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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI 20 Fashion The shoe fits 22 Pets & petcare Beat the itch this winter

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THE EDITOR'S NOTE IN THIS issue, we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ending of the First World War. At 11am on Sunday 11th November 2018, communities throughout the country will mark this annual act of remembrance which this year takes on additional significance.

For 11 years, I have been a councillor in my home town of Godalming and have been enormously proud to represent those who elected me at our annual service. In all those years, the weather has been extremely kind to all of us who parade and then gather at the war memorial for our act of remembrance. What has struck me most is the increasing number of people, mainly families, not only coming along to view the parade but actually take part in the service.

Our service is one of great solemnity, where the two minute silence is only ever broken only by the gentle clatter of the London to Portsmouth train, as hundreds of men, women and children remember those who gave their lives in WWI, some 281 from Godalming alone, as well as those who fell in subsequent campaigns. It is a service replicated all over the country, a time for us all to reflect, to honour, and to give thanks.

Every year I also get the chance to sell Royal British Legion poppies, and I am always delighted with the generosity shown by so many. People already wearing a poppy quite often will empty their pockets into the tin as they walk past, and notes are now much more common, although it must be said that the new polymer bank notes are not as easy to fold – but please do not let that stop you from giving as generously as you can this year! It would be very fitting for the Royal British Legion to collect a record amount, this year of all years.

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HEALTH IS WEALTH Jo Butler from Physio 1to1 on the benefits of keeping active ‘HEALTH IS wealth’ is a saying we don’t use enough in daily life. Unfortunately ‘Time is money’ tends to get quoted far more often. We live in a wealth-focussed landscape but it is really our health that will ultimately define us. It is our health that allows us the ability to make the most of the personal circumstances we find ourselves in.

tension can contribute to musculoskeletal injuries. We need to pay more attention to the ‘health is wealth’ mantra and take time to reflect on how our lifestyle is impacting on our inside health, then take control by taking steps to change and improve it.

During the good times, our good health can help us reach our highest goals and achieve our dreams and ambitions.

When we find ourselves in difficult times, sometimes challenging circumstances, our good health can help us be robust enough to withstand all that befalls us and get back on our feet. Health is the currency we use to navigate through the various circumstances we find ourselves in throughout our life.

As a Chartered Physiotherapist, I spend a lot of my time encouraging people to be more active. Regular exercise is one of the lifestyle choices that can have a profound effect on improving your health and wellbeing. Evidence suggests that physical activity boosts the natural production of serotonin (a feel-good chemical), not just during the activity but for hours after it.

Serotonin is also used in antidepressants due to its positive effect on mood and wellbeing. Rather than take medication, you can produce it yourself just by exercising.

An online poll by YouGov this year worryingly found that in the past year, 74% of people have felt so stressed they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope. 46% responded that they had begun to eat too much or eat unhealthily due to stress, whilst others reported an increase in alcohol consumption. It is all too easy to get into a downward spiral with stress.

When we feel stressed a hormone called cortisol is released by the body and if this happens too often, our body can no longer respond to stress and starts to feel fatigued. Stress can also exacerbate heart, respiratory and other underlying conditions. Even something as mild as increased muscle

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Starting to become active can be daunting, especially if you haven’t done much exercise before or if you are managing a health condition. It is all too easy to stop moving when you have a health condition. Keeping moving is one of the most important aspects of managing long term health conditions, ranging from arthritis,

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HEALTH IS WEALTH chronic pain through to conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Parkinsons Disease (PD).

If you have arthritis, it is okay to experience some pain, or even a slight increase in pain during and after exercise.

As long as it settles back to pre-exercise levels within 24 hours, your activity level will be about right. If it lasts longer try reducing the level of exercise.

activity levels and do things at your own pace, monitoring your improvement over time.

If you are in a wheelchair most of the day, move within your level of ability. This could be arm movements holding light weights, marching your legs up and down or bending and straightening your knees. It is sometimes useful to adopt a 24-hour approach to moving. Try to break up your day so you don’t stay in the same position for too long.

This is particularly important if you are limited in your ability to move. Sometimes a change of position, such as lie down in bed to stretch out your legs, can be hugely beneficial to your wellbeing.

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The pain should also not be too severe or coincide with protracted swelling, heat, or redness of joints. You could try exercising in a pool initially where there is decreased weight bearing through your joints. You don’t have to be able to swim, just walking in the pool, doing some squats or marching will all help build muscle strength. You can then aim to do this on land once you feel stronger.

If you have chronic (long-term) pain, focus on how your ability to do the activities changes rather than expecting the pain to reduce. Once again gradually increase your

With long term conditions you can have good and bad days.

Monitor your activities based upon how you feel and don’t get overly concerned with the bad days, they will come and go. If you are unsure always talk it through with your GP or Physiotherapist. Exercise should be gradually introduced to allow your body to get used to the increased activity.

Remember ‘Health is wealth’ so take time out of your schedule to pay attention to your body. Get moving, enable those natural feel good chemicals to flood your body and melt away your tension.

FIND OUT MORE Jo Butler MSc MCSP is from Physio 1to1, Physiotherapy and sports injury clinic, Godalming. Tel : 01483 424470 or visit www.physio1to1.co.uk.

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They shall grow not old…

Andy Thompson commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI ‘THE WAR That Will End War’ wrote the famous Surrey-based writer HG Wells in October 1914 as he reflected on the opening weeks of what was to become known as the Great War. The chiming bells at 11 o’clock on 11th November 1918 suggested his prescience to be very accurate. The First World War cost over 10 million young men their lives, 20 million were wounded and millions more traumatised and simply sent back to pick up the pieces of civilian life. Britain was bankrupt, the class system seriously eroded and, for a great many, any thought of a loving God became a difficult concept and the role of women in Britain was changed forever.

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month this year the bells across the length and breadth of Britain will ring again to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the armistice that caused the guns to fall silent, ending the war that had engulfed the world with 89 countries being directly involved in the conflict. The 11th November is a Sunday this year and across Surrey and Sussex local communities will join the nation in remembering those who made the ‘supreme sacrifice’ for their country.

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You only have to walk to your local war memorial to reflect on the men from your village or town who are remembered ‘In Perpetuity’ by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at one of their 23,000 sites in 150 countries.

Top: Artist's impression of the East Surrey's game against the Bavarians 1st July 1916. Above: Cap badges of the West Surrey Regiment, East Surrey Regiment and Royal Sussex Regiment.

The men who returned to Surrey and Sussex after the war were promised ‘A Land Fit for Heroes’ but reality proved to be far harsher, as the collapse in the world economy led to hardship and widespread discontent. Wages were cut, the working week lengthened as war time contracts were ended. The millions of women who had responded to the call of ‘total war’ found themselves thrown out of work as the men returned. Whilst those over 30 and who owned property were given the vote in the Khaki election held in December 1918, most women returned to their role as homemakers and mothers.

As with counties across the UK, the war brought out the best of the men and women of Surrey and Sussex. Thousands of men volunteered or were conscripted to fight for King and Country and joined their local regiments – The Queen’s (Royal West

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THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD Surrey Regiment), The East Surreys or The Royal Sussex Regiment. All three regiments fought proudly with bravery and discipline fashioned in their distinguished histories.

The East Surrey Regiment was deployed in August with the B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force) and became part of the legendary ‘Old Contemptibles’ (so called when the British army was described as ‘a contemptible little army’ by Kaiser Wilhelm II). They fought in most of the major battles of the war. Seven of their number were awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest medal for ‘bravery in the face of the enemy’ and Captain Billy Neville entered the history books when he gave footballs to his attacking companies with a promise of a bottle of champagne for the first to get their ball into the German front line trench. As with 446 of his men, Captain Neville didn’t survive the first day of the Battle of the Somme. In total the regiment lost 6,223 officers and men killed during the war.

The Queen’s list of Battle Honours is equally impressive with their involvement in the bitter fighting of the autumn of 1914, Loos in 1915, High Wood on the Somme, the taking of the Messines Ridge in June 1917 and the final 100 Days in 1918 which saw the German army driven out of France and Belgium. Their casualties impacted on the communities and families around Surrey.

7,399 officers and men being killed, and 4 Queen’s being awarded the VC.

From top: West Surrey Regiment August 1914 within weeks, most of these men were dead or wounded; Surrey volunteers report for duty; Surrey men prepare for the front.

Left: Capt Billy Neville.

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The men of Sussex would have, in the main, joined The Royal Sussex, another regiment with a proud history. They too were deployed along the Western Front and served in the ill-fated attempt to defeat the Turks in Gallipoli during 1915. On 30th June 1916, the day before Haig launched his attack on the Somme, the men from Sussex led a diversionary attack on the Germans at The Boars Head. Commanded by Lieut Col Lowther they suffered appalling casualties with over 1000 of ‘Lowther’s Lambs’ being killed or wounded. The action became known as The Day Sussex Died.

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Clockwise from left: West Surreys in Passchendale 1917; West Surrey men in the trenches in Arras, April 1917; The Cenotaph in London, designed by Surrey-born Sir Edwin Lutyens.

trenches. Many were to remain unmarried as 1 million men were no longer available to become husbands and fathers. The 1921 census revealed that there were 1.7 million more women than men in the UK and they must have been very comforted when the Daily Mail called them ‘The surplus generation’.

understand and comprehend the enormity of the slaughter.

Whilst the men were fighting bravely in the front line, the women they left behind rose to the challenge of winning the war on the home front. Initially some became nurses whilst every village formed committees of women to make bandages and sandbags. By 1916 with the move towards 'total war', where every man or woman was directly or indirectly involved in the war effort, the women took to the plough by joining the Women’s Land Army to help feed the nation. Others moved into the factories manufacturing the weapons of war – the guns, ships, tanks and munitions to keep the men fighting. This work was dangerous and dirty – in January 1917 an explosion at the Silvertown munition factory in London killed 73 workers who were mainly women. The explosion damaged 70,000 houses and the bang was heard in Norwich and Salisbury!

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On Sunday 11th November at 11 o’clock the nation will fall silent as collectively we pause for two minutes of reflection. In 1920, the body of the Unknown Warrior was returned from the battlefields of the Western Front and was received at the Cenotaph in Whitehall by King George V. He asked the committee organising the event that as the clock of Big Ben struck 11 the nation should fall silent for two minutes – the first minute to remember the dead and the past, the second to be thankful for those who had survived and the future. In 1920 the nation did indeed fall silent – trains, traffic and factories all stopped and the populace across the land stood still.

We should do the same this year.

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The Shoe Fits You may have sorted the outfit but sometimes getting the right shoe is the hardest part, says personal stylist Kirstie Smillie.

THERE ARE so many different lengths and widths to fashion these days that getting the right ratio of shoe to fabric can be challenging and variations depend on occasion, budget and comfort. Here are a few inspirational ideas but think proportion and cobbled high streets before you venture out.

The Wide Flare

The Slim Crop

The Wide Crop

The Loose Cut

The Slim Jean

The Midi Skirt

It’s chicest with a trainer style shoe, from street to smart, you can really choose your own level.

Look for quirky details.

Mint Velvet striped trainers, £89

Credits: Street images www.pinterest.com/Caroline de Maigret by Tim Regas

The most flattering style is to add a heel to balance the oversized hemline and a slim fit ankle boot will keep you warmer too.

Top Shop stretch ankle boots, £85

Moving on from the long boot over jeans, choose a short ankle boot; buckles add drama.

Office buckled boots, £92

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Choose heels for evening but for day wear, think French style with a loafer. Go classic or modern metallic.

Reiss metallic loafers, £165

This boyish cut needs a sharp heel to balance.

Patent or animal print work well here.

Hobbs Grace court, £159

The long boot sits well with a fluid hem and adds warmth once the chill really hits. Slim fit ankle boots too for the more adventurous.

Clarks dark tan boots, £155

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Animal print is a great way to stand out as it works as a neutral with all colours and shouts quiet attitude.

Style Tip: one item of animal print per outfit works best.

Inspiration: Dune snaffle trim loafer £80

What shoes are best for a fuller ankle?

Avoid ankle straps and choose an open front design that elongates down to your toes.

Style Tip: Neutral shades and metallics flatter too.

Inspiration: LK Bennett Corrina closed courts, £250

What are the best long boots for fuller calves?

Boots with elastic sections are most comfortable.

Style Tip: Try with an asymmetric hemline for a softer silhouette.

Inspiration: Clarks suede and elastic panel long boots, £155

I need some height, but prefer flats?

So choose a platform style loafer, a walkable ‘flatform’, we are not talking huge crepe styles, just an extra inch of sole.

Top Tip: Use a little Vim to keep the sole white all winter.

Inspiration: Dune Gessie loafers, £49 Check out the independent shoe retailers in our area for great service and less known brands: Cockerill Shoes 131 High Street Cranleigh GU6 8AU 01483 274402

Robert Carder, 64 High Street Godalming GU7 1DU 01483 416543

Zapita 17 Downing Street Farnham GU9 7PB 01252 820484

Charles Clikard 16 Market Street Guildford GU1 4LB 01483 662585

Bowleys Fine Shoes 40 The Borough Farnham GU9 7NW 01252 716823

Cockerill Shoes 5-7 High Street Haslemere GU27 2HG 01428 643201

Casseldens 33 Church Rd, Great Bookham, Leatherhead 01372 454022

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Kirstie is a Personal Fashion Stylist helping you to love your clothes and yourself. " The first step is often your own wardrobe, let’s work out what suits you.".

Email: kirstie@kirstiesmillie.com or call 07773 234947.

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Beat the itch this winter Zoe Blake takes a look at a common problem in house pets IT’S THAT time of year many pet owners fear, as the weather turns colder, the heating comes on, and the fleas appear. Did you know that the fleas on your pet represent only about 5% of the flea population? The other 95% sadly live in the environment that your pet spends its time in. To keep fleas at bay, it's important to understand the flea life cycle The life cycle comprises approximately eggs (50%), larvae (35%), pupae (10%), flea (5%). When fleas land on your pet they feed, breed and start to lay eggs. The eggs will drop into the environment, where they will hatch into larvae. Larvae don't like light so they will burrow away into carpets, bedding and floor cracks. They live off flea dirt and skin debris and then spin into a pupae. Here the flea develops before hatching out to find a host (you or your pet!).

The pupae have a very tough coating which makes them robust to vacuuming and chemicals. When faced with the correct stimuli they will hop onto their host and so the cycle starts again. Vibration, CO2 and humidity are what fleas prefer, so turning the heating on and spending more time in the home is creating the perfect ambiance. Pupae have been known to remain in the environment for up to 2 years.

So what should you do if your pet has fleas?

If you use effective flea treatment on your pet, then it can take about 6 weeks to take effect. This is allowing for the various stages of the life cycle to complete and re-infest your pet. You need to back this up with regular vacuuming and washing of your pet's bedding.

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If you want to reduce this to about 3 weeks then an environment product will also be needed.

Before using the household products, turn your heating up, place bowls of steamy water into each room and hoover. This will ensure that you can eradicate as much of the flea life cycle as possible.

I recommend that you repeat this process in 10-14 days. The pupae is the most resistant of the cycle and so leaving some time gives the immature fleas time to develop in the pupae and allow them to be ready to hatch out at your next treatment.

Eliminating fleas is about providing effective treatment correctly and safely.

If you're having problems despite taking these measures then something could be wrong. Are your products effective? Are you following the correct instructions?

Having a flea infestation can bring misery to many pet owning families and also bring skin conditions with it. So don’t delay, get rid of those fleas today.

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

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The winners are announced for the Waverley BIG Awards!

THE LOCAL business community in Waverley has really proved that the borough is ‘open for business’ with an incredible 70 entries in the inaugural year of the Waverley Business, Innovation and Growth awards. The BIG Awards attracted the finest calibre of entrants across many sectors, rural and urban, small and large, younger companies and from long-established businesses.

The Waverley BIG Awards were open to organisations of all sizes as well as social enterprises. The award categories and judging criteria were designed to give start-ups the same chance of winning as their larger cousins.

The award titles were: • Four President’s BIG Awards 2018 (Cranleigh, Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere) • Waverley BIG Award for Community Partnership 2018 • Waverley BIG Awards for Innovation 2018 • Waverley BIG Award for Customer Delight 2018 • Waverley BIG Award for Employee Engagement, Education & Empowerment 2018 Companies were able to enter more than one award, but only one Presidents award.

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President’s BIG Awards Each Chamber of Commerce presented an award to an organisation from within their catchment area. The judging criteria was the same for all four Chambers.

They were looking to reward and recognise a well-rounded organisation which struck a balance between delighting customers, engaging and developing employees, innovation and social/community partnership.

Waverley BIG Award for Community Partnership They were looking for that organisation whose business ethic includes giving back via the partnerships they have formed with the council and their community.

Waverley BIG Awards for Innovation Innovation can come in lots of different guises. It could be a new product, a new service, a new process, technology or something the committee had never thought of! This could have been a startup with a brand new product or service or an established organisation that found an innovative way of working with their customers.

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WAVERLEY BIG AWARD WINNERS Waverley BIG Award for Customer Delight We were looking for businesses with a reputation for ‘delighting their customers', either with the quality of the customer service, or the quality of the product(s) they sold that delighted their customers, either in person or online – or both.

Waverley BIG Award for Employee Engagement, Education & Empowerment According to Gallup global averages only 13% of employees are engaged. So we were looking for companies that engage, educate and empower their workforce.

The Awards On Friday 19th October, a Gala Ceremony at the Lythe Hill Hotel was attended by 200 sponsors, finalists and guests who watched throughout the evening a series of short videos of each of the 24 finalists. With bated breath, each category winner was announced and awarded a fabulous glass trophy, champagne and certificate. Each finalist also received smaller trophies, champagne and certificates ensuring that every finalist felt like a winner!

The four Chambers of Commerce from Cranleigh, Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere have been working together as Waverley Joint Chambers of Commerce in partnership with Waverley Borough Council to develop the awards. Their shared aim is to encourage businesses to locate here, to retain local companies and help them grow, to promote Waverley as ‘the’ place to do business south of London and to market the many skilled employment opportunities on our residents’ doorsteps. Designed ‘by local businesses, for local businesses’ the awards recognise, promote and celebrate the achievements of the innovative and entrepreneurial business community in Waverley.

Waverley Borough Council’s Economic Portfolio Holder, Cllr Jim Edwards, said "Waverley Borough Council is delighted to be principal sponsor for the first ever Waverley BIG awards. Local businesses play a key part in our community, supporting the local economy, providing jobs and adding to the attractiveness of the borough".

The Waverley BIG Awards 2018 are also generously sponsored by Dunsfold Park, Edwards Greene Accountants, Downs Solicitors, Blink, Taybridge Consulting, SI Capital, Cornmeter, Blue Dot Display, PAAC IT, Marley Flowers, The Remarkable Studio, Angus Lyon Action Coach, Lythe Hill Hotel, Surrey County Council, Farnham and Haslemere Town Councils. VantagePoint Magazine is a media partner to the Waverley BIG Awards 2018.

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THE 2018 WINNERS! Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce PRESIDENT’S AWARD Hans Christmas Andersen WINNER Idyllic Beauty and Day Spa Ltd Taurus Wines Ltd …………………………………………

Farnham Chamber of Commerce PRESIDENT’S AWARD Branston Adams - WINNER CGJ Mathias & Son Kall Kwik Farnham ……………………………………………

Haslemere Chamber of Commerce PRESIDENT’S AWARD Dylan’s Ice Cream Ltd - WINNER Haslemere Chiropractic Clinic Haslemere Hall …………………………………………..

Godalming Chamber of Commerce PRESIDENT’S AWARD Innovation Visual Ltd - WINNER Munrostudios CGI Ritual Coffee UK ……………………………………………

AWARD FOR CUSTOMER DELIGHT Atrainability Ltd Dylan’s Ice Cream Ltd Wedition Ltd - WINNER …………………………………..

AWARD FOR INNOVATION ClickIQ Ltd Download Learning Ltd - WINNER SI Capital Ltd …………………………………………………….

AWARD FOR STAFF ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT Carbon Six Digital Limited WINNER Innovation Visual Ltd PAAC IT Ltd ……………………………………………

AWARD FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Baker Law LLP Branston Adams - WINNER Marley Flowers Ltd FIND OUT MORE For full details on all the winners, please visit their website at www. waverleybigawards.com. These details will also be on VantagePoint's website at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk.

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Fabulous Phalaenopsis!

Phalaenopsis plants are such a blessing; they’re always at our side, bringing elegance to our living rooms, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Phalaenopsis can be so floriferous; they flower whatever the weather or season, and can bloom continuously for a year or more at a time. These glamorous plants enhance any home, from chic apartments to country estates.

I first saw Phalaenopsis ‘Sunny Smell’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2016 stand at Chelsea. In the cool temperatures that day I could not detect any fragrance from this orchid’s sunset yellow blooms, but now that I have my own plant, I can enjoy the fragrance of this Phalaenopsis.

It’s a warm perfume, which has been enjoyed by my visitors.

Another AGM Phalaenopsis that I have particularly enjoyed getting to know, is Phalaenopsis ‘New Life’. This is a truly delightful Phalaenopsis. ‘New Life’ produces ivory flowers, which are delicately infused with a soft dusky pink. The overall look of the plant is very romantic and ethereal, it has a rather soothing quality. The centre of each bloom is quite charmingly freckled and the overall look is divine!

Phalaenopsis ‘New Life’ produces a light, floral scent, these orchids are most fragrant in the mornings.

THIS YEAR, I’ve enjoyed getting to know a couple of new Phalaenopsis hybrids. These plants were grown in the UK by Double H Nurseries, and they’re part of the nurseries’ new range of Phalaenopsis plants, which have all been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.

The Award of Garden Merit (AGM) was set up by the Royal Horticultural Society, to help gardeners find plants that will perform well in regular growing conditions, without any specialist care or attention. Plants that receive this accolade are reliable plants, that are reasonably disease-resistant and free -flowering. If you’re looking at a selection of plants and aren’t sure which one to choose, an AGM plant is a plant you can purchase knowing that particular plant has been trialled and tested and will perform well given the appropriate conditions. You’ll find AGM plants at your nursery, or garden centre, and online. These plants display the RHS AGM trophy symbol.

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If you’d like to grow these scented Phalaenopsis plants for yourself, you’ll find the full range of Double H Nurseries’ AGM Phalaenopsis plants sold in Waitrose and Marks and Spencer: look out for the British flag and the RHS AGM logo when purchasing your plants. Tesco and Sainsbury’s now stock Phalaenopsis plants grown at Double H Nurseries, but not plants from this AGM range. When choosing plants, look out for Phalaenopsis plants that display the British flag to ensure you purchase plants grown at Double H Nurseries in New Milton.

Photos from top: Phalaenopsis ‘New Life’ and Phalaenopsis ‘Sunny Smell’.

Both by Beth Otway.

FIND OUT MORE You’ll find advice for growing Phalaenopsis, more information about orchids, terrariums, and houseplants, alongside gardening advice for the month ahead, tips on what to plant now, the results of my daffodil and compost trials, and much more besides, at www.pumpkinbeth.com.

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GRENADA Enjoy a visit to one of the lesser known islands in the Caribbean, says your local Personal Holiday Planning Concierge service, Tony Chant from Not Just Travel.

IN THIS issue we share some of what we learnt on our recent visit to this beautiful island. Grenada is the ‘spice island’ of the Caribbean, so named because of its production of Nutmeg and Mace and is a truly unspoilt Caribbean experience waiting to welcome you.

This lovely island has one of the most spectacular beaches in the whole of the Caribbean. Grand Anse Beach on the west coastline is 2kms of powdery white sand and home to some of the finest beach resorts on the island. A beach of this size ensures that you can always find a private spot to soak up the rays throughout the day until the evening comes, when you can enjoy the most beautiful of Caribbean sunsets.

Grenada is more than just a beach destination, touring the island you can enjoy the majestic St Margaret Falls, Concord Falls and Seven Sisters Falls. The capital of St George on the south-west coast is a colourful, picturesque harbour and a hub of trade and tourism, fringed with historical buildings, businesses and waterside dining. North of St George in Molinere you will find the Underwater Sculpture Park, a collection of ecological contemporary art created by British sculptor, Jason Decaires Taylor in 2006; a must for snorkelling and diving fans.

Of the many Forts on the island, Fort Frederick, completed in 1791 commands the most breath-taking view of the inland mountains, the steepled St George skyline and extensive portions of the southern and western coastlines.

Book in November when we are offering VantagePoint readers free Lounge Passes* with every booking made for this month only. We believe that this offer combined with the competitive prices we achieve through our buying power will give you ‘the holiday experience you will remember for all the right reasons.

We are also now posting some exclusive special holiday offers for VantagePoint readers on the VantagePoint website and in the VantagePoint e-newsletter so make sure you look out for these.

To start your next holiday experience, give Tony a call on 01428 748440 or visit www.

Facebook.com/NotJustTravelTonyChant Watch out for next month’s edition of VantagePoint for a closer look at another great holiday destination. *Free Lounge Passes with every package holiday booking of 7 nights or more, booked during November 2018.

We want to encourage you to experience Grenada for yourself. You will fall in love with the culture, the beauty of the island, the music and definitely the rum! Or book one of the other destinations we have been writing about in VantagePoint each month and on our Facebook page.

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Start your Christmas shopping in Godalming where you will find an exciting variety of over 60 Christmas gift and craft stalls. If you’re looking for gift inspiration you’ll find stalls in the High Street, Church Street and Crown Court displaying baubles, foodie treats, hand-crafted presents together with delicious street food and drink.

The Town’s superb range of independent shops will also be open for you to search out unique gifts.

Thanks to our partners, Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce, Santa will be in his magical grotto and there will be children’s activities full of fun and sparkle too.

We are pleased to welcome back the Christmas Ponies, Dexter and Merla, who are returning to Godalming and are looking forward to seeing you in Church Street.

Godalming Town Council is extremely pleased to welcome a very special guest this year in the shape of the marmalade sandwich eating bear! Yes, Paddington™ will be here this year and will be making personal appearances at intervals during the day.

The Town’s dazzling Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm in a sparkling ceremony at The Pepperpot by the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre's Panto stars.

ERVALS ON GTON™ AT INT GODALMING MEET PADDIN THE NOVEMBER AT TS SWITCH ON. SATURDAY 24 AND LIGH AL TIV FES CHRISTMAS

Cllr Nick Williams, Mayor of Godalming For more up-to-date information about the day, please visit

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Santa’s Wonderland Grotto and Kiddies’ Corner

Visit Santa from 10am-4pm in his winter wonderland Grotto at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre. £4 to visit Santa and receive a stocking full of Christmas goodies.

Kiddies’ Corner

Busbridge Infant School will be organising Kiddies’ Corner and children can enjoy some Christmas related crafts and more...

Godalming Junior School will be running the tea and cake stall at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre, so take a break from shopping and enjoy their homemade fayres.

Santa’s magical Grotto is organised and run by Sindy Hammond Jones (The Party Company) Holly Parker and Marna Bigg (The Greenhouse Florist) and Santa’s helpers on the day are the Fabulous Witley Pantomime Company.

You can ride the Dobby Horse Carousel in Crown Court and Santa’s Sleigh and his helpers from Godalming Round Table will be located in the Upper High Street.

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There will be a packed programme of entertainment all day long at The Pepperpot and around the town. Performances will include:

Official Opening of the Christmas Festival, 10am at The Pepperpot

With Godalming Mayor, Cllr Nick Williams and Mr Euan Davidson, President of Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce

10.05am - Moss Lane School Choir 11am - Godalming Rock Choir with Leader Tom George Eagle Radio’s DJ Simon Rose will be hosting the programme during the afternoon.

Eagle Radio Love Crew will also be out and about in Godalming 12pm - Golo Draw at The Pepperpot – supporting local good causes 12.10pm - Godalming Bulgarian Dancers 1pm - Claudia Stark 2pm - Changing Colour 3pm - Emilee Lucia 4pm - The Godalming Band Countdown to Lights Switch-on at 4.45pm with Simon Rose

Lights Switch-on at The Pepperpot at 5pm

Stay with us for some traditional carolling led by the Rector of St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Godalming – Rev Jane Vlach.

Rock Choir will be performing in St Peter and St Paul's Church after the lights' switchon for approximately 45 mins. Free entry but there will be a collection for charity.

List of timings and stallholders available on godalming-tc.gov.uk/christmas-festival-2018 FREE PARKING is provided at Godalming College by kind permissison of Godalming College (subject to availability).

Ride the Christmas Ponies, Dexter, Merla and friends; they can be found at the far end of Church Street and The Star Pub’s Festive Bar serving mulled cider and wine can be found there too.

Organised by Godalming Town Council

Supported by Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce

Thanks to our sponsor: If you lead an active lifestyle then Charterhouse Club is the place for you. Whether it’s full membership or Pay As You Go, our extensive range of facilities and group exercise classes plus our very own Cedars Active for those later in life but still active, Charterhouse Club has something for everyone. The Club is situated in a truly beautiful setting in which to work out and get fit or simply enjoy your leisure time with friends and family. Join the Club now and enjoy all this and more for just £25 for December and visit our stand at the Christmas Festival for your chance to win a year’s membership. www.charterhouseclub.co.uk.

Thanks to Surrey & Hampshire Property Agents for their support of local schools and charities by sponsoring the estate agent boards including the Mayor’s charities for 2018 The Baden Hall and Citizens' Advice Waverley. Thank you to The Star Pub for sponsoring the stalls’ sparkly tinsel and to all the marshals, MCs - Steve Cosser and Darren Jones - for their help on the day.

The organisers reserve the right to alter any elements of the event on the day as appropriate.

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Warming dishes for chilly days Aromatic beef with orange and apricots

Spanish pork with butter beans and chorizo

Ingredients:

450g/1lb lean braising or topside steak, cubed, 5ml/1tsp fennel seeds, 5ml/1tsp ground coriander, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped, 2 small onions, peeled and sliced, 2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped, 50g/2oz dried apricots, chopped, 50ml/2floz orange juice, 2 sticks celery, roughly chopped, 100ml/3½floz red wine, 30ml/2tbsp red wine vinegar, 30ml/2tbsp oil, 30ml/2tbsp plain flour, 15ml/1tbsp tomato puree, optional, 800ml/1½pint beef stock, 175g/6oz button mushrooms.

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350375°F 2. In a large bowl mix together the beef, fennel seeds, coriander, thyme, garlic, onions, carrots, apricots, orange juice, celery, red wine, red wine vinegar and seasoning. Cover the marinade and if possible leave in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.

4. Drain the marinade mixture and reserve. Heat the oil in a medium-sized casserole or ovenproof dish and brown the meat with the vegetables in batches. Stir in the flour, reserved marinade, tomato puree, beef stock, and bring to the boil. Add the button mushrooms, halved, if preferred.

5. Transfer to the oven and cook for 1½-2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until the meat is tender.

Ingredients:

2 tsp olive oil, 50g chopped chorizo, 1 onion, sliced, 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into thin strips, 4 pork loin steaks, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 400g can chopped tomatoes, 400g can butter beans, drained and rinsed, 150ml hot vegetable or chicken stock, salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley.

Method:

1. Heat the oil, in a non-stick frying or sauté pan with a lid, over a medium heat. Add the chorizo, onion and red pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chorizo has released its oil and the onion and pepper have softened. Remove from the pan to a plate and set aside.

2. Add the pork steaks to the pan and cook for three minutes on one side, then turn over, and cook for 2 minutes. Return the chorizo and pepper mixture to the pan and stir in the paprika.

3. Stir in the tomatoes, butter beans and stock. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes, until the steaks are cooked through and the juices run clear.

6. Serve with herb mash and spring greens.

4. Season to taste and sprinkle with the parsley. Divide between 4 plates and serve with green vegetables.

Recipes and images taken with permission from www.lovepotatoes.co.uk

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Cranleigh Folk Thursday 1st November 8pm 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, Hampshire duo, Rough Ditch Folk will be entertaining the crowd with their mix of original and traditional songs. Admission free. For further information, email cranleighfolkclub@gmail.com or visit www.surreycommunity.info/cranleighfolk/.

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Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 1st November 2.15pm for 2.30pm The Annual General Meeting will take place in Elstead Village Hall, when Committee Members for next year will be elected and introduced. There will also be a presentation by the Surrey Air Ambulance Service, which is funded entirely by charity donations to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust.

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Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday Saturday 3rd November Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire SL5 7JX, will kick off the season with a memorable day out for all the family. As well as topclass jumps racing there will be free fairground rides and live entertainment culminating with one of the region's largest firework displays. Gates open at 10.45am, racing November 2018

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The Quintessentially English Winter Sale Saturday 3rd November 10.30am–3pm Thirty fabulous stalls selling vintage and artisan items for you and your home. Go along and join them in the village hall, Coxcombe Lane, Chiddingfold GU8 4QA. Delicious refreshments. Entrance is £1 and delicious refreshments will be available. Children free. Proceeds will go to St Mary's Church.

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Sunday 4th November 3pm There will be a Service of Remembrance for loved ones at Godalming Baptist Church, Queen St GU7 1BA. A reflective service offering time and space to remember, with gratitude, our loved ones who might no longer be with us in person, but will live forever in our hearts and remain with us in spirit.

Then, on Sunday 2nd December at 11am there will be a Toy Service, when they will be collecting toys for Merton Christian Care.

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Busbridge Duplicate Bridge Club During October and November Busbridge Bridge Club offers 3 free taster sessions to potential new members. The Club is a very welcoming and friendly and meets on a Monday and Tuesday evening in Busbridge Village Hall. They offer free refreshments and are affiliated to the EBU - points given.

No obligation and partners are found, so give them a try.

If interested ring the Secretary on 01483 424746 or email secretary@busbridgebridge.org.uk.

Folk Music Monday 5th November There is a folk music session at The Star in Church Street Godalming every Monday starting at 9pm and every second and fourth Thursday at The Leathern Bottle, Meadrow, Godalming starting at 8.30pm. Also, every second Sunday at The Star at Witley, starting at 8.30pm. They are mostly English tunes with some Irish and Scottish plus an occasional song.

All musicians and audience welcome; it’s free, just turn up. For more information, contact Kevin Gorton on 01483 415962 or email gortonkevin1@gmail.com.

Ockford-Godalming WI Wednesday 7th November They will be holding their annual general meeting at the Scout and Guide HQ in Seymour Road. A delicious Ploughman's lunch will also be available. This is a friendly afternoon group which welcomes new members. Contact the secretary on 01483 415702 for further details.

The Arts Society Shalford Thursday 8th November 10.15am Sarah Deere-Jones, associate, graduate and prize-winner from The Royal Academy of Music, will illustrate the History of the Harp from Mediterranean Antiquity to the 20th century. This lecture includes live music played on her own reproduction and antique instruments. Contact Rosey Skeffington for more details on 01428 685000. Non-members £7. Join them for a pre-meeting coffee before what should be a fascinating lecture.

Cranleigh Craft Market Thursday 8th November 9.30am-3.30pm Cranleigh Art & Craft Society are holding their craft market in Cranleigh Village Hall which is a good opportunity to get some ideas for Christmas presents, either a stocking filler or something more substantial. There will be the usual selection of seasonal gifts on sale, as well as an opportunity of speaking with the stall holders. Refreshments are also available in the hall, at very reasonable prices. They look forward to November 2018

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Shopping and Pampering Evening Thursday 8th November 7.30pm-10pm St James Primary School, Elstead are holding a shopping and pampering evening. Entry is £2 and there are lots of stalls including Christmas decorations, gifts, jewellery, beauty, clothes, accessories, books and games. They have something for everyone! There is also a bar serving drinks and hot beverages, a cake stall, and you can book in for a gel manicure or acupressure massage by contacting samtaylor68@gmail.com. They hope to see you there!

Where Poppies Grow Thursday 8th Friday 9th November 7.30pm Ewhurst Players and friends present an anthology in poetry, prose and music of the Great War; a commemoration of the 1914-1918 Armistice. The evening will contain moments both sad and funny and will be a fitting tribute to the men and women involved in the conflict. All proceeds will go to the charity Resolution, a national organisation that offers counselling to ex soldiers and their families suffering from PTSD. Tickets are £10 and are available from 9th October by calling 01483 277589 or email rasna@talktalk.net.

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Godalming Music Festival Entries are now open for the dance classes for the 2019 Godalming Music Festival. The classes take place at St Catherine's Bramley Anniversary Halls from 18th to 23rd February 2019. Enter on their website www. godalmingmusicfestival.org.uk by Sunday 18th November.

Waverley Dowsers Friday 9th November 7.15pm for 7.30pm Kay Kraty will lead a brief introduction on the therapeutic qualities of sound - the physics of sound related to the gong with experimental examples and exercises demonstrating sonic entrainment. The society meets every 2nd Friday of the month at The Unitarian Hall, Meadrow, Godalming GU7 3JB. The cost is £5 for members, £8 for guests, all very welcome.

Refreshments provided. For more information go to www. waverleydowsers.co.uk or call Chairman Geoff on 01276 472977.

Cranleigh Arts Centre - Combined Cranleigh’s Schools Concert Friday 9th November 7pm The Arts Society Cranleigh marks 50 years of encouraging young people to embrace the Arts by uniting Cranleigh’s schools in a celebration of remembrance and hope. Marking the centenary of the 1918 Armistice, the concert highlights the role that music and poetry play in understanding the past and in fostering that sense of community. Free Entry Milford & District U3A Friday 9th November 2pm Their next Friday talk in Milford Village Hall features Ralph

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Fairtrade Days in Godalming Friday 9th and Saturday 10th November 11am–4pm The most effective way of helping the poorest of the poor – and, relatively speaking, that’s got to be overseas – is through ‘Fairtrade’; helping people, particularly poor small-scale producers, to trade-out of their own poverty. That means ensuring that they get a fair price for whatever they produce, e.g. coffee, tea, sugar, chocolate, wine, and loads more. In supermarkets, the Fairtrade Mark can be found on quite a few items; however, these two special pre-Christmas Fairtrade Days are dedicated to selling some of the 4,500 Fairtrade items which most directly help to alleviate pressure on poor communities around the world. They are being held at 3 Braemar Close, Godalming (first turn on the right coming up to top of Holloway Hill). There is also a simple lunch (12.30pm2pm) with donation for Christian Aid. Do and try and pop in and support this very worthy cause.

Julian Lewry Music Throughout November Julian has been busy and has organised an unprecedented number of gigs during November. Here is a brief list of the details below: Friday 9th November - Glenn Tilbrook Solo November 2018

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Coffee Morning and Bazaar Saturday 10th November 10.30am–12.30pm Members of the West Surrey National Trust Centre will be holding their annual coffee morning at Jacobs Well Village Hall, Jacobs Well Road, Jacobs Well GU4 7PD. There will be lots of stalls selling Christmas cards clothing, books and jewellery and lots more. Admission is £3 which will include coffee/tea and biscuits. All money raised will go towards local National Trust projects.

Charity Celebration Concert Saturday 10th November 7.30pm SW Surrey Compass Health group invite you to celebrate the 70th anniversary of our NHS with music, singing, comedy and archive material at the Borough Hall, Godalming. The show

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Christmas Charity Music Night Saturday 10th November 7.45pm–11.15pm Godalming Lions Club will be holding their Christmas Charity Music Night at Milford Village Hall. Do pop along and listen or dance to the Danny Mono Band (60s and 70s Rock and Roll).

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Further details at www.gandhramblers.org.uk or find them on Facebook.

The Arts Society Surrey Hills Tuesday 13th November 10.30am They continue their programme of lectures with one entitled ‘Downton Abbey Revealed: The story of Highclere Castle’ presented by Matthew Williams. This lecture reveals that truth is more interesting than fiction and tells the story of the castle and its family, the Earl of Carnarvon. The society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month 16:41 at 9.45am for coffee. New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures, visits and holidays for 2018 can be found on their website www.nadfaswestsurrey.co.uk or by calling 01483 414976.

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Busbridge Evening WI. Tuesday 13th November 8pm At their next meeting they will hear Wies Rogalski, who is part of the Rural Life Centre team, talk about Polish resettlement camps in Surrey during WWII. After his talk they will be holding their AGM and the President and Committee membership for 2019 will be decided. Friends and visitors are always very welcome. For further information, call 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. Historical Association Tuesday 13th November 7.30pm The Historical Association, West Surrey Branch, is hosting a lecture by Professor Mark Cornwall on ‘Why did the Habsburg Empire collapse during the First World War?’ The effectiveness and durability of empires remains a live issue. Takes place at Guildford County School, Farnham Road, Guildford GU2 4LU. There is limited parking onsite. Non members welcome (£3 at the door) students free. Further information from

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Ewhurst Horticultural Society Tuesday 13th November 7.30pm They will be holding their AGM followed by a talk with slides

by David Hunt entitled ‘National Trust Gardens’. David is a long term NT enthusiast and keen amateur photographer. His talk will include a wide variety of stately homes and gardens, countryside and coastlines, small buildings and industrial heritage. He emphasises places which the audience might like to visit locally. Takes place at the Glebe Centre. There will be refreshments and a raffle. Visitors welcome £2.

The Accrington Pals Wednesday 14th to Saturday 17th November The award winning Ewhurst Players are presenting a centenary commemorative production of The Accrington Pals to mark the cessation of hostilities of World War One. This will form part of Ewhurst’s village tribute to the fallen of the Great War and takes place in Ewhurst Village Hall, Ewhurst.

Proceeds will be donated to Help for Heroes. To get tickets, go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/ewhurstplayers.

Classical Music at Cranleigh Arts Centre Thursday 15th November, 7.30pm Violinist Jane Gordon joins forces with pianist Jan Rautio in a programme featuring Mozart, Brahms, Piazzolla and notably Debussy, marking the centenary of his death. Since their critically acclaimed duo debut at the Southbank, they have established themselves as exciting musicians at the forefront of their generation known for their dynamic and captivating performances. Tickets are £14, call the Box Office on 01483 278000 (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm) or visit www. cranleighartscentre.org.

Salad Days Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th November Julian Slade and Dorothy Reynolds’ award-winning Salad Days is coming to The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford. It’s an absolute romp of polite naughtiness and saucy encounters.

Its energetic and peppy score, featuring songs such as We Said We Wouldn’t Look Back, Look at Me, I’m Dancing and We’re Looking for a Piano, makes the show one of Britain’s best-loved and sunniest musicals. For more information and to book, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000.

Les Amitiés Françaises Thursday 15th November 7pm At Les Amitiés Françaises next meeting at the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming GU7 1BA, the talk will be as usual in French, this time Eric Simon will entertain us about ‘la vie parisienne sous l’occupation’. Eric is a historian and has taught at the Lycée Français de Londres. He has a knack for selecting the facts that speak to his audience. New members will be very welcome. Doors open at 7pm and coffee and tea with biscuits are available before the lecture which starts at 7.30pm. Les Amities Françaises are one November 2018

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St Catherine's Flower Arrangement Club Thursday 15th November 1.45pm They invite you to join them for a special demonstration in Shalford Village Hall. Peter Bodnar will be demonstrating 'Winter Wonderland'. Visitors are charged £5 which includes refreshments. This promises to be a sparkling, festive occasion not to be missed. For more information, contact Betty on 01483 272938.

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Cranleigh Arts Centre Friday 16th November 7.30pm As the nights draw in why not pop along to your local, community Arts Centre? It’s on your doorstep. There’s plenty going on from live music to Christmas crafts and their very special Remembrance-themed Spoken Word Night on Friday 16th November. You can join Cranleigh Writers Group and the 1000 Monkeys for an evening of celebration marking 100 years since the end of WWI. The theme is ‘Remembrance’ and you are invited to share a poem of your own, read one of your favourites or sit back and enjoy the magic of spoken word. The winning piece from the Creative Writing Competition will be shared, alongside readings from local published poets, examples of the nation's favourite WWI poetry and live performances of music composed during the war. Free Entry.

Charity Christmas Fair Saturday 17th November 10am-2pm Shalford’s Charity Christmas Fair is in the Village Hall, by the pond. Entry is free and there are two whole halls of stalls to browse. The Upper Hall is full of foodstuffs while the Lower Hall is a mixture of stalls for all that you can think of, and also a room to relax with refreshments on sale all day.

Stalls include, plants and gardening, bottle tombola, cakes and sweets, children’s books, deli and preserves, gifts and toiletries, cards, hamper raffle, jewellery and accessories, kitchen, treasures, toys and games, etc – you name it – they have it! Free parking. All proceeds go to nine local charities and one national charity.

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Bramley Music Saturday 17th November 7pm Do go along to Holy Trinity Church, Bramley for an Armistice Concert – 100 Years On. You may recall the concert held in November 2014 to mark the outbreak of the First World War, performed by Richard Saxel and Friends. Well, they are delighted to welcome them back to mark the end of the First World War. The performers are Hilary Cronin (soprano), Tim Dickinson (baritone) and Richard Saxel (piano). The concert will include songs by John Ireland, Ivor Gurney, Richard Strauss, Ernest Farrar and Michael Head, and piano solos by Frank Bridge, Maurice Ravel and Enrique Granados. All the songs were written in 1918, and the piano pieces during the war. Tickets are £10 (£5 for students and under 18s) available at the door, or in advance from Robertsons in Bramley High Street, or can be reserved via Stuart White (stuartwhite@waitrose.com /01483 892645). There will be a free glass of wine or soft drink in the interval, and the concert is in support of The Royal British Legion.

Christmas Fair Saturday 17th November 10am–12 noon Farncombe Day Centre at St. Johns Street, Farncombe are holding a Christmas fair with many stalls including: raffle, plant stall, adult tombola, children’s tombola, cakes, refreshments and more. Entrance 30p.

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Meet in Petworth Park NT Car Park, 186/966239, at or just before 10am. Another walk is on 1st December around Cuttmill Ponds, Hampton Estate. It is a 5.5 mile moderate walk led by Hannes (01483 234541). Meet in The Tarn Car Park, 186/910456, at 10am or just before. To find out details of other walks, go to www.surreycommunity.info/ surreycountywalkers.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Saturday 17th November 10am You can meet him as he arrives at Squire’s Garden Centre in Milford. He will be arriving in his Horse Drawn Carriage before opening his festive grotto. Try to get there early to get a good viewing spot. You will also be able to meet his real reindeer.

He will be visiting all the Squire Garden Centres and you can find details at www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

Moon Crystal Psychic Fair Sunday 18th November 2pm-6pm Everyone is welcome to the Farncombe Day Centre, St John’s Street, Farncombe for an enjoyable afternoon of all things psychic and spiritual; On offer will be psychic mediumship, tarot card readings, palmistry, crystal therapy, lenormand card readings, acu-sound therapy, Indian head massage, psychic ribbon readings, angel card readings and therapeutic

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Steve is also the leader for the 10 mile walk from Frensham on Sunday 2nd December. Finally, Alan C (01483 480168) will lead a 10 mile circular walk from Lightwater on Sunday 9th December.

Combined Charities Christmas Fair Sunday 18th November 11am-4pm Taking place in the Guildhall, High Street, Guildford, there will be a huge selection of Christmas cards, an amazing array of interesting gifts, games and refreshments and an opportunity to talk to the participating charities This annual event, now in its 19th year, is an ideal opportunity to support local charities, have a cup of tea or coffee, purchase your Christmas cards and take part in some fun and games. There is a free prize draw for a Luxury Hair Styling Package from Sanrizz for all who attend. This is also a rare chance to see inside this historic building, which can be described as the true heart of Guildford. For more details, contact Vicky at nescards@yahoo. co.uk.

Godalming Flower Club Tuesday 20th November 7pm for 7.30pm Do join them for their monthly meeting where there will be an evening demonstration of floral art, a cup of tea and a chance to make new friends. They meet in the Baptist Church in Queen Street Godalming GU71BA. For more information, contact Linda Tompkins on 01483 494727 or go to their website www.godalmingflowerclub.com or visit their Facebook page.

Guildford Rambling Club You can find their walks programme at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Visitors are welcome to give them a try. They normally start at 10am. For the 9 mile linear walk from Waterloo on Sunday 18th November, call Chantal, on 01483 53597. For the 5 mile morning walk from Blackheath Village on Thursday 22nd November, contact Hazel on 07766 663876. Ludshott is the start point for Steve’s

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RHS Garden Wisley Christmas Craft Fair Wednesday 21st to Sunday 25th November 9am–5.30pm (4.30pm on Sunday) The very popular Christmas Contemporary Craft Fair returns to Wisley and visitors can see a calibre of exhibitor not often seen at other craft fairs. The UK has a wealth of individual and talented designer craftmakers and artists who produce wonderful original items that cannot be found amongst the mass-produced and imported goods on the high street. Over 200 hundred exhibitors will be present. The event is being held within the Garden so be sure to make time for a stroll around the beautiful surroundings for a breath of fresh air with surprising winter colour and the warmth of the awe-inspiring

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Quiz & Curry Night Friday 23rd November 7pm The Meath Epilepsy Charity’s popular Quiz & Curry Night is back! They look forward to welcoming guests at this fun and sociable evening that will raise laughter and all important funds for the Meath in equal measure. Points truly do mean fabulous prizes in this general knowledge quiz, with delicious home-cooked curry. Teams of 6-8 people and there is a cash bar. This is also your chance to beat our Editor who will be there! Tickets, at £15pp, will go in a hurry so be a ‘dahling’ and don’t delay….book now before there are ‘naan’ left! (not my words, I promise!). To book, email gemmaw@meath.org.uk or call 01483 411071. More November 2018

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Guildford in Harmony – Singing for Wellbeing Saturday 24th November 7pm This is a charity concert bringing together local choirs for an evening of uplifting music, whilst raising money for Surrey’s Oakleaf Enterprise. Oakleaf is a mental health charity working to provide its clients with vocational training and social activities. Other choirs performing include; Guildford Vox, Guildford Jazz Choir, Oakleaf’s Everyman Choir, and Guildford County School’s Chamber Choir. They hope you can join them at Guildford Baptist Church, Millmead, GU2 4BE. Tickets are £10 or £5 for under 16s. To book, contact Katy Munson at Oakleaf on 01483 303649 or email katymunson@oakleafenterprise.org.

The Arts Society Cranleigh Saturday 24th November They are holding a Special Interest Day entitled ‘Inspiring Stonehenge’. Known by some as ‘Mr Stonehenge’, they welcome speaker Julian Richards. It takes place from 10am to approximately 3pm, with three lectures and includes a coffee break and lunch. The society meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month, except August and December, at 2pm and 7.30pm with the same lecture, in the Cranleigh Arts Centre. On Wednesday 28th November, Caroline Shenton will talk on ‘Votes for Women, Art and the Suffragettes’. They also organise visits to places of interest, and residential

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Christmas Gift Fair Saturday 24th November 11am-3pm Kick start your Christmas shopping! Loads of independent stall holders selling unique quality Christmas gifts, catering for everyone on your Christmas present list! There will be plenty of food and drink and lots of options to make it a great event for everyone. It is kindly hosted by Prior’s Field School, Priors Field Road, Godalming GU7 2RH. Adults £4, Children free.

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The Rushmoor Male Voice Choir Saturday 24th November 7pm-9.30pm The repertoire will include classical choral, religious and spiritual numbers, show-tunes, contemporary popular songs and operatic classics. Musical Director Steve Petch. Tickets are £12 from Roger Coupe Estate Agent, 151 High Street, Maple News 114 High Street, Cranleigh Baptist Church and Rowleys Centre for the Community in Victoria Road, Cranleigh. The event is being held to raise funds for Rowleys.

Further details from Rowleys on 01483 277155 or see www. rowleyscranleigh.co.uk. We recently went to see this choir perform at The Great Hall in Charterhouse School, at a concert in aid of The Meath; they were excellent not to mention their musical director Steve Petch who has a wonderful tenor voice.

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The Fun Runs will take place in three different venues across Surrey and Hampshire, so you can choose your nearest - or your favourite. Pick from a 3.5km route around the beautiful Devil’s Punch Bowl in Hindhead at 11am on Sunday 25th November, a 4k run at 10am on Saturday 8th December starting at The Pepperpot in Godalming, or a 5km run at Wavell School in Aldershot at 11am on Sunday 9th December. Visit www.pth.org.uk/event-diary or call 01252 729446 to register.

Registration costs £16 for adults and £9 for children (U14), and includes a Santa suit for adults and reindeer antlers with a red nose for children – helping you to really get into the Christmas spirit! There will also be a goody bag and a medal for everyone who completes the course.

Grayshott Folk Club Monday 26th November 7.30pm A great folk group called Lau will be performing at Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, Nr. Hindhead GU26 6TZ. Individually and collectively, Lau are right at the top of the Folk tree and are widely regarded as this generation's most inventive folk band. They are a phenomenally talented trio of musicians and their cutting edge sound and charismatic flair have earned them an unrivalled reputation at national and international venues and festivals. They have won the

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Milford Horticultural Society Tuesday 27th November 8pm Their next meeting in Milford Village Hall and is the society's AGM followed by cheese and wine. If you would like to join a very friendly gardening club with topical talks, 3 flower and produce shows, 3 visits and a members' social evening, then why not go along, join the society and talk to some of the members. Annual subscription to the society is currently only £10. Talks are free for members and nonmembers and guests are very welcome to attend for a fee of £1 payable at the door. For more information on Milford Horticultural Society, its talks, visits and shows, check www. milfordhortsociety.org.uk or contact Hilary Potter on 01483 415710 or email potters38@hotmail.com.

Stories and Songs with Santa at RHS Gardens Wisley Wednesday 28th November to Sunday 23rd December Join Santa for stories, songs and a present in his Grotto in the Plant Centre. There will be gingerbread decorating and other craft activities. All details on the website and you can book online at www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.

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Winter Fair Thursday 29th November 10am-2pm The winter weather is fully here and soon Christmas will be upon us, so why not join the festive fun at Hydon Hill, the Leonard Cheshire in Godalming. The fair will be held in their Activities Department, Clock Barn Lane, Godalming GU8 4BA. They look forward to seeing you there to get into the Christmas spirit!

Ballet at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Thursday 29th Friday 30th November The Russian State Ballet returns with the eternal seasonal favourite, The Nutcracker, directed and choreographed by the former award-winning Bolshoi Ballet Soloist, Konstantin Uralsky. A truly captivating piece of theatre and a wonderful introduction to ballet, the show continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of all generations across the world.

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Christmas Masterclass Thursday 29th November to Friday 7th December Squire’s Garden Centres are running a Christmas Masterclass, where you can create a beautiful wreath for your front door or a stunning candle centrepiece for your dining table. Tickets are £25 per person, which is great value, as you’ll get tuition from Squire’s gardening experts, all materials to make your wreath or candle centrepiece, a voucher for a free tea or coffee and cake in the Café Bar, plus 10% off all plants purchased that day! Book now at www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

RGS Christmas Fair Thursday 29th November 5.30pm–8.30pm In the heart of historic Guildford, the annual RGS Christmas Fair– provides the ultimate Christmas shopping experience with unusual, local and bespoke gifts. Over 40 stalls, including Young Enterprise companies, will be selling gifts for all including food, jewellery, clothing and beauty products.

There will be a tombola, refreshments and festive music.

Funds will be raised in aid of The Fountain Centre, CALM and the WWF. All are welcome; there is no entry fee.

Art for Christmas Saturday 1st December 10am-4pm Surrey Artists’ Open Studios present another one-day event presenting the work of Surrey Artists’ Open Studio members, offering a fantastic opportunity to buy beautiful and unique gifts for your loved ones by their talented artists and makers. It takes place at Cranleigh Arts Centre, free entry. There will be a café selling tea, coffee and a range of delicious cakes. Surrey Artists’ Open Studios is a membership organisation overseen

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The Clockhouse Christmas Fair Saturday 1st December 10am-2pm It takes place at The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ. Take the opportunity to search for Christmas presents at one of their stalls. There will also be refreshments prepared by their excellent chef David as well as an opportunity to win prizes from the tombola and raffle. Entry by donation.

Godalming Choral Society – Armistice to Advent Saturday 1st December 7.30pm Godalming Choral Society will be performing a concert to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War as well as the start of Advent. ‘Armistice to Advent’ will be an evening of reflective, celebratory and moving music including Rutter’s Requiem, Elgar’s Spirit of England and Parry’s Magnificat. The concert will be held in St John’s Church, Farncombe, GU7 3EJ. The choir will be conducted by their Musical Director, Sam Hayes. Tickets are £15 (£8 for students) and are available from Record Corner, Pound Lane, Godalming; Guildford Tourist Office, 155 High Street, Guildford tel: 01483

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Christmas Gift and Craft Sale Saturday 1st December 10am-1.30pm Cranleigh & District Lion Tamers are holding their annual Christmas Gift and Craft Sale in Cranleigh Village Hall. If anybody is interested in selling their own goods and hiring a table, please contact Dot on 01483 273680 for more information.

Christmas Fayre Saturday 1st December 11am–1.30pm All Saints Church, Grayswood will be holding its Christmas Fayre. Stalls will include raffle, bottle tombola, cakes, gifts, brocante, bulbs and plants, crafts, books and DVDs and much more… Soup and bacon butties will be served from 11.30am.

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The Arts Society Haslemere Tuesday 4th December 2pm Valerie Woodgate will be giving a lecture at Haslemere Hall, Bridge Street, Haslemere entitled ‘The Art of Christmas’. Only Matthew and Luke describe the birth of Christ and the circumstances leading up to it, and give very few details. Over many centuries the limited information in the Gospels has been expanded into a rich blend of legend and fact. This lecture will explain how the wise men became kings, how it was decided that there were three of them, the symbolism associated with their gifts, how animals turned up at the event, why the stable is always in ruins, and much more. The lecture is followed by a Christmas tea. Visitors and new members are very welcome. For more details, contact The Arts Society Haslemere Membership Secretary Sue Wright on 01428 683578 or email membership@theartssocietyhaslemere.org. More information at www.theartssocietyhaslemere.org.uk.

Friends of Elstead Village Hall Saturday 8th December 7.30pm They are holding a 60s evening in Elstead Village Hall with dancing to local Group ‘Out of the Shadows’ (www. outoftheshadows.info). Tickets, to include nibbles, are

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Festive Cruises on The Wey & Arun Canal Bookings are already being taken for the extremely popular Santa Cruises which will be running on 9th, 16th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December. Following last year’s success there will be another Santa Cruise for the Grown-ups on Friday 14th December. On Boxing Day trips will depart at 11am, 12.15pm and 2.15pm and on New Year’s Day trips will depart at 11am, 12.15pm and 2pm. Booking in advance is essential for all the trips. Full details are available on the website, www. weyandarun.co.uk.

The Wintershall Nativity Play Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th December The critically acclaimed production is presented both outdoors, in the rolling landscape of the Wintershall Estate in Bramley near Guildford as well as inside the intimate surroundings of Holly Barn. The Nativity has become a much-anticipated fixture of the Christmas season, performed by the Wintershall Players.

Performance times are 12th to 14th December 4.30pm and 7pm, 15th December 11am, 2pm and 5pm, 16th December 2pm and 5pm. Performances are 90 minutes long and there is free parking. Tickets from £9-£18 with a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) priced at £50. Parental guidance advised for under 5s. Go to www.wintershall.org.uk or call 01793 418299. Book early to secure your preferred date and time.

Cranleigh Choral Society Saturday 15th December 7.30pm Taking place at St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh, they will be performing The Manchester Carols, a music and narration of the Christmas story by composer Sasha Johnson Manning and Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy. There will also be carols for the audience. Tickets are available from 01483 274455, secretary@cranleighchoralsociety.org.uk or from any members of the society.

Christmas Concert Tuesday 18th December at 7pm The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation is holding a Christmas Concert at St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh. Kindly sponsored by Cromwells of Cranleigh, this community event will be a festive celebration of music, readings and the work of David Shepherd. Star mezzo soprano Laura Wright will perform, as well as Cranleigh Prep School Chamber Choir and soloists from Tillingbourne Junior School. Mince pies and mulled wine served afterwards at nearby Cranleigh Arts Centre, alongside an exclusive exhibition of David Shepherd artworks. Tickets on sale now at www.davidshepherd.org/events.

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Elizabeth Finn comes to Haslemere

You may not have heard of Elizabeth Finn before, but her former home in London is commemorated by an English Heritage Blue Plaque. Why? At the age of 72, this visionary lady decided to make a stand against poverty, rife in Victorian times, and founded the Distressed Gentlefolks’ Aid Association, a wonderfully old-fashioned term today.

Over the years the name of the charity has changed, finally to Turn2us, but its aims remain today as they were 120 years ago, to help those living in poverty.

Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the charity, operates a group of nine awardwinning care homes across England providing personal and nursing care. Although the Homes are run on a commercial basis, any operating surplus at the end of the financial year passes to Turn2us to support its work – how brilliant is that?

The tenth home in the Elizabeth Finn Group will open in Haslemere in the autumn, on the site of the former Wispers School. Along with all other Elizabeth Finn Homes, Oak Hall will focus on providing industry-leading personalised care, with first-rate facilities and equipment throughout.

Oak Hall has four categories of room ranging from standard to suites, suitable for a couple. All are light, airy and have ensuite wet-room facilities; all have restful colour-schemes with high quality softfurnishings. There are also assisted-bathrooms available and the floors are serviced by three lifts.

The dining experience will be to the same exceptional standard as the care provided, with restaurant-style dining from a changing menu

utilising fresh, seasonal ingredients. The impressive reception areas in the Home are complimented by the adjoining Country Club, complete with a bistro, fully licensed bar and a coffee area. The residents of the retirement village in the grounds of Oak Hall are welcome to use these facilities.

Oak Hall will offer a range of care options: residential, full nursing care, respite, convalescence and specialist palliative care. We employ the best in order to provide the best care and will have high ratios of staff to residents. We believe that quality of life is as important as quality of care, and our social engagement team will liaise with residents to establish their interests in order to develop engagement opportunities tailored to the individual.

Oak Hall will have an enlightened, innovative approach to care of the elderly with the holistic needs of our residents firmly at the centre of everything we do. As autumn approaches, all the team at Oak Hall are focussed on ensuring that everyone and everything will be ready to do precisely that.

If you would like to find out more about life at Oak Hall please contact: Karen Williams, General Manager Oak Hall Nursing Home, Wispers Lane, Haslemere, GU27 1AB. Tel: 01428 744010 oakhall@efhl.co.uk www.efhl.co.uk www.turn2us.org.uk

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