Round & About Magazine - Haslemere/Midhurst Edition - January 2020

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Contents JANUARY 2020 | Vol. 10 | No. 1

5 Disjointed Ramblings

26 Man's best friend

9 Help save the planet!

28 Art Society Grayshott

12 Liz Bonnin Q&A

32 Competitions

15 Gee in your G&T!

37 Classified

Local news and charity events

Environmental advice

Biologist’s wisdom

Stirrup Tap horsebox

Dogs helping injured heroes

Turner & Constable

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Your essential services

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17 Education for all

Our guide to learning

Excellent Care for Older People Making time for

older people

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Promoting your event in Ramblings is FREE Jump into January! It's that time of year again, a new year, a new start, a new chance to set new goals and commit to a healthier new you.

Whether that's a promise to do more exercise, eat less food, give up the booze or join a club, there's plenty of help and inspiration out there to help you achieve your goals.

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Spend a magical night out with the family as the Lynchmereans present their 72nd pantomime – Aladdin in the Hardman Hoyle Memorial Hall, on Hammer 26th, 27th and 28th of December. They are a community organisation giving children ages 8 and above the chance to try their hand at performing. Their script is always home-grown and the show promises to be an absolute hoot! Tickets are £7. For further details and to purchase tickets, visit www. lynchmerepantomime.co.uk/buy-tickets

Godalming & Haslemere Ramblers can help you achieve your healthy, New Year’s resolutions! You’ll lose a few pounds and feel fitter, whilst enjoying the countryside, fresh air, exercise and companionship. Their 22 walks in

If you’re holding a charity event, fete, fair or anything of a non-commercial nature email it in by 3rd January to feature in the February edition

January are led by experienced walkers and range from 5 to 12 miles. Make sure you wear waterproof boots and wrap up warm! For further details, visit www.gandhramblers. org.uk, or find them on Facebook.

The Arts Society Haslemere begin their 2020 lectures on Tuesday, 21st January, with the intriguing talk entitled The Empty Chair from Van Gogh to Ai Weiwei’ by Angela Findlay. We are all familiar with Van Gogh’s chair from the National Gallery painting but Ai Weiwei was banned in his own country of China and is perhaps less well known to some. One of his works was the steel rods taken from houses which had collapsed due to earthquakes and were made into an amazing artwork to commemorate those who had died. Artists across the world have been using the humble chair as a conduit for profound ideas and the viewer can make different interpretations of the works they see. 2pm, Haslemere Hall. For more details, call Sue Wright on 01428 683578 or visit www. theartssocietyhaslemere.org

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The Arts Society Grayshott meets at 2pm in Grayshott Village Hall, on Thursday, 9th January, Nicola Moorby will set two creative geniuses head-to-head and examine their differences, similarities, battles and triumphs. Who will be crowned Star Painter after their lecture, Turner v Constable: The Great British Paint-Off? Next month, they will meet on Tuesday, 4th February and welcome back the ever popular and always in demand, Louise Schofield. In a lecture, Archaeological Adventures in Albania, she will discuss the work she and her team have done to unlock the secrets buried in Albania’s soil. For more information, call Kathy on 01428 723565 or visit www. theartssocietygrayshott.org

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s panto season! Families will not be disappointed with Headley Theatre Club’s production of Snow White, on the 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th January. Join the much loved characters as they take you through the magical story of Snow White and her seven dwarfs, the magic mirror and the evil queen!

There are 2.30pm matinées on the Saturdays, and 8pm evening shows on both Fridays and Saturdays. Prices are £8 with £6 concessions, and family tickets also available.

See www.headley-village.com/drama or phone 01428 717358 for information.

Keep the kids entertained in January with crafts at Haslemere Museum. On Saturday, 25th you can have fun together making bird cakes, crafty activities and discovering a whole host of birds in both the museum grounds and galleries. 10.30am- 1pm. Free for all. Call 01428 642112 for more details. Haslemere Educational Museum, 78 High Street, Haslemere, GU27 2LA.

Shake off those winter blues, put on your dancing shoes and join the Guildford Folk Dancers at All Saints Church Hall in Onslow Village on Thursday, 9th January from 8pm till 10.15pm. This will be their first weekly meeting of 2020 and they look forward to welcoming new and experienced dancers, of all abilities, with or without a partner. They also hold dances at Normandy Village Hall on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

For more information, call 01483 823514 or visit www. guildfordfolkdancers.org.uk

You can blow away the Christmas cobwebs with a New Year’s Day Cruise on the Wey & Arun Canal on 1st January. 50 minute trips leave at 11am, 12.15pm and 2pm from the Wharf beside the Onslow Arms, High Street, Loxwood, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 0RD. Adult tickets are £10, and children’s tickets are £5. To learn more and to book call 01403 752403.

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E N VI RO N M E N T

Go green!

If we each make small changes to our lives we can collectively make a huge impact to protect our planet for future generations.

Here are some positive ideas…

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ere we are, at the dawn of a new year, a new decade. Recent news has delivered bleak news. We all know – thanks to Greta Thunberg et al – our species must take action now to mitigate the damage wreaked upon our planet. We believe positivity is the only way toward change so consider these tips inspirational rather than guiltinducing. Some might seem like common sense (especially to those who’ve always been frugal) but together we can make a huge difference.

Tree’s company

Scientists have found billions more trees could remove two thirds of all the carbon dioxide created by humans. The Woodland Trust is working hard to protect the 1,064 ancient woods threatened by development in the UK. Buy saplings to plant yourself or donate at www.woodlandtrust.org. uk. Also plant bee-friendly plants and wildflowers.

Aim to use only naturally derived products and fertilisers and keep lawns real rather than paving.

Your council cares!

Garden compost bins will reduce your household waste. Ensure you utilise food waste, green waste and recycling schemes in your area – they vary greatly but all local authorities are under pressure to hit targets so you might be surprised. Do check online what can and can’t be recycled to reduce landfill, e.g. Christmas trees. Reusing, and buying

less packaging in the first place is still the best way to lessen your carbon footprint.

Monitor and aim to reduce your levels over time.

Shower power

Just 2.5% of the world’s water is freshwater (the rest being saltwater) and most of it is frozen or deep underground so we can’t afford to waste a drop. According to the Environment Agency, we could run short of water within the next 25 years.

We’re not asking you to be stinky, but shortening your shower will save 10 litres per minute. Look for a water-saving shower head. An average fiveminute shower uses 40% less water than a bath.

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Feeling flush

Using the small button on your loo saves half the water. Or fit a low-cost water saver in your cistern.

Perhaps surprisingly, dishwashers use far less water and energy than washing up. Run taps slowly & less frequently and get a water butt if you can.

Home heating

Turn radiators off or down in less-used or unused rooms. It sounds obvious but popping a jumper on or snuggling under a warmer duvet might mean you don’t need the heating on. Turning down your thermostat by just one degree can save up to £80 a year. Home boiler heating is responsible for nearly 20% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Bright sparks

You can save electricity – and about £30 a year off your energy bills – just by remembering not to leave your appliances on standby (and more by unplugging). Don’t leave devices charging unnecessarily. Switch to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs and save about £40 per year.

People power

Switch to renewable electricity and green gas at home and reduce your carbon footprint and bills. Leading providers include Bulb, Octopus Energy and Ecotricity.

The average home can stop 1.5 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. Install a Smart Meter too – get inspired at www.uswitch.com

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produce 50% more emissions, and a flight to say China or Australia double that.

Web wise

Forget the big search engines and instead switch to Ecosia which commits 80% of its profits to supporting reforestation projects. To date, it’s helped to plant more than 70 million trees.

Shopping savvy

Shop responsibly to significantly reduce your output. And “punish” big supermarkets for their inaction! Look for local suppliers of milk, bread, fruit and veg, meat, dairy and more. Buy products made or grown in the UK, less wrapped, such as loose veg. Sign up to Freegle and for clothing, join the kids & buy vintage on apps such as Depop.

Waste not

Switch to a disposable safety razor, a bamboo toothbrush, planet-friendly deodorant, bamboo loo roll, soap bars or refillable shampoo and shower gel. Plus Mooncup for women. More zerowaste shops and pop-ups are appearing across the UK: we will keep bringing you news of these locally.

Cleaning up

There are great eco dishwasher and washing machine aids, from brands such as Ecoleaf to soap nuts, household cleaner such as Koh, refillable detergent and more (try Splosh or Smol) and plasticfree cloths and scourers (Ecococonut or Loofah).

Avoid palm oil

Research by Rainforest Rescue shows the equivalent of 300 football fields are destroyed every hour to produce palm oil, which can be found in close to 50% of the packaged products. Visit www.wwf.org.uk for a list of ingredients to avoid.

Drinking problem

Invest in a reusable cup (from R Cup or Stojo) or bottle (Klean Kanteen /Jedz / One Green Bottle).

Food for thought

Every year in the UK we throw away £13 billion worth of food (an average of £500). See our monthly Ramblings for a wealth of gardening clubs to grow your own or share the fruits of others’ labours in various swap sales in your community.

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Liz Nicholls asks award-winning presenter and biologist Liz Bonnin about school, the live tour of the BBC’s Planet Earth II this spring and how we can all do our bit.

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Which early experiences or teachers sparked your love of nature? “I grew up in France, in the mountains above Nice. My sister and I were always out in the wood near our house with our two dogs, having adventures with hedgehogs, snakes and spiders. Nature just works its magic if you plonk kids in the middle of it. At school, I was fascinated by little birds, how everything worked inside that perfect little body, which led me to biology. Then I wanted to understand how everything worked in every living system and I had a great chemistry teacher in Ireland who nurtured my passion. A good teacher will do that. I wasn’t very good at physics or maths but I loved school.”

Q. Do series such as Planet Earth, and Sir David Attenborough’s latest Seven Worlds, One Planet have an influence on how we treat our planet? “We’ve reached a tipping point in terms of our impact, and one of the things I’m most astounded by is that petrochemical companies are just seemingly carrying on as if it’s ‘business as usual’. I believe we can make a difference, but need to be aware of the facts. I think series like Planet Earth can both move and inspire people.”

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Q. Has filming Meat: A Threat To Our Planet changed your eating habits? “I already was eating less meat. The show certainly made me think again about how we treat a food that, considering its impact, should be a luxury rather than an everyday staple. I don’t eat red meat and any chicken I eat is free range, high welfare.”

Q. How do you feel about Planet Earth II’s live tour? ”It hasn’t quite sunk in that I’ll be involved.

So, to be stepping out as part of the tour and getting to see it all on a gigantic screen with a full orchestra as well... I think I’ll be quite emotional.”

Q. What is it like working with a national treasure Sir David? “I’ve met Sir David on a few occasions now, and I’ll never forget the first time I saw him about 12 years ago when he was talking at an event. I was a bit starstruck; he was my hero when I was growing up. He went from production work into inventing natural history programming with the BBC. There really is nobody else like him and I doubt there ever will be again. He’s not just a national treasure, but one for the whole world.” ● For Planet Earth II Live in Concert 2020 visit www. planetearth2live.uk and see our competitions.

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Join a guided tour of the Hogs Back Brewery taking place throughout January. The brewery has been brewing its award-winning ales, using locally grown hops, since 1992. An entertaining guide will lead a tour around the brewery, housed in 18th century farm buildings. You can learn all about the brewing operation, sample a generous range of beers, see the new 8 ½ acre hop garden and finish with a visit to the Brewery shop, which stocks their all their ales. Tickets are £15 each. Book your tour online at www. hogsback.co.uk.

One for your diaries. Book a romantic Valentine’s evening for two, at a Gin & Jazz evening with the Ian Young Allstars at the Hardman Hoyle Memorial Hall, Hammer GU27 3QW on Saturday, 15th February. Doors open at 7pm, tickets are £25 each which includes supper by Big Pan Artisan. Raffle, licensed bar and all proceeds in aid of hall refurbishment. For tickets, call the booking office on 01428 642526 or email johncraighooker@hotmail.com

Highfield and Brookham Schools invite you to join them for an Open Morning on Saturday, 11th January, 10am - noon. They offer an exceptional all-round education for girls and boys aged 3-13. Their approach gives children an astonishing diversity of opportunities.

They look beyond the curriculum to skills that children can

learn through sport, music, drama and art. This broadens horizons and fosters lifelong passions. With 175 acres of fields, sports pitches and woodlands to explore, it is a place where children can really be children. Book your place on the open morning at www.highfieldandbrookham. co.uk/visit Alternatively, call 01428 728000 or email headspa@highfieldschool.org.uk for more information.

If you have younger children then you may be interested to know that Highfield and Brookham open their doors to the beautiful nursery every other Friday, for free taster mornings. These sessions 10am – noon, are a great way to see if their nursery is right for your child and to discover how Highfield and Brookham’s learning opportunities really do set them apart from other nurseries. Choosing their nursery is your opportunity to begin your child’s educational journey in the most magical way. To book your taster session visit www. highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/nursery-taster Alternatively, call 01428 722005

Looking to get fit this January? Circle Dancing is not only great exercise but creates a wonderful sense of community and you do not need a partner. The combination of movement and ethnic music is both calming and energising and people speak of feeling better

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E VE N T S

Putting the gee into G&T Horsebox-cum-gin bar The Stirrup Tap can make your event extra special

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f you’re looking to make your event really memorable, then how about employing the quirky service of having a vintage horsebox converted into a gin bar serving your drinks?

Getting married? Whether your wedding is in a field or a stately home, the horsebox is sure to make your special day extra special. Why not have a specially created cocktail to celebrate the big day or try it out for the stag or hen do first?

with your canapés, party food or hog roast. In all instances, payment can be by either a cash bar, tab bar or open bar, it’s up to you. All packages can be tailored to your needs, locations and event itself to suit all tastes, budgets and ideas.

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You could host a horsebox gin bar at your party or corporate event and enjoy a bespoke drinks menu to go

If you’re a gin connoisseur or would like to be how about enjoying a gin experience under Catherine’s guidance? The two-hour session will include a welcome G&T, the history of gin, how gin is made and the botanicals used in the gin-making process. It’s a great gift idea and can be done as a group.

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Find your brave S

uperheroes would probably feature highly for most children if they were asked who they thought was brave.

However, bravery comes in all shapes and sizes as this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is out to prove.

The week from 3rd to 9th February invites schools, youth groups, organisations and individuals to take part with one goal to “Find Your Brave”.

Bravery is about so much more than just fighting evil villains, it can be about fighting your own enemies, sharing worries and not being afraid to ask for help. Perhaps you want to try something new or push yourself outside your comfort zone, build your self confidence, improve your selfesteem and feel good about yourself.

Children’s mental health charity Place2Be which provides counselling and mental health support and training in schools, says bravery is all about finding positive ways to deal with things that may be difficult, overcoming physical and mental challenges and looking after yourself. They believe that children should not have to face mental health problems alone.

Place2Be launched the first Children’s Mental Health Week in 2015 to highlight the importance of children and young people’s mental health.

Now in its sixth year, they hope to encourage more people than ever to get involved and spread the

Wellbeing is becoming as much a part of the curriculum as maths and English. Find out how it can help you and your school

word. about the importance of caring for your mental health.

Last year, Place2Be worked with 639 schools in England, Scotland and Wales, reaching 364,080 children and young people.

In the same year, more than 300 schools took part in Mental Health Champions programmes, equipping school leaders, teachers and staff with the skills and confidence to support pupils’ mental health. Over 1,600 child counsellors took part in training on various levels, building an ever-growing number who specialise in working with children and young people.

The Mental Health Foundation offers The 5 Ways to Wellbeing, a set of actions which have been proven to improve wellbeing, offering a starting point for schools.

Connect Get to know your classmates, it’s a great support network, get together over activities or just tea and a chat.

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pastoral care - can you feel it?

New headmaster of Barfield School in Farnham, Andrew Boyle talks about the importance of pastoral care for pupils

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s a new Headmaster, my first half of term has been spent carefully observing and evaluating the many strengths of Barfield School, while also looking for those areas where a fresh pair of eyes might make a difference. One aspect of school life which works beautifully here is the understanding of what outstanding pastoral care looks like.

With research showing that mental health issues are becoming apparent earlier and earlier in children’s lives, is it any wonder that some parents are putting more emphasis on finding a school which places a higher priority on pastoral care and wellbeing?

From your first telephone conversation with the Admissions Registrar, you are immediately making judgements as to the ethos and values of the school and rightly so! However, it is my belief that pastoral care is best measured by ‘that feeling’ you get when you walk in through the front door for the first time.

The cornerstone of a culture of warmth, support and family comes from the people. There is simply no substitute for great staff and certainly no shortcut in the relationships they build with your children. Trust your first impressions, but if you are not sure, take a few moments to look around at the children, as they are always the best ambassadors of a school and its beliefs.

Outstanding pastoral care is not just the responsibility of the named Deputy Head or a policy document to which you refer to when something goes wrong, but it is in fact a commitment from top to bottom, with the understanding that everyone has a significant role to play. Cliche or not, happy children are going to make the most progress and will fulfil their potential in all aspects of school life.

I do not have the pleasure of having children yet, but when I do, top of my wish list will be to watch them skip into school every day, safe in the knowledge that when they do hit a road bump, the people around them know them inside and out.

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Get active Exercise can be good for your mind as well as your body, whether you cycle, dance, run, swim, jump or walk, it’s a great way to deal with negative thoughts and feelings.

Be mindful Take time to check in with your thoughts and feelings, you may notice things you’ve missed, try a yoga session or mindfulness, breathing techniques can be a real help especially at exam time.

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Keep learning Lifelong learning is the way to keep the brain healthy, the sense of achievement from learning something new can be great for your mood, or try a quiz or a new skill.

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Story

competition winners Our younger readers have proved to be a very talented imaginative bunch if the entries for our short story competition are anything to go by. We received a great variety of stories demonstrating there could well be some future David Walliams’ and J K Rowling’s out there. Well done to all who took part, here are the winning entries…

Keep Dreaming by Bethan Hopton

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ethan’s entry charmed us for the way she showed how small random acts of kindness can make all the difference, often in the most unexpected ways and how dreams can come true Sam was cycling down a hill when all of a sudden… ”STOP”. He looked behind him and saw an elderly man next to a road. “Little boy” he croaked “can you be a dear and help me across the road?” Sam flinched at the world little but he couldn’t help stopping his bike and going over to help the man.

He checked the road to see if there was any traffic.

He was used to checking the road as he was twelve.

He went out on his own all the time!

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and they were barely quarter of the way across the road!

Sam sighed as he thought of the football match he had intended to watch when he got home from school. It would be starting any minute!

“Did you have a good day at school?” the man asked in a suspiciously high voice. ”I guess,” murmured Sam. Eventually, they got to the end of the road. “Bye,” Sam said and began to climb onto his bike. “Bye,” the old man called after him.

When he got home, Sam slumped onto the sofa and switched on the television. He groaned as he looked at the time. He had missed a whole half an hour of the game.

“Mum” he called ”can I have a drink?” ”Sure” she answered.

The next day at school started normally. Sam met his friends outside the gates and cast a cheeky grin

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at Ffion, his girlfriend who was standing outside the assembly hall when he got in.

Everybody was sat down when the head teacher entered. ”So,” she said, “we have a special guest today and I’ll let them introduce themselves.” She walked off the stage and an elderly man walked on.

Sam instantly realised that the man was the same man that he had helped yesterday and smiled at him. “Hello,” the man said, peeling off a mask, “I am Harry Kane.”

Sam stared at Harry and gasped. He recognised him! “You will be pleased to know that I have chosen Sam Jeffers to be my mascot at our

next game because of his kindness to elderlies.

I disguised myself as an elderly man yesterday, waiting for someone to help me. Many people ignored me but Sam helped me even though he didn’t seem to particularly want to.”

Beeep! Sam’s alarm clock was beeping. ”Are you awake?” his mum called from downstairs. “Yes” Sam shouted back. He quickly got changed in the uniform that Harry had told him to wear and jumped in the car. They got to the stadium early so that Harry could go over things with him. Sam gasped “It’s amazing!” “I know” whispered Harry “Good luck!”

Turning over a new leaf by Elijah Mayers

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lijah’s use of description, painting pictures through words made it easy to visualise the story he was telling and again showed the value of being kind and thinking of others Sam was cycling down the hill when all of a sudden, his mother appeared by the roadside with her hands firmly placed on her hips. He knew straight away that something was very wrong. Sam got off the bike and walked sheepishly with his head down towards his mum.

Sam’s mother Simone was a stout overweight woman who always wore clothes two sizes too small. Her face was as round and pale as the moon.

Her eyes were cold and blue like the sea. Her black hair was long and thin like liquorice running down to her waist. Simone in her high-pitched voice shrieked at Sam to “Get in the house!!!”.

Sam made his way into the house and went straight into the living-room. The house was a mess and Dad lay spread out on the sofa fast asleep.

Sam’s dad was a skinny man with a potbelly who loved to wear string-vests. He had thick Ginger hair covering his entire body, making him look like an orangutan. As he slept, Sam’s dad snored. In fact, he snored so loudly that the glass of water on the table next to him shook and eventually fell on the floor.

Ever since Sam’s dad had been sacked for stealing a pair of pink pyjamas from the warehouse where he worked, all he did was lay around the house snoring like a tractor.

Simone soon followed Sam into the living-room and scream at him “What have you done!!!”.

Simone went on to explain that the Headmaster’s

office had called her, and they wanted a meeting tomorrow.

“I can’t miss work and your dad is useless, so your grandad will have to go with you,” Simone yelled.

A wave of fear spread over Sam and that night, he had a horrible nightmare about being told off by the Headmaster.

The next day, the doorbell rang as Sam was getting dressed for school. It was his grandad Jonas wearing a bright green suit and a blue tie shimmering in the sun. Sam sighed and let him in.

Later at school, the Headmaster’s secretary told them to wait in the Headmaster’s office. Sam was so worried that he started to feel nauseous.

A moment later, a tall skinny man entered the room and introduced himself as Mr Pearce the Headmaster.

Mr Pearce explained that in the past, Sam had been in trouble a lot of times for bullying. Sam was known for Kicking, punching and pushing the smaller pupils in the school. Recently, Sam has changed his behaviour and now actually helps the other pupils when they hurt themselves. Mr Pearce went on to say how pleased he was that Sam had turned over a new leaf and made himself a better person. Sam nearly fell off his chair when Mr Pearce told him they had awarded him a commendation.

When Sam got home, he showed Simone the commendation and she was so pleased that she nearly fainted. From that day on, Sam’s mum stopped shrieking at him and started praising him instead.

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Happy eating

Honey Bees Day Care near Farnham has some advice about experimenting with yummy foods to develop your child’s healthy eating habits

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ow your child eats today can have a huge impact on their health, food preferences and dietary habits. The earlier you begin teaching them healthy eating patterns, the more likely they’ll be to take these good habits with them into adolescence and adulthood.

Healthy eating can stabilise children’s energy, balance their moods and prevent illnesses.

A balanced diet will also ensure your child gets the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients they need for growth and mental development.

To get all these nutrients, it is important your littles ones start experimenting with a wide variety of foods from an early age - fruit and

vegetables, beans, lentils, lean meat, oily fish, nuts, seeds and whole grains such as brown rice and bread.

A great way to get your children to experiment with food is to make it fun: ● get creative in the kitchen and let your child try different flavours and textures of food ● try and put different colours of food on the plate so they get a variety of nutrients, turn it inot a game with the colours ● get them involved in the weekly food shop If they won’t try different foods, don’t worry: the majority of children go through phases with their eating, and their habits will often change over time.

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homely setting and an environment in which children flourish are just two of the reasons why Lime Tree Nursery in Alton has been rated outstanding.

sessions, including how to use tools safely and how to cook food on open fires. The wellresourced outdoor area provides the children with various opportunities for exploration, risk taking and challenge.”

The recent inspection revealed four areas in which Lime Tree was outstanding citing the “rich and stimulating activities” which support development and commented on the “exciting opportunities that skilfully prepares them for their future successes”.

Relationships with parents were also highlighted.

The report said: “They liken the nursery to a family and are delighted with their extremely supportive care.”

There was also praise for the qualified and experienced staff, with the report saying: “They are always engaging with the children and make this a wonderful environment for the children to flourish.”

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Lime Tree Children’s Day Nursery is set in a home from home, with an enclosed garden, full of nature to explore and with direct access to Anstey Park. Open for 51 weeks, from 8am – 6pm, taking children from birth to school age.

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his memories, leaving him unable to speak, walk or write.

When he came out of hospital five years later he met Endal who changed his life, inspiring Allen to think about setting up a new charity, Hounds for Heroes, to help members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services.

Allen Parton, a chief petty officer who served in the Royal Navy, had been injured in an operational incident and suffered severe head trauma, erasing

Based in Petersfield, a small team trains the hounds and deals with applications for assistance dogs. Hounds for Heroes is the only assistance dog charity which fully funds the cost of the dog for the eight years with its human partner, including food, veterinary and insurance costs. Dogs are trained to assist with general needs as well as bespoke tasks to suit the individual and can be trained to respond to speech and hand commands.

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e are a small, friendly branch of The Arts Society who meet in Grayshott Village Hall on the first Thursday of the month at 2pm. We also run regular visits to places of interest. Visitors are welcome at all our events.

The core activities for members are monthly lectures, a programme of visits and a couple of special interest days in the course of the year. We also arrange a multi-day tour and individual events such as a bridge-drive and a Christmas lunch. We support arts initiatives locally through our Young Arts programme and support Heritage through volunteering activities. Working with churches we provide Church Trails to introduce children to the architecture and content of churches.

During the year there are ten lectures held at 2pm, usually on the first Thursday of the month in Grayshott Village Hall. Tea and biscuits are served after each meeting so that members can discuss the lecture and enjoy the company of other members.

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visits are with knowledgeable guides to a wide range of places of interest or to major exhibitions.

Sometimes we may be in the company of one of The Arts Society’s excellent accredited lecturers.

This first-hand experience of great art, craft and architecture at first hand, gives not just knowledge and inspiration but the opportunity to enjoy the company of others and maybe make new friends. So come and join us on our visits.

We have at least two special interest days each year. They are always highly entertaining and instructive. We invite a lecturer, an expert in their field accredited by The Arts Society, to come and give us two lectures in the morning and a final lecture in the afternoon. Members invariably enjoy the more intimate and informal atmosphere created by having a smaller group as well as the opportunity for more questions and detailed answers. ˜ On Thursday, 9th January, independent art historian Nicola Moorby will be the guest lecturer, exploring Turner v Constable: The Great British Paint-Off. For more details visit www.theartssocietygrayshott.org

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á ...Continued from page 14. after doing these lovely folk dances from many countries including Greece, Israel and Russia. Lynn Frances is an experienced teacher of 36 years. She runs classes from 7.30-9.30pm at Pirrie Hall in Brook in Thursdays, three ten-week terms. St Catherine’s Hall in Guildford on the 3rd Tuesday of the month and the WI Hall, in Hartley Wintney on the 2nd Wednesday. For more information and to book, call Lynn on 01420 474881.

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Haslemere U3A are excited to have Philip Macdougall talking about Chatham Dockyard at their monthly meeting on Monday, 13th January. He will examine in detail, the rise and fall of this military/industrial complex, once the largest of all the naval dockyards, also showing a unique set of photographs and other illustrations. The first government-owned dockyard to build ironclad warships, it later specialised in building submarines. A glimpse will also be given of the workforce and their lives. 2pm, admission free, non-members welcome. Visit www.haslemere-u3a.org.uk

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n July 2019 we held our very first recruitment open day so potential drivers and passenger assistants could visit our place of work.

It’s a great opportunity to see first hand the type of work involved, meet existing staff and discuss any potential points you may have.

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Wood. Join John, with his wealth of Hinton knowledge, as he guides you through the woodlands and talks about the important work his team does here on the estate.

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This walk is recommended for adults, dogs on leads welcome. Call 03442491895. Normal admission charges apply. Meet outside the house just before 11am. Hinton Ampner, Bramdean, near Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LA. Witley Woodlarks and Frensham Froglets, are the National Trust’s new outdoor Preschool Toddler Group at the Witley Centre and Frensham Little Pond. Beginning on Wednesday, 15th January, for 5 weeks, children aged 2 to 4 years of age, can join these sessions which provide freedom and space to explore and connect with the natural world. From bug hunting to scavenger hunts, crafts, songs, games, stories and lots more. Puddles included! Booking is required. The cost for all 5 sessions is £30 per child.

For for information on the Witley Woodlarks, visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/witleyand-milford-commons.

For Frensham Froglets, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ frensham-little-pond. Or for further information, email liz.brown1@nationaltrust.org.uk

Grayshott Gardens will welcome Sarah Squires to the club on Wednesday, 8th January and look forward to her talk on Running a Garden Centre. Sarah’s grandfather D.J. Squire founded the family business 82 years ago. Now, following on from her father Colin Squires, she has been appointed as chairman. Her talk will let us behind the scenes and maybe discover some secrets of this thriving family business. Doors open at 7.30 for the talk to start at 8pm. Members free, visitors £5. For more details, visit www.grayshottgardeners.net

All singers are welcome at the annual, Haslemere Musical Society Come & Sing, which will take place in St Christopher’s Church, Wey Hill on Saturday, 8th February.

The work is the well-loved Requiem by John Rutter. HMS Choral Director, Cole Bendall will conduct and St Bart’s Musical Director, Clive Osgood will accompany rehearsal.

There will be as usual tea, coffee and a sumptuous array of cakes in the intervals. A small orchestra will accompany the final performance for audience (admitted free). 2pm – 6.30pm, the cost is £14 per singer (£12 for HMS members and for groups of 10 or more). For more details and to book a place on the day, visit www.hmsoc.org.uk or call 01428 605612.

Enjoy January and we'll be back in February when spring is on the horizon!

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