It’s been a tough time for the wedding industry of late. As she celebrates her 10th year as a wedding planner in Surrey, Susie Evans discusses the highs and lows of the past year. How did you become a wedding planner? I previously worked in investment banking and insurance but knew balancing a career in […]

A queen of collaboration, Alison Howe, of Mad Lilies in Banstead, loves nothing more than supporting local businesses and was recently awarded for her efforts with a national High Street Hero award. In the latest of our Local Inspiration series we find out how she got into floristry, what it’s been like for the industry over […]

Never before have we spent so much time in our own homes. Events of the past year have changed how we use our living space and will continue to influence the way we view the four walls around us for years to come. As interiors designers, Natalie Stephenson and Juliette Wright have seen first-hand the […]

Spring is on its way and if you haven’t already used the time in lockdown to revamp your home then now is as good a time as any. In the latest in our Local Inspiration series we get some tips from Guildford interiors expert Sadie Pizzey. Former actress Sadie has turned her passion for renovating […]

Part of The Grantley Group, Guildford based Property Letting and Management Company, Grantley Lettings, has acquired the Lettings and Management Agency, Prestige Lettings.  This is reinforcing its position as a premier provider of high-quality, personal property services in Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex. Prestige Lettings was founded several years ago by Nigel Roberts and enjoys […]

It’s been an agonising year for the hospitality industry but the resilient team behind Dorking’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Sorrel, continues to win accolades and is fighting back with a new range of at home suppers and local business partnerships. We spoke to owners Steve and Laura Drake about how they’ve weathered the storm.  How did the […]

As we enter 2021 in full swing, we sat down with Liv Styler, a Surrey-based personal stylist who has some advice for boosting our mood in the winter months and lets us in on some top fashion tips! We want to continue to shine a light on the local independent businesses that make Surrey what […]

Part of The Grantley Group, Haslemere-based property letting and management company Property Services Haslemere (PSHL) has merged with lettings and management agency LP Lettings, further reinforcing its position as a provider of high-quality, personal property services in Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex. LP Lettings, based in Godalming, was founded almost nine years ago by Lisa […]

Christmas is fast approaching, and local businesses are going to need our support more than ever this year. Christmas shopping just wouldn’t be the same without the small local businesses who pour their heart into their work and create truly unique gifts and experiences. We sat down for a chat with Alice Witheridge, an experienced […]

Sunday 6th December, 10am-4pm Old Farm Barn, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8LE Helen and Peter McNiven’s barn sales have raised huge amounts for good causes over the past three decades. Eighty-five charities have directly benefited with last year’s sale alone raising £14,000 for those in need! This Sunday marks their 30th Christmas Sale and […]

As we enter a second lockdown, it is important that we show our support for local businesses who have been forced to cease trading. It’s the small local businesses, the pubs, restaurants and the independents, that add character to our towns and who need our support now more than ever before. Over the following months, […]

David Williams, Director at Grantley Estate Agents in Guildford, answers questions about the property market in Surrey; the outlook is brighter than you might think. How has lockdown affected people’s buying habits? The need for space, a good garden and a spare room or garden cabin to use as a home office are definitely at […]