels. While major renovations like adding skylights or larger windows can certainly transform a dark space, they come with a hefty price tag.

House and Garden

10 Aug 2025

THE BEST PLANTS FOR THE BEDROOM

Adding plants to your bedroom will not only bring a source of natural beauty to your space, but it can also provide a huge boost to your overall well-being and help you to sleep better. Research shows that certain plants are proven to reduce stress, improve air quality, and, as a result, enable you to have a more restful night’s sleep.

House and Garden

8 Aug 2025

80s-STYLE DECOR: THE COMEBACK

There are several reasons why we’re seeing a comeback in many ’80s home styles. Firstly, the 80s evoke a sense of nostalgia for many homeowners. The themes in 80s décor may bring back fond memories from childhood or youth.