The
Spire
North Holmwood’s Parish Magazine www.stjnh.org.uk
St John the Evangelist Church, North Holmwood Vicar The Revd Stuart Tanswell vicar@stjohns-northholmwood.info 01306 882135 Pastoral Assistant Margaret Teale ............... ................................................................ 01306 252004 Churchwardens: Mary Membrillera ........... mjmembrillera@hotmail.com ............ 01306 877021 Jim Edwards .................... jimandjane@talktalk.net .................... 01306 879902 Reader Gordon Bates ................ ................................................................ 01306 884154 PCC Secretary Brian Joannou PCC Treasurer Lynn Jennings ................. ................................................................ 01306 882614 Baptisms Jill Spence ...................... ................................................................ 01306 876901 Choir Sandy Newton ................ ................................................................ 01306 889384 Flowers Hazel Gibson .................. ................................................................ 01306 886538 Gift Aid and Electoral Roll Jane Collard .................. j.collard@btinternet.com ................... 01306 876652 Intercessions Janet Chipps ................. ................................................................ 01306 881548 Prayer Chain Sandy Newton ................ ................................................................ 01306 889384 Homegroup Co-ordinator Caroline Lazenby ........... caroline.lazenby254@gmail.com ..... 01306 640208 Junior Church and C4yourself Jane Schofield ................ janeschofield@hotmail.co.uk ........... 07771 591457 Organist Magazine Jim Edwards…….the.spire@stjohns-northholmwood.info........ 01306 879902 Readings Gordon Bates ................ ................................................................ 01306 884154 Sacristans Natalie Tanswell and Kirsten Wightwick Servers Steve Harris ...................... ................................................................ 01306 710162 Mothers’ Union Eileen Daulman .............. ................................................................ 01306 885943
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St John the Evangelist Church, Inholms Lane, North Holmwood, DORKING, RH5 4JH Sunday services: 8am Holy Communion 10am First Sunday each month: Family Service 10am Other Sundays: Parish Eucharist Monday 10.30am Morning Prayer Tuesday 4.30pm Evening Prayer Friday 8.30am Eucharist: Vicar available until 10.30am The Church is normally open daily for private prayer from 9.00am. Please see the Church notice board for details of other services.
St John’s Church contact details: Parish Office 01306 868441 Pastoral Line 01306 868941 Community Building bookings 01306 868441 Church Text Message 0770-673-2222
COMMUNION AT HOME If you are housebound and unable to get to church at St John’s, we can arrange for communion to be brought to you at home by a member of our authorised team of communion assistants. Please contact Stuart 01306 882135. North Holmwood Community Police ....................................... 101 Mole Valley District Council .. 01306 885001 National Trust Warden ........... 01306 712711 Brockwood GP Surgery .......... 01306 885802 Community Playlink ................ 01306 740095 North Holmwood Pre-School . 07931 212006 St John’s C of E School ........... 01306 884506 Guiding: Brownies .................. 01306 876428 Scouting enquiries .................. 07769 222218 Bridge Club ............................. 01306 882849 Chart Downs Social Club ...... 01306 500310 Drama Group ......................... 01306 887416 Surrey Hills Dance Centre ...... 01306 883808 Goodwyns Social Club .......... 01306 500614
Karate ................................... 07970 408260 Circuit training ......................... 01306 711920 Tumble Tots .............................. 07739 517627 Village Hall (Chairman) ......... 01306 883808 Village Hall (Bookings) ........... 07712 224681 Village Hall (Caretaker) ......... 01306 740757 Community Building bookings01306 868441 North Holmwood Sports Club 01306 889764 Dorking Golf Club ................... 01306 886917 Ballet classes ............................ 01737 247795 Norfolk Court ........................... 01306 876474 Stanecroft ................................ 01306 876567 Dorking Volunteer Centre ...... 01306 640369
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The
Spire
is produced by St John’s Church for North Holmwood. There are ten issues each year and we make no charge. We deliver around the parish. If you would like a copy delivered please e-mail the.spire@stjohns-northholmwood.info or phone John Daulman 01306 885943. The next issue of The Spire covers November 2017. Material should be with the editor by 15th October please. Jim Edwards 01306 879902 4 Chartwell Court Grange, 35 Highacre, Dorking RH4 3BF e-mail the.spire@stjohns-northholmwood.info
Editor:
We welcome articles of general or local interest. Ideally these should be e-mailed in Word (or text) format, with illustrations as jpegs or pngs. The editor may amend or shorten material submitted. Articles represent the views of the individual contributors. Some articles and illustrations come from “The Parish Pump”, a national web-site that provides magazine material for churches. We are very grateful to all those who advertise in this magazine and allow us to produce it without charge to our readers; however publication does not necessarily imply an endorsement of the product. Advertising manager: Margaret Teale, telephone 01306 252004 or email margaret_teale@sky.com Advertising copy: the.spire@stjohns-northholmwood.info or telephone Jim Edwards 01306 879902 Proof reading: Jane Coombes Printing: Ann Phillips and members of the Community Building team Distribution: John Daulman 01306 885943 4
Dear friends, While still at primary school, one of the most “interesting” harvest songs went by the name of “Autumn Days”. I had forgotten all about it until one harvest after ordination, we sang it at a school harvest assembly. There is one line, set in a particular time and space, which makes it particularly memorable – “Jet planes meeting in the air to be refuelled, all these things I love so well.” I don’t know about you, but I’ve never experienced jet planes meeting in the air to be refuelled – but it’s a practice used only by military aircraft in order to increase range. My mind starts wandering – what if any of the fuel was spilt and there was planefuel-rain falling…? The song’s chorus, however, is quite important – “So I mustn’t forget, no I mustn’t forget, to say a great big thank you – I mustn’t forget.” At harvest-time, we are reminded to give thanks to God for the harvest, although, of course, there are harvests gathered in throughout the year. At harvest we think about farmers gathering in crops, maybe we think about fishermen gathering in their catches as well. But is that all? Autumn days reminds us about the multitude of things to be thankful for, which include: The grass being jewelled The inside of a chestnut shell being silky Clouds looking like faces we recognise Frosted rings around the moon The smell of bacon The milkman singing Spray from the ground Swallows in the sky Comfy shoes – even though they’re worn out Tasty apple pie The smell of a garden after rain Minnows swimming in the stream 5
A car engine running smoothly after a stuttering start Your football team winning. In short, the song reminds us to be thankful for everything we experience. As life gets increasingly hectic, it is more and more difficult to notice – and give thanks for – those small things we experience. When were you thankful for the smells in the garden? Or seeing the moon? Do you even notice them anymore, come to that? This autumn, this harvest time, I invite you to notice again the small things in life – and be thankful for the many blessings, small and great, which we receive; including airplanes refuelling, apple pie and so much more. Wishing you every blessing,
Stuart
Bible Readings 1st October Family Service
16th Sunday after Trinity Readings to be arranged
8th October Isaiah 5:1-7
17th Sunday after Trinity Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46
15th October Harvest Thanksgiving Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Luke 17:11-19 22nd October Isaiah 45:1-7
19th Sunday after Trinity 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22
29th October Isaiah 28:14-16
Saints Simon and Jude Ephesians 2:19-22 John 15:17-27
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THANKS TO DISTRIBUTORS OF “THE SPIRE” Sometimes we do not express our thanks enough to those who give their time and effort in supporting activities at St John’s Church. So to make amends I would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated team of distributors. One of our team, Janet Chipps, after a number of years dedicated service has decided to step down. We thank Janet for all that she has done over the years in supplying Bentsbrook Park with our parish magazine. If anyone would be interested in taking over from Janet distributing “The Spire” to Bentsbrook Park, please contact me or any member of the team. Thank you all for your continued support.
John Daulman
St John’s Church Harvest Festival Service 10am Sunday 15th October Bring and Share Lunch
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JOY IN A BOX THIS CHRISTMAS Joy-in-a-box is an opportunity for us to send a small parcel of gifts to needy families and individuals in Romania. Your boxes will be taken to Romania and fairly distributed by The Romanian Aid Foundation and their experienced team will get them there in time to bring joy at Christmas.
Priceless gifts that won’t cost a packet Priceless because yours may be the only gift received this Christmas. It won’t cost a packet because a shoebox is about the right size and the contents are probably in your shopping already: sweets/cosmetics/toiletries/gloves/hats/small toys etc. Your choice of what age/gender your box is for. The forms required to be put on the outside of each box will be available at the back of church or in the Community Building. Full instructions are on these forms. Once your box is filled either bring it to church, call/email Margaret or leave it in the Community Building any morning during the week. Hopefully we will be taking another boot-full to Horley Baptist Church for delivery to The Romanian Aid Foundation in time for Christmas. All boxes to be with Margaret by the 10th November.
Margaret_teale@sky.com
Baptism 17th September
Leo Martin Fullbrook-Sell
Interment of Ashes Lois Jane Exell 21st September
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Sense & Sensibility 17th - 21st October Directed by Rosita Gibbons 2017 sees the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death and Dorking Dramatic and Operatic Society are proud to be joining in the celebrations by staging Jessica Swale’s wonderful adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Cheated of their rightful inheritance, the Dashwood sisters and their mother are forced from the comforts of their family home to a cold Devonshire cottage. When a devilishly handsome stranger arrives with the rain-drenched Marianne in his arms, the Dashwood girls are convinced their fortunes are changed forever. This play brings to life Austen’s dearly-loved classic as we follow the fortunes of the Dashwood sisters, while they chase their dreams from Devonshire to London and back. Showing from 17th- 21st October at 7.30pm Green Room Theatre, (Rear of Dorking Halls), Dorking, RH4 1SG Tickets from £10. Box office: 01306 881717
BEGINNERS PLEASE We will be meeting in the Community Building at 2.00pm on Monday 2nd October. We shall carry on with our reading of Alan Bennett’s ‘The Lady in the Van’. All are welcome. (£1 towards costs)
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CORN DOLLY MAKING WORKSHOP On Jolly John’s Play Farm (behind St John’s School)
Saturday 7th October From 10.30am – 11.30am Make something beautiful for harvest time All materials and refreshments will be provided
KnitOne PurlOne SaveOne Knitting Group First Tuesday of every month 2.00pm – 4.00pm St John’s knitting group meets on the first Tuesday of every month in the Community Building adjacent to the church. Everyone is welcome to pop in for a cup of tea. If you can’t knit we will show you …. we have everything required to start you off. We knit for the Romanian Aid Foundation, The Premature Baby Unit at East Surrey Hospital, SANDS, The Midwives of Ethiopia, The Princess Alice Hospice and our local Nursing Homes. Margaret 01306 252004 Margaret_teale@sky.com
Margaret Teale
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SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, GROUPS, ETC Sunday service 10.30am – very relaxed and informal with contemporary worship / Bible teaching and sharing / followed by drinks & nibbles. Monthly children’s & family services (3rd Sunday of the month) – even more informal!! Sunday 6.30-7.30pm Prayer @ the church – not every week though; call for details… Wednesdays 10.00am Little Ones Parent & Toddler group (free!) Wednesdays 7.30-9.00pm Bible study group @ the church – all welcome! (other groups too) Community use In addition to the church activities, the hall is also used by other local groups and organisations and also for children’s parties and other events. If you are interested in hiring the facilities, please contact Nelson.
Little Ones The Harvest Community Church
Wednesdays 10.00am – 12 noon Free Group for babies and toddlers with parents/carers All welcome
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The Christmas Tree Festival 2017 It’s October already (or almost) and preparations for our Christmas Tree Festival are progressing. The pile of royal blue and white 8 inch squares is growing, thanks in great part to our knitting group. We're very grateful but always more squares are needed. Our instructions are a little different this year: Cast on enough stitches to measure 8 inches and knit enough rows to measure 8 inches. You can choose whatever yarn, stitch pattern or needle size you wish. If you wish to decorate a little Christmas Tree please contact me as soon as you can. Remember to select a Christmas Carol or Song for your decoration scheme. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Jackie Rance - jaxrance@gmail.com
CTD - Churches Together in Dorking Dear Friends, The work with Samara’s Aid Appeal continues and I am currently involved in helping Samara and her team load trucks and containers with donated clothes and medical equipment. However, we have had so many collections in our town now that I have taken the decision to give the good people of Dorking a break and to wait until the New Year to launch another appeal here. I'm afraid that until there is peace in Syria and Iraq these appeals will continue and I will be importuning you after Christmas! With best wishes and blessings,
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Holmwoods Mothers’ Union A life and calling in twenty minutes. This is what Revd. Derek Tighe gave us, most movingly and humorously, at our meeting at the beginning of September. He spoke of the importance of relationship. We are getting to know the clergy in our parishes and asking each to talk with us, before we share lunch time together. Next month on Monday, 2nd October, we shall meet in South Holmwood Church for communion and a talk from Trish Mason about the Christian charity that she works for, “Flame International”, which aims to bring emotional support and reconciliation to war torn areas especially in Africa. Trish will tell us about her mission to South Sudan with Flame. There will be a soup lunch. We had fun on a very damp Sunday afternoon when we ran the “Teas on the Lawn” at North Holmwood Church. We did not expect many to turn up although we had a huge supply of delicious cakes and scones. However, we raised a very worthwhile sum to split between the church and MU Projects. Thank you to everyone who came to support us and to those who made the cakes. MU Projects will again benefit from the proceeds of a splendid meal to be devised and cooked by Gillie Obank which we shall enjoy on Monday, 6th November. The cost will be £7.00 so do come and bring a friend. This will be in the North Holmwood Community Building. We shall round off the year on Monday, 4th December, with a bring-and-share lunch when we will entertain each other with readings with a Christmas theme. Our meetings begin at 12 noon on the first Monday of each month and are normally at North Holmwood Community Building, next to the church, and include soup and rolls. There is also a weekly communion service at St Martin’s to which some of us go, especially at 11.00am on the second Wednesday of the month 19
when the service has a Mothers’ Union tinge. All are welcome to join us at any meeting. Please let us know if you are coming so we can welcome you.
Elizabeth 01306 711994
HOLMWOOD WI Vice-President, Valerie Homewood, welcomed two guests to our September meeting when Lorna Fraser told us about her job within The Samaritans, liaising with the media about the best ways of reporting on suicide. Lorna, the daughter of our member Joy, gave us an insight into her job which involves working with all media sources and answered many questions about facts and figures relating to suicide rates for all ages and genders. With the Surrey Federation of WIs celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2018, Holmwood WI are busily compiling their pages to go into a set of commemorative books recording the history of Surrey WIs. This will be a fascinating account of their unique history and art work, depicting events that have taken place. Before our October meeting we will be visiting Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath and enjoying one of our popular pub lunches. We are also looking forward to a “Slice of naughty but nice” in October with Kate McBain, and Reflexology after our annual meeting in November. We are always pleased to welcome anyone who would like to join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 2.30pm at the village hall in South Holmwood. Secretary Maureen Lewington has all the details. Contact her on 01306 882057 or email maureen.lewington@btinternet.com 20
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Dorking's Academy School Success Story Dorking’s only Academy School, St John’s C of E Primary School, has further built on its ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted by obtaining educational outcomes in the top 5% nationally. The Government has officially announced that children at the school are making this outstanding progress in Maths, Writing and Reading. Mark Richards, Headteacher, comments: “We are delighted to be in the top 5% of Schools where the children are recognised to be making the greatest progress nationally. I am really proud of the children, staff and families, who all share the belief that every child can succeed. At St John's we have a very strong emphasis on our school values of Care, Cooperation, Resilience, Trust, Courage and Love and these values underpin our approach to learning.” Children at the school also achieved SAT's results during the summer which were all at National Standard or above in all subjects. All are welcome to have a look around the school and meet staff and children at the forthcoming Open Days on 13th November 09:30am - 11:30am and 5:30pm - 7:00pm. No appointments needed.
Carers Afternoon Tea & Evensong to give thanks for all Carers in Surrey & North East Hampshire
3.30pm Thursday 12th October 2017 Guildford Cathedral Tea & cake in the Refectory, next to the Cathedral Following the reception we welcome anyone who would like to stay and join the Evensong service at 5.30pm in the Cathedral which will be dedicated to carers in the diocese.
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A family tribute to LESLEY VIVIENNE WATSON Loving wife, mother, granny & friend The Early Years. Lesley was the first born daughter to Duncan and Stella and sister to Jacqui. She grew up in and around south London, as the family relocated regularly, ending up on the south coast. Lesley was very close to her father and followed in his mathematical footsteps as she began her career in banking with Natwest. Her passion for figures saw her career continue in various book-keeping roles and most recently as treasurer of the Dorking Bowls Club. The man of her dreams. In the late 60’s Lesley attended a dance in Brighton and as her eyes scanned the room they fell upon a handsome, recently divorced head greenkeeper, Albert, and for both it was love at first sight. They began courting, with Lesley living in Brighton and Albert in Dorking, with his young daughter Dawn, whom Lesley became incredibly fond of. When Albert popped the question she readily agreed to become his loving wife and a supportive mother to Dawn in 1971. Lesley enjoyed 46 years of wedded bliss, with rarely a cross word between them. Motherhood. In 1973 Lesley fell pregnant and on the 17th July (six weeks prior to the due date) she had planned a day out with her mother Stella to go shopping for her forthcoming bundle of joy. However, despite being incredibly organized, baby James decided to put in an early appearance and was born a healthy, happy, cheeky little boy. Family Life. As a Christian, Lesley was a real traditionalist and family values were important to her. Her own parents lived abroad, so each Saturday Lesley and her family would go shopping and then visit Albert’s mother ‘Gran Watson’ in Kingston Road, Leatherhead for lunch, enjoying warm sausages in crusty rolls and a custard doughnut from Harrington’s bakery. Lesley had a real passion for travel and enjoyed trips to Italy, France and South Africa to see her parents and god-daughter Sinead, but when not visiting family, the Watson’s were known to enjoy a host of summer holidays in the Med from camping and caravanning to boating and hotel stays. 24
Empty Nesters & Retirement. Lesley was incredibly proud of her children and their accomplishments; Dawn and her passion for travel and James following in his fathers’ agricultural footsteps but most notably for their choice in partners with Mark and Caroline. Having both flown the nest, this enabled Lesley and Albert to continue their passion for travel, visiting India, Thailand, Tunisia, Morocco, Greece, USA, and Sharm el Sheikh which became a firm favourite for the dry heat and they visited over 16 times, staying at the same hotel and in the same room – it was like their second home. Lesley and Albert made life-long friends along the way, especially Faisal and Rashid. Lesley was a kind soul and would do anything for anyone and was involved in various clubs. She had been involved in U3A to develop her skills in photography and computing. As a keen silver surfer she was always wanting to keep up with technology from her iPhone, iPad, kindle and laptop. Then more recently Lesley was part of Mothers’ Union and then the Dorking Hens WI group, where she made some dear friends. Granny & Grandpa. In February 2005, Lesley was truly delighted as she became a granny to adorable Eloise, daughter to James and Caroline. Lesley loved seeing Eloise flourish into a beautiful young lady as she attended many of her school carol concerts, plays, birthday parties and enjoyed trips to the theatre to see the Railway Children and Matilda. Her loyal hairdresser. For over three decades, Hair-Claire had visited Lesley on a weekly basis, not only as her hairdresser but as a great friend too. As well as delighting in the many different styles, colour and perms over the years, Lesley also enjoyed seeing Claire get married and go on to have three amazing boys. Her brave battle. For the last eleven years Lesley has been incredibly strong and battled breast cancer – which returned four times. It eventually spread until she received the news that no further treatment could be offered and palliative care was the only option. With support from her family and friends, she bravely accepted the situation and died peacefully in Princess Alice Hospice with her husband Albert and son James at her bedside.
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Merry Opera revives its staged production of Handel’s Messiah for a ninth tour Merry Opera – a professional touring opera company - is reviving its staged production of Handel’s Messiah to churches in London, East Anglia and the south in November and December 2017. Although the Messiah is a religious piece, you don’t have to be religious to see this production. It is staged as a meditation on the nature of the human spirit and its need for faith – perhaps in God or perhaps in oneself. Rather than stage the oratorio with a large choir and orchestra, we allow just twelve singers and the church organ to portray characters you’ll find instantly recognizable. They explain through the original words of the oratorio what has brought them to a spiritual place, both figuratively and literally, where they need help and comfort. Turning to a building that bears witness to the collective memory, rituals and traditions of the generations who came before us, these characters are not alone, for the way in which they get to know each other through the music and the words of the oratorio gives each one of them a sense of belonging and the strength to go forward. As you take your seat for the performance, you’ll find that the church looks pretty much as it does every day. There’s no special lighting, no lines of chairs for a choir, no music stands for an orchestra. The person sitting next to you may turn out to be one of the professional opera singers.
Handel’s Messiah 7.30pm Saturday 9th December St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Road West, Dorking, RH4 2HT £10.00 Box Office: reception@stpaulsdorking.org.uk
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60th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Eric and Iris Edser who have recently celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. Eric grew up in South Holmwood and moved to North Holmwood when he got married. We understand that he is getting used to living in the North!
ST JOHN'S COFFEE MORNINGS The next coffee mornings will be on Tuesdays 3rd October, 7th November, 5th December Café Rouge from 10.00am – all are welcome.
Mid-week services at St John’s Mondays: Morning Prayer at 10.30am Tuesdays: Evening Prayer at 4.30pm Fridays: Eucharist 8.30am, followed by breakfast. After this service Stuart will usually remain in the church until 10.30am for anyone who wants an informal chat with the vicar.
Flowers in Church If you would like to help to arrange flowers at St John’s, so that we can have a display (large or small) more often, please contact Hazel 01306 886538. 27
MUSIC IN DORKING - OCTOBER 2017 by Ian Codd 1st at 3.00pm, Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale at Holy Trinity Church, Westcott, £15, 07973 181870 3rd at 7.15pm, screening of La Boheme at Dorking Halls, £18, 01306 881717 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st at 8.30pm, Watermill Jazz at Betchworth Park Golf Club, £18-25, 07415 815784 4th at 7.30pm, Dorking Philharmonia open rehearsal at Christian Centre, free 7th at 12.00 noon, lunchtime recital at St Martin’s Church, free, 01306 884229 7th at 7.30pm, Beare Green & Newdigate choral society at St Paul’s Church, £12, 01306 631115 14th at 9.30am, LHMF Come and sing Mozart Requiem at Dorking Halls, £21.75, 01306 881717 14th at 2.00pm, talk on Vaughan Williams at Performing Arts Library, free, 01306 887509 14th at 7.45pm, charity jazz evening at St Martin’s House, St Martin’s Walk, £10 21st at 7.30pm, Marylebone Woodwind Trio at Dorking Halls, £18, 01306 740619 21st at 7.30pm, Dorking Camerata at St Martin’s Church, £15, 01306 881479 21st at 7.30pm, Watermill Jazz presents The Pasadena Roof Orchestra at Menuhin School, £25 22nd at 4.00pm, ballet screening at Dorking Halls, £17.50, 01306 881717 23rd at 7.15pm, ballet screening at Dorking Halls, £18, 01306 881717 28th at 10.00am & 5.30pm, Come and sing Haydn at St Martin’s Church, £10 or £5, 01306 884229 29th at 2.30pm, Mole Valley Silver Band at Dorking Halls, £10, 01306 881717
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October sees the 23rd annual Mole Valley Arts Alive Festival in and around Dorking. This splendid celebration of the arts has gone from strength to strength and expanded enormously over the years. It now offers an amazing range of activities embracing all the arts. As the list above shows, there is a good number of musical events – far too many to describe everyone in detail. All the information is contained in a neat brochure, available from the Dorking Halls, the Performing Arts library and widely around Dorking. Do pick one up and go to some of the events! To pick out just a few concerts: The Marylebone Woodwind Trio – oboe, clarinet and bassoon – will play a wide-ranging programme of short, mostly light, pieces, from Haydn and Mozart to Elgar, Grieg and Rossini. This should be an excellent concert with a wide appeal. Dorking Camerata’s concert is entitled ‘Baroque and Beyond’. They will perform together with ‘21st Century Baroque’, an ensemble who specialise in breathing new life into older music. Stravinsky’s ‘The Soldier’s Tale’ is an unusual work for narrator and a small group of instruments. It tells the story of a poor soldier who is lured by the devil into trading his violin for unlimited wealth and is set to Stravinsky’s quirky and dramatic music. There are two opportunities to ‘come and sing’ - one with the Leith Hill Musical Festival and its conductor Jonathan Willcocks (Mozart’s Requiem) and the other at St Martin’s Church (Haydn’s Nelson Mass). The Mole Valley Silver Band will also be joined by the Horsham Borough Band for their concert, which is entitled ‘Brass round the British Isles’ and promises a range of music for everyone. As well as its regular Tuesday evening concerts in Dorking, Watermill Jazz is presenting a special concert at the Yehudi Menuhin Hall at Stoke d’Abernon. The performers will be the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, who will re-create the music from the golden era of the 1920s and 30s.
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30 October 10.30am Morning Prayer
2 10.30am Morning Prayer 12 noon Mothers’ Union at South Holmwood 2pm Beginners Please
31 October 4.30pm Evening Prayer
3 10am Coffee morning at Café Rouge 2pm Knit One, Purl One, Save One 4pm Interment of Ashes 4.30pm Evening Prayer
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8 17th after Trinity 8am BCP Holy Communion 10am Parish Eucharist
This is a provisional listing of What’s On. For extra information please check the weekly notice sheet in the church. 9 10.30am Morning 16 10.30am Morning 23 10.30am Morning Prayer Prayer Prayer 11.30am Interment of Ashes
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15 Harvest Thanksgiving 22 19th after Trinity 8am BCP HC 8am BCP HC 10am Parish 10am Parish Eucharist Eucharist 12 noon Harvest lunch 6pm Healing Service
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29 Simon and Jude 8am BCP HC 10am Parish Eucharist
CROSSWORD Across 1 The sixth disciple (Matthew 10:3) (11) 9 ‘And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the — — ’ (Matthew 6:13) (4,3) 10 Love intensely (Song of Songs 1:4) (5) 11 From Mt Carmel to Jezreel, Elijah — all the way (1 Kings 18:46) (3) 13 One of the Midianite leaders who was captured and killed after Gideon’s victory in the valley near Moreh (Judges 7:25) (4) 16 Metallic element (4) 17 At line (anag.) (6) 18 ‘Cursed is everyone who is — on a tree’ (Galatians 3:13) (4) 20 Where Samson killed a thousand Philistines with a donkey’s jawbone (Judges 15:14) (4) 21 He succeeded Moses (Deuteronomy 34:9) (6) 22 ‘When he saw him, he took — on him’ (Luke 10:33) (4) 23 ‘For — is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction’ (Matthew 7:13) (4)
25 ‘The god of this — has blinded the minds of unbelievers’ (2 Corinthians 4:4) (3) 28 Fear or terror (Psalm 31:22) (5) 29 ‘We, who are many, are one body, for we all — of the one loaf’ (1 Corinthians 10:17) (7) 30 Assyrian ruler assassinated by his sons while worshipping his god Nisroch (2 Kings 19:37) (11) Down 2 ‘For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made — ’ (1 Corinthians 15:22) (5) 3 ‘After supper he — the cup’ (1 Corinthians 11:25) (4) 32
4 The request of a man of Macedonia in Paul’s vision: ‘Come — to Macedonia and help us’ (Acts 16:9) (4) 5 He disobeyed his father Judah by refusing to impregnate his dead brother’s wife (Genesis 38:9) (4) 6 I veto me (anag.) (7) 7 Fourth king of Judah (1 Kings 15:24) (11) 8 Priest of God Most High, who blessed Abram (Genesis 14:18) (11) 12 ‘I have made you — — for the Gentiles’ (Acts 13:47) (1,5) 14 Implore (1 Samuel 15:25) (3)
15 ‘Out of the eater, something to eat; out of the — , something sweet’ (Judges 14:14) (6) 19 ‘I am the most ignorant of men; I do — — a man’s understanding’ (Proverbs 30:2) (3,4) 20 ‘Sin shall not be your master, because you are not under — , but under grace’ (Romans 6:14) (3) 24 Native of, say, Baghdad (5) 25 The last word in the Bible (Revelation 22:21) (4) 26 Heroic tale (4) 27 ‘Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you —’ (John 8:32) (4)
This crossword, reproduced by kind permission of BRF and John Capon, was originally published in Three Down, Nine Across, by John Capon (£6.99 BRF). The Bible version used is NIV.
North Holmwood Book Group Would you like to join our local friendly group? (We discuss all sorts of books chosen by the members.) If so, we meet at 6.00pm every 4-6 weeks on Tuesdays at The Royal Oak, Chart Lane South For more details contact Penny 885876/Gill 500157
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Scripture Union celebrates 150 years Big things grow out of little things. A meeting with a few children in somebody’s front room in London 150 years ago was the inspiration for what has grown to be an international, inter-denominational outreach ministry which has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. SU had very humble beginnings. It started in 1867 with one man who simply wanted to share the Good News of Jesus with young people. He was Josiah Spiers, who that year unintentionally pioneered a new, less formal approach to sharing Jesus with children when he shared his Christian faith with fifteen youngsters in a drawing room in Islington, London. The children responded to his warmth with such enthusiasm that soon another meeting was held, and then another. The meetings grew rapidly and soon the Children’s Special Service Mission was formed, later becoming Scripture Union. When, the following year, in 1868, Spiers went on holiday to Llandudno in North Wales, he decided to try holding a children’s meeting on the beach. He wrote ‘God is love’ in the sand, and this simple but compelling message attracted the attention of local young people. Through games and stories Josiah Spiers empowered his young audience to engage with Jesus. Much has changed since then, but the big idea is still the same. For it was through involvement in their activities, that Josiah Spiers positioned himself where he could share the Good News with the young people, just where they were. Fast forward 150 years and now the beaches may have been replaced by Instagram, Youtube and the sports field, but the mission and the message of Scripture Union remains the same. If you, too, have a concern for young people, find out if SU can help you to talk to them. Go to: https://content.scriptureunion.org.uk/what-we-do 34
HOLMWOOD VILLAGE PRODUCE ASSOCIATION www.holmwoodvpa.co.uk Record rainfall has certainly wreaked havoc this summer. The weeds or triffids in our veggie beds have been rampant; huge and strong, seemingly overnight and never ending in their multitudes…..and the mud; oh the mud. The pigs have had permanent brown legs and have been loving every minute. Well, you know what they say, happy as a pig……. The chickens and quail adore the freshly pulled weeds. It’s like a flock of vultures descending, just without the zebra. The poor birds don’t know if they are in summer or winter and have been moulting accordingly. It’s amazing just how many feathers one bird can drop. When there are lots of them it’s like an accident in the soft furnishing department in Debenhams. Fortunately they have now grown their new plumage and are laying well again; eating well too, as always. During the late summer we have had visits from slow-worms, grass snakes, frogs and toads, as always, and on one occasion a late treat of a huge Peacock butterfly to brighten what was a very wet, dull September day. It’s been a good season for the vegetables, a bit odd as far as the timings go, with some early and some late, but plenty to enjoy. A first year of growing Pak Choi was a huge success; it has to be one of the fastest finishing crops ever. The Kohl Rabi was another good choice, growing into living Sputniks in no time at all. But the best are the onions. All the late rain really swelled them and we have masses now to keep us going through the autumn months. You really can’t beat home grown! Hopefully next year will give us a more customary growing season and onions may feature heavily at the Summer Show…..
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For now, with the evenings drawing in and winter fast approaching, it’s time to rest the veg beds, put the spade away for a while and settle down in the evenings with a mug of cocoa and a seed catalogue. It’s never too early to start planning! Those amongst you who are current trophy winners can enjoy gloating at your triumph as it sparkles from the mantelpiece…. But don’t get too comfy on the sofa……don’t forget to join us for the VPA Autumn Evening, on Wednesday, 8th November, at 7.30pm. We are delighted to be welcoming Neal’s Yard Remedies who will be telling us all about their natural organic health and beauty products. Come along and who knows, you may discover the perfect botanical product for you! When you get home, have a look on our website for all the VPA information you need….www.holmwoodvpa.co.uk In fond memory of Hudson Curtis, who was our ‘Golden Oldie’ Trophy winner at this year’s Dog Show. A much loved boy who will be sadly missed.
Sarah Jackson
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AN ARMCHAIR DUFFER’S VIEW OF SPORT August / September The image of Women’s Rugby Football took a turn for the better when the classic World Cup final between England and New Zealand was shown on prime time television Saturday, 26th August. New Zealand won by 41 points to 32 but what a great game it was. England have now lost four out of four finals against the Kiwis. In the first Test at Edgbaston the West Indies were thrashed by England by an innings and 209 runs. The legendary West Indies bowler, Curtley Ambrose, said the team he once played for were pathetic. What a difference a week can make — nobody believed that West Indies could possibly win the second Test at Headingley after their poor effort at Edgbaston but they astonishingly beat England by five wickets. England won the third Test at Lords by nine wickets. This must have been a great relief to Captain, Joe Root, because to have lost the series at home to a West Indies team ranked eighth in the World would have been upsetting ahead of the forthcoming Ashes. During this Test Jimmy Anderson became the first England bowler to take 500 Test wickets. Sir Mo Farah won his last track race in Zurich. The race was the 5000m which he had lost to Ethiopian, Muktar Edris, in the World Championships. This time he edged out Edris, who came third. Farah said he will miss the track and his fans, as he has enjoyed running in stadiums for many years. The Rugby League Cup Final between Hull FC and Wigan was played at Wembley on 20th August. Hull won by 18 points to 14. Wigan could have stolen the game with half a minute to go if they 39
had not thrown a forward pass in the build up to what would have been a certain try. England’s footballers four goals to nil win against Malta on 1st September was flattering because for most of the game their performance was uninspiring against a mediocre team who have not won a single game in their group. They showed more spirit in their game against Slovakia when they managed a two goals to one win. Slovakia scored in the first three minutes of the game which was a bit of a set-back, but England recovered to score their two goals later in the game. Surely cyclist, Chris Froome, should be ranked as one of our greatest sportsmen when he emerged as the leader of the Vuelta a España in Spain on Sunday 10th September, becoming only the third rider to have won the Tour de France and the Vuelta in the same year. ‘Hell on a bike’ was how one cyclist described the nasty climbs and perilous descents in the Vuelta a España requiring both physical and mental endurance in what Chris Froome himself described as a brutal race.
Loud and Proud Community Choir Dorking Loud and Proud Community Choir welcomes new members of all ages and abilities to join the choir on Wednesday evenings, during term time, at St John's C of E Community Primary School, Goodwyns Road, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. The choir is fun, friendly and sociable and is a great way of meeting new people. For more information go to: www.dorkingloudandproudcommunitychoir.org.uk or call 07552 555942
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DORKING MUSEUM IN OCTOBER The Museum’s new winter exhibition will open on 19th October. “Dorking 1917” is the fourth of our special exhibitions commemorating the centenary of the Great War with a focus on the Home Front. In the third year of the war, zeppelin raids on London saw an influx of Londoners seeking the comparative safety of the town, putting a great strain on accommodation and services. The visitors were greeted with sympathy, although tensions arose as the ‘invasion’ exacerbated food shortages. Meanwhile, German submarine raids on shipping impacted on the flow of imported foodstuffs. Shortages of food and other basics took their toll on health and morale. But major Red Cross Week celebrations in Dorking and the villages in June, with parades, garden fetes, concerts and auctions, helped to raise morale and raised money for the war effort. One charity fund-raiser auctioned a donkey, but only after Lady Lawrence of Burford Lodge had been dared to ride it through the market in return for donations. But, before that, there is still a last opportunity to visit – or revisit – the Museum’s summer exhibition, “Time Gentlemen Please! The story of Dorking pubs”, which will close on 14th October. This exhibition explores the growth and decline of Dorking’s pubs and beer-houses over several centuries, giving an insight into the changing lifestyle, needs and fortunes of the community and has proved to be a very popular summer attraction. If you miss the exhibition, why not pick up a copy of the detailed and extensively illustrated ‘Time Gentlemen Please’ book by David Langford and Jim Docking, 43
available at the Museum and other local outlets (The Cockerel Press, £9.50). Spooky Halloween: For braver readers, the Museum is putting on special Halloween versions of two of our favourite attractions on Tuesday, 31st October: Dorking Ghost Walks: Take a walk on the dark side of the town with surprising sights, spine-chilling stories and perhaps a few ghosts along the way. Not for the faint-hearted. Come along if you dare. The brave members of the Dorking Museum walks team will be there to look after you. Walks leave from St Martin’s churchyard at 6.00pm, 6.15pm and 6.30pm. Survivors will reach Pippbrook about 90 minutes later. £5 per person. Visit www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk/guided-walks-around-dorking/ for details and bookings. Spooky Cave Tours: Special Spooky Halloween Cave tours with added ghosts and special stories of the legends and mysteries of the Caves. Three tours of 45 minutes, ghost-proof sensible shoes required. Tours at 5.00pm, 6.00pm and 7.00pm. Children must be over 5 and accompanied by a brave adult. £6 per person. Visit www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk/south-street-caves/ for details and bookings. Apart from these events, the Museum is running its regular guided walks and tours throughout October. Group bookings are available by appointment and there are open days for individual bookings for the Town Centre historic pub walk (14th October, 6.00pm), Deepdene Trail walk (22nd October, 2pm) and South Street Caves tours (21st October, 10.00am, 11.00am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm). Check the website for details, group bookings and further open days. The Museum is at 62 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10.00am-4.00pm. Visit www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk. Enquiries to admin@dorkingmuseum.org.uk or phone 01306 876591.
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After the summer break the autumn term started on Monday 4th September. We welcomed three new children and their families to the Pre-School and wish them well, hoping they settle in quickly and enjoy all the new experiences we have to offer. Our theme this term is “All About Me”. We will discuss Celebration Sunday, plus Harvest, Rosh Hashana, Sukkot and Divali festivals, moving onto Remembrance Sunday, Advent and Christmas celebrations later in the year. Creatively, we will explore autumnal colours and display the children’s work at the hall. For a small charge we provide a lunch club every day for those parents who need a little extra time before picking up their children. We also hope to develop the children’s physical skills in conjunction with Kids@Sports run by Rupert Thorne. The children taking part will learn a variety of basic sporting skills with Rupert and members of staff during a weekly 30-minute session on Tuesdays. Thank you for supporting our Sainsbury’s Active Kids voucher collection. The new brightly coloured soft cushions make our reading corner so much more comfortable and inviting. If you are interested in our pre-school, please feel free to call in and see us at the Village Hall. Children can join us from the start of the term after they are 2 years old. Our hours are Monday to Friday 9.15am – 12.15pm. If you would like an information pack or would like to arrange a visit, please contact the preschool leader, Jennie Lambert, on 07931 212006. North Holmwood Preschool, Village Hall, Spook Hill, North Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4JP. Registered Charity No. 1023910 47
Friends of Holmwood Common and the National Trust October 2017
News from the Common Full House for the Bat Walk It was great to welcome a full house for our annual Batwalk, hosted by Surrey Bat Group: 24 participants and a waiting list of another 28! Remember to book early next year! The evening was slightly overcast but that didn’t stop the first Soprano Pipistrelle making an appearance in Fourwents Pond car park before we had even set off on our walk. As the skies darkened we had a fleeting glimpse of the much larger Serotine bat whilst making our way slowly to the twin ponds. Once at the ponds we heard and saw several Common and Soprano Pipistrelles flying between the ponds catching their evening meal. It was a great, informative evening ... many thanks to Derek and the Surrey Bat Group. Thanks also to those who either joined the Friends or made a donation on the night. We are looking at providing funding for a project that will install a number of bat boxes.
Fly Tipping ... We are pleased to report that a meeting took place on 1st September between National Trust and Mole Valley District Council with the Friends of Holmwood Common and two of our local District Councillors in attendance. The meeting explored ways in which better collaboration and coordination of information can be established to tackle the challenges arising from the increasingly frequent fly-tipping incidents, not just here on Holmwood Common but throughout rural Mole Valley.
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Remember, when you hire a builder or gardener – or even simply a 'man-with-van' to clear rubbish – and they offer to dispose of your waste then it is YOUR responsibility to check that they have a valid waste-carrier licence. If they choose to fly-tip your waste (and that is how the majority of fly-tips originate) you may, in law, be considered responsible. Maybe you could take a photo of the licence with your smart phone?
Do you remember the Great Storm of 1987? The National Trust will be holding an exhibition to commemorate 30 years since the Great Storm of 1987. The event will be held in Leith Hill Place on weekends throughout October and will include photographs and stories from properties throughout the region. See below for details of opening times. It is hoped that members of the public will share their individual tales and photographs from the time. If you have any contributions that you think might be of interest then please contact Ranger Sophie (email: sophie.parker@nationaltrust.org.uk or call her on 07785 771509 or 01306 712711).
Ranger Rob's Report A few years ago we planted some English elm (Ulmus minor) which had been grown as seedlings from disease resistant specimens in the hope of re-introducing elm to the Common. I can’t find most of them now but one which survived and is doing really well is located at the bottom of Betchetts Green, close to the little pond. Elm leaves are oval with a rough surface and the lobes at the base of the leaf are asymmetrical (offset) from each other. The seeds have a single wing (similar to ash trees) and are dispersed by wind, but it reproduces by suckers. Unfortunately, although there are plenty of elm growing in our hedgerows, they seem to get to about 12 or 15 years old, then die, presumably because they are growing from old roots and stumps which still have elm disease present.
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Elm timber has been used for water pipes and as it’s hard wearing was also used for wheel hubs and floor boards. Nowadays you are more likely to see it as furniture, though if you’re really keen on natural remedies, the inner bark can apparently be chewed or turned into a potion to alleviate colds and sore throats. But you may want to check with your local witch-doctor before trying that!
Rob Adam, Ranger, Holmwood Common Dates for your Calendar Saturday 28th October … Tree ID on Holmwood Common Can you tell your beech from your hornbeam? How old is the oldest oak tree on the Common? How many trees can you identify and name? Would you be surprised to know that there are pear trees on the Common? The Tree ID Walk, led by Ranger Rob, will last around two hours and is open to all although we ask that children under the age of 16 are accompanied by a responsible adult. There is no charge for Friends' members but we will be inviting donations to help cover our costs. Non-members: £5 per person ... or join the Friends on the day. All children under 16 attend free. Send an email to FOHC.info@gmail.com to reserve your place. October … The Great Storm of 1987 … an exhibition at Leith Hill Place The exhibition will be open every weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) throughout October between 11:00am and 5:00pm. Tuesday 28th November … Friends Autumn Evening: “Oh What a Night!” St John's Church Community Building, North Holmwood … doors open 7:30pm; 8:00pm start. October sees the 30th anniversary of The Great Storm of ’87. So, for this year’s Autumn Evening we are pleased to welcome weatherman, speaker and editor of “Weather Eye” magazine, Ian Currie, who will be reminding us all about the dramatic events of that night. Ian will be recalling both local events and taking a more general look at other storms and their impact. We hope you will come along and share your memories of the 50
storm and the devastation. Do you have any photos taken locally that you can bring with you? There is no charge for Friends’ members but we will, as usual, be holding a raffle to help cover our costs. Non-members: £5 per person ... or join the Friends on the night. We hope that members will use the opportunity to renew their membership for 2018. Contact us … or visit us on Facebook If you have any questions about the National Trust’s work on Holmwood Common then please get in touch with Rob Adam, NT Ranger for Holmwood Common: phone 01306 712711; mobile 07901 511359; or email to rob.adam@nationaltrust.org.uk . The Friends of Holmwood Common can be contacted via FOHC.info@gmail.com or by calling 07768 318124. Visit our Facebook page to see what your friends and neighbours have posted about their visits to the Common. Suspicious activity on the Common, such as suspected poaching or fly-tipping, should be reported to the Surrey Police by dialling 101 without delay. Join the Friends today ... Membership of the Friends of Holmwood Common is open to everyone: free attendance at many of our events; a monthly newsletter to keep you updated with news from the Common; have your say about how the Common is maintained. Please send your annual subscription (through to end-2018) – just £7 per household, plus a donation if you are feeling generous, to: Friends of Holmwood Common, c/o Jane Coombes, 3 Marley Rise, Dorking, RH4 3BP. Cheques should be made payable to “Friends of Holmwood Common” and, if you have one, please include your email address in order to receive our monthly e-newsletter.
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Brockham Choral Society presents
‘ENTENTE MUSICALE’ on Saturday 11th November at 7.30pm in St Martin’s Church, Dorking RH4 1UX This all French programme includes composers from the Renaissance to the 21st Century. The main work will be the DURUFLÉ REQUIEM together with other music by Fauré, Passerau, Sermisy, and Lauridsen. Soloists Janet Shell, Mezzo soprano and Bass, Meilir Jones, will be accompanied by Organist, Paul Ayres, and conducted by our Musical Director, Patrick Barrett. Admission: £12 in advance, £15 on the day, £5 under 25 in full time education. Box Office: Tickets from Pauline Whitehead 01306 881821, Maria Chadwick c/o Michael Frith, 40 South St, Dorking, 01306 882728 or online www.brockhamchoral.org/tickets .
Well Versed Well Versed is a local poetry reading group that meets in the Community Building at St John’s Church on the second Monday each month, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We are well-established in Dorking and welcome new members to participate and listen to beautiful poetry. Please phone Rosemary on 01306 881520 for more information.
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NORTH HOLMWOOD SPORTS CLUB INHOLMS LANE, NORTH HOLMWOOD www.northholmwood.com North Holmwood Sports Club is open to all and new members are always welcome. To enquire about membership email us at nhscmembership@gmail.com . New membership prices remain unchanged from last year: £24 Family; £18 Single; £11 OAP (per person). Membership application forms are available for download on our website northholmwood.com/membership . We host a range of events, details of which can be found on our website and Facebook page. Bingo night is Thursday from 7.30pm and a Meat Raffle is held every Friday evening. The Club shows football and other major sporting fixtures during weekends and evenings or you may prefer to sit outside and relax (weather permitting!) enjoying the stunning views across the hills. Well behaved dogs are welcome. We have darts and pool teams, which play most weeks. If you’re interested in joining please ask at the bar for further details. Dates for your diary Saturday 28th October – Children’s Hallowe’en Party. This will be popular so please could you make sure your child’s name is on the list to avoid disappointment! Saturday 11th November – Fireworks Display Saturday 16th December – Children’s Christmas Party (please could you put your child’s name and age on the list which will be at the Club)/ Disco/ Christmas Raffle Draw Sunday 31st December – New Year’s Eve Party More details of these and any other forthcoming events will be on our website and Facebook page.
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Stoolball The season has now ended but new players are always welcome for next year, aged 11 to 111! If you are interested in playing Stoolball, or wish to find out more, please contact Shirley Overton at overton4@waitrose.com for more information. Cricket The season has ended and dates for next season will be on our website next Spring. New players are always welcome, please contact Ian Elliott at wellie2266@gmail.com for more information. Venue hire Take advantage of the Club for your choice of party venue. We cater for christenings, birthdays (sorry no 18ths), engagements, weddings – whatever the occasion, your club is here to ensure you, your family and friends, have a great time! We also cater for wakes and do everything possible to tailor the event to respect your wishes. Here are some of the benefits we can offer you: • A welcoming, family-friendly, spacious and informal venue with stunning panoramic views and two patio areas • Professional, attentive support to help you organise your event • Extremely competitive bar prices (free bar extension until midnight if required) • Ample, free car parking • Low venue hire rates • Complete flexibility to suit your personal entertainment and catering requirements Bookings are on the increase. If you are interested in holding a party, please contact our Party Coordinator, Mark Bessent at manager.nhsc@gmail.com or ask at the bar for more information and a booking form. The form is also available for download on our website northholmwood.com/hire
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OOOOOOs All these names begin with O – which ones aren’t the real name of a saint? Odo Olaf Osyth Oliver Olympias Odilia Omer Oudoceus Osburga Ouen
MIXED UP MONTHS Words that begin with ‘oct’ mean to do with the number eight – an octopus has 8 tentacles, an octagon has 8 sides. So October should be the 8th month of the year, shouldn’t it? But it isn’t. The reason goes back to Roman times. October was the eighth month in the Roman calendar until July was added to celebrate the birth month of Julius Caesar. This was followed by Augustus who also added another month (guess what that one was called!). With these two extra months fitted into the calendar what was the eighth month became the tenth month. Which gets more muddled: because words beginning with ‘dec’ mean to do with the number ten, so under the old way December was the tenth month. Shall I stop now before we all get even more confused?
How does an octopus go into battle? Well armed.
What’s round, orange can’t sit down? A seatless Satsuma.
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Answers: the answer is that they all are real saint’s names! Aren’t you glad that they didn’t call you after some of these saints?
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Brockwood Medical Practice
1 Bentsbrook Close, North Holmwood, Dorking. Tel: 01306 885802 www.brockwoodmedicalpractice.nhs.uk The Partners: Drs Jonathan Richards, Jus n Thompson, Lucy Rawson, Tamsin Sevenoaks, Robin Gupta; Andrew Bre , Salaried GPs: Drs Elizabeth Craggs, Natalie Moore, Allison Wong, Kate Heppenstall, Hilary Sindall, Kate Turner, Sarah Wells (maternity leave), GP Registrars, Drs Nishat Rahman, Maz Alsaffar (starts Sept) and all the staff are always pleased to welcome new and exis ng residents to our Prac ce. We offer appointments across our three sites at North Holmwood, Brockham and Newdigate.
Well-Being Clinics Thursday a5ernoons at North Holmwood. Alice, our Well-Being Adviser, will give you a Wellbeing MOT, offer advice and signpost you to a variety of resources which will help you address social and lifestyle aspects of our health.
Ask your GP or a Recep onist and book in for help with:
• Weight management • Exercise/Ac vity advice • Falls preven on • Social isola on • Volunteering • Carers Support • Adult Educa on • Housing
• Finance • Alcohol reduc on • Staying independent at home • Healthy ea ng • Emo onal support—counselling, support groups
• Stress and anxiety • Stop smoking • Cooking skills • The list goes on!
We offer: General Medical Services, District Nursing, Health Visitors, General Nursing Clinics with our Practice Nurses, Minor Surgery Clinics, Midwife Clinics, Travel Vaccination Clinics, Baby Clinic, Diabetes, Asthma and COPD clinics, Counselling sessions, INR testing with our HCA, Smoking Cessation sessions, Well-being Clinics and much more.
PHARMACY IN NORTH HOLMWOOD Following many years of uncertainty and reduced local services for dispensing of medica"on, we are pleased to let you know that a pharmacy has opened in part of the Prac"ce premises. The pharmacy is open 6 days a week. The pharmacy will be able to dispense NHS acute and repeat medica"on and will sell over the counter products such as Aspirin and Paracetamol to any person wishing to use their services whether or not they are a pa"ent of the Prac"ce. Pa"ents are free to use any pharmacy of their choice.
Chronic Disease Management Flu clinics: these are now available to book throughout September, October and November. Please book your appointment now.
We regularly send out le ers and texts to remind you when your annual reviews are due (e.g. for asthma, COPD, diabetes,). We are trying to make these reviews coincide with your month of birth to make it easier for you to remember when they are due.