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BOX HILLThe National Trust celebrates 100 years at

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CONTENTS

6 Jottings Your local community noticeboard

8 Heritage Open Days 13th-14th September 2014

14 Box Hill

Celebrating 100 years of National Trust ownership

20 Fashion News With Kirstie Smillie

34 Surrey Hills Wood Fair 4th and 5th October

37 Godalming Town Council News

44 Sounding Off! He’s back...

47 Schools51 Gardening Q&A With Jo Jenkinson

54 Food A foraged meal for September

58 Garden Advice for September 62 Walk Midhurst, Bepton and Cocking

65 Profi le Cranleigh Dance & Theatre Arts

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We’ve been to some really good local events over the summer months. VantagePoint sponsored a great ‘Concert in the Park’ on 12th August. Aft er a very dodgy morning’s weather, the sun came out and everyone enjoyed local blues band, Cryin’ Out Loud. Angie took the three granddaughters to Bel & The Dragon where the chef gave a wonderful demonstrati on on how to make their amazing Tarte Tati n; quite the best we’ve tasted here or in France! It was part of Godalming Staycati on and the parti cipants devoured a generous porti on aft erwards. The boys had a great morning’s coaching at Godalming Town Football Club, also part of Staycati on. Sti ll plenty more going on in September; enjoy the rest of the summer.

The Wisley Flower Show runs from Tuesday 2nd to 7th September from 9am-6pm (5pm Sunday). This six day fl oral extravaganza features more than 60 nurseries and trade stands, the Nati onal Dahlia Society Show, fl oral displays by Surrey NAFAS, expert advice and much more. Plus, the chance to enjoy stunning late summer colour throughout the garden. Free once you have entered the Garden. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. More informati on at [email protected], or call 08452 609000.

Tuesday 2nd September sees the opening of Studio 12’s annual

exhibiti on at Godalming Museum. It will be showing a wide range of subjects in watercolour, pastel, charcoal and oil and framed and unframed pictures and cards will be for sale. Also, this year some members’ sketchbooks will be displayed. The exhibiti on conti nues unti l 20th September. Godalming Museum is located at 109a High Street, by the Pepperpot and is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Admission is free but donati ons are welcomed. For further informati on please contact the Museum on 01483 426510 or visit www.godalmingmuseum.org.uk.

Ockford-Godalming Aft ernoon WI will be meeti ng again on Wednesday 3rd September at 2pm at the Scout & Guide Headquarters, Seymour Road, off Eashing Lane, Godalming. Jenny Nockolds will round off the meeti ng with a talk ‘Walking the Inca Trail to Macchu Pichu’. The annual Produce and Craft Show will take place on 1st October, so do go along to see the high standard of exhibits on show. As well as regular meeti ngs, outi ngs are arranged in the summer, and there are social evenings, plus monthly local pub lunches, book reading evenings and regular art and craft sessions. If you would like to join a friendly and lively group of ladies, please contact the secretary on 01483 421433. You will be warmly welcomed.

The opening fi lm of season four of Cranleigh Film Club will be shown

on Thursday 4th September. They are showing the classic fi lm The Chess Players, which starred Richard Att enborough, Saeed Jaff rey and Sanjeer Kumar. A masterful and visually stunning historical drama, it was the fi rst fi lm that legendary fi lmmaker Satyajit Ray made outside his nati ve Bengal. It will be shown in the Bandroom at 7.45pm (doors open at 7pm) and refreshments will be on sale. The evening is an Open Evening when members can bring guests for free to sample this friendly and very successful club. Have a look at the club’s website for full informati on, www.cranleighfi lmclub.org.uk.

Cranleigh Walking for Health meets every Wednesday and Saturday at 11am outside the Leisure Centre for free guided health walks of approx 1.5 hours. On the fi rst Wednesday of every month there are also shorter walks for those just starti ng on the road to a healthier lifestyle. All you need is suitable footwear and a desire to improve your fi tness and to make new friends. Do go along and join them!

Cranleigh Village Club Sports & Social Club have lots going on as usual, from Live Dancing on 4th September to the Quiz Night on the 26th September. They welcome one and all to join them, come along and sample their special and guest ales at the lowest prices in the village, good food, live music, and sports faciliti es. You can

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The following are all free but ti ckets are required for all tours. Tour ti ckets are available from Godalming Museum on 01483 426510.

BELL RINGINGThe bell tower of SS Peter & Paul will be open on Saturday. Come and visit the ringing chamber, hear a talk about English church bell ringing, and see a demonstrati on of this unique and ancient art. On Saturday at 2pm and 3.30pm.Please note for safety reasons under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

CHARTERHOUSEOne of the country’s great schools, founded in 1611. Guided tours include the South African Cloisters, the Founder’s Chapel, the Memorial Chapel, the Main Hall, the Library and the Scholars’ Court.Tours on Saturday at 10am, 1pm and 3pm.

LADYWELL CONVENTTuesley Court was designed in the Arts and Craft s style by the London architect Sir Guy Dawber and in 1956 the house was purchased by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood as their Motherhouse. Tours on Saturday at 2pm, 2.30pm and 3pm.

MANOR HOUSE, HUXLEY CLOSE, GODALMINGDespite its ti meless elegance the Manor House was built for Charles Hampton Weeks, a master at Charterhouse, around 1890. Tours on Sunday at 1pm and 3pm.

THE MEATHWestbrook Place is a large Georgian house with an imposing white stucco frontage overlooking a sweeping lawn. Most of the interior is 19th century with decorati ve Adam-style plasterwork

on the stair hall ceiling. Visitors will see the original main house, the walled garden and the chapel.Tours on Saturday at 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm.

THE STAR, CHURCH STREETOne of the few survivors of Godalming’s many pubs and breweries, the Star is a mainly 18th century house with 16th century origins.Tours on Saturday at 11am and 12 noon.

THE THREE LIONS, 55 MEADROWThe Three Lions (above) is a Grade II listed building, the oldest part dati ng back to the 16th century, with a 17th century cross wing on the right. It is possibly the oldest pub in Godalming and Farncombe. The pub will be open as usual over the weekend and we will welcome visitors who just wish to look round and a leafl et will be available describing the history of the pub. Those taking the ti cketed tour will see the upstairs rooms which will not be open to the general public.Saturday 11am-midnight, tour 10am.Sunday 12 noon-11pm, tour 10am.

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CHURCH HOUSE, CHURCH STREET (Barlow Robbins Solicitors)Dati ng from the Middle Ages with medieval and Victorian features including ti mber framing and a magnifi cent staircase. Tours on Saturday between 11am and 1pm.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYSHeritage Open Days off er free access to buildings which are normally closed to the public. On these days local history is brought to life with tours and events. 2014 is a year of anniversaries: it is the 20th year of Heritage Open Days and in Godalming we are celebrati ng not only the 200th birthday of the Pepperpot but also 300 years since the Quakers meeti ng room was built. For details of Heritage Open Days events round the country see www.heritageopendays.org. The full programme is available at Godalming Library and Godalming Museum.

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CHURCH OF ST PETER & ST PAULGodalming’s parish church and only Grade I listed building.Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday all day as usual. On Sunday there will be a TOUR OF THE CHURCH at 3pm. Cream teas in the Octagon on Sunday 3pm to 5pm.

FARNCOMBE DAY CENTREOriginally built as a School in 1858 and extended with the additi on of the clock tower in 1884. Open SATURDAY 10am-1pm. Refreshments available.

GODALMING’S GORY GHOST WALKSDiscover the gruesome and scary parts of Godalming’s history with Canon Mervyn Roberts. Starti ng from SS Peter & Paul churchyard.Saturday 4pm (walk is aimed at children) and 7pm walk (for a more adult audience).

GODALMING MASONIC HALLThe constructi on of a new road to relieve traffi c congesti on in the High Street necessitated the demoliti on of the Masonic Hall. So, in 1988 a new hall was built. Although modern it includes many features from its 1886 predecessor.Open Sunday 11am-3pm. Presentati ons at 12 noon, 1.15pm and 2pm.

GODALMING MUSEUMFollow the story of Godalming and the surrounding area in this friendly museum situated in a medieval building in the heart of town. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Extra opening for Heritage Open Days on Sunday 10am-4pm. Refreshments available.

GODALMING UNITED CHURCH, BRIDGE ROADGodalming United Church, originally a Methodist Church, is an Edwardian building described as being “designed in the 16th century Gothic style”, of Bargate stone constructi on with Bath stone dressing and Welsh green slate roof.Saturday 2pm-5pm.

HISTORY WALKSEnjoy a guided history walk around Godalming led by Stephen Goddard. Lasts about 1½ hours. Starti ng from under the Pepperpot. Saturday and Sunday at 10.30am.

THE KINGS ARMS AND ROYAL HOTEL, HIGH STREET, GODALMINGThe only survivor of Godalming’s many coaching inns, the Kings Arms was the premier amongst them as it was where the mail coaches stopped. Open Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 2pm.

THE OLD MILL, MILL LANEOriginally a corn mill mostly built in the early 19th century with early 18th origins and 19th century additi ons. It was converted by Mr. Biggs circa 1980 into offi ces, with his own living accommodati on on the fi rst and second fl oors. Open Sunday 9.30am-12 noon.

THE PEPPERPOTBuilt by public subscripti on in 1814 to replace the ruinous medieval structure. Open courtesy of Godalming Town Council. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm.

QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, THE MINT, MILL LANE2014 is a big year for Godalming Quakers as it is the tercentenary of the Meeti ng Room at the Meeti ng House, built from the ruins of a cott age called Goreways in 1714. The other building, originally a stable, is believed to date from the 1600s. Open Saturday 10am-4pm. Tea and biscuits available for a donati on.

ST JOHN’S CHURCH, FARNCOMBEBuilt in 1849 in response to the rapid populati on growth created by the railway. Designed in the early English Gothic style by Sir Gilbert Scott RA. There will be a display of items relati ng to the First World War. Open Saturday 10am-3pm.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, BUSBRIDGEThis small Victorian Gothic-revival church was consecrated in 1867. The remarkable metal screen (of 1898) in the Chancel Arch is by Edwin Lutyens, who also designed the Gertrude Jekyll grave monument in the churchyard. Open Saturday 9am-5pm. Tours on Saturday at 10am and 3pm. Sunday 10am-5pm, tour at 3pm.Refreshments available.

ST PETER’S CHURCH, HAMBLEDONThe fi rst menti on of a church at Hambledon is in 1291, but St Peter’s was almost enti rely rebuilt in 1846. Grade II listed, it is built of Bargate stone, with ashlar dressings and Welsh slate roof and a mostly chalk interior. Open Saturday and Sunday 12 noon-4pm, tour on Saturday at 2pm.

ST PETER’S CHURCH, HASCOMBE A Grade II listed building consecrated in June 1864, the church (right) was built to replace the derelict old church, believed to have been built around 1220.Open Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm, tour on Saturday at 3pm. Services on Sunday at 8am and 10am.


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The Cellar Café invites you to an evening with Paul and Fiona Jones at Clock Barn, Hambledon Road on Thursday 4th September, 7pm for 7.30 pm. Light refreshments and fully licensed pay bar. Tickets are £20 from The Cellar in Crown Court, Nathan’s in Queen Street or Record Corner. Paul Jones is a broadcaster, singer and musician from the 60’s group Manfred Man, and the Blues Band. Fiona is a singer and actress who has worked in all areas of show business and starred in West End musicals. They will provide an entertaining and thought-provoking evening talking and singing about their faith.

Here are the dates for September Anti ques Collectors & Craft Fairs. Cranleigh Village Hall on 4th and 18th

September. Free entry, refreshments available, runs from 7.30am-3.30pm. Also, Shere Village Hall on 14th and 28th September. Free entry and parking, refreshments available, runs from 11am-5pm. For more informati on, call Paul on 07980 384491.

The Witley & District MCC is one of the oldest clubs in South-East England affi liated to the Auto-Cycle Union. Back in 1921, a small band of motorcycle enthusiasts used to gather in Mullard’s builders yard in Witley. Numbers slowly increased, a club was formed and a decision was made in 1924 to affi liate to the Auto-Cycle Union and be offi cially recognised as a Motorcycle Club. As they mark their 90th anniversary in 2014, in additi on to their sporti ng calendar, they will be hosti ng a public event at The Compton Club, Spiceall, Compton, Guildford GU3 1EQ on Saturday 6th September. Proceedings will kick off at midday with lots of machines on show and a BBQ from around 5pm. Anyone with an interest in motorcycling would be very welcome, in parti cular, past members or anyone with a connecti on to the Witley Club.

Do bring a motorcycle! The club meets every Thursday evening from 8.30pm and members organise and take part in all types of Trials, Enduros, road runs and social events. For more details, or to let them know if you would like to att end the anniversary, visit the website www.witleymcc.org or contact the hon. secretary at the above address.

Egg producers are required for Godalming Country Market. It’s open every Friday morning at Milford Village Hall from 8.30am-10.30am, selling baked goods, fruit and veg, preserves, craft , eggs, etc. They also serve tea & coff ee. They are however looking for egg producers so do get in touch if you can help in this respect. A warm welcome awaits you at their weekly market - in additi on they will have a stall in Godalming High Street at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday 27th September. For further details telephone Margaret Heath on 01483 416098.

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Chiddingfold Horti cultural Society will hold their Autumn Show on Saturday 6th September. Opening to the public at 2 30pm, there will be lots to see and exhibits include vegetables, fl owers, fl oral art, cookery, art and craft , photography and children,

classes. Tea will also be served. The fi rst talk of the season will be on ‘Heavenly Hostas’ by John Baker at 8pm on Wednesday 17th September. John has travelled the world in search of new plant varieti es. His small garden boasts one of the largest collecti ons of hostas in England as well as 2000 other plant varieti es. Both these events will be held in the Village Hall. Coxcombe Lane, Chiddingfold and visitors are welcome to come and join them.

Saturday 6th September is the date for the launch of ‘The Art Tea House’. Cranleigh Arts Centre’s coff ee bar has been transformed into a colourful craft haven and all are invited to celebrate the launch by trying free samples of cake, taste the brand new range of teas and admire the cafe’s quirky new design. Visitors will also be able to explore the Art Centre’s current exhibiti on ‘Elements: Refi ned’ by the Surrey Guild of Craft smen, whilst being entertained by live music in the gallery. The launch event will run from 11am to 1pm and is free of charge to att end. On 21st that great blues/rock band The Nimmo Brothers

will be joining together for a super gig. Don’t forget there are some very good fi lms being screened, not to menti on live theatre and live comedy. Have a look at www.cranleighartcentre.org , there is bound to be something that ti ckles your fancy.

I must remind you about the Aucti on of Promises to be held in the Grayswood Village Hall on Saturday 6th September from 7pm-10.30pm. This may be the last fundraising event to be held by All Saints Church, Grayswood for their roof appeal fund; in fact there might even be the scaff olding round the church when this event takes place. There are very many exciti ng promises, including rounds of golf at Chiddingfold, Cowdray and Milford clubs, and a guided tour of the state apartments at Buckingham Palace – see more by following the link on the church website www.grayswoodparish.org. The aucti oneer is John Nicholson, so we are assured a lively evening; plus a silent aucti on will be running throughout the evening. There will be a hog roast with all the trimmings followed by one of Grayswood’s famous puds and

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GODALMING TRAIL RUNSUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2014

Don’t miss out on the annual Charterhouse Club Trail Run on Sunday 19th October 2014 as it off ers something for fun runners and more regular runners. Now in its fi ft h year, organisers have added a 1k fun run route for families that takes in the Charterhouse school playing fi elds. The popular event sti ll includes a chip ti med 5k, 10k and 15k opti on so there are distances to suit all fi tness levels. These longer distances provide an ideal opportunity for runners to enjoy the scenic woodland trails around the school.

Parti cipants and spectators will meet at Charterhouse Club, with the Fun Run beginning at 10.00am. At 10.30am the 5k, 10k and 15k runners will head out across the sports fi eld and into the nearby woodland. Marshals will be

stati oned along the route which is a clearly marked 5k loop. Runners can expect some challenges along the way as the undulati ng trail includes some uphill climbs and fast downhill secti ons.

Former parti cipant Edmond Jackson said: “This is among the best cross country events in the South with a fi ne, challenging woodland route and good faciliti es, with hot showers.”

Advance entries close at midnight on Friday 10th October so book now to take advantage of discounts. It’s currently just £4 to enter the Fun Run, £10.50 for the 5k, £15.50 for the 10k and £20.50 for the 15k. If you enter by 7th September using the discount code TRARUN14 at the checkout you will receive a further 20% off fees for the 5k, 10k and 15k.

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People have fl ocked here for more than a hundred years, even Jane Austen’s Emma. In the mid-1800s Londoners were encouraged to escape the city smog and take day trips to Box Hill for air, exercise and well being. As a result visitor numbers rocketed during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, with people enjoying the stunning scenery.

In 1912, 94 hectares of Box Hill were off ered for sale on the open market. Leopold Salomons of nearby Norbury Park purchased the land for £16,000 and donated it to the Nati onal Trust in 1914. Since then further purchases, legacies and bequests have seen the Nati onal Trust land around Box Hill expand to some 490 hectares.

In 1947 so popular was the hill with Londoners for walking, cycling and picnicking that 14,000 visitors arrived at Box Hill stati on for one Whitsun Bank Holiday. The Hill was fi rmly established in the hearts of locals and Londoners, keen to stretch their legs, breathe the fresh air and enjoy the countryside.

The Nati onal Trust has been welcoming visitors to Box Hill for a hundred years and it remains a special place for the same reasons as all those years ago. To mark the centenary the Salomons memorial at the Box Hill viewpoint is being refurbished and will be formally ‘reopened’ by Dame Helen Ghosh, the Director-General of the Nati onal Trust this September.

David Kennington, General Manager of the Surrey Hills, said: “Box Hill is the jewel in the crown of the Surrey Hills, loved by all, cherished and looked aft er by the Nati onal Trust. Come up and enjoy the views, stroll in the ancient yew woods or just lie down with an ant’s mound for your pillow and smell the lovely marjoram all around. There’s something for everyone and the countryside is free! Bring your children and tell them the Trust will be looking aft er it for ever, so they can come again and again.”

Today, a group of local enthusiasts called the Friends of Box Hill complement the Nati onal Trust team by raising much-needed funds and providing advice and support while the day-to-

Celebrating 100 yearsat Box Hill

Box Hill is one of the most cherished landmarks in the South East and this year we celebrate its centenary in the care of the Nati onal Trust.

Top: The Solomons memorial today (Nati onal Trust/

John Millar)

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day management is carried out by the Nati onal Trust’s dedicated countryside team. 2014 also marks the 50th anniversary of the Friends of Box Hill. The group has commissioned a new fi lm and displays which will be open to the public in a marquee at the top of Box Hill on Saturday 13th September as part of Heritage Open Days. Other improvements include updates to the natural play trail, making it even bett er for families.

Lyn Richards, Chair of the Friends of Box Hill, said: “The centenary feels like a moment to draw breath and refl ect on Box Hill’s remarkable history. We have spent two years drawing together an archive of photographs, postcards and memories and disti lling the best of them to tell the story. Earlier in the year we held a Memories Day when over 50 people came, many with a special memory of Box Hill. If it wasn’t for Leopold Salomons then Box Hill wouldn’t be as we know it today. That’s very signifi cant and it’s worth celebrati ng.”

Box Hill forms part of the North Downs, which are made of chalk and were formed millions of years ago as layer upon layer of microscopic organisms fell to the sea bed when the area was covered by ocean.

The hill is treasured for its wild animals and plants. The special type of grassland which thrives on the chalk soils is known as downland and is packed full of an awesome

Top: The Solomans memorial in 1920.

Above: Burford Spur

array of wildfl owers and grasses – in biodiversity terms the English equivalent of an Amazonian rainforest. Many of the plants are nati onally scarce and Box Hill is renowned for having some of the most untouched examples of this habitat. The hill is home to 17 diff erent species of orchid, the Adonis Blue butt erfl y and many more rare species.

The River Mole runs along the foot of Box Hill. It’s a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle and take in the peace and serenity of the river’s own pace of life. Seventeen hexagonal stepping stones cross the River Mole at the foot of Box Hill. The crossing point is part of the line of an ancient route-way running the length of

the North Downs from Hampshire to the Straits of Dover.

Box Hill is sti ll a green lung for London and receives approximately one million visitors each year. It would make the Nati onal Trust’s co-founder, Octavia Hill, proud to see how many people sti ll come out to Box Hill to walk, cycle, ride and take in the views. Octavia Hill was an innovati ve social reformer who was passionate about the welfare of inhabitants of citi es, especially London. She focused on housing, and the importance of green space.

Tristram Hunt, MP, said in 2008: “In whatever fi eld of public policy one looks, the shadow of the 19th century social reformer Octavia Hill stretches out before us… As ministers grapple


with re-engineering the welfare state, it is not Keynes, Marx or Giddens who provide the inspirati on, but Hill, the most versati le of late Victorian social entrepreneurs.”

The inventi on of the ‘safety’ cycle in 1894 heralded the start of a new chapter for Box Hill. As cycling mania took hold of an eager public, the hill became a popular desti nati on for any self-respecti ng cyclist keen to pit his fi tness against the heart-pumping climbs, or test his nerve on the jaw-dropping descents. In 1875 Stanley Boorer caused quite a sti r in the locality. Riding his clanking velocipede or ‘bone shaker’ from Denbies to Dorking in the dark and with glow worms att ached to his hat, he frightened the returning housemaids out of their wits.

This special associati on with the hill, experienced by generati ons of cyclists, conti nues to the present day. Box Hill provided a stunning locati on for part of the Olympics cycling road races in 2012 – the steep zig zag

road provided an uphill challenge for the Olympians – the men doing nine circuits and the women doing two. The area is now popular with professional and amateur cyclists alike.

To balance the needs for conservati on and play host to a world-wide audience and global cycling event was always going to be a challenge. Working closely with Natural England (the statutory advisor for the UK government), areas were set aside where spectators could safely watch the race alongside the rare fl ora and fauna. Dormice, orchids and butt erfl ies were most at threat from large crowds trampling the fragile environment. Fortunately the post-Olympic bio-survey has revealed that no lasti ng damage was caused, proving that access and conservati on can exist side by side when managed correctly.

Box Hill is protected by the Nati onal Trust for ever, for everyone, and has a bright future ahead of it for the next hundred years.

For more informati on visit www.nati onaltrust.org.uk/box-hill.

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To celebrate the centenary a new leafl et has been created suggesti ng a hundred adventures to have at Box Hill. These range from going on a moonlit walk, hugging a tree, having a family reunion at Box Hill, to standing on your head in memory of Major Peter Labelliere, who asked to be buried upside down on the hill because the world was topsy turvy.

Countryside Manager Andy Wright says: “Box Hill is a fabulous piece of stunning landscape for people to enjoy. Home to some really rare wildlife, it’s such a wonderfully diverse place, from our secluded valleys and quiet woodlands, to our busy visitor centre and unbeatable views. It’s a place for fun, so don’t worry if you feel a bit daft trying out our a hundred adventures to celebrate the last century.”

Top: The Stepping Stones across the River Mole (Johan J.Ingles-Le Nobel).

Above: A view from Box Hill (Richard

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There’s a recital of organ and piano music at St James’ Church, Elstead on Saturday 6th September at 7pm. Kurt Rampton, a gift ed young Elstead organist now studying at the Birmingham Conservatoire, has been playing the organ at St James’ since a young teenager. His musical excellence has won him an E.M.E.F. award. The 1¼-hour programme will include music by Johann Sebasti an Bach, César Franck, Olivier Messiaen, Marcel Dupré, Frédéric Chopin, Claude Debussy and Kurt himself. Free entry; just go along! Interval refreshments. Reti ring collecti on will be shared, at Kurt’s request, between E.M.E.F. and St James’ Church.

Cranleigh Young Farmers are holding their annual Horse Show and Gymkhana on Sunday 7th September at Rooks Hill Farm on the A281 near Bramley. Turn up for 9am or contact Lisa on 01483 272715 for details of

the 35 classes. Spectators welcome for free. Refreshments available all day. Young Farmers are a registered charity and this is their main fundraiser that helps pay for lots of exciti ng acti viti es throughout the year.

AMICA is a friendly non-profi t social group supporti ng the Hants/Berks/Surrey border communiti es. They extend a warm welcome to unatt ached people who have just moved into the area, or have changed circumstances or feel it’s just ti me to move on. AMICA provides both weekday and weekend events organised by members to serve wide-ranging interests. You are most welcome to att end an event by sending back an enquiry form on their new website www.amica.club. Alternati vely contact 07857 135973 leaving your name and contact details for a call back.

Live Local Love Winkworth is on Sunday 7th September from 11am-4pm at Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Road, Godalming. This is their fi ft h annual free event for the local community. There will be a whole range of exciti ng family

acti viti es, live music, falconry displays, archery, wood carving, face painti ng, children’s craft s, trails, acti viti es and much more. It really is a great day out for the whole family.

Cranleigh Choral Society is a fl ourishing and friendly local choir. New singers, of any voice and degree of experience, are always warmly welcomed. Under the lively and imaginati ve directorship of Marcus Pashley and Catherine Beddison, they perform three concerts a year at various venues in the village, someti mes in conjuncti on with Cranleigh School. Their wide repertoire encompasses the great classic choral works as well as more modern music. The highlight of this season will be a joint performance with Cranleigh School choirs of Poulenc’s Gloria and Rutt er’s Magnifi cat. They will be holding their Christmas concert in St Nicolas Church on Saturday 6th December. As well as rehearsing every Monday at 7.45pm at Cranleigh School, the society organises many social events, such as Quiz nights and Opera Evenings. The fi rst rehearsal will be on Monday 8th September. For


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The Surrey Hills Singing School is a family of choirs and off ers parents and children the opportunity to sing side by side at concerts. The Surrey Hills Singers is a dayti me choir for ladies who rehearse to the school ti metable. The group meets on a Monday morning from 9.45am-12 noon at Ewhurst Bapti st Church. Surrey Hills Young Voices is for children aged 8 upwards who meet on a Monday at 4.30-5.45 pm at Cranleigh C of E Primary School. The fi nal 15 minutes is for teenagers only. Finally, their litt le starlets, the training choir, is for 6-7 year olds who also meet at the same school on a Monday at 3.45pm. All these choirs are non-auditi oned and sing all styles of songs, though SHYV focus mainly on pop, musical and gospel songs. Rehearsals start on Monday 8th September and singers are welcome to go along at any point in the term, but open rehearsals during September are parti cularly targeted for newcomers to go along

and try any choir without obligati on or payment unti l deciding to become a regular member.

Busbridge Evening WI meets on the second Tuesday each month at Busbridge Village Hall at 8pm. On Tuesday 9th September there will be a talk by Judith Rowbotham enti tled ‘Sisterhood and Delinquency’ about groups of philanthropic Victorian women who formed chariti es and raised funds to help their ‘sisters’ who had fallen on hard ti mes turning to crime and delinquency. On Tuesday 14th October Alison Hoyland will be discussing what we wear and the impact that colour and style has on us in her talk ‘Never Judge a Book by its Cover.’ In additi on to each monthly meeti ng there are other acti viti es; a vibrant book club, some members play Mah Jong and the sewing group meets twice a month. Other social events include walks, lunches and theatre visits. If you would like to go along to a meeti ng and fi nd out more about the group, contact the secretary Penny Howell on 01483 415904.

Farncombe Morning Townswomen’s Guild’s next meeti ng will be on Wednesday 10th September, in St. John’s Church Room, St. John’s Street, Farncombe, from 10am to 12noon. The speaker will be Andy Mansbridge from Surrey Police HQ Mount Browne, talking about the training of police dogs in various situati ons, including search and rescue. It is hoped that Andy will bring one of his dogs. In advance, on Wednesday 8th October, the speaker will be from Watt s Gallery in Compton, when the ti tle of the talk will be “Arti sts’ Village in Compton”. Visitors to these meeti ngs are always welcome; just £1 entrance fee to hear the talk and join the members for tea, coff ee and biscuits and the Guild always holds a monthly raffl e. For more informati on on the Guild, contact the secretary Jill Bird on 01483 860917, or you can enquire about membership at a meeti ng.

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On � at note....Jeans that work - yes really! I have had success with jeans again. Two more women who were fi nding the jean challenge just too much, have tried the Salsa brand (below) and both have been lift ed to denim heaven. Visit House of Fraser or look on line at www.salsa.com.“Thank you for recommending the ‘Salsa’ jeans. Fantasti c fi t, my new brand”.

My Summer - a small world I have also been giving live web lectures to students from Belgium, India and Saudi Arabia. These are more business-like sessions as the students are more mature stylists. They are focused on working with real women who lead a mixture of work and family lives and need clothes that span more than one season and suit their body types and lifestyles. Much like the work I do. Although we are miles apart, their clients raise the same issues – “a dress with sleeves” and “a jean that fi ts me”.

Liz Trendle doesn’t sit sti ll. Not happy with one successful bouti que, Catwalk in Godalming, she opened another in Guildford’s cobbled Angel Gate three years ago, moving next door for a year and changing the name to The Gate. Now, another move, down the road where Angel Gate meets North Street. Fab new labels including Day Birger et Mikkelsen which has been missing from Guildford for a few seasons, and not forgetti ng exclusivity to another great jeans brand, Not your Daughter’s Jeans - NYDJ (left ). Time for a rest I think!57 Angel Gate, Guildford GU1 4AH 01483 453466

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Did you see the recent series, This Old Thing, presented by Dawn O’Porter? I get the vintage thing and if you do too, a short drive away to Bramley and you will fi nd New2Vous, owned by David Howson who used to be located at Smithbrook Kilns. On my last visit, I bought two dresses, one by Cos, the other by Moschino at good prices - not purely vintage but inspired vintage style, which also works for me. 11 High Street, Bramley, GU5 OHF 01483 893305

In Godalming we have Change of a Dress, a mixture of select current and modern vintage gems; great accessory selecti on.2 Church St, Godalming GU7 1EH 01483 429996

For gorgeous vintage and unique trinkets visit, Lola’s Emporium. 31 High Street, Godalming GU7 1AU

Shops on my list to visit are both in Dorking - Shrewd, selling pure vintage glamour for men, women and your home.7 South Street, Dorking, RH4 2DY 01306 889099

..and a dress agency with oodles of choice, both modern and classic, Style Connect. Made to measure, vintage repairs and alterati ons.22 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BY 01306 886430 (closed Mondays)

A great new fi nd for me is in Midhurst. Named Arnarge aft er a famous corner at Le Mans. Opened in 2012, owner Beverley Davis off ers a cute mix of vintage and classic inspired clothes and accessories, including some lovely hats (right). I fell for a few dresses but they were just too small for me this ti me. Another visit needed soon.7 West Street, Midhurst, GU29 9NQ 01730 812100.

“A bouti que with Heritage” is the creati ve name of dress agency, Eternal in Petworth, and I wanted too many of their gorgeous high-end fashion labels. Defi nitely worth a visit.88a New Street, Petworth 01798 344434 (closed Mondays)

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Rod Youngs, fi rst choice drummer for a range of huge stars, with Marianne Windham guesti ng on bass this should be a great gig at Guildford Jazz’s new home, Jazz @ The Pavilion, Guildford Rugby Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. Doors 7.45pm. Music from 8.30 pm. Tickets £12 in advance from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk. Then on Tuesday 23rd September, The Electric Theatre Jazz Café features Anita Wardell. Winner of the presti gious BBC Jazz Award for Best Jazz Vocalist, Anita will be joined by Robin Aspland on piano, Steve Brown on drums and Marianne Windham on double bass. Expect an unforgett able evening. The Electric Theatre is in Onslow Street. Guildford GU1 4SZ. Music 7:30pm Tickets £12. Supper from 6pm. Call the box on 01483 444789.

If you have fl irted with the idea of joining a choir, now is the ti me to do something about it as local choirs are starti ng a brand new season. Godalming Choral Society begins rehearsals on Thursday 11th September for works including Rutt er’s Gloria, Bernstein’s Chichester

Psalms and Williams’s Tsunami Requiem. They meet at 7.45pm in the Hall at St Hilary’s School, Holloway Hill, Godalming GU7 1RX and are looking for new and experienced singers to join them in all voiceparts. The Concert will be on Saturday 13th December in The Great Hall, Charterhouse. For more details call the membership secretary on 01483 428057, the secretary on 01483 420536, or go along on any Thursday evening where a warm welcome awaits you. www.godalmingchoral.org.uk.

Farncombe Music Club has a great concert on Friday 12th September. Sti llMarillion are playing at St. John’s Church, Farncombe (in associati on with White Mountain Promoti ons). Formed in 2008 from a love of the band’s early material, the band comprises four talented and experienced musicians who accurately recreate the complex, intricate sounds of early Marillion. For a taste, have a look at www.sti llmarillion.com. Tickets: £12 advance (£15 door). Then on Friday 19th September, they present an Evening with Beverley Craven, also

at St. John’s Church, Farncombe. BRIT-Award winner Beverley Craven is embarking on an extensive UK tour supporti ng the release of her brand new album, ‘Change of Heart’, being launched on 1st September. See www.beverleycraven.com. Tickets: £20 advance (£23 door). To book ti ckets for either concert go to www.wegotti ckets.com/julianlewrymusic, call in at The Record Centre in Pound Lane, off Godalming High Street or call 01483 421520/07769 592452.

Two more concerts in Holy Trinity Church, Bramley for your diary. On Friday 12th September at 7.30pm local musicians Madeleine (violin and viola) and Sarah Pickering (piano) are giving a recital of music by Bach, Bartok, Bloch, Mozart and Schumann. Do go and support Maddy, who later this year will be auditi oning with these pieces for a place at Music College. Admission is free, and there will be a free soft drink in the interval and a reti ring collecti on. Then on Saturday 27th September at 7.30pm they have their Celebrity Recital for 2014! Internati onal soprano Joan Rodgers, CBE, will be accompanied by Alan


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Did you know that curtains are old hat, wooden veneti ans are ‘last year’ and shutt ers are the new trend? Neither did I, but I was brought quickly up to speed by Richard Teague when I visited the Creati ve Blinds & Shutt ers (CBS) in Wrecclesham, Farnham.

With over 18 years’ experience in the industry there is not much that Richard doesn’t know about blinds, awnings and shutt ers.

Which can only be good news for the majority of us who don’t buy these products very oft en and are rarely up to speed with the latest opti ons available.

How reassuring it is to have an expert on hand to advise on the pros and cons of each diff erent type of window covering and some of the problems which can occur during fi tti ng.

Richard explained that it’s good to do your research before buying. He said: “Find a company that knows what they are doing. We’ve had lots of people who have come to us aft er they have used someone else and it’s gone wrong.”

“Deal with a local company so that if anything goes wrong you can knock on the door, rather than having to phone a call centre in Abu Dhabi.”

It is clear that Richard is proud of the service and advice he and his team give to customers. Unlike other fi rms in the industry CBS sales people do not work for commission and have been fi tt ers before becoming sales people. This means they know the problems that can occur and will advise accordingly.

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Richard had a smile and a twinkle in his eye when he told me about being asked by an interior designer to come and look at a new German Hoff house and quote for verti cal blinds. Richard felt shutt ers would look much bett er and I wasn’t surprised to hear that he got his way! Isn’t it great to meet business people who are passionate about what they do?

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Newcombe in An Evening of Romanti c Song – songs by Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Canteloube, Gershwin and Noel Coward and also some Irish folk songs. Joan loves to engage with her audiences and will introduce each song. For one evening, Bramley will take its place alongside all the world famous opera houses and concert halls in which Joan has sung! Tickets from Robertsons in Bramley High Street as usual, or may be booked if you email [email protected] – they are £15 each, with under 18s and students £5, and there’s a free drink in the interval. All proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Society and the Bramley Music Steinway Fund.

The Meath invites you to enjoy an evening of glorious harmonies from the ever popular Weybridge Male Voice Choir. The concert takes place on Saturday 13th September at 7.30pm at The Church of St Peter & St Paul, Borough Road, Godalming GU7 1ET. Tickets are £10 to include light refreshments and are available from The Meath Epilepsy Trust, website www.meath.org.uk, telephone 01483 415095 or email [email protected].

The performance, part of Godalming Heritage Week, will help to raise funds towards the Meath’s new high-needs facility being built at Westbrook Road. The Choir, which is over fi ft y strong, is passionate about music, performing an amazing repertoire of songs ranging from old favourites to modern standards, all sung with a fresh, new approach. Formed in 1921, they never fail to entertain so this should be a great evening.

A showcase Open Aft ernoon is being held on Saturday 13th September from 2pm-5pm at Godalming United Church (next to the Fire Stati on) as part of the Nati onal Heritage Weekend. Over 30 organisati ons/groups that use the buildings will be providing stati c displays or demonstrati ons of their acti viti es. Included will be 3 singing groups, 3 bands, organ recitals and children’s acti viti es. As well as providing an opportunity for these groups to promote themselves it will also give an insight into some of the many ways Heritage buildings are used for the benefi t of the local community. This is a free event and you are invited to pop

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Ewhurst Horti cultural Society will be holding their Autumn Show on Saturday 13th September in the Village Hall. It will open to the public at 2.30pm. Check website for full details – www.ewhursthortsoc.org.uk or phone Lesley on 01483 272488. On Wednesday 1st October Ewhurst Horti cultural Society presents The Sydney Scott Memorial Talk in the Village Hall. Pippa Greenwood will be giving a talk on ‘Growing Great Veg’. With a pay wine bar opening at 7pm, the talk commences at 8pm. Tickets at £7 are available from Andrew on 01483 275918 or email [email protected]. There will be a winning ti cket prize and raffl e.

If you have never been before, this is a great opportunity. Heritage Open Days are taking place at Watt s Gallery on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September. Discover the Watt s Gallery Estate and enjoy free tours and acti viti es all day. Take curator led tours of the gallery and see archival


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material rarely on display. Stroll to the Chapel and take advantage of exclusive access to Limnerslease, the arti st’s home and studio. Get involved with a pott ery workshop or join a mini curators interacti ve tour for families. Drop in to their Open Studios with arti st in residence, Jenny Jewitt -Harris or apprenti ce pott er, Joyce Hyslop. All this is free for these two days! If you fancy att ending a history of art and design course on Victorian painti ng, it takes place on Mondays 22nd, 29th September, 6th, 13th and 20th October from 11am-1pm. The cost is £180 (£175 Friends). More informati on at www.watt sgallery.org.uk.

On Saturday 13th September the Quaker Meeti ng House in Mill Lane, Godalming will once again be open for Heritage Day between 10am and 4pm. There will be a display on the Meeti ng’s connecti ons with conscienti ous objectors and World Wars I and II, guided tours or personal chats and refreshments for a donati on for those who are weary of tramping around interesti ng buildings! Also perhaps buy some Quaker Tapestry greeti ngs cards or even acquire your

very own Quaker 1652 Country Game, devised and produced by member Ruth Marti n.

Here are details of some events at Fintry Retreat House in Brook, Godalming GU8 5UQ. On Tuesday 16th September, a ‘Reading the Mysti cs’ course, looking at universal themes in wisdom texts. It runs from 7pm- 8.30 pm. For details ring 07768 263667. On Wednesday 17th September, spend a day in peace enjoying the library, house and grounds at a ‘Silence and Well-Being Day’. Runs from 10am-3.30pm and costs £10; take packed lunch, drinks provided. Finally, on Saturday 20th September there is ‘Autumn Words and Music’ - poetry and music for the autumn season. Runs from 3.30 pm and costs £7. For full details see www.thefi ntrytrust.org.uk.

The next meeti ng of Godalming Veterans is on Wednesday 17th September in the Oxborough Room, Wharf Street (opposite La Luna). It starts at 7.30pm so if you are or were in the forces and fancy a drink and a chat, just pop along, you will be warmly welcomed.

The former MP and Cabinet Minister Jonathan Aitken will give a talk enti tled ‘From Power to Prison to Peace’ at Godalming United Church, Bridge Road at 7.30pm on Wednesday 17th September. Jonathan Aitken was convicted of perjury in 1999 and received an 18-month prison sentence, of which he served seven months. He is currently president of Christi an Solidarity Worldwide, and was previously a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. He is also a prolifi c author and will be available to sign his books which will be on sale. Admission is free and refreshments will be served aft erwards.

The Wey Valley Decorati ve and Fine Arts Society’s next lecture, by Mr Julian Halsby, is enti tled ‘Toulouse-Lautrec and the Golden Age of Cabaret’. Why not brighten your day and join them at Shalford Village Hall on Thursday 18th September at 10.45am, with refreshments from 9.45am, and learn about the nature of Parisian society in the Belle Époque through the colourful painti ngs of this prolifi c arti st? The


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Schools Rotary Sunshine Shield Schools Trophy – Loseley Fields School; WWF Wildfl ower and Wildlife Trophy – Busbridge Infant School; Special Certi fi cate for their Allotment – Moss Lane School; Special Certi fi cate for their new Prayer Garden – St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School; Special Certi fi cate for their Container Gardens – St Hilary’s School; Special Certi fi cate for their Scarecrow and Sunfl owers – Broadwater School; Special Certi fi cate for their Hanging Baskets and Containers – Broadwater School; Certi fi cate for the Tallest Sunfl ower – Loseley Fields School.

Trophies:Compost Trophy – B G Newman; Cornmeter Trophy – Dawn Waters; Waverley Glass Trophy – John Baxter ; Writer’s Trophy Free Spirit Award – John and Lill Blades ; Jack Morris Plate – Best Allotment – Gordon Ireland ; Mayor’s Rosebowl – Elaine Joyce; Best Large Garden – Richard and Rosemary Wells; Godalming in Bloom Chairman’s Award – Doris Woods; Barlow Roff e Swayne Glass Trophy – Nick Marshall and Daniel Davies; Bob Kingshott Shield – Most Colourful Garden – Rose Turk; Legg Shield for the most Picturesque Pati o – Dee and Brad Garnet; Rose Turk Trophy – Gareth Addison; Go-Godalming Shield – Private Residences – Greta Edgington; Secrett s Shield Large Garden First Time Entry – Stanley and Elizabeth Port; Small Garden – First Time Entrant Award – Rosemary Fargus; Special Award – Jean Cole; Gordon-Smith Tankard for Best Scarecrow – Sheila Kelsey; Streets Together – Meadrow Court; Go-Godalming Shield for Managed Community Gardens – Farncombe Day Centre; Independent Retailer – Cornmeter DIY; Godalming in Bloom Multi ple Retailers – J Gorringe and Son; Professional Services – Nye Saunders Architects; Miscellaneous Buildings – The Pepperpot; Janet Roberton Award for Best Pub Garden – The Leathern Bott le; Best Public House – The Sun.

Certi fi cates

Allotments, Very Highly Commended: Sheila and Brian Kelsey – Northbourne; Bob Jones – Northbourne; Alan Bennett – Northbourne; Brian Shepherd – Catt eshall; Keith Hendry – Catt eshall; Janet Fitzsimmons – Northbourne.

Allotments, Highly Commended: Anne Welch – The Burys; Chris and Emma Beswick – George Road; David Alwood – Northbourne.

Special Certi fi cates: Jozef Gaszka – Catt eshall; Michael Ashton – George Road; John Silano and Tim Stevens – Catt eshall; More Circle Allotments – improved site; Catt eshall Allotments – success through adversity.

Gardens, Very Highly Commended: Josee Allen; Jennifer Snapes; Margaret Holland; Christi ne and Michael Woods; Tom, Jessica and Tamsin Marti n.

Commended Gardens: Marie and Kial Hounslow; Mick and Tracey Soul; Sameena and Julian Thompson.

Special Certi fi cate Floral Arrangements: Olivia Hounslow. Highly Commended Scarecrow: Lynn Chase. Wildfl ower Garden: Highly Commended – Bartosz Piwowarek.

Commercial Buildings and Gardens Certi fi cates:Very Highly Commended: The White Hart; Jubilee House; Farncombe Boat House; Godalming Stati on. Commended: Godalming Veterinary Surgery; The Richmond Arms; St John’s Quiet Garden.

GODALMING IN BLOOMTHE RESULTS!

Every year we visit so many beauti ful gardens, allotments, schools and commercial gardens, meeti ng the wonderful gardeners who have worked hard to design, create and tend their gardens. Gardening brings communiti es together, helping others to appreciate and respect the beauti ful area in which we are so lucky to live.

I’d especially like to thank our fabulous sponsors, Burns and Webber, Cornmeter DIY, J Gorringe and Son Funeral Directors and Waitrose for their support and for funding the competi ti on. Special thanks to John and Tony from J Gorringe and Son who expertly drove us in their beauti ful limousine for garden judging. Thanks to the Mayor and Mayoress of Godalming and the Judges for their hard work and experti se. Congratulati ons to everyone who entered the competi ti on!

Dawn and Francis Waters received our top award, The Cornmeter Trophy, for their beauti ful garden. Dawn experimented with colour and plant combinati ons unti l she perfected the end result, buying all her plants from Godalming’s Friday market. Having entered Godalming in Bloom for many years, Dawn sadly passed away shortly aft er this year’s competi ti on. Her garden (pictured below) lives on in her memory. Beth Otway

Image: Beth Otway

33 September 2014

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Along with quality workmanship, customer focus is also a fundamental value for Venturi Heating Services. Matt will take the time to build the customer relationship and discuss all options for any works available. Important cost and energy savings are also a priority in any estimate given and will be highlighted where available.

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For the perfect answer to that knott y questi on of how to entertain the family, why not try the Surrey Hills Wood Fair this autumn? This is a fantasti c day out for all the family in a stunning Surrey Hills woodland setti ng.

It takes place at the Birtley Estate in Bramley (just fi ve miles south of Guildford on the A281) on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October between 10am and 5pm. During the weekend, there will be a whole host of acti viti es for all ages including:

• Tree climbing• Demonstrati ons• Bug hunts• Animal att racti ons• Coppice craft s and wood products• Local produce and trade stands• Children’s acti viti es including tree climbing and a zip wire• Horse and wagon rides through woodland• Wide range of catering and beer tent

Ken Bare, Chairman of the Surrey Hills Wood Fair Working Group comments: “The Surrey Hills Wood Fair is well established in the events calendar and you’ll see why when you come along. There really is something for all the family to enjoy and the fair is very reasonably priced. Surrey is the most wooded county in England and you’ll discover lots you didn’t know about wood. We have experts explaining how it’s used as a fuel, sculptors demonstrati ng how they use it creati vely, bug hunts so you can discover what sort of species thrive in woodlands and lots of stalls with a whole host of beauti ful wood products to buy. There’s also plenty to eat and drink with lots of local produce on sale. Come along and discover all that’s good about wood”.

The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a nati onally protected landscape, one of 38 protected areas in England and Wales. The hills stretch across the chalk North Downs that run from Farnham in the west, above Guildford, Dorking and Reigate, to Oxted in the east. The Surrey Hills is one of the

most wooded AONB with almost 40% woodland cover.

Now in its fi ft h year, the Surrey Hills Wood Fair will be even bigger and bett er. In additi on to a variety of refreshment stands, there’s also lots to entertain you. From local bands through to birds of prey displays, horse and wagon rides and story tellers.

The Surrey and Sussex Coppice workers will be demonstrati ng their skills and techniques and there will be opportuniti es to buy a whole host of wood products.

Tickets are reasonably priced at £7.50 for adults and children under 12 go free. Visit www.vantagepointmag.co.uk for your chance to win one of ten pairs of family ti ckets.

The Wood Fair is organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises CIC (Community Interest Company) which is a not-for-profi t organisati on set up to support the excepti onal work of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

SURREY HILLS WOOD FAIR4th and 5th October 2014

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Society off ers a monthly programme of varied and fascinati ng talks by fi rst class speakers. There are also special interest days, visits and an annual tour for members. New members and visitors are warmly welcomed. Annual membership is £38.75 and visitors pay £6 per talk. If you are interested, contact the membership secretary on 01932 355113 for more informati on or visit their website at www.theweyvalleydfas.org.uk.

Are you looking for local Pilates classes? I can tell you that they are now held weekly at Fernhurst, Redford, Hascombe and Cranleigh. For more informati on contact Laura on [email protected].

Do you enjoy fl owers? Are you creati ve, but need inspirati on? If the answer to these two questi ons is yes; then the place for you is The Godalming Flower Club. Their September meeti ng on 18th September presents a demonstrati on by Christi ne Evans, who is an experienced and entertaining demonstrator. Not only will you be entertained, you may be one of the lucky ones to take home a

fabulous fl oral arrangement. The Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at The Bapti st Church, Queen’s Street, Godalming. Arrive 7pm for 7.30pm start. Non members £5. For further informati on please contact Yvonne on 01483 200525.

There will be a quiz evening at The Clockhouse in aid of The Clockhouse on Friday 19th September. Starts at 7pm for 7.30pm with quiz master Robin Amy. Entries invited at £10 a person in teams up to six to include a two course supper. Licensed bar, bring your own soft drinks (no alcohol to be brought in). For ti ckets and informati on contact the manager at The Clockhouse on 01483 420668.

Another Quiz.This one is ‘The big Friday night- It’s not just about Cats’ quiz! Cats Protecti on Guildford and Godalming branch will be holding a general knowledge quiz on Friday 19th September from 7pm at the Wilfrid Noyce community centre in Godalming (lots of parking available). Tickets cost £10 which includes a fi sh supper or veggie burger, if preferred (please let them know on purchase

of your ti cket). Bring your own booze, tea will be provided. Teams of 6-8, if you want to make up a group. Tickets available from Natalie on 01483-346839 or email [email protected].

The Princess of Wales Royal Regiments Welfare and Benevolent Fund are holding a Vintage Fair with a warti me theme at The Burys Field in Godalming on Saturday 20th September. They will have vintage stalls, a steam fair, BBQ etc. Godalming Vintage Tea Parti es will be doing high teas and aft ernoon teas. They have a solid day of entertainment from schools, choirs, bands and dancers all performing with a warti me theme. The event is to raise money for the Fund which supports both wounded soldiers and their families. The Regiment has Freedom of the Borough and marched through Godalming last summer with their bayonets raised. Soldiers and cadets from the Regiment will be att ending the event.

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Godalming Town Council

NEWS Autumn 2014

A new member of staff has arrived at Godalming Town Council in a brand new role for the council.Fiona Fyfe is the new Godalming Community Navigator. The aim of the role is to connect vulnerable adults to sources of support in the community early in order to prevent crisis further down the line and to promote self-help within the community. The post is based at the Town Council because of the wealth of relevant, local community information that we hold.

Fiona has always lived in and around Godalming and has a good local knowledge. Most recently she worked for Surrey Police advising on diversity issues and local community development and education projects. These included working with schools, young people and especially with vulnerable adults. Fiona has also worked as an international education consultant. Other interests include wildlife and travel. Fiona supports WWF and the David Shepherd

Foundation in Shalford and volunteers for The Surrey Wildlife Trust; she has recently returned from an extended visit to local communities in the South Pacifi c.

In this, her new role, Fiona hopes to continue to build relationships with vulnerable adults in Godalming and surrounding areas. She will also work to empower residents, groups, associations, and businesses to develop their collective power to act together to support and connect the communities’ most vulnerable.

The post has been created for two years and is funded by Waverley Borough Council through Surrey County Council’s Prevention, Personalisation Partnership Fund.

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A Neighbourhood Plan for Godalming & Farncombe

Work continues on the Neighbourhood Plan – we hope that you’ve met some of our volunteers over the summer months and had the opportunity to place a coloured dot on our map.

Our map shows that over the last three months we’ve spoken to a broad range of our town’s residents and before long (but we have not yet decided exactly when) we hope to start a more formal conversation with residents by sending out a postal survey.

Look out for our logo as an opportunity to have your say about Our Town and Our Future.

Godalming Community Navigator

37 September 2014

On 4 August Godalming Town Councillors and residents of our town joined together on the fi rst of the six national commemorative days to be held during the centenary period of the First World War to remember those who died and those who suffered during the First World War.

One hundred years ago, the call to arms was sounded, and as in every other community, Godalming’s young men responded to that call. It is estimated that over 70% of the men of Godalming aged between 18 and 41 served in the First World War. But we also know there were those who were younger that also served, George Grover who lived in Farncombe Street was just 15 when he joined up and only 16 when he died in France and Frank Hull of George Road was only 17 when he died serving in the Medical Corps.

Many families from our town lost more than one young man during the war, one such family was the Denyers who lost 5 young men. Throughout our town hundreds of families received the telegram they most dreaded. 281 men from Godalming died in that terrible war, fi fteen percent of Godalming’s young men.

At the end of the war, many of those young men were remembered in the Church where they worshipped, but unusually for a town its size, Godalming never created a single memorial to commemorate their fallen from the First World War. As a result during the last century many

names have not been remembered at all (The war memorial in the Phillips Memorial Park lists the dead from WWII but not WWI.) After WWI ended, the council of the time proposed the opening of a Peace Park; this idea was rejected by residents at a public meeting held at the Borough Hall and the organising committee resigned. In the absence of a council sponsored memorial, Godalming’s churches created their own memorials, with the fi rst being the Memorial Chapel at St John the Evangelist, Farncombe. Other memorials soon followed at Ss Peter & Paul Godalming, St John the Baptist at Busbridge (now Busbridge Church) and Godalming Wesleyan Methodist Church (now Godalming United Church). A memorial was also installed at Godalming Fire Station in Queen Street and relocated with the fi refi ghters to the present Godalming Fire Station in Bridge Road.

On the afternoon of Monday 4th August, the centenary of the start of the First World War, at a service at the Farncombe Day Centre led by the Rector of Farncombe, the Rev’d James Rattue, the Mayor of Godalming, Cllr Andrew Wilson, unveiled a time clock of the war, which for the fi rst time has all 281 names recorded together. This time clock is a stark visualisation of how relentless the grief suffered by this town and its families must have been, there would have hardly been a week during the 63 months of the war when another young man of our town had not died.

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Whilst the time clock, which is displayed in Farncombe outside the Day Centre and in Godalming at the Pepperpot Undercroft, may be temporary, Godalming Town Council aims to work towards getting all these names added to the war memorial in the Philips Memorial Park by Armistice Day in 2018.

Later that same evening a short act of worship was held at Godalming Parish Church, led by Rev’d Canon Mervyn Roberts, Rector of Godalming. During this service, the Colour Standard of Godalming’s Old Contemptibles was paraded for the fi rst time since 1966. The Standard was carried by David Hammond who’s Grandfather, Frank Hammond, was the Standard Bearer for Godalming’s Old Contemptibles.

The ‘Old Contemptibles’ was the self-appointed name of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) who served in France between 4 August 1914 and 22 November 1914 (Battle of Mons). It was alleged at the time that Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany (the Kaiser) had referred dismissively to the BEF as a “contemptible little army”. As the Old Contemptibles passed away, the Godalming Standard was laid up at Ss Peter & Paul in 1966. As part of Godalming’s commemorative programme the Town Council undertook to have the Standard, which is a unique piece of the towns social history, preserved and lightly restored by a professional conservator to allow it to be paraded over the centenary commemorative period, with the ultimate aim of conducting further preservation works to ensure it survives as a reminder for future generations.

Although no single war memorial was created after the war, in 1919 Godalming Borough Council did commission an illustrated Roll of Honour that recorded the names of all those from the town who served not just those who died. The original of that Roll of Honour is in the safekeeping of Godalming Museum and is available to view online in the Ancestry pages of the Godalming Joint Burial Committee at http://www.godalming-jbc.gov.uk/Ancestry. At the time that the various Memorials and the Roll of Honour were being planned and created the

names were collected from the local community. This was a diffi cult task and not all the names of those who died were recorded. It is surmised that this was for many reasons including widows and parents moving away or dying before the memorials were created. With access to the National Archive and the Commonwealth War Grave Commission’s records, Godalming Town Council has identifi ed 117 men killed who were not previously recorded in the Roll of Honour of whom 60 are not recorded on any of the town’s various memorials.

Having identifi ed the names of those young men not recorded in the original Roll of Honour, the Town Council produced a supplement to the original Roll of Honour which lists all 281 men who died during the war. This supplement was created into a new book with a facsimile of the original Roll of Honour and was presented by the Mayor of Godalming to Godalming Museum during the service, with a further copy being placed by the WWI memorial plaque inside Ss Peter & Paul Church. Alongside that plaque you will also see a 1915 lantern. This ‘Vigil Light’ will be kept alight by the Ss Peter & Paul Church as a continuous act of remembrance during the centenary period, 4 August 2014 to 11 November 2018 for those who made the ultimate sacrifi ce.

If you know of someone from Godalming who died in service during the First World War who is not named in the Centenary Supplement please do let Godalming Town Council know so we can ensure as complete a record as possible.

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CLLR STEPHEN BOTTBinscombe WardAcorns, The Fairway,Godalming, GU7 1PGT: 01483 420014 E: [email protected]

CLLR PAUL ROBINSONCentral & Ockford Ward39 Bargate Rise, Godalming, GU7 2LRT: 07515 891750E: [email protected]

CLLR DAVID HUNTERBinscombe Ward86 Furze Lane, Farncombe,Godalming, GU7 3NPT: 01483 421231E: [email protected]

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CLLR ANDREW WILSONTOWN MAYORBinscombe Ward 8 Dean Road, Godalming GU7 2PJ T: 01483 417607E: [email protected] Borough Councillor

CLLR TONY GORDON-SMITHCharterhouse Ward15 Nightingale RoadGodalming, GU7 3AGT: 01483 424483E: [email protected] Borough Councillor

CLLR SIMON THORNTONCentral & Ockford Ward38 Old Barn View, GodalmingSurrey, GU7 1YRT: 07887 407378E: [email protected]

Waverley Borough CouncillorCLLR JOY WOODHAMCentral & Ockford Ward5 Twycross Road,Godalming, GU7 2HH T: 01483 420310E: [email protected]

CLLR STEVE COSSERCharterhouse Ward 3 Hillside Way, Godalming, GU7 2HNT: 01483 414035E: [email protected] County Councillor

CLLR JOY POULTERCharterhouse Ward 27 Nightingale Road,Godalming, GU7 2HP T: 01483 417051E: [email protected]

CLLR ROSS WELLANDFarncombe & Catteshall Ward19 Elm Road, Farncombe,Godalming, GU7 3SWT: 01483 527445E: [email protected] Borough Councillor

CLLR STEFAN REYNOLDSCharterhouse Ward Brooklands, Red House Lane,Elstead, Godalming, GU8 6DRT: 01483 421601E: [email protected] Borough Councillor

CLLR ANN LISTERFarncombe & Catteshall Ward13 Woodmancourt, Mark Way,Godalming, GU7 2BTT: 01483 419574E: [email protected]

CLLR JULIE NOYCEFarncombe & Catteshall Ward 19 Overbrook,Godalming, GU7 1LXT: 01483 429815E: [email protected]

CLLR NICK WILLIAMSFarncombe & Catteshall Ward26 Town End Street,Godalming, GU7 1BHT: 01483 239997E: [email protected] Waverley Borough Councillor

CLLR ANNE BOTTHolloway WardAcorns, The Fairway,Godalming, GU7 1PGT: 01483 420014E: [email protected]

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CLLR TOM MARTINHolloway Ward17 South Hill, Godalming, GU7 1JTT: 01483 416237E: [email protected] Borough Councillor

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dent, creati ve and refl ecti ve learners. It will help them to culti vate their own interests and to apply their skills and talents for the corporate good and for their own self-development. It will also tackle appropriate life skills and life awareness, complementi ng elements of the existi ng PSRE/Science programmes to support our senior girls as they journey towards the teenage years.

The aim is to give the girls opportuniti es to take a curriculum interest further, encouraging maximum self expression, creati vity, responsibility and enjoyment in the learning process. We encourage all our girls to identi fy and work within areas in which they are able to make the most of their individual skills and talents. Learning for Life has been hugely popular with our girls and has signifi cantly helped develop and extend skills for planning, managing and executi ng a project.

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website www.milfordhortsociety.org.uk or contact Beth Otway email [email protected] or telephone 01483 420989.

West Surrey Decorati ve and Fine Arts Society conti nue their programme of lectures on Tuesday 23rd September. Dr David Haycock will present ‘War Arti sts: Paul Nash, CRW Nevinson and the Great War’ and will explore the arti sti c development of two of the most signifi cant young Briti sh arti sts to paint the soldiers and batt lefi elds of World War One. The Society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month at 9.45am for coff ee. Lectures start at 10.30 am. New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures, visits and holidays for 2014 and 2015 can be found on their website www.nadfas-westsurrey.co.uk. For more informati on ring 01483 811671.

‘Wandering through the Nomadic Tribes of Iran and Afghanistan’. This Cranleigh Decorati ve & Fine Arts lecture by Brian Macdonald is illustrated by the woven art of

the nomads as they moved over territories they have travelled for generati ons. You will have the opportunity to see examples of their fabulous weaving. Takes place at Cranleigh Arts Centre on Wednesday 24th September at 2pm and 7.30pm. Cranleigh DFAS meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month, except August and December, at Cranleigh Arts Centre to hear nati onally accredited lecturers on themes in art, architecture and culture. Informati on about membership is available on their website www.cranleighdfas.org. Guests are very welcome; a £5 voluntary admission donati on is suggested.

Can you spare a few hours each week to help a family with young children? Are you interested in learning new skills on a friendly, free, volunteer training course? The next Volunteer Preparati on Course starts on Wednesday 24th September and they are recruiti ng now! If you are interested please call Harriet on 01483 511181, or email offi [email protected]. For more informati on see www.hsguildford.org.uk.

Do you enjoy taking photographs? If so, why not go along to Cranleigh Camera Club when its new season begins on Thursday 25th September. This fi rst evening will be an informal one where you can fi nd out more about what they do and how their programme may help you improve both your technical knowledge and technique. A few members will be taking along some recent work, and there will be plenty of ti me to fi nd out more about the club over some refreshments. It doesn’t whether you use a compact or more complicated camera, your mobile or a top of the range DSLR; everyone can learn how to improve. Just remember – photography should be fun! Meeti ngs take place at the Bapti st Church Hall, 262 The High Street, Cranleigh GU6 8RT, starti ng at 8 pm. There’s plenty of free parking nearby. Take a look at the club website www.cranleighcameraclub.co.uk for further informati on including the forthcoming programme.

Believe it or not it’s come round again. Yes, the Macmillan Coff ee Morning is coming up on Friday 26th


SCHOOL FEATURES 2015

The VantagePoint School Feature will run next year in February and in September 2015. Please get in touch with us if you would like to be involved in one or both of these features next year.

They will run in all fi ve of our magazines which cover the towns of Dorking, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Midhurst and Petworth and the villages in between. These go to a readership of over 250,000 people, all hand delivered by Royal Mail.

In additi on to adverti sing, there will be limited editorial opportunites, so please get in touch with Trish Soper on 07767 011959 to discuss your 2015 plans now!

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Questions& AnswersGARDENING

A: Most hedges can be cut in September and early October. This gives new growth ti me to harden up before winter, any later and the new growth is at risk of getti ng frost damaged. This wouldn’t cause any permanent damage, but it may turn brown and unsightly unti l the spring growth covers it. Too early and you will either have to prune a second ti me or put up with straggly new growth for many months!

Conifer hedges in parti cular are suscepti ble to frost damage and should not be pruned any later than the

end of September. Box (Buxus) hedges are traditi onally pruned from Derby Day (beginning of June) to the fi rst week of September, to avoid scorching from frosts.

Hawthorn (Crateagus) and Firethorn (Pyracantha) should have berries at this ti me of year. Cutti ng them off would not harm the plants, but as they are grown for the decorati ve eff ect of the berries I take care to leave them. They will also feed hungry birds in the winter; Fieldfares and Redwings are especially parti al to them.

Q: When should I plant spring fl owering bulbs?

A: Daff odil, narcissus, allium, crocus and hyacinth bulbs can all be planted from September onwards. This gives them ti me to get established in warm soil before the winter. They can be planted right up to Christmas, but are likely to fl ower much later.

I always buy tulips as soon as they are available in the shops to ensure I get the variety and colour I want. Like all perishable products the quality will inevitably get poorer as shoppers buy the best ones fi rst!

However, don’t plant them unti l November as tulips do bett er in colder soil, too early and they might produce shoots which could get frost damaged.

Snowdrops can be planted in the autumn, but in my experience they are far more likely to take if they are planted in the spring, aft er fl owering and while they sti ll have leaves. An idea ti me to split your own clumps, or talk nicely to friends and neighbours!

With all bulbs the planti ng depth should be at least twice the height of the bulb, any shallower and they are at risk of being dug up by squirrels, eaten by slugs or frost damaged.

Q: Why is autumn the best time to plant?

A: Traditi onally all trees and shrubs were grown in open fi elds just like other crops. Once they had stopped growing in the autumn, oft en aft er an early frost, they were dug up and either sold ‘ bare root’ or

put into hessian sacks.

Despite now having all year-round availability I sti ll prefer to plant in the autumn. The plants have a chance to establish a good root system before the winter frosts.

They are also naturally becoming dormant due to shorter day lengths and colder nights. This means less stress on the root system as they won’t be putti ng on much top growth.

Lastly, they will already be in situ when the spring starts next year so will have a head start on anything planted in the spring!

Hello, my name is Jo and I would like to answer gardening questi ons from local enthusiasts! I live locally and have been working in horti culture for over 30 years, and as a professional gardener for over 10, so I hope I can help local people with their gardening questi ons.

Q: When can I cut my hedge?

If you have any questi ons you would like answered in future publicati ons of VantagePoint by someone with local knowledge, then please email them to me at [email protected] or write to us at the VantagePoint address on page three of the magazine.

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Worplesdon View’s catering team makes the most of locally grown and seasonalproduce to enhance freshness and flavour while meeting individual nutritionaldietary needs. We pride ourselves on our genuine warmth and friendliness – it's all part of the first-class care and support that we provide to the people of Surrey.

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September. Sti ll the world’s biggest coff ee morning, it raises much needed funds for the wonderful Macmillan Cancer Support. Put the date in your diary and get together with some friends. You can get a free Coff ee Morning Kit by calling 0845 070 1319, texti ng ‘SEPTEMBER3’ to 70550 or going to www.macmillan.org.uk/coff ee .

Forest Foragers (the new name for the former Wild Harvest) will be running their wild food courses in the autumn in Surrey. This year they have a new venue in Surrey - Chichester Hall, Petworth Road, Witley GU8 5PL, where they will be based on Saturdays from 27th September right through to October 2014. The morning consists of two tuiti on sessions covering edible plants and fungi, punctuated by a coff ee break. There follows a three-course lunch with wine and soft drinks, featuring wild foods. Parti cipants then set out on an aft ernoon foray. On their return they will enjoy further refreshments before the fi nal sessions; a ‘show and tell’ where everyone has their mushrooms checked for edibility, and a cookery session where they are given ti ps on how to use what they have found. The course will end at about 5pm. Cost is £115 per person. Our Editor has been and thoroughly recommends it! If you have already been on a Wild Harvest course in previous years you may like to ‘top up’ your knowledge by going on an aft ernoon foray with Forest Foragers, (£25 per person), on Sunday 28th September or Sunday 19th October. For more informati on on the courses and forays, visit the website www.forestf oragers.co.uk.

Surrey 3 Peaks is a marathon-length walk taking place on Saturday 27th September. Organised by local charity Surrey Care Trust, it combines parts of the North Downs Way and Greensand Way to explore some of the most beauti ful secti ons of the Surrey Hills. Starti ng and fi nishing at Bramley Village Hall, the “three peaks” this year are Holmbury Hill, Pitch Hill and Winterfold Hill. You can sign up to take part in Surrey 3 Peaks right up unti l the day before the event; however, the sooner you register, the sooner you can start training and fundraising. Entry is free, but the charity does ask that each parti cipant raises funds for the charity; £125 minimum for

the full 26 miles or £70 minimum for 13 miles. Surrey Care Trust is a local charity that changes lives. The charity provides learning, training and mentoring to people of all ages and backgrounds facing hardship. Many of the people supported are young people. To sign up to the event, visit www.surrey3peaks.info or call Sarah on 01483 412751.

Godalming Farmers’ Market is on Saturday 27th September from 10am-4pm - Godalming High Street. Come and browse the market for quality local fresh produce. Talk to the producers and the makers. Find out where your food comes from, hear about the producer’s passion, dedicati on and commitment to quality locally produced food, sample their products and be inspired! For more details call 07528 758087, go to www.surreyfarmersmarkets.org or email [email protected].

All Saints Church, Grayswood have asked me to include their Richard Steele-Perkins Memorial Concert in this month’s Jotti ngs. This will be held in church at 8pm on Saturday 27th September with Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet) and Leslie Pearson (piano). This lively duo will include works by Bernstein, Handel and Glen Miller to present an enjoyable, varied evening, with a complimentary drink in the interval! There is also the opti on of a pre-concert set meal at 6.30pm at The Wheatsheaf pub - which is a very short walk from the church. Tickets are selling fast, so book yours now from Judy on 01428 644125 or email [email protected] or Shirley on 01428 653285 email shirley1941@bti nternet.com. The cost is £15 for the concert only or £25 to include the meal.

There’s no bett er ti me to sign up for an adult learning class. From arts & craft s to ballroom dancing, fl oristry to bridge, languages to photography, there are literally hundreds of courses starti ng in Godalming and Guildford in September. You can book now by calling 0300 200 1044. You can fi nd out the full range of courses and enrol by going to www.surreycc.gov.uk/adultlearning.

Reti red and semi-reti red professional and businessmen meet monthly at Milford Probus Club, for a lunch and

a talk which is someti mes humorous, someti mes serious, but invariably interesti ng. The club has members from Waverley and beyond. They meet in Godalming on the third Friday of each month and ladies are always welcome to join their meeti ngs by invitati on, and on visits such as that to the Historic Boatyard in Portsmouth including the refurbished Mary Rose Museum and to the Military Academy at Sandhurst. The club also has other acti viti es such as golf days. Prospecti ve members are invited to att end a meeti ng without obligati on. For more details, contact Mike Thompson on 01483 428181 or email thmmic@bti nternet.com.

Grayshott Folk Club is back in full swing aft er the summer break and already has a great programme of concerts booked through to February 2015. On Saturday 27th September at 7.30pm, Ken Nicol and Becky Mills play at Grayshott Village Hall, GU26 6TZ. Ken Nicol is an excepti onal singer/songwriter/guitarist who is a former member of both The Albion Band (4 albums) and Steeleye Span (8 years). His music cov¬ers the spec¬trum from blues to rock, eff ort-lessly tak¬ing in folk, jazz, rag¬ti me, bal¬lads and more along the way. Becky Mills, whose recent album ‘Dandelion’ showcases her prodigious talents, is also a supremely gift ed singer-songwriter with infl uences ranging from rockabilly, through country and into folk. Tickets £12/Children under 16 £6. Call Des O’Byrne on 01428 607096. Make a note for Saturday 11th October, when The Lucy Ward Band will be playing, also at Grayshott Village Hall.

The Country Fair is a genuine rural day out for all the family and takes place on Sunday 28th September. Watch amazing woolly jumpers tackle their fences in the Lamb Nati onal, go beak to beak with exoti c birds from the World of Wings, have a go at fl y fi shing and clay shooti ng. There will be Tractors, a Pigeon Release, Warrenby Gun Dogs, Fox Hounds and Beagles, Fox Hounds and Beagles, Terrier Racing and Hot Air Balloons (weather permitti ng). Entertainment include a Punch & Judy, classic car and Landrover displays, a food hall, real-ale bar and there are plenty of trade and craft stalls to browse.The Surrey County Ploughing Match takes place


Ingredients: Sea Bream fi llets, batt er, tomato chutney, cucumber relish, samphire, butt er.

Samphire is coming to the end of its season. It is sti ll good but will have a stringy central core to each stem; when eati ng, strip off the soft ti ssue and leave the thread-like core.

The Sea Bream fi llets are simply dipped in batt er and deep fried for a few minutes unti l golden brown and served with the chutney and relish. The samphire should be briefl y blanched in boiling water, then cooled and drained. When the fi sh is ready or almost so, the samphire can be fried in butt er for three minutes and served.

A good batt er for fi sh is made by combining self-raising fl our with

beer or lager. Whisk together the fl our, (150g should do) with just enough beer or lager to make a thick batt er. Make sure that there are no lumps and it is enti rely smooth, then dip the fi sh and put into very hot fat.

Both tomato chutney and cucumber relish are easy to make if you don’t have any to hand. For tomato chutney, just whizz up four tomatoes, one clove of garlic, crushed, one sliced shallot or a couple of spring onions, a litt le ground ginger, a dessert spoon full of brown sugar, some olive oil and lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning and it’s done. In a jar it will keep for several days.

For cucumber relish, chop a peeled cucumber fi nely, add a good dessert spoonful of tomato purée, some fi nely chopped onion, (say half a medium sized onion or an equivalent amount of spring onions), some lime or lemon juice and olive oil, whisk together and it’s done. Again, it will keep in a jar, but is bett er fresh.

Summer is coming to an end, autumn is just beginning and we have the benefi ts of both – some summer foods are sti ll in season, some autumn specialiti es just starti ng. These recipes use foods from both seasons for a meal which could be served at a dinner party.

Sea Bream with relish, Chutney and Samphire

A Foraged Meal for SeptemberPeter Sibley from Forest Foragers offers us three courses mixing wild and farmed ingredients

If serving as a starter, use less fi sh and cut into strips. If serving as a fi sh course, keep the fi llets whole and serve one per person.

Peter Sibley and his business partner Cliff ord Davy run Forest Foragers, which was formerly called Wild Harvest, and run regular foraging courses near Godalming, Surrey. You can join them for a full-day course, or an aft ernoon foray, in recognising, collecti ng, preparing, preserving and cooking edible wild plants and mushrooms. The full-day Wild Food Foraging Course consists of a morning identi fi cati on session, covering the principal edible plants and fungi, (notes provided), followed by a substanti al lunch featuring some of these. The morning session will also cover hazards to be avoided when collecti ng. The aft ernoon sees you going out to fi nd wild plants and mushrooms.

They will be running Wild Food Foraging Courses (£115 per person) at the the Chichester Hall, Witley, nr Godalming on the following Saturdays: 27th September, 4th October, 11th October, 18th October and 25th October. These are from 10am to 5pm. In additi on they will run Aft ernoon Forays (£25 per person) somewhere in Surrey on the following Sundays: 20th and 28th September, 19th October and 9th November. Aft ernoon Forays are designed for parti cipants who have already undertaken the full one day course, and are suitable for experienced foragers only. All course numbers are limited to 14 and the courses are not suitable for children.

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Ingredients: One duck breast per person, slices of apple and pear, light vegetable oil, sliced green cabbage, wild leaves, torn or sliced (choose from sorrel, dandelion, garlic mustard, fat hen, good king henry, orache), a clove or two of garlic crushed and chopped, salt and pepper.

Season the duck breasts with salt and ground black pepper and using an oven proof pan, fry the duck breasts on each side to seal them. This should take around three minutes a side. If the duck breasts

sti ll have their skins on, fry this side fi rst.

With the skin sides up, transfer the pan to a pre-heated oven at 200°C for 4–5 minutes, or more if you like it bett er than medium rare, as I do. In another frying pan heat some oil and fry thick slices of apple and pear, briefl y, on each side to serve with the duck.

Once these are ready, keep warm whilst you sti r-fry the coarsely sliced cabbage and wild leaves in a wok or frying pan with a litt le crushed and chopped garlic. Turn conti nuously in the wok unti l all is heated through and beginning to soft en and serve.

FOODFOOD

Duck breasts served with stir fried cabbage and wild leaves

Wild duck, (this usually refers to mallard, but can mean other species of duck such as widgeon, pochard or teal), is in season now, so can be used if available. Wild ducks are much smaller than domesti c ducks that are available throughout the year and have a stronger fl avour.

Clafoutis

Clafouti s is oft en made with cherries and someti mes plums, but for this recipe I am substi tuti ng cherry-plums, the wild fruits of Myrobalam, (Prunus cerasifera). This shrub or small tree is not nati ve but has become naturalised in hedges. The purple leaved variety, (pissardii) is oft en grown in gardens and as a street tree. The yellow or red fruits are prolifi c and have a taste both sweet and tart, which make them ideal for this dish.

Ingredients: Half a kilo of cherry plums, or cherries or culti vated plums, three tablespoonfuls of sugar, plus some for topping, some cherry brandy or other fruit liqueur. The batt er is made with two eggs, one tablespoonful of plain fl our, three tablespoonfuls of sugar, 50g of full cream milk, 75g of whipping cream half a teaspoonful of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

Pre heat the oven to 180°C. Mix the fruit and sugar together with the liqueur and leave for at least two hours. Some people cut the fruits to let the liqueur penetrate, but it

is not really necessary. Grease a baking dish with butt er and sprinkle with sugar to coat it.

Tip out any excess sugar. Heat the butt er gently in a small saucepan unti l it begins to colour. Take it off

the heat straight away as soon as it does start to colour. In a bowl whisk together the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Add the fl our to the mixture whisk unti l it is smooth then add the milk, cream and the melted butt er a litt le at a ti me. Put the fruit into the batt er and pour into the baking dish. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or so.

When the top shows a slight dome, put a knife into the middle and check if the blade comes out clean. If not, give it a few more minutes. Once fi nished, sprinkle a litt le sugar on top and serve.


here at Loseley, with the Nati onal Vintage and Young Farmers Area Finals for Surrey and Hampshire and a new Horti cultural Ploughing Qualifi er for the Nati onal Championships as well as the range of modern, horti cultural, novice and horse-drawn ploughing classes. Ploughing takes place from 9am-1.30pm.

September is always a good ti me to sign up for new classes whether it is art, singing or dancing. I am told that Circle Dancing is great fun, very relaxing, wonderful exercise and an opportunity to make new friends. It is suitable for men and women of all ages and you don’t need a partner. Lynn Frances is an experienced teacher of 32 years and has built a reputati on for her ability to create a wonderful atmosphere to enable parti cipants to relax, learn and enjoy themselves. She runs classes at: Pirrie Hall Brook on Thursdays in three ten-week terms, 7.30pm-9.30pm and St Catherine’s Hall Guildford on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm. If you’re interested give Lynn a ring on 01420 474881.

Ramster Autumn Fair in aid of Acti on Medical Research is being held at Ramster Hall, Chiddingfold, Surrey GU8 4SN on Tuesday 7th October from 10.30am to 4.30pm and Wednesday 8th October from 10am to 4pm. Unique stalls will be selling clothes, food, Christmas gift s , jewellery and lots more. Tea and light refreshments are available and entrance is £5.

A wonderful concert coming up on Friday 10th October at 7.30pm. Southern Pro Musica will be performing Dvorak’s Symphony No 9, (New World Symphony) and Cello Concerto in B minor. Also, Smetana’s concerto, The Bartered Bride. Cello, Karen Stephenson and the conductor is Jonathan Willcocks. It takes place at Holy Trinity Church and ti ckets are £20 (£15 concessions, under 18s free). Obtainable from Guildford Tourist Informati on Centre, 155 High Street, going online to www.visitguildford.com or calling 01483 444334.

The Guildford ‘0’ Gauge Group, Model Railway Club is having its Open day on Sunday 12th October. It runs

from 10am-4pm at the Normandy Village Hall, GlaziersLane, Normandy. (The Village is approx 3 miles west of Guildford on the A323).On show will be the Club’s main large scenic layout, ‘Normandy Juncti on’. Their Test Track (Gauge 0, - 2 rail fi ne scale and 3 rail coarse scale) will be in operati on for the public and they are also expecti ng another visiti ng layout. Several model railway traders are invited and there will be light refreshments on sale. Ample free parking. Admission is only £2 for adults, children free.

Surrey Hills Chamber Choir is delighted to qualify for the Champions category of the European Choir Games 2015, to be held in Germany in July 2015.They are now looking for some new vocal talent in the form of a new second bass, tenor, alto and second soprano. The choir rehearses on Wednesday night from 7.30pm–10pm at the United Reform Church in Guildford, in a fun but focused environment in which every voice counts. If you’d love to have a go at rehearsing and auditi oning with the Choir in September, visit www.surreyhills-choirs.co.uk or call


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WHAT THE DICKENS?Busman’s holidayLeisure time spent doing what one normally does for a living

Said to originate in the days of horse-drawn buses when certain drivers became so attached to their horses that on their days off they spent their time travelling as passengers on their own buses in order to keep them company.

Take to the cleanersHaving lost one’s money; ruined

In the 19th century people were ‘cleaned out’ when they were stripped clean of everything of value, either through gambling or as victims of dishonest practices. This use is still current. To be taken to the cleaners is a more recent term that expresses exactly the same thing.

Well-heeledRich

A 19th century Americanism, probably no more than an inversion of the earlier down at heel (slovenly, shabby, like people who do not bother or cannot afford to have the worn heels of their shoes repaired).

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What to do in SeptemberWith Matt hew Pott age, Garden Manager at RHS Garden Wisley

Late summer into early August is my favourite ti me for dividing perennials which are reliably hardy, and will not ‘sulk’ if left sitti ng over a cold winter in their freshly di-vided state. As a rule, plants like Agapanthus, Kniphofi a or Pennisteum that enjoy heat, should be left unti l the spring, whereas hardy subjects as Astranti a, Hosta and Asti lbe can be split apart now.

I favour this ti me of year as the plant sti ll has much of its ‘bulk’ visible above ground so you can get a feel for splitti ng it apart and how close to replant divisions. The temptati on in the spring can be to over plant what look like clumps of soil with litt le acti vity, and when they burst into life, suddenly everything is too close togeth-er. It is also really enjoyable dividing hostas at this ti me of year as you can see exactly the tuft s of leaves and cut eff ecti vely between them, whereas in the spring it can be potluck whether you slice through a bud which would be set to produce the summer’s leaves.

Make sure you’ve had a decent dose of rain and there is moisture in the soil before you make a start – plants will sti ll suff er if dry at the root. The real beauty of autumn division is that the warmth sti ll in the soil from the sum-mer will initi ate re-establishing root growth.

Autumnal divisions

Whether you gave up trying to keep the lawn a picture perfect panel of striped green or take pride in a spec-tacle of sward management , now is the ti me to start thinking about autumn maintenance. Moss build up and creeping weeds in lawns can be eff ecti ve-ly dealt with by a scarifi er – ei-ther hire one or give yourself a workout with a spring ti ne rake.

Whatever method you choose, you will be fl abbergasted by the volume of thatch you remove and will no doubt be asked by a fellow family member ‘what happened to the

lawn?’ Do not worry, a freshly scarifi ed lawn always looks a bit ruffl ed aft er a cleanup.

Aerati ng with a garden fork or a pedestrian aerati ng ma-chine will also help moisture and oxygen get to the grass roots, especially in areas where the lawn receives a lot of wear. At Wisley, we tend to fi nd the grass wears out by points of interest, such as by the label of a fl owering tree, a sign, or a parti cularly nice view, and where there is wear, there is compacti on.

In contrast to a fi ne lawn, if you’ve allowed your grass to fl ower and perhaps even added some wildfl owers, now is a good ti me to cut everything back everything mead-ow -like and rake it off . Choose a dry day, and if you spot any seed heads that haven’t yet dispersed their seed, give them a helping hand.

While it may be tempti ng to cut meadow areas much earlier, for the benefi t of moths and butt erfl ies as well as seeding fl owers, a litt le later is a lot bett er!

Meadow or bowling green?

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Have you ever wanted to be the lord or lady of a country house? Me too. And I lived my dream at Park House in Bepton, near Mid-hurst.

This small inde-pendently owned ho-tel and its setti ng are so quintessenti ally English. The service so quiet, friendly and discreet. You just can’t help but feel that for however long you are here, this is your very own house. Complete with swimming pools, tennis courts, golf course and staff .

Not as grand as Downton Abbey perhaps, but my, you are certainly made to feel like the Earl and Countess of Grantham!

Which is just how my husband and I were treated when we visited for dinner recent-ly. At home straight away we had drinks by the pool and enjoyed a game of croquet before reti ring to the drawing room with the menus. Once our orders were taken we fl icked through countryside magazines before being called through to the conservatory restaurant.

As we enjoyed panoramic views of the South Downs a complimentary taster of white onion soup with apple syrup arrived. Rich and creamy the seemingly simple taste belied lots of diff er-ent fl avours contrasti ng and contributi ng to the whole.

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From the bott om of the car park cross a foot-bridge and turn right to follow a path behind houses to a road. Turn right, cross and walk past a fi re stati on and on up the road to go left into Bepton Road. Immediately fork right on a road signed Industrial Estate. A litt le further on again go right at a signpost and into trees. Follow the path right, running along next to a fence on your right and up a slope unti l you are underneath some power lines running off left . Turn left and follow the path (now west) along the power line ride, underneath the pow-er lines. Keep going unti l you come to a cross paths juncti on at the corner of an open area.

About 100 yards ahead of you are some more power lines, running off to the left , at right angles. At the cross paths, take the path left (i.e. south). Follow the new path, aft er a few yards running alongside a collapsed fence and about 10 feet above a fl at, treed area (a disused pit), gradually converging on the second set of power lines. At about the point where you are under this second set of power lines there is a barrier (several verti cal metal posts) at the left -hand side of the path and another path going off left . Here, you turn right and go forward, with the barrier directly behind you. Aft er a couple of hundred yards cross Severals Road. Carry straight on then take the left fork to Tye-lands Cott age. As you reach the house, turn left off the drive, over a sti le, across a fi eld, through a gate and along the edge of the next fi eld to a sti le into a lane. (To your immediate right is Woolbeding Cott age.) Go left to Bepton Road.

Turn right and walk down the road, past Fair-fi eld and Fairfi eld Cott age, to take a bridleway going right (i.e west). About 400 yards along it a path goes off left (south again). Follow this along the left -hand edge of two huge fi elds and gradually swing right (i.e. west). Pass a cott age on the other side of the hedge on your left and about 100 yards later a path escapes left , close to an oak, over a plank into another fi eld. Fol-low the sign right and anti clockwise around the edge of the fi eld and eventually out on to

Midhurst, Bepton and Cocking

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This walk has very little in the way of ups and downs as it passes through woods and fi elds south of Midhurst, then, at one point, briefl y climbs up to skirt the South Downs. The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).

a track exiti ng from the far right-hand corner. Follow this track past some barns and up into a farmyard. Aft er the track turns to go down left , you turn right on a litt le path which has wooden railings on its left . A few yards further on, go into the churchyard. Go through the churchyard and out at the bott om onto the road.

Go right and down beyond a pond to a T juncti on and there go left along Bell Lane. About 400 yards further on turn right, along the side of a tudor cott age and opposite the road running off left towards Midhurst. You are on a ‘restricted bridleway’ (dark red arrows). Follow this, at fi rst south south west and then turning east (ignore the blue arrow path going off right at this point) and climbing gradually up the fl ank of the South Downs. At the top turn left (onto Henley Lane, a track) and follow the track down again (east south east). At the T juncti on at the bott om turn right and wind down and around a well-hidden residence, turning left to follow its metalled drive past a lake and under a (disused) rail-way bridge to emerge at the A286 in Cocking. The tea rooms and a small green are to the right, opposite, and the Blue Bell is a few yards further along.

Just past the pub, on the other side, is the Post Offi ce. Take the lane at the side of the Post Offi ce, running right, and follow the footpath sign down the track to Stone Cott age where the track swings left and then squeezes right and onto a litt le concrete track running along the edge of a garden. Follow this up and along the edge of a fi eld. About 200 yards along the fi eld a sign points left , down a path into woods. Aft er 10 yards along this path, go right at another sign. Another 50 yards and you go left at a yellow arrow. Then, aft er walking through trees, emerge at

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a plantati on of new trees. Walk along the right-hand edge of this and at the far edge take the right-most of the two paths going straight ahead. At the next cross track follow a sign pointi ng right. Proceed along this wide track, gradually climbing a litt le and swinging left and through trees unti l you reach a road. Turn left along it and, aft er 150 yards, take a bridleway going off right. Follow this down unti l you cross a small footbridge and meet a crossing track.

Turn left and walk along a metalled road to pass Dunford House and climb gently up its drive to meet a road at a bend at the top of the rise. Cross and follow the sign into woods, squeezing between the sign post and the big Pendean House sign. This path takes you on, over sti les, to emerge on a road a few yards to the left of the Royal Oak. Go right for 800 yards then left into Church Road. Walk along here unti l you see High Standing Lane heading off to the right. Follow this down to another road, cross and go right for a few yards to pick up a sign taking you left and behind stables. Follow fi eld edges, over sti les, down to Wharf Bridge. Cross the bridge and go left and back along the road to the starti ng car park.Map © Crown copyright Ordnance Survey Media 019/14.

Image left : South Pond, Midhurst (Colin Smith)Above: The South Downs above Cocking (Stefan Reynolds)


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Godalming & Villages Friends of Shooti ng Star Chase will be holding a Quiz Night with a Fish & Chip Supper. It takes place on Friday 17th October, at Guildford Rugby Club, Broadwater Sports Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £10 per person. There’s a cash bar and raffl e. Bring your own nibbles. Contact Louise Healy on 01483 898539 or louise.healy605@bti nternet.com.

Do you enjoy fl owers? Are you creati ve, but need inspirati on? If the answer to these 2 questi ons are yes; then the place for you is The Godalming Flower Club. Their September meeti ng presents a demonstrati on by Christi ne Evans who is an experienced and entertaining demonstrator. Not only will you be entertained, but, you may be one of the lucky ones to take home a fabulous fl oral arrangement. They meet on the third Tuesday of the month; at The Bapti st Church, Queen’s Street, Godalming.. Arrive 7pm for 7.30pm start. Non members

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Players of Elstead are delighted to announce that their autumn producti on will be Funny Money, a comedy by Ray Cooney (in associati on with Samuel French). Performances will take place at Elstead Village Hall on Thursday Friday and Saturday 30th, 31st October and 1st November at 7.45pm. The Box offi ce opens on 15th September – please visit www.elsteadtheatrical.co.uk or call 08442 329460 to order ti ckets.

Listen very carefully; I will say this only once! Godalming Theatre Group has announced that their 50th anniversary autumn producti on will be the comedy classic ‘Allo ‘Allo based on the hugely popular TV series writt en by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft . I remember seeing this show years ago in the West End and have to admit it was very funny. It is on from Tuesday 28th October to Saturday 1st November at 7.45pm each evening, with a mati nee on Saturday at 2.30pm. The venue is The Theatre, Priors Field School, Godalming. Tickets at £12.50

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The annual quiz night of The Dan Eley Foundati on is now confi rmed as Saturday, 15th November, at Broadwater School Hall, at 7 p.m. This year funds from the quiz will go to young people in Surrey who are disadvantaged or at risk. Many thanks for your eff orts. There will be a licensed bar, a two course meal and a raffl e. Tickets are £12 and you are encouraged to book early as places fi ll quickly! Tel 01483 425344 or 01428 687779.

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Cranleigh Dance & Theatre Arts (CDTA) is a school of around 200 pupils which runs aft er normal school hours on Monday to Friday at St. Nicolas Church Rooms, Church Lane, Cranleigh.

Pupils take classes in ballet, modern and tap at Grade and Major level and regularly enter examinati ons set by the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (I.S.T.D.). We also run classes at various age and ability levels in jazz, musical theatre, singing and drama.

Children can start ballet at three, tap and modern dance at fi ve. There are adult tap classes for both beginners and advanced.

The School produces dance and musical Performances at local theatres and has hosted workshops run by performers from London’s West End. There are choreography showcases for students to show their own work and the school year ends with prize giving and the Senior Leavers’ Dinner.

We have two display teams who entertain at local events, fêtes and festi vals and the school has taken part in gala evenings to raise money for local chariti es. We have also taken dancers to perform at local nursing and old people’s homes. We hold our own charity fund-raising events.

Students have successfully auditi oned to dance with Nati onal Youth Ballet, English Youth Ballet, London Children’s Ballet, Surrey Youth Ballet and the Surrey County Youth Dance Company. Some of our students have appeared in local professional producti ons and pantomimes as well as Yvonne Arnaud Youth Group

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Our pupils have been Junior and Middle Saturday Associates of the Royal Ballet School and have also att ended Easter and summer schools there. Students have been accepted onto the Saturday associate programme at Laban, one of the new government funded Centres for Advanced Dance Training.

Students have left CDTA to conti nue their training at full-ti me vocati onal dance colleges such as Bird College, Italia Conti , Elmhurst Ballet School, Laine Theatre Arts, London Studio Centre, Performers College, the Royal Academy of Dance and The Centre. Students have also left us to study for dance degrees at university and past pupils are now pursuing teaching careers and performing in the West End and around the world.

At Cranleigh Dance & Theatre Arts we strive to communicate a love of dance to all our students

and encourage them to enjoy and appreciate the art of dance. We encourage pupils to develop self-discipline and self-moti vati on together with a sense of pride in their own achievements and in the achievements of other pupils and of the School.

The School aims to work in an open and co-operati ve way with pupils and their families and to foster and respect each student’s independence. We also recognise and respect the uniqueness, dignity and potenti al of every student and off er appropriate guidance for further progress. The School is geared to helping each child towards achieving their full potenti al; not only those students who wish to make their careers in the fi eld of dance or the theatre but also those who wish simply to enjoy their once a week class.

We value each child in our care and aim to provide a secure and happy atmosphere where each child feels accepted. Every child learns at a diff erent rate and our teaching staff respect this. They use their experti se and experience to make the most of each child’s potenti al by encouragement, praise, discussion and good example. We believe that children benefi t most when parents and the School work together in mutual trust and respect.

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Some prett y exciti ng news from Guildford Rugby Club. Two new 1st XV coaches have been appointed for this season in which Guildford will be playing in London 1 South. Head Coach, Dave Ward, Harlequins hooker, who recently returned from New Zealand having been part of the England squad, will have Ross Chisholm of Harlequins as backs coach and Kyle Sinckler, Harlequins Prop, and squad player for England in New Zealand working with him. The club has additi onal coaches supporti ng the teams, notably Matt Hawkes who had a spell with the England ladies coaching set up. The club has fi rst class faciliti es in its newly built clubhouse at Broadwater which includes a new physio room, weights room and excellent bar and catering. The physiotherapy support is very professional to ensure the players’ well-being and fi tness are paramount. Rob Butler provides the club’s physiotherapy services through Physio 1to1 based in Godalming. Training is every Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30pm at Broadwater Pavilion. Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. If you are interested in playing for Guildford or just want to be a social member look at the website www.guildfordrugbyclub.co.uk or phone 01483 416199 or email the club secretary at [email protected].

The Racehorse Sanctuary has announced its relocati on to new and improved premises. To those in the equestrian world ‘Sti lemans’ at Godalming is synonymous with Briti sh Eventi ng and Cross Country and they are delighted that this with its wonderful faciliti es is their new home;

the relocati on having been completed in early August. The Sanctuary aims to relieve the suff ering of injured, sick or neglected reti red racehorses by the provision of protecti on, care, rehabilitati on and re-homing: and by off ering permanent sanctuary to those horses unable to be re-homed. Volunteers are vital to the work of The Sanctuary. Whether it is hands on with the horses in their care, assisti ng with general administrati on, helping out at events or helping to raise money - you can make a real diff erence to the lives of the horses in care. More details can be found on the website www.racehorsesanctuary.org. They intend to resume their Sanctuary Open Days once their residents have sett led in and look forward to inviti ng their supporters for ‘Tea and A Tour’ to see the fantasti c new home for themselves.

There has been some wonderful coverage of events commemorati ng the start of WWI. There have also been a lot of extraordinary stories of exploits passed down through generati ons. I only had one conversati on with someone who served in the trenches, Angie’s grandfather Charlie. When I asked him what it was like he told me that they would spend a week in the trenches, knee deep in mud and fi lth, and then the next week just behind the lines trying to recuperate. He said that when he would return aft er a week, most of the comrades he had left just a week earlier were gone; he didn’t really want to talk about it anymore aft er that. It is wonderful to hear of so many people making diff erent tributes in all sorts of ways. One remarkable local lady, Mary Baker, is going to retrace the steps of her grandfather Private James Baker who was a reservist and recalled to the ranks on 6th August 1914. He crossed to France on 21st August and joined his batt alion at Bernay-en- Brie on 5th September. On 14th September he was killed in acti on at the Batt le of Troyen. One hundred years later, Mary plans to retrace her grandfather’s steps to commemorate his life and to raise money for DropBy and the Army Benevolent Fund. On 14th September she will lay a wreath at the War Graves Cemetery in Troyon and hold a short service of commemorati on with members of her family on the batt lefi eld itself. DropBy is a small but very important charity,

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Following their recent acclaimed performance in August at the Internati onal Gilbert & Sullivan Festi val at Harrogate, Godalming Operati c Society will be starti ng afresh with auditi ons and rehearsals for their 2015 performance of The Mikado in September. If you love singing and acti ng then do go along and join them! Visit their website www.godalmingoperati c.org for more informati on or call the membership secretary Piers on 01483 505897.

The Prostate Project, a Guildford prostate cancer charity with administrati on costs below 4%, is asking men to grow a beard in October to help save thousands of men’s lives. They need help to engage with local communiti es and distribute posters and leafl ets to hundred of pubs, clubs, barbers and businesses throughout Surrey. The Appeal, called ‘OctoBeardFest’, is a repeat off a highly successful campaign in 2013. Trustee and OBF founder, Tim Sharp said, “We thought we would be lucky to raise £10,000 last year but ended up with an astonishing £64,000”. The money is urgently needed to support Prof. Hardev Pandha’s world-class cancer research team at the University of Surrey. They have built an internati onal reputati on for their brilliant work in vaccine, genes and immunotherapy and also their discovery of a protein in urine (EN2) that can detect cancer cells 50% more accurately than the 30-year-old PSA test. Anyone able to help should email Tim at: ti m@ti mothysharp.co.uk. Call him on: 07989 865702 or visit www.octobeardfest.co.uk.

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VantagePoint readers can win the opportunity to come along to the Surrey Hills Wood Fair for free! Four legged friends are welcome as long as they are on a lead and parking is also free.

For those wishing to come by public transport, the nearest train stations are Shalford and Godalming and you can visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/buses for bus services.

The Wood Fair is organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises CIC (Community Interest Company) which is a not-for-profi t organisation set up to support the exceptional work of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Be one of the fi rst guests to stay overnight at the newly refurbished and transformed Mercure Burford Bridge Hotel after it re-opens on Monday 1st September 2014. Enjoy a delicious three course dinner for two plus breakfast. This hotel, with a history of 760 years, has played host to many a household name, including Admiral Lord Nelson with Lady Emma Hamilton and Queen Victoria. It lies at the foot of Box Hill, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

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