Week Starting 17 August 2009

Summer Days of Relaxation & Entertainment

Welcome to the Months second instalment of The Good Time Guide Weekly News! Following on from last week's Good Time Guide Offer Card Newsflash, we have returned to our regular weekly insider's guide to what's hot, new and undiscovered across Surrey & Hampshire. Providing you with a unique idea for every day of the week, this week we bring news of The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre's August Offering, Tuesday Night Tapas at Barcelona in Woking, Midweek Drinks at The Keep, advanced warning of the Guildford Book Festival, Latin Dance Nights at RHS Garden Wisley, Saturday Night Cocktails at Fennel and a visit to the Maize Maze on Sunday! Perfect summer days of relaxation and entertainment for all.

Monday - August at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

August sees another packed month of entertainment at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford. Following on from the theatres hugely successful Film Festival, you can expect two first class productions on the stage to finish the month. Starting with A Winter's Tale, which runs from August 19th to August 22nd, followed by The Browning Version from August 24th to August 29th, go online for full reviews & to book tickets.

Tuesday - Tuesday Night Tapas?

Welcome to Woking's Premier Tapas Bar and Restaurant. Fresh Tapas Dishes, Oven Baked Paella's and Seasonal Specials all mount up to make Barcelona Woking's No1 choice. Whether it is a credit crunch buffet lunch, a quick snack, a long relaxing evening meal, a quick bite before the theatre, private party or works do Barcelona can accommodate it all. Take a look through the website, browse their menus and take advantage of their exclusive Good Time Guide Offer!

Wednesday - Mid Week Drinks at The Keep

Located opposite its historical namesake on Castle Street, The Keep, in Guildford, is a traditional pub with a relaxed atmosphere and ambient tunes. With friendly, knowledgeable staff The Keep provides a good choice of beers, spirits and fine wines, as well as cask conditioned Ale's in the form of the wonderful Shere Drop from the local Surrey Hills Brewery and rotating guest ale. And with The BBC promising 27 degrees of sunshine this Wednesday, this is the perfect opportunity to discover The Keep's recently created hidden courtyard whilst you enjoy a mid week drink in the sunshine!

Thursday - Guildford Book Festival

Super advanced warning for all you book lovers out there! Guildford Book Festival returns to the town from October 14th – 24th. Established in 1990, this year the festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary. "A key cultural event which captures the imagination of people of all ages, backgrounds and interests", the initial line up is now available online. So to see what literary delights will be coming your way this October, go online now!

Friday - Latin Dance Nights

Whether you have moves to rival the stars of Strictly Come Dancing or are a hugely enthusiastic beginner, head to RHS Garden Wisley on Friday August 21st or Friday 28th August for an exciting new dance evening. With a Cha Cha Class on Friday 21st & Argentine Tango Class on August 28th, live music will be performed by the Palenke Latin Band!

Saturday - Japanese Cocktails at Fennel

"Japanese Cocktails" we here you say. "Yes", we answer! The perfect location for Saturday night drinks, this weekend we suggest that you head to Fennel for a relaxed evening in their glamorous cocktail and sushi bar. And with Fennel currently offering Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Japanese Cocktails to subscribers of The Good Time Guide Offer Card, this is the perfect opportunity sample some of the tantalising and innovative cocktails on offer. Sounds good to us.

Sunday - The Maize Maze at RHS Garden Wisley

This month marks the return of a 65m x 65m Maize Maze, complete with pirate ship and tropical planting, a grass maze, garden trails, a whole host of Victorian-themed daily activities and costumed actors roaming the garden as the great plant hunters of the 1800s. Parents needn't worry about the activities breaking the bank either – kids under 16 go free throughout August to RHS Gardens! To find out more about Family Days Out at Wisley, and to plan your trip, go online.

Tip of The Week

The Good Time Guide Offer Card

Recently launched, The Good Time Guide Offer Card is available to every subscriber of The Good Time Guide.

Offering money saving promotions and discounts across Surrey & Hampshire, if you have yet to get your hands on one of our lovely Offer Cards then get in touch with The Good Time Guide now. Simply send an email to helen@thegoodtimeguide.com (including your full name and address) and we will post out your very own Offer Card ASAP.

And with your card secured, all you need do is go forth and enjoy!

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