Three Villages Magazine December 2022

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Volunteering at the Thames Hospice shop in Camberley

Although our shop has been in Camberley High Street for over two years several lockdowns and a new High Street build have caused a fair amount of disruption.

Please do come and find us it is a lovely shop and it is often referred to as a boutique! We are raising money for Thames Hospice We provide expert medical, nursing and therapeutic care to adults who have life limiting illnesses for people in East Berkshire and south Buckinghamshire.

It costs more than £12 million every year to keep our hospice running. We rely on our community for over 50% of the funds we have to raise annually to provide our services free of charge, 365 days a year, to the people who need us. We have a 28 bed in patient unit and a purpose built Day Therapy centre in Maidenhead. We have a café on site so please, if you are in the area, come and visit us.

With so many tasks to do in our Camberley shop, we are able to welcome up to five volunteers at a time so why not come and volunteer with us it’s a sociable place to be! If you have some spare time please get in touch and come along for a taster session.

Thank you for supporting us and we look forward to seeing you in our shop soon!

Louise Jones, Head of Volunteering, Thames Hospice Louise.Jones@thameshospice.org.uk

What we do:

• We provide a platform for public debate on major matters affecting the village.

• We work with and lobby, County, Borough and Parish councils.

• We work with and lobby, Government departments on matters affecting our village. Parking.| Planning.| Traffic Management. Road signage.| Preserving Bagshot heritage.

• We arrange interesting talks which are free to members.

• Newsletter to keep members up to date. ALL THIS FOR JUST £5 PER HOUSEHOLD PER YEAR.

COME AND JOIN AND US TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL VILLAGE. Our Web address https://bagshotvillage.com/bagshot society Our email: bagshotsociety@bagshotvillage.com

Do you like to draw and paint?

Windlesham Art Group are a friendly, sociable group who meet fortnightly at the Link, St John’s Church, Windlesham GU20 6BL on Tuesdays from 12 noon to 3pm. Whether you are new to art or have some experience you can come along and enjoy the me to discover and prac se your skills. There is no formal tui on but members are encouraged to be crea ve in any medium. Each session costs £5.00

For further details call either Sue Stewart 07719 547576 email sustewart26@hotmail.com Julia Fletcher 07882997657 email jufl_fletcher@hotmail.com

Bagshot Playing Fields Associa on

The BPFA Pavilion, College Ride, Bagshot, Surrey GU19 5ET

Our beau fully refurbished Pavilion is once again available for hire.

We already host keep fit, ballet, yoga and Pilates classes, Guides, Home school events, Baby Sensory mee ngs & Slot Car Racing, in our Main Hall. It is a great venue for children’s par es, christen ings, family reunions and club mee ngs.

In addi on we now offer The Terrace Room, a more in mate space for smaller gatherings. All with access to a children’s playground & field, with excellent parking facili es. Very reasonable rates and condi ons.

Why not come along to find out more?

Text or phone Sue 07519 360 610

Are you looking for a Painting Group?

Try Chobham Art Group. Chobham Art Group is a friendly bunch of like minded artists who meet every Tuesday from 1pm to 5pm in the Valley End Institute, Chobham, to paint and socialise.

Our members range from beginners to experienced artists covering a wide range of media and styles. We aim to develop our skills and style by sharing our knowledge and offering mutual advice and critique when requested.

For more details contact John Bunce Tel: 07855 688823; Email: bunces@talktalk.net

Local Clubs & Socie es

Surrey Heath Age Concern

“Surrey Heath Age Concern has been suppor ng the lonely and isolated older people of Surrey Heath for over three decades. The charity offers dedicated services that involve social ac vity, Tea and Cha er sessions, Tea and Memory a ernoons, the daily opera on of the Rainbow Café in Camberley town centre and a Befriending Service. The Befriending Service covers the Borough of Surrey Heath; the primary role of our volunteer Befriender is to provide some company and a listening ear to those who do not have many friends and family nearby.

If you know an older person who would benefit from having a regular visit from a Befriender, please contact our office on 01252 266841 or contact us h ps://www.sh-ac.org.uk/contact/ . If you would like to help improve the lives of older people, we would like to hear from you! No formal qualifica ons or experience is needed as we provide all our volunteers with the necessary training. The only skills you need are to be a good listener, reliable, have a sense of humour and a friendly manner. Please see our volunteering page h ps://www.shac.org.uk/volunteer/ to find out how you can help or contact us by email at office@shac.org.uk .”

Hope Hub

At risk of homelessness and/ or unemployment? Visit us in the portacabin behind Camberley Library or call 01276 581174 and leave a voicemail

Windlemere Ladies Golf Club.

Small friendly golf club playing at Pine Ridge Golf Cub Camberley.

If you are looking to resume golf, or are a beginner wan ng to gain a handicap and learn the rules of the game, we may be just what you are looking for. For informa on contact Nina Michie 07979524332 wlgclub.wordpress.com

The Tuesday Club Lightwater

on-line Medita on Group Tuesdays 7pm. FREE! Contact: Shirley-Ann Walters hello@lightwaterphysiotherapy.cp.uk or on 07876 654321 for details.

Lightwater Park Tennis Club

We are a small group of "older people " who meet every week for a social & fun game of tennis

The Windlesham Club & Theatre tennis courts Updown Hill Windlesham Tuesday 9.30- 11.30 pauline.hemley@gmail.com

Lightwater WI

We meet in All Saints’ Church Hall on the second Wednesday in the month from 1.45 to 4.00pm. For more informa on, please email bkblanchard@b nternet.com or phone 01276 472359

Phoenix Choir

We are a community choir who sing contemporary songs ‘our way’. We welcome new members of all ages and abili es, who just want to sing in a fun, suppor ve atmosphere – there are no audions. We meet every Thursday 8-10pm, at the Mytche Community Centre. For more informa on, please see www.phoenixchoir.co.uk or email newmembers@phoenixchoir.co.uk

Windlesham Bingo Club

We meet on the second Monday of the month from 11.00 to 13.00 at St John’s Church Hall. Come along or phone Bob on 01276 474248 for more informa on

Bagshot Residents

Can you spare a li le me to help other Bagshot residents?

Bagshot Care provides transport for visits to Doctors, Hospitals, shopping etc and some minor tasks We have vacancies for Duty Officers, who typically work once a month, answering our mobile phone from the comfort of their own home between 10 and 12. They then arrange for a driver to take the client to the appointment etc.

We also need drivers, who indicate when they may be available to help, and are reimbursed 45p per mile for trips undertaken

Please contact us on 07973 560216

The Crossley Club

We are a local community hub who offers a relaxed social atmosphere, with all covid rules in place. Darts, pool quizzes and bingo to name a few of the ac vi es, plus occasional live music where permi ed.

113 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RA

Enquiries@crossleyclub.co.uk

Www.crossleyclub.co.uk Mon- Sun 3pm-10pm

Now re-open and welcoming both exis ng and new customers to our family friendly community hub.

Camberley & District Probus Club

For re red professional & business men. We meet monthly for lunch & hold regular ou ngs & events for members and their partners, see www.camberleyprobus.org.uk. Contact our Secretary Mike Gilfrin on 07410 438536

Surrey Heath Neighbourhood Watch

Working together for safer communi es, aims:. -Prevent & reduce crime in our neighbourhoods - Provide reassurance to people in our communi es, especially the more vulnerable - Provide up-to-date crime preven on advice www.surreyheathnw.co.uk

St Anne’s C of E Church

Sunday Services 8am, 10am, 6pm. Wednesday HC 10am. All are welcome. For Church Centre and Parish Hall bookings go to: h ps://www.saintannebagshot.org.uk/ or contact the Office on 01276 850576 Find us on Facebook: @SaintAnneBagshot

Lightwater & Windlesham Girlguiding

1st Lightwater and Windlesham Rainbow, Brownie and Guide Units meet weekly during term mes for girls age 5 onwards. New members and volunteer helpers are always welcome. For informa on please email dclightwaterwindlesham@outlook.com or for more informa on take a look at www.girlguiding.org.uk

Windlesham Bowls Club

Play bowls this summer. All ages and abili es welcome. Recrea onal/ social/ skilful www.windleshambowlsclub.co.uk Ray: r.160@b nternet.com Mobile: 07761 984557

Bagshot Good Companions

We meet at the Parish Hall, Church Road on the last Friday of the month from 2.00 - 4.00pm. We play Bingo, a raffle and a ernoon tea. In the summer months we have ou ngs. Come along or 'phone Angela on 01276 473740 or Sue 01276 452527 for more informa on.

Bagshot Tennis Club

We are a five court LTA registered members' club offering coaching, club sessions, social and compe ve tennis to adults and juniors aged 4-17 years.

All levels and abili es welcome. Different membership packages available. Pay & Play bookings accepted. Find us at College Ride, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5ES www.bagsho ennis.co.uk admin@bagsho ennis.co.uk

Genera on Gymnas cs

We offer gymnas cs classes to girls & boys from 1 - 18 years. From beginner's to more advanced compe ve classes. Our members can take part in our Shows and Displays. We also run a Young Leadership programme Collingwood Gymnas cs Centre, Mitcham Road Sat 9-2, week days 4-8pm. www.genera ongymnas cs.org.uk email:- info@genera ongymnas cs.org.uk

Bridge Club Valley End Cricket Pavilion

We are trialling new premises and would love you to join us and be part of a very friendly group Please contact Dianne on 07930 338280

Windlesham Over 60’s Luncheon Club

Finally re-launched a er lockdown, we are mee ng every 1st and 3rd Monday each month from 12.30 to 14.00(except August) at “the Link” behind St John’s Church in Windlesham. For a home cooked two course meal. We welcome new members. No need to book, just turn up! £7.00 registra on fee. For more informa on please email stjbover60lunchclub@yahoo.com

THE BROOK CHURCH

Situated in Bagshot Square, we are a friendly and welcoming church where everyone is welcome. We have our Sunday service, which tends to be quite informal, at 10.00am and we have other mee ngs during the week. We hope to see you soon. Website: www.brookchurch.uk Email: office@brookchurch.uk Tel: 01276 479316

The best way to combat loneliness is to talk with someone. We need volunteers in Surrey Heath to visit, talk and listen.

If you think you could be a time to talk befriending volunteer, call 01276 402789 or email timetotalk@voluntarysupport.org.uk We provide training and support.

TOGETHER

Friendship & Social Group

The group aim is to make new friends and get to know our community. We cover West End and the surrounding area. Everyone welcome!

Join us for regular coffee mornings, dinners, quiz nights, music nights, theatre trips and other Ac vi es

We meet once a month in our local pub to stay in touch and discuss future events. Get in touch for more informa on Contact: maz1951@icloud.com

Help When Your Water Bills Are High

The surge in energy costs has been consistently in the news –and we’re continuing to offer support and help to those that need it.

However, while energy bills take up a high proportion of monthly income, there is another essential utility cost that householders may struggle to pay. Water. While you cannot switch between water companies to find a better deal, there is help for those finding it difficult to pay their water bills. Water companies realise that this is a difficult time and people can fall into water debt.

In you are in this situation, your first point of call is your water company. Get in touch with them and see how they can best support you. Here are some of the things that might be available to you:

Social Tariff Schemes

All water companies offer a social tariff scheme which help to reduce bills if you are on a low income. Eligibility varies between the water companies, so ask your provider.

Flexible Payment Plans

Your water company might be able to offer a flexible payment plan or ‘payment break’ if you need to reduce or stop your payments for a limited time. This can help in the short term.

Financial Hardship Funds

Your water company may have a fund that can help clear your water debt. Get in touch with them and see if they have such funds.

Debt Support Schemes

Most water companies offer these schemes. These require you to agree to a payment plan set by your water company but can reduce debt if you stick to it.

WaterSure

This scheme caps the water bill of those customers who are receiving income related benefits who have a water meter and, either a large family or a member of the household with a medical condition that uses a lot of water. Switching to a Water Meter Switching to a water meter means that you are charged based on your actual water usage rather than on the rateable value of your home.

Water meters though are not an automatic money saver. You can check out how it would impact your bills via this online water meter calculator (https:// www.ccwater.org.uk/watermetercalculator). family, housing, health and legal matters.

We know that household budgets are stretched more than ever – and, locally, we are working with more people than ever. If you have problems paying your water bill, our website is a good starting point (https:// www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/water/water-supply/problems-withpaying-your-water-bill).

Need advice?

You can phone our general Adviceline on 0800 144 8848 (Mon-Fri 10-5). If you’re in Surrey Heath, you can call 01276 417900 and leave a message for a call back, or email client@camberley.cabnet.org.uk. Alternatively, you can find information at citizensadvice.org.uk regarding your local office, where you can also get advice by webchat and email.