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Surrey’s Premier Lifestyle Magazine
Whats on in Surrey this December/January
Linda Seward’s detailed diary of the best of what’s on in theatre, music, exhibitions, arts, sports and countryside over the coming weeks.
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Surrey Wildlife Trust - Various locations across SurreyVarious dates
Surrey Wildlife Trust manages almost 8,000 hectares of land in Surrey, equating to five per cent of the county. The Trust organises many events and a small selection taking place over the festive season are listed here:
Sunday 11 December: Christmas at Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve, Godstone. Children aged four to nine and parents can enjoy a wildlife walk and visit Santa in his bird hide grotto between 10am–12 noon or 1–3pm.
Saturday 17 December: In the bleak midwinter at East Clandon. A tasteof winter on the North Downs with a guided walk of Shere Woodlands between 10.30am–1pm.
Friday 6 January: A guided wander, spotting wildlife, on Wisley Common between 10am–1pm.
Thursday 26 January: Garden bird ID with Epsom & Ewell RSPB at Bay
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32Red Winter Festival Kempton Park, Sunbury on ThamesMonday 26 and Tuesday 27 December
An absolute must-be-there festival for all jump fans over Christmas. Day one, Boxing Day, features three Grade 1 races including the flagship race, the 32Red King George VI Chase, won last year by Cue Card, positioned right in our image (left), and previously by the great Desert Orchid, Best Mate and Kauto Star. This year there’ll be a host of star horses on show from both the UK and Ireland. Day two, a popular and festive day out for all the family, features two Grade 2 races and competitive handicaps, perhaps providing form clues for the rest of the National Hunt season. A variety of free children’s entertainment, festive food stalls and shops will also be available. A variety of ticket and dining packages are available, with discounts on offer for advance bookings. See website for details.
Information: 0344 579 3008 or
kempton.thejockeyclub.co.uk
