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8 Motorhome Heaven We borrow a motorhome for a weekend 12 Behind the scenes at the Surrey County Show Phil Kemp meets the organisers 18 Surrey Hills Society Diane Cooper celebrates its 10th anniversary 20 Music in the Park Godalming's free summer music festival 20 Lest We Forget Andy Thompson refelects on WWI 24 Gardening

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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE Since we started publishing local community magazines, we have always been pleased to support the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), given the good work it does and the fact that their main garden is local to us in Wisley.

My links to the RHS started many years ago. As a book buyer for a local company called Colour Library Books (older readers may remember them!), I used to buy lots of RHS-branded books from Dorling Kindersley (DK), the main publisher of gardening books in association with the RHS. When I subsequently was asked to join Dorling Kinderley as business development manager, I found it quite easy to sell thousands of copies of RHS books, such was the quality of the products developed by the two companies.

I still remember my best deal, which was a single order for 50,000 copies of the RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, a book that cost DK over £4 million to produce, then an unheard of sum for an illustrated book.

As publisher of VantagePoint, I have been very lucky and grateful to be invited to attend Chelsea Flower Show, which is always a great highlight. It will be even more so for me this year, as one of our very longstanding advertisers will be designing a show garden for another longstanding advertiser. David Neale from NealeRichards is designing a garden for Silent Pool, our local gin distillers, which promises to be a fabulous collaboration.

Please read Beth Otway’s column all about it in this month’s issue and keep your eyes peeled when Chelsea opens on the 21st May.

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Motorhome Heaven With sales increasing, Stefan Reynolds borrows a motorhome for a weekend to check it out MEET ‘HENRY’. He is an Autotrail Imala 715 2-4 berth motorhome which I borrowed for a long weekend just before Easter, when I headed up to the Cotswolds for a couple of nights to check out the popularity of these moveable homes.

I have always had an affinity for campervans, as they used to be called. My second vehicle at the age of 19 was a Toyota HiAce. It was pretty slow, guzzled petrol but slept four people, had a cooker, sink, fridge and was an ideal vehicle for holidays, weekends and house parties, where my friends and I could just sleep off our beers and then drive home in the morning.

Motorhomes have moved on from campers and can now come with every conceivable ‘luxury’. Henry comes with a proper bathroom, a fixed double bed (no ladders involved!), a 4-ring hob with oven and separate grill, microwave, and a television/DVD player, making it very much your home-from-home.

They are also getting more and more popular. Sales of motorhomes rose by 14% in 2017, with more than 13,000 vehicles registered. Commenting on the figures, John Lally

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from the UK trade body for the motorhome industry said: “Holiday behaviour is changing; ‘staycationing’ is retaining - even increasing - its appeal. We are going on more frequent, shorter holidays.

Motorhomes are perfect for this”.

It is not hard to see the appeal. Some good family friends, Jan and Rob, have had a motorhome for a few years following retirement and think nothing of spending a couple of months in France every summer in theirs, while another friend simply jumps into his with the dog for impromptu weekends in different parts of the UK. Of course, motorhomes and campers do not come cheap. Henry comes in at just over £50,000 and even a new VW California campervan with no bathroom is more than £43,000. There is a good second-hand market and while these vehicles do retain their values, you can get older models for slightly more sensible money.

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I picked up Henry on a Thursday afternoon and was shown round by Allen. It is a big vehicle at about 7 metres in length and 2 metres wide but this allows for a very comfortable interior with space for a couple and a couple of small children. The cooker, heater and hot water work on both electric and LPG gas while the solar powered leisure battery will keep the fridge and other electrical appliances working for a couple of days if you are without an electrical hook-up. The water tank contains 135 litres for the sink and bathroom, which has a proper shower, sink and toilet.

In addition to the fitted ‘French’ bed, there is a double bed over the cab, a couple of fixed seats and front seats which swivel to allow for five people to eat around the (moveable and extendable) table. As with most motorhomes, there is a lot of storage with many overhead cupboards and a good-sized wardrobe for clothing. A neat touch is the television/DVD player, which swings down from the middle of the cab when needed but takes no space when not used.

I was pleased by how easy it was to drive. You need to get used to the size and the overhang at the back but the 130bhp 2.3 litre diesel engine offers plenty of torque to keep up with the traffic and cruise comfortably on the motorway at 70mph. The steering is light and easy.

Because there is no rear window, the ‘rear view mirror’ is actually a camera which is useful for reversing but not for driving, so you need to make good use of the side mirrors.

My destination was the fabulous Cotswolds, and a treelined Caravan and Motorhome Club site just outside Moreton-in-Marsh. The cost for a pitch and full use of the facilities is just £7.40 per person per night, £7.70 for the pitch per night and a £12 per night surcharge as a non-

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Left: A cross-section of a new Adria motorhome. Above: Humphrey checking out our weekend home!

non-member, so £54.20 for two nights. The facilities were good and included excellent showers, toilet block, play area for children, field for dogs, washing up stations and a small shop. You also get electricity hookup for the van as well as areas for getting fresh water and disposing of your waste water and the toilet cartridge.

Despite being the weekend before Easter, the site was almost full, with an even mix of motorhomes and caravans. The age range was mainly retired people but there were a few families and younger couples.

Everyone I met was happy and friendly, and the site very peaceful. An early evening dog walk showed most people happily ensconced in their van, preparing food and watching Eggheads, before closing their black-out blinds, pouring a glass of wine and enjoying their evening. Just like being at home.

And that I think is the point and the great attraction. A home on wheels, wherever you want to go. Hire one for a long weekend and give it a try!

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The Surrey County Show Phil Kemp meets the show organisers to find out what makes this agricultural event so popular ON THE 28th May, Guildford’s Stoke Park hosts the country’s biggest one-day agricultural show welcoming visitors from far and wide – visitors who not only want to enjoy the excitement of watching competitive events and live entertainment, but to also have the chance of getting up close to farm animals and take part in hands-on activities.

The show has been run by a dedicated team of enthusiastic volunteers from the Surrey farming community for over 60 years with the aim of bringing the countryside and rural life into the heart of Guildford.

I was invited by the Surrey County Agricultural Society to meet with their chairman Angus Stovold and chief executive Tracey Longhurst, who are both at the heart of the organisation making this annual event the great success that it is.

spring, and one in the autumn. We also have farming competitions throughout the year.”

Held every year on the spring bank holiday in Stoke Park, a 66-acre site that provides not only ample space to stage an event of this size but also given its proximity to Guildford town centre and a station a few minutes’ walk away, it is an unbeatable location to help the society literally bring farming into the urban community. Or as Angus proudly puts it: “It’s a case of 'the country goes to town’!”

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The estate office of Angus’ farm provided a perfect setting for my glimpse into what happens behind the scenes, with bookshelves laden with the history of the society’s many events, and black and white photos adorning the walls.

“The society’s first show was held at Eashing Farm, Godalming in 1954. Formed by the amalgamation of the Surrey Agricultural Association and the Redhill Agricultural Society, both founded in the 19th century, the thriving society we have today aims to promote agriculture through education and competition,” explained Angus. “And we achieve that through two agricultural shows. One in the

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Angus Stovold and Tracey Longhurst (Phil Kemp)

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE SURREY COUNTY SHOW Tracey is also from the farming community and specialises in rare breeds, working what she cheerfully describes as “a large smallholding or a small farm, depending upon your viewpoint!”. As the society’s chief executive, she manages the team of volunteers and is keen to engage not just with the farming community but also with the public generally.

“Volunteering, for example as stewards helping to run the show on the day, provides a great opportunity to gain experience from dealing with show visitors,” said Tracey.

“This year we are opening up stewarding and volunteering to the broader public. We’ll provide training and support and they’ll really enjoy the day too. Anyone that wants to get involved can contact us on our website.”

The show this year boasts an exciting display of different activities and entertainment in two arenas and three show rings. Across the showground too are avenues of marquees and demonstration areas with all manner of things to see and do.

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“We tweak the programme every year, with the intention of making the show different and bringing a different character to what’s happening.” said Tracey. “We’ve got some exciting surprises this year. The Guildford Fringe Theatre are taking over the bandstand area and are going to be putting on a full day of entertainment with music and theatre. Much of it will be a surprise on the day, and there’s a good chance that members of the public all across the showground may have unexpected encounters. I can’t wait to see what happens!”

Looking through the show’s programme I could see that at the heart of the full day’s events not surprisingly were all things rural and agricultural.

Cattle, sheep, pig, goat, donkey and horse competitions.

Beekeepers, a milking parlour, coppicing, falconry, duck and ferret racing, showjumping and dog agility. And of course all manner of rural crafts, food tents and exhibitors of every description. But the Agricultural Society doesn’t stop there.

“We also aim to mix interesting and educational elements with those that are pure entertainment,” Tracey enthused.

“This year we’ve got the Bolddog Lings motorbike stunt team to provide the kids with what we call the ‘whizz bang’ element that they so love. We’ve also got a heavy horse village. The heavy horses will be taking part in the grand finale to mark the centenary of World War One. And throughout the day the kids will have an opportunity to get involved with them which will make the finale very special.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE SURREY COUNTY SHOW

“We’ve also got a First World War re-enactment team encamped in the middle of the showground all day.

Children can sign up for the King’s Shilling, learn how to march, try out gas masks that were used in the trenches – and of course their parents can take part too!”

From my previous visits to the County Show I’ve tended to dwell, perhaps a little too long, in the food and drink sections. And by the sounds of it I might be spending even more time there this year.

“Of course, what is really big at the show are the superb food and drink stalls. It is understandably a very popular tent,” added Angus, perhaps showing off his mindreading skills to boot. “We have Brian Turner the celebrity chef coming along to do some demonstration slots in the food theatre.

He will also be going walkabout to meet people, members of the public. This year we’ve taken the food theatre out of the food hall – which means that there are going to be even more food stalls.”

I had also noted that there are going to be Silent Pool Gin tastings and an Albury Vineyard presentation on English sparkling wine in the food theatre, but I thought it best not to dwell any longer in case my hosts started to get the wrong opinion of me.

with a leaderboard throughout the day. And I’m sure the whole family, rather than just the kids, can take part.” Angus immediately piped up: “I want a go!” To which the retort back from Tracey resulted in a laughing fit between them both.

But of course it would be wrong to ignore the main reason for the show being staged every year. It is to enable the visitors, who are mostly from urban backgrounds, to have the chance to understand what farming contributes to our everyday lives, and also to see first-hand what agriculture is all about.

“We are providing a real showcase to show where our food comes from, with the farmers telling the story,” concluded Tracey. “Providing a milking parlour so kids can see where the milk comes from. Having Merrist Wood smallholders run the petting farms where they will be able to see chicks hatching on the day and get to be hands-on with pygmy goats and sheep - and a host of other things. It really does bring it all to life.”

“What really excited me is when a teacher from one of the local schools contacted me,” said Tracey. “Elisabeth Gill and a friend of hers are going to be rowing across the Atlantic in December to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, and Eikon - a Surrey charity that provides counselling for schoolchildren. They will be at the show with their boat, the Atlantic Albatross.”

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“Ah, and another surprise is the fact we’ve got the Surrey Storms netball team running a celebrity shoot-out,” added Tracey. “It involves a trampoline which the kids will love, and there will be competitions for them to take part in, and

Visit the Surrey County Agricultural Society’s show website to find out more and help plan your day at Stoke Park. www.surreycountyshow.co.uk

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From tentative beginnings at their inaugural meeting in Denbies, they have developed into a robust, well-managed, volunteer-led group that gets involved in many local initiatives and is now wellrecognised in Surrey’s conservation sector. They are often seen at local events, country fairs and interestgroup talks – in fact they attract most of their members when they’re out and about being involved with the community living in and around the Surrey Hills.

They have an ever-growing membership and crucially, manage to retain them as members year on year.

Once involved with the Surrey Hills, it’s hard to leave!

They’re always looking for new volunteer members but are fortunate to have a strong, dedicated management and trustee core team who always go above and beyond to support the society.

So what are they all about? Surrey is very fortunate to have a nationally-designated protection known as the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) that’s been in existence for 60 years this year (both anniversaries coincide).

Much preparation has been done to mark these anniversaries, including the creation of a Heritage Lottery Funded book produced by the society, looking at whether and how well the AONB designation has worked to preserve the environment. Happily the conclusion is that it has generally worked well and that, in many places, there has been little change to the smaller rural villages and countryside within it.

• Visit some of the most interesting properties that have stood the test of time that may not be generally open to the public • Learn about the fascinating characters who built and lived in them (like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle of Sherlock Holmes fame in Hindhead and Ralph Vaughn Williams, the composer, who lived in Leith Hill Place) • Assist local conservation groups with projects, such as bidding for Heritage Lottery funds to work on specific projects • Guided walks in the countryside, hills and rural villages, often learning about how these areas are managed for conservation • Help out with countryside volunteer tasks with other like-minded groups Some events are free and any income from others that they run is ploughed back to use in supporting causes they decide are relevant to their aims. They are also able to bid for funds to the Surrey Hills Trust Fund.

They’ve a few celebrations lined up this year, such as a special celebration event at Speaker’s House in Westminster in early May, as well as a couple of ‘thank you’ events during the summer for members. They also support the North Downs Way National Trail partners who are celebrating 40 years of the trail, and are running a series of walks along the trail to celebrate jointly.

They’re really looking forward to the next decade and whatever direction that takes the Society. Their members are a supportive lot and the events are often over-subscribed, so they need to be growing to keep pace and attract new volunteers who have an interest in conservation of this special landscape.

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PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PARK, GODALMING FROM 13TH MAY TO 9TH SEPTEMBER SUMMER MUST be on the way as we can now announce the programme for Music in the Park 2018. You can look forward to over 18 concerts on Sunday afternoons, starting from 13th May. All the regular concerts take place from 3pm to 5pm at the bandstand in the Phillips Memorial Park in Godalming. Entry is free, so bring along a deckchair, a picnic, a group of friends and while away your summer afternoons listening to good music in a wonderful setting by the River Wey. VantagePoint is once again sponsoring a concert on 24th June in association with our great friends at Cornmeter DIY in Church Street. Come along to hear the Rock Choir & Azure Rock Band and say hello to your local magazine team.

Saturday 8th September sees Godalming’s own ‘Proms in the Park’, starting at 5pm. Always popular, make sure you come early to celebrate the end of the season in true British style!

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This year Knights & Princesses take centre stage in a medieval-themed show. There will be a show going on throughout the day performed by a medieval

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LEST WE FORGET In the first of two articles to commemorate 100 years since its end, Andy Thompson reflects on WWI. WHEN THE guns of WWI finally fell silent at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 Britain began to count the cost. Of the 6 million men who had been mobilised during the conflict, over 1 million lay dead on the battlefields of the world or in the oceans fought over by the navy and merchant seamen with the vast majority lying in shallow graves on the Western Front – a 100-mile strip of land winding through Belgium and Northern France.

In 1915 the British army had taken the decision that no man would be returned home but would be buried near to where they fell. In 1917 the Imperial War Graves Commission (IWGC) was formed and tasked with giving those who had made the supreme sacrifice for their country a permanent resting place.

Belgium and France gave land to the British people ‘in perpetuity’ and during the 1920s, the 500,000 who could be found and identified were buried beneath a Portland headstone. The bodies that could be identified have a headstone with their name, rank and regiment, those bodies that could not be identified became ‘A Soldier of the Great War. Known unto God’ and their

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Top: Tyne Cot cemetery in Belguim. Above: The Menin Gate, Ypres. (All images from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission).

names were recorded on one of 28 memorials created to list the names of those ‘denied a burial given to their comrades in death’.

Whilst many family members made the personal pilgrimage to visit their loved ones before and after WWII it was the onset of fast channel crossings, the euro and the internet that generated a huge upsurge in visits to the hundreds of cemeteries in Flanders. The 100th anniversary commemorations organised between 2014-18 have seen unprecedented visitors from around the Commonwealth travelling to the battlefields, many remembering family members who died but many wanting to understand more of what happened in the mud, chaos and terror that was trench warfare.

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LEST WE FORGET Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, by Thursley-born Sir Edwin Lutyens, commemorates more than 72,000 men of British and South African forces who died in the Somme sector before 20th March 1918 and have no known grave, the majority of whom died during the Somme offensive of 1916.

Whilst the cemeteries dotted along the Western Front (the smallest 12, the largest 12,000) all tell a story, the centrepiece of pilgrimage for the British army was always going to be the Menin Gate. Most British soldiers marched out of the Belgian city of Ypres through the gate and hundreds of thousands did not return. The glutinous mud of the Ypres Salient had sucked thousands of men to their death where they remain to this day. To remember them it was agreed that memorials would be constructed with panels containing the list of names of the ‘Missing of the Salient’.

Almost 60,000 names are carved on the 60 panels on the gate, confirming the sheer scale of the loss from around the Empire. When the army finalised its list of those missing in the Ypres area in 1924 a further 47,000 names had to be added to two other memorials at Tyne Cot Cemetery and Ploegsteert.

The Menin Gate was unveiled on 24th July 1927 and buglers played the Last Post in ‘Memory of the Missing’. The city of Ypres decided to play the Last Post every day to remind the youth of Belgian the debt they owed the British army and on Wednesday 4th April this year, the buglers played the Last Post for the 30,000th time.

Whilst the Menin Gate became the main place of pilgrimage, each nation of the Commonwealth honours its dead where they fell. The Australians gather on 25th April at Villers-Bretonneux and at Gallipoli, the Canadians at Vimy Ridge on 9th April, the New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC Day on 25th April and the South Africans remember their sacrifice at Delville Wood on 1st July.

The Great War changed the world. H G Wells predicted, in 1914, that it would be ‘The war

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that will end war’ and the numbers reflected the colossal destruction of warfare on an industrial scale. The estimated casualty figure for all the 89 combatant nations was 41 million with 18 million being killed, millions more died in the Spanish Flu pandemic that swept the world between 1918-20.

Surrey suffered thousands of casualties with almost every community losing men, and in some cases, women. Some of the most powerful stories of the those killed were Surrey men. Dorking lad, Valentine Joe Strudwick (killed in January 1916) was only 15 when he was killed by a German sniper and is believed to be one of the youngest English casualties.

Henry Webber, a Horley man, was killed during the Battle of the Somme and at the age of 67 is believed to be the oldest casualty of all those killed during the war. Harry Farr (pictured left) was sent back to the front line the autumn of 1916 when he was very obviously suffering from shell shock. When he refused to march to the front line, he was shot by firing squad for cowardice. It was Harry Farr’s Farnham family who led the campaign to have those executed for desertion or cowardice pardoned and of the 346 shot at dawn, 306 were pardoned in 2006.

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NealeRichards go to Chelsea!

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With Beth Otway

I FIRST interviewed Surrey-based Garden Designer David Neale, of NealeRichards Garden Design, for the November 2015 edition of VantagePoint Magazine.

During this interview, David Neale spoke about his hopes for the future and his ambition to design and build a garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. I caught up with David earlier this year, when I was thrilled to discover that David’s dreams have come true. As you’re reading this article, David is now at Chelsea, building the Silent Pool Gin Garden, which David designed for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018!

David particularly wanted to work with Silent Pool Distillers. He lives in a nearby Surrey village, and had noticed many parallels between Silent Pool’s ethos and the motivation behind NealeRichards Garden Design – they both use high quality products, pay great attention to detail, and are very customer-focused. Both companies really care about their work, taking pride in the quality of their finished products.

Realising that we all need a place to relax and unwind from the stresses of our daily lives, David designed The Silent Pool Gin Garden as an urban retreat for a professional couple, living in the city.

It’s a space to recharge and enjoy a drink together, filled with water and beautiful plants, set under the canopy of native, multi-stemmed trees, built with quality, UK sourced, sustainable materials.

David has taken inspiration both from Silent Pool’s gin making processes, and the company’s alluring location in his design.

The Silent Pool Gin Garden features a raised pool that ebbs and flows into a reflective pool below. This is reminiscent

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of the pools at the company’s base within the Surrey Hills. Silent Pool use their water in the distillation process, and they use copper gin distillation helmets and oak timber too, so David will also be using these materials in the garden.

The boardwalks in the Silent Pool Gin Garden were inspired by the boardwalks at Thursley National Nature Reserve, an area that’s close to David’s heart, as he used to live nearby. David sourced the sustainable English oak for the Silent Pool Gin Garden from Norbury Park, which is part of the Surrey Wildlife Trust.

The design of Silent Pool’s bottle, with its elegant floral pattern, denoting the 24 botanicals that go into the making of their gin has also influenced the garden’s design. You’ll be able to see some of the gin’s ingredients, including chamomile and angelica growing in the garden.

Orris root, or iris root is another ingredient, hence Iris fulva will feature in the planting. Iris fulva produces intensely coppery coloured flowers, which also references the copper used in the distilling process used to make Silent Pool gin.

I am so happy that David Neale has realised his Chelsea ambition, I cannot wait to see his garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show!

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Since 2014 many dedicated residents have spent hundreds of hours and engaged with thousands of local people to gather information and evidence to produce a Neighbourhood Plan that could help shape the future of our community.

Now is your chance to let us know if you agree with the proposed plan.

Without your views we won’t have a neighbourhood plan that reflects the needs of the town, so it is important that you engage in this process.

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Regulation 14. The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 Pre-submission consultation and publicity The Godalming and Farncombe Neighbourhood Plan group has prepared a comprehensive Neighbourhood Plan entitled ‘Godalming and Farncombe Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2032’. The plan covers issues including Housing, Economy, Heritage & Design, Transport & Movement, Environment and Community & Infrastructure, amongst others. Please refer to the Neighbourhood Plan document for further details.

The proposed Godalming and Farncombe Neighbourhood Plan can be viewed: • Online at www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplan • Electronic copies can be obtained by email request to office@godalming-tc.gov.uk • Hard copies of the plan can be viewed at: • Godalming Library, Bridge Street, Godalming, GU7 1HT, Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 09.30–17.30, Tue 09.30–19.00, Sat 09.30–17.00 • Godalming Museum, Tue–Sat 10.00–16.00 If you wish to comment or make a representation about the proposed Godalming and Farncombe Neighbourhood Plan, you can do so by: • Website: Representations can be made via the website using the Neighbourhood Plan feedback form at www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplan; • Email to: office@godalming-tc.gov.uk; • Mail to: Godalming Town Council, Municipal Buildings, Bridge Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1HT. Comments and representations must be submitted by 12.00 on Monday,11 June 2018.

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Fabulous British Asparagus • FOOD & DRINK

Morrocan Crusted Salmon Rib Eye Steak with British and Asparagus Salad Asparagus and Teriyaki

Ingredients:

For the salmon: 1 tsp crushed cumin seeds, 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp allspice, 1 tsp soft light muscovado sugar, small bunch parsley roughly chopped salt and cracked black pepper, 4 pieces of salmon fillet, scales removed, 4 tbsp olive oil. For the salad: 2 bundles of asparagus trimmed, 1 preserved lemon, seeds and flesh removed, 1 shallot thinly sliced, 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced, 2 plum tomatoes cut into chunks, 2 handfuls rocket washed, 4 tbsp Greek yogurt extra virgin olive oil for drizzling. Serves 4.

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°c, gas mark 6 2. In a bowl, mix the cumin, coriander, sesame seeds, paprika, allspice, sugar and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Sprinkle the mixture all over the flesh side of the salmon and drizzle over the olive oil.

4. Bring a medium-sized pan of salted water to the boil. Place in the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes.

Drain then cool and set aside.

5. In a hot non-stick frying pan seal the salmon skin side down first, then place in the oven for 6-8 minutes.

6. While you are waiting for the salmon to cook, chop the lemon skin and place in a medium-sized bowl.

Then add the asparagus, shallots, chilli, tomatoes, rocket and a splash of extra virgin olive oil, season and mix.

7. When the salmon is cooked, divide between 4 warm plates, top with the salad. Finish with a spoonful of yogurt, cracked pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Ingredients:

For the Teriyaki sauce: 75ml soy sauce, 75ml mirin, Japanese sweet rice wine, 75ml sake, 1 tbsp sugar. For the rest: 2 x 150g rib eye steaks, 1 tbsp vegetable oil plus a dash more for cooking the British asparagus, sea salt and black pepper, 1 packet of British asparagus, trimmed of woody ends, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and white and black sesame seeds to serve. Serves 4.

Method:

1. To make the Teriyaki sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir the mixture well. Put it on medium heat and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for a couple of minutes.

Stop the heat and cool the mixture. It’s now ready to use but if you have any left you can store the sauce in a clean bottle in the fridge.

2. Heat a griddle pan until really hot and almost smoking. Rub the steaks with the oil, salt and pepper. Griddle the steaks for 2 minutes on each side so that they’re medium rare. Leave to rest.

3. While the beef is resting rub the British asparagus with a little oil then lay on the griddle and grill for 2-3 minutes, turning every now and then until they start to soften but still have bite and have little chars on them.

4. Split the asparagus between two plates. Carve the steaks into 1cm strips and lay on top of the asparagus pouring over the meat juices left from resting. Cover each steak with a few tablespoons of Teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with the cayenne and sesame seeds.

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Farnham Lines and Trails This walk explores some hidden and unusual aspects of Farnham’s history and celebrates the launch of the town’s second free walking festival which runs from May 20th-June 3rd. Farnham has an interesting part in ensuring walkers’ rights of way, played a key part in the 1940 invasion defence preparations and is at the start of a national trail. Those connections and other interesting facts will be explored during the course of this short introductory walk. Visit www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/walks for the walk map. More information about the festival can be found at www.farnham.gov.uk/walkingfestival and bookings for each walk can be placed online.

• THE WALK 1. Start at the Shepherd & Flock public house which is located within the roundabout bearing the same name at the end of the A31 Farnham bypass. Limited parking is available in the road here or, if you’re using the pub, in its car park. Walk in front of the pub towards the houses and turn left down an unmade lane through this strange “island village” isolated from the rest of Farnham by the incessant traffic. Continue along the lane through an interesting mix of quirky building styles until you are in the shadow of the bridge carrying the main A31 road over the lane.

To your left is an Edwardian lodge building and this was the scene of a confrontation on the 17th January 1897 when Sir William Rose of Moor Park House (see later) attempted to close off the lane to public access.

The lane leads ultimately to Waverley Abbey, a popular spot for Sunday strollers, then and now.

This action led to an event which has gone down in the annals of town history as is well recorded in W Ewbank Smith’s ‘Victorian Farnham’: “Farnham’s miniature battle was fought out in the cold January weather.

Sir William’s men duly closed and chained the gates early on Sunday morning and a crowd of some four or five hundred townsmen, and a sprinkling of women, gathered outside. The snow lay on the ground; this came in useful as ammunition for those who were not armed with sticks, crowbars, sledgehammers and other assorted ironmongery. Herbert Frost and his rural colleague, John Stedman, (council surveyors) were cheered as they forced the chains with crowbars.

The defenders, consisting of a handful of lodgekeepers and other servants, though reinforced by the six exCity policemen, were clearly no match for the superior strength of the attackers, who by sheer weight of numbers breached the gates and won for the town a victory that has never since been challenged.”

2. Continue along the lane under the road bridge and, further on, below the railway. 50m after the railway bridge look to your left where you will see partly hidden among the vegetation on the bank a rock-lined cleft. Once an ornamental waterfall in the grounds of Rock House on the bluff above, its origin is the outfall from a watermill that predated the house itself. Further along the lane take the right turn between fences towards High Mill. This is another of the town’s ancient mills and this

one, whilst now purely a residence, is believed to still contain a full set of milling machinery. Walk across the forecourt of the mill and exit through a set of gates into a track between meadows.

Continue down the track to cross the river Wey via a footbridge beside a ford.

3. Walk along the path ahead into the edge of woodland where you will soon see a path to your left signed ‘North Downs Way’. Take the North Downs Way, a national trail leading from Farnham to Dover, through young woodland to emerge onto a narrow road and turn left. Walk, with care, along the road turning first left to re-cross the river by a small bridge. Continue ahead, noting the large antitank cylinder obstacle in the left verge, to crossroads at the foot of a steeply rising sunken lane.

4. Turn right here, leaving the North Downs Way, joining the Greensand Way through the large gates to Moor Park House. Walk along the drive between more concrete anti-tank cylinders to reach the main entrance to the large house. Now split into luxury apartments with grounds sweeping down to the river, this was formerly a country house owned by Sir William Rose of the right-of-way dispute above.

Built in 1630, earlier occupants included Sir William Temple who employed one Jonathan Swift as his secretary. Swift wrote A Tale of a Tub and The Battle of the Books while living here though many will know him better through Gulliver’s Travels. Later the house became a Christian Adult Education centre.

5. Continue walking along the lane ahead which gradually narrows to become a path between the foot of the slope and the fenced fields on the right.

After about a third of a mile you will find a pillbox adjacent to the right hand fence.

This is part of the GHQ defence line erected rapidly (over approximately six months) in 1940 when the threat of German invasion was at its height during World War Two. The line runs through Farnham from Ewshot to Waverley and then continues through Elstead and Godalming. This pillbox was designed for a maximum garrison of nine men with five light machine guns and two rifles. It is positioned to provide covering fire to a larger anti-tank gun emplacement further along the path.

6. A little further along the path, where the ground

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rises, you will find the anti-tank emplacement designed to house a 2pdr gun, complete with its carriage, firing out through the large embrasure with a good view and field of fire across the river meadows below. Return to the path and continue along the terrace above swampy ground to the right and among mature trees. This area is a nature reserve and shortly you will come to a stream issuing from a gated cave mouth.

This natural sandstone cave is known as Mother Ludlam’s Cave and is surrounded by numerous legends. They largely centre round a supposed onetime occupant, Mother Ludlam who was reputed to be the white witch of Waverley. The story goes that she often loaned out utensils to local people but was displeased when a large cauldron, now in Frensham church, was late in being returned. The cave originally extended around 200 feet in length and the brothers of Waverley Abbey dedicated the fresh water spring within to St Mary. Now it is home to Natterer’s, Daubenton’s, Long-eared and Greater Horseshoe bats.

7. From here retrace your steps back to the gates of Moor Park House (it is possible to continue on to Waverley Abbey but this involves crossing the busy Farnham to Godalming road).

8. At the crossroads, cross straight ahead into the made up lane. In the field to your left is another pillbox. Further down the lane, where it comes closest to the river, you will find a number of 'dragon’s teeth', small concrete cones from the defence line designed to prevent tanks from fording the river at this point. Continuing along the road you will come across another anti-tank gun emplacement on the right. After the war this was converted to a garage or shed. Just beyond are the buildings of Moor Park Farm. Just visible at the end of the track to the right is a very large block of former hop kilns now converted to luxury homes.

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Continue on the lane alongside the fence passing another anti-tank concrete cylinder in the field on the left.

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As I write this jotting, we have just been through one of the wettest Easters I can remember. The schools are still on holiday and it continues to rain! We really need to get into the garden as the jobs are piling up. Anyway, by the time you read this, I’m sure we will be having some lovely warm sunny weather. There are two Bank Holidays in May and certainly plenty of fun events to entertain us all. Have a great month.

Godalming Meadrow WI Tuesday 1st May They meet on the first Tuesday of the month in Broadwater Community Centre, off Summers Road Farncombe starting at 7.30pm with refreshments, followed at this meeting by a resolution meeting. They discuss the resolution which is being taken at the National Annual Meeting in June. After the discussion there will be a quiz with jacket potato supper. Do go along and see if WI is for you. Call Shirley on 01483 418102 or Jayne on 07486 83635 for more details.

branches, her main duties being the managing and supervising of volunteer workers. For more information contact Hilary Pettman on 01252 703217.

Cranleigh Monthly Market Thursdays 3rd and 17th May 7.30am-3pm The market is held in Cranleigh Village Hall, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AT. There are many stalls at this popular fair, including antiques, collectables, stamps, cards, jewellery, books, records and more. Freshly cooked refreshments are available and there is easy access and nearby parking. Entry is free. Any queries, ring Paul on 07980 384491 or David on 01483 274012.

Cranleigh Village Sports & Social Club Apart from all the sporting activities at the club, there is a full programme of events throughout May. On Thursday 3rd there

Ockford-Godalming WI Wednesday 2nd May 2pm Before this meeting, members will be invited to a delicious ploughman's lunch, after which the ‘Resolution Meeting’ will take place. Later a short presentation will be given by Valerie Box on 'Parkinson's Disease'. Ockford-Godalming WI meet on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month in the Scout and Guide hut in Seymour Road, just off Franklyn Road. As well as their monthly meeting, there are outings and theatre trips, pub lunches, a reading group and popular craft sessions. Contact the Secretary on 01483 415702 for further details as visitors are always welcome.

Cranleigh Health Walks Wednesday 2nd May They have a walk every Wednesday morning, leaving at 11am from the Cranleigh Leisure Centre. Walks last about 90mins.

You are warmly invited to join this friendly sociable group, and enjoy our beautiful countryside. Suitable footwear is highly recommended.

Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 3rd May 2.15pm for 2.30pm A decision will be taken at this meeting, held in Elstead Village Hall, on which Resolution will be put forward for discussion at the National Annual Meeting in June. Besides a delicious tea, there will also be an exhibition by the art group, and Sally Cowper will speak on the Work of the Citizens Advice Bureau. Sally is Service Manager for Farnham and Haslemere May 2018

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is an evening of Ballroom Latin and Modern dance. On Saturday 12th, it’s the great covers band, Forever Young. On Saturday 19th, they will be showing the Royal wedding on their big screen plus a late breakfast followed by the F. A. Cup Final. The band in the evening is The Revivals, another fantastic covers band. The Big Band sound is on Thursday 24th, Mike’s monthly quiz is on Friday 25th May and Rapture will be playing on Saturday 26th May. On Sunday 27th May they have a big open day at the club. Free tuition in both Bowls and Petanque and a lot more; why not book Sunday lunch with their in house caterers ‘Cantelo's’. More information at www. cranleigh.club or call 01483 276246.

Cranleigh Folk Thursday 3rd May 8.30pm They will be bringing acoustic music to The Royal Oak at Holmbury St. Mary. In the first half, local musicians will perform – all welcome. In the second half, Sussex duo Anne and Alan will be entertaining with songs from their Sussex folk show. Admission free. See cranleighfolkclub@gmail.com.

Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden Friday 4th May until Monday 28th May 10am-4.30pm daily.

Surrey Hills Enterprises, in partnership with Surrey Sculpture Society are joining forces for the second year to stage the largest ephemeral Sculpture Trail and Arts Event in Surrey at the 10th Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden at Birtley Estate, Bramley GU5 0LB. The event makes a great family day out with over 180 sculptures created by emerging and professional sculptors, all for sale. Cream teas and light refreshments, profiling local food and drink, will also be part of the event or visitors can take picnics. Tickets £6 in advance.You don’t have to specify the day and there is unlimited re-entry over the month, or £7 on the day. Under 12s and parking is free.

Tickets are available from Guildford Tourist Information Centre on 01483 444334; 155 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ. www. tickets.visitguildford.com.

Godalming Music Listening Group Friday 4th May and every Friday evening If you like listening to and sharing recorded music with others, then why not join the Godalming Music Listening Group.

Meetings are held every Friday evening at 8pm in Godalming Baptist Church, Queen Street, Godalming where there is easy wheelchair access. Music in May will include some lovely pieces by Brahms, Mozart and Beethoven. Attendance costs just £2 and refreshments are served in the interval. For further information contact 01483 890876.

Spring Fayre Saturday 5th May 11am-1.30pm Go along and enjoy the All Saints Spring Fayre in Grayswood Village Hall. Stalls will include raffle, cakes, kitchenalia, Beauty and the Beads, brocante, plants and gardenalia, toys and games, books and more! Bacon Butties will be served from 11.30am - 1pm. Entrance £1 adults (includes tea/coffee and a biscuit!); children under 10 free. For more information please contact Di on 01428 654303 or drdcook01@gmail.com or Shirley on 01428 653285 or shirley1941@btinternet.com.

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League of Friends of Milford Hospital • PROFILE of Milford Co-Op and it was also a ‘community matters’ charity for a month at both Godalming and Guildford Waitrose stores.

MILFORD HOSPITAL is the local elderly rehabilitation hospital serving Guildford and Waverley. It plays a vital role in freeing acute beds at the Royal Surrey by taking patients who no longer need acute interventions but are not fit to go home.

The multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses, physio-, occupational- and speech and languagetherapists work hard to restore sufficient ability in the patients to enable them to return to their own home or into residential care. The gardens and open surroundings, together with good nutritious food prepared on-site by the dedicated hotel services team, all aid the recovery process. Many patients say how much they appreciate the quiet surroundings and the opportunity in fine weather to sit outside with their visitors.

The library trolley goes around the wards weekly and also offers newspapers for sale. A confectionary and toiletries trolley goes around at least once a week.

Both are run by the league. Materials are provided for the activities group run by Age UK as will be the essential oils needed by an aromatherapist for hand massages. The League also arranged for the Milford U3A ukulele group to play for patients who can sing along if they want to.

The league comprises a small band of volunteers so new members on the committee are always welcome. Everyone is welcome at the AGM which has been postponed from March to 22nd June held at 3pm in the hospital seminar room. It is hoped that the main speaker will be from the new service providers, who took over from Virgin Care on 1st April, explaining their vision for the hospital.

FIND OUT MORE For more information, please contact the chairman, Jacquie Robini, on 01428 653905 or visit the website at www.milfordhospitalleagueoffriends.com

The League of Friends provides the amenities and facilities for patients and staff that cannot be provided by the NHS. It is the league that maintains the courtyard garden and refurbished it with new plants, seats, tables, umbrellas, a water feature and mobile sculpture. The league had a new patio constructed outside the coffee shop with a pergola and plants to provide a second seating area. This is much appreciated by staff at lunchtime as well as by patients and visitors.

Every summer, the league arranges a summer party in the garden with cakes, strawberries (courtesy of Hall Hunter farms) and musical entertainment, usually provided by Music in Hospitals. Some of the iPad software used by the Speech Therapists was provided by the League. Christmas sees a carol service, a curry lunch for staff, a present for every inpatient and a box of biscuits for each department, all provided by the League.

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Hello Lovely This rather enterprising boutique in Godalming High Street has raised over £100 in the past couple of months, purely by asking for a donation to The Meath or to The Dogs Trust in return for one of their paper or bio-degradable bags. Excellent!

Cats Protection Guildford and Godalming Branch Saturday 5th May They will be present at St. John’s Spring Fair, Burys Field Godalming, from noon until 5pm. They will also be in Cranleigh for a street collection on Saturday 19th May. If you would like to help on fundraising days please telephone 01483 422529 or email GuildfordandGodalmingcatsprotection@hotmail.com.

Surrey County Walkers They have been going for 35 years and arrange walks at weekends on alternate Saturdays and Sundays, varying from 7 to 10 miles. They very much welcome new members and you can try out a couple of walks before committing to membership. For full details of the club and their programme of walks, see www.surreycommunity.info/ surreycountywalkers or contact Colin on 01276 474258.

Godalming Town History Walk Saturday 5th May 2.30pm The very popular town history walks are starting up again this month. A chance to learn about Godalming’s Industrial past through its architecture and to finish the walk looking at the timber framed buildings in Church Street. No booking required, it’s free, just turn up at the Pepperpot. For more details contact info@thegodalmingtrust.org.uk .

Alfold Village Plant and Cake Sale Saturday 5th May 10am–12 noon Lots of bedding plants, vegetables, perennials and cakes for sale. It takes place outside St Nicholas Church, Alfold. All proceeds to Church funds.

Cranleigh Arts Centre Saturday 5th May 8pm Kit Holmes trademark sultry vocals and virtuoso guitar playing has wowed audiences across the UK through her extensive touring with John Etheridge. Expect an enthralling and energetic live performance of ‘blues-driven roots with a soul sensibility’. Tickets are £14 available from 01483 278000 (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm) or visit www. cranleighartscentre.org. There is a pre-show guitar workshop with Kit Holmes and Al Greenwood from 6.45pm-7.30pm.

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Thursley Horticultural Society Saturday 5th May They are holding their Plant Sale from 10.30am-12 noon at Thursley Village Hall, Dye House Road, Thursley, Godalming GU8 6QD. At this lovely plant sale you’ll find a wide variety of locally grown plants including roses, herbaceous perennials, vegetables, bedding plants and more! Thursley Village Hall is wheelchair friendly and there are accessible toilets, and parking facilities close by.

Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers They have a programme of 23 walks in May, ranging from 4 to 11 miles in length and all led by experienced walk leaders. If you enjoy friendly and relaxed country walking, why not give one of these walks a try? Further details at www. gandhramblers.org.uk, or on Facebook.

The Madding Crowd at Peper Harow Sunday 6th May 4.30pm The Madding Crowd, a folk band that was founded in 1975, will be performing church and secular music of English village bands from 1660 to 1861 as part of the Rogation Sunday celebrations at St Nicholas Church in Peper Harow. The band is holding an ‘Afternoon Workshop’ at 4.30pm followed by their performance at 6pm which, weather permitting, will be held outdoors. All welcome and no charge.

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Jottings The 2018 Surrey Hills Three Peaks Challenge Sunday 6th May from 9.30am In aid of Phyllis Tuckwell, this is a great family event and everyone, including dogs, are welcome. You can choose your distance for the walk, 6, 7 or 13 miles, all starting at the WI Hall, Felday Glade, Holmbury St Mary RH5 6PG. Participants will be invited to make a donation to the Phyllis Tuckwell charity on the day. Start times will be staggered and the total distance of 6 or 13 miles should take between 2-5 hours.

The walk will be divided into two stages. There is the option to take a 6-mile trail, a 7-mile trail, or both. There will be refreshments, soup and homemade cakes available at the half-way point and again at the end. Please register by email if you wish to take part: carriehes@gmail.com. The event will take place whatever the weather, but muddy conditions are likely.

Winkworth Arboretum Sunday 6th May There are plenty of opportunities to explore everything that nature has to offer this May at Winkworth Arboretum. Watch the sun rise and hear the birds sing on an early morning guided walk on 6th May, led by dawn chorus expert Jonnie. This is followed by a well-deserved breakfast (booking essential). Over the May half term, head outside and learn more about the great outdoors with a fun-filled children’s summer trail. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ winkwortharboretum for more details.

Boot Fair at Rural Life Centre Sunday 6th May 8am to 12 noon The Rural Life Centre in The Reeds Road, Tilford GU10 2DL will be holding its next Boot Fair of the 2018 season on Sunday 6th. The Car Boot fee is £6 with free entry for buyers and is organised by the Rustics in aid of the museum. Do go along to see what great bargains can be had. The next one after that is on Sunday 3rd June.

Folk Music Monday 7th May There is a folk music session at the Star in Church Street Godalming every Monday starting at 9pm, all folk musicians and audience are very welcome. Also, there is music every second and fourth Wednesday at the Leathern Bottle in Meadrow starting at 8.30pm. They now have a new venue, the Star at Witley, where they have live folk music every second Sunday starting at 8.30pm. For more information, contact Kevin Gorton on 01483 415962 or gortonkevin1@ gmail.com.

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Godalming Mummies Club Baby & Toddler Group (Happy Bunnies) Monday Mornings 9.30am-11am This is a popular group that runs on Monday mornings term time at Milford Village Hall GU8 5DS. The cost is £2 per family and all parent and carers are welcome! They have play tunnels and tents, ball pits, baby area, toys, play-doh, crafts, story time and song time plus refreshments for all. Find them on Facebook for dates they are running; they look forward to welcoming you!

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Busbridge Evening WI Tuesday 8th April The meeting will feature a talk by Surrey Search and Rescue - the lowland rescue team for Surrey - on their vital work.

They will also be holding their annual competition for the Flower Cup, a composition in purple, white and green (the Suffragettes' colours), and discussing the Pros and Cons of the Resolution chosen by Women's Institutes nationally 'Mental health matters as much as physical health'. It promises to be lively evening! Friends and visitors are always very welcome, further information from Gill Staerck on 01483 416446.

Meetings are usually held at 8pm on 2nd Tuesday each month in Busbridge Village Hall, Brighton Road, Godalming GU7 1XA. Godalming Evening Townswomen’s Guild Tuesday 8th May Townswomen are discerning individuals with great concern for their communities. Guild members are nationwide, all ages, backgrounds and experiences and meet up regularly, throughout the United Kingdom to enjoy a range of enriching activities. Godalming Guild hold their monthly meeting in the Godalming Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, the hall is open from 7.15pm and the meeting starts at 7.45pm.This month members will discuss the National Resolutions which will be voted upon at the National Annual General meeting being held in Brighton in June. The evening will conclude with a bring and share supper.

A warm welcome awaits potential members and visitors.

Further details can be obtained by telephoning the Chairman on 01483 414607.

Witley Gardening Association Wednesday 9th May They will be welcoming Bill Weekes to give a humourous talk on local hop-growing in Hampshire. The talk takes place in the Chichester Hall, Petworth Road, Witley GU8 5PL. Members and non-members welcome. Entry is free to members and just £2 for guests and includes a glass of wine or soft drink. For more information see www.witleygardening.org.

Farncombe Morning Townswomen’s Guild Wednesday 9th May Farncombe TG met in St John's Church Farncombe on the second Wednesday of the month. On 9th May they have a members meeting with Ellen and friends entertaining. If you would like to make new friends, why not go along and join them. For further information, phone Shirley on 01483 418102.

Peaslake Players Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th May 7.45pm Their next production is ‘Breezeblock Park’ by Willy Russell, well known for plays such as Educating Rita and Blood Brothers. This terrific comedy explores the sadness and madness of family life as relatives gather together on Christmas Eve. Lurking beneath the festivities lie petty squabbles and a secret! Directed by Lee Johnson, with an experienced cast and crew, this promises to be an entertaining production. It takes place at Peaslake Memorial Hall and tickets are available from www.peaslakeplayers.co.uk.

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Waverley Dowsers Society Friday May 11th 7.15pm for 7.30pm Their next meeting will feature Jane Court, an holistic therapist and dowser, who has wide ranging experience within the complementary therapy environment. Jane will give an organic interactive discussion covering all aspects of psychic protection. Do you know who you are travelling with on the psychic highway? Check out www.waverleydowsers.co.uk or contact Chairman Geoff on 01276 472977. The society meets on 2nd Friday of the month at Unitarian Hall, Meadrow, Godalming GU7 3JB. They are both a fun and a scientific group. They meet to learn and practise dowsing. This includes earth energy forces which can adversely and beneficially affect our houses, gardens and work places and a lot more besides.

Milford & District U3A Friday 11th May 2pm The talk takes place at Milford Village Hall. Janet Parsons, Chair of Guildford Travel Club, will talk on ‘Travel in Thrace and Italy’. This will follow the Annual General Meeting and is preceded by a lunch at 12.30pm. To book a lunch (£5), please contact the secretary at ann-stewart@milford-u3a.org.uk.

There is no charge for the talk and tea this month.

Chris Difford at Farncombe Church Friday 11th May Chris was the co founder of the hugely popular band Squeeze who had some huge hits including Cool for Cats and Up the Junction. He is on tour with Boo Hewerdine on his extensive ‘Some Fantastic Acoustic Book Tour’ and will be regaling the audience with some of the key events in his life in music from his autobiography ‘Some Fantastic Place’ and perform some of his biggest hits acoustically alongside tracks from ‘Pants’, a best of album featuring songs from a stage play created by Chris and Boo Hewerdine a couple of years ago. Both album and book will be available to buy at the show. The show will also be on at St. Mary Magdalene in Cobham the previous day, Thursday 10th May. Tickets available via www.chrisdifford.com.

Open Garden and Art Friday 11th to Sunday 13th May 9am-8pm Mary is again opening her idyllic walled garden, free of charge, to the public, and is looking forward to welcoming you. There will be art and gifts, plus tea, cakes and raffle. All donations will go to the SW Surrey branch of the Motor Neurone Association. The location is: Pentire, Snowdenham Lane, Bramley GU5 0AT (A minute's walk from the A281 roundabout.). For more information you can contact Mary Hainline on 01483 898626, or at MaryHainline@Gmail.com or visit www.MaryHainline.com.

The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair Friday 11th to Sunday 13th May A perfect opportunity to find unique works of art at The Fair, which opens for the fourth year in the grounds of Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0QY. Some 50 top quality dealers are gathering from far and wide to show you their finest finds from the ancient to the contemporary.

Antiques fair ticket holders benefit from free parking and complimentary access to the visit Petworth House. More information at www.petworthparkfair.com.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Guildford Folk Dancers Saturday 12th May 7.30 to 10.30pm Wear your dancing shoes to join Guildford Folk Dancers for more enjoyable English Folk Dances in Normandy Village Small Hall. You can also go along to their weekly club evening on Thursdays, from 8pm-10.15pm, at All Saints Church Hall, Onslow Village. For more information, call 01428 683423 or go to www.guildfordfolkdancers.org.uk.

Surrey Artists’ Open Studios An opportunity to visit artists’ studios in and around Surrey

2-17 June 2018 11am-5pm daily & Thursday evenings 6pm-8.30pm

St Mary's Church Flower Festival Saturday 12th May 10am and 5pm The Flower Festival will be on the theme of ‘favourite hymns’ and there will be a chance to enjoy the beautiful arrangements of their talented team while learning more about the unique history and heritage of this medieval Grade I listed church – the oldest building in Chiddingfold. There will be lots to interest all ages and special activities for children. Tea, coffee and home-made refreshments will be served in the church room all day. Donations towards the upkeep of the church will be very welcome.

The Little Welly Obstacle Course & Festival Saturday 12th Sunday 13th May With 30 big obstacles over a 3km course, kids can have the time of their life, running, jumping, climbing, swinging, sliding and crawling amongst the ancient woodland and stunning grounds of Wintershall Estate. It is designed for children aged 4 and over and parents and carers are welcome to join in the fun. After completing the course every child can collect their shiny medal and then enjoy all the other fun activities on site.

Organised by Surrey Wildlife Trust. For more information and to book tickets, go to www.thelittlewelly.co.uk.

Holloway Hill Bowling Club Saturday 12th May 10am-12 noon They will be holding an Open Morning. Do go along and have some fun, and try a new game! All you need is enthusiasm and flat shoes! They are on the ‘Rec’ in Busbridge. Phone Jenny on 01483 416054 for more information or visit their website www.hollowayhillbowlingclub.net63.net/. The game is suitable for ages 8 to 100 so should cover most of us!

Ewhurst Horticultural Society Saturday 12th May 10am-12 noon They will be holding their annual plant sale in Ewhurst Village Hall with bedding plants, perennials, vegetable plants and shrubs. Bedding plants will be pre-ordered with a 10% discount to Horticultural Society members. They would appreciate any surplus plants, cuttings etc. Check with John on 01483 271812 or e-mail dyball@btinternet.com.

Fundraising Afternoon Tea Saturday 12th May 4pm for 4.30pm start Join local theatre company LynchPin Productions for a special (secret) fundraising afternoon tea with an interactive rehearsed reading of an original script by Oliver Church along with rousing songs of the time to celebrate the centenary of women getting the vote. Discover what the local Godalming Suffragettes were up to! Visit www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3349568 to book your tickets.

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Email: info@trade-timberwindows.co.uk www.trade-timberwindows.co.uk 01252 591855 | 07730 384028 Holiday Club and Messy Church Sunday 13th May 4pm-6pm Join in the fun at St Nicolas Church Rooms for games activities, worship and a free meal. All ages welcome. For more information, email gabrielle@stnicolascranleigh.org. uk or call 01483 616296 or 07427 748408. Also, make a note of Holiday Club which will take place from Monday 6th to Friday 10th August from 9.30am-12.30pm.The cost is £10 per child for the week. For reservations and more information contact gabrielle@stnicolaschurch.org.uk or call 01483 616296 or 07427 748408. St Nicolas Church is in Cranleigh GU6 8AS. National Croquet Day Sunday 13th May 2pm-5pm Guildford and Godalming Croquet Club invite you to try this enjoyable sport on their international standard croquet lawns.

Croquet can be played at a social or competitive level, by both young and old. Everyone is welcome including children over 10 if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

It is free; equipment will be provided, all you need to do is turn up wearing flat-soled shoes (i.e. trainers). If you can’t make the date, the club will be offering free coaching sessions in the near future, alternatively turn up during the club afternoons, and a member will be happy to show you around. The club is located at Broadwater Sports Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. For details, see www. guildfordandgodalmingcroquetclub.co.uk, or contact Mike Huxley on 01483 415472.

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Guildford Rambling Club Details of their walks programme can be found at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Visitors are welcome to give them a try. They normally start at 10am. For the 5 mile morning walk from Dunsfold on Sunday 13th May, call Hazel on 07766 663876. For the 5 mile morning walk on Thursday 17th May from Merrow, contact Dora on 07989 837906. Puttenham is the start for an 11 mile figure of 8 on Sunday 20th May, look to David A on 07922 189114 for that one. Call Olive on 07872 613505 for the 10 mile walk from Queen Elizabeth Park on Sunday 27th May. Alan C, on 01483 480168, is the leader for the 11 mile walk from Plaistow on Sunday 3rd June. And Chantal, on 01483 535971, will lead a 10 mile figure of 8 around Cranleigh on Sunday 10th June.

Historical Association (West Surrey Branch) lecture Tuesday 15th May 7.30pm ‘The Chaos of Empire: Rethinking British Rule in India’. This will be given by Dr Jon Wilson, Senior Lecturer in British Imperial and South Asian History, King’s College, University of London. Seventy years on, this is as controversial a topic as ever. Takes place at St Nicolas Church, Bury Street, Guildford GU2 4BW. Note: in the church itself rather than the adjacent hall. Visitors very welcome (£3 at the door) students free.

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The Arts Society Haslemere Tuesday 15th May 2pm They have invited Deborah Lambert to talk at Haslemere Hall,

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Bridge Street, Haslemere, on1 the Isokon building on Lawn CIF_Wisley18_92x147.indd Road, in Hampstead, London. This building offered a radical new housing concept for young professionals: small serviced flats with a communal restaurant and popular club. However, there was a darker side to this lively bohemian environment; it was in fact also home to a nest of Soviet spies, including the recruiter and controller of the Cambridge 5! Visitors and New Members are very welcome, for more details, contact the Membership Secretary, Sue Wright on 01428 683578 or e-mail membership@theartssocietyhaslemere.org. More information at www.theartssocietyhaslemere.org.uk.

Ewhurst Players Wednesday 16th to Saturday 19th May 7.45pm The players present ‘A Bunch of Amateurs’ by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. This hilarious comedy centres on Jefferson Steele. Keen to boost his flagging Hollywood career, he arrives in Stratford to play King Lear, only to find that instead of the birthplace of the Bard he is engaged to perform in a sleepy Suffolk village, Stratford St Andrew, and instead of Dame Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh the cast are just a Bunch of Amateurs trying to save their theatre from developers! It takes place at Ewhurst Village Hall GU6 7PX. Tickets are £16 to include a fish and chip supper and are available from the Box Office at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ewhurstplayers or call 01483 272378. The bar will be open from 7pm. Early booking is recommended.

Surrey Branch Western Front Association Wednesday 16th May Richard Van Emden: The Quick and the Dead. Richard, a wellMay 2018

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Cranleigh Arts Centre Wednesday 16th May 7.30pm There’s a lovely piano recital by the very gifted Chinese pianist Mengyang Pan who began her piano studies at age three, before becoming junior student at the Central Conservatory of Music Beijing at age nine. She was accepted to study at the Purcell School in the UK at fourteen before completing her musical education at the Royal College of Music. Her interpretation on Debussy was described as ‘so fine that time seemed to stand still! Tickets are £12 available from 01483 278000 (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm) or visit www. cranleighartscentre.org.

Surrey Postcard Club Wednesday 16th May 7pm for 7.30pm The evening begins with a browse through dealers’ stocks and members’ spares. Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided, followed by a talk by Sheila Willis titled 'Beside the Seaside.'

Proceedings normally wind up around 9.30pm. Visitors with a genuine interest in the hobby are always welcome. Held at the Friends Meeting House, Ward Street, Guildford GU1 4LH.

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Guildford Wey Valley Decorative and Fine Arts Society Thursday 17th May 10.45am Join them in Shalford Village Hall for their next lecture on ‘3 Great Families and their Gardens’ when Caroline Rayman will look at the lives of the Astor, Sackville-West and Rothschild families and the very different English country gardens they created. Refreshments available from 9.45am. Visitors £6 and new members very welcome. For more information about their programme, contact the Membership Secretary on 01483 423090 or visit www.gwvdfas.org.uk.

Grayshott Folk Club Friday 18th May 7.30pm Only one gig this month but a very decent one at that! The Silken Same are Galway duo Mossy Nolan (bouzouki/vocals) and Colm McGowan (guitar/vocals). They are very popular in their native Ireland, and are ready to make their UK debut with a May/June tour. It’s great to have enticed them to Grayshott.

Supporting are Haslemere's very own The Charcoal Burners, who are a barnstorming modern folk fusion group playing an intoxicating blend of original songs with a fast and furious mixture of new and traditional tunes. This gig takes place at Grayshott Social Club, Hill Road, Grayshott GU26 6HL. Tickets are £12 for adults/£6 for under 16s and are available from Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096.

Milford Probus Friday 18th May MOT AND SERVICING FROM £139.00 INCLUDING VAT Milford Probus is a club for retired and semi-retired Woodside Park Garage, FREE Unit 1AWINTER &1B, Coopers Place, Combe Lane, Wormley, CHECK professional and business men and women and has members Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5SZ from Waverley and beyond. They meet in Godalming on the V MOT Testing third Friday of each month for lunch followed by a talk on a wide variety of subjects. The May meeting is the AGM. Guests V Servicing & Repair Centre are always welcome to their meetings by invitation, and on V Tyres V Diagnostics their visits. The next trips will be on 23rd May to Hughenden Woodside Park Garage, Unit 1A &1B, Coopers Place, Combe Lane, Wormley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5SZ [Disraeli’s home] and Grey’s Court [National Trust properties] dside park A6 v2.indd 1 01/10/2015 12:10 V Fault finding V Brakes and on 4th June to the Mansion House. Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. Lady V Air Conditioning members will be especially welcomed. The Secretary will V DAB radio approved supplier & fitter arrange for you to meet a member in advance if you wish. For woodside park A6 v2.indd 1 details, see www.milfordprobus.com or contact Mike V While you wait service 01/10/2015 12:10 more Thompson on 01483 428181, thmmic@btinternet.com.

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Organ Recital Friday 18th May 7.30pm David Dunnett, Norwich Cathedral organist, will be playing at Guildford United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road GU2 4BS.The programme will include music by Bach, Vivaldi, Vierne, Franck and Mendelssohn. David has taught and conducted musicians at Southampton University and enjoys a busy career as a recitalist both here and abroad. Tickets £12 - available from Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 155 High Street, GU1 3AJ, Tel: 01483 444333 or cash at the door.

Children 16 and under admitted free with accompanying adult.

Students £3 (with ID card). www.gurcms.org.uk/events/84.

Julian Lewry Music Friday 18th May I have already mentioned the Chris Difford concert on 11th May earlier on. The other concert being promoted by Julian in

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • May and taking place at St John’s Church in Farncombe, is The John Verity Band. John is a guitarist formerly with the band Argent from 1974 to 1976. He continues to gig continuously throughout the UK and overseas with the John Verity Band, releasing his 20th studio album, Blue to my Soul in November 2017 which has received much critical acclaim. Tickets £12 adv/£15 door. More information on the website and facebook page. Unfortunately Jo Harman's full band show had to be postponed due to the weather conditions but they have re-scheduled it for Friday 29th June - existing tickets still remain valid and tickets for the new date are now on sale for those who were unable to make the original date. Tel: 01483 421520/07769 592452 or see www.julianlewrymusic.com/ www.facebook.com/farncombemusicclub.

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Weddings ~ Parties Events Venue, Garden & Tea Room in Midhurst Self-Acceptance-Taming Our Inner Critical Voice Special Celebrations Open to the public all year round Friday 18th May 10.15am-3.30pm Godalming Baptist Church in Queen Street, Godalming GU7 1BA Dogs Welcome is holding a study day to help those who may be struggling to believe that they can be truly accepted and loved just as they are. The day will explore some of these obstacles, such as guilt, shame or perfectionism, help to identify and understand our 'inner critical voice', Drinks will be available throughout the day, but take your own lunch. To reserve a place (£12) by Friday 4th May, contact Sally Pollard at pollard3@hotmail.co.uk or Janet Fry at janetfry1@gmail.com. Alternatively, call the Church Office on 01483 422105 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings or email office.gbc@btinternet.com.

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Conservatoire Concerts Saturday 19th May 6.30pm You are invited to an evening of Beethoven Violin and Piano Sonatas at Godalming Baptist Church. The talented violinist Corinna Hentschel, accompanied by pianist Giulio Poggia will be performing three of the most well known sonatas in the violin repertoire, No. 3 in E Flat Major, No. 5 The Spring and No. 9 Kreutzer. This is another free concert with a retiring collection towards musicians’ fees and expenses.

Refreshments will be served during the interval. For more details and reservations please contact Suzanne Cacciottolo on 07940 013314.

Elmbridge Retirement Village A very enterprising resident, with many years experience in computers, has decided to create a website for residents.

While many do have computers they are limited in their movements. They have links to many local organisations, Cranleigh Medical Centre, Surrey County Council, Cranleigh Arts Centre, Cranleigh Parish Council, the National Trust and Seeing Surrey. The website for security reasons is ring fenced within the Retirement Villages own website, which gives the residents peace of mind. They have other items listed like the bus timetable, the times for doctors visiting the village and any village activities and events. I believe that this gentleman even has a small Weather Station in his garden which is linked to the website.

Elstead Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday 19th May Elstead Garden Club will be holding a Plant Sale on Saturday May 2018

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19th May at the URC Hall, Elstead from 10am-12 noon. Entry is free and a Raffle will also take place. Get ready for your summer planting – please come along and support us. All visitors welcome.

Defeat Dementia Big Walk Sunday 20th May A lady from Ewhurst called Carol Franklin-Adams is arranging a charity walk in order to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The walk starts at 12 noon at High Edser with bacon butties. One of the walks is three miles and another is five and the registration fee is £20 and £10 for children over four, which includes a free t-shirt. Hopefully participants will seek sponsorship to help raise as much as possible for this very worthy cause. Well behaved dogs are welcome. If you would like to join in, call Carol Franklin-Adams for a registration form on 07775 865125 or email her at carol@highedser.co.uk.

Alternatively people are welcome to turn up on the day.

Farnham Walking Festival Sunday 20th May to Sunday 3rd June There’ll be around 30 walks which will vary in length from an easy stroll to several miles. All walks will be led by experts and enthusiasts and are free of charge. The Festival is an opportunity to discover unique routes, see beautiful countryside, observe nature at its best and to learn about historic Farnham. There will be a walk to suit all fitness levels, ages and abilities. Further details about the walks and how to book can be found at www.farnham.gov.uk/walkingfestival.

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This House at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th May Following sell-out runs at the National Theatre and in the West End, This House gives a timely, moving and often amusing insight into the workings of British politics (it is brilliant – Ed).

This extraordinarily prescient play takes on a new importance in the current political climate. Roll back to 1974: the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain’s political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes. For more information and tickets, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000.

Milford Horticultural Society Tuesday 22nd May 8pm At their next meeting in Milford Village Hall when they will be joined by Andrew Halstead RHS Principal Entomologist with 36 years experience of garden and glasshouse pests. His talk is titled ‘Encouraging Wildlife into your Garden’ All talks are free for members while non-members and guests are very welcome to attend for a fee of £1 payable at the door. For more information on their talks, visits and shows, check www. milfordhortsociety.org.uk or contact Hilary Potter on 01483 415710 or email her on potters38@hotmail.com.

The Arts Society Cranleigh Wednesday 23rd May 2pm and 7.30pm Dr Libby Horner will talk to the society on the topic ‘Mille Miglia - cars and culture’. It will appeal to those with an interest in cars, speed and Italy. The talk will be given at Cranleigh Arts Centre and all are welcome. The society meets

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Teapot Island Tuesday 15th May inc Cream Tea Adult £23.00 Concession £22.00 Blenheim Palace Flower Show Friday 22nd June Adult £35.00 Concession £34.00 Worthing Wednesday 8th August Adult £14.00 Concession £13.00 Child £5.00 Brighton Thursday 23rd August Adult/Concession £15.00 Child £5.00 Moreton-In-Marsh Cotswold Tuesday 11th September Adult £20.00 Concession £19.00 South Down Mystery inc Carvery Thursday 18th October Adult £25.00 Concession £24.00 Sale now now fromAdult only £200.00pp Winchester Christmas Marketon, Tuesday 4th December £19.00 Concession £18.00 (supplements may apply) London Lights 14th and 17th December inc Carverybed Adult £23.00 Concessions £22.00basis. on a dinner, & breakfast Pick ups on our Day trips are Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Bramley and Guildford

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Wey & Arun Canal Loxwood Thursday 24th May The first of the popular Cream Tea Voyages will be on Thursday 24th May. 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 2.15pm and 4.30pm.

Tickets cost £14 per person and should be booked in advance.

Cream tea cruises will also be running in June, July, August and September. For details, go to www.weyandarun.co.uk.

Ewhurst BINGO Friday 25th May Eyes will be down in Ewhurst to raise essential funds for Cancer Research UK. Family and friends of Stuart Nottage who passed away in 2017 after a long and brave fight against cancer, invite you to join them for a fun evening of legs eleven and lucky seven at the Village Hall. Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start. BYO and they will provide nibbles. Soft drinks will be available. Over 18s. All proceeds to Cancer Research UK. Tickets £5 from ewhurstbingonight@gmail.com.

Godalming Gag House Comedy Club Friday 25th May 8pm Café Mila in Godalming welcomes Tom Deacon, Naomi Cooper, Darren Walsh and Josh Howie to provide the laughs at this May 2018

month’s comedy gig. You can just book for the Comedy Club or enjoy a proper night out and throw in homemade dinner, care of Café Mila. Food will be served from 6.30pm-7.30pm, and vegetarian alternatives or specific dietary requirements can be catered for. Tickets are on sale now! For just the comedy, it’s £13.50 – or go for the comedy and a meal combination for £24! To book your tickets (with or without food), call 0333 666 3366 or visit www.GagHouseComedy.com.

The Cranleigh Art and Crafts Society Saturday 26th May 2.30 to 4.30pm The Society has a demonstration by Sonia Bacchus who will be painting flowers using oil paints. She is a very experienced artist and it should be a very interesting afternoon. Visitors are welcome to join them {£3} in the Bandroom next to the Leisure Centre, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AF. For further details, call 01483 278698.

Cranleigh Village Hospital As the world prepares to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War later this year, Cranleigh Village Hospital Trust - the charity campaigning to return community beds to the village – and Cranleigh Village Hospital League of Friends have been researching the role of Cranleigh Village Hospital during WW1. The 1917-18 Annual Report records that “during the War it has been impossible to do more than just carry on.” If you get a chance do read about the history of the hospital which was founded in 1859; fascinating stuff!

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Gauge 1 Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 26th May 26th 10am-4pm The Surrey Group of the Gauge 1 Model Railway Association will be holding an exhibition at the Cranleigh Village Hall.

Gauge 1 model trains are at a scale of 10 mm to the foot which is more than twice the size of 00 gauge. Engines are mostly live steam, fired by alcohol or butane gas while some are battery powered. A variety of engines, carriages and wagons make up the trains which will be running on the Surrey Group portable track. Admission is £5 for adults and free for children up to 12. Please note that children can only be admitted in the company of an adult and must be supervised at all times.

Surrey County Show Monday 28th May 8am-6pm The Surrey County Show at Stoke Park, Guildford GU11ER has been an annual fixture since the 1950s and the 2018 show is set to be the biggest and best yet. Hosted at Stoke Park in Guildford, just a short walk from the town centre, the show has an abundance of attractions starting at 8am and continuing until 6pm. Thousands of people will enjoy top class entertainment, acres of shopping, fabulous food and drink and children’s activities. There is something for everyone – whether you are 5 or 105. Supersaver tickets (up until 6pm 20th May) are £6 for a child, £12 for a senior citizen, £16.50 for an adult and £39.50 for a family of four. Under 5s go free.

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RHS Garden Wisley May Half Term They have organised some great events for families over the May half term – Get Set Grow! Here is a chance to try your hand at lots of practical gardening activities and garden themed crafts. There will be planting, potato and spoon races, face painting, seed jars, talks and craft activities. Plus, there is the chance to take part in their vegetable sculpture completion. Also, see the Budding Gardeners competition display, as part of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening.

Local schools will build their own mini show garden, to be judged by the garden’s curator, and there will also be the chance for the public to vote for their favourite. Full details of this and much more on the website www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.

Watts Gallery Tuesday 29th May 2pm-2.40pm There is always something worth seeing at this wonderful local gallery. Here is just one event that might be of interest. A Pre-Raphaelite Collection Unveiled: The Cecil French Bequest Exhibition Tour. Join an expert guide for an insight into this fascinating ‘lost’ collection of eminent late Pre-Raphaelites.

The cost is £4 plus admission. Watts Gallery is situated in Down lane, Compton GU3 1DQ. Find out more at www. wattsgallery.org.uk.

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Hilariously told, it is a story that illustrates the ugliest episode in England’s architectural history. The society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month at 9.45am for coffee. The lecture starts at 10.30am. New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures, visits and holidays for 2018 can be found at www.nadfas-westsurrey.co.uk or by calling 01483 414976.

Cranleigh Sub Aqua Club Cranleigh School has reopened their pool and the club has resumed training. They have some interesting dives planned for 2018 including dives at Bognor and other sites along the south coast,the Isle of Man and the South Wales coast. If you are interested in taking up diving, or are an experienced diver looking to join a club, go to www.cranleighsubaquaclub. co.uk for more information. To book a free trydive, email Keith Howland at keith.howland@btopenworld.com.

The Arts Society Shalford Thursday 31st May Legendary Porcelain Collectors. Anne Haworth will be talking about collectors obsessed by the delicate beauty and translucent fragility of porcelain. Anne is a senior ceramics specialist at Christies and Bonhams head offices as well as lecturing at the V&A and The Queen's Gallery. Join them at May 2018

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Wey & Arun Canal Loxwood Thursday 31st May If you are looking for something different to do with the children during half-term or the summer holidays, why not join in the fun of a Pirates & Princesses Adventure Trip on the canal. Don your fancy dress and enjoy some good swashbuckling fun with sea battles to try and defeat the pirates, rescue the princess and take possession of the treasure chest! The trips will last approximately 1½ hours and will depart at 11am and 2pm. Tickets cost £12 per person to include light refreshments, and a share of the captured treasure for all the children. Booking in advance is strongly recommended. See www.weyandarun.co.uk.

Surrey Artists’ Open Studios Saturday 2nd to Sunday 17th June For sixteen days in June Surrey artists will be welcoming the public into their studios for the annual Surrey Artists’ Open Studios (SAOS) event taking place in artist’s studios right across the county. There will be over 275 artists taking part in 164 studios (an 11% increase on last year)! As well as a chance to meet and talk to artists in their place of work, the summer open studios event offers visitors the opportunity to view demonstrations, buy artwork, enter a free prize draw and even get involved in creative workshops. Studio locations are throughout Surrey and its borders. Their special launch day

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Charity Model Show Saturday 2nd Sunday 3rd June 10.30am to 4.30pm Care Ashore is a registered charity and is holding a Charity Model Show at Care Ashore, Springbok Estate, Alfold GU6 8EX. Attractions will include boats, kites, RC cars, military, trains, stationary engines, plus various children’s activities. Entrance £5 Adults, £3 Children and OAP’s, Family ticket £14 (2+2).

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Art and Soul Exhibition From 2nd June 11am-5pm Local artist, David Paynter, who operates under the banner of The Artful Gallery, is hosting 21 award-winning artists at his studio and six acres of grounds in Haslemere in June. Over 100 works will be on show, including paintings, drawings, ceramics, glass, metals and a sculpture trail around the beautiful gardens and woodland of his 'Huf' house on Marley Common. This is the seventh year David has staged the exhibition, in conjunction with Surrey Artists Open Studios and entry is free. For more information and all the dates, contact David Paynter on 07799 653093 or email d.paynter659@ btinternet.com. Also see the website www.theartfulgallery. co.uk.

The Floral Fringe Fair Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd June 10.30am-5pm This quirky and eclectic fair takes place at Knepp Castle, Shipley, Nr Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8LJ. It has a wildlife theme but also a vintage twist. The fair specialises in quality stalls from Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire and stallholders who have actually made what they sell and so are able to talk with firsthand knowledge and passion about their product. Also vintage stalls selling items made by craftspeople from the past. Entry is £7.50 per person, £2 for children under 14 and children under 4 free. If arriving in a classic or vintage pre-1975 vehicle entry is £6.50 each for the first two occupants. Classic and vintage vehicles will have a specially allocated parking area. Dressing in appropriate fashion is especially encouraged. More information at www. floralfringefair.co.uk or www.facebook.com/floralfringefair.

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The Tempest Sunday 3rd June 6.30pm The Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to enjoy Shakespeare’s spellbinding masterpiece, The Tempest, performed in the open air in the Walled Garden at Loseley Park. It is played by an allmale cast with Elizabethan costumes, music and dance - just as Shakespeare intended! Take a chair and a picnic (no tables or umbrellas, please), and watch this enchanting, fast-paced production of one of Shakespeare’s finest plays. Doors open 5.30pm and refreshments and a bar are available. Tickets available only through www.ticketsource.co.uk or see Loseley Park’s website www.loseleypark.co.uk.

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