Rocks Mag

01/03/2026

H E L L O // M A R C H 🩶

Welcome to the March Issue of Surrey Rocks Magazine. With International Women’s Day on March 8th honouring the achievements of women and marking the 115th year of action and progress toward gender equality, we give a well-deserved nod to 7 Inspiring Surrey Women in this month’s cover feature.

The 2026 theme ‘Give to Gain’ encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. “Giving is not a subtraction, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.” Enjoy reading our exclusive interviews with Danielle, , Joanne, Surinder , and Debbie C. on pages 52 - 85.

The Surrey Awards 2026 are back rewarding the “best of the best” in Surrey this month. The showcase and celebrate the hard work and excellence of fantastic local businesses, that go above and beyond to make Surrey the best home county there is. Give the recognition back to these businesses that truly deserve it by choosing your favourites from the 7-strong shortlist in each of the 21 categories via our secure online voting system at www.rocksmag.com.

Elsewhere, we have a stunning 14-page fashion shoot from Surrey-based fashion brand , where sustainability meets style - with comfort and colour thrown in.

Are you looking for the ultimate Steak and Bistro dining experience in Surrey? .uk is a true celebration of French dining and heritage with authentic, rustic charm, ambience and food to die for. Read the full review of Bordelaise Surbiton on pages 112 - 116 and be sure to pay them a visit. Also open in Ewell and Tooting. Congrats to and his fabulous team for making it a hat trick of great French restaurants.

Hope you enjoy reading,

Sam

24/02/2026

20/02/2026

H A P P Y // W E E K E N D 💙

Hope you enjoy “your therapy” at these fantastic Surrey Weekend events:

💙Friday 20th February💙
▪️Ministry of Science
▪️Cocktail Offers & New 20 Inch Pizza Deals
▪️Afternoon Tea
▪️Fizz Friday
▪️Set Menu Deals
▪️Distillery Tour & Bar Open
▪️Earlybird & Set Menu .uk
▪️2-4-1 Drinks & Live Sports
▪️DJ & Golden Hour Drinks 5-9pm
▪️DJ
▪️Live Singer
▪️2-4-1 Cocktails & Torabhaig & Mossburn Tasting
▪️Live Singer from 9pm
▪️Latest Release Cinema Night
▪️Live Music
▪️DJ

💙Saturday 21st February💙
▪️Eric & The Claptones
▪️Lunch Deal .uk
▪️2-4-1 Cocktails 4-7pm & Millie Frank Singer
▪️2-4-1 Drinks & Live Sports
▪️Bottomless Brunch .uk
▪️Cocktail Offers
▪️Set Menu
▪️Tours
▪️Afternoon Tea
▪️Live Music
▪️DJ .cobham
▪️DJ & Golden Hour Drinks Offers
▪️Live Music from 9pm
▪️DJ

💙Sunday 23rd February💙
▪️Sunday Lunch
▪️Sunday Lunch
▪️Tours
▪️Sunday Lunch
▪️Lunch Deal .uk
▪️Bottomless Brunch & Sunday Lunch .uk
▪️Live Music & Sunday Roasts from 2pm

04/02/2026

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02/12/2025

H E L L O // D E C E M B E R ❤️

Welcome to the festive December Issue of Surrey Rocks Magazine where we bring you the biggest ever ‘Christmas Gift Guide’ helping you choose the perfect presents for your loved ones - including ‘For Him’, ‘For Her’, ‘For Them’ and ‘For Charity’- a whopping 80 gift suggestions in total.

The ‘For Charity’ pages will be raising all important funds for the Royal Marsden Cancer Hospital, in association with the Surrey Awards and Surrey Fashion Week, so not only can you grab a great present - but you can give money to a good cause while doing so!

With Christmas and festive dining on the forefront of everyone’s minds, we got to experience ‘the mother’ of all Gastronomy Reviews! The award-winning Beaverbrook has four restaurant offerings. From rolled Kentish ants in Chef Wojciech Popow’s famous Nigiri at The Japanese Grill to Scallops and Seasonal fresh produce at The Garden House to divine desserts at Mrs. Beetons, we were indeed spoilt for choice.

We also got to catch up with Allegra, our talented cover star, on the launch of her new Single & EP ‘Red’ taking the music industry by storm. Read her exclusive interview on pages 46-53 with stunning photography from Lara Pattinson..

Surrey celebs are appearing aplenty in the news including ‘X Factor’ winner Louisa Johnson presenting the AMC Showcase at the Y Club and Sophie Ellis-Bextor coming to Guilfest alongside The Proclaimers and Rudimental in July. The Meghan Markle “choring debacle!” had us in stitches too. Read all about it on pages 18-19.

Hope you enjoy reading and have a wonderful Christmas,

Sam

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02/12/2025

X M A S // G I F T // G U I D E 💜

Along with gifts in our FOR HER, FOR HIM & FOR THEM festive guides, you can win all of these fantastic luxury presents, all up for grabs in our sizzling silent charity auction in aid of Surrey’s Royal Marsden Cancer Hospital.

From spa retreats, premium drinks and celebrity signed merch to festive hampers and fab fashion pieces.

Simply head to https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/surreyfashionwweekxmissbritanniaxpolo or click the link in the bio to bid now to be in with a chance of snapping up these festive prizes for just a snip of the usual retail price.

Featuring .daughters & many more!

Auction must end on 15th December so get in now to get the best bargains.

Happy Shopping!!

05/11/2025

22/10/2025

H A P P Y // S H O C K T O B E R 👻

With the spooky season officially in full swing, we’re looking forward to monster-sized Surrey adventures with ghoulishly good days out on our doorstep. Halloween has never looked this good.
 
SPOOKY TRAIN RIDES AT DENBIES 
Denbies’ Spooky Halloween Train Ride through the stunning Surrey Hills and the Creepy Critters Workshop with up-close creepy crawly encounters come complete with a Halloween passport. Also boasting an Autumn Market for the spooky season.
 
BONE-TO-PICK TRICK OR TREAT AT GATTON PARK
Historic Gatton Park will be rife with Halloween Wizards’n’Witches over the half-term hols. With themed activities which are perfect for younger kids, will you risk the Bone-to-Pick trick or treat? Autumn apple-juicing demos and tractor rides around the Pleasure Garden are also available

THE SECRET LIFE OF PUMPKINS AT WISLEY
While at we can’t wait to discover the secret Life of Pumpkins, where ghoulishly good Halloween fun for all awaits. The Hocus Pocus Bug Hunt offers hauntingly hands-on encounters for curious little critters. Get set for pure magic and discover the history of pumpkin carving, along with Halloween science workshops, spooky scarecrows, delicious pumpkin recipes and more - it’s all jolly gourd couldrons of fun!
 
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT LIQS
Celebrate the ‘Dia de loa Mu***os Fiesta!’ by immersing yourself in rich culture with vibrant decorations, a live DJ and themed cocktails inspired by the ‘Day of the Dead’ for Halloween at the Liqs Club in Ashtead. Book your Halloween night out now & stay in touch with all the Liqs Club news by following on Instagram.

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08/10/2025

𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝔹𝕀𝔾 𝕊𝕌ℝℝ𝔼𝕐 𝕏𝕄𝔸𝕊 ℙ𝔸ℕ𝕋𝕆 𝔾𝕌𝕀𝔻𝔼 🎭

Pantomime season is almost upon us and who doesn’t love a good panto? A stage full of Christmas cheer, colour, costumes, comedy and creative audience participation. Read our exclusive ‘Big Surrey Christmas Panto Guide’ and book your favourites.

SLEEPING BEAUTY 
Esher Theatre have revealed their celebrity panto line-up with actor and comedian Bobby Davro as Muddles, ‘EastEnders’ and ‘Coronation Street’ star Debbie Arnold as the Wicked Fairy and actress Ciara Janson as The Good Fairy in their hilarious production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’. This year’s panto is written by Bobby Davro who has just returned from a sold out Summer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It is directed and produced by the talented Esher Theatre owner and impresario, Charlie Swift. Join Esher Theatre from December 4th to December 31st 2025 for this epic journey of action, comedy, thrills and romance as they bring the classic tale of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ to life in a spectacular live show, suitable for audiences of all ages. See www.eshertheatre.com to make a booking now.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST 
Join Belle as she journeys into the enchanted castle, meets the fearsome Beast and discovers a host of colourful characters bewitched by an evil sorceress. Join the cast and crew at the newly-renovated Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford for the ultimate adventure this festive season. Returning this year is ‘EastEnders’ actress Lucy Benjamin playing Agatha The Evil Sorceress, Eagle Radio’s Peter Gordon as Madame Fifi La Fou Fou and the Shakespeare Company’s Matt Pinches as Philipe Phalope. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is running from November 29th 2025 till January 4th 2026. See www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk to make a booking now.

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SNOW WHITE & THE 7 DWARVES - New Victoria Theatre : 5th December - January 4th
CINDERELLA – Richmond Theatre : 6th December – 4th January
ALADDIN – Epsom Playhouse : 12th December – 4th January
PETER PAN – Dorking Halls : 19th – 30th December 
JACK & THE BEANSTALK – Leatherhead Theatre : 10th – 29th December 
CINDERELLA – Godalming Borough Hall : 13th – 28th December