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THE EDITOR'S NOTE IT IS always slightly disconcerting to come back from a sunny holiday abroad, return to work and immediately have to deal with adverts and events that are all promoting Christmas. The move from summer to autumn this year seemed to be almost instantaneous, so I have gone from shorts and polos to jumpers and jackets overnight. Let’s hope that we can hold off using scarves for a good few months yet.

At the time of writing, my friend Jane and I are just about to see off 50 vintage, veteran and classic motor cars on the annual GUTS Motor Tour, which raises money for Guildford Undetected Tumour Screening at the Royal Surrey hospital. This year, we are visiting the Wellington Country Park, followed by a picnic lunch at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. This is the fifth tour we have organised and after this year, we will have raised close to £20,000 for a very worthwhile local charity.

If anyone out there would like to help Jane and I with this endeavour next year (and beyond), please email me at gutsmotortour@gmail.com as we would love to have a bit more help!

You will note this month that we have slightly redesigned the cover and the insides of the magazine to incorporate our new logo, which is one we have been using for the past few months on our social media pages. These are just a few cosmetic changes to the magazine as we approach our tenth year of publishing community magazines next year.

How time flies!

On page 8 of this month’s issue, you can read about VantagePoint being awarded the Trade Mark Surrey Hills. I won’t repeat myself here but we are all very proud of this and my thanks goes to my colleagues and our writers who have all promoted this area, its businesses and the products they make and sell over the past nine years.

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of high quality that reflect and support the distinct and special nature of the Surrey Hills and who share the values of supporting the local environment”.

In presenting the award, Executive Director of Surrey Hills Enterprises, Wendy Varcoe MBE, said: “VantagePoint Magazine is one of the outstanding Surrey organisations to be awarded the Trade Mark Surrey Hills.

It is a new accreditation and a mark of local provenance and quality. The award promotes the very best of what Surrey has to offer and celebrates those organisations

“I am delighted that we have been awarded this Trade Mark in appreciation of the work we have done over the years to promote the Surrey Hills and some of the wonderful businesses, products and services within it, something we will of course continue to do into the future.”

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The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said: “The Surrey Hills Trade Mark awards play an important role in celebrating the high-quality products and services the area is renowned for, and the awardees all deserve our congratulations”.

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The Watts Gallery and Artists’ Village Phil Kemp is captivated by an engrossing tour of the home and art of England’s Michelangelo.

HIDDEN AWAY in the beautiful Compton countryside near Guildford is a unique celebration of the ‘Art for All’ passion of the Victorian artists George and Mary Watts.

I confess that, apart from a brief visit some years before The Watts Gallery was completely renovated following a very effective fundraising drive, I had not taken much interest.

However during a tour of the gallery a few weeks ago I very quickly started to scold myself for having missed out on a truly fascinating and absorbing experience.

This not only for the art I was to enjoy, but also learning how The Watts Gallery and Artists’ Village proactively engages with the community - and reaches out to provide a wide range of opportunities to experience hands-on creative ‘make’ sessions.

As we approached the main building my guide, Susanna Plummer, explained what a critical role volunteers play in keeping the gallery open. “We have over 300 volunteers who you will meet throughout your visit. They literally help everywhere and are hands-on with everything ensuring we stay open. A hard core of about 50 put in a lot of hours on a constant and ongoing basis. They’re brilliant!”

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“This is the main gallery,” Susanna explained as we walked into a very spacious well-lit area with tall ceilings divided by a series of arches. The first room boasted an amazing rich red flocked wallpaper, and the second a deep blue - both of which so impressed me with the way they didn’t detract as you’d perhaps expect, but instead provided a perfect backdrop for the collection of paintings displayed there.

“There are a couple of works I’d like to introduce you to that for us are pride of place. This is After the Deluge,” said Susanna, as we stood beneath a large oil painting with a huge sun at its centre completely dwarfing a watery landscape below. “The idea is that after 40 days and 40 nights of rain in Noah’s Flood this portrays the 41st day. Now, the open-ended question for you is as to whether you interpret this as a sunset or perhaps a sunrise?” The more I looked at the painting, which took George Watts more than five years to complete, the

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Now initially, as I started to examine the painting, all I could see was a female figure sitting hunched on a rock blindfolded and holding a lyre. But as I looked deeper I could see that she was actually seated on a globe, her face looked totally at peace, and despite the fact that there was only one string left on the instrument, she could still play it.

Susanna had obviously noted my deepening response, and smiling she asked: “And can you make out the star at the top? One little star – and that’s hope isn’t it? Children tend to spot that star straight away!”

I must admit that I hadn’t, but thanks to Susanna I realised not only what a remarkable gallery this was but what an incredible artist Watts had been. I had already been challenged prior to my visit by a description of the artist as ‘England’s Michelangelo’ - which to me as an uninformed visitor seemed perhaps overstated. But I very quickly came around to the realisation that he was so capable of delivering very enquiring interpretations of what he saw and experienced around him, and with such deep emotion. Surely, he and Michelangelo were not dissimilar in that respect?

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more absorbed in the question I became. I was looking for positives, and perhaps what is so clever here is that perhaps a sunrise as a beginning is more positive than a sunset which represents the end. Or does a glorious sunset augur well for a perfect day tomorrow?

Susanna broke me away from my conundrum as she steered me towards the second painting, although I was not in any way prepared for the emotional response this was to trigger for me. “This is Hope which Watts painted around the same time,” explained Susanna. “I went to a talk awhile ago in which I learned that Nelson Mandela had snuck a

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Where to next? The Sculpture Gallery of course where you’ll encounter the monumental 20ft tall Physical Energy, featuring a horse with rider scanning the horizon. The sculpture here is the original plaster one and from which full-sized bronze statues have been cast and that now stand in London, Cape Town in South Africa, and Harare in Zimbabwe.

“It’s absolutely spectacular – and this has again been re-cast in bronze and is coming to stand on the edge of the Artists’ Village estate,” said Susanna. “You should be able to see it when driving both ways along the A3!”

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THE WATTS GALLERY AND ARTISTS' VILLAGE

“When they came to Compton they realised that not only had a lot of the traditional crafts fallen out of favour, but that the largely local agricultural economy was declining in the face of the modernising Victorian era,” explained Susanna. “So they decided to help train the local community in practical crafts and founded The Compton Pottery in 1898. In fact the Watts Chapel was crafted and built by Mary, an acclaimed designer in her own right, with the help of the community.” If you’ve not visited the extraordinary red brick domed chapel a few hundred yards down the lane from the house you must. It is an Arts and Crafts masterpiece adorned with terracotta tiles and boasts breathtaking blue-green-bronze panels sympathetically illuminated by recently upgraded lighting.

A visit to the house provides an opportunity to explore George and Mary’s adjoining studios where they worked tirelessly on pushing the bounds of their creativity. “Here in The Compton Gallery you can watch a film about the Estate and see the Artists’ Village being born,” said Susanna. “You can also see personal effects in the display cases. This one for example has Mary’s diary in it. And you learn about how successful the Compton Pottery was trading as it did until the 1950s. Pieces from the pottery were sold at Liberty’s, the famous store in London.” I was particularly taken by George’s own studio where he worked every day, and which is dominated by the huge canvas of The Court of Death, his last major work. It hangs on a hoist above a trap door so it could be lowered in to the room below enabling him to effortlessly work on the higher parts.

Oh, and don’t forget to ask to see the skeleton in the cupboard…

On the ground floor there are two learning studios where hands-on educational visits are hosted. Madeleine Pike, who helps organise the studios’ activities, explained: “We tend to tailor the workshop visits to what they’re studying in school. So they can be quite specifically geared for example to look at pottery, sculpture, or printmaking, with the creative workshop led by the artist. And we also have makebased workshops open to everyone.”

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Above left: Limnerslease. Above top: The Watts Chapel. Above: A family drop-in

As well as a visit to the gallery shop, housed in the old Compton Pottery and where you can browse a wide range of bespoke and artisan products, also enjoy The Tea Shop with its mismatched crockery (donated by members of the public) and their Scone of the Day. And the last word without question went to Susanna: “Nowhere else in the world could I have butternut squash soup served up with a Nutella scone!”

There’s so much more I could share about The Watts Gallery and Artists’ Village. You can find out a lot more on their website, where you can also take a 360° interactive tour. But best of all turn up and explore!

Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk All photos courtesy of The Watts Gallery and Phil Kemp

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Pets and Fireworks Zoe Blake considers some precautions to keep your pet calm on fireworks night WE ARE getting nearer to that time of year that many a pet owner fears… fireworks night!

This can be a stressful time for our pets and us owners. Sadly it’s not just a ‘one night’ occurrence anymore, they can continue on for a few weeks making it impossible for us to know when we might get caught out.

It’s natural that our pets may show a mild reaction to the noises, however reactions can be severe and put our pet at risk of injury. Dogs may pant, shake, hide away, bark, toilet themselves, and some may even destroy their immediate environment almost trying to dig themselves free. Cats will hide, become withdrawn, urinate in the house and over groom.

If we plan early we can hopefully reduce the stress and anxiety that is felt by our pets (and us). So what can we do?

Before the night First set up a den; often animals will feel safer if they have a hiding place to go to.

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please remember that your pet needs to feel this is a place of safety and not somewhere that is seen as a punishment.

Ideally set this up a good few weeks before you anticipate them starting.

There are a number of calming products/supplements on the market which may help, I am happy to discuss these with you if you contact me. Sadly for some, these products are not enough and so medication can be prescribed but you would need to discuss this with your veterinary surgeon. I often recommend a ‘dummy run’ before the night if using medication to check that the dose prescribed has the desired effect.

On the night Ensure all windows and doors are closed and you have the TV on or music playing. Distract your pets by offering them toys, treats or playtime. Walk all dogs early so as not to get caught out by the early evening fireworks. Keep all cats inside overnight and consider bringing in rabbits/guinea pigs that live outside. Ensure all resources are provided for your pet if you have changed their normal circumstances, so a normally outdoor cat will require a litter tray etc. Most importantly don’t punish your pet for displaying unwanted behaviour as this can make them more distressed. Consider a natural supplement or pheromone product to make them feel calmer. Use medication as prescribed.

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Charcoal Making by the Wey Valley Woodman

Phil Kemp meets up with artisan Ian Baldwin to learn how charcoal is made sustainably WE ALL enjoy a good barbecue in the summer, don’t we? And the majority of us still enjoy and champion the traditional smoky sizzle over red-hot charcoal, rather than the more clinical cook on a fancy gasflame grill. As you noisily tip a good pile of lump charcoal into the bowl of your barbecue have you ever wondered how it is made and where it comes from?

I went to see local artisan charcoal burner Ian Baldwin who with over 20 years’ experience was to really open my eyes on this traditional craft in action. As we walked towards his yard on the Birtley Estate near Bramley, I could see his three kilns with neat wood piles surrounding each of them. One was in full burn, chimneys smoking.

“I worked as a ranger for nearly 18 years at various locations for the council,” explained Ian in response to my question as to how he got involved in charcoal. “Working in countryside management provided me with a good skills-base and knowledge of

everything woody. And the nice thing about what I’m doing now is that I’m able to deal with say a problem dangerous tree and turn it into something useful. A lot of the timber you see sitting around here you couldn’t do much with. A lot is very knotty and low-grade firewood, and I can re-use in effect old fencing posts for example - and we’ve even turned an old butcher’s block into charcoal!”

Standing next to the closest of the kilns, each of which endearingly have their own names, these being Hermione, Ron and Harry (the oldest one) which you may have already twigged are Potteresque, Ian started to explain the process.

“A normal bonfire has unlimited oxygen available. Inside a kiln you can restrict this. Around the outer circumference and level to the ground are four air vents. With the four chimneys you have in effect eight points of the compass, four in and four out, providing a constant but controllable feed of oxygen.”

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From left: Ian Baldwin – charcoal maker; Wood stacks awaiting preparation and loading (PK).

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We looked inside one of the kilns being prepared for a new burn. “We stack the kiln to the top and then pour hot coals down into the middle to get it going, so effectively starting a small fire in the centre fed by a limited supply of oxygen. It's more like baking wood in a process called pyrolysis.

This is where you’re using fire to boil off the more reactive chemicals first. The water boils off as steam. The slowest in the queue to grab oxygen is carbon - which is handy of course as that’s exactly what you’re after.”

Ian pointed to the smoke coming out of the chimneys of the kiln in full burn. “First you get white smoke which is mainly steam as the water boils off. Then the smoke turns blue, to grey, to colourless. And it is at that point that we stop any more oxygen getting in by filling in the vent holes at the bottom to close the burn down.”

I watched Ian’s team for the day hard at work unloading freshly-made charcoal from one kiln in readiness for grading on what Ian fondly refers to as Santa’s sleigh, as the chute is remarkably similar in shape. And then loading it with fresh logs. Mike, Ollie and Richard were only recognisable by the colours of their t-shirts as all were wearing respiratory masks. “And what’s nice about it really is that it is sort of ‘grunty’. You’re humping bits of wood around and putting them in the right place. There is a degree of technicality of course but it i s minimal.”

Looking inside one of the large paper sacks filled with perfectly baked charcoal ready to go on sale I felt that this was quite a degree of understatement, but I was in the company of undoubtedly a h i g h l y experienced specialist. And this view was endorsed by what Ian explained next.

“Biochar is a new word you need to look up. It’s very small bits of charcoal that are an extremely clever soil improver. First discovered in the Amazon as thick layers of charcoal from a long-lost civilisation - added to the soil it grabs hold of not just water but

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From top: Kiln awaiting final charcoal to be emptied and new logs to be loaded; Unloading and grading charcoal at end of burn (Phil Kemp).

trace minerals that would otherwise leach out and be lost.

I’m currently investigating with Secretts on trials using my biochar, and hopefully involving Surrey University too.”

Ian had also shown me some large flat tins with holes punched into the lids, and in which he’d burned willow to make charcoal pencils favoured by artists.

And this is something you could do at home. But could you start your own charcoal kiln? Well yes, if you can f i n d an acceptable location given smoking chimneys – and have around £1,300 to spend on a new one. You could build one I suppose if you have the metalworking skills – but achieving the highly effective burns of The Wey Valley Woodman would take a lot of learning.

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Autumn Recipes Shallot, Pumpkin and Red Pepper Soup with Candied Shallot and Pumpkin Seeds

Butternut Squash, Shallot & Butterbean Casserole

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

For the soup: 4 red peppers, deseeded and cut into quarters, 30g butter, 1 tbsp rapeseed oil, 6 shallots, diced and peeled, 750g pumpkin, peeled and diced into 2cm pieces, 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, leaves of one sprig of thyme, 1.2 litre good vegetable stock, 100ml double cream (optional), sea salt and black pepper. For the candied shallots: 250g unsalted butter, 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds, 8 (250g) shallots, peeled and sliced, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1 tsp honey. To serve: 2 tsp chives, finely chopped, 30g pumpkin seeds, toasted, 120ml low fat crème fraiche.

Method:

1. Place the peppers skin side up, on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the skins are charred. Remove from the oven and place in a bowl. Cover with cling film and leave to cool.

Once cool, peel off the skins, and reserve the flesh.

2. Meanwhile, melt the butter with oil in a large, heavy based saucepan. Add the shallots, pumpkin and red chilli, season with sea salt and black pepper and sweat the vegetables for 5-10 minutes without browning.

Add the garlic and thyme and cook on a low heat for a further minute. Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add in the red peppers and cook for a further 5 minutes.

3. For the candied shallots, melt the butter in a small pan over a medium heat, add the cumin seeds and shallots and fry until soft. Add the ground cumin and paprika and cook the shallots for a further 1 minute, stirring the shallot mixture all the time to prevent burning. Fry until caramelised for approx. 1-2 minutes.

Remove from the heat and season with sea salt and stir in the honey.

4. Blend the soup in a food processor or with a hand blender and adjust the seasoning to taste. Return to the pan, if a little thick add more stock and if you wish, stir in the cream. Gently reheat the soup and ladle into warmed bowls. Place a spoonful of low fat crème fraiche in each and sprinkle with the chives, toasted pumpkin seeds and candied shallots.

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1 medium butternut squash (approx 600-800g), cut into 2.5cm chunks (leave the skin on for added texture), 12 shallots, peeled and left whole, 6 sage leaves, roughly chopped, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 heaped tbsp flour, 175ml white wine, 1 tin butterbeans, drained and rinsed, 400ml vegetable stock, 2 tbsp sundried tomato paste. For the dumplings: 200g self raising flour, 100g vegetable suet, 2 tsp dried mixed herbs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, 5-8 tbsp cold water‍.

Method:

1. Place the butternut squash and shallots in a roasting tin along with the olive oil, sage leaves and a good grind of pepper and salt to taste. Roast in a hot oven (220°C/ Gas 7) for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are tinged with colour at the edges.

2. Whilst the squash and shallots are cooking make the dumplings by combining all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add enough cold water to bring it together to make a soft dough. Shape the dough into 8 small balls and set aside.

3. When the squash and shallots are cooked, remove from the oven and turn the temperature down to 180°C/Gas 4.

4. Add the flour to the roasting tin, stirring to coat the vegetables and soak up all the roasting juices. Add the garlic and white wine to the roasting tin, scraping the bottom to release all the sticky caramelised bits.

5. Transfer to an oven proof casserole and add the beans, sundried tomato paste and enough vegetable stock to cover the vegetables. Give everything a good stir, Bring to the boil and cover. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes.

6. Remove the casserole form the oven and carefully add the dumplings so they float on the surface. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes until the dumplings are crispy on the outside and fluffy and cooked through on the inside. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes and green beans.

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The 40 walks organised each year include some of our more local heathland sites such as Thursley Common, a great place to see Dartford Warblers and Surrey’s only breeding Curlews, our nearest RSPB reserves at Farnham Heath and Pulborough Brooks, and the occasional venture further afield to the Sussex and Hampshire coasts and even to deepest Kent. These walks attract members with a variety of experience, and there is always someone on hand to offer help to those who are still in the early stages of their interest in birdwatching.

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Bottle gardens and terrariums

I LOVE terrariums and bottle gardens! I so enjoy designing tiny plant worlds and creating miniature gardens. This is the ideal time to build a terrarium or bottle garden, and these Lilliputian microcosms are fun to make. They really will enhance your home and provide the perfect gardening therapy through the autumn and winter months.

If you’d like to create your own terrarium or bottle garden you will need: • A clear glass vessel: you could use an old fish tank, a glass jar, or an old carboy.

• Grit or gravel: to form a drainage layer at the base of your terrarium.

• Activated charcoal (available online and from aquarium shops) to keep the compost sweet.

• Peat free coir compost: for planting.

• A bucket and water: to soak your block of coir compost in, prior to planting.

• A piece of weed suppressant fabric, or a remnant of cotton material: to keep the compost above from blending into your drainage layer below – cut your material to size to cover the base of your terrarium.

• Terrarium plants: Choose plants that are suited to lower light levels and high humidity. For this terrarium I have used Pileas, ferns, and Fittonias, but the choice is yours, you’ll find an extensive plant list at www.pumpkinbeth.com.

Instructions: • Wash your clear glass vessel and allow to dry.

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• If your coir compost arrives in block form you will need to soak the block in a bucket of water for up to 45 minutes before planting. It’s wise to check the compost after 15 minutes, as you may need to add more water.

• Water your plants to ensure that they are hydrated and ready to be planted.

• Place a 2-3cm (1”) layer of grit and activated charcoal in the base of your terrarium.

• Sprinkle a thin layer of activated charcoal over the top.

• Then place your piece of weed suppressant fabric, or cotton material over the top to cover the grit and keep your compost separate from the drainage layer below.

• Ensure that your coir compost is moist but not waterlogged, then mix some activated charcoal into your coir compost and add this compost mix to your terrarium. The compost should be about 6-7cm (2-3”) deep.

• Now it’s time for the plants! You may wish to position your plants inside your terrarium first, so you can find an arrangement you’re happy with before you begin planting.

• Place your planted terrarium in a bright to semi shaded position, away from harsh, direct sunlight and cold drafts.

The middle of the room is often a good location, or the corners of a bright room.

Step-by-step photographs showing how to create your own terrarium. All by Beth Otway.

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Thursley to Grayswood This interesting walk takes you through woods and fields, up and down hills and offers some splendid views.

It was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk) TURN LEFT along the road and walk about 300 yards to find a tunnel, on the right, under the A3. You will need to hop over the low safety barrier to go down steps and under the A3. On the other side, turn left and walk out into a field. Follow the path down the slope half-left to reach trees and a stile.

Climb over the stile and drop down left onto a track and follow it to pass the house at Hole Farm. Go out of the entrance gate and turn right. Quickly fork left to follow the wide track for about 1.25 miles. Along the way pass a lake, on your right, ignore a finger post pointing left and eventually emerge on a bend in a metalled lane. Blackhanger Farm is down to the right but you continue forward over Halnacker Hill, passing a lone house to reach a road.

Turn right and walk 350 yards, passing Halnacker Cottage, to reach a road junction. Here hook back left, signed to Brook. After about 0.25 miles, find a finger post pointing right. Follow this down and then on for over a mile, along a wide grassy corridor, sometimes along the left-hand side of fields and through a number of gates until you reach a T junction with a very wide corridor. You

can see the large modern barns of Witley Farm away to your left.

Here, turn right and walk up and over slight rise and on until you reach trees. Immediately you will see, on your right, an information plaque for the site of a medieval moated manor house. There is a little island, covered in primroses and daffodils in the Spring. Continue on, quickly passing a pond on your left and swinging right to follow the path into a large field. Turn right and walk along its edge to a gate onto a metalled drive. To the left is a railway bridge but you turn right.

Walk a little way, almost to South Park Farm and, here, take a footpath left and into a field. Follow the path alongside the garden fence, around the end of the garden and though a gate. Turn left and follow the hedge along the grassy track to a railway embankment. The path takes you right, through a gate and up to emerge at the start of the drive to Damson Farm. Turn left and immediately go under a railway bridge. Continue along the track, passing scattered houses until eventually emerging on the Grayswood Road with All Saints Church and the green to your right and with the Wheatsheaf further along. You could picnic in the churchyard or on the green.

After lunch, walk past the pub a little way and turn right, down a private road. Just beyond the first house, take a path forking off to the right. Follow this down into trees and then up to reach and cross the railway line. On the other side, continue forward to reach a junction with a yellow arrow pointing left (towards Haslemere) and another pointing right, into a small field. Enter the field and go straight across and out onto a track. Turn left.

Now comes a steady one mile climb. You continue along the track, ignoring a faint fork right at a point where the track swings left. Reach a T junction with another track and turn right. Pass a lone house and ignore an immediate left. The track soon swings left and you follow it, ignoring a track right. Reach a fork and follow a yellow arrow right. The track climbs steeply and swings left. At a junction with a track heading off to the left and down, go right.

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The track levels out and passes the site of the Temple of the Four Winds, which was a lodge built in 1910 by Viscount Pirrie. Continue on up and then down to a barrier at a 5 way junction. Ignoring a left turn and two forks right, go straight ahead and steeply up onto Gibbet Hill. There is a trig point here, also a memorial to a murdered sailor and splendid views. Go straight across and down onto the Quiet Lane, a metalled lane. Turn right to walk along it for about 0.75 miles to its end and then beyond. A lane merges in from the left.

Either: (1) To see views down into the Devil’s Punchbowl, just beyond this point turn left up a track signed “Unsuitable for motor vehicles”. The Punchbowl will appear to your left. Continue up and over the top and on until encountering, on the right-hand side,

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Autumn is well and truly upon us - I love this time of year.

The trees across the UK look absolutely stunning - take a moment out of your busy day to walk amongst them. We have so many wonderful places to walk in this area including Winkworth Arboretum or perhaps visit another of the National Trust’s gardens? I’m looking forward to blackberry picking, making the odd apple crumble, Halloween and bonfire night!

As ever, if you are looking to get out and about locally, there are many of suggestions in this month’s Jottings.

Clandon Parks salvage collection Every Wednesday to Sunday until 28th October Previously unseen items go on display in this basement exhibition. Earlier this year, the National Trust opened the basement at Clandon Park to give visitors a chance to see some of the most fire-damaged spaces at the heart of this grand Palladian mansion. Now, a new selection of items from the house's salvaged collection are on display in the basement's exhibition space, showing an array of different objects rescued from the house in the months after the fire. The new basement walkway, which opened in May this year, takes visitors deep into the lowest and most fire-damaged spaces within the 18th century Palladian mansion. For more information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clandon-park.

Surrey Industrial History Group Over the winter months the group run an annual series of talks on Britain’s Industrial heritage. Meetings are held on the Guildford Science Park on Monday and Tuesday evening every other week. Further information on this event and subsequent meeting can be found at www.sihg.org.uk.

Bookham Flower Club First Monday of the month 2.15pm Bookham Flower Club celebrates its Emerald Anniversary in November with a very special meeting and lunch for members. Details of what is going on in the area can be found on their website: www.surreynafas.org.uk.

West Horsley Evening WI Tuesday 2nd October 8pm King George III's coronation...not how we imagine it. They meet on the first Tuesday of each month at West Horsley Village hall, KT24 6DD. They have a great programme with talks, pub suppers, walks and outings that they enjoy, alongside a natter and cake. Guests are always welcome.

Contact: Pip 01483 285496,wiwesthorsley@outlook.com.

Bookham and Horsley Rotary Various dates Rotary combines the opportunity to really make a difference in the community whilst enjoying the company of like-minded friends. A really positive experience awaits you at Rotary – whether as a Club member or if you help out occasionally.

Why not join for a trial Club evening, or simply join their mailing list for occasional updates? For all details and to see what’s coming up, visit www.bookhamandhorsley.rotaryweb. org or contact their secretary Mark Secker on 01372 458733 or mark.secker@outlook.com.

Guildford Travel Club Tuesdays 2nd and 16th October 8pm Beginning its new season on the 2nd, when Catherine Moorehead will be taking a journey through Northern Iran from the Turkish to the Afghan borders with her talk ‘Assassins and Gold’. On the 16th, Stephen Fabes will be ‘Cycling the Six Continents’. Stephen is an A&E doctor who spent six years cycling 54,000 miles and six continents visiting remote medical projects en route. Guildford Travel Club meets on first and third Tuesdays of the month at Onslow Village Hall for illustrated talks on travel by a range of photographers, travellers, explorers, mountaineers and writers. For further details visit www. guildfordtravelclub.org.uk, contact Barbara Rogers on 07899 868128 or email info@guildfordtravelclub.org.uk.

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 Wednesday evenings. Phone Sue on 01483 282431 or email courtdancingwh@outlook.com for details.

The Guildford and District Suffrage Movement Wednesday 3rd October 8pm Carol Brown will discuss the Suffragist and Suffragette branches at this meeting of the West Surrey Family History Society. The local Suffrage Society was formed in 1910 and Gertrude Jekyll was a member. The suffrage fight was continued through WW1 and afterwards. The WSFHS meets in the Friends Meeting House, Ward St. Guildford. Further enquiries for non-members to Mrs I Hawkins 01483 535986.

Guildford Zonta Group First Wednesday of each month 7pm They are a branch of Zonta International (www.zonta.org), an

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Wonersh and District Garden Club Wednesday 3rd October 7.30pm This will be the date of their Annual General Meeting. This is an important meeting as it is the first AGM towards the end of the new committee’s first year in office and will also contain proposed new rules to take the club forward. After refreshments if time permits a general discussion will take place to encourage members to raise any ideas they may have for the programme for 2019. Held in the Memorial Hall, Wonersh.

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. Facilitated by trained volunteers. Followed by refreshments. Meeting at The Spike Community Centre, Warren Road, Guildford, GU1 3JH. Just come along, a warm welcome awaits, www.peertalk.org.uk.

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.

Shere Village cinema Thursday 4th October 8pm The Shape of Water – at a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity. Book online at www.villagecinema.org or go to www.facebook.com/ sherevillagecinema.

Guildford Natural History Society Thursdays 4th and 18th October 2.45pm Starting their winter programme of talks. On the 4th, John Richardson returns to take you ‘Around the World with 89 birds’ including bears and wolverines in Finland and puffins in the Farne Islands. He will also update us on what is going on at Lavender Cottage. Then on the 18th, Graham Cornick of Hydestile Resident Animals will tell you about some of his "family" of resident animals. Talks take place at The Guildford Institute in Ward Street and are free to members of the Society.

Visitors welcome but they do ask for a small donation. Further details from Vanessa McClure on 01483 303417.

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Compton Little Theatre: Two Plays ‘What Go Wrong’ Thursday 4th to 6th Saturday October Compton Little Theatres next production is their annual dinner comedy. You will enjoy a lavish French menu between two hilarious short farces. Tickets from Box office on 07964 515103 or by email to tickets@ comptonlittletheatre.org.uk.

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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. For a complete list of Guildford health walks, see www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/south-east/ guildford-walking-for-health.

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.

Mindfulness Meditation at The Boileroom Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October 6.30pm Modern life is often busy, stressful, and tiring. These sessions provide an oasis of calm. You’ll learn to maintain focus, calm your mind and enhance your happiness. These guided, engaging and interactive sessions will show you methods to

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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, homemade 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.

An evening with Mary Branson Thursday 4th October 6.30pm-8.15pm The Guildford Institute and Guildford Arts join forces to welcome successful artist Mary Branson, creator of New Dawn, the contemporary light sculpture sited at the entrance to St Stephen's Hall in the Houses of Parliament. Mary will explain the story of the sculpture and how it was created to reflect the passionate campaign for women's suffrage. They invite you to join her after the talk for drinks and canapés and to view more of her impressive work. £15 (incl. glass of Prosecco & canapés). For more information or to book a place, please call 01483 562142, email info@guildford-institute. org.uk or visit www.guildford-institute.org.uk.

Geoff Norcott: Traditionalism at G Live Friday 5th October 8pm Due to popular demand and after numerous sell out performances, Geoff Norcott, star of BBC’s Live At The Apollo and The Mash Report, has extended his national tour of Traditionalism. Traditionalism deals with the world changing at a dizzying rate. Geoff is trying to hold modern views but worries that tradition is becoming a dirty word. Geoff is happy to pick fights with the liberal choir on subjects including identity politics and Europe and wrestle with the idea of toxic masculinity. G Live, London Road, GU1 2AA. Book at www. glive.co.uk.

Surrey University Lunchtime Recitals Every Wednesday 1.10pm These take place at the university PATS Studio 1 and are free.

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October events at Guildford Cathedral Various dates during October Until the 12th, ‘Threads through Revelation’ - a stunning display of textile art by Jacqui Parkinson inspired by the book of Revelation. On the 5th and 6th, ‘Poppy Fields art installation’ - a unique immersive experience to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1. Free coffee concert on the 18th and ‘The Big Draw’ on the 24th - all welcome to a creative morning of playing with light, colour and shapes, with artist Marina Jurjevic. For all events, further information can be found at www.guildford-cathedral.org.

Woodfest at NHS Wisley Friday 5th to Sunday 7th October 9am-6pm Once again STIHL sponsor Woodfest at Wisley providing chainsaw carving demonstrations and a free Lumberjack Tree Trail for children to follow. Alex Metcalf returns with his Tree Listening Project where participants can hang in tree branches and hear water being pulled up from roots to leaves.

Traditional horse-logging will demonstrated by Frankie and her horse team from Weald Woodscapes and popular wood carver, Paul Sivell, will create a new bee carving in the newly renovated Heather Garden. There will be fungi walks and tree climbing demonstrations around the garden. www.rhs.org.uk/ Gardens/Wisley.

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Guildford Ramblers walking programme Various dates during October October is a great month for walking as the foliage begins to show its warm autumn colours. On Saturday 6th there is an 8.5 mile walk through Norbury Park with lovely views over Dorking and then north along the River Mole to Leatherhead (Call Bob 01483 576558 for details). On Wednesday 17th there is a 5.5-mile field and woodland walk around the headwaters of the River Arun at Dunsfold (Call Barbara 07899 868128).

On Saturday 27th there is an 11-mile figure-of-eight walk from Tilford Green across commons, woods, water meadows and streams. Come for the whole day or morning/afternoon only (Call Colin 01483 535027). Full details of all October's 13 walks can be found at www.guildfordramblers.org.uk.

Watts Academy: Watts Drawing School Saturday 6th October 11am–4pm Join artist Jo Shepherd for a day of life drawing, working from a draped nude model. Be inspired by the Pre-Raphaelite drawings in the exhibition and learn tips and techniques to train your eye to see line, form, weight and proportion. Ages 16-18.

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Henning Wehn: Get On With It Saturday 6th October Surely the German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn hasn’t bosched out yet another new show? You couldn’t make it up.

You’re probably thinking, well what’s he still doing here anyway? His lack of transferable skills is what keeps him here and his belief that practise makes perfect is what keeps him going. This show is a much needed call to arms. Listen, everyone: stop pondering and hand-wringing. Instead get on your bike, put your face to the grindstone and get on with it!

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Guildford Book Festival Saturday 6th to Sunday 14th October Organisers of Guildford Book Festival announce more authors added to the line-up for the 2018 event, which takes place at venues across the town. Jo Brand, Robin Knox-Johnston and Leonard Bernstein Centenary Gala Concert join the programme of events. For the full line-up, information and to book tickets: www.guildfordbookfestival.co.uk or 01483 444334.

An Evening with Martin Bell Sunday 7th October Former BBC War Correspondent Martin Bell visits the Theatre as part of Guildford Book Festival to present War and The Death of News. Martin has reported from war zones around the world from Vietnam to Iraq. Throughout his 50 years in journalism, he has witnessed a dramatic change in the way war is fought and reported. Here he issues an impassioned call to put the substance back into reporting. Visit www. yvonne-arnaud.co.uk for bookings.

Horsley Floral Decoration Group Tuesday 9th October 2pm Demonstration by guests Jackie Squance and Jane Rickard entitled ‘Just the Two of us’. The Horsley Floral Decoration Group is a friendly afternoon flower arranging club. They meet at East Horsley Village Hall on the second Tuesday of each month.

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Guildford and Woking Humanists Tuesday 9th October 7.30pm This month’s talk is title: Artificial Intelligence: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Professor Paul Kraus. Paul is Director of Research in the Department of Computer Science, University of Surrey. His talk will focus on the interface between computer systems and human society. He believes that computer systems and AI can help our understanding of many of society's problems, but that the challenges are considerable. The Guildford Institute in Ward Street, October 2018

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Waterside Walks in Guildford The River Wey Navigations is a historic waterway that runs for nearly 20 miles through the heart of Surrey. Take an autumn walk along the towpath and visit the tearoom and visitor centre at Dapdune Wharf, in the centre of Guildford. The meadows at Runnymede, along the River Thames, are considered to be the birthplace of democracy, as Magna Carta was sealed here over 800 years ago. Wander through the autumn landscape and visit the artworks and memorials. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for details.

The Arts Society Guildford monthly lecture Wednesday 10th October 7.30pm for an 8pm start Art and the Suffragettes: Caroline Shenton. By turns amusing, infuriating, enraging and ultimately inspiring, you will come away from this talk with a new appreciation of how the campaign for equal voting rights was won by and through arts.

The story of the suffragettes is told through their pro and anti portrayals in cartoon, postcard and painting at Onslow Village Hall, The Square, Wilderness Road, Onslow Village GU2 7QR. Visitors welcome £10.

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 Arts Society Horsley Wednesday 10th October 10.30am Lectures resume with Lars Tharp speaking on ’The Gate of Heroes: on the China Trail’ in East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue KT24 6QT. Coffee available 9.45am10.15am. Visitors (£5) and new members welcome. For more information and the full programme phone 01483 285770 or visit www.theartssocietyhorsley.org.uk.

Singing for Wellbeing It is estimated that 2.8 million people are part of a choir in Great Britain. Less than a decade ago choirs were synonymous with Sunday morning hymns. Making music exercises the brain as well as the body. Singing increases endorphins and reduces your stress hormone acting as an effective pain relief and boost to your immune system. With World Mental Health day on the 10th October, it’s important to remember to look after your mental health. One easy way to do this is by joining a choir. Local mental health charity Oakleaf Enterprise has been encouraging their clients to do just that. Forming the Guildford based ‘Everyman Choir’ has given local men who are suffering with their mental wellbeing the opportunity to be a part of a fun, dynamic singing group. If

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The Arts Society Horsley Wednesday 10th October 10.30am The lectures will resume after the summer break with Lars Tharp speaking on ’The Gate of Heroes: on the China Trail’ in East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue KT24 6QT. Coffee available 9.45am-10.15am. Visitors (£5) and new members welcome. For more information and the full programme phone 01483 285770 or visit www.theartssocietyhorsley.org.uk.

Carers Coffee Morning Friday 12th October 11am-12.30pm Complimentary tea and coffee. Come and meet people in a similar situation, very informal, no need to book, just turn up.

Headway House, North Road, Stoughton, Guildford GU2 9PU. Fly fishing for charity in Albury Saturday 13th October Local charity Kids for Kids are holding an event called ‘Fishing for goats’, raising funds for the life saving Goat Loans they make, for children who are currently facing starvation. The day is a rare opportunity for local people to fish at Park Lake, Albury, which is the Duke of Northumberland's private lake to which Kids for Kids has exclusive use for the day. This is a wonderful day out, suitable for experienced fisherman and beginners alike, as tuition, tackle, and equipment can be provided. Visit www.kidsforkids.org.uk/event/fishing-forgoats-2018.

The Rosamund Community Garden open day Saturday 13th October 12pm-4pm An open day full of Activities! Bring apples and bottles to take part in the apple pressing activity and stick around for the scything, composting and food growing demonstrations for adults and seed pocket making, bug hotel, and a harvest ceremony for children! For more info contact Joanna 07867 803871 or visit www.guildfordcommunitygarden.wordpress. com.

From Agincourt to Ilkley Moor Saturday 13th October 7pm Come and hear From Agincourt to Ilkley Moor - a musically illustrated talk by the Revd. Adrian Leak. Ably assisted by Josephine, his navigator, engineer and wife, Adrian will take you on another tour through the colourful world of English hymnody. The event is in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Tickets are £10 (under 18s and students £5), available in person from Robertsons in Bramley High Street, or reserve tickets via Stuart White (stuartwhite@waitrose.com).

Held in Holy Trinity Church, Bramley. A free glass of wine or soft drink is available in the interval.

Guildford House Gallery Autumn Exhibition Saturday 13th to Saturday 3rd November 10am-4.45pm You can admire all the fabulous artwork by Guildford artists and receive a no-strings completely free raffle ticket into a draw for a chance to win an amazing picture ‘Guildford High Street’, a delightful painting by talented Guildford October 2018

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Art Society Artist Pat Clarke. Just call into the exhibition showing in Guildford House in Guildford High St. www. guildfrordartsociety.co.uk.

Mary Watts: Pioneering Suffragist Throughout October and November The eightieth anniversary of Mary Watts's death in 2018 marks one hundred years since the Representation of the People Act in 1918, which enabled all men and some women over the age of 30 to vote for the first time, and ninety years since the Equal Franchise Act in 1928, which finally gave women the right to vote at age twenty-one on the same terms as men. To coincide with this significant anniversary they will present a display titled 'Mary Watts: Pioneering Suffragist'.

Drawing on new research undertaken by Dr Lucy Ella Rose, the display will explore Mary Watts as a figurehead of nonmilitant feminism in her community. Held at Watts Studios.

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Guildford Rambling Club’s Walks Various dates during October 10am Visitors are welcome. For the 10 mile walk from near Petworth on Sunday 14th October, call David L on 07580 914207. For the 5.5 mile morning walk from Albury Heath on Thursday 18th October, contact Sue on 07970 644558.

Kingsley is the start point for Mick’s (07765 205353) 8.5 mile walk on Sunday 21st October. Steve, on 07957 803912, is the leader for the 10 mile walk from Hawkley on Sunday 28th October. Sunday 4th November sees a 9.5 mile walk from

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Leith Hill, led by David R, 07935 887499. And, finally, Dick – on 07516 407936 - will lead a 10 mile walk from Haslemere on Sunday 11th November. For their full programme please visit www.guildfordramblingclub.org.uk.

Kelly's Cross Country Challenge Sunday 14th October Back again for the fourth year, Kelly's Cross Country Challenge has something for everyone!

With stunning 5k, 10k and half marathon routes through the Loseley estate this event is a proper cross country event with tracks, trails, hills and fields to cover. As well as being a challenge for serious runners they aim to make this a real family event. There is a 1k untimed children's challenge and plenty of entertainment for them with various activities to keep them amused. This, together with great food and drink at HQ, so something for everyone.

All proceeds to local charity Challengers. www.charity. kellystorage.co.uk.

Gentle Autumn walks at Claremont Landscape Garden Claremont Landscape Garden, with its lake and grass amphitheatre, was once a royal retreat where Queen Victoria played as a child. It's an uplifting place for a gentle stroll.

There are 300-year-old sweet chestnut trees and avenues of lime trees, which light up yellow as the autumn colours change. Piles of crunchy leaves gather, ready for the leap of tiny boots. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremontlandscape-garden for more information.

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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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They Don’t Pay, We Won’t Pay Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th October Anthea is a woman on the edge, out of work, and in arrears.

When she gets mixed up in a supermarket riot, she seizes the opportunity to stock her empty cupboards and those of her friend, Maggie. But how will they hide the loot from their lawabiding husbands? Dario Fo’s comedy is a fast and furious political satire on the plight of the working poor, transposed to Brexit Britain. Held at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

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and Muffins - Live classical music for pre-school children Tuesday 16th October, doors open 10am for 10.15am Southern Pro Musica's Mozart and Muffins returns to Guildford's iconic Guildhall for the first of 6 sessions of classical music delivered in bite-sized chunks for babies and toddlers. Each interactive session will be led by top-flight professional musicians and there'll be tea, coffee and a muffin included in the ticket price of £10 per adult and child.

All 6 sessions £45. Tickets available from Guildford's Tourist Information Centre, 01483 444334, or via their website www. tickets.visitguildford.com.

West Horsley Parish Council’s monthly meeting Tuesday 16th October 8pm Their monthly meeting takes place at West Horsley Village Hall.

Everyone welcome. For more information please see www. westhorsley.info or contact clerk@westhorsley.info.

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Historical Association, West Surrey Branch Tuesday 16th October 7.30pm A lecture by Dr Robert Sykes on 'The Chartist Crisis of 1839, or when Britain didn't have a Revolution!' Suddenly 'populism' is again a factor in national life, lending renewed interest to the fate of this grass roots movement. Held at Guildford County School, Farnham Road, GU2 4LU. Parking onsite.

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Albury History Society Tuesday 16th October 8pm Albury Holiday Camps and the Sudeten Czech Refugees, an illustrated talk by Trevor Brook.

The story of a hundred refugees, Albury's vicar and a language school. Hundreds fled after the 1938 Munich Agreement allowed Germany to take over the Sudetenland.

Anti-Nazis camped in bell tents, set about constructing chalets, running a school and contributing to the war effort.

Photographs and diaries show where they lived and what life in Surrey was like for the exiled men, women and children.

Albury Village Hall. www.alburyhistory.org.uk.

New Bellringers at St. Nicolas Church Compton Tuesdays 8pm-9pm Anyone interested in learning this ancient and fascinating art would be very welcome to join them. There are no age limits, although you probably need to be at least 11 years old to be tall enough and strong enough and be OK with ladders and trapdoors! Held at St. Nicholas Church, Compton. Contact Phil Gorton, Tower Captain by email at phil.gorton@btinternet. com or call 01483 420763 for more details.

GVG Public Meeting - Guildford Under Stress Tuesday 16th October 7pm for 7.15pm Takes place at Millmead Baptist Centre, Millmead, Guildford For further information see www.guildfordvisiongroup.com October 2018

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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.

Awful Auntie at G Live Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th October Watch out! David Walliams’ Awful Auntie is coming to Guildford. Citizens of Guildford are advised to watch out for a very large owl as well as the most awful Auntie in history who will be up against a brave little girl and her ghostly friend. This funny and exciting new show is from Birmingham Stage Company, the award-winning producers who brought David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny to this theatre. Every family contains a fan of David Walliams’ books, so you won’t want to miss Awful Auntie when she comes to G Live - it’s awfully thrilling fun for everyone over 5. Visit www.glive.co.uk.

Surrey Postcard Club Wednesday 17th October 7pm The evening begins with a browse through Dealers Stocks and Members Spares. Coffee, Tea and Biscuits are provided. This is followed with a Talk by David Parsons " Frimley Green in old postcards". Visitors with a genuine interest in the hobby are always welcome . Held at Friends Meeting House , Ward Street, Guildford GU1 4LH.

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V. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT US AT WWW.VANTAGEPOINTMAG.CO.UK The Arts Society Horsley Lovelace Wednesday 17th October 10.30am This month’s lecture is ‘Joseph Wright of Derby & the Men & Art of the Lunar Society’ by Leslie Primo. Meet on the third Wednesday of each month to attend a wide ranging programme of lectures focussed on the visual arts. Lectures are held at the East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, KT24 6QT. Coffee is available beforehand from 9.45am 10.15am. New members are welcome, visitors pay £5. For more information and a full programme call Clare on 01483 283635 or visit www.theartssocietyhorsleylovelace.org.uk.

Surrey Branch of the Western Front association.

Wednesday 17th October 7.45pm Geoffrey Vesey Holt: The Long and Arduous Road to Victory - the Tank Corps from Cambrai to the Armistice. British tanks played an important role in the hard fought final defeat of the German Army in 1918. Geoffrey is a leading expert on tank warfare and will detail the impact the tank made at the end of WW1. For full information please contact Andy Thompson info@eyewitnesstours.com or call 07768 197990.

Surrey Sculpture Society’s Autumn lecture Wednesday 17th October The dynamic and colourful world of glass art will be the subject of an in-depth lecture by glass artist Lisa Pettibone at The University of Surrey in the Austin Pearce Lecture Theatre.

The lecture will be part of the Society’s ‘Understanding Sculpture’ programme of events, covering Lisa’s journey to sculpture through initial beginnings as a glass artist, to aligning her practice with science through her recent MA in Art and Science at Central Saint Martins. A full catalogue of her works can be seen at www.pettibone.co.uk. Tickets £5 (free to Surrey Sculpture Society members). Contact Janet at janetvictoria@icloud.com or 07946 478046.

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Watts Gallery talk Wednesday 17th October Miranda Seymour: Ada Lovelace - Byron’s Brilliant, Mercurial Daughter. Ada Lovelace was a woman ahead of her time. The daughter of Lord Byron she was introduced to mathematics - becoming the protégée of mathematician Charles Babbage, Interior and exterior painting expanding many of his theories, and predicting the dawn of Interior and exteriorthepainting computer era. Author Miranda Seymour reveals Ada's Wallpapering connections to Surrey where she lived for much of her married Interior exterior quote painting Freeand no obligation Wallpapering life. Ada's story is told in Miranda's latest book, In Byron's Interior andavailable exterioronpainting Wallpapering References request Wake. This event is in partnership with Guildford Book Festival.

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A CONCERT FOR PEACE marking 100 years since the end of the great War

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Vivace Chorus, Friary Brass Band In aid of the Royal British Legion

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U18, serving and retired armed forces personnel: £10 (all prices inclusive of GLive booking fee) Book online GLive.co.uk or phone GLive 01483 369350

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As the nation commemorates the end of the Great War, Guildford is playing its part in honouring those who served, sacrificed and changed our world, in this, and all conflicts.

At the heart of the Borough’s commemoration programme, GUILDFORD REMEMBERS, Vivace Chorus is promoting a Concert for Peace at GLive, the focus for our local community.

The evening concert will feature music and readings, with a colour parade and will culminate with a spectacular poppy drop. There will also be a range of events throughout the day, providing the perfect way for the Guildford community to come together to remember the fallen, the sacrifices and the lessons they have taught us all.

This information is correct at the time of going to print but please visit vivacechorus.org and GLive.co.uk for the latest updates. More details of all the events taking place during Guildford Remembers can be found at visitguildford.com.

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Taste of Autumn at RHS Wisley Wednesday 17th to Sunday 21st October 9am–6pm Enjoy the best of the season with Taste of Autumn when the orchard is laden with fruit and the garden is awash with colour. Prepare yourself to be tempted by quality food and drink from the many stalls. Be wowed by the autumn displays and pick up advice from their gardening experts. There is so much more at this must-see and popular autumn event that is free with normal Garden entry. Book in advance and save 10% on your tickets. All details for this and other events during October on their website www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Wisley.

Merrow Dramatic Society production Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th October 7.45pm (Saturday matinée 2.30pm) Are you a Pratchett fan? Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer your thing? Maybe Hammer House of Horror is where you’re at.

This is the fourth Pratchett adaptation that Merrow Dramatic Society has produced at The Electric Theatre and they have all been received with great enthusiasm by Pratchett fans and newcomers alike. This latest production is not to be missed by any fan of Pratchett, Buffy, or quirky vampire/witch humour!

Fast-moving, funny and ingenious. Tickets via the box office 01483 501200 or www.electric.theatre.

Guildford Jazz Two gigs every month Guildford Jazz aims to bring some of Britain’s finest jazz musicians to a local audience, in an intimate and welcoming October 2018

‘jazz club’ environment. They run two gigs each month at The Pavilion at Guildford Rugby Club on the second Wednesday of the month and a Jazz Cafe in the bar of the Electric Theatre on a Tuesday night each month. For full details on what’s on go to www.guildfordjazz.wordpress.com.

Les Amitiés Françaises’ October Meeting Thursday 18th October 7pm As usual the talk will be in French, this time on les relations franco-britanniques depuis Jules César. Guy Richeux will summarise this vast topic in just one hour and keep up audience interest . Coffee, tea and biscuits are available before the lecture which starts at 7.30pm. Taking place at the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming GU7 1BA. For details, email johnpetty46@outlook.com or visit www. amitiesfrancaises.com.

It’s Panto Time Thursday 18th October 8pm The Shades (Shamley Green Amateur Dramatic and Entertainment Society) will be holding auditions for their forthcoming 2019 Pantomime of Rumpelstiltskin. They are a friendly group and always love to welcome new members to come and join them, whether on stage or backstage - so if you think you have an inner Thespian, or would just like to have a go, no experience necessary, please go along to the auditions. Under 14s must be chaperoned. The Arbuthnot Hall, Shamley Green. For details contact Clare Stevens 01483 893211.

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Free Roof Inspection • Brickwork Painting • Complete Overhauls New Flat Roofs Telephone 01483 695827 The Arts Society Guildford Wey Valley Thursday 18th October 10.45am Please join them in Shalford Village Hall for their next lecture on “Lawrence of Arabia : Excavating a Legend” by Neil Faulkner. Drawing on new archaeological evidence, Neil will contrast the legend of Lawrence with the reality of the desert war. Refreshments available from 9.45am. Visitors £6 and new members very welcome. For more information about their programme, call 01483 423090 or email info@tasgwv.org.uk.

Hansel and Gretel trail at Claremont Saturday 20th to Sunday 28th October Follow the story of Hansel and Gretel and help them escape the clutches of the wicked witch. Normal admission plus £1 per trail. Claremont Landscape Gardens, Esher. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/claremont-landscape-garden for full details of this and other events.

Learn about Catholicism at St Augustine Abbey 20th October 9am-4pm The Benedictine Monks of St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth invite anyone interested to a presentation on 'Catholicism - a journey to the heart of the faith', by the acclaimed author and speaker Bishop Barron. One of the ten episodes of the series will be shown consecutively over a period of ten months that began in September. Following dates are 24th November and 15th December. The day begins with Mass, followed by coffee.

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of the day. Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Free to attend, no need to book. www.chilworthbenedictines.com for details. St Augustine's Abbey, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8QR. Occam Singers concert Saturday 20th October - Pre-concert talk 6.30pm, concert at 7.30pm Join this chamber choir for a Vaughan Williams concert: Dona Nobis Pacem and Haydn: Nelson Mass. Held at Holy Trinity Church, High St, Guildford GU1 3RR. Supporting the work of South West Surrey Cruse Bereavement Care. Would you like to join the Occam Singers? All voice parts welcome. To find out more, email Judy Smith, occamsingers@hotmail.com.

‘Room on the Broom’ at RHS Wisley Saturday 20th to Sunday 28th October 10.30am–3.30pm Join RHS Garden Wisley for October half term fun with ‘Room on the Broom’ trails around the garden, witchy crafts and a variety of fun activities, including pumpkin carving. Pumpkin carving will be available for 3 days on a pre-booked workshop, £5 per pumpkin with all the tools and templates provided! Everything else is free with normal Garden entry and advance booking for Garden entry is 10% cheaper. Full details at www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Wisley.

The Great Surrey Heritage Show Saturday 20th October 10.30am-3.30pm Go behind the scenes of Surrey History Centre at this unique

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From maps, to photographs, letters and pottery there will be a whole array of Surrey gems on show together for the first time. Joining in to celebrate are lots of local groups with stands, displays and information as well as children's activities and tours of the building where you will discover we have 6 miles of shelving in our strongrooms, housing documents dating back to the 12th Century! All tours require pre-booking online apart from the last tour at 2.45pm which will be first come, first served on the day and will fill quickly.

Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6ND. Please book a place online at www.surreycc.gov.uk/ heritageevents, in person at Surrey History Centre, any Surrey Library or phone 01483 518737.

Onslow Village Residents’ Association Saturday 20th October An evening of musical entertainment - ‘Three Centenaries in One’. The centenaries of the Great War, the RAF and the Suffragettes will be celebrated in music with the GSA Foundation Students. There will be a two-course supper, bar and raffle. Tickets £17.50 each. Available from Wilderness Café, DS Budd & Son and Williams Bros. in The Square, Onslow Village. Or telephone 01483 571807 or 01483 566353. Make up your own tables (max 8 per table). Doors open at 7.15 pm in the Village Hall, Wilderness Road, Guildford GU2 7QR.

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Happy Halloween trail at Winkworth Saturday 20th to Sunday 28th October Become a woodland wizard and create your own wand on a spooky trail at Winkworth Arboretum. Normal admission plus £1 per trail. For more information on this and other National Trust events in the area visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/surrey.

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Spooky half term activities with Squires garden centres Monday 22nd October to Wednesday 31st October 10am and 4pm Things are getting a little bit spooky at Squire’s Garden Centres this October Half Term. Your little ghouls can paint a ceramic bat tealight holder, decorate a spooky ghost mobile to scare away unwanted visitors or enjoy a pumpkin pursuit around the garden centre - find the creepy word and you could win a prize. There’s no need to book, simply drop into Squire’s (excludes Chertsey & Windsor). Fancy dress on any day is very welcome. Visit their website www.squiresgardencentres. co.uk to find out more. Fees apply.

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West Surrey Natural History Society Talk Thursday 25th October 8pm The Wey and Arun Canal. The story so far - illustrated talk by Graeme Lewington. Graeme is currently a skipper for the canal boat trips and also on the speaker panel for the Trust.

The talk covers a little about the history of canals in the south and the restoration challenge for the trust on the Wey and Arun Canal and will include information about the various species found in and beside the canal. Held in Ripley Village Hall. Non-members £3 payable on door.

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James’ talk is entitled ‘Thursley Common the work and the wildlife’. If you have not visited Thursley Common, you will want to after this talk. It will be held in Wanborough Village Hall, GU3 2JR. Non members welcome. New members are always needed to help with our work to protect badgers. For more information call 01483 811989.

Mini cyborgs at Watts Gallery Tuesday 23rd to Sunday 28th October 10.30am–12.30pm or 2pm–4pm Make yourself into a mini mechanical cyborg inspired by Pullen's giant animatronic puppet. Use a range of interesting everyday materials to create a mechanical figure that moves and lights up. Explore mechanics, making and electricity. £9.50 per child, pre-booking required. Ages 8–12. Led by Rosie Munro Kerr. www.wattsgallery.org.uk for details and bookings.

The Arts Society Surrey Hills Tuesday 23rd October 10.30am They continue their programme with a lecture entitled ‘The Art of North America’ presented by Valerie Woodgate . This lecture explores the inspiration provided by the early settlers, continuing through the 20th century and how New York replaced Paris as the centre of International avant-garde. The Society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month at 9.45am for coffee. New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures,

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St Catherine’s Flower Arrangement Club Thursday 25th October 2pm Why not join them at Shalford Village Hall when their demonstrator, Pat MacDonald, will entertain you with her beautiful floral designs. Plenty of free parking with doors opening at 1pm for a 2pm start. Visitors £5 including tea/ biscuits. For further information call 01483 272938.

Calling all mathematicians and maths teachers Thursday 25th October 7pm Come along to hear Dr Chris Pritchard, editor of Mathematics in School and Chair of the Scottish Mathematical Council speaking on "The Room in the Elephant". He will talk about many aspects of area, but not the aspects found in textbooks!

Expect a whirlwind tour of some unfamiliar results and of some familiar results demonstrated by unfamiliar methods, and with plenty of quirkiness thrown in. Held at The Guildford Institute, Ward Street. Guildford. The talk will be followed by a brief meeting to discuss starting a local group which can link up mathematics teachers for the exchange of resources and teaching ideas. Bring a USB stick for an initial sample of free maths teaching resources. Contact Dr Douglas Hainline, 01483 898626 or email Doug1943@Gmail.com for further information.

Headway Fundraising Event Friday 26th October Headway will be at Tesco Guildford, Ashenden Road all day, with a table full of awareness leaflets, and volunteers available to answer your questions on acquired or traumatic brain injury and cognitive rehabilitation. They will also have an extremely large tombola, which may yield the ideal Christmas Gift for someone to raise much needed funds.

Please come and say hi and purchase a ticket. Every ticket sale goes to the fundraising efforts of your local Surrey Charity Headway Surrey, based in Stoughton, Guildford. Please visit their website at www.headwaysurrey.org for more.

Spooktacular family fun run Saturday 27th October 6.15pm Join this fun run at Dapdune Wharf, Guildford. As darkness falls, test your fitness in their 2k night run around the haunted Wharf and island. Dressing up encouraged! Warm up from 5.45pm. £2.50 Entry. Call 01483 561389 for full details.

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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 is to “Learn, Laugh and Live”, so if you want to try something new, joining one of the fifty plus activity groups within the organisation, making new friends and sharing experiences, the U3A may be for you. For information visit www. horsleyu3a.org.uk or contact Bill Hewlett on 01483 283635.

Live Ferret Racing Saturday 3rd November 7pm for 7.30pm start Great fun and unpredictability and who knows you might back a winner. Rotary Club of Guildford Chantries are putting on a fantastic evening of ferret racing at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre.

Tickets £15 to include Bangers and Mash supper. Bar available. All proceeds to Rotary Charities. For tickets or more information, contact Des Flanders on 01483 351808, or visit their website at www.guildford-chantries.org.uk.

Guildford Lions Fireworks & Firewalk Saturday 3rd November A dazzling Torchlight Procession from Guildford High Street to Stoke Park followed by a spectacular fireworks display. New this year - come and see the brave fire walkers in action at Stoke Park. All profits will be used by Guildford Lions to support local people in need. Torchlight procession leaves the Guildhall on the High Street at 7pm, fire walk at Stoke Park starts at 7.30pm. Fireworks display on Stoke Park starts at 8pm. For more details visit our website www.guildfordlions. com.

VOX, Farnham Chamber Choir, presents ‘In Flanders Field’ Saturday 3rd November 7.30pm A powerful and moving concert of music and poetry to commemorate the end of WW1, conducted by Robert Lewis, with guest cellist Mikhail Lezdkan and organist Julian Cooper, featuring music by Howells, Jenkins, Bach, Haydn among others. The concert is given in aid of SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity. Tickets £15 (£5 children & students) on the door, or £12 in advance from Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 155 High St, Guildford, Tel: 01483 444334, online at www. visitguildford.com or from John Kain on 07957 282857. For more information about Vox find us on Facebook - search for Vox Chamber Choir or email us at voxchamberchoir@outlook. com.

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