Food and drink

Fresh approach comes to market

Fresh approach comes to market

Bucking the trend towards out-of-town malls, Farmers’ City Market has opened in Camberley town centre, offering a top-quality food shopping experience without the fuss and frills of a high-end food emporium.

The new store, which covers 12,000 square feet, is attracting plenty of interest. Queues of eager shoppers stretched down the street on the first day of opening and there has been a steady stream of customers since then.


Refining the art of mint

Refining the art of mint

Sir Michael Colman's estate at Malshanger near Basingstoke is growing top quality peppermint for gourmet tea bags and chocolates.
All-new pub gets its old style back

All-new pub gets its old style back

Previously known as the Hampshire Arms, the Hampshire at Crondall reopened in October with a new team, image, name and the aim of becoming a top local dining venue and earning some AA rosettes.

 

More than a scary lantern

More than a scary lantern

Once October arrives, those familiar orange globes start to appear in the shops. It’s pumpkin season again.
An impressive transformation at The Bee

An impressive transformation at The Bee

The Bee in Windlesham was bought earlier this year by three local couples who have set about turning it into a sophisticated venue for dining and drinking.

 

 
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