New resin party workshops Alma Makes is a Surrey-based floral preservation studio specialising in transforming wedding bouquets and meaningful flowers into timeless resin keepsakes. As more couples look for modern ways to preserve their wedding flowers, resin preservation has grown in popularity for its ability to maintain the natural beauty and structure of the blooms while creating striking pieces of art for the home. Using professional flower-drying techniques and high-quality resin, each bouquet is carefully preserved and arranged into beautiful display pieces such as statement blocks, hearts and decorative designs that can be treasured after the wedding day. Alongside bouquet preservation, Alma Makes has recently introduced a new experience for brides and their bridal parties – resin jewellery workshops designed especially for hen celebrations. These relaxed and creative sessions allow brides and their friends to design and make their own floral-inspired jewellery pieces, creating a meaningful keepsake from the celebration. In addition to private hen party workshops, Alma Makes has also begun hosting regular evening resin jewellery workshops in Epsom. These small-group sessions provide a welcoming and creative environment where guests can design and make their own pendants or earrings using resin and dried flowers, with no experience required. For more details visit almamakes.com IN OUR BRIDGERTON-ERA 2026 started off marvellously with series four of Bridgerton hitting our screens in January and February respectively. Having spotted beloved Surrey locations regularly across the earlier series’, it was a welcomed delight to have another historic Surrey property make a first-time appearance in series four, Loseley Park. It provided the perfect backdrop for Benedict and Sophie’s love story this season. Discover these other Surrey locations in Bridgerton... • Painshill, Cobham The manicured grounds of this 18th-century landscape garden create the perfect setting for promenading, picnicking, boating… and, of course, gossip. • Loseley Park, near Guildford This 16th-century gem appears as ‘My Cottage’, Benedict Bridgerton’s idyllic rural retreat. • Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey The world-famous home of King Henry VIII transformed into St James’s Palace, the London residence of Queen Charlotte. • Ham House NT, Richmond This 17th-century mansion on the Thames hosts the spectacular Masquerade Ball and other glittering gatherings. While these iconic locations offer perfect inspiration for Bridgerton-themed days out, much of the series was brought to life on a bespoke two-acre backlot at Pinewood Studios’ renowned Shepperton Studios in Surrey! For more information check out visitsurrey.com AWARD-WINNING GYM, FOUNDRY HAS LAUNCHED IN COBHAM AND WANDSWORTH Celebrating 10 years of fad-free, results-focused personal training gyms, Foundry has launched in Cobham and Wandsworth. Known for hourly, small group, personal training sessions, users love the no mirrors, no mobiles and therefore, no distractions approach – and it’s a judgement-free space where all ages and abilities feel welcome! Since its launch in 2016 it has built its reputation on prioritising proven strength training methods over short-lived fitness trends. Aiming to make elite coaching accessible (£97 for a sevenday trial), in a premium, functional and welcoming environment, founders Jean-Claude Vacassin, also CEO, and Ben Gotting, also Executive Head Coach, have built their gyms around personal training. Capping sessions at no more than six people per coach allows for individually tailored coaching and Foundry’s simple creditbased membership (from £249/month) allows members to choose personal training, classes, or a mix to fit their schedule. Check out foundryfit.com 8
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