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Bagel Boom

Eaten savoury, sweet or stuffed; we honestly can’t think of anything you can’t put on a bagel. No wonder we eat around 320 million, yearly. Holey-moley! Luckily for us, Charlotte Crockford runs her own micro-bakery in Epsom, and is very proud of her nickname, ‘The Bagel Lady.’

Easter Holiday Special

From egg hunts to indoor gaming, Angelina Villa-Clarke finds the best fun-fuelled activities to keep all-ages entertained during the Easter holidays.

Hear The Marsden Kids

Campaigning against the closure of children’s cancer services at The Royal Marsden in Sutton, we speak with local resident Jenny Houghton, organiser of the parent-led campaign Hear the Marsden Kids…

All creatures great and small 

From miniature ponies to giant bunnies, what better way to mark the arrival of springtime than a visit behind-the-scenes at Hobbledown, Epsom. Home to farm and zoo animals (who knew that a camel lived in our leafy borough?) we stuck our wellies on and mucked in, ready for an animal adventure…

Queen for the day

Mother’s Day falls on the 10th March this year, but why stop there?
These special places are a treat all year round. From an afternoon tea or a lavish bite to eat, Angelina Villa-Clarke reveals the perfect places to truly spoil her.

Grooving through life with Hannah Dorman

Welcome to our musician spotlight! This month we have Hannah Dorman, a singer songwriter that has a big voice, and even bigger dreams. In this Q&A, we’ll uncover her mottos in life, her inspiration for her music, and what’s next for the future!

Fully Booked

From magical mythology to children’s
fiction, Waterstones, Epsom recommends the gift of a good read this winter…

Meditation made easy 

Trained and qualified in meditation, sound and crystal healing therapy amongst several yoga disciplines, we asked Shikira from Temples for the Soul, to explain how we can all tap into some much-needed time out…

“We are only a phone call away.”

Amongst the merriment of the festive season, Dorah May Hancock and Marie Thackwell from local
charity Age Concern Epsom &
Ewell know too well how this
time of year can be challenging
for many…

The Power of Reflection

Lisa-Marie Sikand, founder of Soulitude 7, a multi-disciplinary coaching and mentoring consultancy, explains how looking back can be a powerful tool for propelling ourselves forward.

It’s Oh So Quiet

From quaint period cottages to charming barn conversions, renting a home-away-from-home means you can reconnect with friends and family, or simply have a break from the hubbub of the holidays. We’ve picked the best places, not too far afield, to snuggle up in this season.

The Clothes Show

‘Tis the season to be stylish! While this might mean sparkles for some and loungewear for others, the most important thing is celebrating YOU! So, let’s raise a glass of festive cheer to owning your unique fashion spirit, just like these stylish folk…