Sunday, 30 January 2011

The Wickerman, Star Cinema Sunday

The Star celebrates the second instalment in its Cinema Sunday season. The Wickerman is today's classic choice. The synopsis: A hard-nosed, deeply religious Police Sergeant, Neil Howie (Edward Woodward) receives information that a young girl has gone missing. This is told in an anonymous letter from Summerisle, a remote island off the coast of Scotland. The Sergeant flies to Summerisle to investigate. He shows villagers a photo of the missing girl to the locals, but they deny her existence. Howie starts noticing the islander's bizarre customs and lifestyle with increasing incredulity and over time discovers that such pagan rituals that take place on this island are increasingly disturbing. The Wicker Man is showing at The Star, at 7pm this Sunday.

Tuesday, 25 January 2011

Falkland Arms Draws Music Fans

There’s plenty of choice for a night out in Dorking, but music lovers and musicians alike know that there's good times to be had at The Falkland Arms. Every Tuesday, an the Open Mic session comes to life in an unusual manner scarcely offered elsewhere. Musicians will settle into their performance, sometimes starting with a guitar, violin or piano, but the audience is encouraged to join in. Before a session is over, performers are engulfed by enthusiastic punters adding to the mix. Joining in is not just the norm. It is the tradition.

Musicians that would normally shun from a live performance are now arriving with instruments and joining in with the fun. There's no rules here. Just turn up and play....even if someone is already playing.

The Open Mic night at The Falkland Arms brings live local music to the fore. Its on tap, welcoming and interactive. In fact, music sessions at The Falkland are very much akin to traditional pub music sessions well known in the 60's and 70's when bands used local taverns to practice, perform and test audience reaction. The only difference here is that a solo artist can find themselves becoming a band member before the end of their set, having been immersed in support.

Live music at the Falklands is a joy to watch. Avid musicians are always welcome, and punters that can hit a bongo in time with the music with a pint in hand will be praised. For those that can't, sit back and enjoy the music. A night of surprise awaits.

Open Mic is every Tuesday from 8pm at The Falkland Arms, Falkland Road, Dorking.

Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Could It Be Magic...or Deception?

Sav The Deceptionist hits town on Tuesday 25th January. Rest assured, your sanity is in his hands. This breathtaking conjurer, illusionist, card-trickster, and mind reader puts most other magicians in the shade.
Sav's effortless and intriguing presence has earned him the praise of audiences all over. Performing table magic in London's smartest bars, saloons and casinos, Sav has never ceased to amaze since venturing into magic 14 years ago.

With the charisma of a celebrity conjurer and the sharpness and control of a street magician, Sav presents his range of talents and displays a host of tricks at breathtaking speed.

The Deceptionist appears at The Star, Dorking on Tuesday 25th January. If you love magic, you will love his show. There will be two, possibly three 20-30 minute performances on the night. Demand is expected to be high, so get there early if you want to secure a seat in The Star's one night only Edwardian Lounge.

Tuesday, 18 January 2011

EclectiX Raise Roof at The Star

The Star was given the pleasure to offer punters yet another fantastic live performance from Dorking based EclectiX this Tuesday on the first of the regular 3rd Tuesday Live events for 2011.

Their setlist was a blend of well known songs and world music styles, and true to form, several cover tracks played at this evenings event were reconstructed until barely recognisable with a shower of bongos, drums, violin and a phatt reggae bass injection that could almost justify them as new masterpieces of their own.

This was Impressive stuff and the band’s impeccable momentum kept the atmosphere buzzing all night.

For a chance to see EclectiX play, pop to The Star on Saturday 12th February, or keep an eye on regular updates on the Dorking Events calendar.

Saturday, 15 January 2011

Local Council Promises Local Choice


Mole Valley District Council assures it is consulting residents but may already have an agreement with Morrisons to go ahead with a supermarket in Station Road  near Dorking West station as a chosen site.
The Council has said it was aware of four sites, all significant council land holdings, but would listen to proposals for any of them. The authority has stated it is committed to creating a "level playing field" for all the sites.
Consultations are due to begin soon and Dorking Events is keen to hear residents awareness and feedback of this move.