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Guildford & Villages • September 2015

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Jottings postbag is significantly bigger than the previous two months when so many people are away on holiday. Still, it keeps Nick and Angie off the fairway and out of trouble!

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been able to fit everything into each of five different editions, so you might to check out the online editions of all magazines to see full details of some

of the following big events. Guildford has its annual Book Festival, for which we are a media partner. The Surrey Hills Wood Fair at Birtley House near Bramley is always worth a visit and in Godalming on Saturday 12th September, there is a big WWI commemorative event called West Surrey’s War 1914-1918.

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Open Days although some events will start on Thursday 10th September. These take place in Dorking, Farnham, Godalming and Guildford and all events are free. It is an ideal time to explore the heritage on your doorstep or even further afield, so get out there and enjoy all that this great scheme has to offer.

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6 Jottings

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8 Heritage Open Days

Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September

12 Heirloom Fruit and Vegetables

We look into traditional varieties of vegetables

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Contemporary Rugs

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32 Guildford Rugby

Previewing the new season

36 Gastro

Local food and drink news

42 Gardening

Creating a garden for retirement

44 Events

West Surrey’s War 1914-1918

46 Recipes

The best of veg

50 Walk

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JOTTINGS YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Last month we spent a very pleasant day at The Chilli Fiesta at West Dean House, the historic flint-faced Grade ll listed building situated in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park. It was a lovely sunny day and hot in every sense of the word! Actually, it’s a brilliantly organised festival with lots to see, taste and listen to. We went home laden with chilli plants, chutneys and sauces - should see us through the winter! After a quiet August, September is pretty busy with everyone getting back to normal after the summer holidays. Fingers crossed for a really sunny and warm late summer/early autumn.

The Therapy Garden’s ‘Grow to Work’ project for young adults aged 19-25 with special educational needs starts this September, where students can participate in a range of horticultural activities including growing, harvesting, maintaining gardens and selling produce grown in the gardens. Students can also take part in supervised work experience maintaining local residents gardens and the activities offer valuable support in making the transition from school or college to the workplace. The Therapy Garden is based at Manor Fruit Farm in Normandy and provides horticulture training and social and horticultural therapy to teenagers and adults with learning difficulties, mental health challenges and physical disabilities. Anne Everitt, Centre Manager, explains: “We are offering a free taster day to potential students so they can spend some time with our experienced horticulturists in the garden and see if they would like to join us”. For further details and information, please contact The Therapy Garden on 01483 813846 or admin@thetherapygarden.org.

Sculptures created by some of the most renowned established and emerging artists from the Surrey Sculpture Society will form a Sculpture Trail through RHS Wisley for the society’s 17th annual exhibition at the internationally acclaimed venue. It opened in August and runs until 27th September. The Surrey Sculpture Society’s membership has

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now grown to over 350, from talented amateurs to gifted professional sculptors from Surrey and the south of England, creating affordable and original pieces that can form eyecatching focal points in gardens, conservatories or interiors.

The sculptors work with a broad range of materials including stone, metal, bronze, resin, glass, ceramic, wood and found objects. Admission to the Sculpture Trail is included in entrance to RHS Wisley. For information on Surrey Sculpture Society visit www.surreysculpture.org.uk.

Guildford Cathedral is keeping up its musical traditions in the face of impending building works with a programme of free Summer Coffee Concerts to delight and engage the local community.Talented and highly regarded performers from the local area have been inspiring visitors, staff and volunteers alike with a varied programme of music ranging from “Clarinet Classics” to the “Resounding Trumpet”. The programme forms part of the People’s Cathedral Project, an ambitious initiative, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, combining urgent building repairs with an exciting community engagement programme to capture and reveal the rich heritage and history behind Guildford Cathedral. The free concerts will run every Thursday with coffee in the Cathedral from 10:30 and music from 11.15am-12 noon. The finale of the programme will take place on Thursday 24th September with Songs for Late Summer.

Wonersh and District Garden Club’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday 1st September at 7pm at Wonersh Memorial Hall. The Hall will be open from 6pm for receiving and staging exhibits- entry forms to be submitted by 6.15pm, Judging will be carried out by Mrs Sheila Rapley and visitors and guests are welcome to attend. Looking ahead, on 6th October they will be holding their Annual General Meeting, (Refreshments will be served). Do go along for this important once a year event as they value your input. For more information call 01483 893808.

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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September

Guildford’s Heritage Open Days provide a fantastic opportunity for residents and visitors to celebrate and explore the architectural and cultural heritage of the borough for free. Some of the finest properties in Guildford will be participating including Grade I and II listed buildings and churches and many family friendly activities. If you have always wanted to take a peek inside some of Guildford’s buildings and learn more, now is your chance!

This popular event is supported by the National Trust, Historic England and players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

The event is organised locally by Guildford Borough Council, The Guildford Town Guides and the Guildford Society.

Guildford’s Heritage Open Days is sponsored by Thesis Asset Management. The brochure will be available online: www.guildford.gov.uk/heritageopendays and hard copies will also be available from our Tourist Information Centre, High Street, Guildford and from the Council offices at Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford from mid August. Some venues do require tickets so please check the brochure.

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

countryside. Led by Guildford Town Guides. Walk takes approximately 90 minutes.

Sunday 11am, meet at Town Bridge

Walks

ST PAUL’S CHURCH, TONGHAM TO ST LAWRENCE’S, SEALE Approximately 1.5 miles and will take 45 - 60 minutes.

There will be a walk up to St Lawrence’s, Seale to commemorate the fact that 150 years ago there wasn’t a church in Tongham and people would have had to walk over the Hogs Back each Sunday. (It is St Paul’s 150th anniversary in January 2016). The walk will finish with a short Songs of Praise type service at Seale.

Sunday 3pm, Poyle Road, Tongham, GU10 1DS.

GRUESOME, GHASTLY GUILDFORD Discover the grisly aspects of Guildford’s past.

Witches, highwaymen, grave robbers and ghosts. Guided walk for accompanied children aged 6 to 14. Led by Guildford Town Guides.

Walk takes approximately 75 minutes.

Thursday 6pm, meet at Tunsgate Arch KINGS, WORTHIES AND SCOUNDRELS Find out who stayed at Abbot’s Hospital before their execution. Who was Billy the Whip? Why the Chestnuts is an important residence?

Who was Christopher Slaughterford, and why John Dennis was fined £1? The answers to these and much more will be revealed on this interesting walk to discover the people of Guildford. Led by Guildford Town Guides. Walk takes approximately 90 minutes Sunday 3pm, meet at Tunsgate Arch.

MADE IN GUILDFORD Discover the past industries that helped make Guildford prosperous... the cycle shop, railway and breweries all played their part.

Led by Guildford Town Guides. Walk takes approximately 90 minutes Saturday 3pm, meet at Tunsgate Arch RIVER WEY STROLL Enjoy the river towpath as it leaves Guildford and wends its way to St Catherine’s hill and chapel. Hear about the history of the Wey Navigation, visit Ferry Lane and climb up to the chapel for wonderful views of the Surrey 8

Other properties and activities UNIVERSITY OF SURREY The Library and Learning Centre will welcome visitors who wish to explore the building and see the study environment available to students. The building had a new extension in 2011 with an award-winning gold and bronze clad design by architects RMJM. Friday 10am - 4pm, University Library, George Edwards Building, ground level reception, GU2 7XH Also based in the Library, the Archives and Special Collections will be offering tours of the archives and an opportunity to glimpse some of the varied and treasured artefacts held within the collections.

Archives and Special Collections tours, 11am, 1pm and 3pm – advance booking essential visit http://bit.ly/1GZeqHq. Meet at ground level reception of the University Library.

ENGLISH CUT FLOWERS GROWN IN SURREY The cut flower industry has a long and proud history in this country, and in the Clandon and Ripley area of Surrey there were flowers grown for the London markets. However details are now sparse about what was grown and where. Plantpassion is a 21st Century Cut Flower farm, with many varieties instead of a few, sales via the internet and local florists and shops rather than through wholesale markets. On Sunday, the flower vantagepointmag.co.uk

field will be open full of Dahlias, Gladioli and other flowers. On display will be the information we already have on commercial flower growing in the last century. We are hoping to gather more information from the memories of visitors; perhaps your family were involved in this local trade?

Sunday 1pm-5pm, Hill Top Farm, Staple Lane, East Clandon, GU4 7FP FARLEY HEATH ROMAN TEMPLE Visit this scheduled ancient monument, one of three rural temple sites in Surrey. These have produced nationally important archaeological evidence in recent years. Members of the Roman Studies Group of Surrey Archaeological Society will be on hand to discuss how these sites were used in Roman Britain and why a temple was built on Farley Heath.

Sunday 1pm - 4pm, Farley Heath Road, Grid reference TQ051448.

Please note there are no toilet facilities. This is an open site with no shelter, so please wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.

PUTTENHAM ECO BARN Visitors will see a 250 year old Grade 2 listed barn, part converted into the only camping barn in Surrey. View the original features and the environmental additions in harmony with the original, which make it an eco-barn.

Saturday 10am - 5pm, The Street, Puttenham (opposite church), GU3 1AR. Light refreshments will be available.

ST CATHERINE’S CHAPEL St Catherine’s Chapel was built in the early 14th century by Richard de Wauncey as a chapel-of-ease for St Nicolas Church in Guildford. The chapel went out of use in the 16th century and the ruins, on top of a hill overlooking the River Wey, became one of the best known sights of Guildford, visible from the town with views across the valley. Richard de Wauncey was also the founder of St Catherine’s Fair for which he received a licence in 1308. The fair, originally a five day event, was held each year on the hill by the chapel. The ruins of the Chapel are normally locked but will be open for Heritage Open Days weekend. A guide will be available to describe the features of the building and its surroundings.

Sunday 10am - 4pm, St Catherine’s Hill, Portsmouth Road COSTUMED 12TH CENTURY LIFE Presented by Historia Normannis. Experience exciting and authentic displays at this encampment as you see, hear and feel aspects of life and death in the 12th century. Meet knights displaying skill in the tourney, freemen, craftsmen, ladies of the court and barons of the realm. Watch the re-enactment of medieval life of the period from Henry I to King John. Join them near Guildford Castle, a medieval building. Weapons and fight

demonstrations on Castle Green. Have a go archery for adults and children.

Castle Green, Castle Street, and around Guildford TILLINGBOURNE BREWERY Positioned in an area of outstanding natural beauty, above the village of Shere, the brewery opened in 2011. It is housed in two old barns and has the capacity to brew up to 4,800 pints in one brew. nTours available and the shop will be open for purchases. Try award winning beers in a rural environment.

Shop and parking available.

Friday 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and Saturday 11am, 1pm, 3pm. Maximum 30 per tour. Old Scotland Farm, Staple Lane, Shere, GU5 9TE. Tickets available from 15 August, to book visit in person at The Tourist Information Centre,155 High Street, Guildford or telephone 01483 444334.

ARTS AND CRAFTS ARCHITECTURE IN OLD WEST SURREY TALK An illustrated talk about some beautiful period buildings and the architects who designed them, given by Dr Ian Hamerton, former Chairman of the Arts and Craft Movement in Surrey.

Thursday 7pm for 7.30pm, St Nicolas Parish Centre, Bury Street FOLLOWING THE DRUM: WOMEN IN WELLINGTONS ARMY TALK In this, the bicentenary year of The Battle of Waterloo, Carol Brown, Guildford Museum will give an illustrated talk about the soldiers wives, what was life like for these intrepid women.

Only seven per company were allowed to accompany their husbands overseas. Life was harsh as there was no support systems like we have today. And don’t forget the she-soldiers!

Refreshments Saturday 4.15pm, The Trinity Centre, Upper Hall, GU1 3RR FOXENDEN QUARRY AIR RAID SHELTER TALK A fascinating illustrated talk hosted by Doug Scott, Chairman of The Guildford Society Design and Heritage Group. Find out about the tunnels that gave shelter for a thousand people in World War Two. Refreshments available, bring your lunch.

Saturday 12.15pm, The Trinity Centre (upper hall), Trinity churchyard, High Street, GU1 3RR.

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West Surrey Family History Society’s (WSFHS) new season starts on Wednesday 2nd September at 8pm with a talk on House History. Philip Gorton will help you to find out who lived in a house and how to discover the history of the building.

The society meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the Friends Meeting House, Ward Street, Guildford. Most meetings start at 8pm but a third are held in the afternoon at 2.30pm as shown on the programme. This year it includes talks on WW1 in Surrey, Non-conformism, the lives of domestic workers and pub signs. If you would like to join, the subscription is just £11pa which includes four WSFHS magazines. If you are interested in finding out about your ancestors and add some background to their lives, go along. You can join on the first night. Enquiries to Mrs I Hawkins on 01483 535986.

Just a reminder that ‘Warhol and the World of Pop Art’ is still on show at The Lightbox and in fact runs to 1st November.

Entrance is with a £5 annual pass. For further information visit www.thelightbox.org.uk. The artwork of Andy Warhol (1928 – 1987) takes centre stage in this unique exhibition which showcases the colourful highlights of international Pop art. Bringing together some of the finest examples of fine and applied Pop art pieces from America and mainland Europe, the exhibition has a section dedicated to Warhol. The Lightbox is situated in Chobham Road, Woking GU21 4AA The Bridgepedia Friday Bridge Circle meets at Shalford Village Hall on Fridays at 7.30pm. Having a fun and sociable

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G Live’s brand new party night Back to School Disco, is on Friday 4th September from 8pm - 1am; they’ll be celebrating everything 90s, from the decade that brought you Baywatch, Tamagotchis and dial-up Internet. From girl groups All Saints and The Spice Girls to brilliant boy bands like Take That, Boyzone and the Backstreet Boys, with Britpop from Oasis, Blur and Pulp, to old school dance anthems; this is one party you won’t want to miss! Snap-up your tickets now, priced at just £9. Ages 18+. Call 01483 369350.

September is a busy month for Onslow Village Garden Club. On Saturday 5th they hold their 69th Annual Show at the Village Hall. Exhibits will be staged and judged in the morning, and open to the public at 3pm. There will be classes for fruit, flowers, vegetables, floral art, craftwork and cookery.

Light refreshments will be served and Clive Stone of Oakleaf Enterprises will present the prizes and trophies at 4pm. On Wednesday 16th September they have their monthly meeting.

The talk will be given by Mr John Hall and is called ‘The many uses of heathers’. It starts at 7.30 in Onslow Village Hall. During the interval you can look at the sales table, take refreshments,

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Heirloom Fruit and Vegetables Food writer Shirlee Posner looks into traditional varieties of fruit and vegetables Some chefs are proud of the provenance of their ingredients and its not unusual to see heritage or heirloom mentioned on menus particularly in reference to tomatoes.

In the south east of England we are lucky to have tomato grower Gary Griffiths supplying farm shops and restaurants with his gorgeous full-flavoured tomatoes. These include specialist cultivars. His company, Nutbourne, grows under glass in West Sussex, selling to farm shops and restaurants who just can’t seem get enough of his delicious fruits. This year he says that he could have sold twice as many of his bright orange cherry tomatoes and will double his crop next season.

He buys his seed from seed houses, who provide him with high yield, fertile seeds.

Paying £1 each for these he is guaranteed that the 16,000 seeds he plants will grow into productive plants. Growing nearly 30 different varieties of tomatoes that all need slightly different care is a specialist job. Gary is famous for his heirloom/heritage tomatoes so I asked him what that term means to him.

Heritage and heirloom are terms used for traditional varieties of vegetables (not just tomatoes) that were grown on farms and in gardens. Post-war modern techniques for growing and the demand for higher yields have impacted on the range of varieties of all vegetables for sale. In addition large supermarkets moved from buying produce from wholesalers to working directly with farmers and dictating seed type. This gave them uniformity for their shops. Seed houses are able to create hybrids of cultivars (a practice started in the 1900’s) to control size of fruit, yield and disease resistance too. Straight cucumbers, leeks and uniform carrots have been achieved by creating hybrids all good for supermarket shelves, but not always for their flavour.

number of seeds available and hence the variety, many traditional varieties of plants will be lost. Hybrids (where two cultivars have been combined) cannot be used to harvest seed as many of these will be sterile. If seeds are successfully grown they will revert to one of the parent’s type. The term true-type is used here to describe the growing of a seed harvested from a plant that will be the same as its parent. Heirloom seeds are those that have been retained in their original genetic form as close to the original parent plant as possible.

Heirloom seeds are from traditional cultivars that were passed down through farming families who harvested seed as part of their natural work. Depending on where you live in the world your local environment (weather and soil) will affect the way the plant develops over time and this was part of their unique history and eating quality. Modern seed houses started to emerge from the 1900’s when the technique to create hybrids was first developed.

Another term that’s important here is open pollination and sometimes on heritage or heirloom packs you will see OP next to the seed type. This indicates that the seed has come from plants that have been pollinated by insects, birds, wind or humans. The plants are more diverse and make changes to adapt to the local environment. So this backs up why some fruit and vegetables taste so different depending on where they are grown. The slight problem here is if different varieties of the same plants are grown close to each other they will not remain true to type.

If you save seed your plants next season may share the characteristics of the variety it grew next to for example smaller

Conservationists are concerned that as commercial seed houses are reducing the

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size fruit. Farmers know this so don’t plant different cultivars close to each other. In hybrid plants the pollination has been created by human intervention although some open pollination will occur too. However it’s when you want to harvest seed for the next season that the real difference is clear. Growers who use hybrid seeds have to buy new seed each year and this can be expensive. For farmers in low-income countries there has been criticism when seed aid has been given that if the seeds are hybrid the farmers are unable harvest seed. There is also concern that people will lose the skill of seed conservation and become dependent on buying seed or starve.

Gary, like many commercial growers, has to tread a fine line between choosing seeds which will provide a fantastic end product but also have high enough yields to make them commercially viable. He also grows insecticide-free produce, which means purchasing disease resistant hybrids is essential to his success. But as he pointed out, losing varieties is a sad part of the modern food system. One of the tomatoes he has been growing which his customers love is a Tiger tomato with distinctive stripes and a high solid matter, making them perfect for roasting. Lack of demand for this seed means they are being phased out and he in turn will have to de-list them and the species could be lost.

Local growers James and Catherine Dampier of Village Greens in Ockley also offered some insight. They have been growing fruit and vegetables to sell in their two farm shops for the last eight years. They grow on a smaller scale to Gary and grow a wider range of more traditional British crops with a few European favourites like aubergines tossed in too. With their strong ethos on bringing the best-flavoured natural food to their customers they can buy their seeds (organic where possible) from smaller seed houses like Tozers based in Cobham and Chiltern based in the south east. They currently grow heritage varieties of globe artichokes (Green Globe), broad bean (Aquadulce Claudia) and Crystal Lemon cucumbers but choose their seed carefully. They were also keen to point out that modern breeding can produce better disease resistance so choosing a hybrid seed is often the

Far left:Mixed Heritage tomatoes. Left: Black Heritage cobra beans.

Top: Traditional carrots at Secretts. Above: Nutbourne’s cherry Tiger tomatoes.

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best option. They have also ventured down the organic route and find that some hybrids are better for them as they need little or no protection against many of the diseases that can have devastating effects on crops.

This is a view also shared by Greg Secrett at Hurst Farm in Milford. He grows an extensive range of produce for his farm shop and his wholesale business. He grows some of this from heirloom seeds which are open pollinated such as Scorzonera also known as ‘black salsify’. This delicious tuber is sold directly to the restaurant trade in London where top chefs prize its unusual flavour. But like many other farmers he chooses seed he knows will be reliable and high yielding. He also grows heritage varieties of beetroot, black cabbage, chard and parsley.

Luckily for those of us who grow vegetables for our own use we can be more relaxed and selective over what we choose to grow. We are not maximising yields or worrying about national prices. When I started growing veggies a few years ago I was unaware that my friend Jackie was a seed conservationist.

She is an allotment holder and is my ‘go to’ person for advice. Having a chat recently I found out she is a member of Garden Organic. This organisation encourages organic gardening and is dedicated to preserving our valuable organic heritage. You can become a member of their Heritage Seed Library for a small fee and as part of that will receive six packets of heritage seeds from their catalogue each year. Seeds preserved by this group had been dropped from seed catalogues as new disease resistant hybrids were developed or had become less popular than newer varieties.

Looking through heritage seed collections I have found gorgeous deep red broad beans, mottled runner beans and cool cucumbers to add to my growing list for next summer.

I had no idea the seeds that Jackie gave me were true-type heirloom seeds of traditional varieties of beans, peas, lettuce and cabbage that she carefully harvests at the end of each growing season. I was topping up by buying commercially produced hybrid seeds but now I know better and from next year I will get my first batch of seeds from Garden Organic too.

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Top: Black salsify growing. Above: Black salsify seeds open pollinated

This means that like Jackie I can save seed from the current harvest to plant next year in a far more sustainable and ecofriendly way of gardening. In addition I will be adding biodiversity to my garden and helping to keep preserve some of our traditional plants for future generations to enjoy.

Shirlee Posner is a food writer www.shirleeposner.co.uk and blogger at www.eatsurrey.co. A champion of local artisan food producers and suppliers her blog focuses on reviewing local independent food companies in Surrey to help raise awareness of the wonderful artisan food our county and those that border it has to offer.

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and chat with members. Why not give them a visit? (£3) and consider becoming a member? It only costs £12 per annum and they are a very friendly club! Enquiries to 01483 577035.

On Saturday 5th September in Guildford, Surrey a new music event hits the festival scene, headlining with be Mike and the Mechanics, fresh from their first North American tour in 25 years with The Hoosiers and Hunter and the Bear in support, plus other special guests. ONE LIVE is taking place in the stunning grounds of The University of Surrey on Saturday 5th September at 7.30pm and promises to be a truly memorable evening for all. To book a ticket at this landmark event, please visit the website www.onelivefestival. co.uk.

Stoughton Hearts & Voices Community Choir (open to everyone, not just Stoughton residents) is inviting new members. It runs every Wednesday evening, 7.30pm-9pm, at the QE Park Centre, Railton Road, GU2 9LX. They’ve been running since January 2015 and the group is really friendly and welcoming. Our aims are community, fun, well being, getting to know new people and sharing the uplifting experience of singing together. All songs are taught by ear, so you don’t have to read music, and no previous singing experience is necessary. The choir is led by Anthea Prince - freelance community musician and instrumental/vocal teacher who is also a local resident – and the atmosphere is informal and relaxed. Sessions are £5 each – but do contact Anthea if you’d

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love to come along but finances are a barrier, as there may be some subsidy funding available. You don’t have to come to every session, you can come along whenever you’re available.

They occasionally perform - but it’s not compulsory to take part - and they don’t take part in competitions. Occasionally there is the odd week when Anthea is away so the session may not happen that week – so new members are encouraged to get in touch in advance to check. Contact: antheamusic@gmail. com or 07739 321158 (texting easier than phoning).

One of Surrey’s best kept secrets is Woodhouse Opera who will be presenting their Summer Festival on the unique open air lakeside stage in the gardens of Woodhouse Copse in Holmbury St Mary. On Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September there will be a performance of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) by Rossini at 4pm. Then on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September they present Falstaff by Verdi.

Performing will be the much acclaimed baritone, Keel Watson and again the performances start at 4pm. There will be a nice long interval at each performance for picnicking. The Gertrude Jekyll gardens are beautiful with a backdrop of the listed Arts and Craft house created by Oliver Hill. Ticket prices range from £20 to £50 but all information is on the website www. woodhouse.com or call 07917 778010 / 01306 730956.

There might just be time to enter the Hatchlands Parkland Run organised by Guildford Lions Club on Sunday 6th September. They have 5K and 10K runs and welcome runners

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The course is over the stunning countryside of the National Trust Park woodland tracks and grassland. They have electronic chip timing and the prizes are provided by Fitstuff, the specialist running shop based in Guildford. For more information and to enter visit www.guidfordlions.com.

Sunday 6th September is the date for Cranleigh and District Young Farmers’ annual Horse Show and Gymkhana at Rooks Hill Farm, Bramley GU5 0LX. Horse show entries £6 per class, Gymkhana from £2. Classes for 8yrs and under, 12yrs and under and Open. Seventeen horse show classes including Jumping, Hunter, Coloured, Veteran, etc. Rosettes awarded in all classes. 16 Gymkhana classes (Rosettes to 6th place) plus a Clear Round class 9.15am onwards. Spectators welcome for free from 9am. Refreshments available all day.

Enquiries and entry forms: 01483 272715. Scanned copies of the schedule available from booker1566@gmail.com.

On Sunday 6th September, The Radisson Blu Hotel in Guildford is hosting a spectacular wedding show with over 30 high quality local wedding suppliers on hand to help brides plan their special day. Throughout the day 10 minute information sessions will be led by top wedding suppliers who will be providing advice, hints and tips on key elements of wedding planning. Sessions will include ‘what to consider when choosing your wedding cake’. Fashion shows will take place at 12pm and 2pm showcasing amazing designer

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gowns and suits. Entrance to the show is free of charge and guests will be greeted with a complimentary glass of fizz and canapés on arrival. To pre-register for the show, emailgem@ littlestarevents.co.uk.

Cranleigh Dance & Theatre Arts is having an open day on Monday 7th September 3.30pm–5.30pm at St Nicolas church rooms, if your children are interested in dance bring them along. You will be able to say hello to our teachers, catch up or ask questions, buy uniform from our second hand shop or order new, try on and order from our new branded clothing range or join in the fun and take part in a dance class. For more information and for class details jasmine@ cranleighdance.co.uk.

The Surrey Hills Singing School is a family of choirs centred in Cranleigh and Guildford, attracting singers from as far afield as Dorking, Horsham, Woking and Farnham.

This year the choirs celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a sell-out concert in May at the new auditorium at St Catherine’s School, Bramley. The school comprises four choirs: a daytime ladies choir (SH Singers); a training choir for 6-7 year olds; Young Voices for children aged 8 upwards; and the national Adult Choir of the Year 2012, the Surrey Hills Chamber Choir.

As well as being entirely separate, the choirs also unite, giving the opportunity for families to perform together. All choirs sing many styles of songs and perform from memory. If you love to sing, or would love to share a hobby with your child, then

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Visit their website for more details on each of the choirs www. surreyhills-choirs.co.uk email debbie@surreyhills-choirs. co.uk or call Debbie on 01483 276281.

Wisley Flower Show runs from Tuesday 8th to Sunday 13th September, 9am–6pm (5pm Sunday) RHS Garden Wisley’s six-day floral extravaganza will be opened by RHS Ambassador, Mary Berry on the Tuesday. Browse and buy from RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Show medal winners along with other specialist nurseries and garden accessory stands. Visit the National Dahlia Society Annual Show (Tuesday – Friday) in the Marquee, and on Saturday and Sunday there will be a selection of displays from the National Dahlia Society, the National Dahlia Collection and Pheasant Acre Plants. Surrey NAFAS will exhibit stunning floral creations under the theme ‘Roll Up! Roll Up!’ in the Glasshouse. A free shuttle bus will operate from Horsley Station every 20 minutes (a journey of about 15 minutes). Remember to present your valid train ticket at the Garden entrance to save 25% on the full adult entry fee. Free with normal garden admission.

‘Cider Making Made Simple’ is the next event of Onslow Village Residents’ Association on Tuesday 8th September in the Village Hall, Wilderness Road, Onslow Village, Guildford GU2 7QR. Nevin Stewart’s presentation and demonstration will show the novel juice and straining method developed by the Scillonian Road Cider Co-operative. There will be apple juice and Onslow Dry cider to sample. Nevin has requested that those attending should bring their own apples for him to use on the evening. Complimentary tea and coffee will be served from 7.15 pm. Entry is free to OVRA members and £3 to non-members.

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The first signs are small white ‘flecks’ that appear on the nail surface, which can spread from toe to toe. As the infection develops, the nails become brown/yellow in colour, slowly becoming thickened. In the later stages of infection the nails become crumbly and start to disintegrate as the dermatophyte absorb the keratin within the nail structure.

Where does the fungus come from?

The dermatophyte fungus can be very contagious, spread by its microscopic spores which are very hardy and easily picked up. Once the infection has been contracted our climate pays an unfortunate role as most of the time we wear closed in shoes that provide fungus the ideal warm, moist and dark growing environment.

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Changes to our nails can happen over several years with the infection slowly developing. Unsightly, discolouring (yellow/ brown) and thickening of the nail is sometimes mistaken as a natural process. If there is a suspicion fungus may be present professional advice from a Podiatrist/Chiropodist is advised for diagnosis.

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There is a glittering line-up of writers promised for the 2015 Guildford Book Festival. Staged at venues across Guildford, the festival is now recognised as the premier literary event in the south of England.

Much-loved actor Brian Blessed makes a triumphant return to Guildford. A brilliant storyteller, he will be reading excerpts from his memoir, crammed with anecdotes from his illustrious career.

The suave and debonair film star Roger Moore will give an enthralling and witty account of his colourful life, including his time as HM’s longest serving 007 agent.

Acclaimed journalist Max Hastings will reveal the stories behind the real-life global espionage stories of WWII in The Secret War – spies, codes and guerillas 1939-1945.

Also broadcaster and novelist Melvyn Bragg who will shed light on the events of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, the setting for his new novel, Now is the Time.

Deborah Moggach, author of successful novels Tulip Fever and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, will discuss her new work, Something to Hide.

S J Watson’s unnerving debut Before I go To Sleep was a phenomenal international hit. The author’s follow up psychological thriller, Second Life, promises to be just as tantalizing.

The non-fiction programme will be topped by a fascinating biography about the life of HRH the Prince of Wales by Catherine Mayer. Dermot Turing, nephew of code-breaker Alan Turing, who will share the family perspective upon his uncle’s life and career revealed in Dermot’s new biography. HRH Princess Michael of Kent, now a respected historical novelist, will talk about the third book in her Anjou Trilogy.

Terry Waite has published five non-fiction books and is of course known as a humanitarian, hostage negotiator and for the ordeal he endured as a hostage himself in The Lebanon. What is less known is that he has an unexpected talent for writing comedy, put to great effect in his debut novel, The Voyage of the Golden Handshake.

Another debut work receiving great reviews is Campari for Breakfast, a quirky coming of age novel by award-winning actress Sara Crowe. Known for her television, stage and film work including the iconic Four Weddings and a Funeral, Sara will be telling all in what promises to be a funny and lively session.

Spirits are also given top billing in Olivia Williams’ Gin glorious Gin - How mother’s ruin became the spirit of London, as she explores the vibrant cultural history of London.

Readers’ Day promises to thrill once again! This year’s line-up includes Gill Hornby, Liz Fenwick, Guy Saville, Saira Shah and historian Kate Williams, whose debut novel The Storms of War is an evocative tale about the tumultuous lives of the De Witt family during the WWI. There is also the chance to meet Clare Mackintosh, a Richard and Judy’s Book Club featured author, and have morning coffee and chat with romantic novelist Giovanna Fletcher (Billy and Me).

Vince Cable gives an incisive examination of what might be on the horizon with After The Storm – The World Economy and Britain’s Economic Future. The political life in times gone by is considered

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Weather, in which political success and failure, and the passing of an era, are assessed.

Left: Terry Waite and Sir Max Hastings. Far left: Sir Roger Moore.

History buffs will enjoy Vera Brittain and the WWI by Mark Bostridge, while Paul Cox examines Wellington: Triumphs, Politics and Passions, a timely reminder of the Iron Duke’s achievements in this 200th anniversary year of the Battle of Waterloo.

The year also sees the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen’s Emma. To celebrate the festival is delighted to welcome back Austentatious, an improvised comedy play based on nothing more than a title from the audience and performed in Austen’s incomparable style.

Also an opportunity to enter the world of Charles Dickens in the company of his great-great-grandson, Gerald Dickens, who will perform Great Expectations playing every character himself.

Each year, Guildford Book Festival works in partnership with local community groups and charities to bring unique and inspirational events to members and prospective members, and to raise awareness of these organisations within Guildford and the surrounding area.

This year the Festival looks forward to working once again with Guildford Evening Decorative & Fine Arts Society and West Surrey Area NADFAS to bring a special day of art related events.

Internationally renowned bookbinder, artist and conservator Dominic Riley will be giving two talks in which he’ll share his passion for beautiful and interesting books, with examples from his own vast collection. There will also be a lecture by leading art expert, Douglas Skeggs, who will examine the ground-breaking work of Picasso and Hockney, and their influences as ‘the old masters of modern art.’

The Amnesty International event will this year see Caroline Moorhead share stories about the resistance movement in France during WWII, reading excerpts from her Village of Secrets trilogy.

Guildford Book Festival has also scheduled an exciting programme for schools, and a strong children’s section, led by

Piers Torday, who’ll be talking about the final installment in The Last Wild Trilogy.

Would-be writers will be able to kick-start their writing career by taking part in a ‘plotting’ workshop with romantic comedy novelist Chris Manby, and in the session ‘How to get published’, led by bestselling author and Books Editor at Woman & Home Fanny Blake (Orion) and journalist turned writer Lucy Atkins (Quercus).

Commenting, Jim Parks, Guildford Book Festival creative director, said: “Each year we are able to build upon our successes and this is just a taste of the huge array of literary treats that we have in store for 2015. With such an eclectic mix, we are sure to have something for everyone, so be prepared to be inspired, challenged, and of course entertained!”

WHSmith will once again be the official bookseller and VantagePoint Magazine is a media partner as in previous years.

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Tickets can be booked from box offices at Guildford’s Tourist Information Centre and Electric Theatre or at www.guildfordbookfestival.co.uk.

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The Secret War sees Max Hastings return to the subject that has made him one of our most respected and popular historians. It will pull together some of the most revelatory international stories from the war alongside new research – especially from the Russian front – in the most comprehensive view of WWII espionage ever seen.

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7.30pm Music from 8pm. Tickets £12 in advance from www. guildfordjazz.org.uk The National Heritage Open Days are taking place between 10th and 13th September, giving locals and visitors the opportunity to see fantastic architecture and culture. The event allows free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Some sites may include guided tours, activities, talks and exhibitions. Within Guildford Borough the event is coordinated locally by Guildford Borough Council, The Guildford Town Guides and The Guildford Society whose members will be volunteering as stewards at some of the many locations.

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Further information can be found on the website www. heritageopendays.org.uk/directory.

On Thursday 10th September, The Guildford Society will also be holding another of their monthly talks ‘ Arts & Craft Architecture in Old West Surrey ‘ and the speaker is Dr. Ian Hamerton, former chairman of the Arts & Crafts Movement in Surrey. Their talk in October takes place on Thursday 8th and they will hear from the historian and author Gavin Morgan about the terrifying events each November on the streets of Guildford between the years 1820 - 1865 when mob rule terrorised the local townspeople. Both the September and Beritaztalks 0914_Layout 11:45 Page October are held at 1St.14/08/2014 Nicholas Parish Centre, Bury1 Street (just over the Town Bridge). Doors open at 7 for 7.30pm. These

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Celebrate International Beer Day today and book tickets for the G Live Beer Festival, which returns on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September. You won’t need to travel far to taste ales from some of Surrey’s top independent brewers including the Hogs Back Brewery, The Little Beer Corporation, Hop Art Brewery, Hoptimists Brewery, Frensham Brewery and Surrey Hills Brewery and plenty more ales from breweries in Kent, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, London, Hampshire, West Sussex, Essex and Hertfordshire. There will be plenty of different ciders available as well as great music and delicious food. You need to book as tickets are limited. Call 01483 369350; there are 3 sessions to choose from Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening.

Historic locations on a 19th Century canal route will be explored during two guided walks over the 2015 Heritage Open Days weekend. They are being run by the Wey & Arun Canal Trust, which is inviting members of the public to find out about its restoration work on the northern section of the waterway. The first walk is on Saturday, 12th September, meeting at 2.15pm in the car park of Shamley Green Church, Church Hill, Shamley Green GU4 0UD. It will follow a four-mile circular route to visit four sites containing relics of the canal and the Horsham to Guildford railway, including three iron-

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The Surrey Hills Wood Fair is now in its 6th year and has become a popular annual fixture. It takes place within the Birtley Estate in Bramley on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October from 10am – 5pm. Each year the fair gets bigger and better yet retains the traditional charm of a rural day out in the Surrey Hills for all the family.

The Wood Fair has increased in popularity and size each year and attracts a wide range of exhibitors all keen to showcase their unique products many inspired by the versatility and importance of this vital natural resource – wood.

The Wood Fair takes place in the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a nationally protected landscape, one of 38 protected AONBs in England and Wales.

The Surrey Hills stretch across the chalk North Downs that run from Farnham in the west, above Guildford, Dorking and Reigate, to Oxted in the east. The Surrey Hills is one of the most wooded AONBs with almost 40% woodland cover. Ancient woodland has particular significance in terms of historic and nature conservation. The Surrey Hills has over 4500 hectares of ancient woodland covering 12% of the AONB. Come and learn more about woodland in the Surrey Hills at the Surrey Hills Wood Fair. Discover a whole host of interesting stalls to browse and buy from as well as great local produce and a variety of refreshment stands - including a beer tent!

The Surrey and Sussex Coppice workers will be demonstrating their skills and techniques and there will be opportunities to buy a whole host of wood products. Entertainment is big on the agenda this year and we have a host of local bands performing throughout the two day event, co-ordinated by the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford.

The ever popular horse and wagon rides will make a welcome return and there will be some amazing chainsaw demonstrations. There’s a big focus on families this year with lots on offer for children ranging from craft making and animal attractions to tree climbing and theatre shows, courtesy of the Man in the Moon Theatre Tent.

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Simon Whalley, Owner of the Birtley Estate comments; “The Surrey Hills Wood Fair is well established in the events calendar and you’ll see why when you come along. There really is something for all the family to enjoy and the fair is very reasonably priced. Surrey is the most wooded county in England and you’ll discover lots you didn’t know about wood. We have experts explaining how it’s used as a fuel, sculptors demonstrating how they use it creatively, bug hunts so you can discover what sort of species thrive in woodlands and lots of stalls with a whole host of beautiful wood products to buy. There’s also plenty to eat and drink with lots of local produce on sale. Come along and discover all that’s good about wood”.

Tickets are reasonably priced at £7.50 for adults and children under 12 go free. Advance tickets are available online for £7 so don’t delay, book now at www.surreyhillswoodfair. co.uk. The fair also welcomes your four-legged friends as long as they are on a lead. Parking is also free.

For those wishing to come by public transport the nearest train stations are Shalford and Godalming. Details of bus services can be found at www.surreycc.gov.uk/buses.

The Wood Fair is organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises CIC (Community Interest Company) which is a not-for-profit organisation set up to support the work of the Surrey Hills Board in protecting the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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framed bridges. On Sunday 13th September walkers will meet at 2pm at the Gunpowder Store, Stonebridge Wharf, on the River Wey at Shalford. With Trust publicity officer Rob Searle, they will explore parts of the canal route down to the former Bramley Wharf. This 1½ mile stroll, taking approximately two hours, will take in the Tannery Lane roving bridge and the sites of the Tannery Lane Lock and the unique Gosden Aqueduct. It is also an opportunity to explore the new Hunt Nature Park which is being created by Trust volunteers and it is hoped the Gunpowder Store – which held the products of Chilworth Gunpowder Mills before shipment by barge – will be open for the day. Parking is available at Broadford Business Park, Shalford GU4 8EP, behind the Parrot Inn on the A248.

It’s essential to wear walking boots, stout shoes or trainers.

The walks are free but donations to the Trust will be welcome.

Booking is essential, by email to events@weyandarun. co.uk or by calling 01483 505566, by 3rd September for the Saturday and 11th September for the Sunday. The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is restoring a 23-mile canal between the Wey at Shalford and the River Arun at Pallingham in West Sussex. Find out more at www.weyandarun.co.uk.

Shamley Green Branch Conservatives will be holding their Annual Grand Jumble Sale on Saturday 12th September at the Arbuthnot Hall, Shamley Green, opening at 2pm, admission 40p, children free. In addition there will be a nearly new shop, bric-a-brac, books, toys, etc, and a cake stall, so there will be some excellent bargains for everyone. It is an event not to be missed and they look forward to welcoming you there.

Most counties in England hold an annual ‘Ride & Stride’, on the second Saturday in September, this year 12th September, to raise money for church restoration and repair. The idea is that cyclists and walkers are given a list of churches and chapels in the area of their choice. They map out their own route to pedal or walk to places of Christian worship having arranged to be sponsored by friends for a fixed sum or donation per church visited. The money that is collected is divided in two. Half goes to the church of the participants choice, the other half is retained by the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust for distribution to churches in need, in response to a grant application. In the sixteen years that Ride & Stride has been running in Surrey, over £300,000

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Ewhurst Horticultural Society will be holding their Autumn Show on Saturday 12th September at 2.30pm in The Village Hall. All details can be found on the website www. ewhursthortsoc.org.uk or phone Hilary on 01483 276713.

They then have the Sydney Scott Memorial Talk on Wednesday 23rd September at Ewhurst Village Hall, GU6 7PX. The talk,

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has been raised. Why not make up a group and join in this year! Further details from Hamish Donaldson, donaldson@ haslemere.com or call 01248 644473. Useful website: www.

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Art classes commence at the spacious Shalford Village Hall on Wednesday 16th September and continue every Wednesday thereafter. Individual attention with all levels and media catered for. You will be able to improve your skills and benefit from helpful and constructive criticism. Further details from Veronica Dunce on 01483 893723.

Enjoy a day at Hatchlands Park, near Guildford, for Heritage Open Weekend, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September from 11am to 4pm. On Saturday, you can stroll through the parkland, browse the shop and stop for a bite to eat in the café.

On Sunday the Georgian house and gardens are also open.

Free admission. Also at Hatchlands, ‘Canine Capers’ takes place on Sunday 20th September from 11am to 4pm. Take your four-legged friend to this fun family dog show. With categories such as ‘dog most like its owner’ and ‘scruffiest mutt’ every dog can have its day! There will also be doggy-related stalls to browse. Normal admission applies (+ £2 per class). For more information call 01483 222482 or visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/hatchlands-park.

Home-Start Guildford is a family support charity covering the whole of the borough of Guildford plus Bookham and Fetcham in Mole Valley. They provide home-visiting

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volunteers with parenting experience to support families who are struggling to cope, with at least one child under five.

Examples of difficulties might be: post-natal depression, illness/disability (of parent or child), multiple births, family breakdown, and financial worries. They believe that parents are key in creating a secure and happy environment for their children. They may need emotional or practical support to give their children the best possible start in life. Can you spare a few hours each week to help a family with young children?

Are you interested in learning new skills on their friendly, free, volunteer training course? Their next Volunteer Preparation Course starts in September and they are recruiting now!

Interested? Please call Harriet on 01483 511181, or email office@hsguildford.org.uk for more information.

Looking for that special book or just stocking up on your reading material? Another really huge second-hand book sale and cake stall takes place at Wonersh United Reformed Church on Saturday 12th September from 10am to 3pm.

Dealers or early risers 8.30am. No entry fee. Take your time and browse round their new stock of books in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Refreshments served all day. For more information, or to volunteer to help, or to donate books or cakes please telephone 01483 892579. All proceeds in aid of ongoing Church building restoration work.

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Creative bug Kirstie Smillie finds plenty of artistic talent in Surrey spreading their creative bug.

I love being around creative people but what often saddens me is the number of gifted people there are and how hard it is to make a living from it.

Saying that, from adversity comes innovation. In our challenging times old crafts are returning to popularity. This is giving creative types the opportunity to earn income from their knowledge with classes in a multitude of crafts.

From crochet and knitting to sewing and neelepoint, these quiet brain calming pastimes enable us to make beautiful things by ourselves.

Learning a new craft or remembering an old one is a great way to socialise with friends and like minded people. You can even save funds on soft furnishings when you make them yourself, and design them how you want them. Keep ideas simple to start with, just use basic shapes, and then as you grow in confidence try more technical designs.

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Craft connoisseur, Claire Dadswell, with a CV including The London College of Fashion, offers classes from her Godalming location. Her most popular lesson, Intro to Sew is a two hour session for £25 (with tea and a chat for free).

Sewing machines can take a bit of mastering and a few head scratching moments, so having an expert on hand to help when, “ the blasted bobbin is stuck” is a good starting point.

With or without a sewing machine (as she has a selection to use, including a traditional hand-crank version, pictured above) you are taught how to set up your machine and learn the basics, to kick-start your homespun dreams.

The re-cycle bug is still growing. Using your old clothing to make new is so rewarding and Claire is a big advocate of this, “I can’t stand throwing away anything - if it can be reused, I will make it into something new.”

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Up-cycle by Claire Dadwell, I Made This Crafts - old shirts, jeans and a pebble get a make-over.

Dad’s shirt can be made into kids pyjama trousers (using the sleeves) or a little girl’s frock (using the buttoned placket). A real saving on fabric and trimmings. Denim jeans can be made into soft reversible weekend bags and holiday pebbles decorated in crochet as a unique ornament.

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Street, Dorking, is running a day course on 5th September, held at Gorgeous Gerties, where lunch is included (obviously gorgeous).

Call 01483 548480 for details and dates or visit www. smithbrookglassblowingstudio.co.uk.

Contact simondykes7@googlemail.com, or call the shop 01306 880026, or visit www.shabbychiccountryliving. com for inspiration.

Love wood? Then join Surrey sculptor, Ruth Wheeler with Sculpt It, 1st and 2nd September, for woodland arts workshops held at The Workshop, Devils Punch Bowl.

For bookings and future wood carving dates, email ruthwheeler.scultit@gmail.com, call 0776 9906529, www.sculptit.co.uk.

Enjoy the beauty of stained glass design. Artist, Amanda Winfield based in Abinger Hammer, offers taster days and more experienced courses throughout the year.

Email amanda1@abinger-stained-glass.co.uk, call 01306 730617 or visit www.abinger-stained-glass.co.uk for details.

Learn furniture painting techniques from an expert.

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Must see….and do For a weekend craft treat, visit Thread, a Festival of Textiles, being held at the Farnham Maltings on 25th and 26th September. You will have a chance to watch craft folk at work, buy fabric and haberdashery, watch demonstrations and participate in workshops. Make a lampshade with Jane Warren, try block printing or hand felting or kick-start your sewing with Alice and Ginny. Nearly too much to choose from, and bound to inspire those who are ready to dabble in something arty crafty.

To view and book the workshops on offer visit the website www.farrnhammaltings.com or call 01252 745444.

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The Guildford branch of the Surrey Masonic Widows Association are a group of ladies whose husbands were Masons living in Surrey. They meet for lunch at the Guildford Masonic Centre five times a year. Their meetings are social with a speaker followed by lunch. On the intervening months they meet for lunch at various pubs or restaurants in the area. They are a friendly group and enjoy their time together.

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The Wey Valley Decorative and Fine Art Society‘s next lecture, by Dr Lois Oliver, is entitled ‘Art and the Napoleonic Wars: the Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo 1815.’

Why not join them at Shalford Village Hall on Thursday 17th September for a different perspective on this conflict and explore the contrasting views presented by British and French artists including Turner and David? Refreshments are available from 9.45am and the lecture starts at 10.45am. The Society offers a monthly programme of varied and fascinating talks by first class speakers. There are also special interest days, visits and an annual tour for members. New members and visitors are warmly welcomed. Annual membership is £40 and visitors pay £6 per talk. If you are interested, contact the membership secretary on 01932 355113 or visit their website at www. theweyvalleydfas.org.uk

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Offering rugby at all levels from; micros (under 6), minis (under 7-12), youth (under 13-18), senior rugby, amateur but serious, social, ladies and Vets the club prides itself on offering a warm welcome to any newcomers. It is never too late to start and coaching is available at all levels. The club even runs a Touch Tuesday session where the emphasis is on fun and inclusivity for anyone not wishing to join in on the more serious club training (7.30pm for a 7.45pm start).

New players are welcome at all levels and will quickly be integrated into the club. At 1st XV level the squad is coached by Dave Ward, Kyle Sinckler and Ross Chisholm all current players at Harlequins, and assisted by Matt

Hawkes. Guildford rugby club is an amateur club and plays at 1st XV at level 6. Any supporters will enjoy the match day atmosphere and we hope the rugby! Last season the club won the Surrey Cup and came fifth in their league and will be looking to improve on that this coming season.

The coaching squad is augmented by former player Max Stuart who is also overseeing the 2nd XV and leading the coaching for the Academy, so there is an absolute link to help bring through and help with the transition from youth to senior rugby. In recent seasons players from Guildford have progressed to playing professional rugby which we regard as a great compliment.

The club is pleased to work with a number of local businesses as sponsors and supporters and regularly puts on events both locally and also in the city. In the last year we have had John Inverdale, Joe Marler, Zinzan Brook, Jason Leonard, Brian Moore, Alan Wells, and Connor O Shea all speaking and will look to build on this. If your company would like to be involved or invited, contact commercial director John Hines, john@ ezieprint.co.uk and he will ensure you are kept informed of upcoming events.

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RASASC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Guildford) is holding their next Telephone Helpline Volunteers Training Course starting on Sunday 18th October. Interviews are on 20th, 27th September and 11th October. Numbers limited – female only. You need to be free for around seven evenings and three Sundays during the training period. The Helpline offers listening and support for women and men who have experienced childhood or adult rape and/or sexual abuse. Volunteers are offered a friendly and supportive environment and supervision and ongoing training and no experience is necessary. You can find details of Training Days and times on the website www.rasasc-guildford.org.

However, it is essential that you commit to every training session. And they would need a commitment from you of at least 18 months. It does qualify as an informal placement.

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when Christopher Massey-Beresford will give a talk on ‘Neutrals at War’ focussing on Switzerland, Portugal, Sweden and Denmark in the Second World War. This will be the first in a series of talks by leading historians on subjects as diverse as the USA after the Civil War, First Century Rome, witchcraft in England, the colonial legacy in modern France, and Lord Castlereagh. Brief AGM at 7; talk at 7.30pm at St Nicolas’ Hall, Bury Street, Guildford GU2 4AW. Students free.

Non members welcome (£3 at the door). Further details of meeting and membership are available from Rollo Crookshank 01252 319881 crookshank@starkmann.co.uk Hands up those who remember 1951 and the ‘Festival of Britain’ Even if you don’t, or weren’t there, you may be interested in the September lecture of The West Surrey Decorative and Fine Arts Society on Tuesday 22nd September. ‘Don’t Make Fun of the Festival’ explores the art, design and entertainment that created the ‘Tonic to the Nation’ on London’s South Bank. Artists and designers such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Terence Conran created works for this iconic landmark event in the history of British Design.

The Society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month at 9.45am for coffee. Lectures start at 10.30 am.

New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures, visits and holidays for 2015 can be found on their website or, for more information, ring 01483 811671.

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Barely three months after its launch, the aromatic gin has taken on the world at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competitions and won Silver for Contemporary Gin, Gold for Gin and Tonic and Silver for Packaging. Well done!

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‘Local is Lekker’ is a South African idiom that the folks at Café Mila take to heart. In addition to wine from Albury Vineyard (Silent Pool Rose) and fine beers from the Crafty Brewing company in Dunsfold the café’s Friday evening Bistro menu features a special vegetarian dish made entirely from fresh produce supplied from local allotments (which they will happily barter for with cake and coffee). Local really is better...

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Art of Curry wins awards

In the heart of the Surrey Hills, The Birtley Estate, with its lake and beautiful gardens, has always been an important ingredient in the peaceful setting of Birtley House Nursing Home.

Each weekend, the brand new Farm Shop is open for business and sells Birtley pork, honey, fruit and vegetables along with other items from local suppliers including cakes, fresh bread, ice creams, cider, beer and wine. Those interested in buying delicious, fresh food and supporting local suppliers based in and around the Surrey Hills, should definitely take a look.

On Saturdays and Sundays, tea and coffee is served on the lawn and visitors can picnic and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Birtley Estate. Those arriving over lunch time will even find a Birtley sausage or a local burger on the BBQ!

Congratulations to Farncombe resident and VantagePoint contributor Sameena Thompson from The Art of Curry. The world’s most coveted blind-tasted food awards, Great Taste, has just released the Great Taste stars of 2015 and The Art of Curry is a winner!

Their two winning sauces, King Korma and Raging Raja, are now able to proudly carry the little gold and black Great Taste logo. 10,000 entries this year, well done Sameena.

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Have you ever wanted to learn more about photography?

On Tuesday 22nd September, professional photographer Mike Sleigh will hold a 3 hour photography workshop which will focus on photographing some of the best buildings in Guildford.

Mike has over 30 years experience in photography and was the Photography and Graphics Officer for the Royal Horticultural Society for 18 years. For more information or to order your free copy of the Guildford Institute’s autumn course and event programme, you can get in touch via 01483 562142 or online at www.guildford-institute.org.uk

secretary, Anna Stribley, on 01372 457623 or you can find further information at www.wsnhs.wordpress.com. Their first meeting of the new season will be held on Thursday 24th September at 8pm and will be’ The Wildlife Roller Coaster’ - An illustrated talk by Dr Mike Berwick. Dr Berwick is an experienced Wildlife Aid Foundation volunteer, who gives talks about the charity’s work. The talk has lots of pictures showing the hospital’s history, work and patients. It also covers environmental awareness and social responsibility with advice on what we can all do to help wildlife.

The Guildford Scrabble Club is having an open evening on Wednesday 23rd September from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.

It takes place at Shalford Village Hall, where there is parking available. All abilities are welcome; they are just a friendly group who enjoy playing scrabble. If you’re interested, call Barbara on 01483 579873 any evening except Wednesdays. It costs just £2 which includes coffee, tea and biscuits. Why not have a night on the tiles?

After a summer break, St. Catherine’s Flower Arrangement Club, invite you to join them on Thursday 24th September, to brighten up the winter months with Gillian Sadler who will demonstrate ‘Flower and Glory’ with her flowers. The Club Competition title is ‘Flight and Fancy.’ They meet at 1.15pm for a 1.45pm start at Shalford Village Hall. All visitors and new members are most welcome. For further information, ring 01483 578368.

The West Surrey Natural History Society (WSNHS) holds monthly talks by well-known naturalists from September to April on a wide variety of natural history subjects.

The talks are held at Ripley Village Hall at 8pm on the fourth Thursday in the month. All meetings are free to members or £3 for non-members (unless otherwise stated). Annual membership single £7, Family membership £12. Members receive a regular newsletter. All enquiries to the society

Guildford Natural History Society have their first talk of the winter programme on 24th September when Jenny Nickolds will tell us about the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

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members of the Society and they welcome visitors but they do ask for a small donation.

Friday 25th September is the date of the 2nd Annual Wetnose Day which was started to support the Animal charity, Wetnose Animal Aid, set up in 2000. The idea is for animal lovers across the country to organise fund raising events such as sponsored dog walks, tandem parachute jumps, doggie tea parties, in fact anything that might raise a few bob to help the work of animal rescue centres throughout the UK. Loads of celebs seem to have taken this one on board so expect to see a number of black noses on 25th! You can buy a nose and find out more by going online at www. wetnoseanimalaid.com/support.html Would you, or someone you know, like help to find a job? Then Cranfold Job Seekers Club may be able to assist.

The job club has found jobs for hundreds of people over the last twenty years. Anyone looking for work will be given a very warm welcome. The service is free and confidential tea and coffee is even provided too! Help with job searches, CVs and application forms are available, and many job opportunities are supplied through local employers, internet searches, via the Job Centres and weekly editions of the local newspapers. The club can be found within the CAB offices in Village Way, Cranleigh and is open from 9am to 5pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Telephone 01483 272252 for more information.

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If you like the sound of a full-on adrenaline rush, followed by a gentle descent to earth on the end of a parachute, then why not sign up for one of Phyllis Tuckwell’s skydives - and support your local Hospice Care charity at the same time as fulfilling a dream? The skydives will take place on Friday 25th and Sunday 27th September and are organised and run by the Army Parachute Association. Both skydives will take place at the Airfield Camp at Netheravon, in Wiltshire - so rest assured you’ll be in safe hands! All you need to do is pay a £50 registration fee and raise a minimum of £450 sponsorship. And then relax and enjoy the view! To find out more or register to take part, call 01252 729446 or email fundraising@pth.org.uk Cranleigh Arts Centre feature The Nimmo Brothers on Saturday 26th September at 8pm. They are the UK’s hottest blues/rock band and are back with a vengeance. Although they pursue individual projects, these very talented brothers are back together for a tour. You can have a peek at https://myspace. com/thenimmobrothers. Standing tickets £18 in advance, £20 on the day. Seated £23 in advance, £25 on the day. Call 01483 278000 or go to www.cranleighartscentre.org.

If you are a Squeeze fan you might be interested to know that the band is on a UK tour and will be playing ay G Live in Guildford on Saturday 26th September. It’s amazing to think that they have been going strong for four decades!

Tickets are £32.50 / £47.50 plus £3 booking fee. Call 01483 369350 or go online to www.glive.co.uk.

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Questions& Answers Hello, my name is Jo and I would like to answer gardening questions from local enthusiasts! I live locally and have been working in horticulture for over 30 years, and as a professional gardener for over 10, so I hope I can help local people with their gardening questions.

Q: When can I cut my hedge?

A: Most hedges can be cut in September and early October. This gives new growth time to harden up before winter, any later and the new growth is at risk of getting frost damaged. This wouldn’t cause any permanent damage, but it may turn brown and unsightly until the spring growth covers it. Too early and you will either have to prune a second time or put up with straggly new growth for many months!

Conifer hedges in particular are susceptible to frost damage and should not be pruned any later than the Q: When should I plant spring flowering bulbs?

A: Daffodil, narcissus, allium, crocus and hyacinth bulbs can all be planted from September onwards. This gives them time to get established in warm soil before the winter. They can be planted right up to Christmas, but are likely to flower much later.

I always buy tulips as soon as they are available in the shops to ensure I get the variety and colour I want. Like all perishable products the quality will inevitably get poorer as shoppers buy the best ones first!

However, don’t plant them until November as tulips do better in colder soil, too early and they might produce shoots which could get frost damaged.

Snowdrops can be planted in the autumn, but in my experience they are far more likely to take if they are planted in the spring, after flowering and while they still have leaves. An idea time to split your own clumps, or talk nicely to friends and neighbours!

With all bulbs the planting depth should be at least twice the height of the bulb, any shallower and they are at risk of being dug up by squirrels, eaten by slugs or frost damaged.

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end of September. Box (Buxus) hedges are traditionally pruned from Derby Day (beginning of June) to the first week of September, to avoid scorching from frosts.

Hawthorn (Crateagus) and Firethorn (Pyracantha) should have berries at this time of year. Cutting them off would not harm the plants, but as they are grown for the decorative effect of the berries I take care to leave them. They will also feed hungry birds in the winter; Fieldfares and Redwings are especially partial to them.

Q: Why is autumn the best time to plant?

A: Traditionally all trees and shrubs were grown in open fields just like other crops. Once they had stopped growing in the autumn, often after an early frost, they were dug up and either sold ‘ bare root’ or put into hessian sacks.

Despite now having all year-round availability I still prefer to plant in the autumn. The plants have a chance to establish a good root system before the winter frosts.

They are also naturally becoming dormant due to shorter day lengths and colder nights. This means less stress on the root system as they won’t be putting on much top growth.

Lastly, they will already be in situ when the spring starts next year so will have a head start on anything planted in the spring!

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If you have any questions you would like answered in future publications of VantagePoint by someone with local knowledge, then please email them to me at ladygardenerjo@yahoo.co.uk or write to us at the VantagePoint address on page three of the magazine.

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Cranleigh Film Club is a member’s only club, with members guests permitted after prior notification. The location is The Bandroom, Village Way, Cranleigh and films normally show at 7.45pm with the doors open at 7pm. Refreshments always on sale and for double bill Sundays a meal is served between the two films. For more information, including what’s showing, go to www.cranleighfilmclub.org.uk. If you would like to join contact the membership secretary, Beverley Marsden at cranleighfilm2011@gmail.com. They are also looking for volunteers to help with the running of the club including committee service, so if you can help please get in touch.

RHS Wisley are holding a Birds of Prey Weekend on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September. Find out all about these magnificent birds that will be on display on their perches, from the experts throughout each day. There will be flying displays at 11am and 2pm when several unusual birds will show off their flying skills. Free with normal garden admission.

Must be the month for wedding shows! GLive are holding one on Sunday 27th September from 11am to 4pm. A great chance to browse stalls from many of Surrey’s finest wedding suppliers. You’ll be able to get ideas for everything you need, from the venue and your wedding cake, through to the photographer, florist and hair stylist. Entry is free, but pre-registration on the website is recommended to guarantee entry. Go to www.glive.co.uk.

Are you recently separated or divorced? Do you feel you could do with a bit of 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, whatever stage you are at. If you are interested, there is a course starting on Monday, 28th September. Each evening begins at 7pm, with supper, followed by a talk, with opportunities for discussion in small groups. Finishes at around 9.45 pm. The course runs over seven Mondays in St Saviour’s Church, Woodbridge Road, Guildford. For further information ring 01483 575248 or contact Sue Wavre, email swavre@ btinternet.com.

A photography workshop for complete beginners will be held on Saturday 26th September at Bar des Arts, Guildford.

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Spaces are strictly limited, so book now on 01483 571119 or email anna@annasaverimuttu.co.uk. More details can be found at www.annasaverimuttu.co.uk.

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GARDENING

With Beth Otway

Creating a Garden for Retirement In the garden I am always thinking ahead, whether I’m ordering seed for future sowings, designing a new feature, planning a long-term trial or just thinking about which new plants to grow next year. It is always wise to plan for the future so that you can fulfil all your gardening dreams.

At this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, one of the showcases was the Just Retirement Garden: A garden for every retiree, designed by Tracy Foster. This emonstrated how planning ahead for your retirement and encompassing accessible, interesting, creative and useful features within your garden design can create the space to enjoy hobbies, entertain friends and make the most of the joy of gardening in retirement.

The Just Retirement Garden featured some super brick-built raised beds, which were both attractive and functional and form a lasting, useful feature to enjoy throughout retirement.

Brick built raised beds offer many advantages to the gardener. Ideal for sociable gardeners, they can easily accommodate a large number of guests at a party. They also make gardening more practical by raising up the plants, making them easier to tend and carry out any weeding or watering. The fragrance from scented plants is more easily enjoyed when the plants are raised, making this an ideal place to grow aromatic and deliciously perfumed plants.

Hobbies are important to all of us, whatever age we are, and by incorporating our interests within the design of our garden we can maximise the garden’s appeal and the time we’ll spend there. The Just Retirement Garden featured hedges, beehives, bird boxes, and bird feeders to encourage wildlife and vegetables and herbs for cooking to save money at the supermarket. You may want to create your very own vista to paint from the comfort of your home or include areas for exercising, barbecuing, woodworking, somewhere to relax with a comfortable seat in the sun or the shade or a corner to garden with your grandchildren.

You might want to include cut flowers, fruit, vegetables, herbs, and scented plants. Don’t forget practical features like non-slip paths,

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Tracy Foster, designer of the Just Retirement: A Garden for Every Retiree garden, and the garden at the 2015 RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower show (Beth Otway).

a washing line, bin area, a compost heap or two, as well as a shed, greenhouse, and wood store. You will also want the opportunity for collecting rainwater, so make sure you include a water butt!

The extra time that retirement brings gives the gardener the opportunity to explore areas of gardening they haven’t had time for previously, whether it’s growing fruit, vegetables and herbs, learning more about a particular plant genus, growing cut flowers for the house, or sharing the garden with grandchildren or friends and relatives.

Retirement is truly an exciting and inspiring time, so by thinking ahead you can design your garden to be both accessible and practical as well as interesting and visually appealing.

Stephen Lowe, the Group Communications Director at Just Retirement says “By creating a garden for every retiree we wanted to show that gardens don’t have to be expensive, time consuming, or require lots of room. Like retirement, they just need a little planning and nurturing to get the best results.”

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For more information on the Just Retirement Garden and advice on making gardening easier and more accessible, and what you can do in your garden or at your allotment this month, visit my website at www.pumpkinbeth.com. vantagepointmag.co.uk

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EVENTS Surrey in the Great War: A County Remembers Surrey needs your help! Do you know anything about people living or working in Surrey during WWI? Soldiers, nurses, factory workers, farm workers, casualties, conscientious objectors... can you help Surrey Heritage build up a picture of the war’s impact on the county through the stories of these people and the places in which they lived, worked, went to school or worshipped?

West Surrey’s War 1914-1918 On 12th September Waverley will be holding a special commemorative war event at the Burys Field in Godalming to explore how ordinary people living in the towns and villages of West Surrey handled the daily hardships of WWI. This exciting and important event will be the first of its kind in Waverley, bringing together a host of local organisations to provide an outdoor interactive event for all the family.

As part of the event, guests are invited to bring along any Great War-related documents or artefacts hiding in the attic and have them examined and recorded by professional historians. As part of a major four-year initiative supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, experts from Surrey Heritage will be on hand to record visitors’ stories and add them to a growing picture of the war’s impact on Surrey.

The Rural Life Centre invites you to experience a typical laundry day ‘WWI style’, using period artefacts from their collection and also to make your very own Union Jack flag. Elsewhere you can also step inside a WWI bunker and a first aid tent.

Three major exhibitions featuring village archives and family memorabilia, collated by Blackheath Village Archive, Thursley and Badshot Lea, reveal the incredible stories of local men who served in the Great War, as well as providing an insight into life on the home front. Godalming Museum and Godalming Town Council invite you to unearth the history of Witley Camp, follow a poppy trail around the town and search for your relatives in Godalming’s roll of honour, as well as sharing their stories. A live performance by Charterhouse School and the Surrey Army Cadets will be a highlight of the event, which will also include talks, workshops, children’s activities and refreshments. The event will conclude on the Saturday with an invitation to attend the Heroes Band Concert at the Bandstand on the Philips Memorial Grounds at 5pm.

Organisers are hoping that many of the displays and activities will also be available to view on Sunday 13th September.

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Surrey in the Great War: A County Remembers, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, offers the perfect opportunity to discover how the war affected those in your street, community and county. Visit our stall to find out more about how you could contribute to keeping stories and memories alive for future generations.

Bring along any Great War-related documents or artefacts hiding in your attic and take the opportunity to have them examined by a professional historian or archivist. We will also be live-Tweeting and blogging from the event.

Surrey in the Great War will make a real impact on the preservation of Surrey’s heritage. The resulting data will be freely available online so if you’re interested in Surrey life in and links to the Great War period, we may be able to help. If you would like to find out more about the project and how you can get involved, visit www.exploringsurreyspast.org.uk or email surreyinthegreatwar@surreycc.gov.uk.

Top: Peace celebration in Godalming in 1918. Above: A Zepplin over Thursley, Surrey

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The event is free. For more information visit www. waverley.gov.uk or call Waverley’s Community Arts Officer on 01483 523390. vantagepointmag.co.uk

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will meet in the Baptist Hall in Queen Street, Godalming from 7pm (coffee), with parking, and 7.30pm lecture in French lasting about an hour. The 2015/16 season brochure will be in libraries and museums etc. from the end of August - there will be eight lectures and several social events. They look forward to welcoming old and new members with both historical and current topics, both relevant to what France is today. Details of membership from John Petty at john.petty@which.net or 01483 389102 or just go along.

Cast your mind back and think about what your life was like 15 years ago. Cranleigh’s Millennium sculpture was installed outside the village hall and the average selling price of a semi-detached property in Cranleigh was nearly £240,000 cheaper than it is today! Now look forward and imagine what Cranleigh will be like in 15 years. The tool that has the power to shape Cranleigh’s future is the neighbourhood plan. If you would like to make sure Cranleigh remains a desirable place to live that can be enjoyed by all age groups and income brackets, they would love to hear from you. Our 15 years olds of today will be our 30 years olds of 2030 so it is vital that they also contribute their views on the issues that will matter to them such as housing, employment, transport and local services.

There is still time for younger people to email their thoughts to office@cranleighnhp.org or post them on the Your Cranleigh Facebook page. In the autumn, they will begin to draft the first version of the neighbourhood plan and will aim to consult on it early in 2016. If you are not able to join a working group but

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would like to be kept informed about progress, please do visit the neighbourhood plan website at www.nhp.org.uk. You can also sign up to receive email updates by sending your details to office@cranleighnhp.org.

Merrow Village Bowling Club is holding a Jumble Sale on Saturday 3rd October at 10am in Merrow Village Hall, Epsom Road. Jumble items can be brought to the hall on Friday 2nd October at 10pm and on Saturday 3rd October from 8am. Entry 30p.

The Surrey Heritage Showcase is back! This year’s event will take place on Saturday 3rd October at Shere Village Hall, Gomshall Lane, Shere GU5 9HF from 12pm – 4pm. The event will focus on Shere, and surrounding areas, including Gomshall, Peaslake, and Albury. This will be the fourth Heritage Showcase in the county organised by Surrey Heritage, part of Surrey County Council. This unique event brings together not only the experts and amazing resources held at Surrey History Centre, but also many local organisations and societies to showcase the history and heritage of the area. There will also be numerous displays from the county’s archive, family history information, and memories of Shere, where the public will be encouraged to share their memories of the area at this interactive display. Children’s activities will include mini archaeology digs and arts and craft. To find out more, visit the website at www.exploringsurreyspast.org.uk/showcase or phone 01483 518737.

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The best of veg Tim McEntire trained as a chef at London’s Savoy Hotel and opened his first restaurant in 1979 at the tender age of 22. In 2012 he became director of Food Float, which sells produce sourced from 23 local producers from a stall on Dorking High Street every Friday and Saturday and via a home delivery service. Tim is a great fan of pickled beetroot. “As well as red beetroot we sell pink chioggia, orange, white and Cheltenham varieties,” he explains, adding that colourful carrots are also ideal for pickling with beetroot. “We offer the standard orange, chantenay, white, yellow and purple.”

Pickled beetroot and carrots Ingredients For a batch of pickling liquid 200g sugar 250mls water 250mls white wine vinegar, 2 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon each of cloves, allspice and black peppercorns Your choice of whole fresh beetroots (and carrots if desired)

Method: 1. Wash the beetroot and boil until just cooked and retaining a little firmness.

2. If using carrots, peel and leave 1cm of stalk then lightly boil in salted water so they are still crunchy.

3. Wearing rubber gloves and while still hot, carefully remove the skin.

4. Prepare the pickling liquid by putting all the other ingredients in a clean pan, bringing to the boil and simmering for 5 minutes.

5. If the beetroots are small keep them whole, otherwise cut into chunks and place in a sterilised kilner jar. The same applies to the carrots.

6.Cover with the pickling liquid complete with the cinnamon and spices. Allow to cool, close the lid and pop in the fridge.

Sweet pickled red cabbage Method: Use the same pickling liquid recipe as above. You also need a red cabbage and 150g of salt.

1. Cut the red cabbage into wedges, remove the core and slice thinly.

2. Place in a bowl with the salt. Mix well and transfer to a colander; place this over the bowl and leave overnight.

3. In the morning, rinse and dry well, pack into a sterilised jar and cover with the hot pickling liquid. Allow to cool and refrigerate.

Red Kale Pasta Red Kale is less common than the green variety yet is still full of iron and vitamins A and C. Tim suggests softening a couple of cloves of garlic, a finely shredded red onion and some chopped spicy sausage or chorizo in olive oil. Remove the stalks from the kale, wash and shred and add to the mix. Allow the kale to soften and add to cooked pasta. Season with sea salt and black pepper and top with grated parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. The sausage can be substituted for smoked bacon - or in addition to - and the dish enriched with a glug of double cream. Finish with torn basil leaves.

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RECIPES David Gillott is the owner of Four Gables Group, which is based on a smallholding in Ashtead.

David and his team cater for events from weddings to fine dining tasting menus at clients’ homes. Seasonality is really important to David, who says, “Food doesn’t have to be complicated to taste really good. I’m a great believer in being innovative while letting the flavours sing.” In David’s Tarte Tatin, the gentle flavour of the shallots is a perfect partner to goat’s cheese - whether you choose a young, mellow cheese or a full-flavoured showstopper, these are going to taste sensational!

Shallot tarte tatin with goat’s cheese Ingredients 600g shallots; 30g butter; 75ml balsamic vinegar; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 4 thyme sprigs; 375g puff pastry; 4 slices of goat’s cheese Makes 5 Method: 1. Heat oven to 200C. Put the shallots into a heatproof bowl and pour over boiling water to cover. Leave for 10 mins, then drain and peel.

2. Heat the butter in a frying pan. Add the shallots and fry gently for 1015 mins until softened and lightly browned. Stir in the vinegar and sugar with leaves from 2 thyme sprigs for a few minutes until caramelised.

Turn off heat and season.

3. Tear remaining thyme sprigs into a few pieces and scatter over the bases of 4 yorkshire pudding pans. Tip in the shallots with all their sticky juices. Roll out the pastry to around 1cm thickness, then cut into four.

Lift each square and place over the shallots, tucking the edges down the inside of the pan. Bake for 20-30 minute until pastry is golden.

4. Turn the tarte out and place a round of goats cheese in the centre.

Finish under grill until goats cheese has just started to melt.

Creamed Leeks Ingredients 3 leeks; 1 tsp oil; 100ml white wine; 100ml double cream Serves 4 Method: 1. Slice the leeks as finely as possible, ensuring all are an even size.

2. Heat the oil in a pan then add the leeks and cook over a medium heat until soft – but don’t let them colour.

3. Once the leeks are soft, add the white wine and reduce until there’s no liquid left.

4. Add the cream and reduce slightly so the cream coats the leeks.

5. Season and serve.

These recipes have been supplied by our good friend Tracy Carroll from www.localfoodbritain.co.uk which showcases the very best local food, drinks, and places to eat locally.

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Cranleigh Arts Centre’s annual Food Festival is growing; this year’s event, on Saturday 3rd October, is titled ‘Cranleigh Food and Music Festival’ and is a collaboration between Cranleigh Arts Centre and the Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce. The two organisations have formed a committee to set up an event that will celebrate and showcase the very best of local musical talent and locally produced food and drink, in addition to raising money for the Arts Centre’s Target 25 fundraising campaign. Cranleigh Arts Centre will play host to dozens of food and drink stalls and there will be an array of artists including local bands, dance troops, singer-songwriters and poets will appear throughout the afternoon in a variety of different venues up and down Cranleigh High Street. The festival will conclude with a concert in the Arts Centre’s main auditorium with three headline musical acts taking to the stage.

The day starts at 10am and continues well into the evening.

The Royal Surrey County Hospital is running a Photography Competition and the closing date is Monday 5th October. It’s free to enter and the theme is ‘Our county at its most majestic’.

The 12 winning images of the competition will be published in a 2016 calendar called ‘Royal Surrey’, which will be sold to raise funds for their Forget-Me-Not Dementia Fund. Entries should be sent as an email attachment to royalsurreyphoto@ gmail.com and files should be a jpg of landscape orientation.

For competition rules and further info, please contact their fundraising events manager, Eleni Bainbridge, eleni. bainbridge@nhs.net or 01483 464146.

Putttenham and Wanborough Garden Club’s autumn programme opens on Tuesday 13th October with a talk by Brian Fisher on ‘Grasses and Grass-like Plants’. Meetings are held at the Marwick Hall, School Lane, Puttenham GU3 1AS. Doors will be open at 7.40pm for an 8pm start. This is an open meeting and non-members are most welcome. For more information about the club, go to the club website at www. puttenhamandwanboroughgardenclub.btck.co.uk.

Horsley Decorative & Fine Arts Society meets at East Horsley Village Hall for lectures at 10.30am (coffee from 9.45am) on the second Wednesday of each month except August and September. The new season will start on 14th October 2015 with Italian Art at the Dawn of the Renaissance

by Janet Robson. Visitors (£5) and new members welcome. For more information and the full programme phone Alma 01372 451015 or visit their website: www.horsleydfas.org.uk.

Oakleaf has spots up for grabs for the Great South Run, which takes place on Sunday 25th October. This iconic 10 mile Portsmouth run has helped Oakleaf raise vital funds, allowing them to continue supporting those suffering from mental ill health and raises the profile of better mental health in the community.

Over the last two years, their supporters have helped raise over £10,000. Unlike larger charities, the sponsorship target is set low at £250 with a £41 entry fee. If you raise £300+, they will cover your entry fee too! So what are you waiting fo? Challenge yourself and support Oakleaf! To book your place or for more details email: deeptiparmar@oakleaf-enterprise.org 48

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For anyone who is thinking well ahead, The Wey and Arun Canal Trust are taking bookings for their popular ‘Spookerama’ Halloween trips at 4.30 and 7pm on Saturday 31st October and also for the popular Santa Cruises which will be running on 6th, 13th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December. Full details are available on the website www. weyandarun.co.uk. The boat departs from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood. If you would like further details or wish to book seats on one of the special cruises (or enquire about private charters or weekend public trips, volunteering opportunities or membership), call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@ weyandarun.co.uk.

Pictures to look at, music to listen to, buildings to examine and ideas to think about; that’s the offer in the courses now available from the WEA. Courses start this autumn but any course or day school from the whole programme for 2015/16 can now be booked. The range is wide: from local history to our place in the European Union and from the Romanovs to Saxon architecture. You will surely find something that stimulates and delights you. Classes are small and friendly with an opportunity to exchange ideas. Tutors are all experienced and highly qualified. Courses are held on weekdays at the United Reformed Church, Portsmouth Road, Guildford. For further information about times and how to book, take a leaflet from your local library, contact enrolment secretary Sally Spicer on 01483 422372 or email weaguildford@gmail.com Jigsaw Trust was recently honoured to welcome HRH the Countess of Wessex GCVO. Her Royal Highness was invited to Jigsaw to celebrate 15 successful years of educating and supporting people with autism. The Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity, set up in 1999 by a group of local parents with children with autism spectrum disorders. Its original aim was to provide a specialist resource for children diagnosed with this perplexing lifelong disorder through the Jigsaw CABAS® School. The School uses applied behaviour analysis (ABA) as its teaching methodology and is able to cater for up to 60 children from the age of 4 through to 19 years. A separate Life Skills Centre has been established in Guildford which provides a ‘home’ environment for students to increase their levels of independence by learning and practising essential life skills. Jigsaw is one of only around 10 schools in the UK to use applied behaviour analysis as its teaching methodology and the only fully CABAS accredited school in the UK. If you would like to find out a bit more about this wonderful organisation, do have a look at their website www.jigsawschool.co.uk The Samson Centre for MS is located at Riverside on the outskirts of Guildford and provides free practical and emotional support for people living with multiple sclerosis in Surrey and surrounding areas. MS is a debilitating disease which attacks the central nervous system. It is both permanent and progressive and is the most common neurological condition among young adults today. They are a totally self-funded charity with operational costs in excess of £200,000 per annum. With no funding from the NHS, National or Local Government these vantagepointmag.co.uk

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Bepton, Chilgrove and the South Downs Here is another Downland walk that you will remember for its beauty and originality. A Norman church, a secret orchid hillside and a Bronze-Age burial site are among the surprises, along with two excellent country pubs, both of which the Editor can recommend! The views from Linch Down are particularly memorable.

Taken with permission from www.fancyfreewalks.org.

The walk 1. From the side of the car park, follow a wooden rail and a little tarmac path to go through a wooden swing-gate past a bench with views, reaching the side entrance to the church. This little church is usually open and is definitely worth visiting. Continue down a path from the side entrance to exit through a wooden swinggate onto the approach lane. Turn right, going past a small pond, and turn left at a T-junction onto Bugshill Lane. You pass the Old Rectory and a farm and reach a junction in 400m with Bepton village on your left. Instead turn right on a signed byway. Follow this stone-lined path for 500m. If you encounter some mud here it should soon be gone and should not return until just before the end. As the path curves left into trees you come to a marker post on your left.

2. What follows here is a remarkable route to the orchid hillside and you will need to concentrate. Turn right at the marker post, as indicated by the blue arrow, steeply uphill, in 30m going under a tall beech and a yew tree. After the yew tree you need to measure exactly 100m (150 paces). The path rises for 60m, then flattens out under ash trees. After 25m, it rises a little, zigzagging slightly left-right over roots.

Immediately look for a faint path very sharp left. (In fact it is a crossing path.) The path runs straight up a long gently rising contour. Take this path, almost reversing your direction.

The path becomes clearer as you proceed, although you will need to step over the debris of small fallen branches. After 170m, your path comes into a lighter area of shrubs and curves right up to a small metal gate. Go through the gate onto Bepton Down. Keep ahead up the sloping meadow on a faint path, but keeping just to the left of the brow of the hill so that you get the best advantage of the fine views to your left. You pass a solitary round beech about 30m on your left. The views are of Black Down and Bexleyhill. Keep following the path into the far corner where there is a large metal gate. Go through a wooden swing-gate beside it and turn very sharp right on a broad track.

3. The grassy slope of Bepton Down, with fine views beyond, is now on your right, with steep woods on your left. Stay on this chalky path, 50

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4.There are two possible routes through the forest to Chilgrove:   the one chosen here takes you through West Dean Woods nature reserve and is especially attractive, although there is slightly more quiet lane walking afterwards. Turn left on a signed bridleway and follow this stony path for 450m where the bridleway goes over a crossing path near a wooden gate on your left. Note the grassy fringe on your left is another haven for orchids. You shortly pass notices for Sussex Wildlife Trust’s West Dean Woods and a rather worn picnic corner. On your left is a long wattle fence. After an inspirational walk, you emerge by open fields with views ahead. Tall oaks and ash trees are your escort along a narrower grassy path. Finally our path ends at a wooden gate beside a large metal gate. Turn right here on a tarmac lane.

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bend by a drive and wooden gate, keep left, staying on the lane. Just before Yew Tree Cottage, ignore a footpath on your right. Your undulating lane goes under grid lines and curves right: avoid a footpath on the left here. At a 3-way fingerposted junction ignore a drive on the right for Brooks Farm and keep left passing several picturesque houses and cottages with their gardens. Note that the trophy fingerpost in the garden of no. 11 is for ornamentation only and does not indicate a right-of-way!

Soon the lane zigzags left-right and reaches the White Horse in Chilgrove.

6. After a refreshment break, continue to the main road and turn right, using the grass verge where possible. In a short distance, go through a modern kissing-gate on your right and turn immediately left on the grass parallel to the road. As the meadow opens out, veer slightly right to go through another kissing-gate and straight across a crop field. A kissing-gate, a drive and another kissing-gate lead you along the right-hand side of a pasture. After a line of trees, you are walking beside another pasture. At the other side, go over a stile by a fingerpost and veer right onto a bridleway. At a fork with two large wooden gates, take the left fork as indicated. After a pleasant 500m, keep ahead at a diagonal crossing path by a 4-way fingerpost. Eventually, 1 km after the fork, you reach the hamlet of Hooksway opposite the Royal Oak. 7. After your break, facing the pub, turn right and keep straight on avoiding a bridleway through the car park on your left. There are now three possible routes ahead. Avoid the footpath by the wooden gate on your right and the track curving off to the left and take the middle option, passing a sign for a restricted byway uphill. Your path continues on a straight course, gradually uphill. After more than 1 km, you reach a 4-way fingerpost: keep

DISTANCE: 10 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 120 (Chichester) STARTING POINT: The walk begins at Church Farm, Bepton, West Sussex, postcode GU29 0HX. GETTING THERE: Bepton is signed west from the A286 Midhurst/Chichester road in the centre of Cocking. Follow the narrow winding lane for 1¼ miles, keep straight on at a 3-way junction (signposted Didling, Harting) and

straight ahead, thus joining the South Downs Way (SDW). You will be following the SDW for most of the rest of the way. Soon there are meadows visible on either side as you go under large beeches. Soon, on your left is a sign for the Devil’s Jumps, a Bronze Age monument and a short diversion not to be missed.

8.Continue along the SDW and shortly ignore a stile and footpath on your left. You are now on a beautiful wide path through a luxurious woodland of tall ash trees. The path curves right imperceptibly. Suddenly you are out of the woods with terrific views on both sides.

At the end of the long meadow on your left, ignore a bridleway sharp left. The path rises with a view of Linch Down ahead. At the end of a fence, just after a 3-way fingerpost, turn left on a path that curves right down into trees. The path makes a shallow descent down the side of the hill with Didling Hanger on your left. The path becomes sunken under all beeches and ash. At a junction of paths near a meadow on your left, keep straight on downhill. The path continues between banks and you finally arrive at a drive in front of Linch Farm, through a large metal gate. Turn right and veer right on a tarmac lane, Bugshill Lane again. After some houses, the church comes into view on your left. The lane bends left under maple and beech. Turn left on a cul-de-sac lane leading back to Church Farm where the walk began.

continue another ¼ mile where you will see a right turn for Bepton Church. Go to the end and park thoughtfully in the generous space provided by Church Farm.

REFRESHMENTS: The White Horse, Chilgrove (T: 01243 519444, www.thewhitehorse.co.uk) The Royal Oak, Hooksway (T: 01243 535257, www.royaloakhooksway.co.uk).

Top: South Downs Way on Didling Hill. In the distance is Linch Ball, one of the highest points on the South Downs (Dave Spicer).

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