Grayshott Today December 2022

Dear Grayshott, Christmas is coming! It is a season of wonder, which some people frame as something for children. It is important for children, and the look on the face of a child gazing at a beautiful Christmas tree, or at some sparkling lights, is priceless.

I am delighted to see how the village is coming together in collaborations between various groups to make Christmas special. The Parish Council, and St Edmund ’s School are joining with St Luke’s to coordinate all the events, including a late night shopping evening to ensure our local businesses are also involved.

St Luke’s is delighted to present the Concert on December 4th with the Choir at St Edmund’s and Excelsis Choir helping to make it a special evening. Do come and bring the whole family to support this wonderful evening with music and readings.

This is also a difficult time for some, with anxiety over how we are all doing to cope with the price of fuel, and food; and for others it is a time when loved ones are remembered. Whatever your situation, you are invited to any, or many, of our services, or events in the village. These will be culminating in our Christingle Service, Carols in the Square and Midnight Mass in the Church on Christmas Eve, and on Christmas Day morning, our service in the Church.

With the challenges that many are facing, let us all pull together, and this year try to make hospitality and kindness to others our key focus, and share what we have to bless others.

Jesus came as the “Light of the World, and the Nativity story we are remembering on Sunday 18th at 10.30 with children from Grayshott School, has all the wonder, and sparkle that Christmas ever needed! Come and celebrate and let us help to bring wonder to your Christmas this year.

Bless you all and thank you all for every contribution to our community. with our love, Jeremy and Claire Haswell

Dear Grayshott - Jeremy Haswell

Grayshott Parish Assembly

Friday 29th April starting at 7pm at The Village Hall

Grayshott Parish Council

GRAYSHOTT PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish Assembly may not be an event that is widely understood so what is it? To put it simply it is a meeting for all residents of Grayshott to come together to discuss matters affecting our village.

Grayshott Parish Council Wins Best Council in Hampshire and IOW Award, 2022. Grayshott Parish Council came out on top of all parish and town councils to win the 2022 ‘Best Council ’ award. The Council was also runner up in the ‘Best Website’ category.

If there is a Parish Council, then the Parish Council by law must organise and pay for the annual parish meeting or assembly but the meeting does not have to be exclusively concerned with the business of the Parish Council. We believe that this latter part is important. A good Assembly should cover matters that the residents or electors want to discuss.

These prestigious local government awards are not only recognition of the efforts of your officers and Councillors but are a tribute to the approach Grayshott Council takes to its work.

The judging panel recognised work to ensure Grayshott is a dementia friendly community providing dementia awareness training for Councillors, business owners and residents; the launch of a dementia drop in café; the co -operative approach to harness local expertise engaging with the Hunter Centre in Haslemere and Grayshott Surgery.

We want to use this year’s Assembly to provide as many opportunities as possible for groups and individuals to speak or display their work and interests. We have not been able to hold this event during the last two years, during which time new residents and business have arrived and community groups have developed. This will be a chance to remember, or learn, all that Grayshott has to offer.

Grayshott Council ’s efforts to ensure social inclusiveness with its community transport pilot following resident consultations, together with focus on the local natural environment was commended. Engagement with the community on the establishment of a community orchard, initiatives to acquire and maintain Applegarth Meadow and its work with residents on various activities highlight efforts to improve the quality of life for residents.

There will be an opportunity during the evening for community organisations and clubs to have a stall or exhibit. Please get in touch if you would like to reserve a space.

The more formal part of the evening will start at 7.30pm with a keynote speaker followed by reports from the Chairman of the Parish Council, and our County and District Councillors. We plan to make reports available in advance so that this can be kept short as possible. This will be followed by a questions and answers session –the Council ’s opportunity to hear from you!

The Council could not achieve what it does without involvement, help and support from our residents. This award is for all of our residents and highlights what a wonderful place Grayshott is to live.

For more information about the work of Grayshott Parish Council browse our website www.grayshott pc.gov.uk and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at the foot of the homepage.

After School Club

Lastly there will be further opportunities for informal conversations over a glass of wine, visits to the stalls and short briefings about local initiatives and plans for the Platinum Jubilee weekend in June.

Allotments

In partnership with the St Luke’s youth worker we would like to provide a weekly after school club from January at the Sports Pavilion to support secondary school children with their homework. We are looking for residents with teaching experience to help with this initiative. Please get in touch if this interest you.

Thank you for reading.

If you live in Grayshott and are interested in renting an allotment, please get in touch with us. We expect to have some plots available to rent later this year.

Thank you for reading.

Mrs Katie Weir Parish Clerk and Executive Officer 01428 606510, clerk@grayshott pc.gov.uk

Mrs Katie Weir

Parish Clerk and Executive Officer

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RED ROSE TEA ROOMS SUPPORT FOR THE UKRAINE

My life from the 24th of February and what I have done thanks to your help!

I will never forget when I heard that Russia started attacking Ukraine…

When people saw how I was reacting to the news the first thing they would ask me was if I knew someone from Ukraine or if I have family there. I remember the pain that was tearing my heart apart, the images on the news and newspaper articles. I remember the image of a grown man ’s eyes full off tears when he was sending his wife and kids to Poland so he could stay and fight for his country. I was so upset by the personal stories I heard on the news over the next few days, I was barely able to work, and I couldn ’t stop crying. It affected me more than I would have imagined.

At that moment I knew I had to do something. I knew I wanted this help to be appropriate and targeting specific people. Imagine what it would be like if the people in your community and who this week are working in their chosen career as doctors, dentists or musicians next week find themselves with a gun in their hand fighting for their freedom. That’s probably not something we will ever seriously have to contemplate here in the UK but it ’s exactly what’s happening in Ukraine. They are living with the constant sound of bombs being dropped around them, with the smell of rotting and burning bodies and with not knowing when or how this will all end.

Thanks to your amazing support and help we can send parcels firstly to Poland, then they have made their way to Ukraine every Saturday since the 5th of March. The total value of items purchased by you has exceeded £45,000. Some of the things we have been able to buy so far are :

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Katarzyna Dziubek

1400kg of dog/cat food

1400kg of dog/cat food

400 army t shirts

400 army t shirts

Around 60 complete army kits

Around 60 complete army kits

50 pairs of army shoes

50 pairs of army shoes

55 sleeping bags

55 sleeping bags

20 military beds

20 military winter coats

20 military beds 20 military winter coats

25 waterproof coats

25 waterproof coats

1600 protective glasses

1600 protective glasses

2 washing machines

2 washing machines

400 self heating coffee cans

400 self heating coffee cans

Katarzyna of the Red Rose Tea Room in the centre of Grayshott.

Katarzyna of the Red Rose Tea Room in the centre of Grayshott.

And an endless number of: tactical vests, first aid, power banks, kneepads, feet and hand warmers, women ’s underwear, kids clothing, hygiene products, tourniquets, camouflage netting, military backpacks, medical supplies, water purification tablets, food, and military hats.

And an endless number of: tactical vests, first aid, power banks, kneepads, feet and hand warmers, women ’s underwear, kids clothing, hygiene products, tourniquets, camouflage netting, military backpacks, medical supplies, water purification tablets, food, and military hats.

After 8 months I can say that yes, I know people from Ukraine, I have direct contact with the people that are out there fighting. You ’re probably wondering how it works, well I have messages from them saying what a specific unit or specific person is in need off, normally when it’s a specific person I receive their name, a picture, and their sizes. When I pack the parcels, I always label where it needs to go after it gets to Ukraine, and I later receive a picture of the soldiers with their items, like a sleeping bag. This makes me feel that everything we are doing makes a lot of sense, it ’s specific and extremely needed. I am immensely thankful to every single person that has or still is helping. Above all I am extremely proud and moved by your sense of solidarity with Ukraine .

After 8 months I can say that yes, I know people from Ukraine, I have direct contact with the people that are out there fighting. You ’re probably wondering how it works, well I have messages from them saying what a specific unit or specific person is in need off, normally when it’s a specific person I receive their name, a picture, and their sizes. When I pack the parcels, I always label where it needs to go after it gets to Ukraine, and I later receive a picture of the soldiers with their items, like a sleeping bag. This makes me feel that everything we are doing makes a lot of sense, it ’s specific and extremely needed. I am immensely thankful to every single person that has or still is helping. Above all I am extremely proud and moved by your sense of solidarity with Ukraine .

RED ROSE TEA ROOMS SUPPORT FOR THE UKRAINE

Red Rose Tea Rooms Support for the Ukraine

Now that Ukraine is on the counteroffensive, I am terrified. Honestly, I don’t know what I should write or what to talk about, so much emotion, pain, hope and concern. I’m not sure what’s more important, the fact that we are so close to winter: I received a photo what the front line looks like, how the men are hiding from attacks, it looks like holes dug up in the ground, I have a photo of the trenches. At this moment the guys are in need off thick sleeping bags, coats, thermal underwear, winter shoes but I don’t have the money to buy it all, and the money I do have won’t be enough for everyone. Or should I write about one man called Vadim, 32 years old, last year he got married, he had the whole world in front of him and his love by his side. After the war started, without a second of hesitation he joined the army. A few weeks back I packed him a parcel, with the most needed items and now he’s gone People are still dying there, unfortunately I have more stories like the one above. Or maybe I should be writing about all the paramedics, all the destroyed ambulances, there was a massive explosion a few weeks ago that caused a large number of ambulances to blow up, thankfully no one was injured but they aren’t able to help, they need all new equipment. I have a photo on my phone of guys sleeping in basements, in very bad conditions, labelled “we aren’t homeless, we are fighting for our country and our futures” I also have a video that one of the guys recorded to have it passed on to his wife in case he doesn’t make it I could go on and on about the stories and horrible things that are happening. I really want to ask for help but I would also like for us to remember that there are terrifying things going on, people are being killed and tortured there every day. Sometimes people think they can’t help because they can’t afford to or they don ’t have the means to but trust me just by spreading the word and disagreeing with the situation is a big step in helping Ukraine overcome the evil.

Now that Ukraine is on the counteroffensive, I am terrified. Honestly, I don’t know what I should write or what to talk about, so much emotion, pain, hope and concern. I’m not sure what’s more important, the fact that we are so close to winter: I received a photo what the front line looks like, how the men are hiding from attacks, it looks like holes dug up in the ground, I have a photo of the trenches. At this moment the guys are in need off thick sleeping bags, coats, thermal underwear, winter shoes but I don’t have the money to buy it all, and the money I do have won’t be enough for everyone. Or should I write about one man called Vadim, 32 years old, last year he got married, he had the whole world in front of him and his love by his side. After the war started, without a second of hesitation he joined the army. A few weeks back I packed him a parcel, with the most needed items and now he’s gone… People are still dying there, unfortunately I have more stories like the one above. Or maybe I should be writing about all the paramedics, all the destroyed ambulances, there was a massive explosion a few weeks ago that caused a large number of ambulances to blow up, thankfully no one was injured but they aren’t able to help, they need all new equipment. I have a photo on my phone of guys sleeping in basements, in very bad conditions, labelled “we aren’t homeless, we are fighting for our country and our futures” I also have a video that one of the guys recorded to have it passed on to his wife in case he doesn’t make it… I could go on and on about the stories and horrible things that are happening.

I really want to ask for help but I would also like for us to remember that there are terrifying things going on, people are being killed and tortured there every day. Sometimes people think they can’t help because they can’t afford to or they don ’t have the means to but trust me just by spreading the word and disagreeing with the situation is a big step in helping Ukraine overcome the evil.

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Red Rose Tea Rooms Support for the Ukraine

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Headley Down Food Bank

The Headley Down Food Bank was started in 2008 and we provide a friendly place to come, collect a bag of food, have a cup of tea/ coffee and chat to friends each week. We are currently supporting approximately 70 families (111 adults + 100 children) although these figures can fluctuate each week.

Because of the increase of the cost of living through gas/electricity price rises and the rising cost of food, sadly, we have seen an increase this year in the numbers of people needing help. We are helping more families now, than during the pandemic.

Our thoughts are turning to Christmas and we are arranging for children to visit Father Christmas, which will be free and will include a small gift. Also, we will be providing Christmas hampers, for which we are always appreciative of donated Christmas goodies

Donations of food are always welcome and there are various places to donate - Grayshott Surgery, One Stop Headley Down, Sainsbury’s and the Co-Op in Grayshott, Headley Fine Foods, Headley Down Food Bank and Chaparral, Downsview Road, Headley Down.

We have recently signed up to the Bankthefood app. This app gives up- to-date information on items that we need, it shows where the drop off points are and will even remind you of our current needs when you go to one of our drop -off points. It’s very easy to download on to your phone.

We are also very grateful for cash donations, as demand is outstripping food donations and we are buying in more food every week. If you would like more details on how to make a cash donation please contact Pauline for details on how to donate.

For anyone needing help at this time, please contact Pauline for further details. Opening time: 1pm to 3.00pm – every Wednesday

Headley Down Community Church Hall, Eddeys Lane, Headley Down.

Food Bank Co-ordinator: Pauline Firman – 07929 908406 Email Paulinefirman@gmail.com.

Donations can also be made to:

Account: Headley Down Community Church Lloyds Bank, Petersfield Account no: 00829231 Sort code: 30-93-94 Ref: Food Bank

Happy Christmas everybody! In undertaking to compile this seasonal crossword. I suddenly found myself thinking deeply as to how to set an amusement based mind game against the backdrop of divine subject matter. If we think deeply, as we all should, about what Christmas is really about and then consider a setter’s task you may begin to gather my drift ?

My problem here is balance: There are at least two aspects to people’s perception of Christmas. There is for some, perhaps many, the commercial consideration i.e. Xmas is all about “presents, decorations, parties, Christmas cards, family and turkeys” etc; and because of this, perhaps the most important baby of all, is thrown out with the Christmas turkey as leftovers? Or perhaps hopefully, most people at least, retain a residual thought that there was a baby Jesus and that is “lovely” and food for deeper thought.

As an incidental, that may come as a shock to many, I mention the Three Wise Men also known as “The Magi”. The first point to make is that they were not just “three blokes on camels” who crossed from Persia into enemy held territory (the Romans were in occupation at the time). The Magi were King Makers and very important people skilled in the science of the day and would have had an escort of perhaps 1,500 cavalry, according to one very respected Christian writer and historian*.

So! What has this to do with Christmas crossword setting ?

It is all about balance! Where does the compiler place emphasis and what impression should be left to the solver, whether they complete the puzzle or not? This setter intends to include reference to both the commercial aspects and pays deep homage to the divine in parallel.

God Bless and happy Puzzling

* Dr Charles Missler

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MOON CACTUS – A PLANT ODDITY

GORDON RAE

Moon Cactus A Plant Oddity Gordon Rae

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Unreal, unnecessary and unbelievably vulgar.”

So speak many purists to describe the plant oddity called the ‘Moon Cactus’ also known as ‘Ruby Ball ’ ‘Hibotan’ and ‘Red Cap,’ the Moon Cactus although an oddity, is an interesting ‘plant’ both botanically and historically.

The Moon Cactus is a plant of two halves. The bottom half or ‘root stock’ is produced from a green, chlorophyll bearing terrestrial or epiphytic cactus, Hylocereus undatus, which left naturally would produce the tropical ‘Dragon Fruit’. The top half or ‘scion’, is a naturally brightly coloured, chlorophyll free mutant cactus, Gymnocalycium mihanovichii var. friedrichii which is grafted onto the root stock. This cactus, because it does not contain chlorophyll, cannot manufacture food for itself and draws its food supplies from the grafted green root stock beneath. It is a true parasite. If left alone it would die.

To produce the Moon Cactus, the top is cut off a root stock plant and the scion is cut across its base to expose the vascular tissue of each piece. By carefully placing one cut surface on top of the other and overlapping the visible vascular bundles of each, the two can then be held firmly together with a band around the top cactus and the base of the pot until the graft has sealed and the brightly coloured top starts to feed happily from the rootstock below.

Cacti can live from a few to 200 or more years. The Moon Cactus will live for only a few because the two grafted cacti grow at different rates and the seal of the graft becomes broken. A new graft can be cut on each of the surfaces of the root stock and the scion and the Moon Cactus rejuvenated.

Gymnocalycium is a low growing rounded cactus found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia, up to 500 metres[1500ft.] above sea level. Hylocereus probably originates in South America, but is a sprawling or climbing terrestrial, epiphytic cactus growing to 10 metres[ 30ft.] in height.

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii var. friedrichii - the Scion

My Moon Cactus

GORDON RAE

Moon Cactus A Plant Oddity Gordon Rae

In a well drained, cactus compost, as with most cacti, the Moon Cactus will survive considerable neglect. It is therefore a perfect plant for children! It is best placed in bright conditions but out of direct sunlight which tends to scorch the multi coloured top.

The history of the Moon Cactus goes back about 120 years. Hylocereus undatus, the rootstock, was described in 1918. Why it is the chosen rootstock for the Moon Cactus is unclear. Gymnocalycium was first described by a Czech botanist Alberto Fric in 1903. In the wild, the species is a dark purple in colour, but it had a reddish tinge to it and therein lies the story. There is still some doubt about its authenticity! A Japanese nurseryman, Eiji Watanabe, was said to have imported about 300 seeds of Gymnocalycium mihanovichii var. friedrichii from Germany in 1937. He germinated, and grew a collection of seedlings. Of these, two had a more reddish colour. Watanabe continued to grow and select plants and the mutations he produced gave red, yellow and orange cacti, but as all were without any green chlorophyll, they had to be grafted onto green rootstock for them to survive at all.

In 1948 the ‘Hibotan’ range of highly coloured grafted Moon Cacti was introduced.

Not unsurprisingly to some, they were not popular. Initially, they were also not popular when introduced to Europe and the USA during the 1960s. It was only in the 1980s that a mass market for the Moon Cactus developed.

Now there is a multi-million dollar market for these cacti, 70% or more of which are produced in South Korea. To think, a whole article for Grayshott Today has been sparked because our daughter in law’s mother gave me a Moon Cactus as a Christmas present!

Gordon Rae VMH

Moon Cactus production from S. Korea

Moon Cactus production from S. Korea

ew people find life assurance, critical illness plans and income protection attractive. Unlike a mortgage, investment or pension, there’s nothing aspirational about these household expenses, which help to safeguard you and your family financially against a serious illness or death.

FFew people find life assurance, critical illness plans and income protection attractive. Unlike a mortgage, investment or pension, there’s nothing aspirational about these household expenses, which help to safeguard you and your family financially against a serious illness or death.

It’s all too easy to bury your head in the sand, with the excuses of: ‘It’ll never happen to me’; ‘We can’t afford it’; ‘We have more pressing calls on our cash’; or ‘My employer will look after me if something awful happens’.

It’s all too easy to bury your head in the sand, with the excuses of: ‘It’ll never happen to me’; ‘We can’t afford it’; ‘We have more pressing calls on our cash’; or ‘My employer will look after me if something awful happens’.

There are two distinctive types of life assurance and both pay out lump sums on your death. Firstly, term insurance which provides cover over a predetermined period, or whole of life which continues until you die. When choosing, it’s important to consider whom you’re providing life assurance for, and why. How much is needed and for how long? Check also whether your employer provides a death in service benefit that reduces the need for extra cover.

There are two distinctive types of life assurance and both pay out lump sums on your death. Firstly, term insurance which provides cover over a predetermined period, or whole of life which continues until you die. When choosing, it’s important to consider whom you’re providing life assurance for, and why. How much is needed and for how long? Check also whether your employer provides a death in service benefit that reduces the need for extra cover.

Protecting those that matter

Protecting those that matter

Insurance to shield your loved ones from unforeseen events is an essential part of your financial planning

Insurance to shield your loved ones from unforeseen events is an essential part of your financial planning

If you’re looking to provide security for your family in the event of your death with a term insurance contract, it may be worth considering ‘family income benefit’ as an alternative. This pays out a regular income until the end of a specified period, rather than a lump sum; and the cover is relatively inexpensive.

If you’re looking to provide security for your family in the event of your death with a term insurance contract, it may be worth considering ‘family income benefit’ as an alternative. This pays out a regular income until the end of a specified period, rather than a lump sum; and the cover is relatively inexpensive.

Critical illness cover (CIC), meanwhile, pays out a lump sum if you contract any of a specified range of illnesses and conditions, ranging from heart complaints and cancers to rarer diseases. Typically, a policy will offer cover for 40 to 50 such conditions; but those specifically covered can vary considerably, making it hard to compare like with like.

Critical illness cover (CIC), meanwhile, pays out a lump sum if you contract any of a specified range of illnesses and conditions, ranging from heart complaints and cancers to rarer diseases. Typically, a policy will offer cover for 40 to 50 such conditions; but those specifically covered can vary considerably, making it hard to compare like with like.

CIC can be sold as an extension to life assurance. Alternatively, it can be established as a standalone product. The correct option depends on personal circumstances.

CIC can be sold as an extension to life assurance. Alternatively, it can be established as a standalone product. The correct option depends on personal circumstances.

Income protection, which provides a specified level of regular income if you become unable to work due to sickness or disability, is the most expensive choice as it’s most likely to be called upon. It’s also one of the most under-utilised options – typically because people believe themselves to be already covered by their employer in the case of prolonged ill health. This is, however, rarely the case.

Income protection, which provides a specified level of regular income if you become unable to work due to sickness or disability, is the most expensive choice as it’s most likely to be called upon. It’s also one of the most under-utilised options – typically because people believe themselves to be already covered by their employer in the case of prolonged ill health. This is, however, rarely the case.

When prioritising protection, individuals are more likely to need income protection than critical illness and more likely to need critical illness than life assurance. A survey by the Financial Conduct Authority in October 2017 revealed that just under one-third of the UK adult population has ‘low financial resilience to’ the risk of death, critical illness or longterm sickness.

When prioritising protection, individuals are more likely to need income protection than critical illness and more likely to need critical illness than life assurance. A survey by the Financial Conduct Authority in October 2017 revealed that just under one-third of the UK adult population has ‘low financial resilience to’ the risk of death, critical illness or longterm sickness.

Income protection is probably the most important type of cover for an ordinary family to have

Income protection is probably the most important type of cover for an ordinary family to have

There are price compromises available. The cover becomes cheaper, for example, if you are prepared to extend the period of time before the replacement income kicks in. Short-term income protection contracts that pay out for between two and four years offer another relatively affordable solution.

There are price compromises available. The cover becomes cheaper, for example, if you are prepared to extend the period of time before the replacement income kicks in. Short-term income protection contracts that pay out for between two and four years offer another relatively affordable solution.

At St. James’s Place we believe that our ability to tailor solutions to an individual’s needs and attitude, coupled with access to our carefully selected protection panel, can help provide an important financial safety net for your family.

At St. James’s Place we believe that our ability to tailor solutions to an individual’s needs and attitude, coupled with access to our carefully selected protection panel, can help provide an important financial safety net for your family.

WHY IS THE SKY BLUE? WHO

Professor John Tyndall, local Hindhead resident and brilliant scientist, found the answer to the question. These days, however, his name is hardly ever mentioned.

Born in August 1820, John Tyndall was the son of the local police constable in County Carlow, Ireland. By the time of his death in 1893, he had found renown as a draftsman, surveyor, physics professor, mathematician, geologist, atmospheric scientist, public lecturer and a mountain climber. A man of many talents and interests.

After a basic education, he worked for the Ordnance Survey, both in Ireland and England, before moving on to the world of the up and coming railways, with his experience of surveying. From that, he moved into the realms of science, and he later spent three years at the University of Marburg in Germany, developing his skills in experimental science, working with the likes of Robert Bunsen (he of the burner) and Heinrick Magnus. He also became friends with the renowned physicist Michael Faraday, who was known for his research in electromagnetism and discovering several organic compounds. In addition, he also played a hugely significant part in Louis Pasteur ’s research on bacteria at the time.

In 1853 he was appointed professor of natural philosophy at the Royal Institution in London. Whilst there, he gave hundreds of lectures with demonstrations, on a wide variety of scientific subjects to audiences consisting of students, other scientists, and influential members of society, including Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s Consort.

He also developed a great interest, and skill, in mountaineering, and visited the Alps many times between 1857 and 1869. In 1861, together with two friends, he succeeded in making the first ascent of the Weisshorn. The next year he only narrowly failed to make the first known ascent of the Matterhorn, not achieved for several years afterwards.

WORKED IT OUT?

Why is the sky blue ? Who worked it out ?

Why is the sky blue ? Who worked it out ?

WHY IS THE SKY BLUE? WHO WORKED IT OUT?

Whilst in the Alps, he became very interested in the movement of glaciers, and this led him towards studying the heating effect of sunlight, noting that gases including carbon dioxide and water vapour can absorb heat. He realised that the atmosphere acted as an insulator, but no one then knew the explanation for what we now call the Greenhouse Effect the phenomena of gases in the atmosphere trapping heat. He wrote “The atmosphere admits of the entrance of solar heat, but checks its exit, and the result is a tendency to accumulate heat at the surface of the planet ”. So, even in the middle of the Victorian age, Tyndall made us aware of the concept of global warming.

In 1883, he and his Wife Louisa built themselves a large house at Hindhead, where he said that “the Surrey Heathland air is as pure as that in the Alps”. He positioned the house just off the crest of Hindhead Ridge, with far reaching views over the Punch Bowl, as well as the Downs to the South. He loved the remoteness and tranquillity of the area, but it was almost inevitable that his comments were to draw the interest of others to build houses in the area, and also to encourage hordes of day trippers, catching the trains out from London. This was to be followed by all the paraphernalia of tea shops, guest houses and the like. It was not entirely his fault, of course railway commuting and the enclosure of commons for private development were already in motion, so the urbanisation of this once open heathland was inevitable at some point.

At one stage, he found workman building a house immediately outside his boundary, and within a few weeks his view across to the Downs was obscured by a suburban villa. To shield the nuisance he built a huge hedge screen, 40 feet in height, imitating the contour of pine trees, and fringed with pine branches. As a good atmospheric scientist, however, he also equipped it with a lightning conductor. Despite protests from the locals, the hedge became a permanent feature of the landscape.

By this time, however, he was in poor health, and a semi invalid, suffering, amongst other things, from insomnia and bad digestion. He was tragically to meet an untimely end. One night in 1893 Louisa, intending to give him his night time drink of magnesia, sadly gave him an overdose of chloral nitrate instead. He died in his Wife’s arms, gasping “Darling, you have killed your John”.

WHY IS THE SKY BLUE?

WHO WORKED IT OUT?

Why is the sky blue ? Who worked it out ?

Why is the sky blue ? Who worked it out ?

He was buried in St. Bartholemew ’s churchyard, under a great mound of Hindhead heather, but otherwise an unmarked grave, and today is all but a forgotten figure. Hindhead House is still there, and is now a house in multiple occupation. In the 1940’s an estate was built in the grounds of the house ’s gardens, and is known simply as Tyndalls.

He was buried in St. Bartholemew ’s churchyard, under a great mound of Hindhead heather, but otherwise an unmarked grave, and today is all but a forgotten figure. Hindhead House is still there, and is now a house in multiple occupation. In the 1940’s an estate was built in the grounds of the house ’s gardens, and is known simply as Tyndalls.

And what of the phenomena of the sky being blue? John Tyndall is remembered as the man who first provided a scientific explanation. This discovery, known as the Tyndall Effect , proved that the sky’s colour results from the scattering of the suns’ rays by molecules and dust in the atmosphere in such a way as to defract certain aspects of the spectrum, so causing a particular colour visible to the eye.

And what of the phenomena of the sky being blue? John Tyndall is remembered as the man who first provided a scientific explanation. This discovery, known as the Tyndall Effect , proved that the sky’s colour results from the scattering of the suns’ rays by molecules and dust in the atmosphere in such a way as to defract certain aspects of the spectrum, so causing a particular colour visible to the eye.

Today, this pre eminent scientist, born just over 200 years ago, is not as well known as he deserves. This is despite the existence of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, the Tyndall National Institute as well as the Pic Tyndall summit on the Matterhorn in the Alps; there are even several Mount Tyndalls and Tyndall glaciers. There is a Tyndall crater on the Moon; there is even a Tyndall Crater on Mars.

Today, this pre eminent scientist, born just over 200 years ago, is not as well known as he deserves. This is despite the existence of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, the Tyndall National Institute as well as the Pic Tyndall summit on the Matterhorn in the Alps; there are even several Mount Tyndalls and Tyndall glaciers. There is a Tyndall crater on the Moon; there is even a Tyndall Crater on Mars.

He is a man who, arguably, was one of the most important scientists of his day, but who is now largely forgotten. Why? Answers on a postcard, please.

He is a man who, arguably, was one of the most important scientists of his day, but who is now largely forgotten. Why? Answers on a postcard, please.

John Hill

CHRISTMAS TALE by Colin Mellor

A CHRISTMAS TALE BY COLIN MELLOR

A CHRISTMAS TALE by Colin Mellor

A CHRISTMAS TALE by Colin Mellor

The donkey stood quietly watching

A boy sleeping on the sand

Gently nudges to wake him

The donkey stood quietly watching A boy sleeping on the sand Gently nudges to wake him Cold nose against his hand

Cold nose against his hand

The boy reaches to his friend, a reassuring touch

His love for this, his donkey really means so much Walking slowly down a valley

The donkey leads the way

The little boy is blind you see, with not a lot to say Further and further, in the dead of night

They come across a stable, a very welcome sight

Inside are others, standing all around Slight movement of some cattle, a very gentle sound

The donkey pushes the boy inside toward a glowing light Only a baby crying gently, disturbs the peaceful night

The boy reaches to his friend, a reassuring touch His love for this, his donkey really means so much Walking slowly down a valley The donkey leads the way The little boy is blind you see, with not a lot to say Further and further, in the dead of night They come across a stable, a very welcome sight Inside are others, standing all around Slight movement of some cattle, a very gentle sound The donkey pushes the boy inside toward a glowing light Only a baby crying gently, disturbs the peaceful night

The boy stood still, his arms outspread Touches the child upon his tiny bed Quietly he stood and suddenly he SAW The baby lying there, half buried in straw

The boy stood still, his arms outspread Touches the child upon his tiny bed Quietly he stood and suddenly he SAW The baby lying there, half buried in straw

Turning to his donkey Calm as was his way

Put his arms round the furry neck And this he then did say

"I've SEEN great things in here tonight Yes, here under a glowing light"

Turning to his donkey Calm as was his way Put his arms round the furry neck And this he then did say "I've SEEN great things in here tonight Yes, here under a glowing light" Together they return to the cold night air Retracing steps, our loving pair

Together they return to the cold night air Retracing steps, our loving pair

The boy now leads the donkey home Looking softly into his eyes he says "Thank you dear friend for taking me there To see that child oh so fair

The boy now leads the donkey home Looking softly into his eyes he says "Thank you dear friend for taking me there To see that child oh so fair

As I touched I could at once SEE The child looking up at me

His mother took me by the hand And spoke of love and peace so grand"

Returning then from whence they came Nothing will ever be the same

As I touched I could at once SEE The child looking up at me His mother took me by the hand And spoke of love and peace so grand" Returning then from whence they came Nothing will ever be the same

For the boy now leads the donkey's way And cares for him, all night and day

For the boy now leads the donkey's way And cares for him, all night and day

Colin Mellor

A CARD FROM BOB AND SANDRA

A Card from Bob and Sandra John Frankcom

We receive a Christmas card from Bob and Sandra every year which is very nice of them since we don’t send them one. This is not a lack of seasonal goodwill on our part but we simply do not know who they are! Of course, the card is not addressed to us but to John and Kate, the previous owners of the property, who moved out 14 years ago. So what ’s going on? Surely there can have been no other communication between the parties for one side not to know that the other had moved? Do John and Kate still send a card to Bob and Sandra even though they do not get one in return? Then again are John and Kate still ALIVE? (our junk mail reveals that there is one cruise company that, like Bob and Sandra, optimistically believes they are).

The habit of sending Christmas cards to friends and family still seems to be part of the annual ritual and survives in spite of rapidly increasing postal charges and the greater use of electronic messaging. I suspect that most of those card lists have been whittled down to more manageable and affordable limits although it might take some courage to ‘drop’ those where there is a lengthy history of reciprocity. It ’s always made easier, of course, if you get ‘dropped’ first which not only lets you off the hook but add a less than seasonal comment about, for example, her hysterical laugh or his smoking habit. Setting a rule might help so for example if you haven ’t actually had any other contact in 10, 20 or 30 years and then enforce a cut -off point. The trouble with that approach is that there are people who you haven’t seen in years who you would like to see again and, however unlikely, it might just be next year!

Of Bob and Sandra we know nothing since their greetings are only accompanied by their names. Unlike many of the cards we receive there is no additional information. Most of those who we haven’t seen for some time usually either add notes to their cards or include a separate sheet with updates on their lives over the past year. Fortunately, these do not fall into the categories compiled by the late Simon Hoggart, journalist and broadcaster. In “The Cat that Could Open the Fridge ” he brought together some of the most humorous and risible examples of self -regard conveyed in Christmas ‘round robins’. These range from lengthy lists of academic successes to all forms of medical ailments with graphic details. I suppose we can only be grateful that Bob and Sandra do not send something similar with their card that we feel obliged to read. Not knowing more about them suits us fine!

So let me wish a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year to all “Grayshott Today ” readers and to Bob and Sandra as well as all senders of unacknowledged cards this festive season.

Children

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS ART COMPETITION

s Christmas Art Competition

Take a look at the beautiful artwork on the front cover of this latest edition. It’s wonderful, isn’t it The artist is Amélie, age 9 and the winner of our Children’s Christmas Art Competition.

As part of our exciting programme of festive events for Grayshott at Christmas, we asked our community of children to show us ‘What is Christmas’ through the medium of art. Every entry was heart-warming, different but most of all full of Christmas spirit.

Thankfully, the task of who should win the prize, of their artwork on the cover and more excitingly the person who got to press the button that illuminated our village lights and tree, was down to Hampshire based children’s book illustrator Denise Hughes. What a tricky decision our judge had. Just as well, Denise, who loves creating and doodling, jumped at the chance to choose our winner for us.

Denise exclaimed: “What a joy it was to look through the artwork. The entries were beautifully created and all the artists have really captured the spirit of Christmas. These young artists should be very proud of their work. It is great to know that we have so many future illustrators and artists living in Hampshire!

As you can imagine it was very difficult to pick a winner because the standard of work was very high. I was particularly struck by Amélie’s beautiful drawing of a "Snow Bird"; the uniqueness of this piece of work and the imagination that had gone into it. I loved Amelie's idea that The Snow Bird represents the joys of coming together at Christmas.

Congratulations to Amelie, a very deserving and talented winner.”

Thank you Denise. We think you’ll agree, Denise picked a magical winner. If you’d like to see some of our other budding artists' entries then take a look at Warren Powell Richards window display.

Grayshott Parish Council Denise Hughes denisehughesdesigns www.denisehughes.co.uk

Denise Hughes

Illustrative work by Denise Rachel McCartney

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THE NATIVIT Y

Walk with Mary, Joseph and the donkey on the winding, steep road to Bethlehem. Register for the census and journey with other travellers, Roman soldiers and shepherds as you enter the stable to watch the miracle unfold.

The Wintershall Nativity Journey is an unforgettable experience, bringing the true meaning of Christmas to life for the whole family. Each performance lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Holly Barn, Bramley, Guildford GU5 0LR.

THE ARTS SOCIETY GRAYSHOTT

The Arts Society Grayshott

In November, writer, journalist and broadcaster Sarah Dunant gave the most interesting and exciting lecture on The Borgias: The Most Infamous Family in History? Sarah has lectured around the world and is a renowned English writer having written thirteen novels, her last five being set in Renaissance Italy.

Sarah spoke about the election of Rodrigues Borgias as pope, probably corruptly, in 1492 and taking the name Alexander VI. He was one of the most powerful, corrupt and wealthy men in Europe, and was head of the most notorious dynasty during the 15th and early 16th Centuries. Alexander is considered one of the most controversial of the Renaissance popes, partly because he acknowledged fathering several children by his mistresses and used his position to advance his sons and daughters, mainly Cesare and Lucrezia. Cesare was extremely driven and at the age of 18 became a soldier. 13 year old Lucrezia was used as a pawn on a chessboard of power through marriage.

Having researched the Borgias extensively, Sarah has become a passionate advocate for greater historical accuracy. She likened some of the stories heard about the family to modern day fake news. Lucrezia has been painted as one of the most infamous women in history whereas by the time she was twenty three she had been married off three times, each time to advance her father ’s power. The murder she is accused of was almost certainly engineered by him. When she died she was actually a much loved Countess.

Sarah also talked about Alexander VI as patron of some of the most wonderful art. Before Michelangelo, the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City was rich in Renaissance art with the walls painted by several leading artists of the late 15th Century depicting stories of Moses and Jesus, and with tapestries to cover the lower part of the walls.

Sarah’s lecture was thoroughly enjoyed by over 100 people.

On Thursday 1st December at 2pm we welcome Christopher Bradley to give his talk: ‘Who is Santa Claus? Art from St Nicholas to Father Christmas’ For more information about this or any of our events, please go to www.theartssocietygrayshott.org or phone Kathy on 01428 723565

Kathy Goodfellow

GRAYSHOTT JAZZ CLUB

GRAYSHOTT JAZZ CLUB

Last night we were treated to some scintillating jazz. It was a regular club night with our superb resident band comprising intrepid leader, banjo player and vocalist, Bill Guyford, Andy on Cornet, Tim on Clarinet, Dave on Double Bass and Blues Guitar and Graham on drums/ percussion.

The music was an eclectic mix of familiar numbers and some new material. The atmosphere was buzzing and it was good to see most seats taken.

However … overshadowing all of that came the highlight of the evening! We had an exceptional GUEST appearance by a young man in the shape of Faron Doel. Faron is a 14 year old musician whose expertise far exceeds his tender years. Amongst other instruments, he plays a tenor sax with so much maturity and deftness of touch that if one closed ones eyes it would seem that he was a seasoned professional, rather than a young man who is beginning his musical journey.

Faron is the son of our own Dave Doel, who is Double Bass player of the resident band. Under Dave ’s guidance and tutelage, his son has learned some complex skills on an instrument which is not easy to master. His rendition of “When the Saints Go Marching In ” as an opener to his set, had the whole audience stamping feet and clapping loudly. He was very comfortable playing with the whole band and not at all phased by the accompaniment of seasoned professionals around him.

He was then joined by his proud dad to launch into a raw Blues number with Dave on a mean blues guitar and Faron on Sax. Faron never missed a beat, even when Dave burst into his unique vocal rendition! He handled Sax solos without flinching on both the numbers he played, in itself a very daunting experience in one so young.

Faron recently joined his father’s band, The Doel Brothers, at a gig at The Riot Festival at Camber Sands, East Sussex. He will also be in the line up again, appearing with the band at Hemsby Rock n Roll Festival in Norfolk. Watch out for this young man who has a great future in the offing as he continues to master the instruments his dad introduces him to, going forward.

GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB

Grayshott Folk Club

Grayshott Folk Club

Saturday 3rd December 2022 @ 7.30pm INDIA ELECTRIC CO.

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Tickets £18

Tickets £18

Available from Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096

Available from Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096

Friday 16th December 2022 @ 7.30pm

Friday 16th December 2022 @ 7.30pm

Grayshott Folk Club's "Christmas Special" with: ST AGNES' FOUNTAIN

Grayshott Folk Club's "Christmas Special" with: ST AGNES' FOUNTAIN

We always strive to get the very best seasonal entertainment we can afford and this year, we've really pushed the boat out. After years of hoping to get them to Grayshott, we've finally persuaded St. Agnes' Fountain to include us in their annual Christmas Tour. This will be their twenty-second year of taking seasonal and festive songs around the country.

We always strive to get the very best seasonal entertainment we can afford and this year, we've really pushed the boat out. After years of hoping to get them to Grayshott, we've finally persuaded St. Agnes' Fountain to include us in their annual Christmas Tour. This will be their twenty-second year of taking seasonal and festive songs around the country.

Tickets £20

Tickets £20

Available from Grayshott Post Office or Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096

Available from Grayshott Post Office or Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096 Des O'Byrne

LUDSHOTT PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

Ludshott Photographic Club.

Another successful competition recently took place with newer members gaining confidence to show their images for a judge to comment. Our judge Tim Clarke LRPS gave all members constructive comments on how they can improve images, which were well received. Those achieving the maximum points of 10 are below.

Another successful competition recently took place with newer members gaining confidence to show their images for a judge to comment. Our judge Tim Clarke LRPS gave all members constructive comments on how they can improve images, which were well received. Those achieving the maximum points of 10 are below.

In the entry class Sue Erler achieved her first 10 with a beautiful picture of a “Sleeping Baby Wallaby”. In the intermediate class Suzy Courtnage showed a creative picture of glossy pink boots with the title “Best Foot Forward”.

In the entry class Sue Erler achieved her first 10 with a beautiful picture of a “Sleeping Baby Wallaby”. In the intermediate class Suzy Courtnage showed a creative picture of glossy pink boots with the title “Best Foot Forward”. Stuart Northedge showed a misty picture of a deer, which looked as if it had been painted, called “Misty Morn”.

Stuart Northedge showed a misty picture of a deer, which looked as if it had been painted, called “Misty Morn”.

In the Advanced class two members achieved a double 10. Grant Dawkins with “Bee Resting on a Lily” and “Pike Man”. Mike Young ARPS, showed a “Sparrowhawk” with unusual lighting and a “Common Blue Damselfly”. Lillian King took the honours with a Kingfisher about to dive called “The Queen Awaits”

In the Advanced class two members achieved a double 10. Grant Dawkins with “Bee Resting on a Lily” and “Pike Man”. Mike Young ARPS, showed a “Sparrowhawk” with unusual lighting and a “Common Blue Damselfly”. Lillian King took the honours with a Kingfisher about to dive called “The Queen Awaits”

With extra evenings to advise the newer members, there ’s no better time to join this friendly club. Look us up at ludshottpc.org.uk or ring our Welcomer Diana grant on 01428 713706.

With extra evenings to advise the newer members, there ’s no better time to join this friendly club. Look us up at ludshottpc.org.uk or ring our Welcomer Diana grant on 01428 713706.

Sleeping Baby Wallaby

Sue Erler

Best Foot Forward Suzy Courtnage

John Price

Ludshott Photographic Club.

Sleeping Baby Wallaby Sue Erler

Best Foot Forward Suzy Courtnage

John Price

Grayshott Then and Now

Jenny Hill and Buddy in 2010

With thanks to John Hill for both the pictures and the idea.

Summer 2020

VILLAGE NOTICES

Notices

Notices

GRAYSHOTT THURSDAY LUNCH CLUB

GRAYSHOTT THURSDAY LUNCH CLUB

GRAYSHOTT THURSDAY LUNCH CLUB

GRAYSHOTT THURSDAY LUNCH CLUB

The Thursday Lunch Club re opened on 2nd September and will provide weekly lunches for our members in St Luke’s Timothy Room. We do still need more helpers so that we can continue on a weekly basis. If anyone has an hour or two to spare once a month, we would love to see you.

The Thursday Lunch Club re opened on 2nd September and will provide weekly lunches for our members in St Luke’s Timothy Room. We do still need more helpers so that we can continue on a weekly basis. If anyone has an hour or two to spare once a month, we would love to see you.

The Thursday Lunch Club re opened on 2nd September and will provide weekly lunches for our members in St Luke’s Timothy Room. We do still need more helpers so that we can continue on a weekly basis. If anyone has an hour or two to spare once a month, we would love to see you.

The Thursday Lunch Club re opened on 2nd September and will provide weekly lunches for our members in St Luke’s Timothy Room. We do still need more helpers so that we can continue on a weekly basis. If anyone has an hour or two to spare once a month, we would love to see you.

Please contact Chief Organiser, Yvonne Lawrence on 01428 608789, or Chairman, Angela Haine on 01428 604703.

Please contact Chief Organiser, Yvonne Lawrence on 01428 608789, or Chairman, Angela Haine on 01428 604703.

Please contact Chief Organiser, Yvonne Lawrence on 01428 608789, or Chairman, Angela Haine on 01428 604703.

Please contact Chief Organiser, Yvonne Lawrence on 01428 608789, or Chairman, Angela Haine on 01428 604703.

December Services at St Luke ’s Church

6th December 8:30am Holy Communion (CW) 9:30am Parish Breakfast (After Communion) 10:30am Contemporary Worship 6:00pm Evensong in Church 8th December 8:00pm Monthly Prayer Meeting 13th December 10:30am Contemporary Worship 3:00pm Ukraine Service 6:00pm Compline 20th December 8:30am Holy Communion (BCP) 10:30am Worship Service 12:00pm Traditional Communion 6:00pm Contemporary Worship Please see

WHAT’S ON AT ST LUKE’S

What’s on at St Luke’s

First Saturday Friendship Lunch

Tuesdays at 10:30am Manna Study Group meet in Dorcas Room

Tuesdays 9.30am -11.30am in Timothy Room - OASIS A place where it’s ok not to be ok. A place to chat, pray, reflect, and share a hobby. More information from Allison Sutcliffe (07968 224239) & Alice Murphy (07980 201566).

Thursdays at 10:30am - Lunch Club in Timothy Room.

Mondays at 10:00am - Grayshott Babes & Toddlers Timothy Room. (Not during School Holidays)

First Wednesday 10:00am Superheros in Timothy Room

Friday 9th December at 10:30am Coffee Morning in Timothy Room

Saturday 10th December at 9:00am - Men`s Breakfast in Timothy Room

Tuesday 13th December at 8:00pm St Luke`s Monthly Prayer Meeting in Church.

Tuesday 20th December at 2:30pm St Luke`s Women`s Group`s Carol Service in Church

Tuesday 28nd December at 2:30pm - NO Friendship Tea Time

Wednesday at 6:00pm Youth Group Bible Study will meet in Church, and Fridays between 6:00-7:30pm (years 5-6) and 7:30 9:00pm (years 7 11) (Not during School Holidays)

All are Welcome

OASIS

A place where it’s ok not to be ok. A place to chat, pray, reflect, and share a hobby.

Tuesdays 9.30am -11.30am in Timothy Room. More information from Allison Sutcliffe (07968 224239) & Alice Murphy (07980 201566).

St Luke

s Women

s Group

We are a group of women of all ages, who meet every 3 rd Tuesday of the month in the Church Rooms at St Luke’s Church, Grayshott at 2.00pm for 2.30pm start. Please see page 63 of this magazine. Contact Helene 01428 605819 or Mary 01428 609980

CLUBS AND GROUPS

CLUBS AND GROUPS

Babes and Toddlers. Fun for the under 3’s. Mondays from 10.00am in The Timothy room of St. Luke’s church hall. Come and join us. Contact: 01428 606703

Grayshott

Grayshott Heritage Grayshott Heritage aims to research, preserve and promote Grayshott’s history, for interest, reflection, discussion, study. Visit... www.grayshottheritage.com for information on Grayshott’s past, and activities we organise. Contact: Liz Cross, eacross01@hotmail.com

Thursday Lunch St Luke’s Church Room. Morning coffee and social activities at 10.15 am or lunch at 12.00 pm. Freshly cooked main course, dessert and coffee/tea for £6. Contact: Angela Haine - 01428 604703

St Luke’s Women’s Group 2.00 for 2.30 pm in Church Rooms on 3rd Tuesday of the month. A warm welcome to anyone in the community who wishes to join us. For details contact: Helene 01428 605819

Indoor Bowls Club at Grayshott Village Hall. October to March on Monday afternoons from 2.00pm. Membership enquiries to : Brian Spencer 01428 605915 or Daphne Milton 01428 609877

The Grayshott Stagers Your friendly local theatre group. Shows in February, May and November. Come and see us, become a member? Acting, singing, dancing, sound & lights, costume, sets & more. www.grayshottstagers.co.uk email: info@grayshottstagers.co.uk

Grayshott Care Transport to hospital, Doctors / other medical appointments call us on 07498 068224 to book a driver. Monday- Friday 9am to 5pm

Grayshott Tennis Club welcome new members. We offer regular social tennis both midweek and weekends as well as tournaments and coaching. email info@grayshotttennisclub.co.uk to find out more.

Arts Society Grayshott meet on first Thursday of the month 2pm in Village Hall for excellent talk. Plus visits and tours. Visitors welcome. www.theartssocietygrayshott.org or 01428 606074

Living Lively Singing - informal singing group for the over 50s. Free taster! (no auditions or performances). Wed 1.45-3.15pm, The Studio, Grayshott Village Hall. Contact Barbara on 01420 80445 or e: barbara@livinglively.org.uk.

Headley

Outdoor

Bowls

Club Situated behind the pavilion at Headley Playing Fields. New or experienced bowlers welcome. April to September. Further information on www.headley-village.com/bowls or contact John Milton on 01428 609877

Ludshott Photographic Club - Meet 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 7.30 for 8pm at Headley Village Hall. Beginners welcome, we are a friendly club. Please contact our Welcomer, Diana Grant 01428 713706. Also, look us up at : ludshottpc.org.uk.

CLUBS AND GROUPS

CLUBS AND GROUPS

Grayshott Cricket Club (The Shotts) welcomes new members age from 5 years upwards also offering cricket for girls and women’s softball together with an ALL STARS centre for children aged 5 to 8 years of age. The club has great facilities at its grounds in Grayshott and Broxhead Common, Lindford. Four adult sides across the weekend, the club offers competitive and friendly cricket to meet your needs all local to Grayshott. Great coaching and competitive games for our 14 junior sides through from U8 to U19. For more information visit our website at www.grayshottcc.co.uk or contact Graham Sampson on 07826 523227 or email at graham@grayshottcc.co.uk

PK Preschool We believe that playing is learning for living. A happy community based pre-school for children of 2 to 5 years. Tel: 01428 602970 Play Leader: Carol Houghton www.pkpreschool.co.uk mail: enquiries@pkpreschool.co.uk

Croquet Club News

Season start: mid-April and welcomes players from Lindford, Headley and Grayshott. Playing weekdays pm on the outfield of Grayshott cricket pitch. Beginners and experienced players; equipment / coaching provided. Contact Bob Wilson 01428 713113

Grayshott Bridge Club We meet 1pm to 5pm each Friday at St. Luke’s Church Room. If you would like to join us please contact Club Chairman Roy Tubbs 01428 607848. email: roy.tubbs@btinternet.com

Grayshott Chess Group

We are a small informal chess club meeting Tuesday afternoons at the Fox and Pelican, in Grayshott, from 2.00 to 5.00pm. Standards range quite widely. We welcome new members. Just turn up. The staff know where we hide! Contact Edward Tobin on 01428 605741 email: edwardtobin73@gmail.com

Grayshott Youth Football Club 4-16 years welcome. Training sessions weekday evenings. Matches Saturday-Sunday mornings. We are particularly looking for players 4-8 for our development teams. Contact Club Chair Karen Giles at chairgyfc@gmail.com or visit www.grayshottfc.com

Grayshott Scout Group (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts For boys and girls from 6 to 14 years). Helping young people develop skills for life – self confidence, teamwork, resourcefulness, and pride in their community – by practical activities, adventure, and most of all fun.

Contact: Chairman – 07802 710694 Group Scout Leader – 07941 294565 email: grayshott.gsl3@gmail.com or visit GrayshottScouts.org.uk.

Grayshott Gardeners meet on the second Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall. Doors open at 7.30. for 8.00pm start. Further information from our web site - www.grayshottgardeners.net or by calling 01428 604449

Grayshott Tea Party meet in Grayshott Village Hall on the first Tuesday of the month at 2pm, to listen to a talk, meet friends and have afternoon tea. If you would like to join us, please contact Margaret 01428 604396 for more information.

Vicar

Rev. Jeremy Haswell revjeremy@stlukes-grayshott.org The Vicarage, Vicarage Gardens, Grayshott, GU26 6NH

Church Address Headley Road, Grayshott, GU26 6LF Office 01428 606703 www.stlukes-grayshott.org

Office Hours Mon – Fri 11.00am – 1.00pm

Church Administrator Madi Mocanu office@stlukes-grayshott.org

Vicars P.A. Lucie Thornton vicarspa@stlukes-grayshott.org

Youth Worker Daniel Bennett youthworker@stlukes-grayshott.org

Licensed Lay Ministers Dr Chris Grocock 01428 608138 Susie Millard 01428 606703

Church Wardens Edward Tobin 01428 605741 edwardtobin73@gmail.com Sheila Austin 01428 713338

Treasurer Viv Ward 01428 606703

Stewardship Jeremy Hassell 01428 606703

PCC Secretary Sheila Austin 01428 713338

Bell Ringers Vince Amery (Tower Captain) 01428 604918

Child Protection Officer Angela Haine 01428 604703

Flowers Pat Lindsay 01428 606207

Magazine Helen Williams (Editor) 01428 606703

MANNA Gill Pain 01428 605734

Mothers Union Kathy Cat 01420 478020

Pastoral Coordinator Jeremy Haswell Mary Smith 01428 605288

Pastoral Assistants Ros Balfour 01428 604462 Liz Tippett 01428 604695

Prayer Guild Carolyn Elton 01428 714089

Room Bookings Madi Mocanu 01428 606703

Women’s Group Helene Sanderson 01428 606703

VILLAGE

Grayshott Care Mon – Fri 9.00 – 5.00pm NEW NUMBER 07498 068224

Grayshott Lloyds Pharmacy 01428 604505

Grayshott Doctors Surgery 01428 604343

Headley Food Bank 07929 908406 / 07731 535967

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Ampella – Plumbing 34

Bryanston – Electrical 53

C C Fisher – General Builder 38

Greg Charlton – Roofing 70

Hamilton – Plumbing 16

O C Painting Specialists 50

Rob Willis – Decorator 36

RJF Drains – Drain Clearance 49 W R Magness – Decorator 54

CURTAINS, UPHOLSTERY & INTERIORS

Curtains Creators 52

Jeremy Sellick – Antiques 39

Melanie Downing – Soft Furnish, Interiors 35

P & W Jordan Upholstery 50

Signature Kitchens 13

ESTATE AGENTS

Haart 72

Homes 18

Peter Leete 14

FITNESS & HEALTHCARE

Back Together – Physiotherapy 51

Fit For Life – Pilates 34

Fit Feet – Foot Care 37

Gilbertson – Pilates 33

Stomp Fitness – Outdoor Workout 35

FOOD

& RETAIL

Grayshott Pottery 2

Kaighin & Daughter – Butcher 38

HEALTH & BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Everybodies Beauty 37

Jessica Dunn – Head to Toes 32

HOME SERVICES

Ambassador Cleaning 50

Vic Worrall – Handyman 51

LANDSCAPE GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Condie James – Tree Surgeon 15

Glen Dorans – Gardening 50

Harvest Wood Products – Timber Yard 49

LEISURE & DOMESTIC

Alison Orchard – Art 32

Grayshott Social Club 6

Pins & Needles – Drapery 52

MEDICAL

Aberdeen House – Dentist 4

Matheson – Optician 3 Zaman Opticians 36

MOTOR REPAIRS

Stonehill Autos 5

NURSING HOMES

Green Gables 52 Huntington House 71 Moorlands Lodge 17

PROFESSIONAL & LOCAL SERVICES

Amesbury School 20 Burley and Geach – Solicitors 53

Grayshott Gigabit – Internet Speed/Wifi 19

Grayshott Traditional Workshop – Repairs 54 Gould and Chapman – Funeral 70

Mandy – Maths Tuition 40

Surrey Oaks – Financial 31 Westminster Wills 54

RESTAURANTS

Frankies 51

Gurkha Durbar 33

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