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Christmas is just around the corner—the most wonderful time of the year! Cosy nights, festive pantomimes, carols, and, of course, the smell of OWNNGF YKPG ƂNNKPI VJG CKT Every year Surrey and Hampshire truly embrace the Christmas spirit. There’s always so much to do, and each year brings new adventures alongside our beloved local traditions. Our family have our local Christmas traditions now, like getting our tree from the wonderful folks at Santa Fir, enjoying the panto at Princes Hall, and catching the festive show at G Live, which looks particularly magical this year. For something new, I’m excited to explore the light trails at Wellington Country Park and Guildford Castle! This issue marks our final one of the year! It’s hard to believe how quickly 2024 has flown by, and we’ve had an amazing year at Raring2go! Thanks to our fantastic team, wonderful local contributors, and of course, our readers. I’m eagerly looking forward to 2025, my seventh year with the Raring2go! family! Whatever your plans this Christmas, I hope you have a truly magical time. It’s such a special season, especially with little ones around, so make the most of it. I’ll see you in 2025! Hello! Gemma x THE TEAM Editor & Publisher: Gemma Campbell Editorial: Jane Yeo & Gemma Campbell Design: Neil Fawcett, Whiteleaf Design GET IN TOUCH 07841 156 821 gemma.campbell@raring2go.co.uk
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What’s on for grown ups? Saturday 9th- Saturday 23rd November Aroma Experience The Silent Pool Distillery - Guildford Create your own Aroma Garnish to take your G&T to the next level! Join us in a hands-on experience based in our mini aroma laboratory, and led by a gin expert. It’s a perfect activity to enjoy with friends. Tuesday 26th November Spa Christmas Shopping Event - Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel and Spa, Camberley Join us for an evening of spark-skin festive shopping, a one-stop shop for all your gift ideas, from stocking fillers, to stunning gift sets from ELEMIS and Isgha. There will also be a raffle for a spa hamper worth over £500!, mini treatments, Spa gift vouchers and much, much more! The Spa and Leisure team will be there to welcome you from 4pm with a glass of fizz and mince pie. Thursday 28th November Festive Late - Lightbox Gallery - Woking Cosy-up with some mulled wine and gourmet burgers in the courtyard before browsing our artisan craft stalls, perfect for unique gifts for loved ones. All exhibitions will be open to the public on the night, so bring your friends and family for this special opportunity to see world-class contemporary artworks and fascinating local history, after hours and for free. In our ground floor gallery, we are hosting a ‘meet the maker’, where you’ll have the opportunity to chat to local artists behind the works on offer. Wednesday 4th December Film maltings: It’s A Wonderful Life - Farnham Maltings Beset with personal and professional problems, George Bailey finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve. Seeing no way out, George considers suicide from the edge of a bridge – but Clarence, his guardian angel, intervenes and shows George what his beloved hometown of Bedford Falls would be like without him. A Christmas cinema classic which never fails to bring a tear to the eye. Wednesday 4th December Modern Christmas Wreath Making at The Georgian - Haslemere Lucy from Green & Envy will host a relaxed workshop giving you the chance to create your very own wreath on a sustainable base of willow & moss. There will be a choice of beautiful dried & colourful ingredients such as ruscus, honesty, statice and delicate grasses as well armfuls of fragrant winter foliage. Whether you go wild & whimsical, asymmetrical or delicate is totally up to you – Lucy will be on hand with all the guidance you need. Sunday 8th December Denbies Santa Run - Denbies Wine Estate Join hundreds of runners in this festive Santa run around the stunning Denbies Wine Estate. Perfect for the whole family, this 5k fun run takes in a beautiful part of the North Downs Way and is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit. Come for the medal, festive fun, and mince pie. Saturday 14th December Christmas Tropicana Night - G Live Kick-start your celebrations with a Christmas Tropicana party night, our DJ will have you dancing around the Christmas tree ‘til late. Transport yourself back to the neon-soaked era of the 1980s with ‘TROPICANA NIGHTS’ The Ultimate 80’s Party night! As the beats of iconic artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna and Duran Duran fill the air, guests don their legwarmers, acid-washed jeans, beads and oversized blazers and the venue will be a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours, disco lights and theming that creates that nostalgic 80’s atmosphere. 18th January Women in Rock - Camberley Theatre Since 2016, Women In Rock have been trailblazing their way across the globe with their sell out show that sets them apart from any other. Women In Rock are ready to take you on a journey through 5 decades of the world’s greatest female rock legends. Featuring soaring vocals, slick choreography, striking costumes and backed by a band of world-class musicians, Women in Rock has built a reputation as one of the most enjoyable and dynamic music shows currently touring the UK and global theatre scene. Sunday 26th January New Year Fitness & Flow Retreat Day - Cowdray Hall On Sunday 26th January 2025, The Ali C Fitness Hub and Rachel Shaw Yoga are teaming up to offer you another complete Fitness & Flow Day Retreat. Cowdray Hall, part of the Cowdray Estate, provides a peaceful and secluded setting to kick start your New Year with a focus on health, well being and self care. Wednesday 19th February Caroline Hirons - Glad We Had This Chat Unfiltered – G Live There are few people that know more about skin than Caroline Hirons. And now, the UK’s leading skincare expert, is going on her first ever tour in February 2025. Join her, as she brings her hugely successful podcast - Glad We Had This Chat - live to theatres around the UK and Ireland. As with the podcast, the Glad We Had This Chat Unfiltered tour, will be a one-stop shop for all things beauty, skincare and beyond. It is the busiest of time of year for many of us – so be sure to make some time for yourself! Here’s our pick of what’s on locally for adults.
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