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pleasure. Surprisingly he seemed a little ill at ease to start with, this being his first live ‘An Evening With’ but he soon relaxed and entertained us with amusing anecdotes about Eurovision (of course), the BBC and life in general.

He is wonderfully self-deprecating and seems still to be quite surprised that he has ended up as a national treasure, having never really had, as he says, ‘a proper job’ since he left the bank in Ireland in his 20s.

These ‘celebrity’ evenings are always good fun.

In the past few years I have seen locally Sir Roger Moore, Henry Blofeld, Dawn French, Sandi Toksvig and the great Barry Cryer. All were good fun, and well worth spening an evening with.

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6 Jottings Your local community noticeboard

8 Fashion Teenie weenie polka dot bikini?

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- YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

This month, four voluntary groups that we happily promote through these pages have been recognised for their wonderful work in the community. The West Horsley Wheel of Care, the Brigitte Trust based in Dorking, Guildford Street Angels and Tilford’s Rural Life Centre have all been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for voluntary groups. This got me thinking about the number of organisations we have in our community that exist purely because people are prepared to give up their time to help less fortunate people. Most of these organisations don’t of course get official recognition but their importance is no less diminished because of that.

There’s a temptation to think that in this day and age people don’t care about each other as they used to. When I read about the multitude of organisations that do so much good work, I realise that this is clearly not the case. I don’t know about you but I find this enormously comforting.

Looking ahead for the month, there are still plenty of summer activities, so get out as much as you can and enjoy yourselves!

Local artist Nancy Wilks has an exhibition of paintings entitled ‘Godalming: the Four Seasons’ which opened in June and runs to Saturday 11th July. This is Nancy’s second exhibition at Godalming Museum, following her extremely popular début in 2013. Her long-standing affection for our town is reflected in this new collection of vibrant pastel and acrylic paintings. Paintings and prints will be on sale, together with a range of cards. Nancy also takes commissions to paint favourite places. She will be at the exhibition as a ‘living artist’ to demonstrate her techniques at the following times: Wednesday 1st July from 3.30 – 5pm, Tuesday 7th July from 3.30 – 5pm, Saturday 11th July from 10am – 12.30pm.

The Surrey Sculpture Society will be returning to Loseley Park, following the success of their previous major exhibition last year, and where the society also celebrated its 20th anniversary. Visitors to the exhibition, which will

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be open from 30th June until 27th July, will be able to see a vast range of sculptures in many styles and themes made from bronze, metal, ceramic, wood, glass, resin, stone and found objects. The award- winning enclosed gardens at Loseley Park are divided into themed ‘rooms’ that visitors can stroll through and enjoy strategically placed sculptures within the Rose Garden, the White Garden, the Herb and Organic Vegetable Garden, as well as along the Vine Walk and the Flower Garden. The exhibition will be on throughout the popular Garden Show at Loseley (24th - 26th July). The Sculpture Trail is open from 11am - 5pm Sunday –Thursday (closed Friday and Saturday).

Dr Jennie Jewitt-Harris is exhibiting artworks created during her role as artist in residence in a solo exhibition at Watts Gallery, Compton, in their Artists’ Village. The exhibition opened on 16th June and closes on Sunday 19th July. Intricate sketches and humorous vintage-inspired collages clash in a riot of colour. Focussing on subjects such as the passage of time, what it means to be British and the psychological implication of memory, Jennie creates art with a social conscience. Definitely worth a visit.

Grayshott Flower Club’s first workshop in May was a great success with visitors and members alike. On Wednesday 1st July ‘Two’s Company’ is the title of another hands-on workshop with Beryl Greenslade. For further information and a worksheet, contact 01428 651956. The meeting will take place at Grayshott Village Hall, Small Hall, doors open at 7pm with refreshments available. The workshop starts at 7.45pm. New members and visitors are always welcome.

Elstead Afternoon WI will hold their next meeting on Thursday 2nd July at 2.15pm in Elstead Village Hall. On this occasion there will be a talk given by Mr. D. A. Fulford entitled ‘Antique Clocks and Watches’. If this makes you curious do go along to hear what it is all about. All visitors and new members will be made very welcome, and they offer a delicious tea! Contact: Helen White on 01252 710039.

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Teenie weenie polka dot bikini?

Maybe not…but a summer wardrobe means the dreaded swimwear shop and fashion stylist, Kirstie Smillie, has found there is an easier way.

High on the scale of scary summer dressing is swimwear. Really, must we? Yes we must, as holidays and water are essential life motivators so it is crucial to put some time into what you wear. Enter lingerie and swimwear expert, Nicola Hansford, owner of Loncherie.

Working in the lingerie industry for over 25 years, Nicola, has experience of both buying and selling body garments, offering her expert advice in Farnham for over five years, firstly from the

Top tips * Hand wash out carefully after each wear to remove sun creams * Use a gentle solution and avoid conditioners which will damage the stretch fibres * Always dry naturally, away from heaters.

Lionand Lamb Yard and now in her deceptively large shop in Downing Street.

The store has the largest selection of swimwear in the surrounding counties, with brands covering cup sizes, from an A-G and in body sizes 8-24. All the labels have been thoroughly researched to suit her customers’ needs and to suit certain shapes.

A fuller breast or rounded tummy need a certain cut, not all suit everyone.

“I only buy certain styles in selected sizes, because I know what works for each customer” Glamorous brands include Roidal and designer Maryan Mehlhorn, where the quality and prices are high but reflect the internal courtesy, form fitting linings and pattern placements that complement the body for a skilful effect.

Smaller bust Bandeau ruched halterneck, with gentle padding, Roidal

Fuller bust Secret underwire, up to a G cup, Maryan Mehlhorn

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FASHION FOOD The American brand, Miraclesuit, offer swimwear that is fabulously slimming with wonderfully firm fabrics that flatter fuller figures. Prints are lively or classic and perfect for holiday lounging.

also stocks great basics by Hanro, beautifully plain cami tops or lace-trimmed versions. There are also pretty Italian and French kaftans in cottons, broderie anglaise and lace, or large wraps, from £37.

For excellent quality but lower price points, from £85, David has a range with power mesh linings and Sunflair offer great prints in form-fitting styles.

Bikinis are sold in sets from £65 with integrated busts and gorgeous up-lifting prints.

There are vastly expensive luxury silk and lace nighties for those extra special nights to a very sweet pink design by Vanilla from £52. You can even buy the man in your life his swimming trunks so he can leave his ancient speedos at home.

“Every brand and style has been tested by myself to be assured it works”

Swimwear, like lingerie is a tricky one to buy online, you need friendly expert advice to get it right.

So lets forget our British bashfulness and start enjoying the sun in our glorious swimmers.

You can either just pop in or book an appointment, allowing plenty of time to try on various shapes to find your ideal fit. The large changing rooms offer a discreet space for the coy and with Nicola’s passion for correct bra fitting and non pushy personal service you will most probably actually enjoy the process.

Alongside lingerie collections including Marie Jo, Emprienta and Prima Dona up to J cup, Loncherie

Loncherie 19 Downing St, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PB Tel: 01252 713517 www.loncherie.com Kirstie Smillie is a Personal Stylist dedicated to improving your self confidence through fashion and simplifying your wardrobe Contact kirstie@ kirstiesmillie.com or call 07773 234947 .

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Great value Includes light tummy control, 10-18, cups A-E, £89, David

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The Wey and Arun Canal are putting on some special cruises during the summer months. Cream Tea Voyages take place on Thursday 2nd and Tuesday 28th July and Wednesday 9th September. These trips offer an opportunity to appreciate the beautiful West Sussex countryside while enjoying a cup of tea and delicious scones, cream and jam. The trips take approximately 1½ hours and depart at 2.30pm on the dates mentioned above. Tickets cost £12 for adults and £9 for children and should be booked in advance. The extremely popular Pimm’s and Posh Ploughman’s Evening Cruises depart at 7.30pm on Friday 17th July and Friday 7th and Friday 21st August. Savour a sunset and twilight trip on the canal whilst enjoying a glass of Pimm’s, a very special ploughman’s supper and easy listening music.

Tickets for all the evening cruises cost £18 per person and must be booked in advance. The boat departs from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood.

If you would like further details or wish to book seats (or enquire about private charters or weekend public trips, volunteering opportunities or membership), call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@ weyandarun.co.uk. Website: www.weyandarun.co.uk If you’re looking for teachers’ presents for the end of term then a good idea would be to visit Godalming Country Market at Milford Village Hall. They stock a range of gifts including jewellery, woodwork, fused glass, cards and candles, together with plants, vegetables, preserves, honey and baked goods. They are open every Friday morning (next one on 3rd July) from 8.30am to 10.30am, serving

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tea, coffee and nibbles. There’s ample parking space in the village hall car park. For further details please contact Margaret Heath on 01483 416098 The Cellar Café in Godalming is presenting a Masked Musical Fun Evening on Saturday 4th July. It will be held in the delightful grounds of The Old Farmhouse, Elstead GU8 6DB, with kind permission of Richard and Hilary Grey. It’s a musical extravaganza featuring The Godalming Community Gospel Choir, the Catherine Luard Trio, Chris Munroe, Kai Choi and the Ukulele Band followed by dancing in the barn. Dress code is casual summer’s evening and masks.

There will be a Mediterranean style buffet, a cash bar, an ice cream station and a grand raffle. It runs from 7pm until 11pm and there’s plenty of parking. Entrance including welcome drink and buffet is £20. Masks can be sourced from Amazon and it is suggested you take a picnic rug if you want to sit on the lawns. Tickets are available from The Cellar Café, Crown Court, Godalming, tel 01483 417097 or through your Cellar link.

Busbridge Evening WI invites everyone to a Bring and Buy at Busbridge Village Hall. It’s on Saturday 4th July from 10am to 12 noon and celebrates one hundred years of the WI. Coffee and biscuits will be served and plants, cakes and books will be on sale. All proceeds will go to the Royal Surrey County Hospital Breast Cancer Tomosynthesis Machine. The next meeting of Busbridge Evening WI will be on Tuesday 14th July at 8pm at the Busbridge Village Hall. The speaker for the evening will be Alyson Hoyland, a

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Booking your holiday?

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Never before has there been so much choice for travellers when it comes to researching and booking holidays. The internet has brought a mind-boggling explosion of outlets offering price comparisons for flights, accommodation, and holiday packages. The advent of mobile devices has also provided the ability to plan breaks away using everything from flight booking and budget hotel apps, to food spotting and translator apps when you’re on the ground and exploring your holiday destination.

In the days before the internet broke free from its chains, we used to walk in to a travel shop and sit down in front of a real person. We would seek help and advice on everything from choice of destination, excursions and flights, and have the agent make our booking for us. So what has become of the traditional high street travel agent?

I decided to find out by visiting local walk-in independent travel specialists. What I found was that not only are these travel retailers very much alive and kicking, they are also providing an incredible tailor-made personal service.

Travel Dream in Bramley is owned by Jo Wishart and Pam Jackman, who between them have over 59 years’ experience in the travel industry. Their spacious Bramley office provides the chance to chat over a coffee and feel comfortable and reassured that you are in safe and experienced hands.

“We are immensely proud of the fact that the majority of our clients come back year after year to take advantage of our completely hands-on and personal service for their holiday bookings,” said Jo. “We can instinctively match their travel aspirations, guided by decades of hard-earned experience of exactly what makes a holiday special. That is most important to us.”

All of the agents I visited provide an exciting range of destinations and a good choice of different ways of getting there. Travel Dream’s latest magazine has holiday temptations ranging from sailing on a traditional sailing gulet in the Mediterranean, to the elegance of travelling by rail across Asia on the Eastern & Oriental Express. And much more besides.

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They also talk of a new buzz word in luxury travel, this being ‘experiential’ and illustrate with opportunities for an intimate dinner for two on the Great Wall of China, or a stay in the Ice Hotel in Sweden whilst being mesmerised by the Northern Lights.

“We know our clients personally. We find out exactly what their expectations are. Not just their likes and dislikes, but also their individual tastes when it comes to what is genuinely adventurous to them. We hand-deliver their tickets. We even remind regular clients when their passports are due for renewal. Our clients have our mobile numbers and we are available whenever they need us. You couldn’t dream of a much more personal service could you?”

The Godalming Travel Company has at its helm Amanda Gore and Penny Brown, both with a great deal of experience in providing a personal service to holidaymakers. Between them they have travelled to many of the major holiday destivantagepointmag.co.uk

talk to us face-to-face in a really friendly, comfortable environment,” said Penny. “He felt as though he was sitting at home in his lounge chatting with a friend. That’s definitely something the internet cannot provide!”

This standard of service undoubtedly makes for very special tailor-made holidays, right down to having dinner bookings made, excursions planned to slot effortlessly into your itinerary, and that welcome bottle of bubbly chilling in your room to mark a special occasion.

nations in the world and have a good rapport with tour operators and hoteliers. Like the other agents I visited, this makes providing travel advice so much more dependable. And they also go that extra mile to provide a special and personal service.

“I can give you a perfect example of just how personal our approach is,” said Amanda. “A client’s son needed to visit American universities he had applied to. They had six days to visit five universities scattered across several states and were struggling to make the trip workable.

With a lot of research and careful planning we put an itinerary together that worked for them.

What made all the effort worthwhile was the call from a very proud father to let us know that his son had got into his chosen university and starts in August!”

They too thrive on being able to sit with their clients and talk through travel plans in person.

“One of our regular clients recently commented how lovely it was to be able to come in and July 2015

Over at Haslemere Travel, where they have a team of advisors and support staff, the message is also one of ensuring that all of their clients receive a highly personalised service. Managing Director Gemma Antrobus knows just how important this is, especially as she is also the Chairman of AITO. This is an association of independent travel agents, and Gemma is in the hot seat of knowing exactly what makes their 130 member companies successful and also what daily challenges they face.

“Fly and flop beach holidays for families are very popular, but we have a range of options that go way beyond the standard brochure choices,” said Gemma. “We fully cater for those who want a taste of adventure or perhaps prefer culture-focused destinations. Short breaks, or year-long round-the-world tours.

Honeymoons in exotic locations, or special excursions for groups with a particular focus. It may surprise you to know that we even book National Express tickets for some of our regular clients.”

The latest edition of their Pure Shores newsletter illustrates what a remarkable range and exciting variety of holiday experiences is available. Quality and value for money is very important to their clients, as is the reassurance of a one-to-one personal service from a highly experienced team.

“Forget all of the technology for a moment. The world maps we have hanging on the wall of our office are a brilliant focus for discussing destination, climate and time zones. Standing alongside these with our clients invariably stimulates much animated discussion and starts to vividly bring their holiday plans to life.”

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Gemma was also keen to negate a common misapprehension.

Independent agents do not charge their clients a fee for their booking services.

In my visits I was also keen to find out what our independents felt about the internet. Gemma from Haslemere Travel had a very clear and positive response. “We embrace the internet because our experience has shown that many of our clients come in with some exciting ideas they have researched on the web.

The task they set us is to meet their expectations and we enjoy exceeding them. Talking them through all the options and watching their approval when we not only make their itineraries work, but also meet their budgets too.”

Penny from Godalming Travel gave me examples of where ‘budget’ bookings online can result in inferior accommodation, with hoteliers favouring clients of the travel operator they know personally. This relationship with the walk-in retailers can often ensure that upgrades are made, and in some cases at a cheaper price too.

“What troubles us most are the stories we hear when things go wrong,” said Pam of Travel Dream. “Booking direct with travel providers on the web can leave travellers literally stranded when things go wrong. In most cases, using our contacts and inside knowledge of how the industry works, we’ve been able to help them out. It’s important to have the protection of booking with a fully licensed travel agent like ours. Your money is protected.”

contacts with tour operators, hotels and airlines - and you will also get a genuine personal service laced with a lot of anecdotal on-theground evidence too. They also offer incredible value for money.

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Jo Wishart (left) Pam Jackman (right) 13 Bramley Business Centre, Station Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey GU5 0AZ 01483 865 970 www.traveldream.co.uk

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Booking directly online does potentially increase the risk of fraud. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reported that there were 1,569 cases of holiday fraud reported to them in 2014, with fraud relating to holiday accommodation being the most common.

The advice from all three travel agents was clear and simple.

Make sure you have the security of using an agent that is fully bonded and licenced. ABTA, the association of travel agents and tour operators, ensures that all members adhere to a code of conduct. ATOL is a Government guaranteed financial protection scheme for UK tour operators.

Also for peace of mind check out the company thoroughly to find out they are who they say they are. Online forums can be helpful particularly if you’ve chosen a web provider for your holiday, although sometimes these can be used for gripes between operators - and a regular batch of glowing reports may suggest the reviews aren’t genuine. A lack of a real address or telephone landline should ring alarm bells.

For my money, sitting in front of a real person with buckets of experience in a real office, and sipping a cup of coffee is absolutely unbeatable. You benefit from their extensive network of 14

Amanda Gore (left) Penny Brown (right) 8 Church Street, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1EH 01483 419341 www.godalmingtravel.co.uk

Haslemere Travel

Gemma Antrobus (4th from right) 2/4 Petworth Road, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2HR 01428 658777 www.haslemeretravel.co.uk

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personal stylist, who will talk about her book ‘Never Judge a Book by its Cover’. Visitors are very welcome.

If you have dementia or care for someone with dementia there is help available from The Alzheimers Society who have recently launched a new triage service giving help, information, advice and signposting for all their services across Surrey. For more information on these services call 01932 855582 or email surrey@alzheimers.org.uk .

On Saturday 4th July at 4.15pm, world-renowned clematis expert Raymond Evison will be giving a talk and demonstration on how to grow clematis successfully at Squire’s Garden Centre in Milford. Raymond will show you how to plant a container with clematis, explain what other plants should be grown with the clematis and tell you how to care for your clematis, including watering, feeding and pruning. The talk with Q&A will last approximately 75-90 minutes. Tickets cost £8.50, which includes refreshments and £5 off any clematis purchased at Squire’s on the day.

Grayshott Folk Club has just one gig in July before they take a summer break. On Saturday 4th July at 7.30pm, they present Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar (www.russellalgar. co.uk) at Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, GU26 6TZ. These award-winning young musicians, (BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2013, Horizon Award 2014, Nominees for Best Duo 2015), have really set the folk world alight over the past few years. With such a busy schedule, we are fortunate that they have found time to

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stop by and play at Grayshott. Ciaran is one of the most exciting young fiddle players you will ever see – with a quirky wit to match – and Greg is one of the most appealing singers and guitarists. Support is provided by Kelly Oliver, a passionate young singer/guitarist/songwriter who comes from Hertfordshire and has recorded a session for Bob Harris’s ‘Under the Apple Tree’ series, which you can watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfBnomDg2ZQ. Advance adult tickets: £12 or £14 on the door. Children under 16, £6/£7. Call Des O’Byrne on 01428 607096. The new season starts on Saturday 26th September with Betty and The Boy, on tour from the USA. Following the concert on 21st June featuring The Queen’s College Choir, Bramley Music presents the renowned chamber choir Siglo de Oro, directed by Patrick Allies (well known to all in the Bramley and Blackheath Choral Society), on Saturday 4th July at 7pm. A smaller choir, composed of extremely talented young musicians, their programme of musical tributes and elegies entitled ‘Eternal Light’ will provide a complete contrast to that of Queen’s.

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Some excellent gigs coming up at The Three Lions Pub (Scratchers) in Meadrow, Godalming during July. On Saturday 4th July at 9pm, they welcome Jackie Lynton.

Jackie is one of the old men of rock’n’roll with a career spanning an incredible seven decades. Sure to be a foottapping evening. On Thursday 16th July at 9pm, it’s Smythe & Taylor who hail all the way from Texas. They will be making a welcome return to the UK with their countryinfused folk and bluegrass. Finally, on Saturday 25th July at 9pm Leatherat will be playing their own brand of high octane folk-rock, basically fast and loud! Put the dates in your diary and with some good pub nosh, have a great evening out.

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Godalming Photographic Club’s 32nd Annual Exhibition will take place at Godalming Museum from Tuesday 4th July until Saturday 1st August. The club is a regular exhibitor at the museum and the very high standard of photographs shown makes it an event not to be missed. The club has grown steadily and now has about 80 members, meeting on Wednesday evenings (from September to June) in the large hall at the Broadwater Park Community Centre, Summers Road, Farncombe, GU7 3BH from 7.45 for 8pm to 10pm. There is a wide range of different activities including workshops and visiting speakers. Print and digital competitions are held regularly in three classes (club, intermediate and advanced). Meetings are always friendly and entertaining and cater for all abilities and ages (from 15 upwards). Club members encompass a wide range of skills from amateur to professional photographers. New members are always welcome and full details are available at www.godalmingphoto.org.

The National Garden Scheme is in full swing with some beautiful gardens open to the public. In Godalming Pratsham Grange is open on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July from 12 noon to 5pm. There are stunning views of Surrey Hills, cut flower and kitchen gardens, two ponds joined by a cascading stream and roses, hydrangeas and dahlias, with geometric beds. Home-made teas are available. Admission £5, children free. On Sunday 5th July, 16 Hurtmore Chase, Godalming GU7 2RT will be open from 11am to 5pm. Fuchsias are a speciality in this secluded ¼ acre garden which has a patio area with hanging baskets, Could you use some help with your Cleaning, Ironing or both?  Regular hourly rate only £10-£11/hr (area related)  Price quoted includes agency fee (no hidden extras)  One off spring cleans available. Call for price details  Times and hours to suit you (min. 2 hours per week)  Maid2Clean registers workers only after vetting  550+ Reliable, honest, suitable workers – why pay more?  Ease of replacement if you wish to change your worker  Worker sickness replacement cover provided if required  Insurance provided

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There is a folk music session every Monday at the Star in Church Street Godalming at 9pm and at the Harrow at Compton every Wednesday at 8.30pm, also every first and third Sunday at the Queen Victoria in Shalford starting at 8.30pm. It’s free; just turn up. For more information phone Kevin Gorton on 01483 415962.

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they welcome Tessa Weaver to talk on the Godalming & District Community ‘First Responder’ service. They meet in the Church Room, St. John’s Church, St. John’s Street, Farncombe from 10am to 12 noon on the second Wednesday of each month. If you would like to go along and meet members, hear the talk and join them for tea, coffee and biscuits, you will be made most welcome. There is a nominal fee. In advance of their August meeting on Wednesday 12th August, they are holding their Garden Party starting at 2.30pm in the Church Room or Quiet Garden, weather permitting and there will also be a bringand-buy stall. If you would like more information about the Townswomen’s Guild, contact the secretary Jill Bird on 01483 860917.

Guildford Jazz is holding the final gig of the season on Wednesday 8th July at The Pavilion. It will feature sax and clarinet virtuoso Alan Barnes, one of Britain’s most distinguished and versatile musicians, and winner of many British jazz awards. Alan will be joined by pianist Liam Noble, who has long been known for his highly original piano playing and his in-depth knowledge of a number of the great jazz masters including Ellington and Bill Evans. Virtuoso drummer Paul Clarvis will also be playing and he is one of the most in demand session drummers in the country who has worked with a plethora of top musicians worldwide. It really is a great line-up and is guaranteed to bring the house down. Not to be missed! Doors 7.30pm; music from 8pm; tickets £12 in advance from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk. Jazz at The Pavilion takes place at Guildford Rugby Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH.

Ewhurst Horticultural Society will be holding its 122nd Summer Show on Saturday 11th July in Ewhurst Village Hall which will be open to the public from 2.30pm.

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DenniS BROTHERS post WWII Britain’s oldest vehicle manufacturer was established in Guildford, Surrey.

In the third article in his series, Andy Goundry continues the story.

As Britain entered WWII, the government quickly realised the importance of controlling vehicle construction to support the war effort. They decided that bus production would be carried out solely by Daimler and Guy, thereby depriving Dennis of one of its main product lines. Dennis were also prohibited from producing trucks for civilian use. However they were ordered to build some 4,500 trucks for the War Office. Recognising the company’s fire engine manufacturing abilities, orders for some 7,000 trailer fire pumps were also received, and these went on to become a very familiar sight around the country.

Dennis also produced around 700 tanks, as well as 3,000 tracked armoured personnel carriers. They also made tank gearboxes and bomb assemblies. During WWII, Woodbridge Works was therefore a hive of activity, with a workforce doubled to around 3,000 and production 24 hours a day.

Early post-war days saw a massive surge in bus and coach orders, as the hard-won freedom from travel restrictions soon unleashed a pent-up demand from the population for travel.

Private car ownership was still very low, and there were long waiting lists for new cars as the car factories were focussed on export business to generate much-needed income for Britain.

For most folk, therefore, early post-war travel was only possible by public transport. Dennis were perfectly placed to take advantage of this, particularly with their single-deck Lancet and double-deck Lance buses.

Whilst the bus and coach market was doing well in the early post-war years, the same could not be said of the truck market, thanks to the government’s plan to nationalise road haulage. Indeed, this became one of several times over the years where the prosperity, and indeed the survival of the company was due to the profitability of one product range subsidising other, less profitable ones.

Notwithstanding the uncertainties of nationalisation, Dennis pressed ahead with the development of new truck product ranges, including the innovative Jubilant six-wheeler. This was a 20

stylish machine, unusual in having a flat front rather than a bonnet – ‘forward control’ in truck parlance – together with many real innovations under the skin, some of which went on to become the standard for truck manufacturers worldwide.

In typical Dennis fashion, all the major units of the Jubilant were manufactured in-house, even down to the steering gear, something which would be unthinkable today. Jubilants were particularly popular with breweries in the south-east, especially Whitbreads.

In volume terms though, Dennis were not a major player in the truck market, yet this did not prevent them, perhaps unwisely, from producing a host of different models. Most of these sold only in comparatively small numbers, thanks to the road haulage nationalisation, which from 1948 enforced centralised buying for large volume orders, none of which Dennis were successful in winning.

Lawn mower production also resumed after the war. The 1947 brochure listed many impressive worldwide customers, including our own Kings George V and VI, three Maharajahs, six Dukes and many others. Indeed, in 1949, the factory produced 470 lawnmowers, as well as 1,096 buses and trucks, 445 municipal vehicles and 57 fire engines.

The fire engine market was another in which Dennis got off to a good start after the war, with the introduction of the ‘F’ series in 1945 which shared a similarly styled cab to the Jubilant. This range enjoyed a long and successful production life right through to the early 1960’s. vantagepointmag.co.uk

As the 1950’s dawned, traditional front-engined buses and coaches were becoming less popular.

Many manufacturers developed the chassis with horizontal engines mounted amidships under the floor to enable almost the whole length of the vehicle to be used for passengers. Not to be left behind, Dennis developed their own mid-engined chassis, the Dominant.

Unfortunately, this was extremely heavy, and by the time the weight was reduced to an acceptable level, the post-war boom in new bus and coach sales was all but over.

could develop products not offered by the bigger manufacturers.

Top: A Paravan on test climbs Guildford High Street. If circumstances had been different, this unusual but very effective van could easily have enjoyed the success seen later by the ubiquitous Ford Transit. Above: A six-wheeled Jubilant being loaded with test weights in preparation for testing. It is believed that the location is a weighbridge inside Woodbridge Works. Photo: David Busfield. Left: The Dennis Loline, based on a Bristol model, was a familiar sight around our area. Here a beautifully restored example in the livery of Aldershot & District pauses at Grayshott. Photo: Dennis Society

Sales of the Lance double-decker in particular suffered, not least because it was little different to the products of several other manufacturers, most of whom could undercut it on price due to their much higher production volumes. In an echo of the events in future decades, Dennis management then realised that to be successful they needed to offer vehicles which offered distinct benefits over the competition.

Bizarrely, the solution was found in a unique new decker chassis developed not by Dennis but by Bristol Commercial Vehicles. This allowed the roof line to be lowered by about 12” compared to a conventional decker, increasing the route availability of the bus considerably.

Being nationalised, Bristol were unable to sell this model on the open market. Dennis were therefore licensed to build the model in Guildford, and the Loline, as it was badged, sold well to many smaller operators such as Aldershot & District.

Returning to the truck business, life was becoming increasingly competitive against the likes of Leyland, Foden and Bedford, forcing Dennis to become a specialist builder focussing on fire and municipal vehicle sales. A lesser manufacturer might have thrown in the towel at that time. Not Dennis, for they were highly imaginative in finding niche markets for which they July 2015

Several attempts were made at making vans for more efficient stop-start deliveries. Dennis used their bus-derived underfloor engine technology to provide easy entry and exit, together with a low load floor. In 1958 this resulted in the odd-looking but functional Paravan, followed by the front-wheel drive Vendor, which foreshadowed the hugely successful Ford Transit. However, these potentially successful and innovative products were invariably just too expensive due to their low volumes, and none of them took off. The Paravan for example, despite its brilliantly effective layout, achieved sales of less than 100. The Vendor never got beyond the prototype stage, although at one point Standard-Triumph were so impressed with it that they considered buying the Dennis business.

With the generally limited sales success of the various niche models and the uncompetitive pricing of their more mainstream offerings, both truck and bus sales began a steady decline and fire appliance sales once again became predominant. Here, again, engineering innovation kept the products at the top of their game, but at least this was in a market which was not so price-sensitive.

Nevertheless, in the early 1960’s Dennis fortunes were declining, with a shrinking number of orders to fill the large Woodbridge factory, and the company actually lost money in 1965.

By this time, front-engined deckers such as the Loline were fast becoming outclassed by rear-engined competitors with even lower floor lines. With an increasingly uncompetitive bus product range, and a truck range which had failed to make real sales headway, Dennis decided to withdraw from the truck and bus markets and concentrate on municipal vehicles and fire appliances, where their sales were still strong. Both of these product lines were of course relatively low volume, leaving the company with too little production to be viable.

Eventually the weakened company was bought by the Hestair group in 1972, despite strong opposition from the Dennis board. Although this was the end of Dennis as a family-led affair, it was far from the end for the business, as we shall see in the next of this series.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR About the author: Andy Goundry spent his working career in vehicle design and development, with almost 20 years in senior engineering and management roles at Dennis. Since retirement he has continued a close involvement with vehicles, writing for specialist magazines and websites, as well as producing his own motoring website www.autonews.uk.com

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church are organising an Activity Day so why not pop along and try something new. There will be a quiz, tours, a chance to try tapestry and embroidery, a painting competition and much more. Refreshments will be on hand.

This summer, visitors to Watts Gallery Artists’ Village, situated in Compton, can step into a magical world inspired by the Victorian fascination with fairies and fantasy. From an enchanting Fairy Fair, to the first exhibition in over 40 years of paintings by Richard Dadd – whose mystical paintings of huge imaginative power have established the artist as amongst the most intriguing of the Victorian era – the unique Artists’ Village, nestled in the Surrey Hills, offers an exceptional day out! The Watts Fairy Fair takes place on Saturday 11th July from 11am – 4pm, with free entry to all 16’s and under. So, attention all fairies, sprites, pixies and goblins! The Fairy King and Queen invite you to join them for a day of magical adventures. Make woodland wands, design wings and hear stories from the Fairy King and Queen. Create willow fairy houses with willow artist Louise Arthur and hunt for fairies in the Watts Gallery woodland.

Visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk or telephone 01483 810235 for further information and the full programme.

The next Godalming Town History walk is on Saturday 11th July and will look at the town’s industrial history through its buildings and will also include Church Street.

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Dowsing is one of those subjects that the average person knows very little about, certainly true in my case. However it has been practised for many centuries and today there are people from a wide range of ages and backgrounds who are members of dowsing groups. Waverley Dowsers meet in Godalming but the Hampshire Archaeological Dowsers meet in Winchester, Sussex Dowsers meet in Chichester and Dowsing Group meets in Feltham. There is a wealth of history, let alone practice to be discovered about dowsing globally. At Waverley Dowsers they look into all aspects of dowsing as both an art and science and do this via site work, courses and talks. Whatever your work background, age or religion you will be welcome at Waverley Dowsers in Godalming. They are meeting next in Fleet on the 14th July to practise water divining skills and will be in Godalming at a community event on Wednesday 5th August. If you would like to know more about this art/ science, and how to join in, contact Michael Haxeltine on 01252 541639.

Godalming Evening Townswomen’s Guild’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th July at The Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming – the hall opens at 7.15pm prior to the meeting starting at 7.45pm. The guest speaker is long-time Guildford resident Joy Hunter and her talk is entitled ‘Working with Churchill’. With the 70th anniversary of Britain declaring war, Joy recalls working in Churchill’s War Rooms and attending the historic Potsdam Conference.

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Throughout the month members can enjoy an outing to Blenheim Palace, a social evening, Book Club and Munching Group. The Guild is also taking part in St Mark’s Church and Community Centre’s Flower Festival on 18th and 19th July.

New members and visitors are always welcome and further information can be obtained by telephoning the chairman on 01483 415343.

With some of the Bard’s most oft quoted lines and many of his best-loved characters, ‘Twelfth Night’ is Guildburys Theatre Company’s annual open-air production this year and will surely delight audiences. ‘Twelfth Night’ will be staged against the beautiful backdrop of Waverley Abbey House, Farnham, from 15th-18th July, and then move to the more intimate surroundings of the Ha-Ha in the grounds of Haslemere Museum from 29th July-1st August. Both venues were used for the first time in 2014 and proved hugely popular as ideal settings for enjoying a picnic followed by a performance by one of Surrey’s leading community theatre groups. Audiences are in for a treat! Tickets are available online now from www. guildburys.com where you can find information about the show, maps, directions, picnic details, their weather policy and much more besides. Ticket prices are £15 for evening performances (concessions at £13 for seniors and school students) and £11.50 for the Saturday matinees.

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I loved this book. If you like a calorie or two then this is one of those books that makes you want to drop everything immediately and rush off to visit the places it’s talking about, because the places this book is talking about are food shops, food markets and eateries in London. “Oh yeah,” I can hear you groan, “that’s just what the world needs, yet another guide to eating in London.” Well, normally I’d agree with you but this book is different and it fired me up the moment I opened it. The first section is a guide to specialist food shops and markets and there are some real tempters in here. There are places where you can buy the specialist food of practically every country you’ve ever heard of and some that you haven’t; there are cheese shops, chocolate shops, fish shops, patisseries – oh, the patisseries – there’s even a specialist biscuit shop. Imagine that, a shop specialising in biscuits! There are 26

butchers, honey specialists, ice cream makers and, of course, bakers, and in this beautiful little book they all look so inviting and irresistible that I see no point in trying to resist. Just give in.

Staggering from these halls of temptation heavy laden with classy comestibles you will be in need of a restoring snack and beverage and this book is right there guiding you unerringly to cafés of equal delight.

Fully fledged restaurants are covered just as temptingly as are the places where you can get the best street food. London used to be such a dreary place to eat, and outside of Soho there weren’t too many interesting food shops either, but now – wow!

Reviewed by B. Dalziell

Quilting: Patchwork and Appliqué Published by Dorling Kindersley www.dk.com/crafts Hardback. £25.

As soon as I saw this book my fingers were itching to get going on one of the projects.

It is a really lovely book, in true Dorling Kindersley style with clean, readable pages and lots of

illustrations which are clearly and carefully placed on the page. If you don’t know a fat quarter from a jelly roll this might be the book for you. It explains what equipment you need to get started, the different sorts of patchwork there are, and it describes appliqué and quilting styles. There are over 40 things to make, from simple things for beginners like me, to slightly more adventurous projects termed ‘medium’ difficulty. There are templates at the back of the book too so you won’t have to make wobbly-shaped birds and hearts (or am I just showing up my own lack of skills here?). I’m off now to hone my trapunto skills …

Reviewed by Carol Farley

Tender: Volume l A cook and his vegetable patch

By Nigel Slater Published by: Fourth Estate Hardback, £30

I was really pleased to have the opportunity to review this book.

Any book which claims to be the definitive guide to vegetables and backs up that claim with 600 pages of vegetable gardening and vantagepointmag.co.uk

vegetable cooking, gets my attention.

persuade me that aubergines are fit for human consumption.

Nigel Slater is a good food writer and I have always liked his TV programmes. They are invariably sensible and practical and never of the ‘fain daining’ type, but it turns out that he’s a good gardener as well. In this book he combines his knowledge of cooking and gardening to elevate the vegetable to its proper position in the kitchen, a position that most other TV cooks ignore. They all go to great lengths to tell you how to cook a dish but always ignore the important detail of naming the variety of vegetable or fruit which they are using. To them, presumably, all tomatoes are the same. Slater is also guilty of this to some extent by telling you the tomato varieties to grow but then failing to name them in the recipes in his 25 page section on tomatoes.

Apart from being a good gardening book and cook book this is also just a good read too because of Slater’s writing style which if sometimes a tad affected is always weighted with racy humour.

Reviewed by B. Dalziell

However, you know you’re on sure ground when he says of the potato that, “nowhere else in the vegetable kingdom does (using) the right one for the right job matter quite so much.” There are 54 pages on potatoes covering what varieties to grow or buy, how to grow them and how to use them. There are even 15 pages on the humble swede, a vegetable about which I am not too excited and which up to now I have only used in stews, yet Slater makes it sound quite different and he has changed my perception of this unglamorous old root. “It (the swede) is rarely treated with much respect, “ he says, but I shall certainly pay it more attention from now on. However, nothing Nigel Slater can say will ever July 2015

London’s Secrets: Peaceful Places

By David Hampshire Published in 2014 by Survival Books www.survivalbooks.net £11.95. Hardback.

Now that I don’t travel to London every day, the deafening noise and chaos of the place, which I had previously got used to hearing but blocking out, seems louder and more insistent when I do go. So to me the idea of London being a place of calm and tranquility seems very attractive, if not very believable.

Yet within the pages of Peaceful Places there can be found quiet eating and drinking places of every kind from various cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants to refined tearooms. There are interesting shops such as the Hive Honey Shop in Clapham which has a five-foot, glass-fronted beehive which is home to a colony of 20,000 Buckfast Abbey bees; places of worship including a convent near to Oxford Street which has a gruesome attraction in the crypt – but it is peaceful.

There are spas, flotation tanks and parks; museums, libraries, galleries and, of course, gardens. There are even are few walks which take you through woods, along rivers, beside canals as well as around the parks and gardens. I thought I knew London quite well, but there were some very interesting finds in this book. It made me decide that the next time I’m in London I’ll build in an extra hour to find somewhere to escape the bustle and quietly enjoy the peaceful things it has to offer.

Reviewed by Jessica Harding

Christopher’s Caterpillars A tale of mini-beasts and mystery

by Charlotte Middleton Published by Oxford University Press Available in paperback and hardback Suitable for 2+ years Children’s. Hardback. £8.95

Christopher Nibble (a guinea pig) and his friend Posie (also a guinea pig) keep six hairy caterpillars as pets. They look after their pets carefully but, one day, the caterpillars disappear!

Christopher and Posie become the ‘detectives of Dandeville’ and, with the help of Mr Rosetti, they solve the mystery in a delightful tale.

The illustrations are absolutely charming - a mixture of drawing and collage. This would be a great way to encourage small children to make their own collage story. I particularly loved the guinea pig as Mona Lisa!

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SCULPTURE AT LOSELEY ‘Art in the Garden’ event brings sculpture to Loseley Park The Surrey Sculpture Society (SSS) will be returning to Loseley Park following the success of their previous major exhibition last year, where the society also celebrated its 20th anniversary.

In its 21st year, this major regional arts organisation, with 350 members from across the south east and beyond, will be showing a wide range of sculptures created by the many talented amateurs and highly acclaimed professional sculptors.

SSS Exhibition Co-ordinator Mary Kaun-English commented: “The SSS is known for its high standard of garden sculpture.

Work shown will range from the traditional to the modern and will be created using a wide variety of materials using the incredibly beautiful gardens at Loseley Park as a backdrop. Artists will be on hand to meet the visitors and explain the processes and inspiration behind the sculptures”.

Visitors to the exhibition, which will be open from 30th June until 27th July, will be able to see a vast range of sculptures in many styles and themes made from bronze, metal, ceramic, wood, glass, resin, stone and found objects. The exhibition will be on throughout the popular Garden Show at Loseley (24th-26th July).

SSS Chairman Sue Cundell commented: “It is wonderful to be back at Loseley Park and to have such a perfect and tranquil location to stage this important exhibition in our 21st year. Setting our sculptures within the walled gardens gives keen gardeners, professional landscape designers and landscape architects the opportunity to see how sculpture of any size could enhance their own garden designs. Plus we always have medium size and smaller sculptures that would also sit well within indoor settings and we aim to offer our high quality art at affordable prices.”

The award-winning enclosed gardens at Loseley Park are divided into themed ‘rooms’ that visitors can stroll through. They can enjoy strategically placed sculptures within the Rose Garden, the White Garden, the Herb and Organic Vegetable Gar28

den, as well as along the Vine Walk and the Flower Garden.

Loseley Park has been the home of the More-Molyneaux family for over 400 years and Michael More-Molyneaux commented: “We are all delighted that the Surrey Sculpture Society Exhibition will be returning to Loseley Park this summer. It was extremely popular with all our visitors last year. The garden and the sculptures work so well together”.

Built in the reign of Elizabeth I, Loseley Park stands in ancient Surrey Parkland close to the North Downs and is remarkably unchanged since 1562. It remains a place of calm, grace and subtle beauty with its intricately panelled Great Hall, once in Henry VIII’s Nonsuch Palace, and the Tithe Barn, with its ancient oak beams.

The elegant and restful walled garden, grounds, garden and house offer visitors the perfect place to relax in one of England’s friendliest historic homes. For more information, see the feature in our March issue (available online at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk).

Visitors can also enjoy lunch or cream teas in the Wisteria Tea Room or on the Mulberry Tea Lawn within the Walled Garden (weather permitting).

FIND OUT MORE

The Sculpture Trail will be open from 30th June-27th July from 11am-5pm Sunday -Thursday (closed Friday and Saturday) at Loseley Park, Guildford GU3 1HS. Admission to Sculpture Trail included in entrance to Loseley Park. For exhibition details visit: www.surreysculpture.org.uk. vantagepointmag.co.uk

Have you always wanted a straighter smile?

Cfast orthodontic braces might be for you!

At Elstead Dental Practice, we are proud to provide private dental care in a modern, relaxed environment with a strong emphasis on prevention. We also provide a wide range of cosmetic treatments, such as veneers and whitening.

Will The Teeth Stay Straight After Treatment?

After completing the Cfast treatment, you will need to wear a retainer to support your teeth in the new position. You can choose from different retainer options, ideally with a bonded retainer placed after the Cfast treatment.

We are pleased to announce that we are now offering Cfast - A predictable and quick way of straightening your front adult teeth.

What Are The Drawbacks?

Cfast is comfortable, safe and affordable.

It is a cosmetic procedure and is not always suitable if specialist orthodontic treatment is required.

What is Cfast?

Cfast is a gentle, minimally invasive treatment for adults. Using a tooth coloured wire and clear brackets, it gently straightens your teeth to give you that healthy, beautiful smile.

How can it be so much faster than traditional braces?

Traditional orthodontics focus on the position of your bite, so can take years of treatment wearing metal braces. Cfast focus on just the front six teeth that make up your visible smile, so treatment time is far less.

A simple case that was corrected in 6 months With prices starting from £1750 and 0% finance why not book a FREE initial assessment and see if Cfast can improve your smile.

Call Jo or Heather on 01252 702477 or email:info@elsteaddentalsurgery.co.uk

Did you know there are options to straighten your teeth?

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You could have straight teeth in 4-6 months The wires and brackets are almost invisible The short treatment time cuts down the cost

We are now offering a FREE consultation with Dr Nick Baker With prices starting from £1750 and 0% finance why not book a FREE initial assessment and see if Cfast can improve your smile.

Call Jo or Heather on 01252 702477 or email: info@elsteaddentalsurgery.co.uk July 2015

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and dance entertainment runs from 6.30pm to 10.30pm with rock band Kenney Jones and the Jones Gang as top billing. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic or tuck into a Hog Roast or pre-booked picnic pack from Haywards at Hurtwood (01483 267321). Big Night Out ticket prices to be announced soon. Box office for advance sales is now open, tel 01483 351386.

Calling all ‘Strictly’ fans! Brand new Fitsteps classes started last month in Alfold. Fitsteps is an energetic, upbeat dance class designed to achieve real, measurable fitness results.

The dance workout mixes the graceful steps of ballroom with the up-tempo steps of Latin dances to create a fun-filled class. It’s a great way to get fit and boost your confidence. Classes take place on Fridays at 9.30am and Tuesdays at 6.15pm in Alfold Hall GU6 8JB. You can get more information at www.fitsteps.co.uk).

Whithurst Park opens its doors to the public as a new garden in the National Garden Scheme on Saturday, July 18th from 10am-6pm and Saturday, 1 August from 10am6pm. £5 admission, children free, home-made teas, plants for sale. Look at NGS website (ngs.org.uk) for more details.

Whithurst Park, Plaistow Road, Kirdford, West Sussex RH14 0JW. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB, will be holding their second ‘Arts Fest’ weekend on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July. There will be live music, theatre performances, craft demonstrations and shadow theatre

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amongst others. Filskit Theatre will be performing their ‘Feather Catcher’ show in the Glasshouse Gallery. They will have John Hegley and others in the poetry tent, aerial acrobatics from Katie Hardwick in the Glasshouse and Bloomin Arts will be performing their irreverent Victorian era show ‘What the Dickens’ in Wilson’s Wood. Activities vary each day. Visit the website for the programme of events: www.rhs.org.uk/wisley. All events are free once inside the garden. For more information you can call 08452 609000, or email wisley@rhs.org.uk.

There’s a Seaside Extravaganza with a real beach, donkey rides, live music, Pig ‘n’ Tater Pub, BBQ, bouncy castle, giant slide, magician and much more. It’s on Sunday 19th July from 2pm-6pm at the Spike, Warren Road, Guildford GU1 3JH. Telephone Guildford Tourist Board for more details on 01483 444333. It’s a real family event and should be lots of fun.

With only a short time before moving to a new post, Farnham Library Manager Steve Sansom is making an appeal for volunteers to swell the ranks at the branch in West Street.“Primarily we are looking for a ‘Rhymetime’ volunteer for both my library and Godalming Library. We attract vast numbers of parents/guardians and their little ones but we need someone to help out parking buggies, distributing instruments, manage the numbers and act as a back-up if someone is sick or away.” The Rhymetime at Farnham is on a Tuesday morning at 11am, and at Godalming on a Friday also at 11am. If anyone is interested

Looking for those perfect finishing touches?

LIGHTING Indoor Lighting • Outdoor Lighting • Mirrors Showroom Open 9:00am – 5:30pm, Mon – Sat Elstead House, Mill Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2QJ

Tel: 01420 590510 Web: www.elsteadlighting.com

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Godalming Town Council invites you to Staycation 2015 70 GREAT REASONS TO STAY IN GODALMING AND FARNCOMBE!!

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Godalming Town Council is delighted to bring you its 6th Staycation with an even bigger and better range of exciting and fun activities for individuals and families to try. These fun activities are either completely free or at a specially discounted Staycation price, plus they are all really close to home so you don’t have to worry about expensive travelling costs.

We are delighted to welcome back regular favourites such as canoeing, tennis and swimming as well as many new activities to try. For 2015 learn how to play croquet, do Tai Chi, the art of Sushi, British Sign Language or how to ring hand bells. Join children’s cookery classes or take part as cast or crew in Panto in a Day. Learn photographic techniques with an expert, dowse for health, learn how to make a witches broomstick or hazel animals. For even more woodland fun try your hand making “bling” or dreamcatchers. Have a go at running or brush up your golf. If you used to love netball and can’t run too well anymore then try walking netball! Try different types of yoga including hot yoga or a drawing workshop and if you like dancing try Zumba or Just Jhoom (Bollywood style).

With a wealth of National Trust properties, the River Wey, the town’s sports facilities and its historic and cultural places of interest, our delightful countryside, our wealth of pubs and restaurants and our unique and individual shops, Godalming really is a fine place to spend your holiday time. Enjoy browsing the activities programme and, whether you try something familiar or new, when you book for an event/activity don’t forget to mention Staycation. I’d like to thank the many organisations and individuals who have contributed so generously in helping to create the Staycation programme; without their generosity in giving their time and resources and subsidising various events, it would not have been possible to have included activities for all age ranges. The Staycation week starts on Saturday, 1 August with the TST Staycation Live Music Festival at the Bandstand and on Saturday, 8 August our second Staycation Farncombe Family Fête will be held at Canon Bowring’s Field with pony rides, music, entertainment, side shows, children’s rides, a tea tent, hog roast and more.

Make Godalming the place to be this summer and enjoy a holiday at home.

I very much look forward to seeing you throughout Staycation week.

Councillor Anne Bott Mayor of Godalming

July 2015

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SATURDAY 1st AUGUST

www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

Evening Tennis

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS 7pm-8pm, 1st-9th August Daily evening tennis, only £2.50 per visit (usually £5). Please book in advance on 01483 239600. www.charterhouseclub.co.uk

Free Bowls Taster Session

Godalming & Farncombe Bowling Club Phillips Memorial Park 10am-12 noon Godalming & Farncombe Bowling Club are offering free taster sessions for all ages, Juniors and Seniors alike. All equipment provided. Qualified coaches on hand to guide you into the sport. Please wear flat soled shoes by request of the greenkeepers.

Tel: 01483 410069 www.gobo.org.uk

Canoe Taster Day Free Tennis Coaching

West Surrey Tennis Club, Enton Green Under 8s - 2pm-3pm Under 10s - 3pm-4pm Over 10s and adults - 4pm-5pm An hour’s free tennis coaching at the club, mainly aimed at beginners or people getting back into tennis. Also mainly, but not exclusively, for children. When booking, please let us know name, age, preferred time and whether you need to borrow a racquet.

Email mikehenry_ws@yahoo.co.uk to book www.westsurreytennisclub.com

Cheeky Monkeys’ Tea Party

Godalming United Church, Bridge Road 10am-12.30pm Lots of fun provided by various local party entertainers to showcase their magic, puppets, tricks, balloon modelling and more for under 5s. Other activities include face painting, biscuit decorating, crafts and lucky dip. Snacks are provided and refreshments will be available. Entry £3 per child (£5 max per family) by donation.

Email: events@godalmingnct.org.uk www.nct.org.uk/branches/godalming/events/ cheeky-monkey-tea-party

Kumon Mathathon

The Pepperpot, High Street 10am-12 noon A fun event where children from 5 to 15 years answer as many sums as they can in ten minutes.

Open to all abilities. Drop in between 10-12 noon.

Tel: Jane Upward on 01483 800453 Email godalming@kumoncentre.co.uk

The Wharf, Godalming (opposite Sainsbury’s) 10am-3pm Go Godalming Youth Canoe Club are offering a free ‘try your hand at canoeing’ day. No need to book just turn up. 10yrs - 100yrs, but should be able to swim 15m.

Contact Pete Harris on 07505 558399

Splash Time

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS 3pm-5pm Test the water at Charterhouse Club’s 25m swimming pool. Lane ropes out, giant floats, happy splashing for children and adults.

Special Staycation Offer: Non-members’ charge £2 per person per swim (please arrive early for session to fill in brief registration form).

For the safety and comfort of all swimmers, please adhere to all instructions from lifeguards and pool notices - see website timetable for more information. Please quote Staycation when booking. One adult may bring two under 8 year olds.

Tel 01483 239600 www.charterhouseclub.co.uk

Pure Hot Yoga

2nd floor, 79-81 High Street, Godalming Taster session at 10.30am 50% discount and Unlimited Yoga Pass 1st-9th August Special Staycation Offer: A FREE hot yoga taster session at 10.30am. Plus, come along and try out a range of hot and non-heated yoga classes with 50% off in a range of classes or buy your Unlimited Yoga Pass for just £30 (must be purchased before 1st August). On your first class at the studio please arrive 20 minutes before the start to complete a registration form. Soft stretchy clothing and nothing too loose or heavy, for non-heated classes a couple of layers. Mats and towels can be available. 16-65+. Further information on website.

Tel 01483 351231 Email info@purehotyoga.co.uk www.purehotyoga.co.uk

SATURDAY 1st AUGUST

www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

Free Swim!

Staycation Live - Day 1

The Bandstand, Phillips Memorial Park, 12 noon-7pm TST Live and Godalming Town Council present Staycation Live 2015. All ages welcome. Music, concessions, activities and workshops.

Slimming World

Octagon, Ss Peter and Paul’s Church, 9.30am Special Staycation Offer: Visit any of the Slimming World Groups at Farncombe, Milford or Godalming and get your first week free.

Godalming Leisure Centre, Summers Road 9.30am-12 noon 1st-9th August Special Staycation Offer: Visit the Leisure Centre for a swim, first 25 places free!

Call reception to reserve your place on 01483 410500 Email: alibate@pfpleisure.org

Contact Gemma on 07808 711409.

SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST

www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

Music in the Park

The Bandstand, Phillips Memorial Park 12 noon to 7pm Staycation Live Concert Day 2 Presented by TST Live and Go Godalming All concerts are free. Why not bring your own garden chairs and a picnic. In the event of very wet weather, concerts will be held in the nearby Godalming Parish Church.

Open Air Service of Worship Phillips Memorial Park,10am-11am

An open air Service of Worship by Churches Together in Godalming & District. All are welcome.

* Splash Time at Charterhouse Club * Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre * Free Tennis Coaching at West Surrey Tennis Club See Saturday 1st August for details

Pure Hot Yoga

2nd floor, 79-81 High Street, Godalming 50% discount on Yin Yoga at 4pm Special Staycation Offer: Come along and try out a range of hot and non-heated yoga classes with 50% off in a range of classes. On your first class at the studio please arrive 20 minutes before the start to complete a registration form. Soft stretchy clothing and nothing too loose or heavy, for non-heated classes a couple of layers. Mats and towels can be available. 16-65+ Tel 01483 351231, email info@purehotyoga.co.uk www.purehotyoga.co.uk

Godalming Jazz Choir Workshop The Studio, Café Mila, 1 Angel Court 7.15pm-8.45pm

You will learn one to two songs in harmony on the evening and then record the songs for you to take away with you. No specific clothing required just a smile and a bottle of water! Turn up, join in and have a good time you don’t have to read music, just lyrics!

Any age and ability welcome, probably best for 10s and above. Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

July 2015

Contact Phoebe on 07890 708173

Free Tennis Coaching

West Surrey Tennis Club, Enton Green Under 8s - 2pm-3pm Under 10s - 3pm-4pm Over 10s and adults - 4pm-5pm An hour’s free tennis coaching at the club, mainly aimed at beginners or people getting back into tennis. Also mainly, but not exclusively, for children. When booking, please let us know name, age, preferred time and whether you need to borrow a racquet.

Email mikehenry_ws@yahoo.co.uk to book www.westsurreytennisclub.com

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MONDAY 3rd AUGUST

www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

Horse-drawn River Trip

Godalming Packet Boat Company Godalming Wharf (opposite Sainsbury’s) 2pm, Monday 3rd August only.

A 2-hour horse-drawn boat trip along the River Wey aboard Iona.

Special Staycation Offer: Adults £7 and Children and Seniors £6.

Ring and book your place first on 01483 414938

Free Tennis

Godalming Lawn Tennis Club, Summers Road 3rd August-8th August Adults are welcome to turn up and play at any of the regular club sessions during Staycation period (see Club Sessions page of website), please email beforehand. The sessions take place in all weather, unless heavy rain. Tennis balls provided, players need to bring their own raquets and wear suitable sports clothing including tennis shoes.

Email chris.early@godalmingtennis.co.uk For days and times please go to www.godalmingtennis.co.uk/club-sessions

Learn to Make Eton Mess

Free Drawing Workshop

Bel & The Dragon, Godalming 9.30am-11am

Broadwater Park Community Centre 1pm-3.30pm

Learn to make the classic Bel & The Dragon Eton Mess; one of Britain’s favourite summer puddings. Due to a limited number of spaces pre-booking is essential. We ask that parents kindly accompany and supervise their children for the duration. Aprons will not be provided so please dress your children appropriately and bring a container if you wish to take your creation home with you. Ages 7-11 years.

Tel: 01483 527333 manager@belandthedragon-godalming.co.uk www.belandthedragon-godalming.co.uk

Five-day Kids’ Canoe Course

Go Godalming Youth Canoe Club The Wharf, Godalming (opposite Sainsbury’s) 5.30pm-7.30pm Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August A 5-day course to teach children aged 10-14 the basics of canoeing. The cost is £30 payable on day one (please note you will be signing up for all 5 days). Limited to 16 places, first come, first served. You must be able to swim 15m.

Book your place by contacting Pete Harris on 07505 558399 Email peter.harris1767@ntlworld.com

A free drawing workshop for adults offered

by Paint Modern who offer cutting edge drawing & painting courses with technical support in association with Winsor & Newton art materials. This free drawing workshop will benefit any skill level, honing observational techniques and working with mark making. A fun and mind-opening lesson for any adult.

You will need a sketchpad and drawing materials ie. pencils, charcoals or graphite sticks. If you don’t have any of these, don’t panic, charcoal and pencils will be provided.

Contact Kim O’Neill on 07796 943433 www.kimoneil.co.uk

Sign Language Introductory Workshop Broadwater Park Community Centre 11am-12 noon

Fun activities and games to introduce fingerspelling and basic signs. Get to know more about the language and effective communication.

Email janethomson@hotmail.com

Purple Zumba

Broadwater Park Community Centre 10.30am-11.30am A fun daytime Zumba class: one hour of fitness dance with options to work at your level of fitness, fun latin music with some modern twists! Please bring a bottle of water. You will need to book your place as numbers are limited due to space. Min 16 years.

Email mrszumba@gmail.com www.facebook.com/purplezumba

* Splash Time at Charterhouse Club * Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre * Pure Hot Yoga offers See Saturday 1st August for details * Get Golfing at Milford Golf Club See Tuesday 4th August for details

MONDAY 3rd AUGUST

www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

An Introduction to Handbell Ringing

The Lammas Bell Ringers, The Octagon, Ss Peter & Paul Church 10.30am-11.30am A hands-on experience on how to ring handbells alongside other interested participants during a morning session for about an hour. All equipment is provided. This event is free, just come along in casual clothing and enjoy making music together. 20-25 participants per session. First come, first served.

Contact Peter Davies on 01483 416177 Email janetdavies6132@gmail.com

TUESDAY 4th AUGUST

www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

Free Football Training

Kickstart Coaching UK/Milford Pumas FC Rodborough Technology College 9am-12.30pm Football training in a fun and safe environment including skills training and fun games; bring football boots/appropriate footwear for grass, shin pads, rain jacket, water and snacks. 4-9 years.

Phone to book your place on 07824 833307 www.kickstart-coaching-uk.com

Get Golfing!

Milford Golf Club Runs 3rd August-9th August Special Staycation Offer: * Half house golf lessons for £15 for up to 4 people * 18 holes of golf for £20 per person after 12 noon * Unlimited practise range balls for £3.50 per person per day Contact Simon Bell Tel: 01483 419200 Email: milfordpro@crown-golf.co.uk www.milfordgolf.co.uk

Junior & Walking Netball

Broadwater Park Community Centre Junior netball 2pm-3pm Walking netball 3pm-4pm

* Splash Time at Charterhouse Club * Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre * Pure Hot Yoga offers

Junior netball, an introduction to throwing and catching. 5 years and upwards. Walking netball for anyone who, for whatever reason, is unable to run - any age. All equipment provided.

See Saturday 1st August for details * Learn to Make Eton Mess at Bel & the Dragon * An Introduction to Handbell Ringing * Free Tennis at Godalming Lawn Tennis Club

Contact waverleyvipers@hotmail.com or debbiebaker4@talktalk.net.

Telephone 07889 462604

See Monday 3rd August for details

An Introduction to Bowling

Try a Brass Instrument

The Bandstand, Phillips Memorial Park 2pm-4pm

Holloway Hill Bowling Club, Recreation Ground Access via Grosvenor Road or Busbridge Lane 2pm-5pm Bowls will be provided, participants should wear flat soled shoes/trainers. All ages (juniors must have parental/carer supervision).

Do you have a sneaking ambition to play the trumpet? Godalming Youth Band invites you to come and have a go - try a range of brass instruments, meet members of the band and learn more about Godalming’s very own youth band. Free, no need to book, just turn up.

www.hollowayhillbowlingclub.net63.net

Telephone 01483 428701 Contact keithandjulie@rowling.plus.com

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A Wey with Wool Exhibition

Godalming Museum 4th-29th August, 10am-5pm William Paine came to Godalming in 1907 and established the knitwear company, one of the town’s biggest employers over the 20th century. This exhibition brings together memories of working for Paines, film, photographs and even a working knitting machine. There will be drop-in wild and woolly craft activities whenever you visit and some special knitting workshop days, as well as the museum’s usual range of hands-on activities and trails for all ages. www.godalmingmuseum.org.uk

Badminton Social

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS 6.30pm-7.30pm Only £1.50 per visit (usually £3). Please book in advance on 01483 239600.

Sing “O” Lingo

Broadwater Park Community Centre French 9.30am-10.20am, Spanish 10.30am-11.20am French and Spanish experiences are 45-min sessions of language learning through song, dance and fun visual props. Babies to 4 years old.

Laugh & Learn

Broadwater Park Community Centre 11.30am-12.20pm Laugh and Learn in English for the older toddlers is a 45-min session split into 3 fun sections LEARN MAKE and PLAY covering everything you want to know about colours, shapes and numbers. 2.5 to 4.5 years old.

Email sabrina@singolingo.com www.singolingo.com

Ladywell Convent Open Afternoon

Ashstead Lane, Godalming, 2pm-4pm Meet our Sisters, tour the house and grounds and enjoy cream teas. Visit our artist in residence, Mark Weighton, in his studio and see some of his work.

Contact Sister Anne at annekavfmdm@hotmail.com www.fmdminternational.co.uk

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In the footsteps of Jack Phillips Hero of the Titanic Phillips Memorial Park at 10am

A 2.5 mile stroll around Godalming and Farncombe on hard paths, looking at places connected with the life of Jack Phillips, Chief Telegraphic Officer on the ill-fated RMS Titanic.

The walk ends at Godalming Museum with its excellent tea and coffee (charge), and an opportunity to view the Jack Phillips display.

Contact Waverley Parks Team on 01483 523394

Free Croquet Taster Day

Broadwater Sports Club, 2pm-4pm Come and play croquet. No experience is necessary and experienced members will be on hand to introduce you to the sport and share their skills and enthusiasm. We can play up to 32 players so there will be every opportunity to pick up a mallet and play a game or two. All equipment is provided, no special clothes are needed but we do insist that you wear soft soled flat shoes. Visit our website to find out more. www.guildfordandgodalmingcroquetclub.co.uk

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Find out how to Dowse

The Bury’s Fields Throughout the day from 10am-4pm This ancient art of discovery can be done by just about anyone once you know how. Drop by our stand any time between 10am and 4pm to learn how to improvise dowsing tools and how to use them. All materials provided.

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Contact Michael Haxeltine on 01252 541639 www.waverleydowsers.co.uk mike.haxeltine@talktalk.net

Pilates Taster Session Broadwater Community Centre 10am-11am

Auriol Thorne Pilates. Try the class free for one hour, Tel 07747 868819

Falconry Display

Secretts Farm Shop & PYO, Milford All day www.secretts.co.uk

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Free Karate Lesson

Borough Hall Childrens 6pm-7pm; Teens and Adults 7pm-9pm Try your first Karate lesson for free with Godalming Karate Club. Drop in and meet the Sensei for your free introduction.

Call 01252 723642 or email Terry_wado@tiscali.co.uk www.premierkaratedowadokai.com

Stories and Rhymes

Godalming Library Every Wednesday, 11am-11.30am For the under 5s.

Trees and Riverside Plants Greening Godalming 10am-11am

£5 for all three mornings. 5-11 years.

A walk around the Phillips Memorial Park to look at the types of trees growing there and the plants along the river. Wear suitable clothing. Suitable for all ages (young children must be supervised due to close proximity to the river). Meet outside the Citizen’s Advice Bureau in Bridge Street, opposite Waitrose.

Contact Catherine Lawton on 07973 927233 www.godalmingbaptistchurch.org.uk

Contact Alan Hamilon on 01483 414597 www.greeninggodalming.org

“Showstoppers” Children’s Holiday Club Godalming Baptist Church, Queen Street 9.30am-12.30pm, 5th-7th August

Peace and Quiet

Quaker Meeting House, Mill Lane 11.30am-1.30pm You are invited for a peaceful time and a cup of tea in the walled garden at the Quaker Meeting House, Mill Lane. All welcome. Indoors if wet. www.godalmingquakers.org

Canoe and Kayak on the River Wey

Location will be at GDSCC hut on river behind Homebase 6.30pm-8pm (2 x 45-min sessions)

* Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre * Pure Hot Yoga offers See Saturday 1st August for details * Free Tennis at Godalming Lawn Tennis Club See Monday 3rd August for details * Free Football Training with Kickstart Coaching UK/Milford Pumas FC * Get Golfing at Milford Golf Club See Tuesday 4th August for details

Supervised canoe and kayak try-outs for beginners on the River Wey. Must be prepared to get wet, with clothing to suit. Please bring towel and dry clothing for after (no changing facilities). 8 years and over, must be flexible and able to get into/out of the boats.

Contact Simon Beresford on 07506 733781 www.godalmingscouts.org.uk/index.php/aboutus/11-district-info

Running Taster Session for Adults

Waverley Harriers, meet at Farncombe Day Centre 7pm-8pm Would you like to start running? Come along to our taster session, designed for complete beginners. For more details email C25k@waverleyharriers.co.uk with C25k in the subject line. If you’re already running and want to try out the club before deciding to become a member, join us for a taster session anytime of the year. We welcome new members. See our website for more details. www.waverleyharriers.co.uk

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Godalming Rock Choir Broadwater Park Community Centre, 7pm-8.30pm Free taster workshop.

Email tom@rockchoir.com www.rockchoir.com

Tai Chi

Broadwater Park Community Centre 2.30pm-4pm Improve your quality of life by learning the fundamentals of good breathing, posture and movement. This sessions outlines easy-to-learn, practical ways to improve your physical and mental wellbeing with exercises that are both therapeutic and powerful.

All ages and abilities, seniors especially welcome. Refreshments provided.

Email alex@guildfordtaichi.co.uk www.guildfordtaichi.co.uk

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Weight Watchers

Milford Infant School, Church Road 6.30pm-7.30pm

Bingo!

Denningberg Centre, Bridge Street, 1.30pm-3pm Come and enjoy a game of bingo, meet and make some new friends and maybe win a prize. 55+.

Tel: 01483 422027

Come for a free “Weigh-In” and receive a free goody bag. 16+ Telephone 07879 420596 Email CCampbell@weight-watchers.co.uk * Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre * Pure Hot Yoga offers See Saturday 1st August for details * Get Golfing at Milford Golf Club * Free Tennis at Godalming Lawn Tennis Club

Trees and Riverside Plants Greening Godalming 10am-11am

A walk around the Phillips Memorial Park to look at the types of trees growing there and the plants along the river. Wear suitable clothing. Suitable for all ages (young children must be supervised due to close proximity to the river). Meet outside the Citizen’s Advice Bureau in Bridge Street, opposite Waitrose.

Contact Alan Hamilon on 01483 414597 Email alanchamilton@btinternet.com www.greeninggodalming.org

See Monday 3rd August for details

Just Jhoom!! Bollywood inspired dance workshop!

Broadwater Park Community Centre 2pm-3pm

A fun, high energy, vibrant session for the whole family to get involved.

Email heidi-harris@hotmail.co.uk or call 07717 575955.

Let’s Make Decorated Sushi

Broadwater Park Community Centre 12.45pm-1.30pm Watch and learn how to form sushi with a peach flower blooming beautifully within, with Satomi Mizuno-Lewis.

45-min instruction with fun. A long sushi roll will be cut into 4 pieces so please bring a container for packing your sushi and an apron if you have one. Donation to cover ingredients. All ages, children to attend with a responsible adult.

Contact Satomi to book on 07508 313163 Email sushiart.surrey@gmail.com

Cedars Active Fitness Sessions

Footballing Morning

Godalming Town Football Club, Wey Court, Meadrow 9am-12.30pm A fun event for boys and girls 5-12 years to receive coaching from our own coaching staff and a behind the scenes tour. We encourage all abilities to join us at this ever popular event.

Each participant will receive a certificate.

Please email your details to Kevin Marshall at staycation@godalmingtownfc.co.uk to reserve a place. www.godalmingtownfc.co.uk

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS, 10am-1pm Cedars Active is aimed at helping you keep fit and socialise in a safe and friendly environment. Take part in a range of activities including table tennis, short-mat bowls, short tennis, Zumba Gold and badminton. Ages: 50+.

Special Staycation Offer: Free Taster Session (usually £4) please book in advance and quote Staycation when booking.

Registration form will need to be completed on arrival.

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Make a hazel or birch animal

Phillips Memorial Park (meet at the cloisters) 10am-4pm Come and put together an animal made of hazel or birch in the park and take your masterpiece home with you. All materials and equipment provided free. Ages: 4 years (with helper) to adult, Should be able to control a small wooden mallet. Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund.

Calling all young brass musicians

The Bandstand, Phillips Memorial Park 2pm-4pm Bring your instrument and join Godalming Youth Band for an afternoon of musicmaking on the bandstand. Any and all brass instruments welcome. Free, no need to book, just turn up.

Telephone 01483 428701 Email keithandjulie@rowling.plus.com.

Email chris.letchford@btinternet.com

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Make a Broomstick (Besom)

Phillips Memorial Park (meet at the Cloisters) 2 sessions 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm Have you ever wondered how witches make their broomsticks or besoms? Come along to a session (maximum 6 people per session, booking essential). Tools, equipment and materials provided and you will walk away with a besom you have made. Attendees MUST be prepared to sign a risk assessment as they will be using VERY sharp hand tools.

Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund.

Canoe and Kayak on the River Wey The Wharf, Godalming (opposite Sainsbury’s) 6.30pm-8pm (2 x 45-min sessions)

Supervised canoe and kayak try-outs for beginners on the River Wey. Must be prepared to get wet, with clothing to suit. Please bring towel and dry clothing for after (no changing facilities). 8 years and over, must be flexible and able to get into/out of the boats.

Contact Simon Beresford on 07506 733781 www.godalmingscouts.org.uk/index.php/aboutus/11-district-info

See Saturday 1st August for details * Free Tennis at Godalming Lawn Tennis Club See Monday 3rd August for details * Trees and Riverside Plants - Greening Godalming * Get Golfing at Milford Golf Club See Wednesday 5th August for details

Evening Tennis

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS 7pm-8pm, 1st-9th August

Studio at Mila Café, Angel Court, High Street, Godalming 7pm-8pm

Free illustrated talk by author David McDowall. David will call on witnesses from the past to describe different facets of man’s use of the land in rural Surrey.

Email chris.letchford@btinternet.com, tel: 07798 825032

* Splash Time at Charterhouse Club

’West Surrey: Imagining the landscape before road and rail’

Mila Café is offering a special Staycation price menu before and after the talk see website www.cafemilla.co.uk or book on 01483 808569

Free Swim!

Godalming Leisure Centre, Summers Road 9.30am-12 noon 1st-9th August Special Staycation Offer: Visit the Leisure Centre for a swim, first 25 places free!

Call reception to reserve your place on 01483 410500

Daily evening tennis, only £2.50 per visit (usually £5). Please book in advance on 01483 239600. www.charterhouseclub.co.uk

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Baby Bounce and Rhyme Godalming Library 11am

Come and enjoy some rhymes and music. (20 tickets available, which will be given out 20mins before the session starts.

Storytime

Godalming Library 2.15pm every Friday Come and join us for a story.

Peace and Quiet

Quaker Meeting House, Mill Lane 3pm-5pm You are invited for a peaceful time and a cup of tea in the walled garden at the Quaker Meeting House, Mill Lane. All welcome. Indoors if wet. www.godalmingquakers.org

A Panto in a Day

Broadwater Community Centre 9.30am-4.30pm Come along and join the Witley Panto team for a funfilled and action-packed day in our quest to put on a ‘Panto in a Day’. The production will be announced when we arrive at 9.30am. We will then have just 6 hours to cast the roles, learn the songs and dances, rehearse the script and get into costume before we put on our final performance for friends and family members at 3.45pm.

If performing is not your thing but are interested in what goes on behind-the-scenes, why not come and help out our backstage crews who will be painting scenery, making props and sewing costumes. Everyone can try out as much or as little as they want! All that we ask is you provide a packed lunch and some comfy clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! Minimumm age is 9 years.

Contact Dale Barrell on 07903 640306 Email witleypantomimecompany@gmail.com www.witleypanto.co.uk

Pure Hot Yoga

2nd floor, 79-81 High Street, Godalming Special Staycation Offer: Come along and try out a range of hot and non-heated yoga classes with 50% off a hot class at 5pm. See Saturday 1st August for more details.

Tel 01483 351231 Email info@purehotyoga.co.uk www.purehotyoga.co.uk

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2nd floor, 79-81 High Street, Godalming 50% discount class at 10.30am

* Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club See Saturday 1st August for details * Free Tennis at Godalming Lawn Tennis Club

Special Staycation Offer: See Monday 3rd August for details Come along and try out a range of hot and non-heated yoga * Get Golfing at Milford Golf Club classes with 50% off in a range of classes. On your first class at the studio please arrive 20 minutes before the start to complete a registration form. Soft stretchy clothing and Free Swim! nothing too loose or heavy, for non-heated classes a couple Godalming Leisure Centre, of layers. Mats and towels can be available. 16-65+ Summers Road Tel 01483 351231 9.30am-12 noon Staycation Children’s Film Email info@purehotyoga.co.uk 1st-9th August Borough Hall, Bridge Street www.purehotyoga.co.uk 10.30am-12 noon Special Staycation Offer: Visit the Leisure Centre for a Check www.waverley.gov.uk/cinema for swim, first 25 places free! film title and rating during Staycation Call reception to reserve your week. £3 per ticket place on 01483 410500 Contact the Box Office on 01483 523004 Email: alibate@pfpleisure.org

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STAYCATION FARNCOMBE FAMILY FETE Canon Bowring’s Field, Lower Manor Road, Farncombe 12 noon-5pm

Sing “O” Lingo with Sabrina Punch & Judy Hog roast Tea tent Pony rides Music Side shows Entertainment Children’s rides Meet the firefighters subject to availability

Come and try angling!

Marsh Farm, Station Lane, Milford GU8 5AE 9am-12 noon This is a taster day for anyone who would like to give fishing a go. Bait and tackle are provided by the club as are all licences and permits. Bring sensible clothing for being outside (check the weather). More advanced coaching also on offer on the day. Ages 5-15.

Email info@godalminganglingsociety.co.uk www.godalminganglingsociety.co.uk

Woodland Crafts and Fun Phillips Memorial Park near the bandstand 10.30am-1pm

The Wild Learning Bell Tent will be erected on the Phillips Memorial Park and will be offering free ‘woodland’ crafts to children (and adults). Depending on what is brought from the woods, make Dream Catchers, Gods Eyes, Forest Bling, Stick Men - maybe some fire lighting but lots of lovely stuff to do. Ages 4-104, parents need to stay with children. Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund.

Email info@wild-learning.net www.wild-learning.net July 2015

Slimming World

Octagon, Ss Peter and Paul’s Church 9.30am Join and discover a world of difference.

Special Staycation Offer: Visit any of the Slimming World Groups at Farncombe, Milford or Godalming and get your first week free.

Contact Gemma on 07808 711409

Splash Time

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS 3pm-5pm Test the water at Charterhouse Club’s 25m swimming pool. Lane ropes out, giant floats, happy splashing for children and adults.

Special Staycation Offer: Non-members’ charge £2 per person per swim (please arrive early for session to fill in brief registration form). For the safety and comfort of all swimmers, please adhere to all instructions from lifeguards and pool notices - see website timetable for more information. Please quote Staycation when booking. One adult may bring a max of two under 8s.

Tel 01483 239600 www.charterhouseclub.co.uk

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Music in the Park

The Bandstand, Phillips Memorial Park 3pm

Fun at the Farncombe Fun Zone The Warehouse, Warren Road, Farncombe 11am-5pm

Dive into the sea of multicoloured balls…dodge and weave your way through the hanging tentacles and squeeze past the rapid rollers! You can walk the plank and hide away in the giant orange tunnel, climb the squashy slopes to the wavy bridge and bounce through the red ball city. Speed down the slippery slide and start your own adventure at the Farncombe Fun Zone.

VantagePoint Concert Cryin’ Out Loud All concerts are free. Why not bring your own garden chairs and a picnic. The concerts are every Sunday on the bandstand in the Phillips Memorial Park by the river.

In the event of very wet weather, concerts will be held in the nearby Godalming Parish Church

Special Staycation Offer: Pay for one child, second goes free for a 2-hour play session, first come first served Tel: 01483 861666 Web: www.farncombefunzone.co.uk

* Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre * Pure Hot Yoga offers * Splash Time at Charterhouse Club See Saturday 1st August for details * Get Golfing at Milford Golf Club See Wednesday 5th August for details

Calling all photographers

Newlands Corner (meet in car park), Shere, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8JE 9am-12 noon and 2pm-5pm Photoshoot with technique guidance for photographers who may wish to develop their skills. Provide own camera - wear clothing dependent on weather. Over 18s.

Email Len Deeley at len.deeley@btinternet.com www.imagine-photography.co.uk

All events accurate at the time of going to print. For changes and up-to-date information, please visit our website www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

Thank you...

Godalming Town Council would like to thank the following for their help in putting on Staycation 2015: Alan Hamilton, Alex Swainson and Guildford Tai Chi Club, Ann Hayward, Anne Collingridge, Auriol Thorne Pilates, Bel & the Dragon, Café Mila, Cedars Active, Charterhouse Club, Chef Ronnie, Chris Letchford, Churches Together, David McDowall, Farncombe Fun Zone, Go Godalming Association, Go Godalming Youth Canoe Club, Godalming & Farncombe Bowling Club, Godalming Angling Society, Godalming Baptist Church, Godalming Butchers, Godalming District Scout Canoe Club, Godalming Jazz Choir, Godalming Karate Club, Godalming Lawn Tennis Club, Godalming Leisure Centre, Godalming Library, Godalming Museum, Godalming Photographic Club, Godalming Quakers, Godalming Town Football Club, Godalming Youth Band, Greening Godalming, Guildford & Godalming Croquet Club, Heritage Lottery Fund, Holloway Hill Bowling Club, Jane Thomson, Jane Upward and Kumon, Jenny Roberts and Godalming Packet Boat, Janet and Peter Davies, John Richardson, Karen Muir and Purple Zumba, Kevin Marshall, Kickstart Coaching, Kim O’Neil and Rodborough School, Len Deeley, Milford Golf Club, NCT Godalming and Cranleigh, Nick Baxter, Nutridance and Heidi Harris, Paint Modern, Pete Harris, Phoebe Gaydon, Pure Hot Yoga, Sabrina Bazeley Singolingo, Satomi MizunoLewis, Secretts Farm, Shaun Mooney and Milford Pumas, Slimming World, The Denningberg Centre, The Lammas Bell Ringers, The Sisters and all at Ladywell Convent, Tom George & Godalming Rock Choir, Waitrose, Waverley Borough Council, Waverley Dowsers, Waverley Harriers, Waverley Vipers Netball Club, Weightwatchers, West Surrey Lawn Tennis Club, Wild Learning and Witley Pantomime Company.

Apologies to anyone we may have forgotten!

Godalming Town Council

Municipal Buildings, Bridge Street, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1HT Tel: 01483 523575 Fax: 01483 523077 E-Mail: office@godalming-tc.gov.uk Web: www.godalming-tc.gov.uk 42

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please email either library on Farnham.library@surreycc. gov.uk or Godalming.library@surreycc.gov.uk or ring 0300 200 1001. Godalming library is closed for a refurbishment but can still take expressions of interest.

This year celebrates the 90th anniversary of Sir Malcolm Campbell achieving a new world land speed record of 150mph at Pendine Sands, South Wales, in his 350hp Sunbeam. Ninety years to the day, the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, is marking the occasion with a commemorative low-speed demonstration run with the Sunbeam, back at Pendine Sands. The run will take place at 4pm on 21st July, starting from the area of the beach adjacent to the Pendine Museum of Speed. The car will be driven by Sir Malcolm’s grandson, Don Wales, himself a land speed record holder. In addition to performing the run, he and the museum team will be aiming to recreate two iconic pictures from the original run. What an historic day this will be and full credit to Lord Montagu and The National Motor Museum for saving this iconic car.

Cranleigh Decorative & Fine Arts Society (DFAS) invites you to join them for a lecture on ‘John Constable and the making of Masterpieces’ by Dr Susan Owens. The lecture is connected to an exhibition at the V&A, which began in September 2014. Through Constable’s art we are invited to see what signifies a masterpiece. The lecture will be held at Cranleigh Arts Centre on Wednesday 22nd July at 2pm and 7.30pm. Cranleigh DFAS meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month, except August and December, at Cranleigh Arts

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Centre, to promote knowledge and appreciation of the arts through lectures and visits. Information about membership is available on their website: www.cranleighdfas.org.

Guests are welcome and a voluntary donation of £5 is suggested.

There is a Bridge Lunch on Thursday 23rd July 2015 in aid of Shooting Star Chase. It takes place at Cross Farm Barn, Shackleford GU8 6AH at 10.30am for coffee and cake, 11am-3pm for Bridge. Tickets £20 per person (to include coffee, lunch with a glass of wine, prizes) Please bring your own tables, cards, pencils and lunch tablecloths. Tickets and enquiries to Louise Healy, tel: 01483 898539 or email: louise.healy605@btinternet.com.

The Garden Show returns to Loseley Park, Guildford from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July, open 10am to 5pm. There will be a brilliant collection of specialist nurseries with the growers on hand to help you choose the right plants for your soil and the best environment for them to flourish.

Entry is £7 adults, £5 seniors, £3 children, free for 4 and under. Take along a copy of VantagePoint and get £1 off! (one advert per person).You can get tickets at the gate and entry includes a visit to the lovely walled gardens.

Unfortunately, no dogs. More information at www. thegardenshowonline.com or call 01243 538456.

Milford Horticultural Society’s next meeting is at 8pm on Tuesday 28th July at Milford Village Hall. Cherrill Sands, a Garden Historian, will be giving them an informative and

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interesting, illustrated talk about ‘Women Gardeners of the 20th Century’. All members and guests are very welcome to attend, tea, coffee and biscuits will be served and we will also be holding a raffle. Talks are free for members, non-members are very welcome, a fee of £1 is payable at the door. For more information on Milford Horticultural Society, our talks, visits and shows please visit www. milfordhortsociety.org.uk/ or contact Beth Otway (email: beth@otway.com or telephone 01483 420989).

Squire’s Garden Centre in Milford is brilliantly proactive when it comes to thinking of things for the children to do during the summer holidays. They have devised a ‘Create & Grow’ programme for children and their families which runs from Monday 27th July to Sunday 26th August every Monday and Wednesday from 10am-4pm. Children can take part in the following activities: 27th and 29th July – ‘Paint a terracotta fish money box’ (£5); 3rd and 5th August – ‘Plant a butterfly-friendly hedgehog basket’ (£5.50); 10th and 12th August – ‘Paint a pair of pebble animals’ (£3); 17th and 19th August –‘ Plant and decorate a strawberry pot’ (£5.50) and 24th and 26th August – ‘Create three fun Plant Pals in a pot with cress seeds’ (£5). Plus there are FREE activities every Monday and Wednesday including Vegetable Maze, Spot the Difference, Wildlife & Nature Word Search, Colouring Competition, Wildlife Hunt. Squire’s have 15 garden centres in the south east - the centres in VantagePoint’s catchment area are Milford, Badshot Lea, Cobham, West Horsley and Woking (activities run on Mondays only at Cobham, West Horsley and Woking).

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Charterhouse Club is set to launch an Instagram fitness photo competition in partnership with VantagePoint on 1st August. The local health and fitness club has taken social media to a whole new level and is developing a special Instagram website. Once the competition site is live in August all you will need to do is take a photo of yourself, friends or family keeping fit, share it with a unique hashtag and you could win some great fitness experiences including a year’s membership. Whether it’s walking the dog, practising yoga in the park, playing outdoors with the kids, or running with friends, they will be encouraging you to share your fitness photos on the competition gallery.

Staff at Charterhouse Club will be selecting their favourite photos and if they like your snaps you’ll be in with a chance of winning prizes! More details about the Instagram fitness photo competition and how you can enter will feature in the next edition of VantagePoint.

The Loxwood Joust is the UK’s premiere mediaeval fun day out taking place at the enchanted Loxwood Meadow on the 1st-2nd and 8th-9th August. Each day from 10am to 6pm, the Loxwood Joust’s unrivalled programme of mediaeval revelry guarantees a day out like no other. A fast-paced, all action jousting tournament will amaze and astound whilst daring displays of weaponry, archery and cannon fire will enthral as fully armoured knights prepare to meet in a thunderous battle. Try your hand at archery, sup fine ales and dine on local organic fayre while the little ones can enjoy their very own Children’s Kingdom – a festival within a festival where the Mediaeval Groat is

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Wisteria Tea Room, Loseley The magnificent Wisteria that spans the entrance to the walled garden at Loseley Park also gives its name to the lovely tea room. The delicious and seasonal menu of the Wisteria Tea Room includes home-made quiche, open sandwiches, children’s menu, traditional cream teas and the indulgent Champagne afternoon tea. For the summer there is an antipasti board of cold meats, olives, cheese and baker’s bread. Entrance to the Wisteria Tea room is free, normal entrance fee applies for a visit to the two and a half acre walled garden, and the house.

For more information visit www.loseleypark.co.uk.

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Spring has well and truly arrived at Greyfriars. The buds have burst on the vines and the vineyard is starting to look beautiful again as the new shoots reach for the light.

Over the last week they have received three awards for their second vintage released, the 2011 Blanc de Blancs. They gained a Bronze, in both the Sommelier Wine Awards and Decanter World Wine Awards and, even better a Silver Outstanding in the IWSC awards. An better haul than last year for their inaugural wine, the 2011 Sparkling Rosé Reserve. Visit www.greyfriarsvineyard. co.uk for more information.

Artists’ Village Tea Shop The Tea Shop at Watts Gallery in Compton offers a fresh, seasonal menu. Go and try their summer menu or the famous Welsh Rarebit made with our secret reciepe. The Tea Shop also offers a selection of home-made seasonal soups and sandwiches, alongside a sumptuous selection of cakes and mouth-watering creams teas. For more information visit www.wattsgallery.org.uk.

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at the Woolpack in Elstead Yes you will find the traditional hearty staples in this 17th century village pub restaurant, but this summer Italian owners Gina and Gabi have developed a menu which features some refreshing seasonal alternatives. Try the Summer Fruit and Mozzarella Salad drizzled with vinaigrette and fresh basil, or perhaps, for a taste of something from their home country, the Saltimbocca alla Romana. Take a look at the new menu at www.woolpackelstead.co.uk.

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GUTS MOTOR TOUR 2015 Come and join the four wheeled fun on 6th September

The 12th annual GUTS Motor Tour takes place this year on 6th September and will be visiting Cowdray Park and finishing at the Weald & Downland Museum near Chichester. The tour usually comprises up to 60 veteran, vintage and classic cars and it will travel around 50-60 miles through lovely countryside with a fiendish picture quiz to keep entrants on their toes.

The reason they do this, apart from the joy of driving fabulous cars through beautiful countryside alongside like minded enthusiasts, is to raise money for GUTS (Guildford Undetected Tumour Screening). GUTS was founded in 1983 and initiated one of the first bowel cancer mass screening programmes in the UK, reaching 20,000 patients from GP practices in the Guildford area in its first year. Since then GUTS funding has been pivotal both in research to advance screening and detection, and in improving the care, treatment and outcomes for patients from across the south of England. Their screening programme has sent out over 50,000 blood testing kits across southern England, and GUTS-funded

research projects have contributed to a better understanding of colorectal cancer.

Since the motor tour was first started by Sarah Grillo, it has raised over £30,000 for GUTS. The tour raised over £2,000 last year thanks to entrants and companies who helped donate raffle prizes. These included Swain & Jones, Mercure Burford Bridge Hotel, Silver Mist Leisure, Bel & the Dragon, Grayshott Spa, Forest Foragers, GLive and Champneys.

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dip, crafts and more… plus party food and refreshments.

Fun will be 10am-12.30pm and entry fee is a suggested donation of £3 per child or £5 per family. For more details, please email: events@godalmingnct.org.uk.

Godalming Unitarian Chapel in Meadrow, GU7 3JB, run ‘Creativity for Well-being’ days and the next retreat day is on Saturday 1st August from 10.30am to 4pm. The idea is to bring the joy of art and music, creative expression, mindfulness and well-being to the local community and have previously provided sessions for patients going through cancer treatment. You don’t need to have any experience in art or music; the idea is simply to sit quietly and listen to music being played on the bowed psaltery (an ancient stringed instrument) and at the same time freely paint colours shapes and images that come into your mind. Apparently, this is hugely therapeutic. Philippa Anne Reed is a singer/songwriter who specialises in the bowed psaltery and Jenny Turner is a registered healer and artist. The cost is £40 to include all art materials and tea and coffee, but take your own packed lunch. For further details and booking, call Philippa on 07939 246248 or email songsfromthepsaltery@hotmail.co.uk.

Godalming Museum is holding an exhibition on Alan Paine Ltd (formerly W.F. Paine Ltd), the knitwear manufacturer that was based in Godalming for over 80 years. The museum invites all ex-employees and those associated in any way with Paine’s to the opening of the exhibition, from 2pm- 5pm on Monday 3rd August at the Godalming Museum, 109a High Street. Food and drink will be provided. The exhibition will be open to the general public from Tuesday 4th August through to Saturday 29th August. For the children, there will be lots of wild and woolly summer holiday activities – with a chance to try knitting and weaving and meet some real sheep!

Local parents looking for a fun day out with the kids are invited to join us for ONE BIG PARTY at the NCT Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party on Saturday 1st August at Godalming United Church on Bridge Road in Godalming! They’ll have Star Kidz Parties, Professor Adamski and David & Katie providing entertainment. There will be face painting, lucky

This summer Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) returns with two weeks of action-packed drama clubs.

In just five days young actors will play, rehearse and stage their own production for family and friends. For 12 to 18 year olds the play is ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ and the course runs from 3rd-7th August. No experience of Shakespeare or acting necessary, just take yourself, heaps of energy (a packed lunch!) and a desire to have fun! Times: Everyday 10am - 4pm, with the final performance on Friday 7th August at 4.15pm. Venue: Onslow Village Hall, Wilderness Road, Guildford, GU2 7QX. Fees: £145 (£100

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Each of the gardens at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show were so different, all of them having a beauty, style, inspiration and charm of their own. It’s quite incredible how all the plants and materials for the show gardens are brought into the Royal Hospital Grounds at Chelsea; the gardens are then expertly created in just a matter of weeks. Of course, what is so amazing about being able to bring gardens into the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in this way, is that the gardens can be removed in the same carefully planned way, and they can then be rebuilt elsewhere for many more people to enjoy in the future.

Beardshaw, was relocated immediately after the close of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to its new permanent home of Poplar in East London where it forms the centrepiece of a new community garden, specially designed and created for the local residents as part of the Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities Initiative.

The Breast Cancer Haven Garden, a Gold Medal winning Artisan Garden, chosen as the Best Artisan Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, has been relocated to the new Haven Centre in Hampshire. This award-winning garden was designed to be a welcoming, peaceful space; a place of retreat and comfort for people affected by breast cancer.

Another Gold Medal winning Artisan Garden, A Trugmaker’s Garden, designed by Serena Fremantle and Tina Vallis, celebrates the traditional skills of the Sussex trugmakers, who create beautiful, yet sturdy and resilient, willow and sweet chestnut garden trugs. These long lasting, useful baskets are still made by a small The pretty Runnymede Surrey number of skilled craftspeople in the region Magna Carta 800th Anniversary today. In this garden the sponsor, Future Climate Garden from Surrey County From top: Breast Cancer Haven Garden; Info, has provided a sustainable legacy, and Council and the Runnymede the Magna Carta Garden; and the many of the plants have been replanted in the Hotel has now been relocated Morgan Stanley Healthy Cities Garden garden of a Sussex children’s hospice run by the to The Runnymede-On-Thames Hotel and Spa. It is now a permanent installation charity Demelza. in the hotel grounds, freely available for local residents and the public to visit. This small The Brewin Dolphin Garden, The Cloudy Bay Garden, The Royal garden, designed by Patricia Thirion and Janet Bank of Canada Garden, The Telegraph Garden, The Viking Honour, celebrates King John sealing the Magna Cruises Garden, The Living Legacy Garden, The Evaders Garden, The Sculptor’s Picnic Garden, The Dark Matter Garden, The Carta at Runnymede in 1215.

Water Station Garden and Home – Personal Universe will all be The Laurent-Perrier Chatsworth Garden won relocated after the show. a Gold Medal, together with the top accolade and award of Best In Show. If you didn’t get to During the show’s build-up, any surplus plants and materials see this enchanting garden with its charmingly the exhibitors have left over can be placed in the ‘swap shop’ beautiful naturalistic planting, designed by the for others onsite to use. During breakdown, the RHS works with acclaimed horticultural master Dan Pearson, at Groundwork London to provide materials for local community Chelsea, you’ll have an opportunity next spring projects. when Dan Pearson’s work can be viewed at Chatsworth as part of a regeneration project of FIND OUT MORE the trout stream and surrounding area.

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Soundingoff DAMNED IF I KNOW WHY! Andrew Crisell, our grumpy old git (GOG), recently made a list of potential gripes and was horrified to discover that virtually everything irritated him, the classic symptom of a dreadful old fogey. Here is his latest salvo...

I was recently bemused by a couple of photos in the newspa- inequality and sexual violence before a widper. One was of an actress named Emma Watson who was er public? This seems unlikely, too. These hobnobbing with the UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon at problems have been dinned into us for many the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The other years now, and in any case how does ‘publicwas of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt ity’ solve the problem posing with the foreign secretary, of sexual violence?

Do you think these particular women William Hague. Then, Ms Watson Most of us regard it as were appointed for any better reason had apparently been appointed abhorrent, and if we than that they’re celebs?

UN goodwill ambassador for womdon’t, I doubt whethen as part of the drive against er Angelina and Brad gender inequality, and Ms Jolie had been telling us that it is will make appointed a UN special envoy in the cammuch difference. paign to end sexual violence. For her humanitarian services Ms Jolie was also Let’s stop pretending to be made an honorary dame. naïve. Given the existence of many highly qualified and How do you suppose Ms Watson and Ms influential politicians on the Jolie got their jobs? Do you think they anone hand, and countless swered an ad in the paper and just hapvictims of gender inequalipened to have a few more GCSEs than the other candidates? ty and sexual violence on the other, do you Neither do I. However, we know how Messrs Ki-Moon and think these particular women were appointHague got theirs. Ban Ki-Moon is a career diplomat, having ed for any better reason than that they’re studied at a number of universities including Harvard. Wil- celebs? Neither do I. It’s the disease of liam Hague gained an Oxford first and is the author of biog- our time that we worship celebs even when raphies of Pitt the Younger (not to be confused with Brad) they’re not celebs for anything very importand William Wilberforce, who campaigned against the slave ant. The most depressing thing about the trade. Hague is also a former leader of the Conservative par- photos I saw was not that people who are faty. mous simply as entertainers should be able to hobnob with eminent political figures. It Do you think that Ms Watson and Ms Jolie were appointed was that Ban Ki-moon and William Hague, to their exalted roles because acting gives them some special themselves more substantial if more modest insight into gender inequality or sexual violence? Neither celebs, should look positively thrilled to be do I. We are often told that actresses over a certain age are snapped alongside a trio of mummers. the victims of gender inequality because there are few good roles for them. Still, the likes of Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Funny old world, isn’t it?

Vanessa Redgrave, Julie Walters, Penelope Wilton and Helyou agree with Andrew? What irritates you en Mirren all seem to be earning a crust. So were the two Do these days? Please write in or let us know by ladies appointed in order to bring the problems of gender emailing editor@vantagepublishing.co.uk.

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siblings).Then, for 7 to 11 year olds, the play is ‘Robin Hood’ and the course runs from 10th to 14th August. As the sun rises high in the sky, we head to the forest of Sherwood. In just five days, you’ll become the heroic merry men, feisty maidens, the dastardly Sheriff and his bumbling henchmen.

The week will mix fun games with rehearsals, ending with an afternoon performance for friends and family. Times: Everyday 10am - 3.15pm, with the final performance on Friday 14th August at 3.30pm Venue: Onslow Village Hall, Wilderness Road, Guildford, GU2 7QX. Fees: £145 (£100 siblings). To reserve your child’s place just call the Box Office on 01483 304384 or go to the GSC website, www. guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk/classes.html and download a registration form. If you have any questions, you can email GSC at education@guildford-shakespearecompany.co.uk.

National Trust gardens are at their peak during the summer months, with striking colours, scents and relaxing spaces to take in the view. Take some time out and enjoy scented rose gardens, striking summer borders and kitchen gardens bursting with ornamental fruit and vegetables. Each and every visit to a National Trust place helps support the charity’s work caring for special places for future generations. To mention a few, there’s Claremont Landscape Garden, near Esher, Hatchlands Park, near Guildford, Polesden Lacey, near Dorking, Ham House and Garden, near Richmond and Winkworth Arboretum, near Godalming. Just ‘Google’ each garden to get more information.

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Do you have any experience of accounting, preferably with some experience of the Charity Commission, and a few hours to spare each month? The League of Friends of Milford Hospital is desperate for someone to assist their treasurer who has been in the role for a very long time and needs some help. It’s not onerous; just a few hours a month plus committee meetings five times a year with a small friendly committee. The League promotes the hospital and raises funds to provide facilities and amenities for patients and staff that the NHS cannot provide. Milford Hospital is a small community elderly rehabilitation hospital, covering the Waverley and Guildford Districts and is much appreciated by inpatients and those who attend the Day Rehabilitation and Care Centre. It plays a vital part in unblocking beds at the Royal Surrey and also has an X-ray facility for local GP referrals. Check them out on www. milfordhospitalleagueoffriends.com. If you would like more information, please contact the treasurer, Malcolm Wilson, on 01483 421419.

If you’re thinking of getting an allotment, I can tell you that now’s the time to put your name down with Farncombe & District Allotments as there may be plots available for 2016, particularly in the Farncombe area. For further details, call Margaret Heath on 01483 416098, or e-mail Cindi Lockett on: fadwmaal@gmail.com.

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Sensational strawberries It must be summer because Secretts Pick Your Own (PYO) is now open and the strawberry crop is ready for picking!

The epitome of English summer time, fresh strawberries still hold the title of the nation’s favourite field fruit. And there can be no denying that the very best way to enjoy them is to get out there and pick your own…it’s simply not possible to get them any fresher!

This year a careful planting programme of ‘60 day plants’ means that the strawberry crop will continue throughout the PYO season until mid September. All strawberries are now grown using a tabletop system in polytunnels at Secretts Farm. The resulting benefits are that picking need not be affected by the odd rainy day and there is no more crouching on the ground…what’s not to like!

VantagePoint readers can enjoy a discount of £1 off per kilo of strawberries picked at the PYO this summer. Just bring along your copy of the magazine to claim the discount.

Whilst we all enjoy strawberries served simply with a sprinkle of sugar and a dollop of double cream, if you fancy trying something different why not experiment with one of these simple recipes…..

Strawberry, Smoked Chicken & Fennel Salad Ingredients 200g smoked chicken breast 1 bulb of fennel (trimmed, cored and cut into fine strips) 1 bag of Secretts Rocket leaves 200g Secretts strawberries (hulled and halved) Dressing 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 tsp runny honey Method • Combine all of the dressing ingredients by whisking together in a small bowl or jug.

• Combine all of the salad ingredients and arrange the sliced smoked chicken on top.

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FOOD Strawberry Ice Cream Ingredients 500g ripe Secretts strawberries 200g caster sugar 500g tub of crème fraîche Method • Remove the hulls from the strawberries and crush with a fork to form a rough puree.

• Combine the strawberries with the crème fraîche and decant into a freezer proof tub.

• Pop in the freezer for around 90 minutes, then whisk thoroughly before returning to the freezer for another 60 minutes. Remove and whisk again and then return to the freezer cover and allow to freeze right through.

• Transfer the container to the fridge about 20 minutes before serving to allow the ice cream to soften slightly.

• Serve in cones or sundae dishes with a sprinkle of chopped almonds and pistachios.

Secretts Summer Pudding Ingredients 800g of summer fruits from Secretts PYO; a mixture of strawberries, raspberries, black and red currants works best.

150g caster sugar 7- 8 slices of white bread Clotted cream to serve

• Rinse the fruit and combine with the sugar in a saucepan. Cook gently over a low heat 8-10 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the fruit is slightly softened.

• Butter a 1.5 pint pudding basin and line with the bread slices ensuring there are no gaps.

• Pour the fruit and most of the juice into the basin on top of the bread (reserving about a cupful of juice).

• Cover the fruit with another slice of bread and then cover with a small plate or saucer. Weigh the plate down with a 3-4lb weight and leave in the fridge overnight.

• To serve turn the pudding out onto a serving dish and spoon over the reserved juice.

• Serve with an enormous dollop of Cornish clotted cream!

Secretts PYO is open 7 days a week from 9am – 5.30pm. They are delighted to launch the PYO café new for this season, serving light lunches, teas and coffees. Don’t forget to take your copy of VantagePoint to get your £1 discount per kilo on PYO strawberries!

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along the 5k route, participants are showered in colourful powder paint, symbolising the colour which Phyllis Tuckwell brings to the lives of its patients and their relatives. The event is open to everyone aged five and upwards but, even though the paint is completely harmless, the charity advises that it will be noisy, messy, and may be overwhelming for younger children. The event was launched last year and over 800 people took part, raising an amazing £41,500 for the hospice care charity, which supports patients and relatives facing a serious progressive illness, such as cancer or motor neurone disease. To secure your place now, visit www.pth.org.uk or call 01252 729446.

There is still space available for anyone who would like to take up circle dancing. It’s suitable for men and women of all ages and you don’t need a partner. The dances are international folk dances to beautiful ethnic music from many different countries such as Greece, Russia, Romania, Israel, Bulgaria and many more. They are done in a circle mostly holding hands and everyone attempts to do the same steps at the same time. Lynn Frances is an experienced teacher of 32 years and runs the following classes. Pirrie Hall, Brook on Thursdays in three 10-week terms, 7.30pm9.30pm. St Catherine’s Hall, Guildford on the third Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm. WI Hall, Hartley Wintney on the second Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm. You can contact Lynn on 01420 474881.

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They help with writing CVs and applications too. Also, employers can advertise vacancies with them and the service is entirely free to jobseekers employers. The Club opens Wednesday and Friday, operating from the Citizens Advice Bureau building in Village Way, Cranleigh. They have three computers for clients to use, newspapers, and local jobs advertised. They offer friendly, independent advice in a welcoming, informal atmosphere, and you can drop in without appointment and browse the jobs that are printed and displayed in the office. They will help you search on the internet using numerous websites and you can always be sure of a welcome and a coffee! Call 01483 272252, or Email Cranfoldjsc@aol.com.

Ockford Godalming Afternoon WI group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 2pm (except in August; there will be no meeting on the 5th August) at the Scout and Guide Headquarters, Seymour Road, off Eashing Lane, Godalming. As well as monthly meetings, outings and theatre trips are arranged throughout the year. They also arrange local pub lunches, book reading evenings and regular craft sessions. The group always welcome newcomers; contact the secretary on 01483 421433.

Walking is a wonderful form of natural exercise; simple and effective. It has been calculated that 37,000 deaths could be prevented every year, just by taking a walk. In just a short time walking can significantly improve a person’s health, well-being and confidence. Walking for health offers free friendly walks. Their aim is to help more people,

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Chiddingfold to Ram’s Nest This walk takes you through woods and fields between Chiddingfold and Ram’s Nest.

Chiddingfold became famous for its glass-making - during the reign of Elizabeth I, there were no fewer than 11 glass works on the green. Chiddingfold glass was used in some of the finest buildings in the land, including St Stephen’s Chapel, Westminster, and St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).

The walk 1. From The Green go south, down the main road to pass the Swan and cross a bridge. Just past Turners Mead turn left, up a footpath.

Walk along by back fences and out over a stile into a field. Stay on the right-hand side to exit over a stile into woodland. Go up a slope and, at the top, over a stile and left, around a field edge to another stile. Re-enter the wood and go down steps to a lake and up to a T junction at the edge of a huge field. Follow the path right, through a corridor around the edge of this field.

At the far end, cross a stile and go left and down the drive of ‘Old Pickhurst’, to reach a road.

2. Cross straight over and walk up a side road, High Street Green. After 150 yards and just past the entrance to Follies Farm, take a footpath right. This takes you along the edge of a garden and out onto the Follies Farm drive. Keep going along the drive until, as it turns right to the house, continuing straight ahead on a grassy path running alongside a wooden bar fence.

This path drops down into the trees of Tugley Wood, crosses a small brick bridge and then climbs up to a T junction. Turn right, ignoring a right after 50 yards and soon afterwards reaching a T junction with a wide forestry track.

3. Turn right on this track. Soon, ignore a wide track going down to the right and, after it, follow the track as it swings left to approach a small rise. Here another track forks off to the right. Take it and walk along it, paralleling a small valley down to your right. Go on, over a cross path and eventually reaching a road.

Turn right and walk some 300 yards, passing a few houses, ignoring a first footpath left and passing ‘Warco’ to reach a second footpath left, down the drive to ‘Downlands’. About 62

150 yards down here, take a footpath right, over a stile and into a field.

4. Keep to the right-hand fence and, about 30 yards in, reach a post with yellow arrows pointing both ahead and also half-left. Go half-left and exit this field into the next over a stile next to a gate.

The next field is narrow and there is a stile from it over into a large open area that boasts race horse training tracks. Go straight out across this area towards woods on a slope on the far side and find a stile taking you left, into them. At the top of the wood another stile takes you out into a field. Cross it and also another stile to reach the Sussex Border Path, running along by a hedge. Follow this to the right. Reach a road and go straight across. Enter a large field and stay on the left-hand side of it and the next three fields.

5. Go through a gate into a wood. Quickly reach a 3-way signpost at a cross paths. Jink right a couple of yards then left to continue straight on. Pass through another gate and go out of the wood into a field. Again, stay on the left-hand side. Partway along is a 2-way signpost. From here you need to head half-right across to vantagepointmag.co.uk

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the far right-hand corner but crops may force you to continue walking anti-clockwise around to the corner. You may want to think about taking your lunchtime picnic here. Go over a stile and through a screen of trees then along the left-hand side of a small field and past the left-hand side of a cottage. Emerge on Gostrode Lane. Go left to meet the main Chiddingfold/Northchapel Road next to a petrol station that has within it a convenience store. The Mulberry pub is about 100 yards along on the left. Ramster and its tea room are along to the right.

6. After lunch, cross the road from the petrol station, turn right towards Ramster but then turn left into Killinghurst Lane. Another picnic option is the verge on the right a little way up this lane. Walk about ¾ mile between trees along this quiet lane until a field appears on the right. At this point a footpath takes you right and along a field edge and then forks right into trees.

Keep going for about ½ mile, cross another footpath then a DISTANCE: 8.75 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 133 Haslemere & Petersfield STARTING POINT: The Green at Chiddingfold REFRESHMENTS: The Mulberry Inn, Petworth Road Chiddingfold GU8 4SS. Tel: 01428 644 460. www.themulberryinn.co.uk.

three plank bridge and climb a slope to a T junction. Here, go right and walk along in the edge of a wood.

7. Reach a road by the gate to ‘Hollyhurst’ and continue on along it to meet Mill Lane and continue straight ahead. Now, walk along Mill Lane until, opposite the Ukrainian Home, taking a footpath left, at first in the drive of a house but then bypassing its garage. Enter a wood, fork right and pass a lake (on your left). Climb up to emerge on the Downs. At the top, the path meets a T junction with a path on which you turn right. Follow this alongside a garden fence, then along a short residential road and finally drop down to the church at Chiddingfold and through the churchyard to reach the Green.

The Crown Inn, The Green, Chiddingfold GU8 4TX Tel: 01428 682255. www.thecrownchiddingfold.com.

The Swan Inn, Petworth Road, Chiddingfold GU8 4TY. Tel: 1428 684688. www.theswaninnchiddingfold.com.

Top image: Village pond and old Crown Inn, Chiddingfold by Colin Smith

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A taste of Argentina

CAU is a well named restaurant unless you imagine it to be initials for something like ‘carrots and ugli fruit’, neither of which are on the menu. A sister chain to the Argentinian Gaucho Grill, you may by now be getting more than a hint as to their food specialism. I would suggest vegetarians look away now, for this is a meat lover’s paradise, although even they are accommodated in an enticing and broad ranging menu with plenty of choices for everyone.

The finest of our starters was belly of pork tempura, with succulent chunks of meat entombed within the lightest of batters. A far cry from takeaway pork balls of old. The well-flavoured, sticky glazed ribs went well with a zingy apple coleslaw but could have profited from longer cooking so the meat fell from the bone. Mains, as you would expect, were pure ‘cau’, and from the speciality cuts. Lomito, which is a fillet of rump, was exceptional. So tender, so succulent, so well flavoured. Although more expensive, the Asado de Chorizo, a sirloin steak in a paprika, chilli, garlic and parsley marinade, was a touch less successful, perhaps because the marinade somewhat disguised the deliciousness of the meat. That said, it was still fabulous. We were urged to try chimichurri, an Argentinian speciality sauce for grilled meats, containing olive oil, chilli, parsley and garlic and

a perfect accompaniment in moderation. Sides included well cooked thin chips and an extremely moreish truffled mac and cheese. The onion rings however failed to thrill, needing the lightness of a tempura batter. Marcus and I literally forced down a pudding purely for the sake of this review, opting to share grilled pineapple with rum caramel, coconut sorbet and lime. Very light, and enjoyable and all we could manage – heavier offerings were available. The wine recommendation was easily dispatched, a Lorca ‘Graffiti’ Malbec, which was pleasantly spiced and very smooth.

CAU is a haven for meat eaters, and those who love steak will not be disappointed. The decor might be a touch too modern for some, some of the prices a bit steep for others (although our steaks could easily have fed two) but our gastronomic experience, together with the extreme friendliness of the staff, made for a very special experience.

CAU, 274 High Street, Guildford GU1 3JL T: 01483 459 777 W: www.caurestaurants.com Stefan and Marcus were guests of CAU Restaurants.

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including those affected by cancer, to discover the joys and health benefits of walking. Walks take place in Cranleigh every Wednesday and Saturday at 11am. Meet at Cranleigh Leisure Centre. Both walks tend to be about 2-4 miles. In addition, there is a 30 minute walk on Thursdays meeting at 10.30am at Cranleigh Leisure Centre. In Godalming, on Thursdays at 11am, meet beside the Walks for Health meeting post on the Riverside Walk in the Phillips Memorial Park. (Found by taking the entrance path into the park, opposite the Council Offices car park (yellow barriers), then turning left along Riverside Walk for about 15 metres). The walk is approx 2 miles. In addition, there’s a 30 minute walk on the second Thursday of every month. A longer walk, approx 90 minutes, replaces the regular walk on the first Thursday of every month and includes a pub lunch (take money!). Walking for Health wouldn’t exist without their fantastic volunteer walk leaders who ensure walks are friendly, safe and well run. If you would like to train to be a volunteer leader their next training date is Friday 31st July at Godalming Tennis Pavilion. Contact carolsearle@ pfpleisure.co.uk for more information.

Godalming Angling Society is best known for providing some of the best coarse fishing in the country. They’re the nation’s number one club for specimen crucian carp and the quality of both lake and river fishing for carp and barbel is excellent. What many people don’t know is that Godalming Angling Society also has fly fishing water. Situated in the picturesque grounds of Winkworth Arboretum lies the five acre lake known as Rowes Flash.

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Stocked with triploid rainbow and brown trout this venue is a fly fisher’s paradise. Fishing is from a boat only, which adds to the magic. There are few thrills in angling that can equal the sight of a large trout homing in on a perfectly cast dry fly or feeling the savage tug of a hooked fish on a slow twitched nymph! You don’t have to travel to Scotland to enjoy the thrill of fly fishing. You can discover the joys of fly fishing right here in Godalming. To find out more about Winkworth and fly fishing in Godalming visit www. godalminganglingsociety.co.uk and look at the Winkworth section under ‘our waters’ or ring Malcolm Richardson on 01483 423635.

If you live in or near Cranleigh, you might be interested to know that Cranleigh Parish Council was recently nominated Council of the Week by NALC (National Association of Local Councils). It was described as a fantastic ‘all-rounder’, adopting a proactive approach to its wide-ranging work all year round. Cranleigh is a large village and civil parish with a population of 11,241 (2011 Census), and is one of the largest parishes in the county.

NALC recognised the work of the council, and specifically of the clerk Pauline Whitehead, for being one of the country’s most impressive larger councils. Well done indeed! You can read a full report online, just Google ‘NALC Council of the Week’.

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Its courses support over 100,000 parents each year, and it has over 300 branches with 15,000 volunteers on hand to help with local branch and community support.

The Godalming and Cranleigh district branch covers the GU6, GU7 and GU8 postcodes, and our team of volunteers aim to help local families through the transition to parenthood, as well as providing child-friendly events (and the odd mums’ night out!).

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We host regular baby and toddler groups and breastfeeding support sessions in Godalming, Farncombe and Milford. We hold monthly buggy and toddler-friendly Welly Walks and run regular first aid courses providing training in respect of babies and children up to 12 years old.

Our popular twice yearly Nearly New Sales (with clothes from newborn to 12 years old, toys, maternity clothes, books, DVDs, and equipment) are a great way to find a bargain - or to get a bit of cash from selling your preloved outgrown items!

We also run events throughout the year, including an Easter Egg hunt in Cranleigh, a Cheeky Monkeys tea party during the Godalming Staycation, our popular Low Bangs Fireworks and Halloween party, and a nativity/ Christmas party.

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takes place on Friday September 4th and includes coach travel from Guildford Rugby Club, with refreshments served at the club prior to departure. The state rooms are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Van Dyck and Canaletto, sculpture by Canova, exquisite pieces of Sèvres porcelain, and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. Tickets are £60 and are available to purchase online at www.gutsfbc.co.uk/ events or call the GUTS fundraising office on 01483 408316. All profits from the event will support the charity’s work, which aims to improve bowel cancer survival rates through better screening and treatment, and by raising awareness of the disease.

On Saturday 12th September Waverley will be holding a special commemorative war event at the Burys Field in Godalming to explore how ordinary people living in the towns and villages of West Surrey handled the daily hardships of WWI. This exciting and important event will be the first of its kind in Waverley, bringing together a host of local organisations to provide an outdoor interactive event for all the family. As part of the event, guests are invited to bring along any Great War related documents or artefacts hiding in the attic and have them examined and recorded by professional historians. A live performance by Charterhouse School and the Surrey Army Cadets will be a highlight of the event, which will also include talks, workshops, children’s activities and refreshments. The event will conclude on the Saturday with an invitation to attend the Heroes Band Concert at the Bandstand on the Philips Memorial Grounds at 5pm.The event is free but for more information visit www.waverley.gov.uk or call 68

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Do you love flowers, enjoy meeting people and want to learn more about flower arranging? Godalming Flower Club meet on the third Tuesday of the month at the Baptist Church in Queen Street Godalming GU71BA. Arrive at 7.0pm for a 7.30pm start. For more information contact Linda on 01483 578701 or email Lindatompkins42@gmail.com.

I know it seems ages away, but I thought I’d let you know that the world’s most famous Beatles tribute band, The Bootleg Beatles, are returning to G Live in Guildford on Wednesday 23rd March 2016. We went to see them last time and they are fantastic. I gather that you can book tickets now; just don’t forget that you booked them come next March!

The editor of VantagePoint, in honour of his French ancestry, belongs to the Godalming Wine Society. This is a very convivial and informal group, set up a few years ago, who meet once a month to talk and taste wine.

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