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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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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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Win fabulous five night holiday...

...with bmi and Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland...  
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Behind the scenes at Surrey Life

Find out why Surrey Life columnist Tony Tobin was left in the dark in Reigate...
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Surrey's top dog walks

Each month, Surrey Life brings you a different great dog walk as Jane Eyles and co explore our wonderful county. Here we compile some of their favourites so far...
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Things to do in Surrey this summer

Check out all the best gardens to visit, events not to miss, places to go and more in Surrey...
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Check out the goings on around the county from the comfort of your own home
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