Surrey Homes | SH41 | March 2018 | Fashion supplement inside

The Embroidery Girl...
On Thursday 29 March at G Live Guilford, see this
legendary tale of Xiu Niang, an embroidery master whose
life, loves and accomplishments are set against the backdrop
of a rigid male dominated society. This balletic blend
of Chinese folk, classical and contemporary dance will
transport you to Qing dynasty China with its West-End
production values, exotic music and sumptuous costumes.
For more details and booking visit glive.co.uk
March
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Exhibitions & events
near you this month...
Yummy for mummys...
Live chocolate art, a wedding cake showroom,
mini classes, cake decorating competitions, live
demonstrations on things like decorating cookies,
cupcake design, or sugar floristry... basically
everything sugary, delicious and gorgeous all in
one place at the Squires Kitchen Exhibition 2018.
The exhibition will be at Farnham Maltings from
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March so, it could
make a very yummy mother’s day treat. Visit
squires-exhibition.com for more details and booking.
Crack the case...
Head to Painshill in Cobham this Easter to treat
the family with the easter trail running from Friday
30 and Saturday 31 March. The hunt for delicious
chocolatey treats will have the whole family
searching for clues and hints and exploring the
mystical follies and enchanted woodlands of this
elegant eighteenth century landscape in all of its
spring glory. Go to painshill.co.uk for details.
Bargain hunt...
Surrey’s leading auction house, Ewbanks, is
holding their flagship Antiques and Fine Art
Auction this month from Wednesday 21 to
Friday 23 March. Wednesday is the day to
see fine jewellery, watches and coins, while
Thursday will be dedicated to silver, antiques
and fine art, then Friday is your last chance to
grab some one of a kind pieces with clocks and
antique furniture. See the sale in full online at
ewbankauctions.co.uk from Friday 9 March.
Mum’s the word...
At the Friary in Guildford, ladies are getting
special treatment for Mother’s Day on Saturday
10 March with VIP ladies’ day. You will want to
turn up early to this one – the first 100 customers
will be awarded goody bags, plus you can get to
the front of the line for free makeovers in the
free VIP lounge. Topshop’s new concession, Doll
Beauty will also have celeb-worthy lashes and there
will be a Belgian chocolate fountain, free prosecco
or elderflower and discounts in stores including
Accessorize, The Fragrance shop and Boux Avenue.
Visit thefriaryguildford.com for more details.
Shed Art..
This spring, Denbies Art Gallery invites you to
discover an inspiring collection of original and
contemporary paintings with Shed Art. From
Monday 19 to Sunday 25 March this free exhibition
will be showcasing a diverse range of pieces for you
to view, fall in love with and maybe find a special
gem to take home. And while you’re there be sure to
enter the prize draw raffle to win a fabulous Easter
Egg. Find out more at shedart.co.uk
Garden glory...
See Ramster Gardens’ famous display of Camelias,
Magnolias, Azaleas and Rhododendrons as they
reopen for the spring. It’s the perfect season to
visit as the award-winning gardens erupt into
colour with seasonal carpets of bluebells, 25 acres
of peaceful woodland, lake views, and the unique
100 year old avenue of maples. The gardens will be
open from Saturday 17 March to Sunday 10 June.
For more information visit ramsterevents.com
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