We are a group of locally based businesses who meet each Thursday to exchange business information, referrals and news about what’s happening in and around Dorking. Our meetings are structured, friendly and informal.
Members benefit from gaining greater understanding of each other’s business, which enables us to seek business referrals for each other. Membership is restricted to one member for each trade or profession to eliminate conflicts of interest. Have a look to see where we need members.
The focus of the group is the quality of service provided, so size of business is unimportant. Our members’ businesses range in size from sole traders to household name organisations.
Business meetings at lunchtime or early evening encroach either on the working day or social time. Our meetings start at 7.00am and finish by 8.30am, so there is no impact on normal business hours. See for yourself, come and meet us!
Below is a listing of all our current members displayed in alphabetical order. We are always open to new members interested in joining. If your trade or profession is not represented below why not come along to one of our meetings and see how we operate - send a visitor request.
Drama & operatic society
Simon Coppen-Gardner
Local drama & operatic society and small theatre venue hire with bar and other facilities
Telephone: 07796 173346
Box Office: Dorking Halls DDOS Page
E-mail: ddos@thegreenroomtheatre.uk
Website: Thegreenroomtheatre.uk
Green Room Theatre, Hut 4-7, R/O Dorking Halls, Reigate Rd, Dorking RH4 1SG
Chartered Accountants
Rick Parish
We are a small firm of Chartered Accountants specialising in owner managed businesses whether they be Limited companies, LLP’s, partnerships or the self employed.
Telephone: 01306 257050
E-mail: rick@sophicfinance.com
Website: sophicfinance.com
Little Coombe, Longfield Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 3DE
Arts & craft gifts
Caroline Salmon
WOW! Gallery brings you the Best Gifts.
WOWgallery.gifts brings you selected gifts, from glorious glass to dainty earrigs, suitable for any family or friends. Currently only operating in the UK, delivery is free if you spend over £50. It is also free to anyone in and around our home town with our "DorkingFree" code."
Caroline paints in acrylic on canvas, for commission or by desire! Available pieces with prices and sizes are on carolinesalmon.myportfolio.com Call Caroline to view paintings or discuss commissions.
New website carolinesalmon.art and original prints are available at Wowgallery.co.uk.
Telephone: 07712 932630
E-mail: carolinesalmon@icloud.com
Website: carolinesalmon.myportfolio.com
Bramble Cottage, Horsham Road, Beare Green, Dorking RH5 4QT
Professional Building Surveying practice providing expertise for Private Independent Schools, Academy Schools and residential clients.
Julian Sawyers
JS Surveying Associates Ltd is a small independent professional Building Surveying practice based in Surrey, which specialises in a wide range of Building Surveying, Architectural design and Project Management services. We specialise in residential, commercial and School clients.
Telephone: 01293 781121
E-mail: julian@jssassociates.com
Website: jssassociates.com
Registered Address: Chart House, 2B Effingham Rd
Reigate RH2 7JN
Cakes, Classes & shop
Anita Puttick
We create cakes for birthdays and weddings, but also absolutely any occasion that you might want to make truly memorable with a show stopping creation from Putty Cakes
Telephone: 01293 863600
E-mail: sales@puttycakes.co.uk
Website: puttycakes.co.uk
11A West Street,Dorking,Surrey,RH4 1BL
Car Maintenance & Garage Services
Andrew Pirt
Friendly, reliable and professional garage for all your car maintenance and servicing with excellent attention to detail and customer care.
Telephone: 01306 880149
E-mail: info@statonviewgarage.com
Website: stationviewgarage.co.uk
2 Old Char Wharf, Dorking RH4 1EF
Charity
Lucy Beach
We provide emotional, practical and social support to people with a life limiting illness who live in Surrey. We also run a Bereavement Support Group, a Neurological Support Group, Death Cafes and Coffin Club Surrey.
Telephone: 01306 881816 - (Tuesdays / Thursdays only)
E-mail: admin@brigittetrust.com
Website: brigittetrust.org
Abinger House, Church Street, Dorking RH4 1DF
Chartered Physiotherapist & Craniosacral Therapist
Myra Baston
Specialist in muscle and joint strains and sprains in all age groups. Cranially working with trauma, stress, bereavement, back and neck pains, migraines, digestive and emotional disorders
Clinic and Home Visits available, please contact for details.
Telephone: 01306 889680
E-mail: myra@myrabaston.co.uk
Website: myrabaston.co.uk
The practice is located at the junction of Dene Street and Marlborough Road in Dorking.
15a Dene Street, Dorking RH4 2DB
Domiciliary and live in care
Michelle Wilson or Rachael Hughes
Home Instead Epsom and Mole Valley are an award winning team, reflecting the passion and commitment we have to providing outstanding care, wherever and whenever you need us.
We provide domiciliary care in the form of companionship, home help, personal care, overnight care, daytime care, respite care and live in care
Telephone: 01372 741 544
E-mail: Michelle Wilson
Website: homeinstead.co.uk/epsom-mole-valley
Finachem House, 2 Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AX
Estate Agent, Letting Agents & Chartered Surveyors
Steve Lane
Over 60 years in Dorking. Specialising in commercial properties of all types. Sales, Lettings, Management, Rent Reviews, Lease Renewals. Dilapidations and also residential letting.
Telephone: 01306 884685
E-mail: dorking@robinsonsmb.com
Website: robinsonsmb.com
253 – 255 High Street, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1RP
Funeral and Natural Burial Ground
Simon Ferrar
Clandon Wood is a beautiful, peaceful and sustainable nature reserve nestling between the ancient villages of East and West Clandon.
For further visit our website.
Telephone: 07870 518292
E-mail: simonferrar@nbuk.org
Website: clandonwood.com
Clandon Wood, Epsom Road, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7FN
(For older Sat Navs use GU4 7TT)
Graphic design for print, digital publishing and frontend website design.
Wendy Saunders, Alex Wilkie
Squiggle has the combined depth of expertise and breadth of experience to deliver effective graphic design solutions to all business sectors. We provide traditional print products, electronic publishing solution, effective websites and digital promotions.
Telephone: 01306 876070
E-mail: solutions@squiggle.co.uk
Website: squiggle.co.uk
The Studio, 27 South Terrace Dorking, Surrey RH4 2AD.
Independent Financial Advisor
Steve Cobby
Independent advice on investments, pensions, protection for families and protection for businesses against the loss of a key employee, partner or shareholding director.
Telephone: 01306 889902
E-mail: steve@taylorcobby.co.uk
Website: taylorcobby.co.uk/
Peveril House, Pilgrims Way, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AW
IT Consultancy & System Support
Phil Ware
Allware have been providing IT consultancy services to SME’s in the South East for 6 years.
We provide cradle to grave support for their IT systems, building relationships that last throughout the life of their equipment.. and beyond.In that time we have built up a very close relationship with some of the industries leading players such as Dell, Fortinet and Zen broadband, and have established a strong buying position by driving down prices with large orders.
Telephone: 01306 711625
Email: info@allware.co.uk
Website: allware.co.uk
Allware Systems Limited, 123 Greens Farm, Rusper Road, Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey RH5 5BE
Home Improvements & Odd Jobs
Philip Pleece
Inside & outside home improvements, odd jobs & repairs
Telephone: 07421 897804
E-mail: p.pleece@sky.com
Riverside, Dorking RH4 1PR
Mortgage and Protection Advice
Linda Whitehead CeMAP
Mortgage advice with access to a panel of over 70 lenders, covering residential, buy-To-Let and commercial properties. Also offering advice about personal protection policies, including life, critical illness and income protection.
Tel: 07387 733 674
E-mail: lw@lindon-travers.co.uk
Website: www.lindon-travers.co.uk
Byfleet Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1DT
Publishers and Events
Simon Edmands
The Mark Allen Group is a privately owned dynamic media company which delivers high quality content through market-leading journals, magazines, books, events, exhibitions and websites. Our brands offer unrivalled access to specialists in healthcare, educaKon, business and consumer markets.
Telephone: 07753 821964
E-mail: simon.edmands@markallengroup.com
Website: markallengroup.com
Residential, dementia and nursing care home
Jenny Robinson
Porthaven is a small, independent, care home company building and operating market leading care homes which are run professionally, responsibly and most importantly, with integrity and care.
Telephone: 01372 235 500
E-mail: CSM.Hartfield@porthaven.co.uk
Website: www.porthaven.co.uk
4 Hartfield Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7GW
Retail - Guns, Fishing & Outdoors
Liz Fuller, Andrew Fuller
Retail sales of guns, fishing equipment and clothes and equipment for outdoor pursuits. Yeti stockist.
Telephone: 01306 882177
E-mail: info@scfuller.co.uk
Website: www.scfuller.co.uk
28-30 South Street, Dorking, Surrey RH4 2HQ
Solicitors & Notaries
Diane Sumpter, Elizabeth Muston or Floris Shoebridge
Our specialist teams of lawyers provide practical advice to meet your business’ legal needs. We advise businesses of all sizes across a broad range of industry sectors.
Telephone: 01306 880110
E-mail: enquiries@downslaw.co.uk
Website: downslaw.co.uk
Dorking Office: 156 High Street, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1BQ
Health and Wellbeing
Bryan Butterworth
The class comprises three sections:
Group Qi-Gong:
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Its techniques are designed to improve and enhance the body’s qi. Qi-gong exercises are done together by the whole class as a group to enhance the energy generation.
Group Form:
Shuang Yang Bei Her Rou Ruan Chuan (also known as Shuang Yang Pei Ho Rou Rouan Chien) form.
Individual Practice:
Individual practice where students work on new postures, refining the postures they know and increase their knowledge and understanding through practice and discussion with the instructor and fellow students.
Telephone: 07870 498581
E-mail: bryan@bryanbutterworth.co.uk
Website: bryanbutterworth.co.uk
Classes in Dorking:
Follett Hall, United Reform Church, 53 West Street Dorking
RH4 1BS
Teddington: Salvation Army Hall, 27 Church Road, Teddington,
TW11 8PF
Toastmaster & Master of Ceremony
Mark Elphick
Mark can officiate at any occasion:
or any other function where a Toastmaster may be required.
Telephone: 07813 133642
E-mail: southeastuktoastmaster@virginmedia.com
Utilities
Anita Puttick
I help households save and earn money by managing their essential home services in one place. Through Utility Warehouse, I offer competitive deals on energy, broadband, mobile, insurance and EV tariffs, all with one bill and one point of contact. I also provide a free, no-obligation bill review and information on how customers can earn cashback or additional income if they choose.
Telephone: 07525 938721
E-mail: anita.and.gavin@uw.partners
Website: https://uw.partners/anita.and.gavin/join
Dorking, Surrey
Charity
Simon Edmands
Providing vital care and support to people living with Motor Neurone Disease throughout the East Surrey area.
Telephone: 07753 821964
E-mail: eastsurrey@mndassociation.org
Website: mndassociation.org