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Haslemere, Midhurst & Petworth • August 2016

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YOUR LOCAL TEAM Holiday season is a good time for us to be launching the VantagePoint Travel Club. The purpose is to offer our readers fabulous and exclusive travel offers and we are working with a local independent luxury travel agency called Travel Dream.

Many of the properties and locations that we feature will have been visited by Travel Dream and therefore can be recommended from first-hand experience.

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For those on child friendly budgets, we highlight this month lots of things you can do much nearer to home, some of which are free of charge. Coming up we can look forward to the first Surrey Hills Food & Drink Festival in September and the return of the excellent Surrey Hills Wood Fair in October. Please look inside for more details of both.

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August is always a quiet month. Family holidays are the name of the game and I have to say that we are no exception. If you’re not going away there is still a lot to do.

If you want some help, take a look at our main feature this month to give you some great ideas. When the sun shines, there are few nicer places to be than dear old England.

Whatever you get up to, have a great month.

including gardening, music and arts and crafts linked to the mission. Look out for rocket-filled dishes at Taste of Wisley cafés and the Food Hall, or pick up star and rocket cookies for your picnic. Take your family along for a full day of fun every day of the holidays. Activities every day, some bookable in advance; visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley for what’s on when. Normal garden admission applies.

The Museum Inspires Me - Haslemere Museum Until 27th August, 2016 Don’t miss this collaborative exhibition as the Pavillion Artists return to Haslemere Museum to lead a group of local artists in an exciting exhibition and sculpture trail spanning the summer months. The exhibition will showcase the artistic talent in the area as well as drawing inspiration from the Museum’s remarkable collections and interpreted in their own styles and medium. The show and accompanying events is designed to appeal to all age groups, with an opportunity to meet the artists, childrens’ workshops and an evening talk aimed at those more comfortable holding a wine glass than a paint brush to support the Museum in a Million campaign! The exhibition will run from Saturday 2nd July to Saturday 27th August at Haslemere Museum. For further information, contact the Pavillion Group visit www. pavillionartists.co.uk or www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk.

Waverley Training Services Disappointed with your grades? Don’t let that determine your future; Waverley Training Services in Farnham are ready to help you start again. Their Step into Work programme is completely free, it will help you to improve your English and maths, and prepare you for the world of work. They could help you into an excellent apprenticeship as an alternative to college. To join their friendly, professional group contact Denise Flaxton on 01252 725872 or email denise.flaxton@ waverley.gov.uk.

Rocket Science To Wednesday 31st August The RHS teamed up with the UK Space Agency to send 2kg of rocket seeds to the International Space Station for the Rocket Science project. These seeds have returned to Earth and been distributed to 10,000 schools across the country, so that children can carry out their own experiments to discover the effects of space travel on food production.

Launching this summer will be a free activity every weekday

Petworth House and Park - Imaginary Garden To Sunday 4th September 10am – 4pm Step inside your own imagined world this summer by becoming a landscape designer in this ‘Capability’ Brown inspired trail. Who knows where your imagination will take you, but adventure is waiting around every twist, turn and tree. Petworth House is celebrating the 300th anniversary of Capability Brown’s birth, with a year-long programme of events. The cost is £3 per child.

George Abbot School More than 40 travelled from far and wide on the Friday to hear the current Head of School, Deborah Cooper, give a great insight into how a School of 2000 pupils is run today whilst comparing and contrasting how it was for them in the 60’s.

A commemorative brass plaque created by former pupil, Tim Farwig, was then presented to the School. A full tour of the

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Jeans made easy After many years of working with clients and their wardrobes, Kirstie has found jeans are pretty much top of the list of tricky!

Some of the comments I received after the workshop:

I probably wear my jeans seventy-five percent of the time by default, picking them up to wear with a shirt or smarter jacket as my go to ‘easy peasy’ look. I’m comfortable and feel at home in this look (even though it’s not always easy, being pear shaped).

I started my Jeans Workshops earlier in the year to make the process of trying on jeans as easy as possible. It is a session to try on High Street and designer brands, both low and high prices to get an idea of the difference in quality and fit. Is it worth spending Add a tailored jacket for stronger shoulders, above or as Rosie Hun£100 or just as good with a £30 pair?

From experience I know the only answer is to try on and see. There have been numerous articles on denim this year and when someone raves about a certain brand, I know that it may have been a perfect fit on that person but not on everyone. In essence there are no short cuts, just try on as many different brands as you can before you decide.

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‘It was relaxed and great fun, and I got fabulous jeans out of it too. Definitely recommend it for anyone who needs help finding the right thing or is simply short of time to trawl through the millions of options out there!”

Jeans Questionnaire I would love to know more from you about your relationship with Jeans: • How often a week do you wear jeans?

• What are your main issues with finding a great pair?

• Have you found a successful brand for your body shape?

• How much are you happy to pay?

• Do you find the sizing tricky?

“muffin top and around the sides” “…jeans with a huge amount of Lycra, as I feel constricted” “baggy bum after few wearings” “too skinny jeans highlight my lower legs”.

Maybe you don’t wear them at all, tell me about it?

I am sure these points resonate with women everywhere, as jeans are a worldwide wardrobe basic.

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“It was good to try on some new styles and helpful to have tops and jackets to style the jeans with.”

Please see below for the workshops I will be holding in September.

I like to find out fit issues and problem areas before we start; here are some examples:

So with these comments in mind before my sessions begin, I collect jeans from a mixture of sizes from a selection of brands. I choose a collection of t-shirts, shirts and jackets to offer easy wearable layers to keep casual or to dress up for smart casual. I also include inspiring accessories to finish off the look and get the proportions right.

“I really enjoyed the chance to try on different styles and makes all in one place and try things I wouldn’t necessarily pick out. Your approach of gentle guidance was perfect.”

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FASHION White tops it A white shirt suits the jeans look, but play with proportions.

Oversized with skinny, shown by actress, Olivia Palermo.

Cropped with high waisted.

Or classic button up with a wider ankle length, shown by creative, Linda V Wright.

Add a heel Its fun to work the boy girl look with a heel or wedge.

Roll up slim legs to show an ankle with a heel.

If you dare to flare, wear high wedges for flattering proportions.

Boyfriend jeans look best with a feminine heel for a smart casual look, but trainers rule for everyday.

Colour addition The neutral shades of denim can take a colour.

Add a bright shoe for one area of impact.

Look out for the new trend of embroidery and patches (or add your own) Add a bright scarf to lift muted tones

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Miss Elmslie and Mr Raynham were the first Heads of the then separate girls’ and boys’ schools when the visitors were being taught, starting in the late 1950s! On the Saturday afternoon more than 80 people, including people from all over the country met up at Guildford Rugby Club for an informal gathering to catch up on old times and examine loads of old School memorabilia brought along by the participants.

It is sincerely hoped that all will be able to make the next scheduled reunion in 5 years’ time when 55 years will have elapsed since their school days were over!

Liphook in Bloom Sunday 7th August Liphook in Bloom is a group of volunteers who enjoy making the village they live and work in beautiful! New volunteers are always welcomed and rewarded with a Kit Kat at coffee time!

On Sunday 7th, members will be picking up their gardening tools again and meeting at Midhurst Road car park at 9.30am ready to give all the flower beds and containers a tidy up. For more information go to www.liphookinbloom.co.uk or give Irene Ellis a call on 01428 723823.

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Hydrate For Your Health Haslemere’s Chestnut View Care Home, opposite Lion Green, is to be one of the first local care homes to participate in a new project for the Guildford and Waverley Locality Team, ‘Hydrate in Care Homes’. This vital health project will focus on necessary hydration levels in older adults and aims to dramatically reduce the risk of accidental falls, UTI’s and acute hospital admissions through improving hydration awareness and practices amongst care home staff. Chestnut View has nominated three key staff members to take ownership and lead the project for 2016 in accordance with the latest CQC requirements. Hydrate in Care Homes is a pilot project in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex area.

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Over the past few months, local people and subscribers to the Muddy Stilettos Surrey blog have been nominating and voting for their favourite independent businesses in 30 different categories. With over 10,000 nominations, 500 businesses across Surrey and more than 20,000 votes, the awards were hotly contested. The hotel, restaurant, bar and spa has undergone a complete transformation over the past year since the arrival of new owners Sarah Burke and Mark McVeigh and yet more stunning refurbishment is planned for the near future. Certainly good news for Haslemere.

Bramshott WI Monday 8th August 2pm They will be holding their annual cream tea at the Church Centre Liphook. The cost is £2.50 and for this you get scones and cakes made by the members. There will also be a raffle, a bric a brac stall and some musical entertainment.

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Early Birds at Haslemere Museum Monday 8th August 11am – 1pm There’s a special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition to come along and enjoy the Museum free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. The galleries will be open and there will be an opportunity to handle special objects. Make a decorative square for the community artwork and then, why not stay and enjoy a picnic in the beautiful garden. Cost by donation but booking is essential.

Jazz Picnic Sunday 14th August The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ, are holding a Jazz Picnic at Upper Ridgeway Farm, Sailors Lane, Thursley GU8 6QR by the very kind permission of Mr and Mrs Coles who will also be opening up their beautiful garden. Music by PG’s Stompers. Tickets £10 (under 16 are free) available at The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ. Call 01483 420668 or email manager@clockhouse. org.uk. Take your own picnic, drinks, tables, chairs, and gazebo. Unfortunately they cannot accommodate dogs.

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Midhurst Fringe Festival 25th-28th August

MSA – Midhurst Sports Association, once again host a number of superb fringe events to complement Madhust Festival. With each event growing in numbers and success every year it promises to deliver a variety of music, musicians, food, stocked bars and festive people. Each event hosted under a marquee (no worries about weather) with the beautiful Cowdray Ruins as a back drop.

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Nymans - Fire and shelter woodland workshop Monday 15th August 10am - 3pm This day out is perfect for the young budding explorer who wants to know how to live and survive in the wild. Join their ranger and learn how to build and light a fire. Work as a team to make a woodland shelter from natural materials and practice your camp cooking skills too. The cost is £20, book on 01444 405250. It is for for children aged 8 to 14 years. Full information on this and other National Trust events at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/ regionlondonsoutheast/london-and-the-south-east.

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Summer Holiday Fun for Everyone

How’s your summer going? Got a spreadsheet of activities planned or are the long lazy days stretching out in front of you starting to worry you yet? Laura Sands is here to help...

It’s OK. They freaked me out as well. The incredible potential of the summer holidays that we all felt as children have a different tone when you’re a parent.

Another four or five weeks of children lolling around your house, eating through your cupboards like a hoard of locusts, creating mess and claiming they’re bored is, shall we say challenging for us parents. And if you’re helping out other parents who are working over the summer months – either as a grandparent or family friend – then you feel the pressure even more.

However, the lovely folk at VantagePoint magazine asked me to do some research on things to keep the nippers occupied over the coming weeks. There’s so much to do in this part of the world; we really are blessed. But it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the idea that you have to travel into London or head down to the coast to have a good day out. That just isn’t the case.

But before we go any further – metaphorically or otherwise, here are the three must-dos for a successful day out with kids.

1. Take your own lunch. It doesn’t need to be an elaborate picnic. Sandwiches, fruit and some refillable bottles of water will do the job. You save time queuing up for expensive and possibly mediocre food that the 14

kids probably won’t eat anyway. And even better, you can eat when you want – sandwiches at 10.45 anyone?

2. As well as sun cream and sun hats, bring spare clothes, a damp facecloth in a small plastic bag and a towel. No matter where we go, one of my kids manages to get soaked through, covered in mud or something unspeakable, so the towel and spare outfit are always useful. And somehow a damp facecloth seems able to do the job of 20 wet-wipes when it comes to cleaning up muddy legs or sticky fingers.

3. Remind yourself of what to do in the event of a wasp or bee sting. Don’t let the little blighters ruin your day out. Plasters, antiseptic cream and an insect sting cream are day out essentials.

So, onto the things to do. Because this time of year can get expensive (ice lollies don’t grow on trees after all), I’ve grouped the ideas into a spread of No-Cost, LowCost and Big Day Out ideas. I’ve tried to leave out the more obvious attractions and focus on things you’ve perhaps not done before or haven’t considered.

Keep your wallet shut with these No-Cost activities Free entry, limited distance to travel, but possible car parking charges apply if you drive.

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of getting filthy dirty and spending lots of time outside.

So get dressed in your oldest clothes, and head for the nearest wood, common or stream. If you have young children, then they’ll love recreating the children’s rhyme ‘Going On A Bear Hunt’. Or why not see if you can find a Gruffalo in your local woods? Older children will be fascinated and educated by a morning of Geocaching or wildlife spotting. Find out more about Geocaching on www.geocaching.com, and download a wildlife spotting app or dig out a book to help with learning more about our beautiful countryside.

Summer holidays are made for den building, pooh sticks, cloud watching, wild swimming, flying a kite and messing about in the woods… embrace this beautiful part of the world in which we live and help your children appreciate it as well. Pass older children an Ordnance Survey map or get them onto Google maps so they can research places to visit. You may well find they come up with some completely new ideas. Good places to head to include Witley Common, the Frensham ponds, the area around Leith Hill, and the Devil’s Punchbowl.

Left: Box Hill by John Millar. Top: Building a den. Above: Claremont Landscape Garden by John Millar. Images courtesy of the National Trust.

For a slight change to the ordinary, download the Surrey Cow Parade app (www.cowparadesurreyhills. com), and set yourselves a challenge of visiting as many of the intriguingly decorated cows that are placed around the Surrey Hills as you can. You’ll visit new places, be inspired by the diversity of art on show and learn about the causes being supported by this fun initiative. Perfect for a free activity!

If the weather’s less than kind, then reacquaint yourselves with your local library, museum or heritage trails. There are local museums in most towns across the area. Guildford, Haslemere, Dorking, Farnham , Midhurst and Godalming all have a museum where you can learn more about our local history. Most have holiday activities planned, so look up what’s on and take your pick. Check out www.surreymuseums. org.uk and www.sussexmuseums.co.uk. Or why not pull on your backpacks and spend a pleasant day pretending to be tourists in Guildford? With a museum, a castle, medieval undercroft, a beautiful cathedral and stunning river, there’s plenty to keep a family occupied and entertained for almost no cost at all. Older children and teenagers would get something out of one of the free Guildford walking tours. Take a look at www. guildfordwalks.org.uk to check out what’s on offer.

Low Cost Wonders

For a small cost – maximum cost at £30 for an adult and two children. Most cost considerably less. Car parking costs may apply and are not accounted for.

Stimulate your children’s senses with a day out at one of the beautiful and interesting National Trust locations across Surrey and Hampshire. You can easily while away an entire day at one of their larger estates.

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Images from left: Busbridge Lakes (Lindsay Dobson); Arundel Castle; Wild Wood in Guildford.

Petworth House or Uppark have enough to keep all members of the family interested with beautiful grounds, stunning views, and the chance to see the difference between life ‘upstairs’ and ‘downstairs’. If you’re not National Trust member then you’ll need to pay entry, but for the relative peace and quiet and the opportunity to stay somewhere so beautiful and interesting for a full day is worth it. Take advantage of the holiday activities planned for kids at limited additional cost, such as trails or workshops. www. nationaltrust.org.uk The National Trust is also onto a winner over the summer holidays with its ‘50 Things to Do Before Supporting

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You’re 11 ¾s’. Your children will be able to tick off activities they’ve done from the (free) booklet provided at National Trust properties, and will be begging you to take them to other properties so they can tick off even more activities. www.50things.org.uk Perhaps stately homes are not your bag, and your munchkins are a little more free-range. In which case head off to a pick-your-own farm and act like the Hungry Caterpillar with more fruit and veg than you can eat. Secretts in Milford is perfectly set up for this, with expansive fields of fruit, vegetables and flower, a café and toilet facilities. After you’ve spent the morning collecting your harvest, then spend a busy afternoon podding peas, stringing currants and hulling strawberries. Most kids love to help with food preparation, especially if it’s something they’ve picked themselves. You might even get them to try something new. And what should you do with all that produce?

Why not make some jams or pickles? The internet and library will be able to help you with recipes and you can get jam jars from Lakeland or Robert Dyas if you don’t have any knocking around at home. www.secretts.co.uk Don’t forget about the activities that local businesses and attractions offer at this time of year. Squires Garden Centres have a variety of summer events on.

Kids can plant up a wildlife friendly hedgehog basket or paint a wooden insect house for a reasonable price.

Visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk to check dates and times.

Or why don’t you do away with the car and jump on the train and spend the day in Woking? Yes, you did hear right… Woking is home to two of the most progressive recent attractions, The Lightbox and the WWF Living Planet Centre. They’re just 5 minutes’ walk from Woking train station and have many exhibitions and events on across the summer. They prefer visitors to take the train to support their environmental stance.

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the workshops, but even if you just spend a few hours looking at the exhibitions and displays you’ll come away with young minds bursting with ideas and inspiration which you can make use of over the following days with story writing, model building and drawing. www.thelightbox.org.uk, www.wwf.org.uk.

Why not spend a day at Busbridge Lakes Waterfowl and Gardens, which is next open August 21st to 29th (inc) from 10.30am to 5.30pm. It is situated just 1.5 miles from Godalming on the Hambledon Road (off the B2130). There is plenty to see and explore in the 40 acre grounds; nature trails, three lakes, old and specimen trees, caves, follies and grottos. You can walk among many of the 100 different species of ornamental waterfowl, pheasants, cranes, peafowl and many other birds from all over the world. For the children there are swan cygnets, goslings and plenty of ducklings and chicks. Take a picnic, as there are plenty of beautiful spots to spread a rug and enjoy the tranquillity of the park.

A new addition to the grounds is the Wallaby Walk, which is home to four young Bennett’s Joeys and a pair of young East African Crowned Cranes, which were reared in 2014 at Busbridge Lakes. In addition to the ornamental fowl the gardens are home to owls, kingfishers, heron and many smaller wild birds, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, tree-creepers and all the usual garden birds. The lakes are full of giant pike and carp and the banks abound with dragon fly, butterfly, frogs and toads. www.busbridgelakes.co.uk.

For sports fans, Go Fest returns to the Surrey Sports Park Guildford on 13th and 14th August. This exciting sporting event is great for families and a wonderful opportunity for children of all ages and abilities to try many different sports such as free running, cricket, archery tag, trampling, korfball, judo, paddle boarding, musical theatre, nerf wars and much more. There will also be live Olympic coverage on giant screens, music tents a chance to meet some sporting heroes as well as all the usual facilities that the Sports Park has to offer. Well worth a visit. www.gofest.co.uk.

Watts Gallery in Compton offers Watts at Dusk every last Friday of the month. It is open to 9pm and children 16 and under go free. There is also 2 for 1 adult entry.

On the 26th August, you can be inspired by Mary Watts’ collaborative approach to making the monumental Watts Chapel. See demonstrations of decorative techniques using gesso and hear from Mary Watts’ recently transcribed diaries. Get involved in a grand scale collaborative Make! with artist Louise ScillitoeBrown and listen to the sounds of big band Junction 4. www.wattsgallery.org.uk.

For a Grand Day Out It wouldn’t be the summer holidays without at least one big day out.

You could of course cough up and go to the big ones – Chessington, Paultons, Thorpe Park and Legoland; the kids will adore it, especially if they’re older and able to go on all of the rides. On a rainy day, visits to the cinema, iceskating and bowling go down well, particularly if paired up with a visit to Pizza Express afterwards. For all of these, you can, and absolutely should look out for vouchers to reduce the price of your tickets. Don’t pay full price if you can help it: pre-book your tickets online to save money and time when you get to the gate, and download vouchers for money-off meals at chain restaurants.

Less pricey and closer to home, you can spend a very happy day at the many leisure farms we have near us

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– Godstone, Bocketts, Fishers Farm and Hobbledown are all guarantees for a great day out with plenty to do for all ages. And remember the zoo. Marwell Zoo, Birdworld and Drusillas are well set up for lots of holiday fun. Did you know that you can also go to Butlins in Bognor for the day? Something a bit different is a visit to Denbies Vineyard in Dorking, where you can do an outdoor tractor tour and parents can enjoy a tasting of wines from Britain’s largest vineyard.

For something a little more involved and imaginative, then pack up and head off to the incredible Arundel Castle. Spark your kids’ imaginations with the towering turrets, spooky tunnels and expansive grounds. The similarity of the town’s name to the country in which two certain Disney heroines live won’t go unnoticed by little girls, but it’s a splendid location for a day out for anyone. This medieval castle and stately home is the family home of the Duke of Norfolk and is an inspiration for anyone, especially children with a fancy for the fantastical and historical. The tiered ticket option means you can limit yourself to the castle grounds and chapel alone (which really is plenty if it’s a sunny day), or you can choose to visit parts of the castle with options including the keep, the castle rooms and the castle bedrooms. There are also a number of summer events taking place on site. Whichever ticket you choose, you can recharge in the impressive castle restaurant – which used to be the servants’ hall. And if you finish your day there with time to spare, then you’re just a few miles from the coast; perfect for

dipping your toes in the sea and enjoying a fish and chip supper. www.arundelcastle.org How about unleashing excess energy and bravery on a high ropes adventure trail? Great for challenging your kids both physically and mentally, children as young as 6 can take part in the adventure trails at Go Ape (Alice Holt, Farnham), or Wild Wood (Stoke Park, Guildford). If your children are young, then you should be prepared to take part as well (or find a willing substitute) as both locations insist that small children are accompanied.

This does push up the cost of the activity (you’re paying for an extra ticket), but your kids will probably like nothing better than seeing their “infallible” parents struggling up a rope ladder; they’ll have material for Sunday lunch amusement for years to come. www.goape.co.uk, www.wildwood-adventure.com And remember sometimes the nicest thing to do is absolutely nothing. And that goes for you too. Call a halt to the chores, turn off the WiFi and sit and chill out as a family. Play Uno, build Lego together or bake flapjacks and then eat them all in one go. Enjoy the summer holidays for what they are: a chance to recharge and reconnect before the chaos of September arrives in full force.

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<13 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Midhurst U3A Tuesday 16th August 2.15pm The next meeting at the Methodist Church Hall, North Street, Midhurst, has John Bowers giving a talk entitled ‘If only I knew then’ when he recounts his experience as a prisoner, the way he resolved to turn his life around and his subsequent work on the problems faced by society when dealing with the criminal system. Refreshments available from 2.15pm followed by talk at 2.30pm. For more information on events, groups and meetings contact the membership secretary on 01730 813374.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Haslemere Museum Thursday 18th August 1.30pm – 4pm Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with a traditional picnic and mini fete in the beautiful gardens of Haslemere Museum.

There will be games, face painting, stalls and more. Bring your teddy for a photo with the Museum’s famous mascot ‘Arthur’ the bear and enter the ‘best dressed teddy’ competition - look out for the teddies in town for some great ideas! Book your picnic tea and goodie bag in advance.

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Milford Probus Friday 19th August They are a club with monthly luncheons and various other activities for retired and semi-retired professional and business people over 50. The Club has members from Waverley and beyond, and meets in Godalming on the third Friday of each month for lunch followed by a talk on a wide variety of subjects. In August Martin Stillwel will describe Godalming’s industrial past. In September Sgt. A Brown will be talking on the Army Presentation Team at Sandhurst.

Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. The Secretary will be pleased to arrange for you to meet a member in advance. For more details, see their website www.milfordprobus.com or contact Mike Thompson on 01483 428181, email thmmic@btinternet. com.

Waverley Dowsers They have regular lectures, field days and workshops to help people who are interested in understanding the diversity of Dowsing applications. They meet in Godalming monthly and have a membership from surrounding areas. They make a small charge to cover hall hire and for speakers and welcome anyone who may wish to go along one evening to meet them. Have a look at the Waverley Dowsers website to see what they have been doing in the last few months. For further information, contact Geoff Mitchell, current Chair on 01276 472977 or Michael Haxeltine on 01252 541639.

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A day of fizz and fun in the

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Dani Maimone enjoys a local sparkling wine tour There’s nothing quite like a glass of something sparkling to make an occasion feel special. As a former professional hot air balloon pilot, I have been used to opening a bottle of Champagne after every passenger flight as part of the ballooning experience.

It is in part through ballooning that I have been fortunate enough to visit several well-known Champagne houses such as Moët & Chandon, Bollinger and the iconic Veuve Clicquot as well as several smaller artisan houses. So it was with great interest that I prepared to embark on a journey around some of Surrey’s vineyards where English sparkling wine is being produced and now winning international awards.

Mike Keeble, an accountant from Shere, recently returned from a trip to Champagne with a light bulb moment. Realising that our UK sparkling wines are gaining pride of place on the world stage and that some of the vineyards producing them were literally on his doorstep, he thought it would be a great idea to set up sparkling wine tours in Surrey. Why travel to France when some of the best vineyards are right here?

Mike said: “It’s only fairly recently that UK sparkling wines have been considered a true threat to the market place but now even the famous Champagne houses are taking notice.

You know our wines are being taking seriously when famous French names such as Taittinger start buying land and planting up vineyards in the UK with a multi-million pound investment and a plan to produce high quality English sparkling wine“.

Of course, you can’t call it Champagne, unless it has been produced in that region and uisng their method. Having said that, the method, something that is explained to us at our first port of call, Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, is a carefully crafted science that has been used for several hundred years and many wineries outside the Champagne region are now using it to create fabulous effervescent varieties of their own.

Denbies, a former pig and cattle farm located in the Surrey Hills, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), was set up by Sir Adrian White. It is now managed by his son Christopher and is currently the largest vineyard in the UK boasting 265 acres of vines. Denbies won a total of 29 medals at international awards this year including a gold from the International Wine Challenge for its sparkling Greenfields Cuvée NV. A poignant win, as not only was Greenfields the first sparkling wine to be made at Denbies (originally labelled as Classic Cuvée), but the vineyard is also celebrating its 30th anniversary.

On our arrival at Denbies we were greeted by a glass of their award-winning sparkling wine and welcomed by the knowledgeable Anne Denny, Front of House and Tours Manager. A brief video detailing the history of the vineyard sets the scene for a walking tour of the winery and a trip to the cellars. It was here that Anne produced the bottles for our tasting, all set on a large wooden table in front of beautifully carved oak caskets carefully crafted from trees that were blown down in the great storm of 1987.

It was fascinating to hear that when frost threatens the vines, a large industrial propane burner is used to heat the air around them. I tried to envisage 20 or so hot air balloons all

Images clockwise from facing page top left: Albury vineyard; Ian McCulloch from Silent Pool; the wine tour; Denbies vineyard; and Sybilla Tindale from High Clandon.

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We tasted their delicious award celebration vintage and it was no surprise to learn that their 2009 Succession Cuvée won three international wine awards in 2015, two golds and a bronze. This is one of only seven English sparkling wines to achieve this, not bad for a one-acre plot and a man who went back to ‘school’ as a mature student to study the art of viticulture and oenology, gaining a BSc Hons degree in the process.

From the ‘Quintessence’ of High Clandon to a quintessential British pub, The Queens Head in West Clandon for a pleasant and relaxed lunch stop. Mike regales us with information about the future of sparkling wine in this country and how climate change is having a detrimental impact on the Champagne region. The future is certainly looking rosy or could that be rosé for the UK’s wine industry.

Our next stop was Albury Vineyard that uses a mixture of organic and biodynamic practices to produce their variety of still and sparkling wines. We all understood the organic aspect but the practice of burying cow horns stuffed with dung from lactating organic cows which later gets dug up and used to spray on to the vines, did seem a little, well, bonkers. It was when Nick Wenman, the owner, explained it further that it made more sense. He described it as “an holistic approach, which harmonises nature’s elemental forces of the earth (the soil), water (the vines), air (the weather) and fire (the sun) and also recognises that the phases of the moon have a significant influence on plants”.

lined up with their burners going as a possible alternative, but I digress. It was a great insight into how the largest vineyard in the UK operates and an education about the terroir, in other words the soil, climate geology and viticulture, that help to create the taste of the wines. It appears that parts of Surrey have the perfect chalk soil and geology similar to the Champagne region, hence the success with grape growing in the area.

From the largest vineyard we made our way to one of the smallest vineyards in Surrey, a tiny, one-acre plot of land with a view to die for that is High Clandon.

This tiny, Mike calls it ‘boutique’ vineyard, is managed by Bruce and Sibylla Tindale. They welcomed us into their home and proudly invited us to tour their delightful vineyard which is past a wildflower meadow, flanked by a bed of beautiful roses and set on a southfacing slope. Sibylla tells us that she can taste a hint of rose in the wine which is made from a special mix of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, the classic combination for sparkling wines and Champagne. This charming couple delight in sharing their story and their passion for what they are doing shines through. They started planting the vines in 2004 and bottled their first wines four years later.

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Apparently some 500 vineyards around the world use biodymanics and have done for many years, so clearly what’s good enough for them is good enough for Albury and clearly hasn’t stopped Nick and his manager Alex Valescchi producing award winning wines. What I can add to this is that the resulting wines produced using these methods do taste delicious, as we found out on our tour.

We ended our trip with a whistle stop tour of Silent Pool Gin Distillery. Rude not to really as it is literally next-door to Albury Vineyard. This distillery is yet another success story, owned by Ian McCulloch and far exceeding its predictions of producing 4,000 bottles in its first year to 45,000 and that number is growing, such is its popularity.

I would like to say a huge thank you to Mike and English Sparkling Wine Tours for this thoroughly enjoyable day out. I got to meet some lovely people and learnt so much about the UK industry and the fascinating world of viticulture, too much to condense in to this article.

If you are looking for something that is that extra bit special for a small corporate group of say 10-15 people, life celebration or friends day out then at £145 per person this won’t break the bank. Tours can be tailor made to your requirements and take you on a journey that is educational, inspirational and most of all, full of fizz and fun!

Dani Maimone, freelance writer, photographer and PR consultant you can follow her on twitter @MamaBalloon or via her website at www.aimhighpr.com FIND OUT MORE To get in touch and book a tour, please call 07968 981915 or email enquiries@englishsparklingwinetours.co.uk. For more information, visit www.englishsparklingwinetours.co.uk

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<19 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD RHS Garden Wisley Hosts 18th Surrey Sculpture Trail Saturday 20th August to Sunday 25th September Over sixty renowned established and emerging artists from the Surrey Sculpture Society, including eleven new sculptor members, will be exhibiting their broad range of sculptures at RHS Garden Wisley. The works of art will form a Sculpture Trail through the grounds of RHS Garden Wisley and will be the Society’s 18th annual exhibition at this internationally acclaimed venue.

Marie Curie The wonderful charity, which provides hands on care to people living with a terminal illness as well as emotional support to their families, has seen a decrease in the number of supporters holding events for them over the last few years and they are desperate for more people to support them in this way. They are hoping local supporters will organise an event in their local community, however big or small, as an individual or as a group, to raise the vital funds needed to continue their work. Emily Akeroyd, Community Fundraiser for Marie Curie says “There are so many different ways to raise money for Marie Curie; we’ve had annual bike rides, sponsored silences, speed dating events, masquerade balls and even a fire walk! Whatever your idea we would love to hear all about it so please do get in touch”. For lots of ideas, visit www.mariecurie.org. uk/myway, call Emily on 01883 832642 or email emily. akeroyd@mariecurie.org.uk.

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MADhurst 2016 Saturday 20th to Monday 29th August Visitors to Midhurst will be treated to an array of entertaining performances, including comedy, cabaret, children’s activities and Shakespeare. This year’s festival aims to make the most of celebrating the 150th anniversary of HG Wells and his links with Midhurst. Do you know a budding young writer? Children and adults have the opportunity to enter a short story competition with cash prizes, while a number of creative workshops will also be on offer, including jewellery making and book binding. There will be a variety of lunchtime concerts at the Olive and Vine and in the evening audiences will be treated to a Swing Band, Ceilidh and the ever popular concerts in the Walled Garden at Cowdray amongst other exciting events. MADhurst 2016 will culminate in the Grand Finale at Cowdray Park complete with food, stalls and seven hours of music and entertainment including the South Downs Ukulele Orchestra, Centre Stage and Willie Austin! To find out more about MADhurst 2016, including the packed schedule, visit www.madhurst. co.uk, follow them on Twitter @Madhurst1 or search for MADhurst on Facebook.

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The Surrey Hills Wood Fair returns...

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October, 10am-5pm The Surrey Hills Wood Fair returns for the 7th year and takes place at the Birtley Estate in Bramley on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd 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.

This year you’ll discover a range 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 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 co-ordinated by the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford as well as the ever popular horse and wagon rides and chainsaw demonstrations.

There’s a big focus on families with lots for children, from craft making and animal attractions to theatre shows courtesy of the Man in the Moon Theatre Tent. And to help the squeezed budgets of many families the Wood Fair is FREE for children under 12. The fair also welcomes dogs on leads and parking is also free. For more information visit www.surreyhillswoodfair.co.uk.

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Wings Wheels 2016 The sensational summer event for the whole family, Wings & Wheels, returns on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey (home to BBC’s Top Gear) to celebrate its twelfth show. Famous favourites in the air and on the ground will blow your mind, whilst the attractions and Zones in the Arena will keep you entertained and buzzing with delight the whole weekend.

Eyes to the sky as the ‘Wings’ of the event treats visitors to outstanding and diverse 5 hour air displays which have previously included show favourites the Red Arrows, Typhoon, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Spitfire, Lancaster, Hurricane), Tucano, Tutor, Apache Attack Helicopter, Team Breitling Wingwalkers, Glider FX and the Blades accompanied by witty and knowledgeable commentary from aviation experts and display pilots. The ‘Wings’ of the event would not be complete without a close-up inspection of all the weekend’s visiting aircraft and Dunsfold’s resident Boeing 747 in the ‘Wings Park’ (open for tours).

You don’t need to be a petrolhead to delight in the ‘Wheels’ of the show as the paddock gleams and the sound of finely tuned engines fill the air. Supercars and classic and vintage icons put on an awe-inspiring display of power and speed on the Top Gear track in a 2 hour auto spectacular from Brooklands Museum.

Included among the 400 entrants in 2015 were Porsche 911, Dodge Monaco, TVR Tasmin 280i, Ducati Mutistrada 1200s, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, Ford GT40 and Lotus Elise 49.

The Wheels Zone features interactive displays from clubs and a crowd line parade whilst the Stunt Zone squeals with the sound of two and four wheeled hair-raising performances.

The Military Zone & Parade adds some classic nostalgia to the ‘Wheels’, as the regal Military Vehicles complete a cavalcade for spectators before taking their place in the Zone’s living history and re-enactment displays including simulated live battles and tank rides.

The excitement and anticipation

doesn’t stop at the main displays as the 32 acre public arena is bursting with a huge variety of interactive attractions containing all you need for a great family day out. The show arena also boasts laser quest, paintballing, kit-plane demonstrations, aviation and motoring simulators, military outlets and displays, static aircraft, fairground, emergency services demonstration and over 80 retail outlets selling a wide variety of products and gifts.

As the last plane touches down the party starts across the arena with a mix of musical evening entertainment.

Taking the hassle out of your day the show includes added extras to make your experience even more enjoyable; over 25 fixed-price catering outlets, two bars, hospitality facilities, free on-site parking, public camping, lost children point, disabled access, informative show commentary, opportunities to meet the pilots, a raffle, official show merchandise and grandstand seating.

The twelfth annual Wings & Wheels will be held over the August Bank holiday weekend; Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August, at Dunsfold Park near Guildford and is open to spectators from 9am until 9pm. Tickets start from £22 for adults, £50 for a family (2 adults and 3 children aged 5-15yrs), £7 for children aged between 5 and 15yrs and under 5s are free.

In 2016 Wings & Wheels will be assisting the fundraising efforts of Brooklands Museum Trust and Help for Heroes.

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Cowdray Hall Saturday 20th August Mukti returns to Cowdray this Summer and will be hosting a ‘Sussex Satsang’ – a gathering together for the truth’ on Saturday 20th August between 7pm and 9pm followed by a Silent Retreat Day on Sunday 21st August between 9am and 5pm. For more information see www.cowdray.co.uk/ events.

Meet the Beekeepers at Haslemere Museum Tuesday 23rd August 12 noon-3pm A chance to find out all about the fascinating world of bees and how to look after them. Cost: Donations welcome / No need to book / Café open.

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Midhurst Fringe Festival Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th August MSA – Midhurst Sports Association, once again host a number of superb fringe events to complement Madhust Festival. With each event growing in numbers and success every year it promises to deliver a variety of music, musicians, food, stocked bars and festive people. Each event hosted under a marquee (no worries about weather!) with the beautiful Cowdray Ruins as a back drop. Thursday 25th- Midhurst’s biggest Quiz Night. 7pm – Midnight £5pp Ploughman’s lunch included. Contact Julian on 07940 875193 or email julian.goodale@goodalemardle.co.uk.

Friday 26th - Moktober Beer Est . 7pm – Midnight £5pp – Featuring Mike Fry and an Oompah Band. BBQ available.

Saturday 27th – Comedy Evening. 7pm – Midnight. £10pp plus free drink – featuring various national comedians.

Sausage and chips on sale. Sunday 28th – Midhurst Summer Fest. 6pm – Midnight. £2pp – Featuring a variety of local musicians and DJ. BBQ available. Contact Belinda on 07776 004324 or email bee69@btinternet.com.

Midhurst Camera Club Saturday 27th to Monday 29th August 10am – 4pm They will be holding their annual exhibition as part of the Madhurst festivities. Members, who include all grades from absolute beginners to professionals, will be putting their work on show in the Methodist Hall. Admission is £1 and in addition to viewing the photographs, visitors will be able to take part in the annual raffle and vote for their

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Careful of Holidays!

Finally, summer is coming and you may have holidays planned. Sunny days tempt us outdoors for long sedentary periods, leaving routines behind. For those already experiencing back and neck pain, going away can mean trouble!

Here are a few helpful tips from Mike Stockbridge, Doctor of Chiropractic at Elstead Chiropractic Pack for success!

• Choose suitcases wisely, buying the lightest wheeled case possible. Even hard cases can weigh a lot empty!

• If possible, take two suitcases to distribute weight evenly.

• Soft bags should have long shoulder straps, enabling wear across the body to distribute weight.

• Many wheeled bags encourage you to twist the upper body/back while pulling. Push the case ahead of you instead.

• Tiredness increases chances of injury, so ensure sufficient sleep prior to travelling and avoid rushing.

Flying?

• Drink plenty of water during the flight and avoid alcohol which can cause dehydration and aggravate muscle pain.

• While restricted to your seat do shoulder shrugs, buttock clenches and foot circles, and get up and move around.

Arriving at the airport • Avoid travellators and walk through the terminal to get joints moving quickly.

• Mark your bags, to avoid mistakenly lifting other people’s heavy cases off the carousel.

• Unless your cases don’t have wheels, don’t use airport trolleys, which can jerk and pull on your back.

• When lifting cases into your car, minimise twisting your body and activate abdominal muscles by pulling in the navel.

Driving to your destination?

• Poor driving posture causes or aggravates back problems. Whether in your own car or a hire car, ensure the seat position is slightly backwards and feels natural, with elbows at a comfortable, relaxed angle. Raise the seat so your hips are above your knees.

• Stop and stretch at least every two hours.

• While stuck in traffic, exercise in your seat: try the exercises mentioned above.

When you arrive • If your bed is too hard, ask hotel staff for a spare duvet/blanket to put on the mattress. It is easier to

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soften a hard bed than make a soft bed harder. If it is too soft, try turning the mattress over.

Do the pillows allow your head to stay in alignment with the rest of your body and mould to your head and neck shape? Ask to change pillows if unhappy.

Ideally take your normal pillow with you by using compacting vacuum bags.

Avoid lying on your tummy with your back and neck arched back when reading; put reading matter on the floor and view it over the edge of the sun bed.

Rolled up towels make good lumbar or neck support.

If exercising, ensure you have a full induction to the hotel gym.

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Here come the cows - now find the sponsor!

CowParade Surrey is the world’s largest public art event, and it has arrived in Surrey!

This exciting exhibition will see over 60 full-size, fibreglass cows uniquely decorated by artists and placed around Surrey for all to discover. The cows are sponsored by businesses, decorated by artists

and auctioned off to raise lots of mooolaa for charities!

prize draw to win a luxury Kuoni holiday for two to Mauritius!

A specially designed app, is free to download and allows you to find and virtually collect each cow.

Discover lots about each cow, win rosettes, take part in quizzes and much more. Those who find the most cows will be entered into a

Here’s a taster of some of the cows that are on display in the local area. Find the sponsor for these 10 cows and you can enter our competition below. Please visit www.vantagepointmag.co.uk to see these cows plotted on a map.

Camelia

Cycling MooKay

Camelia is a fun, cheerful cow that will win hearts with her long lashes and bright hooves! She is decorated with hand prints, foot prints and drawings by the children, families and staff members at Shooting Star Chase Christopher’s hospice.

Cycling MooKay is the creation of local artist Charles Rowbotham, he has painted the cow to show road cyclists coming up Box Hill on one side and mountain bikers riding through Denbies Wine Estate on the other side. She is situated in an iconic spot at the top of Box Hill.

Location – On the roundabout, Old Portsmouth Rd, Artington, Guildford GU3 1LP Artist - The children, families & staff members at Shooting Star Chase Christopher’s Hospice Charity - Shooting Star Chase Christopher’s Hospice

Location – Zig Zag Road, Box Hill.

Artist - Charles Rowbotham Charity - Cycling UK

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Glorious Guildford

Reading Mooterial

Glorious Guildford certainly stands out from the herd with her vivid colouring and beautiful design created by local artist Colette Clegg. Look closely and you’ll discover landmarks of Guildford and a nod to chosen charity, Challengers through the orange colour and stars.

This innovative moo leads the herd in innovative design.

Cleverly designed and manipulated by local design agency Opcyon Design she acts as book ends to some very interesting Reading Mooterial! One not to miss!

Location – Castle Grounds, Guildford Artist - Colette Clegg Charity - Challengers

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Sally C Sally C has been created by artist Vikki Gibson into a vibrant colourful design which incorporates aspects of the air and motoring show. Among the iconic images on the cow are the RAF Red Arrows, Typhoon, Dunsfold Park 747 and popular cars, trucks and motorbikes.

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Location – Albury Village Green (opposite the post-office), Albury, Surrey Artist - Opcyon Design Charity - Cancer Research UK

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Location – Dunsfold Aerodrome Artist - Vikki Gibson Charity - Community Foundation for Surrey

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This very striking moo has a Dutch and English influence, depicting a traditional dutch scene that could be found on the finest bone china. This beautiful moo is proving a real favourite with cow spotters.

Location – Visible from public footpath behind Lemongrass Thai Cuisine, The Harrow, The Street, Compton, GU3 1EG Artist - Judith Elsinghorst-Kratz Charity - The Oasis Family Centre, Cobham

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Minna Moo

Ermintrude

This awesome cow was the work of Minna George, Abstract and Expressive Artist.

She will raise money for the inspirational and heroic work that Dreamflight and Friends of the Children’s Trust do.

The udderly beautiful ‘Ermintrude’ will be ‘grazing’ in St Martins Walk, Dorking during the summer. She is adorned with a large ermine trimmed cloak and golden crowns. The centre of the cloak depicts the logo and colours of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Location – DeVere Horsley Park Artist - Vines BMW Charity - Dreamflight and Friends of The Children’s Trust

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Moolissa

Bunnyhop

Moolissa is a fashion icon in this wonderful outfit; her eclectic mix of prints and great use of colour means she won’t go unnoticed.

Created by Shannon Morris, the students of Farnborough College and Thomas Duncan Bell, she will raise money for Oakleaf Charity, supporting those who suffer with severe mental health conditions.

Laurie King illustrated and painted this cycling-themed cow to celebrate the biking heritage of the Surrey Hills and to inspire everyone young and old - to walk, run, bike and get moooving!

Money raised will go towards Sustrans, a UK charity enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport.

Location – The Friary Centre, North Street, Guildford GU1 4YT Artist - Shannon Morris, the Students of Farnborough College and Thomas Duncan Bell Charity - Oakleaf

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Location – St Martin’s Walk Shopping Centre, Church Gardens, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1UX Artist - Jill Flower Charity - The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

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Location – Box Hill Artist - Laurie King Charity - Sustrans

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For further information on CowParade and to download the app visit www.cowparadesurreyhills.com. VantagePoint is a media partner for the CowParade Surrey and a member of Surrey Hills Enterprises.

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favourite image from among the more than 100 on display.

Midhurst’s favourite photograph will be announced on the club website and in the local media during early September.

The club, which meets on Wednesday evenings in Cowdray Hall, Easebourne, runs a variety of social and technical events to help members develop their photographic skills, including lectures, workshops and site visits. New members are always welcome and the first meeting of the year, incorporating a welcome event for new recruits will be held on Wednesday 7th September. For further details see the club website.

MADhurst at Cowdray Heritage Sunday 28th August 11am-4pm Go and have fun at Historic Cowdray – join in one of the workshops, have a go at archery or just enjoy the splendour of the surroundings. Half price admission on Sunday 28th August. There is a small charge for the archery and workshops (Archery £2, Textile Workshops £1, Puppet Workshop £1.50). Drop in workshops – ‘The Spoon Puppet Kings & Queens Workshop’ with artist Traci Moss and textile workshops with Evie Arnott. ‘How to make paints from nature’ Cowdray’s artist in residence, David Cranswick will be giving a talk and demonstration on making paints from nature – there will also be the opportunity for participants to get involved in making paint. This event will take place in the beautifully refurbished Tower Room and David will be running the lesson twice during the day at 11.30am -12.30pm and 2pm-3pm. Spaces are limited. Please book through the MADhurst booking system. Cost £7.50 to include entry to The Ruins. (please note that access to the Tower Room is via a spiral staircase). Children must be accompanied by an adult).

A Crafty Get-together at Haslemere Museum!

Wednesday 31st August 7 - 9.30pm Join Artist Diana Burch for a relaxing evening of crafts. Take inspiration from their European Peasant Art Collection and create a 15cm square to be part of the community artwork on display in September. They will be using all kinds of materials in the best tradition of waste not want not! You could use sewing, appliqué, decoupage, wire, quilting or whatever sets your imagination going. The cost is £12 which includes glass of wine - Booking advisable. Call 01428 642112.

Grayshott Decorative and Fine Arts Society Thursday 1st September 2pm The first meeting after the summer break in Grayshott Village Hall, will be Shirley Smith’s ‘The Art of Piero della Francesca: The Light of the North meets the Logic of the South’. Later in the month they have their visit to Longford Castle and Arundells. Then Thursday 6th October sees the eagerly anticipated return of Bertie Pearce. This time his topic is ‘The Punch and Judy Show (from Comedia dell’Arte to the Present Day’). For more information about the society and these events, contact Caroline on 01428714276 or visit the website www.grayshottdfas.org.uk.

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Dirty Dancing at Haslemere Museum Friday 2nd September Here is a great idea for an evening out with a difference.

Sunset Cinema is screening the Iconic film, Dirty Dancing, on a giant screen in the lovely garden at Haslemere Museum.

Take a blanket and maybe a picnic, although there will be plenty of food and drink stalls and even a cocktail bar! The garden opens at 7pm and the film starts at 8pm. Book your tickets at www.sunsetcinema.events.

Bubble Rush Fun Run in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice Saturday 3rd September 11am St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Chichester is inviting you to become a ‘Bubbler’ and help raise money in the frothiest fun of the summer! The Bubble Rush Fun Run will be held at Chichester High School. Participants will face four different coloured ‘bubble stations’ along the course (approx. 4km) where they will be sprayed with frothy foam, and run, walk, skip, dance their through a wall of coloured bubbles! Entry costs £20 for adults and £7.50 for children and it is hoped that each participant will raise as much as they can through additional sponsorship. Contact Gemma Tupper in the Fundraising Office on 01243 755827. See www.stwh.co.uk for more information.

Harvesting The Old Fashioned Way Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th September It all takes place at Oldwick Farm, West Stoke, Chichester, PO18 9AA. Old fashioned farming methods including threshing, horse & tractor ploughing. There will also be classic cars, a fun dog show and other activities in the arena.

Craft stalls, raffle, beer tent and many other attractions. All monies raised from the event are donated to Macmillan Cancer Support and R.A.B.I Visit them on Facebook Harvesting the old fashioned way and at www.1900s.org. uk/harvesting-the-old-fashioned-way.

Fernhurst Choral Society The society is a thriving non audition mixed-voice choral choir who perform three concerts per season. Following a highly successful season singing in Petworth, Petersfield (they perform at the Petersfield Musical Festival) and Hindhead they invite new members for our 2016/2017 season. Their Musical Director is Tim Ravalde, the Assistant Organist of Chichester Cathedral. Their first rehearsal of the season will be on Monday 5th September, starting at 7.30pm in Fernhurst Village Hall. The forthcoming season is taking shape with a repertoire including Rutter: The Sprig of Thyme - a cycle of folk song settings and Brahms: Liebeslieder Waltzes at St Mary’s Church, Petworth on Saturday 19th November. They will perform in Chichester Cathedral on Saturday 20th May 2017 with Mendelssohn’s Elijah. Further details can be found at www.fernhurstchoralsociety.org.uk.

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Midhurst German Group From 8th September A new course for beginners in German is due to start this August 2016

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GARDENING

With Beth Otway

Rhododendron Gold for local nursery beauty of these special plants. One side of the exhibit featured Rhododendrons that were popular 100 years ago. These plants are old favourites, but as they tend to be taller, larger, and more imposing plants, sadly not everyone can accommodate them in today’s smaller gardens. The other side of the exhibit featured smaller, more compact plants, including some of the newest varieties of Rhododendrons and Azaleas, which have been specially bred to be suitable for today’s smaller gardens but retain the charm and beauty of the original varieties.

On 23rd May 1916, the Rhododendron Society held their first AGM at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Since that first AGM, a hundred years have passed, during which time the Rhododendron Society has evolved and its horticultural interests widened. It is now known as the RHS Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group (RCMG). To celebrate the Centenary, David Millais, the current Chairman of the RCMG, and owner of Millais Nurseries in Churt near Farnham (who is also the great nephew of J G Millais, one of the founder members of the Rhododendron Society), created a special exhibit at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show to mark the occasion. The Millais Nurseries exhibit was awarded a Gold Medal by the RHS judges.

Every exhibit that Millais Nurseries create is different. This year their Gold Medal winning exhibit for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show featured a ‘walk through’ display of Rhododendrons and Azaleas, which encouraged visitors to take in the scent and the

Three new Rhododendrons launched by Millais Nurseries at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show were entered into the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year Competition. All three plants were shortlisted in the top twenty new plants of the competition, and all three finished within the top ten.

Rhododendron ‘Orakel’ was bred in Germany

by Holger Hachmann. This new, resilient Rhododendron is hardy to -24C. During late May and early June Rhododendron ‘Orakel’ produces dark purple flowers, which feature a distinctive, blackberry coloured blotch. David Millais believes this new variety to be one of the best purple Rhododendrons he’s ever seen. It grows to a height of 150cm-175cm (5ft-6ft) after ten years.

Rhododendron ‘Orakel’ will be happiest when planted in moist, acid soil, or good quality ericaceous compost, in dappled shade. No pruning is necessary, simply deadhead when the flowers have gone over. Apply fertiliser in March each year, and again after flowering.

Rhododendron ‘Prinses Maxima’ was bred

by Tijs Huisman, and named after Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti, the Dutch princess, who married the Crown Prince of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, who is now the King of the Netherlands. This new Rhododendron has a very complicated parentage as a number of different Rhododendron varieties were crossed to create this special plant. This Images clockwise from top left: Rhododendron ‘Orakel’; David Millais with his Gold Medal, in front of Millais Nurseries exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016; Rhododendron ‘Sun Star’; one of the three new Rhododendrons launched by Millais Nurseries at the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show – Rhododendron ‘Prinses Maxima’

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complex breeding programme resulted in creating a new Rhododendron that produces very beautiful, cream coloured flowers, which feature a prominent red spotting over the lobes of its double flowers. Rhododendron ‘Prinses Maxima’ flowers in mid-May; its flowers are both distinctive and unusual.

Rhododendron ‘Prinses Maxima’ is hardy down to -20C. This Rhododendron has an upright habit and you can expect its height to be 150cm-175cm (5ft-6ft) after ten years of growth.

Plant Rhododendron ‘Prinses Maxima’ in dappled shade, in moist acid soil or good quality ericaceous compost. No pruning is necessary, simply deadhead when the flowers have finished.

Apply fertiliser in March each year, and again after flowering.

Rhododendron ‘Sun Star’ is a deciduous azalea, again bred in Holland, by Tijs Huisman using seeds from Fred Minch from the USA, the resulting plants of which, were then crossed to create this new Rhododendron luteum cross. This new azalea produces fragrant, double flowers in May. The flowers start life as dark, salmon pink buds, which then open to yellow flowers, which then fade to a soft orange colour as they age.

Rhododendron ‘Sun Star’ is hardy down to -20C; this new azalea is happiest growing in a sunny spot, in moist acid soil, or good quality ericaceous compost. Apply fertiliser in March every year, and again after flowering. When the flowers have finished it’s the ideal time to trim the plant, to maintain its

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shape. Rhododendron ‘Sun Star’ is a deciduous plant and in autumn the foliage turns an attractive pinky-red colour. Its height grows to 150cm-175cm (5ft-6ft) after ten years’ growth.

Millais Nurseries’ Chelsea Flower Show exhibit featured the top Rhododendron, as voted for by the members of the RCMG. The winner of the vote was Rhododendron yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’, a much-admired, low growing Rhododendron that’s generally accepted to be the best form of yakushimanum.

Rhododendron yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’ produces pretty, apple blossom coloured, bell-shaped flowers in May, it has a noticeable white, felt-like covering over the surface of its leaves, which is known as tomentum.

During Her Majesty’s visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, David presented the Queen with a beautiful bouquet of Rhododendrons created by Miranda Gunn, and gathered from Ramster Gardens in Chiddingfold. Miranda is the owner of Ramster Gardens and is also a member of the RCMG. David told me that the Queen had commented on how she loved Rhododendrons, and that she particularly liked the big blooms that reminded her so much of her childhood.

With an emotive reason for a display - the centenary of the Society, with such strong connections to his family, and of which he is Chairman - it was a special time for David Millais, and everyone at Millais Nurseries. I enjoyed catching up with

A closer look at Millais Nurseries Gold Medal winning exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016.

David Millais at the Chelsea Flower Show, and congratulated him on being awarded his fourth consecutive Gold Medal from the RHS judges.

FIND OUT MORE For more information and photographs from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016, including details of the top twenty shortlisted plants, the finalists and winner of The RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of The Year Competition, gardening advice for the month ahead, a calendar of specialist plant sales, and much more besides, visit my website, www.pumpkinbeth.com.

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Kickstart Football Academy Professional football coaching for boys and girls at Surrey Sports Park The Kickstart Academy was established in 2014 by Jack Sollis, and provides professional coaching to boys and girls who have potential to develop and benefit from a higher technical level of coaching. They aim to fill the gap between the grass roots game and the academies run by professional clubs where places are limited, there is fierce competition and there is huge pressure on children to perform.

“We have an incredible amount of footballing talent in England but we are poor at identifying and developing that talent.” says Jack Sollis. “Children grow and develop at different ages. Jamie Vardy is the latest example of a player defying the odds, having been rejected by clubs because he was too small. I’m not sure the scouting system is working efficiently, talent is being missed or rejected and children with incredible ability are slipping through the net”.

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Arnold’s Organics This month’s recipes come from Simon and Karen Arnold, who run Arnold’s Organics based in Petworth. They love everything local and natural and set up a business supplying organic fruit and vegetable boxes delivered to homes in the area if you would like to take advantage of the wonderful local products available on our doorsteps. For more information, visit www.arnoldsvegbox.co.uk.

Roasted Tomato, Basil and Parmesan Quiche

4. Mix the eggs, milk, parmesan and basil, season with salt and pepper.

5. Layer 2/3 of the cheese on the bottom of the pastry case, then layer in the tomatoes and onions. Pour over the egg mix and sprinkle on the remaining cheese.

6. Bake for 10 mins, then reduce the temperature to 180c/160fan/gas 4 and bake for a further 15 – 20 minutes or until the filling is puffed up and golden brown. Scatter with a few whole basil leaves and serve warm.

Creamy Beef and Mustard pasta

Quiche is a summertime favourite, served at parties, BBQ’s and as a light supper. This recipe uses the finest cheese and milk from Goodwood estate, Rookery Farm organic eggs and lovely fresh organic tomatoes. We used large tomatoes but cherry tomatoes work well too.

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely sliced; 2 large tomatoes, sliced thinly or 300g cherry tomatoes; 3 eggs, beaten; 125ml milk; 2 tbsp parmesan, grated; 125g strong cheddar; 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped.

This is a quick and easy supper dish, ideal for cooler summer evenings. We have used local, organic Aberdeen Angus beef from Rother Valley Organics and rich organic double cream from Goodwood estate.

Pastry

Ingredients

280g plain flour; 140g salted butter, cubed; water to bind.

500g frying steak, cut into thin strips; 250ml double cream; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 100g mushrooms, quartered; 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard; mixed herbs, fresh, chopped or dried; 300g spaghetti or pasta shapes of your choice.

Serves 8 Method: 1. Start by making the pastry. Put the flour and butter in a processor and combine until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Slowly add a tablespoon of water at a time until it all comes together into a ball.

2. Roll into a round to line a 25cm flan tin, prick the base and line with parchment and baking beans. Bake blind for 10-15 mins, then remove the baking beans and parchment and return to the oven for another 5-10 mins (it should be slightly browned).

3. Preheat oven 200c/180c fan/gas 6. Grease a baking tray with olive oil and lay on the tomato and onions slices. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and roast in the oven for 15-20 mins.

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Serves 4 Method: 1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.

2. Fry the onion for 2 minutes and then add the garlic, beef, mushrooms and mixed herbs. Continue to cook until the beef has browned, then add the cream and mustard.

3. Bring to the boil and cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

4. Serve with the cooked pasta.

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RECIPES Vegetable Lasagne

cover the lasagne sheets with the white sauce.

6. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in the oven for 40 minutes, and the top is nice and brown and bubbling.

Soda Bread

Although this can take a while to prepare, it is well worth the effort. Using lots of flavoursome organic vegetables, served with homemade Soda bread and a light green salad, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sure fire hit with the whole family.

Ingredients 2 aubergines cut into chunks; 2-3 courgettes cut into thick rings; 1-2 red peppers, chopped; 1 large red onion, cut into wedges; 1 -2 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; Lasagne sheets; 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 1 jar Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pasta et More Basil Infusion 450ml white sauce; grated cheese to sprinkle on top.

Serves 8 Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180c/160cfan/gas 4.

2. Place all the vegetables in a roasting tin and toss in the olive oil so they are nicely coated. Sprinkle over some dried mixed herbs and roast until tender, about 20 mins.

3. Mix the tinned tomatoes with the Pasta et More and a little water if too thick.

4. If making the white sauce, melt 25g butter in a saucepan and the add 25g of plain flour. Cook for 2-3 mins minutes and then remove from the heat and gradually stir in a pint of milk a little bit at a time.

Return to the heat and bring to the boil, stirring all the time. Turn down the heat and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. If you prefer a cheese sauce add 2 tblsp grated parmesan.

5. In a deep lasagne dish, layer half the vegetables and pour over half the tomato sauce, cover with a layer of lasagne sheets, repeat for a second layer and then

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Soda bread is quick and easy to make, filling and tasty.

It tastes wonderful spread with butter and jam whilst still warm from the oven but goes just as well with soups and main dishes.

Ingredients 400g strong plain flour; 50g porridge oats; 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 350ml buttermilk; 1 egg, beaten.

Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 230c/210c fan/ gas 8.

2. In a large bowl vigorously stir together the dry ingredients.

3. In a jug, mix the egg with the buttermilk.

4. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk and egg mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the buttermilk until just combined. Do not over mix.

5. With floured hands, gently shape the dough into a mound shape and place on a greased baking sheet.

Score a cross on the top making 2.5cm deep cuts.

6. Bake in hot oven for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 200c/180c fan/gas 6 for 25 minutes more.

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<31 42> JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD September at Capron House, in Midhurst. The course tutor has recent experience of teaching German in a Sussex college, starting at the entry level for absolute beginners, progressing through a structured programme up to GCSE level. The course is specifically intended for absolute beginners who are new to the study of German and who have no previous knowledge of the language. The course will be held every Thursday evening from 7pm until 9pm. and will start on 8th September. A degree of knowledge of German and an ability to converse in basic language would be appropriate for the conversation group, but fluency is not necessary. For further details of both courses, contact Michael Morley michaelmorley823@btinternet.com telephone 01403 752715 or 07768 081745.

The Ride & Stride Wednesday 10th September Surrey Churches Preservation Trust gives grants to churches that need repair. The bulk of the funds are raised by the sponsored ‘Ride and Stride’ which takes place on the second Saturday in September – September 10th this year. The idea is that cyclists and walkers get sponsorship for going round local churches. They have an enjoyable tour and their church benefits as well – because half the money raised comes back to their church and the other half goes to the SCPT for their grant making work. So here are three ways you can help: Have a go yourself and raise sponsorship of your own (forms and list of churches on www.surreychurchespreservationtrust.org). Sponsor

a friend who is going to have a go. Support the Trust by becoming a member and get details of interesting talks and Surrey church tours. Further details from organiser Hamish Donaldson on 01428 644473.

Excelsis Chamber Choir Local chamber choir Excelsis ventured to London in June, to participate in Westminster Cathedral’s evening mass. For Excelsis Musical Director Robert Lewis, participating in the mass was something of a homecoming – Lewis was a chorister at Westminster Cathedral from the age of 8. He co-founded Excelsis, based in Grayshott, in 2007. The choir, comprises about 30 singers, presents its own concerts and also performs with international soloists and professional orchestras. In the autumn of 2015, Excelsis accepted the honour of becoming ‘Choir in Residence’ to Grayshott Concerts, in recognition of the many performances that the choir has done over the years for the audiences of Grayshott Concerts.

Fernhurst Furnace Open Weekend Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September You are invited to step back in time to an age when Fernhurst was home to an important ironworks which manufactured cannon for the Royal Navy. Across Sussex there were 120 furnaces at one time supplying all the cannon to the navy. Fernhurst is now the best preserved site in the Weald and is on the ‘At Risk’ register with Historic England. All proceeds from the event go towards an exciting project to preserve and display the site for future

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WALK - Milford to Brook This is an easy walk across heathland and through fields and woods with very little up and down. The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).

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At a cross paths follow the bridle-way forward (actually very slightly right). Go straight over another cross paths and start following signs showing a white arrow on a red disk, labelled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Heathland Hikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Fork right, again following the same sign. Reach Webb Road (you will see the barrier and car parking area along to your left).

2. Go straight across and on for some distance. At a cross paths with another red/white sign pointing left, ignore it and go straight on. Reach a T junction with another red/white sign. Follow this sign right, onto a wide track. Again, see a red/white sign, the track swings left. Reach another cross paths with a red/white sign and follow it straight on. Pass another red/white sign. Fork right at the next such sign. After 50 yards take an unsigned path right, into trees. Quickly reach a road and cross, passing a barrier and walking out onto heathland by a Witley Common sign. Ignore a wide fork right. Continue forward, ignoring lefts and rights. Go up a rise and, shortly after starting to drop down the other side and as the track swings sharp right, fork left onto a

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narrow path. After 100 yards, reach a T junction with a track and turn left. Quickly reach Eastlake, a large house on the left.

3. Turn right and walk along its wide access track. This track swings right to reach a road, French Lane. Go straight across and follow a path which heads towards the A3, swings to parallel it and then reaches French Lane again. Turn left and walk up a slope to reach and cross the Thursley Bridge over the A3. On the other side turn left and walk up to turn again, left down the Old Portsmouth Road. Walk down to turn right into Boundless Road. Follow this for some distance until you reach a tunnel under the A3. Go under and, on the other side, turn left to follow the road. It becomes a drive and takes you down to pass Cosford House.

4. Just past the house the path swings sharp right and you follow the Greensand Way as it breaks off left and, in two sections, climbs a steep bank up through trees to reach a field. Cross to a gate and exit onto a road, French Lane again. Go straight across and along a short section of track which dead ends at a stile taking you to the right and into a field. In the field turn left to walk alongside the hedge to a gate left and out onto the drive of a house. Cross this and enter a field. Head straight across this field and the next to reach a drive by the entrance to Lower House. Straight across and now follow the path between fields and through a wood, eventually dropping steeply down to emerge through a turnstile gate onto a road. (You have been walking in an

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WALK SPONSORED BY area once owned by Lord Pirrie, the ill fated owner of the White Star Line and the Titanic. Hence the Whitecross Line symbols on some of the gates). Turn left and walk to the road’s junction with the A286. (Here, note the track ** on the opposite side of the junction with the A286.) Turn right and walk along to the Dog and Pheasant. Lunch here or picnic at or by the Pirrie Hall cricket pavilion at the back of the playing field opposite.

5. From the Pavilion head half-right to the corner of the playing field nearest to the road. Take a path running through trees roughly parallel to the road and fork right to drop down to the start of the track ** mentioned above. Turn right to climb up this track, away from the road and through a deep cutting. At the top, ignore a footpath right and continue forward. Ignore a quick left turn. Continue forward to reach a 3-way signpost at Parsonage Farm Cottages. Turn left and, after a few yards, turn right to enter a field. The path takes you out half-left, passing the farm and then along a fenced corridor. Ignore a path right and continue to the far end of the corridor to reach a lone house. Turn right, along its access track, to reach a road.

6. Go straight across and follow a narrow path through gorse and out onto heathland. Reach a T junction with a wide track and turn left. About 150 yards after seeing a plaque and small car parking area off to your left, turn down onto a track running away to the right. At a T junction, turn right. Next, fork left. Reach the dead end of a road (Gadsden Close). Walk to the far end to reach Gadsden Lane. Turn left. Walk along to cross the A286 and enter Webb Road. Walk up here to reach an information plaque and turn right to walk out onto Witley Common, heading north. After a while the track swings right a little and then left, i.e. north again. In a wide section of the track reach a fork and take it right.

Go straight over a cross paths and immediately fork left.

Carry on, ignoring lefts and rights until forced to choose.

Fork left and pass the Thames Water water treatment works. Go straight across the road and through trees to reach the track that runs, left and under the A3 into Mousehill car park.

DISTANCE: 8.5 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 145 Guildford & Farnham, Godalming & Farnborough and also Explorer 133 Haslemere & Petersfield, Midhurst & Selborne STARTING POINT: Park in the car park at Moushill Down.

To find it, come off the A3 and go straight on through both sets of lights at Milford, pass the green and the shops.

Look for a track, signposted Rodborough Common, on the right about ¼ mile from the second set of lights. Don’t go too far or you will rejoin the A3 with a consequent long return detour!

REFRESHMENTS: The Dog & Pheasant, Brook.

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Greensand Way - approaching Furzefield Wood by Peter

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generations. Free entry and car park but realistic donations are expected. Dog owners be aware of muskets being fired.

See www.fernhurstfurnace.co.uk. The location is GU27 3NJ, 1 mile west of Fernhurst.

Midhurst Garden Club Monday 12th September 7pm for 7.30pm The September meeting is entitled ‘Gardens of Japan’. There is also a trip to Hillier’s in Romsey on 14th September. If you would like information about the Club please contact Denise Skinner on 01730 814194, email askinner3@sky.com or check the website midhurst gardenclub.org.uk.

NGS Open Garden Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September 2pm-5pm Famous gardendDesigner, author and principal of The English Gardening School, Rosemary Alexander, is opening her garden for the NGS. Although the garden is only an acre, each of the small garden rooms within has a different style and type of planting, giving plenty of inspirational ideas for both new and experienced gardeners. A serious plant collector, in the front woodland garden, Rosemary has amassed a large collection of bulbs, ferns, shrubs and ground cover, plus some rare small trees. In the rear garden, a new short avenue of the weeping pear, Pyrus salicifolia ‘Pendula’ divides this part of the garden on one side into seasonal and grasses borders and on the other into a small but ultra- productive kitchen garden. Homemade teas and plant sales. Address: Sandhill Farm House, Nyewood Road, Rogate GU31 5HU. Visit www.rosemaryalexander.co.uk or call 01730 818373 for more information.

Haslemere Walking Festival 2016 Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th September Building on the success of last year’s first ever Walking Festival, Haslemere will once again play host to a weekend of enjoyable and varied walks. Inspired by becoming a Walkers are Welcome town – a nationwide initiative to encourage more walkers and visitors into communities across the country, the festival, which is supported by Haslemere Town Council, is once more giving walkers the chance to don their boots and take advantage of a full programme of walks. The festival offers a collection of varied and rewarding walks during the weekend for all tastes, ages and abilities and includes short rambles around the town discovering more about historic Haslemere and its notable trees to long distance walks taking in Hindhead Common and Beacon Hill. All walks are free to attend and are led by knowledgeable walks leaders to guide people along the route with some designed for families. Booking for all walks is essential and numbers are limited so early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. More information, including the details of all the walks, is available from www.haslemere.com/vic.

Grayshott Folk Club Friday 23rd September The club launches its new season when their headline 42

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guests at Grayshott Village Hall will be Connla; a young, new band on tour for the first time from Northern Ireland.

They play traditional Irish/Celtic Folk music and are already beginning to command a lot of attention and are winning awards for their musicianship and live performances.

They also welcome back Pepper & Shepherd who are a gentleman Folk duo. They will be coming down from London Town to play a support slot again. More about forthcoming gigs next month. See www.grayshottfolkclub.co.uk.

Midhurst Parish Church Saturday 24th September 7.30pm The Midhurst Players will be holding a Cabaret Evening.

Tickets are £10. Tickets will be available from the Parish Office, call 01730 815356, The Tall Dog, Stepping Out and on the door.

Sussex Food & Drink Awards 2017 Public voting has now opened in the Sussex Food & Drink Awards, which aims to support local farmers, food and drink producers and the outlets which serve and sell their superb local fare. Starting from small beginnings 11 years ago, these awards have grown to become prestigious and well respected with huge support from businesses across the county. Local finalists include Cowdray Farm Shop & Mud Foods in Midhurst, Langham Brewery in Lodsworth and Noble and Stace Chocolatiers in Easebourne, who featured in a recent edition of Vantage Point. You can show your support for these local businesses by voting at www. sussexfoodawards.biz until the 24th September.

The Liphook WEA The branch is offering a Literature course discussing 3 novellas starting on Wednesday 28th September. There is a course on Thursdays, starting 29th September, on Shakespeare and music and on Fridays there is a Local History Course about Parish Churches. These courses are held at the Millennium Centre Liphook from 10am - 12noon and the fee is £86.10 for 10 weekly sessions for each course. The branch has a study day ‘Petworth House and its Art Collections’ with tutor Janet Sinclair on Saturday 26th November at Liphook Village Hall from 10am - 4pm. The fee is £25 which includes a light lunch and refreshments. All

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ARTS Is This the World’s Most Popular Symphony of All Time?

Conductor Howard Shelley OBE – Courtesy Juliusz Multarzynski

for young concert artists at the London Arts Club in 2014 and has already starred at an exclusive Friends of Grayshott Concerts Evening in 2015. Yoon-Kyung graduated at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. This famous school was founded in 1924 as successor to the National Conservatory of Music of America where, as Director, Antonin Dvorak wrote his celebrated New World Symphony in 1893.

The concert, starting at 7.30pm, gets off to a rousing start with Weber’s ‘Freischutz Overture’.

Village concert promoters, the ambitious Grayshott Concerts, certainly think so. And with tickets well on the way to selling out, many classical music fans are convinced they are right. Millions can hum the tunes of this glorious work which was chosen as the recording taken by astronaut Neil Armstrong to the moon aboard Apollo 11 in 1969. Many will associate the melodies with a popular TV ad in the 70’s – with a young boy struggling uphill on a bicycle delivering wholemeal loaves.

So on Friday 23rd September, Grayshott Concerts will stage their biggest challenge ever – a performance of Dvorak’s emotive New World Symphony. Used to ‘pushing the boundaries’, organisers say this will be Grayshott’s largest ever orchestra to perform at St Luke’s Church. Numbering almost 40 musicians, the famous London Mozart Players, Grayshott Concerts Orchestra-in-residence, will be conducted by Howard Shelley OBE, Grayshott’s Associate Artist. Mr Shelley appears regularly on Radio3, ClassicFm and the world’s major concert halls, both as solo pianist and conductor.

Grayshott Concerts next event is second only in popularity to Mozart’s ‘Requiem’, his ‘Great Mass in C Minor’, on Saturday 19th November. Returning to Grayshott is one of London’s most successful amateur choirs, Pegasus, accompanied by the London Handel Orchestra and conducted by Adrian Butterfield, a world authority on period stringed instruments.

Friends of Grayshott Concerts can book tickets at any time, while general booking for Dvorak opens on 31st July 2016 at www.grayshottconcerts.co.uk or by phone on 01428 606666. Pre-Concert Suppers at Applegarth Restaurant are available for both events through Grayshott Concerts.

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In the same programme and making her second appearance in Grayshott, is prize-winning young Korean cellist, Yoon-Kyung Cho, who will perform another of Dvorak’s most popular works, the stirring Cello Concerto in B minor. Yoon-Kyung first caught the attention of organisers, Peter and Vivien Harrison at the first ‘Arts Club and Sir Karl Jenkins Competition’

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Guildford Cafe Bridge Event Thursday 29th September.

This event raised over £3000 last year during their full day of bridge, playing in ten restaurants and cafes in Guildford, which hosted 160 bridge playing enthusiasts. This year is the 5th annual event and aims to raise £5000 with the help of 240 participants, using 15 venues. Funds raised, will go to Shooting Star Chase, a leading children’s hospice charity and Cardiac Risk in the Young, working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death. Players will meet up at St Mary’s Church for coffee and to register between 10.15am and 10.45am, where they will be given instructions and a map of the venues. They will then make their way to the first venue and play a few hands of bridge and, when completed, they will walk onto the next venue and play again, and so on during the day. Lunch is provided in the venue where the participants are playing at 1pm. At approximately 4.15 pm participants reconvene at the registration point for the results, prize giving and a raffle. The entry fee is £30 per player, to include coffee on arrival and a two course lunch. Those wishing to take part

should contact Lynn Paynter at L.paynter@btopenworld. com before the 22nd September. Anyone wishing to contribute prizes or promises for the raffle and auction should also contact Lynn with their details. More information at www.3countiesbridge.com.

Punch Bowl Challenges 2016 Sunday 2nd October 9.30am Presented by The Black Down and Hindhead Supporters together with Haslemere Border Athletic Club, these are running events for all the family. The Punch Bowl 10K for seniors (over 16) is a testing off road course, down and up the Devil’s Punch Bowl. Then there is a 5K for seniors and juniors (over 12).This is an easier course, on the rim of the Punch Bowl. There is a 2.5K for juniors 9-11 years old, a 1K for 6-8 years old and finally a 50 metre dash for under 6 years. Full details at www.pbchallenges.co.ukwww. punchbowl10k.co.uk.

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