Surrey Homes | SH13 | November 2015 | Gift supplement inside

Fairest of them all...
Once again, we welcome you all to the stunning Walled Garden,
Bedgebury Pinetum for the Wealden Times Midwinter Fair
on 19, 20 and 21 November. Inside four marquees you’ll find
everything you need for the perfect Christmas; from gifts, fashion,
hand-crafted jewellery and homeware, to artisan food and wine
and vintage treasures. Visit our Street Food Café for lunch, or
enjoy tea and cake in the Cocolicious Tea Tent. For tickets visit
www.wealdentimes.co.uk/events or phone 01580 713915
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Exhibitions & events
near you this month...
The Holly & the Ivy...
Bring some of the glories of Polesden foliage
into your home this Christmas. Join Andy, the
Ranger at Polesden Lacey, and make a beautiful
Christmas wreath from the natural greenery
around the grounds. Each session lasts two hours
and booking is essential. Meet in the Stable
Courtyard by the visitors reception for some
creative fun. For dates and times visit www.
nationaltrust.org.uk/events or phone 01372 452048
Gruesome Account...
Prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on
stage, in the world premiere of Incredible Invaders
and Groovy Greeks at G Live from Wednesday
25 to Saturday 28 November. Hide behind
Hadrian’s Wall and witness the thousand-year
journey with the Celts. Compete in the first ever
Olympic games and take on the Trojans. To book
visit www.glive.co.uk or call 0844 7701 797
Festive Frill...
Join Susan Yeates for this one-day craft workshop
where you can learn how to design and make
your own Christmas tree decorations. Work
through numerous festive patterns and create
your own unique gifts for friends and family from
the materials provided. Feel free to bring along
your own Christmas fabrics to use, as well as any
buttons, ribbons and trimmings. This is suitable
for all abilities and admission is £40. Visit www.
farnhammaltings.com for more information.
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Suger & Spice...
From 19 to 22 November Loseley House
will be hosting their Christmas Fair. Watch a
demonstration from The Abinger Cookery School
as they teach you how to make the best Christmas
canapés. Marvel at work from The Portable
Pottery Company, have a taster music lesson in
the Music Bus and support the children’s charity
Shooting Star Chase with their superb range of
Christmas gifts and cards. For details visit www.
ruralcraftassociation.co.uk or call 01428 684494
Splendor in the Sky...
Visit Farnham on Saturday 7 November for their
Fireworks Extravaganza. The torch procession will
leave Farnham central car park and make its way
through the town centre, to finish in the park,
where the bonfire will be lit. Friends and family
will marvel at the fabulous display organised by
Farnham Round Table, in aid of local charities. Get
your tickets from The Bush Hotel or the Round
Table website www.farnhamroundtable.org.uk
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An Enchanting Tale...
Be swept away on a magical adventure in one
of the most famous classical ballets of all time.
The Nutcracker presented by Vienna Festival
Ballet will be at the Epsom Playhouse on Friday
6 November, with enchanting choreography
and unforgettable music. This fabulous ballet
is a treat like no other and promises to delight
audiences of all ages with its festive setting and
captivating story. Tickets start at £12. Visit www.
epsomplayhouse.co.uk for more information.
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