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A life in antiques - A pain in the neck

Owner of The Packhouse antiques centre in Farnham, Alison Hougham reports on all the latest goings-on in Surrey antiques

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A life in antiques - Old meets new

Even if you live in a modern house, there’s nothing like a piece of antique furniture to add a touch of vintage glamour to your home. ALISON HOUGHAM, owner of The Packhouse antiques centre in Farnham, explains how old and new can co-exist together beautifully

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A life in antiques - In the name of love...

Buying romantic gifts for male loved ones can sometimes be a tricky thing, but when ALISON HOUGHAM’s business partner returned to The Packhouse in Farnham with a glint in his eye, she knew he had found the perfect piece

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A life in Antiques - Seasonal sparkle...

Local antiques expert Alison Hougham is the owner of The Packhouse in Farnham. Every month, she gives us an insight into the Surrey antiques scene, and in her latest instalment, she shows us how to add a little extra sparkle to our homes this Christmas

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A life in antiques - The first steps of discovery

In a brand-new series, local antiques expert Alison Hougham will be giving us a fascinating insight into the Surrey antiques scene – from where to find the best restorers to the main fairs and auctions to look out for each month

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Surrey Galleries - The naked truth about modern galleries

What do you get if you cross a 50th birthday party with a life drawing class? Tinx Newton found the answer at a forward-thinking gallery in Ripley - priceless expressions and surprisingly good paintings

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A life in antiques - Nautical delights

While Surrey may not have its own coastline, our leafy county still has a grand nautical tradition to uphold. ALISON HOUGHAM, owner of The Packhouse antiques centre in Farnham, set out on a voyage of discovery to find a few boat worthy treasures

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A life in antiques - A bathing beauty

ALISON HOUGHAM goes all the way to Austria, for a hot air ballooning trip in the Alps, only to end up finding the perfect antique piece for her Surrey Hills showroom

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A life in antiques - A rare find...

Every month, Alison Hougham, owner of The Packhouse in Farnham, provides a fascinating insight into the Surrey antiques scene. In her latest instalment, she describes her joy at stumbling upon an unexpected treasure at a wet and windy fair

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Surrey Artist - Angeline de Meester

Botanical illustration is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity with artists and collectors. Angeline de Meester, an artist from Woldingham, talked to Tinx Newton about the pleasure she derives from the study of plants

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Surrey Art Groups - Dorking’s brush with fame

In the first of a new series profiling Surrey’s best known art groups, we meet Karen Pearson, chairman of the Dorking Group of Artists, which is celebrating its diamond anniversary this year

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Christmas lunch with Surrey produce

We all like using local, seasonal ingredients, but is it really possible to cook your entire Christmas lunch using only Surrey produce? The answer is a resounding ‘yes’, as DEBBIE WARD discovers in December's Surrey Life magazine...
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A year in the life of Surrey Life – 2008

Join us for a look back at the year that was, via 2008's Surrey Life magazine cover stories...
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Surrey Business Awards 2008/09

The entry deadline for Surrey companies and business people to the prestigious Surrey Business Awards is coming up fast on Friday November 28 2008
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Surrey Life Carol Concert 2008

Join the team at Surrey Life, Max Clifford, Dame Jacqueline Wilson and award-winning ladies barbershop choir Surrey Harmony for an evening of carols and Christmas cheer. All proceeds from this year's event go to Guildford-based children's charity CHASE...
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The Surrey Life spa guide

In Surrey Life magazine each month, writer Janet Donin visits a top Surrey spa to give it the SL treatment. Here, are a few snippets and suggestions for the best spas in Surrey to relax and be pampered...
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Your guide to eating out in Surrey

Whether you are looking for fine dining in Michelin starred restaurants or a cosy meal in an old fashioned country pub, eating out in Surrey has a little bit of everything. Here, we give you a brief overview of some of the options...
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Your Surrey Life

DISCUSS the latest news; SHARE your favourite Surrey pubs and restaurants, ideas for days out, cookery tips, home and garden ideas and more; VIEW pictures from the best events around the county and let us know about the ones you're organising; and SEND us your beautiful Surrey pictures
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Behind the scenes

Discover what Susan Hampshire was doing in Surrey...
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