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THE EDITOR'S NOTE As you will see on page 8, we are celebrating 10 years of publishing local community magazines this month. Our first ever magazine was delivered week commencing 30th March 2009 to just 16,487 homes in the Godalming area. Looking back at that edition, it is pleasing to note that eight of the advertisers are still advertising with us ten years later. In fact, two of them have never missed a single month in all that time, so take a bow Cornmeter (Church Street, Godalming) and Milford Window Company – and thanks for your very loyal support!

With Easter falling towards the end of April, I read that it is possible for most people to take an 18 day holiday yet only take nine days off work by taking advantage of the three bank holidays and weekends. It’s the perfect time to take in a long-distance holiday, with the added advantage of returning in May to take advantage of what we are being told might be the hottest summer on record. Mind you, we have heard that before…

For once, I have all my holidays planned already. A few days skiing just after this edition goes to press will be followed in June by something very different a week’s cruise in the Med. I am a bit trepidatious at the prospect of ‘cabin fever’ but the boat will stop and there is a great deal to do (and eat) on board, so while I may put on weight, hopefully I won’t get bored!

Later in the year, a city break to Riga in Latvia is in prospect, another first. According to the Lonely Plant guide, “it is quiet and reserved on the outside, but there is some powerful chemistry going on inside its hip bars, modern art centres and the kitchens of its cool experimental restaurants”. Sounds good to me.

By coincidence, Humphrey is half Latvian as his mum (and her owners) originated from there before coming to Surrey. Sadly he is not allowed on either of these trips but subject to Brexit shenanigans, he will be with me on the annual trip to the French house in August, where the swimming pool and left-over cheese rinds will offer him a most perfect fortnight…

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antage Publishing was set up in 2009 with the sole purpose of producing a brand new free community magazine for the Godalming

Its founder, Stefan Reynolds, had the idea after being involved in a government sponsored market town appraisal, which had found that there was a need “to improve the availability of information to residents and visitors”. This confirmed his view that there was no easy way for local people to find out about all the community events taking place.

Having lived in the town since 1973 and with a background in publishing, Stefan decided to leave his job and embark on a new career in local magazine publishing. The first magazine was published in April 2009, and was delivered for free by the Royal Mail to 16,487 homes in the Godalming area. It was well received as it uniquely concentrated on the local area, with charity news, community and events information as well as articles written by and for local people.

“Cornmeter started advertising with Vantage Publishing in their first magazine in April 2009 and we have advertised with them every single month since. We always get a great response and I love the fact that we almost always see the magazine in every house we visit when fitting blinds and curtains.” John Taylor, Cornmeter DIY

In July 2009, Marcus Atkins joined as a partner to look after the sales side of the business and in October 2009, a second magazine was launched covering the Farnham area, adding a further 21,331 local homes. A Haslemere edition followed in June 2010 followed by a Guildford issue in April 2011. Cranleigh was added to the Godalming issue in August 2011, bringing the circulation up to 79,362 - a near five-fold increase since it launched.

The biggest change happened in January 2014 when the magazines were re-branded and VantagePoint was launched. At that point, Midhurst and Petworth were added to the Haslemere issue and in April 2014 the Dorking issue was launched. In October 2016, East & West Horsley joined the Guildford issue and Leatherhead was added to the Dorking issue, taking the total circulation to more than 120,500 copies every month.

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The company is based in Godalming, right in the middle of the VantagePoint circulation area, enabling easy interaction with local businesses, charities and organisations. It helps to be in the heart of the local community as this gives the business and staff a much better understanding of what goes on around them.

“'I met Marcus Atkins at a networking event seven years ago. I did not have much faith in advertising, but Marcus persuaded me to advertise with VantagePoint. I am very glad that I did. It has been brilliant for my business and I have found the staff at VantagePoint unfailingly helpful and efficient.” Susan Shaw, Shaws Wills and Trusts All those who work for and with us are based locally, many of them having lived in the area for more than 40 years. Nick and Angie Crisell, Marcus's in-laws, have been with us since we started as our original Jotters, and Jane Gosnell started in 2016 to help with Jottings and credit control. On the sales side, we have Jesse, Claire and our latest recruit Sarah, and Alex was recently appointed to work on graphic design and social media.

David Pakeman joined us in 2016 as a nonexecutive director and Marcus's wife Sarah does bulk deliveries for us every month to various places across the region, including libraries, cafés and surgeries. We are also very grateful to our regular contributors including Phil Kemp, Beth Otway, Kirstie Smillie, Andy Goundry and Zoe Blake.

Since starting in 2009, the ethos of the business has been to support everything local. Through the Jottings section, which appears in each magazine, well over 350 local charities, community groups, organisations and schools have their events promoted free of charge every month.

The majority of advertisers continue to be local, as are the contributors and writers. Supporting a local business supports the local community, and we were very proud to receive the Trade Mark Surrey Hills last year for our services doing just that.

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Godalming and Cranleigh artists feature strongly in AppArt’s Easter Exhibition

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Alexander Creswell is known for his extraordinary fluency and technical skill in watercolour.

His ground-breaking ‘grand scale’ watercolours are some of the largest ever painted. He was the first artist ever to paint scenes at Westminster Abbey.

'Dunstanburgh Castle, The Gate Towers' is an impressive and striking example of his work.

There will be a royal presence at this year’s exhibition thanks to the clever and intricate work of Louise Grundy. Her papier mâché sculptures of the Queen and Prince Philip are bound to attract attention. Grogan Freedman is a new artist this year and his acrylic montage 'Who am I' is a brilliantly executed study of humanity. Christine Charlesworth's sculptures study the human form and 'Hide and Seek' is an appealing work of children playing.

Water is a feature of several paintings and Judy Coleman’s 'River Wey, Summer' is an attractive view of a local scene.

Slightly further afield 'West Wittering' by Michael Woods uses the pointillism technique to great effect. Yellow Creek Cornwall is the setting for a fine watercolour work from David Crick. 'Paddling' in oil by Hazel Craig shows two children enjoying time in the sea.

Sculptor Carolyn Bruford provides more abstract artwork and 'Wedding Portrait' marks a special family occasion. Maureen Farr’s 'Red Apples' is a colourful and stylised still life. Watercolour is the medium for Linda Day’s 'Damaris Taverna Cat' and reflects her love of travelling.

Allison Graham continues the theme with 'Looking Back' in

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mixed media featuring a Zebra checking the surroundings. Kaz Jones adopts a more traditional approach and her still life paintings like 'Tomatoes' are rich in colour and superbly framed.

AppArt has an indoor exhibition with approximately 500 artworks and outside in the Gertrude Jekyll inspired garden, there will be a trail of over 100 sculptures.

AppArt is open daily to the public from 10am to 4pm from Saturday 6th to Easter Sunday 21st April.

Admission is free.

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Artists anti-clockwise from top left: Alexander Creswell; Louise Grundy; Allison Graham; Maureen Farr; Judy Coleman; Christine Charlesworth; and Michael Woods.

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Godalming Town Council is delighted to invite you to spring into Godalming on Saturday, 6 April from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Come and enjoy a family-friendly day out in one of the prettiest towns in Surrey. Take in the atmosphere as you stroll around the town and enjoy a mouth-watering array of artisan food and drink stalls. Enjoy performances by talented, local artistes who will be entertaining festival visitors throughout the day at the iconic Pepperpot. No Spring Festival is complete without Morris Dancing and the Fleur De Lys Morris Dancers will be adding to the quintessentially English atmosphere with three performances during the day.

What’s On A wide variety of stalls including gifts, jewellery, fashion accessories and crafts will be located in the High Street and Crown Court and you can enjoy delicious street food including Thai Barbecue, Paella, Burritos and a traditional hog roast. Local producers will be on hand to let you sample their locally distilled gin, jams, chutneys, baked goods and more. The award-winning Star Public House’s Cider Festival can be found in Church Street.

Artist Makers' Market Church Street will also play host to a special market at this year's Spring Festival.

Godalming has long been the home of many prestigious Arts & Crafts designers such as George and Mary Watts, Gertrude Jekyll and Sir Edwin Lutyens. In celebration of this rich heritage, local artist and teacher, Gina McAdam has curated an Artist Makers' Market which will be joining the festival. Local independent retailers and artists will be coming together in picturesque Church Street where you will find a variety of arts and crafts for sale as well as activities to encourage people to get involved. Come along and try out a new skill such as pottery, weaving, printmaking and sewing.

Kiddies’ Corner in Crown Court Come and say hello to Moss Lane Infant School who will be offering a variety of spring related fun for all the kiddies!

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Sing 'O' Lingo Rise and Shine (also at 12.00pm and 2.00pm in Church Street) Enjoy an uplifting performance with the Godalming Rock Choir Welcome from Town Mayor of Godalming Cllr Nick Williams and Mr Euan Davidson President of the Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce Rock Choir part 2 Get your toes tapping with the Riverboat Shuffle Band Energetic dancing with the Bulgarian Dancers in their national dress Classic singer songwriter Jim Cozens with his own brand of storytelling Soulful sounds with the Blues CafĂŠ

Fleur de Lys Morris Dancers Performing around the town at 12.00pm Waitrose, 1.00pm Crown Court and 1.45pm at the end of Great George Street.

Cider Festival The Star Public House in Church Street.

Artist Makers' Market Taking place all day in Church Street.

Sing 'O' Lingo Rise and Shine Enjoy some fun and laughter with Sabrina’s Sing 'O' Lingo Rise and Shine sessions performing at 12.00pm and 2.00pm in Church Street.

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Health Spas Top left: Grayshott Health Spa. Top right and above: The Coach House

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The first of two health spas I visited was The Coach House in Leatherhead. Set in the 400-acre estate of Beaverbrook House, once the home of the newspaper publisher Lord Beaverbrook, the newly-opened spa has transformed the building that once housed horses and coaches, and of course in its day the Rolls-Royces.

Rene van Eyssen, the spa’s director, was to give me a fascinating introduction into what the spa provides for its members – as well as explaining the thinking behind the stunning decorative décor. “What you find when you walk through is this beautiful artwork of Brian Clarke, who is one of the world’s leading stained glass artists,” explained

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Rene as she pointed up to the striking glass ceiling of the reception area. “The whole ethos of The Coach House is rooted in nature, and how nature can optimise our well-being and general wellness. So this beautiful stained glass represents nature with these oak leaves and blue sky filling the space with a vibrant light even on a glum day.”

On our way to the treatment rooms we stopped by the spa shop and boutique where Rene explained how much emphasis is placed on herbal apothecary and the use of natural and organic treatments, with some using plants grown on the estate.

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HEALTH SPAS into the energy flows of the body. And they can even go into cranial sacral work as well.”

As we toured the four treatment rooms, Clarke’s beautiful glass, tilework and mosaics really did bring a vibrant energy into the spaces around it. “Each of the rooms has its own signature energy with coloured light from the ceiling, and here you can see a mosaic of daffodils. The rooms are spacious and really help the therapists with their healing, energising and regeneration treatments.” Rene explained that she is herself a qualified cranial sacral therapist, and you could feel the energy she brings to the overall day-to-day operation of the spa.

“Here we have our thermal spa, sauna and steam room which enable you to get rid of toxins post-exercise, and also to relax and soften up your muscles. We also have a traditional English bathhouse where we remove old layers of skin with our black soap, and also stimulate to help the metabolism of your skin and detoxify your body.”

The spa also has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, with spa members enjoying the lovely 29° temperature, wicker furniture poolside and beautiful cornflower design wall tiles of the indoor pool. We walked past the manicure and pedicure lounge and headed towards the gym where I was to be totally intrigued by one of their workouts.

Left: Tina Laing, Marketing Director Grayshott Health Spa Below: Rene van Eyssen, Director The Coach House Spa Bottom left: The Coach House Spa Bottom right: Grayshott Health Spa

In the spacious well-equipped gym I was introduced to instructor Ali Shah who described their ‘functional movement’ sessions. “I trained with the Animal Flow programme, which is quite new to the UK,” Ali explained. “Basically, you mimic animal movements in a functional way which impacts core, joints and stability.

So we can do stretches that mimic holds used in the wild, for example by cheetahs and crocodiles. It combines quadrupedal and ground-based movements with your standard workouts. I tailor this to individual capability and get amazing feedback!”

Grayshott Health Spa, which has for the last two years been awarded ‘England’s Best Wellness Retreat’, also takes advantage of a spacious country house and its 47 acres of gardens - and which was once the home of Victorian Poet Laureate, Lord Tennyson.

My guide was the spa’s marketing director Tina Laing. “We have three different types of guests. Day guests who come for the spa treatments; overnight stayers who have prescriptive treatments for health reasons; and members who come largely from the local area. You may have noticed the house’s original and today very apt inscription over the front door: ‘Pax Intrantibus’? This translates in effect as ‘Peace on Arrival’ to which we can add ‘Health on Departure’. And we preserve the very peaceful ambience here by not allowing groups of more than six to keep the noise down, and we discourage use of mobile phones.”

Walking from reception, with its huge lampshade hanging from the grand entrance hall ceiling, we head towards the spa. “We offer everything from

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classic massages and facials to EFT tapping counselling, physiotherapy and sound healing,” explained Tina. “A lot of our therapists have been here for over 20 years and many of our clientele have been coming back over decades as they like to see our familiar staff. It’s a very warm and comforting place – and our regulars don’t let go of the place!”

We push open heart-shaped doors to enter the fitness studio. “Here you can do everything from aerobics and stretching movement to yoga, Tai Chi and Zumba, and we have over 40 classes a week.” In the adjacent gym there were a number of people clearly enjoying an energetic session on running machines. Seeing my obvious look of discomfort mixed with guilt at my clear lack of gym experience, Tina added supportively: “We also offer one-to-one training in our personal training room if you prefer!”

Grayshott Spa also has indoor and outdoor swimming

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pools, and a nine-hole golf course and tennis courts where members can take advantage of coaching, including group sessions. Tina pointed across the gardens.

“We are adjacent to National Trust land and we provide guided walks at three different levels – a gentle walk, a normal intermediate walk, and power walks that are the most powerful cardio classes we do with participants who will have been assessed in advance by our personal trainer.”

In the spa area I was introduced to Sharon Wood, who co-ordinates treatments, and she gave an overview of the extensive range of treatments on offer.

I was particularly intrigued by the sound healing Tina had mentioned earlier.

“This is one of our newest therapeutic treatments monitoring how your body reacts when vibrations from musical instuments are applied.” Other intriguing treatments were described, including HeartMath which reduces stress, lymphatic massage for improving digestive health, facial movement exercises by celebrity facialist Su-Man Hsu, and body composition analysis, which scans for visceral fat so an analyst can advise on dietary improvements and fitness regimes.

Tina explained that many of these treatments are part of current plans to upgrade officially to a medical spa. “It’s all about physical, mental and spiritual well being and the journey you can go on here is through our expert advice, our lectures, our dietary health food - and with recommendations on what people need to do to maintain a healthy life.”

For me personally, my visits to these two spas really drove home the benefits of actively caring for your mental and physical wellbeing – and doing this in a caring and relaxing environment with expert advice and tailor-made treatments is without doubt the most effective way of achieving this.

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Hatchlands Park and the Bluestockings’ Legacy A creative writing project with HMP Send

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or the last year, the National Trust property Hatchlands Park in East Clandon, Surrey has been working in partnership with HMP Send, Guildford Book Festival, the University of Surrey, the University of Brighton and the Royal College of Art to put in place a long-term, creative writing project for the women at HMP Send.

The intention of the project was to celebrate the centenary of the women’s vote in 2018 and highlight the remarkable tale of Bluestocking Fanny Boscawen, lady of the house at Hatchlands Park. The Bluestockings were pioneering feminists who gave women a voice at a time in the 18th century where they had previously had none.

Rachel Devine, House Steward at Hatchlands, wanted to echo the work of the Bluestockings in championing the power of the written word. "Bluestocking Hannah More published a hugely successful series of books called the Cheap Repository Tracts or ‘chapbooks’, cheaply made so as to be affordable. They were typically made out of a couple of bits of paper, roughly sewn together, with artwork on the cover. A one-colour, wood block print illustrated the tale inside; it was a neat, affordable solution for selfpublication."

Under the 2018 National Trust theme ‘Women and Power’, women at HMP Send were invited to create their own chapbooks.

Weekly writing sessions were set up at HMP Send with library manager, Paul Rickards and Eleanor March, Vice Chair of Guildford Book Festival, who provided individual

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feedback and support for the writers.

Eleanor said: "The Guildford Book Festival is delighted to be supporting Hatchlands Park and HMP Send on this exciting project, and, as a researcher at the University of Surrey investigating writing by prisoners, I have found it insightful and inspiring to see some of the creative talent that has been unlocked".

Charlotte took part in the project from beginning to end. "I had been writing every day, sometimes furiously, just to get everything that was inside of me out and on paper, as some sort of therapy. Although the theme for the Project was about ‘Women and Power’, whilst we probably weren’t all feeling particularly powerful in our present environment, we were encouraged by the sentiment behind it and the great support from everyone involved. Writing is a great way of coping in what is a chaotic existence in an environment where emotions run high".

Heading up the writing sessions, Paul understands the value of having a creative writing outlet in prison. "As the library manager at Send for over five years, I have plenty of experience of how important literature is to the wellbeing of so many of the residents here. I have been told

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HATCHLANDS PARK countless times that falling into a good story is like freeing the mind from the walls and daily grind that can sometimes be hard for the women to endure. With creative writing, the escapism becomes personal, allowing the writer the chance to take ownership of their experience, and in sharing their work, they have the chance to express feelings they have bottled up for months, sometimes years. And as one of the facilitators I have felt able to better understand the mindset of the women living here, something which has enabled me to do my job to a higher standard. Good communication is sometimes a hurdle in prison!".

A one-day workshop to create a monoprinted cover to illustrate their writing was run by Luke Pendrell, from the University of Brighton. Now at the Royal College of Art, Luke says: "It was inspirational to see the levels of commitment from the women involved. Their enjoyment of taking the project full circle with the book cover was a great example of the transformative potential for art in society".

The chapbooks were printed off, sewn up and the women each given 10 copies as their first publication run. Charlotte sums up that moment: "It was truly enlightening. Not only were we all learning another skill with the monoprinting, but we were involved in the whole process to see them all finished. Wow - we had our first books published! I can still feel the buzz. We were all inspired.

‘We all felt really proud when they went on display at the Guildford Book Festival then over to Hatchlands Park. Women who felt they couldn't write or lacked confidence to even try were excitedly calling home to tell their close ones that they had had their first work published. They felt accepted and valued, particularly as many people had picked up the books and now had copies of their work."

Rachel Devine from Hatchlands Park said: "Exhibiting their work at Hatchlands Park was the crowning moment. I wanted to show that the women are not defined by their offence, but are also authors, artists and have stories that are relevant".

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The team is now working on a second project, inspired by the National Trust’s programme for 2019 - ‘Passion and Protest’.

Paul said: "The project has been great in enabling the library to hone in on this creativity, using the National Trust’s established name to encourage the writers to feel confident that they have a valid voice and that their writing is worth putting some effort towards. Of course they have plenty of obstacles to overcome, such as restrictions on what they are able to write about and the inability to do proper research into a subject (one of my main duties has been a Wiki source page-runner!). But overcoming these hurdles has made the creation of their books all the more rewarding. Many have signed up for a second project and so the team can feel satisfied that the project has been a great success".

There will be an exhibition of books from the latest project ‘Passion and Protest’ in Hatchlands Park in the first week of May 2019.

One name was changed for the purpose of this article.

Far left: Hatchlands Park. Top: The music room: Above: Three of the books.

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Pack it in!

What and how to pack for a spring city break, by personal fashion advisor Kirstie Smillie Who doesn’t love a weekend away? A few days to unwind and forget the mundane chores at home and in my case, the bathroom that needs a paint job! Excitement rises as I think of the breakfast bar but then mild panic sets in at the thought of packing and getting it right.

As a family we have made some real clangers at the Check In and even later upon reaching the security conveyor belt. As a toddler, my daughter had decided to slip in my hefty cutting scissors into her own little case, causing a bit of a stir and loss of my trusty tool, so I now try and be far more organised.

Packing smart Step one… suitcase allowances vary from airline to airline and keep changing. For instance: For hand luggage, Thomas Cook states measurements of no bigger than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm plus one other item on their list, like a handbag, laptop or overcoat. British Airways offer the largest size and weight allowances, whereas EasyJet are generous in size but everything has to fit in your case, unless you want to pay a fee of £37 or even £47 if you leave it until the boarding gate. I remember having to squeeze my handbag into an already bulging case, which was very stressful and embarrassingly uncool!

Hand luggage Allowances 2019 / Economy EasyJet Case: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm No weight restrictions No other hand luggage British Airways Case: 56cm x 45cm x 25cm Maximum weight 23kg Plus one small item Thomas Cook Case: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm Maximum weight 6kg Plus one small item

How to pack Lay your items out on your bed and then reduce by a third. For a weekend trip avoid taking the ‘just in case’ options.

Arrange outfit ideas with accessories needed for each look and take a snapshot to remember.

Fold and Roll - no, not an exercise move but a packing suggestion for items like T-shirts, sweatshirts and jumpers which means you can fit them around the edges of your case.

Smarter items, like cotton shirts, trousers and jeans are better folded around each other to help avoid creasing - known as the ‘bundle technique’.

For those who like more separation, Lakeland’s Packing Organisers offer a simple solution inside your case at £20.99 for three (right).

Belts are better unrolled and slipped in around the perimeter of the case.

Well before travelling, start collecting trial and sample sizes as it’s often the wash bag that just won’t fit!

Remember the maximum 100ml liquid rule too, inside one small plastic bag per person to avoid dumping new products, which is never a great start to a holiday.

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V. What to pack Check the weather forecast for the time of year you are visiting - how likely is a rain cloud - is an umbrella a must or will a rainproof jacket be enough for light showers?

A capsule collection is key to travelling light, one colour palette that means you can make more outfits out of a few items.

Scarves are a space-saving item to make the changes and pop of colour.

A selection of tops will make more impact than lots of bottom halves - whereas a couple of pairs of dark trousers or jeans are useful for day and into the evening.

Comfy footwear is an essential, of course, but make sure they are tried and tested, not brand new and likely to cause blisters!

A small cross over bag will not only be a safer option but it distributes the weight for all-day sightseeing, just reduce what you need each day to small bag necessities.

A lightweight cosy sweater is a useful layer for cooler mornings, rolled into a scarf for breakfast chill, through jeans loops for afternoon strolls and then diagonally across the body for early evening cocktails.

A waterproof lined pouch like this one from Oliver Bonas, £24, is great to transport make-up and becomes a cheeky clutch on a night out.

For comfortable feet inside trainers, I love Ecco bamboo footsies, £7.99, breathable and dry all day.

One lightweight overcoat should be enough for smarter day and into evenings, something like a trench coat that layers over a denim jacket too.

Remember a dress can be a perfect day-into-evening item, dressed down with trainers and a denim jacket for day and a metallic belt and ankle boots added for evening.

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Top tips * The simple sock can be used to ‘bag up’ cables and adaptors. * Fill shoes with rolled socks/ underwear and use to protect sunglasses. * Avoid easy creasing fabrics that will need ironing on arrival. * Add your contact details, visible inside the bag and tagged outside. * Wear larger items like ankle boots or trainers and pack the slip-ons. * If in doubt, double-wrap your toiletries to avoid a mess on arrival. * A cotton bag is useful for storing ‘to be washed on return’ items. * Remember, to reduce your makeup bag, take out Christmas sparkles. * Keep your medicines in a separate easy to reach plastic bag. * Try and leave a little breathing space for purchases made.

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Experience the wonders of Vietnam, says your local Personal Holiday Planning Concierge, Tony Chant from Not Just Travel.

Vietnam has become increasingly popular as a holiday destination but to really experience everything this country has to offer, you should consider a bespoke tour. In fact, as I write this article, a couple of our clients have just landed in Hanoi! They are about to embark upon an amazing private tour that we designed just for them.

Here are just a few of the highlights:

combination of a traditional old town, brimming with restaurants and riverside cafes, just a short drive from the excellent Cua Dai beach and beautiful countryside, makes Hoi An a wonderful place to relax on your journey and a highlight of any visit to Vietnam.

Hanoi, Vietnam’s historic capital is a fusion of French colonial architecture, great cuisine, colourful markets and a labyrinth of old-world streets. A city of lakes and distinct districts, you can admire the faded glory of the architecture and wide boulevards of the French Quarter, or delve into the cafes, markets, trinket shops and art galleries of the narrow Old Quarter lanes. Experience a street food tour, and try your hand at cooking a traditional dish.

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Hue gained prominence in 1802 when Emperor Gia Long founded the Nguyen Dynasty. In an effort to unite both Northern and Southern Vietnam, Hue was selected as the dynasty’s seat, and the impressive Citadel was built.

During the American-Vietnamese War the Citadel suffered substantial damage, and work is ongoing to restore it to its former glory. The city is also famed for its royal cuisine and signatory local dishes; a fantastic complement to its tombs, mausoleums and fascinating history.

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Tesla Model 3 The wait is nearly over

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he first electric car went on sale as long ago as 1884, yet it was not until 2012 that the first electric car with a decent range arrived in the form of the impressive Tesla Model S.

taller passengers might find headroom a bit tight.

It’s aimed at beating prestige models such as the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series, however, it has been a long time in coming, allowing other manufacturers to develop their own electric models.

So, on the surface, the Model 3 is indeed an attractive mid-size saloon. Under the skin, of course, the Tesla is a very different beast to conventional competitors, with much of the hi-tech underpinnings developed from the upmarket Model S. The batteries, for example, are of an evolved design and are warranted for 8 years. However, Tesla confidently expects a 20-year life without serious degradation.

We were delighted to be offered a preview of the Model 3 recently at Tesla’s flagship facility in Chiswick. From the outside, the Model 3 shares much of the clean styling of the bigger Model S, but is usefully 300mm shorter and 100mm narrower.

Every Model 3 contains over 20 cameras and sensors, allowing a completely self-driving mode to be unlocked when legislation allows. At present, a degree of semi-autonomous driving can be specified.

Clean, almost Swedish styling extends to the interior of the car, which has a unique fascia design with no instrument panel facing the driver. Instead, everything is viewed and controlled via a huge centre-mounted touchscreen.

Essential driving information, such as speed, is grouped in the top right corner of the screen (on UK cars). This keeps the content neatly within the driver's eye-line and works surprisingly well.

Model 3 sales have already started in the US, with UK right-hand-drive cars due in the showrooms shortly. Initially, only the top-spec model will be offered, priced around £55,000 with a range of over 300 miles. Other models will soon follow, starting from £30-35,000 and with a 220mile range.

Good as the Model S is, its £75,000+ price puts it out of reach of most of us. So Tesla’s smaller mid-priced Model 3 saloon has been eagerly awaited. Indeed, at one point, the global advance orders totalled over 400,000!

No mistaking the Model 3's dashboard with its 15" centre screen (left-hand-drive model shown). The centre screen in more detail (left-hand drive model is shown, UK cars will show speed in the top right-hand corner).

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The rest of the interior is more conservative, with comfortable leather seats on top-ofthe-range models. In the back, there is plenty of legroom, although

The Model 3 looks good from any angle

FIND OUT MORE Find out more about the Tesla Model 3 at the writer's website: www.autonews.uk.com. © Andy Goundry 02.19.

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An Easter Sunday lunch Mediterranean Style Pot Roast Lamb Easter Mixed Berry Pavlova

This recipe uses a lamb shoulder pot roasted with Mediterranean vegetables, borlotti and flageolet beans.

Indulgent, light and topped with gorgeous strawberries and chocolate treats, this delicious recipe is perfect for Easter.

Ingredients: 1 x 1.25kg/2¾lb lean, boned, and rolled lamb shoulder joint, tied; 15ml/1tbsp sunflower oil; 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed; 1 large leek or fennel bulb, sliced; 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes; 150ml/¼ pint red wine; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped; 1 x 400g can cannellini or borlotti beans, drained; 1 x 400g can flageolet beans, drained.

Ingredients: 4 large egg whites; 200g caster sugar plus 1 tsp for marinating; 1 tsp corn flour; 500ml double cream; 1 tbsp icing sugar plus extra for dusting; 125g strawberries; 125g blueberries; 125g raspberries; 2 tsp lemon curd; mini chocolate eggs to garnish.

Method: 1. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F 2. Heat the oil in a large pan or casserole dish and brown the meat on all sides. Transfer to a large casserole dish.

3. Add the garlic, leek or fennel, chopped tomatoes, red wine, rosemary sprigs and sun-dried tomatoes.

4. Cover and cook to the preferred calculated cooking time, basting occasionally.

5. 10-15 minutes before the end of the cooking time, stir in the beans.

6. Serve the lamb with bean mixture, potato and carrot mash and seasonal vegetables.

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Method: 1. Pre-heat oven to 130°C. Using an electric whisk, whip the egg whites until they become stiff.

Gradually add spoonfuls of sugar, whisking well in between each spoonful until all the sugar is combined and the whites are stiff and glossy.

2. Spoon the meringue onto a baking sheet lined with silicone paper and spread into a circle. Build up the sides of the pavlova so when cooked, there is a well in the centre for the cream. Place on the middle shelf of the oven for 1 hour.

3. To prepare the fruit, slice the strawberries and combine them in a bowl with the other berries and 1tsp caster sugar and set aside to marinate.

4. After 1 hour turn off the oven and leave the meringue in to cool. It should be crisp and slightly golden, but it will still be soft in the middle. When it’s cool, carefully slide off the paper onto a serving plate.

5. Beat the cream to soft peaks and spread in the middle of the pavlova. Drip and drizzle the lemon curd over and top with the berries and give it a final dusting of icing sugar and serve.

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There are moments when life doesn’t seem worth living anymore, when there is a sense of helplessness around us, when injustice piles on injustice and dreams are trampled underfoot.

That was how the followers of Jesus felt on Good Friday.

But three days later God had raised him from the dead and the power of death had been broken!

The good news of Easter is that God’s kingdom of love, justice and peace is possible and that lives of individuals and peoples can be transformed.

Why don’t you come and celebrate that Good News with us this year?

You will be made most welcome at any of the churches in the Godalming area.

No matter what you are going through in life, the Easter message is one of comfort, hope, peace, love and joy offered to all through the Risen Lord Jesus.

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10.45am on GOOD FRIDAY 19 April WALK OF WITNESS in Godalming Town, starting at The Wharf (between Homebase & Sainsbury’s) followed by Hot Cross Buns at Godalming Baptist Church and a short Trinity Trust reflection (which they have taken into school assemblies).

6.45am on EASTER DAY 21 April SUNRISE SERVICE at Minster Field (junction Tuesley Lane and Minster Road) followed by tea and coffee at Ladywell Convent.

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pril is a magical time in the garden. This month offers us so many wonderful opportunities. There are so many seeds you can sow now, so whether you favour growing vegetables, herbs, fruit, or flowers, don’t miss this chance to grow the plants that hold a special place in your heart.

Viola tricolor, often known as ‘Heart’s Ease’ is a dainty, yet easy-to-grow plant, which produces edible and very pretty purple, yellow, and white flowers that have an attractive painterly quality. These edible flowers have a delicate flavour, which is rather like young salad leaves – sweet but mild. Viola tricolor flowers are ideal for decorating salads.

The more flowers you pick, the more your plants will produce.

This wild flower has medicinal properties which can help to strengthen blood vessels.

Viola tricolor flowers were said to heal broken hearts. They were frequently used as an ingredient in love potions.

I find that this grows almost anywhere, in sun or shade. It’s a sweet little plant, ideal for window boxes or containers.

Seeds can be sown direct this month. Choose a spot where you can be charmed by these pretty flowers’ whiskery faces, which smile at us so cheerfully, whatever the weather.

Nasturtium ‘Summer Carousel’ produces vibrant flowers in shades of shocking pink and creamy yellow. Nasturtiums produce edible flowers and seeds with a spicy, peppery taste.

They’re great plants for wildlife: the flowers attract bees and the leaves are a food plant for the cabbage white butterfly.

Seeds can be sown directly in the ground or in containers.

Another plant that’s good for bees and butterflies is Ammi daucoides. This hardy annual produces charming lacy domes of ivory flowers which are popular with bees, butterflies, and other insects. The blooms are complemented by fresh, green lacy foliage, and it makes a fabulous cut flower. Sow seeds directly in the soil in full sun or partial shade. Add some twiggy pea sticks to support your plants, which will grow to around 1m (3.3ft) tall, depending on your soil.

Broad bean ‘Express’ is a really fast-growing broad bean, and if you have room in your garden or allotment, this is an ideal variety to sow directly in the soil this month.

Alternatively, ‘Robin Hood’ is a productive dwarf broad bean that’s a great choice for container growing. Broad bean plants often attract black bean aphid. If your plants succumb to this pest, don’t worry, just pinch out the top of your plants and they’ll soon disappear – I promise!

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Images from top: Viola tricolor; Ammi flower; turnips; lettuce salad.

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‘Tokyo Cross’ is a versatile and fast-growing turnip.

Every part of this plant is edible, the leaves and roots are both very tasty. Roots can be harvested when they’re radish-sized, as baby veg, or left to grow on and harvested between radish and tennis ball size.

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above soil level after just a couple of weeks’ growth.

For a continuous supply, I harvest the leaves from one container one week, and leaves from the other planter the following week. Keep your plants well-watered and they’ll provide you with crisp, fresh- tasting salads, all spring and summer long.

Are you growing any tomatoes? The sooner you sow your tomato seeds the better, as your plants need a considerable amount of time to grow and develop. You’ll find lots of information about tomato varieties on my website at www.pumpkinbeth.com.

Tomatoes can be started off inside a glasshouse or on a bright windowsill. Plant out after all risk of frost has passed, at the end of May or beginning of June. Alternatively, you could purchase tomato plants at your local garden centre or nursery.

If you’re on the lookout for some new plants for your garden, Loseley Park near Guildford are holding a Spring Garden Show on Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April 2019.

This fabulous show gives visitors the chance to purchase a wide range of plants, garden furniture, pots, ornaments, and food from a variety of stalls, growers, artisans, and producers.

Visitors also get the chance to enjoy a relaxing stroll through Loseley’s beautiful gardens, which include one of the most amazing wisterias you’re likely to find. Loseley’s specimen is vast. Planted along the length of one of the garden’s walls, this wisteria looks as if it’s part of the scenery from a magical fairy story. Its ancient, twisting, twining branches are gnarled and full of character and beauty.

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WEEKEND WALK

Hascombe and Hydon’s Ball This is a varied walk with one or two steep ascents. It passes through some of the most delightful woodland. It is fine at any time of the year, but especially in the spring because of the lambs and the bluebells. For larger map, please visit www.fancyfreewalks.org.uk.

1. Take the very wide new sandy path leading from the car park away from the pub across a field. On reaching a hedge, turn right on a path that runs between the hedge and a meadow. Follow it into woodland and, in 20m, fork right to a driveway.

Follow the driveway away from a house for 60m and then go left up some wooden steps through a small wooden gate into a meadow 2. Turn immediately upwards right, almost doubling back, going over a stile or through a gate and onto a path through hollies and up a bank. In 50m, you meet a wide level grassy path at a bend. Turn sharp left here and follow this path through beautiful woodland with occasional tall pines. In about 200m, ignore a wide (rutted) path left and in 20m ignore a path forking right. Continue through woodland which in spring is carpeted by bluebells. The path leads down to a stony track bordering a field. Turn right on it, crossing a tarmac lane in 100m, onto another wide track and follow it up to a gate.

3. Through the gate, there is a culture shock. You are now in a road leading past expensive dwellings, many fenced off from view. There are fine views left and the good road surface makes the going easy.

Ignore all turnings off while the road bends a few times and reaches a long straight stretch with tall pines and leads to a main road.

4. Do not cross the main road but turn sharp left almost looping back. This drive leads to houses (The Old Dairy and High Barn). Just before them, fork right on a darker signposted straight path. You will be staying on this path for 1 km total, avoiding the great joys of springtime. The bluebell seen in suburban gardens is often the bluebell which branch-offs. has larger, paler flowers and no path scent andcurves is regarded as a allSpanish unmarked Your round serious threat to the native species. The path leads down to a stony track abordering lovelya field. green and finally Turn valley, right on it, rises crossing again a tarmac lane in 100m, onto drops another wide until track and it up to a gate.bottom of a valley under gradually itfollow reaches the 4

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majestic tall pines. Your path ends at a junction with a curving wide surfaced track.

5. Turn sharp left on this wide track and, in only 25m, fork left on a narrow path (which may be a little overgrown and difficult to see). Your path goes steeply uphill and runs alongside the boundary of a sheep meadow on your left. It quickly levels out, passes through a young coppice (trees cut down to the roots, now partly harvested), takes you through a new wooden gate, curves right and meets a road via another wooden gate.

6. Cross the road to a footpath into the woods directly ahead. You are now on Hydon Heath, with Mallard Wood on your left. The footpath leads through coppices, with diversions through the trees in case of mud. In about 200m you go through an earth bank and over a crossing path. Your narrow path continues directly over. In less than 100m more, the coppice ends abruptly and your path is joined by a path from the right as it enters thick natural woodland with holly and tall pines. In another 60m, you meet a post bearing the symbol of the Octavia Hill Trail, joining a path from the right. A second post is in 10m and a third post in a further 25m. 10m after this third Octavia Hill post, your path comes to a narrow and rather obscure oblique crossing path.

Turn right here through bracken.

7. Follow this narrow winding path for about 100m to a T-junction with another narrow path and turn left on it, immediately coming out to a very wide dirt track. Almost directly opposite is another broad track. Follow it steeply uphill, keeping to the right of a green box, to reach Hydon's Ball where there is a stone seat and good views across the Weald and west to Black Down.

8. Turn left and go just to the left of a triangulation pillar on a wide sandy path downhill. At the end of the path, elbow left by an Octavia Hill post and continue for another 40m to reach a T-junction with a major track, by a National Trust sign. Turn right on the major track for 40m and turn left at a post on a track leading towards a field. In just 15m, by a wooden seat, turn left again so that you are walking alongside the field on your right. In 120m, you meet a crossing with a sunken path ahead by a post with a blue arrow.

9. Turn right here between fields. (In case this path is waterlogged, it is possible to scramble past through trees and roots on the left. Alternatively, go back and turn left round three sides of the field.)

This track goes for some distance and becomes a

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darker sunken trackway. After 400m or so in total, it emerges at a T-junction with a wide open track. Turn left here. You are now on the Greensand Way. The track curves right and reaches a farm and a house, Little Burgate, at a road.

10. Go over the road, opposite the house, and take a narrow unmapped horse path opposite. This path bends right, at first parallel to the road, then quickly curves away from the road and veers left up a bank.

It leads up through a moist wooded valley, obviously well-trodden by riders. Stay at all times on the main path and follow it as it turns sharply left near the top.

It emerges into beautiful open woodland where it continues straight ahead on a grassy path. In 50m, at a T-junction with another pleasant grassy path, turn right.

11. You are now in the Hurtwood and nearing the end of the journey. In 230m, the light wood and sparse saplings give way, at a broad crossing path, to a coppiced area which has been completely felled.

Continue straight ahead with the felled area on your right and some dark green spruces on your left. In another 200m, at the next wide crossing path, turn right. In 70m, go over a crossing and, in another 90m, turn left at a major crossing path which is very broad and unmistakable.

12. You are now back on the Greensand Way. The path crosses another broad path where there are blue arrows and a GW symbol. In 180m, avoid a path that forks right, after which your path becomes narrower. The path eventually acquires a new grey

and stony surface and leads down to a junction where you can see a steep descent ahead.

13. Keep straight ahead steeply down on a wide cinder path. In 50m, fork right up a bank on a much narrower path, as directed by a GW waymarker, and shortly veer left on a more comfortable level path with forest falling away to the valley on your left.

14. At a fork in the path, a GW sign leads you left very steeply down with wooden railings to a wooden gate in a field corner. Follow a fenced path along the righthand side of the field, through a wooden gate at a crossing path, back to the White Horse and car park where the walk began.

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Head of Fundraising & Marketing, Tania Cantoni also explained about the excellent volunteer force of around 150 at the Meath, and how their superb efforts save this wonderful charity over a quarter of a million pounds per year. 'Outstanding' does not do it justice!

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he Meath has supported people living with complex epilepsy and associated disabilities for over 125 years. Following our last unannounced inspection, the Meath joined the top 1% of care homes to receive an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating.

Helping all of the 80 people we support to feel valued and confident and to achieve their own personal goals is crucially important to the team of dedicated staff and volunteers at the Meath.

They take great pride in providing the best quality of life possible in a homely, yet highly professional environment. Residents are encouraged to fully embrace opportunities as members of their local community. Our friendly staff teams assist residents to manage their epilepsy, gain valuable vocational and everyday life skills and to live fulfilled and healthy lives as independently as possible.

The Meath recognises ability not disability and every achievement is recognised.

Changing Perceptions has quickly evolved from Godalming’s best kept secret to a popular and bustling café and home interior shop.

Located at the very top of the High Street, this unique and vibrant social enterprise is just a stone’s throw away from the Meath. Meath clients are supported to up cycle donated furniture in the onsite workshop which is then put on sale in the shop, with all profits going straight back to the charity.

If you’ve not yet visited, pop in for a great cup of coffee and delicious homemade cake and see the busy workshop in action as our talented and resourceful team transform unwanted furniture into stylish and individual creations.

“Before I lived at the Meath it didn’t seem likely that I would get the chance to achieve the things I wanted to do. However, with the help and opportunities that I have at the Meath I don’t feel that my disability stops me doing things – I have even taken up sports!”

Regan, Resident “No wonder CQC rated the Meath as 'Outstanding' after their latest unannounced visit! As CEO Lindsay Hill describes it "We take you by the hand, encourage you to do the best you can, and give you the biggest hug when you need it - a real family!"

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We saw an article in the paper recently which made us chuckle. Dull is a village in Perth, Kinross in Scotland. It is paired with Boring, Oregon and Bland in New South Wales, Australia. Apparently they are all members of The League of Extraordinary Communities established by Boring and Dull in 2013; nothing Dull, Boring or Bland in this month’s jottings – enjoy!

Cranleigh Arts Centre in April From Oscar-winning films to family shows, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Cranleigh Arts this spring! This April they welcome cricketing legend David Gower and comedian Seann Walsh to the arts centre stage. Internationally-acclaimed violinist Julia Liang presents a programme of classical greats, and children’s theatre company Lyngo return with their production of Tom Thumb. Whatever brings you through our doors we promise a warm welcome and a good time. Box Office: 01483 278000 (Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm) or visit www. cranleighartscentre.org.

Soroptimist International Surrey Hills Monday 1st April 8pm–9pm They will be manning a stall at the Bramley Village Showcase held at Bramley Village Hall between 8pm-9pm. Do join them to learn more about the work of the Soroptimists globally and their local projects such as the Royal Surrey County Hospital and the Surrey women’s refuge. Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement working together to transform the lives of women and girls. For more information about the Showcase or Soroptimism in general, contact them via sigbi.org/surrey-hills.

NCT Easter ‘Bumps and Babies’ playgroup Tuesday 2nd April 10.30am-12 noon Join The NCT for an Easter Special ‘Bumps and Babies’ playgroup with Easter crafts and an Easter Egg Hunt. This relaxed weekly meet for expectant mums and the under 5s is a great chance to meet new parents, chat, have a cuppa and a biscuit. Takes place at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Godalming.

Entry: £1.50 donation.

Godalming Meadrow WI Tuesday 2nd April 7.30pm Their visitor for this evening is Ellen Marchisano from the local florist Abbey Flowers. The talk is entitled ‘Ready for Spring’ - flower arranging with a twist. This will definitely not be a traditional arrangement and there are no rules; arrangements

are based on the taste of the floral designer. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (not January) at Broadwater Park Community Centre off Summers Road GU7 3BH. There is plenty of parking. More information from Sarah on 07795 464249. As well as a varied selection of speakers, they have lots on offer, not to mention lovely refreshments and even homemade cake! Do go along, they would love to meet you! See their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ FarncombeGodalmingWI. Swimming Tapes Tuesday 2nd April 7pm An intriguing name for a band I must say; this up and coming group will be stopping off at The Boileroom in Guildford as part of their UK Tour. Their debut album Morningside is due to be released on 24th May and the single from it, Pyrenees, is streaming online. I went online and have to say they are excellent; well worth a listen. I have seen their music described as ‘dreamy guitar pop’; it’s certainly very melodic and easy to listen to. Tickets for the gig can be obtained by going to www.songkick.com/artists/8758194-swimming-tapes or direct from the Boileroom.

Ockford-Godalming WI Wednesday 3rd April 2pm They will be holding their next meeting in the Scout & Guide HQ, Seymour Road, Godalming. The speaker for this meeting, Sheila Beaven, will describe her experiences working as a PA with the diplomatic service in a talk entitled ‘Moscow to Milk of Magnesia’.

It should be a fun afternoon! If you wish to go along and give this group a try, please ring the secretary on 01483 415702.

Hurtmore Badminton Club Thursdays weekly The club is looking to expand its membership. They play at Prior’s Field School in Godalming, close to the Compton turn off on the A3, on Thursdays between 8.30 and 10pm. There is ample parking on site and 4 courts available every night. They cater for those who have had some experience of playing before, as well as for the more established players. If you wish to join or find out more about the club, email cotswold25@ hotmail.com.

Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 4th April 2.15pm for 2.30pm Judy Watkins will talk about Sugarcraft and give demonstrations

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Cranleigh Folk Thursday 4th April They are holding an Acoustic Singaround at The Royal Oak, Holmbury St. Mary. Local singers and musicians provide the entertainment and new performers are encouraged.

Admission is free and all are welcome. Check their website www.surreycommunity.info/cranleighfolk or email cranleighfolkclub@gmail.com.

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Cranleigh Village Sports and Social Club April events are as follows: Thursday 4th, Ballroom Dance night with David Read. Saturday 6th, The Revivals tribute band as well as Members Draw. Saturday 13th, Forever Young, Tribute band.

Saturday 20th, Creative covers band. Monday 22nd, the club’s annual Easter egg hunt. Thursday 25th The Big Band sound. Friday 26th, Mike’s monthly quiz. Saturday 27th, Rocket Man, Elton John tribute, this is a ticket event. Finally, Cranleigh Bowls Club season starts on Wednesday 24th. For full details and more information about the club, visit www.cranleighclub.com. All welcome.

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in moulding sugar into decorations for cakes, modelling petals and leaves to make flowers, or creating small animals and articles. This will be followed by the opportunity for a handson participation by the members – should be fun! Visitors are welcome to the meeting, in Elstead Village Hall, to learn about this art, and to enjoy the delicious tea that is usually provided.

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Cranleigh Monthly Market Thursdays 4th and 18th April 7.30am–3pm The market is held in Cranleigh Village Hall, Village Way GU6 8AT. There is free entry, easy access and nearby parking. Freshly cooked refreshments are always available. There are many stalls at this popular long-established fair. For further information, call Paul on 07980 384491.

Play especially for Babies/Toddlers Friday 5th April 11.30am and 2pm Saturday 6th April 10am 11.30am and 2pm Pied Piper Theatre Company & Waverley Arts Development present DIG a new play specially written for babies/toddlers aged 6 months to 18 months. It is on at Godalming Borough Hall.

Tickets £4 from www.littleboxoffice.com/waverleybc or call 01483 523071 (Monday to Friday 10am-3pm). Limit 20 babies plus adult per performance.

The Clockhouse Lecture Evening Friday 5th April 7pm for 7.30pm There will be a lecture entitled ‘A view from my sitting room window- Victoria at Osborne House’ by Iain Kennedy, a renowned lecturer. It takes place at The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5EZ. Tickets are £15 to include a 2 course supper and are available at The Clockhouse on 01483 420668.

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Chiddingfold Village Hall Cinema Friday 5th April 8pm They will be screening First Man, a film about Neil Armstrong (Ryan

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Gosling), his wife Janet (Claire Foy) and the riveting story that took place between the years of 1961-1969. The film shows the struggles and personal sacrifices made in order for the NASA mission to succeed and for him to become the first man to walk on the moon on 20th July 1969. Tickets for each standard screening cost £6 (£3 for children under 15) on the door, in advance via www. chiddingfoldcinema.com or from Treacle’s Tea Shop on The Green.

Godalming Gag House Comedy Club Friday 5th April 8pm This is a professional comedy club in the heart of Godalming in the historic Borough Hall, Bridge St GU7 1HY. The Comedy Club will start at 8pm and will be made up of three sets with two intervals. No refunds or exchanges. Gag House Comedy have the right to change the line up without notice. There is disabled access to the venue. Tickets £14 plus fee from www.

GagHouseComedy.com. Advised for over 18s – contains swearing and adult content! This is run by Guildford Fringe and they have plenty going on in Guildford including Fringe Week.

Visit www.GuildfordFringe.com for more information.

Elstead Art Show Saturday 6th April 4pm-7pm Local artist Anne Jewkes will be showing oil paintings of Elstead in the Barn at the Royal British Legion, Thursley Road, Elstead.

The paintings explore the concept of place - the geography, familiarity and component parts of place. There are references to 19th Century Ordnance Survey maps and contemporary satellite images of the village. All works are for sale.

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The Chiddingfold Quintessentially English Spring Sale Saturday 6th April 10.30–3pm Thirty fabulous stalls selling vintage and artisan items for you and your home. Join them in the Village Hall, Coxcombe Lane, Chiddingfold GU8 4QA. Legendary homemade refreshments.

Entrance £1. Children free. Proceeds to St Mary's Church.

Grayshott Folk Club Saturday 6th April 7.30pm They present a double-header for music lovers and guitar fans to really savour. First is Ben Walker, an outstanding guitarist who also has a beautiful voice that sounds somewhere between Roy Orbison and Clifford T. Ward. Together, with his erstwhile musical partner, Josienne Clarke, they won several major awards together, including the BBC Radio 2 Best Folk Duo Award in 2015. Ben, now a solo act will be releasing his latest album in May. Next up will be John Blek who has just released his sixth and newest album ‘Thistle & Thorn. John is a master storyteller and an inspiring live performer. His beautiful finger style guitar playing and joyous vocals will leave a lasting impression. Tickets: £15 adults/£8 under 16s are available from Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096 and the concert takes place at Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, Nr. Hindhead GU26 6TZ. Quiz Night Saturday 6th April 7.30pm The Glebe Centre in Ewhurst is holding a Quiz Night to raise funds for The Glebe Centre and will give a contribution to Marie

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Take your own drinks and nibbles. There will be a raffle and tea/coffee available at break time. Tickets available from Joan on 01483 277526 or Jane rawlings at jane47@gmail.com.

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David Gower: On the Front Foot Saturday 6th April 7.30pm David Gower, the legendary former England cricket Captain is taking guard before running between venues on a UK theatre tour. Tonight he will be calling in at Cranleigh Arts Centre to share his thoughts on 2019’s Cricket World Cup and The Ashes, both of which are being battled out on UK soil in 2019. Expect tales from captaining his national team to victory in the Ashes as well as memories of flying that Tiger Moth over Queensland.

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Godalming Choral Society Sunday 7th April 7.30pm Godalming Choral Society will be performing Haydn’s joyful oratorio, The Seasons, in the Great Hall, Charterhouse, Godalming.

14:42 The choir will be conducted by their Musical Director, Sam Hayes.

Tickets are £15 (£8 for students) and are available from Record Corner, Pound Lane, Godalming; Guildford Tourist Office, 155 High Street, Guildford, tel: 01483 444333; Godalming Choral Society Ticket Office tel : 07941 506172 or on-line. For more details please go to www.godalmingchoral.org.uk.

Rural Life Centre Car Boot Fair Sunday 7th April 8am-12 noon The Rural Life Centre in The Reeds Road, Tilford, GU10 2DL will be holding its first boot fair of the 2019 season. Car fee is £6.00, with free entry for buyers, and is organised by the Rustics in aid of the Museum. Do go along to see what great bargains can be had.

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RHS Garden Wisley Saturday 6th to Monday 22nd April Hop on down to the garden this Easter for a great garden adventure with Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ Rhyming Rabbit. Enjoy Easter craft activities and poetry workshops, meet animals from the story and keep your eyes peeled for the Rhyming Rabbit on a hop-about garden trail. Join them on Sunday 21st for hop about games dressed up as your favourite character!

Most activities are free with Garden admission, which has 10% discount if booked in advance, with a couple costing £4 extra. All details will be on the website www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.

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ZOG Monday 8th Tuesday 9th April G Live in Guildford presents the world premiere stage adaptation of Zog, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations

by Axel Scheffler, as part of a UK Tour. Zog was first published in 2010 and won the Galaxy National Children’s Book of the Year Award. It has gone on to become a perennial bestseller. Suitable for children and families of all ages. Tickets are Adults: £18.50, Under 16: £16.50, Groups (8+): £13. Call 01483 369350 (Monday – Saturday, 10am-6pm) or go to www.GLive.co.uk.

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Squire’s Garden Centres Monday 8th to Thursday 18th April 10am to 3pm (weekdays) They have some fun things for children to do this Easter holidays. Their popular ‘Create & Grow’ activities include Plant an Easter Container (£6) and a Spring Hunt (£2) so whether your children are interested in growing plants or eating chocolate, there’s something for everyone at Squire’s! There’s no need to book for either activity, simply turn up on the day. Available at all Squire’s Garden Centres excluding Chertsey. www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

The Remains of the Day Tuesday 9th to Saturday 13th April Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, which became a beloved Merchant Ivory film, comes to The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford. Now transformed into an exquisite stage play by one of Britain's most exciting writers, Barney Norris, this powerful story is for anyone who has ever been afraid to follow their heart. Go to www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000.

Busbridge Evening WI Tuesday 9th April 8pm At their next meeting, they will hear Peter Whelpton give his talk about 'The History of Chocolate'. This will be followed by a presentation and a chance to purchase some chocolate (but will there be any sampling on offer?). Friends and visitors are always very welcome - further information from Gill Staerck April 2019

on 01483 416446. Meetings are usually held at 8pm on 2nd Tuesday of each month, in Busbridge Village Hall, Brighton Road, Godalming GU7 1XA. Wild Surrey Art & Photography Competition As part of a host of activities to celebrate its 60th anniversary of protecting beautiful landscapes and wildlife in Surrey, the Trust is offering a top prize of £500 and the chance to exhibit at Guildford House Gallery from 25th May to 16th June during Guildford Goes Wild on the High Street. The competition is open to children between the ages of 8 and 17 and amateur and professional artists in the adult category of age 18 and over.

Entries are welcome in mixed media, photography, painting, charcoal, pen and ink, collage, print making, digitally created or textile art. Competition entry costs £15 per artwork for adults, (£10 for Surrey Wildlife Trust members) and £2 for under 18s. Entry is open until midnight on Sunday 14th April. For more details on the competition categories, how to enter and full terms and conditions visit www.surreywildlifetrust.org/ wildsurrey.

Cranleigh Probus A Club Tuesday 9th April They will hold their first Ladies Lunch of 2019 at the Cranleigh Golf and Country Club on Barhatch Lane. Members and their partners will assemble from noon onwards for pre lunch drinks.

The lunch will offer two choices for the main course and also for the dessert course, followed by coffee/tea ad mints. The event will be hosted by the new chairman and committee elected

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in March. The club has room for new members, email David Ingham, the club secretary, at dmingham@gmail.com or call 01483 548488. Further information about the club is available on the website which is easily reached by googling ‘Cranleigh Probus A Club’.

An eclectic, quirky, foodie, arty, plantaholics event with a vintage twist!

Grayshott Folk Club Tuesday 9th April 7.30pm They have come up with yet another terrific gig presenting ‘An Evening With: Colin Blunstone & His Band‘ at Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, Nr. Hindhead GU26 6TZ. Needing no introduction–Colin Blunstone has been part of the UK Pop and music scene since the early Sixties, when he enjoyed chart success as lead singer with The Zombies (She's Not There and Time of The Season). When The Zombies split up, Colin embarked on a hugely successful solo career releasing a string of hit singles and albums and this year will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Tickets are £20 each and are available from Ents 24 at www.ents24.com/ nr-hindhead-surrey-events/grayshott-village-hall-2/colinblunstone/1073921672 or by calling Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096. This is sure to be a sell out so do get your tickets as soon as possible.

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Godalming Speakers Tuesdays 9th and 23rd April 7.30pm Learn to speak with confidence and improve your public speaking and presentation skills in a fun and supportive club.

Godalming Speakers is part of the Toastmasters International Organisation where members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Sessions take place at Dakota, 11 Wharf Street, Godalming GU7 1NN every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7.30pm.To find out more, call Janet on 07876 356176 or visit their website at www. godalmingspeakers.com, email info@godalmingspeakers.com or just go along!

Godalming & Guildford Spiritual Awareness & Development Group Tuesday 9th April 7pm Perhaps you’ve heard about this group but feel unsure if spiritual development is right for you or have been put off exploring this subject by other people’s negative comments?

Why not make 2019 the year you leave this uncertainty and negativity behind by attending one of the group evenings.

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Oliver - Godalming Theatre Group Wednesday 10th to Sunday 14th April Godalming Theatre Group is bringing the musical version of the Charles Dickens tale to the Ben Travers Theatre at Charterhouse School. Two weekend matinees and a morning performance have been included to ensure even the youngest family members can see the show and offering concession ticket prices to everyone under 18 years at every performance.

Tickets are available online at www.Gtguk.com or call 07402 484484.

Godalming Community Gospel Choir Wednesday 10th April Join them for a very special evening of Easter contemporary and traditional gospel music. It’s a rare opportunity to see and hear Godalming Community Gospel Choir ‘unplugged’ - just voices and piano. A perfect way to celebrate the Easter story. It takes place at Godalming Baptist Church, Queen Street GU7 1BA. £5 is the suggested donation on the door. To reserve your seat, book at www.gcgc.org.uk.

Farncombe Townswomen’s Guild Wednesday 10th April 10am Farncombe TG meets at 10am on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in St John's Church. At their next meeting on 10th, they have a gentleman from the Wey and Arun canal talking about what is happening on the canal so far. You will be very welcome to go along and meet some friendly ladies. If you would like any more information, call Shirley on 01483 418102.

NCT Welly Walk Wednesday 10th April Join them for a nature walk at Mane Chance, Monkshatch Farm, Down Lane, Compton GU3 1DL, to see the horses and chickens!

Tea and cake available to buy. All welcome, no need to be an NCT member. Email branch.godalming@nct.org.uk for more information.

Jazz at The Pavilion Wednesday 10th April 8pm Featuring Chris Biscoe and Allison Neale. ‘Two of a Mind’ explores afresh the freewheeling, wonderfully melodic interpretations of standard material recorded 50 years ago by Gerry Mulligan and Paul Desmond on Blues in Time and Two of a Mind, this new band promises to evoke the spirit of these classic recordings. Tales place at The Pavilion, Guildford Rugby Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. Doors open at 7.30pm, tickets £15 in advance from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk.

The Clockhouse Monday to Friday 9.30am-3.30pm The Clockhouse in Milford is a Social Club & Day Centre for the over 50s offering a range of services and activities including art classes, book club, bridge, films, games, Pilates and quizzes.

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April at Leith Hill Place Learn something new at one of our workshops: • • • • •

Easter floral wreath making, 8 April, 11am-1pm, £30 Scone workshop, 9 April, 10am-12:30pm, £20 Creative painting for kids, 10 & 17 April, 9:30-12:30pm, £25 Folk singing, 10 April, 6-7:30pm, free Drawing & water colours, 4 week course starting 30 April, 10am-12:30pm £80

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Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt—inspired by the garden Fri 19—Mon 22 April, 11am-4:30pm. £3 per trail, admission charges apply for adults.

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from 9.30am for coffee and cake and have a look around. No membership fee. For more information visit www.clockhouse. org.uk or call Jules on 01483 420668.

Cryptic Crossword-Solving Workshop Thursday 11th April 10am–1pm Guildford Institute, Ward Street, Guildford GU1 4LH, is holding this workshop for those who can complete one or two clues in a crossword, but are then stumped! A sociable and stimulating morning where you will tackle a recent crossword from one of the broadsheets. Further dates are planned for Mondays 13th and 20th May and Friday 14th June. For full details, go to www. guildford-institute.org.uk or call 01483 562142.

Leith Hill Musical Festival Thursday 11th April The Festival kicks off in Dorking Halls when it will be attended

by West Sussex composer William Godfree, whose exciting Requiem will be performed, along with Hummel’s enchanting Mass in Bflat.The following two days of the Festival include Carl Orff’s popular Carmina Burana and Haydn’s Creation. Book online now with Dorking Halls Box Office at www.dorkinghalls. co.uk/whats-on/live-events. For more information about the Leith Hill Musical Festival, visit www.lhmf.org.uk.

Spring Charity Concert Thursday 11th April 11th 7.30pm It will be held at Charterhouse Memorial Chapel, Godalming and is a Celebration of Community over Personal Adversity. The

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choirs are The Midhurst Community choir and The Royal Surrey Choir will be performing along with a glittering array of soloists. The most important aspect of this concert is to support two small local charities which undertake huge support and research work. Grace is a charity dedicated to gynaecological, gynae-oncology research and Clinical Excellence. Topic of Cancer is a charity which is dedicated to Cancer Immunotherapy research and support. Tickets are £16 from The Little Box Office on 01428 661356 or Spring Charity Concert from www. thelittleboxoffice.co.uk.

Children’s Holiday Club at Godalming Baptist Church Thursday 11th and Friday 12th April 9.30am–12.30pm For 5–11 years, using Scripture union material. £5 per child for each morning. For registration forms please email catherine@ lawtonfamily.net or call 07973 927233.

The Surrey Sculpture Society The society will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary by presenting a wide range of sculpture and arts events throughout Surrey from early spring to autumn 2019. They will be exhibiting at a number of prestigious locations, including the Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden and Art Festival, the National Trust’s Hatchlands Park at East Clandon, RHS Garden Wisley, and The Savill Garden, part of the Crown Estate at Windsor Great Park For more information on the Surrey Sculpture Society and the 2019 programme of events visit www. surreysculpture.org.uk.

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Milford Probus Friday 12th April The talk will be by Dr Colin Summerhays and is about climate change and its effects such as melting ice caps and rising seas.

Milford Probus is a club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men and women. They have members from Waverley and beyond, and meet in Godalming on the third Friday of each month for lunch followed by a talk on a wide variety of subjects. Guests are always welcome to the meetings by invitation, and on their outings. Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. Lady members will be especially welcomed. For more details, contact Mike Thompson on 01483 428181, email milfordprobus@gmail.com.

Amelia - Godalming’s LynchPin Theatre Friday 12th April 7.30pm Godalming’s LynchPin Theatre presents ‘Amelia’ – a fascinating play about the enigmatic 1930s aviator Amelia Earhart. As well as record-breaking flights, she was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Amelia by George Purefoy Tilson is directed

by Claire Parker and presented as a rehearsed reading at Café Mila, Godalming GU7 1DT. There will be a full production in the round at The Electric Theatre, Guildford GU1 4SZ on 16th April at 7.30pm. Tickets available from Guildford Tourist Information Centre on01483 444334, www.tickets.visitguildford.com and www.electric.theatre/events.

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Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers They have a programme of 22 springtime walks in April, ranging from 4 to 11 miles in length and led by experienced walk leaders. If you enjoy friendly and relaxed country walking, why not give one of these walks a try? Further details at www. gandhramblers.org.uk or on Facebook.

Waverley Dowsers Society Friday 12th April 7.15 for 7.30pm The AGM will be followed by a talk by member Ken Collinson who will be talking about Guerilla planting of trees. Ken who is a qualified arboriculturist and horticulturist will be talking about the re-diversification of the British countryside using individual and group collaboration. Meetings are held every 2nd Friday of the month at the Unitarian Hall, Meadrow, Godalming GU7 3JB. All welcome with free refreshments available during meeting.

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Verdi Requiem in Guildford Cathedral Saturday 13th April 7.30pm In this special Concert the combined choirs of Blackheath and Bramley Choral Society and Kingston Orpheus Choir are joined by the Chameleon Arts Orchestra to perform Verdi's Requiem under the direction of David Condry. This Requiem is as popular today as when it was first performed 145 years ago. Tickets are £20 and £15 (12-18yrs and students £9 and £6) Under 12s free.

Available from boxoffice.bbcs@gmail.com or orpheustickets@ hotmail.com or Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 155 High Street, Guildford, tel 01483 444334. Also, at www.tickets. visitguildford.com.

Tickets £15. Also, there is a Talk & Slide Show featuring Nick’s recent visit to Nepal on Sunday 14th April at 7pm. Retiring collection. Please email jacquieverbeek@yahoo.co.uk to reserve your tickets for both events.

Witley Spring Show Saturday 13th April This takes place in the Chichester Hall, Petworth Road GU8 5PL. Exhibitors will compete in classes covering horticulture, floral art, cookery, crafts and photography. To enter, visit www. witleygardening.org. The hall is open to visitors in the afternoon to admire the exhibits and enjoy teas and homemade cakes.

Doors open from 2.30pm and prize-giving is at 4pm. Entry 50p (children free).

Ewhurst Horticultural Society Saturday 13th April 2.30pm They will be holding their Spring Show in Ewhurst Village Hall.

Classes include spring flowers, shrubs, floral art, photography, home fare and the children’s classes: Finger painting, an Easter Garden in a seed tray, and an illustrated map of Ewhurst. All details at www.ewhursthortsoc.org.uk. You can also email showsec@ ewhursthortsoc.org.uk or call Lesley on 01483 272488.

Jazz Concert in aid of Nepal Saturday 13th April 7.30pm Takes place in the Unitarian Chapel, Godalming GU7 3JB and features the excellent Phoebe Gaydon & The Gaydon Jazz Quartet. It is in aid of two Nepalese projects: Care4Nepal and Nick Morrice’s continuing support of orphans in Kathmandu.

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Cranleigh Walkers Explore the countryside around Cranleigh this spring with this group of welcoming and friendly walkers who meet each Saturday and Wednesday outside the Leisure Centre at 11am.

The walks are totally free, led by volunteers, of 4 to 4.5 miles in length and usually take 1.5 hours. So, put a spring in your step, boots on your feet and join them. All welcome!

Cranleigh Art and Crafts Society Saturday 13th April 2.30pm-4.30pm After a successful exhibition they have an interesting demonstration by the artist Ian Henderson. He will be using pastels to depict a domestic animal. This medium is particularly good when painting wildlife as it creates fur and feathers very well. Visitors are welcome for £3. For more information, call 01483 278698 or see www.

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Messy Church Saturday April 13th 3-5pm Fun for all the family at Godalming United Church, Bridge Road GU7 3DU. They are organising an Egg Trail and more!

Godalming Tales 2 In July 2015 a small group of authors and would-be authors met together for the first time in The King’s Arms Hotel in Godalming.

After numerous meetings, the idea arose of actually writing a book together. They came up with the idea of a book of short stories all linked, in one way or another, to our home town of Godalming. They called it Godalming Tales and it consisted of around 20 tales including electric street-lighting (which Godalming pioneered), the Tsar of Russia’s visit and, of course, the teddy bears that live on the Llamas lands. A few local shops agreed to stock it and copies were sold. Inevitably, they decided on a follow-up, imaginatively entitled ‘Godalming Tales 2!

They moved to the Jack Phillips pub and their numbers slowly increased. After a year or so, they had 14 authors and had written around 30 stories – even more varied than before. It’s available as an e-book and a paperback in a rather dramatic blue. Just visit https://amzn.to/2F6DNfY. They have their own Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ GodalmingWritersGroup/. Why not buy a copy and lose yourself in the infinite variety of Godalming Tales 2!

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Elstead Village Tennis Club Open Day Saturday 13th April 10am-3pm

Elstead Village Tennis Club is holding a free Open Day for new members. All ages and standards of tennis welcome. They are offering various free coaching sessions, starting at 10am for 8 years and under. The Adult Coaching Taster is from 1pm 3pm. For details of sessions, go to www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/ opendays/elsteadvillagetennisclub and reserve your space, or email membership@elsteadtennis.info. They are a very friendly club and would be delighted to see you there.

Guildford Shakespeare Company Sunday 14th to Sunday 28th April They are organising another series of events staged around Guildford, to celebrate William Shakespeare’s 455th Birthday – Will’s Birthday Bash! Included will be the 8th Sonnet Walk Weekend (27th/28th April). Full details are on the website, www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk.

Milford and District U3A Singers Sunday 14th April (Palm Sunday) 2.30pm They present a modern compilation entitled ‘Hallelujah! What a

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The Arts Society Haslemere Tuesday 16th April 2pm Jane Gardiner’s lecture on a history of glass through the eyes of the artist is entitled ‘Through a Glass Darkly’ and takes place at Haslemere Hall, Bridge Street, Haslemere. The phrase of the lecture title is from 1st Corinthians and has been used as the title for many books and films. However, this lecture explores the way in which artists over the centuries have included transparent glass objects in their painting. Visitors and new members are very welcome. For more details, contact The Arts Society Haslemere Membership Secretary Sue Wright on 01428 683578 or email membership@ theartssocietyhaslemere.org.

Western Front Association Surrey Branch Wednesday 17th April 7.45pm Ian Castle: ‘These Gaseous Monsters’. Utilising numerous firsthand accounts, Ian explores the experiences of those caught up in this forgotten Blitz, when Zeppelin raiders brought a new terror to Britain from out of the dark night skies. WWI brought war to the Home Front as German warships bombarded the East Coast and then airships began to target London and the south east. Ian Castle, a leading expert on the Zeppelin raids

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Chiddingfold Horticultural Society Wednesday 17th April 7.55pm The main meeting of the year is by Nick Bailey who will talk about '365 Days of Colour'. Nick is a presenter on BBC Gardeners' World as well as a columnist, gardener, designer and bestselling author. Nick will cover suggestions on how to choose plants to get colour throughout the year. As he has worked in horticulture for over 25 years he has a wealth of knowledge. The meeting will be held in the Village Hall in Coxcombe Lane. Entry is free for members and £5 for non members.

Guildford Rambling Club Walks planned for April include Hurst Park, Binstead, Reigate Heath, Chiddingfold, Ripley and West Clandon. Walks normally start at 10am and visitors are always welcome to give them a try. Full details of their walks programme can be found at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk.

Chiddingfold Village Hall Cinema Thursday 18th April 8pm Green Book is the story of a bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood in the Bronx, who is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), a world-class black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on ‘The Green Book’ to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at this year’s Oscars. Tickets for each standard screening cost £6 (£3 for children under 15) on the door, in advance via www. chiddingfoldcinema.com or from Treacle’s Tea Shop on The Green. Season tickets are also available. For all the latest information and screening dates, sign up to their mailing list, either online or in person at the cinema. Email boxoffice@ chiddingfoldcinema.com.

The Arts Society Guildford Wey Valley Thursday 18th April 10.45am Join them in Shalford Village Hall for their next lecture entitled ‘A Tour of Big Ben’ by Tim Redmond. Avoid the 334 spiral stairs, enjoy Tim’s virtual and behind the scenes tour and learn about the history, personalities construction and mechanisms of this iconic bell and clock tower. Refreshments available from 9.45am. Visitors £7 and new members very welcome. For more information about their programme, contact the Membership Secretary on 01483 423090, email info@tasgwv.org.uk or visit www.tasgwv.org.uk.

Albury Vineyard Saturday 20th April Here’s a chance to visit Albury Vineyard for a family-friendly open day with self-guided tours of the vineyard and tastings of their award-winning sparkling wines. Entertain the little ones with a vineyard 'bunny run' toy trail, craft activities, and

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Citizens Advice Waverley Are you having difficulty affording to heat your home? At Citizens Advice they often see clients who do. Sometimes people can’t pay their gas and electricity bills and they get into arrears.

If these arrears are not paid, the energy supplier may pass the debt on to a debt collection agency. There are a number of schemes available that might help you, just call Citizens Advice Waverley on 0344 848 7969 for free confidential and independent advice or drop into their office at Bridge Street, Godalming. It is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Indeed, if you have any other serious concerns Citizens Advice Events is there to help.

The Passion of Jesus Saturday 20th April at 12 noon and 2.30pm The Passion of Jesus will once again be performed on Guildford High Street on Easter Saturday. This is an authentic retelling of the story of Easter and each performance is free, lasts for 90 minutes and all are welcome. The play starts outside the Guildhall on the High Street and finishes at Marks and Spencer.

The performances are produced by Wintershall CIO and feature a large cast in period costumes. The play will also be performed in London’s Trafalgar Square on Good Friday 19th April at 12 noon and 3.15 pm. Wintershall also perform the Life of Christ (18th-22nd June) and the Nativity (18th to 22nd December) at Wintershall near Bramley. I can honestly say, having been a couple of years ago, that the The Passion of Jesus is an unforgettable Easter experience.

Mane Chance Sanctuary Saturday 20th April 10am to 3pm Meet their horses and take part in the Easter Egg Trail at Mane Chance Sanctuary, Down Lane, Compton. There will be a quiz to keep little ones (and big ones) entertained with Easter egg prizes for all those who complete the quiz! There will be more fun and games in the barn where you can also purchase refreshments, including hot cross buns of course! It costs £3 for each entry to the trail (accompanying adults not taking part go free!) and dogs are welcome too! Email tickets@manechancesanctuary.org to book your place and for more information - or visit the website www.manechancesanctuary.org.

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NCT Coffee Morning Wednesday 24th April 10.30–12 noon Career Coach Frances Cushway is joining their April coffee morning at The Refectory in Milford to run a Career Surgery. You can book in for 1:1 quick maternity coaching sessions (sign up on the day, first come first served basis). All welcome, no need to be an NCT member. Email branch.godalming@nct.org.uk for more information.

The Arts Society Cranleigh Wednesday 24th April 2pm and 7.30pm The next lecture by Eveline Eaton will discuss Vermeer's serene, mysterious and exquisite paintings, with their luminous colours and unpretentious subjects. Following that, there will be a Special Interest Morning from 10am-12.30pm at the Arts Centre Cranleigh. Richard Cupidi will be talking about the American realist artist and printmaker, Edward Hopper 1882—1967.

Best known for his oil paintings, he was equally proficient as a watercolourist. The Arts Society Cranleigh, (formerly known as Cranleigh Decorative and Fine Arts Society), meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month, except August and December, in the Cranleigh Arts Centre. They also organise visits to places of interest, and residential trips. For further information, visit www. theartssocietycranleigh.org. Visitors welcome.

Godalming Community Art This is a monthly creative space for all ages in Godalming to paint, draw and explore a variety of art and craft techniques in a relaxed, friendly setting. Art materials provided or bring your

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Donations to charity. The venue is Godalming Unitarian Church Hall, Meadrow, GU7 3JB (opp petrol station). Sessions from 1.30-3.30pm on Thursdays 25th April and 9th May. For more information, contact Pam on 07790 893622 or go to www. unitariangodalming.org.uk.

Les Amitiés Françaises Thursday 25th April 7.30pm The lecture will be on la Picardie et les Flandres - Pays Guerriers. Ever since Crecy and Agincourt, Flanders and Picardy were the battleground of many wars. As usual the lecture will be held at the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming GU7 1 BA. Doors open at 7pm and coffee, tea and biscuits are available. Les Amitiés Françaises are one of the largest and most active groups in the country. They are related to, and have support of, the Alliance Française de Londres. Visitors are welcome and can get in touch with the membership secretary John Petty at johnpetty46@outlook.com. The website has details of events, www.amitiesfrancaises.com and there is Facebook page, @amitieswaverley.

Loseley Spring Garden Show Friday 26th to Sunday 28th April The start of the season at Loseley Park is not far away which brings the ever-popular Spring Garden Show to the beautiful Walled Gardens. The nursery exhibitors will be out in force, along with garden bygones, antique tools, garden sundries and furniture and home design. Whichford Pottery will also

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Watts Contemporary Gallery Friday 26th April to Sunday 9th April Alexander Creswell returns to Watts Contemporary Gallery, exhibiting paintings from recent travels in the Holy Land. This new collection of small watercolours is on show for the first time. His work has been likened to JMW Turner and David Roberts but his fluency with light is quite his own. Works in this exhibition explore the rock-carved architecture of Petra and the ancient stones of Jerusalem. Apart from new and exciting exhibitions, Watts Gallery hold all sorts of talks and events as well as courses and workshops. I recommend that you have a look at their website to find out all that is going on at www. wattsgallery.org.uk.

Quiz Evening Saturday 27th April 7pm Godalming Inner Wheel Club is holding a fundraising Quiz Evening for The Samaritans and Riding for the Disabled, and other Inner Wheel charities at the Masonic Hall, Godalming GU7 1RQ. Teams can be up to 6 people and the cost is £10 per player to include a Ploughman's Supper. There will be a licensed bar and there is ample car parking at the rear. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

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Godalming Band's Spring Concert Saturday 27th April 7pm Godalming Band invites you to an evening concert at Godalming United Church, where the band will take you on a musical trip around the North American continent! Featuring music from the USA, Canada and the Caribbean plus classic brass band pieces. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are £6 for adults, £3 for under 16s, available in advance from Record Corner (Pound Lane), or Dominic on 01483 355129 or pro@ godalming.band. Find the band's full summer programme at www.godalmingband.org.uk or on Facebook.

Conservatoire Concerts Saturday 27th April 6.30pm They are excited to offer a vibrant programme this month, performed by an unusual string quartet which includes a Double Bass. The Ensemble will be exploring Italian roots through music and discovering some humour too, as they perform works by Rossini, Piazzolla and Zappa. So do join them for an evening of vibrant music at Godalming Baptist Church. Entry is free with a retiring collection towards expenses. For more details and reservations visit their website www.conservatoireconcerts. org.uk or email suzanne.cacciottolo@gmail.com.

The Fox Saturday 27th April This long distance running event in Godalming is in its 3rd year.

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The Arts Society Surrey Hills Tuesday 30th April 10.30am They continue their programme of lectures with a lecture entitled ‘As Good as Gold’ presented by Alexandra Epps.

Experience the story of gold and its significance and symbolism within the history of art - as the colour of the sun; the colour of divinity; the colour of status and the colour of love. The society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month at 9.45am for coffee. New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures, visits and holidays for 2019 can be found at www. theartssocietysurreyhills.org.uk or by calling 01483 414976.

Historical Association - West Surrey Branch Tuesday 30th April 7.30pm A lecture by Professor Ian Archer, Keble College, Oxford: ‘From Satellite City to Global City: London 1500 – 1700.’ A dynamic period of rapid population growth saw London emerge as a global trading city but this process posed major challenges for the social structure. Sounds familiar? Takes place at St Nicolas’ Hall, Bury Street, Guildford GU2 4AW. Students free.

Non members very welcome (£3 at the door). Details from Rollo Crookshank, 01252 319881 or email crookshank@starkmann. co.uk.

Electric Theatre Jazz Café Tuesday 30th April 7.30pm An evening of live jazz in the company of one of the most exciting new singers to emerge on the British Jazz scene, Sara Dowling with multi-award winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price.

Takes place at The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ. Tickets are £15 from the Electric Theatre Box Office on 01483 501200.

Investec International Music Festival Thursday 2nd to Saturday 11th May They present the 10th anniversary season celebrating a decade of world-class performances in the Surrey Hills. Concerts include Clare Teal and Her Trio performing at Denbies Wine Estate, Nicola Benedetti, Sitkovetsky Trio, Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Pierre-Andre Valade at St Teresa's Effingham, a two piano recital by Wu Qian and Juho Pohjonen at The Menuhin Hall and the award winning choir Tenebrae performing Renaissance choral masterpieces at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford. For full details of these and other events and to book, visit www.iimf.co.uk/2019-festival.

cars, dog show, town band and children dancing. It’s a great format for fund raising so if your organisation would like to raise some money, email Marjorie Cawley on davidcawley@talktalk. net about having a stall.

Witley Neighbourhood Plan Between Friday 3rd May and Friday 14th June the council will be conducting a formal consultation on the final draft of the Witley Neighbourhood Plan. This is a statutory planning document which will be used to guide housing and other developments in the Parish until 2032. The Parish of Witley includes Witley, Milford, Enton, Wormley, Brook and Sandhills.

The draft Plan will be available online and in various key locations around the Parish. There will be opportunities for you to give them your feedback both online and on paper. Sunday 5th May at Milford Village Hall from 11am–4pm, Friday 10th May at The Pirrie Hall from 3pm–8pm and Wednesday 15th May at The Chichester Hall from 3pm–8pm. Further information at www.surreycomunity.info/witleynp or email clerk@witley-pc. gov.uk.

Thursley Horticultural Society Saturday 4th May 10.30am to 12 noon They will be holding their annual plant sale at Thursley Village Hall. Lots of great bargains to be had.

60s Evening Saturday 11th May 7pm for 7.30pm Friends of Elstead Village Hall are holding a 60s evening with local band, Out of the Shadows. Tickets are £20 to include a two course meal and there will be a cash bar. Tickets can be obtained from Sue Gowar on 01252 702127.

Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair Friday 10th to Sunday 12th May The heralded annual Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair takes place in the grounds of Petworth House. This fair has quickly become a 'must visit' destination for collectors, interior designers and discerning members of the public, who can enjoy all that the stunning Petworth location has to offer.

Some 60 expert dealers are all showing their finest and most original treasures with a few surprises. More details at www. petworthparkfair.com.

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