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As I finish the Jottings I can actually report that it is raining! The first miserable day for weeks. It has been a wonderful summer up to now and we have virtually lived outdoors, just hoping that this rain is just a temporary blip. August is the real holiday month and many of you will be going away to other parts of the UK or perhaps abroad. Maybe you are just staying put, however whatever you are doing, have a great time and get some well-earned relaxation. If you are staying at home during August, there is still quite a lot going on locally so hopefully you will manage to keep the whole family entertained. Midhurst Art Society Tuesday 1st August to Monday 7th August Their annual exhibition will take place in the SDNPA Memorial Hall, North Street, Midhurst. The viewing times are from 10am-6pm on 1st to 6th, and from 10am to 4pm on the 7th August. Entry is free and they are anticipating another wonderful exhibition of paintings, sculptures and cards from their members. If you would like to join the Art Society, contact their membership secretary Joanna Finch on joannafinch63@hotmail.com. They are a friendly society and welcome all artists from beginners to professional. RHS Garden Wisley Until Sunday 3rd September Five go on a Garden Adventure! There will be a summer of activities in RHS Gardens to celebrate the 75th anniversary
of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five. Children are invited to follow a self-guided trail and help Uncle Quentin to uncover more about the mysterious Robo Bees! Crafts, den building, garden games and storytelling will also be on the menu. Additionally, to celebrate Enid Blyton’s 120th birthday, on 11th August, visitors are invited to pack lashings of ginger beer and a blanket and join a themed picnic party in the garden. Squire’s Garden Centres Monday 24th July to Thursday 31st August They have some great gardening and craft activities for children this summer holidays. Called ‘Create & Grow’, there are different activities each week, including planting and decorating a strawberry pot, painting a ceramic toadstool birdhouse, and decorating a trio of bug wind chimes. It’s on every Monday and Tuesday morning (9am-12.30pm), as well as Wednesday mornings at many centres. No need to book; simply turn up on the day. All activities are on a first come, first served basis. See www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk. Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers They have a full programme of walks in August, ranging from 4 to 12 miles and from the North Downs to the south coast. The friendly, relaxed walks take place on weekdays and weekends. Why not put on your boots, go along for a free trial walk and see if it suits you? Further details at www.gandhramblers.org.uk or search for them on Facebook. Regain the use of your conservatory
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<6 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Discovering Dinosaurs at Haslemere Museum Runs until 1st September Go along to the museum and enjoy this new family-friendly exhibition. Discover more about the fascinating world of dinosaurs with lots of fun facts all about these amazing prehistoric animals. There will be plenty of interactive enjoyment too including dress up, puzzles and much more! Don’t miss the Build a Dinosaur Lego Challenge family drop-in event on 1st August and Dinosaur Delights on 8th August, where young visitors can spend a fun-filled morning of arts and crafts. There is also a fascinating exhibition on Haslemere’s Arts and Crafts Heritage running at the same time. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Admission by donation. More information at www. haslemeremuseum.co.uk. Children’s Activities Wednesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th August Enjoy Wonderful Wednesdays – fun-packed activity days GU7 September 13_Layout 1 13/08/2013 Page & 45 for children every Wednesday in August,16:21 at the Weald Downland Living Museum in Singleton, near Chichester. Accompanied children can enjoy trying a wide range of arts, crafts and traditional countryside activities as part of a day out at the museum. Each day will have a theme based on the elements – water, earth, fire and air – with a ‘best of the elements’ day on 30th August. Activities will run from 11am-4pm and you need to wear clothes suitable for playing
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outdoors. The museum’s new waterside café will be open, plus its kiosk, and there are indoor and outdoor picnic areas. Dogs on leads are welcome and there is ample free parking. Regular entry charges apply and the museum will be open from 10.30am to 6pm. www.wealddown.co.uk. Haslemere Museum – Summer Events From Friday 4th August The museum will be hosting an exciting array of family events throughout the summer to entertain you and your little ones. Highlights include a Falconry Display on 4th August where you can experience these beautiful birds at close quarters. There will be a Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Mini Fête on 17th August with children’s tea, traditional games, face painting and fun stalls and on 24th August, an opportunity to discover more about the fascinating world of bees. Museum Explorers workshops for children aged 5-11 years (parents do not need to stay) take place on selected dates throughout the summer holidays. To find out more, visit www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk. The Peatbog Fairies Saturday 5th August 7.30pm G Live welcome this hugely popular band that hail from The Isle of Skye. They have toured the world and delighted audiences with their inventive and unique brand of music which is a mixture of traditional jigs and reels, jazz, hip
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people in organised jam sessions, choral groups, or to take up one-on-one tuition. However, Godalming-based musician Mervyn Mewis goes one better - and in style for not only does he perform at a range of venues with his traditional musical instruments, he also designs and handcrafts them. But he doesn’t stop there. As a highly experienced woodworker and respected woodsman he literally sources the materials he needs from local woodland, prepares the raw wood and builds his instruments from scratch. Impressive, and even more so as Mervyn also runs classes so that others can benefit first-hand from his skills as instrument maker and musician. Oh, and furniture maker too! Mervyn invited me to join him for a personal introduction to his craft and a demonstration of how he performs with the range of instruments he builds. My time with him flew with unwelcome speed but will remain with me for what it proved to be – a fascinating, inspiring and enthusiastic tour of his craft. “It was at the Ram Cider House in Catteshall Lane I discovered English Irish folk music. It’s also where I met Kathryn Young my partner and where, by chance, I ran into a professional instrument maker,” Mervyn reminisced. “He offered to make me a musical instrument and it was he that instilled the idea of me trying for myself. Once I had got a City & Guilds in carpentry Kathryn suggested that I study musical instrument making, which I did, and it was there I built my first instruments.”
Top right: Mervyn on the hammer dulcimer Above: Playing his handmade bowed psaltery
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Mervyn reached over to pick up a triangular-shaped string instrument, which I was to learn was a bowed psaltery. “This, and the hammer dulcimer, are two of my favourite instruments,” he explained. “Some 25 years ago in The Ram a lady played one of these and I had never heard
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incredible depth and volume of sound coming from such a small hand-held instrument. “It’s not particularly difficult to play, and is very resonant and very expressive. From my very first bowed psaltery I started to experiment and change the design. I made it bigger and wider, thicker, deeper and longer – and I put a curve in it. For such a small instrument it’s not what you’d expect, and I’ve seen people stop in their tracks to listen, totally captivated.” Carefully placing the psaltery down, having scolded me for reaching out to touch the hair strings on the bow which apparently can be spoiled by human skin secretions, he sat on the stool by the large hammer dulcimer where it was resting on a wooden cradle, naturally also built by Mervyn. Mervyn in the music room at Hatchlands Park/Cobbe Collection where he performs.
anything quite like it before. It was really quite amazing.” As he moved the bow across the psaltery’s two-dozen strings to demonstrate I was immediately taken by the
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specifically for ornament. Those that come my way are either part of woodland management, or as thinning and dangerous tree work with people like the National Trust.” Mervyn started to gently strike at the dulcimer’s strings with a spoon-shaped mallet hammer in each of his hands. “With all of my instruments one thing that they have in common is that every single one of them to me is beautiful for their own intrinsic qualities. I use a range of timbers.
Where can you meet Mervyn? Mervyn gives demonstrations most Tuesdays and Wednesdays until the end of autumn at the Weald and Downland Living Museum www.wealddown.co.uk. 30th September–1st October, Surrey Hills Wood Fair, Bramley Saturday 16th December, Grayshott Folk Evening
From wild cherry, London plane and sycamore, to yew, elm, ash and western red cedar. All of these particular instruments came off the North Downs. My favourite is probably the ash tree – its timber is just so beautiful.” In response to my question as to how long it takes to make an instrument he stopped playing and ran his eyes over the dozen or so hand-made instruments on display. “It can vary considerably of course, but for this hammer dulcimer it took six to seven days of work, including the stand. That’s also taking into account the actual go-getting of the tree as well as preparation of the timber.” I could have very easily filled this magazine with everything I learned whilst with Mervyn, space I sadly didn’t have. If you want to listen to Mervyn, and Kathryn who incidentally plays a handmade harp, they play at venues around the country. If you would like to learn more, and perhaps even join Mervyn in one of his classes, please visit his website. Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk FIND OUT MORE Email mervwm@btinternet.com or visit www.surreyhillsgreenwoodworks.co.uk
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The Loxwood Joust Weekends 5th/6th and 12th/13th August A day out at the Loxwood Joust is like no other. It’s fun and educational and there is most definitely something for all the family. There are all action jousting tournaments, daring displays of weaponry, archery and cannon fire and fully armoured knights meeting in thunderous battles. Experience the Living History Village and browse the Mediaeval Market Place with traders and hawkers vying for attention whilst wandering minstrels, the Court Jester and dance troupes entertain. Little ones will revel in Children’s Kingdom with have a go Archery, Face and Wound Painting and Pelt the Peasant! Loxwood joust is located in Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex, off the B2133 near Billingshurst. Lots more information at www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk. Historic Haslemere Guided Town Walk Sunday 6th August 2.30pm Discover more about the fascinating history of Haslemere and explore the areas around Church Lane, Tanners Lane and Lower Street on this guided town walk with local historian Tim Winter. No need to book; just turn up. Meet outside the museum. Entry is by donation to Haslemere
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Museum - every donation helps support the work of the museum. Haslemere Flower Club They do not have a meeting in August but they look forward to seeing you in September - details in the September edition. Liphook in Bloom Sunday 6th August This is a group of volunteers who enjoy making the village they live and work in beautiful! New volunteers are always welcomed and rewarded with a Kit Kat at coffee time! Liphook in Bloom members will be picking up their gardening tools again and meeting at Midhurst Road car park at 9.30am ready to give all the flower beds and containers a tidy up. For more information go to www. liphookinbloom.co.uk or give Philip Jordan a call on 01428 724903.
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Early Birds at the Museum Monday 7th August 11am-1pm There’s a special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition to go along and enjoy the museum free from the hustle and bustle of the public. The galleries will be open and there will be an opportunity to handle special objects. Entry is by donation to Haslemere
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<13 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD museum. Booking is essential. To find out more, visit www. haslemeremuseum.co.uk. Haslewey Community Centre Having received a substantial donation from a kind, local philanthropist and with support from Kia Proven Motors in Haslemere, Haslewey now has a Community Car. They can now bring local people, often living alone and struggling with isolation, into the centre where they can enjoy delicious food and drinks at The Wey Terrace & Café plus use all the other services and activities available. There is no fixed charge for the use of this service however as it is non-grant funded, charity donations towards running costs will always be gratefully received. For more information look on their website www.haslewey.org or call one of the team on 01428 648716. Special Cruises on The Wey & Arun Canal Wednesday 9th and Thursday 24th August If you are looking for something different to do with the children during the summer holidays then why not join in the fun of a Pirates & Princesses Adventure Trip. Come in fancy dress and enjoy some good swashbuckling fun with ‘sea’ battles to try and defeat the pirates. The trips will last approximately 1½ hours and will depart at 11am and 2pm. Tickets cost £11 per person to include light refreshments, and a share of the captured treasure for all the children. Booking in advance is strongly recommended. The boat departs from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood. Bookings can be made online via the Boat Trips page of the website www.weyandarun.co.uk.
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Haslemere Food Festival is back for its twelfth year once again celebrating all that is great about local food and drink. Set to be bigger and better than ever before, this year’s festival will build on the success of 2016, with new products to tantalise your taste buds and many old favourites. Once again located on Lion Green, the Haslemere Food Festival will offer a fantastic range of both homemade and local produce to take home with you, including fruit, vegetables, meat, sauces, pastries, salad dressings, chutneys, curries, oils, maple syrup, chocolate truffles, fabulous fishy delights, cheese, bread and even seaweed! Obviously you will also need something to keep you going on the day, so why not try some spicy street food, a gourmet hot dog, BBQ satay sticks, hog roast or traditional fish and chips? With all this food to get through, you will no doubt build up a thirst and we have this covered too of course. With still and sparkling wines, ales, gin, cocktails and mocktails, tea, coffee and milkshakes there is something for everyone! The day will also feature a packed programme of foodie demonstrations – watch our local chefs demonstrate their expertise creating seasonal starters, autumn breads and local meat dishes and learn some top tips to impress family and friends. 16
Then finish the day in the perfect way with a wine and fizz tasting. A real family event, there will also be plenty to keep the children busy, with fun fair attractions, face painting, children’s entertainment and an arts and crafts stall. If you feel the need to relax and move away from the food for a moment, why not take a cold drink and go and chill in front of the stage where local musicians will be performing throughout the day! Haslemere Food Festival provides the perfect opportunity for local producers to show off their products and helps showcase what Haslemere and the surrounding area has to offer. The success of the Food Festival is down to what our town does best: public, private and voluntary organisations working together to deliver an event that demonstrates the quality of products and services that are available. So come along and enjoy sampling the varied produce on display! This community event is surely one not to be missed! This year’s food festival promises foodie fun for the whole family with a day of activities and entertainment, so make sure you keep up to date with all the latest news and events and follow them on Facebook: @HaslemereFoodFestival and Twitter: HaslemereFF.
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<14 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD A Falconry Experience Day Saturday 12th August Cowdray Heritage is the venue for this unique opportunity for the public to see falcons, hawks and owls up close and to gain an insight into the handling and training of these stunning birds of prey. This will be a static display. I don’t have any more information on this event but it should be at www.cowdray.co.uk. Cowdray Heritage is open for the summer season on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout August. It will also be open on Bank Holiday Monday. The site will close for the season on 17th September. Entrance is between 11am and 4pm, with last admission at 3pm.
Milford Footpath Companions Monday 14th August They are a sociable walking group of mainly retired members from the Godalming, Milford, Witley and Haslemere areas, who meet fortnightly on Mondays for longer walks and once a month for short walks. The long walks usually comprise 4 to 5 miles in the morning, a pub lunch and 1 to 2 miles in the afternoon. The short walks cover about 3 miles in the morning, again followed by a pub lunch. The group would welcome some new members, so if you are interested, contact the Secretary, Chris Rogers, on 01428 682790 or at chrogers@btinternet.com. The next long walk is on Monday 14th August. Please note that dogs are not permitted on walks.
Teddy Bears Outing Sunday 13th August There’s a Teddy Bears Outing at the fabulous Hollycombe Steam in the Country. Take along a teddy and follow the Teddy Bears Trail, pack a picnic and enjoy the gardens. The Fairground will be open including the Razzle Dazzle, Big Wheel, Steam Swings, New Haunted Cottage and children’s favourite The Golden Gallopers. It’s a wonderful day out for children of all ages. Tickets are great value as you can visit as many times as you like within 12 months. Easy to get to, just off A3 in Liphook. Plenty of parking. Visit www. hollycombe.co.uk for details or call 01428 724900.
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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD of running the museum including greeting visitors, providing educational workshops for children, cataloguing collections and gardening. The museum could not provide its services to the community without volunteer support. You don’t need specialist knowledge to volunteer; what you will need is enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in! The museum currently has volunteering opportunities in the museum gift shop and reception. If you think this could be for you then Haslemere Museum would love to hear from you! Please contact Lindsay Moreton, Collections Manager on 01428 642112 or email collections@haslemeremuseum.co.uk. Guildford Rambling Club From Thursday 17th August Their walks programme can be found at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Unless otherwise stated visitors are welcome to try them out on any of the walks which normally start at 10am. For details of the 5.5 mile morning walk from Peaslake on Thursday 17th August, call Maria on 01306 644836. Bob, on 07745 572494, has the details for the 11 mile circular walk on Sunday 20th August from Pulborough Brooks. For the train ride and the 10 mile linear walk along the route of the Bluebell Line on Sunday 27th August, call Steve on 07957 803912. Look to Dick on 07516 407936 as your contact for the 9 mile circular walk from the Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre on Sunday 3rd September. Finally, the 9.5 mile circular walk on Sunday
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10th September starts at the Town Bridge in Guildford. Call Mick on 07765 205353 about that one. Quiz & Nibbles Sunset Cruise Friday 18th August 6.30pm-8pm Enjoy a topical quiz, a glass of wine and a selection of ‘nibbles’ whilst gently cruising along the beautiful Wey & Arun Canal. Tickets are £40 per table of four. Booking in advance is essential. The boat departs from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood. If you would like further details or wish to book seats on one of the special cruises (or enquire about private charters or weekend public trips, volunteering opportunities or membership), call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk. Bookings can be made online via the Boat Trips page of the website www.weyandarun.co.uk. Shakespeare at Cowdray Heritage Saturday 19th August Midhurst Players are performing a Shakespeare spoof play called ‘A Merry Regiment of Women’ in Buck Hall at Cowdray Heritage. This event is part of MADhurst Music Arts and Drama Festival. Tickets, which include a buffet, will be on sale from Saturday 5th August. Adults are £15 and under 16s are £12. Booking is essential as only 60 seats are available. Go to www.cowdray.co.uk or call 01730 812423.
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<19 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Astolat Model Railway Circle Saturday 19th August 11am-5pm They will be holding their annual Open Day at the National Trust, Dapdune Wharf, Guildford GU1 4RB. AMRC will be celebrating 50 years since their formation with a display of model railways in various gauges. Also available, a test track to run your own locos and a Loco Doctor if you have any engines not running as they should. Progress on their latest project under construction - Savernake - will also be on show. Access is via the National Trust site, Dapdune Wharf (NT entrance fee applies) with all their facilities available. Actually, Dapdune Wharf is probably Guildford’s best kept secret, but maybe not for much longer! The Unattached Group They are enjoying a summer of varied and exciting activities, including an evening of magic and a narrowboat trip. Also planned are walks, meals out and theatre etc. If you are single and aged between 49-69, looking for a social life, why not go along to one of their weekly meetings to find out more. Details are available on their website ‘The Unattached Group’, or by phoning Becky on 07855 008897. Anniversary Sculpture Trail at RHS Garden Wisley Saturday 19th August to Sunday 24th September The Surrey Sculpture Society (SSS) will be staging the 20th Sculpture Trail. One of the largest Sculpture Trails in the
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Jonathan Hogarth and his Hostas Jonathan Hogarth holds the National Collection of small and miniature Hostas. In 2016 Jonathan exhibited his Hosta collection at the RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Shows, and was presented with a Gold Medal by the RHS judges at both events. In 2017 the RHS judges at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show awarded Jonathan Hogarth a Silver Medal for his display of miniature and small Hostas. I met Jonathan at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to learn more about his Hosta collection and his unstoppable passion for this particular plant genus. Beth: So who first introduced you to miniature Hostas, or did you come across Hostas for the first time in a garden? Jonathan: I bought a house and it came with a Hosta. From there, ten years and two children later, we went to visit some friends and I saw there were different Hostas there.
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I thought there was only a green Hosta! So I started getting a yellow one, the blue one, and then I found the variegated ones, so I came away with twelve different Hostas. I knew how to grow Hostas by then, as for 10 years I’d looked after my plant, put a few slug pellets around and it almost looked after itself. I thought to myself, well this Hosta is quite a nice plant – it’s looking after me as much as I’m looking after it! Beth: Yes it is! JH: I then found a specialist Hosta nursery, and I joined the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society, of which I have recently been appointed as Chairman. Beth: How exciting, congratulations! Beth: Are there any new Hosta plants featured in your exhibit? JH: Hosta 'Mini Skirt' is the new plant. Beth: What’s special about Hosta 'Mini Skirt'? JH: Hosta 'Mini Skirt' was produced in 2013 by Walters Gardens. In 2014 I bought it in America. In 2017 it has just become available in the UK for the first time. It’s a beautiful plant, with a really yellowy, frilly white edge to it, just like Marilyn Monroe’s skirt when she was holding it down with the wind blowing up from the grate. It’s just so pretty like that. And of course it’s one of the Blue Mouse Ears Series, it's just an unbelievable plant, it really is.
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Beth: I have previously written about Hostas that I had grown, which hadn’t at the time suffered from slug damage; I think the slugs read my articles, because since then many of my Hostas have been damaged! JH: It’s down to the thickness of the leaf. If the slug or the snail tries to bite the Hosta and can’t get a hold of the leaf, it gives up. But it’s different as the Hosta is coming out of the ground. If the slug can get to the leaf then, as it’s coming out of the ground, it’ll nibble away. Those nice, thick leaves are still quite soft when they're young, so the slug will most likely go crazy and destroy all the leaves. But if you can let the plant grow for about a month, and keep the slugs and snails at bay, then you’re onto a winner. The plants in the Blue Mouse Ears Series produce a thicker leaf and it does put the slugs off. To say it’s slug proof is not what it is. But if the slugs and snails can’t chew a hole through the leaf and carry on nibbling, they’ll just tell all their friends to ‘forget it’, so there you are.
two things – it kills the slugs and snail eggs completely, and it kills the slugs and snails themselves. One of our society members makes an effective slug deterrent; they put a garlic bulb into some tights, put this in a pint of water and simmer for twenty minutes. Discard the tights and garlic mush, and leave to cool. Add about five drops of the garlic concentrate to a one-pint container of water; spray under the leaves, and on top, to keep the slugs and snails at bay. Beth: Did you have a favourite garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show? JH: Chris Beardshaw's garden was my favourite. Hosta Mini Skirt
Beth: Which Hostas would you recommend that offer the most resistance to slugs and snails? JH: There’s some medium to large Hostas, such as Hosta 'Rhino Hide' and Hosta 'Sum and Substance'. Beth: Yes, Sum and Substance is a lovely Hosta, although that has been eaten this year. JH: It has, because as the plant came up from the ground it will have been nibbled. There are some ways around it – and that’s to use a weak ammonia mix before the plants emerge in the spring. Use a small amount, put it into your watering can, as a weak solution and water it all over the area where the Hostas are growing in the ground. It does
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<20 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Wings & Wheels Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August The 13th annual Wings & Wheels will be held over the August Bank holiday weekend at Dunsfold Park near Guildford and is open to spectators from 9am until 9pm. There will be the usual fantastic displays including a Eurofighter Typhoon, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (two Spitfires and Lancaster), Chinook (Saturday only), Apache Display Team with pyrotechnics, Tigers Parachute Team, The Blades and much more. The Red Arrows will headline the display. For car buffs there will be a two hour displays which will include cars such as the McLaren 12C, Lamborghini Aventador Roadster and Huracan, Pagani Zonda, Ferrari California T, Aston Martin Rapide, Dodge Monaco, TVR Tasmin 280i, Ducati Multistrada 1200s, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, Ford GT40 and Lotus Elise. Advanced rate tickets from £22 for adults or £50 for a family. Single child tickets (for children aged 5 – 15) will be £7. Children under 5 go free. Hospitality packages start from £155 per person, weekend passes, grandstand tickets and camping are also available. For more information visit www.wingsandwheels. net or to book standard tickets call 08712 305572. Bank Holiday Weekend fun at Hollycombe Steam in the Country Monday 28th August Take a ride on one of the two steam trains; see inspiring steam powered traction engines, rollers and machines. Enjoy the gardens and the wonderful walks. Experience the fun of the Fairground with all the great rides. It is a wonderful day out for children of all ages. There’s a café on site or take a picnic. Tickets are great value as you can visit as many times as you like within a year. As I mentioned earlier, it’s easy to get to, just off A3 in Liphook. Plenty of parking. Visit www.hollycombe.co.uk for details or call 01428 724900. Haslemere Festival of Sport Monday 28th August 12noon-4pm Last year they had 18 different sports and about 700 people came to this event which had a theme of ‘Pick up and Play’. This year they have even more sports and activities for all ages to try. These will include athletics, equestrian, badminton, football, stoolball, bowling, hockey, dance, subaqua, table tennis, golf and sailing. They hope to be adding polo, cricket, martial arts, cycling, gymnastics, netball, rambling and pilates and coaches from all these local clubs and activities will be present to show you what to do. This is a wonderful opportunity to try a new sport and see if you like it and if you wish, take it further by joining a local club. There will also be food, music, an inflatable slide, classic cars and a carnival atmosphere. ENTRY IS FREE and all ages are welcome. Woolmer Hill Sports Centre, Haslemere GU27 1QB. Rock Choir Across the UK there are going to be hundreds of August 2017
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From 20th to 29th August this year, the Midhurst Arts and Drama Festival (MADhurst) will celebrate its seventh successful year of bringing the local community together in a creative extravaganza.
took place, and has grown every year since. Local organisations involved in all kinds of cultural activities participate actively in planning events for the festival, whether evening or lunch-time concerts, workshops or exhibitions. Many more participate in the Town Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carnival parade on August Bank Holiday or have stalls or performances at the Grand Finale, also on August Bank Holiday. The West Sussex Library Service supports the Short Story Competition.
Although the focus is on celebrating local creativity, almost all Midhurst and local community groups are involved in one way or another, cocreating the community spirit of this thriving little town. Individuals participate as members of the committee, as part of a wider, and growing, group of volunteers, or just by enjoying the varied programme, which has something for all ages. Like many good ideas, the MADhurst concept was born in the pub! Some time during 2009, Father Marcus Ronchetti, recently arrived as Vicar of Midhurst (and formerly a founder member of the Beach Dreams Festival in Shoreham) was chatting with friends in a local pub about community life in Midhurst. Father Ronchetti had found that Midhurst was a very active little town, with many different clubs and societies engaged in a wide range of themes, but surprisingly these groups rarely came together and many did not even know the others existed. This limited community spirit. The friends agreed that there was a huge opportunity to embrace the existing Town Council carnival ethos by drawing in the wider community. The idea was born! The friends explored it further with local music producers, and within a few months the first MADhurst
Local businesses join in as sponsors, or provide raffle prizes, make special promotions, provide delicious food at the Grand Finale, help with design and printing of publicity or ensure security. The Parish Church has expanded its involvement by hosting a concert, convening an ecumenical service and, very importantly, providing the teas at the Grand Finale. There is also an active fringe of events planned by others during the same week, which adds to the excitement and variety. The first MADhurst Festival was a great success, and it has since grown into a hugely popular annual event. It was even mentioned by The Times as one reason to move to Midhurst! Its purpose has always been to celebrate Midhurst as a great place to live, work and visit: it seems to be achieving just that. To find out more, visit www.madhurst.co.uk, follow us on Facebook or Twitter @MADhurst1
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Roasted Cod with Olives, Pesto and Parma Ham
This is one of my many made up recipes. The Parma ham and pesto ensures that the cod remains moist. Ingredients: 4 pieces of chunky cod loin 6 slices of Parma ham ½ jar of pesto, any colour you fancy About 20 olives, I use green, cut in half Serves 4
1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC. 2. Lay 1 ½ pieces of Parma ham in a shallow oven proof dish and place the cod fillet on top. 3. Spread 1 tsp or so of the pesto over the cod, and place as many of the olives as you like on top, cut side down. August 2017
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Haslemere Art Society Saturday 9th to Saturday 16th September Haslemere Art Society will be holding their 123rd Annual Exhibition of members’ recent work. The current exhibition will cover 2 galleries and include approximately 200 works by professional and amateur artists. During the exhibition several members will be painting and showcasing their work. Further information at www.haslemere.com/artsoc. The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am-5pm. Midhurst Garden Club They are taking a break in August so the next meeting will be on Monday 11th September. It will be ‘Hardy Plants’ with Rosie Hardy. More details in the next issue. For more information about the club, contact Denise Skinner on 01730 814194, email askinner3@sky.com or check their website www.midhurstgardenclub.co.uk. Indian Summer Drinks and Nibbles Evening Saturday 16th September 8pm-11pm Local interior designer, Helen McClure, is hosting a drinks and nibbles evening in aid of Bowel & Cancer Research. Bowel Cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in the UK, and having lost her father, grandmother and great grandmother to the disease, Helen has challenged herself to raise research funds this year by taking part in a half Ironman triathlon and also the 100 mile London/Surrey bike ride. The event, which will be attended by the Mayor of Godalming, will be accompanied by delicious canapés and live music. It promises to be a relaxed night out in the beautiful grounds of St Hilary’s School, in Godalming. For further information, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for ‘beating bowel cancer’, or email homemcclure@gmail. com. Surrey 5 Peaks Hikeathon Saturday 16th September Surrey Care Trust Patron, Roger Black MBE, is asking walkers to step out for the local charity, which supports vulnerable and disadvantaged people, on Saturday 16th September. This year’s 26 Surrey 5 Peaks hikeathon starts and ends in Headley Heath. There is also an option of walking 13 miles or taking part in a five-mile family walk this year. Every walker who raises over £150 for Surrey Care Trust will receive a free t-shirt. For more information visit www.surrey5peaks.org.uk. GUTS Motor Tour Sunday 17th September The annual GUTS Motor Tour takes place slightly later than usual and will take in a lovely 50-60 mile route from Passfield and ending at a fabulous private classic car collection near Farnham, where participants have the opportunity for a private view before or after enjoying a bring-your-own picnic. This is a great fun event with a ‘fiendish’ photo quiz and a great raffle, all in aid of GUTS – August 2017
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Family walks with the National Trust This month we have a couple of short walks for all the family, especially young children. These walks are from our friends at the National Trust and they have many more on their website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/walking.
The walks Box Hill Stepping Stones 1. From the visitor centre at the top of Box Hill, follow the surfaced path away from the visitor centre. Ignore the track going off to your right and continue along the surfaced path running parallel to the road and you’ll see the view opening out in front of you. 2. Once you’ve admired the view from Salomon’s Memorial, walk down the sloped path which runs below the viewpoint. Take a right and continue along this path. 3. You’ll see some steps cut into the ground on your left; follow these downhill through the Yew woods. There are 275 steps to the bottom - take care as they can be slippery sometimes. Continue along this path; on the left you’ll catch glimpses of the river Mole. 4. Continue downhill. As the path flattens you’ll reach a fork in the path. Take the left fork signed to the Stepping Stones. The River Mole and Stepping Stones are in front of you. You have a choice here. Either take a right at the rivers’ edge and follow the riverside path (you can cross the river at the bridge a little further along), or cross the Stepping Stones and follow the path running parallel to the river on the other side. 5. Once you’ve reached the footbridge, go through the gate next to it. This brings you out into a large open space. This is called Burford Meadow. Continue through the meadow. On the opposite bank of the river there are wooded chalk cliffs. These are known as the Whites. 6. At the far end of Burford Meadow there will be a road bridge in front of you. Follow the path upwards, just to the left of the bridge and you’ll come out on the pavement next to the A24. Take a
right and cross the river and walk past the hotel on your right hand side. Continue along the pavement. 7. Take the right hand path immediately after the hotel. At the fork, take the left hand grassy track and continue heading directly uphill. 8. Join the wide grassy path on the ridge of the hill. The grassy slope becomes a white chalk path, follow it uphill. 9. Take the pathway on your left. As it joins the stony path, take a right and continue as it heads uphill. 10. You’ll pass an old building on your right. This is Box Hill Fort. You can walk all around the outside but not inside as there are bats living in it. Continue up the stony track and turn right at the road to return to the visitor centre.
DISTANCE: 2 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 146, Landranger 187 STARTING POINT: National Trust Visitor Centre, The Old Fort, Box Hill Road, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7LB Summer Star Gazing walk at Black Down 1. From the car park on Tennyson’s Lane at point 1, take the main stone surfaced track out onto Black Down (there is a second car park further up this track). Head up on the main track and through the gate, past a notice board. Continue up the track, through a gully and past a bench with day time views over the weald to the east. 2. Continue along the main path, ignoring paths to your left and right, and past some small ponds on your right at point 2. Away from the light pollution of nearby towns, Black Downs sweeping skies and unspoilt views make it an ideal spot for observing the stars. Try and spot the Milky Way, a ribbon of millions of stars, threading its way across the night sky. The light you see from a twinkling star has travelled across the universe for millions of years to reach you; so when looking at a star, you are actually looking back in time. Black Down’s prominent position in the landscape has also been used for much more over the years. A site on the hill was a key link in the chain of beacons that were designed to carry news of impending invasion to London. In daylight there are extensive views to the north here.
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3. Carry on along main path to a small grassy triangle with a birch tree, then turn left and follow this path to a bench at point 3. This is a particularly good point for star gazing, with views to the west over the Milland Bowl and beyond to the South Downs. Also listen out for nightjars here, churring on the open heath. The North Star, also known as the Pole Star or Polaris, is a very bright star and is always fixed above the north point of the horizon. It has been used for over 2,000 years to help navigators at sea and on land find their way. Until the end of grazing in the early 20th century Black Down was mostly open grazed heath. When the grazing animals left, trees began to grow and the wildlife disappeared. The heath is now being restored and grazed again and many species of wildlife are returning. 4. Head a further 65 feet (20m) or so along the main path and then turn left. Ignore the first turn to the left and then turn right at a crossroads to the Beech Hanger Woodland at point 4. Turn sharp left for the path back to the car park. 5. Take the main path back northwards towards the car park.
DISTANCE: 1.5 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 133, Landranger 186 STARTING POINT: Tennyson’s Lane car park, GU27 3BJ. Grid ref: SU921308 Apologies, but last month’s walk had incorrect details. The Hascombe-Dunsfold walk is 5.5miles and it starts at the village car park by the “TotemPole” on the green at Dunsfold, a few yards along the road from the Sun public house. The map is Explorer 134 Crawley & Horsham, Cranleigh & Billingshurst. It is correct on our website at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk.
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<31 36> JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Fighting Bowel Cancer at the Royal Surrey Country Hospital. Tickets cost £80 for a car and two people. Preference is given to veteran, vintage and classic cars. Numbers limited but there are a few places remaining. Please email gutsmotortour@gmail.com or call 01483 421601 for more information. Amitiés Françaises From Thursday 21st September They are putting the finishing touches to their annual programme of lectures in French starting on Thursday 21st September. As before monthly talks will be held at the Baptist Church Hall in Queen Street, Godalming. A6 brochures will be placed in libraries and various public places throughout Guildford, Waverley and Woking Boroughs and their Web and Facebook pages will give further information. Email john.petty@which.net if you would like to join and you will be added to the list. If you are unsure, go along as a visitor ad see for yourself. Visit https:// amitiesfrancaises.com for further information. Haslemere Food Festival 2017 Saturday 23rd September 10am-4pm Celebrating all that is great about local produce, a feast of culinary delights will be tantalising the taste buds at the twelfth annual Haslemere Food Festival taking place at Lion Green Haslemere. The festival highlights the variety of high
quality produce that is available locally and the range of products currently available from award winning suppliers in the town and surrounding area. The Surrey Hills Challenge Sunday 24th September This event, one of the biggest sporting challenges in Surrey, features a series of running and walking events on the beautiful landscape of the Surrey Hills. It will raise funds for the Surrey Hills Trust Fund, part of the Community Foundation for Surrey. People of all ages and fitness can participate in five different running and walking challenges from ‘The Ultra’, a 60km run, to ‘The Five’, a family challenge 5km event. Find out more by visiting www. surreyhillschallenge.com If you have any questions, call 01483 542226 or email LJohnson@rutland.co.uk. Liphook WEA Branch Wednesday 27th September Autumn Classes begin on Wednesday 27th September with Literature. Tutor John Haynes will lead studies of The Poetry of Seamus Heaney and the novel, The Little Red Chairs, by Edna O’ Brien. On Friday 29th September the History Course will be The Georgians, 1714-1837, led by Jennifer Goldsmith. These two courses will run for ten weeks in the Millennium Hall Liphook from 10am-noon, each course fee is £86 and the closing date is 8th September. A Study
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Haslemere Art Society Haslemere Art Society 123 Annual Exhibition 9th to 16th September, Haslemere Educational Museum Open Tuesday - Saturday 10-5pm
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HASLEMERE ART Society will be holding its 123 Annual Exhibition of members’ recent work next month. The Society was originally founded in 1894 to promote art and the interest in arts in Haslemere. These founding members included Margery Allingham, Axel Haig and Walter Tyndale. The current exhibition will cover two galleries and include approximately 200 works by around 50 professional and amateur artists. There will be a variety of work in most media and include painting and drawing in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pencil, sculpture, 3D, ceramics and craft. It will include many diverse styles and techniques, from traditional to very modern. It will be a vibrant show with something to interest everyone. During the exhibition several members will be painting and showcasing their work. The Alan Thomson Award will be chosen and there will be two People’s Choice awards - one for painting and the second for sculpture craft and ceramics. These are voted on by visitors to the exhibition, so do come along and put in your vote. Participating artists will include well-known local artist Chairman, Roger Dellar. Roger is a member of Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and Oil and the Pastel Society and has been a member of The Wapping Group since 1996. He shows and teaches throughout the country and received numerous awards and prizes. The latest is the prestigious John Goss Prize awarded by the judges of Hertford Art Society for best in show for his painting ‘Sunday Morning Wexford’. Others include Clare Bowen, David Paynter and Sonya Vine, who have all just taken part in SAOS Surrey Artists’ Open Studios. Clare is interested in light and atmosphere and is currently concentrating on plein air painting. Since 2016 she has a August 2017
discipline of painting every day and likes to write an accompanying blog which can be followed on her website. David is a member of the Surrey Sculpture Society. He is inspired by nature and often likes to accompany his work with a poem. These words come to him as he creates the piece. He hopes this accompanying poem will explain and enhance the work bringing more understanding and enjoyment. Sonya qualified at Cheltenham College of Art. She is a figurative and plein air painter interested in light and dark. She exhibits in London including The Mall Gallery and throughout the country. Three other exhibitors include Colin Wilson, who has been invited to exhibit in a gallery in Tokyo and has just been exhibiting at Yvonne Arnaud Art at The Mill Studio Guildford. Robbie Murdoch gained an interview in the BBC painting challenge programme and has also taken part in Art In Action, a young arts programme demonstrating to local schools. Finally, Rachel Vitolo is an active member of Shared Art, a group of artists who meet weekly at The Hub in Hindhead. They mount an annual exhibition and explore various creative themes. Rachel is currently interested in abstract art with acrylic pouring and resin. FIND OUT MORE For further details, please visit the website at www.haslemere.com/artsoc.
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›› TV and Radio aerials ›› Satellite systems (Freesat, Sky, foreign channels) ›› TV installations including wall mounting etc ›› Wired and wireless broadband networks We do good work! Contact: Gary Cox and Alex Kis Tel: 01428 656795 or 01730 267311 Mobile: 07850 830605
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JC Spiers Ltd Landscapes
07988 494922 We provide a fast, efficient, professional, commercial and domestic pest control service in the local area. Rats, Mice, Moles, Wasps, Bees, Squirrels, insects and all other pests destroyed or removed. Call us now: Milford: 01483 429105 Woking: 01483 822204 www.thecountypestcontrol.co.uk
Fencing, Gates, Decking, Patios, Driveways, Small Constructions, Garden Maintenance, Removals Tel: 07896 920616 and 07984 139196 Email: jcspiersltd@gmail.com
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PARAGON
CLEANING SERVICES “The Cleaning Solution”
CARPET CLEANING
• Professional Quality Service • Fully Insured • Latest Equipment • Carpet Infestations Treated
Tel: 01428 608153 Mob: 07876 230634 GEI Ltd_Layout 1 14/06/2013 09:44 Page 1
www.jamesgraytreesurgery.co.uk
DOMESTIC CLEANERS
We also provide , Regular Cleans, Spring Cleans or House Moving Cleans
01428 681530 Mobile: 07770 553686 nickwatson@paragoncleaningservices.co.uk
YOUR LOCAL AERIAL COMPANY
GEi (UK) Ltd Fully Independent Stove Installers HETAS Approved
Chimney Sweeping Services also Provided
01428 643484 07563 618415
Southern Ltd
New Aerials Supplied - Existing Aerials Serviced TV, DAB, FM Aerials - Digital Aerial Upgrades Extra TV, Satellite, Telephone Points Satellite Dish Install & Repair
Call Graham on 01798 813092 07442 509598
Est. 1985
apexaerials@aol.com
www.gei-chimney-sweeps.co.uk
Zentec Joinery
Need a Professional Ex BT Engineer?
www.zentecsurrey.co.uk
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Fast expert repair of Phone Line faults, Broadband Speed and WiFi issues.
COVERING SURREY, SUSSEX AND HAMPSHIRE
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Solutions to Stop “Buffering” on Smart TVs, Laptops, iPads, Smartphones etc.
KITCHENS, BEDROOMS, OFFICES, STUDIES, LIVING ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, INTERIORS, PERIOD PROPERTY REFURBISHMENT AND LOTS MORE.
Get your home ready for “Internet of Things” technology - Free estimates, No Call Out Charge, No job too small by Local Ex BT Engineer.
Call Adrian on 01428 288868 or 07799 105008 (emergency number) 38
APEX AERIALS
10% off for new customers when you quote VantagePoint*
Call Phil on 07714 254777 enquiries@zentecsurrey.co.uk
*Introductory offer ends on 31st July 2017
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Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers comes to G Live as part of its 30th Anniversary Tour. The smash hit musical tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True. Due to its continued success the tour is continuing into the autumn, opening on Tuesday 29th August at G Live in Guildford. It runs until Saturday 2nd September. For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk. To win one of two pairs tickets, please answer the following question: Q: Who wrote Blood Brothers? Please enter online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk by 18th August 2017. Winners will be asked to choose which performance they would like to see, subject to availability
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This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the Country, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream. Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends. To win one of two pairs tickets, please answer the following question: Q: Name one of the musical hits from this show? Please enter online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk by 18th August 2017.
WIN... A pair of tickets to the Haslemere Beer Festival
Haslemere Beer Festival returns to Haslemere Hall for the eleventh year on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th September. It’s a celebration of over 50 real ales, ciders and perries with a slosh of wine chucked in for good measure. But it’s not all about the booze! Live music in the evenings means that the party atmosphere appeals whether you like beer or not, with Saturday night focused on music to dance to. Delicious hot food will be available at each session. The beer festival is run by volunteers and supports nominated charities. www.haslemerebeerfestival.co.uk To win one of two pairs of tickets please answer the following question: Q: How many real ales, ciders and perries feature at the festival? Please enter online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk by 18th August 2017.
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