Welcome to June: a heatwave and then downpours – the British summer has arrived! In this month’s magazine you’ll find local happenings and local travel both old-style and bang up to date, Pru Leith’s recipe for ageing well, and 2 … Continue reading →
May’s here with all the fun of the fair as we dress up for Abinger medieval fair, maypole and all! Then we look at two possible new treatments for sight loss, and the merits of regular sight checks. We also … Continue reading →
Happy New Year from the Dorking Talking Newspaper! Let’s hope 2026 is going to be a good one for all of us. Dorking Talking’s getting off to a busy start, with theatre and pantomime, bandstands and holidays, history, advice and … Continue reading →
It’s the run-up to Christmas and here come shopping and shows, useful gifts, wrapping tips, and holly & ivy, as well as partridges in pear trees. Also winter wildlife, audio books, local national treasure Prunella Scales and Buster the guide … Continue reading →
We have lots of seasonal events for you this month as we approach panto season – oh yes we do! We hear about theatre touch tours of stage sets and a chance to meet the cast for VIPs, as well … Continue reading →
September’s Dorking Talking magazine is here! As well as updating you on the High Street & Dorking Halls, we hear about astonishing research which suggests implanting tooth material into the eye to improve vision, kitchen hacks, and proposed changes at … Continue reading →
We look at getting in touch with your GP without having to use technology, and suggestions for navigating the bathroom with poor sight, before we leave the serious behind and launch into holiday mode, complete with fun things to do, … Continue reading →
This month we focus on some of the latest ideas for people with poor sight: suggestions for Summer days out; how to cope with bright sunlight; Macular Society research into peripheral vision; making e-scooters noisy to keep pedestrians safer; and … Continue reading →
Dorking’s Cockerel is all dressed up for VE Day and we’re celebrating with him, with veteran’s memories. We’ve also got tips on reducing your household bills, healthy eating, and shopping with sight loss. And as well as VE Day, we’ll … Continue reading →
Dance into Spring with Chris McCausland in April’s Dorking Talking! We find out what’s next when you’re diagnosed with macular disease, hear about charity “Eye Matter” bringing people with impaired sight together, and get ready to celebrate Surrey Day in … Continue reading →
