Same Storm, Different Boats
18 months ago, the rumours of a virus spreading in China seemed a million miles away from our shores but here we are, three national lockdowns later, a world heartbroken, families wrenched apart and life irreversibly altered.
We spoke to some local Epsom & Ewell residents whose stories exemplify the wonder of the human spirit, no matter the journey…
The Show Must Go On
Betty Laine OBE tells us what it’s been like since the curtain was called on the industry she loves.
Mum’s the Word
Building a business from the
kitchen table whilst bringing up
a young family has become a
reality for these inspiring,
local women…
We Stand Together
Local business owner and mum-of-three, Dee Besant, 42, explains candidly about why her campaign, We Stand Together – an anti-racist awareness initiative, backed by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council – had to happen.
I Like to Move it, Move it
Making use of our parks, pavements and hidden tracks too, here’s how some Epsom folk rediscovered their lockdown mojo and enjoyed life’s little pleasures in the process.
Creative State of Mind
Let us introduce some of Epsom and Ewell’s inspiring creative individuals, as they spill all about their creative state of mind…
Yes! Pleesecakes
From rubbing down skirting boards and roller-painting ceilings to decorating cheesecakes with seriously creative combos, we chat to Joe Moruzzi, founder of Pleesecakes and one of Epsom and Ewell’s very own.
Get to Know Aubrey Beardsley
Back in the 1880s, our town was home to the very talented Aubrey Beardsley, known for his distinctive black ink drawings.