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8 Heritage Open Days

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12 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills Celebrating 60 years of the AONB 18 For the love of cheese

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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE I hope you like our cover image this month. The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) have commissioned six of these fabulous prints to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the formation of this AONB, which was the second one formed in England and covers a quarter of the county. If you do like these images, we are running a competition this month to win a framed copy of the print of your choice. Please see our competitions page in the magazine and online for more details.

We do feature information about and from the Surrey Hills AONB reasonably regularly in these pages as I think they do an absolutely marvellous job of helping to protect our glorious countryside.

As another celebration of their 60th anniversary, they have also produced a list of 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills, a small number of which we have featured in this issue. I am guilty, like many of us I suspect, of visiting places far and wide and leaving interesting places on our doorstep for another day, which then seldom comes. I shall therefore try to visit all of these before the end of the year if I can!

Staycations have become more and more popular, given the cost and the irritation that overseas travel often brings with it. There is always so much to do and to see in this country and given recent weather, we can now stay at home to get a sun tan.

Godalming has run its own Staycation programme for the past eight years, probably the largest one in the country. The town council works with many local organisations to put on more than 70 free or subsidised activities and attractions for adults, children and families. It really is a great community event and I am always surprised that more towns or villages do not do something similar.

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GUILDFORD THURSDAY 13TH TO SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

Top: George Abbot school with aerial photos from 1960 and now.

JOIN IN and celebrate Guildford’s architecture and culture for free during Heritage Open Days on 13th-16th September. Over 90 events and activities will be available in the borough during the fourday event with properties opening their doors to visitors.

Below are a selection of properties, events and activities including walks that are either new or returning to the programme.

The event provides a rare opportunity to explore some of Guildford’s architectural and cultural gems that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Heritage Open Days also includes guided tours, activities, talks and exhibitions.

Described by the Good Schools Guide as 'utopia made flesh' this is a unique opportunity to gain an insight into the history of the school. As well as a chance to see its typical 1950s and 60s architecture, you will be able to browse old school photographs, year books dating back to the 1950s and vintage press cuttings.

The event is locally-organised by Guildford Borough Council, Guildford Town Guides and the Guildford Society and sponsored by Thesis Asset Management.

In August a colour brochure will be available at the Tourist Information Centre, 155 High Street, Guildford. You can also download a copy in August by visiting the council’s website at www.guildford.gov. uk/heritageopendays. Alternatively you can view an online event directory on the national Heritage Open Days website www.heritageopendays.org. uk/directory.

Due to space restrictions, some venues will require tickets. For details please check our brochure or the national events directory.

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George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue, Burpham, Guildford GU1 1XX

The school will open at 2pm with a welcoming address at 2.30pm followed by a talk from local historian, Moira MacQuaide, who will cover the history of the local area and the school.

Tours of the school will take place from 3pm and a pop up café serving hot and cold drinks and a range of homemade cakes will be open throughout the afternoon until the event closes at 4.30pm. Please note that this event is free but we will be accepting donations towards activities for the 80 young carers who attend the school.

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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS IN GUILDFORD Legion, service of reflection, light refreshments or bring your own picnic. It follows on from the hugely successful Stoughton in the Great War event that took place in 2014.

For further details contact: 01483 825424.

Saturday 2pm-5pm The Lull before the Storm St Mary’s Church, Quarry Street, GU1 3TY Was Guildford really basking in a golden summer of complacency before World War One unexpectedly broke out or is this an illusion? Talk by Matthew Alexander historian and former Curator of Guildford Museum Thursday 7pm for 7.30pm

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West Horsley Place Epsom Road, West Horsley, KT24 6AN The Mary Roxburghe Trust is delighted to offer visitors a free guided tour of beautiful and historically-significant West Horsley Place. Dating from 1425, Grade I listed West Horsley Place has developed organically over the centuries and is currently on Historic England's At Risk Register.

Find out about the fascinating history of the house and help support the Mary Roxburghe Trust's mission to restore it to life and create a vibrant centre for the performing and visual arts and the teaching of crafts on site. Tours will last 45 minutes with start times throughout the day.

Tour places are limited and must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. All visitors are free to explore the 18th century walled gardens at their leisure.

Tour places can be booked by telephone: 01483 282032 or email: info@westhorsleyplace.org from 3rd September.

Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm Stoughton at the end of the Great War Cardwells Keep (formerly Stoughton Barracks), off Stoughton Road, Guildford A community event on the green, once the home of the Queen’s Regiment, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Displays of military, local and social history, activities for children, music including the Surrey Police Band, participation by groups and organisations including the Surrey History Centre and the Royal British

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Fakes and Originals Led by Guildford Town Guides.

Walk takes approximately 1.25 hours When is a building a fake? This walk reveals some deceptive features in Guildford’s historic buildings.

Are they fakes or originals? All will be revealed!

Meet at Tunsgate Arch Friday 2.30pm Lewis Carroll Led by Guildford Town Guides Walk takes approximately 1.5 hours.

This walk celebrates the life and times of the Rev. Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, his connections with Guildford and the surrounding area. The Chestnuts, the Alice Garden and St. Mary’s Church form a major part of the tour, together with Guildford Museum’s collection of memorabilia.

Meet at Tunsgate Arch Saturday 2pm Guildford Story Led by Guildford Town Guides.

Walk takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Explore 1000 years of the history of Guildford as a centre of industry, trade and transport, through the architecture and people of our town. Guildford Castle; Lewis Carroll’s House; the Guildhall and Abbot’s Hospital all play an important part in this story.

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Pay in lieu - the new tax rules The tax treatment of monies paid by an employer to an employee in lieu of notice changed on 6 April this year. In doing so, an artifice much loved by employment lawyers will disappear, as local expert Patrick Stewart explains.

The pay/compensation distinction Some employment contracts do not include a right for the employer to terminate the employee’s employment immediately and pay monies in lieu of notice. In such circumstances, where an employer does just that, he will be acting in breach of contract by not allowing the employee to work out the notice. Monies paid to the employee in lieu of notice will not be treated as income but as compensation for that breach of contract. As such, prior to 6 April, such monies were not taxable in the hands of the employee up to a limit of £30,000.

Contrast this with a case in which the contract of employment does include a right to make a payment in lieu of notice (a ‘PILON’ clause).

Payments made by an employer to an employee pursuant to that clause will be treated as income from the employment, and taxable in full, together with liability for employer and employee National Insurance contributions.

The changes For dismissals which occur after 6 April 2018, payments in lieu of notice – whether pursuant to an express PILON or compensation for breach of contract – will be taxable and subject to

employee and employer National Insurance contributions. HMRC have devised formulas for calculating the taxable element.

It is worth noting that for these purposes, pay does not include overtime, bonuses, commission or benefits in kind. If the contract does not include a PILON clause, these sums could be paid without tax.

Why have a PILON? The principal reason to retain a contractual right to pay in lieu of notice is to avoid the employer being in breach of contract by dismissing early and paying a lieu sum. If the employer is in breach in this way, then it can put at risk the enforcement of post-termination restrictions in the contract. For that reason it remains sensible to retain a PILON clause in a contract of employment, especially when dealing with senior staff for whom the benefit of posttermination restrictions are valuable.

Looking ahead, in April 2019 there will be further changes under which employers will have to pay employer’s National Insurance contributions on ex gratia payments which exceed £30,000. There will be no such charge to the employee.

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Celebrate 60 years of the Surrey Hills AONB with 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills 2018 MARKS the 60th anniversary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) designation. The Surrey Hills was one of the first landscapes in the country to be designated in 1958 and is now one of 38 AONBs in England and Wales.

just 60 as there is so much more! Included are some well-known and iconic sites such as Box Hill, Leith Hill Tower and Newlands Corner in addition to some more unusual places including the Tillingbourne waterfall, Wilberforce memorial and Atlantic Wall.

The Surrey Hills stretch across rural Surrey, from the chalk North Downs that run from Farnham in the west, above Guildford, Dorking and Reigate, to Oxted in the east, covering a quarter of the county.

With luck, you’re bound to discover something you didn’t know about in the Surrey Hills. You can find out more about the legend of Silent Pool, the military history associated with Reigate Fort and why Wanborough Great Barn is the oldest and most important wooden building in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Each place listed also has options for walks nearby and other interesting things to do in the area.

A whole series of anniversary events have been taking place this year and the Surrey Hills AONB have recently created a list of ’60 places to see in the Surrey Hills’. It’s perfect for those looking for something a bit different to do and they’ve picked out some interesting places to get out and discover in the Surrey Hills. It was hard to keep the list to

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Overleaf we feature just six of the more unusual places to discover…

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Chilworth Gunpowder Works The Surrey Hills isn’t the first place that you’d associate with heavy industry, but in the village of Chilworth, near Guildford, are the ruins of an industry that dominated the area for almost 300 years – the manufacturing of gunpowder. The fast flowing Tillingbourne river attracted industry to Chilworth, as the river could be utilised to power water mills. In the 16th Century, the Evelyn family set up a gunpowder works in the area after being awarded the royal monopoly on gunpowder manufacture. In 1626, the East India Company also established a gunpowder mill on the banks of the Tillingbourne, the gunpowder works it opened at Chilworth in 1626 was used to supply its forces abroad.

There’s a great 2km heritage walk of the Gunpowder Mills with downloadable leaflet available from the website; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/chilworth-gunpowder-works/

Reigate Heath Windmill Reigate Heath Windmill is a grade II listed post mill which has been restored and is used as a chapel. It is thought to be the only windmill in the world which is a consecrated church.

The windmill was built c.1765, and was last worked by wind in April 1862. In 1962, the mill was purchased by Reigate Borough Council and the mill was restored, with new sails fitted. A church service was held on 18 October 1964, and since May 1965 a service has been held on the third Sunday of each month during the summer.

You can take in the Mill by doing a 4 mile walk across Reigate Heath; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/reigate-heath-windmill/

The Atlantic Wall D-Day training sites were created in Britain in order to practise for Operation Overlord, the invasion of Northern France in 1944. In 1943, in an area of Hankley Common known as the Lion’s Mouth, Canadian troops constructed a replica of a section of the Atlantic Wall. It is constructed from reinforced concrete and was used as a training aid to develop and practise techniques to breach the defences of the French coast prior to the D-Day landings.

The wall is about 100 m (330 ft) long, 3 m (9.8 ft) high by 3.5 m (11 ft) wide. It is divided into two sections between which there were originally steel gates. Nearby are other obstacles such as dragon’s teeth, reinforced concrete blocks and lengths of railway track set in concrete and with wire entanglements. Many of the relics show signs of live weapons training and the main wall has two breaches caused by demolition devices.

You can discover the Atlantic Wall on a 5 mile walk; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/atlantic-wall/

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Limpsfield Common mini woodland houses Discover a miniature world on Limpsfield Common. National Trust Volunteers have built mini houses for woodland creatures. Discover Hedgehog Hall, Peter Rabbit’s Post Office, Fox Villa and more. If you’re lucky, and as quiet as a mouse, you may even spot one of the secretive woodland creatures. A good time to visit is first thing in the morning or last thing at night. You can find Ridlands Grove just off Ridlands Lane which is about half a mile south of the A25 on the B269 (Kent Hatch Road) heading towards Edenbridge from Oxted.

Discover more about the mini woodland houses; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/limpsfield-common-mini-woodlandhouses/

The Wilberforce Memorial On 19 July 1873 Samuel Wilberforce, ‘Soapy Sam’ the Bishop of Winchester, had a tragic accident on the Abinger Roughs. His family erected a granite memorial on the spot where he fell, and you can see this Grade II listed monument near Leasers Barn.

The Roughs was formerly part of the Abinger Hall Estate. In the late 19th century the land was planted with specimen trees, plantations and rhododendrons to form open glades with interlinking paths; a wilderness garden. It was created by Thomas Henry Farrer of Abinger Hall, and you can still see some of the original garden today.

There’s also a great 3 mile walk around Abinger Roughs which takes in the memorial; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/the-wilberforce-memorial/

Wanborough Great Barn Wanborough Great Barn is the oldest and most important wooden building in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Built in 1388 by the Cistercian monks of Waverley Abbey and used for storing and processing crops and fleeces.

It is an aisled barn, made from massive oak timbers, with large doors on both long sides to permit entry and exit by carts. Constructed from some of the many oak trees that covered much of Surrey in the middle-ages, Wanborough Great Barn was part of a ‘grange’ – a farm supplying the abbey’s needs.

Discover more about Wanborough Great Barn; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/wanborough-great-barn/ These offer just a snapshot of some of the wonderful things there are to get out and see in the Surrey Hills. For a full list of 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills visit www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/. To win a complete set of Surrey Hills limited edition prints, visit www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/competitions.

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FOR THE LOVE OF

CHEESE Phil Kemp meets artisan cheesemakers Pam and Francis Gimblett OPERATING FROM a well-equipped microdairy in the Surrey Hills near Haslemere, Pam and Francis Gimblett produce a fragrant soft washed-rind cheese they endearingly call Floyd, to their own unique recipe developed through sheer hard work and undoubtedly mixed with an intuitive creativity. Their cheese adventure has proven to be one full of challenges, many of which they hadn’t predicted, as Pam explains.

“When Francis first suggested we make cheese we thought six months down the line we’d be in production, but it was crazy to have assumed that. There is so much you have to learn, and the first time you make cheese there are lots of problems you have to solve, and faults you’ve got to refine. And that takes an awful amount of time.”

The couple complement each other perfectly as a team.

Pam grew up on a farm, and Francis dreamt of being a chef. This personal chemistry eventually saw them create a successful business running cheese and wine events for over 20 years.

“Clients at these events asked us to provide a myriad of different accompaniments, and increasingly cheese,” said Pam. “So we did a lot of research into the cheeses we were providing, and it was on the way back from an event about five years ago that Francis posed the question: ‘Wouldn’t it be a natural progression that we start making our own cheese?’ – and I rather foolishly and naively said yes!” The Gimbletts both burst into laughter, which I sense was broadly congratulatory but perhaps tinged a little with the harsh reality of what this has involved.

“We did most of our research in France where we met with cheesemakers, making lots of friends along the way,” said

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FOR THE LOVE OF CHEESE the fields to be milked as and when they want, with milking done by robotic milking machines which for the cows’ welfare is very beneficial.”

I was now totally intrigued, and also becoming a tad distracted by a yearning to start exploring Floyd’s undoubtedly very individual flavour. Francis suggested a tour of the Gimblett cheese dairy which is compact but very well-equipped and carefully controlled, both in terms of temperature and hygiene.

“We collect our milk from the farm and heat it to about 38°.

We add our starter cultures, which are lactic acid producing bacteria that provide flavour and also serve to make the cheese safe, and then the animal enzyme rennet which coagulates the milk into curd and adds flavour too.” Francis was guiding me around the dairy as he spoke, and we had paused by a collection of circular moulds. “We cut the curd into little cubes and stir to dispel the whey, with around a litre of milk producing one cheese. This is quite a high ratio compared to say a dry cheese like Cheddar as we retain a lot of moisture to give the gooeyness we need for our cheese.

This is drained into these moulds to create a 200g cheese.”

Francis moved towards the first of two temperaturecontrolled rooms. “These are then kept for three or four days at around 18° which kickstarts the bacteria. Then we drop the temperature to 11° for about three weeks, washing the cheese in a solution of brine and diluted vodka.

This discourages unwanted mould and yeast, encouraging the bacteria we had added which turns the cheese a pinkorange colour. We leave it a further week before finally chilling it down to about 5° so it is ready for sale.”

Previous page: Gimblett cheese; Pam and Francis Gimblett. From top: one of the Jersey cows (Kimberley Archer); the cheese in production.

Francis. “We took little bits and pieces of their knowledge to gain an understanding of the nuts and bolts, and it was all about flavour really. We wanted to create something of our own, a cheese that is very complex in flavour, similar to a fine wine which gives a range of persistent and changing flavours.”

Milk of course is the core ingredient of cheese, and my question as to where they source their supplies was fascinating in itself. “Our milk comes from Pierrepont Farm in Frensham,” explained Pam. “Mike and Bev Clear are tenants of the farm’s owners, Countryside Restoration Trust, and their ethos is focused on the welfare of their herd of around 130 Jersey cows, all of which they know by name. The cows come in from August 2018

I then posed an impossible question, asking them to describe Floyd’s flavour. This was really a poorly disguised hint for a taste but I failed miserably by default. At the time of my visit the dairy was closed in readiness for some building work and the installation of new equipment, so I will have to wait until they are shortly back in production!

But based on the tantalising way both Pam and Francis had attempted to convey its flavour exactly as you would taste it - which included wild-mushroomy, gamy, and even at times chocolatey – I will be eagerly joining you in the queues at the outlets where it is on sale. Check out where on their website.

Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk FIND OUT MORE Gimblett Cheese - www.gimblettcheese.co.uk Pierrepont Farm - www.rawmilksurrey.co.uk Pam and Francis are members of the Specialist Cheesemakers Association www.specialistcheesemakers.co.uk

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PETS and FAMILIES Zoe Blake looks at how pets can be good for the whole family THE UK is known for being a nation of animal lovers and so it is not surprising that a 2015 Pet Population Report estimated almost half of UK households own a pet, giving a total of approximately 58 million pets.

I feel that owning a pet (or in my case three cats and one dog) will enable my son to grow up having learnt a whole variety of skills which he can hopefully translate to other areas of his life. I see a pet bringing behaviour improvements, emotional benefits and, most importantly, health advantages.

I recently stumbled across a report resulting from a survey and studies run by Pets at Home in 2015 which confirms my beliefs.

Children are being given the opportunity to care for pets on a daily basis. At this young age, they are taught what a responsibility it is and so understand what work and commitment is involved in owning a pet. Their relationships towards others should improve as they learn about compassion, which could also help reduce self -focus. Pets can become a comfort tool where the children find they can open-up if they are upset, as their pets won’t laugh at them or tease them.

They provide a great way to get our children learning about nature, getting fresh air and exercise, which can work wonders for a child’s nights sleep (I can vouch for this first hand). It will also get more sedentary members of the household out and about. The survey felt that people who were dog

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Pets have also been known to have benefits if a child is finding it hard to concentrate or are anxious about performing a certain task. The study showed that when a dog was placed in a classroom of children, they were able to perform tasks better and faster making fewer mistakes.

It has also been studied and documented that exposure to dogs in the first years of life can mean a lower incidence of hay fever and asthma for our children.

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PETS AND FAMILIES are thinking about obtaining a pet that we get the right type of pet for our family lifestyle. Source it from a reliable place, like an animal charity, re-homing centre, a responsible breeder and please always avoid buying through newspapers and online ads.

So what pet would be best? This one is always a hard decision to make and has to be a discussion that is made with the whole family. Who will be responsible for the main care of the animal and what is your main reasoning for adding another family member? Think about the individual types of animals and what care and attention they require. Visit your local pet shops and rescue centres and have a look at the different options you have. Speak to friends and family who have pets and see how they feel.

The obvious choices would be cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. However other pets like tortoises, snakes, lizards and hedgehogs are starting to become popular. How much interaction would the family like to have with the pet and are they going to be rewarded with attention? For example, there are no guarantees that a cat will become a lap cat if that’s what you were wanting.

A hamster’s waking hours will often be when the family is asleep and a nice cuddly rabbit may not

like to be handled unless it has been done correctly from a young age. Animals all require attention and dedication and they should definitely been seen as a lifelong commitment, not just a phase.

It is important to remember that an adult should always be supervising children when they are around their pets. You must also communicate and teach children the ‘5 welfare needs’.

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My son gets involved in various activities of their care from feeding, walking and cleaning out any visiting small animals. He will also come with me when they go to the vets which I feel is vital in him understanding the need to treat a sick or injured animal, to keep them healthy and give them the best life we can.

Our pets give us unconditional love and it is important that we provide them with a safe and healthy life. If you feel that your family can do this, then there are many great reasons to do so.

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Summer recipes • FOOD & DRINK

Chicken Caesar Salad Cups

Pimm’s Ice Lollies

These cute Little Gem lettuce cups make perfect bite sized scoops for a delicious cheat’s version of the classic Caesar salad.

Ingredients:

3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 20g parmesan, finely grated plus a little extra for decoration, 4 radishes, cut into wedges, 3 spring onions cut into strips, 1 ready-roasted chicken breast, shredded, 2 Little Gem lettuces.

Serves 6 as a starter or more as a canapé.

Mix up your Pimm’s consumption by making these fun ice lollies, you can guarantee they will impress guests!

Method:

1. In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard and parmesan and beat well.

2. Add the radish, most of the spring onion and shredded chicken breast to the bowl and stir well so everything is coated.

3. Separate the leaves of the Little Gem lettuce and lay out on a platter. Spoon a little of the chicken mix into each lettuce leaf and top with the extra parmesan and left over spring onion.

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Ingredients:

300g strawberries and raspberries, leaves from 1 stem of mint, 50g icing sugar, 100ml Pimm’s, 200ml lemonade. To decorate: 4 slices cucumber, quartered, 4 strawberries, sliced.

Makes 8 lollies depending on the size of your lolly moulds

Method:

1. Put the strawberries, mint leaves and sugar into a blender and whizz until smooth. Pour through a fine sieve to remove the seeds.

2. Combine the berry mixture with the Pimm’s and lemonade and stir well. Put the cucumber and strawberry slices into the lolly moulds and pour in the liquid. Freeze for 4 hours or until solid.

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Plant Heritage • GARDENING

With Beth Otway

PLANT HERITAGE are a plant conservation charity, based in Guildford, that encourage horticulturists, botanists, and gardeners to grow, propagate, share, and conserve a wide range of plants to protect and safeguard the variety of plants we have available to grow and enjoy. This year, they are celebrating their 40th anniversary, so to mark the occasion they asked garden designer Jackie Currie to create an exhibit for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018, to publicise the value of Plant Heritage’s work.

Plant Heritage are a self-funding charitable organisation with limited resources, but thanks to the efforts of their staff and trustees, as well as the dedication of the growers of over 600 National Collection holders across the country, the actual value of this charity’s work is priceless. It’s often assumed that a plant, once it’s released for sale, is held in vast numbers and will always be available for us to purchase forever more, but this is seldom the case. Plant stocks are often lower than you might expect; many plants that are popular one minute can fall from favour the next, so unless nurseries and gardeners grow, propagate, and share

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Clockwise from top left: Alium 'Ostara'; Geum 'Lemon Drops'; Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire'.

plants, there is no guarantee that we will be able to find a particular plant in the future.

Plants are valuable to us in so many ways. They may produce compounds which are essential components in medical treatments, a plant may produce delicious fruit or vegetables, or a plant might be a valuable garden plant, which flowers earlier or later, or flowers for longer. A plant might be special as it copes when grown in a particular soil type, or a plant might be valued for its ability to survive extended periods of cold, heat, drought or wet weather.

National Collection holders are passionate growers of a particular group of plants. These range from National Collections set up to honour a particular plant breeder, for example Sarah Cook’s National Collection of Irises introduced by Sir Cedric Morris, or National Collections set up to safeguard plants from a particular location, such as Linda Heywood’s National Collection of Echium Species and Cultivars from Macaronesian Islands. There are

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PLANT HERITAGE many collections of fascinating plants, like Nigel Hewitt-Cooper, of Hewitt-Cooper Carnivorous Plants’ National Collection of Drosera. Jackie Currie holds a National Collection of Allium Species, Cultivars, and Hybrids, and Julian Reed holds a National Collection of Hardy Polypodium Cultivars, while Jonathan Hogarth holds a National Collection of Small and Miniature Hostas.

Jackie Currie, as a National Collection holder as well as a garden designer, was the perfect choice to design and build the Plant Heritage exhibit for the horticultural calendar’s most prestigious event, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Having said this, Jackie had quite a challenge before her.

The RHS contacted Plant Heritage just five weeks before the Chelsea Flower Show was due to open when an exhibitor pulled out due to the effects of the unseasonable cold weather this spring. Jackie had just over a month to come up with a design, source the plants, and create an exhibit! She had to fit in her full-time day job as well as organising the display, so had a very busy time. Thankfully she was ably assisted by Plant Heritage’s Show Manager, Gill Groombridge.

Plant Heritage’s Chelsea exhibit was entitled ‘The Heart of Plant Heritage’, as the National Plant Collections are at the heart of Plant Heritage’s conservation work. The exhibit featured plants from 25 different National Collections, including roses borrowed from Mottisfont Abbey’s National Collection of pre-1900 Shrub Roses. Mottisfont Abbey’s National Collection of Roses was established

by Graham Stuart Thomas in the 1970s, and this magnificent rose collection is home to many old and rare varieties of rose. Without the dedication of the renowned plantsman Graham Stuart Thomas, who planted the roses, and the support of Plant Heritage and the National Trust, who maintain the collection, these roses may otherwise have become extinct and lost to us forever.

Plant Heritage’s Chelsea exhibit featured an Acer from the National Collection at Westonbirt Arboretum, lavender from Downderry Nursery’s National Collection of Lavender, as well as Alliums from Jackie Currie’s National Collection of Alliums.

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Top: From left - Lorraine Smith, Alan Titchmarsh, Jackie Currie, Steve Currie and Gill Groombridge at Chelsea. Above: Plant Heritage's 40th Anniversary stand at Chelsea.

The RHS judges were impressed with the Plant Heritage exhibit, presenting the display with a Silver-Gilt Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018.

If you’re interested, you can support Plant Heritage by making a donation or becoming a member. Plant Heritage members enjoy many benefits including invitations to attend talks and workshops arranged by a network of local groups across the country, visits to gardens, specialist nurseries, National Plant Collections, and Plant Heritage’s specialist plant fairs, where you can buy a wide range of rare and unusual plants. Members can take part in Plant Heritage’s annual plant exchange, and twice a year members also receive the Plant Heritage Journal, which is full of interesting articles about plants. As a member and National Collection Holder myself, I can tell you that Plant Heritage is a lovely, friendly society; by joining and attending the meetings, you’re sure to make some great friends!

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Chidham Circular Summer is a lovely time to visit the seaside, as long as you are away from the crowds. This is a 5 mile circular walk with some of the best panoramic views of the harbour at Chichester. There is always something to watch on the water, whether it is groups of young people learning to sail or kayak, or birds diving for fish. This walk is taken with permission from Chichester Harbour Conservancy.

• THE WALK 1. Take the first path on the left out of the car park. Going up a few steps you can see Bosham Church in the distance (position A on the map).

Turn to the right and then left along the field edge, heading towards the shoreline.

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shore. Once you have passed the shoreline oaks, climb back up onto the bank. Take the footpath that heads inland to the right of the fence (C) .

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You will shortly come to some houses and then the Old House at Home pub.

6. Past the pub the road bears to the left. Take time to visit the church and look out for their collection of historical ‘teasel people’. Just before the church there is a footpath on the right (E).

Keep on this wide grassy path as it wiggles around fields.

7. On the straight section with electricity poles look out for the small unsigned path on the left leading back to the road. Turn right to return to the car park.

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August is upon us and school holidays have arrived, so if you are not sunning yourself abroad, there is a multitude of events and clubs still taking place in your area to entertain you and your family. If, like me, you are not having a big holiday away and need some ideas to make your staycation more fun, grab a nice cool drink, sit down, browse through this month’s Jottings and add a few dates to your diary.

Clandon Park - Basement open Wednesdays to Sundays 10am-5pm Step inside Clandon's basement for the first time since the fire in 2015. See the remarkable vaulted undercroft, then pass into a protected viewing area from which you can see the full extent of the fire damage, with dramatic, vertical views from basement floor to scaffolding roof. Normal admission applies. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clandonpark for full details.

Shere Cinema Thursday 2nd August 2pm and 8pm Jumanji is on at 2pm - four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game. At 8pm, they are showing All the Money in the World - the story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom. Book online at www.villagecinema.org and visit www.facebook.com/ sherevillagecinema for more information.

Sunset Cruises on the Way and Arun Canal Friday 3rd August 7.30pm Enjoy an evening trip on the canal watching the scenery change from daylight to dusk whilst enjoying a glass of Pimm’s and a delicious Ploughman’s Supper. The trips cost £21 per person. Booking in advance essential via www. weyandarun.co.uk.

Polesden Lacey - Power Play Until 29th November 2018 Polesden Lacey have launched a new programme, Power Play, exploring the social power of inimitable Edwardian socialite Margaret Greville. From quiet beginnings as the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy Scottish brewer, Maggie rose up the social ladder to become an influential member of August 2018

high society, counting the likes of King Edward VII among her close friends. Including talks, tours and exhibitions, Polesden Lacey's new programme will explore how Maggie became so influential and more importantly, how she took advantage of her influence and power. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesden-lacey for full details.

Surrey Unearthed Participate in creative activities with a difference this summer. Surrey Unearthed is a contemporary arts programme spanning sculpture, events, film and installations that respond to the natural materials of the Surrey Hills landscape. This summer visit large-scale artworks, see the fascinating exhibition, participate in creative workshops or go on artist’s talks and walks. To find out about these and the upcoming September mass singing event at Box Hill, go to www.surreyunearthed.org.

Back to the Fifties for Holiday at Home Until Thursday 2nd August 10.30am-4pm ‘Millmead on Sea’ is this year’s Staycation programme for over 60’s to enjoy a three day 'Holiday at Home'. Guildford Baptist Church have trawled attics and garden sheds for 1950’s memorabilia, buckets and spades, old board games, dominoes and card games to entertain older friends, neighbours and any members from the public who want to trip down memory lane. Fish and chip lunches, Cornish pasties, morning coffee and afternoon tea and cakes will whet everyone’s appetite. Booking forms available from the church office 01483 575008, email office@guildfordbaptist.org or go to the Millmead Centre, Millmead, GU2 4BE. Bookham Country Market Every Friday 10.15am-11.30am Providing a friendly atmosphere where people can meet over tea/coffee and cake as well as buying from the well stocked tables of local suppliers. These include baked goods and prepared meals, free range eggs, meat from Conisbees in East Horsley, home-made preserves, locally grown plants and vegetables and a wide range of craft items. They are open every Friday in the Old Barn Hall, Church Road, Bookham, KT23 3PQ. Dinosaur World Live Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th August Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur

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Jottings Recruiting Support Workers £8.70 per hour Affinity Trust are a national charity providing high quality, personalised support to adults with learning disabilities. We have a number of opportunities within our supported living services in Ash, Guildford and surrounding areas.

As a Support Worker you will play a key role in enabling the people we support to live fulfilling lives.

Support work offers you a chance to make a genuine difference to people’s lives and no day will be the same!

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World Live in this new interactive show coming to G Live. Grab your compass and join the intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesheating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Ticeratops, Giraffatitan and Stegnosaurus, to name but a few! A free meet and greet special after the show is also available for show attendees, offering brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Book now for this entertaining and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure via www.glive.co.uk.

Jurassic Discovery at RHS Wisley Until 2nd September A summer of activities and fun. Take a step back in time this summer and unearth the secrets of the land that time forgot.

With Jurassic plant habitats, giant insects and dinosaur footprints to discover, there are fun activities every day to keep budding palaeontologists busy throughout the summer holidays. All details will be on the website, so do check as activities vary daily. Free with normal garden admission. www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Wisley.

Farnham Roller Hockey Club Every Sunday from 5pm Have you just got your first pair of roller skates and want to learn to skate, or do you enjoy roller skating and want more excitement? Then come to Farnham Roller Hockey Club – new members of all ages welcome. Beginner’s sessions Sundays from 5pm (juniors) and more experienced skaters from 6.30pm. There is also a roller disco session once per month. Held at Farnham Sports Centre, Dogflud Way, GU9 7UD. Contact Adam on 07979 505878 or visit www. farnhamrollerhockey.co.uk for details.

A Festival of Mediaeval Mayhem Weekends 4th and 5th, 11th and 12th August 10am-6pm The Loxwood Joust unrivalled programme of mediaeval revelry takes place this August. Dine with Queen Georgiana of Loxwood. Food may not be the first thing you think of when you attend a mediaeval jousting festival, but it was an integral part of mediaeval life and the Loxwood Joust is delighted to be adding mediaeval banquets to its unique programme of events. Banqueting groups of 10 or more are offered free entry to the joust and guests should email info@legendpresents.co.uk to secure this time limited promotional offer. Tickets for this sumptuous banquet and standard tickets are available at www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk.

The Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex RH14 0AL. Horsley Garden Society Various dates Horsley Garden Society hold flower and produce shows, meetings, lectures and visits to bring together those with an interest in gardening - from beginners to experts. Held at West Horsley Village Hall. New members and visitors are very welcome. Anyone interested in annual membership at £5 contact Roger at r.lindsay339@btinternet.com.

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Surrey County Walkers Various dates throughout the month They have walks every weekend, usually in West Surrey, in the Farnham, Guildford, Woking or Dorking areas. Some walks are held in neighbouring counties, such as Hampshire or Sussex. Most walks are completed in a morning, followed by a visit to a local pub. Some walks in summer last all day. This is often the case for walks along long distance paths, such as the North Downs Way, South Downs Way, Thames Path and the Mid Sussex Border Path. For the full programme visit www.surreycommunity.info/ surreycountywalkers.

The Tempest at Hatchlands Sunday 5th August 7pm-9.15pm Join the all-male cast of The Lord Chamberlain’s Men as they present Shakespeare’s comic tale of betrayal, revenge and magic. Adult £16, child £8, family £40. To book call Guildford TIC on 01483 444334 or www.nationaltrust.org. uk/hatchlands-park.

Calling All Young Surrey Artists Closing date for entries is 31st January 2019 Global Canvas Children's Art Competition 2019. If you're young, arty and concerned about conservation, why not enter this year's 'Global Canvas' contest? Your colourful creation could end up on display at London's famous Natural History Museum! Set up in 2004 by the Shalford based David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, to encourage August 2018

young people to express their concern for wildlife and the environment through art. This year's theme is 'Habitats of the World' and group entries are invited from Surrey children aged 16 years and under. Entrants can use creative media including art, sculpture, textiles, collage etc. to present a mini-exhibition reflecting the competition topic. Entry is free and the winners will be announced at an exciting exhibition and ceremony at London's Natural History Museum.

Visit www.davidshepherd.org/global-canvas for more information and inspiration.

Summer Holiday Workshops at The Living Planet Centre Throughout August Did you know that our oceans cover over 70% of our planet?

This summer at the WWF Living Planet Centre they will be travelling into the deep blue ocean to celebrate some of the special marine wildlife that lives there and to find out practical things you can all do to help protect our seas.

Create beautiful arts and crafts inspired by the big blue ocean which you can take home or add to their summer artwork in the learning zone. Suitable for ages 4+. Free with a suggested donation £3 per child. For full details on this event please visit their website at www.wwf.org.uk/getinvolved/living-planet-centre.

Circus Week Is coming to Guildford Monday 6th to Friday 10th August 10am-4pm Roll up, roll up, Guildford’s G Live’s sensational Circus Week will be back-flipping its way into town. Circus Week is an

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Local Folk Music Sessions Mondays 9pm, plus every other Wednesday 8.30pm and Sunday 8pm There is a folk music session every Monday at the Star in Church Street, Godalming at 9pm, at the Leathern Bottle Farncombe every second and fourth Wednesday at 8.30pm and at The Stag at Eashing every second Sunday starting at 8pm. All musicians, singers and audience welcome. Free entry. For details call Kevin on 01483 415962 or 07990 727802.

Lazy Jazz Sundays at Polesden Lacey Sundays in August 2pm-4pm Why not relax and laze around in the summer sun listening to live Jazz played from the south terrace of Polesden Lacey? Normal admission applies. To find out more on this and many more events visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesden-lacey.

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The Castle Green Bowling Club Mondays 6pm and various open days The clubs lawn bowls season continues through to the end of September in the beautiful grounds of Guildford Castle.

Coaching and spare bowls are provided for newcomers and the first year fee is half price. All you need is a good eye, the ability to bend and stretch, the stamina to last through a three-hour long game and a pair of flat-soled shoes to protect the green. For more information visit www. castlegreenbowls.co.uk.

Summer Writing Days in Bookham Tuesday 7th, Saturday 18th and Friday 31st August 10am-4pm Spend a day with a small, friendly group writing in the house and garden of a well-published writer and experienced workshop leader. Costs £16 - discount if more than one book. Bring your own lunch. 7th, Write from your roots where you've come from, what you've learnt. 18th, Find inspiration and fire imagination and 31st, Let your pen and spirit sing, including live musical inspiration. Visit www. chrisleonardwriting.uk or phone Chris on 01372 803995.

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active holiday adventure for 8-14 year olds with a passion for learning and developing new and exciting skills. Find your circus talent by trying juggling, plate spinning, acrobatics and aerial hoop. The week-long G Live Circus Week skills course guarantees crazy circus fun with professional circus artists. Course fee £150 for five days and just £130 for siblings. Visit www.glive.co.uk to book.

Florabundance at Watts Gallery Until 7th October Florabundance brings together paintings, drawings and prints by 12 contemporary British artists to create a veritable bouquet of flower pictures for visitors to Watts Gallery Artists' Village to see and buy. From exquisitely accurate botanical watercolours to exuberant riots of colour in acrylic paintings, Florabundance celebrates the best of modern

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THE IVY CASTLE VIEW, GUILDFORD

THERE WILL not be many foodies out there who will not have heard of The Ivy restaurant. It has been a staple on the capital’s dining scene, much-loved by actors, celebrities and those from the arts.

First opened in 1917, it has occupied its landmark building in London’s West End since 1929. Sitting on a corner site, it resembles a stately liner from the art deco era, with its iconic harlequin stainedglass windows shrouding famous diners from passers by. In more recent years, the restaurant’s owners have created The Ivy Collection, which has seen Ivy branded brasseries launched elsewhere in London and selected towns and cities outside. With luck, one such venue is in the newly redeveloped Tunsgate quarter in Guildford, where the Ivy Castle View opened earlier this year.

This restaurant occupies two floors, the bottom of which houses a private dining room for functions.

The main dining room is on the second floor, and what a glorious space it is. The room is beautifully light and wonderfully airy, with picture windows on two sides overlooking Guildford’s ancient castle.

It appears to hover amongst the trees, with far reaching views of a distant countryside that beckons from afar. With balconies on both sides, this offers superior alfresco dining.

The main menu is both large in scale and in content.

There is plenty for everyone and it is changed seasonally. A daytime set menu offers fewer choices but all are original and tempting, good value at £16.50 for 2 courses and £21 for three.

Marcus and I arrived in late June during the heatwave. An indoor table near the window with a castle view is spot on. With a cocktail on offer, it is hard to decline. A classic ‘Raffles’ Singapore Sling with our own local Silent Pool gin and a Surrey Passion with flaming rum are both deliciously August 2018

dispatched. With 14 starters to choose from, the choice is not simple. Prawn Cocktail is one of the best-sellers but I opt for the Tempura Prawns and receive 5 lovely big, crunchy crustaceans. The matcha tea sauce is lovely but the pickled mouli and cucumber could do with more zing. Marcus plumps for the Steak Tartare, finely diced raw beef with the usual accompaniments with sauce bottles on the side for extra piquancy. Very fresh.

Over 20 main courses are on offer. Marcus much enjoyed his Crab Linguine, with lots of lovely crab meat and chilli spice. I plumped for the Market Special, which was a breaded veal escalope. Easy to get wrong but this was super crisp on the outside yet the meat was very moist and tender. A burnt butter with capers and lemon came with it, and olive oil mashed potatoes and creamed spinach with toasted pine nuts were the perfect sides. This was all washed down with the charming sommelier’s choice, a Cotes de Provence Rosé called Whispering Angel. Not cheap at £55 but very delicious and a fine choice.

Regular readers will know I am not a big dessert fan but in the interest of a balanced review, we both agreed to try a couple. Our waitress raved about the Chocolate Bombe, where hot salted caramel is poured over a chocolate dome covering ice cream and honeycomb. It was both theatrical and fabulous. A Rum Baba with raspberries was light, fresh and boozy. Perfect.

This Ivy is a great addition to the local restaurant scene. It is not inexpensive but the quality of the food, the service and the surroundings elevate it to something really rather special. SR The Ivy Castle View Tunsgate Quarter, 98-110 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3QY T: 01483 920100 www.theivyguildford.com

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floral art and recalls the inspiration found by Watts Gallery's founders - the great Victorian artist G F Watts and his wife, the artist and designer Mary Watts - in the natural beauty of the Surrey Hills. Visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk for more information.

Guildford Ramblers Association Walks Programme Various dates during August August is a wonderful month for getting out into the beautiful Surrey countryside to enjoy the great English summer.

There's something for everyone this month - from a leisurely 2½ mile walk around Hascombe Hill, with its lovely views, on the 8th, starting at 2.15pm (call Bridget 07768 363593) to an 11 mile walk from Kingsley Common, south of Farnham though the woodland and fields of the Hampshire 'hangers' starting at 10am on the 18th (call Lynne 07920 295713).

On the 4th, going further afield for a 10 mile walk on the South Downs north of Chichester, (call Viv 07762 335323).

Full details of all of August's 16 walks can be found at www. guildfordramblers.org.uk and click on the walks tab.

PeerTalk Every Wednesday 7.30pm-9pm A peer support group for anyone feeling down or depressed.

A safe, confidential space to share and to be heard, to offer and to receive support from others who also know depression. No judgement, just acceptance and respect.

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Probus ’83 Club Guildford First Thursday of the month This is a club for retired men with a professional or business background to meet for drinks, lunch and an after-lunch speaker. Other activities include golf, bowls, visits to places of interest and an investment group. Held at Weybourne House, Old Portsmouth Road, Guildford. They welcome new members. Visit www.probus83.org.uk, call Paul Sherren on 01483 531623 or email paul.sherren@ntlworld.com.

Peter Pan at Hatchlands Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th August 6pm-8pm Bring the family and delight in the magical tale of the little boy who never grew up. Adult £12, child £8, family £32. To book call Guildford TIC on 01483 444334 or www. nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park.

Guildford Walking for Health Various days during the month Why not join one of these sociable, free walking groups who meet at various locations during the month with optional refreshments afterwards. For information on the Boxgrove Walk Group Contact Annelize on 07554 423010. For the Fairlands Walk Group contact Julie on 07873 339374. The Whitmoor Walk Group Roger on 07925 252617 and the Shalford Walk Group contact Georgina on 07925 252619.

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Pirates and Princesses Adventure Trips 9th August and 22nd August 11am and 2pm If you missed the first of these trips during half-term, now is the time to book ahead for during the summer holidays. Go in fancy dress and enjoy some good swashbuckling fun with ‘sea’ battles to try and defeat the pirates, rescue the princess and take possession of the treasure chest. Tickets cost £12 per person to include light refreshments and a share of the captured treasure for all the children. Booking in advance is recommended, www.weyandarun.co.uk.

Guildford Walking for Health Free Bus Guilford Walking for Health are delighted to announce this free bus service for residents from Stoughton, Slyfield and Bellfields to the Whitmoor Common walks on Friday mornings. This is a very good opportunity to go and try the Whitmoor Common health walks from the Jolly Farmer in Burdenshott Road. The health walks are either 30 minutes or one hour long. Walks are on Friday mornings and start at 11 am. Walking is a fun, social activity which reduces stress and has a whole host of health benefits. People who do more physical activity have more energy, feel more motivated and also reduce the risk of health problems. All you need to do is turn up in comfortable shoes and enjoy the walk!

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Cinema in the Courtyard - Dirty Dancing Saturday 11th August 8.30pm-10.30pm Have the time of your life with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in the ultimate 80’s classic film, "Dirty Dancing", screened in the atmospheric cobbled courtyard at Hatchlands Park. £10. To book call Guildford TIC 01483 444334 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park.

The Guildford Scrabble Group Every Wednesday 7.30pm-10.30pm This is a very friendly group who welcome all new players, from beginners to seasoned players. Meeting in Shalford Village Hall weekly. Car parking is free and the cost is £2.50 per evening, which includes tea, coffee, cake and biscuits.

For more information contact Barbara on 01483 579873.

Library of Things Guildford Thursdays 4pm-7pm Guildford Borough Council, in partnership with Surrey County Council, have launched the Guildford Library of Things. Local residents can borrow hand-held DIY, gardening and decorating tools at a fraction of the cost to buy. For more information and to book an item please visit: www. guildfordmakerspace.org.uk/news/guildford-library-ofthings. Held at Guildford Library, 77 North Street, Guildford.

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Jottings The Pilgrim Ringers Wednesday evenings Learn to ring tunes on handbells. Good teamwork, lovely music, stimulating brain-function, great for entertaining others and emotionally satisfying. Practices are on Wednesday evenings in Normandy Village Hall. Everyone is welcome. Call 01483 538373 for details.

Community Yoga Classes 8 classes every week in Guildford, Shalford and Bramley Guildford Yoga offer drop-in yoga classes suitable for all. The mixed ability classes are great for beginners and intermediates alike. Yoga Therapy sessions cater for people with injuries, illness, stress, anxiety or those who need some Venue, Garden & Tea Room in Midhurst TLC. Feel free to drop-in to any of the sessions and payas-you-go or check out the website for discount payment Open to the public all year round options. Further details and the schedule of classes can be Dogs Welcome found on www.guildfordyoga@yahoo.co.uk.

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Shere Cinema Sunday 12th August 8pm Finding Your Feet – on the eve of retirement a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council estate. The Editor has seen it and thought it was terrific fun! Book online at www.villagecinema.org or visit www.facebook.com/sherevillagecinema for more information.

Surrey Branch of the Western Front Association Wednesday 15th August 7.30pm This month Charles Messenger talk is ‘Planning the attack at Amiens in August 1918’. In its centenary month, Charles talks about the reasons for the success of the attack that began the ‘100 days’ destruction of the German army that ended the Great War and how this reflected on how the BEF had developed through the war. Meeting Cobham Day Centre. Free admission but £3 donation requested.

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Rotary Club of Bookham and Horsley July saw the start of another Rotary year and for 2018-19 they welcome to the Chair new president, Barry Davies.

Barry has a raft of new ideas, geared to bring energy to the Club and attract more new members. Rotary combines the opportunity to really make a difference in your community, both locally and globally, whilst enjoying the company of like-minded friends. For all details visit www. bookhamandhorsley.rotaryweb.org or contact Mark Secker on 01372 458733, or mark.secker@outlook.com.

Guildford-on-Sea returns to the River Wey 16th to 18th August 10am-6pm Located next to The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford’s urban beach is free to enter and open daily.

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Challengers – Small Steps for Bigger Change Challengers is a charity local to Farnham which offers play and leisure activities for disabled children and young people, with schemes catering to the youngest of four years of age to young adults up to the age of 25. Their schemes run Saturdays and during holidays, providing parents with the opportunity for needed short breaks. As a charity they rely on government funding and fundraising support to deliver such an extensive service. If you are interested in their services or want to get involved they welcome new volunteers. Find them online at www.disability-challengers.org or call on 01483 230930.

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Guildford Rambling Club’s Walks Programme who were rated GOOD in all areas at Various dates during August Visitors are welcome to give us a try. We normally start at our last inspection by the Care Quality For further information, or 10am. For the 4 mile morning walk from Pirbright on the Commission. to arrange a free no obligation meeting in your 16th, call Margaret on 07766 963950. For the 10 mile circular walk from near Chilworth on the 19th, contact home, please call 01483 797950 Alastair on 07768 907001. A start below Box Hill takes us or visit our website www.astoragency.co.uk • Trustworthy, caring, professional for a 9 mile walk on the 26th, look to Mick 07765 205353 • A friendly, flexible service staff, fully trained and referenced for that one. The 10 mile figure of 8 from Selborne on the with help available for09/08/2016 ½ 2nd September will be led by David on 07922 189114. Dick,Astor Care 17x4.indd with1 Criminal Recordshour clearance. per week to 24 hour on 07516 407936, is the leader for the 10 mile figure of 8 live-in care.

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Give Korfball a try Thursdays 7pm-8.30pm Korfball is a fun, fast moving and tactical game played by a mixed team of eight (four men and four women) which incorporates elements from both basketball and netball.

Guildford Korfball Club is a friendly, sociable and successful club who are looking to welcome new members. Training sessions take place at Prior's Field School in Godalming. See their website for more information www.guildfordkorfball. co.uk.

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Papercourt Sailability launches new Wheelyboat Papercourt Sailability, which currently provides sailing opportunities for the disabled of all ages, announces the launching and naming of its new Wheelyboat. This will extend Papercourt Sailability's offer to a much wider range of disabled participants and enable the club to offer Powerability, the new on water motorised twin of the established Sailability programme run by the RYA. Papercourt Sailability is part of a RYA nationwide scheme which offers people of all abilities the opportunity to enjoy the fun and freedom of sailing. The Papercourt Sailability and The Wheelyboat Trust have a joint vision - to provide mobility impaired people, young and old, with the opportunity and freedom to participate in waterborne activities. The Wheelyboat Trust relies on the support of individuals, companies and charitable organisations to fund its activities.

Donations can be made in a variety of ways including online at www.wheelyboats.org/donate.

RASASC Guildford Win Queens Award This Guildford based charity, work with the Surrey community provide support to male and female survivors of rape and sexual abuse, recent and non-recent. They are proud to let you know that Buckingham Palace announced RASASC as a recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2018. Everyone involved with RASASC, especially their lovely and dedicated volunteers, should feel immensely proud of the recognition that this Award represents. Visit www.rasasc-guildford.org to find out more.

Performing Arts Event at the Nomad Theatre Saturday 18th August 11am-11pm A one day performing arts event packed with local talent, presented by Brooklands Radio and The Nomad Theatre Group. The brainchild of Annabelle Lawrence and James ‘JP’ Pearce, Surrey Showcase was created to give performers across Surrey the opportunity to showcase their talent in a professionally designed theatre space.

There will be interviews, live performances and recordings, plus places to eat and drink, socialise and relax, as well as backstage tours. The Nomad Theatre, Bishopsmead Parade, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6RT. Visit www. surreyshowcase.co.uk for more details and bookings.

Home-Start Guildford volunteers needed Can you spare a few hours each week to help a family with young children? Home-Start Guildford is a family support charity covering the whole of the Guildford Borough, plus Bookham and Fetcham in Mole Valley. Their next Volunteer Preparation Course starts in September and they are recruiting now. If you have parenting experience, would like to make a real difference, and are interested in learning new skills on this friendly, free course, please call Debbie or Liz on 01483 511181, or email office@hsguildford.org.uk for more info.

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Laura Thurlow, Chief Executive at the Community Foundation for Surrey, explains how the foundation is supporting many ‘hidden’ charities helping meet local needs that exist right on your doorstep.

When responding with the name of the organisation I am so delighted to work for, it is not uncommon to be greeted with a dazed expression. There are many local people still unaware of The Community Foundation for Surrey, despite the vital work we do in enabling local philanthropy and supporting hundreds of Surrey based charities and groups each year.

Perhaps this is because Surrey is predominantly thought to be one of the most affluent counties in the UK. But while parts of our county are rated as the best places to live, sadly our research, titled ‘Surrey Uncovered’, has revealed the very real needs that surround us.

Did you know that Surrey has one of the highest levels of domestic abuse? Or that, in some areas, income deprivation is affecting more than 30% of children? It is these needs which motivate us to raise awareness of the importance of philanthropy and encourage local people to get involved.

We work with donors who want to give back to their communities and voluntary groups providing vital services for local people and disadvantaged individuals. Companies, individuals, families and trusts can establish a fund with us, and we will work closely with them to help direct their giving to the causes and themes they care about in Surrey.

Last year, we awarded £1.2 million in grants to charities and groups working hard to better Surrey, that sadly often go unnoticed, despite making a significant impact within the local community.

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Charities Supported Near You The Artventure Trust provides inclusive and absorbing art-based activities to learning disabled adults who have difficulties gaining access to mainstream social activities and employment. The charity provides a secure and friendly environment where attendees can become involved in the visual arts with the support of Artventure staff and volunteers. Through encouraging creative expression and social contact, Artventure is able help those in attendance to develop new skills and build self-esteem and confidence.

Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Guildford supports male and female survivors of sexual abuse. Services include a confidential crisis helpline, as well as counselling on an individual or family basis. Specific court support and counselling is also provided, teaching coping strategies, how to manage emotions while being cross-examined, and coping with a guilty or not-guilty verdict in court.

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Sculpture Event Returns to RHS Garden Wisley Saturday 18th August to Sunday 23rd September The Surrey Sculpture Society (SSS) will be staging its 21st Sculpture Trail at RHS Garden Wisley. Visitors to the sculpture trail will discover a diverse range of works, from abstract to traditional pieces, thoughtfully positioned throughout the RHS garden’s 240 acres, within 25 inspirational garden settings. Sculptures created by the Society’s emerging and professional sculptors will be placed around the garden’s iconic Jellicoe Canal feature, through the woodland walk at Battleston Hill and the Mediterranean Terraces, Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden, Alpine Meadow, Exotic and Cottage Gardens. Admission to the Sculpture Trail is included in entrance to RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QB. Call 01483 224234 or visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley for details of entrance fees and opening times.

Stoke Park Railway Various dates throughout this year Guildford Model Engineering Society have many events coming up, with Miniature Steam Train Rides at all events.

There will be a Gala Weekend, public open afternoon, teddy bears picnic, charity day and Christmas event. Refreshments.

Free entry. Parking available. Stoke Park, London Road GU1 1TU. Visit www.gmes.org.uk for full details.

The Unattached Group (TUG) Weekly meetings The Unattached Group - a social club for single people aged 44

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55-69 - are having lots of summer fun with many varied and interesting activities, including walks, theatre trips, boat trips, meals out, garden visits and music evenings. They have a weekly pub meeting where you can come along and meet some of the members and see what exciting events they have coming up. If you are interested, please contact www.theunattachedgroup.

Guildford Environmental Forum Sunday 19th August Guildford Environmental Forum (GEF) is a local charity and this year they are celebrating their 25th anniversary. Their first apple pressing is at the Mane Chance annual Open Day, set in countryside near Compton. Mane Chance is a horse and pony rescue charity and there will be a diverse range of stalls on Sunday 19th August from 12 noon-5pm. They will be in the orchard. Please bring your apples and plastic bottles to take the juice home. They will also be apple pressing at NT Winkworth Arboretum at 11am on Sunday 2nd September.

Again, bring your apples and the children as they love what we do and like to help wash, cut, grind, pound and press to see local apples turned into juice. On a different tack, come and learn to scythe with Mark Allery up at the Rosamund Community Garden on Thursday 30th August. This is the second of their 2018 scything courses and this will be the ninth year in a row that Mark has run these courses for them.

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Yvonne Arnaud Film Season Wednesday 22nd August to Saturday 1st September It’s all about films this August as the Theatre swaps stage for screen to present their Summer Film Season. The schedule includes screenings of: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Edie, The Bookshop, Peter Rabbit, Book Club, Mama Mia: Here We Go Again, The Greatest Showman, Incredibles 2 and The Dam Busters. For more information please visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000.

Horsley U3A Meeting Fourth Wednesday of each month 10.30am Meets at the East Horsley Village Hall to hear interesting and entertaining speakers. Coffee is served from 9.45am. The U3A welcomes new members, the only qualification being that you must be no longer in full time employment. The aim August 2018

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Shere's First Outdoor Cinema Friday 24th August 6.30pm The Greatest Showman Sing-along - celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Book online at www.villagecinema.org or go to www.facebook.com/sherevillagecinema.

New Al Anon meeting Thursdays 7pm-8pm Is someone's drinking causing chaos and heartache in your life? If you are struggling with someone else's drinking and need a way to cope, please join them. There are no dues or fees. For further information email discoveringchoices2018@ gmail.com or text David 07878 192235 or Cyndi 07577 949944. Held at the Junior Room, Guildford United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road GU2 4BS. Beginners Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Every Wednesday 7.30pm Strictly Beginners is a fun, friendly and easy ballroom and latin dance classes held at West Horsley Village Hall on

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Peaslake Village Fair Monday 27th August 1pm-4.30pm Enjoy a slice of village life and all the fun of the fair at this year’s Peaslake Village Fair. Taking place in the picturesque village of Peaslake, featuring fun for all the family, including bouncy castles, Punch and Judy, face-painting, fun dog show, welly-wanging, coconut shy, beer slider, Pimms tent, BBQ and so much more. Let the live music entertain you whilst you discover stalls galore, with great bargains to be had on books, bric-a-brac and toys, plus ice-cream and other tasty treats. Raising important funds for the local community and community groups, including Peaslake Free School and Nursery, Peaslake Memorial Hall and Friends of the Hurtwood. Held at Walking Bottom, Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9RR. Free Entry. Visit www.facebook.com/ PeaslakeSummerFair for more details.

Twelfth Night Wednesday 29th August to Saturday 1st September Viola survives a shipwreck and washes up on the shores of Illyria, quickly becoming embroiled in a story of romance, trickery and disguise. Oxford Shakespeare Players bring you a topsy-turvy Illyria of devious schemes and desperate passions in Twelfth Night. The mingled strands of comedy and melancholy unravel to make this one of Shakespeare’s 46

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Summer Holiday Fun at The Cathedral Wednesday 29th August 10am–12.30pm Free summer holiday family fun. Families are invited to have a morning of crafting fun to mark the end of the school holidays, with themed activities and treasure hunt in the Nave of the Cathedral. Free entry, all welcome. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds afterward. Cathedral, shop, Treasury and Seasons café open throughout the holidays.

Contact louise@guildford-cathedral.org or visit www. guildford-cathedral.org Held at Guildford Cathedral, GU2 7UP. University of the Third Age Enrolment Day Friday 31st August 1pm-3pm The University of the Third Age is an educational self-help organisation for those who have reached the stage in life where they are no longer in full time employment. The group draws on the experience and knowledge of its members to set up shared learning, common interest, and activity groups. The Guildford area has over 1,600 members and offers over 100 courses and interest groups. So join them to find new interests or rekindle old ones, laugh, and make new friends. Royal Grammar School, Eastgate Gardens entrance, GU1 4AZ. Enquiries: 01483 222572 or secretary@ guildfordu3a.org.uk.

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Bing Live at G Live Guildford Friday 31st August to 1st September Calling all Bingsters! Bing and his friends are going on tour in the first ever Bing stage show, Bing Live. Join Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as they learn how to tell stories by pretending, dressing-up and singing songs. Flop and Amma are there to help, but in this magical world of makebelieve things don’t always go according to plan…The CBeebies favourites are brought to life in a brand new stage production full of fun, laughter, music and magical puppetry.

Bing Live is the perfect first theatre trip for pre-schoolers and their families. G Live, Guildford, London Road, GU1 1HE. For tickets and further information call the Box Office: 01483 369350 or go online at www.GLive.co.uk.

Back to the Future - Open Air Cinema Saturday 1st September 8pm-10pm It’s over 30 years since Michael J Fox went Back to the Future in possibly the coolest time machine ever built. Bring a chair, a cosy rug and sit back and enjoy this action-packed classic 1980s film. Visit their website at www.nationaltrust. org.uk/hatchlands-park to book call Guildford TIC on 01483 444334.

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given. If you are already experienced in lighting and sound you will be joining a very friendly and talented team of actors, directors and technicians. Their next production 'The Accrington Pals' is 14th-17th November and this will be a great opportunity for the lighting and sound team as the play is full of spectacular lighting and devastating sound effects.

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Guildford Opera ‘Come and Sing Bizet’ Sunday 2nd September 1.45pm–6.30pm If you enjoy opera and singing and would like to find out more about Bizet, Guildford opera’s Music Director, Lewis Gaston, is leading a workshop on Bizet’s life and music, including singing choruses from his well-known and not so well known works. The afternoon costs £15 (free for all students) and includes afternoon tea and music scores.

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Shere Village Cinema Sunday 2nd September 7.30pm The Italian Job (1969) - comic caper movie about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam. Book online at www. villagecinema.org or visit their Facebook page www. facebook.com/sherevillagecinema for details and bookings.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Bookham Flower Club First Monday of the month 2.15pm The title for the September meeting has the intriguing title of ‘Fifty Shades of Autumn’, so members are anticipating an interesting afternoon, coupled with the in-house competition ‘Berry Treasure’, and October should appeal to all gardeners with the demonstrator’s title of ‘Gardener’s Delight’.

Bookham Flower Club celebrates its Emerald Anniversary in November with a very special meeting and lunch for members. Bookham Flower Group is a member of NAFAS – National Association of Flower Arranging Societies and details of what is going on in the area can be found on their website: www.surreynafas.org.uk.

Bethel Christian Assembly Coffee Morning Starting Tuesday 4th September 10am–12 noon Bethel Christian Assembly ‘Bridge’ Coffee Morning will be held on the first and third Tuesday mornings. It will be held in the Bethel Rooms at Shalford Village Hall. All welcome, from babies to centenarians. A wonderful opportunity to get to know your neighbours in and around Shalford. Also for us to get to know you and share about how the Christian faith is relevant for us all today. Go to www.bethelchristian.org.uk for full details.

Wisley Flower Show bursts into Bloom Tuesday 4th to Sunday 9th September The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is inviting all garden-lovers to attend a late summer floral celebration at the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, supported by Witan Investment Trust. Now in its 26th year, the highly-anticipated show is set to delight visitors with spectacular displays and shopping opportunities.

Set within the picturesque surroundings of the garden, the show will host more than 50 specialist nurseries who will showcase their top quality plants, alongside new exhibitors displaying horticultural delights, such as air plants, unusual shrubs and an urban rock garden. Visit www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley.

Shere Village Cinema Thursday 6th September 8pm Journey's End - Set in a dugout in Aisne in 1918, it is the story of a group of British officers, led by the mentally disintegrating young officer Stanhope, as they await their fate. Book online at www.villagecinema.org or visit www. facebook.com/sherevillagecinema for details.

Guildford Hockey Club - Club Days Saturday 8th September and Sunday 9th September Guildford Hockey Club will be kicking off their 2018/19 season in September and warmly invite all hockey enthusiasts to their Men’s and Ladies’ Club Day, Saturday 8th September. There will be training sessions and trials for those wishing to play for men’s and ladies teams, BBQ, and exciting 1st team matches. The Junior season starts the next day, Sunday 9th September, with different age groups getting together for training and games. For more information please contact comms@guildfordhc.com or visit www.guildfordhc.com for more information. All welcome.

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Bramley Concert Saturday 8th September 7pm Come and hear the famous International Concert Pianist John Lill CBE in Holy Trinity Church, Bramley – their 2018 Celebrity Concert! John Lill will be playing works by Haydn, Brahms, Schumann and Beethoven. Tickets are £15 (under 18s and students £5) and include a free glass of wine or soft drink; they are available in advance either in person from Robertsons in Bramley High Street, or from Stuart White (stuartwhite@waitrose.com) - payment in advance is required (details from Stuart) as a sell out is expected! If all tickets are sold by the time you read this, there will be a waiting list in case of any returned tickets. The concert is in support of a very worthy local charity – the Hydon Hill Cheshire Home.

Surrey Cycle Challenge launched Registration now open The Surrey Cycle Challenge on Sunday 9th September is a brand-new event which has been launched by The Children’s Trust. Encouraging cyclists to get on their bikes to raise money for children with brain injury and neurodisability. Cyclists have the choice of a 46 or 68 mile route. Cyclists will be able to look forward to the allimportant after party at The Children’s Trust headquarters where they will enjoy a complimentary sports massage, food and music. Entry fee £35. To register visit www. thechildrenstrust.org.uk/cycle.

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Surrey Care Trust Hikeathon Saturday 15th September Local charity, The Surrey Care Trust is asking walkers to step out for their Surrey 5 Peaks hikeathon on Saturday 15 September and make a difference to the lives of tens of thousands of people in Surrey, who are disadvantaged by low skills, lack of opportunity, setbacks in life and precarious economic circumstances. This year’s 26 mile circular hike starts and ends in Bramley. There is also an option of walking 13 miles or taking part in a five-mile family walk. Every walker who raises over £150 for Surrey Care Trust will receive a free t-shirt.

For more information visit www.surrey5peaks.org.uk.

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Hatchlands Park Run Sunday 16th September 9am A 15k,10k and 5k parkland run at Hatchlands Historic Park with chip timing and voucher prizes.Starts at 9am start for all races. Take splace at Hatchland Historic Park, East Clandon, GU4 7RT. Further details on the website at www. guildfordlions.com.

Restored Lives Course - Booking Open Starting 24th September 7pm Are you recently separated or divorced? Do you feel you could do with some help coping with the changes in your life? If so, 'Restored Lives' is a course designed to support those experiencing separation and divorce and to help you through this time. There is a new course starting on Monday evenings for seven weeks, with supper, followed by a talk.

Held in St Saviour's Church Centre, Woodbridge Road, Guildford. For further details visit www.st-saviours.org.uk/ restoredlives, call 01483 445142 or email restoredlives@ st-saviours.org.uk.

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