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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.

 

 

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.

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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.

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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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For the 10th year running, Haslemere Travel are delighted to announce that we have been hand picked by Belmond, a collections of iconic hotels, trains and river cruises, as one of a select few UK Travel Agents to join their exclusive ‘Bellini Club’.

The invitation-only Bellini Club has been developed to forge a closer relationship between Belmond and the very best agencies throughout the world, in order to not only grow the brand, but to provide the agencies clients with EXCLUSIVE benefits, not available anywhere else.

 

As a Haslemere Travel client, when booking any of the Belmond hotels, trains or cruises (please see below) you will receive:

  • Complimentary upgrade at the time of check in, subject to availability.
  • VIP amenities and a personalised welcome from the General Manager.
  • When spending over 5,000 US dollars on an Belmond experience, you will receive a 500 US dollar gift voucher to be redeemed on a future Belmond reservation – terms & conditions apply.
  • Complimentary high-speed internet access with any room type booking
  • The hottest deals available in advance.
  • Exclusive journey’s, master classes and offers.
The team at Haslemere Travel have visited a great number of the Belmond hotels and have also experienced their train journeys, so have first hand experience to help guide you to the most suitable of these iconic properties.  Always on hand to discuss your next travel adventure, please call the team on 01428 658 777 or visit us in the shop.

 

A little reminder of the collection:

Europe

Belmond Grand Hotel Europe – St Petersburg, Russia
Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo- Sicily, Italy
Belmond Hotel Caruso – Ravello, Italy
Belmond Hotel Cipriani – Venice, Italy
Belmond Hotel Splendido – Portofino, Italy
Belmond La Residencia – Mallorca, Spain
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons – Oxfordshire, UK
Belmond Reid’s Palace – Madeira, Portugal
Belmond Villa San Michele – Florence, Italy
Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea – Sicily, Italy
Belmond Afloat in France – Burgundy, Languedoc
Belmond British Pullman – UK
Belmond Royal Scotsman – Edinburgh, Scotland
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – Europe
The Grand Hibernian – Ireland

Belmond Cadogan – London

Asia

Belmond Governor’s Residence – Yangon, Myanmar
Belmond Jimbaran Puri Bali – Bali, Indonesia
Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor – Siem Reap, Cambodia
Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao – Luang Prabang, Laos
Belmond Napasai – Koh Samui, Thailand
Belmond Road To Mandalay – Ayeyarwady River, Myanmar
Eastern & Oriental Express – Singapore-Malaysia-Thailand

 

North America

’21’ – New York, New York
Belmond Charleston Place – Charleston, S.C.
Belmond El Encanto, Santa Barbara, California
Belmond The Inn at Perry Cabin – St. Michaels, Maryland

 

Caribbean & Mexico

Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada – San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Belmond La Samanna – St. Martin, French West Indies
Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa, Mexico

Belmond Cap Juluca – Anguilla

 

South America

Belmond Copacabana Palace – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas – Iguaçu National Park, Brazil
Belmond Hotel Monasterio – Cuzco, Peru
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas – Cuzco, Peru
Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado – Sacred Valley, Peru
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge – Machu Picchu, Peru
Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel – Lima, Peru
Belmond Hiram Bingham – The Andes, Peru

Belmond Andean Explorer – Peru

Belmond Las Casitas – Peru

 

Southern Africa


Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel – Cape Town, South Africa
Belmond Safaris – Botswana

The ultimate travel curator and connoisseur, Belmond embraces a global collection of 45 iconic hotels, trains and river cruises. Their diverse portfolio brings together some of the world’s most thrilling journeys and destinations.

You’ll find Belmond in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. The great travel experiences range from Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice to Rio’s Belmond Copacabana Palace, from the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train to Belmond Grand Hotel Europe in St Petersburg. Journey across the Andes, through IndoChina and around Italy’s most famous sights.

Masters of the art of hospitality, Belmond are known for adding inspiration to celebratory occasions of every kind, from discreet dining to takeovers of entire hotels.

Recruiting

LEISURE TRAVEL SALES CONSULTANT

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award winning team in Haslemere, Surrey.

  • Full time, experienced, leisure travel sales consultant – to start as soon as possible.
  • Working hours – Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30
  • Share on the Saturday rota 09:30 to 13:00, with a half day in lieu the following week (approx 2-3 per month)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Travel sales consultants are expected to travel at least twice per year, on educational visits, to experience new hotel and destinations – usually 1 x short haul + 1 x long haul  – These trips are fully funded by Haslemere Travel
  • Training opportunities in the form of conferences, networking and dinners hosted by our top suppliers
  • Competitive salary with an additional annual bonus (performance dependent)
  • A variety of travel related benefits

To apply for this position, please submit you CV, a summary of your destination & product experience and covering letter to Gemma Antrobus – [email protected]

  • Applicants must be able to travel to Haslemere (GU27) each day
  • Applicants must have the correct passport and visa requirements to work in the UK
  • Be confident in selling leisure travel in a face to face environment and have a good telephone manner
  • Have a good knowledge of the independent, luxury travel market
  • Understand how to plan holidays bespoke to clients requirements
  • Computer literacy is imperative and knowledge of the GDS (Gal) is a bonus, but not essential

Tracy Edwards and Winners Best

More than 30 deserving young people, aged from 12 to 19 years-old and from all areas of Surrey, were rewarded on Sunday 10th May at the Surrey Young Superstars 2015 awards, receiving their trophies and certificates from celebrated round-the-world yachtswoman  and Just a Drop patron, Tracy Edwards MBE.

Trophies and certificates

The ceremony took place at Guildford’s Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel and was organised by the team at Haslemere Travel, in partnership with the county’s largest voluntary youth organisation representative, Surrey Youth Focus.

Romeo Johnston-Hakke & mum

Terence Arnold & family

The awards showcased the many achievements of young people in Surrey, as well as raising awareness of Just a Drop.

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The 2015 award categories and their winners are:

Caring Superstar: 14 year-old Ronnie Barley

Individual Fundraising Superstar (5-12 years): (now 13 year-old) Josh Bryan

Individual Fundraising Superstar (13-19 years): 17 year-old Luke Kitterman

Volunteering Superstar (Individual): 19 year-old Samuel Wong

Volunteering Superstar (Group): Surrey Heath Youth Council

Enterprise Superstar: Epsom & Ewell PHAB youth club

Courageous Superstar: 14 year-old Bella Symons

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Tracy Susanne-Marie Scouts best[8]

The overall winner of the top award, Superstar of the Year, was Ronnie Barley, who also received an ‘Adopt An Animal’ prize from the Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Gemma Antrobus, managing director of founder and joint awards organiser Haslemere Travel said: “Now in their third 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 we received and the Haslemere Travel team wish many congratulations to all of the worthy winners.”

All the Highly Commendeds & VIPS

Surrey Youth Focus CEO, Cate Newnes-Smith said: “The event was a fantastic celebration of the positive and inspiring achievements made by young people in Surrey. Voluntary youth organisations from across the county put forward nominations, and we would like to encourage all those supporting young people to get in touch via surreyyouthfocus.org.uk to find out how they could be involved next year.”

Surrey Young Superstars 2015 Mini Movie Clip – Watch Now!

Keep up to date with Surrey Young Superstars news……

@SurreyYoungStar /  @HaslemereTravel  /  @SurreyYF 

https://www.facebook.com/surreyyoungsuperstars2015

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The team had a huge amount of fun on Friday 11th December, taking part in Save The Children’s Christmas Jumper Day

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For every member of staff, their children, spouses and pets Haslemere Travel has donated £2 each to this wonderful cause.

At the time of print this initiative had raised over half a million pounds!!!!  And rising!  If you would like to support our fundraising activity please text TEAMHASTRAV to 70050 to donate £2.

Please scroll down for our ‘Rouges Gallery’

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Howard, Prue (Save The Children), Andrew, Aurelia, Chelsea, Gemma, Terry & Annie

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Aurelia & Chelsea

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Once again, Haslemere Travel was proud to host this year’s Surrey Young Superstars Awards on May 9th, which rewarded 14 deserving young children, aged from 9 to 19 years-old, from all areas of Surrey.

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The special trophies and certificates were presented by national treasure and Surrey resident, actress Dame Penelope Keith at a special awards ceremony at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, attended by Lesley Myles, Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, the mayors of Guildford, Godalming and Haslemere, as well as friends and family of the winners.

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Launched in 2012, this year we were delighted to organize these awards in partnership with the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, as well as raise awareness of a local charity, Challengers.

The 2014 Group Fundraising Superstars were Beatrice St Pier, Sophie Rodriguez, Maddy Nugent, Lottie Wood, Ariane Boulanger and Jenny Glover.

Pupils from Barrow Hills School, Witley, aged between 9 and 13 years of age, they recently raised £4,000 for facilities for St Benedict’s Primary School in Burkhina Faso, West Africa. Entirely initiated by the girls themselves, they held a ‘Just for Girls Day’ at school in support of the girls in Africa and a farmers market, where they sold homemade produce.

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Our 2014 Individual Fundraising Superstar (13-19 years)was Lauren Hillman. This 13 year-old winner from Worplesdon, Surrey was galvanized to raise funds after a very close family friend was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour and subsequently suffered life-threatening illnesses.  She launched, promoted and organized a talent competition for children aged 3-18.

The evening raised an impressive £2,000.

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The Individual Fundraising Superstar (5-12 years)was Ronan Lenane.

Inspired by the tragic loss of a friend’s father who died in the care of the Princess Alice Hospice, this 10 year-old pupil from Cranmore School, West Horsley raised more than £300 singlehandedly, by combining his love of photography with the aim to sell calendars to raise funds for the hospice.

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Joint winners of Caring Superstar 2014 were sisters Jay and Robyn Parsons.  Aged only 13 and 16, the girls currently care for their mother, who is often bed-bound with a debilitating illness. The girls willingly do all the shopping, housework and cooking for their mother, fitting all of this around a busy school and college life respectively.

PST_1561 We introduced a new category, Courageous Superstar this year and the judges chose two joint winners. The first winner, Oli Nuttall was nominated by his schoolteacher at Aldro School, Shackleford, having bravely faced a plane crash, following a catastrophic engine failure. The skills of the pilot saved their lives and Oli was airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Unconscious for the first 24 hours, the medical team worked on his many injuries, which included broken bones and serious lacerations to the face. Everyone has been astounded by his amazing response to this horrendous experience. Just a month after the accident, Oli was back at school in a wheelchair for lessons. His courage and determination to “get back to normal” has been an inspiration to all.

PST_1537The second Courageous Superstar winner, Alex Perryer, is a brave young girl from Guildford who sadly woke one morning at the age of 9 and couldn’t move her arm. Overnight she was fighting for her life and facing life-threatening illnesses. She has since endured countless surgery, agonizing tests and procedures, lost the sight in both eyes and learnt to talk and walk again.  She has done all of this without complaint. She is in and out of hospital, but has never accepted her fate and continues her hobbies as much as she can. The family friends who nominated her described her as ‘the bravest girl they know’.

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The final category, Volunteering Superstar, was won by Diccon James.

As soon as this 19 year-old winner was old enough to do so, he qualified as a theatre chaperone and has spent much of his time helping out at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Despite studying hard for his A’Levels, he has chaperoned the child performers at many shows and even after his London commute for his foundation course, still gives his free time during the evening to supporting young performers.

 

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The top award of the day, Superstar of the Year (chosen from among the category winners by the judges) was awarded to Lauren Hillman.

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Congratulations to all our worthy winners.

 

Please keep your eyes peeled for details of Surrey Young Superstars 2015 and how to enter or nominate.

 

 

 

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