Every year we hope to find something new at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show; a stand-out-from-the crowd tipple that will hold us deep in conversation, something to convert a brandy drinker into a possible enthusiast. And this year that title fell to the Bruichladdich Octomore.
Andy Kyriacou, vocalist for 80's Pop band Modern Romance, puts down the microphone long enough to take a trip to CarFest South last month - and shared his review of this event.
With headline acts including Jessie J and The Vamps, Soul II Soul, Rae Morris and Natahn Ball it was always going to be a winner on stage at Boomerang Hickstead this past weekend. But the added sunshine, smooth running and on-time acts really put the icing on the cake for this premier Hickstead event - that is set to Boomerang back in 2016.
Last week we spent the morning with Ineke Nugteren, founder of Nourish, whose philosophy is to grow, cook, enjoy and who is taking Surrey by storm with her amazing free-from coconut macaroons. If you are looking for a healthier sweet treat option then Nourish could be the choice for you.
...is a life not lived. And with many small and independent producers, including chocolate makers and chocolatiers, you can now actually taste the passion that they put into their produce.
The British Wildlife Centre was founded by David Mills, in the heart of Surrey in 1997 and today this exceptional centre is home to a large variety of British wildlife. The centre is open every weekend and Bank Holiday. For other days, during term times, the Centre accommodate school visits from the region and feel it is very important that children have the opportunity to see and learn more about our own native wildlife, so that they may develop a life-long interest in its protection and survival into the future.
