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Denbies Wine Estate

A lovely vineyard
Denbies Wine Estate is based in Dorking Surrey and is the largest vineyard in England with 265 acres under vines. It has been family owned since 1984. Denbies wine now competes on… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/denbies-wine-estate/

Polesden Lacey

Autumn Walk
I went to Polesden Lacy over the Bank Holiday weekend. This National Trust property was the home of Socialite Dame Margaret Greville. From this house she entertained royalty, poli… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/polesden-lacey/

New Chapter

To All My Clients
I am starting a new chapter in my life. As from 1st August 2020 I no longer work at the shop but I am offering my clients home visits. You will still be able to book in the sam… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/new-chapter/

Opening Up

Coming out of Lockdown
So lockdown rules are easing and many of us are in a position to go back to work. It is a strange time and nothing can quite prepare you for what it feels like. For hairdressing … https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/opening-up/

Oriental Poppies

Taking in the views
Oriental poppies are larger than native poppies and flower ever year. They have really big silky red flowers with black stripes on the outside edges and black centres with loads of… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/oriental-poppies/

Lockdown Breakdown

Keeping busy
Since lockdown I have started drawing again and doing a lot of photography, that’s the arty side of me. When not doing these things I go on the computer and then spend money, w… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/lockdown-breakdown/

April Blues

Coping with life
Here we are in April, how things have changed. On the positive side, this period of isolation gives you time to look at your life, slow down and think of the moment you are in now… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/april-blues/

Cheltenham

Regency Town
I went to Cheltenham in February, my first time there, it is a lovely place. The town is known for its Regency architecture, most of the buildings being Listed, its good restauran… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/cheltenham/

Happy Valentine's Day

February flowers and Valentines
With January over the flowers start showing and some to watch out for are the lovely snowdrops which are coming out now.  The two places to see them are Polesden Lacey and Gatton … https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/happy-valentines-day1/

Happy New Year

2020
First of all I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Recently I went to see Rod Stewart at the O2 with my son. The concert was amazing and I have been following Rod sin… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/happy-new-year/

Sydney

A fun city.
Sydney – what a place! More my scene.  No other building on earth looks like the Sydney Opera House but I found the inside a little disappointing.  There are many concert halls bu… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/sydney/

Australia

A trip to the West Coast
I have just come back from Australia. I flew in to Perth and stayed one week before travelling down to Augusta and Margaret River stopping at Cape Leeuwin where the Southern Ocean… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/australia/

Goodwood Revival 2019

Theatrical
Another great year at the Goodwood Revival. The Barry Sheen Memorial motorbike race is very popular as is the St Mary’s Trophy saloon car race. Hundreds of rare and priceless cars… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/goodwood-revival-2019/

Weald and Downland Museum

Historic Buildings
The Weald and Downland Living Museum in West Sussex has rural homes and buildings set in a lovely landscape in the South Downs National Park. The collection of historic buildings … https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/weald-and-downland-museum/

Herculaneum

Historic Experience
On my trip to Sorrento I chose Herculaneum over Pompeii to visit, having been to Pompeii before. Herculaneum is more interesting as it has more well-preserved ruins. The homes, ma… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/herculaneum/

Sorrento

Italian Pleasure
I have just returned from a holiday trip to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. One day I took the train to Herculaneum, but I will leave this for my next blog.  The centre of Sorre… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/sorrento/

Surrey County Show

Shire Horses
Over the Bank Holiday I went to the Surrey Country Show in Guildford which is held every year at Stoke Park. The activities included show jumping, monster trucks and the usual liv… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/surrey-county-show/

Easter Passion Play

Passion Play performed in Guildford
The Passion of Jesus was performed in Guildford High Street on Saturday 20th April by the Wintershall Performers. They had done the same performance on Good Friday in Trafalgar Sq… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/easter-passion-play/

Willard Wigan MBE

Art
I was in Broadway, Cotswolds, at an art gallery when I met Willard Wigan who produces sculptures within the eye of a needle. When he was a child he built a house for ants. From… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/willard-wigan-mbe/

Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day
I would like to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day and hope you enjoy it with the one you love!     Please note I will be away this year from Friday 21st June back in the… https://www.shearingenterprises.co.uk/blog/valentines-day/

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