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• CONTENTS

RUGMART Surrey’s Biggest Rug Shop www.rugmart.co.uk

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6 The Editor's Note

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9 Fitness Dreaming of that powder day?

12 The Hampton Estate

Phil Kemp visits a local family-owned and run estate

Visit us for a huge range of Modern, Contemporary & Bespoke rugs

18 Fashion Dilemma: full wardrobe, no outfits!

20 Gardening Beth Otway on elegrant perfumed roses 23 Food & Drink

Slow cooking with James Martin

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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE I’m really pleased with this month’s lead article because we really have ‘discovered’ a hidden gem. I was introduced to Bill Biddell and the Hampton Estate by Peter Martin, Chairman of Surrey County Council. He took me along to meet Bill and his lovely wife Bridget and following tea and cake, we were given a tour of the estate, including a visit to the amazing new hop drying (oast) facility that is being built. I immediately knew we had a number of interesting stories to tell about this fascinating local business, which recently won an award for growing the best Fuggle hops in the UK.

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A few weeks later, I went along to their Beef Collection Day which is usually the last Friday of the month. The idea is to pre-order your meat and then go along and collect it and enjoy a cup of coffee and yet more cake. How wonderfully civilised!

Incidentally, Bill is both charming and terribly modest. Alongside running the family estate, he is Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey and Chairman of the Surrey County Agricultural Society, which runs the Surrey County Show. It also put on the Surrey Game and Country Fair, which took place in September at Loseley, near Guildford. I went along for the first time this year and it was a real treat. Plenty to see and to do, attracting people of all ages. It seemed that having a dog was obligatory, so Humphrey was in his element and had to be dragged away.

Incidentally, there was a stand selling the best pork scratchings ever – yet another reason to visit!

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Christmas in Petworth On Saturday 2nd December, Petworth town centre will come alive for the annual Christmas event which runs from 11am-8pm, with the shops staying open until late for all your Christmas shopping needs.

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Early evening sees a live nativity and lantern procession from St Mary’s Church with local favourite Mr Darcy the donkey! You can either make a lantern during the day or bring your own from home if you wish to join the procession.

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Dreaming of that powder day?

Now is the time to prepare for your winter sports holiday, says Naomi Dinneen from Physio 1to1 in Godalming A WEEK in the Alps, or your favorite alpine destination, is great fun… but also hard work. Unless you are an endurance athlete, this is the only time you will exercise for up to seven hours a day, and perhaps six days in a row.

The extra strength and flexibility you will gain will make the holiday much more enjoyable, what's more this much needed preparation will reduce your risk of injury. With one in six holidaymakers suffering an injury whilst taking part in snow sports, this is key not just for a fun trip, but also a fun 2018.

If you were taking on a fitness challenge this big, like running the Marathon De Sables, you would put in at least 4-6 months of training so why not do the same for your winter ‘skiathon’?

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A February half-term skiing trip seems like a long way away but it’s actually only 14 weeks away and with the likely two week break over Christmas, it’s time to get going.

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Start now - get fit, strong, flexible and balanced Key things to work on are: your cardiovascular fitness, quadriceps and gluteal power and endurance, calf flexibility, core strength, inside thigh strength, outside thigh and hip flexibility and balance. You may also choose to include a plyometric workout involving jumping and hopping to allow you to seamlessly drop from one mogul to the next.

Have you noticed whilst swooshing down the pistes that one turn is harder than the other? We’re all slightly different left to right and in normal life this might not be an issue but if you choose to go off piste or tackle a mogul field at the end of a long day, this imbalance becomes a problem. Make sure your strength programme includes single leg as well as double leg work to ensure you identify and correct these imbalances.

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DREAMING OF THAT POWDER DAY?

Keep in mind that your form or posture throughout this fitness routine is much more important than your reps.

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An oldie but goodie is the squat, traditionally taught as a held position against the wall. This hold can be beneficial in building thigh strength, but keep in mind that as we go down the slopes turning and absorbing the bumps, our knees slightly straighten and bend.

To improve on the isometric wall squat, place your back against a slippery wall with your feet hip width apart and at least two feet away from the wall.

A: gently bend your knees sliding your back down the wall keeping the knees aligned over the second toes.

However, if you’re getting knee pain it might be time to: Get those new niggles or old injuries assessed That low back niggle or shoulder twinge you’ve had for the last three months has probably been better over the summer but after lifting the kids' skis (and quite possibly them) up to the ski lift you might not feel quite the same.

An average course of treatment generally lasts 3-4 weeks, then any imbalances identified tend to take 2-3 months to correct so get a head start and you’ll be laughing by Christmas.

Warm up and cool down In the weeks preceding the holiday it’s worth getting into the habit of a 5 minute ski-specific warm-up and cool down. If regularly practised this will become second nature and easily reproduced while you’re waiting for that cold beer or hot chocolate at the après-ski bar.

Then B: return to the start position with control.

Repeat this movement 10 x 3 and you should feel that familiar thigh ‘warmth’.

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Good gear It’s crazy to work this hard on your fitness then struggle due to foot pain in illfitting boots. Take your time choosing equipment in the mountain hire shop and don’t be afraid to go back and change your equipment halfway through the week if it’s just not right.

Take some good instruction It’s well worth booking a 2 hour lesson on the first day of your trip now. This will remind you of your little nuances. In particular, a physio’s nightmare is the ‘a frame’ stance, with either the feet too wide

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The Hampton Estate Phil Kemp visits a family-owned and run traditional agricultural estate – and unravels one of Surrey’s bestkept secrets.

IF YOU have ever taken the road between Puttenham and Seale you will have undoubtedly seen an impressive hop garden nestling on the southern slopes of The Hog’s Back, an imposing 500ft chalk ridge linking the towns of Guildford and Farnham. You may also have had glimpses of historic parklands and woodlands and perhaps, like me, wondered who they belong to.

My visit to the Hampton Estate was, certainly for me, the unravelling of one of Surrey’s ‘best-kept secrets’.

Bridget and Bill Biddell not only reside at the very handsome Hampton Lodge, they have also taken on the responsibility from Bridget’s family for managing 2,500 acres, providing a kaleidoscope of different uses that bring direct benefit, not just to the estate, but also to the local community.

My tour with Bill started in front of some wall-mounted maps in the estate office, which he used to provide a fascinating overview of the full range of activities the family manage on a day-to-day basis.

“This is Puttenham Common, owned by the estate but providing 500 acres of open access to the public. It is managed by Surrey County Council and attracts visitors who enjoy the walks and rides it has to offer.”

One of Surrey’s ‘best-kept secrets’ Bill taps a finger on a large dark green area of the map. “We have a lot of forestry activity on the estate, and are well known for the range of woodland we manage. We produce commercial softwoods, and amenity hardwoods with some of this also for commercial use. We are very sandy here, in common with much of Surrey, and being poor

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Top: Bill Biddell at Hampton's monthly Beef Friday. Above: Myrtle's Courtyard, the former milking parlour, is now available to rent.

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soil this is perfect for trees. My father-in-law was an absolutely excellent forester and put in lots of trees after the Second World War. So we grow a lot of pine - Corsican pine, Scots pine, and Douglas fir - which all thrive on this sandy soil.”

Having now got a visual impression of just how large and wide-ranging the land management is at Hampton, I was intrigued as to how this is managed and put to use.

Above: Forestry work at the Hampton Estate. Below: Film sets on the Hampton Estate

Bill smiled proudly as he pointed at a framed certificate hanging on the wall. “In 2014, we won the Best of England multipurpose woodland from the Forestry Society. We have three foresters, two full-time and one part-time, and this ensures we have excellent specimens of trees. Not only do we sell logs locally, we also use a lot of the timber ourselves for the biomass boilers we have put in over the last ten years, both in our Shoelands offices development and in the estate houses. And of course, everyone enjoys walking through the woodland where we have installed a car park and opened up the rides.”

Walking across the courtyard from the estate office towards some outbuildings, Bill paused and pointed across to Hampton House. “This was recently transformed into a château for a scene from a new television series Deep State. It’s a spy thriller produced

by Fox Productions. We were a ‘safe house’ for a mother and two children who were hostages here. She escaped, got out of the house and ran down towards the lake. We watched some scenes being filmed there at night with lots of lights and production people everywhere. It was very exciting!”

We entered a beamed room adorned with large photos providing a colourful panorama of different scenes of Hampton Estate. Bill understandably continued to brag about their home being used for filming, and not just because of the big screen names wandering through from time to time. Being chosen as a film location serves as a perfect illustration of just how special the whole estate is with its mix of historic parkland, grazing meadows and traditional farmyards - as well

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as, of course, the imposing Grade II Georgian house and gardens. Quintessentially very English.

Hampton Estate hops

“The estate was used for the filming of Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe about ten years ago. We had virtually the whole of Universal Studios here, and they were with us for a year and a half – this because having built the set of the village of Nottingham there was a Screen Actors Guild strike in the middle of filming!”

Other filming activity at Hampton has included The Hollow, an episode of the ITV series Agatha Christie’s Poirot and more recently A Field in England, a history drama following a group of deserters from the Civil War in 17th century England.

“Filming is certainly a fun side to what we do here. I gave Steven Spielberg a tour of the estate in my pickup once, oh, and we’ve had George Clooney pop in for tea!” Bill’s broad smile hinted at just how much they enjoy the hustle and bustle of a film production invasion. “We are quite well -known in the filming world for big scale sets on a private estate. All the location agents know who we are.”

Having seen the impressive hop gardens many a time from the road in Puttenham, and being a bit of an ale drinker myself, I simply had to find out more. In fact, I was quite surprised I had sat on my question for so long!

“The Hampton Estate has always grown hops – and we’ve always grown one variety which is Fuggle, a classic English aroma hop.

We supply the Hog’s Back Brewery with the hops for their Tongham Tea and Harveys Brewery down in Sussex – as well as The Black Sheep Brewery, Adnams and Timothy Taylor who have all been using Fuggles in their recipes for years. Oh, and we’ve supplied the Silent Pool Distillery over in Albury with hops to mix into the aromatics for their brilliant gin!”

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have our Meat Days where we have prepared customer orders whether it is for steak, mince or sausages, and then they come along to collect. It becomes a big party really with coffee, tea and cake – and sausages to taste.”

Hampton's Sussex herd

There was also an interesting connection between forestry and the estate’s popular Meat Days.

had enthusiastically engaged with the photographer’s camera.

“We used to milk Guernsey cows, but it got to the point where we were being paid less than the production cost of the milk, so we sold the herd. We restocked with Pedigree Sussex because the Sussex are a lovely breed of cow – very hardy and very relaxed. These guys just potter around and eat everything and anything they can, which works well for us given our poor sandy soil.

We have 40 cows and one bull – and 20 of their calves every year go into our beef output. On the last Friday of the month we

“Young trees we are growing need protecting,” Bill explained. “You don’t want the wild deer we have on the estate eating them so we have to cull the deer for control.

And our roe deer make excellent venison. We’ve got pheasants of course too.”

The Hampton Estate is undoubtedly an outstanding agricultural estate – which thrives on its diversity. Sadly, unless I fall off the bottom of the page, I’ve had to ignore the orienteering, the angling, horse riding, gundog trials, cycling, farm walks, wild herbs, oh - and biomass-heated office space, rented accommodation and venues for weddings and private functions…

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Dilemma: full wardrode, no outfits!

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Some people look in their crammed wardrobes but can’t find a thing to wear. Does this sound familiar, asks personal stylist Kirstie Smillie?

APPARENTLY THE average woman in the UK wears just five outfits on a rarely altering loop and as we all love a survey, here are some more of Oxfam’s fascinating findings: * Nearly half of the nation admit to having ‘wardrobe rage’ (irrational tantrums when choosing an outfit) * On average, women spend seventeen minutes choosing a look, with men spending thirteen minutes. * Almost a third of Britons feel that their wardrobe is a mess and half confess they need to declutter. * There are 3.6 billion clothes left unworn, a whopping 57 items per person, an average of 16 items left unworn. * One in ten also arrive late for work because of the time spent in choosing their outfits. * Twenty one percent of women admitted that choosing an outfit caused them to row with their partner, and fourteen percent have refused to go out as a result of struggling to feel happy in an outfit.

You can start the process yourself with small steps. It is one of those jobs you can tackle on a free morning or a Saturday afternoon; give yourself some ‘me time’, and enjoy a good clothes cleanse.

I have had a lifetime, it feels, of working in the fashion industry, from fashion designer and magazine stylist to a personal stylist. I work with wonderful ‘real’ people and those in particular who have lost direction and confidence or just lack the time to develop a wardrobe that is full of clothes they love.

Tackle one drawer at a time.

Take everything out, T-shirts, sweaters, crumpled vest tops.

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Give yourself an hour.

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Such a small thing, but with all the sadness around, clothes can be a comforting layer in your life. Maybe just a soft luxury fabric, a beautiful print or a link to fun memories. A recent client had her lovely motherin-law’s jackets that we had altered to fit, as they were great fabrics and reminded her of sentimental times.

Learn to let go Give yourself permission to let go of clothes that may have cost too much and have hardly been worn. We all make mistakes but it’s better to sell or give to charity for someone else to enjoy instead of harbouring guilt over it.

Add one or two new Once your wardrobe is clear of clutter, think about adding a few classics for the new season. A check jacket, an alternative to leather with jeans and dresses; a splash of the hot autumn colour, red; soft prints in winter florals and an alternative to denim, corduroy is back again.

The inspiration: Check jacket with crisp white shirt Red sweater layered over stripes Dark florals with bright accessories Add a block heel to add feminine proportions.

Where to find it: Massimo Dutti wool coat, £179 Hobbs wool blend sweater, £89 Monsoon Tilly Dress, £69 Toast cord pleated trousers, £125.

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Elegant perfumed roses • GARDENING

With Beth Otway arch, adorning a wall, grown around a window, or clothing a doorway. Rosa 'The Pilgrim' will reach about 12ft (3.6m) tall Container roses If you're looking for a container rose, for optimum results choose a large, deep planter that will accommodate your rose's long taproot, and opt for a smaller-sized rose.

As autumn turns to winter, days shorten and the prospect of warming ourselves by the fire may be more enticing than being outdoors, take time to warm your heart with thoughts of elegantly perfumed roses.

This is the perfect opportunity to order roses as bare root plants to plant during the winter time to deliver charming, beautiful rose blooms and delectable fragrance to your garden or allotment next summer.

Ordering bare root plants is a prudent method of purchasing roses, fruit trees, and other trees and shrubs. Bare root plants are usually less costly than container plants, and as you're ordering the plants bare root without containers, it's often a more ecologically friendly way to purchase them. In my experience, bare root plants tend to be healthier and establish better than container grown plants, especially in the case of deep-rooted plants like roses and trees.

I've been in love with Rosa 'Lady Emma Hamilton' since this delightful rose's introduction over ten years ago. 'Lady Emma Hamilton' is a highly-perfumed rose that produces absolutely charming, warm apricot-orange blushed, beautiful bowl-shaped blooms, which envelop anyone making its acquaintance in a delicious, fruity fragrance, which has a warmth and intensity that we look for in roses but rarely find.

Growing 3.5ft (1m) tall and 3ft (90cm) wide, Rosa 'Lady Emma Hamilton' is a fabulous choice for a container, or a border where its charismatic flowers and their delectable scent can be enjoyed.

Container-grown roses benefit from a loam-based compost.

I mix my own compost, adding Dalefoot's wool-based compost for extra water retention and nutrients.

Wherever you're planting roses, don't forget to apply mycorrhizal fungi at planting time. Mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plants, the fungi helps the plant to develop a more extensive, wider-reaching root system, which benefits the plants, making the plant more resilient in times of drought or stress, and allowing new plants to establish quickly.

If you're looking for a sumptuous, dreamy climbing rose to decorate your front doorway, I doubt you could find a better rose that Rosa 'The Pilgrim' with its softly coloured yellow blooms, which bring a gentle, soothing light to even the dullest day of our British summertime.

The many-petalled blooms of Rosa 'The Pilgrim' form delightful rosettes, which produce a warm and delicious tea rose fragrance that has a sensual myrrh character. This beautiful rose with its graceful flowers, which have an ethereal quality and alluring perfume, would make a wonderful feature, whether grown over an

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Left and above left: Rosa 'The Pilgrim'. Above middle and right: Rosa 'Lady Hamilton'.

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Slow Cooking with James Martin FOOD & DRINK •

Baked Whole Onions with Bacon and Rosemary My gran was the first person I remember baking whole onions, and it’s good to see that they’re now appearing on menus more often. Keeping the skins on during cooking helps the onions keep their shape. Vary the stuffing as much as you like, and you could use smaller onions for a fantastic accompaniment for roast chicken. It’s a great dish for vegetarians, too, if you replace the bacon with chestnuts. The cooking time will be the same.

Ingredients 4 large white onions, skin on, 80g fine dried breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, 4 rashers streaky bacon, 50g butter, melted, 2 tsp sugar, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Serves 4

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/ Gas mark 3 and line a roasting tray with greaseproof paper. Grease a large sheet of foil. Cut the tops off the onions about a third of the way down, leaving the roots attached (trim the roots if necessary). Scoop out about a third of the centre of s streaky bacon ter, melted the onion with a spoon and discard gar it along with the tops, then place and freshly ground black r the onions in the roasting tray.

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parsley and rosemary into a food processor and process for 30 proof paper. Grease a large sheet of foil. Cut the tops off the onions seconds until combined. Remove third of the way down, leaving the roots attached (trim the roots the and transfer ssary). Scoopfrom out about a third of themachine centre of the onion with a and discard itto along a with the tops, then place the onionsthen in the mixing bowl, add the g tray. bacon and melted butter and mix bacon into 5mm slices to make lardons. Roughly chop the parsley. together. he breadcrumbs, parsley and rosemary into a food processor and the oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas mark 3 and line a roasting tray with

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3. Sprinkle each onion with a little of the sugar, then divide the breadcrumb between the e between the 4 onions, packing it on topmixture of the onion to recreate nal shape. Pour water around the onions, thenitcover withtop of the 4 200ml onions, packing on ased foil and bake for 1 hour. After 45 minutes, remove the foil onion to recreate its original shape. urn to the oven to allow them to brown. Serve hot or at room Pour 200ml water around the ature. onions, then cover with the greased foil and bake for 1 hour. After 45 minutes, remove the foil and return to the oven to allow them to brown.

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Slow Cooking with James Martin • FOOD & DRINK

Chicory and Ham Gratin I learnt this in a little French bistro in Paris, the kind of place with cheap, tasty food and lots of locals. I go there every time I’m in town and eat this dish with grilled chicken or beef – I love it! Following a quick tour around the kitchen and a masterclass from the French grandmother who cooks it, here it is.

Ingredients 75g butter, 50g plain flour, 500ml milk, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 200g Gruyère or Emmental cheese, grated, 4 large heads chicory, 8 slices cooked ham, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Serves 4

1. Melt 50g of the butter in a heavybased pan. Once it’s bubbling slightly, add the flour and cook, h bistro in Paris, the stirring, ty food and lots of for 2 minutes. Then, change I’m in town and eat the spoon for a whisk and add the or beef – I love it! milkand a alittle at a time, whisking well nd the kitchen h grandmothe who to rstop lumps forming, until you have a smooth sauce. Simmer the sauce gently for 4 minutes, then 0g Gruyère or Emmental cheese, add the mustard and half the grated arge heads chicory cheese, and season well with salt slices cooked ham and pepper. Cover and set aside.

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2. Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/ Gas mark 3. Cut the chicory in half lengthways and season it with salt HAM GRATIN and pepper. Heat a frying pan until hot and add the remaining butter.

Melt 50g of the butter in a heavy-based pan. Once it’s bubbling slightly, When itforbubbles, add the chicory dd the flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Then, change the spoon or a whisk and cut-side add the milk a little at a time, whisking stop lumps down and well frytofor 1 minute, orming, until you have a smooth sauce. Simmer the sauce gently for 4 until just coloured. Remove from minutes, then add the mustard and half the cheese, and season well with pan and wrap each chicory half alt and pepper.the Cover and set aside. into 170°C/325°F/Gas a slice of then place them reheat the oven markham, 3. Cut the chicory in half ngthways andin season salt and pepper. Heat a frying pan until hot anit with ovenproof dish.

Pour over the nd add the remaining butter. When it bubbles, add the chicory cut-side cheese sauce, cover with foil and own and fry for 1 minute, until just coloured. Remove from the pan and bake rap each chicory half in afor slice of40 ham,minutes. then place them in an ovenproof

ish. Pour over the cheese sauce, cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

3. Remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese and return to the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot and bubbling.

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he oven for 20 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot and bubbling.

These recipes are taken from Slow Cooking by James Martin (Quadrille, £12.99). Photography by Tara Fisher.

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ADEVIL'S couple of National Trust PUNCH BOWL: HIGH ROADwalking AND PINEtrails VALLEY Autumn is a time of wonder when the natural world turns a kaleidoscope of colour and landscapes come alive with wildlife events.

For more information on National Trust walks, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/walking.

• THE WALKS

Woolbeding Landscapes This is a gentle walk taking in wildlife, riverside views, and wide open landscapes. Gentle, easygoing underfoot, some stiles and slopes. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Please note that there may be livestock in some areas.

1. Face the signboard, take the path to your right; cross a small track and follow beneath the line of pylons. Enjoy the views to your right, overlooking the South Downs. Continue over the brow of the hill and descend 100 metres to a place where paths meet.

2. From the track junction, go left, then the first right, which heads down the valley - you're in heathland here, a mixture of bell heather, ling, and dwarf gorse. Continue until you reach where another path crosses the way. There's a small shady pond to your right.

3. Keep straight on down the valley towards the house at the bottom. Turn right, and follow the track until you reach the lane.

4. Look for the waymarker to your right, on the opposite side of the lane, then follow the footpath

through the trees out into the open field. Continue along the hedgerow, cross the stile, then turn left and go downhill through the fields, going under the pylons and along the next field; at the bottom, turn right along Stedham Lane.

5. Within 50 metres, to your left you'll see a waymarker pointing to a steeply descending path beside ancient beech trees. Head down the path to the bottom, by the river, where you'll find Stedham ford and old mill. Keep this side of the river Rother, turn left and follow the riverside path. Continue, passing over a small wooden bridge, until you pass through a wooden gate, through the next field.

Before the end of the field, turn left at a wooden gate leading up into the woods.

DISTANCE: 5.5 miles OS MAPS: OL33 (Explorer 133) STARTING POINT: Older Hill National Trust car park, off Linch Lane, accessed from the A272 near Midhurst

Box Hill Riverside Walk As you walk along the River Mole look out for dragonflies, wagtails and the electric blue of a darting kingfisher. Stop awhile to take in the ageing Second World War concrete structures which stand sentinel along the water's edge. This is a circular walk with a steep descent and climb. In wet weather it can be very muddy. Cattle graze along part of the route so please keep your dog under close control.

1. You can choose to start your walk at the visitor centre, or at Salomons Memorial Viewpoint. Once at the viewpoint looking out over Surrey and Sussex, walk down the steps and follow the path to the right, following the signs. Look out for the left turn which takes you diagonally down the hill below the viewpoint.

2. Reaching the tarmac road turn right and walk along it. The fields on either side of you are part of Box Hill Farm.

3. Continue along the road, ignoring other turnings until the road runs out. You’ll see a gate to your right hand side – go through this. To your left you’ll see the River Mole which you’ll walk along for the next mile.

4. Here the species-rich slopes of Box Hill to your right are often grazed by belted Galloway cattle for the conservation of our rare flowers and insects.

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Soon you’ll come across Pixham weir and mill. Until the early 20th century, the River Mole turned several waterwheels here, principally for corn grinding and fulling (a term used to describe cleaning cloth, particularly wool).

5. The path will take you under Pixham viaduct, built in the Victorian era. Shortly you’ll come to an unusual collection of 12 anti-tank cylinders perched at the water's edge. Built in 1940, they were part of a wider anti-invasion scheme.

6. This stretch of land is floodplain and the creation of a ‘scrape’ in this area will form a wetland habitat for wildlife such as amphibians and waterfowl. Selfseeding reeds, rushes and sedges will provide a valuable nesting and foraging habitat for wading birds. The pathway will now take you away from the banks of the river, climbing into woodland. Just before you start your climb, look through the trees to see a Second World War Type 24 Infantry shell-proof pill box. This would have been defended by infantry with Bren guns and covered the east bank of the River Mole and the lower western slopes of Box Hill.

7. A set of steps will take you uphill through woodland comprising yew, beech and oak.

8. At the top of the steps, turn left. Carry along the path through the woods and take the first right hand turn. Look out for Swiss Cottage, the former home of John Logie Baird and the site of his first

experiments in the development of television. A few metres on is the Box Hill visitor centre, the end of your walk.

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Parkinson's UK • PROFILE the popularity of the weekly group sessions has led to three classes in Godalming and a further class in Haslemere.

A delightful first birthday afternoon tea party was held back in July to acknowledge the successes of the exercise classes in bringing together a community of those affected by Parkinson’s and their families.

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A dedicated exercise group for those affected by Parkinson’s Disease this year celebrated its first birthday.

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We have just got back from our biennial family weekend. It started in 2000 and now every two years around 60 of us gather together in a beautiful country house in Kent. The youngest is just two years old and the eldest 100! It was wonderful fun with a quiz night and a fancy dress night interspersed with copious eating and drinking.

Plans are already afoot for the next one. Looking at the Jottings this month, there are lots of pre Christmas events and some excellent opportunities to get your Christmas shopping over and done with. Is it me or does Christmas shopping get harder each year? If you are off to a Guy Fawkes/Bonfire night, have a super time but do remember to STAY SAFE. Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers Wednesday 1st November The group will be walking a figure-of-8 route from Shere: 6 miles towards Albury in the morning, returning for lunch to the pubs and cafes of Shere, and then 4.5 miles towards Gomshall in the afternoon. Do either loop or both. The clocks have gone back, but the walks continue through the autumn, with regular outings on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Put on your boots and join this friendly group for a free trial walk! Further details at www.gandhramblers.org. uk, or find them on Facebook.

The Bramshott and Liphook Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) The steering group will be holding their next community engagement event, a two day design forum at The Liphook

Millennium Centre. Wednesday 1st November: 9.30am4pm, 6pm- 8pm: drop in open studio session. Thursday 2nd November: 9.30am-4pm. They want as many people as possible to be involved. The design forum will take the results of the earlier visioning event and start to refine them into a plan for the future of the Parish of Bramshott and Liphook. There will also be a final presentation open to everybody in the Parish at 7.30pm on 2nd November, as well as an all-day follow up event on Tuesday 28th November to present their findings to the community. Do put these dates in your diary!

The Arts Society Grayshott Thursday 2nd November 2pm They continue their autumn programme in Grayshott Village Hall, when Sian Walters will explore the work of Tintoretto and the Scuola de San Rocco in Venice. Then, on Thursday 7th December, in a very seasonal lecture, ‘Oh Yes It Is’, Jane Tapley will tell the fascinating story of how pantomime developed out of its Greek and Roman roots to become the peculiarly British institution of today. For more information about these events and the society, contact Caroline on 01428 714276 or visit the website www. theartsheartssocietygrayshott.org.

Liphook Community Cinema Friday 3rd November 7.30pm Their next screening at the Millennium Centre is Another Mother's Son (12A) Based on a true story that took place in Nazi-occupied Jersey during World War II. Lou (Jenny Seagrove)

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Firework & Bonfire Evening at Haslemere Museum Saturday 4th November There will be a dazzling firework show by Firebird Entertainment and as the night draws in, the event is sure to warm up when the bonfire is lit. There will of course be seasonal food and drink available too including burgers, hotdogs and mulled wine! Wrap up and enjoy a show of spectacular colours in the beautiful museum garden! Tickets are £6 for museum members and £8 per person for Nonmembers to be booked in advance. Doors open at 6.30pm and fireworks at 7.30pm followed by lighting of the Bonfire.

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Liphook in Bloom Saturday 4th or Sunday 5th November 9.30am They have thousands of spring bulbs ready for planting. If you are able to help with this mammoth task please do go along to the Midhurst Road car park on the Saturday or Sunday. Your help would be greatly appreciated and rewarded with a Kit Kat at coffee time! Take along a trowel if possible.

Art Exhibition in Haslemere Educational Museum Saturday 4th to Saturday 25th November 10am-5pm 'Perspectives in Colour'. An exhibition of paintings, collages, photography and art installation. Suzanne Riley and Alison Marston, both local artists, are combining their diverse artistic interests through exploring a variety of medium to create an explosion of colour. Do pop in and have a look.

Fernhurst Films Saturday 4th November 7pm for 7.30pm They will be showing The Eagle Huntress in the Village hall.

It is the stunning true story of a 13 year old girl who dares to dream of becoming the first ever female entrant to the ‘Golden Eagle’ competition in her Mongolian homeland. With some of the most amazing cinematography ever seen, this breathtaking and uplifting film shows when we encourage our daughters, amazing things happen! (Subtitles). For a synopsis of the season’s films, visit www.fernhurst.net/ films/index.htm.

Art at the Hollist Saturday 4th to Sunday 12th November 11.30am-7.30pm The Hollist Arms in Lodsworth, GU28 9BZ, is again transforming itself into an Art Gallery to host the 7th annual exhibition by local professional and amateur artists. Twenty one artists from the Lodsworth area will donate 10% of their sales to support ‘The Snowdrop Trust’ West Sussex. Between them, there will be a wide and exciting variety of work to admire!

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Exhibition and Memorial Service Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November 10.30am-4pm There is to be an exhibition in Fernhurst Village Hall in tribute to the 37 passengers and crew who lost their lives in the crash of the Iberia Airlines Caravelle into the slopes of Black Down on the Fernhurst/Haslemere border. It happened on 4th November 1967. It is also to remember the emergency services and the people of Fernhurst who rallied to help. The memorial service will take place at 12 noon at St Margaret’s Church, Fernhurst. Supported by Fernhurst Archive, Fernhurst Parish Council, Fernhurst Revels Committee, St. Margaret’s Church and South Downs National Park. A commemorative plaque will be unveiled at Fernhurst Village Hall on Saturday 4th November at 2pm. If you have any queries or information, contact Christine Maynard by email through archives@fernhurstsociety.org.uk.

Grayshott Folk Club Saturday 4th November 7.30pm Just one gig this month, but what a gig! The 6-piece folk/ rock band The Willows visited a few years back but their line up has evolved over the intervening years. With beautiful 5-part harmonies and great song-writing they deserve wider recognition. www.thewillowsband.co.uk. The other band performing is Alden, Patterson and Dashwood. Residing in a quiet and dark corner of Norwich, this trio have been brewing up a mix of really wonderful, tuneful songs. They played at Grayshott in February and they are warmly welcomed back. It all takes place at Grayshott Village Hall.

Tickets £15 from all the usual places (Grayshott Post Office, Grayshott Wine Centre, Haslemere Bookshop) or Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096.

Chrysanthemums at Wisley Gardens Saturday 4th to Sunday 19th November 10am–3.45pm The Glasshouse team puts together a stunning display of Chrysanthemums in the Glasshouse Gallery, focusing on Charm and Japanese / Chinese cultivars. By the way, the Wisley Christmas Shop is open right up to the 24th December. From decorations and wreaths to poinsettias, and of course a Christmas tree. Gifts for all the family and some treats for you too! The opening times are 9am - 6pm (5pm from 30th October) and late opening to 8pm during pre-Christmas Glow (1st–23rd December). Sunday opening is 11am-5pm. The garden is closed on Christmas Day. Surrey County Walkers From 4th November They have some great walks during November Saturday 4th, a 6 mile easy walk around Witley Common, Witley Park and Greensand Way. Meet at Mare Hill car park, east of A286 on Roke Lane. (186/935399). Call Mary on 01483 728089.

Sunday 12th, a 7 mile easy walk around Cranleigh, Downs Link, Vachery Pond, and Knowle Park. Meet at Stocklund car park (187/055392). Call Hannes on 01483 234541.

Saturday 18th, a 7.5 mile moderate walk Around Thursley, Houndsdown, Beacon Hill and Hindhead. Meet at Thursley Recreation Ground (186/900398). Call Barry on 01252 703869. Sunday 26th, a 6 mile easy walk around Rowledge,

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Spreakley, Batts Corner and Alice Holt. Meet at the Playing Fields car park, School Road. Rowledge (186/822434).

Specsavers Healthcall – Eye Tests at Home Did you know that Specsavers can offer you a fully comprehensive eye care service in the comfort of your own home or a care home? Called Healthcall, the service helps those who are unable to visit a high street optician unaided.

A fully qualified optometrist conducts an eye examination – which is free through the NHS - and the dispensing of glasses and aftercare in your home environment. Kayleigh Morgan, customer service director for Surrey says: "Our team are DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked and have complete dementia awareness training. Relatives and Events customers can be assured that the best possible care and attention is standard for all of our visits". Call 07818 525733 or visit the website: www.specsavers.co.uk/home-eyetests.

The Fountain Centre It‘s always nice to be able to convey some good news, so here is some! Surrey’s local cancer charity, The Fountain Centre, will be able to offer a brand new service to cancer patients at Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust from early October, thanks to a grant of £25,000 from the MCKS Charitable Foundation UK. The money will provide two years funding for a new post providing complementary therapy services to cancer in-patients on wards at Royal Surrey. These will include head, hand and foot massage, reflexology, pranic therapy and reiki.

Weald & Downland Museum-Guy Fawkes Day Sunday 5th November Enjoy a range of crafts and activities, including make a mini Guy Fawkes, learn to light a fire with flint and steel, draw a firework picture and many more before the bonfire is lit.

Join in with singing and dancing around the bonfire from 3pm. For further information, opening times and pricing, visit the Museum’s website: www.wealddown.co.uk/ whats-on. Visitors with access needs are advised to contact the Museum on 01243 81363 in advance of their visit, to discuss the best way to access the site and exhibits. The museum is situated in Singleton, near Chichester Haslemere Museum Early Years and Museum Explorers Haslemere Museum is busy in November entertaining kids of all ages. Their Early Years sessions for the under 5s and their parents and carers allow the children to listen to a story and enjoy a hands-on craft activity. 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 where parents do not need to stay and children can enjoy a variety of subjects and activities based around their collections, exhibitions and seasonal and national events. For more information on dates, times and specific events, visit www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk.

The Arts Society - West Sussex Tuesday 7th November 1.30pm The Annual General Meeting for members only, will be held November 2017

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in Fittleworth Village Hall,1followed by a lecture at 2.30pm CIF_Wisley_92x147.indd given by Eveline Eaton on Auguste Rodin, The First Modern Sculptor? On Tuesday 5th December David Phillips will talk on ‘Is Christmas in Good Taste’? From Giotto's painting of the first Christmas crib until Dickens meets Coca Cola, some images have perhaps turned Christmas into Kitschmas! Doors open at 1.40pm and tea and coffee will be served after the lecture.

For membership details, contact Jackie Buckler on 01903 411086. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £5.

Are You Willing To Go ‘The Full Monty’?

The Haslemere Players ambitious March 2018 production will be the American musical stage adaption of the 1997 film – The Full Monty! The search is on for six male principals who are prepared to strip naked over six performances – their modesty helped by a well-positioned hat! Deep breaths Haslemere! The Players are searching for six brave male Principals with ages ranging from 21-60yrs, including a ‘senior’ dark-skinned gentleman with explosive dance moves! The read-through of the show will be at The Grove Resource Centre, High Pitfold, Hindhead GU26 6BN on Thursday 2nd November at 7.30pm with Principal auditions being held at Haslemere Hall on Sunday 12th November from 2pm. For more information, go to www. haslemereplayers.com.

Midhurst Camera Club Wednesday 8th November 7.30pm Roy Matthews will be presenting his talk Light Painting 34 VANTAGEPOINT

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Charities Fair Saturday 11th November 9am-1pm This is the only multi-charity fair in Haslemere and is celebrating its 34th year! It is organised by BLISS the prem baby charity but aims to give a variety of good causes the chance to raise funds and attract supporters. 26 Charities, local and national, plus 3 selected crafts take over 40 tables in the main hall, on the stage and in the bar area at Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road. You will be able to find some special presents and quirky bargains, Christmas gifts, cards, stocking fillers, gift-wrap, calendars and decorations; not to mention cakes, preserves, books and more. There’s a Grand Draw with many attractive prizes and a coffee shop with filter coffee, tea, filled rolls, home-made cakes. Free

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • entry, but an optional donation will be shared between the charities. For more information, contact Dianne Bennett on 01428 642320, email db.haslemere@btinternet.com.

Christmas Market Saturday 11th November 10am–2pm SW Surrey Cruse is planning a Christmas Market to be held at Our Lady Lourdes Church Hall, Derby Road, Haslemere.

It may be a little late to reserve a table but if you are interested call Sue Comparone on 01483 418781, email southwestsurrey@cruse.org.uk; they are £20. There will be a raffle on the day and any prizes would be gratefully received. All funds raised from the event will go directly to South West Surrey Cruse Bereavement Care, to help them continue to provide advice, counselling and support to bereaved adults and children in our local area.

SWE 80th Exhibition Saturday 11th November to Saturday 23rd December The Society of Wood Engravers, returns to Kevis House Gallery, Lombard Street in Petworth, showing its national touring exhibition with a brand new selection of prints.

Prices of wood engravings are surprisingly modest, for such detailed limited edition original prints, engraved and hand printed by the artists. With prices starting at as little as £50, there could be a good opportunity to buy some great Christmas gifts. Gallery opening times: Monday - Saturday, 10am-5pm.

Haslemere Natural History Society/Museum Saturday 11th November 2.15pm Dr June Chatfield, who is a Fellow of the South London Botanical Institute, will give a talk entitled ‘A Modern Natural History Of Selborne: Bringing Gilbert White's Work Up-To-Date’. The Revd. Gilbert White's ‘Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne’, published in 1789, is a classic of science and English writing. Using field notes since 1978 and modern background, her talk will illustrate how we can endorse the importance of White's work and add to it, while leaving plenty of scope for naturalists of the future to continue the recording. Takes place at Haslemere Museum, GU27 2LA. Members free; non-members or guests welcome, £4. No need to book.

Dance Shows and Gym Displays Nativities and Pantomimes Music and Choir concerts GCSE exam recordings Plays and Musicals Prizegivings and Award Ceremonies

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Midhurst Garden Club Monday 13th November 7.30pm The AGM, for members only, will be followed by a garden related quiz and light refreshments. In December they have entertainment ‘The Dowager Lady Crabtree’. More details in the next issue. For more information about the club, contact Denise Skinner on 01730 814194, email askinner3@sky. com or check their website www.midhurstgardenclub. co.uk.

Haslemere Christmas Cracker From 15th November Singers of all voice ranges are invited to take part in Haslemere’s Christmas Cracker, the popular community concert now in its eighteenth year. Rehearsals take place on five consecutive Wednesday evenings starting on 15th November 2017

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November up to the performance at the Haslemere Hall on Saturday 16th December. If anyone would like to join the combined choir, telephone Don Stacey on 01428 644423.

They also hope that many will attend the concert and bring friends and family. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for children under 12, and can be bought at the Haslemere Hall box office.

Western Front Association Surrey Branch Wednesday 15th November 7.45pm Taking place in the Cobham Day Centre, members’ night sees three members talking about things dear to their heart! Alan Leakey: The Army Service Gospel organisation, Roger Learney: Demonstration of WW1 weapons and Philip Badham: Surrey in the Great War Project. Email Andy Thompson at info@eyewitnesstours.com for full details.

Grayshott Pottery Wednesday 15th and Thursday 23rd November 6pm– 10pm Go along to Grayshott Pottery's Christmas Shopping evenings where you will find handcrafted pottery ranges made in their workshop as well as a variety of beautiful items, from practical tableware for Christmas to gifts for all ages. Along with a free glass of mulled wine, a free gift + £10 gift voucher (over 16 only), they are offering 10% off all giftware and pottery, the perfect place to get Christmas sorted! For more information, visit www.grayshottpottery.com.

Milland Gardening Club Wednesday 15th November 7.30pm Their AGM will take place at Milland Village Hall. Once the necessary 'boring bits' have been gone through there will be cheese and wine refreshments followed by an illustrated talk by Colin Stopher about his sponsored trip to the Great Wall of China in memory of his wife, the club’s ex-president, Vanessa. Everyone is welcome.

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The Grayshott Stagers Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th November 7.30pm Their next production is the wonderful show ‘Quartet’. In case you don’t already know, it is a comedy by Ronald Harwood about aging opera singers and is set in a retirement home for musicians. It was made in to a very successful film in 2012 with a star studied cast. This play will make you feel happy, sad, compassionate, and thoughtful - but ends with the uplifting realisation that the body might be fading, but the spirit never dies! ‘Quartet’ will be performed at The Grayshott Village Hall and tickets are available at £10 from www. grayshottstagers.co.uk and also from Hill & Co. November 2017

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Jottings Les Amitiés Françaises Thursday 16th November 7.30pm The next lecture at The Baptist Church Hall in Godalming will be given by Brian Stimpson and is part of his series on Paris. This time it will be on Paris in the Twentieth Century.

Visitors and new members have much to look forward to.

Visit their Facebook page and www.amitiesfrancaises.com for details of membership or get in touch with Mr John Petty at john.petty@which.net. A6 brochures have been placed in libraries and various public places throughout Guildford, Waverley and Woking Boroughs. They show the whole programme for 2017-2018. The Baptist Church Hall is on Queen Street in the centre of Godalming and there is good parking. You will be very welcome!

Art and Craft Exhibition 17th November 2pm-4pm They are holding an 'open' session to promote their Friday afternoon Art and Crafts group held every week at Grayshott Hall. They are a very social group with varied art and craft interests, including painting, quilting, knitting and many more. Why not go along to meet them, peruse their work and have a chat? You may even find a 'must have' present to add to your Christmas shopping! They all look forward to seeing you at the Grayshott Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott.

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Saturday 18th November A fund-raiser for Crossways Counselling with music and dancing to The St. Stephen’s All Stars – a new(ish), rock(ish) band based in Haslemere. It will take place at St. Stephen’s Church in Shottermill. They have a varied repertoire which even includes a bluegrass/country interlude and you are guaranteed a great night out. Crossways Counselling offers a confidential, professional and affordable counselling service in Haslemere and the surrounding area and was established in 2000. www.crosswayscounselling.org.uk. Tickets for the gig, which must be ordered in advance, are priced at £15 each which includes a delicious meal of Indonesian food from Tanamerah. There will also be a ‘by donation’ bar on the night. Details and tickets from Jim Honeywood at james. honeywood@sky.com or call 07901 972603.

Milland Contemporary Crafts Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November 10am-4pm This popular annual event showcasing local contemporary crafts will be held in Milland Village Hall. It’s an opportunity to meet the makers, and choose that unique Christmas gift or simply treat yourself. Amongst the range of crafts on show will be jewellery, ceramics, textiles, cards, wood, sculpture and more. This year, they will be featuring several new makers. As always, refreshments including light lunches will be available throughout the two days with donations to Samaritans - www.samaritans.org. They look forward to seeing you there!

Jazz and Swing Concert in Petworth Saturday 18th November 7.30pm The Fernhurst Choral Society will break new ground, performing jazz and swing, accompanied by the Matt 38 VANTAGEPOINT

Robinson Trio. The headline piece is ‘A Little Jazz Mass’, composed by former King’s Singer Bob Chilcott. The rest of the concert will consist of classic American songs from the first half of the 20th century, arranged with swing!

The concert takes place at St Mary’s Church, Petworth.

Tickets are available at £15 and (£7.50 under 14s and NUS students), from www.fernhurstchoralsociety.org.uk, Fernhurst Post Office, or the Treasurer on 01428 654893.

The concert is in support of The Hunter Centre, supporting those living with dementia. FCS warmly welcomes new members at any time of the year, so do go along to one of their rehearsals on a Monday evening, it’s great fun! Details are on the website.

Heyshott Christmas Bazaar Saturday 18th November 2pm-4pm Their annual bazaar will be held in the Cobden Hall, Heyshott, GU29 0DJ, underneath the South Downs. It is in aid of St James' Church. There will be homemade cakes and Christmas puddings for sale, along with a gift stall, book stall, toys and games stall, produce stall and a raffle and tombola at which to try your luck. Refreshments will be available.

Be a Flu Fighter Following reports of the worst winter on record for flu cases and fatalities in Australia, the NHS is encouraging as many people as possible to get vaccinated before winter hits hard in the UK. Children aged 2-8yrs, pregnant women, long-stay care home residents, carers and anyone 6 mths65yrs with a long term condition are all eligible for a free flu vaccine. Speak to your GP or local pharmacist about an appointment. Carers in Surrey Downs can obtain a voucher from their support worker or Carers Prescription to prove their eligibility.

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

The Vintage Jumble Sale Sunday 19th November 10am-2pm This great sale returns to Loxwood Village Hall, West Sussex. Find over 20 traders with many vintage and antique bargains including furniture, homewares, clothes, textiles, bric a brac, pictures and much more. Admission is £1 for over 16s donated to animal rescue charities. They also have their famous Mega Tombola in aid of animal rescue charities. Great cafe offering homemade and artisan baked refreshments and drinks. Free parking. Children's playground. Dogs welcome. Enquiries to juliajepps@ yahoo.co.uk.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Auto Jumble Sunday 19th November from 10am The Double LL Club are holding their Auto jumble at the Grange, Midhurst. The club is a local club for anyone interested in historic machinery and collectables. Meetings are held on 3rd Wednesday of each month at The Grange, Midhurst, and there are other events throughout the year.

New members are very welcome. Further information from Dave Rudwick on 07798 775319 or go to www. doublellclub.com.

Haslemere Town Band They have been playing in the town and the surrounding villages for over 180 years. Nowadays, they play regularly at local fetes, concerts and community events, such as the Charter Fair and Remembrance Sunday and soon they will be dusting off their Christmas carol books in preparation for the festive season. They have a strong nucleus of players but are always keen to expand their membership, especially with cornet and trombone players. They rehearse on Wednesdays 7.45pm–9.45pm at the United Reformed Church Hall, Beacon Hill. Their Musical Director is David Wright, Head of Brass at Charterhouse. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Brass and percussion instruments are available to borrow.

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Midhurst U3A Tuesday 21st November 2.15pm The next meeting at the Methodist Church Hall, North Street, Midhurst, has Brian Freeland talking about ‘The View from the Wings’. Refreshments available from 2.15pm followed by the talk at 2.30pm. For more information on events, groups and meetings, contact the Membership Secretary on 01730 813374.

Historical Association Tuesday 21st November 7.30 pm 70 years after the bloody and still controversial partition of India, the Historical Association, West Surrey Branch, looks back at the raj with a lecture on ‘The Chaos of Empire : Rethinking British Rule in India’ by Dr Jon Wilson of the University of London. It will take place at St Nicolas’ Hall, Bury Street, Guildford, GU2 4AW. Students free and non members welcome (£3 at the door). Further information from Rollo Crookshank 01252 319881, email crookshank@ starkmann.co.uk Haslemere Decorative and Fine Arts Society Tuesday 21st November 2.15pm ‘Lawrence of Arabia: Tortured Hero of Troubled Times’ is the title of their next lecture at Haslemere Hall. The lecturer, Dr Neil Faulkner, will examine through various media the different concepts of this man and legend. Visitors and new members are very welcome to join them. For more details, contact HDFAS Membership Secretary Sue Wright on 01428 683578 or email membership@haslemeredfas.co.uk.

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Jottings Festive Shopping Evening Wednesday 22nd November 7.30pm-9.30pm Taking place at Beaconhill School GU26 6NR, this is a great opportunity to purchase unique gifts from local independent boutiques whilst enjoying festive drinks, nibbles and carols.

Stalls have been handpicked to ensure a high quality range of products are on offer; gifts, crafts, clothes, food and vintage items. Proceeds to FOBHS. Free Entry.

Haslemere Gardening Society Wednesday 22nd November 7.45pm The society will be hosting their last talk before Christmas.

It will be about the beautiful gardens of Woolbeding in Midhurst and is by the Head Gardener, Paul Gallivan. Anyone who has visited there will be witness to the loveliness of the gardens and it will be so interesting to hear about their design and ongoing maintenance from the man who knows.

The talk is, as usual, in the Catholic Church Hall in Weydown Road. It is free to members and just £2 to visitors and includes tea or coffee and biscuits. They will then be looking forward to their festive Christmas Dinner which this year will be on Wednesday 6th December.

Haslemere Flower Club Wednesday 22nd November 1.30pm They will hold their November meeting at Haslemere Hall.

The demonstrator for the afternoon will be Kathryn Goddard and her title ‘Christmas Magic’. After the demonstration the arrangements will be raffled and the afternoon will end with tea and biscuits. Do go along and take your friends for this last demonstration of the year. Visitors £6.

New at the Fernhurst Centre from Wednesday 22nd November Creating your own website with .WIX - this course of two 2-hour sessions should enable anyone who is a PC user to create their own website and publish it live on the internet free of charge. If you want your own domain name, e.g. www.FernhurstWI.co.uk, you will need to pay £2-£7 per month depending on your exact requirements. By the end of the course you should have created your basic website which you can add to over time. The course runs on Wednesdays 22nd and 29th November from 2.30pm4.30pm. The cost is £24. If you are struggling with your Smart Phone their ‘Introduction to using your Android Smart Phone’ course would be helpful. Two x 2-hour sessions on Wednesdays 6th and 13th December from 2.30pm4.30pm at a cost of £24. All courses include full handouts and a delicious cup of coffee. Places should be booked in advance, email ferncent@gmail.com or phone 01428 641931. Free parking at the rear of the centre.

Christmas Craft Fair Wednesday 22nd to Sunday 26th November 9am–6pm (4.30pm Sunday) Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Visit the popular Christmas Craft Fair at Wisley and you’ll be able to browse and buy from some of the finest craftmakers in the country.

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Fair will take place within the beautiful surroundings of the garden. Normal admission applies, RHS Members go free.

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Festive Shopping Evening Wednesday 22nd November 7.30pm-9.30pm Taking place at Beaconhill School GU26 6NR, this is a great opportunity to purchase unique gifts from local independent boutiques whilst enjoying festive drinks, nibbles and carols.

Stalls have been handpicked to ensure a high quality range of products are on offer; gifts, crafts, clothes, food and vintage items. Proceeds to FOBHS. Free entry.

The Winter Brocante Friday 24th and Saturday 25th November Takes place in the grounds of Cowdray House, Cowdray Park, Midhurst GU29 0AY. All the details are on their website www.cowdray.co.uk/events/big-winter-country-brocante/.

Grayshott Concerts Friday 24th November ‘The Sixteen’ is recognised as one of the world's greatest ensembles and, at the invitation of Grayshott Concerts, they will be performing at St Luke's Church, Grayshott, under their founding conductor, Harry Christophers CBE. The Sixteen's ever-popular 'Queen of Heaven' programme will focus on three composers' unique devotion to the church.

A new version of Allegri's renowned Miserere is paired with James MacMillan's own setting of the text and pieces by 'The Prince of Polyphony' Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.

The programme will also include Antonio Lotti's Crucifixus for 8 parts. Book online at www.grayshottconcerts.co.uk or ring 01428 606666 (voicemail), but don’t delay as this will be a very popular event.

Jazz in the Village -The Sussex Jazz Kings Saturday 25th November The band is led by Dave Stradwick, the well known player of hot, traditional, jazz cornet. Over the last 17 years, Dave and his ‘Jazz Kings’ have enjoyed a high level of popularity on the British scene. The musicians chosen to join Dave are, without doubt, some of the best exponents of the ‘New Orleans’ jazz style, playing today. The success this band has achieved, not only comes from their musical ability, but the rapport they build with their audiences. The concert takes place in Graffham Empire Hall, Graffham, Petworth GU28 0QB. Tickets from www.empirehall.org.uk.

Waverley Ensemble Saturday 25th November 7.30pm St Christopher's Church, Haslemere hosts the Waverley Ensemble who will be joined by the winner of the Haslemere String Competition Ketan Curtis. Ketan is 17 years old, a double bass student at the Menuhin School. Tickets and more information is available at www.ishanibhoola.com or call 07834 275879. The ensemble is hoping to raise £500 to cover the cost of hire and music rental, which is so expensive. If you could help with a £5 donation, go to https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ishanibhoola?utm_id=2&utm_term=Nj5jmd4Aa

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London Welsh Male Voice Choir Saturday 25th November 7.30pm Taking place at Guildford Cathedral, this should be a fabulous event to mark the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The LWMV Choir has thrilled crowds in 14 countries including the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics and supporting Take That!

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Festive Runs Help Hospice Care Sunday 26th November The Fun Runs will take place in three different venues across Surrey and Hampshire, so you can choose your nearest - or your favourite. Pick from a 3.5km route around the beautiful Devil’s Punch Bowl in Hindhead on Sunday 26th, a 4k run around Broadwater Park in Godalming on Saturday 9th December, or two laps (approx. 5km) of Queens Avenue Playing Fields in Aldershot on Sunday 10th December. These runs are a lively and hugely enjoyable way to help local Hospice Care charity Phyllis Tuckwell support local patients and families who are living with a terminal illness, such as cancer. Everyone is welcome – including dogs (on a lead) - and you can run, jog or walk at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. All three Fun Runs start at 11am.

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Light up a Life Service Monday 27th November 6.30pm Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care will be holding its annual service, in the grounds of the hospice building (situated on Waverley Lane in Farnham). There will be readings, carols and prayers and during the service, the lights on the Hospice’s Christmas tree will be switched on. Anyone who would like to remember a loved one is invited to attend. You can make a dedication in memory of that special person, and have their name and the name of their loved one added to the evening’s Order of Service. Details are available in PTHC’s shops and from the hospice reception, or alternatively visit the website November 2017

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Tea and Talk at Haslemere Museum: Wealden Heaths Breeding Bird Survey Tuesday 28th November 2.30pm Looking for something different to do? Then why not go along to the museum’s informal talks for adults with tea and biscuits! Join June Museum Trustee and President of the Sussex Ornithological Society Alan Perry for an intriguing talk about the highs and lows of birdlife on the West Sussex heathland. Museum members free, non-members £3. No need to book, just turn up. To find out more visit www. haslemeremuseum.co.uk.

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Liphook Community Cinema Friday 1st December 7.30pm They will be screening Going in Style (12A). Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals (Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin) risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. If you enjoyed The Love Punch and Golden Years, this is one to choose! For the latest cinema dates and information, http://bramshottandliphookpc.gov.uk/millennium-centre/cinema. Bar opens at 6.45pm.

Christmas Bazaar Saturday 2nd December 10am-1pm Two local charities have teamed up to raise funds with a Christmas Bazaar at Liphook Village Hall. The Rosemary Foundation ‘Hospice at Home’ and Liphook Day Centre will host craft and gift stalls, books, cakes, refreshments, an always popular tombola with a prize every time and a special Christmas Hamper Raffle. To find out more about these charities visit www.rosemary-foundation.org.uk/ and www.liphookdaycentre.co.uk/.

Petworth Christmas Event Saturday 2nd December 11am–8pm Petworth Town Council is holding their annual Christmas event in the centre of Petworth with late shop opening.

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Haslemere Musical Society Saturday 2nd December 7.30pm The choir and orchestra make a cheerful start to the festive season with their December concert which takes place in Haslemere Hall. The programme includes Prokofiev's ‘Troika’, Charpentier's heartening ‘Messe de Minuit’ (written for Christmas time in Paris). More foot-tapping tunes in Bizet's second suite for ‘L'Arlésienne’. Also, Haslemere composer Clive Osgood's beautiful ‘Alleluia’ and Vaughan Williams and Fauré add to an uplifting programme! Tickets

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A Grand Tour Christmas Saturday 2nd December to Monday 1st January Jo Cartwright, General Manager for Petworth, National Trust said “Continuing Petworth’s reputation for a spectacular Christmas, A Grand Tour Christmas is an occasion that celebrates the festive traditions of countries across Europe, adding a modern twist to the Grand Tour that the 3rd Earl of Egremont travelled”. Representing a different country in selected rooms of the mansion, the festive season is brought to life with lit trees, garlands, baubles as well as unique ornaments that reflect the destinations across Europe. No need to take a passport, visitors start their journey of Europe with their own Grand Tour passport, and just like you would when travelling, you can have these stamped across the route as a souvenir of their travels! A Grand Tour Christmas is open every day bar 24th and 25th December, 11am to 3.30pm. Normal admission prices apply.

Christmas Fayre Saturday 2nd December 11am-1.30pm Held in All Saints Church, Grayswood, stalls will include raffle, bottle tombola, cakes, gifts, brocante, bulbs and plants, crafts, books and DVDs and much more. Soup and Bacon Butties will be served from 12pm -1.30pm. Entrance £1 adults (includes tea/coffee and a biscuit!); children under 10 free. Pop in and join the fun! For more information, contact Di on 01428 654303, email drdcook01@gmail. co.uk or Shirley on 01428 653285, email shirley1941@ btinternet.com.

Haslemere Community Land Trust While house prices in London have seen a slight fall for the first time in eight years, Haslemere has seen an annual rise and continues to be unaffordable for the majority of wage earners. The average price of a Haslemere home is now over half-a-million pounds! The trust has been formed to create more affordable housing and employment in the area and thereby help preserve the vitality of the town and prevent any decline towards ‘dormitory’ status. Chairman Paul Bagshaw says: “This is an important issue for Haslemere – and we urge all residents to join our not-for-profit trust and look out for what will be an exciting presence at the Haslemere Christmas Market on Sunday 3rd December.

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Macmillan Christmas Fair Saturday 2nd December 10am-3.30pm The annual Christmas Fair put on by the Haslemere & District Committee of Macmillan Cancer Support will be at Grayshott Village Hall. Stalls, old and new, will be offering a wide variety of Christmas gifts, while Macmillan – in addition to a Craft Stall - will be selling home-made cakes, biscuits, jams and preserves as well as Christmas wreaths. Teas, coffees and lunches will be available. Admission is £3, with children free.

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Macmillan Cancer Support’s Tree of Hope Thursday 7th December 6.30pm Macmillan Cancer Support in Midhurst will be holding its annual Tree of Hope Service at St Mary’s Church, Easebourne. You are invited to remember a loved one who will not be with you this Christmas by dedicating a light on the Macmillan Tree of Hope. All donations received will help fund the Macmillan Palliative Care Service, based at Midhurst Community Hospital, supporting their patients and their families living with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses in Midhurst and the surrounding areas. Dedication forms will be available from 2nd October from The Pearson Unit, Midhurst Community Hospital, Midhurst, the Macmillan

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Dick Whittington Friday 8th December to Sunday 7th January This Christmas, the traditional family Panto at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is one of everyone’s favourites, Dick Whittington! It stars Cornwell (Daisy in Keeping up Appearances and Mrs Claus in the Christmas favourite, Santa Claus the Movie) as Fairy Bowbells. Prices range from £20-£28.50 with a £5 discount for under 16s.

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Festive Cruises on The Wey & Arun Canal From 10th December Bookings are already being taken for the extremely popular Santa Cruises which will be running on 10th, 17th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December. Trips depart at 11am, 12 noon and 2.00pm and cost £10 per person to include festive refreshments and a gift from Santa for all children under 12 years of age. There will also be a Santa Cruise for the Grown-ups on Friday 15th December, 7.30pm–9pm. It’s a 90 minute trip along the canal whilst enjoying a glass of mulled wine with snacks, and seasonal sing-along music.

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The Wintershall Nativity Play Wednesday 13th-Sunday 17th December The hugely acclaimed Wintershall Nativity Play will be performed both inside and outside of Holly Barn at Wintershall, Bramley near Guildford. To book the Nativity, call 01793 418299 or book online at www.wintershallestate.com. Performance times are 13th-15th December at 4.30pm and 7pm, 16th December 11am, 2.30pm and 5.30pm, 17 December 2.30pm & 5.30pm. Performances are 90 minutes long and there is free parking. The plays are extremely popular so do book early.

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The Edge 01428 644577

Limited offer 1-14th Nov '17.

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