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Surrey Hills – a great destination for corporate events
If you are looking for a team building event, corporate away day or a group event with a real difference, there are some fantastic companies offering great experiences and events that will help your teams connect, communicate, collaborate and have Read on>
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Surrey’s Rural Economy Conference 2019
Business & the Environment Climate change, environmental sustainability and the rural economy were the challenging and urgent issues covered by leading Speakers at Surrey’s Rural Economy Conference organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises on Friday 12th July, generously sponsored by Barclays Read on>
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Family Summer Workshops beneath the trees
Exciting new range of events for youths and families combining wild cookery, natural arts and crafts and woodland feasts at Surrey Hills Trade Marked Member The Salt Box The award-winning The Salt Box have just launched a new range of Read on>
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Simply the best bug hotel in the world!
SHERE CRAFTSMEN AND ALBURY VINEYARD CREATE A 5-STAR HOTEL FOR LUCKY BUGS Â A giant hotel created by Shere Kitchens for creepy crawlies in Albury Vineyard is probably the most 5-star, luxurious accommodation that any bug, bee or beetle could Read on>
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Escape for the weekend
Whether you are planning an active walking weekend, a romantic getaway or a celebration, the Surrey Hills has so much to offer – cycling, walking, vineyards, Michelin restaurants, rustic retreats, stunning views, arts and crafts and so much more. Make Read on>
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Pop up vineyard restaurant to launch the UK’s newest wine region
20 miles from London, in the heart of the Surrey Hills, you’ll find Denbies, High Clandon Estate, Albury Organic, Chilworth Manor, and Greyfriars – five vineyards that have recently joined forces to celebrate the excellence of wines grown in this Read on>
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Surrey Cook Book
The first ever Surrey Cook Book is due to be published to celebrate the very best of local food and drink across the County. The publication gives local businesses the chance to be featured and promote their business as well as showcasing Read on>
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Inchcape UK’s Lexus Guildford announces Corporate Partnership with Surrey Hills Enterprises
Inchcape UK’s Lexus Guildford and Surrey Hills Enterprises are delighted to announce their new corporate partnership which was officially launched on Tuesday 22nd January. The luxury car retailer and community interest company have joined together to drive the next phase of Read on>
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Saving the White-letter Hairstreak Butterfly
Shere Kitchens have planted their first Elm trees in collaboration with Clandon Wood Nature Reserve to connect two populations of the rare butterfly and enhance the Surrey Hills. A fantastic collaboration between Surrey Hills Enterprises Members. Four special elm Read on>
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Surrey Hills Businesses showcased in German Twin Town Exchange
Four outstanding local businesses and Members of Surrey Hills Enterprises were showcased as part of an official German Twin town visit to Birtley House in Bramley. The Mayor of Waverley, Cllr Denise Le Gal joined Dr Alexander Saftig Mayor for Read on>
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The 8th Surrey Hills Wood Fair
Thousands turned up over the weekend to take part in the Surrey Hills Wood Fair showcasing ‘All that’s Good about Wood.’ Read on>
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Wood Fair Returns
The Surrey Hills Wood Fair returns on Sat 30 & Sun 1 Oct. Read on>
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Integration & collaboration are key to wood fuel growth
Delegates at this year’s National Wood Fuel Conference were urged to promote the benefits of biomass as part of the wider renewable energy sector. Read the presentations. Read on>
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Countdown to the National Wood Fuel Conference
Taking place on Thursday 15 October, this event will provide a valuable opportunity for the sector to share knowledge and explore opportunities for growth. Read the presentations. Read on>
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Surrey Hills Enterprises Members first to see new website
A host of Surrey businesses were treated to a preview of the new Surrey Hills website this week when they attended an evening networking event at Albury Organic vineyard. Read on>
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A Taste of Surrey descends on the Houses of Parliament
THE PRIME MINISTER and Surrey MPs were offered a Taste of Surrey when a group of food and drink producers descended on Parliament this week to showcase the flavours of the county. Read on>
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Minister visits Surrey Hills
The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was the focus of a recent visit by Lord de Mauley, the Government Minister for Natural Environment and Science. Lord de Mauley took time out of his busy schedule to find out Read on>
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It’s a record year for the Surrey Hills Wood Fair!
The Surrey Hills Wood Fair proved another fantastic success this year. Despite the inclement weather on the Saturday which didn’t dampen the spirits of those who came along, the show was hit with record numbers who came out with the sunshine on Read on>
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SPECIAL OFFER!! 10% Off online Surrey Hills Wood Fair Tickets for all Social Media users
The Surrey Hills Wood Fair is nearly upon us. Come and enjoy this fantastic family day out. Taking place within the Birtley Estate in Bramley on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October from 10am – 5pm, the Wood Fair is a fun Read on>
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Point of Light Award for Society Chairman Christine Howard
The Chairman of the Surrey Hills Society, Christine Howard has become the winner of a new award, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced. Christine Howard, who was part of a team of volunteers who set up the Surrey Hills Society Read on>
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Surrey Hills Wood Fair Tickets now on SALE
Don’t miss the Surrey Hills Wood Fair on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 October from 10am – 5pm. You can now book your tickets in advance for ONLY £7.00 per adult (on-the-gate price is £7.50). Children under 12 are FREE Read on>
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Eye-catching poster campaign helps to promote local Surrey Hills businesses
The Surrey Hills Board and First Great Western have been working in partnership to help promote the local area and support Surrey Hills businesses. As part of a promotional campaign a series of eye-catching posters have been created to encourage Read on>
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Cross Channel Partnership to improve Surrey’s Woodlands
Delegates from Central Brittany in France visited the Surrey Hills last week on a tour to show how conifer woodlands are managed in the UK not only for timber but also for amenity and conservation. The two day tour showcased Read on>
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The Surrey Hills Heritage Sausage is launched
The Jolly Farmers pub in Buckland near Reigate is helping their local butcher put a lost sausage back on people’s plates. When pub owners Jon and Paula Briscoe – both staunch supporters of local food – approached Robert Hewitt of Read on>
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We want your views on the Surrey forest industry
SITCOB, Surrey Hills Enterprises and Resource Efficiency Services are collaborating on a European project, which has the aim of supporting the development of local forestry and forest product industries in France and England. We would like your views on the Read on>
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Surrey Hills Enterprises offering members 2 day food safety course
Surrey Hills Enterprises are pleased to be able to offer members the opportunity to attend a 2 day Chartered Institute of Environmental Health course for only £48. We know that those of you who work with food have a special Read on>
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Surrey Hills Wood Fair – What a Success!
When the first Surrey Hills Wood Fair took place just four years ago, I’m sure that we never expected it to have become such a brilliant event in such a short time. This years Fair, on 5th & 6th October, Read on>
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Write a new chapter for your business
Calling all Surrey Hills Businesses . . . A FREE workshop designed to help you to write imaginative copy, website and publicity, to engage customers, boost bookings or numbers. Trainer Susan Cross from TellTale will share her secrets way to Read on>
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Conference helps businesses branch out
Businesses with a burning desire to learn more about wood fuel should look no further than the Wood Fuel Conference on Friday 4 October 2013 at Wotton House in Dorking. Designed for estate owners, land agents, owners of commercial property Read on>
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Venue for networking event is naturally different
Our Land and Surrey Hills Enterprises will be holding their next networking event in a rather unusual location on Tuesday 17 September between 5.00-7.30pm. Clandon Wood Surrey Hills Natural Burial Reserve will play host to the third business networking event Read on>
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Your Business could feature on the front cover of Visit Surrey 2014
Calling all Surrey Businesses… Your business/venue could be the next Visit Surrey 2014 Destination brochure front cover. The Visit Surrey 2014 Destination Brochure is distributed nationwide through the Tourist Information Centre network, motorway service stations, railway stations, throughout Surrey at Read on>
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Surrey Hills Enterprises Networking Event
It’s still not too late to book a place on our latest networking event on Tuesday 25 June between 4.00 and 6.30pm at the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden in Ockley, Dorking. Join us and discover: Contemporary sculpture in a landscaped Read on>
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Local Pie Maker scoops accolade at British Pie Awards 2013
The Butchers Hall & Country Grocer of Forest Green, Dorking has scooped 2 gold awards at the annual British Pie Awards, which took place in Melton Mowbray in April with their ‘slow Braised Lamb with Port and Leeks’ and ‘Pork Read on>
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Discover the Surrey Hills
A new Surrey Hills leaflet has been launched this week. ‘Discover the Surrey Hills’ has a stunning illustrated map as it’s focal point and gives you an overview of this special landscape. The leaflet also tells you all about the Read on>
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Be part of the “Festival of Surrey Life” 2013…
A bigger and even better Surrey Life festival is currently being planned for this May at the “New Look” Fox Revived. They are on the hunt for local groups, societies, organisations, dancing schools, interest groups, local foods, arts & crafts Read on>
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New Cookbook ‘Tastes of Surrey’ launches
A new cookbook has been launched by an enterprising group of young people who have come together to form a company called ‘Sparks’. The students from Guildford High School have worked with a whole host of local businesses and organisations, Read on>
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Surrey Hills Breakfast launches at Denbies
Surrey Hills Enterprises have joined forces with Denbies Wine Estate to launch a Surrey Hills Breakfast, which will be served at Denbies every weekend from 9.30-11am. Denbies Wine Estate is a premier member of Surrey Hills Enterprises and is proud Read on>
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Love Local Member, Albury Vineyard embrace Biodynamics
Surrey Hills Love Local Premier member, Albury Vineyard are embracing Biodynamics! Biodynamics is probably the most advanced form of organic viticulture. Part of the process involves Horn Manure which is made by burying cow horns stuffed with dung from lactating Read on>
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Two Surrey Hills Businesses profiled in Vogue magazine
Surrey Hills based businesses ‘Vintage Shrewd’ and ‘Butchers Hall’ have recently been listed by British Vogue magazine in a feature about the best 100 shops outside London. This hot list was compiled to find the hidden gems of independent retailers Read on>
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Families flock to Surrey Hills Wood Fair
Wood Fair 2012 a great success! MORE than 3000 people attended the Surrey Hills Wood Fair in Bramley last weekend. Surrey is the most wooded county in the country and visitors of all ages had the chance to participate in Read on>
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ARRIVA joins Surrey Hills Enterprises, the new Community Interest Company promoting a sustainable rural economy
The Surrey branch of Arriva, the third largest bus operator in the UK, has signed up as a Premier Member of Surrey Hills Enterprises, helping to promote sustainable public transport linking venues and businesses in the countryside. Surrey Hills Enterprises Read on>
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