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Godalming & Cranleigh • October 2015

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YOUR LOCAL TEAM As I write, we are barely into September and the weather is turning distinctly autumnal.

For many this is a disappointment but I do love our seasons although I accept that winter can be a bit of a challenge!

The perfect autumn offers warm days and stunning colours. There is little better than starting the day off with a walk through our lovely countryside, joining friends and family for long Sunday lunches and then enjoying cosy nights in front of a warming fire.

Speaking of which, if you have a stove or fireplace, now is the time to get your chimney swept and make sure you top up your log supplies. If your fireplace is not efficient enough, consider getting a stove, they really do make a difference. A number of reliable Marcus Atkins Sales Director marcus@vantagepublishing.co.uk Nick and Angie Crisell Jottings jottings@vantagepublishing.co.uk

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Finally, a lovely email from Dave Shurlock from WaterAid. “Belated thanks for the Profile item on the West Surrey WaterAid group in the June edition. It gained us extra walkers on our fundraising Walk for Water and one new active group member. And that is just the additional support that we know of. Keep up the good (proper local) work”.

As local residents, we started our magazines in 2009 to support local organisations and businesses and we will continue to do just that. As we say at the top of this page, we are proud to ‘keep it local’.

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We entered the GUTS Classic Car Rally in September.

Starting in Liphook, we all enjoyed a cross-country route taking us through stunning countryside on a beautiful sunny day.

The finish was at The Weald & Downland Museum where we parked up, enjoyed picnics and prizes and saw the wonderful exhibits at the Museum. A terrific day and one that will have raised a pretty decent sum for the local charity GUTS, which works tirelessly in the fight against bowel cancer. Anyway, the kids are back at school and after half-term at the end of the month, we shall no doubt be directing our minds towards Christmas. Oh dear, there goes another year!

Richard Parks became an extreme adventurer after retiring from the game following injury and gives an inspiring account of his arctic exploits in Beyond the Horizon. In Bomb, Adam Jones - the most capped Welsh prop - tells the story of his rise from being a labourer in the Swansea Valley to the pinnacle of his sport. Tickets now on sale at www.guildfordbookfestival. co.uk or from box offices at Guildford’s Tourist Information Centre and Electric Theatre. See website for more information and for latest updates at www.guildfordbookfestival.co.uk.

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Elstead Afternoon WI will hold their next meeting on Thursday 1st October at 2.15pm in the super improved Elstead Village Hall. On this occasion there will be a talk given

by Rupert Matthews entitled ‘Ghosts of Surrey’. This promises to be most intriguing so put the date in your diary. All visitors and new members will be made very welcome, and they offer a delicious tea. Contact Helen White on 01252 710039.

There’s a Tilford Bach Society Concert on Friday 2nd October at 7.30pm at The United Reformed Church, Farnham GU9 7QU. The Rivoli String Quartet will play Haydn, Mozart and Schubert. All welcome, tickets are £13.50 in advance or £15 on the door and anyone aged 8-25 and accompanying parents/music teachers may attend free thanks to Cavatina. Full information on www.tilbach.org.uk or call Sue on 01252 613130.

The organisers of Guildford Book Festival has announce the full programme for the 2015 event, taking place between 11th and 18th October in venues across the town. Joining an already sparkling line-up are acclaimed broadcaster Melvyn Bragg, with his latest historical novel, Now is the Time, set against the background of the Peasants’ Revolt; top crime writer Peter James, presenting his debut ghost story, The House on Cold Hill; Guardian Theatre Critic Michael Billington, who will share his personal view of The 101 Greatest Plays of all time, and much-loved comedian Helen Lederer, discussing her first laugh-out-loud novel, Losing It. Coinciding with the Rugby World Cup, sport is represented at this year’s Festival by two giants of international rugby.

The Three Lions pub in Meadrow, Farncombe has three gigs coming up in October. On Friday 2nd October at 9pm, it’s The Vincents who play vintage goodtime music, 50’s swing, jive and blues. Real toe tapping stuff! On Friday 9th October there will be a rare solo performance from Mick Wilson. Mick was lead singer with 10cc, so this is a bit of a coup. Then on Friday 30th October, also at 9pm, the Rockin’ Crescendos will provide a high octane dose of good old fashioned rock n’ roll.

Why not make a night of it, a bit of good pub grub a great pint followed by some excellent live music, what can be better?

The Three Lions has been named Shepherd Neame Pub of the Year 2015. See www.thethreelionsfarncombe.co.uk.

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The Cranleigh Food and Music Festival is a new community event organised by Cranleigh Arts Centre and the Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce to showcase locally produced food, drink and musical talent. This year, on Saturday 3rd October, the Food Festival will take place at the Arts Centre as usual, but for the first time other Cranleigh organisations and businesses will take part in what will be a community-wide event. In addition to bands and musicians popping up in a variety of shops, cafes and pubs throughout the day, there will also be spoken word with a food-theme at Cranleigh Library, performances from Hurtwood House theatre school on an outdoor stage and the Guildford Shakespeare Company will present extracts of Alice in Wonderland at Manns of Cranleigh’s toy department. Folk acts will perform throughout the afternoon at Cranleigh Cricket Club and the event will conclude with three bands, The Surrey Ukulele Big Band, Following Foxes and The True Deceivers, taking part in a concert at Cranleigh Arts Centre’s main auditorium in the evening. For further information, including a detailed schedule for the day, please visit the Festival’s website www. cranleighfestivals.org.uk.

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On the 3rd October, Guildford Rugby Club will be showing the England v Australia match so why not pop along to see it with like-minded friends? With the new season now started, come along on Saturdays and see Guildford Rugby in their battle for promotion this season. They opened their campaign with a solid 25-6 home win and I think you will see some exciting action this season. The next matches are against Twickenham on the 3rd October and Havant on the 24th October. VantagePoint are sponsors of the club so we will see you there!

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well known light classical pieces as well as hits from popular musicals. Also performing a variety of music on this evening will be the Wey Community Gospel Choir which is based in Guildford. The concert starts at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) and tickets are just £10 per person and can be purchased from Chandlers Garage, Elstead, or Sue Gowar on 01252 702127 (gowarms@btinternet.com). Refreshments will be available.

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profile is being rapidly transformed by women attracted to the exciting explosion of new flavours, varieties and brands.

We approached three local craft breweries that are at the heart of this new brewing revolution to find out what all the fuss is about.

Hop Art in Bentley near Farnham has only been brewing since February this year and yet has already made impressive inroads into their local market. Partners Tony Scardarella and Erik van Dongen clearly have a great chemistry together, and with a very evident sparkle for humour as I was to find out.

“We started Hop Art as a spur of the moment decision,” said Erik, and following a dramatic pause added: “After 20 years of talking about it! I guess I’m the brewer, and Tony is the sales, marketing, image and everything-else-man.”

Tony chipped in: “It’s fair to say that beer is in your blood, isn’t it?” to which Erik responded: “Metaphorically rather than literally of course.”

And so the mood for the rest of the interview was set.

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What’s all the fuss about? Phil Kemp investigates...

Marcus Jones, the community pubs minister, announced in August that “Britain is back on the map as a global brewing powerhouse with three breweries opening up every week.” An awesome statistic that sits awkwardly alongside the British Beer and Pub Association’s much hawked fact that up to 29 pubs close every week in the UK. Add to that the news that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in March added craft beers to the basket of goods used to calculate inflation in the UK. Then in May, it emerged that the UK brewing giant SABMiller acquired London craft brewer Meantime, attracted by their 48% growth in sales in 2014 - this compared to the paltry 1% growth of the mainstream UK beer market.

So what is ‘craft beer’ and what makes it so special to attract all of this attention? At its heart is the enthusiasm of smallscale artisan microbreweries experimenting with exciting combinations of ingredients to flavour and colour their beers.

This is resulting in the brewing industry being redefined to such a degree that the traditionally male-dominated customer

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“We wanted a range that went from the very lightest in character, right through to the dark complex. Our very first one was Hoppy Blonde. We felt that having a beer that was light, refreshing and with that citrus zing was what the market was after - and it’s been our bestseller by far.”

Both Erik and Tony have close family connections with Europe, and this influence is very evident in their brew recipes. Tony explained: “That continental influence plays a big part, and it is something that differentiates us. We both love a lot of the Belgian beers the Rocheforts influenced us a lot when we were working out the Hoppist. So our cultural backgrounds are definitely an influence.”

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“Our Hoppist is a strong Belgian Trappiststyle beer, and at 6.1 ABV (alcohol by volume percentage) is quite modest and low for a Belgian style beer, but is better suited for the local palate,” said Erik. “Weisshop is only 4.5 but it is a wheat beer, and although wheat beers have grown in popularity they are still the Marmite of beers in England. There are people that just ‘get’ a wheat beer, and there are people who simply don’t because it’s got that sort of sour, acidic taste.”

The microbrewery Tillingbourne is tucked away in the North Downs close to Guildford.

Their story starts in 2011 and makes for fascinating reading. Steve Dodd and Lee Nicholls have been friends since their school days, and Steve had been brewing his own beer from home for over 25 years. A chance conversation with the brewery’s previous owners, who were relocating, resulted in the two taking over the site and launching their own brewery. The partnership of an experienced brewer (and scientist by profession) and a sales and advertising professional, both of whom had the conviction to jump straight into what is by microbrewery standards a large brewing plant, has resulted in a new craft brewer that has made an impact

extremely quickly with an impressive list of brewing awards under their belts.

“When we started up there were 400 microbreweries in the country, which was a bit of a challenge to start with until we realised that we were surrounded by breweries producing traditionally-styled ale, using English hops which are quite bland. We use American hops which have a lot more power and a lot more citrus notes, producing more ‘bang’ for your buck.

People know us as the hoppy Surrey brewery, and our mascot is the Hop Troll created to mark the success of our IPA of the same name, and which has seven varieties of hops in it.”

Most of our beers are named after features along the Tillingbourne River. Falls Gold is named after a waterfall just up from Wootton. The Source is named after the spring where the Tillingbourne starts. And Black Troll is taken from one of the famous gunpowder mills down in Chilworth - and of course every Tillingbourne bridge has a troll lurking beneath!”

People just cannot believe how much power you can get from hops, and it is the golden hops that are really driving the market now. The average ale drinker used to be in their late 30s and early 40s, but that has now converted to late 20s and early 30s. My wife runs the Dorking Beer Festival where the visitor demographic has also shifted dramatically to now include 40% women.”

Surrey Hills has been brewing for over 10 years, the last four of which has seen them occupy a unit at the Denbies Wine

DISCOVER MORE There are of course plenty more local breweries in the area.

These include: Dark Star Brewing Co, Partridge Green - www.darkstarbrewing.co.uk Langham Brewery, Lodsworth - www.langhambrewery.co.uk Dorking Brewery, Dorking - www.dorkingbrewery.com Frensham Brewery, Farnham - www.frenshambrewery.co.uk Hog’s Back, Tongham - www.hogsback.co.uk Hoptimists Brewery, Godalming - www.hoptimists.co.uk Leith Hill Brewery, Dorking - www.ploughinn.com/leith-hill-microbrewery The Little Beer Corporation, Guildford - www.littlebeer.co.uk

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Estate in Dorking. Surrounded by over 200 acres of vineyards in the North Downs must in itself be an inspiration - not that the Surrey Hills Brewery team need much additional motivation as I was to discover.

Under the experienced hands of founder Ross Hunter, his team are continuing to enthusiastically build on the reputation initially established by their best-selling Shere Drop - which Ross is keen to point out has become so well-regarded that customers will simply ask for a pint of Drop at their local. And from whence the name? “We were brewing in Shere at the time and the ‘Drop’ comes from people simply saying “nice drop of beer” - and it has since proved to be a pun that really sticks in your mind.”

Ross has a clear strategy for keeping a local focus when it comes to both the naming of their brews and where their customers are located. “Over 95% of our beer is consumed within a 15mile radius of the brewery,” Ross explained. “Not only does it keep delivery times down, but also in supplying local pubs we have a very personal connection with them. It’s like a big happy family.” Shere Drop is joined by other popular brews including Hammer Mild, Ranmore Ale, Greensand IPA, and Albury Ruby. The list clearly bringing to life the brewery’s intimate connection with the Surrey Hills and its villages and landmarks.

“We are very proud of our beers. As well as our best-selling Shere Drop, our dark mild Hammer was awarded Champion Mild of Britain in 2010. Our second-best seller is Ranmore, which won Gold in its category of Champion Beer of Britain.”

Ross is extremely enthusiastic about the direction English brewing is headed. “Craft ale is taking off. A lot of people are entering the market now, so for us it was a good time to get in 10 years ago. As far as I’m concerned the more the merrier as it means there is much more variety out there - and so there are more reasons now for people to get interested in beer. It is a very exciting time.”

Craft beer brewed by artisan microbreweries is undoubtedly here to stay and it looks like the excitement is unlikely to wane, in part down to the inquisitive nature of brewers when it comes to exploring vibrant new flavours. Craft’s tasting notes are enthusiastically debated online and in bars all across the country. After all, who could resist trying beers that have ‘sweet caramel notes’ ; ‘orange and tangerine flavours and aromas’ ; ‘a dry biscuity finish’; or ‘floral, fruity hoppiness and a zingy, zesty flavour’?

Add to that exciting marketing with visually striking branding and wildly imaginative names for their beers. Some of the most original revealed in a countrywide survey earlier this year included Santa’s Butt, a play on words given that a ‘butt’ refers to a large barrel in brewery-speak; Old Engine Oil described as ‘viscous and crafted with a twist’; Tactical Nuclear Penguin, perhaps because of its staggering 32% ABV; Snake Venom, apparently the world’s strongest beer at a mind-blowing 67.5%; and Five O’Clock Shadow, allowing you to ‘be at one with your stubble after a hard day at work’.

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Hop Art

Erik van Dongen (left) and Tony Scardarella

The Brewery, Blacknest Industrial Park, Blacknest Road, Bentley, Nr Farnham GU34 4PX 01252 364436 www.hopartbrewery.com

Tillingbourne

Lee Nicholls

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Surrey Hills Brewery

Ross Hunter

Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking RH5 6AA 01306 883603 www.surreyhills.co.uk Then stir into the mix sheer artisan effrontery which effectively cocks a snook at the great traditional British pint by introducing a ‘flight’ of third pint glasses - where craft ale drinkers can try three different brews selected from a menu, and all for the cost of a single pint – and you know that the British brewing industry will never be the same again.

Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer with a keen interest in what makes our cluster of southern counties tick, and so loudly too. He works closely with other freelancers in a vibrant creative community. www.weyriver.co.uk vantagepointmag.co.uk

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with demonstrations of lumberjack sports from STIHL, walks and talks with RHS experts. Ben Law talks about our re-emerging woodland culture and Thomas Pakenham, bestselling author will be signing copies of his new book The Company of Trees. On your visit take a walk in the Arboretum, Pinetum or the winding woodland paths of the Wild Garden.

Free with normal garden admission. There are more events, so check out www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.

The Surrey Hills Wood Fair takes place at the Birtley Estate in Bramley on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October from 10am- 5pm. Each year the fair gets bigger and better yet retains the traditional charm of a rural day out in the Surrey Hills for all the family. This year you’ll discover a range of interesting stalls to browse and buy from and great local produce including a beer tent! Entertainment includes; a host of local bands co-ordinated by the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford as well as the ever popular horse and wagon rides and chainsaw demonstrations. There’s a lot for children from craft making and animal attractions to theatre shows courtesy of the Man in the Moon Theatre Tent.

The Wood Fair is free for children under 12 and £7.50 for adults. www.surreyhillswoodfair.co.uk.

The ‘Second Life’ Exhibition of photographs of Godalming folk doing other things will be on display at Bel and the

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Dragon until Sunday 4th October. Go along and take a look – you might be featured!

Ockford-Godalming Afternoon WI Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Scoutand Guide Headquarters, Seymour Road, off Eashing Lane, Godalming at 2pm. Wednesday 7th October will be The Annual Produce & Craft Show where members compete to show off their creative skills. In November there will be a group lunch followed by the annual meeting. As well as monthly meetings, outings and theatre trips are arranged throughout the year; also pub lunches, book reading evenings and regular craft sessions. The group welcomes new members. Contact the secretary on 01483 421433.

Guildford Natural History Society has two very interesting talks coming up in October. The first is on Thursday 8th October when Tim Winter will give an illustrated talk describing 20th Century Rural Life. Then on 22nd October, Sussex naturalist John Richardson will talk about the natural history within a mile of his home. The talks take place at the Guildford Institute in Ward Street, starting at 2.45pm. Free to GNHS members. They welcome visitors, but do ask for a small donation to help cover their costs. Further information from Bridget Hopkins on 01483 275826.

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Forest Foragers will be running their very popular oneday foraging courses every Saturday in October, based in the Chichester Hall, Witley, GU8 5PL. They also have a couple of afternoon foraging forays planned for Sundays 11th and 25th October and Sunday1st November. The fullday mushroom picking course will consist of a morning identification session, covering the principal edible plants and fungi, (notes provided), followed by a substantial lunch featuring some of these. The morning session will also cover hazards to be avoided when collecting. The afternoon session will be a walk during which edible wild plants and fungi will be collected, varying according to the season. The cost is £125 per person. You can find out more, and book online at www.forestforagers.co.uk.

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Conquest Art is a group of people who get together every Thursday morning at Godalming United Church for an art session. All the members have a disability, but they concentrate on their ability to paint. They use many media and work on lots of different techniques and styles. Everyone’s work is very individual and a great pleasure for them. They will be exhibiting their work at Godalming Museum until Saturday 10th October from 10am to 5pm, excluding Sunday and Mondays.

The Lammas Ringers, a handbell team from Godalming are holding a supper and entertainment evening on Saturday 10th October at 7.30pm in the Octagon, adjoining Godalming Parish Church, Church Street, Godalming GU7 1ES. The evening will take the form of a two course supper followed by music played on handbells by the Lammas Ringers. There will also be a raffle. For tickets at £10 or for more information, contact Peter or Janet on 01483 416177, or email janetdavies6132@googlemail.com.

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There is to be a Flower Festival at St Teresa of Avila RC Church, Chiddingfold, over the weekend of 10th and 11th October. This is in celebration of the 500th anniversary of St Teresa’s birth in Avila. St Teresa was a remarkable woman, reforming the Carmelite Order, setting up new monasteries, and writing books on prayer which have been translated into many languages and are still read today. Each flower arrangement will represent an aspect of St Teresa’s life. The event is free. There will be a quiz sheet for children and a

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Although the evenings are now drawing in, anyone wishing to join the Godalming Evening Townswomen’s Guild will receive a warm welcome. Why not go along to their next meeting being held at the Godalming Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming on Tuesday 13th October. You can enjoy a chat and coffee before the meeting starts at 7.45pm. Speaker for the month is Robin Wells and during his talk you will learn something of the life of Ralph Vaughan Williams an English composer of symphonies, chamber music, opera, choral music and film scores. He was also a collector of English folk music and songs. Throughout the month members also enjoy a book club, lunching out and social evenings. For further details of the Godalming Guild you can ring the chairman on 01483 415343.

Here’s a little bit of good news. From September, new opening hours apply to the 16 Surrey Community Libraries.

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As winter approaches, with shorter days and a ‘chill in the air’, now is the time to get your home ready for those colder months.

Keeping warm is important for everyone, but for some, and especially older people, the cold weather can cause really serious health problems.

Taking a few simple steps now to ensure you keep warm and healthy this winter will mean that if we have a really cold spell, you are well prepared for the lower temperatures.

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Curtains provide a good source of insulation when the temperature drops. If your radiators are under your windows, tuck your drawn curtains behind them. Check for broken curtain hooks and add thermal lining to the curtains.

Make sure light bulbs are working and lighting is adequate. Higher voltage warmer hue lights in the winter could help ward off the winter blues. Now is a good time to make sure your torch light bulb is working and you have some fully charged batteries in case of a power cut. Always keep your torch in an easy to reach place (finding a torch in the back of the cupboard when the lights are not working is so frustrating!).

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Keeping warm and cosy in bed is really important.

Bed socks, hot water bottles and warm pyjamas will help you get a comfortable nights rest. Make sure you air your winter duvet and blankets and if needed, get them cleaned before the cold weather arrives.

In the garden As summer plants die down, autumn is a time to tidy the garden before the start of winter. Annuals need digging up, spring bulbs and winter flowers need planting and hanging baskets taken down.

If your lawn looks slightly the worse for wear then now is a good time to revitalise it. Remove moss using a rake and add it to the compost heap. If you have large amounts of moss then you may want to use a moss killer first. If you want a ‘new lawn’ autumn is a great season to lay turf as it has plenty of time to become established before next summer.

shops. A small stock of bottled water in case of frozen pipes or a burst mains pipe will ensure you always have drinking water for emergencies.

When we get a cold spell, do remember to call your elderly relatives and neighbours, especially if they live on their own, to see if they are managing with the change in temperature.

If you would like more information on how to manage in the winter months, Age UK Surrey has a free information and advice service that can provide support on many issues, including housing, social care, benefit entitlements and much more.

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A huge range of Christmas cards sold for good causes benefiting many local and national charities and a wide choice of Christmas gifts are available at Godalming Museum from 13th October to 19th December. A variety of gifts and books, many related to Surrey, includes an exclusive range of fine chinaware. It is decorated with the purple Iris Stylosa painted by Gertrude Jekyll, the renowned gardener who lived at Munstead Wood. A range of smaller items includes many stocking-fillers. Godalming Museum is located at 109 High Street, by the Pepperpot, and is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Admission is free but donations are welcomed. For further information contact the Museum on 01483 426510 or visit the website at www. godalming-museum.org.uk.

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Solitaire Social Club for unattached and single adults in West Surrey and East/North-East Hampshire recently had its 25th anniversary and continues to provide a varied and interesting programme of activities to cater for all tastes. These include walks, meals out, BBQs, cheese and wine parties, ceroc, golf, badminton, theatre outings, parties (including a summer and Christmas party), and weekly club nights. They welcome new members. For further information go to their website www.solitairesocialclub.org.uk , call the chairman Paul on 01252 279142 or just turn up on one of the club nights and introduce yourself.

Farncombe Morning Townswomen’s Guild’s October meeting will be on Wednesday 14th October from 10am-12 noon in the Church Room, St John’s Church in Farncombe when a Guild member will speak about a holiday on board a small passenger boat with cabins, cruising across Sweden.

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PROPERTY NEWS - AUTUMN The property market in Surrey and West Sussex is fairly buoyant, with average house prices up 9% in Surrey and 9.2% in West Sussex this year. There is strong demand for houses as people look to enjoy living in or near towns that regularly feature in lists of the most desirable places to live in the UK. According to Andrew Lodge, “October is a great time to get your property on the market as there are many active buyers in the area looking to move before Christmas”. This view is shared by Graham Faulkner from Ewe Move, who commented that “lower priced housing stock in particular has attracted much attention and has been selling very quickly. In quite a few cases we have sold in just a few days for asking price or higher”. Tony Emery from Emery & Orchard says that “the end of the holiday season has seen an increase in activity in the housing market as people return from their summer break keen to find a new home”.

If you are selling, make sure you follow the advice given below from a selection of local agents. In addition, Marcus Cadman at Hill Clements suggests you “take advantage of any good weather and get your photographs done. A high level of presentation on websites, advertising and brochures ensures your house will stand out from the rest and attract the best interest”. Matthew Burns from Pewleys agrees. “We all know the old saying ‘a picture can paint a thousand words’ well, we agree. We are so used to expertly filmed property shows these days that depict a lifestyle offered by a property that one should really try to ‘get creative’ with the photography when presenting your property. Check to see which agent is best suited to do this for you and show your home to the same standard that you present within it.”

Pewleys, Shalford - Matthew Burns Where are the local ‘hot spots’ and why?

Schools are always first on the agenda.

Wrong or right side of the road for catchment can have a profound influence on property value, however these catchments change from year-to-year. Private schools relative to property location are less of an issue although rush hour traffic delays do play a major role still.

Guildford has always been ‘blue chip’ due to excellent communications, schooling, cultural and of course shopping facilities. The villages surrounding are highly sought after particularly with so many people now working from home wanting a more peaceful lifestyle.

Your top tip for selling your property now De clutter and then de clutter again! It’s so easy to

Emery & Orchard, Godalming - Tony Emery Where are the local ‘hot spots’ and why?

We have experienced an increase in the number of new buyers entering the market across all price ranges. There is demand particularly for Victorian homes near to the town centre and from families looking for four bedroom homes in the price range of £600,000 to £1,000,000 in Godalming and the outer lying villages.

The market as remained strong this year with consistent sales through the summer. Many buyers are looking to move out of London, and Godalming, being within easy reach of the capital and being a great place to live, is a popular choice.

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Tel: 01483 304344 www.pewleys.co.uk get used to a home that is simply too full of furniture and general clutter. Create as much clear space, particularly within the entrance hall as this is the first opportunity to make a good impression. Thresholds are important too. Paint the front door and jet wash the pathway, so from the moment the buyer pulls up outside, the property is already inviting them to enter. Make sure that the garden is well maintained and leaves swept away regularly. Clean windows as this will create more sparkle outside and in.

Why use us One can soon identify with a particular agent who specialises in a certain type of property or even client.

Some agents, like us, also have a wealth of experience in the local area, property and life in general.

Tel: 01483 419300 www.emery-orchard.co.uk Your top tip for selling your property now Start marketing early in the autumn and price realistically – things can slow down as we get near to Christmas and this will give you the best chance of selling and finding your next home.

Why use us We are the local independent agents who have been helping people move successfully in the area for over 20 years. We offer professional, friendly and efficient service, dealing personally with all our clients and giving sound advice on all aspects of the property market.

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Hill Clements, Guildford - Marcus Cadman Where are the local ‘hot spots’ and why?

What has become very noticeable over the last couple of years is the growing appetite for the convenience of town living. Anything in the town that is sensibly priced is attracting a great deal of interest. The ability to walk the children to schools, walk to the station and all the other amenities that Guildford has to offer is a huge draw. Areas around schools are always going to be popular but in essence anywhere in Guildford at the moment could be classified as a hot spot.

Your top tip for selling your property now Take advantage of any good weather and get your

Tel: 01483 300300 www.hillclements.com photographs done. A high level of presentation on websites, advertising and brochures ensures your house will stand out from the rest and attract the best interest. Make sure that leaves are swept, borders are looking well kept and any pots or planters have a seasonal offering in. People do not want to feel that the garden is a burden before they have even walked into the house.

Why use us We have been working in the town for the last 24 years and have built up a reputation for dealing with good quality homes in the town and surrounding villages. The current team have some 65 years’ experience of advising clients in the area

Ewe Move, Dorking - Graham Faulkner Where are the local ‘hot spots’ and why?

Currently we are seeing great interest in the first time buyer price bracket, which scarily is anything up to £400,000. Most desirable seem to be three bed houses, with more afforable ex-local authority now being snapped up. One bed and two bed flats are popular too, but the prices have risen quite a bit this year. Buyers used to be deterred by being on main roads, and that still has a bearing, but with a shortage of housing stock available we are seeing people adjusting their criteria.

Your top tip for selling your property now My top tip would be to tidy up, mend anything obviously broken, and decorate to ‘freshen up’ if that’s an option.

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Tel: 01306 406 506 www.ewemove.com button to request a call back on a property, or to book a viewing. We also have a Happy Seller Guarantee where a seller is free to walk away without owing a penny if they think we’re not doing a good job.

Letting your property?

The local lettings market in Godalming and the surrounding villages is fast with demand outstripping supply. The area is excellent for buy-to-let/pension investors requiring an income. Landlords should use a professional agent for referencing/credit checking and for drawing up the tenancy agreements.

A professional inventory should also be drawn up. Landlords need to be aware of the legislation surrounding lettings. Well presented and maintained properties achieve a higher rental and are always required.

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Andrew Lodge Estate Agents, Farnham - Andrew Lodge Where are the local ‘hot spots’ and why?

Farnham and surrounding villages are all sought after destinations for families and individuals as there are many properties located near to good schools, Farnham mainline station and town centre, along with beautiful countryside. The whole area is a ‘property hot spot’ as it is currently attracting many buyers from London and the suburbs.

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For more information, contact the secretary Jill Bird on 01483 860917.

Guildford Jazz presents ‘The Blue Note Era of Hank Mobley and Kenny Burrell’ on Wednesday 14th October.

Broad-toned, swinging tenor saxophonist Robert Fowler and jazz guitarist Mark Ridout pay tribute to the recordings of the great Hank Mobley and Kenny Burrell on the classic Blue Note label. An evening of classic jazz from some of today’s top jazz musicians. Early booking advised. It takes place at Jazz @ The Pavilion, Guildford Rugby Club, Guildford Road, Godalming GU7 3DH. Doors open at 7.30pm, music from 8pm. Tickets £12 in advance from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk The Wey Valley Decorative and Fine Art Society‘s next lecture, by Mrs Shirley Smith, is entitled ‘Sandro Botticelli: Painter of Florence.’ Why not join them at Shalford Village Hall on Thursday 15th October for a fascinating look at the enigmatic works of this Renaissance artist and how they reflected the cultural, religious and political life of late 15th Century Florence? Refreshments are available from 9.45am and the lecture starts at 10.45am. The Society offers a monthly programme of varied and fascinating talks by first

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Chiddingfold Horticultural Society’s next talk will be on’ The National Garden Scheme’ at 8pm on Wednesday 15th October. This will be given by Margaret Arnott who is one of Surrey’s assistant organisers and will relate the story behind the’ Yellow Book’ scheme. Visitors are welcome to hear Margaret in the Village Hall in Coxcombe Lane.

Farncombe Day Centre is holding a Quiz Night with fish and chips at Farncombe Day Centre in St Johns Street. It takes place on Friday 16th October at 7.30pm. Teams of 6/8 per table at a cost of £10 per person. There will be a raffle and you can bring your own drinks. To book your place, telephone 01483 426685 or call into the office.

Ladies are always welcome by invitation to Milford Probus meetings and outings. We are a club with monthly luncheons and various other activities for retired and semiretired professional and businessmen over 50. The Club has members from Waverley and beyond, and we meet

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Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. The Secretary will be pleased to arrange for you to meet a member in advance if you wish. For more details please contact Mike Thompson on 01483 428181 or email thmmic@btinternet.com.

All residents of Farncombe and Godalming with a GU7 postcode should have received a questionnaire asking for their views on a variety of issues that might be covered by the Neighbourhood Plan. Many thanks to all who have already completed it. If you haven’t done yours yet, please remember to fill it in and return it by 16th October. If you haven’t received one or someone in your home needs another then you can download the form at www.godalming-tc.gov. uk/neighbourhood-plan or you can complete the survey online. If you have any questions talk to Louise Goodfellow

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Ewhurst and Ellens Green Bridge Club will be hosting an open evening on Friday 16th October at the Ellens Green Memorial Hall, on the Surrey/West Sussex border.

Anyone who would like to learn more about this friendly club or who might be considering membership will be welcome to go along, ideally with a partner. They play a mixture of duplicate bridge, individual pairs and teams events, as well as occasional County and World Wide simultaneous pairs events. They are an EBU-affiliated club. They hold a summer party to which members’ partners or spouses are invited, and also have an annual bridge weekend away in some congenial location. They meet every Friday evening, with a 7.10pm for 7.20pm start, at Ellens Green Memorial Hall, Furzen Lane, Ellens Green RH12 3AR. Further information can be found on their website www.ewhurstbridge.org.uk. You can also contact the chairman, Derek Gardner, on 01483 272890 (alider@tiscali.co.uk) or the hon. secretary, Carole Warde, on 01293 786653 (edrawlc@gmail.com).

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More information at www.nct.org.uk/branches/godalming/ sales/nearly-new-sale.

Waverly Dowsers’ next meeting is on Saturday 17th October and will be an ‘Introduction to Dowsing for Healing’. It will start at 10am and runs to 1pm. In the afternoon, ‘Dowsing Skills Training for Beginners’, runs from 2pm to 5pm. The venue is The Unitarian Hall, Meadrow, Godalming GU7 3JB. Members/non members welcome.

Further information from Michael Haxeltine on 01252 541639.

The famous Swap-it day is back and takes place on Saturday 17th October from 10am to noon. (Apparently the best things go in the first hour.) Chiddgreen provides the opportunity to swap things – you can bring and collect as many items as you like – just make a small donation. They like: nice clothes that no longer fit, kitchen gear that you don’t have room for, garden tools you don’t use any more, surplus craft materials, and toys, books and small items of furniture. They don’t like: anything toxic, electrical or alive!

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Harlequin Chamber Choir is celebrating its second anniversary with cake, and plenty of it. On the 17th October they’ll be entertaining guests with choral music whilst you eat. Enjoy scrumptious music by some of the very greatest English choral composers in café-seating style. With its well-loved blend of old and new, Harlequin will take you through Renaissance madrigals, Romantic partsongs and on into the realms of the musically diverse 20th Century. Spiritual arrangements, Shakespeare settings and Beatles numbers are all added to the mix. Their featured composer is the British contemporary composer Cecilia McDowall, who last year won the British Composer Award for choral music and whose ‘fancy of folksongs’ Harlequin is presenting in its entirety. Join Harlequin at 7.30pm on Saturday 17th October at Cranleigh Baptist Church. Tickets: £12 including refreshments. Reserve a place by emailing rachel@harlequinchamberchoir.org.uk, or telephoning Rachel Musgrove on 01483 277414.

The Cellar Café and Skillway are holding an Auction of Promises on Saturday 17th October at 7.30pm at Clock Barn Hall, Hambledon. The theme is ‘A taste of India’, with a home-cooked two course curry buffet meal included in

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Cranleigh Karate Club, set up in 1976, meets on Friday evenings at Cranleigh Youth Centre, Snoxhall Fields, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh GU6 8JW, from 7pm-9pm. This session is for both children and adults, so there is a minimum age of 9. These sessions are run by Sensei Ian Hunter, 7th Dan, and he can be contacted by email at ianhunter01@ live.co.uk or by telephone on 01428 685093 (mobile: 07806 732161).

They also run the Cranleigh School Karate Club, which meets on Monday nights at Cranleigh School sports hall, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh GU6 8QQ, during term time only. It runs from 7pm-8pm and is aimed at juniors with a minimum age of 7. The instructor is Sensei Jim Taylor, 5th Dan, and he can be contacted by email on jimtaylor_ cranleigh@hotmail.com. Beginners are always welcome and are treated with respect and care. Safety in training is intrinsic throughout all the activities and a priority for all instructors. Your progress and the development of your abilities will be at a pace designed to safely bring out the best in you. Why not give it a try?

Betty’s Tea Rooms are coming to Cranleigh, in the guise of a ‘Pop- up’ Tea Room at St Nicolas Church Rooms, Church Lane.

It’s on Sunday 18th October from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, serving delicious afternoon teas of tea, scones with jam and cream and homemade cakes all with waitress service. A lovely afternoon treat at just £6.

The Kelly’s Cross Country Challenge takes place on Sunday 18th October at the new venue, Loseley Park. There is a half-marathon (minimum age 18), 10k run (minimum age 14), 5k run (minimum age 8) and a children’s race. There is also a 10k and 5k walk. There should still be time to register. Go to www.kellystore.org/guildford-2015/event. php where there is full information.

The National Trust gardens, parks and countryside of are some of the best places in Surrey to see the fiery hues of autumn in glorious settings. Autumn colour starts from mid-October – red, gold and orange colours will start to cover the breathtaking landscapes at this time of year, and can go on late into November. So whether you’re admiring the variety of trees and plants, building up an appetite for some seasonal tasty treats or enjoying a Great British Walk through the crisp leaves, there are plenty of reasons to explore the National Trust sites this autumn. To help you decide where to visit, we’ve come up with our top autumn colour hotspots in Surrey: Winkworth Arboretum, the National Trust‘s only arboretum, near Godalming, is one of the best places in the country to see the fiery hues of autumn; Polesden Lacey - the views from the South Lawn at Polesden Lacey, across to Ranmore Common on the opposite hillside, are stunning in autumn, with flashes of autumn colour; At Box Hill and Leith Hill you can see vantagepointmag.co.uk

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Amitiës Françaises welcome Guy Richeux on Thursday 22nd October to talk about Colette, the famous French novelist who wrote about French society at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Her life was celebrity with substance, not only a writer famous for describing immediate sense experience but a music hall actress. They meet as usual in the Baptist Hall, Queen Street, Godalming at 7pm for coffee and a chat and the lecture at 7.30pm. Parking nearby. Lectures in French by professional lecturers well used to English audiences. Information from John Petty at johnpetty@which.net or call 01483 389102.

Looking for a break from those long autumn evenings and a way of learning more about your flourishing local community? Shalford Village Hall may have the perfect answer. Their Annual General Meeting takes place at the hall in Kings Road, Shalford GU4 8JE at 7.30pm on Friday 23rd October followed by an illustrated talk by renowned local historian David Rose entitled ‘A Drop of the Hard and Soft Stuff.’ David will trace the history of the once thriving brewing and soft drinks industry in Guildford and the colourful bottles and advertising material used. Free light refreshments, including a cup of the soft stuff, will be provided. Why not join them for an enjoyable and informative evening? You will be warmly welcomed. For further details, call 01483 579717 or email shalfordvillagehall@hotmail.co.uk.

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From Buttons to Blinds In the first of an occasional series about the history of our local businesses, we talk to C&H in Guildford C&H Fabrics was started on 1st April 1933 by C.W. Hamblin and H.E. Closs. Some might say not a very auspicious date to begin a new business, but 82 years later they would be proved wrong.

The company continues to grow and flourish under the steady leadership of Bryan Hamblin, C.W.’s grandson, supported by his three sons, all of whom play active roles in the company.

The success of the company has much to do with its original philosophy, which was simply to offer customers ‘quality and service’ plus ‘reliability and value,’ standards which still hold true today across their nine stores in the south of England.

C&H has been fortunate in the loyalty of its staff, many of whom have worked for the company for well over 10 years allowing their product knowledge to develop and grow. Perhaps it is down to the Hamblin family taking the time to learn the names and a little about all of its 400 staff; or an oldfashioned determination to keep their stores closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, so that their staff can enjoy time with their families. Whatever the reason, the expertise and passion the staff bring to work with them translates into a recipe for a successful business now spanning four generations.

C&H’s roots were founded in dress fabrics, with haberdashery arriving a little later. Some years ago the company ventured into the soft furnishings market and has since established a reputation for producing high quality bespoke curtains and blinds, with designs and price points to suit every taste and budget. C&H even offers a ‘made to measure’ service which can provide you with new curtains in just five days.

An exciting new range of shutters has just been introduced, making their window products one of the most comprehensive in the South East.

before they were deemed competent enough to serve the public on the shop floor. Dressmakers will know that was no mean feat - although in the post war years there was little other choice than to make do and mend as rationing was still in place and fabrics in short supply.

Necessity has always been a great teacher!

Quilting continues to enjoy a huge following, no doubt because it is such a sociable craft and one which can be enjoyed whilst having a good old fashioned gossip at the same time; not to mention the coffee and cake which always seems on hand when quilters get together. C&H offers a very extensive range of fabrics and accessories for patchwork and to support local quilting groups offers a 10% discount on presentation of their membership card, not to mention a similar discount for all textile students and more recently, the WI. Knitting continues to rise in popularity and C&H leads the way offering a wide selection

During the last two years there has been a huge revival in dressmaking. This has no doubt come about as a result of the BBC’s highly successful ‘Great British Sewing Bee’ programme which we all sat glued to, week after week, watching every stitch and marvelling at the final results of the contestants. Many C&H customers plunged in and had a go at dressmaking for the first time, having been buoyed up with the enthusiasm each weekly episode created. Whilst C&H’s dress staff did have to help rescue a few of the more ambitious projects, an enthusiastic new generation of dressmakers had been born, thanks to television.

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of yarns in all of its stores. Knitting got a huge boost a few years ago when many ‘Hollywood superstars’ admitted to being avid knitters, so even the young decided it must be ‘cool’ and had a go. Who could forget Dustin Hoffman declaring his passion for knitting on a popular breakfast show; and when presented with a ball of yarn, knitting pins and asked unexpectedly to demonstrate his skill, how he checked the yarns ball band and then scolded the presenters for giving him the wrong size needles. A true craftsman and one who was not going to be caught out on TV! The sad epilogue to such an upsurge in dressmaking and knitting is the decline in the number of high street shops able to offer these products; such is the variety and quantity of items needed to provide a comprehensive range that few of the smaller retailers have been able to keep up and have disappeared from our towns.

But for C&H this boom has allowed them to bring in ever more products, expand its ranges and keep ahead of a constantly changing and growing market.

Craft, toys, games, giftware and fashion products were added to the C&H range a few years ago proving extremely popular and with Christmas just around the corner, your local C&H will be well worth a visit as it is bursting with gift ideas that won’t break the bank.

The impact that the internet is having on the high street is now clear and whilst C&H’s heart will always be in face-to-face customer retailing, internet shopping is now a fact of life. Whilst the majority of the customers still love to handle the fabrics and discuss their projects, C&H felt it necessary to launch its own extensive website which can be found at www.candh.co.uk and now enjoys a strong online customer following.

Busy lifestyles also now demand seven day a week shopping and whilst C&H had resisted this trend, following the successful opening of its Guildford store on Sundays earlier in the year, in early 2016 all C&H stores will open seven days a week.

The redevelopment of Tunsgate Square confronts the company with a new challenge, but C&H’s determination to remain in Guildford and its commitment to its customers is undaunted and your local C&H looks forward to welcoming you to its store for many years yet to come.

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Images clockwise from far left: The Tunbridge Wells store in 1964; a shop interior in the 1960s; the opening of the original Guildford store in 1963; the Guildford store in Tunsgate; another shop interior in the 1960s.

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RHS Garden Wisley in Woking GU23 6QB have a good looking programme of events in October. They have organised a ‘Spooky Woodlands’ October half term which runs from Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November. Families can discover the spooky woodlands at RHS Garden Wisley this Halloween with a fun-filled week of family activities and workshops. Learn all about hedgehogs through storytelling, plant some seeds, make a spooking woodland hat and build a den. Free with normal garden admission. Activities vary daily so check website for details. Some activities require booking in advance. www.rhs.org.uk/wisley . Do check the website to find out about all the other events.

Autumn brings with it spectacular landscapes full of colour and conkers, orchards full of apples, hedgerow fruits just right for picking and, with the National Trust, a host of autumnal events this half term. Kids can enjoy pumpkin activities, Hallowe’en trails or simply playing in the crunchy autumn leaves. Their ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ activities range from building a secret hideaway and playing conkers, to making a home for a wild animal, hunting for wild bugs and catching a falling leaf. As well as keeping the kids entertained in the great outdoors there are some ghoulish goings on with the National Trust this Hallowe’en.

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Half Term is Pumpkin Week at Secretts Farm 26th to 30th October

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD whole family going. Locations include Claremont Gardens, Dapdune Wharf, Hatchlands Park, Polesden Lacey, Shalford Mill, Surrey Hills and Winkworth Arboretum. Have a look at www.nationaltrust.org.uk.

From Monday 26th October to Sunday 1st November, it’s ‘Wild about Gardens Week’, the annual celebration of garden wildlife hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society and The Wildlife Trusts; they are teaming up with Hedgehog Street this year to highlight how gardeners can help our hedgehogs. This much-loved creature is declining in Britain as fast as the tiger, over 30% in the past 10 years. To help encourage people right across Britain to think about how hedgehog friendly their gardens, schools and community spaces are, this year’s Wild About Gardens Week will form a week-long call to action and a celebration of the humble hedgehog, packed with events, competitions and opportunities to get stuck in.

A downloadable new booklet, available from the website, www.wildaboutgardensweek.org.uk will demonstrate steps you can take to help hedgehogs in your garden.

There are the usual special themed boat trips on the Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood. On Sunday 26th October a fun Halloween trip for younger children (lasting approximately 45 minutes) will depart from The Wharf beside the Canal

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This will be followed by a scary trip for older brave souls (lasting approximately 90 minutes) which will depart at 7.00pm. Tickets cost £14 per person. Light refreshments are included on both trips. Tickets must be booked in advance. Fancy dress is encouraged but not compulsory!

Their popular Santa cruises will be running on 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December with 40 minute trips departing at 11am, 12 noon and 2pm. Tickets cost £9 each and include light refreshments and a gift from Santa for children under 12 years old. If you would like to make a booking or receive further information on special events and private charters, or on the restoration work and volunteering opportunities on the canal, please call the Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk. Web: www.weyandarun.co.uk.

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD ‘The Fine Art of Crime: Actual Case Studies of the Trail and Repatriation of Stolen Art’ is the title of the October lecture of The West Surrey Decorative and Fine Arts Society on Tuesday 27th October. In this lecture Malcolm Kenwood, a retired specialist policeman and private detective, uses fascinating actual case studies to examine the trail and repatriation of stolen art. The society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month at 9.45am for coffee.

Lectures start at 10.30am. New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures, visits and holidays for 2015 can be found on their website or for more information, ring 01483 811671.

Milford Horticultural Society’s next meeting is on Tuesday 27th October 2015 at 8pm in Milford Village Hall. Jim Buttress, a judge on the TV show the Big Allotment Challenge and a former Superintendent of Royal Parks, will be joining us for a talk entitled ‘Royal Palace Gardens’. All members and guests are very welcome to attend, tea, coffee and biscuits will be served and we will also be holding a raffle. Talks are free for members, non-members are very welcome, a fee of £1 is payable at the door. For more information on Milford Horticultural Society, our talks, visits and shows please visit our website www.milfordhortsociety.org.uk/ or contact Beth Otway (email: beth@otway.com or telephone 01483 420989).

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FITNESS A flexible approach to fat loss For those trying to lose weight, get fit or improve their health, ‘clean’ eating has become a bit of a buzzword over the past few years and for good reason; eating a diet that’s primarily unprocessed and as close to nature as possible will ensure that your body receives all of the essential nutrients it needs to function at its best and maintain an optimal weight for you.

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Michael Jackson’s Thriller is a timeless classic and this October, children aged 8 to 14 will be able to learn the dance just in time for Halloween. Dance in a Day will be held at G Live on Wednesday 28th October from 10am to 4pm. The workshop will be led by The Dance Movement, which is a resident dance company of the Farnham Maltings. Dancers will need to bring along old clothes as they will be making their own costumes and having their faces painted. At the end of the day, the children will perform the dance to family and friends. The workshop costs £30 and places can be booked at www. glive.co.uk.

There is a Lowrey Organ Exhibition Event and Concert on Friday 30th October at Shalford Village Hall, Kings Road, Shalford, Guildford GU4 8JE. It starts at 2pm and is a free event. Tea and coffee will be available and there’s a large car park on site so why not go along and see/try the latest organ technology and innovations from Lowrey. The new Lowrey Inspire will be one of the organs on display. A two hour concert, played by Lowrey expert Trevor Flunder will follow the event, starting at 7.30pm. One or more of the displayed organs will feature in the concert. Admission is £6 to visitors.

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If you didn’t manage to catch it first time round, there is another opportunity to do so. The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ is showing the award winning ‘The Theory of Everything’ starring Eddie Redmayne on Friday 30th October.

Doors open at 6.45pm and the show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 are available from The Clockhouse on 01483 420668. It really is an excellent film. There is a licensed bar.

With the kids back at school and the wonderful autumn colours beginning to show themselves in the local woodlands, this is a good time to make the most of your free time whilst getting some healthy exercise as well.

Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers organise walks which place in the area south of Godalming and Farnham including Midhurst, Petworth and the South Downs. They are a friendly group making new walkers welcome and with an increasing number of new members of all ages joining to make the most of the wonderful local countryside. They offer a wide range of walks to choose from in their latest programme which can be viewed on their website www.gandhramblers.org.uk. Walks take place most days of the week varying from 5 to 10 miles, some include a welcome pub stop during or at the end of the walk; nothing like a little reward after a bit of exertion!

Why not take the edge off those colder, darker evenings and do some dancing? There will be a warm welcome for

Pilgrim Wood is an elegant, 1920s country house situated in three acres of grounds in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to the North Downs Way. Our elevated position provides remarkable views of the surrounding countryside, yet we are conveniently located only two miles from the centre of Guildford.

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Chandlers Opticians - a short history Chandlers Opticians opened in Godalming in 1994, Haslemere 1995 and Bordon 1997. Owned by Martin Chandler and his wife, until his death in 2012, it is now owned and run by his widow Rhiannon Chandler, Martine Dalton and Stephen Brand all of whom have been involved in the business for many years.

Chandlers is a group of totally independent practices who specialise in family eyecare, contact lenses, sports vision and low vision, we are dedicated to providing professional eyecare and quality eyewear, using the latest technology to ensure your eyes receive the best possible care and sight correction.

independent company we have a complete choice of frames and lenses from all manufacturers as we are not tied to any one supplier.

Have you considered contact lenses? We are always astonished that many people think that they are not suitable for contact lenses. In reality most people can happily wear lenses, they are comfortable, affordable and offer freedom from spectacles. Whether you want them just for sport, special occasions or as a daily change from spectacles there is a lens for you.

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you at your local Circle Dance group. Circle Dancing (or World Dancing) is great fun, very relaxing, an enjoyable way to keep fit and an opportunity to make new friends. It’s suitable for men and women of all ages and you don’t need a partner.

The dances are international folk dances to beautiful ethnic music from many different countries such as Greece, Russia, Romania, Israel, Bulgaria and many more. Lynn Frances is an experienced teacher of 32 years and has built a reputation for her ability to create a wonderful atmosphere to enable participants to relax, learn and enjoy themselves. She runs classes at: Pirrie Hall Brook on Thursdays in three ten-week terms, 7.30pm-9.30pm; St Catherine’s Hall Guildford on the third Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm; WI Hall Hartley Wintney on the second Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm9.30pm. Contact Lynn on 01420 474881.

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01483 464146 or eleni.bainbridge@nhs.net) or online via www.eventbrite.co.uk. Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

At the Cranleigh Carnival, 17 people signed up for trydives at the Cranleigh Sub Aqua Club’s stand, and their training team have been busy introducing them to the underwater experience of a weightless world in Cranleigh School’s pool. During the earlier part of the year the Club made several entertaining shore dives under Swanage Pier and they are planning a long weekend RIB dive to Hope Cove in South Devon. Later in the year several members are again going to the Red Sea for a week on a dive boat, diving in water temperatures of around 25+deg. C. If you are interested in a try-dive (here!), contact Keith Howland on keith.howland@ btinternet.com, or Jamie Robson on jrplanahead@hotmail. co.uk.

Tickets are now on sale for the Zombie Stomp and Feast! It’s a 5k run (with 2.5k walk option) in fancy dress as Zombies, to be held on Hallowe’en (Saturday 31st October) Grayshott Folk Club next gig should be a knock out. On from 8pm at Merrow Downs & Guildford Golf Club. Race entry Saturday 31st October they welcome The Henry Girls (www. fee is £30 (group discounts available) and includes Hog Roast thehenrygirls.com), a trio from the hotbed of traditional Irish/ and live music from ‘Blowin’ Smoke’ All profits, along with Celtic Folk music that is County Donegal in the Republic of any sponsorship you choose to raise, will go towards the Ireland. Named after their musical grandfather Henry, one of ‘Detecting Women’s Cancers’ appeal at the Royal Surrey their main influences, the three sisters have been together Godalming Butcher Mar 1 13/02/2014 15:51 Page since1 2003 and have made five really good albums. The girls County Hospital.

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GARDENING

With Beth Otway

Fabulous Fungi It’s a simple process to start your mushrooms growing. Just remove your grow bag from its cardboard carton (the size of a large fruit juice carton), cut along the cross which is clearly marked on the pack, peel off the perforated panel on the carton, and soak the grow bag in water for 12 hours. You then simply drain the grow bag, pop it back inside the cardboard container and place upright in a light and airy spot, out of direct sunlight and away from cold drafts. A cold winter windowsill isn’t recommended, as the pack needs to be kept above 10°C. My packs, which were placed on a coffee table in the centre of the room, thrived.

Using the water spray provided, mist your mushrooms twice a day until harvesting.

Fungi are part of almost all of our terrestrial ecosystems. For much of the year we aren’t aware of their presence as they exist as mycelium, a mass of tiny, thread-like filaments, hyphae, that live entwined in the soil and undergrowth. We see their fruiting bodies – mushrooms or toadstools – for a short time when they are in season each year.

At this time of year there are many fascinating varieties of toadstools and mushrooms to be found outside. Whether you spot them on a walk or in your garden, fungi are always fun to admire, but not as easy to identify as you might think. There are estimated to be anywhere between 700,000 and 5 million species of fungi in the world. I’d only recommend eating wild mushrooms collected with an experienced, reputable guide (such as Forest Foragers who run excellent day courses in Surrey, see www. forestforagers.co.uk). Sadly it’s all too easy to make mistakes even if you have the most comprehensive guidebook available. Eating wild fungi can be fatal; every year many people make themselves ill eating poisonous fungi they thought to be edible.

I’d recommend admiring the fungi you see on your walk and then tasting the delights of your own freshly picked, home-cultivated mushrooms grown from a kit. This year I have had so much fun growing mushrooms inside at home, using the Espresso Mushroom Company’s Kitchen Garden Kits. Purchased as a simple and straightforward kit, comprising a grow-bag of spent coffee grounds (collected from Brighton’s cafés by bike), which have been inoculated with mushroom spawn; a water spray pump (which can be used effectively in a bottle or glass of water to mist your mushrooms), and a recipe card.

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I grew both the Hot Pinks and the Pearl Oyster mushroom packs from the Espresson Mushroom Company.

The Hot Pink kit really does grow pink mushrooms. Mine were a beautiful, vibrant pink and really enhanced the appearance, as well as the taste of the very special and delicious mushroom risotto they were made into. I have successfully re-used my packs three times so far, harvesting between 180g and 60g of mushrooms each time.

Nothing is wasted as the contents of the spent growbag can be used as a soil conditioner when cropping ceases.

Growing mushrooms is great fun, and fast - once they get started, the mushrooms double in size each day.

Quick results can also be achieved indoors growing cress and sprouting seeds like chick peas, mung beans, adzuki beans, and alfalfa, to name but a few. Only use seeds specifically sold and labelled as suitable for home sprouting, as some seed deemed destined to be grown outdoors could be contaminated with pesticides or other treatments. Seed sold for home sprouting is subject to strict safety controls.

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playing a combination of fiddle, ukulele, banjo, guitar, harp, mandolin, piano and/or accordion on stage. However, it is their close harmony singing that really sets them apart as they create songs and tunes that embrace the broad-ranging influences of folk, Americana, jazz and pop music. You can have a taste at www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-lu39KAK8Q. Support is provided by The Coach House Company (http:// thecoachhousecompany.co.uk/). A five piece band inspired by the folk heritage of the British Isles, the band fuses traditional jigs, reels and folksongs with rich harmonies, instrumental virtuosity and compelling upbeat rhythms to create a unique folk expression. Advance adult tickets: £12 or £14 on the door. Under 16s: £6/£7. Call Des O’Byrne on 01428 607096.

Guildford Choral presents a programme of ‘Baroque Splendour’ on Saturday 31st October at 7.30pm. The concert will be held in the lovely Charterhouse School Chapel in Godalming, not in their usual home of Guildford Cathedral which is now under renovation. The programme consists of J S Bach’s Violin Concerto in E Major, Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Ian Schofield’s Stabat Mater. They welcome the brilliant prize-winning young violinist Alessandro Ruisi as soloist in Bach’s E major concerto and then Guildford Choral Society take centre-stage for Handel’s choral showpiece Dixit Dominus. With the world première of a new setting of the

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Findings of the neighbourhood plan community questionnaires are helping to shape a possible approach for new development in Cranleigh. Research shows that people recognise there is a need for new housing and jobs but this is combined with a strong feeling that Cranleigh’s villagefeel should be protected. Commenting, Jane O’Leary chair of the neighbourhood plan steering group says: “It is becoming clear that many residents appear to be more amenable to the idea of developing small pockets of land than they are to the creation of large scale housing estates. For this to be an acceptable and sustainable proposition that could be included in the neighbourhood plan, we need to be able to demonstrate GU7 September 13_Layout 16:21 Page a supply of suitable land.1To 13/08/2013 ensure we fully explore this45 option, we are putting out an appeal to landowners, developers, estate agents and members of the public to tell us about sites that might be suitable for employment or housing. The land might be part of a large garden in a residential area or the site for an existing building. Putting forward a suggestion will not commit the land to development so I would urge landowners to get in touch regardless of their future intentions.”

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Get baking Karen Doidge Hill has always been very creative, with her first love being fashion design. She grew up in Cornwall before moving to London to study at London College of Fashion. After graduating, she opened a boutique which also had concessions in Top Shop. With the advent of children, she moved back to Cornwall and discovered her love of baking. She opened Quench Juice Café and had many happy years making cakes.

When her daughter started being cast in films and chose to study at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, the family moved back to London. Here, Karen began making cakes for friends and colleagues and started ‘Small Wonders’ making cakes for special occasions and creating cakes for people with special dietary needs. She also started writing baking and cake articles. Karen now lives locally in Milford and this is her first article for VantagePoint.

Dark Chocolate and Salted Caramel ‘Rolo’ Brownies As my nephew doesn’t eat peanut butter in the recipe opposite, I have been asked to make some of my ‘Rolo’ Brownies. This recipe is one of my easiest ever and whenever I have children staying I get them to help me make them.

Ingredients 200g unsalted butter, 200g good quality 70% dark chocolate, 125g muscovado sugar, 125g caster sugar, 4 eggs, 125g plain flour, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp good quality cocoa powder 1 tsp sea salt, 4 tubes of ‘Rolos’ – 2 chopped and 2 left whole.

Makes 16 squares.

Method: 1. First heat your oven to 150º C fan.

2. To begin melt the chocolate together with the butter over a low heat. In a separate bowl, beat together both sugars with the eggs until light and fluffy, then add the vanilla. Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture, then sift in the flour and cocoa. Mix all together along with the sea salt. Stir in chopped ‘Rolos’, and pour into your prepared tin.

Press the remaining “Rolos” into the mixture.

3. Bake for 25-30 mins, until firm to touch, but still nice and gooey in the middle. Remember with Brownies, they will continue to set as they cool.

4. Leave in the tin to cool completely and then transfer to a chopping board to slice. These are fantastic eaten warm with a good dollop of vanilla ice cream, and so very easy to make. Delicious!

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RECIPES Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Salted Caramel and Nut Brittle I have been eagerly awaiting the new Great British Bake Off series, which is always watched by the whole family. This year we missed the first few episodes as the family was having great fun on holiday in Gibraltar. It was my daughters 17th birthday, so I had to make her a special cake – very tricky with such a limited kitchen. In fact, the first hurdle was a lack of scales. I managed to improvise using the luggage scales, a shoe lace and a saucepan - this would be so much easier at home. My daughter’s choice was for a combination of all her favourite things - dark chocolate, cheesecake, peanut butter and salted caramel. No problem. The recipe is rather complicated, but as long as you take it step by step, it will be a piece of cake!

Ingredients For the base: 500g Oreo Cookies, 100g butter.

For the Cheesecake filling: 200g good quality 70% dark chocolate, 500g full fat cream cheese, 300g mascarpone cheese, 200g sour cream, 150g smooth peanut butter, 1 large free range egg, 170g muscovado sugar, 5 tbsp good quality cocoa powder.

For the Salted Caramel Sauce: 30g unsalted butter, 100ml double cream, good pinch of sea salt.

For the Chocolate Ganache: 100g good quality 70% dark chocolate, 200ml double cream.

For the peanut Brittle: 160g caster sugar, 30g salted peanuts.

Makes 12-16 portions.

Method: 1. To make the cheesecake, the first thing is to preheat your oven to 180C/Fan 160C. Then begin with the base.

Blend your Oreo cookies in a food processor to get a fine crumb, then add to your melted butter. Tip into your cake tin and press down until tightly compacted, covering the base and coming up the sides. Place in the fridge to set.

2. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of boiling water, remove from the heat and cool slightly.

3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, add the mascarpone cheese, sour cream and peanut butter. Mix in the egg, sugar, and cocoa powder. Lastly add the cooled chocolate and stir. Pour the mixture into your cake tin on top of the base.

4. Half fill a large roasting tin with boiling water and place into your oven. Wrap your cake tin with tin foil so water cannot get in, and place into the roasting tin.

Top up with boiling water, and then bake in your oven for one hour and 15 mins. Remove the cake from the oven, allow to cool and place in your fridge.

5. To decorate your cheesecake, first start with the salted caramel. Place the sugar in a heavy bottomed October 2015

pan over a medium heat and melt slowly. Do not stir the mixture, gently swirl the pan to incorporate all the sugar. When it turns a golden brown, add the butter and stir. Add the cream and stir to get a silky smooth caramel sauce, then add a good pinch of sea salt. I use this sauce all the time, especially over vanilla ice cream or fruit. Cool the caramel completely, then pour over the top of the cheesecake letting it pour over the sides.

Put it back in the fridge to await the final coating.

6. To make the chocolate Ganache, heat the cream in a pan over a medium heat until just beginning to bubble. Pour over the dark chocolate and stir until they have melted together to make a thick shiny sauce.

Let this cool and then drizzle over the caramel topped cheesecake. Return to the fridge until ready to serve.

7. Lastly, to make the brittle shards, melt the sugar the same way as for the caramel. But this time when it turns golden brown, carefully pour onto a greased piece of greaseproof paper and quickly scatter on your peanuts. Allow to cool completely, and when ready to serve snap into shards and arrange on top of your cheesecake.

8. This cake is very, very rich, and you will only need a small slice. It is delicious served with ice-cream.

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Sushi to the door The Real Sushi Company launched in Guildford earlier this year and they have received some great feedback and a steady flow of new and returning customers since.

They deliver sushi to the door in Guildford as well as Godalming, Puttenham and Normandy (GU3 and GU7 postcodes) although there is a £2 delivery charge in these three areas.

Why not give them a try? Visit their website at www. realsushi.co.uk for the full menu and more information.

Thumbs up to our local gin Silent Pool Gin has been mentioned on these pages before and having now bought and tried a bottle, I have no hesitation in recommending you all support your local distillery and buy some. It is not cheap at £35 but it is one of the best gins I have tried. No wonder Silent Pool Gin and Silent Pool Distillers have been announced as finalists in the Surrey Life Food and Drink Awards 2015. The gin also won IWSC gold for Best Gin & Tonic. SR

Autumn offer at the Duke of Cambridge in Tilford The Duke of Cambridge in Tilford is one of my regular haunts for very good reasons. The first is that I can walk there from my house in Elstead, the second is that they welcome Humphrey and other dogs, and the third is that the food is always very good and they have a good selection of beers and ciders.

Until the end of November, you can dine out there for just £10 every Monday to Thursday, lunch and dinner. You can choose one fresh, seasonal dish and a drink (includes a 125ml house wine, a pint of house ale or lager or a soft drink).

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Baking with Jack There’s so much happening this autumn at Bake with Jack, Guildford. New season bread making classes are starting soon and run every Monday night through October and November in Puttenham. Learn to make Italian breads, Artisan loaves, baguettes, beer bread and more in a fun and relaxed way. Get to know your dough. Really build an understanding of your ingredients, kneading, shaping and resting to ensure your bread is a success every time!

Intimate classes of no more than 6 people are held in a professional kitchen, and a tasty supper will be provided too, with fresh bread of course.

To find out more, call Jack on 07840 561635 or visit www.bakewithjack.co.uk.

Christmas on the Lake I know, Christmas already! The countdown has begun at The Inn On The Lake with the launch of their seasonal festive menus from £25.95. To celebrate, they’re offering early birds an extra special treat. Book a table for six or more between 23rd November and 13th December and they will add some sparkle to the season with a complimentary bottle of Prosecco for you to enjoy at your festive celebration.

Simply call 01483 419997 to book your Christmas celebration or pop in to find out more.

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Puttenham and The Sands This walk takes you through woods and fields from Puttenham Common top car park to The Sands and, optionally, Charles Hill and back through the small hamlet of Gatwick. This walk has a few options within it which are described in the text and shown on the map below. The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).

The walk Go north, out of the back left-hand corner of the car park, down a short railed path. At the bottom of the slope fork right to an immediate T-junction where you turn left, traverse an open area and enter trees heading roughly north. Ignore lefts and rights. The path swings west and then north again and goes down through silver birches. Ignore a right and keep straight on up a slope, ignoring a left fork. Join a wide track on the top near a bench. Go left and, at an unsigned marker post a few yards further on, go straight ahead past a blue arrow post then over a cross path and downhill, immediately forking left. Ignore a left and then fork right to follow a purple self-guided trail arrow, still heading north.

Fork left at another purple arrow and arrive at a little car park and a lane at Totford Hatch.

On the lane go left and quickly right and around the side of Totford Lodge, following the North Downs Way. A path merges from the left and then you fork left (west). Cross a wide vehicle track and proceed through gates and across fields with a fine view of the Hogs Back to your right. You are then forced left and subsequently turn right to go around a house.Continue forward to reach Seale Road.

Cross, turn right, and immediately turn left.

Stay on the right-hand side of two fields then exit through a gate in the corner.

Follow on, reaching a road and you have two choices of route: a) The first avoids the Barley Mow in The Sands.

Turn left and walk down the road until you reach a warning signed sharp right-hand bend where you continue straight ahead on a path, jinking right and into a playing field.

Turn left and walk along the edge of the field and out through trees to a road. Cross and go right onto the bridleway up the Long Hill track. b) The second adds ¼ mile but takes you to the Barley Mow in The Sands. Cross the road and walk alongside Sands Golf Club’s course, eventually emerging on another road. Turn 56

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left and walk down to the T-junction by the club house. Turn left and walk along the road for about 750 yards to reach the Barley Mow. You could picnic in the playing field mentioned above. It is a little further along, on the other side of the road from the pub. (If it is too early to stop, the Donkey is about half an hour further on.) Continue on along the road past the pub for about 200 yards and turn right into the bridleway up the Long Hill track.

The bridleway enters the Crooksbury Conservation Area. Continue straight on, ignoring lefts and rights until, immediately before a house on the left you see a barrier, then again you have a choice of routes: a) This is about a mile shorter and is prettier. Take the wide track left immediately before the barrier and the house and walk out across the common. At a T-junction by a little car park, turn right to reach a road. Jink right a few yards and cross to take a track out left. Follow this, straight over three cross paths. The path narrows for a while then widens. You can see a barrier a little way to your left and there is a road and a house 150 yards or so ahead (perhaps not easily seen through foliage). Here fork right and cross a broad track running east south east to take a path climbing up a short slope, roughly parallel to the road. Go over a cross paths and, at a T-junction, go left and down. Go over the next cross paths, following a green ‘self guided trail’ arrow (see a barn/shed off to your right along the cross track). Ignore a left. Reach and cross a road, again following a green arrow. Go straight over a cross track (see a large house off to the right) and reach a road opposite vantagepointmag.co.uk

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‘Cutmill Platts’. (Here you could walk along the road to the right, into Gatwick to pick up the longer route below.)

Cross the road and take the signed footpath opposite, running along to the left of the house. Immediately fork right. The path brings you to a T-junction where you turn left then, after 20 yards, take a footpath right. You emerge at the end of a pretty lake, The Tarn. Follow the path along the end of the lake and round the corner to pass Cutmill House and emerge on a lane. Go right, walk around and up a slope to pass some garages and continue on into woods. Reach a road, go right, ignore a footpath right about 100 yards along and walk on to pass Rodsell Manor and, after the road’s dead end, Rose Cottage. Beyond this cottage, look for steps going up on the lefthand side of the path. These take you up and across Suffield Lane into the starting car park. b) Continue straight on to pass two old houses and reach a road. Across the road and a few yards right is The Donkey.

Just before the road, a path goes off to the left and climbs a little way. Picnic at the top of this climb or use The Donkey if this is to be your lunch stop. Afterwards, continue on this path, emerging on and continuing along a drive to exit through a ‘two eagle’ gate onto Seale Road. Go straight over and then on to reach another road. Again, straight over, heading towards Broomfield Cottage but then going left at a footpath into a

field. Cross half-right to a gate and through a wood. Reach the road running through Gatwick. Go right to cross a stream and then follow a footpath out left, alongside a house.

Reach a lane. Go left and the lane becomes a bridleway track. Ignore rights and lefts until yet another choice. Either: i) After about 650 yards reach a blue arrow and a footpath left and walk to a road with Rodsell Manor just to your right. Turn right and proceed as above. This is about 1.25 miles shorter than the following section. ii) After about 1100 yards, reach a cross paths with a red arrow pointing left. Go left and keep following this path until you reach Lydling Farm. Pass the farm and emerge on Hook Lane. Turn left and walk about 200 yards to take a path out left. Proceed for about 1100 yards, following yellow arrows, until, at a T-junction, follow a blue arrow left and, after 10 yards, a yellow arrow right, and up some steps. Emerge on Suffield Lane opposite the entrance to the starting car park.

DISTANCE: 7¼-9 miles

REFRESHMENTS:

OS MAPS: Explorer 145 Guildford & Farnham

The Barley Mow, The Sands. T: 01252 782200

STARTING POINT: The walk begins at Puttenham Common top car park on Suffield Lane, Puttenham.

The Donkey. T: 01252 702124. www.donkeytilford.co.uk Fields to the west of Hook Lane between Puttenham and Shackleford.

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by calling 01483 276100. The nominations will be assessed by a planning expert who will use an objective set of criteria to make an initial judgement about site suitability and his assessment will be shared with the landowner. For further information about the Cranleigh neighbourhood plan, visit www.cranleighnhp.org.

There’s a Home & Vintage Fair taking place at Grayswood Village Hall on Saturday 31st October with another due on Saturday 28th November. There will be a great array of stalls including textiles, furniture, clothing and lots of vintage treasures! Children and well behaved dogs very welcome and there is free parking. Entry is just 50p. More details at www. homeandvintage.wordpress.com.

King Edward’s Witley’s World War One memorial has been restored to its former glory 95 years after it was first erected at the School’s beautiful 100-acre site in rural Surrey. In memory of the 94 former pupils and staff who died in the Great War 1914-1919, the monument was originally commissioned by the School’s alumni – the Old Boys’ Association of the School (now called the Old Witleians or ‘Old Wits’) and was first unveiled at a special ceremony on 11th September 1920. The memorial is a local landmark and many local residents will be familiar with it as they drive past on the Petworth Road. It carries the following inscriptions; ‘This memorial is erected in affectionate remembrance by old boys of the school and their friends’ and ‘Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends’. Thanks to the generosity of donors, further repointing work to the memorial, approved by the War Memorials Trust, is planned for this autumn and a special Remembrance Service and Whole School Eucharist will be held at the School on 11th November.

South West Surrey Conservative Association Witley and Hambledon Branch, invite you to ‘A Chicago Bridge Supper ‘on Friday 13th November at The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ. (Take no notice of the date!). The cost is £20 per person which includes a 2 course supper and a glass of wine.

Please take cards, bridge table cloth and scoring pads. Starts at 6.45 for 7pm. Contact Louise Mills on 07973 634741 or email loiza.mills1@gmail.com.

With autumn approaching and Christmas just around the corner, now is the time to remind you that the ‘Godalming Christmas Tree Festival’ is again taking place in Godalming Parish Church, Church Street GU7 1ES, between Thursday 26th November and Wednesday 2nd December, 10am to 6pm each day except Sunday which will be 12noon to 6pm.

This is a chance to be part of filling the church with illuminated and decorated Christmas trees in the surroundings of an historic building. They supply the tree and electricity. You bring along the stand for the tree, some ‘fairy’ lights and decorations. After the event you can take your decorated tree away. Funds raised will help local charities and church funds. Businesses, schools, charities and other community groups are invited to apply to decorate a tree. If you like the idea and would like to take part contact Peter and Janet Davies on 01483-416177, or e-mail janetdavies6132@ googlemail.com for more details or to book a tree.

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Did you know that Cranfold Job Seekers Club has found jobs for hundreds of people over the last twenty years? If you’re on the lookout for a new job, they might be able to provide the support you need. They offer a free and confidential service, with tea and coffee available too! The club can be found within the CAB offices in Village Way, Cranleigh and is open from 9am to 5pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The Guildford branch of the Surrey Masonic Widows Association are a group of ladies whose husbands were Masons living in the Surrey area. We meet for lunch at the Guildford Masonic Centre five times a year. Our meetings are social with a speaker followed by lunch. On the intervening months we meet for lunch at various pubs or restaurants in the area. We are a friendly group and enjoy our time together. There are many advantages to joining us as the Masonic Association offer their widows a lot of care and support. For more information please contact me Anne Stanford 01483 415601.

Ewhurst Players present ‘The Hollow’ by Agatha Christie from the 18th-21st November. This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. 2015 marks the 125th Anniversary of the birth of Agatha Christie, so it is fitting that our production will be one of her plays. This classic three act ‘whodunit’ is set in 1951, with the action taking place at “The Hollow”, the home of Sir Henry and Lady Angkatell, where one ill fated weekend an unhappy game of past and present romantic liaisons explodes into murder. Nearly everyone amongst the occupants, guests and visitors has a motive and most had the opportunity. Enter Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to solve the crime! Venue: Ewhurst Village Hall (free parking available). Dates: 18th-21st November 2015 at 7.45pm start.

Doors open at 7pm. Bar Available. Tickets/Box office: £8 each (No booking fee). Box office opens 19th October at 9am. Book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ewhurstplayers or call 01483 272378.

A warm invitation is extended to all to attend the fourth annual Dan Eley Foundation quiz in aid of skills training for disadvantaged youngsters in Godalming and also Colombia.

Last year they raised over £4,000, the bulk of which went to provide artisan skills to young local people. The evening promise lots of fun, a brilliant raffle, a bar and two courses! The quiz will be on Saturday 20th November at Broadwater School Hall and guests should arrive at 7pm for a 7.30 start. Tables are for between 6 and 8 people but they can always accommodate individuals to make up tables so please don’t worry if you cannot get a full team up. You can either pay on the night at the door or send a cheque to: The Dan Eley Foundation, Fieldview, Petworth Road, Witley, GU8 5QW. Places go fast, so email carolynmheley@ gmail.com to reserve your table.

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Scouting in Godalming

By Dave Fishlock, Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts), Godalming District.

Almost everyone you meet has a connection with Scouting at some time in their lives. Either you were a cub, a scout or a beaver yourself, or you had a brother, sister, son, daughter or grandchild involved. You may also think that scouting has become part of history but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Scouting is thriving in Godalming, we have active cub packs and beaver colonies and scouts too. We have five groups covering Godalming, Farncombe, Milford and Witley with numbers at full capacity in most groups.

The days of “dib dib dib” are long gone. Scouts now have an ever-changing programme of activities, and badge work covering every subject imaginable allowing scouts of all abilities to achieve.

When I visit the various groups I am always amazed at the wide variety of activities taking place. I have witnessed cooking , wooden spoon whittling, raft making, tent pitching, card making, fire lighting and of course camping, hiking and much fun is had by all! Some have spent a weekend at an activity centre, spent the night in hammocks, been abroad, visited the House of Commons, skinned and cooked rabbit and for two lucky scouts there was a trip to the World Jamboree in Japan.

The final challenge in scouting is the Chief Scout Gold Award where scouts can show their skills in a variety of disciplines, ranging from ‘promise’, community, fitness, creative, global to adventure and outdoor challenges.

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other times for training and even for a little competition. In 2014/15 we held a swimming gala at King Edward’s school, the first for many years and an opportunity to dust off the trophies. Another of our leaders organised an overnight expedition which gave the older scouts a chance to test their navigational skills and the younger ones a chance to learn some new skills and to live on pot noodles.

During the second week of October every year we take part in the Jamboree on air and internet. This year we were hosted by Surrey University, and while we had some success with amateur radio, via the internet Jamboree chat server and Skype we made contacts with scouts all over the world, in particular a cub pack in southern Australia. We learnt one thing and that is that girls love to chat!

Every four years the whole county of Surrey come together at the South of England showground, an event so large that we have to relocate to West Sussex to find a venue large enough.

Scoutabout, as it is known, gives both scouts and guides a unique opportunity to take part in hundreds of activities from craft work, to bungee slides to climbing, abseiling, caving and even paragliding.

Scouting in Godalming doesn’t happen by itself. Its success is down to the hard work and dedication of the leaders. They are a great team who work hard but have fun too. Adult help is always difficult to find and every group always needs extra helpers, assistant leaders and leaders. Please contact us to find out more.

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