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Eat, drink and be merry 

From festive afternoon teas to special winter menus – the best way to celebrate the season is to get feasting! Whether it’s mince pies and mulled wine or fizz and fireworks to see in 2024, Angelina Villa-Clarke discovers some fun foodie treats to enjoy and some of the best culinary experiences to share with your loved ones this winter.

Food for thought

According to a survey conducted by GlobeScan and non-profit organisation EAT, 42% of consumers worldwide think we’ll be eating plant-based foods more in the next decade. If you’ve read that thinking ‘It’s a battle alone to feed my kids veg’ or you struggle to hit your daily recommended intake, then local foodie, Louisa Mitchell is here to help…

Life Lessons

Having faced cancer not once, but six times, Jonathan Acott has had to demonstrate unwavering strength and determination in the face of life-threatening challenges.

‘I was one of those kids.’

As a kid growing up in Epsom, Andy Reid, 41, understands more than most, the value of a good role model in young people’s lives. “I wasn’t academic. I got into trouble at school and was ‘one of those naughty kids’.”

Memories in Bloom

A memorial garden will be installed in the gardens at The Horton Arts Centre in remembrance of Epsom’s forgotten residents, buried in unmarked graves in a local graveyard (at the intersection of Hook Road and Horton Lane) known as Horton Cemetery.

Home Sweet Home

Got an itch to switch up your home décor? Local interior designer
Dominika Palladino shares her style secrets and why following
‘trends’ is the last thing she advises her clients.

Tackling Mental Health

In advance of World Mental Health Day on the 10th October, former Premiership footballer and Epsom local, Steven Reid, speaks to writer Jenny Houghton about his own personal struggles.

New in Ewell

Enjoy some epic newness now open in Ewell. From food, drink and fashion – check out these latest local delights…

New term at Epsom Social 

Surrey’s first food hall is not the new kid on the block anymore. Having settled into its place as the go-to place for street food style eats in Shoreditch-style surroundings, its ever-changing menu of food vendors has had a rolling refresh for the new season.

August Bucket List

Stumped for things to do or places to go during the summer holidays? Need some day-out inspiration, then check out our August Bucket List. Spotlighting cool stuff to do in the area and a little further afield, see how many things you can tick off this summer…

Best-sellers for summer

From spy-thrillers to kid’s fiction, Word on the Street, Ashtead
recommends getting stuck into these summer must-reads…

Local luxuries

Looking for a little treat? Whether it’s an indulgent spa day or a glass of fizz somewhere unique, Angelina Villa-Clarke seeks out the best Surrey hotspots, on our doorstep…