Grayshott Today October 2022

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We have an intriguing Emporium of handmade gifts. There’s an inspiring Studio Gallery which showcases the designs of our talented artists; you can even take a tour of the pottery exploring our heritage of producing commercial ceramics and giftware. Our tempting Kiln Café offers a wide selection of refreshments to round off your visit.

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DEAR

Dear Grayshott,

- JEREMY

When you read this, some of the memory of the details at Queen’s Funeral may be beginning to fade, although the experience was an unforgettable one for all. The unity and support were extraordinary, seeing cooperation between church, council and community, quite wonderful. The concept of National Mourning has many layers, but seeing the drama and symbolism unfold slowly seems to have been a true gift to us all. The tears shed will have been tears for unprocessed personal griefs as well as for the loss of the Queen. Many suffered losses during the pandemic, others remembered loved ones gone for some time. The funeral gave a context in which to express and feel these many sadnesses.

We all take things for granted in life, and only truly appreciate them when they are gone. This to some degree is true of Queen Elizabeth, who was the reliable backdrop to most of our lives. The tributes celebrated her sense of duty, service, her love, faith, and constancy.

For myself, I hope that I don’t lose the significance of what stopping, and then working through the mourning slowly, meant to me.

So much happened in a few days constitutionally and emotionally for us all in Britain. Other things were put on hold, and are now flooding back in. Strikes and economic pressure will be hitting many people, and of course the war in Ukraine still carries on.

Autumn and the fall of leaves is here. But what the Queen showed us is that the investment in good things over a long period of time, yields a great harvest. She worked with the seasons of life, not against them. I want to encourage us all to take the lessons of the last month, and implement them in new focus, new commitment, new courage, new faith and to them invest in unity. Some of you may have seen the Church in a new light and want to consider visiting for yourself. If that is you, we invite you to join us at one of the different styles of service that are on offer at St Luke’s. You will be very welcome.

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.

Her late Majesty the Queen

Following the announcement of The late Queen’s death the Parish Council followed its protocol that had been prepared in advance. Our website’s front page was changed to include a message of condolence on behalf of the Council and its residents, a Book of Condolence and a location for floral tributes were opened, and Council meetings were postponed as a mark of respect. We held the National Minute of Silence for Reflection at The Square on the eve of The Queen’s Funeral and to mark the start of the reign of King Charles III.

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.

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.

Road Safety

Drivers’ behaviour was a common theme in many of the responses we received to the consultation on the build out at the Village Hall. We have set up a working group to research examples of Village entry points (signage and street furniture) that have been installed to address drivers’ behaviour and key influences on traffic speeds. The working group will report to the Full Council in November.

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.

Dementia Awareness evening

Please get in touch with us if you care for someone with dementia or would like to learn more about the condition. The Parish Council, in conjunction with the Hunter Centre, is holding a dementia awareness evening on 11th October at 6pm in the Sports Pavilion lounge. Residents are most welcome to attend.

Village Litter Pick

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!

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.

Grayshott Parish Council is organising a Village Litter Pick on Sunday 6th November at 10am. We will be meeting at the Headley Road Car Park. We have some equipment but please bring what you can, particularly gloves. This event will focus on the area surrounding the War Memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday.

Allotments

Thank you for reading. Mrs Katie Weir

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.

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

Thank you for reading. Mrs Katie Weir

Parish Clerk and Executive Officer

DR. WHO?

Dr. Who?

There are reports that in some GP surgeries patients are required to engage with a machine that records their weight, height and blood pressure prior to consultation with a medical professional.

As I drove into the car park at the GP surgery the absence of other vehicles was noticeable. In fact that feeling of desertion was extended further as I entered the building and no one else was evident. Admittedly it had been some time since I was last there but it certainly was not the busy place that I recall. In the past it might have been standing room only for many and you feared meeting someone you knew to start a discussion about why you were there.

“You’re late” said a voice from somewhere close by. I couldn ’t see anybody at all as I made a further inspection of the interior. “Your appointment is 10.00am and it is now 10.01” said the voice. Then I realised that the voice was coming from a large contraption in one corner that looked like a cross between something from an amusement arcade and a car park payment machine. Summoning courage I decided to speak up for myself: “Yes I’m sorry”, I said, still uncertain as to whom I was speaking, “the traffic was bad this morning”. “Standard reason given ” said the voice, “please approach the unit which you see in the corner. ” I decided to comply and duly approached the machine. “I’m ….” “Yes I know who you are, you were identified on admission” said the machine. “I see” I said “and what do I call you?” “Well, Doctor, of course but I’m gender neutral so you don’t have to worry about appropriate pronouns ” “Phew ”, I thought, “that’s a relief and then what am I doing worrying about offending a machine?

DR. WHO?

“Please stand directly in front of the unit ” said the “Doctor” “I will then carry out a range of tests to determine your broad state of health. Just follow my instructions and in 3 minutes the procedure will be over and a print out will give you the results. These will automatically be added to your existing medical records”. After the 3 minutes the “Doctor” said

“everything’s fine, perfect health, goodbye ” “Hang on” I said quickly, “there’s something I’m concerned about ”. “OK make it quick” said the “Doctor” “there are only 2 minutes left of this appointment”.

“Well, it’s a sensitive matter” I said “it’s a mole,..er, in a difficult place ….behind me, lower down ”. This is the point where the prospect of disrobing entered my mind. It ’s one thing to lower one ’s trousers for a health professional but in front of A MACHINE? This might get out and be labelled as perverted behaviour and what then?

“No, everything is fine” said the “Doctor” “your body scan detected no skin abnormalities so you can go now, goodbye ”. And with that several lights went out and the machine, sorry “Doctor”, powered down ready presumably for the next patient.

I suppose I came away with a relief that no further medical attention was needed but my mind was definitely not put at ease. Perhaps I had not anticipated fully the implications of a shortage of GPs over time and that this development in AI was inevitable. This was the face of the future and we were only just beginning to gain the benefits of machine learning. Well, I thought, on the basis of that experience there was some way to go before the “Doctor” achieved a tone of voice that might be regarded as a suitable “bedside manner”.

As I was leaving the car park another car was arriving and I thought about stopping to converse with another human being but decided it was probably better that the “Doctor” was not kept waiting. John Frankcom

PEACE OR WAR? ANNA LUBELSKA

Peace or War? Anna Lubelska

Inscribed above the door of the United Nations building in New York are the immortal words in which Isaiah, the prophet of old, proclaims his vision of peace on earth: ‘They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. ’

Of course the known world was much smaller in Isaiah’s day, 2,500 years ago, when there were just a few, scattered tribes. Nowadays, bringing peace to our world of billions of people is a truly great vision that seems unrealistic. Well to be honest ending conflict of all kinds is not a realistic goal because conflict will always arise where there is a difference of opinion or where people ’s needs and wants clash.

War is the most horrendous type of conflict - it is when you get a massive escalation of conflict. As we all know from what is happening in Ukraine and other ‘theatres of war’ around the world, these days we have much more than swords to fight with. We have multi -billion pound military arsenals with which to wage war, including nuclear weapons.

Wars are becoming increasingly more likely because climate change is causing huge displacements of people. Nevertheless, many believe that wars are not inevitable and can be avoided by good planning, peace building and international dialogue and cooperation.

The good news is that experience has shown that conflict can be dealt with in a non-violent way through the use of constructive dialogue, diplomacy and peace building. Conflict prevention and peaceful resolution are being developed around the world. Peace building is a field of endeavour that has been developing since WW2. A culture of peace will be achieved when citizens of the world understand global problems, have the skills to resolve conflicts and struggle for justice non violently, live by international standards of human rights and equity, appreciate cultural diversity, and respect the Earth and each other. Such learning can only be achieved with systematic education for peace.

The Global Campaign for Peace Education offers a broader understanding of peace: peace means not only the lack of violent conflicts, but also the presence of justice and equity, as well as respect for human rights and for the Earth. Johan Galtung, the Norwegian peace researcher, has defined two types of peace. ‘Negative peace’ means that there is no war and no violent conflict between states or within states. ‘Positive peace’ means that there is no war or violent conflict and it is combined with a situation where there is equity, justice and development.

Traditionally, peace is understood to be an outside condition, but the Peaceful Schools Movement has defined peace as being on four levels: individual (inner) peace, peaceful relationships, peaceful schools and communities and peace across the world.

To learn more about peace building and peaceful schools, visit: http:// www.thepeacebuilding.org.uk and http://www.peacefulschools.org.uk

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REMEMBERING GILLIAN RAWCLIFFE

Gillian passed away on 3rd August, a month short of her 91st birthday. To many in Grayshott she was simply ‘the lady on the tricycle’, whose preferred form of transport in recent years would carry her up and down the Headley and Crossways Roadswhatever the weather. She had lived in Grayshott since 1965, at first running a newsagents opposite the Fox and Pelican, and later opening Columbine Crafts and Curios on Crossways Road. As she later recalled, ‘We had some great parties there in the cellar, which I am sure many of our senior local residents will remember well.”

Remembering Gillian Rawcliffe

Remembering Gillian Rawcliffe, a colourful member of the Grayshott Community.

REMEMBERING

GILLIAN RAWCLIFFE

Remembering Gillian Rawcliffe

Yet only a few will know about the early life which shaped her lifelong enduring passion for both colourful fashions and antiques . Her first job, in 1948, was working for Liberty ’s in London as a sales assistant, selling cashmere to overseas visitors and to celebrities such as the film star Elizabeth Taylor about whom Gillian commented“she had the most startling violet eyes and was utterly charming”. Whilst the job led her to meet Alistar, her future husband, who worked nearby at Aquascutum, it also inspired her to pursue a successful career in fashion.

On the advice of Jane Tysdale, then fashion editor at Harper ’s Bazaar magazine, she attended a modelling course at Lucie Clayton’s and was quickly given a permanent modelling role at Susan Small, a leading fashion house. Soon she was the mannequin shape for several new ranges of clothes. Princess Alexandra was just one of many who bought clothes based on the way they looked on Gillian, as they were the same size. At this time Gillian also modelled hats for a well known hat boutique, Madge Chard. Although her marriage in the mid -1950s interrupted a promising career, her love of fashionable clothes remained constant, and she continued modelling locally for local good causes until well into the 1990s, with husband Alistar (by now the owner of Harlequin Menswear on Crossways Road) often providing the background music.

Her second great passion, antiques and restoration, had begun as long ago as the late 1930s when Gillian was living in Camden Crescent, Bath, at the home of her grandparents. War was looming and Bath seemed to be a safer place for Gillian and her sister Shirley to be raised than London where they had originally lived. (Little did their parents know that Bath itself would soon, in 1942, be blitzed with great loss of life.) The house was full of old furniture, clocks, and paintings, many of which were by the well known nineteenth century portrait painter, Frederick Fortt, who was Gillian’s great great grandfather.

REMEMBERING GILLIAN

Remembering Gillian Rawcliffe

Later Gillian commented“I loved living in Bath with all its junk shops and bric a brac and Georgian architecture. I would happily spend my weekly pocket money of a shilling on small items of interest such as the peacock fan which took me five weeks to pay for and which I still have. I suppose I must have been influenced subconsciously by the antique filled house of my grandparents”.

With her love of collecting and restoring, it is not surprising that Gillian’s next venture, in 1977, was to open her own crafts and gift shop, Columbine Crafts and Curios, in Crossways Road.

For the next seventeen years the business went well and enabled Gillian to develop her love of doll restoration and, above all, quilting. Following Alistar ’s unexpected death, and with a workshop stocked with every kind of restorative implement, she continued her love of sewing, mending and restoring. A 19th century John Wesley figurine and an 18th century Toby Jug were just two of her many restoration projects completed during the recent ‘lockdown ’. And her stall in Old Barn Antiques at nearby Compton, which she maintained to the end, enabled her to continue trading her curios, drawing upon a deep well of knowledge and experience.

Quilting was, in recent years, her abiding passion, to the extent that, for family and friends, her colourful quilts became collector’s items. Barely a birth or a Christening or an important birthday passed without Gillian producing a personalised quilt, with grateful help from her fellow Grayshott ‘snitchers’. And so, finally, at the recent celebration of her life, her quilts were hanging from the rafters and adorning many of the seats. A fitting and inspiring reminder of a colourful life from one who certainly lived it to the full.

Patrick Scanlan

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PALYNOLOGY

PALYNOLOGY Gordon Rae

Palynology.

Ever heard of it before?

Neither had I.

GORDON RAE

‘Palynology’ is the study of pollen, or more strictly, the study of dust.

I have had a long term interest in plants and botany, ‘pollen’ has cropped up regularly since I began collecting my first wild flowers at primary school, in my ‘A’ level biology studies and at university studying temperate and tropical crops.

Some facts about pollen are universally known. For example, pollen grains are the male contributor to the sexual reproduction of flowering and coniferous plants.

Most arthropods, bees, wasps, sawflies, ants, spiders and flies eat pollen. Bee pollen is sold as a food supplement for human consumption, being rich in carbohydrates and some protein. On the downside, pollen is the cause of that very nasty allergy, hay fever. 2022 has been a particularly bad year for sufferers with such prolonged dry, weather. Some plants which produce large amounts of air borne pollen aggravate hay fever. These include Ragwort, Oak trees, Sunflowers, Dahlias, Chrysanths and grasses. Pollen is dispersed mainly by wind, water and insects of many types.

Detailed observations of pollen started to be recorded soon after the invention of the microscope in the 1650s and has continued until today. Advanced electron microscopy is now used to identify individual grains of pollen. By taking core samples of soil from different depths and by examining fossils in rocks, it has been established that pollen first appeared in terrestrial plants, namely conifers, around 400 million years ago. Flowering plants did not appear until 150 million years ago but developed and evolved quickly after that. Using earth core samples and rock fossils, the age of the pollen and the plants from which the pollen has come can be determined.

Pollen Grains

PALYNOLOGY

PALYNOLOGY Gordon Rae

GORDON RAE

By taking similar samples from different places, the distribution of these plants across counties, countries and continents may be worked out. Studies of the sample cores and rocks indicate the environments in which the plants lived. As the structure of each pollen grain is unique to each species of the parent plant, a complete picture of identification, its age, geographical distribution and the environment in which the plants grew may be built up.

All of this brings me to what is possibly the most interesting branch of the study of pollen, “forensic palynology”. The detailed examination of pollen and the surroundings from which it came, have been successfully used to solve crimes as serious as murder, such as that of Millie Dowler in Surrey in 2002. Through the examination of pollen collected from the crime scene, a suspect, or both, analysis of pollen is admissible as evidence in courts so that one can be specific about where the persons or objects have been and when they were there. Pollen is a “silent witness”. It is so specific it is “the fingerprint for a region” and it is nearly indestructible. Pollen sticks to boots and tyres and is virtually impossible to remove completely from clothing. There is no escape from the presence of pollen as vital evidence.

Evidence based on pollen analyses have been used to help solve crimes of murder, burglary, terrorism, assault, drug trafficking and the production and use of counterfeit money. Previously unknown to me, the science of ‘palynology’ has proved a fascinating subject to research for this article.

Forensic Palynology in action

Gordon Rae

VMH

THE EDWARD THOMAS LITERARY FESTIVAL

The Edward Thomas Literary Festival

Edward Thomas Literary Festival – 8 October 2022

Petersfield Museum and The Edward Thomas Fellowship are pleased to present the inaugural Edward Thomas Literary Festival. This three day event takes the life and work of Edward Thomas and expands and explores not only his own literary work but how he has inspired others, his love of nature, and his sense of place and belonging.

Edward Thomas was a writer, poet, critic and biographer who is best known for his careful depictions of rural England. His poetry was all written during the last two years of his life. He was killed in action during the First World War at the Battle of Arras, on 9 April 1917.

With renowned poets, writers and academics taking part, including Kathryn Bevis, Jessica Mookherjee, Yvonne Reddick, Ben Clark, Sasha Dugdale, Sir Andrew Motion, Daljit Nagra, and Ellora Sutton, this festival is not to be missed!

To mark the opening of the festival, there will be an intimate evening of theatre with a rehearsed reading of ‘The Other Man ’ by Gwilym Scourfield. ‘The Other Man’ explores the conversations and relationship that could have taken place between Edward Thomas and Robert Frost to inspire their creativity. This radio play will be performed in Petersfield Museum ’s unique Victorian Courthouse setting as if being recorded for the airwaves, including live sound effects.

The festival will also feature the Museum ’s first ever open mic night. Framed around a beautiful rendition of Steve Marshalls ‘Out of the Wood of Thoughts’ for narration and recorder orchestra, conducted by Chris Burgess, this evening will celebrate creativity in a truly unique way.

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery would like to thank Arts Council England and players of the National Lottery, without whose support we would not have been able to invite such a stellar line up of participants.

For a full list of festival events, including information on how to book event tickets, please visit: www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/edward -thomas-literaryfestival-2022

GRAYSHOTT CONCERTS

Grayshott Concerts

Grayshott Concerts

St Luke’s Church hosted another wonderful evening from Grayshott Concerts with Prokofiev ’s Peter and the Wolf, and Saint Saens Carnival of the animals. The event interestingly combined: performance by The London Mozart Players, narration from Simon Callow and illustration, generated on the spot, by James Mayhew.

St Luke’s Church hosted another wonderful evening from Grayshott Concerts with Prokofiev ’s Peter and the Wolf, and Saint Saens Carnival of the animals. The event interestingly combined: performance by The London Mozart Players, narration from Simon Callow and illustration, generated on the spot, by James Mayhew.

Simon Callow Narrates

James Mayhew illustrates 29

Simon Callow Narrates

James Mayhew illustrates

THE RED ROSE

THE

The Red Rose Café Supporting the Ukraine

here are few more confusing – or unpopular – taxes than Inheritance Tax (IHT). In October 2019, HM Revenue and Customs published Estimated Costs of Tax Reliefs indicating further confusion and inertia as it expects to see a 19% increase in IHT revenues over the next four years.

TThere are few more confusing – or unpopular – taxes than Inheritance Tax (IHT). In October 2019, HM Revenue and Customs published Estimated Costs of Tax Reliefs indicating further confusion and inertia as it expects to see a 19% increase in IHT revenues over the next four years.

For older generations, paying up to 40% tax on what they leave behind is difficult to contemplate. For some children and grandchildren, grappling with IHT is something they are ill-equipped to do.

For older generations, paying up to 40% tax on what they leave behind is difficult to contemplate. For some children and grandchildren, grappling with IHT is something they are ill-equipped to do.

Yet more and more families are having to deal with IHT. The latest figures show that IHT receipts reached £5.1 billion in the 2019/2020 tax year, according to an HMRC tax report published in May 2020. Although a fall of £0.4 billion from the previous year, this was likely due to the increase in the residence nil-rate band threshold, which has been introduced in stages since 2017-18.

Yet more and more families are having to deal with IHT. The latest figures show that IHT receipts reached £5.1 billion in the 2019/2020 tax year, according to an HMRC tax report published in May 2020. Although a fall of £0.4 billion from the previous year, this was likely due to the increase in the residence nil-rate band threshold, which has been introduced in stages since 2017-18.

It will undoubtedly come as a shock to discover that a large proportion of your wealth, which includes the family home, investments including Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), life assurance plans not in trust, and even old family

It will undoubtedly come as a shock to discover that a large proportion of your wealth, which includes the family home, investments including Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), life assurance plans not in trust, and even old family

heirlooms might actually have to be sold to meet the tax liability on death.

heirlooms might actually have to be sold to meet the tax liability on death.

The previous rises in receipts largely reflected the surge in residential property prices, as well as the recovery in other asset values, which has dragged more households into the IHT net. From April 2020, the residence nilrate band rose to £175,000, for those who qualify.

The previous rises in receipts largely reflected the surge in residential property prices, as well as the recovery in other asset values, which has dragged more households into the IHT net. From April 2020, the residence nilrate band rose to £175,000, for those who qualify.

Once considered a tax on the truly affluent, IHT now affects more estates than ever

Once considered a tax on the truly affluent, IHT now affects more estates than ever

Coupled with the fact that up to the first £325,000 of an individual’s estate may be exempt from IHT, this will mean that, subject to certain conditions, a married couple and civil partners could have a combined tax-free estate worth £1,000,000 in the 2020/2021 tax year.

Coupled with the fact that up to the first £325,000 of an individual’s estate may be exempt from IHT, this will mean that, subject to certain conditions, a married couple and civil partners could have a combined tax-free estate worth £1,000,000 in the 2020/2021 tax year.

Despite this, at the heart of this problem remains the simple fact that IHT could be considered a voluntary tax; the Treasury relies on inertia and people’s reluctance to confront the issue. The boost to the Treasury’s coffers is a reminder of the damaging

Despite this, at the heart of this problem remains the simple fact that IHT could be considered a voluntary tax; the Treasury relies on inertia and people’s reluctance to confront the issue. The boost to the Treasury’s coffers is a reminder of the damaging

Over the threshold

Over the threshold

Record Inheritance Tax bills are a reminder of the need for good estate planning

effect death duties can have on families’ plans to create and pass on wealth. There are many perfectly legitimate ways of mitigating IHT through foresight and careful financial planning. The mitigation of IHT does not require high-powered tax planning; only a willingness to discuss the issue, act and make use of the many options available, establishing trusts* where appropriate; and making use of annual exemptions such as gifting.

effect death duties can have on families’ plans to create and pass on wealth. There are many perfectly legitimate ways of mitigating IHT through foresight and careful financial planning. The mitigation of IHT does not require high-powered tax planning; only a willingness to discuss the issue, act and make use of the many options available, establishing trusts* where appropriate; and making use of annual exemptions such as gifting.

The rules surrounding IHT on individuals domiciled in the UK – or resident – are complex. Certain transfers are also deemed exempt from the tax if they pass between a husband and wife or civil partners.

The rules surrounding IHT on individuals domiciled in the UK – or resident – are complex. Certain transfers are also deemed exempt from the tax if they pass between a husband and wife or civil partners.

If you are uncertain about where you stand regarding IHT and would like to know more about how to minimise the sums falling into the hands of HMRC, or your local authority through longterm care fees, you should seek advice.

If you are uncertain about where you stand regarding IHT and would like to know more about how to minimise the sums falling into the hands of HMRC, or your local authority through longterm care fees, you should seek advice.

The levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs from taxation, can change at any time and are dependent on individual circumstances.

The levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs from taxation, can change at any time and are dependent on individual circumstances.

* Trusts are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

* Trusts are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Record Inheritance Tax bills are a reminder of the need for good estate planning

GRAYSHOTT HERITAGE QUIZ NIGHT

Grayshott Heritage Quiz Night

The next Grayshott Heritage open evening is on Tuesday, 18th October. As usual, it’s at the Village Hall, with doors open from 7pm and proceedings starting at 7:30. There will be the regular format of table seating, refreshments, raffle, and socialising. Complimentary wine and soft drinks will be served with the refreshments, and if you fancy a beer then you are welcome to bring your own.

This time we have our now legendary Quiz Night! The questions will all have a local theme, and most (but not all) of the answers can be found on our website, in various local publications or in front of your eyes around the village. So, if you feel competitive then now is the time to start swotting up - we have some generous prizes for the winning team.

Our open evenings are very friendly events, whether you ’ve been in the area for three days or three generations. If you ’re recent to the area this is a great opportunity to team up with some veterans and make instant new friends. Entry is free for our members. Guests are very welcome, all we ask is a £5 donation towards our costs. Or, you can join on the evening. See our web site for more information: www.grayshottheritage.com

We should also like to remind you that the first Green Spaces boundary walk booklet is still available in print form, free, from several outlets around the village including the Parish Council Office. It describes an easy walk around the southern part of the village, and the woods are particularly beautiful at this time of year. We hope to publish the second walk, around the medieval hamlet, in December.

As a taster…

What is the modern number of the road running past this inn?

John Childs

SUPERIOR CAMP

SUPERIOR CAMP – A Hamlet from the Past.

– A HAMLET FROM THE PAST

If you go down to the woods today, on Ludshott Common, next to Waggoners Walk, you might just come across the remains of what was, not so many years ago, a vibrant community of families, situated on what was previously a wartime Canadian Army camp. Today, only occasional clues remain.

In 1941, a group of Canadian Royal Engineers arrived to construct a camp on the eastern boundary of Ludshott Common, the land having been requisitioned for military purposes during wartime. It was named Superior Camp, after one of the Canadian Great Lakes.

SUPERIOR CAMP

– A HAMLET FROM THE PAST

SUPERIOR CAMP A Hamlet from the Past.

Over a short period of time, they constructed around 100 buildings for occupation. Some were brick built but the majority were Nissen huts, built of wood rather than the normal prefabricated steel method. In addition, concrete roads were laid down, plus power lines, sewage tanks and many other facilities. There was also a parade ground, a guardhouse, petrol station as well as a practise firing range and an ammunition dump. A sentry box was located just off the Grayshott Road, to guard the entrance to the camp; and, on the Eastern edge of the Parade Square there was a row of large guns, facing outwards over the Common.

For nearly five years, the camp was home to hundreds of Canadian soldiers, providing not only living space but also a place for training, exercises and recreation - a thriving army community. During that time, the Common was heavily used for training with tanks and other tracked vehicles, and it was several years after the War before the Common recovered its natural state. Whilst they were here, Canadian and other soldiers became a familiar part of the local community, mostly welcomed by residents, and in many cases forging friendships and lasting associations.

After the end of hostilities, it was a while before all of the soldiers could be repatriated to their home country, but by the end of 1946, they had all gone, leaving behind a solid group of buildings.

The camp had only been in existence for up to five years, and it soon became obvious that the well constructed buildings could be used to provide warm, comfortable accommodation for local residents in desperate need of housing. And so it was that, after 1946, the camp became home to newly married couples who were on the local authority Council House waiting list, under the responsibility of the then Petersfield Rural District Council. The huts were converted to make 146 units in total, capable of housing some 650 people and later also providing a shop.

SUPERIOR CAMP

SUPERIOR CAMP – A Hamlet from the Past.

– A HAMLET FROM THE PAST

The site was renamed “Superior Estate”, but, to most people, it was simply known as “The Camp”. After some improvements and alterations, the buildings provided accommodation, with bathrooms, electric heaters and interior w.c ’s, and telephones for its residents.

Having said thus, the Camp gained something of a rough and ready reputation, especially as a number of its inhabitants were sometimes known to the local constabulary, and quite a few were without regular jobs. But many families maintained happy memories of the Camp, with children gaining their formative years there. It became a tight knit community where it seems that everyone there knew everything about everyone else and they all helped each other whenever the need arose.

Foundations of Camp Superior

SUPERIOR CAMP

– A HAMLET FROM THE PAST

Several clubs were formed, such as a Social and Welfare Club, a Youth Club, and a licenced bar was installed in what had been the Red Cross hut. Dances were held there on Saturday nights, and it also doubled up to be used as a cinema.

For the majority of residents, life at the Camp was a pleasant and fulfilling experience, and the tenants enjoyed happy lives in the community for the years that they lived there.

The Camp continued into the mid 1950’s, but throughout this time the National Trust was keen for the land to be returned to its previous usage and natural state. Lengthy negotiations took place between the Trust and Petersfield Rural District Council, which had the responsibility, and the problem, of relocating families into council house accommodation. This naturally took its time, and it was not until 1962 that the Camp was fully vacated, before final demolition could take place.

Today, only a few clues to the past may be seen, the odd foundations of a wall, some of the concrete emplacements that were too difficult to remove, the concrete road (still used daily), as well as the occasional clump of hedging to remind the visitor where gardens once flourished.

There are no commemorations or notices at the site to indicate its past, but hopefully in the future someone might see fit to erect a plaque or some such, to inform and remind the dog walkers and other visitors of the lives that used to be, in this interesting corner of the Common.

John Hill

SUPERIOR CAMP – A Hamlet from the Past.

GRAYSHOTT JAZZ CLUB

Grayshot Jazz Club

In spite of the great sadness around the country due to the passing of the late HM Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday, Grayshott Jazz Club decided to go ahead with a previously booked gig featuring a first visit to the club by a band new to us on Monday 12th. The attendance was understandably somewhat down but those of us who did venture out were treated to one of the very best evenings of 20s, 30s and 40s Jazz, which we all agreed was outstanding in its content and superb playing skills of the four amazing band members who had travelled all the way from The Cotswolds to entertain us.

The leader of the quartet (he never lets his fellow band members forget who pays their wages!!!!) is Tom “Spats” Langham on Jazz Guitar and banjo. Spats is a seasoned veteran with a worldwide reputation as one of the very best exponents of guitar, banjo and ukulele, sharing his skills with appreciative audiences everywhere he plays and with whichever band he guests. Most of us listening last night sat with open mouths in amazement at the speed with which he attacks the frets of guitar and banjo, seemingly never missing a chord or note. Over the years Spats has played with the very best bands including Grayshott Jazz Club old friends, The Temps, The Passadena Roof Orchestra and too many more to add.

The repertoire of Hot Fingers is enormous and we heard music which, I would suggest, was new to the majority of us sitting spellbound.

The band takes tunes from all eras, encompassing different genres from Argentinian Gipsy music, compositions by great writers with worldwide reputations, many of whom ply their skills on Broadway and featuring writers such as George Gershwin and Irving Berlin, good old fashioned New Orleans Jazz, artists like Fred Astaire, Sonny Terry and Brownie Magee, they also include French classics from the likes of old Jo Privat, a legend of the accordion in his home country. Spats, as he is affectionately known, played some amazing guitar and banjo, including a couple of numbers by the revered and legendary Django Reinheardt which were nothing short of brilliant.

GRAYSHOTT JAZZ CLUB

Grayshot Jazz Club

It is difficult to highlight all the great and less well known tunes the band played but, take it from me, they all came thick and fast, interspersed with chats by Spats giving us insights into who, how, when, where and why the tunes developed over many years. Spats referred to himself as a “Nerd” but couldn’t tell us how many anoraks he had in his wardrobe so we think that he is more a genius than a nerd!!!

We cannot forget the other band members, without whom the evening would not have been the same:

On Double Bass and Tuba was Malcolm Sked. Malcolm is a tower of strength who seems to treat his tuba as if it were a penny whistle when most of us couldn ’t even lift the thing! His mastery on Double Bass, either with bow or fingers, provides vital accompaniment to the rest of the band.

On Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Harmonica, Guitar (yup, all of those) was Danny Blyth who has so much talent and skill on all of those instruments he would have a solo career as a street busker if he had a mind to leave Hot Fingers, but why would he?

Supporting these seriously great musicians was vocalist, Emily Campbell who did so much justice to jazz legends such as Bessie Smith and Sister Rosetta Tharp amongst stage show classic performers, paying homage with her gentle renditions and note perfect versions. Oh Goodness me, I forgot that Emily plays a really mean TRIANGLE !!

It would be easy to fill the whole Grayshott Today magazine with superlatives about last night but I guess that I have to draw a line somewhere so, let me end with the hope that Hot Fingers come to entertain us again soon and that circumstances allow for Grayshott Jazz Club to be filled to the rafters with both awe inspiring music and fans who can sit and wonder at the skills of these great musicians.

Spread the word about Grayshott Jazz Club and bring friends, family and anyone you accost in the street so that we can keep this vital and exciting event going forever.

Will Broadhurst

LUDSHOTT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Ludshott Photographic Society

Just prior to our summer break at our AGM, all prints and digitally projected images which had received a 10 during the year were shown, and the club members were asked to vote their favourite picture in each class. Also, there was a special award of the Robbie Morgan Trophy for the most improved beginner 21/22 which was won by Robert Ayto.

In The digitally projected group: Entry class. First was “Surprise” by Suzy Courtnage.

Intermediate class. First “Nice Patina” by Colin Whitburn.

Advanced class. First was “Shall we Swim” by Lillian King. Overall winner of all three classes was “Surprise” by Suzy Courtnage.

In the Print group.

Entry Class. First was “Footlights” by Suzy Courtnage.

Intermediate class. First was “Nightmares” by John Wilson. Advanced class. First was “Buoys on The Beach ” by Mike Young ARPS.

Overall winner of all three classes was “Surprise” by Suzie Courtnage.

All awards were presented by our President Kathleen Bird LRPS. CPAGB.

Surprise

Suzy Courtnage receiving her award.

GRAYSHOTT

GARDENERS

OUTING TO WISLEY

Grayshott Gardeners Outing to Wisley

Grayshott Gardeners Outing to Wisley

What a treat! A wonderful and interesting time was had by all on their visit to Wisley last month. The lucky members were given a private Tour of the Wellbeing Garden by a member of the RHS team that cares for it. Together with exclusive behind the scenes tour of RHS Members’ Seed Scheme and some free time to explore late summer colour in the garden. No wonder they all look so happy.

What a treat! A wonderful and interesting time was had by all on their visit to Wisley last month. The lucky members were given a private Tour of the Wellbeing Garden by a member of the RHS team that cares for it. Together with exclusive behind the scenes tour of RHS Members’ Seed Scheme and some free time to explore late summer colour in the garden. No wonder they all look so happy.

Club Night Lecture

Club Night Lecture

Grayshottt gardeners are delighted to welcome Annabel Watts, head gardener at Munstead Wood to be their speaker this month. Munstead Wood was the home of Gertrude Jekyll from 1896-1932. It was here that Gertrude Jekyll created not only her home but also her business. The house included a book room, flower room, workshop, and a dark room where she developed photographs of her garden and the surrounding countryside. Gertrude Jekyll was a bigger-than-life historical character who captured our imaginations. Not only was she an extraordinary gardener, but she was a photographer, painter, silversmith, embroidery artist, and writer a true Renaissance woman. The garden has now been restored and we will learn more of its history and charm from Annabel during her talk : ‘ Munstead Wood through the Seasons’

Grayshottt gardeners are delighted to welcome Annabel Watts, head gardener at Munstead Wood to be their speaker this month. Munstead Wood was the home of Gertrude Jekyll from 1896-1932. It was here that Gertrude Jekyll created not only her home but also her business. The house included a book room, flower room, workshop, and a dark room where she developed photographs of her garden and the surrounding countryside. Gertrude Jekyll was a bigger-than-life historical character who captured our imaginations. Not only was she an extraordinary gardener, but she was a photographer, painter, silversmith, embroidery artist, and writer a true Renaissance woman. The garden has now been restored and we will learn more of its history and charm from Annabel during her talk : ‘ Munstead Wood through the Seasons’

Doors for this Club Night lecture will open at 7.30 Members free, visitors (always welcome) £5

Doors for this Club Night lecture will open at 7.30 Members free, visitors (always welcome) £5 To be held in Grayshott Village Hall on Wednesday 12th October 2022 Light refreshments will be served. More details can be found on our website www.grayshottgardeners.net

To be held in Grayshott Village Hall on Wednesday 12th October 2022 Light refreshments will be served. More details can be found on our website

www.grayshottgardeners.net

Munstead Wood

Munstead Wood

THE ARTS SOCIETY

The Arts Society

The Arts Society was very lucky to have artist, designer and lecturer Richard Whincop , to step in with his lecture “Pomp, and Feast, and Revelry: The Medieval Year in Art”. This was to replace Dr Paul Roberts’ talk on Pompeii, who was unwell.

Life was tough in Medieval Europe, with a lot of hard work and little entertainment for a mainly illiterate general population. However, the year was divided up into a number of entertaining feasts, religious festivals and celebrations which engaged every level of society and brought everyone together at regular intervals. Illustrating his talk with a colourful array of period art and rare medieval manuscripts, Richard took us through the Medieval Year from Halloween to the late summer Harvest festival.

Famous artists of the time, including Dürer and Botticelli became involved in set designs for Miracle Plays, “Tableaux Vivants” (where actors stand still to depict the scene) and Religious Processions depicting classical and biblical scenes. Created mainly for these impermanent celebrations, Richard gave us examples of how some of these designs crossed over into the work of artists as in Denis Van Alsloot’s painting commemorating “The Omergang Procession in Brussels in 1615” with its elaborate floats. Pieter Bruegel the Elder ’s “Flight between Carnival and Lent” gives a marvelous depiction of the contrast between the sombre clothes and food of Lent after the celebrations of Carnival, while the woodcut by Guyot Marchant of “La Dance Macabre” (1485) is an amusing depiction of Halloween where people would dress up in just such outlandish skeleton costumes. The nobility were no less enthusiastic about these joyous celebrations as can be seen in Benozzo Gozzoli ’s elaborate “Procession of the Magi ” (1459-61) at the Medici Palace in which Lorenzo de Medici dressed up as the Magi. Full of colour and contrast, this was a wonderfully informative, entertaining and occasionally humorous lecture.

The Society’s next lecture is on Thursday 6th October at 2p.m when Clare Ford Wille will give a talk on “Pieter Bruegel the Elder and his two sons” which explores the work of this family of Dutch/Flemish Renaissance painters. For more information about this or any of our other events, please go to www.theartssocietygrayshott.org. or phone Kathy on 01428 723565

Liz Beecheno

JANICE ARNOLD GOLF GURU

The world of golf coaching is forever changing, developing, and transforming golfers all around the world. The data that is gathered from ball launch monitors, videos and body analysis software enables specialists in many different fields of expertise, to provide data about ball, club, and body to influence simpler golf coaching for all types of golfers.

The world of golf coaching is forever changing, developing, and transforming golfers all around the world. The data that is gathered from ball launch monitors, videos and body analysis software enables specialists in many different fields of expertise, to provide data about ball, club, and body to influence simpler golf coaching for all types of golfers.

It is very important that every individual in golf understands their assets and liabilities within their golf game. However, understanding the human mind and golf is quite a different scenario. We have a choice every day, in life to choose what we can do with our thoughts, reactions, and behaviours. Golf is no different.

It is very important that every individual in golf understands their assets and liabilities within their golf game. However, understanding the human mind and golf is quite a different scenario. We have a choice every day, in life to choose what we can do with our thoughts, reactions, and behaviours. Golf is no different.

When I started writing this month ’s issue, I realized that I had chosen 4 words, Play, Rehearse, Practice and Train to write and expand on these topics in this issue. These are quite different in relation to developing and improving a golfer ’s game. I will concentrate on Play and Rehearse for this month.

When I started writing this month ’s issue, I realized that I had chosen 4 words, Play, Rehearse, Practice and Train to write and expand on these topics in this issue. These are quite different in relation to developing and improving a golfer ’s game. I will concentrate on Play and Rehearse for this month.

My experience of playing 20 years of competitive golf has allowed me to learn and manage my mind and golf behaviours. Left brain thinkers are logical and very alert. Right brain thinkers are less specific when preparing for their golf shot.

My experience of playing 20 years of competitive golf has allowed me to learn and manage my mind and golf behaviours. Left brain thinkers are logical and very alert. Right brain thinkers are less specific when preparing for their golf shot.

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JANICE ARNOLD GOLF GURU

Janice Arnold Golf Guru

For example, the Left brain dominant golfers find visualisation extremely challenging, as a Right brain dominant golfer will battle with the detail such as aiming the clubface. Fortunately, in my career, golf has allowed the right brain to develop but historically I am left brain dominant. Some golfers learn from the many data based systems that are now available.

There is a lot to learn to be ready to play your shot on the golf course. Pia Nilson and Lynne Marriot wrote, Think Box / Play Box [in their book ‘Every Shot Must Have A Purpose’]. The simple rule for my golf is: when club face is behind the ball I am prepared and ready to play my shot. All I need is an ability to stay focused, calm and believe in my choices (The Think Box).

A big reminder to all golfers.

The 2019 version of THE RULES OF GOLF, (5.6b(1)) state the following:

When it is the player’s turn to play: It is recommended that the player make the stroke in no more than 40 seconds after he or she is able to play without interference or distraction and the player should usually be able to play more quickly than that and is encouraged to do so.

Whichever dominant brain type you are, can explain why some golfers take too long to play their shots and others may not even take a rehearsal swing. The right brain golfer just sees the shot, chooses the club and plays the shot. The left brain dominant can become frozen in the detail of what they are doing.

JANICE ARNOLD GOLF GURU

Janice Arnold Golf Guru

During the past 25 years coaching, I can also recognise the blank look I get from my students, from time to time, when the instruction doesn’t compute or register with the golfer. Coaches must be able to describe, demonstrate a particular solution to a problem in many different ways so that the golfer will benefit from the instruction.

I call Rehearsal Swing, the reminder swing. The Inverted pyramid shows when a rehearsal swing is likely to improve the performance of each shot. When I was a teenager, my coach described preparing for a golf shot was like an inverted pyramid, lots of thinking when preparing for your shot but at the bottom, a small point, pull the trigger and go. The preparation for a golf shot is entailed, while I walk toward the ball, I can check the wind, the lie of the ball and know roughly what club I may need. This saves me a lot of time.

Rehearsal is a mental reminder to establish belief in the shot that the golfer is about to play. Repeated thoughts create belief in the action. If the golfers ’ thoughts are not relevant to the problem, this is a road going nowhere. No belief equals no result. Golf lessons create belief because it helps the individual focus on the solution rather than the problem.

The Golf Course is best kept for performance and enjoyment. To practice on the golf course when playing is simply not playing golf.

All enquiries, contact Janice by Text 07866 459360 or Email: jarnoldpgagolfpro@gmail.com or book online via my website: www.janicearnoldgolfguru.co.uk

CHURCH NOTICES

Church Notices

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

Sunday 9am Monday 10am Wednesday 7pm Friday 10am

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2nd October 8:30am Holy Communion (CW) 9:30am Parish Breakfast (After Communion) 10:30am Contemporary Worship 6:00pm Evensong in Church

9th October 10:30am Holy Communion (CW) 3:00pm Ukraine Service 6:00pm Compline

11th October 8:00pm Monthly Prayer Meeting

16th October 8:30am Holy Communion (BCP) 10:30am Worship Service 12:00pm Traditional Communion 6:00pm Zoom Evensong 6:00pm Contemporary Worship

23th October 10:30am Holy Communion (CW) 6:00pm Holy Communion (BCP)

30th October 8:30am Matins 10:30am Contemporary Worship 6:00pm Contemplative Service

All are welcome

For more information contact the Church Office 01428 606703

All are welcome

For more information contact the Church Office 01428 606703

WHAT’S ON AT ST LUKE’SWhat’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

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

Mondays at 10:00am - Grayshott Babes & Toddlers will meet in Timothy Room.

First Wednesday 10:00am Superheros in the Timothy Room

Friday 7th October at 10:30am Coffee Morning in Timothy Room

Tuesday 11th October at 8:00pm - St Luke`s Monthly Prayer Meeting in Church.

Tuesday 18 October at 2:30pm - St Luke`s Women`s Group in Timothy Room

Wednesdays at 6.00pm Youth Group Bible Study will meet in Church

Fridays between 6:00 7:30pm (years 5 6) and 7:30 9:00pm (years 7 11) (Not on School Holiday)

All are Welcome

VILLAGE NOTICES

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CLUBS AND GROUPS

CLUBS AND GROUPS

Grayshott 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 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 Camera 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 - 07715 449123 Group Scout Leader - 07818 013189 email: GrayshottScouts@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

USEFUL LOCAL CONTACTS

Rev. Jeremy Haswell

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

Church Address Headley Road, Grayshott, GU26 6LF Office 01428 606703

Office Hours Mon – Fri 11.00am – 1.00pm

Church Administrator Madi Mocanu

Vicars P.A. Barbara Johnston

www.stlukes-grayshott.org

office@stlukes-grayshott.org

vicarspa@stlukes-grayshott.org

Youth Worker Daniel Bennett youthworker@stlukes-grayshott.org

Licensed Lay Ministers

01428 608138 Susie Millard 01428 606703

Dr Chris Grocock

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

Women’s Group

VILLAGE CONTACTS

Madi Mocanu 01428 606703

Helene Sanderson 01428 606703

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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