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to the JUNE issue of The Three Villages! Is anybody else wondering where the first half of the year has gone? The last 5 months have whizzed by and we find ourselves in the sunny June days… hooray! Having re-vamped our outside space (it is amazing what some bun ng and some strings of lights can do!), I have spent a lot of my me in recent weeks taking all the cushions out of their box, then taking them back in again at the first drop of rain. Hopefully they will be able to stay out a bit longer from now on! Now is the me to get that space ready for outside cooking and living, so do take a look at our feature this month, and get in touch with out amazing gardeners and landscapers for any help you need. Despite prices increasing all around us, we are commi>ed to providing affordable adver sing for local businesses, so our prices remain the same good value. In addi on, we are introducing a special infla on bus ng 10% discount offer for the summer months (condi ons apply) for new customers to Three Villages. We can also spread your message so much further through our par cipa on in the Local Life Magazines Group. Give us a call or visit the website to find out more. And of course, we want to hear about what is going on in the community, so please keep contac ng us with all your news and events! Un l next me...
Beauty: Ac ve Ingredients Hidato Kids Puzzle Page How to Choose a Care Home Recipe: Strawberry Mousse Technology: Cu$ng Edge Recipe: Barbecue Steak Just For Fun The Village Grapevine Horoscopes Ac v8: Procras na on Outdoor Living Books: Sumer Reads Local News & Events Groups, Clubs & Socie es Fun Quiz: Fast and Slow Community Numbers CAB: Energy Bills Puzzle Solu ons Numbers that Count Index of Adver sers Disclaimer
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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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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 News & Events
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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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
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 1st July 2022 Our speaker will be RAY BROUGHTON talking about PLANTS FOR ALL YEAR INTEREST 35
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 Cha>er sessions, Tea and Memory aNernoons, 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 .”
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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 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
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 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
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 aNernoon 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 aNer 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
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Community Numbers
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07519 360610
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Are you worried about your energy bills? If you’re struggling to afford your energy bills, you might be able to take advantage of certain benefits, grants and help offered by the government and energy suppliers.
The Council Tax rebate Local councils are currently giving Band A to Band D taxpayers £150. This happens automatically if you pay by direct debit – even if you’re paying a discounted rate or are subject to immigration controls. If you don’t pay by direct debit, the council should contact you to make alternative arrangements – but beware of scammers pretending to offer this service.
Help next winter In October everyone paying for electricity will receive a £200 credit, which will then need to be repaid over 5 years. In November or December, most people born before 25 September 1955 will automatically receive between £100 and £300 Winter Fuel Payment. If you’re receiving Pension Credit, Universal Credit or other income-related benefits you could be eligible for automatic Cold Weather Payments between November and March £25 is paid if the temperature in a region is (or forecast to be) at or below zero Celsius for 7 consecutive days. There will also be a £150 Warm Home Discount available from energy suppliers to customers who are on benefits or low incomes – the details are not yet finalised.
Grants to help pay off your energy debts If you’re in debt to your energy supplier, you might be able to get a grant to help pay it off. The following offer grants to customers via their Trust or Fund websites: British Gas Energy, Scottish Power, Ovo Energy, E.ON Energy, E.ON Next Energy, EDF Energy, Bulb Energy. For Octopus, apply for a grant on the Octopus Energy website. If you can’t get a grant from your supplier, check if you can get a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust.
What if you still can’t pay your bill? Contact your suppliers to agree a payment plan - your supplier has to help you come to a solution. They are unlikely to threaten to disconnect you (especially if you are elderly or have young children, a disability or a long-term health problem, as there are regulations restricting this action). However, they may ask you to have a pre-payment meter installed. Check with your local authority to see if the Household Support Fund has re-opened in your area. This is government funding to help people who are struggling to pay their energy bills. You could also search “Check if you can increase your income” on our national website citizensadvice.org.uk and you could search moneysavingexpert.com for ideas to save money.
Need advice? For help with energy bills or other matters you can phone our Adviceline on 0808 278 7936 (Mon-Fri 10-5) or, 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. 40
Codeword Solution
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Fun Quiz: Fast and Slow
1) I say a Little Prayer 2) The Whole of the Moon 3) Eye of the Tiger (Eldrick Woods
1. Speedy Gonzales 2. The sloth 3. Paul Whitehouse 4. The trot and the canter 5. White 6. Ronnie O’Sullivan
is Tiger Woods’ real name)
Kid’s Page
Hidato
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Sudoku
7. Eric Claptin 8. Trumpton 9. b) the speed of light 10. Despacito (by Luis Fonsi and daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber)
Numbers that Count
…Surrey Police 101 …Crime Stoppers 0800 555111 …Gas emergency service (Transco) 0800 111999 …Electricity (if your power supply is interrupted) …EDF Energy 0800 7838866 …Southern Electric 08457 708090 …Water 0845 7823333 …NHS Direct 0845 4647 …Frimley Park Hospital 01276 604604 …NCT 0870 4448707 …Samaritans 08457 909090 ...Childline 0800 1111 …Victim Support 0845 3030900 …Citizens Advice Bureau 03444 111445 …Libraries 0845 6009009 …Surrey Heath Borough Council 01276 707100 ...Surrey County Council 03456 009009 …Arriva 01483 506919 …National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950
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