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YOUR LOCAL TEAM Regular readers will be aware of the Surrey Hills CowParade, a really exciting undertaking

by Surrey Hills Enterprises to raise money for their own charity as well as many others.

The idea is that businesses buy a model cow which they then have decorated and sited somewhere in Surrey. They will then be auctioned off later this year with the proceeds shared between the Surrey Hills Trust Fund and the charity chosen by the business.

Some schools have also been getting involved and buying smaller cows, or mini moos, and these have been a great success. One small school, St Michael’s Community Nursery in Mickleham, was desperate for a cow but had no funds to buy one. At a recent CowParade

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function, the head teacher mentioned her plight and almost immediately Vines (BMW and Mini) of Guildford stepped in to buy them their very own mini moo, which was delivered on the 9th May. VantagePoint was at the same function and Vines asked us to get involved in promoting the story in our Dorking edition and also online in social media and through our blog at www.thevantagepointblog.co.uk, something we were delighted to do.

We are very lucky to live in such a great community and let’s hope that the CowParade raises as much as possible through this great local initiative.

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June should, by all accounts, be a fun month with the Queen’s birthday celebrations, Father’s Day and a host of summer fairs and fêtes. It is also the month when all those hard working students finish their A Levels and GCSEs and can look forward to a fun filled two months off. Judging by our own grand children, they certainly deserve it. Just keep your fingers crossed for a ‘Flaming June’!

Grayshott Flower Club Wednesday 1st June 7pm They will be meeting at Grayshott Village Hall with a demonstration entitled ‘Inspired By’ given by Pauline Hurran.

There will be a competition for members with the subject being ‘Simply Roses’. Doors open at 7pm for refreshments and sales. The club holds meetings throughout the year including demonstrations, workshops and visits. New members and visitors are always welcome. For further information call 01428 651956.

The Fernhurst Centre Thursday 2nd and th9 June 2pm-4pm Lots more at The Centre including an introductory course on Researching your Family History: Learn and practise how best to use the resources on the internet to research your family history in a 2 week course. Both sessions will introduce new resources and techniques and will also involve practical student exercises using the computers provided. The two-hour session costs £10. Lots of free parking at the rear of the Centre. Places must be booked in advance. The next course they are doing is really useful. Windows 10 – What are you going to do? The Fernhurst Centre is offering a short course to help you decide.

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They will show you and give you a chance to use it. This 2 hour course costs just £10 including coffee and biscuits and full easy to follow handouts. Details and dates for this and other courses are on their website www.fernhurstcentre.org.uk and places must be booked in advance either on 01428 641931 or email them at ferncent@gmail.com.

Grayshott Decorative and Fine Arts Society Thursday 2nd June 2pm The last lecture before the summer break is in Grayshott Village Hall. Julian Halsby will look in depth at the amazing portraits of John Singer Sargent and discuss just how he captured the character of his sitters. It promises to be a sparkling lecture, full of colour showing that Sargent was a master in both oils and watercolours. Then, on Wednesday 8th June, their summer visit comprises a tour of Blenheim Palace, one of England’s greatest houses and its parkland, designed by ‘Capability’ Brown.

Surrey Artists’ Open Studios Saturday 4th to Sunday 19th June For sixteen days in June over 300 Surrey artists will be welcoming the public into their studios for the annual Surrey Artists’ Open Studios (SAOS) event taking place in artist’s studios right across the county. Surrey Artist Open Studios began in 2001 and in 2015 there were over £250,000 sales made across the county. Mary Wondrausch who at 92 years old is the oldest member will be showing new work in her workshop, situated in an eighteenth century pottery at Compton near Guildford. Find details at www.facebook.com/SurreyArtists-Open-Studios-48374786872/.

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Virginia’s Rare Beauty A salon lightweight, Kirstie Smillie enjoys a Rare Beauty experience

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I am not a regular visitor to any beauty house, but I recently had an urge to visit Rare Beauty in Godalming and try out a treatment. I was about to bare my toes on a weekend at Center Parcs, so I chose a classic pedicure, and booked a time slot.

Usually I find salons a little intimidating, but on arrival I was greeted with a smile and felt at ease straight away. Good start. Sitting in a quiet side room while my feet were soaking, my experience was improved by a reclining chair that generated a gentle massage to my back and neck, all very relaxing.

Above: Rare Beauty’s owner, Virginia Wood.

Afterwards, while my ‘No Stopping Me Now’ OPI polish dried, I started chatting to the new salon’s owner, Virginia Wood, who had only just taken over the business in March of this year. Born in Johannesburg, Virginia spent her early years in Cape Town before moving to Kent with her family.

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She returned to South Africa where she gained a degree in nutritional therapy and set up her own salon.

Reaching her 40’s Virginia decided to make the move back to the UK and is looking to settle down locally, with her green feathered companion Zoe, an African Ring Neck parrot.

Rare Beauty is a Dermalogica certified salon, with a full range of skin products and, together with Virginia’s passion for skin care, aspires to improve skin condition with anti-ageing results. She will discuss lifestyle options to support healthier skin and, using her knowledge in nutritional therapy, treats the body inside and out.

A £15 ‘face mapping’ consultation means facials can be very specific and personalised, and Virginia and her team can select the perfect products for each person. Laser therapy is also available to help enhance collagen production and aid acne scar repair.

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I love working to improve skin condition and I believe it is beneficial for everyone to have a facial at least once a month

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Therapies range from relaxing to necessities, from hot stone massage to hair removal and threading. With holidays looming, timely treatments include eyelash tints (£16), eyebrow shape (£12) and new tanning solutions with Saint Tropez express tan (£25).

Application only takes 15 minutes and when you are home you have two options. Wash off in an hour for a subtle glow or if you want a deeper tan, leave for up to three hours. Just don’t overdo it, remember Ross in Friends!

With a new range of pastel and brights in the OPI range, gel nails last between 2-3 weeks. Being more resilient than polish, they are perfect for holidays so I will be heading back for more toe TLC very soon.

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Parking a few minutes away in Mint Street, 90p/hour until 6.30pm Virginia is planning Summer Workshops on health and your skin, body and image. Please email for dates and details.

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Comedy Night at Haslewey Saturday 4th June 7.30pm for 8pm Fancy a night of side-splitting humour, fun and laughter? Go along to Haslewey, opposite Lion Green for an awesome Comedy Club Night – definitely adults only! Tickets are just £10 and a hot and cold snack menu will be made available, together with an in- house bar offering a selection of wines, soft drinks and beers from local breweries. The compere will be popular local comic, Andy Stedman, renowned for cleverly mixing songs and audience banter in readiness for each individual act – Andy is also compere for the Haslemere Fringe Comedy Club in July!

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Surrey Artists Open Studios 4th, 5th, 10th-12th, 17th-19th June Mother and daughter artists Nicky Chubb and Emilia Chubb will be exhibiting together for the first time this year as part of Surrey Artists Open Studios. They are open for visitors on the above dates from 11am - 5pm and are studio number 98 in the SAOS brochure. They are situated at Fairdene, Churt Road, Hindhead GU26 6HX. Nicky is a professional artist who exhibits in galleries and at art fairs both locally and nationally and Emilia is currently studying at UCA Farnham, but will be moving on to continue her studies at Chelsea School of Art in the autumn.

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Heavy Horse Show Saturday 4th Sunday 5th June Visitors to the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum at Singleton, near Chichester, will enjoy an unforgettable weekend of displays, demonstrations and parades at its Heavy Horse Show. Arena displays will take place throughout the weekend with ringside commentary, including a parade of horse-drawn agricultural and trade vehicles, and breeds including Shires, Suffolk Punches, Percherons and Comtois will participate in a variety of activities. Weighing up to a ton and standing up to 19 hands high, these powerful and majestic horses are prized for their good looks and capacity for work. Visitors with disabilities are advised to contact the Museum in advance of their visit, to discuss the easiest way to access the site. Dogs on leads are welcome and there is ample free parking. Regular admission charges apply and the Museum will open daily from 10.30am, closing at 5pm. Call 01243 811363 or visit www.wealddown. co.uk.

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Bramshott and Liphook Art and Craft Society Saturday 4th Sunday 5th June They are holding their annual art exhibition at the Millennium Centre, Ontario Way, Liphook, Hants GU30 7LD. With over 200 paintings and a wide range of craft items including Jewellery, turned wood, and textiles and refreshments; it will definitely be worth popping in.

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD spring, despite the ups and downs in the weather. Now summer is on its way and over the weekend, Liphook in Bloom members will be picking up their gardening tools again and meeting at Midhurst Road car park at 9.30am ready for the summer planting. New volunteers are always welcomed and rewarded with a Kit Kat at coffee time! For more information give Irene Ellis a call on 01428 723823.

Haslemere Town Walk Sunday 5th June 2.30pm Discover more about Weyhill, Shottermill and the Sicklemill areas including some of the buildings, the people who lived and worked here and the industries where they were employed with this guided walk by local historian Tim Winter.

No need to book; just turn up! Please note the walk includes a steep footbridge. Meet at Weyhill (Fairground) car park. The cost is a donation to the Museum. Call 01428 642112 for more information or see the website www.haslemeremuseum. co.uk.

Liphook & District Model Railway Club Sunday 5th June The club will be at Milland Rural Fair exhibiting their Friedrichstrasse HO scale layout in the hall, near to the cake stand (Cake and model railways go together very well!). Then on Saturday 11th June they will be in the Canada Room at Liphook Millennium Centre as part of the Liphook Village Day event with a member’s German HO layout and club information. The club will also be having its regular Friday evening meetings in the committee room of Milland Valley Memorial Hall, Iping Road,

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Goodwood’s Family Raceday Sunday 5th June This year Goodwood Racecourse will support long-standing children’s charity the NSPCC. Racegoers will be able to support this incredible charity by donating at a number of collection points throughout the afternoon. Before the seven thoroughbred races take place in the afternoon guests can enjoy two pony races, where the young jockeys of the future compete on small – but mightily fast – racing ponies. A number of activities will take place in the afternoon, offering young racegoers an insight into the sport of horseracing. Children are invited to tour the jockeys’ weighing room and try on the lightweight silks, take a walk of the course, meet a racehorse to appreciate the size and power of these amazing animals, visit the race start as the runners burst from the stalls, watch farrier demonstrations, put their questions to a vet and even have a go at racing themselves by riding a finish on a mechanical horse. And if they still have the energy, there is even a complimentary fairground to enjoy! Tickets from £10 with complimentary admission for accompanied under-18s. For further information or to book tickets, visit www.goodwood.com/horse-racing or call the ticket office on 01243 216610.

Milland Rural Fair Sunday 5th June Celebrating its 20th Birthday, the Rural Fair has grown to become one of the major local events of the summer attracting

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Family tickets for two adults and two children under 16 are £16.

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The Poddle Sunday 5th June This is the Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s annual sponsored walk and is a 12-mile walk through some beautiful Surrey and Sussex countryside that takes in locations linked with the 200th anniversary of the canal’s opening. The Trust is giving other organisations the opportunity to raise money through a 50/50 sponsorship option. If a team of walkers raises more than £200 sponsorship, a minimum of £20 each, it is happy to split their proceeds equally with a cause of their choosing. The walk’s morning section of about 6½ miles is from North Hall in Loxwood, West Sussex to the Three Compasses pub at Alfold in Surrey, where lunch will be provided. Those who would like to do a shorter walk can join the afternoon 5½ mile section, starting at 1pm from the Three Compasses. Register to join the Poddle at https://weyarun.org.uk/drupal/content/2016-poddle.

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independent in later life Carol Martin talks to people making different choices about how they live as they get older Eighty-year-old Keith Swindells leads a very full life. A keen walker, he can take the disused railway either way to Guildford or Cranleigh from his rented flat in Bramley. Books line his lounge so it is handy that the library is next door and he is an active member of the church a few hundred yards away.

“I am totally independent” Keith explains. “I’m in a safe place and if something happens and my condition deteriorates then I am not dependent on my family. I would have help to get the right services in.”

It seems paradoxical that by accepting help you can keep your independence in later life for as long as possible. You might choose to move into a different type of accommodation so that you no longer have to climb the stairs or tackle maintenance and gardening. Or you might decide to stay in your own home and organise some sort of care to help with daily living. There is a lot of choice now to enable you to keep in control of how you live your life.

Keith lives in council run Blunden Court in Bramley High Street.

There are 28 self-contained flats alongside resident facilities including lounges, laundry rooms and attractive gardens.

Catering for those over 60 (or over 55 with a disability) this type of accommodation used to be called ‘sheltered housing’ . But it has been aptly renamed ‘independent living’ according to visiting manager Lucy Hunter.

Between 2006 and 2026 it is estimated that the number of people aged 60 and over will increase by 29%. Figures in the 85+ age group show an increase of 60%. So there are a lot of us who will need to find out about the options available and make decisions as we age and our needs change.

There is a lot of choice now to enable you to keep in control of how you live your life.

Mr and Mrs Bell (see right) chose to move to a purpose-built retirement village. Others like Keith have some on-site support from a manager and a domestic.

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Residents here are not all as physically active as Keith. That doesn’t matter as carers can come and go and assist them as required. The manager here will work on a support plan with a resident to assess risks and daily living needs and will check on residents every day. There are social activities organised every day of the week so nobody living here needs to feel isolated or lonely.

Homeshare is another option. This is where someone is at home and needs help with daily living and is matched with a person who

Lucy Hunter says that one of the best parts of her role as a manager is showing people around. Potential residents say they were expecting a clinical, residential home where they were told what to do. They are pleasantly surprised. Lucy says “Once here they say ‘it’s the best thing I ever did’ and ‘I wish I had done this sooner’. “ The Surrey Hills Wood Fair.

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needs housing and will offer practical support in return for a roof over their head. Assisted living is one step up from sheltered housing with additional support in place. This might include help with meals and personal care.

Close care is good for couples who live next to a care home and can have outreach support.

all very positive.

This allows me to be in reasonable control of my life with further assistance from my family who are always welcome when they visit.” Life must be good for Mr Nicholson - he is regularly seen in the sun lounge enjoying a glass of lager while doing the crossword, see left!

All of these are alternatives to residential homes that most of us think of when we imagine care in later life. Care homes still suit many and despite perceptions need not mean a complete loss of independence.

Not everyone wants to move in later life. Many people prefer to stay in their own homes with their treasured possessions or pets and where precious memories have been made.

At charity run Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society residential homes in Farnham, staff work hard to provide person-centred care. With close links to the local community they have a large group of volunteers who visit, organise outings and help with hospital trips. They also have an open door policy within the homes for friends and family.

Mr Nicholson (above right) who lives in the residential wing of Hatch Mill says of his experience: ”The environment, medical and daily care provided by Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society, along with the social activities are

The answer can be live-in care. Rosamond Lomax and her brother organised live-in care for their mother after she was widowed, approaching 90 and suffering from poor mobility.

Rosamond’s mother had spent her career in the visual arts and as a fashion designer and was anxious to get back to her own beautiful home environment after a recuperative spell in a nursing home.

With a sharp mind and an keen interest in politics and current affairs Rosamond’s mother needed the right carer to provide the social interaction she was looking for. Rosamond went to specialist live-in care agency Loga Care in Bentley, Farnham to get help. With 250 carers on their books Loga Care is able to match the personalities of the carer to the client, mindful that they will be sharing the same home. continued over

Retirement Village - The choice of Mr and Mrs Bell On the first of October we moved into a two bedroom Villa in Richmond Village at Painswick, Gloucestershire. My wife Noni had seen an advertisement in a local magazine.

We felt it was time to leave our four bedroom house in Chipping Campden and its garden Mr Bell and take advantage of the amenities available in some form of retirement home. At our age, 87 and 84, it was time to do some serious planning before nature forced our hand.

Richmond Painswick appealed to me particularly as it has a Spa and I like swimming. It seemed appropriate for Noni too as she had just spent almost two months in hospital with a broken hip and had lost mobility. This had resulted in our having to curtail our social activity very considerably.

While our family did their best to help us we didn’t want to become a burden, and Richmond Painswick could offer a solution. They had a care home next door and a restaurant.

Our accommodation is ideal. We were fortunate to be offered a villa just as our house in Campden

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was sold. Taking on a lease as opposed to full ownership means we don’t need to worry about the building, either maintenance or insurance. We were able to refurbish to our specification under the terms of the lease, enjoying the support of Richmond Painswick management at the same time.

Having lived in our villa for five months, we are convinced we made a wise choice. Richmond management has been very helpful when needed, and we have met several other owners who are becoming our friends. The restaurant chef has gone out of his way to accommodate Noni’s vegetarian preferences. The swimming pool and sauna are as good as it gets!

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Making life easier at home Just because you are finding it difficult to bend down and put your socks on or get in and out of a car it doesn’t mean that you necessarily need someone to be around to help you.

Roseanne Finch, Showroom Manager at Hexagon Healthcare in Farnham talked to VantagePoint about some simple gadgets which can help you remain independent.

As Roseanne explained: “You don’t have to be poorly or disabled to take advantage of some daily living aids. Just make life easier for yourself.”

Some items of equipment in Hexagon’s showroom like the wheelchairs, scooters and reclining armchairs are an investment.

Here Roseanne recommends some less expensive gadgets for use around the home which can still make a huge difference.

She also points out that you don’t have to be registered disabled to be able to get the VAT deducted from the cost of these items.

Roseanne’s final piece of advice is to try out different equipment in person before buying. If you have small hands and are choosing a grab rail for example, your choice for a certain shape and diameter of rail will be different from someone with larger hands. You are the one who is going to be using this equipment so make sure it works for you. Some handy items are shown below: Handigrip Reacher - a long handled stick with a trigger handle which helps pick things up from the floor. £9-£11.

Handybar - inserts into the door latch on your vehicle door frame. Acts as a lever you can lean on when getting into and out of the car. £27.

Scoop plate - a plate with a raised edge so that you can fork food to the high side and scoop it up, useful if you have had a stroke and can only use one hand. £10-£15 Sock aids - if you have difficulty bending down, problems with knees or hips or balance issues. Drop the sock aid to the floor, holding onto the long tapes.

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The care for Rosamond’s mother has been a great success. Rosamond says “Mum’s general health, mobility and well-being have made a remarkable improvement since she has had live-in care.” Her mother has benefitted from routines and regular meals. “Carers have also enabled and encouraged her to get back to drawing and painting, she has done some wonderful portraits of each one”, Rosamond adds. “We threw a huge 90th birthday party at her home and friends and relatives were so impressed by how well she looked.”

The benefits of live-in care extend to the family too. Rosamond says it has made an enormous difference to her as it is such a comfort to know that her mother “is being well looked after 24/7 and if there are any problems I have the company to sort it out”.

Whatever choice you make it seems that if you face your changing needs and take action you really can remain in control of your life and stay as independent as possible. Like Mr Nicholson, we’d all drink to that.

Carol Martin is a freelance writer.

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Aut-Haslemere Monday 6th June 6.30pm-8.30pm This is a new support group in Haslemere, run by and for Asperger/autistic adults. They meet on the first Monday of the month to discuss various topics, sharing challenges and difficulties, and also successes, strategies, hints and tips. The next meeting, on Monday 6th, will include public awareness/ acceptance of autism: challenges, strategies, and what you could do about it. On Monday 4th July they will be accessing formal support, including benefits and social services: challenges and strategies. Then on Monday 1st August topics will include formal diagnosis; coping with or without a formal diagnosis: challenges and strategies. Anyone who is interested in joining can get in touch via the contact details: laura@ autangel.org.uk, call 07793 766494. More information at www. facebook.com/authaslemere/

A Place to be Youth Group They have been a successful youth club in Haslemere for over 10 years providing a quality venue at the Wey Centre where young people can meet their friends, make new friendships and take part in sporting and other activities to simply have fun in a well-supervised environment. They have recently lost one of our most experienced youth workers and are desperate to recruit a replacement. The club is open every Friday from 7pm to 9pm and the role is well paid, very satisfying and will give the right person the ability to develop their skills in a great atmosphere.

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St Wilfrid’s Hospice ‘Make A Will Fortnight’ Monday 6th to Friday 17th June Have your Will written or amended free of charge, while raising money for St. Wilfrid’s Hospice. Having a properly made Will is essential to ensure that the assets you leave when you die go to the people you care about. St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Chichester and several local solicitors are joining forces for ‘Make A Will Fortnight’. Participating solicitors have kindly agreed to write

The Bible Society Wednesday 8th June 2.30pm-4.30pm The Society’s Haslemere and District Action Group once again invite all those who love the Bible to come to its Annual Meeting, Talk and Afternoon Tea. It will be an informative and social event! After the very brief AGM, Heather Clements from the Bible Society will give an overall update on the work of the Bible Society, including its work in politics and at Westminster, as well as talking about her recent visit to China. A warm welcome awaits you at The Methodist Church, Lion Green, Haslemere GU27 1LD. If you intend coming, please phone by Friday 3rd

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Grayshott Gardeners Wednesday 8th June 8pm Grayshott Gardeners Keynote Lecture is ‘China in the steps of Wilson’. Tony Kirkham is Head of the Arboretum at Kew and has appeared in the television series ‘A Year at Kew’ and ‘The Trees That Made Britain’. He has spent time retracing the journeys of the famed plant collector Ernest H Wilson so you can look forward to a very interesting and informative evening. Refreshments and plant sales precede the lecture.

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Grayshott Gardeners meet on the second Wednesday of the month at Grayshott Village Hall for a variety of lectures. Spring and Summer Shows and an Annual Plant Sale are popular events for members and public alike. A variety of garden related visits are enjoyed by members and new members are always welcome to join. Take a look at the website www. grayshottgardeners.net Free Training for Family Carers Thursday 9th June Family carers in need of advice and support are being offered free training from a local award-winning care company. Right at Home GF has four places on its home care training session reserved for family carers. To find out more, email hello@rightathomegf.co.uk or call 01252 783426 and ask for Helen.

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The Haslemere Players Friday 10th Sunday 11th June 7.30pm Following last year’s sell-out Cabaret show, The Players are proud to present the final part of their movie trilogy – a fabulous programme of 28 box office smash hits made famous by ‘The Silver Screen’ with Show Stoppers – Memories of the Movies Part III. There is also a 2.30pm matinee on the Saturday. Enjoy memorable masterpieces from award winning musical films such as Singin’ in the Rain, Oliver, Sweet Charity, My Fair Lady and West Side Story to more modern blockbusters from the likes of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Les Miserables, The Fabulous Baker Boys, The Blues Brothers and (deep breaths Haslemere....) The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Relax in a ‘Talk of the Town’ cabaret setting and either take tea with scrumptious homemade cakes at the matinee performance or enjoy a delicious two-course evening supper - whilst being entertained by some of the best voices in town. There is a fully licensed bar during the evening performances. Tickets are £11 for the matinee performance and £16 for the evening performances, with £1 discount for seniors at the matinee. Bookings can be made through the Haslemere Hall Box Office on 01428 642161 or online at www. haslemerehall.co.uk.

Grayshott Folk Club Friday 10th June 7.30pm The last gig before the summer break features a young band by the name of Mawkin. They are a band who are gaining wider recognition and a growing army of fans with their contemporary take on traditional folk songs and tunes collected from around the World. They recently completed a

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Before starting a program of core strengthening exercises, if you have back pain it is advisable to see a specialist spine physiotherapist to test your movement and strength and have them design the perfect program for returning your back to the healthy strong structure it should be.

Other important things to do are relatively easy and form part of a healthy lifestyle - eating plenty of Omega 3 fats (found in fish, nuts, seeds) plenty of green vegetables for essential nutrients and minerals, limit sugar and highly processed foods and drink plenty of water.

Remember your back is a strong, stable part of your body and if you look after it with plenty of movement it should stay that way.

are tall and full of water, their job is to keep the spine bones apart, give bounce to the spine and help make the back strong. Age, being still for long periods of time (think sitting at a desk) and environmental factors can make the discs lose some of their water.

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Regularly moving the back as a daily routine is a brilliant way to keep your back in good health.

Discs and nerves can be very painful structures when injured and although it’s normal for discs to wear with age, if they wear quickly or become injured in an accident, they can take 1-2 years to heal. In these cases the back still needs to move but in a more controlled and supported way, using core muscles to prevent flare-ups. This is where a specialised set of exercises, designed specifically for the individual, is necessary to allow the back to heal and become strong again.

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be visited, and there is a refreshment tent serving lunches and teas, alongside a barbecue. Other houses in the village will also be offering refreshments, and inside the 13th Century church of St. Mary’s there will be a flower festival. Bramshott, home to the late Boris Karloff, is reputed to be the most haunted village in England. If you go along and spot a ghost, do let us know! www.

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Waverley Dowsers There are now monthly meetings for members who come from a wide radius of their Godalming meeting place, The Unitarian Hall. Dowsing has many facets with members taking a special interest in such aspects as archaeology, ground energies and ley lines, both natural and manmade. Well being is another specialist area and Dr E Emoto brings some healing aspects into focus through his research into the power of water to hold information. His book, The Hidden Messages in Water, opens up a new dimension into well being and water which dowsers find.

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NGS Open Garden Saturday 11th Sunday 12th June 2pm-5pm Sandhill Farm House, Nyewood Road, Rogate, Petersfield, Sussex GU31 5HU will be open over this weekend. Although the garden, created by the well known garden designer and author Rosemary Alexander, 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. Homemade teas are served on open days and plant sales include many of the unusual plants propagated from those grown in this outstanding garden. Entry £4, children free. The garden has gravel paths and a few steps not easily negotiated in a wheelchair. No dogs allowed in garden, but allowed in car park. For more information go to www.rosemaryalexander.co.uk or call 01730 818373.

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Loxwood Village Fête Saturday 11th June 11am to 5pm It takes place at Loxwood North Hall, RH14 0SF and is a traditional village fête complete with sideshows and stalls, a dog show and many excellent food stalls. There is also a fantastic Vintage Sale in the hall with 20 traders offering many vintage, antique and pre-loved items. You will find treasures including furniture, vintage homewares, gardenalia, textiles, vintage clothes, books and ephemera, collectibles, prints and pictures and lots more all at affordable prices. A lovely family day out in the beautiful Sussex countryside.

Takumasa Ono HENRO exhibition Saturday 11th to Sunday 26th June 11am-4pm Visit the National Trust’s Uppark this June and experience fine Japanese art at its best, as the charity welcomes back artist in residence Takumasa Ono. The exhibition features a wide range of beautiful watercolours, screen-prints and Sumi-e - a traditional form of Japanese brushwork. Each piece is based on sketches the artist has made whilst touring historic National Trust locations around the UK, from castles to Tudor mansions, including Uppark itself.

Godalming Angling Society Saturday 11th June Their junior coaching season starts on 11th June and will run every second Saturday to the end of September. New for this year is an advanced coaching group for more experienced and older anglers called the GAS Academy. Further details are available through the junior section of the GAS website.

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They run the traditional Start2Fish programme for youngsters aged 5 and over who want to give fishing a go. They provide all the tackle and bait and the coaching team is led by Kevin Holcombe. They have the successful Learn2Fish programme for more experienced youngsters who want to learn the finer points of pole fishing, the method feeder and waggler fishing.

This team is led by Trevor Haskell. Start2Fish and Learn2Fish sessions are on every 2nd Saturday at Marsh Farm, GU8 5AE. Registration from 8.45am to 9.15am. Sessions run from 9am to 12pm. Spaces are limited, so book in advance to avoid disappointment! Book by email info@godalminganglingsociety. co.uk Subject: Coaching or by calling Bill Harris on 01932 785005. You can also turn up and register on the morning of each coaching session, but please bear in mind that places will be limited to 36 on the Start2Fish sessions and 15 on the Learn2Fish programmes.

George Abbot School - 50th Anniversary Reunion Saturday 11th June 1pm to 6pm Ex pupils (and teachers) of the School who left in the mid 60s are getting together for a 50 year-ish Reunion. Up to 100 people are expected (boys and girls) and they would like many more who may realise their connection to that time and place after reading this. The current Head Teacher, Deborah Cooper, together with her staff is showing visitors round the school on Friday June 10th starting at 1.45pm in the Elmslie main reception area. The visit will conclude at 3.15pm. A general get together for everyone to meet old friends will take place at the Guildford Rugby Club (GU7 3DH) on the A3100 Guildford to Godalming road - lots of memorabilia will be

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on display and prospective visitors are encouraged to bring anything they have to add to the collection! There is ample free parking and food and drink will be available. Contact Richard Anscombe (ranscombe@ntlworld.com) or Peter Cobbett (petercobbett514@btinternet.com) in the first instance so that numbers can be assessed and the school notified.

Camelsdale Gardening Club The club invites you to join them on any of their summer outings. This year they are going to Kew Gardens on Saturday 11th June, Waddesdon Manor on Saturday 9th July, Batemans on Saturday 20th August Chartwell on Saturday 17th September and Sir Harold Hillier Gardens on Saturday 29th October. They will be travelling by luxury coach, with local pick up points and often have seats available on the coach, so why not give them a try, you will be made very welcome. To book or enquire call Bill Atkinson on 01428 724592 or Craig Hooker on 01428 642526.

Chiddingfold Village Fête Sunday 12th June 12 noon to 4.30pm With maypole dancing, Canine Partners display and tugs of war for adults and children, this is a wonderful traditional village event for all the family to enjoy! Shoppers will be able to browse plenty of craft stalls and there will be lots of delicious food to sample, as well as a grand raffle draw with fabulous prizes including a helicopter trip and an overnight luxury hotel stay! Visit the website www.facebook.com/chiddfête or follow their Twitter account at @ChiddSummerFête.

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The Friends of Ingfield Fun Companion Dog Show Sunday 12th June 1pm This takes place at Ingfield Manor School, Ingfield Drive, Five Oaks, Billingshurst (off the A29), and is part of the Friends of Ingfield Grand Summer Fête. The show is for well behaved dogs, pedigree and mongrel. Lots of different classes including most handsome dog; prettiest bitch and child’s best friend. Best Condition; Most Appealing Eyes; Best Trick; Dog the Judges would like to take home; Best in Show (for winners of classes).

Rosettes awarded to 6th place and prizes. Dogs are welcome to visit the Fête with their handlers, but please keep on leads and clear up any dog waste. There are nice woodland walks around and refreshments will be available. Information from juliajepps@yahoo.co.uk or call 07770 549981. Entry £2.

Haslemere U3a Monday 13th June 2 pm The last monthly talk until September will be ‘The History of Buttons’ by Rupert Matthews - ‘the History Man’ - who will regale you with a new talk for 2016 on the history of buttons: how they affected skinny German ladies, Tudor chambermaids and Indian merchants. This is a tale of a myriad buttons made of diamonds, gold, silver, tin and, now, mainly plastic. Admission £2. Nonmembers welcome. Membership enquiries to Margaret Mowatt on 01428 652338; meetings to Don Stacey 01428 644423. More information at www.haslemere-u3a.org.uk.

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CowParade Surrey - the Cows are coming...!

With over 60 cows now sponsored for CowParade Surrey, the excitement is beginning to build.

In a matter of weeks the cows will be put out to graze and will be dotted around Surrey from June until the end of August for all to see and then the fun really begins!

A specially designed app, created by digital design agency Akiko Design, is free to download from www.cowparadesurreyhills.com and will allow you to ‘check in’ to each cow as it’s found. You’ll discover lots about each cow as well as have the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes. Those who find the most cows will be entered into a prize draw to win a Kuoni holiday to Mauritius!

to benefit from half of the auction proceeds, with the other 50 per cent going to the Surrey Hills Trust Fund, established in partnership with the Community Foundation for Surrey to conserve and protect the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The fund supports local community projects and enterprise schemes that benefit and enhance the Surrey Hills. Wendy Varcoe, Executive Director of the Community Foundation for Surrey comments; “The Surrey Hills Trust Fund is an exciting local initiative enabling local residents to donate now to protect and conserve the stunning natural landscape and help local communities to access and enjoy the Surrey Hills for generations to come.”

Don’t miss the Surrey Hills Food, Drink and Music Festival, at Coverwood Farm Peaslake on 3rd September. There will be the opportunity to see the CowParade Surrey cows as well as the smaller cows, or mini moos, and enjoy some great local food and drink.

There’s lots of great activities on offer for kids from craft activities to getting up close to the farm animals. Visit www.surreyhillsfoodfest.co.uk for more information.

VantagePoint is a media partner for the CowParade Surrey and a member of Surrey Hills Enterprises. Visit our blog at www.thevantagepointblog.com for more updates.

FIND OUT MORE To find out more about the Surrey Hills Trust Fund visit www.surreyhills.org/trust-fund. Visit www.cowparadesurreyhills.com for all the latest news and further information and follow CowParade Surrey on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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nutritional advice at the beautiful Night Pastures Yurt in Fernhurst, Haslemere GU27 3NH. Yoga will be performed seated or standing, using a chair for support if required. No experience of yoga necessary. We will investigate ways to maintain and encourage strong bone formation using exercise and diet. We will also look at ways to improve balance. Cost is £35 to include lunch, a light vegetarian meal including ingredients vital for strong bones. Places are limited so please contact Angela on 01428 682100 or angela@capelthompson.co.uk to book.

Midhurst Garden Club Monday 13th June 6.30pm No speaker this month but they are holding a Pimm’s and Canapés evening coupled with a Plant Swap and Plant Sale in the Garden of the South Downs Memorial Hall (in the hall if wet).

Proceedings will commence at the earlier time of 6.30pm and regardless of the weather they expect to enjoy a very sociable evening with the chance to purchase some lovely home grown plants. Entrance £2 for non members. For more information about this or the Club in general contact Denise Skinner on 01730 814194 or at askinner3@sky.com or check their website www.midhurstgardenclub.org.uk.

Guildford Means Business EXPO Wednesday 15th June Local video production company, Wizard Video Productions, has been invited to film at the forthcoming Guildford Means Business EXPO at the Surrey Sports Park. Run by Connect Surrey, a business networking organisation serving the needs of the Surrey business community. With well over 100 exhibitors expected, a great track record and the support of Guildford Borough Council, Surrey Chambers of Commerce and BBC Surrey, the show will continue to provide the perfect opportunity for local companies to promote themselves.

For over 29 years, Wizard Video Productions has produced great promotional and training videos for businesses large and small. Based in Witley on the Surrey/Sussex border, Wizard Video is a highly trained team of experienced media professionals, combining skills and expertise to create wellplanned, highly creative and captivating videos and are now very involved at local Surrey business community level. For more information on Wizard Video Productions, visit www. wizardcorporatevideo.co.uk or call 01428 682896. For further information on Guildford Means Business EXPO, visit www.guildfordmeansbusiness.com or on Connect Surrey, visit www.connectsurrey.uk/.

Citizens Advice Waverley The Board are looking for new unpaid volunteers to join their dynamic Trustee Board at Citizens Advice Waverley. Good communication skills and a commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service are essential to this role. Ideally candidates will also have experience in working with the public sector and/or in an HR, legal or finance role. An interest in digital services/social media would also be valuable.

For more information about the role, main duties, personal skills and qualities and code of conduct, visit www.waverleycab. org.uk/vacancies-for-trustee-positions/. If you are interested in being considered for this role, email your CV to Phil Davies, Chief Executive at dmbs@waverleycab.cabnet.org.uk or post June 2016

Photo Competition The Surrey Hills Society would like to use your photos for a new set of Surrey Hills notelets and general publicity. In association with VantagePoint, we would like to invite you to enter our photo competition.

The theme is

“Inspiring views of the Surrey Hills”.

We are looking for high resolution images of identifiable locations within the Surrey Hills that would work well as the front of a notelet. The picture maybe in either portrait or landscape format. The names of the photographers will be included in the notelets.By entering the competition, you are agreeing to unrestricted use of the photos by the Society and VantagePoint. Each entrant may submit a maximum of five images.

The best eight photos will be selected for the notelets. The top three pictures selected by an independent judge will be awarded a bottle of high quality local wine and will be framed to a value of £100, thanks to Otters Pool Studio in Guildford. The winning images will also be showcased in VantagePoint later this year.

Please send your photos to photos4surreyhills@gmail.com along with your name, contact details and the location of each photo.

Closing date: 30th September 2016.

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Sussex Day Celebration Walk Thursday 16th June This is a 6 mile walk from Tillington to Midhurst via the Midhurst Way. Leaving The Horse Guards Inn, Tillington GU28 9AF at 9.30am, the Midhurst Way goes via the Lodsworth Larder (cake & loo stop), the lovely Lime Tree Avenue of 70 trees, the Queen Elizabeth Oak (old when Queen Elizabeth 1 saw it), Cowdray Golf Club, and lunch at the award winning Cowdray Farm Shop Cafe. No booking necessary; just go along. Return by bus (15 min. journey) to Tillington every hour. More information from geraldgreshamcooke@gmail.com or 01798 342151. Gerald is a qualified HeartSmart Walk Leader.

GUTS - Visit to Blenheim Palace Friday 17th June Local charity GUTS Fighting Bowel Cancer has organised a visit to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. This trip is a must for all garden lovers; not only will you have the opportunity to wander around the beautiful gardens (as well as the historic Palace itself of course), but the visit coincides with the annual flower show. The Palace was designed by architect Sir John Vanburgh and was the nation’s gift to the Duke for his heroic services at the Battle of Blenheim. The visit includes coach travel from Guildford Rugby Club where you can leave your car all day at no cost. Entry to the Palace, gardens and flower show are included in the ticket price. Tickets are £45 and are available to purchase online at www.gutsfbc.co.uk/events/ or call the GUTS

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fundraising office on 01483 408316. All profits from the event will support the charity’s work, which aims to improve bowel cancer survival rates through better screening and treatment, and by raising awareness of the disease. While talking about GUTS, their next Classic Motor Tour takes place on the 4th September. For an application form or more information, please email gutsmotortour@gmail.com.

Haslemere Gardening Society Friday 17th June Members are going by coach to Oxfordshire to visit the beautiful gardens of Blenheim Palace, designed by Capability Brown.

The visit will coincide with the Blenheim Palace Flower Show so there will be plenty of ‘flowerpower’ but no weeds! Why not join them and enjoy a relaxing day out? The coach leaves from St. Christopher’s Green at 8.30am or Haslemere Hall at 8.45am, leaving for the homeward journey at 4.30pm. Refreshments are readily available and tickets costing £28 can be obtained from Laurie Brown, South House, Old Haslemere Road, GU27 2NN or call 01428 643585.

Garden’s Workshop at Woolbeding Gardens Friday 17th June 10.30am – 12.30pm All workshops listed below cost £18 per person, including admission to the garden and refreshments on arrival. Booking essential, call 0844 249 1895 or visit their website: www. nationaltrust.org.uk/woolbeding. Colour in the Garden: Friday 17th June, Join the Senior Gardener for a talk on successful plant combinations in the garden. You will be looking at plants in the garden and what to think about when planting for colour.

Another course is Propagation for Beginners on Friday 22nd July, Hints and tips for successful propagation. The session will cover soft wood cuttings, seed sowing, leaf cutting and semiripe wood.

Cowdray Farm Shop If you are looking for a nice place to visit, you might like to go to Cowdray Farm Shop. They continue to support local suppliers and are including asparagus on the shelves again for the summer season. The asparagus has been grown locally by Pete Davey on his farm in Rogate. Pete and Cowdray have been working together for the past few years. As a tasty menu suggestion, Pete’s asparagus will go perfectly with a poached Cowdray free range egg and some Ouse Valley hollandaise sauce which can also be found in the Shop. Cowdray Farm Shop is open Monday – Saturday 9am - 6pm and on Sunday from 9am – 5pm and the Café is open 9am-5pm daily. On Saturday 2nd July there’s a Summer Tasting Day at the shop from 10am-3pm. Everyone is welcome and entry is free. For more details email ffrmshop@cowdray.co.uk or call 01730 815152.

Art and Craft Exhibition Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June 10am to 4pm Tuxlith Chapel in Milland West Sussex, was originally thought to be 16th century, but is now known to be much older. It has a late Saxon / early Norman window and is a hidden gem tucked away behind the Victorian St Luke’s Milland on the B2070 (the “old A3”.) It was declared redundant in 1974. Since then it has been under the care of the Friends of Friendless churches and vantagepointmag.co.uk

Fabulous Baker Boy We are pleased to announce that with the opening of our new, state of the art treatment room, Dr Nick Baker will be joining us full time.

He has been working with us as an associate dentist since 2014 on a part-time basis and he brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise.

Originally from Petworth, Dr Baker started his dental career when he qualified as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist. He progressed in a variety of settings before continuing his training and graduating as a Dental Surgeon in 2012.

Dr Baker is a member of the Royal college of Surgeons, London (MJDF RCS Eng) and has also developed an interest in minor oral surgery, which complements our existing services that we provide here at Elstead Dental Surgery.

He has also qualified in conscious sedation and is a member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD).

Conscious Sedation is a technique that enables nervous patients to undergo dental treatment, that they would not be able to proceed with otherwise. We find that patients are increasingly requesting this technique.

This is an exciting year for Nick as he marries his fiancée later this year. Our multitalented dentist may even bake his own wedding cake as he is renowned for his fabulous baking!

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LOCAL The Rotary Club of Midhurst and Petworth The Rotary Club of Midhurst and Petworth is a member of Rotary International and Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland and is based in the West Sussex market towns of Midhurst and Petworth.

Rotary International was founded in 1905 by Paul Harris, a lawyer in Chicago and spread across the world. Rotary clubs exist in nearly 200 countries and territories around the world and there are approximately 1.25 million Rotarians in membership of those clubs.

The Midhurst and Petworth Club was formed in 1964 and comprises 44 businessmen and women who are dedicated to providing service to people less fortunate than themselves, both in the local and international communities. They meet every week on Mondays (except public holidays): the first, third and fifth (with partners) Monday meetings are at 6.45pm for 7pm at Cowdray Park Golf Club, Easebourne, and then the second and fourth are at 5.45pm at The Grange Centre, Midhurst where they enjoy excellent fellowship and plan new projects as well as developing existing ones.

The Rotary motto is ‘Service Above Self’ and whilst

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they do raise money to support projects and causes throughout the community and the world, the emphasis is on what they do. Many of the members volunteer in support of community projects and organisations and others have spent time volunteering overseas. The links formed with other Rotarians engaged in similar work are invaluable when they consider how they may join forces with Rotary Clubs to maximise effort and economy of scale.

Their Service and Communications Committees plan and carry out educational, humanitarian and vocational projects that address the needs of the Club’s community and communities in other countries.

Examples of their service projects include emergency shelter and equipment for families displaced by flooding, earthquake or conflict, clean water projects overseas and school-based projects in the local community (such as literacy support, music festivals, photographic competition, a community orchard, car parking at events and young chef events). They also embark on joint projects with other Rotary Clubs in the UK and overseas. At present they are working with several other clubs in the area to bring safe water to another village in Ethiopia, a repeat of a similar project last year.

The Rotary Foundation is Rotary’s own charity and the Foundation Committee develops and carries out plans to support the Rotary Foundation through financial contributions and club participation in Foundation programmes - educational, health, water management, scholarships and Group Study Exchanges. In addition the club supports the world-wide Rotary programme to eliminate Polio – ‘Thanks for Life, End Polio Now’.

During the last year the club has: - organised a Schools Music Festival - helped schools take part in young chef, young photographer and debating competitions - provided Rotarians for marshalling at local events - donated funds to assist with research into Alzheimers - provided funds for Macmillan Midhurst and Macmillan Cancer Support UK - given funds to Canine Partners …and much more.

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Concert and Curry Series Saturday 18th June 7.30pm The next concert will be given by The Waverley Ensemble directed by Ishani Bhoola, at St Christopher’s Church Haslemere.

Tickets are £15 and £8 for children. The curry option is available at Shahanaz for an extra £10, either at 5.30pm or 9.30pm. To book go to www.ishanibhoola.com or call 07834 275879. They are performing a lovely programme of music including music

by Telemann, Handel, Vivaldi, Boccherini and Purcell, so do go along. www.ishanibhoola.com.

will love. Whether he enjoys classic cars, rivers and waterways, garden games, history hunting, taking in majestic views with the wind in his hair or eating spectacularly good cakes the National Trust has everything you need to help dad and the rest of the family have a Father’s Day to remember. Find full details at www.nationaltrust.org.uk.

Home and Vintage Country Fair Saturday 18th June 11am to 4pm Taking place at Haslemere Museum, there will be a huge array of stalls selling beautiful handcrafted items for you and your home alongside a large selection of vintage traders selling everything from textiles, furniture, clothing, gardenalia, brica a brac and lots more gorgeous finds for all you treasure hunters. More information at www.homeandvintagebrocantes.co.uk and www.homeandvintagebrocantes.co.uk/diary-of-events-2016.

Glorious Grayswood Gardens Sunday 19th June 11.30am-5.30pm This year, there are some visitor favourites plus some gardens open for the first time. Visitors will find pretty village gardens, quirky and unusual gardens and formal larger gardens there’s something for everyone to enjoy and appreciate. Plus the historic ‘Dig for Victory’ allotments are open too. The Wheatsheaf is offering a special Open Gardens ‘Ploughman’s’, so why not start with lunch and then follow the garden trail round the village. After that, treat yourself to yummy homemade cakes and tea at the village hall. Before setting off home, be sure to stock up with plants from the stall outside the hall. An overview of each garden, including wheelchair accessibility, is in the programme, together with the garden trail map. Tickets are £5 each, including parking; under 14’s free. Tickets and programmes available on the day from the village green and also all the gardens, so you can start where you like. Contacts: Pauline Lamb at lamb@haslemere.com or 01428 643798.

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Father’s Day Sunday 19th June The National Trust invites you to treat your Dad to a day out he

Chichester Garden Fest Monday 20th Tuesday 21st Wednesday 22nd June A new event is being launched in Chichester this June,

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A picnic for the Queen To celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, The Mall outside Buckingham Palace will be turned into a huge street party with a picnic and street performances for 10,000 guests on Sunday 12th June.

Many of our local communities will also be hosting commorative events and street parties on the same day. Here we have a few ideas for picnic food to take to your own celebrations wherever they may be.

Easy Coronation chicken pies An easy take on a lovely dish, the perfect way to celebrate the Queen’s official birthday.

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 2 tbsp medium curry powder; 3 tbsp mango chutney; 1 large cooked chicken breast; diced into chunks; 140g double cream; knob of butter; 500g pack shortcrust pastry; flour for dusting; 1 beaten egg; 2 tbsp flaked almonds (optional).

Makes 12

Method: 1. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and cook until soft. Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute.

Add the mango chutney and the cream and heat for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chicken (this can all be done in advance).

2. Heat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Line a 12hole muffin tin with parchment. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to the thickness of a pound

coin. Cut out 12 circles slightly bigger than the muffin holes and 12 circles big enough for lids. Use the pastry to line the muffin holes.

3. Divide the chicken filling between the pies. Add the pastry lids and pinch to seal. Brush the tops with more beaten egg and scatter with almonds if desired. Make a slit in the lid with a sharp knife and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and hot through.

Other ideas...

Vol-au-vent style Coronation chicken pies These are a twist on the above and use puff pastry

Roll out some puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into squares. Score a smaller square inside each one, leaving a 7.5mm border, taking care not to cut the pastry all the way through. Put the squares on the tray, lightly brush with egg glaze and bake for 15 mins until puffed up and golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. When cool, carefully remove and discard the central piece of pastry from each one. To serve, fill with the chicken mixture.

Strawberry granola bars Combine equal parts honey and brown sugar with a little oil and bring to a boil; toss with good granola until the mixture is very sticky. Add some bite-sized strawberry pieces, and more nuts, raisins and chocolate chips if required. Line a pan with waxed paper or film with oil. Press mixture into pan and allow to cool.

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RECIPES Gazpacho Shots

Spanish tortilla

This is something a little different, perfect for the summer months. The vodka adds a little oomph for the non-drivers, and is the perfect way to toast the Queen!

This makes a lovely addition to a picnic and is very adaptable. You could add peppers, peas or asparagus when in season and for meat eaters, simply add chorizo or bacon.

Ingredients

Ingredients

400g ripe tomatoes; 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks; ½ small cucumber, peeled and cut into rough chunks; ½ red onion, roughly chopped; 1 large garlic clove, roughly chopped; ½ tsp salt; 1 tsp sherry vinegar; 20ml very good-quality extra virgin olive oil.

200ml olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely sliced; 600g waxy potatoes such as Jersey Royals or Charlottes, peeled, halved and cut into thin slices (like thick crisps); 6 medium eggs, beaten; salt and pepper; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.

Garnish

Serves 8

Small piece of cucumber, 1 small tomato, a few chives and basil leaves, chilled vodka, crushed ice.

Serves 4 Method: 1. Slice the tomatoes. Put all the vegetables into a liquidiser and blend well. Then pass the blended mixture through a sieve or food mill, reserving the juice and discarding everything else.

2. Add the salt, vinegar and olive oil to the juice, stirring well. Taste and check the seasoning. Chill well until needed before transferring to a thermos to take with you.

3. For the garnish: peel the cucumber, remove the seeds and chop into tiny dice. Drop the tomato in boiling water, drain and remove the skin. Discard the seeds and cut the flesh into tiny dice, like the cucumber. Snip the chives and basil into short lengths.

You can prepare the garnish in advance and add it to the drinks at the picnic spot.

4. Once there, fill the glasses with gazpacho and top each one with a little of the cucumber and tomato dice, and a few of the snipped chives and basil leaves. Add ice and vodka if required.

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Method: 1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium flame, add the onion and cook gently for 20 minutes until soft and brown. Rinse the potato slices under cold water and pat dry. Add the potato to the pan – if it seems overcrowded, you can cook them in a couple of batches. Cook until the vegetables are tender and on the point of falling apart, then drain well, keeping the oil for your next omelette.

2. Add the potato and onion to the beaten eggs, season well, and leave to stand for 10 minutes, or longer if you prefer a stronger onion flavour.

3. Put a smaller pan (about 22cm) over a medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil. Turn to coat, and then, when hot, add the mixture – it should almost fill the pan. Cook until it comes away from the edge of the pan, and looks about two thirds set.

4. Place a plate, or a saucepan lid, over the pan, and invert it so the tortilla flips on to the plate. Slide it back in, tipping any liquid egg in with it. Cook until it is springy to the touch: be careful not to overcook it: it should still be moist in the middle.

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The Big Butterfly Count grown plants are probably shorter. Buddleja ‘Blue Chip’ (PBR) (Lo and Behold Series), is another dwarf variety, a little smaller in size than the cultivars from the Buddleja ‘Buzz™’ series, with lavender-blue flowers, and Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ (PBR) is a little taller, with large, bright magenta coloured flowers. All of these varieties are mostly sterile, so are unlikely to set seed in your garden.

Other popular butterfly plants include: Astrantia major, Calluna vulgaris, Centranthus ruber, Hebe, Hesperis matronalis, Lavendula, Verbena bonariensis, Scabious, Sedum spectabile, as well as the flowers of many herbs, such as mint, thyme, oregano and sage.

The Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide survey of butterflies that we can all take part in. This year Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count starts on 15th July 2016, and runs until 7th August 2016.

If you can and want to take part during this period, you simply need to spend 15 minutes on a sunny day counting butterflies and dayflying moths. You can choose to take your Big Butterfly Count in your garden, or in the gardens of your school, college or university, in a forest, at a park, or nature reserve, or whilst you’re taking a walk. The Big Butterfly Count is a lovely, relaxing activity that everyone can enjoy. The results from the count will help Butterfly Conservation study and monitor the success of butterflies throughout the UK. If you’d like to encourage butterflies into your garden, there are many simple steps you can take that will help to turn your garden into a more desirable habitat for a variety of different butterflies. Here are some ideas to get you started:

In addition to providing a variety of nectar-rich food plants, ideally planted in a sunny spot and dead-headed regularly, to really help butterflies you need to provide food for caterpillars - their young. Most caterpillars have only one or two dedicated food plants, so you don’t need to worry about them devouring your prize plants.

Nettles are the food plant for Peacock, Comma, Red Admiral and Small Tortoiseshell butterflies. If you leave a patch of nettles, ideally in a sunny spot, in your garden, you’ll be doing these butterflies a great service. If you cut back some of your nettles in mid summer, the resulting fresh, new growth will be perfect for late egg laying butterflies. Any nettles you cut back can be used to make a fertiliser, or added to soups - whichever you prefer!

Lotus corniculatus, also known as bird’s foot trefoil, is a pretty perennial with yellow and orange flowers; it’s a food plant for a number of different caterpillars and its flowers are also popular as a source of nectar for butterflies. Other caterpillar food plants include: grasses, Hedera helix, Ilex, Prunus spinosa, and Nasturtium to name but a few.

Don’t forget to avoid using any pesticides or insecticides; these kill butterflies, caterpillars and other insects.

Grow a variety of suitable, nectar rich, flowing plants that flower from early spring until the first frosts while butterflies are on the wing.

Buddleja, also known as the butterfly bush, is probably the best-known garden plant for butterflies. If the vast height and spread of the older Buddleja cultivars deter you from including these plants in your borders, newer dwarf varieties, such as cultivars from the Buddleja ‘Buzz™’ series developed by Thompson and Morgan, are now available which only reach 120cm (4ft) in height when planted directly in the garden - container

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Top left: a Comma butterfly on Verbena bonariensis. Left: a Silver-washed Fritillary butterfly on Origanum vulgare.

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<35 42> JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD appealing to both passionate and part-time gardeners. An enticing three day programme of lectures by well-known and expert plantsmen, garden designers and garden historians has been put together. Coffee, tea and a delectable buffet lunch, including a glass of wine, will be provided each day and, following lunch, and there will be an exclusive opportunity to visit Chichester’s very own secret garden St Mary’s Hospital Garden, just a few minutes’ walk to the Assembly Room. Each day can be enjoyed on its own, but booking for two of the days or the full three days attracts a generous discount. Have a look at the website www.chichestergardenfest.uk to find out about each days programme and other details. You can also contact Maggie Campbell-Culver FLS on 01243 931706 or email maggie@planthistory.uk. They are supporting two charities: Sussex Snowdrop Trust, and Chestnut Tree House, both for seriously ill children.

Haslemere Decorative and Fine Arts Society Tuesday 21st June 2.15pm Adventures And Misadventures in Museums is the title of the next talk at Haslemere Hall. Nadfas lecturer David Phillips will explain and talk about the highs and lows of running a museum, including making a thrilling acquisition and being questioned by the CID for art fraud. Members will also have the opportunity to book for two early autumn events. A study morning at Haslemere Museum on Wednesday 26th October focusing on the edo period: prints by hokusai and hiroshige.

On Tuesday 8th November a visit to Apsley House (also known as Number One, London) the London townhouse of the Dukes of Wellington and the Wellington arch built 1875-7 proclaiming

Wellington’s defeat of Napoleon. Visitors and new members are very welcome to join them for lectures. Contact Hdfas Membership Secretary Sue Wright on 01428 683578 or email membership@haslemeredfas.co.uk Further information about all the society’s present and future activities can be found on www.haslemeredfas.org.uk.

Midhurst U3A Tuesday 21st June 2.15pm The next meeting at the Methodist Church Hall, North Street, Midhurst will feature Bill Gosney who is giving a talk entitled Flushed with Pride. Intrigued? Then pop along and see what it’s all about. Refreshments available from 2.15pm followed by talk at 2.30pm.

Haslemere Flower Club Wednesday 22nd June 1.30pm The next meeting of Haslemere Flower Club will be at Haslemere Hall. The demonstrator will be Annette Parshotam and the title of her talk is ‘Hollywood meets Bollywood’. The arrangements will be raffled and the afternoon will end with tea and biscuits. Visitors are very welome at a charge of £5. Do go along and take your friends for a fun afternoon.

Haslemere Museum The museum runs two groups for children and each group has a number of events throughout each month. Early Years are fun-filled sessions for children under 5 and their parents and carers. The sessions have a relaxed atmosphere where children can listen to a story and enjoy a craft activity.

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WALK - Petworth Park: A Landscape of Capabilites Enjoy a three mile walk through the 700 acres of parkland sculpted by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, with breathtaking views over the park to distant hills towards the South Downs. This walk is by Stephen Newton, a volunteer at Petworth House and Park. For more information about Capability Brown at Petworth House & Park, please visit our website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

The walk Start the walk from the National Trust, Petworth Park north car park (parking cost £3, free to NT members), located off the A283. From the car park, take the track leading to the west (with the wall on your right) to the view at the top of the hill.

1. Capability Brown laid out the trees bordering the park wall to obscure the road, making the parkland seem more extensive. The herd of fallow deer can often be seen here as they favour the quieter end of the park. Continue along the grassy track, keeping the wall on your right side until you see a little cottage, called Shepherds Lodge.

2. Take the grassy track which rises up to Monument Hill. As you climb the hill you pass a very old sweet chestnut, approximately 500 years old. Continue climbing the hill until you reach a path on the left with a bench in view. Stop for a breather and take in the highest views of the park at 125m above sea level.

3. Follow the path that contours around a bowl giving extensive views over the park and then descend the steep hill back to the stone road and turn right walking towards the mansion. Capability Brown designed the stone track to give an impressive view for guests travelling by horse and carriage from the north.

4. Once you reach the top of the hill, cross onto the grassy path to take you towards the boathouse.

Capability Brown swept away the formal gardens at the front of the mansion and created the Upper Pond to make a naturalistic landscape. As you walk down the slope note how the Upper Pond looks like a wide meandering river. This was one of Capability Brown’s trademarks and can be spotted at other Capability Brown landscapes around the country. Walk down the hill, turn left at the cross in the path. Follow the grass track around the railings enclosing the Upper Pond and take the track leading to the top of the hill.

5. From here there are excellent views over the parkland to the surrounding countryside. Looking north towards Blackdown and south to the downs.

Proceed down the track towards the Lower Pond to return the car park.

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Park which is now an excellent habitat for dragonflies and toads.

As you reach the Lower Pond, walk around the pond and along the track towards the car park to finish your walk. See if you can spot the Beelzebub Oak, which dates back to 1779 on your return.

DISTANCE: 3 miles STARTING POINT: Petworth Park north car park, located off the A283 towards Guildford if travelling from Petworth itself REFRESHMENTS: Petworth House has a restaurant, coffee shop and a vintage icecream and coffee outlet. There are many places in Petworth itself.

TALKS: This year as part of a national year long celebration of Lancelot â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Capabilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brown the National Trust are hosting a series of talks. Please visit the National Trust website for more details of the three talks taking place at Petworth House in June.

Images: Left: Deer in Petworth Park by Christina Beckett; Above: The house and park by Mike Calnan

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<39 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Afterwards families are free to explore the galleries and the other fantastic resources the Museum has to offer. Museum Explorers is a group for 5-11 year olds (parents do not need to stay). Join them once a month on a Saturday and enjoy a variety of subjects and activities based around their collections, exhibitions and seasonal and national events. Again, Museum Explorers is a great way of exploring the fantastic resources the Museum has to offer. www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk. Phone 01428 642112.

Early Years at Haslemere Museum – Busy Buzzy Bees Friday 24th June 10.30am to 11.30am As an example of the above, you take your little ones to The Museum and visit their beehive and learn all about the bees that live at the Museum. The cost is Adults £1, Children £2 - No need to book; just turn up. www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk Phone 01428 642112.

Concert in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support Saturday 25th June 7.30pm A great evening of classic and jazz music will be held at Midhurst Methodist Church, Junction Place, Haslemere. Clare Loosley heads a very talented group of musicians for what should be a lovely evening in aid of this wonderful Charity.

Tickets are just £10 available from Malcolm’s Travel, 13 Underwood Road, Haslemere GU27 1JQ (cheques payable to Macmillan Cancer Support), call 01428 480360, email malcolmstravel@hotmail.co.uk.

Petworth Secret Gardens Sunday 26th June 2pm-5pm Petworth’s Secret Gardens will once again be opening their gates in aid of the British Red Cross. Visitors come from near and far to follow this treasure trail of beauty and variety, in and around the centre of the town and whether big or small, traditional or modern, closed -in courtyard or sweeping vista, they all have one thing in common – they are hidden from the passing eye. This must be one of the best ways of discovering Petworth. As always the British Red Cross is deeply grateful for the hard work, kindness and generosity of local Petworth residents who are willing to open their gardens to support them.

Teas, with home-made cakes, tickets and maps available from the Red Cross Centre, Market Square, Petworth. Entry £5 with children under 12yrs old free. There’s free car-parking in the town centre car park.

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Autism Story Sadly, autism is something that touches more families than you would think. However, there is much that can be done to help children with the condition lead as near normal lives as possible.

A local couple that have a three year old son with autism are currently seeking volunteers to help them with an American home-based play therapy called The Son-Rise Program. They have set up an online blog about Asher’s autism and their journey, which you can see by visiting ashersadventures.co.uk.

You may also be interested in seeing their volunteer recruitment video www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWGN_gaoe_U and a video they did about Asher’s journey with autism www.youtube. com/watch?v=iDAvZqVYlBA. Pilates for Children Designed for 8 to 14 year olds, these classes consist of stretching and strengthening exercises to music with a qualified Physiotherapist who is a master Pilates teacher. They help to build core stability to excel at sport, helps coordination and protects joints. Pilates can also help with posture awareness body image and relaxation or if rehabbing post injury. They are fun high energy classes with funky music and the use of foam rollers, big balls, bean bags and hoops to keep them interested. Run in 5 week blocks and costs £50. There is also a Neuro Pilates group for people with Parkinson’s and strokes.

Using the reformer machine to help build core stability, coordination and normal movement, with a physiotherapist and assistant. Contact Karol House on 07958 944308 or email karolhouse@btconnect.com for more details. Also see www. haslemerepilates.co.uk.

The Pub Appreciation Walk Society I have to admit I hadn’t heard of PAWS before, but it sounds great. It was started by Tim and Nina Tinsley-Wickes in 2007 as a way of getting regular exercise, enjoying the countryside of Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire, meeting friends and, most importantly, having a good lunch at an English pub. And PAWS because dogs are welcome. At the end of April they completed their 100th walk and they now have 200 in their sights. The number of walkers varies; there have been as few as 6 and as many as 32. If you like the idea, and would like to see what pubs they have visited, have a look at http:// pawsthepubappreciationwalksociety.blogspot.co.uk/. You can also contact Tim at tim@twickes.co.uk or call 07896 713233.

The Haslemere Fringe Festival Friday 1st Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July This is a fantastic, three-day family friendly experience which returns to Lion Green, just off Weyhill. The Fringe offers the very best in alternative and popular music, classical and contemporary dance, arts and crafts, performance poetry, zany inter-school poetry slams, drama and theatre, children’s entertainment, hysterical comedy clubs and a huge range of exciting activities. They are always looking for volunteers to help with the festival, whether it is an hour or two helping on the bar, constructing the site, manning the gate or taking tickets. Equally, the Fringe Committee would love to hear new ideas for improving the Haslemere Fringe Festival going forward and, indeed, local events, so please go to the Fringe website www.lionfest. vantagepointmag.co.uk

PROFILE Care in Haslemere large number of local people over the years, and the demand is as high as ever. Although the work is mainly providing transport, they also have volunteers who are prepared to visit lonely and isolated people.

Previously drivers were asked to give up carrying clients when they reach the age of 81, which meant that they were continually needing to recruit new members.

However they have now recently introduced a scheme whereby drivers older than 81 can continue to drive if they pass an elderly drivers test.

Care in Haslemere is a neighbourly help charity, and like most charities, it is always looking for new volunteers.

Their main function is to provide transport for local people to get to hospital and GP surgery appointments and other health related clinics. They also help with shopping and taking people to visit relatives in nursing homes and hospitals.

Their clients will be those who have difficulty in using public transport and are in particular need. The volunteers use their own cars to provide a very personal door-to-door service, very often accompanying them at their appointments. Any one volunteer is unlikely to be asked to do more than two or three drives a week, and they can choose which drives they would like to do.

All clients are people who live in Haslemere and surrounding villages, including Hindhead and Fernhurst. Most drives are to Haslemere and Guildford Hospitals and to Haslemere and Grayshott Surgeries, and local dental surgeries. They often get asked for trips to Farnham, Godalming and Milford, as well as Frimley and Chichester and, less frequently, trips to London hospitals.

Care in Haslemere operates from a room in the Methodist Church in Haslemere, so they also need volunteers to be duty officers. They take in the requests by phone from clients and find the drivers for them.

The office is open on Monday and Friday from 10am to 4pm Tuesday, and on Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 1pm. The full days are split between 2 duty officers. Volunteers can be drivers or duty officers, or both.

The charity was founded in 1978 and has provided an important and much appreciated service to a

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All volunteers are required to have a DBS (previously known as a CRB) check in line with nearly all charities these days, but they will pay for this to be done.

New recruits can say when they are available to do drives, and/or take part in the duty officer rota, and they can decide if they prefer to do the longer drives, the shorter local ones or both.

All volunteers give their time free, but are not expected to be out of pocket, so a mileage allowance of 45p per mile is offered which will cover the cost of the fuel used.

In addition, there is an insurance scheme that will cover the excess and any loss of no claims bonus should a volunteerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car be involved in an accident when being used for Care business. Each member who uses a car is included in this and the charity pays for the premium.

Care in Haslemere members will tell you that it gives them considerable satisfaction to feel that they are making a very valuable and much appreciated contribution to the community. If you have just a few hours a week and like the idea of meeting new people and driving to new places, please contact them now!

Join them now, your community needs you!

FIND OUT MORE Phone one of the duty officers on 01428 652505 during the office hours given above and you will be referred to the recruiting officer for further details.

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Petworth Festival Thursday 14th to Saturday 30th July Tickets are available for this year’s summer festival to purchase either online or by post. By visiting the Petworth Festival website at www.petworthfestival.org.uk, members of the public can view the whole programme, check for availability and then book and reserve their seats at any time of day or night from the comfort of their homes. Or, they can download the booking form and post to Petworth Festival 151 Whites Green Lodge, Lurgashall, Petworth GU28 9BD. From 26th May, bookings can be taken over the telephone on 01798 344576 as well as online and by post.

Graffham Festival Friday 15th July to Sunday 24th July Graffham Festival is back with a unique programme designed to celebrate local artistic talent and inspire the whole family to get creative, the festival is set to become Sussex’s fastest growing arts event. More details next month or visit the festival website www.graffhamfestival.co.uk or contact Diana Bowden on 01798 867738, dianabowden@ outlook.com.

MADhurst 2016 Saturday 20th to Monday 29th August The MADhurst 2016 schedule is bursting at its creative

seams as it prepares to celebrate creativity and developing community this summer. 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. 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, please visit www.madhurst.co.uk, follow them on Twitter @Madhurst1 or search for MADhurst on Facebook.

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Among those performing over the weekend are Sophie Ellis Bextor, The Feeling, Seth Lakeman, Zoe Rahman, Courtney Pine,The Manfreds featuring Paul Jones, Martin Simpson, The Monochrome Set, Ryan Burnett, the Hounds Of Love, Charlotte Glasson and over 20 other bands and artists.

There’ll also be kids’ entertainment and a healthy living zone plus a second stage featuring book readings, poetry and other acts. Tickets are on sale now from www.chichesterlive.co.uk or from the Festival box office 01243 813595.

To win a family ticket (2 adults, 4 children under 11), please answer this question: Q: Name one of the acts which will be performing at the Priory Park Festival.

Please enter online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk by 30th June 2016 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: By entering these competitions you agree to receive periodic emails from VantagePoint Magazine, Vantage Publishing Ltd and the originator of the competition you are entering. You can opt out of receiving these at any time and your data will never be passed on for use by third parties. The prizes are nontransferable and have no cash alternative. Only one entry per person per competition and prizes will only be sent to homes with a GU, KT and RH postcode.

HASLEMERE HASLEMERE FRINGE FRINGE FESTIVAL FESTIVAL

1st-3rd JULY 2016!

Tickets t n u o c s i rd D re Hall Early Bi Hasleme from available 642161 uk t: 0 1 4 2 8 ehall.co. r e m e l s www.ha

Family Friendly 3 Stage Arena

30+LIVE bands

Breaking New Acts

Stand Up Comedy & Poetry

For All Ages

Craft, Dance & Music Workshops International Food, Clothing & Craft Stalls Kids Zone & Funfair Lion Bar / Sports Bar Lion Green, Haslemere www.lionfest.co.uk A non-profit making alternative arts festival set up and run by the community

© David O’Brien