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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE I hope you like our cover image this month. The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) have commissioned six of these fabulous prints to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the formation of this AONB, which was the second one formed in England and covers a quarter of the county. If you do like these images, we are running a competition this month to win a framed copy of the print of your choice. Please see our competitions page in the magazine and online for more details.

We do feature information about and from the Surrey Hills AONB reasonably regularly in these pages as I think they do an absolutely marvellous job of helping to protect our glorious countryside.

As another celebration of their 60th anniversary, they have also produced a list of 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills, a small number of which we have featured in this issue. I am guilty, like many of us I suspect, of visiting places far and wide and leaving interesting places on our doorstep for another day, which then seldom comes. I shall therefore try to visit all of these before the end of the year if I can!

Staycations have become more and more popular, given the cost and the irritation that overseas travel often brings with it. There is always so much to do and to see in this country and given recent weather, we can now stay at home to get a sun tan.

Godalming has run its own Staycation programme for the past eight years, probably the largest one in the country. The town council works with many local organisations to put on more than 70 free or subsidised activities and attractions for adults, children and families. It really is a great community event and I am always surprised that more towns or villages do not do something similar.

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CHEESE Phil Kemp meets artisan cheesemakers Pam and Francis Gimblett OPERATING FROM a well-equipped microdairy in the Surrey Hills near Haslemere, Pam and Francis Gimblett produce a fragrant soft washed-rind cheese they endearingly call Floyd, to their own unique recipe developed through sheer hard work and undoubtedly mixed with an intuitive creativity. Their cheese adventure has proven to be one full of challenges, many of which they hadn’t predicted, as Pam explains.

“When Francis first suggested we make cheese we thought six months down the line we’d be in production, but it was crazy to have assumed that. There is so much you have to learn, and the first time you make cheese there are lots of problems you have to solve, and faults you’ve got to refine. And that takes an awful amount of time.”

The couple complement each other perfectly as a team.

Pam grew up on a farm, and Francis dreamt of being a chef. This personal chemistry eventually saw them create a successful business running cheese and wine events for over 20 years.

“Clients at these events asked us to provide a myriad of different accompaniments, and increasingly cheese,” said Pam. “So we did a lot of research into the cheeses we were providing, and it was on the way back from an event about five years ago that Francis posed the question: ‘Wouldn’t it be a natural progression that we start making our own cheese?’ – and I rather foolishly and naively said yes!” The Gimbletts both burst into laughter, which I sense was broadly congratulatory but perhaps tinged a little with the harsh reality of what this has involved.

“We did most of our research in France where we met with cheesemakers, making lots of friends along the way,” said

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FOR THE LOVE OF CHEESE the fields to be milked as and when they want, with milking done by robotic milking machines which for the cows’ welfare is very beneficial.”

I was now totally intrigued, and also becoming a tad distracted by a yearning to start exploring Floyd’s undoubtedly very individual flavour. Francis suggested a tour of the Gimblett cheese dairy which is compact but very well-equipped and carefully controlled, both in terms of temperature and hygiene.

“We collect our milk from the farm and heat it to about 38°.

We add our starter cultures, which are lactic acid producing bacteria that provide flavour and also serve to make the cheese safe, and then the animal enzyme rennet which coagulates the milk into curd and adds flavour too.” Francis was guiding me around the dairy as he spoke, and we had paused by a collection of circular moulds. “We cut the curd into little cubes and stir to dispel the whey, with around a litre of milk producing one cheese. This is quite a high ratio compared to say a dry cheese like Cheddar as we retain a lot of moisture to give the gooeyness we need for our cheese.

This is drained into these moulds to create a 200g cheese.”

Francis moved towards the first of two temperaturecontrolled rooms. “These are then kept for three or four days at around 18° which kickstarts the bacteria. Then we drop the temperature to 11° for about three weeks, washing the cheese in a solution of brine and diluted vodka.

This discourages unwanted mould and yeast, encouraging the bacteria we had added which turns the cheese a pinkorange colour. We leave it a further week before finally chilling it down to about 5° so it is ready for sale.”

Previous page: Gimblett cheese; Pam and Francis Gimblett. From top: one of the Jersey cows (Kimberley Archer); the cheese in production.

Francis. “We took little bits and pieces of their knowledge to gain an understanding of the nuts and bolts, and it was all about flavour really. We wanted to create something of our own, a cheese that is very complex in flavour, similar to a fine wine which gives a range of persistent and changing flavours.”

Milk of course is the core ingredient of cheese, and my question as to where they source their supplies was fascinating in itself. “Our milk comes from Pierrepont Farm in Frensham,” explained Pam. “Mike and Bev Clear are tenants of the farm’s owners, Countryside Restoration Trust, and their ethos is focused on the welfare of their herd of around 130 Jersey cows, all of which they know by name. The cows come in from

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I then posed an impossible question, asking them to describe Floyd’s flavour. This was really a poorly disguised hint for a taste but I failed miserably by default. At the time of my visit the dairy was closed in readiness for some building work and the installation of new equipment, so I will have to wait until they are shortly back in production!

But based on the tantalising way both Pam and Francis had attempted to convey its flavour exactly as you would taste it - which included wild-mushroomy, gamy, and even at times chocolatey – I will be eagerly joining you in the queues at the outlets where it is on sale. Check out where on their website.

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Celebrate 60 years of the Surrey Hills AONB with 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills 2018 MARKS the 60th anniversary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) designation. The Surrey Hills was one of the first landscapes in the country to be designated in 1958 and is now one of 38 AONBs in England and Wales.

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Chilworth Gunpowder Works The Surrey Hills isn’t the first place that you’d associate with heavy industry, but in the village of Chilworth, near Guildford, are the ruins of an industry that dominated the area for almost 300 years – the manufacturing of gunpowder. The fast flowing Tillingbourne river attracted industry to Chilworth, as the river could be utilised to power water mills. In the 16th Century, the Evelyn family set up a gunpowder works in the area after being awarded the royal monopoly on gunpowder manufacture. In 1626, the East India Company also established a gunpowder mill on the banks of the Tillingbourne, the gunpowder works it opened at Chilworth in 1626 was used to supply its forces abroad.

There’s a great 2km heritage walk of the Gunpowder Mills with downloadable leaflet available from the website; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/chilworth-gunpowder-works/

Reigate Heath Windmill Reigate Heath Windmill is a grade II listed post mill which has been restored and is used as a chapel. It is thought to be the only windmill in the world which is a consecrated church.

The windmill was built c.1765, and was last worked by wind in April 1862. In 1962, the mill was purchased by Reigate Borough Council and the mill was restored, with new sails fitted. A church service was held on 18 October 1964, and since May 1965 a service has been held on the third Sunday of each month during the summer.

You can take in the Mill by doing a 4 mile walk across Reigate Heath; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/reigate-heath-windmill/

The Atlantic Wall D-Day training sites were created in Britain in order to practise for Operation Overlord, the invasion of Northern France in 1944. In 1943, in an area of Hankley Common known as the Lion’s Mouth, Canadian troops constructed a replica of a section of the Atlantic Wall. It is constructed from reinforced concrete and was used as a training aid to develop and practise techniques to breach the defences of the French coast prior to the D-Day landings.

The wall is about 100 m (330 ft) long, 3 m (9.8 ft) high by 3.5 m (11 ft) wide. It is divided into two sections between which there were originally steel gates. Nearby are other obstacles such as dragon’s teeth, reinforced concrete blocks and lengths of railway track set in concrete and with wire entanglements. Many of the relics show signs of live weapons training and the main wall has two breaches caused by demolition devices.

You can discover the Atlantic Wall on a 5 mile walk; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/atlantic-wall/

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Limpsfield Common mini woodland houses Discover a miniature world on Limpsfield Common. National Trust Volunteers have built mini houses for woodland creatures. Discover Hedgehog Hall, Peter Rabbit’s Post Office, Fox Villa and more. If you’re lucky, and as quiet as a mouse, you may even spot one of the secretive woodland creatures. A good time to visit is first thing in the morning or last thing at night. You can find Ridlands Grove just off Ridlands Lane which is about half a mile south of the A25 on the B269 (Kent Hatch Road) heading towards Edenbridge from Oxted.

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The Wilberforce Memorial On 19 July 1873 Samuel Wilberforce, ‘Soapy Sam’ the Bishop of Winchester, had a tragic accident on the Abinger Roughs. His family erected a granite memorial on the spot where he fell, and you can see this Grade II listed monument near Leasers Barn.

The Roughs was formerly part of the Abinger Hall Estate. In the late 19th century the land was planted with specimen trees, plantations and rhododendrons to form open glades with interlinking paths; a wilderness garden. It was created by Thomas Henry Farrer of Abinger Hall, and you can still see some of the original garden today.

There’s also a great 3 mile walk around Abinger Roughs which takes in the memorial; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/the-wilberforce-memorial/

Wanborough Great Barn Wanborough Great Barn is the oldest and most important wooden building in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Built in 1388 by the Cistercian monks of Waverley Abbey and used for storing and processing crops and fleeces.

It is an aisled barn, made from massive oak timbers, with large doors on both long sides to permit entry and exit by carts. Constructed from some of the many oak trees that covered much of Surrey in the middle-ages, Wanborough Great Barn was part of a ‘grange’ – a farm supplying the abbey’s needs.

Discover more about Wanborough Great Barn; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/wanborough-great-barn/ These offer just a snapshot of some of the wonderful things there are to get out and see in the Surrey Hills. For a full list of 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills visit www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/. To win a complete set of Surrey Hills limited edition prints, visit www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/competitions.

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PETS and FAMILIES Zoe Blake looks at how pets can be good for the whole family THE UK is known for being a nation of animal lovers and so it is not surprising that a 2015 Pet Population Report estimated almost half of UK households own a pet, giving a total of approximately 58 million pets.

I feel that owning a pet (or in my case three cats and one dog) will enable my son to grow up having learnt a whole variety of skills which he can hopefully translate to other areas of his life. I see a pet bringing behaviour improvements, emotional benefits and, most importantly, health advantages.

I recently stumbled across a report resulting from a survey and studies run by Pets at Home in 2015 which confirms my beliefs.

Children are being given the opportunity to care for pets on a daily basis. At this young age, they are taught what a responsibility it is and so understand what work and commitment is involved in owning a pet. Their relationships towards others should improve as they learn about compassion, which could also help reduce self -focus. Pets can become a comfort tool where the children find they can open-up if they are upset, as their pets won’t laugh at them or tease them.

They provide a great way to get our children learning about nature, getting fresh air and exercise, which can work wonders for a child’s nights sleep (I can vouch for this first hand). It will also get more sedentary members of the household out and about. The survey felt that people who were dog

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owners were deemed friendlier and more sociable than non-dog owners. So if you decided to get a dog to enjoy some nice quiet walks alone, you may need to think again!

Pets have also been known to have benefits if a child is finding it hard to concentrate or are anxious about performing a certain task. The study showed that when a dog was placed in a classroom of children, they were able to perform tasks better and faster making fewer mistakes.

It has also been studied and documented that exposure to dogs in the first years of life can mean a lower incidence of hay fever and asthma for our children.

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we are thinking about obtaining a pet that we get the right type of pet for our family lifestyle. Source it from a reliable place, like an animal charity, rehoming centre, a responsible breeder and please always avoid buying through newspapers and online ads.

So what pet would be best? This one is always a hard decision to make and has to be a discussion that is made with the whole family. Who will be responsible for the main care of the animal and what is your main reasoning for adding another family member? Think about the individual types of animals and what care and attention they require. Visit your local pet shops and rescue centres and have a look at the different options you have. Speak to friends and family who have pets and see how they feel.

The obvious choices would be cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. However other pets like tortoises, snakes, lizards and hedgehogs are starting to become popular. How much interaction would the family like to have with the pet and are they going to be rewarded with attention? For example, there are no guarantees that a cat will become a lap cat if that’s what you were wanting.

A hamster’s waking hours will often be when the family is asleep and a nice cuddly rabbit may not like to be handled unless it has been done correctly from a young age. Animals all require attention and dedication and they should definitely been seen as

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a lifelong commitment, not just a phase.

It is important to remember that an adult should always be supervising children when they are around their pets. You must also communicate and teach children the ‘5 welfare needs’.

The need for: • A safe and suitable place for them to live • A proper diet including fresh water • The ability to express normal behaviours • Suitable housing (with or without other animals) • Protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease My son gets involved in various activities of their care from feeding, walking and cleaning out any visiting small animals. He will also come with me when they go to the vets which I feel is vital in him understanding the need to treat a sick or injured animal, to keep them healthy and give them the best life we can.

Our pets give us unconditional love and it is important that we provide them with a safe and healthy life. If you feel that your family can do this, then there are many great reasons to do so.

FIND OUT MORE Zoe Blake is a registered veterinary nurse and runs The Friendly Pet Nurse. Call 07917 094715 or visit www.thefriendlypetnurse.co.uk.

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ROWLY HOUSE VET – THE VETS WITH A DIFFERENCE Rowly House Vet is a relatively new addition to Cranleigh, having opened in November 2015. However, this practice is just a little bit different from the normal veterinary practice.

This small family-run practice with Alyson (pictured left) as the vet first started out in 2011 as a purely mobile practice. As the first home-visiting practice in Surrey, Alyson and her team quickly established a much needed service where pets could be seen and treated in their own home, avoiding not only the stress of a clinic visit but also the cost that usually accompanies a vet home visit.

Over the last 2 years the clinic has gone from strength to strength with pets and their owners benefiting from the ethos that they come first. This caring, knowledgeable and experienced team bases everything they do around what is right for you and your pet. They provide vet and nurse appointments both in clinic and in your home, behavioural consultations, dog-training classes, acupuncture and physiotherapy, all supported by a modern fully equipped clinic.

As the practice and client base grew, Alyson and her team opened the clinic in Rowly (on the Guildford Road next door to Pets Pantry), not only to support the mobile clients with a modern operating facility and quality hospital care, but also to give the pets of Cranleigh the option of a home or clinic visit depending on what suits their needs best.

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Plant Heritage • GARDENING

With Beth Otway

PLANT HERITAGE are a plant conservation charity, based in Guildford, that encourage horticulturists, botanists, and gardeners to grow, propagate, share, and conserve a wide range of plants to protect and safeguard the variety of plants we have available to grow and enjoy. This year, they are celebrating their 40th anniversary, so to mark the occasion they asked garden designer Jackie Currie to create an exhibit for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018, to publicise the value of Plant Heritage’s work.

Plant Heritage are a self-funding charitable organisation with limited resources, but thanks to the efforts of their staff and trustees, as well as the dedication of the growers of over 600 National Collection holders across the country, the actual value of this charity’s work is priceless. It’s often assumed that a plant, once it’s released for sale, is held in vast numbers and will always be available for us to purchase forever more, but this is seldom the case. Plant stocks are often lower than you might expect; many plants that are popular one minute can fall from favour the next, so unless nurseries and gardeners grow, propagate, and share

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Clockwise from top left: Alium 'Ostara'; Geum 'Lemon Drops'; Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire'.

plants, there is no guarantee that we will be able to find a particular plant in the future.

Plants are valuable to us in so many ways. They may produce compounds which are essential components in medical treatments, a plant may produce delicious fruit or vegetables, or a plant might be a valuable garden plant, which flowers earlier or later, or flowers for longer. A plant might be special as it copes when grown in a particular soil type, or a plant might be valued for its ability to survive extended periods of cold, heat, drought or wet weather.

National Collection holders are passionate growers of a particular group of plants. These range from National Collections set up to honour a particular plant breeder, for example Sarah Cook’s National Collection of Irises introduced by Sir Cedric Morris, or National Collections set up to safeguard plants from a particular location, such as Linda Heywood’s National Collection of Echium Species and Cultivars from Macaronesian Islands. There are

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PLANT HERITAGE many collections of fascinating plants, like Nigel Hewitt-Cooper, of Hewitt-Cooper Carnivorous Plants’ National Collection of Drosera. Jackie Currie holds a National Collection of Allium Species, Cultivars, and Hybrids, and Julian Reed holds a National Collection of Hardy Polypodium Cultivars, while Jonathan Hogarth holds a National Collection of Small and Miniature Hostas.

Jackie Currie, as a National Collection holder as well as a garden designer, was the perfect choice to design and build the Plant Heritage exhibit for the horticultural calendar’s most prestigious event, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Having said this, Jackie had quite a challenge before her.

The RHS contacted Plant Heritage just five weeks before the Chelsea Flower Show was due to open when an exhibitor pulled out due to the effects of the unseasonable cold weather this spring. Jackie had just over a month to come up with a design, source the plants, and create an exhibit! She had to fit in her full-time day job as well as organising the display, so had a very busy time. Thankfully she was ably assisted by Plant Heritage’s Show Manager, Gill Groombridge.

Plant Heritage’s Chelsea exhibit was entitled ‘The Heart of Plant Heritage’, as the National Plant Collections are at the heart of Plant Heritage’s conservation work. The exhibit featured plants from 25 different National Collections, including roses borrowed from Mottisfont Abbey’s National Collection of pre-1900 Shrub Roses. Mottisfont Abbey’s National Collection of Roses was established

by Graham Stuart Thomas in the 1970s, and this magnificent rose collection is home to many old and rare varieties of rose. Without the dedication of the renowned plantsman Graham Stuart Thomas, who planted the roses, and the support of Plant Heritage and the National Trust, who maintain the collection, these roses may otherwise have become extinct and lost to us forever.

Plant Heritage’s Chelsea exhibit featured an Acer from the National Collection at Westonbirt Arboretum, lavender from Downderry Nursery’s National Collection of Lavender, as well as Alliums from Jackie Currie’s National Collection of Alliums.

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Top: From left - Lorraine Smith, Alan Titchmarsh, Jackie Currie, Steve Currie and Gill Groombridge at Chelsea. Above: Plant Heritage's 40th Anniversary stand at Chelsea.

The RHS judges were impressed with the Plant Heritage exhibit, presenting the display with a Silver-Gilt Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018.

If you’re interested, you can support Plant Heritage by making a donation or becoming a member. Plant Heritage members enjoy many benefits including invitations to attend talks and workshops arranged by a network of local groups across the country, visits to gardens, specialist nurseries, National Plant Collections, and Plant Heritage’s specialist plant fairs, where you can buy a wide range of rare and unusual plants. Members can take part in Plant Heritage’s annual plant exchange, and twice a year members also receive the Plant Heritage Journal, which is full of interesting articles about plants. As a member and National Collection Holder myself, I can tell you that Plant Heritage is a lovely, friendly society; by joining and attending the meetings, you’re sure to make some great friends!

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GODALMING FILM FESTIVAL Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th August THE FREE Godalming Film Festival is back for a second year, giving the whole community an opportunity to enjoy some fabulous films and fun events at locations in Godalming.

There will be matinée, early evening and evening performances at a variety of venues, from Godalming's Borough Hall and the Wilfrid Noyce Centre to Café Mila, as well as film pub quizzes at The Star and The Richmond Arms.

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THE PROGRAMME GODALMING & ENVIRONS SATURDAY 15TH TO SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER Established in 1994 Heritage Open Days are England’s contribution to a Pan-European event. The central principle is to offer free access to buildings which are normally closed to the public but now it includes tours and events which bring local history to life. Heritage Open Days is coordinated nationally by the National Trust with support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Locally, it would not be possible without the support of individuals, businesses and organisations who give up their time to pass on their knowledge and enthusiasm for both the buildings and their associated history.

Godalming was founded in Anglo-Saxon times, the earliest known reference to it is in the will of King Alfred in about 890. It started as two settlements, one near to the Parish Church which grew out towards the High Street, the other near the wharf. The rivers and water courses along with the fertile ground and wooded surrounding area made it a good place to settle. Sheep and cattle were grazed in the more sandy soil out of the river valley.

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THE PEPPERPOT Godalming’s old Market House and Town Hall, built by public subscription in 1814 to replace the ruinous medieval structure.

Designed by local architect John Perry, it has survived several attempts to knock it down for road improvements and has become the “trademark” of Godalming. The seat of the town’s politics until the present council offices were built in 1908, it then became the town Museum until that moved over the road in 1987. The Godalming Trust 2018 Civic Design Awards will be on display. Open courtesy of Godalming Town Council.

Open SATURDAY and SUNDAY 10am till 5pm FREE – JUST TURN UP GODALMING MUSEUM Follow the story of Godalming and the surrounding area in this friendly museum situated in a medieval building in the heart of town. Explore the work of Gertrude Jekyll and the South West Surrey Arts and Crafts movement and visit August 2018

So at first glance Godalming is much like any other Surrey town, but if you know where to look, you can see signs of its industrial past with its wool trade, framework knitting, leather processing, paper making and stone quarrying.

During the 18th and 19th centuries it was more like a northern mill town with a big industrial presence and a large number of non-conformist religions catering for the workers. From the 17th century until the mid 19th century and the arrival of the railway, it was a major coaching stop on the London to Portsmouth road.

The railway led to growth of the town with housing for London commuters. Godalming was also the first town in the world to have a public electricity supply.

2018 is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and this is highlighted in exhibits in some of the properties open this weekend.

Whatever you choose to do or see this weekend, enjoy this insight into our rich Heritage.

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the fascinating local studies library.

Find out how life in Godalming has been shaped by the landscape in the new Living Landscape gallery. There are family activities throughout the museum: join in the cats’ tea party, explore the oldest house in Godalming or race around the cycle speedway board game.

On SATURDAY there will also be an exhibition by Studio 12 which will reflect a diversity of media and subjects.

On SUNDAY will be the first day of a new exhibit on the Impact of WW1 on Godalming TUESDAY to SATURDAY 10am till 5pm.

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CHURCH OF ST PETER & ST PAUL ‘Where all are welcome!’ Come and walk through history at Godalming’s Grade 1 Listed parish church.

There has been a church here since Saxon times. Stones from the church font, the earliest in England, dating from 820 to 840 are on display. The Normans added Godalming & Cranleigh

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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS a short tower and the distinctive oak framed, lead covered spire was in place by 1375. Over the centuries the church has expanded to meet the demands of a growing population with a number of refurbishments throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the last major changes being done with the help of Sir Gilbert Scott in 1878.

Open SATURDAY and SUNDAY 10am till 5pm. Guided tour at 3pm on SUNDAY. NADFAS children’s trail available. Services on SUNDAY at 8am (BCP Holy Communion), 10am (Choral Eucharist) and 6.30pm (Evensong).

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history in the Godalming area.

Less than two miles away, in Binscombe, is a Quaker Burial Ground used from 1695 to 1720 and Fox's Barn, so called because the Society's founder, George Fox, preached there in 1655. 2014 was the tercentenary of the Meeting Room , built from the ruins of a cottage called Goreways in 1714.

The other building, originally a stable, is believed to date from the 1600s. There will be a display on aspects of Quakerism. Homemade confectionary available for a donation.

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THE STAR, CHURCH STREET One of the few survivors of Godalming’s many pubs and breweries, the Star is a mainly 18th century house with 16th century origins, it became a pub soon after the Beer Orders Act of 1830 when the Government encouraged a switch to wholesome English beer from the evils of Hollands gin.

Tours on SATURDAY at 11.00am and 12 noon

The bell tower of SS Peter & Paul will be open on Saturday 15 September. In the summer of 2017 we installed an entirely new ring of eight bells and we are very pleased with them. Come and visit the ringing chamber and hear for yourself how good the new bells sound. There will also be a short talk about English church bell ringing and a demonstration of this ancient art, more-or-less unique to the UK. Time permitting, there is also a possibility that you could have a go yourself.

On SATURDAY at 2.30pm and 4pm Please note for safety reasons under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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QUAKER MEETING HOUSE THE MINT, MILL LANE

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Come and discover the rich tapestry of history at Westbrook Place, a beautiful large Georgian house with a mostly 19th century interior.

From 1718 until his death in 1785 it was the home of General James Oglethorpe, founder of the state of Georgia. In the 19th century its owner was Lord Brassey, builder of the Portsmouth Direct Railway which passed through the grounds.

In 1891 the Countess of Meath bought it and opened a ‘Home of Comfort for Epileptics’, looking after girls and young women with epilepsy.The Meath Epilepsy Charity continues that work today but now supports both men and women who live with complex epilepsy and associated disabilities with a progressive pathway of care.

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the walled garden and the chapel where there will be a display of photographs of the Meath. There will also be an opportunity to find out more about the current work of this dynamic charity which in its 126th year remains at the very heart of the Godalming Community.

Children welcome to join our free ‘History Hunters’ activity.

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LADYWELL CONVENT

Tuesley Court was designed in the Arts and Crafts style by the London architect Sir Guy Dawber and first occupied in 1911. It is constructed of Bargate stone set at intervals with leaded windows.

In 1956 the house was purchased by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood as their Motherhouse. Since then the convent has been extended sensitively in the style of the original building and a magnificent chapel, with striking mosaics imported from Italy, has been added Tours on SATURDAY at 2pm, 2.30pm and 3pm.

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Also in nearby Minster Field is a shrine marking the site of Godalming's first church, known as the Minster Chapel, believed to have been built between AD550 and 650. The shrine is always open to the public.

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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS it includes several features from its 1886 predecessor, including the fireplace and several ornate chairs, which are still in use in the Temple.

The Hall including the Temple will be open and various items of Masonic regalia will be displayed.

Local freemasons will also be on hand to talk with visiting guests and explain the significance of various items in the Temple. Ample car parking available.

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the railway. Designed in the early English Gothic style by Sir George Gilbert Scott RA. There is a tablet in memory of John George (Jack) Phillips, the wireless operator on the Titanic, as he sang in the church choir as a boy. There will be a display in the Church.

Open SATURDAY 10am till 12 noon Open SUNDAY 2pm till 4pm Refreshments available.

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One of the country’s great schools, founded by Thomas Sutton in 1611. In 1872 they moved away from insalubrious surroundings in London to a new site on the outskirts of Godalming. Guided tours include the South African Cloisters, the Founder’s Chapel, the Memorial Chapel, the Main Hall, the Library and the Scholars’ Court.

Tours on SATURDAY at 10am, 12.30 pm and 2.30pm FREE BUT PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

SKILLWAY CRAFT WORKSHOPS At Nightingale Road Cemetery Skillway (Charity) is a project begun in 1997 which provides manual craft skills training, taught by skilled craftsmen to raise employability, self-esteem and motivation in teenagers. It is housed in The Old Chapels (Grade II Listed) within the classic Victorian Nightingale Road Cemetery, where Jack Phillips grave can be seen next to the caretaker’s garden. A copy of the cemetery records will be available for reference.

Open SATURDAY 10.30am till 12 noon FREE – JUST TURN UP ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, FARNCOMBE Built in 1849 in response to the rapid population growth created by August 2018

This Grade II listed chapel was completed in 1789 in the modest style of a dissenting meetinghouse, with the later addition of an internal balcony and adjoining cottage. Built of brick and finished with stucco, it is set back from the road to avoid unwelcome attention at a time when religious dissent was highly unpopular. It houses a full-immersion underfloor baptistry in keeping with its General Baptist origins, which will be open for viewing. The chapel has a rich social history, including early provision of a school for poor children and a lending library for adults – believed to be the first in Godalming.

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FREE - JUST TURN UP BUSBRIDGE CHURCH (ST JOHN THE BAPTIST) This special l i t t l e Victorian G o t h i c R e v i v a l church is a treasure trove of designs by the grand designers of the day.

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Gilbert Scott, it has a remarkable metal chancel screen by Edwin Lutyens, who also designed the WW1 memorial and the Jekyll family memorial. There are lovely stained glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones for Morris & Co, and later ones by A K Nicholson. The cobbled paths may have been designed by Gertrude Jekyll, who was an active church member.

The graveyard also has some interesting occupants.

There will also be information on the graveyard and a quiz for children.

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FREE – JUST TURN UP ST PETER’S CHURCH, HAMBLEDON The first mention of a church at Hambledon is in 1291, but St Peter’s was almost entirely rebuilt in 1846.

Set in beautiful countryside and a stone’s throw from the Greensand Way, this Grade II listed church is built of Bargate stone, with ashlar dressings and Welsh slate roof and a mostly chalk interior.

In the churchyard there are two immense and ancient yews, the larger of which measures 30ft in circumference and is hollow.

Across the footpath is a disused lime kiln, a reminder of Surrey’s past brickmaking industry.

Open SATURDAY 10am till 4pm Open SUNDAY 1pm till 4pm FREE - JUST TURN UP BARROW HILLS SCHOOL ROKE LANE, WITLEY GU8 5NY

Great Roke, the principal building of Barrow Hills School, was built in 1909 in the Arts and Crafts style. The house was designed by architects Buckland and Haywood Farmer and has been said to be “the most ambitious house undertaken by the partners and is arguably one of the finest large houses produced by the Birmingham movement”.

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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Plaster work is by CattersonSmith Jnr. Visitors will be able to see the gardens, originally laid out by Gertrude Jekyll, but since substantially altered.

Open SATURDAY 2pm till 3.45pm.

Tours on SATURDAY at 2pm and 3pm. Visitors to report in to school reception area.

FREE – JUST TURN UP RAKE COURT, STATION LANE, MILFORD Rake Manor (formerly Rake House, the home of the owner of Rake Mill — hence Milford) is a fine Tudor brick and timber building. From c.1880, what is now Rake Court was gradually added to the old house to form a Kitchen wing, together with a Billiards/Music Room. The architects for these additions include Lutyens and Baillie Scott.

Visitors will get a view of the house from the outside & the lake. Only the Billiard Room will be open inside the house where we have an exhibition of art by Alfred Bestall of Rupert Bear fame. Car parking is available in the courtyard. The garden is suitable for wheelchair access but the Billiard Room is not.

Tours on SATURDAY at 2pm and 3.30pm.

FREE BUT PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED

ST PETER’S CHURCH, HASCOMBE

Grade II listed and consecrated in June 1864, built to replace the derelict old church, believed to have been built around 1220.

Designed by Henry Woodyer in the general style of the 13th century, it is built of Bargate stone, quarried within the parish, with a shingled bellcote. Many items were salvaged from the old church including the 1690 Purbeck Marble font, much of the wood in the porch and the oak chancel screen.

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exhibition of life in WWI in Hascombe.

Services on SUNDAY at 10am & 6.30 pm FREE - JUST TURN UP ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH , THURSLEY This Saxon church dates back to 1030. See the 11th century windows, still containing the original oak frames, and its 14th Century timber bell-turret with shingled spire, which stands upon an enormous timber frame. In the churchyard there is a nationally important set of table tombs and also the famous Sailor’s Tomb, which commemorates the nearby murder of an unknown sailor by three fellow travellers in 1786 and a monument designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.

Open SATURDAY 10am till 5pm. Tours on SATURDAY at 11am and 2.30pm.

Refreshments available.

FREE – JUST TURN UP ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, WONERSH GU5 0PG The Church of St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, probably originally Saxon, was re-built shortly after the Norman conquest in the eleventh century with additions made until the fifteenth century.

Major rebuilding took place in 1793 and restoration in 1901, however the core is still the Norman church.

There is a Historic trail for children to follow and complete within the church. Wheelchair accessible.

Toilets are available at the Church Open SATURDAY 10am till 1pm.

Refreshments and parking available FREE – JUST TURN UP

ST NICHOLAS PEPER HAROW CHURCH, PEPER HAROW, OFF ELSTEAD ROAD GU8 6BQ Grade II listed church dating back to the fifteenth century, remodelled in the 1840s by architect A W N Pugin, probably best known for his work on the Houses of Parliament, with further work in the 1870s by Thomas Jackson who was knighted for his saving of Winchester Cathedral from collapse by the use of a diver to secure the foundations, and recently restored following a disastrous fire in 2007.

Tour on SATURDAY at 11am (church not otherwise open except for services).

Wheelchair accessible.

FREE – JUST TURN UP NATURE WALK One and half hour nature walk by the River Wey in Godalming, in particular taking in the Lammas Lands, an important series of floodplain meadows covering 36ha in central Godalming. Walk suitable for children, but adult supervision required. Sturdy footwear should be worn for uneven and wet ground.

SATURDAY 10.30am.

Meet at the entrance to Waverley Borough Council Offices, Godalming GU7 1HR FREE – JUST TURN UP HISTORY WALK Enjoy a guided history walk around Godalming led by Stephen Goddard. Lasts about 1½ hours.

Starting from under the Pepperpot SUNDAY at 10.30am FREE – JUST TURN UP

THE GODALMING TRUST is a voluntary organisation working to maintain our heritage and quality of life in Godalming and Farncombe by promoting high standards of planning, conservation and regeneration. Please pick up an application to join during Heritage Open Days or download one from our website, www.thegodalmingtrust.org.uk. Charity No. 263033 This programme is correct at time of going to press, any changes will be posted in the Museum & Pepperpot. For details of Heritage Open Days events round the country see www.heritageopendays.org.uk.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND THANKS The Godalming Trust wishes to thank Godalming Town Council for their continued support in the promotion of the Heritage Open Days programme. They are also grateful to Godalming Museum for the distributions of the tickets, to Stephen Goddard for allowing us to use his sketches in publicity material and to VantagePoint for setting the programme. And finally thank you to all those who welcome people to their buildings and events over the weekend without whom there would be no Heritage Open Days.

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26% of Costa Rica is protected. It is home to Sloths, Jaguars, Monkeys and beautiful birdlife. For eight months a year you can go whale watching and spot the great humpbacked whale, and encounter Green Sea Turtles, Hawksbill and Leatherback Turtles all year around. But if you want to catch the magical nesting of these great creatures then visit between February to April or July to October.

there are hot springs throughout the area for visitors to relax in after a busy day’s exploring.

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Costa Rica is also a great place to combine exciting activities with rest and relaxation. Try the zip line through the clouds at Monteverde, or white water rafting all year around on the Pacuare River. Surfers and divers also love Costa Rica as it has some of the best surfing in the world. Isla del Cano is a perfect diving destination on the Pacific coast. This is where you can come face to face with Hammerhead and white finned sharks as well as the awesome whale shark and graceful ray fish.

The beaches are certainly worth spending some time to enjoy. With two quite distinct coastlines there are many beautiful, white beaches to relax on and accommodation that ranges from eco lodges to five-star hotels.

Before you head home, make sure you have visited one of Costa Rica’s 290 volcanos. One of the most popular excursions is to Arenal Volcano National Park to see the Arenal Volcano. Thanks to all of this geothermal activity August 2018

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Summer recipes • FOOD & DRINK

Chicken Caesar Salad Cups

Pimm’s Ice Lollies

These cute Little Gem lettuce cups make perfect bite sized scoops for a delicious cheat’s version of the classic Caesar salad.

Ingredients:

3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 20g parmesan, finely grated plus a little extra for decoration, 4 radishes, cut into wedges, 3 spring onions cut into strips, 1 ready-roasted chicken breast, shredded, 2 Little Gem lettuces.

Serves 6 as a starter or more as a canapé.

Mix up your Pimm’s consumption by making these fun ice lollies, you can guarantee they will impress guests!

Method:

1. In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard and parmesan and beat well.

2. Add the radish, most of the spring onion and shredded chicken breast to the bowl and stir well so everything is coated.

3. Separate the leaves of the Little Gem lettuce and lay out on a platter. Spoon a little of the chicken mix into each lettuce leaf and top with the extra parmesan and left over spring onion.

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Ingredients:

300g strawberries and raspberries, leaves from 1 stem of mint, 50g icing sugar, 100ml Pimm’s, 200ml lemonade. To decorate: 4 slices cucumber, quartered, 4 strawberries, sliced.

Makes 8 lollies depending on the size of your lolly moulds

Method:

1. Put the strawberries, mint leaves and sugar into a blender and whizz until smooth. Pour through a fine sieve to remove the seeds.

2. Combine the berry mixture with the Pimm’s and lemonade and stir well. Put the cucumber and strawberry slices into the lolly moulds and pour in the liquid. Freeze for 4 hours or until solid.

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HIDDEN SURREY THE COMMUNITY Foundation model is a global, philanthropic movement operating in over 1,800 communities worldwide. In the UK, there are 46 Community Foundations. At the heart of the concept is the simple theme of ‘local giving for local need’.

Laura Thurlow, Chief Executive at the Community Foundation for Surrey, explains how the foundation is supporting many ‘hidden’ charities helping meet local needs that exist right on your doorstep.

When responding with the name of the organisation I am so delighted to work for, it is not uncommon to be greeted with a dazed expression. There are many local people still unaware of The Community Foundation for Surrey, despite the vital work we do in enabling local philanthropy and supporting hundreds of Surrey based charities and groups each year.

Perhaps this is because Surrey is predominantly thought to be one of the most affluent counties in the UK. But while parts of our county are rated as the best places to live, sadly our research, titled ‘Surrey Uncovered’, has revealed the very real needs that surround us.

we would love to hear from you, so please do get in touch!

Charities Supported Near You The Cellar Café in Godalming provides an affordable safe haven for people with mental health challenges, learning difficulties or who are otherwise marginalised in the area. While operating as a normal café, the space caters particularly for the needs of those who are disadvantaged, isolated, lonely or emotionally stressed. Staff are trained in listening skills, so that vulnerable people can talk confidentially and problems can be discussed and addressed before they become overwhelming.

Busbridge Parish Church operates a befriending scheme for isolated and lonely members of the community. The Befriending model is based on 1-to-1 support as well as group activities and offers care and companionship, benefitting people who would appreciate having a regular visitor and reducing feelings of loneliness that often creates illhealth and stress.

FIND OUT MORE For more informatiuon, email: info@cfsurrey.org.uk, phone 01483 478092 or visit the website at www.cfsurrey.org.uk.

Did you know that Surrey has one of the highest levels of domestic abuse? Or that, in some areas, income deprivation is affecting more than 30% of children? It is these needs which motivate us to raise awareness of the importance of philanthropy and encourage local people to get involved.

We work with donors who want to give back to their communities and voluntary groups providing vital services for local people and disadvantaged individuals. Companies, individuals, families and trusts can establish a fund with us, and we will work closely with them to help direct their giving to the causes and themes they care about in Surrey.

Last year, we awarded £1.2 million in grants to charities and groups working hard to better Surrey, that sadly often go unnoticed, despite making a significant impact within the local community.

It is these ‘hidden’ charities making the biggest difference that we are so proud to support.

We are incredibly proud to have generated £22million across Surrey since our inception in 2005 and we are confident that, by inspiring more philanthropic individuals to become involved, it will not be long before we generate even more for our communities.

Whether you’re a local group looking for funding, or someone wanting to support the local community, August 2018

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Chidham Circular Summer is a lovely time to visit the seaside, as long as you are away from the crowds. This is a 5 mile circular walk with some of the best panoramic views of the harbour at Chichester. There is always something to watch on the water, whether it is groups of young people learning to sail or kayak, or birds diving for fish. This walk is taken with permission from Chichester Harbour Conservancy.

• THE WALK 1. Take the first path on the left out of the car park. Going up a few steps you can see Bosham Church in the distance (position A on the map).

Turn to the right and then left along the field edge, heading towards the shoreline.

2. At the shoreline path, turn right and keep going.

Just before you reach the big accommodation boat for Christian Youth Enterprises (B) , the path turns inland. Carefully follow the footpath signs around the buildings and activity fields of the two sailing centres. You will shortly come onto a hard surfaced path through a dinghy park.

3. The path then turns left towards the shoreline.

This section is suitable for wheelchairs. It was opened in 1988 on land kindly donated by Martin Beale, whose family still live at Cobnor House.

4. Keep on the path, there are a number of benches along this route for a break and to enjoy the view. The path eventually leads down a few steps to the shoreline. Turn right along the

shore. Once you have passed the shoreline oaks, climb back up onto the bank. Take the footpath that heads inland to the right of the fence (C) .

5. When the path reaches the shoreline, turn right and look out for the footpath sign to the right (D) . The path goes down a few steps and turns back on itself. Turn left at the field edge to walk inland across fields. At the road, turn right.

You will shortly come to some houses and then the Old House at Home pub.

6. Past the pub the road bears to the left. Take time to visit the church and look out for their collection of historical ‘teasel people’. Just before the church there is a footpath on the right (E).

Keep on this wide grassy path as it wiggles around fields.

7. On the straight section with electricity poles look out for the small unsigned path on the left leading back to the road. Turn right to return to the car park.

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TIDES Please note some paths are flooded at high tide.

If you have misjudged the times, you usually only have to wait a short while before the path is clear enough to use. Tide times can be found at www. conservancy.co.uk or from the Harbour Office; please note these are only a prediction and factors such as low pressure can make the tide higher than expected. The shoreline section to the southwest floods when the tide is 4.5m or higher. Aim to reach it two hours before or after high tide.

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Les Amitiés Françaises • PROFILE Founded in 1989, on the initiative of a Belgian married to an Englishman, Les Amitiés Françaises now has around 100 members with an interest in all things French. Les Amitiés organises a monthly programme of evening talks in French, held at the Baptist Church hall in Godalming.

French art is always a popular topic, as are talks giving an insight into French history, but it is not all high culture. Members of Les Amitiés have also had the opportunity to learn more, for example, about the very different approach to ethnic minorities across the Channel and about the rise to power of President Macron.

France – our nearest neighbour. Two nations with a shared history, but often eyeing one another with a degree of suspicion and mutual incomprehension.

A relationship not helped by what seems to be a particular difficulty in mastering each other’s language, especially the spoken word.

For almost 30 years, though, a local society, with the support of the Alliance Française de Londres, has been doing what it can to break down some of these barriers.

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Its members are a mixture of native English and native French speakers who have a chance to chat in French over tea or coffee before each meeting.

For keen readers of French literature, there is a very active book group, which reads seven books each year and discusses them in French over tea and cakes.

Of course, no society with a focus on France can ignore the French love of food and drink. So each year Les Amitiés celebrates the Fête des Rois (Epiphany) with a dinner including the traditional galette des rois, with the person finding the hidden fève (lucky charm) being crowned king or queen. And each July, Bastille Day is celebrated with a festive evening which, given good weather, continues under the stars.

In the new season, there will be talks on aspects of French history from Louis XIV through the French Revolution to the Occupation, on the neoimpressionist painters, on those regions of France so touched by war – from Agincourt to Dunkirk – Picardy and Flanders, and on the ‘maisons closes’ set up under Napoleon in 1804. The season kicks off at 7.30pm on Thursday 20th September with a talk on the 18th century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who had a great influence in his day, and spent some time in England, but who is little more than a name to most people today.

Les Amitiés is always welcoming new members and visitors to its meetings, so if you have a reasonable knowledge of French and an interest in French lifestyle and culture, why not give it a try?

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I can’t write this introduction without mentioning the football. I know that it will be all over by the time you read this but whatever the outcome we will have had a jolly good run for our money! The hot sunny weather and England success at the World Cup is a pretty good combination. August is a quiet month Jottings wise, with lots of people away on holiday. However, if you are at home, there are still a number of interesting events that might take your fancy.

Ockford-Godalming WI Wednesday 1st August 2pm There will be a 'Strawberry and Cream tea’ at St Mark's Church Hall with entertainment by the Lammas Bell Ringers.

This is the summer social meeting but new members are always made very welcome. If you would like to join them, please ring the secretary on 01483 415702.

Watts Gallery Tuesday to Thursday & Sundays throughout August 11am-4pm Escape to their woodland playground and floral gardens at Watts this summer and enjoy the Florabundance activities.

Take a picnic or enjoy their delicious summer menu in the Tea Shop. Create sun prints, draw floral designs on acetate to hold up to the light and add to their giant flower installation. Pick up a Florabundance Trail to find flowers in the Artists' Village and discover their meanings.

Florabundance, also brings together paintings, drawings and prints by 12 contemporary British artists to create a veritable bouquet of flower pictures for visitors to Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village to see and buy! More information at www. wattsgallery.org.uk.

Cranleigh Health Walks Wednesday 1st August These walks take place every Wednesday and Saturday morning, leaving at 11am from the Cranleigh Leisure Centre and last about 90 minutes. Do join this friendly sociable group and enjoy our beautiful countryside. Suitable footwear recommended.

Squire’s Garden Centres They have a great new interactive farmyard experience for August 2018

children to enjoy in August. Called ‘Patches Playtime’ children of all ages can discover life down on the (animatronic!) farm at Squire’s in Badshot Lea and Stanmore from 1st-31st August between 10am-4pm.There’s plenty to do down on the farm: Two great puppet shows. Plant a magic carrot seed. Create a flower windmill. Dig for potatoes. Wash the life-like cow and her calves. Tickets cost £6.50 per child per hour (adults are free), and can be purchased online at www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk or at Squire’s on the day.

Cranleigh Monthly Market Thursday 2nd August 7.30am–3pm The market is held in Cranleigh Village Hall, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AT. There are many stalls at this popular fair, including antiques, collectables, stamps, cards, jewellery, books, records and more. Freshly cooked refreshments are available and there is easy access and nearby parking. Entry is free. Any queries, ring Paul on 07980 384491 or David on 01483 274012.

Cranleigh Village Sports & Social Club Apart from all the sporting activities at the club, there is a full programme of events throughout August. On Thursday 2nd there’s an evening of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing with David Read. On Saturday 4th, there’s An ‘Elvis’ tribute night and then on Saturday 11th there is the brilliant local band, The Startled Hampsters. On Saturday 18th it’s an excellent tribute band, Forever Young and on Saturday 25th It‘s the August Disco. Finally, on Friday 31st it’s Mike's Quiz with teams of six competing. All are welcome at the club which is situated in Parsonage Road, Cranleigh GU6 7AN. Their in-house caterers, Cantelo's, can accommodate all your catering requirements. More information at www. cranleigh.club or call 01483 276246.

Peter Rabbit (PG) at Cranleigh Arts Centre Thursday 2nd August 2pm Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers now takes on the starring role of his own cute, contemporary comedy with attitude. Peter's feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives

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next door (Rose Byrne). James Corden, with playful spirit and wild charm, voices the character of Peter. Tickets: £5.50 16 yrs and under; £8.25 Adults; £7.25 Friends. Call the box office on 01483 278000 (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm) or visit www.cranleighartscentre.org.

hosted in the rectory garden, next to St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh. Take along chairs and a picnic for a memorable night out. Tickets: £16; £13 under16. Call the box office on 01483 278000 (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm) or visit www.cranleighartscentre.org.

Guildford Korfball Club Korfball is a fun, fast moving and tactical game played by a mixed team of eight (four men and four women) which incorporates elements from both basketball and netball.

Guildford Korfball Club is a friendly, sociable and successful club that are looking to welcome new members. Training sessions take place on Thursday from 7pm-8.30pm at Prior’s Field School in Godalming. See their website for more information, http://www.guildfordkorfball.co.uk/ or get in contact with them at mail@guildfordkorfball.co.uk.

Dinosaur World Live Friday 3rd 1.30pm and 4.30pm, Saturday 4th August 11am and 2pm Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this new interactive show at Guildford’s G Live.

Grab your compass and join the intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesheating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Ticeratons, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus, to name but a few! Tickets: £14.50. Groups 10+: Save £6.50. G Live Friends: Save £1. Call 01483 369350 (Monday to Saturday, 10am-6pm) or go to www.GLive.co.uk.

Extend Exercises for over 60s Fun friendly classes are held in Farnham on Monday and Thursday, Haslemere on Tuesday and Godalming on Wednesday. For more information contact Jo Payne at jololoma@yahoo.co.uk or call 07880 722272.

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Ewhurst Players They are looking to increase their technical departments and are inviting anyone who is interested in lighting and sound design and operation to contact them. No previous experience is required as full training will be given. If you are already experienced in lighting and sound you will be joining a very friendly and talented team of actors, directors and technicians. Their next production, in November, is ‘The Accrington Pals’, specially chosen to commemorate the centenary of the cessation ofNew hostilities of World War One. product for summer If you are interested or require any further information you Conservatory roof bray.meg@ sail blinds can contact the Secretary Meg Bray by email googlemail.com.

Machine washable and glare Sunset Cruises on The WeyReduce & Arunheat Canal Friday 3rd August Fast delivery Enjoy a 2½ hour evening trip on the canal watching the scenery change from daylight to dusk whilst enjoying a glass of Pimm’s and a delicious Ploughman’s Supper .The trips depart at 7.30pm and cost £21 per person. Booking in advance is essential and can be done online at www. weyandarun.co.uk. For enquiries about private charters, volunteering opportunities and membership, call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@ weyandarun.co.uk.

RHS Garden Wisley August Events The birds of prey visit the Garden on 4th/5th August with their awesome agility displays. There are two plant society events with the Pteridological Society (Ferns) on 11th/12th August and the Carnivorous Plants Society on 18th/19th August. The Garden will stay open for Wisley Late on 17th August for visitors to enjoy a tranquil summer’s evening (until 8pm), and Surrey Bat Group will lead an evening walk through the Garden on 21st August from 7.45pm–10pm.

Visit our showroom Pre-book by 17th August on 020 3176 5830, tickets are Monday - Saturday £10 for adults and £6 for children.

Finally, Surrey Sculpture Society will bring over 60 11 sculptures, both traditional and The Street, Wrecclesham, contemporary to the Garden for their traditional Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4PP trail, which will run from 25th August T: to01252 23rd727490 September. Details of all these events can be found on the website at www.rhs.org.

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Squire’s Garden Centres They have some fantastic gardening and craft activities for children this summer holidays. Called ‘Create & Grow’ there are different activities each week, including planting and decorating a strawberry pot, painting a sunflower money box, decorating a pair of pebble animals, planting a summer pot, decorating bug suncatcher wind chimes, and a wildlife hunt around the garden centre. There are also free activities each week with stickers to collect. It started in July and runs until Wednesday 29th August. It’s on every Monday and Tuesday morning (9am-12.30pm), as well as Wednesday mornings at many centres. There’s no need to book; simply turn up on the day. For details see www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

The Shepherds Rest Café Open every Tuesday in August The Shepherds Rest café, which can be found in the Church of the Good Shepherd, The Sands, Farnham GU10 1LJ, has just celebrated its 4th anniversary since opening. During that time over £10,000 has been raised for church funds.

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of worship but also as the village school. The school was relocated in 1908 but the church has continued to act as a focal point in the life of the village and surrounding areas.

Now 142 years later it also opens its doors as a café every Tuesday from 12 noon until 2.30pm offering a varied menu of homemade delicacies. Families are welcome, especially with the café open every Tuesday throughout August. All proceeds from the café are used to support church activities.

For group bookings or further information on the café, please contact Ann Payne at ann.payne303@btinternet.com or call 01252 782873.

Godalming Town Council’s Staycation Saturday 4th August to Sunday 12th August Don’t forget this fabulous week, now in its eighth year, which features many free and discounted events for the whole family throughout Godalming. The official, full programme was in last month’s VantagePoint and is also available online at www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation.

Don’t forget Dogalming at Aaron’s Hill Recreation Ground on Saturday 11th August from 11.45am-4.15pm. A fun dog show and fête. See you there!

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This is the menu: Mutton Pottage, Whole Raised Pork and Nettle Pie, Mead Glaze Gammon, Poached Pears in Spiced Red Wine with Ginger Cream. Sound good to me! To book tickets for the banquet and entry to The Joust, go to www. loxwoodjoust.co.uk. The Joust is excellently located just off the B2133 between Wisborough Green and Loxwood RH14 0AL with ample free parking.

Rural Life Car Boot Fair Sunday 5th August 8am-12 noon This is the date for the next Boot Fair at The Rural Life Centre in The Reeds Road, Tilford, GU10 2DL. The Car Boot fee is £6 per car 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. The next one after that is on Sunday 2nd September.

Surrey County Walkers They have been going for 35 years and arrange walks at weekends on alternate Saturdays and Sundays, varying from 7 to 10 miles, usually easy, sometimes moderate. Walks in August are on Sunday 5th starting at Coldharbour, Saturday 11th starting at Eversley, Sunday 19th starting at Merstham and Saturday 25th starting at Hindhead. They very much welcome new members and you can try out a couple of walks before committing to membership. For full details of the club and their programme of walks, see www. surreycommunity.info/surreycountywalkers or contact Colin on 01276 474258.

Holiday Club Monday 6th to Friday 10th August 9.30am-12.30pm St Nicolas Church in Cranleigh GU6 8AS is running a Holiday Club. Fun, games, stories, songs, crafts challenges, puppets and much more. The cost is just £10 per child for the week.

For reservations and more information, email gabrielle@ stnicolascranleigh.org.uk or call 01483 616296 or 07427 748408.

Summer Special for Seniors Tuesday 7th August 10.30am-3.30pm It takes place at Cranleigh Baptist Church and costs £6 per person. Join them for a fun filled day which will include a tea or coffee on arrival, hot lunch, entertainment of various types, gift shop and thought for the day. An ice cream will bring the day to a close. All activities are entirely optional.

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Milford & District U3A Friday 10th August The Enrolment Day for Milford & District U3A takes place at Milford Village Hall from 2pm-3.30pm. Tea and coffee and cake will be available at no charge. This is your opportunity to sign up for classes which start in September.

Outdoor Cinema Event Friday 10th August 8.30pm What could be more enjoyable than watching a fun family film outdoors in the open air? The classic film Grease will be screened at Guildford Rugby Club, Godalming GU7 3DH. Food and drinks will be available on site including a cash bar, a BBQ, a hog roast, ice cream, candyfloss and popcorn.

There will be lots of other fun stalls for all the family to enjoy. Please do not bring any food on site but take something to sit on and keep warm. Doors open at 6.30pm.

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Godalming Town History Walk Saturday 11th August 2.30pm Meet at the Pepperpot for a repeat of the June walk. The walk will look at the history of Godalming through the buildings of the High Street and Bridge Street and its place on the route from London to Portsmouth. No booking required; it’s free, just turn up. For more details contact info@thegodalmingtrust.org.uk. For details of some September walks see the Heritage Days 2018 Programme in this issue.

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Dick, on 07516 407936, is the leader for the 10 mile figure of 8 walk from Wood Street on Sunday 9th September.

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Surrey Branch Western Front Association Wednesday 15th August 7.30pm Charles Messenger: Planning the attack at Amiens in August 1918. In its centenary month, Charles talks about the reasons for the success of the attack that began the ‘100 days’ destruction of the German army that ended the Great War and how this reflected on how the BEF had developed through the war. The meeting is in the Cobham Day Centre.

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Milford Probus Club Friday 17th August At their special summer lunch, well known writer Jenny Malin gave a fascinating talk to members of Milford Probus Club and their guests. Meetings are normally held in Godalming but on this occasion Frensham Pond Hotel was a delightful venue on a warm day in early summer. At their next meeting Fran Sandham will describe her Solo Walk across Africa. 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. Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. Lady members will be especially welcomed. For more details, see www.milfordprobus. com or contact Mike Thompson on 01483 428181 or email milfordprobus@gmail.com.

Guildford Rambling Club You can find their walks programme at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Visitors are welcome to give them a try; they normally start at 10am. For the 4 mile morning walk from Pirbright on Thursday 16th August, call Margaret on 07766 963950. For the 10 mile circular walk from near Chilworth on Sunday 19th August, contact Alastair on 07768 907001. A start below Box Hill takes you for a 9 mile walk on Sunday 26th August, look to Mick 07765 205353 for that one. The 10 mile figure of 8 from Selborne August 2018

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Courses at Watts Gallery in Compton Friday 17th August 2.30pm-5pm or 6pm-8.30pm Consider James Henry Pullen's use of carving and discover the process of wax carving. Carve a ring to be cast in molten silver and posted back to you. Cost £75 (£67.50 Friends).

Led by Sophie Arnott. Then on Saturday 11th August from 11am–4pm, take inspiration from the Florabundance exhibition (Watts Contemporary Gallery, 13th July to 7th October) and their woodlands to create woodland drawings and nature studies with pencil, pen and ink. Led

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Treasure Island Saturday 18th August and Monday 27th August Squire’s Garden Centre in Milford is hosting an open-air theatre production of ‘Treasure Island’ performed by Boxtree Productions. You can take a picnic, and a blanket or lowbacked chair, and soak up the atmosphere in the stunning garden setting at Squire’s in Milford. Entrance is 6pm, and the show runs from 7-9pm with a short interval. Tickets are £14 for adults and £9 for children (under 4s are free), or £40 for a family of 4. Book at www.squiresgardencentres. co.uk. You can also pre-order a delicious food hamper from Squire’s. It contains a mouth-watering selection of bread, cheese, charcuterie, marinated grilled vegetables, ham hock and pea terrine, humous, grissini, mini quiche, individual raspberry & white chocolate cheesecakes, and a bottle of cloudy lemonade or a bottle of wine. A hamper for two is £20 (vegetarian option also available), or £32 with wine.

Jazz Picnic Sunday 19th August 12.30pm-4pm There is another marvellous Jazz Picnic at The Old Farmhouse, Farnham Road, Elstead GU8 6DB. It is held by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Richard Grey and is in aid of The Clockhouse, Milford. Music will again be provided

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • There will also be a tombola. Unfortunately, it is not possible to allow dogs. For more information, contact 01483 420668.

Summer Holiday Workshops at WWF’s Living Planet Centre Did you know that our oceans cover over 70% of our planet?

This summer we will be travelling into the deep blue ocean to celebrate some of the special marine wildlife that lives there and to find out practical things we can all do to help protect our seas. Families will create beautiful arts and crafts inspired by the big blue ocean which you can take home or add to our summer artwork in the learning zone. Workshops take place across August, see their website for dates.

Suitable for ages 4+. Entry is free with a suggested donation of £3 per child.

Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers They have a full programme of walks in August, ranging from 4 to 12 miles and from the North Downs to the South Downs. The friendly, relaxed walks take place on weekdays and weekends. Why not go along for a free trial walk and see if it suits you? Further details at www.gandhramblers. org.uk or on Facebook.

Cranleigh Probus A Club Their August lunch will be a Ladies Lunch when the members will bring their partners, although sadly they have not given us the date!. The venue is The Stables Restaurant on the Ewhurst Road in Cranleigh. Probus A has room for more members, if you are interested, contact stewart. shepley@btinternet.com.

Mane Chance Sanctuary Sunday 19th August 12 noon-5pm The sanctuary in Compton will be hosting their Summer Family Fun Day with a host of activities for all the family.

There will be an opportunity to meet their horses, ride on a tractor, go on a nature trail or have your face painted!

There will be lots of stalls and an adult and children tombola stall. Music will be provided by Mojoduo and the Chainsaw Woodman, Jack Skylark, will be carving and raffling a new one-off sculpture and there will be delicious food available throughout the day. They will be welcoming a team from The War Horse Memorial and will be selling the new purple poppy badges and other merchandise ahead of the official launch of National Purple Poppy Day on August 23rd, a designated day to honour all animals killed in conflict.

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Yvonne Arnaud Film Season Wednesday 22nd August to Saturday 1st September It’s all about films this August as the Theatre swaps stage for screen to present their Summer Film Season. The schedule includes screenings of: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Edie, The Bookshop, Peter Rabbit, Book Club, Mama Mia: Here We Go Again, The Greatest Showman, Incredibles 2 and The Dam Busters. For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000.

Surrey Sculpture Society 25th August to 23rd September They will be bringing over 60 sculptures, both traditional and contemporary to the RHS Garden in Wisley, for their traditional trail. Details can be found on the website www. rhs.org.uk/wisley. RHS Wisley is situated in Woking GU23 6QB.For information call 01483 224234 or email wisley@ rhs.org.uk.

Milford Horticultural Society Saturday 25th August MHS will be holding their Autumn Show in Milford Village Hall. There are special classes for dahlias and fruit and vegetables together with general classes for summer flowers and foliage, pot plants, flower arrangements, and photography. Doors open at 2pm and the raffle draw and prize giving will take place at 4pm. Entry is 50p for adults, exhibitors and children enter free. If you are interested in joining a gardening club then why not go along and meet many of the members. Annual subscription to the Society is only £10. For more information check the website www. milfordhortsociety.org.uk or contact Hilary Potter on 01483 4215710 or email potters38@hotmail.com.

Pop Goes the Organ Saturday 25th August 7.30pm St Nicolas Church in Cranleigh is hosting this lively summer concert. Tickets are £10 and can be obtained from the Office by calling 01483 273620 or on the door on the night. For further details check the website www.stnicolascranleigh.org.uk.

Circle Dancing This is relaxing, fun, great exercise and you will make new friends. The ethnic music, from many different countries, including Greece, Romania, Israel, Russia and Serbia, is beautiful and apparently, the combination of movement and music is both calming and energising. Men and women of all ages are welcome. Lynn Frances is an experienced teacher of 34 years and has built a reputation for creating a

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Peaslake Village Fair Monday 27th August 1pm-4.30pm Featuring fun for all the family, including bouncy castles, Punch & Judy, face-painting, fun dog show, welly-wanging, coconut shy, beer slider, Pimm’s tent, BBQ and so much more. Let the live music entertain you whilst you discover stalls galore, with great bargains to be had on books, brica-brac and toys, plus ice-cream, popcorn and other tasty treats. The whole of the village gets behind the Peaslake Village Fair, raising important funds for the local community and community groups. For all the latest information find them on Facebook.com/PeaslakeSummerFair.

Mill Studio Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Wednesday 29th August to Saturday 1st September They present the wonderful ‘Twelfth Night’. I did this for O level and amazingly I can still remember it pretty well. Viola survives a shipwreck and washes up on the shores of Illyria, quickly becoming embroiled in a story of romance, trickery and disguise. Oxford Shakespeare Players bring you a topsy-turvy Illyria of devious schemes and desperate passions in Twelfth Night. The mingled strands of comedy and melancholy unravel to make this one of Shakespeare’s most ambiguous, fascinating plays. For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000.

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The afternoon takes place at Merrow Methodist Church, costs £15 (free for all students) and includes afternoon tea and music scores. Tickets can be bought online from the GOC website www.guildfordopera.com.

Wisley Flower Show Tuesday 4th to Sunday 9th September The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is inviting all gardenlovers to attend a late summer floral celebration at the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, supported by Witan Investment Trust. Now in its 26th year, the highly-anticipated show is set to delight visitors with spectacular displays and shopping opportunities. Set within the picturesque surroundings of the garden, the show will host more than 50 specialist nurseries that will showcase their top quality plants, alongside new exhibitors for 2018 displaying horticultural delights, such as air plants, unusual shrubs and an urban rock garden display.

For further information, including how to book tickets and travel advice, visit www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley.

Guildford Folk Dancers Thursday 6th September 8pm-10.15pm Guildford Folk Dancers are starting their weekly Thursday dances again on 6th September at All Saints Church Hall, Onslow Village. They also have dances at Normandy Village Hall on Saturdays and Sundays and welcome new and experienced dancers of all abilities. Go and have fun while keeping your mind and body healthy! Call 01428 48

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Church Heritage and Flowers Friday 7th Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September St Nicholas Church in Compton, GU3 1EG is one the finest 11th century churches in England and has a unique double chancel. The church will be open for a Heritage and Flowers display on the above dates. On Friday and Saturday from 10am-4pm and on Sunday from 12 noon (after 10.30am communion service) to 4pm. Do go along and learn about this wonderful historic church beautifully decorated with flowers. Admission free. For more details contact Sarah on sarahb@care4free.net or call 01483 427405.

Bramley Music Saturday 8th September 7pm This is a wonderful chance to hear the famous International Concert Pianist John Lill CBE in Holy Trinity Church, Bramley – their 2018 Celebrity Concert! John Lill will be playing works by Haydn, Brahms, Schumann and Beethoven. Tickets are £15 (under 18s and students £5) and include a free glass of wine or soft drink; they are available in advance either in person from Robertsons in Bramley High Street, or from Stuart White (stuartwhite@waitrose.com) - payment in advance is required (details from Stuart) as a sell out is expected! If all tickets are sold by the time you read this, there will be a waiting list in case of any returned tickets. The concert is in support of a very worthy local

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Proms in the Park Saturday 8th September 5pm Music in the Park presents its annual Proms in the Park, sponsored by Hart Brown Solicitors. It is always a good event, even in the rain! A reminder too that the bandstand concerts continue at 3pm-5pm on Sundays every week until 9th September. VantagePoint sponsored Azure and the Rock Choir in June and had a great day. These are all free, so take your picnic and Pimms and enjoy a great community event.

Quiz Night in aid of Skillway Saturday 8th Sept 7pm Takes place at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Crown Court, Godalming GU7 1DY. 2-course supper and bar (please don’t bring your own drinks!). £12 per person, teams of 6-8 max.

Questions start prompt at 7.30pm. Tel: 01483 425344 (Amanda) or email Carolyn@daneleyfoundation.org.

Waverley Dowsers Society There is no meeting in August, the next one being on 14th September. The Waverley Dowsing Society is both a fun and a scientific group who meet to learn and practise dowsing.

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Surrey 5 Peaks hikeathon Saturday 15th September Local charity, The Surrey Care Trust is asking walkers to step out for their Surrey 5 Peaks hikeathon and make a difference to the lives of tens of thousands of people in Surrey, who are disadvantaged by low skills, lack of opportunity, setbacks in life and precarious economic circumstances. This year’s 26 mile circular hike starts and ends in Bramley. There is also an option of walking 13 miles or taking part in a five-mile family walk. Every walker who raises over £150 for Surrey Care Trust will receive a free t-shirt. For more information visit www.surrey5peaks.org.uk.

Cranleigh Camera Club 2018-2019 Season Do you enjoy photography? Do you have use of a camera?

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Jottings (participation is voluntary), friendly competitions with other clubs and an annual exhibition in which members can showcase their images for the public. The session starts on Thursday 20th September and meetings are held at the Baptist Church Hall, 262 The High Street, Cranleigh GU6 8RT. You can join at any time or attend a couple of meetings without charge to see if you think it will suit you. You will receive a warm welcome. More information at www. cranleighcameraclub.co.uk.

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GUTS Motor Tour 2018 Sunday 16th September There are still a few places left for the GUTS Motor Tour 2018! GUTS aims to improve the survival rates of people with bowel cancer by funding better screening, detection, treatment and facilities, as well as research into the disease at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Over the past 14 years, the tour has raised more than £30,000 for this brilliant charity. The tour is aimed at veteran, vintage and classic cars although exceptions for more modern classics may be made. This year they will be starting near Godalming and travelling a lovely country 50-60 mile route with picture quiz to Sandhurst Military Academy for a (bring your own) picnic lunch and where exclusive guided tours will be available.

This is a lovely day for old car enthusiasts and raises money for a great cause! For more information, please email your details to gutsmotortour@gmail.com or call Stefan on 01483 421601.

Julian Lewry Music I don’t think that there are any gigs in August; however, I can give you a heads up on what is coming up later in the year. A 14:07 number of gigs are selling out so if there is anyone you would particularly like to see, I suggest you book tickets as soon as possible. Taking place at St John’s Church in Farncombe, this is what is coming up: - Dire Straits UK (September 29th): Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders (October 27th): Glenn Tilbrook (9th November): Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri (30th November): Kokomo (14th December): Big Country (2nd March): Tom Russell (30th March): Toyah (10th May). The next concert at St John’s features Reed Maxfield on Friday 21st September. They have performed a number of times before and this gig will help them raise funds for the recording and release of their new album (their 4th) in August. This will be a great opportunity to hear all the songs. Tickets are £10 in advance, £12 on the door. Julian is also co-promoting a number of shows elsewhere which are all on sale now. To find out more and to book tickets, go to www.julianlewrymusic.com or www.facebook.com/ farncombemusicclub. You can also call Julian on 01483 421520 or 07769 592452.

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