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Welcome to 2009

Okay, so a new year lies before us. From the outset it looks pretty bleak, economically and at the moment weather-wise (depending on what your feelings are about snow) but there is still plenty to look forward to in 2009, so don't get too disheartened...

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An Edwardian Christmas at Polesden Lacey

In this month’s column from the National Trust, house manager at Polesden Lacey Paul Dearn explains how they recreate an Edwardian Christmas at the house

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Last minute Christmas gift ideas...

Finding something interesting for the person who’s got just about everything is no easy task. Here, we take a look at some particularly Surrey-centric Christmas gift ideas that would surely be the envy of everybody around the tree

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Max Clifford and Dame Jacqueline Wilson head to Ewell to raise money for CHASE

PR guru Max Clifford and celebrated children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson joined Surrey Life magazine for our annual carol concert to help raise funds for CHASE hospice care for children. Find out how it all went...

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All roads lead to Guildford

As Surrey’s historic county town, Guildford is a bustling shopping and tourist destination at the beating heart of the county. Recent reports have also suggested that the area is one of the most ‘recession proof’ in the country. MATTHEW WILLIAMS sets out to discover what it is that makes it so special

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Heads and Tales: The Many Faces of Elmbridge

Full of portraits and life-stories, Heads and Tales: The Many Faces of Elmbridge is the new exhibition at Elmbridge Museum, opening from Saturday November 8 to Wednesday January 21

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Fröhliche Weihnachten!

At Christmas, Kingston comes alive with festive spirit. If, however, you happened to be visiting for the first time, you might think you’ve accidentally stepped into a Berlin street. MATTHEW WILLIAMS discovers more about the town’s German Christmas market

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Guildford Life with Style finalists announced

The nominations are in, the votes have been counted and the shortlisted entries for the Guildford Life with Style Awards final, to be held at The Mandolay Hotel in Guildford on the Wednesday January 14, are...

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What is your Surrey icon?

Following the release of a new book celebrating England’s icons, which saw Eric Clapton talk about his love of Newlands Corner, Surrey Life caught up with some of the county’s most famous faces to discover what it is that reminds them of home

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Take a look inside Surrey History Centre

Celebrating its 10th birthday this year, Surrey History Centre is home to an amazing archive of documents that trace the county’s entire history. MATTHEW WILLIAMS went along to discover more about this extraordinary place

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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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Behind the scenes

Find out what Jamie Oliver has been doing in Kingston...
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We're not celebrities... get us out of here!

The Brunei jungle isn’t perhaps the first place you’d expect to find five 40 plus Surrey mothers. Yet, that is exactly what happened recently as a group of women tested their survival skills to raise funds for Help for Heroes. Here, is their first hand account...
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The Surrey Life guide to golf in the county

Well-known for its fantastic fairways, Surrey is the perfect place to take up the ever-popular game of golf. So, join MATTHEW WILLIAMS as he speaks to the people in the know and picks up some top tips from the county’s pros
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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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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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