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THE WOKING JOURNALDECEMBER 2013ISSUE 1
LOCAL INDEPENDENT BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
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No doubt you’re wondering at what this unfamiliar booklet is doing perched intrepidly on your
doorstep. Welcome to the fi rst issue of The Woking Journal, a complimentary new monthly magazine dedicated to providing advertising space for independent local businesses, and spreading the word about the fantastic services they offer. Home to promotional features, editorial pages and information about all sorts of companies, from one-man bands to family affairs, this snazzy little booklet is designed to hold all of your essential information in one convenient package.
What possibilities! Within the confi nes of these delicate pages is the potential to enjoy
Christmas party memories captured forever by your local photographer or AV hire team, whilst reclining in front of a fi re charged with logs from your nearby gardener, and admire your smashing new Christmas tree from the garden centre down the road. Oh, and don’t forget to order thank-you slips from the local printers for all those kind relatives!
Then when the New Year rears its head, let us help you recover from your motivational new fi tness regime by
propping your feet up at the hairdressers round the corner, while your friendly neighbourhood accountant sees to those pesky tax returns. All of that, safe in the knowledge that you’re supporting independent businessmen and women whilst rejuvenating your local economy.
In the meantime, why not pop the kettle on and turn to page 20 for our fun puzzle page? Or if you fancy a read, take a peek at our interview
with photography team Roberts and White on page 15. Flick through to the centrefold to get your bearings with our illustrated double-page map, which gives you a bird’s-eye view of where our trusty advertisers have set up shop. Lastly, make sure you update your diary with our events section on page 9, and steal our supper idea on page 22, with a scrummy recipe for mushroom soup.
All that’s left is for us to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous New Year.
Sophie & Nile
hat possibilities! Within the confi nes of these delicate pages is the potential to enjoy
Christmas party memories captured forever by your local photographer or AV hire team, whilst reclining in front of a fi re charged with logs from your nearby gardener, and admire your smashing new Christmas tree from the garden centre down the road. Oh, and don’t forget to order thank-you slips from the local printers for all those kind
page map, which gives you a bird’s-eye view of where our trusty advertisers have set up shop. Lastly, make sure you update your diary with our events section on page supper idea on page recipe for mushroom soup.
All that’s left is for us to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous New Year.
women whilst rejuvenating your local economy.
n the meantime, why not pop the kettle on and
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Dear bemused reader,
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Our philosophy is of one vision; that the client remains at the forefront of our minds and that they receive the best treatment and care. Our
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We take this oppor tunity to thank all our customers and we look forward to welcoming you to our salons this festive season!
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FARMERS’ MARKET & FRENCH MARKET
WOKING TOWN CENTRE
19 - 22 DECEMBER
If you’re one to steer clear of the crowds, then pick up something a little more unique at the Farmers’ Market on the 19th December. It’s stalls galore this month, with an additional French Market weekend on the 20th to 22nd; ideal for fresh bread, delicious jams and all manner
of scrumptious French fare.
Woking Town Square and Mercia Walk
BANK GALLERY: CONNECTIONS
THE LIGHTBOX
4 DECEMBER – 5 JANUARY
Picasso once said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” so what better way to escape the hustle and bustle of Christmas than with a visit to the ‘Connections’ exhibition at The Lightbox? Woking’s favourite museum is hosting a display of artists’ work from the Bank Gallery co-operative, inviting their audience to make connections between the beautiful range of
pieces on show.
The Lightbox, Chobham Road, GU21 4AA; thelightbox.org.uk
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
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Warm up your vocal chords with a Christmas sing-song on the 22nd, with a service full of all the festive classics. It’s the perfect excuse to gather the family and embrace the yuletide spirit, just moments away
from the big day itself!
Christ Church Woking, Jubilee Square; christchurchwoking.org
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KNAPHILL LIBRARY
11:00 – 12:00, 7 DECEMBER
Keep little your ones busy, at least for an hour, and whisk them off to make their very own snowfl ake at the local library. It’s wonderful arts and crafts fun for your over-excited
Christmas angels!
Contact library staff to book a place. 5 to 11 year olds only. Knaphill Library,
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THE WOKING JOURNALAre you a hedge cutter or hairdresser? Plumber or piano teacher? Man-with-
a-van or masseuse? Butcher, baker or candlestick-maker?
From washing machine repairs to wedding planning, whatever your trade or business, The Woking Journal is teeming with advertising possibilities.
It’s the very best way to get your independent business through the doors of local residents.
December 20th
THE ADVERTISING COPY DEADLINE
FOR THE JANUARY ISSUE IS...
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Have you got some information that you’d love to share, but perhaps doesn’t warrant a full-page ad? Simply drop us an email or give us a ring, and we’ll happily place it on our
Classifieds page. Whether you’re looking to hire a service, seeking work in a specific field, or have a room to let, it’s the perfect place to advertise. Just think of it as your corner shop notice board popped through the letterbox of thousands of local residents. How handy is that?
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Starting any business involves an element of risk. From the financial implications to personal relationships, founding a company releases its creators into a helpless state of freefall. Which is why it’s all the more
impressive when you stumble across two people who have taken such a precarious leap, by combining art and business to create their very
own partnership.
Last year, Tom Roberts and Matthew White joined forces to launch Roberts and White Photography, an independent business operating in Surrey and South-East London. This month, we caught up with them to
delve a little deeper into their lives behind the lens…
ROBERTS AND WHITE
PROMOTION
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“Film really is the best
MW - It’s hard to pin point. I remember buying a Canon AE-1 and just playing around with different settings. Digital photography has inflicted many blows on film but one of the biggest revolutions to affect my generation is that film cameras have dropped in value massively. It means that high-end cameras designed and made for professionals in the 60s, 70s and 80s, which would have been out of the reach of students financially, are now easily accessible. Film really is the best way to learn photography.
TR - During my second year at Alton College I decided to enroll in a photography course and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
How long have you been taking pictures for?
MW - You don’t need to go far to experience the exotic. Last summer I was walking on Horsell Common at the break of dawn; there was no one around and a fog hung over the heather, absorbing all sound. This alien scene caused me to consider our town’s history and the people who’ve gone before. Atmospheres like that can really transform familiar locations - perfect for a photographer. Within an hour the sun had burnt away the fog. There were dog walkers and families all over the common and the scene returned to its familiar self.
What are the most photogenic places you’ve shot?
PROMOTION
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Who inspires you?
MW - Not a photographer but revolutionary never the less. Last year I went to a talk by Steve Sasson, he’s an engineer who worked for Kodak in the 70s and he was given an assignment to see what he could do with a charged coupled device (CCD) - what we would now refer to as a type of sensor. As an inquisitive engineer he managed to pull together discarded parts from the Kodak factory and ended up building the first digital camera. Being in the same room as the man who revolutionised the world in so many ways really was awe inspiring, and he never set out to do that. He simply did what he loved to do.
TR - Michael Wesely has always been one of my all time favourite photographers, his unique and revolutionary style has always inspired me to try and do something new and exciting with my own photography.
MW - That’s a hard question, there are so many, in so many different areas of photography. When I think about the photographers I love, two themes run through: abstraction and grandeur. The one who never ceases to amaze me is Hiroshi Sigimoto. In projects like ‘Theatres’, he takes a basic principal of photography, light, and abstracts it but still creates an accessible, aesthetically pleasing image with layer after layer of deeper meaning. > >
Who are your favourite photographers?
PROMOTION
way to learn photography”
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TR - Both defi nitely have their place in my life. For work it has to be digital, simply because it is more practical and it is the only format clients want their images anymore. I do still love to use my fi lm cameras in my spare time. I fi nd it always brings everything back to basics and reminds me of why I got into photography in the fi rst place.
MW - They both have their purposes. I believe digital should be seen as an expansion of photography, rather than destroying its soul. We predominately use digital for corporate, advertising and events, for the quick turn around, but we both use fi lm for personal projects and I love experimenting with fi lm which is harder to do with digital. I really enjoy the slower pace of fi lm, and that feeling of anticipation for the results which you just don’t get with digital, especially when producing personal work.
Do you prefer fi lm or digital?
TR - Personally I think it can only be a good thing that photography is becoming so accessible and easily shared over social networks.
MW - I think it’s great that people have the opportunity to be creative photographically. I don’t understand people’s objections to it really. It’s one of those things that Steven Sasson, who I mentioned earlier, never could have imagined happening when he produced the fi rst digital image in the 70s. It’s pretty crazy how many images are being produced now compared to the pre-digital era, and it shouldn’t be underestimated.
Is it true that anyone with a smartphone can be a
photographer?
TR - I think it’s how the most successful businesses are started. If you don’t truly have a passion for something then you aren’t going to put your heart and soul into your work.
MW - I think anyone who works hard enough towards a goal can achieve it. In terms of turning a hobby into a business it’s hard to say, the thing I can say is that to have a job which you are 100% passionate about can only further push you forward.
Is mixing business with pleasure ever a risk?
MW - Our long term goal is to use our combined skills to bring something different and creative to the market. Next year we are shooting at 9 festivals and farmers’ markets which gives us a great opportunity to meet more fascinating businesses and people along the way. I would love to meet more architects and get involved in shooting larger scale projects.
Where do you hope to see your business going?
What do you particularly enjoy photographing?
MW - Personally I love working with other businesses, seeing what they do and being able to bring a creative point of view to their set up. Design and architecture are also huge infl uences; I studied design and would really love to expand the amount of work we do with design based industries and architects.
PROMOTION
MW - You need to be committed 100%, but as long as you put everything you can into achieving your goal, you’ll be fi ne. Oh and be organised, and remember if you need a photographer...
What advice could you give to other young people hoping to
start a business?
remember if you need a photographer...
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Roberts and WhitePhotography
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IngredientsIngredients10 dried porcini mushrooms
750ml boiling water
500g chestnut mushrooms
1 red onion
A knob of butter
2 cloves of garlic
Fresh rosemary
Dried thyme
Salt
Pepper
75g basmati rice
50g Stilton
Single cream
A rustic olive loaf
Serves 31 Place the dried mushrooms in a large bowl and cover with boiling water, leaving to re-hydrate for approximately 30 minutes.
2 While the porcinis are soaking, slice the chestnut mushrooms and onion, and fry in a large pan with a knob of butter.
3 Add crushed garlic and a few sprigs of fi nely chopped rosemary, and sprinkle in the dried thyme, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
4 Pour the rice into the frying pan, then ladle in the porcini mushroom stock and the re-hydrated mushrooms.
5 Leave to simmer gently until the rice is cooked and soft, stirring occasionally. This should take around half an hour.
MUSHROOM SOUP
6 Then transfer the soup into a saucepan, and blend with a hand-held mixer until smooth.
7 Crumble in the stilton, blend again and season carefully with additional salt and pepper to taste.
8 Serve with warm rustic bread and a swirl of cream for that fi nal fl ourish.
On a bitter winter evening, there’s
nothing quite like tasty homemade soup to warm the family. Here’s our
favourite recipe; it’s lovely and quick to make, surprisingly simple and tastes
devilishly good.
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