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Mole Valley LETS - beat the credit crunch

As the credit crunch tightens its grip on the British economy, over in the Mole Valley there’s one group of residents who don’t really need to worry – because they’ve adopted their own currency. DEBBIE WARD went to meet them

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My Surrey Weekend with Peter Hutley

For over 40 years, Peter and Ann Hutley have lived on the spectacular Wintershall Estate in Bramley, where their famous open-air plays attract people in their thousands. In 2004, Peter received an MBE for services to the community, while his wife, Ann, was made a Dame. Here, he reports on his busy weekends writing and producing their dramas

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The show must go on at Brinsworth House

When it comes to their final curtain call, the show goes on for a few lucky entertainers who spend their retirement in luxury at Brinsworth House in Twickenham. Janet Donin went to tread the boards at this remarkable place

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Bonnie Langford - The sky's the limit

When Bonnie Langford risked life and limb in ITV’s Dancing on Ice, she gained a new-found respect. Now the popular actress, who lives near Weybridge, is set to take to the air again playing Peter Pan at Richmond Theatre. Victoria Kingston went to meet her

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The Max Factor with Max Clifford

Elmbridge resident Max Clifford gives us an insight into his busy life in the county and beyond. This month, he celebrates his engagement party with partner Jo and guests at Mercedes-Benz World

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Agatha Christie and a Shere murder mystery

The undisputed queen of crime, Agatha Christie has sold literally millions of books across the world. But in a bizarre case of life imitating art, the strangest story of all concerns the night that she faked her own death at Newlands Corner, near Shere, and vanished into thin air. ALEC KINGHAM tries to get to the bottom of this still unresolved mystery

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Into the Dragons' Den

Having emerged from the Dragons’ Den £200,000 to the good, the young directors of Reigate-based Prowaste Management Services have every reason to be pleased. Here, Paul Tinton and Colin Slade speak exclusively to Surrey Life’s DEBBIE WARD

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BBC seeks family to go back to the future

Your chance to appear on a new BBC FOUR documentary by the makers of Who Do You Think You Are?

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John Bird - Living the rural dream

Since moving to Newdigate some 20 years ago, TV star John Bird has thrown himself into rural life in the village – and now he’s taken over as patron of the local arts festival, too. TRACY COOK went to meet him – and got slightly more than she bargained for...

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My Surrey Weekend by Chris Ingram

Woking businessman Chris Ingram is the owner of Woking Football Club, has his art collection on display at The Lightbox and has business interests all around the world. Really, it’s amazing that he has a weekend at all. Here, he reveals what he gets up to...

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Adult education classes in Surrey

Have you ever had a yearning to learn Norwegian or take up making stained glass? Or perhaps you simply want to get your new computer to work? Whatever your ambitions or interests, there’s likely to be an adult education course in Surrey just to suit you

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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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