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Award-winning travel agency, Haslemere Travel, is excited to launch the first, bespoke Cruise Show in Surrey. Our expert team of luxury travel consultants will be joined by a host of wonderful cruise company representatives for what promises to be a fun-packed day – with exclusive deals, as well as expert, entertaining talks with plenty of top tips and prizes to give away.

The perfect way to blow away those January blues and plan relaxing, sunnier days aboard a luxury ship!

Come along and enjoy a complimentary light breakfast, as our VIP guest.

Sunday 28th January 2018 – 10 am – 3 pm,
The Old Thorns Golf & Country Estate, Longmoor Road, Liphook GU30 7PE

REGISTER HERE

Come and meet:

  • Crystal Cruises
  • Hapag Lloyd Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • MSC Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • Sea Dream Yacht Club
  • Silversea
  • TAUCK
  • Uniworld
  • The independent cruise consultants from Haslemere Travel

To book your cruise or any other holiday please call the team on 01428 658777

 

See some of the most magnificent monuments and treasures of the Ancient World when you explor Egypt on this exclusive tour.

You’ll see the awesome Great Pyramids and Sphinx before setting sail down the Nile on the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV . As you cruise the Nile more highlights of Egypt will drift into view and your boat will pull in so you can explore them fully. Let us take you to the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun’s final resting place, and many other imposing temples and necropolises that still have the power to amaze and inspire after more than 4,500 years.

Holiday Length: 6 Days

Day 1: UK – Cairo

You will be met as you land in Cairo and transferred to your hotel. You can relax and refresh in your city-centre, riverside hotel, where you’ll be staying for three nights. It’s the perfect spot from which to take in the city and surrounding areas.

Day 2: Cairo

Cairo has so much to offer visitors. Your private Egyptologist will take you on a trip to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, which houses macabre mummies and exquisite treasures found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. After, head to the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and get ready to haggle over rugs, food and spices. After sunset, there’s the option to see the light show at the pyramids.

Day 3: Cairo

Start the day by heading south of Cairo to Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, thought to be the oldest stone structure in the world. Then it’s off to the Great Pyramids themselves. At Giza Plateau you’ll also see the iconic figure of the Sphinx still standing guard. You could pop into the Solar Boat Museum, which houses

Day 4: Cairo – Aswan

After a flight to Aswan it’s time to climb on board: your Nile cruise on the opulent Sanctuary Sun Boat IV awaits. After lunch you can explore the laid-back city of Aswan, once one of the most strategically important locations in Ancient Egypt. After lunch, you can visit the Unfinished Obelisk – an unfinished project that still lies half hewn from the rock at the nearby granite quarries, before returning to your boat for dinner.

Day 5: Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu

Start the day with a boat trip out to Philae Temple, located on Agilkia Island. Later, back on board, you can learn how to knock up some tasty Egyptian treats with the resident chef. While you’re eating, the Sun boat IV will travel to the crocodile god Sobek’s Temple of Kom Ombo in Edfu. You can also visit the Temple of Horus, dedicated to the falcon-headed god

Day 6: Luxor

While you breakfast, Sun Boat IV will sail towards Luxor, where you’ll spend the day exploring the banks of the Nile. Disembark on the East Bank, and an Egyptologist will take you around the Temple of Luxor and Temple of Karnak, which took over 1,000 years to build. On the West Bank, there’s the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon to explore.

Day 7: Luxor – UK

After leaving the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV for the last time, you’ll be driven to Luxor International Airport for your flight home. On the other hand, there are many fascinating ways you can extend your stay and we’d be delighted to help you with these.

Best time to go: October to May

Price: From £1,895pp

The price shown is a guide – based on two people sharing and generally includes economy flights. Your holiday will be tailor-made to suit you and there are many factors that can influence the price, such as standard of accommodation, class of flight and time of year. Please do provide us with your chosen dates and we can provide a more accurate cost – 01428 658777

NB: Gemma took a very similar trip in October 2017.  She stayed 2 nights in Cairo at the Four Seasons First Residence followed by 3 nights cruise on the Sun Boat IV – similar to above.  This itinerary would be from £1,775pp

 

Last week Forbes Magazine featured Haslemere Travel in an article on the global luxury travel market.  Being classed, as one of “The 12 most influential luxury travel designers in the world” is an absolute thrill for the entire team and something we have worked extremely hard to achieve.  Haslemere Travel is the only UK based agency in the list!  Please do follow the link to read the article in full.

But how does this affect our valued and loyal clients?

We have always prided ourselves on our network of hotel connections.  We travel continuously; not only to guarantee that our knowledge is up to date, but also to ensure we know all the top hoteliers and property owners around the world.  Being recognised as one of the most influential luxury travel designers in the world means our bookings will always be fast-tracked to the top of the VIP list, providing that when upgrades are available, they are given to Haslemere Travel guests.  When complimentary amenities are available, these are yours too and for no other reason than you book through us and we know the right people, who value our business and our VIP clients.

From weekends away, to multi-generation groups and year-long itineraries, we plan holidays of all sizes and budgets.  Your next holiday adventure is only a phone call away – 01428 658777.

Haslemere Travel is delighted to announce that it will be hosting the first “Haslemere Travel Literary Evening” on Thursday, May 18th, as part of this year’s biannual Haslemere Festival.

The exclusive event will have a Russian theme, with three exciting women speakers set to entertain guests. Anna Pasternak (great-niece of Boris Pasternak, the Nobel prize-winning author of Dr Zhivago) will be talking about her new book “Lara: The Untold Love Story that inspired Dr Zhivago” – the tale of the true, heartbreaking love affair between Boris and Olga Ivinskaya.

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Carnival Films are currently developing Lara with Liz Trubridge, producer of TV phenomenon Downton Abbey, for a major, six part TV series. Excitingly, as part of this stimulating evening, Liz Trubridge has also agreed to talk about how she is bringing the book to the TV screen.

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The chair of the evening will be Val Hudson, former editorial director of Harper Collins and Hodder Headline, who is a published author herself and the author of the Bowatching series of teen novels; A Simples Life, the best-selling ‘autobiography’ of the cravat-wearing, Russian meerkat Aleksandr, as well as the extraordinary story of ‘Arthur: the dog that crossed a jungle to find a home’.

The event will begin at 7.30pm (ending c 9.30pm) at the Haslemere Educational Museum and will include refreshments during the interval, as well as the opportunity to purchase paperbacks and have them signed by the two authors.

On the night, Haslemere Travel will also be launching some exciting, exclusive special offers for tours to Russia, in partnership with luxury tour operator Kirker Holidays.

And finally, there will be a fund-raising raffle at the event in aid of the Museum, with a wonderful first prize of a luxury spa day for two with a scrumptious cream tea at Guildford Harbour Hotel.

 

Please note: This is a ticket-only event. To purchase tickets (March 1st onwards) which cost £15 (wine included) call 01428 642161 or email: [email protected]

Joanna Lumley

National treasure Joanna Lumley OBE FRGS is the leading Appeal Patron for Grange Park Opera’s ‘Theatre in the Woods’ in Surrey, the first new opera house to be built in the UK for decades.

Happily, it is not far from our shop in Haslemere, so we grabbed the chance to catch up with Joanna to ask about her travels, love of music …and black trousers

 

As an author, actress, TV presenter and former model, has overseas travel always played an important part in your life?

Yes because I was born in a suitcase leaving India at the age of one and living in Hong Kong and Malaysia until I was eight. Long sea voyages punctuated my childhood and left me with a longing to keep moving.

What do you never forget to pack on your travels?

Black trousers, a torch and books.

Which passport stamp are you most proud of?

Pretty keen on my Mongolian one.

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Do you have a favourite destination you return to as often as possible?

I loved Ethiopia, where I made part of a documentary, with a passion, and plan to return as soon as I can

Where would you like to go next…?

India again: filming but also savouring the fabulous variety of that stupendous country.

Taj Mahal India p11Who is your dream travel companion?

My husband; but I mostly travel now with a tiny film crew. We have become best friends and I love working with them.

Music plays a big part in your life too…why is it so important to you?

I was born listening to the greats… Mozart, Beethoven, Dvorak, Chopin… on a wind-up gramophone in the Far East. I would suffocate with no music in my life.

What persuaded you to take on the role of Patron for Grange Park Opera (GPO)’s appeal for its exciting, new Theatre in the Woods?

It was the easiest decision I have ever made. I love what GPO does, and how it behaves: all are welcome and their standards are sky-high. The Theatre in the Woods is stunningly attractive and will be a new wonder of the glorious Surrey countryside.

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What are your ambitions for this extraordinary new opera house, currently being built in 350 acres of Surrey countryside surrounding 15th century mansion West Horsley Place?

It will be utterly magical: the combination of the majesty of that ancient house and its grand spreading gardens, and the music and dance that will take place in the Theatre in the Woods will be unbeatable.

GPO initiatives such as £35 tickets for the under-35s seek to encourage the young to sample opera – do you recall your first performance? Grace Bumbry singing Aida in about 1964… awesome.

When the curtain rises on 8th June 2017, sum up in three words what you will be feeling…?

Thrilled, proud and happy.

If you could cast your perfect opera, who would perform and what would it be?

Maria Callas and Jussi Bjorling in Tosca. Hearing Callas singing Vissi d’arte is a masterclass in both singing and acting; she was truly as good as it gets. She knew exactly how to portray passion, despair, love and hatred, and Puccini’s music is sublime. Jussi Bjorling had a voice I would swim oceans to hear. A giant.

And if you had to describe yourself as a character in an opera, who would it be and why?

I would rather like to be the Countess in The Marriage of Figaro: although she has a rather wretched time with a scoundrel of a husband, she has an aria so lovely that whenever I hear the music beginning I start to sob hopelessly.

 

 

Would you like to win a holiday  to the Caribbean?
Screen Shot 2017-01-05 at 15.58.52It could be you wandering along this beach dipping your toes in the Caribbean sea.

To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is book your holidays with Haslemere Travel in 2017 and you may be the lucky one. The more holidays you book, the more opportunities you have.

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Haslemere Travel is offering one lucky couple

7 nights, All Inclusive at East Winds, St Lucia

This gorgeous boutique property is an exclusive-inclusive hotel … the inclusions in this prize are exceptional and are as follows:

  • Full made to order and buffet breakfasts
  • Island inspired lunch buffets and oceanfront lunch barbecues
  • Silver service four course dinner menu with once weekly land and sea barbecue dinner
  • All day lite-fare menu
  • Wines carefully paired nightly from the resort’s wine cellar for all dinner services (2 reds, 2 whites, 1 rose different nightly)
  • All restaurant and bar beverages by the glass: wine, beer, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks (all international brands)
  • Champagne served each evening, and year round
  • Fully stocked and personalized mini fridge, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Breakfast and lunch hampers available for guests participating in daily island excursions
  • Vegetarian choices always available
  • Sparkling wine and chocolates (or equivalent) in the room upon arrival.
  • Daily access to the resort’s “Exclusive Experiences” activity and day trip schedule
  • Complimentary market and shopping tour every Saturday
  • Weekly cocktail party with canapés
  • Yoga and Pilates classes 4 times a week
  • Free water sports: hobie cats, pedalos, standup paddleboards, kayaks, aqua view boards and snorkelling equipment.
  • Activities: open air fitness area, shuffleboard, DVD library
  • Nightly live entertainment including after dinner entertainment on Wednesday and Saturday evenings

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More about East Winds

Over the past 2 years East Winds on the beautiful island of Saint Lucia has been upgraded throughout.  The Oceanfront rooms have undergone the most recent refurbishment, following the upgrade of all the Deluxe rooms earlier in the summer.  Not only do the Oceanfront rooms and the fabulous suite offer an inviting  position overlooking the beach and sea, but guests can  now also enjoy  the upgraded interiors with Molton Brown amenities and exclusive  handcrafted artwork by local Saint Lucian artist Michelle Elliott.

The food is delicious.  A different  mouth- watering 4 course gourmet menus is served 6 night a week, accompanied by a choice of quality wines. The ambience is relaxed and the staff are so friendly that you feel welcome from the moment you arrive.

This all-inclusive hotel offers all meals, branded drinks and wine, non motorised watersports and a huge list of ‘exclusive experiences’.  Guests can enjoy morning yoga and Pilates, Cocktail Making, Island Cooking Classes, Guided Walks, Rum Tasting, Sunset Cruise, Boat trip to the Pitons and more.

Under private ownership the hotel is committed to maintaining the wonderful qualities now expected at this superb boutique hotel and guests can be assured of a perfect holiday retreat.

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Terms & Conditions

  • All package holidays booked in 2017 will be entered into the competition.
  • Flights or accommodation only bookings, ancillary services and insurance bookings do not apply.
  • Prize will be drawn in January 2018 for travel between April and December 2018 – subject to availability and black out dates may apply.
  • Flights and transfers not included in the prize.  These may be booked via Haslemere Travel.
  • Prize is non transferable.
  • Winners consent to appearing in marketing and promotional material relating to the prize, to be used for promotion both by Haslemere Travel and East Winds Hotel.
  • Booking can be made no more than 60 days prior to requested arrival date
  • No cash alternative for this prize.
  • Additional travellers and nights may be added on, only via Haslemere Travel.

For further details or a brochure on East Winds, please do pop into the Haslemere Travel office or call 01428 658777.

Costa Rica has long been regarded as the “Switzerland of the Americas”, with its peaceful history, lack of armed forces and scenic pasturelands; but it also boasts magnificent wildlife, a rugged Pacific coastline, as well as Caribbean beaches, 800 species of bird, four types of primate, two species of sloth, numerous snakes and insects. A nature lover’s paradise, where the countrywide emphasis on protection has allowed species to flourish.

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I visited in June and flew directly with BA to San Jose, staying overnight at the peaceful Hotel Grano de Oro, converted from a tropical Victorian mansion. An early start the next day (with breakfast boxes provided) was followed by a drive along the Pan American highway towards the Caribbean coast to Torteguero and the riverside Pachira Lodges (short flights are also an option). The last leg of our journey was by boat, a great way to start spotting wildlife – we saw caiman, geckos and red dart frogs.

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On arrival, we were immediately introduced to more of the celebrated Costa Rican wildlife, as monkeys can spring out at you at any moment! Boat trips along the river gave me the opportunity to spot more animals (such as armadillo, howler and spider monkeys, white-faced capuchins, lizards, turtles and a variety of birds) – I recommend either the 6am or 4pm trips for the best chance to see them active. July and August is the best time to go if you want to see the turtles laying their eggs.

An alternative hotel I also recommend was the Evergreen, which has 66 rooms and bungalows, a good pool area and plenty of activities on offer, as well as a canopy tour, kayaks and river guides.

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After a short flight with amazing views of Torteguero, the river and national park, we arrived back at San Jose and a nearby coffee plantation, before reaching Poas Volcano. One highlight of our stay at Relais & Chateaux property El Silencio in Bajos del Toro (approx. 1.5 hours from San Jose) was a walk to the waterfall; it is set in a 550-acre cloud forest reserve close to Poas Volcano Park.

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Next on our fascinating trip was Arenal, a very active destination for adrenaline junkies, activities range from hiking up Arenal or zip wiring to Zorbing. I chose to visit the hanging bridges of Mistico. Our first attempt was thwarted by an amazing thunder and lightning show; the guide was very informative about both flora and fauna. The Arena Springs Hotel is great for families, with 3 restaurants, some interconnecting rooms and pools heated from the hot springs. I partuclarly liked the Kiora Hotel, with rooms which have hot tubs and full views of the volcano.

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Following a drive down the Pacific coast – via a stop at Monteverde to see the wonderful sloths – we arrived in the town of Manuel Antonio, with a chance to relax by the sea. But wildlife is still never far away, with an early morning visit to the national park offering us the chance to see more sloths and especially capuchins, who seemed to know when we were due to eat our lunches on the beach and raided our backpacks!

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Arenas del Mar is a boutique hotel within walking distance of the national park and a good choice for those seeking relaxation. Si Coma No hotel has its own conservation programme of rescued alligators and is very popular with couples, as they boast amazing honeymoon suites with stunning views of the ocean. My hotel for two nights, The Parador Resort, is built high over the coastline in 12 acres of tropical rainforest with a resident sloth, another good option for families with 4 pools and a swim up bar for adults, tennis courts, spa and babysitting. Once again you have to be prepared for wildlife to carry on with their busy lives around you…

To discuss your adventure in Costa Rica or other parts of Central America, please call Susie & Terry on 01428 658777

Check out our latest Costa Rica OFFERS

 

The Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis) is a spectacular natural phenomena which occurs in the northern hemisphere. Caused as a result of solar particles reacting with the upper atmosphere, they are vivid lights aroung the pole and a must-see for those with a spirit of adventure.

Screen Shot 2016-12-28 at 12.20.48Winter in Scandinavia is ideal for seeing the Northern Lights and although it is always a matter of luck whether they appear or not, there is always crisp, fresh air, pine forests and deep powdery snow to enjoy.

The magical Lofoten islands, an archipelago of beautiful islets stretching out from the Norwegian mainland offer guests the enchanting option of staying in a converted fisherman’s cottage overlooking the water, known as “Rorbu”, from where you will depart to seek the Northern Lights. A cruise from Hurtigruten in Norway, deep within the Arctic Circle is an ideal option for those who want to see more of the country’s coastline – as well as the diverse wildlife, such as sea eagles, pilot whales and orca.

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Iceland offers a huge variety of dramatic scenery and is ideal for a short, winter break in pursuit of the Lights. You can also experience the world-famous geysers and spectacular waterfalls on a tour of the so-called “Golden Circle” by a 4×4 “super jeep”, staying at the 4-star Hotel Borg in the capital, Reykjavik. If Jacuzzis are your passion, then do visit Hotel Ranga, which offers guests the chance to view the Lights while immersed in its open-air jacuzzi.

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Sweden also offers unique holidays to see the Lights in the heart of Swedish Lapland, staying at the incredible Ice Hotel (with sleeping bags and warm clothing provided). This is where you can also try snowmobiling, dog-sledding or a more relaxed, leisurely reindeer-sled ride, either during the day or night (for a more romantic option).

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For further details on the Northern Lights and Scandinavia, please call our expert Susie, on 01428 658777

Our current Northern Lights OFFER

 

Haslemere Travel is a very proud member of AITO Specialist Travel Agents.

AITO Specialist Travel Agents

While the large chains continually claim to be the number one travel agent in the UK they use only the one criteria – volume. When it comes to value for money, quality of product, original thinking, innovative ideas and customer satisfaction, they are well down the list.

Mass market tour operators cannot hope to provide the same expertise and local knowledge as a small specialist, which is why the smaller companies always top the list in the major Travel Awards. The quality of product and unique experience ensure a high level of repeat business for specialist operators.

If you already have a special interest or are keen to learn something new, then a holiday is the ideal time to give it your full attention, from gentle and relaxing to action packed, AITO Specialist Travel Agents members can find just the right holiday for you, at the right price.

AITO Specialist Travel Agents was formed to promote choice and quality and is the preferred retail arm of the Association of Independent Tour Operators. Members are totally independent of all the major UK travel groups and offer a range of specialist products not generally available through the large High Street travel agency chains.

More than 50 deserving young people, aged from 8 to 19 years-old and from all areas of Surrey, were rewarded at yesterday’s Surrey Young Superstars 2016 awards, receiving their trophies and certificates from H.M Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux at a special awards ceremony at Guildford’s Guildford Harbour Hotel (3.00pm, Sunday, May 8th 2016).

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The Winning Superstars

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The Highly Commended Superstars

Haslemere Travel organised this event, in partnership with the county’s umbrella charity supporting the youth sector, Surrey Youth Focus, the fourth annual awards recognised outstanding young people in Surrey. This year the Surrey Young Superstars awards were once again generously sponsored by the Guildford office of international real estate adviser Savills, as well as the Guildford Harbour Hotel and Surrey Life magazine.

 

The 2016 award categories and their winners are:

Caring Superstar: Surrey Young Carers Forum (13-18 years old)

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Fundraising Superstar (5-12 years): Summer Edwards and Chloe Hall (both 8)

Screen Shot 2016-05-10 at 10.16.43Individual Fundraising Superstar (13-19 years): 19 year-old Abigail Kent ( collected on her behalf by Chloe Smith)

Screen Shot 2016-05-10 at 10.17.02Group Fundraising Superstar (13-19 years): 7th Epsom (Methodist) Scouts Tanzania team (aged 14-19 years)

Screen Shot 2016-05-10 at 10.17.16Musician of the Year: ACM band, Sweet Revenge

Screen Shot 2016-05-10 at 10.17.41Volunteering Superstar (Individual): 19 year-old Peter Harding

Screen Shot 2016-05-10 at 10.18.07Volunteering Superstar (Group): 1268 (Haslemere) Squadron ATC

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Screen Shot 2016-05-10 at 10.18.56Courageous Superstar: 19 year-old Ellen Hague-Barker

Screen Shot 2016-05-10 at 10.19.10The overall winner of the top award, Superstar of the Year, was the 7th Epsom Tanzania team, who also received an ‘Adopt An Animal’ prize from the Surrey Wildlife Trust.

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The awards also raise awareness of a local charity every year – this year the youth charity was Leatherhead-based Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), who did a presentation at the event.

The special Surrey Young Superstars 2016 awards ceremony was also kindly attended by the High Sheriff of Surrey, Mr Richard Whittington; Councillor Melanie Odell, Mayor of Haslemere; Mrs Sally Marks, chairman of Surrey County Council, as well as all of the young award winners, their families and other nominees from all corners of Surrey.

Gemma Antrobus, owner, founder and joint awards organiser Haslemere Travel said: “Now in their fourth year, once again Surrey Young Superstars was a wonderful showcase for young people in Surrey – demonstrating their community spirit, unsung bravery and hard work. The judges were hugely impressed by the record number of entries received and the Haslemere Travel team wishes many congratulations to all of the worthy winners.”

Surrey Youth Focus CEO, Cate Newnes-Smith said: “Surrey Youth Focus is proud to be involved again this year. We would like to thank our new president, Mr Michael More-Molyneux, as well as Surrey’s voluntary youth organisations for their nominations; it is great to see the event grow year on year. We celebrate the fantastic achievements made by these young people and hope this event fuels their sense of empowerment to achieve their next goal.”

 

Please enjoy a short video of our memories of the day

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Earlier this week we hosted our inaugural Haslemere Literary Luncheon (March 21st) at The Georgian Hotel, Haslemere, with guest speaker Prue Leith CBE giving a highly amusing and inspirational speech to more than 50 guests.

Having just finished recording the tenth series of BBC TV’s ‘Great British Menu’, Prue also shared her thoughts on her many other interests in food, business and education, as well as details about her latest novel, The Food of Love: Laura’s Story, which was released in paperback earlier this month.

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The event included the opportunity to meet Prue and purchase copies of her books for signing, as well as a welcome drink, a 2-course luncheon and goodie bag.

Ticket purchases also included a charitable donation to the local, award-winning Haslemere Educational Museum.

“I was delighted that the inaugural Literary Luncheon in Haslemere was such a great success, encouraging so many visitors to its historic hub, for what proved to be a very entertaining speech and a delicious lunch,” said Gemma Antrobus, owner of Haslemere Travel.

“It was a great example of several local businesses working together, to launch a unique occasion in our historic town while simultaneously raising funds for our wonderful, local museum. I very much hope it will become a regular event in Haslemere.

“Prue Leith is certainly a fascinating woman, with a varied and successful career in several fields and the large queues for her book signing was testament to how much the audience appreciated her first visit to Haslemere.”

Haslemere Travel is grateful to the following Haslemere businesses for their help with this event: The Georgian Hotel, The Haslemere Educational Museum, Marley Flowers, The Haslemere Bookshop, The Aga Shop, East and Woodie & Morris.

 

Photo caption: Pictured in the gardens of The Georgian Hotel, Gemma Antrobus, owner of Haslemere Travel (right) with Prue Leith CBE holding a copy of her latest book

 

 

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We are delighted to be once again organising the Surrey Young Superstars awards this year, in association with the county’s largest voluntary youth organisation representative Surrey Youth Focus.

Now in their fourth year, we are immensely proud of these countywide awards, which we founded in 2012 to recognise and reward the varied achievements and efforts of young people aged 5-19 years.

Trophies and certificates

The awards are free to enter – and this year the award winners will receive their star trophies and certificates from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux at a special awards ceremony on Sunday, May 8th at the Guildford Harbour Hotel in Guildford, Surrey.

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Surrey Young Superstars 2015 Winners

New for this year is a Community Superstar category, so if you know of a deserving individual or group who have gone that extra mile for their community, then do please enter them now.

 

Other award categories include Caring Superstar, Courageous Superstar, Fundraising Superstar (aged 5-12), Fundraising Superstar (aged 13-19) and Volunteering Superstar. Full details of the Entry Criteria are attached here.

All the Highly Commendeds & VIPS
Surrey Young Superstars 2015 Highly Commended

The awards are generously sponsored by the Guildford office of international real estate adviser Savills, the Guildford Harbour Hotel and Surrey Life magazine. This year they are also in support of Surrey-based charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

 

“Gemma Antrobus, owner of Haslemere Travel, founder and joint organiser said: “We remain extremely proud of the Surrey Young Superstars awards and its past worthy winners. I am looking forward to hearing more about what selfless, talented and enthusiastic young people in our beautiful county have achieved over this past year.

 

Surrey Youth Focus CEO, Cate Newnes-Smith said: “Surrey Youth Focus is delighted to be partnering Haslemere Travel for the Surrey Young Superstars 2016. Through our Communilab Community we are promoting ways in which businesses and the voluntary youth sector can come together to serve young people in Surrey, and this is a fantastic example. We look forward to celebrating young people’s achievements at the ceremony in May.”

Surrey Young Superstars 2015 Mini Movie Clip – Watch Now!

The awards are open for nominations now!

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