People

BBC Surrey’s Nick Wallis on the mic and behind the scenes of local radio

May 16th 2012

Welcome to a brand new monthly column with BBC Surrey’s Nick Wallis, in which he’ll be sharing everything from what goes on behind the scenes at the radio station to stories of his busy family life in Walton-on-Thames

Surrey celebs share their favourite restaurants, shops, views, and places to visit in Surrey

May 3rd 2012

Over the years, some of Surrey's best known personalities have revealed what they most love about our county to Surrey Life. Here, we compile their favourites and ask what makes you proud of living in Surrey?

Surrey Life Community Heroes

April 30th 2012

Celebrating the inspiring people who are really making a big difference in our town and village communities, here we bring you the first ever Surrey Life Community Heroes list

Godalming's Jack Phillips and the Surrey Titanic story

April 12th 2012

There has always been a certain fascination with the story of the Titanic, immortalised in the 1997 Hollywood blockbuster, but one tale the film didn't tell was that of chief wireless operator, Jack Phillips from Godalming

Historic Heroes of Surrey – 10 of the best - Surrey Museums Month 2012

April 11th 2012

With Surrey Museums Month celebrating our county’s historic heroes this April, here the good folk of Surrey Heritage share ten of their favourites with us...

Carshalton Camera Club - join the club

March 6th 2012

Every month, we find out about a different club or society in the county and what they get up to. This time round, the spotlight falls on Carshalton Camera Club, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary later this year

The King’s Speech actor Charles Edwards on his perfect Surrey weekend

February 24th 2012

The stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech had its world premiere at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Here, we catch up with the man following in the footsteps of Colin Firth as George VI, Charles Edwards

Magic trick shot by 14-year-old Guildford Heat basketball fan

February 15th 2012

A 14-year-old from New Haw, near Weybridge, wowed the crowds at Guildford Heat on Sunday when he took part in their half-court basketball challenge.

A royal honeymoon at the National Trust's Polesden Lacey - love stories with Mrs Greville

February 13th 2012

Head behind the scenes of the National Trust's Polesden Lacey this Valentine's Day and discover some of the love stories that have unfolded there

Max Clifford on the Royal Marsden, Muhammad Ali and Prince William and Kate

January 31st 2012

It was more than 20 years ago that I took Muhammad Ali to the Royal Marsden in Sutton for a visit that made a lasting impression on patients, staff and many others, including the great man himself.

Surrey Golf seeks young volunteers for BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

January 24th 2012

The Surrey Golf Partnership has launched a European Tour legacy project to recruit young volunteers for the BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club in May.

Surrey Ramblers’ John Nathan on his perfect Surrey weekend

January 16th 2012

Chairman of the Surrey Ramblers, Limpsfield's John Nathan is also an associate of the Royal Photographic Society. Since retiring as a GP, weekends provide the perfect opportunity to escape to the Surrey countryside and enjoy both of his hobbies

Max Clifford comes face-to-face with Winston Churchill’s dentures

January 9th 2012

I never imagined, when I was asked to speak at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, what myriad of delights awaited me...

Surrey's New Year Honours 2012

January 5th 2012

A number of extraordinary Surrey folk, from an orangutan charity founder to business leaders, have been celebrated in the New Year Honours List:

Your Christmas memories...

December 23rd 2011

Pack a family into a room, ply them with food and wine, add the political pressure cooker of buying the right gifts into the mix, and it’s no wonder Christmas tends to create so many memorable occasions...

Father Christmas on his perfect Surrey weekend

December 19th 2011

As Christmas' key protagonist these days, the festive season often leaves FATHER CHRISTMAS with little time for leisure. Here, however, he finds five minutes to share what he most loves about his Surrey stopovers

Surrey Life competition winner jets off for a very special Christmas

December 8th 2011

One lucky Surrey Life reader will enjoy a very special Christmas treat this year, as the winner of our exclusive October competition prize, courtesy of award-winning travel agent Haslemere Travel

Lest we forget: the Royal British Legion Poppy Factory in Richmond

November 11th 2011

As thoughts turn to Remembrance Sunday, people all over the country will be wearing their poppy with pride. But did you know that every single one of the 49 million poppies we’ll be pinning to our lapels was made here in Surrey?

Nicholas Owen meets BBC Radio 2's Sally ‘Traffic’

November 8th 2011

One of Radio 2’s best-loved broadcasters, Sally ‘Traffic’ has been keeping listeners informed of problems on the roads for more than a decade.

Ventriloquist Paul Zerdin on his perfect Surrey weekend

November 4th 2011

With more than three million hits on YouTube and guest appearances on Comedy Rocks and the Royal Variety Performance, Paul Zerdin is one of the UK’s best-known ventriloquists.