Reopening for Chertsey pub With roots dating back to 16th century, The Crown in Chertsey has reopened its doors following a refurbishment. Blending period charm with modern touches, the much-loved local is back, complete with gorgeous bedrooms, elevated pub dining and an expansive beer range on offer. In the pub, there’s an all-day dining menu of reimagined pub classics where seasonal British ingredients are the stars of the show. The interiors celebrate what’s best in a traditional British pub. Design highlights include a striking mirrored-back main bar, leather banquette seating and original Victorian tiling, leading into a dining room with statement pendant lighting and an open fireplace. The 60-seater Windsor Room, with dedicated bar and flexible layout, is perfect for private events and celebrations. The bedrooms have recently been renovated, with the newly refurbed rooms in the courtyard available to book now, and more rooms to be completed in the coming months. Rooms start from £130 B&B a night, for more information visit crownchertsey.co.uk AWARD WIN Dapper & Suave is proud to announce that its been named Best Online Men’s Fashion Accessories Store 2025 at the Southern Enterprise Awards, hosted by SME News. This recognition highlights the brand’s dedication to offering stylish handmade accessories that bring individuality and confidence to every occasion. Founded in 2015 by Rob and Jason, Dapper & Suave is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Over the past decade, the brand has grown from a passion project in to a trusted destination for those getting married, their wedding party, and guests. Specialising in handmade bow ties, neckties, cravats, and pocket squares, all designed and crafted in the UK, each piece is created to help customers stand out with flair while feeling authentic to their personal style. Dapper & Suave is known for offering a personal level of customer service, ensuring every couple feels guided and supported in choosing accessories. Visit dapperandsuave.uk mabuzastudio.com UPCYCLED GIFTING The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew unveils a stunning new collection of handcrafted homewares created using waste timber from felled trees in Kew’s world-famous arboretum. Created in collaboration with celebrated woodworkers Selwyn House, each unique piece carries the legacy of Kew’s historic landscape, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of botanical history. From butter knives to bowls, each item has been expertly crafted from specimens that were once part of the 11,000 trees growing in Kew’s arboretum but have since been removed by Kew’s dedicated team of arborists due to storm damage, disease, or necessary sustainable management. This carefully considered approach ensures that no tree has been felled without cause and sustainably re-uses felled timber. In the coming months, candlesticks, bowls and chopping boards will be added to the collection. These have been created from a variety of species, including Butternut, Hackberry and Box. Due to the nature of the materials, each piece is strictly limited edition and unique making the perfect wedding gift. Kew Butternut Cake Knife £30; Kew Butternut Butter Knife £20; Kew Hackberry Pinch Bowls £24. Available in-store at Kew Gardens and online at shop.kew.org 8
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