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Godalming & Cranleigh • January 2017

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CONTENTS The local magazine produced by local people for the local community

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6 Jottings

Your local community noticeboard

NEW YEAR SALE

9 Travel

An ideal holiday

15 Money Financial resolutions for 2017 21 Local Business

The Cranleigh BIG Awards 2017 finalists

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

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Hand Woven Oriental Rugs Traditional & Antique Rugs Large and Over Size Rugs Persian & Afghan Rugs Handmade Tribal Kilims Hall Runners & Hearth Rugs

We talk to some local agents about the year ahead

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30 Wellbeing Why are relationships so difficult?

35 Arts

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63 Competitions

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JOTTINGS YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

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Jottings is your community noticeboard for local events and information, compiled by Nick and Angie Crisell. To feature here, please email us at jottings@vantagepublishing.co.uk by the copy date shown below. Please note that space is limited and inclusion cannot be guaranteed.

Hope you all had a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Let’s hope we all have a really good 2017. It’s good to get such positive feedback on the jottings – it seems that you’re all getting out and about for walks, fêtes, pantos, garden events, concerts, cinema etc. We look forward to continuing to mention your events throughout 2017, so keep the jottings coming in. Keep warm this month!

Watts Gallery 200th Anniversary We are avid supporters of The Watts Gallery in Compton and 2017 marks the 200th anniversary of his birth. To mark this special event, the gallery is holding three special exhibitions and a number of other events throughout the year. The programme of events will be launched on Watts’s birthday, 23rd February. In his own time, G F Watts was widely considered to be one of the world’s greatest artists. He was not only an outstanding painter, but also a talented sculptor, proficient draughtsman and notable muralist. Yet for much of the twentieth century, Watts’s vision of a social role for art seemed old-fashioned and consequently his reputation suffered a decline. This was mirrored in the fate of Watts Gallery, the purpose-built picture gallery that he and his wife, the designer Mary Watts (1849 – 1938), established in the Surrey village of Compton in 1904. By 2005, Watts Gallery had fallen into such disrepair that it was placed on the English Heritage ‘At Risk’ Register. However, with contemporary artists once again seeking to engage with social and political issues, interest in G F Watts has renewed, and the Gallery and its collections have been saved for the nation thanks to the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and many generous donors. Since reopening to the public in 2011 to great acclaim, the Gallery has been reunited with the artists’ studios, Watts Chapel and the former pottery to create Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, a unique window into

the Arts & Crafts Movement and a source of inspiration once again. If you have never visited the gallery, I would urge you to go; it really is a fabulous experience and is right on our doorstep. We will keep you informed of events during the year but do visit the website, www.wattsgallery.org.uk.

Guildford Rugby Club Guildford are having a pretty good season, this being their first in National League 3. Back in November, they had a tremendous win against second in the league team Westcombe Park but then a couple of weeks later had a surprising loss against second from bottom team Chichester.

The last game of 2016 is against local rivals Dorking and then in January they have two tough home fixtures against Hertford and Tunbridge Juddians who are presently top of the league. If you love your rugby or if you just like watching local top class sport, do get down to Guildford RFC in Broadwater. The facilities are excellent and you will be warmly welcomed.

Folk Music Sessions There is a folk music session every Monday at the Star in Church Street Godalming at 9pm. All musicians, singers and audience welcome. It’s free; just turn up. For more information phone Kevin Gorton on 01483 415962.

Godalming Museum Exhibition Tuesday 3rd to Saturday 28th January An extensive exhibition of work by the late Michael Woods will be held at Godalming Museum. Michael Woods was born in 1933 and studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, before joining the staff of Charterhouse in 1957, where he was director of art from 1970 to 1994.

A prolific artist, his paintings and drawings have been exhibited across the country, including several times at

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He produced a large range of books, and also worked in ceramics and is well known in Godalming for designing the iconic pre- bypass map of the town annotated with details of the historic buildings. Michael died in 2014, having returned to his birth town of Norwich. The exhibition will be displayed by his daughter, and a very wide range of hundreds of pieces of work will be on sale, both framed and unframed.

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Squires Milford Garden Centre – Craft Demos Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th January 2pm-4pm Squires in Milford offers free weekly craft demonstrations.

There’s a different theme each week, such as die cutting, crocheting, knitting, decoupage and using spectrum noir pens. These free demonstrations also take at Badshot Lea and Washington, and on Sundays (10-11am) at Squires in Shepperton. Simply drop in and watch between these times, there’s no need to book. See www.squiresgardencentres. co.uk for more details.

Grayshott Decorative and Fine Arts Society Thursday 5th January The talk for the first meeting of 2017 is ‘For the Inspection of the Public’ by Helen Hillyard who will explore the origins of the incredible collection at the Dulwich Picture Gallery.

This will be an invaluable preliminary to their visit there in the spring. On 18th January, they visit The National Portrait Gallery for the Picasso’s Portraits Exhibition. Then in ‘Seurat … Dot … Dot … Dot’, on 2nd February, Eveline Eaton will follow the development of Seurat’s highly personal style. For more information about the society and these events contact Caroline on 01428 714276 or visit the website.

Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 5th January 2.15pm for 2.30pm At their next meeting, Julie Milroy will speak on ‘Beauty Therapy for the over 50’s. It will take place at The Elstead Village Hall and there will be the usual delicious tea available for £1 to all members and visitors. Why not go along and join them. They have some excellent speakers lined up for 2017, including David May on Thursday 2nd February Speaking About ‘Seale Nurseries and Rose Care’. On 2nd March Paul Whittle will talk about ‘Tsars And Commissars - Aspects of St Petersburgh’. There is no requirement to live in Elstead to become a member. Contact Venetia Pierce on 01252 702415.

Cranleigh Antique Collectables Fair Thursdays 5th and 19th January 7.30am-3pm This takes place at Cranleigh Village Hall, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AT. There’s easy access and parking nearby.

There are many stalls at this long established popular fair and freshly cooked refreshments are available. You will find antiques, collectables, vintage, bric-a-brac, books, records, cards and jewellery. Free entry. Contact Paul on 07980 384491 or David on 01483 274012.

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An ideal holiday What do you want from a holiday and how do you get it? Andy Church offers a solution...

It’s that time of year when many of us start to plan our holidays for next summer and beyond. In my day it was always in the depths of winter that you would hunker down with a brochure or two and dream of sun, sand and relaxation. Nowadays it’s just as likely that we’ll be hunkered around a laptop rather than a brochure – but there is nothing like looking at pictures of faraway warm places to make us feel better during the long dark cold nights.

So, what is it that most of us want when we’re looking for a holiday? Certainly, sun is high on most people’s lists, as is good food and experiencing new places. Conversely, others want to return to places they’ve been to before with many opting to go back to the same place year after year – either because they love it, or because of apathy, or perhaps because they’re scared of the unknown.

And whilst some of us will want to stay in one place, many others will want to visit as many places as possible – making the most of their precious time away from the day-to-day grind.

One of the reasons why we go back to the same place is that we feel comfortable there

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– we know what we are going to get before we leave home – which means we can relax the moment we arrive.

This is important because surely the main reason we go on holiday is to relax, and whilst there are those that can only relax sitting on a beach or lying by a pool, others relax by constantly being active. For many couples this is a big issue. One wants to sunbathe whilst the other wants to be out and about exploring the destination. Experiencing the arts and culture of a new place is another reason many people travel. It isn’t enough just to go somewhere, they want to immerse themselves in the people and their surroundings – the history, the architecture and the language.

For families there are usually two main holiday objectives – having a rest for the adults and keeping the kids entertained – two things that are certainly not mutually exclusive.

Trying new food and drink is a mixed bag. This is the reason why some of us travel – to experience new tastes in exotic places and this drives us to look for new places to go. Even today, when we can try most cuisines in a 50-mile radius of our homes, there is nothing like having the same meal in situ with local ingredients and chefs. For others the idea of not being able to get fish and

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chips, a burger or a pie is a very good reason to stay at home – or maybe go to America!

Experiencing luxury above and beyond our daily existence is vital to some holidaymakers. We want more than we’ve got at home which is why checking into a hotel carries the thrill of the unexpected. What will the bathrobes and toiletries be like? Will there be a bottle of bubbly in the room? Is the view spectacular?

As someone once said, why would I have a burger when I can have steak at home!

Cruising has changed so much in the last 10 years.

Once the preserve of the elderly and the wealthy, it is now very accessible and the average age is in the low 50s – note that’s the average.

For families there are usually two main holiday objectives – having a rest for the adults and keeping the kids entertained – two things that are certainly not mutually exclusive. Finding hotels which offer such facilities is not always easy and as we all know, prices can rise exponentially in the summer holidays.

There are of course countless other reasons why we travel. To see a sporting event, for adventure, to shop or maybe for the nightlife. All the above might lead you to think that’s all very well but there’s no way I can meet all of my holiday objectives with just one holiday? That may be so, but for those considering a cruise, meeting many of these objectives is not necessarily a pipedream, it could be a reality.

Cruising has changed so much in the last 10 years. Once the preserve of the elderly and the wealthy, it is now very accessible and the average age is in the low 50s – note that’s the average.

At the end of the summer, I was on a short cruise around the Bahamas and the average age was in the 30s-40s. Cruising is still for the retired (wealthy or not) but it is also for the young, for families, for romantic couples and for solo travellers. It is

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for those who want to visit lots of destinations (without packing and unpacking everyday!), as well as those who want to just stay in the resort - because many ships today are larger and better equipped than any resort you will ever have experienced. It is for those who want to experience the culture just as much as it is for those who want to lie around a pool.

Cruising is for those who want adventure; those who want to go to remote places – warm or cold. It is a must for foodies – the standard of inclusive food on board these days is amazing - but comfort food is always available. It is also for romantics – you don’t have to eat, or do anything with other people if you don’t want to. It is relaxing and exciting.

The entertainment can be brilliant, often to West End or Broadway standard, and there’s always something for everyone. And as for the children, they will have a ball, and you can see them, and they can see you, as much as you all want.

In fact, cruising can offer something for everyone, and later in the year we will offer more information and advice on different types of cruises, the cruise lines and why you might want to take your first cruise. The rebooking rate for those who have cruised is around 60% - an extraordinary figure which demonstrates why once many people have experienced a cruise they want to go again and again.

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Financial resolutions for 2017 With so many people likely to be thinking about sorting out their personal finances in 2017, here are some top personal finance resolutions for you to consider from Chartered Wealth Manager and Certified Financial Planner Shelley McCarthy.

Work out your budget It still amazes me how many people I meet who simply don’t know how much money they spend each month and where their money goes. Working out and sticking to a monthly budget is all about spending less than you earn. If you achieve this, month on month, you will be in a better financial position at the end of 2017 than you were at the start.

If you reach every pay day with an overdraft or credit card debt to clear from the previous month, you are starting the new month on the back foot. Make it your personal finance resolution for 2017 to never spend as much as you earn each month. If you really want to buy something shiny and new but find yourself reaching for that credit card or store card, stop, think - do you really need it now or would you feel much happier if you bought it in a few months’ time with cash rather than debt?

Get out of the red If you have short term debt (credit cards, store cards, overdrafts, etc) you will know that debt is a drag on your ability to save for future goals. It’s also an emotional drag on your attitude towards money and personal finances. Make clearing your short-term debt a priority before embarking on strategies to save for short, medium and long-term goals.

Make a plan. This ties in closely with your monthly budgeting exercise. When you are working out what you are going to spend your money on each month ensure you prioritise debt over savings. Stop taking on more short-term debt. Mark a debtfreedom day on your calendar and stick to it. Celebrate your

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Look to the future Starting a pension is likely to be a big priority for many people in 2017. With all of us living longer, the availability of a State Pension in the future is under threat. We need to make our own provision for income in retirement.

Calculating how much you need to save means making some careful assumptions about the future.

Once you have made contributions to a pension plan you can choose how the money will be invested. Seek professional advice to ensure that your retirement plans are invested in a way that is in line with your attitude towards investment risk, as well as your capacity for risk and in line with your goals for retirement. You can choose from a wide range of investment options within modern personal pensions so there is no need to take unnecessary risk that you feel uncomfortable with.

Pay less tax No-one enjoys paying tax but many of us fail to take the simple steps that enable us to pay less tax. Each and every year we waste £342m by not using our Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowances and a further £595m by not

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taking steps to reduce inheritance tax bills.

There are some simple steps we can each take to maximise our available tax allowances.

The new personal savings allowance offers up to £1,000 a year of tax-free savings interest for basic rate taxpayers. For higher rate taxpayers, £500 a year is available. Plan carefully by keeping savings in the name of the lowest earner to maximise this valuable allowance.

Make sure you use your Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowances for this tax year and the next tax year. You have until April to maximise contributions into an ISA for the 2016/17 tax year. Every adult in the UK can contribute up to £15,240 in to an ISA this tax year, with the option to split this total between cash and investments. The returns within your ISA are tax-free and can also be passed taxfree between married couples or civil partners on death.

Review your mortgage It’s always a good time to review your mortgage, especially when interest rates are so low. If your mortgage is on your lender’s standard variable rate (SVR) you are likely to be able to make a reasonable monthly saving by switching to a more competitive interest rate or product.

There are costs associated with re-mortgaging and it makes sense to seek impartial expert advice. This will also save you the time of trawling the high street to locate the best offers. Because mortgages are a dynamic market the rates available are subject to change on a regular basis and some deals will only be available through an independent adviser.

Sort out your financial affairs If you don’t have a will, get one. You can write your own will but there are some major risks involved with this DIY approach. Getting something wrong when writing your own will could lead to significant legal fees to sort things out after your death.

Find a professional to write your will from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (www. step.org). If you die without a will, your estate will be distributed according to laws originally created back in 1925. It is no surprise that these laws probably do not reflect modern thinking on inheritance! Don’t risk dying ‘intestate’.

Consider the What if scenarios Whilst we are on this rather morbid subject

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you should also think about family protection. Run through a number of scenarios. What would happen to your family financially if you were to die? What would happen if you were to suffer a serious illness? What if you suffered an accident or illness and were unable to work for a long term?

Re-run these scenarios but apply them to your partner this time. The impact of a non-earner dying or contracting a serious illness can often be as serious as if this happens to the main bread-winner.

Check out your existing life assurance arrangements to ensure that they remain competitive. There are potential savings to be made here. Again, use an independent expert to review the entire market for you and ensure that the cover you are putting in place is suitable for your circumstances and objectives.

At the same time make sure that your life assurance is written in trust. Writing these policies in trust can ensure that the proceeds are paid out quickly, to the right person or people and without liability to tax.

Meet with an Independent Financial Planner Make 2017 the year that you carry out a comprehensive review of your personal finances and goals with an impartial professional who has access to the tools and knowledge needed to improve your current and future position. Many will offer a free initial meeting with no obligation so they can help you identify your main goals and you can grill them about their qualifications, experience and fees.

When meeting an adviser, ask lots of questions to ensure that you have found the right one for you. Make sure that they hold the appropriate qualifications to deal with your situation.

The entry-level qualification for a financial adviser is the Diploma in Financial Planning. This level of qualification is really only suitable if you are only seeking basic financial advice. It is better to work with a Chartered Wealth Manager or Chartered Financial Planner who has demonstrated their professional competence in an increasingly complex financial world.

Also, check that the financial adviser is truly independent.

Advisers either offer independent advice or restricted advice, which means they are not independent. In any case, remember that you as the client are paying for financial advice and you need to be confident you are getting value for money.

FIND OUT MORE Shelley McCarthy is a Chartered Wealth Manager and Certified Financial Planner.

She is financial planning director of Informed Choice, an award-winning firm of Chartered Financial Planners based in Cranleigh, Surrey.

To discuss your Financial Planning, you can call Shelley on 01483 274566 or email shelley@icfp.co.uk. Shelley offers a first meeting at her expense and without any obligation to proceed. Call her today to arrange this free meeting and take control of your personal financial planning in 2017.

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the Devil’s Punchbowl from Elstead on Sunday 15th January.

Call David on 07580 914207 for that one. On Thursday 19th January there will be a 5.5 mile circular morning walk from Ryka’s, below Box Hill. Contact Maria on 01306 644836 for details. Deborah, on 07957 803912, is your contact for the 10.5 mile circular walk from the top of Box Hill on Sunday 22nd January. Finally, on Sunday 29th January, Mick (on 07765 295353) will lead a nine mile circular walk through Swinley Forest from Bagshot. Guildford Rambling Club’s walks programme can be found at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk.

Surrey Hills Society From Sunday 8th January Surrey Hills Society offers a wide ranging programme of exclusive talks, visits and short, focussed walks. All of these are designed to increase the understanding and awareness of the special landscape and features which characterise the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. On Sunday 8th you can join them for a winter walk through Godalming and its surroundings. Free guided walk for those who enjoy a faster pace. Meet at Godalming Station at 10.30am. On Saturday 21st January there’s a winter walk around Shere and tea at Tillings. Enjoy the breathtaking views over the Tillingbourne Valley and savour marvellous cakes at the Tillings Café! Booking is essential to all their events. Further detail and more information on the Society can be found on www.surreyhillssociety.org or 07530 949302.

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Godalming Choral Society Tuesday 10th January 7.30pm They start rehearsals of Haydn’s The Creation in the Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Crown Court, Godalming, GU7 1DY. The concert will be on Sunday 9th April in The Great Hall, Charterhouse.

The choir is really enjoying rehearsing in this new, fully refurbished rehearsal venue which has all the facilities needed for great rehearsals. If you enjoy singing and would like to join a progressive, friendly choir that achieves high standards and exciting performances do go along and join them. For more information call the Membership Secretary on 01483 811688, the Secretary on 01483 425344, or go along on any Tuesday evening. They would love to see you! For more details please go to www.godalmingchoral.org.uk.

Godalming Evening Townswomen’s Guild Tuesday 10th January 7.15pm New Year and new ideas – so why not wrap up warm and make your way to the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming and join members of the Godalming Evening Townswoman’s Guild at their January meeting. The hall opens from 7.15pm and the meeting starts at 7.45pm. The guest speaker will be Hilary Austin from Guildford Street Angels. The Guild’s fund raising for ‘Red Nose Day’ is still on going and their next event is a ‘Red Nose Quiz’ being held at St Mark’s Community Centre on Friday 27th January.

Full details of this and future Guild events are available by telephoning the Chairman on 01483 415343.

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Grayshott Gardeners Wednesday 11th January 7.15pm They start the New Year with a topical talk on ‘Snowdrops’

by Gordon Rae, their Patron and former Director General of the RHS and Photographer Kathleen Bird. Gordon has specialist knowledge of these pretty white nodding jewels that appear when most other plants are still dormant.

The meeting is in the Grayshott Village Hall and the doors open at 7.15pm with refreshments available and the talk will begin at 8pm. Visitors (£5) and new members (£15) are always welcome. For further information visit www. grayshottgardeners.net or call 01428 722000.

Jazz at The Pavilion Wednesday 11th January 7.30pm An evening of funk and Latin grooves with the Loire Funk All Stars! With a line-up of top musicians, the band will be playing some classic funk from the 70’s and 80’s including Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters, Weather Report and The Brecker Brothers. Featuring Gareth Lockrane (flutes), Flo Moore (electric bass), Will Barry (keys), Mark Ridout (guitar) and Tristan Mailliot (drums). Jazz @ The Pavilion takes place at Guildford Rugby Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. Tickets £14 in advance from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk.

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD the future – it’s simple; just buy a ticket for one of their shows or why not become a volunteer. It is a wonderful local facility and does come up with some fantastic shows and musical gigs. One example is an evening of classical music with flautist Mark Taylor. Mark recently graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with First Class Honours and one of the prestigious Concert Recital Diplomas. He has won loads of awards and is obviously a very up and coming performer. Tickets: £16, £15 friends, £10 Students and under 16’s. Call the box office on 01483 278000 (Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm) or visit www. cranleighartscentre.org.

Farncombe Morning Townswomen’s Guild Wednesday 11th January 10am-12 noon The Guild are starting their 2017 programme with a New Year Party at their usual venue, The Church Room, St. John’s Church, St. John’s Road in Farncombe. Visitors are always welcome, to find out more about the Guild, just go along to one of the meetings or call the Secretary, Jill Bird on 01483 860917.

Grayshott Community Choir Thursday 12th January 7.30pm-9pm It is the start of a New Year, so why not try something new.

If you like to sing you would be made very welcome to go along for a ‘taster’ session with their friendly group of singers. (Ability to read music not a requirement). The new

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Guildford Shakespeare Young Company Thursday 12th January to Sunday 23rd April Established in September 2016, GSC’s Young Company will begin rehearsals for a brand-new play, to be performed as part of their Birthday Bash season in April 2017. The Company devised the story and its characters inspired by three Shakespeare plays, The Winter’s Tale, The Comedy of Errors and Much Ado About Nothing. The result is an exciting mash-up of identical twins, disastrous weddings and public betrayals. Dates: Thursday evenings 5.30-7.30pm, 12th January - 30th March. Full Days, 11am-5om, 4th – 6th April (During the Easter Holidays). Thursday evenings and Rehearsal/Performance Days, April 2017 (22nd-23rd April) The venue is Guildford Shakespeare Company, 14/15 Midleton Industrial Estate Road, Guildford GU2 8XW. Fee £550. To join the company, call the office on 01483 301590 or visit the GSC website www.guildford-shakespearecompany.co.uk.

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Finalists for the Cranleigh BIG Awards in 2016

Finalists selected for the Cranleigh BIG Awards 2017 Businesses in Cranleigh and surrounding areas have once again responded enthusiastically to the Cranleigh & District Business, Innovation & Growth (BIG) Awards 2017. The awards, now in their second year, highlight, recognise and celebrate the innovation and growth achievements of local businesses.

“The number and quality of entries only goes to prove that Cranleigh has a diverse and vibrant local business community providing jobs and delivering economic growth,” said Richard Graham, President of award organisers Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce.

Entrants were attracted by the cash prizes, to be awarded to those businesses that can demonstrate outstanding initiative, boldness and imagination in their enterprise, as well as sound management practices. There are two categories of business this year – businesses up to five employees in size and businesses with six or more employees. The overall winner in each category will receive a cash prize of £2,000.

In addition, the winner of the small business category will receive a Social Media Consultancy and Makeover session from Philip Calvert, International Social Media Strategist. This prize is worth £2,000 and will help the small business winner transform their social media marketing in 2017. Entries closed on 19th

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November and the judges have shortlisted six finalists to go forward to the final stage of judging.

The prestigious judging panel is made up of HM Lord-Lieutenant Michael More-Molyneux, Tim Wates of Wates Construction, Alan Young of Surrey County Council, Jim McAllister of the Rutland Group, Andrea Bamford of Informed Choice, Richard Graham of retailer One Forty, Mark Miseldine of the Surrey Advertiser, Bob Wild of Cranleigh Arts Centre and Rosemary French OBE of the Gatwick Diamond Initiative.

The judging panel bring with them a wide range and depth of business experience, ideally suited to such a difficult task, with such a high quality of entries to assess.

The Cranleigh BIG Awards are only made possible by generous sponsorship, the most significant from Alan Young, Surrey County Councillor, and Jim McAllister of the Rutland Group. Alan Young said, “I wanted the Cranleigh BIG Awards to highlight and recognise the area’s entrepreneurial businesses, from micro

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businesses to large, and from newly set up to well-established. Looking at the entries, we definitely achieved that aim”. Further sponsorship has been provided by Informed Choice, One Forty, Taurus Wines, and Cranleigh Arts Centre.

Although the entrants came from a wide range of business sectors, four of the finalists this year are local retailers, reflecting the importance of High Street retail in Cranleigh.

While last year the winners, Taurus Wines and Firebird Brewing, came from the food and drinks sector, health and well-being also features strongly this year.

In the category for businesses with five or less employees, the three finalists are The Furniture Emporium, Idyllic, and Moooh! Ice Cream.

The Furniture Emporium The Furniture Emporium incorporating Living in Style are a joint retail company offering furniture, home accessories and lighting to the middle market direct to customer and online. The judges were impressed that while maintaining a High Street presence in two locations, their UK wide online business has increased from 15% to 60% of their income.

Idyllic Idyllic is a beauty and day spa offering a sanctuary of relaxation and well-being, with high quality beauty products in an environment that is friendly, relaxing and calm. The judges were impressed with the use of professional marketing, interior design and brand consultants and the continuing use of social media experts to become a top beauty salon in only three years.

Moooh! Ice Cream Moooh! Ice Cream is a mobile van ‘experience’ which tailors ice cream and quality desserts for weddings, events, special occasions and

village fetes in a beautifully restored vintage Citroen H van called Mirabelle. Residents may have first seen the van at the Cranleigh Food & Music Festival in September where families queued to be served their delicious desserts. The judges were impressed with the renovation of the van, the ‘quirky’ look and feel of the business, and the clear direction of the owners who are still in their first year of trading.

In the category for businesses with six or more employees, the three finalists are Atrainability, Cranfold Physical Therapy and The Hair Company.

Atrainability Atrainability is a training consultancy which transfers good practice developed over many years in commercial aviation to health and social care. Its focus is patient safety where Atrainability helps the medical profession to apply behavioural skills to maintain and enhance safety across acute trusts, operating theatres, mental health trusts and social care. The judges were particularly impressed with the academic papers published under their name, engendering trust and capability to future clients.

Cranfold Physical Therapy Centre Cranfold Physical Therapy Centre offers physiotherapy and complementary therapies privately and under the NHS to patients suffering from pain or dysfunction due to illness operations or injuries. Their investment in the professional growth of their physios and admin staff impressed the judges.

The Hair Company The Hair Company employees say it is not just about hair, it is also about building a personal relationship and creating an atmosphere in which the clients feel they know them as more than merely a stylist. The judges were impressed with the determination, enthusiasm and speed that the previous employees of a failed hair salon transformed it into not only an ongoing business but a successful one.

The winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony on Monday 9th January at Cranleigh Arts Centre. Local businesses are encouraged to book their tickets through the Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce website (www.cranleighbiz.co.uk) to enjoy an evening of networking, and celebrating all that is good about doing business in Cranleigh. Not forgetting the generous buffet and fine wines!

FIND OUT MORE Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce has been representing the local business community since 1948 and draws its members from all sectors ranging from large companies to sole traders and retired individuals. The Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce would love to hear from you - email hello@cranleighbiz.co.uk with all general enquiries or visit www.cranleighbiz.co.uk.

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RHS Garden Wisley - Butterflies in The Glasshouse Saturday 14th to Sunday 5th March Their exotic Glasshouse paradise is perfect for flamboyant butterflies from warmer climes. Go along and be entranced by their vibrant colours and magical flight, and learn all about them. How many different ones can you spot? Learn about the life of butterflies in their interactive education zone. Plus sculptor Alison Catchlove will return with her animal sculptures. Book your timed tickets for the busy times via the website. Normal garden admission applies. www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.

Guildford Repair Café Saturday 14th January 10am Join the Guildford Repair Café and learn how to repair your items under the supervision of volunteers that have the know-how to fix them. Next Repair Café is on the 14th January, 10am to 12 noon, at Park Barn Community Centre, Cabell Road, Guildford GU2 8JH. Various experts will be available to give practical advice and help you make all possible repairs, free of charge. Everyone is welcome to bring along their clean, broken items from home including clothes, toys, bikes, crockery, chairs, etc. and repair it at the Repair Café. Visit www.guildford.gov.uk/repaircafe for

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Southern Pro Musica - New Year Concert Sunday 15th January 7.30pm Celebrate the New Year in traditional and high-spirited fashion with Southern Pro Musica! They will be performing Mozart’s overture, ‘The Marriage of Figaro’, music from Mendelssohn’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Johann Strauss’ waltzes and light-hearted romps such as the ‘Hunting’ and ‘Champagne’ polkas. Making a welcome return to the Yvonne Arnaud to perform operatic arias by Mozart and light-operetta composers Zeller and Kalman will be Soprano, Bibi Heal, who has proved so popular with SPM audiences. The performance will be conducted by the choir’s dynamic Artistic Director, Jonathan Willcocks. Book direct with the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, tel 01483 440000, or online at www.Yvonne-arnaud.co.uk.

Ewhurst History Society Tuesday 17th January 8pm There will be a talk entitled ‘Shepard’s War’ by James Campbell. E H Shepard was the illustrator for the Winnie the Pooh books and lived at Samley Green. Drawing on material from the E H Shepard Archive at the University of Surrey, James Campbell will talk about Shepard’s war service during the First World War. Meetings take place at Ewhurst Baptist Church. All are welcome. Non members £2 to

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A chorister’s life at Chichester Cathedral – an unparalleled opportunity for your son All Chichester’s choristers receive:

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Open Day on March 4th – a chance for your son to have fun finding out what the Chorister’s Life is all about – save the date!

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The First Hippo on the Moon Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th January 2pm (also 11am on 18th January) The stage adaptation of David Walliams’ The First Hippo on the Moon will begin a major UK Tour in December 2016. The production, by Les Petits Theatre Company, will receive its world premiere at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, and will then visit G Live. Suitable for children aged three and up. Based on David Walliams’ original children’s book with illustrations by Tony Ross, The First Hippo on the Moon is an explosively funny space adventure which sees the enormously rich Hercules Waldorf-Franklin III and ingenious Sheila compete to be the first hippo to make it to the moon. Tickets: £15.50, Groups of 8+: £12. School groups: 1 free teacher ticket per 10 pupils. Call 01483 369350 or go to www.glive.co.uk.

Haslemere Decorative and Fine Arts Society From Tuesday 17th January Haslemere Decorative and Fine Arts Society’s first lecture of 2017 “The Painted Church” will take place on Tuesday 17th January at Haslemere Hall commencing at 2.15pm.

NADFAS lecturer Roger Rosewell’s talk will describe and help us to understand the faded ghosts of medieval wall paintings which today give only a hint of their past glories.

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Examples from our local area will be included. There will also be an opportunity on 17th January for members to book for their first outing of 2017 to 18 Stafford Terrace and Leighton House London which will take place on Thursday 26th January, and a special interest day ‘Smoke, Mirrors and Sanctity: The Tudors and The Arts Of Propoganda with NADFAS lecturer Nicole Mezey, to be held at Haslemere Museum on Thursday 9th February. Visitors and new members are very welcome to join us for all lectures. For more details please contact HDFAS Membership Secretary Sue Wright on 01428 683578 or email membership@ haslemeredfas.co.uk. Further information about all the society’s present and future activities can be found on www. haslemeredfas.org.uk.

Guildford Travel Club - ‘The Land of the English Patient’ with Chris Scott Tuesday 17th January 8pm-10pm Guildford Travel Club welcomes you whether you’re a ‘seasoned’ or an ‘armchair’ traveller. The Club meets at Onslow Village Hall for illustrated talks on travel by a range of photographers, travellers, explorers, mountaineers and writers. On Tuesday 17th January Chris Scott recalls four decades of travel across the Sahara by various modes of transport including motorcycle and Mercedes saloon car. He then takes a closer look at Egypt’s obscure Gilf Kebir region.

On Tuesday 31st January ‘slow adventurer’ Jasper Winn takes a gruelling 500 mile winter walk from Munich to Paris

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meeting country people along the way, sleeping tentless each night and using bush craft to survive. Membership for the season (October to April) costs £32 and £16 for student cardholders. Visitors are most welcome and will be charged £7 on the door with student cardholders paying just £3.50.

Doors open 7.30pm. Talks 8pm-10pm with complimentary refreshments during the interval. For further details please visit www.guildfordtravelclub.org.uk, contact Jenny Allan, Membership Secretary on 01483 452399 or email info@ guildfordtravelclub.org.uk.

of Holbein’s Ambassadors’ and unravel the hidden messages of this famous and enigmatic painting. Refreshments are available from 9.30am and the lecture starts at 10.45am. The Society offers a monthly programme of varied and fascinating talks by first class speakers. The programme also includes special study days and an annual tour for members. New members and visitors are warmly welcomed. Annual membership is £42 and visitors pay £6 per talk. If you are interested, contact the Membership Secretary on 01483 423090 or visit their website at www.gwvdfas.org.uk.

The Unattached Group This group has enjoyed celebrating the festive season with a weekend in Switzerland, a dinner/dance and a Christmas meal at Hever Castle. They are now looking forward to a spring of new activities. The Unattached Group (TUG) is a Surrey based group of about 70 single professional people aged 49 - 69 who enjoy times together including informal weekly pub meets as well as meals out, theatre and cinema trips, walks, quizzes, bridge, opera and book clubs and the occasional leisure weekend away. New members are most welcome and information can be obtained at www.theunattachedgroup. co.uk or by calling Maggie on 07855 008897.

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre – Guildford Thursday 19th to Saturday 28th January There is a lot of very good entertainment at the theatre to start off 2017. One example, Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy ‘Henceforward’, introduces avant-garde composer Jerome, all alone in an isolated, derelict suburban tower block, as he struggles vainly to complete his life’s masterwork about love. With the help of a deranged android childminder, Jerome hatches a cunning plan to retrieve his source of artistic inspiration, his beloved daughter Geain, from his hostile estranged ex-wife. To book, call 01483 440000 or go to www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk . You can also download an online e-brochure at their website homepage.

Guildford Wey Valley Decorative and Fine Arts Society Thursday 19th January 10.45am Enjoy a puzzle? Then why not join them in Shalford Village Hall, for their next lecture, by Anthony Russell, entitled ‘The Mystery

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Gareth Williams and alto saxophonist Geoff Simkins to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Electric Theatre. Tickets are £14 and can be booked by calling 01483 444789. This is going to be a very popular gig so early booking is highly recommended. The Electric Theatre is situated in Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ.

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Grayshott Folk Club From Friday 20th January I can’t believe it, but the club has been going for six years and in that time they have brought some truly great live music to the local area. Already, there are quite a few excellent acts lined up for 2017. All gigs will take place at Grayshott Village Hall, Nr Hindhead GU26 6TZ, unless otherwise stated. If you would like further details you can always call the man behind it all, Des O’Byrne, on 01428 607096. For January and February, they have already confirmed the following performers and dates: Friday 20th January, Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlaw (Sheelanagig) https:// kithawesandaaroncatlow.bandcamp.com/. Saturday 11th February, Breabach www.breabach.com. Scotland’s finest Folk group bar none, pay a return visit. Friday 24th February, The Outside Track www.theoutsidetrack.com.

Two Canadian girls, two Scots lasses and an Irish fella who spend their lives travelling the world and bringing traditional Irish/Celtic Folk music to the people. If you haven’t seen them before, don’t miss them this time round. Saturday 25th February, The Christians https://www.youtube.com/

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD watch?v=K0RD7yjWA9Y. Pop/Soul/Rock/Folk band from Liverpool play all their hits from their double Platinum selling album ‘The Christians’. Please note that this gig is at St. John’s Church, Farncombe, Godalming. We will endeavour to give details of all gigs throughout 2017.

Special Stargazing and Talk Event at Guildford Cathedral Friday 20th January 6pm The Guildford Astronomical Society and the Trustees of the Guildford Cathedral are presenting a special stargazing event with a particularly seasonal talk in the Marquee on Stag Hill. The renowned Astronomer, David Hughes, Emeritus Professor of Astronomy at Sheffield University will give a hugely entertaining and informative talk entitled “The Star of Bethlehem”, this is an opportunity not to be missed. By special arrangements the Cathedral authorities has agreed to turn off the floodlights and are permitting the society to set up a number of telescopes on the South lawn for the public to look through. They will have 10 or 12 scopes each targeting a different celestial sight - always of course weather permitting. The Marquee will be heated but you will need plenty of warm clothing and suitable footwear at the scopes. The event and plentiful parking are free and open to all ages including children provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult.

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<33 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD activities for retired and semi-retired professional and business people over 50. They have members from Waverley and beyond, and meet in Godalming on the third Friday of each month. Guests are always welcome to join their meetings by invitation, and also their organised visits. In January Roy Wood will be talking about ‘How to Enjoy a Healthy, Wealthy Retirement’ Hopefully not too late for most of us! Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. The Secretary will be pleased to arrange for you to meet a member in advance if you wish. For more details, see www.milfordprobus.com or contact Mike Thompson on 01483 42818, email thmmic@btinternet. com.

Bramley Music Saturday 21st January 4.30pm Bramley Village Hall is about to acquire its own Baby Grand Piano! A kind village resident has donated her piano, which once it has been serviced and tuned will have pride of place on the stage of the Village Hall and so enhance further the musical life of the village. A ‘Congratulations on the Arrival of a New Baby’ concert to welcome the piano will be held in the Village Hall featuring piano solos, piano duets and piano and ‘cello. Proceeds will go towards the cost of moving and servicing the piano etc. Tickets at £10 (£5 under 18 and students) are available in advance from Robertsons in Bramley High Street, and (if not sold out) at the door, and a free glass of cider or soft drink will be served in the interval.

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If you wish to reserve a ticket or have any queries, email Stuart White at stuartwhite@waitrose.com or call 01483 892645). It may be a full house so advance purchase or reservations are recommended! Looking ahead, the next concert is on Saturday 11th February and will be a Valentine Concert with Lucy and Hilary Cronin (sopranos) and Richard Saxel (piano).

Girlguiding Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Thanks to the dedication and support of 100,000 amazing volunteers, they are active in every part of the UK, giving girls and young women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. Guiding is so popular in the local area that we have trouble keeping up with demand! They currently have around 500 girls waiting for a place in the Godalming and Haslemere area, most wanting to join Rainbows (5 – 7 years) or Brownies (7 – 10 years). With local groups full to capacity a lot of girls face a long wait and some may not find a place at all. This is where they need your help! Girlguiding is not only great for girls; it offers so much to adults too. There are lots of adventures and challenges, friends to be made and new skills to be learned. Every extra volunteer means they can offer more spaces to more girls. Why not make it your New Year’s Resolution to make a real change in 2017 and volunteer with Girlguiding. Find out more or register your interest at

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Turner and the Age of British Watercolour A new exhibition at the National Trust’s Petworth House celebrates the age of British watercolour with works by JMW Turner and leading British artists of his generation.

Turner and the Age of British Watercolour offers a rare opportunity to see a major dimension of British art not normally encountered at Petworth and to consider it alongside the property’s renowned collection

of oil paintings and sculpture from the same golden period, 1780-1850.

Exhibition Manager Andrew Loukes, who has brought the show to Petworth, commented “Turner is the most celebrated figure associated with Petworth and also one of the most important artists in terms of British watercolour. We have a remarkable collection of oil paintings and sculpture, but very few watercolours, because the third Earl of Egremont didn’t collect them. So it’s fascinating to bring them together here and to tell the missing chapter in the story of both Turner and British art generally”.

This unique exhibition features thirty-six outstanding loans from The Higgins Museum, Bedford – one of the finest collections of British watercolours, assembled through judicious purchases made in the post-war years. As might be expected, the collection is particularly strong in works from the golden age of watercolour painting (1750-1850) which highlight the English landscape tradition. For Turner and the Age of British Watercolour the loans from the Higgins are complemented by additional exhibits from the Martyn Gregory Gallery, London – a leading present-day dealer in the field. >>

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Turner’s painting techniques This extraordinary work provides the ideal springboard from which to consider how Turner’s watercolours - and oils - were actually painted. For Turner and the Age of British Watercolour, Petworth have worked with two contemporary artists who have made special studies of Turner’s methods – Mike Chaplin and Charlie Cobb.

Mike Chaplin worked with Tate Britain on their acclaimed 2010 publication How to Paint like Turner and for many years was the expert on Channel 4’s much loved Watercolour Challenge. In an upstairs room of Petworth House, overlooking one of Turner’s favourite views – the famous park, Chaplin explores Turner’s watercolour technique and exhibits some of the copies he has made after Turner, alongside other examples of his work which reflect a longstanding interest in the earlier artist.

“If ever there was an artist who inspired in me the understanding of how great art not only tells a story but at the same time demonstrates the artist’s passion for handling paint, then JMW Turner is that example. There is not one fraction of the surface of his works which doesn’t show his almost obsessional commitment to working the paint until as if by magic we see storms, shipwrecks, savage landscapes and human narrative in all its intensity.

Georges Braque quoted - ‘We can explain everything about art apart from the bit which matters’. Well, looking at a Turner painting gets pretty close in my book to seeing that magic bit which matters.” – Michael Chaplin RWS, pictured above.

Charlie Cobb made the oil paintings seen in Mike Leigh’s 2014 film Mr Turner and has portrayed the works of many other painters on both the big screen and television. He has also recently been artist-in-residence at Leighton House and the Rye Arts Festival. In the Old Library of Petworth House, used by Turner and others as a studio in the 19th century, Cobb exhibits paintings from Mr. Turner alongside more recent work of his own with parallels to Turner’s art.

Images - Overleaf top: JMW Turner - A First Rate Taking in Stores, (1818). Bottom: John Constable - Coal Brigs on Brighton Beach . (1824). From top right: Francis Towne - The Colosseum from the Caelian Hills (1799) and Thomas Girtin - Jedburgh from the River (17989). © Courtesy of Trustees of the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford, England.

FIND OUT MORE Early booking is recommended for Turner and the Age of Watercolour, at Petworth House from 7th January to 12th March. Entry is by pre-booked, timed tickets only, which are on sale now from www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth or 0844 249 1895. £12 for National Trust members or £15.60 for non-members, ticket includes entry to the gardens, parkland and selected rooms in the house.

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Loans include seven compelling watercolours by JMW Turner - famously represented by twenty oil paintings at Petworth - and iconic examples by such great contemporaries as John Constable, Paul Sandby, John Robert Cozens, Thomas Girtin, Francis Towne, Richard Parkes Bonington, John Sell Cotman and David Cox, none of whom are found in the Petworth collection.

While the 3rd Earl of Egremont did not collect watercolours - in common with others of his rank in the 19th century - he did acquire major contemporary British prints for his library.

Turner and the Age of British Watercolour also showcases important examples by James Gillray and David Roberts, on loan from the present Lord Egremont and never before publicly shown.

Among the highlights of the exhibition is one of Turner’s greatest and best-known watercolours, A First Rate Taking in Stores, 1818. This remains the only example recorded by an eye-witness who saw it being made: He began by pouring wet paint on to the paper until it was saturated, he tore, he scratched, he scrabbled at it in a kind of frenzy and the whole thing was in chaos – but gradually and as if by magic the lovely ship, with all its exquisite minutia came into being and by luncheon time the drawing was taken down in triumph.

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Chiddingfold Horticultural Society Wednesday 21st January 8pm They will be holding the Members’ Social when there will be light refreshments, games and a choir to entertain. It will also be possible for you to join the Society for a fee of £10 which gives free entry to 6 garden related talks, 3 shows, a plant sale and a social. Why not go along to the Village Hall and join them?

Cranleigh Walking For Health Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday Winter is here but it doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors on your own! Wrap up warm, put on suitable footwear for muddy paths and join a group of sociable walkers who meet every Wednesday and/or Saturday at the Leisure Centre at 11am for free guided walks of 1.5 hours (3-4 miles) in the Cranleigh countryside. There are shorter half hour walks on Thursdays at 10.30am if you need a gentler start to boosting your fitness levels. Cranleigh Walking For Health is part of the National Walking For Health Scheme www.walkingforhealth.org.uk.

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which provides mentoring, performance opportunities and apprenticeships to young people under the age of 18. The Project aims to give young musicians who are just starting out, the experience of performing to a live audience, assisting in finding their creative identity, and guidance on their journey as a musician! The Project has become one of their most successful endeavours and in celebration of this they have decided to announce The Project: Go On Tour, which gives the chance for young musicians to go on their very own mini tour!

All potential applicants have to do to enter is submit a video of them or their band playing some music to: The Project @ The Boileroom Facebook group and get their friends to like it.

Entries must be under 18, have one local person to Guildford in their entry (live within a 30 mile radius), and be available on the 14th, 16th and 24th February 2017. This is because The Project Tour line-up is chosen through two battle of the bands heats on the 14th and 16th February, with a final taking place on the 24th. The Project Tour date is to be confirmed, but will be sometime in Spring/Summer 2017. The Project: Go On Tour gives young people a head start in the world of music, encouraging self promotion (something they have to do for shows), one-to-one time with some of the industries’ professionals, masterclasses and of course the chance to go on their very own tour - and all the highs and lows that come with it! To find out more information please email lydia@ theboileroom.net or press@theboileroom.net. The deadline is the end of January.

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<39 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Godalming Flower Club Tuesday 24th January 7pm Do you love flowers, enjoy meeting people and want to learn more about flower arranging? They meet on the third Tuesday of the month at the Baptist Church in Queen Street, Godalming, GU71BA. arrive at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more information contact Linda on 01483 495727 or email lindatompkins42@gmail.com.

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Milford Horticultural Society Tuesday 24th January 7.15pm The next meeting of Milford Horticultural Society will take place in Milford Village Hall and is a social evening for members. The annual subscription to the Society is only £8 and for this you will get 8 meetings a year with a topical speaker, 3 flower shows, 3 visits to places of interest and a members’ social evening. If you are interested in joining a local friendly gardening club and would like to find out more then go to the website www.milfordhortsociety.org.uk or contact Hilary Potter on 01483 415710 or email potters38@ hotmail.com.

The Historical Association’s West Surrey Branch New Year Lectures Tuesday 24th January 7.30pm Starting with a talk by Dr Robert Saunders of the University of London on ‘Common Market or Bust!’

Britain’s first referendum on Europe, 1975. Dr Saunders, who gave an excellent and entertaining talk on Chartism to the branch in 2015, will throw light on an event which received surprisingly little attention during last year’s campaign and which may provide fresh perspectives on both the recent referendum and Britain’s relationship with Europe. Starting at 7.30pm at St Nicolas’ Hall, Bury Street, Guildford GU2 4AW. Whether you are in Europe or not, you can at least be in Guildford on the 24th. Non-members welcome (£3 at the door), students free. For more information contact Rollo Crookshank on 01252 319881 or crookshank@ starkmann.co.uk.

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Life can be busy and stressful. It is not always easy to make time to stop, relax, and appreciate the beauty of nature. If you’re looking for some time out, a lovely and relaxing activity that you can take part in this month is the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch spending a restful hour watching and counting birds.

The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is a delightful activity to share. You could snuggle up by the fire and count the birds you see from your window, or wrap up warmly to count birds in the park, or at your allotment.

The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch has been extended for 2017, to cover the weekend of the 28th and 29th January, as well as Monday 30th January. You’ll find lots of information on the RSPB’s website, including an online counting tool, and pictures to help you identify the birds you see. Please visit www.rspb.org.uk/ birdwatch for more.

Hanging up feeders filled with peanuts, seeds, and other foods, and supplying clean water will encourage birds to your garden. Don’t forget that the plants in your garden, and how you tend them, will also encourage or discourage birds.

Oaks are the most amazing trees, they’re a habitat for hundreds of species of insects, and provide food, shelter, and nest sites for birds. There are many other native trees, such as yew, silver birch, beech, hornbeam, and rowan that are perfect trees for large gardens.

In smaller gardens, it’s important to remember to provide food, shelter, and perches for birds. If your garden is surrounded by bare fences, and features lots of paving and low-growing plants, you won’t be providing enough facilities to encourage birds to spend much time in your garden. Holly or yew clipped as topiary (choose female or self-fertile hollies for berries) will provide food, shelter and a nesting site for birds.

Fruit trees grown on dwarfing rootstocks, which are carefully pruned, cordon-grown and other trained forms of fruit trees are great options for small gardens.

Look out for ballerina apples that grow naturally as one upright stem with side shoots, they require little pruning and are a good choice for a small Apple - Ballerina Tree (Flamenco). garden.

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The guelder rose, Viburnum opulus, produces white flowers in springtime, followed by red berries in autumn and winter. The leaves of Viburnum opulus turn beautiful shades of orange and red before falling in autumn. This is a great shrub for wildlife, that provides year round interest. Growing to 5m (16ft) or more in height, and 2.5-4m (8-13ft) wide, it’s perfect for a woodland style garden. A dwarf form is available - Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’ which offers the same pretty white lacecap style flowers, glossy berries, and other attractions, yet grows to 1.5m (5ft) tall and wide.

Growing ivy, honeysuckle, or clematis over your fences will encourage insects and birds.

Hedges outlive fences, as they aren’t likely to be damaged in a storm, and support a wide range of wildlife. You could plant an edible hedge and provide food for your family, or opt for Rosa rugosa, which provides beautiful fragrant pink roses, followed by large rosehips. Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ is a white form (above); both grow well even in poor soil. Yew, holly, beech, and hornbeam produce beautiful hedges If you want to protect birds, avoid using slug pellets, insecticides, and pesticides. All levels of the food chain need to be present for a healthy balance in your garden.

The humble House Sparrow, which was the top 10 bird in last year’s Big Garden Watch (RSPB).

FIND OUT MORE For information on natural slug controls, gardening advice for the month ahead, information about snowdrops ‘in the green’, advice on growing orchids, and much more besides, visit my website www.pumpkinbeth.com. Robin and Rosa images by Beth Otway.

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Watts Gallery – Curator Breakfast Tour Thursday 26th January 10am-11.30am This sounds like a great way to get to know the gallery better. You can join a small group and discover the works intimately with an exhibition curator as your guide, also, learn more about curating the historic space of the Artist’s Village. This is the perfect opportunity to gain insight into the exhibition ‘Untold Stories; British Art from Private Collectors’, followed by breakfast in the award winning Tea Shop. The cost is just £15 which includes breakfast. By the way do have a look at their website www.wattsgallery.org.uk; there is lots going on throughout the month.

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Clockhouse Cinema Friday 27th January 6.45pm There’s a film night at The Clockhouse Chapel Lane Milford GU8 5EZ when they will showing ‘Jungle Book 2016’ a rare remake of a classic story but this time with an actor Neel Sethi who plays the part of Mowgli with voice overs by Idris Elba, Ben Kingsley and Bill Murray. Doors open 6.45pm. Film starts 7.30pm. Tickets £5 are available at The Clockhouse 01483 428513. Licensed Bar. Baroqueenroll Sunday 27th January 7.30pm Louise Salmond Smith – Recorder, David Butler – Keyboards will be playing at Guildford United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road GU2 4BS. Admission Free: Retiring

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BadGuys at G Live Saturday 28th January 11.30am and 2.30pm Comedy Club 4 Kids & CBeebies Spot Bots stars the Three Half Pints will trip and stumble their way through a brand new comic misadventure at G Live. Derek, Ernie and Dick are really bored of being good. It’s just GOT to be more fun being a baddie. But being an evil scientist, pirate or cowboy is trickier than they thought. Can the bumbling brothers learn how to stay out of jail and be real Bad Guys? Tickets are £10.50 or £34 for a family of 4. Suitable for all the family but especially 5-11 year olds. Call 01483 369350.

Vivace Chorus Come and Sing at Normandy Village Hall Saturday 28th January 10am-4.30pm Vivace’s first event of 2017 is the annual Come and Sing, where singers will be looking at Bruckner’s serene, almost monastic Mass in E Minor along with the uplifting choral section from Mahler’s Symphony Number 2 – a piece that every singer should experience at least once. The day starts with registration at 10.00am for a 10.30 start and finishes at 4.30pm. The fee is £24, which includes music hire, refreshments during the day and their famous lunch, with homemade soup and quiche, as well as a glorious day

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The Cranleigh Art and Crafts Society Saturday 28th January 2.30pm-4.30pm The January demonstration will take place in the Bandroom, Cranleigh. They are very pleased that the popular artist, Soraya French, is returning and will be working with mixed media. It is always an excellent event and they invite visitors to join them free of charge. For more information call 01483 278698.

Vineyard tours at Blackdown Ridge Estate This beautiful wine estate is situated at the highest point in the Sussex Weald overlooking the South Downs. They are holding tours of the estate to learn about the varieties and management of their vines throughout the year, the wine making process from vine to bottle, and then to taste their award-winning English wines. They favour a minimal intervention approach to viticulture; their grapes are hand tended and also handpicked. Along the way you will visit the winery where you will learn about the production process for their wines. The tour then finishes with a chance to sit down, relax and taste their delicious English wines. It is a chance to discuss and compare the vintages along with some local cheeses and crackers. Their full range is available to buy when you visit the vineyard, or from their online shop www.

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Property News We talk to a few local estate agents about the year ahead and its effect on the property market How do you see the future of the traditional independent estate agent, when we notice the increase of online estate agents offering to sell a house at the fraction of the cost?

“We see the future of the local estate agency with local knowledge and property experience absolutely key in a changing marketplace. As the market hardens, simply putting your property on the internet and hoping that it will sell itself will prove to be a difficult and potentially stressful process”, says Richard Prynne from Pewleys, who are based in Bramley. “The need for careful and proactive sale chain management has never been more essential than right now. There is an unbelievable amount of hard work, phone calls, emails and negotiating required not only to agree a sale but as importantly to ensure the transaction which often will consist of numerous properties, progresses to an exchange of contracts”.

This view is echoed by Scott Wishart, from Hills Clements in Guildford. “We consider that the traditional independent estate will always be required because of their intimate knowledge of their town and surrounding villages, the local property values and their history of sales that will have been racked up over their many years of trading. No other agent will know the area and the values better and many buyers and sellers will want to tap into that in depth knowledge.”

Doing all the work yourself is very onerous and often ends in disappointment, according to Stephen Jenkins, from Andrew Lodge in Farnham. “If sellers are happy to carry out their own viewings, financially qualify potential buyers, liaise with solicitors, other agents, mortgage brokers, surveyors and deal with often complex problems in chains, then maybe online agents are for them. However, the regular instructions we receive from clients who have already unsuccessfully tried selling through an online agent tells me this level January 2017

of service and diligence simply doesn’t exist when a fee only amounts to a few hundred pounds.”

Stephen adds that “It’s a known fact, you get what you pay for. Sourcing a buyer is only a small part of what we do. Nurturing a deal through to completion involves a huge amount of effort, time and resources if dealt with in a professional manner”.

How do you see the residential property market transitioning through 2017?

“2017 will surely bring more properties to the market, which will increase transactions, but we do not see a change in values”, thinks Scott Wishart. “Hopefully the London property market will rise from its slumber, which always fuels our market here in Guildford. We are 38 minutes from Waterloo, 40 minutes from each airport, and we have the very best schooling, which drives families down the main line to our lovely area.”

Stephen Jenkins is not quite so positive however. “This area is sought after for many reasons and I don’t see this changing but market forecasters are predicting a slowdown in 2017 as uncertainty over Britain’s departure from the EU continues. London property prices are expected to remain flat next year, which potentially will have a knock-on effect in the home counties. However, weak stock levels in the local market should help soften any slowdown but sensible pricing, in line with comparable evidence will definitely be the key to achieving consistent results for clients.”

Matthew Burns agrees that predictions for next year are not certain. “The backdrop of Brexit and an ever changing world political scene will make it an unusual year to predict. However, history has shown that regardless of outside influences, Guildford and surrounding villages always perform well through these periods, due to excellent schooling and

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communications all on our doorstep, combined with some of the most stunning countryside within immediate access. For these reasons we see the market continuing to flow well, but with a shortage of high quality property being available, there will be demand outstripping supply within certain locations and prices within these areas will see greater rises than general.”

The term ‘Hybrid Estate Agent’ keeps popping up, is this the future of estate agency?

Graham Faulkner, from EweMove in Dorking suggests “The term hybrid in estate agency was actually created when an interviewer didn’t really know how else to term it. Hybrid estate agency has been created by taking the full traditional sales offering, with truly local representatives, but without the need for the expense of high street offices. Making it harder for brand awareness can mean less properties being on a hybrid agent’s books, but that then allows a very high level of customer service, as a client isn’t just lost in the numbers”.

His own agency is one such agency. “A great example of an agency who started life as the hybrid model is EweMove, who have been sitting at the top of customer review site Trustpilot since they started using that site for customer reviews, and have a score of 9.9 out of 10.

Such is the growth of the hybrid agent that 3 year old EweMove was acquired at the beginning of September by the Property Franchise Group as they realised the importance of getting into the hybrid agent market space and paid £15m to do so.”

According to Scott Wishart, “the Hybrid Agent is a new term which has cropped up recently, but quite frankly it is a concept that we have been running for

absolutely years now! We are a smaller hands-on agency with exactly the same marketing tools as all the larger corporate agents, yet without all the expensive backroom staff, higher officials and bosses dictating the show, and the high running costs that go with all of that. The term hybrid agency really means – part hands-on, part internet and this exactly summarises what Hill Clements have been doing for years. We own our business, we own our office, we advertise on all the same portals as the big boys, but our overheads are so much lower, we can make a profit without charging the huge fees that others have to. This is what hybrid agents are now claiming that they do!”

What single change in legislation would bring the biggest boost to the property market?

A complete change in stamp duty for the residential market is one that Scott Wishart and others would wish to see. For the lettings market, things are a little different, given there have been many legislative changes in the last 18 months that have been brought in seemingly to either quash the buy-to-let sector, or make landlords and letting agents police it.

“Phasing out mortgage interest relief, right-to-rent immigration checks, the need to have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms at the beginning of any new tenancy, the need to supply current gas safety records, the energy performance certificate, and a Government guide on how to rent are some of the many of the changes brought in”, says Graham Faulkener. “And now the banning of tenant fees, which means agents will have to charge the landlord higher fees instead, which means that the landlords will increase rents, which they would be doing anyway to try and offset higher tax bills, and that means some benefits tenants will be evicted to make way for people who can pay more rent – it all makes you wonder if the Government look far enough into these things they bring in to be able to assess the true impact on the market.”

So what is the single change in legislation that would boost the rental property market?

According to Graham, “it would have to be a reversal or at least a tidy up of some of the above. The private rented sector is an important place, especially as the UK starts to become more generation rent, and yet the government seem hell bent on making it a tough place for landlords to thrive”.

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<46 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD blackdownridge.co.uk. Tours are by appointment so you need to call Lucinda on 01428 656003 or email admin@ blackdownridge.co.uk. The tour lasts about 2 hours and only costs £10; however, get together a group of 5 or more and you get a 50% discount. You can also get 25% off each case of 6 bottles of wine. The estate is situated in Blackdown Park, Ferden Lane, West Sussex GU27 3BT. Guildford Shakespeare Company Saturday 4th to Saturday 25th February 7.30pm Guildford Shakespeare Company’s first production of 2017 is Shakespeare’s political thriller Julius Caesar. Focusing on the cult of personality, a government founded on propaganda and the most famous case of political back-stabbing in politics, this production will, for the first time by GSC, be given a contemporary context to reflect the play’s timeless relevance. The venue is Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Guildford GU1 3RR. There are matinee performances at 2.30pm on Wednesday 22nd and Saturdays 11th, 18th and 25th February. Tickets at £25 (Under 16’s £16.50, Concessions £21 Family Tickets £80) available from 01483 304384 or from www.guildford-shakespeare-company. co.uk.

Opera Foundry presents French Opera in Guildford Saturday 4th February 7.30pm Opera Foundry presents a programme of French opera (arias through to full scenes) including excerpts from Bizet’s

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Carmen, the Lakme Flower Duet and the Pearl Fishers duet. Artistic and Musical Director is Richard Cartmale (former ENO tenor) and pianist is Sarah Quantrell. Sung in French, to piano accompaniment, with English subtitles.

Opera Foundry brings informal, affordable, top class opera concerts performed by emerging exceptional operatic talent, to Guildford. They develop the talent of opera performers through focused coaching and performance opportunities.

This provides singers, repetiteurs and other industry creatives with the opportunity to develop their operatic skills and present their work and hone their performance technique. For their audiences they showcase singers through themed concerts, which are high quality and simply portrayed focusing on well performed music which can be enjoyed by seasoned opera lovers and new audiences alike. In addition to an enjoyable evening, by attending the performances audience members are helping to support new generations of opera talent. Tickets are £15 (under 16 free). For more information visit www.opera-foundry.com.

Held at St Mary’s Church, Guildford, GU1 3UA. OakLeaf Annual Quiz Night at St Catherine’s School, Bramley.

Friday 17th February A great night of tantalising trivia and friendly competition, not to mention a fabulous raffle draw, with all proceeds going to Oakleaf! They will also have a cash bar available on the night. Tickets are £15 each to include a

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Thai-tastic with Giggling Squid On Friday 13th January, Giggling Squid will introduce its signature Thai cuisine to Farnham at 67/68 Castle Street GU9 7LN. Having established a loyal following throughout the country since 2002 with its brilliant combination of bold Thai flavours and authentic cooking techniques, Giggling Squid will open for lunch and dinner, with room for up to 140 guests, in its relaxed stylish setting.

From lunchtime tapas to delicious curries, salads, rice and noodles, Giggling Squid’s menu lends itself to the distinct sharing culture of Thailand. Guests are invited to experience its rich tapestry of freshly prepared dishes prepared on-site by a team of talented Thai chefs.

A dedicated “little tapas for little people” menu is also available and guaranteed to ensure smiles all round.

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1 x tbsp. lemon / lime juice Sprinkle of chopped coriander

1 x fillet of sea bass ¼ diced lime (including skin) 1 x tbsp lemongrass (sliced thin) 1 x tbsp diced ginger 1 x tbsp diced onion Sprinkle of peanuts 2 x lime leaves (sliced thin) 1 x small red chilli (sliced thin) ½ tbsp. chilli oil Sprinkle fried shallot

Method: 1. Grind the garlic and chilli with a pestle and mortar before adding the rest of the ingredients for the seafood sauce.

Seafood sauce: 5 x tbsp fish sauce ½ tbsp sugar (palm or normal’s fine) 1 x small whole chilli (use less according to taste) 3 x cloves garlic

3. Dust the sea bass with self-raising flour, and deep fry the fish in enough hot vegetable oil for it to be submerged. It’ll take approx. 5 minutes to get crispy.

Remove and arrange on a plate. Drizzle with the sauce and serve with plain rice.

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2. Then mix with chilli oil and the rest of the ingredients (apart from the fish).

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Ingredients 3 x tbsp vegetable oil 1 x tbsp red curry paste (adjustable) 1 x can of coconut cream (this will make it lovely and rich!)

150-200 ml water 1 x medium size courgette- halved and sliced 2 cm thick 1/2 red pepper- cut in half-length-way and slice 12 x fine green beans cut into 4cm Small handful fresh basil leaves 2 x tsp salt 1 x tsp sugar 2 x chicken breasts sliced across 2 cm thick (next time, try with king prawns!)

Serves 2 Method: 1. Put vegetable oil and red curry paste into a saucepan; then stir on a gentle heat for 10

minutes until the chillies start to release colour into the oil.

2. Add 1/4 of the coconut cream to the red curry paste and keep stirring for a further 5 minutes. This will bring out the coconut oil, and will give a shiny texture to the finished curry sauce.

3. Add the rest of the coconut cream and bring water to the boil.

4. Add chicken breast and simmer until breast is cooked through (10-15 mins) 5. Then add pepper, courgette and fine beans.

Once boiled, turn gas off. Vegetables should still be crunchy.

6. Season with salt and sugar to your liking, and then finish with basil leaves which go in last to prevent them from over cooking and disappearing. Serve with steaming rice.

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<49 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD meal and tea or coffee. Oakleaf Enterprise has provided vocational training for people with mental health needs since 1995. In that year and following the Care in the Community Act 1990, an occupational therapy unit at the old local Victorian asylum, Brookwood Hospital, closed and relocated to Guildford. The charity was registered in 1997 and has been led by the same Chief Executive for the last 18 years. Since then they have worked hard to benefit people in South West Surrey suffering mental ill health. For more information or to book your teams of 8-10 today contact Deepti on 01483 303649 or email deeptiparmar@oakleaf-enterprise.org.

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Santiago Quartet Saturday 25th February Oakleaf have proudly partnered with Santiago Quartet to host a concert of contemporary Latin American music which will also feature Bandoneonist Julian Rowlands (regular in the house band on Strictly Come Dancing) and their work with composer Will Todd in the lead-up to recording the second part of the Quartet’s album, Language of the Heart. The concert takes place at St Catherine’s School, Bramley. Tickets are only £10 each and can be purchased at Guildford Tourist Information Centre.

This event is kindly sponsored by RHW Solicitors. More info at http://www.oakleaf-enterprise.org/santiagoquartet.

RASASC Telephone Helpline Volunteers - Training Programme Starting from Sunday 26th February Guildford Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) are recruiting for volunteers to work on their helpline supporting survivors of rape and sexual abuse. The Helpline is open from 7.30pm-9.30pm Sunday to Friday. It is a listening and support service for women and men who have experienced rape or sexual abuse, both recent and nonrecent. Volunteers are provided with an extensive training programme and are supported by regular supervision and on going training. Their training programme is extensive and is delivered over three Sundays from 10am - 4pm and seven Thursdays from 7pm - 9:30pm. Sundays: 26th February, 5th March and 23rd April. Thursdays: 2nd March, 9th March, 16th march, 23rd March, 30th March, 6th April and 20th April. If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to be involved in, then please email vivien@rasasc-guildford. org for an application pack and further details of our training programme.

Adult Education Courses at RHS Wisley If you are planning to learn a new skill for the New Year, RHS Wisley offers a wealth of courses and workshops – including a choice of brand new courses for 2017. Many of the 110 courses and workshops offer an opportunity to enhance your experience and understanding of plants and gardens and learn about Wisley. Their brochure can be downloaded

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WALK - Frensham Great Pond to Thursley This is an interesting walk through woods and heathland with some ups and downs. A good workout for your January health kick! The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).

The walk 1. Walk clockwise around the pond keeping about 100 yards in from the edge. You will reach a point where two fenced corridors stretch out ahead of you. Take the left-most one. At the corridor’s end, jink left to find a point where you can cross the road. Take the path opposite, straight out across the heath and up onto the ridge. Now turn left and walk a few hundred yards to find the wide track dropping off the ridge and down to the right (you can see Frensham Little Pond ahead and away over to the left).

2. Follow the track down and continue forward, ignoring lefts and rights, until reaching a junction with a barrier on your left and some houses ahead.

Turn through the barrier and immediately fork right through a few bushes to reach the end of a road.

Walk along this road, again ignoring lefts and rights until, about 200 yards after fording a stream, taking a wide track left.

3. Follow the signpost i.e. ignore the first, unsigned track left. Ignore a later track forking left and reach a T-junction by a blue arrow post and a house.

Continue straight ahead along a narrow, fenced corridor passing two Nissen huts in a field. The corridor ends and again you continue forward,

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following the track until eventually reaching a road.

4. Turn right and walk about ½ mile to a cross roads.

Go straight over and forward along the short dead end road ahead. Pass a barrier and straight out onto the edge of Hankley Common Golf Club. A few yards in, take the wide track forking off right and follow it as it climbs up to the ridge. Turn right and walk a long way along the arc of the ridge.

Down to your left is a large area of Ministry Of Defence heathland, used from time to time by film companies. Pass a WD marker stone and continue on. Pass a little hillock on the left-hand side and the track swings right to reach a junction where a red arrow points left along the “Red Trail”.

5. Follow this to a cross paths where another red arrow points left again but this one you ignore.

Instead go straight ahead. The path drops down through trees to a T-junction with a wide track.

Turn right and quickly reach a house, Houndmere.

Climb up the path at the left-hand side of its garden to reach a road. Cross and walk about 150 yards along to the left to find a footpath heading right and away from the road. Follow this for about 400 yards to its end where it drops down to cross a small field and a stream to reach a lane.

6. Turn left along the lane to reach Dye House Road.

Now, turn right and walk along this road to pass a cottage and quickly reach a track off to the right.

Ignore the path climbing up straight ahead, take the one breaking off right and up a short steep slope.

At the top turn left and quickly reach a few houses and the end of a lane. Walk up the lane to emerge by a tiny green and a “Thors Lea” sign. The excellent Three Horseshoes pub is to the right, the cricket green (a possible picnic site) to the left.

7. After lunch walk along the road to the cricket pitch and take a path out left, into trees, opposite the entrance to the parking area. The path goes down through trees the Dye House Road again.

You will now reverse a section of the last part of the morning walk. Turn left and walk a few yards to turn into the side road (a sign says Haybarn). A little way along here turn right to go through a gate.

Cross the small field and the little footbridge then follow the path up and through trees to reach a road. This time, go straight across and down the slope to the access road to Houndmere (the house which you passed earlier).

8. By the house turn right and go through a barrier to climb a slope. About 50 yards up this slope turn left onto a wide track. Follow this, gradually rising, continuing forward when you merge with a track

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WALK SPONSORED BY coming in from the right. The track then levels out.

There is downward slope on the left-hand side and a hill on the right. The track swings around the hill to run parallel to a road which you can see down and across to the left. Continue forward, ignoring lefts and rights. Pass a small car park. Again, continue forward. Pass a wooden paneling fence and a house (on the left-hand side) and continue on. Ignore a track, left, which goes down to the road. The track you are on now swings a little to the right and starts to rise. Follow it up and then, at the top, fork left to stay close to a fence.

9. The path now drops down to join another path from the left. Continue forward, still parallel to the road. Reach a junction where two wide tracks join from the right and with a hill ahead on your right. A little further on you reach some MOD warning signs and, here, you take a short track left to reach the road. You emerge by the entrance to Rushmoor Lakes. Cross the road and go a little way left to cross the start of Sandy Lane, a side road heading right. On the far side, immediately take a footpath right, next to a telephone box. Quickly go past a barrier and follow a yellow arrow straight ahead across a wide, open area of heathland. The track swings left and you can see the Devils Jumps hill away to your left.

10. Continue to reach and go straight across a large cross tracks. Now you are walking along with a fence on your left. Continue forward and follow the track as it swings out across the heath towards trees. There is a small pond away to your right. In the trees you turn left and proceed along a permitted private track to reach a lane, emerging next to a house, The Point. Turn right. Now walk along the lane for some distance, eventually passing Crosswater House then Harolds Hill. The lane becomes a track.

11. Reach a multiway junction with a two-way signpost. Go straight on. The track eventually reaches a road. Take the path which runs to the right, just off the edge of the road. When you reach a yellow arrow pointing right (away up the slope you can see a small memorial), turn left to cross the road and drop down the bank to pick up a path anti-clockwise around the edge of Frensham Great Pond. Keep going until you reach the refreshment kiosk and the car park.

DISTANCE:10 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 145 Guildford & Farnham STARTING POINT: Park in the car park by the refreshment kiosk at the Pond, Bacon Lane, Churt, Surrey GU10 2QB. Image: Sailing on Frensham Great Pond Š Copyright Shazz Neither the publisher nor the author can accept any responsibility for any changes, errors or omissions in this route. Diversion orders can be made and permissions withdrawn at any time.

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A competitive music festival with three and a half thousand participants must clearly be organised by a major city, Birmingham perhaps or Manchester. Except that this festival, one of the largest in the South of England, is Godalming’s very own.

the highest academic qualifications in music, many have performed in theatres and opera houses across Europe and have produced well received CDs of their work. Listening to their adjudication of the entries is to receive a musical education in itself.

The event has grown from small beginnings in 1947 so that it now takes place over one week in February for the dance section and during three weeks in March for performances in musical theatre, speech and drama, adult and school choirs, organ, piano, solo singing, strings, wind instruments and contemporary music.

Competitors, juvenile and adult, come from all over Surrey and from as far away as Sussex.

Godalming Music Festival welcomes the public to almost all of the competitions. Why not make a point of spending an evening listening to barber shop quartets in the Wilfred Noyce Centre, or organ recitals in the Church of St Peter and St Paul? Prose reading by the younger children at Prior’s Field School is great fun and then there is contemporary music at the Broadwater Pavilion (Guildford Rugby Club). Contemporary of course includes percussion, keyboards, acoustic and amped guitars. The piano, strings, woodwind and brass playing at the contests in the Borough Hall is of the highest standard and can provide a couple of hours of excellent enjoyment for the most modest of entry fees.

Reporting to the Director of the festival, Councillor Joy Poulter, are fifteen hard working volunteer secretaries.

Ten of them are each responsible for a musical group with the others looking after stewards and so on. Each music group secretary receives the entry forms for his or her group and allocates performance times and places. Performances are professionally adjudicated.

Certificates are awarded and there are trophies for the best performers. Thanks to the festival’s sponsors there are cash prizes and bursaries too and one performer becomes Godalming’s ‘Young Musician of the Year’.

Past winners have gone on to make international careers in music.

The festival is fortunate to have distinguished adjudicators judging each of the classes. These individuals come from across the country and are at the top of their respective fields. Besides holding

The 2017 festival will end with a concert performed at 5pm on Saturday 25 March 2017 in the splendid surroundings of St Catherine’s School Bramley Anniversary Halls. The concert is a celebration of the talent seen during the Festival and a chance for everyone to enjoy some of the best performances.

Distinguished performers, not necessarily class winners, will be selected to give a balanced programme representing all sections. Public entry is free to this concert but there will be a retiring collection.

The fifty page syllabus setting out all the Festival’s classes is available from the museum and library in the town as well as from Record Corner, Lorimers, T Andrews (Godalming) and the Toy Box. Programmes will be available at the same outlets from February.

Naturally an event of this size can only be run with the help of dozens of volunteers. If you can spare just a few hours to act as a door steward collecting admission money and selling programmes then please telephone Janice Maskell on 01276 31883.

The festival also relies on Friends and sponsors to fund the £25,000 cost of running the event. If you would like to become a Friend then please telephone Mrs Ireen Best on 01483 823531.

FIND OUT MORE For more information, visit www.godalmingmusicfestival.org.uk.

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Cranleigh Sub Aqua Club This past year has been a busy one for the club, they have welcomed seven new trainees, three of these are ‘crossover’ divers from PADI and the other four are new to the pastime. Congratulations to the Clubs’ Diving Officer who has completed his Advanced Diver training and to their three new Ocean Divers and one new Sports Diver. 2017’s dive programme has been set out and will include a week’s diving on the Isle of Man, plus a series of day dives along the south coast from the Club’s 6.8 metre Rib, Raffles, plus a weekend dive from either the Cornish coast or the south coast of Wales. If you fancy taking up diving, go along and take a free ‘dry dive’ and find out what it’s like to float free in the rapturous blue!

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WIN A CIAO GUSTO HAMPER WORTH £100

Picking up all your favourite authentic Italian food and drink has become even easier with the arrival of Ciao Gusto at Ocado – www.ciaogusto. com. For the first time, a simple tab brings together over 30 of Italy’s most popular brands, so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. By selecting the Ciao Gusto tab as part of your shopping, you’ll be able to search recipes and add ingredients straight to your basket. Browse the delicious recipes according to ingredient, preparation time, course or occasion, and explore the joys of Italian cuisine through tips, advice and information about each product.

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WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO ‘YOU WIN AGAIN’ AT NEW VICTORIA THEATRE

A musical theatre show celebrating the story of the Bee Gees is long overdue, according to the producers of You Win Again, which is coming to Woking. Michael Taylor, managing director of international theatre show producers Easy Theatres, says that he is surprised that the intriguing tale of the Bee Gees has not been set to music before.

“They were one of the greatest bands of our time,” he says. “The Bee Gees were responsible for multi-million selling, generation-shaping hits. Easy Theatres promises an evening packed with great music and pathos in equal measure.

We have teamed up with EasyTheatres for the chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to go and see the show at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking and meet the cast before they perform live on stage. Ever wondered what life is like behind the scenes of an EasyTheatres production?

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Farnham Beerex is the longest running beer festival in the country held at the same location since it started in 1977. The 2016 event raised a record £40,000, every penny of which will be spent by the Lions Club of Farnham to support many good causes within Farnham and its surrounding areas.

At Beerex 2017 will be approx. 60 beers, a range of ciders and perries. Great entertainment provided by four bands, BBQ and Curry food options. It runs from Thursday 27th April to Saturday 29th April.

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