Surrey Life sponsored events 2008
Surrey Life and House of Fraser, Guildford
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Thursday September 18Already wondering what is hot for this year’s autumn/winter season? Well, a glamorous fashion show at House of Fraser, Guildford, on the evening of Thursday September 18, is set to provide a few timely inside tips.
Surrey Life has teamed up with the store to host an autumn/winter fashion bonanza, which will feature pieces from the new season’s collections chosen by editor Caroline Harrap.
Entry to this stylish evening, which will include drinks and canapés followed by a catwalk show with professional models, will be completely free.
Proceeds from the ensuing raffle will go to Guildford-based children’s charity CHASE. You will also be able to enter some fabulous competitions and take away a free goody bag packed full of House of Fraser treats.
So, pop along to pick up some free fashion advice and find out what
Surrey Life is tipping for your wardrobe this season.
Keep an eye on this page for updates on what promises to be a fantastic event.
Surrey Business Awards 2008/2009 set for launch
Above: Group shot of all last year's Surrey Business Awards winners
Thursday September 18
Celebrating the county’s business excellence, this year’s Surrey Business Awards will be launched at the country’s largest vineyard, Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, on Thursday September 18.
Now in its fourth year, the awards have gone from strength to strength, becoming increasingly competitive each year, and attendees at the launch party will be able to pick up tips on entering and hear the inspirational stories of previous winners.
As well as sampling Surrey’s very own wine and cheese, guests will be treated to a fascinating insight into the wine making process at Denbies, which won the Leisure and Tourism Award in the 2007/08 awards and is renowned for its stunning Surrey Hills location.
This year, Surrey Life has joined the Surrey Business Awards as the event’s media sponsor and is also sponsoring the prestigious Surrey Business Person of the Year award.
“Having been lucky enough to go to the awards ceremony before, I know what a fantastic event this is,” says Surrey Life editor Caroline Harrap. “We are delighted to be able to help promote and celebrate the success of Surrey business with this partnership and are really looking forward to seeing how this year’s awards pan out.”
- If you would like more information about the Surrey Business Awards or would like to attend the launch event on Thursday September 18, please contact the awards office on 0870 609 3048.
In the meantime, keep an eye here for more exciting developments and have a look at the pictures from the Surrey Business Awards 2007/2008 gala dinner here (scroll down the page).
The Great Gardening Show 2008
Above: The Great Gardening Show at Loseley House, in Guildford
Friday July 18 to Sunday July 20
Now in its 12th year, the Great Gardening Show '08 promises to be the biggest and most diverse show in its history. In addition to many new and exciting garden and lifestyle products, Loseley House, in Guildford, will also host a number of ever popular gourmet food exhibitors.
As with previous years, access to the show includes admission to Loseley House's historic walled gardens as well as access to its famous tea room and Tythe Barn, both offering a range of freshly prepared snacks and refreshments.
- The Great Gardening Show, Loseley House, Guildford. Open 10am to 6pm daily. For more information and to books tickets visit www.greatgardeningshow.co.uk
Panamas and Parasols @ Titsey Place
Above: Wildlife conservationist and artist David Shepherd is just one of the special guests at Panamas and Parasols
Saturday June 21
The celebrity packed Rotary Club of Titsey and District’s Panamas and Parasols summer solstice garden party promises to be a spectacular occasion this month.
The beautiful Titsey Place will host the event on Saturday June 21 and participating celebrity guests will be David Shepherd, artist and conservationist; Simon Boyle, master chef and founder of Beyond Boyle; and Tim Atkin, wine writer and broadcaster.
Guests will be free to roam the country estates lawns and gardens and throughout the day picnic in the rose garden, serenaded by live music, or pop indoors to the exhibition hall and food hall, where Simon Boyle will be hosting cookery demonstrations.
And, as a special bonus for early bookers, a lucky few will be able to tour the historic Titsey House and view the four famous paintings of Venice by Canaletto, plus work by David Shepherd.
This year, the chosen beneficiaries of this fantastic charity event are The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE) and The Scouts.
- To avoid disappointment, book your place at this unique event early by contacting David Simmonds on 07956 870220 or tickets@titsey.org.uk. Visit the Rotary Club’s website here
architecture08
Above: The Lightbox in Woking will be hosting events for architecture08 (by Peter Cook)
Saturday May 24 to Saturday June 28
Across the county there will be a number of fantastic events celebrating Surrey's wonderful architecture and heritage. The June edition of Surrey Life will see a full feature on the upcoming events around the county, available Wednesday May 21 in all good newsagents. Discuss all the events on the Surrey Life forum.
Dorking
Edwardian House Innovations Day
Life ‘below stairs’ at Polesden Lacey
Esher
The Gorgeous Georgians at Claremont
Learn about Claremont’s royal residents and rascals
Guildford
Architecture Walk around the University of Surrey
Pat Grayburn of the University Arts Office leads a walk around campus
Guildford 2008 Design Awards
Photographs of the nominees; plus lunchtime talk by Michael Jeffery
Public Art in Guildford
Talk by Su Kelland, Arts Officer, Guildford Borough Council; and walk led by Doug Scott
Thackeray Turner and the Arts and Crafts Movement
Lunchtime talk by Robin Stannard, Architect, Scott Brownrigg
University of Surrey & The Guildford Society Annual
Architecture Lecture
by Chris Wise, engineer and founder,
Expedition Engineering
Stoke D’Abernon
Goodbye Surrey? Does anyone care about our heritage
Lecture by Dr Simon Thurley, Chief Executive of English Heritage
Tour of Chelsea FC’s new training facility
Architect-guided tour of this RIBA Award-shortlisted facility
Woking
Artists, Antiquaries and Collectors: illustrations of Surrey
Buildings
by John and Edward Hassell, collected by Robert Barclay,1800-1832
Tour of Surrey History Centre
Guided tour of the strongrooms, document conservation facilities and search room
No Place Like Home: sources for studying the history of
your house
Display of archives that can be used by house historians
Art and Architecture
Drop-in children’s workshop at The Lightbox
Architect Julia Barfield talks at The Lightbox
Julia Barfield of Marks Barfield, on the RIBA Award-shortlisted The Lightbox
Esher Hall Antiques and Fine Art Fair
Above: Last year's Autumn Antiques and Fine Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse
Friday April 18 to Sunday April 20
EXCITING news for our many readers who enjoy collecting antiques – the Esher Hall Antiques and Fine Art Fair will take place in the Esher Hall at Sandown Park Racecourse over the weekend of Friday April 18 to Sunday April 20.
The event will feature some 45 specialist dealers, predominantly from the British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) and The Association of Art and Antique Dealers (LAPADA), showcasing their wares.
“A number of BADA and LAPADA members requested and actively encouraged me to set up a fair in Surrey,” says organiser Ingrid Nilson, who also runs well respected fairs at Cheltenham racecourse and Linden Hall, Northumberland. “The venue allows the great luxury of unlimited free parking, the key to any new event, and is within very easy reach of the M25, Guildford and London.”
Opening hours:
Friday April 18 to Sunday April 20
12noon to 8pm (Friday)
10.30am to 6pm (Saturday)
10.30am to 5pm (Sunday)
Esher Hall, Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher. For more information on the Esher Hall Antiques and Fine Art Fair visit www.esherhallfair.com
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