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Surrey Hills Enterprises shortlisted for Community Hero Award at the Surrey Business Awards 2026
Membership organisation supporting local enterprise across the Surrey Hills named among six finalists.
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Rural economy
From vineyard run to international attraction: Bacchus brings the world to the Surrey Hills
International runners flock to Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey, as the UK’s leading wine race celebrates its 16th year.
Organisational news
Surrey Hills organisations get a new mark to be proud of
Surrey Hills Enterprises has launched Proudly Surrey Hills, a new member mark for its growing business community, alongside a redesigned website making it easier for organisations to connect, collaborate and contribute to a thriving Surrey Hills economy.
Member stories
Great-granddaughter of 1935 butchers’ founders opens her own shop
Alanah Wyatt, daughter of Porky Whites Managing Director Francesca Wyatt, is opening A&G Whites Butchers at Squire’s Garden Centre in Wokingham, continuing 90 years of family butchery.
Partnerships
University of Surrey becomes first Education Partner
A nine-month pilot partnership will connect Surrey Hills Enterprises members with university training, research, student placements and innovation at Surrey Research Park.
Partnerships
Reigate becomes the founding community of Glow Networks
Five local charities have joined forces with businesses and homeowners to launch Glow Network Reigate, a community-led initiative connecting neighbours, local businesses and good causes.
Opportunities
New £500,000 Surrey Farming Innovation Accelerator launches
Farmers and growers across Surrey can apply for 100% grant funding of up to £35,000 for digital projects, plus six months of expert business support. Applications close 16 August 2026.
Organisational news
De Vere Horsley Estate awarded 2026 Surrey Hills Gold Award
De Vere Horsley Estate has received our highest accolade for outstanding collaboration and sustainability, alongside ten Collaboration Hero Awards presented at the Summer Party.
Member stories
Squire’s marks 90 years with flowers, fizz and Rose Festival
Squire’s Garden Centres celebrated 90 years of gardening heritage with a Flowers & Fizz Evening across its centres and the annual Rose Festival Weekend at Shepperton.
Member stories
The people behind the Surrey Hills
Behind every independent enterprise, creative studio and local artist is a person with a story and a deep connection to this landscape. We celebrate some of the individuals shaping our community.
Member stories
Introducing Surrey Hills Wine Week 2026
The Vineyards of the Surrey Hills launch the first Surrey Hills Wine Week, running Saturday 30 May to Sunday 7 June 2026 across seven vineyards on the North Downs.
Organisational news
Surrey Hills Power of Place 2025
Over 100 delegates and 28 exhibitors gathered at Dorking Halls for the inaugural Power of Place Conference, positioning the Surrey Hills as the sustainable heart of UK business tourism.