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to the JULY issue of The Three Villages! Hoorah! We are officially near enough the summer break to get excited about getting away with the family for the first time in three years! ! There is nothing like a break to rejuvenate and come back stronger, so that is what we are going to do… The next magazine will be a Bumper Double issue for August and September!!! We will be back in the autumn all fresh and shiny and full of new ideas, but in the meantime, if you want to get your message about any events or about your fabulous local business to all the residents of Bagshot, Lightwater and Windlesham, don’t delay… contact me today! We have plenty of space to accommodate you in our “Summer” issue, but we do need to hear from you by 29 July so we can fit you in! So, if you need to sit in the shade and take some time out in the heat, this issue offers you puzzles to complete, hobbies to take up, gardening tips to follow, recipes to try, and Oyster Fish n Chips to be eaten (which I am reliably informed are actually a very healthy take on the classic take-away!). We are spoiled to have two branches within reach with the recent opening of the Camberley store!
Beauty: Stay Safe in the Sun Kids Puzzle Page Technology: Holiday Gadgets Recipe: Sea Veg Salad Just For Fun The Village Grapevine Ac"v8: Why come to Class? Books: Cra)s , Hobbies & Projects Hidato Fun Quiz: Kings & Queens Local News & Events Groups, Clubs & Socie"es Community Numbers CAB: What are you en"tled to? Puzzle Solu"ons Numbers that Count Index of Adver"sers Disclaimer
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• Helium Balloons - large selec on for all occasions– now stocking large number balloons • Handcra'ed & personalised cards made to order
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Just for Fun Sudoku Each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1through to 9 just once. This can be done by applying logic– you don’t have to guess!
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Local News & Events 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
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
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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, christenings, 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
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
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Local Clubs & Socie"es Send details of your groups and events to: info@tulippublications.co.uk
Call 01276 506369 Or 07947 068211 Listings are free for notnot-for -profit organisations!
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 ChaIer 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 hIps://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 hIps://www.shac.org.uk/volunteer/ to find out how you can help or contact us by email at office@shac.org.uk .”
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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 audi"ons. We meet every Thursday 8-10pm, at the MytcheI 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 liIle "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
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
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 permiIed. 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
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.
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
Bagshot Tennis Club 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
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
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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.
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Are you claiming what you are entitled to? Organisation EntitledTo have calculated that every year millions of people are failing to claim more than £15 billion of benefits they would qualify for.
Council Tax support Over 3 million people are failing to claim this benefit. If you pay council tax and have a low income or are already receiving income-related benefits, then you may be entitled to a reduction in your tax of up to 95%. In addition there are discretionary hardship funds you can apply for if you’re still unable to pay. Search on your local council website for “council tax support” – in Surrey Heath there is a downloadable form on surreyheath.gov.uk but in other areas you may need to apply online.
income, benefits and savings and those of any partner, but you can get our help if you need it.
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If you have reached state pension age and have had a physical or mental disability for more than 6 months, you may be entitled to a weekly payment of £62.85. This is paid if you need frequent help during the day with everyday tasks such as getting into or out of bed, moving around, taking medicines or eating and drinking. A higher rate of £92.40 is available if you need help both day and night (or a medical Pension credit Over a million pensioners are thought to be professional has said you might have 6 months or less to live). What you earn or missing out on over a billion pounds in Pension Credit. “Guarantee” Pension Credit how much you have in savings will not affect what you get. could top up your weekly income to £182.60 if you’re single, or £278.70 if you’re There is an application form on GOV.uk this is very long but you can get help from a couple. Even if your weekly income is us to apply. already higher, you could still qualify for payment if you're a carer, have a severe Other benefits disability or have to pay housing costs, such as a mortgage. Savings of over Other benefits going unclaimed include £10,000 will reduce the payment, however Child Benefit, Housing Benefit, Carer’s there is also a “Savings” Pension Credit you Allowance and Universal Credit. Depending on your situation, you can use the might qualify for. entitledto.co.uk, turn2us.org.uk and poliCheck the “Pension Credit Calculator” on GOV.uk to see if cyinpractice.co.uk benefit calculators to check which benefits you can get. You’ll you might qualify. need information about savings, income, You will need to pension, childcare payments and any have at hand all details of existing existing benefits (for you and your partner).
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