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6 The Editor's Note

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8 Surrey Game & Country Fair

A great day out on Sunday 23rd September

Conservation Area and Period Property Specialists

12 Fashion Kirstie Smillie gives some direction for September 14 Hampton's Fuggle Hops Phil Kemp visits our local, award-winning hop grower 20 Business Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce 22 Gardening Scented daffodils 26 Restaurant review

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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE In August, Marcus and I were very fortunate to be invited to visit the Beaverbrook Hotel, which is quite simply an outstandingly luxurious new hotel near Leatherhead. It has a fascinating history, as the former home of Lord Beaverbrook, owner of the Daily Express and a minister under Churchill during WWII, and he lived and entertained there for over 50 years. The estate was bought in 2010 by its current owners, and the main house now has 18 beautiful rooms, all named after previous friends and guests of Lord Beaverbrook, including Sir Winston Churchill. Interestingly, his room is not that grand. It faces the rear of the house (now the front) and away from the glorious views, but he is said to have preferred the light for painting. He also had an escape route should it be required. The house is also home to their top restaurant, The Japanese Grill and the Parrot Bar, both taking in the magical view, as well as the restored private cinema, one of the very first in the country in its day.

We were given a tour of the estate by a charming young man called Jack Greenall, a recent addition to the Beaverbrook and in fact a former jockey with two Grand Nationals to his name. Set in 400 acres, there is The Garden House, the former home of Beaverbrook’s aunt, which houses 11 further bedrooms and an Italian- themed and less expensive restaurant. Children are well catered for with tree houses, a play area and more. Being built is a new spa facility in addition to cottages to provide more accommodation.

I cannot pretend that a stay at the Beaverbrook is anything less than eyewateringly expensive. But it is a majestic venue and offers a sense of occasion that is very hard to find in this area. The good news is that you do not have to be a millionaire to visit. They do what looked to me like a very fine afternoon tea, which starts at £35 per person. Very happily, the lovely owners have offered a competition for our readers to win tea for two with Champagne, so please do enter the usual way and experience the Beaverbrook for yourselves. I doubt you will be disappointed.

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Phil Kemp learns all about this genuinely exciting rural life experience, taking place on Sunday 23rd September SUNDAY 23RD September sees the return of the popular Surrey Game & Country Fair in the grounds of Loseley Park near Guildford.

The fair provides visitors with the opportunity to experience rural life and crafts in Surrey, not only to watch an exciting range of activities but also to get to meet rural specialists and take part in a range of activities. To find out more about the fair I was invited to visit the Surrey County Agricultural Society who organise the fair, as well as other annual events including the Surrey County Show. The society’s office in

Bramley is fittingly housed in attractively converted 18th century agricultural buildings.

“We actually set up the fair in response to the Surrey County Show having to be cancelled because of the foot-and-mouth outbreak in 2001,” explained Liane Jarman. “There were a lot of extremely disappointed people, so we decided to try a smaller country fair instead to focus on rural life. It was at Loseley Park because we were already running our annual ploughing match there so it made sense to tag it on to that.”

Having previously visited the Game and Country Fair I know from my own experience that it really does provide a stimulating introduction to all things rural, so I was keen to find out what they had planned for this year.

“Our aim is to introduce people to rural activities they wouldn’t normally see in their everyday lives,” said Liane.

“So we have a lot going on including displays of hunting, shooting, fishing, gundogs, falconry - and much, much more. There’s a lot of local and international food on offer, and you are also welcome to bring your own picnic if you prefer and sit on the lawn, which provides shade for a hot and sunny day.”

The fair uses the expansive front lawn of the picturesque and historic Loseley House, a 16th century

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THE SURREY GAME & COUNTRY FAIR The fair is by design totally family-friendly, with lots of opportunities for children to get involved. “We have a group of mediaeval reenactors at the fair who set up an encampment where you get to experience how people lived and see what they ate,” Tracey added. “Their village surrounds an archery range where everyone including kids can have a go.” I didn’t dare confess that in my visit last year it took me three attempts to even hit the large straw target!

It was great fun trying though.

And on finding out about rural crafts you won’t be disappointed.

“We’ll have a coppice group demonstrating all sorts of wood skills. You’ll get to see demonstrations of everything from making wood shingles, walking sticks and pencils, to creating charcoal art and rustic wood disc art,” Tracey explained.

“The Surrey Spinners and Weavers will be there too inspiring members of the public to learn new crafts.”

“Families will just love the Shetland Pony Grand National racing in the arena,” said Liane, smiling. “They’re great fun and are raising money for the famous jockey Bob Champion’s Cancer Trust, and we are hoping that he will be joining us on the day. And of course, the day wouldn’t be complete without the ferret racing and terrier racing.”

Left: Surrey Agricultural Society’s Liane Jarman and Tracey Longhurst.

All other images from the Surrey Agricultural Society

Alongside the dog agility demonstrations there will also be a have-a-go dog show where you can bring your own dog along and compete for rosettes and brilliant prizes too. Visitors who have trained or semi-trained gun dogs will also be able to join in on the dog scurry where they are encouraged to try and find and retrieve hidden dummies.

They’re very entertaining to watch too, especially witnessing the frustrated owners of the less successful entrants!

manor house built by the More-Molyneux family, who 500 years on still own the house and park. Recognising my keen interest in the various rural displays we can enjoy Tracey Longhurst, the acting CEO of the society, started with the one that never fails to thrill visitors of all ages.

“And on extra things for families to do, we’ve got a model steam train providing rides up and down right in front of the house,” added Tracey. “You can also have a heavy horse dray ride, and admire the vintage agricultural tractors, and the static classic cars parked up in front of the house.”

“The gundog displays involve lots of different popular breeds including working cockers, springer spaniels, labradors, pointers and English and Irish setters. All of them have different skills and do different things, and after their shows people have the opportunity to meet the dogs too. You get to see the dogs in action hunting and retrieving,” Liane chipped in. “With the hounds you may get to meet their puppies, and the kids can go in with the hounds in the hunt demonstration, complete with huntsmen in full regalia with bugles going, which is brilliant to watch as it’s really hands on and the hounds love it as much as the kids!”

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It was impossible for me to include here absolutely everything that the country fair is providing, including the chance to have a go at clay shooting, but you can of course find out everything on their website. For me, one of the must-see displays is being staged by The Sheep Show - who as well as demonstrating sheep shearing also has an act staged by his dancing sheep! All three of us dissolved into laughter on Liane’s parting comment: “I’m not kidding. He comes in with his sheep, all of whom he knows by name, and they actually dance to music! It’s the funniest thing to see and the crowd absolutely love it.”

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September Fashion Direction • FASHION

With Kirstie Smillie

Autumn beckons but don’t pack away your summer frocks just yet, advises fashion stylist, Kirstie Smillie I WRITE this on a scorcher of a day in July, but being a Leo and experiencing many a wet birthday, I know it can all change in August and then revert to being warm again by September, especially when the kids go back to school.

So with this hot/cold dilemma (or hot/hot as I write), I am wondering what would be helpful to write about on these style pages? As we are nearing the end of the holiday season for many, focus moves to a new start - new schools, new job, new styles…

September has that January vibe.

Time to clear out, assess and prepare what will be packed away. Finding those transitional items for cooler mornings and evening; long sleeve t-shirts, jeans, and jackets are all a big ‘yes’. Autumn is my favourite season of all, as layers are definitely ‘in’, starting with a dress or two: • Elongate summer dresses by wearing long sleeve t-shirts under or over • Add an oversized jumper on top of longer printed dresses • Experiment the dress over trousers look, it’s easier than you think

The high street trends take direction from the main players in the fashion world, those who have shown their collections on the catwalks in February with a first timer, The Queen, watching the Richard Quinn show in full colour. And plenty of colour there will still be, with bold and bright or multi 70s inspired prints.

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THE HAMPTON ESTATE'S

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Phil Kemp meets Bill Biddell for a tour of the estate’s hop garden and oast THE HAMPTON Estate at Seale near Farnham has been growing hops for hundreds of years and are the last commercial growers in Surrey. They specialise in Fuggle hops for beer production which are revered and used by brewers throughout the country, including The Hogs Back Brewery in nearby Tongham. In 2017 Hampton Fuggles were awarded the Wigan Cup by The Institute of Brewing and Distilling for the best sample of Fuggle hop in the UK.

acres under production. However, for a catalogue of conspiring reasons, following the First World War virtually all were out of production. I was intrigued to find out what has made Hampton fly in the face of such adversity and was invited to join Bill Biddell, who manages the estate with his wife Bridget, for a personal tour.

Farnham has a hop growing heritage dating back to at least the late 1500s when the town was encircled by hop gardens, and was at its zenith in the late 19th century with over 1,500

We met at the estate office where Bill started his introduction into their hop growing. “The Hampton Estate has always grown hops. Paul Thompson, who works for us, follows his father and grandfather who dried the hops that we’ve always grown in and around Puttenham.

We have always grown just one variety which is the Fuggle. In the mid 70s and early 80s there were thirty or forty growers around Farnham, all pretty small, and which included the Bides and the Tices who were really well-known hop names. But a lot of people were persuaded to go into new style hops because at that point there was this stuff called lager that people started to drink – and no one was drinking real ale.

And Fuggle goes into real ale.”

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THE HAMPTON ESTATE'S FUGGLE HOPS

in. As well as hop production these include producing pedigree beef and wild venison, forestry, and hosting a wide range of activities including orienteering and gundog trials. The estate is also used as a favoured location for film studios, which has recently included providing major sets for the Robin Hood and Jack the Giant Killer films.

Pointing to a photo of hop pickers hard at work on the bines strung over towering poles and wires on the slopes of the Hog’s Back I asked why they had always grown Fuggles.

“Fuggle is very hard to grow because they are susceptible to wilt, and verticillium wilt is the killer of Fuggle,” Bill explained.

“If you get wilt into your hop garden then you won’t be able to grow the hop. In Kent and Herefordshire where many hop gardens are right next door to each other, if one gets wilt within a year it’s on to the next one. So there are only seven or eight Fuggle growers in the country. The breweries we supply including the Hog’s Back Brewery have all been using Fuggle in their recipes for years and years and they don’t want to change. So other hop growers say that if you can grow Fuggle hops you are the luckiest growers in the country!”

If you have travelled through Puttenham you will have undoubtedly seen the estate’s impressive hop garden alongside Seale Lane, with the tall ridge of the Hog’s Back behind. The hops enjoy the gault clay there that overlays the chalk of the North Downs. Only by standing alongside the many neat rows of healthy hop bines stretching into the distance can you get any real idea as to the scale of their operation.

“The hop plants you can see here have been going for 45 to 50 years,” Bill explained. “They stay in the ground all year-round. Now we’ve got even more hops as we’ve extended the hop garden by a further 10 acres. That means we can now look at the rest of the older hops and decide if we should take a block out, because they might not be

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performing well. Maybe just replant those.

But we’ll see.”

When I visited it was the end of the growing season. The hops were now full of essential oils and exuding their distinctive aroma - fully mature and ready to pick. If you’ve never seen a mature hop cone, which is the flowering part of the plant, I can assure you that you’d be quite entranced, not just by the aroma but also by the sheer geometric beauty of the perfectly formed pale green leaves that make up the flower.

I asked Bill to provide a quick overview of a typical hop-producing year. “Let’s start on 1st January. There’s nothing on the garden. You can look right through the

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THE HAMPTON ESTATE'S FUGGLE HOPS whole thing. All you’ve got are the skewers in the ground where each hop is. The next thing to do is cover the whole garden in dung to add some humus back to the soil. Then we will have a month and a half of stringing.

Each plant needs two to four strings which are hung by working with long poles with a hook on the end fed a big ball of string. You walk up and down going from skewer at the bottom up to the wire and back down to the skewer... and on you go. It’s very labour intensive.”

We paused by one of the hop bines to inspect the way the hops are strung and to admire the cones hanging from a bine that must have been in my estimation a good 16ft tall.

“By April we start getting little hop shoots, with each hop plant having 40 to 50 shoots a few weeks later. But we only want two climbing the string so we train the two shoots we want and remove the rest. So now in early May you can almost watch them grow. They are like runner beans, although they go a bit faster and grow clockwise rather than runner beans climbing anticlockwise of course. By midsummer’s day the bine will reach the top wire and start to go over the top with little hops forming on laterals coming out from the main bines by mid-July. Come late August we’re ready to start picking, with harvesting by student labour in early September.”

Of course there is much more involved than space here will allow, and especially in painstakingly inspecting for any sign of disease, which as well as wilt can include various strains of mildew. Hops are also threatened by aphids and two-spotted spider mites, requiring a constant watch.

I recalled seeing photos back in the estate office of pickers working to cut the bines from the wires and then transporting these by trailer to the oast house. We were now at the farm to watch this process where the huge static picking machine removes each of the individual hop cones, the only part of the bine that the brewers need, and cleans them. The hops then go into the gas-powered kilns which reduce the moisture content to preserve them and dries them, after which they are pressed and packed into huge bales ready for storage and supply to the breweries. Each bale bears the emblem of a church bell which is a traditional symbol for Farnham hops.

Where to get the Fuggle flavour experience? Visit the websites of the breweries Hampton Estate supplies to find out more. You can even brew your own!

Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk

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How the Chamber of Commerce could help your business IF YOU are involved in a business and keen to make more of the local market, why not join the Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce?

The Chamber is an active and enthusiastic group who blend retail and business to business expertise.

It is a great fountain of knowledge, advice and experience for everything from getting your business idea off the ground, to making the most of the latest developments planned for the area.

There are many ways your business can benefit from the Chamber’s highly supportive community.

10 ways to get the most from your membership: 1. Attend the bi-monthly Chamber meetings to network with fellow members, hear about new developments in the area, discuss issues and gain valuable business insight 2. Take part in the Chamber's social events to broaden your network of contacts and reach out to new customers – events include a regular lunch club and many other socials 3. Don’t forget to get your free listing in the Members’ Directory on the Chamber’s website 4. Email members for free with your news stories and offers via the Chamber e-newsletter 5. Enhance your knowledge and skills via the business seminars and training put on by the Chamber and its members 6. Get discounts from member organisations, including discounted advertising rates with VantagePoint Magazine 7. Gain discounted room hire rates for business meetings at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre (contact Andy Jeffery at Godalming Town Council for more information)

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8. Raise your business profile and promote its offering at the major community festivals – the Chamber is heavily involved in the Spring, Food and Christmas Festivals 9. Get support for issues that impact on your business – the Chamber has representation at local and regional levels to government policy makers.

Members also have a wide range of helpful contacts covering all aspects of business 10. Be part of a long-standing, vibrant and active community who are passionate about supporting each other and creating a thriving environment in the local area.

The Godalming & District Chamber of Commerce has always been an active group. On the one hand it’s passionate about supporting local businesses.

On the other, it seeks to create a thriving local environment and positive impact on the wider community. Its involvement in the Town’s Festivals and Christmas Lights being a couple of examples of this.

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With Beth Otway ‘Golden Dawn’, Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus, and Narcissus ‘Fragrant Breeze’. Narcissus ‘Fragrant Breeze’ is a surprising daffodil, this cultivar has a very powerful fragrance. When you encounter this flower it is just like smelling a rose, while Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus produces a musky scent, which is akin to the fragrance of stocks or Matthiola flowers.

Narcissus ‘Golden Dawn’ was a top performing plant in my 2017 Scented Daffodil Trial, this really is a super daffodil that produces a sweet, fruity scent, which is rather like the scent produced by Hyacinths.

FOR ME, deliciously scented flowers are a delightfully uplifting feature of the garden.

A beautiful moment spent enjoying garden flowers and their fragrances is utter bliss!

Time spent with delectably fragrant flowers eases life’s worries and stresses, brings joy to our day and makes everything feel better. I have a particular fondness for scented daffodils or Narcissus. Narcissus is the botanical name for this genus, while daffodil is the common name we use, but both names refer to the same group of plants.

As well as studying the daffodils’ fragrances, I was also looking to find top performing daffodils, plants that produced a large number of flowering stems and flowers, that flowered for a long period. Of the daffodils in my 2018 Scented Daffodil Trial, Narcissus ‘Moonlight Sensation’ produced the most flowers: 50 bulbs of this cultivar produced 640 flowers! Narcissus ‘Sunlight Sensation’ produced the most flowering stems: 50 bulbs of this cultivar produced 168 flowering stems. Narcissus ‘Lancaster’ held the record for the longest flowering period, the flowers produced by these bulbs bloomed for 40 days.

This is the perfect time to plant daffodils in your gardens, window boxes, and containers. I hope that the results of my trials will help you to discover a new favourite daffodil that will bring joy to you in your spring garden.

Earlier this year, I ran two scented daffodil trials. My aim was to discover top performing, floriferous daffodil cultivars that were beautifully fragrant and performed well when grown in containers, or in garden beds and borders. All of the daffodils that I chose for my trials were selected as they were described as being fragrant. Sadly, once the daffodils flowered, I was unable to detect any perfume at all from a number of the trialled daffodil cultivars, while some cultivars produced only a very light scent.

Thankfully, a number of my trialled daffodil cultivars did produce absolutely fabulous fragrances that were powerful and delicious.

Just thinking about these deliciously scented daffodils makes me smile, I am so looking forward to seeing these daffodils and their flowers in the springtime.

My favourite fragrant daffodils that featured in my 2018 Daffodil Trials were: Narcissus

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Top left: Narcissu Golden Dawn. Above clockwise from top left: Narcissus Fragrant Breeze; Lancaster; Moonlight Sensation; and poeticus var. All Beth Otway.

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Set in the stunning grounds of Denbies Wine Estate in the centre of the Surrey Hills local and regional stalls will be offering a tasty range of produce including artisan bread, cheeses, gourmet BBQ, locally reared meat, chocolates, Surrey Hills wines and locally made gins and craft beers. Children can enjoy the pop-up rare breeds petting farm, games, storytelling, live music and face painting in the Kids Zone.

There will be a full programme in the Talks and Tastings Hub from national and regional chefs, including chef Steve Drake from Sorells, and demonstrations, tastings and cooking tips from food experts. Combine with a wine tour by Denbies, the largest wine producer in England. www.fantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com Adults £6 / Children £3 / Under 5’s free. Free parking.

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RESTAURANTREVIEW

THE JAPANESE GRILL, BEAVERBROOK

I TRY and avoid superlatives most of the time, but occasionally they are necessary. Our meal at the Japanese Grill at the Beaverbrook near Leatherhead warrants quite a few. Before I start with the plaudits, I must kick off by admitting that this is an expensive restaurant. We are possibly talking bucket list, certainly major celebration.

The Beaverbrook is the former home of Sir Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook, erstwhile owner of the Daily Express and minister of aircraft production under Churchill in WWII. Originally called Cherkley Court, it was bought by Beaverbrook in 1910 and he lived there for half a century. After the death of Lady Beaverbrook in 1994, it was owned by the Beaverbook Foundation until they sold it to its present owners in 2010, who have restored it beautifully and turned it into a fabulous hotel and private golf club.

A long driveway leads you past fields, a few golf holes, two gated entrances and The Garden House, which accommodated Beaverbrook’s aunt before becoming an Italian-themed restaurant with rooms.

Finally you arrive at The House, to be greeted by wonderfully friendly staff. The house is eclectic in style, with Tuscan columns and French-style mansard roofs. The entrance is what used to be the rear entrance, which frees up the front to make the most of some quite splendid views towards the North Downs.

We came in early August, along with the return of the sunshine. Our table was outside, off the dining room, taking in the aforementioned vista. The menu offers much choice, including tempura, sushi and sashimi. We opted for the more expensive of the two chef’s selections, chosen mainly for the inclusion of Wagyu beef amongst the 10 dishes. At £90 per person, this is serious money.

Spicy edamame got us all started before a salmon taco with lovely flying fish roe, very pretty and enjoyable. Then came crispy rice, with a tuna

tartare. Who would imagine fried squares of rice could be so wonderful? Light and crisp, terrific with the tuna. To follow, Yellow Tail tiradito with yuzu foam, so fresh, so soft and flavoursome, served along side the Beaverbrook salad, a work of art with edible flowers, avocado and crunchy shallots.

And then. The Beaverbrook special Nigiri. Nigiri is a type of sushi and these five were all out of this world. Sea bass with crispy ants (yes, and from Kent, slightly sour), fatty tuna with truffle, Wagyu beef, Loch Duart salmon, slightly smoked, and wild native eel, a touch charred. All exceptional.

Grilled Koji Halibut followed, with mushrooms and miso sauce, delicate yet meaty. Then came the Wagyu beef and boy it did not disappoint. The flavour of this meat was incredible, its tenderness quite amazing, matched perfectly with a Hoba Miso sticky sauce. This was served alongside cabbage with truffle with a Sake butter. Who knew it could taste this good?

Regular readers will know that desserts are not usually my favourite, but I have started making exceptions. A green basil sorbet was intense, zingy, served with a lemonade foam that tasted fizzy.

Then a smoked chocolate and uisuki cream, with its warming whisky flavour, and a malt mandarin sorbet. A terrific end.

When I read that the main restaurant in this quintessentially English hotel was Japanese themed, I was a little surprised but now I understand. The symphonies of flavour, the cleverness of the cooking, the delicate touches and the sheer quality make this a destination dining experience, one that I cannot imagine finding outside of the world’s capital cities.

We in the Surrey Hills are extraordinarily fortunate to have it here. SR The Japanese Grill Beaverbrook, Reigate Road, Leatherhead KT22 8QX T: 01372 571300 www.beaverbrook.co.uk

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Garden Matters

Simon Essex, founder of The Patio Black Spot Removal Company Ltd advises how to keep garden stonework looking beautiful all year round.

What exactly are patio black spots and how do I know if I have them?

“Patio Black Spots” begin life as tiny pollen size spores emanating from the leaves on trees. Wind blows clouds of these black lichen spores on the breeze and when it rains, they are deposited on your garden stonework. There they lay dormant for around 12-18 months before starting to feed off the minerals in the stone and germinate, appearing initially as tiny ink-like spots on your terrace, patios and pathways, then will appear on any stone, but always at the beginning of the third year.

Will pressure washing get rid of them?

Pressure washing merely accentuates them, as it removes the dirt, revealing the colour... and the “Patio Black Spots”! Over the two year germination period, the “Black Spots” grow into tiny sponge-like organisms, with micro fibrous roots that penetrate the surface of the stone, searching for more of the mineral; they anchor themselves and that’s why pressure washing doesn’t remove them. The tendency is to try even higher pressure, which only serves to damage the stone.

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The Remover works immediately and the results are virtually instant!

It contains an ingredient which penetrates the “Black spots”, kills the root and is simply washed away, revealing the spectacular colour that people paid so much to have laid in the first place. Most proprietary patio cleaners take days or weeks to work, contain pesticides and are formulated to remove green algae. But they won’t have any effect on the “Black spots”. Other, Heavy duty patio cleaners, including cement mortar removers, contain hydrochloric acid; the very acid that stains Sandstone orange and dissolves limestone, the effect of which is irreversible!

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Patio Black Spot Remover, is part of a unique system; the Remover, removes the spots; the Patio Black Spot Preventer, is then applied twelve months after the first treatment then year on year. The Preventer is simply sprayed on and left to work; it kills all the spores, that landed over the past year, before they germinate. The system reduces the need to pressure wash regularly, reducing damage to your stonework, whilst maintaining its original appearance, year on year! this is what one delighted customer had to say!

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You don’t have to lie on a beach to relax. Active holidays are a refreshing way to unwind, keep fit and meet likeminded people. Active holidays can slow down the pace, so that you take in more of the country around you, see more, hear more and pause for magical moments you will never forget. Such holidays are becoming increasingly popular with couples and solo travellers. There are holidays to suite all levels of fitness and interests in countries all over the world. You might like walking, cycling or sailing. Here we’d like to share a little about one such holiday we recently arranged for one of our clients.

Have you ever heard of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela? It is one of the world's oldest pilgrim routes; travellers have made their way across northern Spain to Santiago on 'The Way of St James' for over 1000 years. The route is marked by the symbol of the scallop shell, typically found on the Galician shores, and a long-standing tradition is to obtain the ‘compostela’, a certificate of accomplishment given to pilgrims upon completing the way; gained by walking at least 100km of the route, which you can do on this trip.

You can walk or cycle this route. The cycling option is 6 days of cycling with 75% vehicular support in a group of usually 6 – 16 people. Walking clearly takes a little longer, but your luggage is transferred to your hotel each day so all you have to do is enjoy the experience, the views and the company.

There are so many active holidays all around the world. So, if you would like to know more about an active holiday to suit you, give Tony a call on 01428 748440 or visit www.Facebook.com/ NotJustTravelTonyChant Watch out for next month’s edition of VantagePoint for a closer look at another great holiday destination.

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Flexible care within your home Moving from a much-loved home to a care setting can be a huge emotional upheaval for elderly people.

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“We believe that all our clients should have the same quality of care and thoughtful consideration that anyone would rightfully expect for themselves and their loved ones.”

She goes on to say, “We provide various types of care support from housekeeping and companionship through to specialist care for conditions such as Dementia, Parkinson’s and end of life or palliative care.

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Floral Godalming Godalming Town Council hopes that residents are enjoying the new floral planters and hanging baskets located throughout the town centre bringing a gorgeous splash of colour with their delightful blooms.

leading to the bridge. The area by the newly renovated Boarden Bridge has now been transformed into a sustainable and pollinator-friendly flowerbed with flowers and plants funded by Godalming Town Council.

Godalming Town Council is delighted to have won the Gordon Devereux Rose Bowl for Civic Pride at the Go Godalming in Bloom competition for its Floral Godalming displays and the community planting at Boarden Bridge.

The Council would like to express its grateful thanks to The Peter Caudle Memorial Trust without whom Floral Godalming would not have taken place and also to Michelle Daniels and her team. Floral Godalming will remain in place until September 2018.

On a Saturday in June, Michelle Daniels and her team of volunteers armed with trowels, shovels, gardening gloves and a plan, worked on the flowerbed along the footpath

If you would like to support Floral Godalming in 2019, please contact community@godalming-tc.gov.uk.

New Mayor for Godalming On 10 May 2018 Godalming Town Council unanimously elected Councillor Nick Williams as Godalming Town Mayor for the civic year 2018/19. Cllr Williams represents the Farncombe & Catteshall ward in Godalming and was first elected to the Council in 2011.

Nick also represents the Farncombe & Catteshall ward as a Waverley Borough Councillor. A keen gardener, Nick works an allotment in the town. Nick has chosen two Mayoral charities to support for 2018, namely the Citizens’ Advice Waverley and The Baden Hall, Farncombe. Nick is married to Jeanne; they have three adult children, two of whom attended Godalming Sixth Form College and four grandchildren.

Nick is a semi-retired lawyer; having attended Guildford Law College and has practised in Guildford, London and Farnham. He has lived most of his life in Chiddingfold, Shalford and for the last 17 years in Godalming.

The diary of Mayoral appointments is published on the GTC website http://godalming-tc.gov.uk/mayors-programme/ or if you would like to invite the Mayor to attend your event please visit http://godalming-tc.gov.uk/mayor/#invite_link.

Photos by Phil Kemp. www.theshutterbox.co.uk.

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Remembrance Sunday, 11 November 2018 (0900-1200) This year’s Remembrance Sunday commemoration marks the poignant 100th year anniversary of the end of the First World War. For this commemorative year the timings and order of Godalming’s annual Remembrance service are different from previous years and are shown below:

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Remembrance Sunday Schedule 0900 Parade will depart from the Waverley Council

Car Park 0945 Church Service at Parish Church (St Peter & St Paul) 1030 Church Service Ends and Congregation

assemble at the Phillips Memorial Ground 1050 Act of Remembrance at War Memorial 1100 Silence and The Reveille 1102 Dedication of new Memorial Plaques 1110 Wreath Laying 1120 Parade leaves Phillips Memorial Ground,

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New Memorial Plaques At the eleventh hour of the eleventh month of 2018 the Godalming War Memorial will be re-dedicated to remember all those who died in 20th Century conflicts.

281 Godalming men fell during the First World War, but not all of their names are recorded on the Memorials found in St Peter & St Paul’s Church, St Johns Church Farncombe, Busbridge Church, The United Church and the Fire Station.

Since August 1914, both Godalming Town Council and Godalming Museum have recorded as accurately as possible the list of the names of the 281 Godalming men who fell in the First World War. Funded by public subscriptions and the kind generosity of The Peter Caudle Memorial Trust, Godalming Town Council has had all 281 names from the First World War plus subsequent campaigns, engraved on four new plaques to be installed on the wall of the War Memorial next to the existing plaques commemorating those who died in the Second World War. 34

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Remembrance Badges As part of the 100 year commemoration of the end of the First World War, Godalming Town Council will be gifting a commemorative badge to every child member of youth organisations who participate in the annual Godalming Remembrance Parade.

Calling all Ex-Servicemen and Women and Relatives of Ex-Servicemen and Women If you have served in Her Majesty’s forces, we would be delighted to see you take part in the Remembrance Parade on the 11 November. Muster at Waverley Council Car Park at 0900. Medals to be worn. If you would like to parade on behalf of a relative who has served, please join the parade, medals to be worn on the right-hand breast pocket.

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Grant Aid to Community Supporting Our Groups and Organisations Community Godalming Town Council offers the opportunity to apply for a grant for projects which have a specific benefit to the residents of Godalming. Since April of this year, funds totalling £48,953 have been awarded to a wide range of community groups.

The last round of grant funding to be made available was on 12 July and the Council awarded the following grants:

On 19 July 2018 Godalming Town Council confirmed the Council’s aims for the next three-year planning cycle. Godalming Town Council aims to provide the best service possible within the available resource. The Council will fulfil its statutory duties and obligations and strive to maintain, improve and enhance its service provision to the community.

The Town Council has set the following general aims:

The Cellar Café £825 was granted to assist the Cellar Café to provide trips by coach to the coast, for Cellar customer’s and their families and individuals who cannot afford a holiday or day out.

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Godalming Good Neighbours £2,000 was granted to the Godalming Good Neighbour Scheme to assist with the se�ng up of the Godalming Good Neighbour Scheme for the Godalming area.

Funds in kind were also agreed to be made available to the organisation in the form of the occasional use of the council’s meeting rooms and photocopying facilities.

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‘Safe Drive, Stay Alive’ £500 was granted to assist with running the ‘Safe Drive, Stay Alive’ performances which is a road safety initiative that aims to highlight to all young people their responsibilities whilst being in a car, as a driver or passenger, as well as the consequences should these responsibilities not be taken seriously.

Waverley Borough Council £300 was granted to assist with the costs of a free fun skate event in Godalming for young people aged 7-18 years where they can participate in a skating/BMX and scootering event.

Apply for a Godalming Town Council Grant The next closing date for considering General Grants Fund applications is 4 October 2018 for the 18 October 2018 meeting.

For further details on these grants and other local groups and organisations who have benefitted from Godalming Town Council grant support or how to apply for a Godalming Town Council grant, please visit http://godalming-tc.gov.uk/grants/ September 2018

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To Improve communications with our residents and local businesses To maintain and improve the built and visual environment To promote the Godalming & Farncombe Neighbourhood Plan To engage with and support local community, voluntary and charitable organisations To continue to support the provision of a major flood alleviation scheme To promote the economic vibrancy and vitality of the town

The Council’s aims are set out in the Supporting Our Community brochure which is available from the Council’s website. Hard copies are available at Godalming Museum.

Town Dates for your diary...

Sat 29 September Farmers' Market Sat 27 October Farmers' Market Fri 2 Nov Godalming Fireworks Town Centre Sun 11 Nov Remembrance Sunday, 100th Anniversary commemorations of the armistice and unveiling of the new War Memorial Plaques Sat 24 Nov Godalming Christmas Festival & Lights Switch-on, Town Centre Fri 30 Nov Farncome Christmas Lights Switch-on, Farncombe Day Centre Sat 8 Dec Godalming Churches Together Town Day & Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Santa Fun Run Town Centre

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YOUR GODALMING TOWN COUNCILLORS CLLR ANNE GRAY

CLLR OLLIE PURKISS

CLLR KIRSTY WALDEN

E: anne.gray@godalming-tc.gov.uk

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CLLR DAVID HUNTER

CLLR STEVE COSSER

CLLR ROSS WELLAND

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CLLR TONY GORDON-SMITH

CLLR NICK WILLIAMS TOWN MAYOR

Binscombe Ward 3 Netherwood Court, Filmer Grove, Godalming, GU7 3AF T: 01483 427159

Binscombe Ward 86 Furze Lane, Farncombe, Godalming, GU7 3NP T: 01483 421231

Waverley Borough Councillor

CLLR LIZ WHEATLEY

Binscombe Ward 1 Sol-Y-Vista, Frith Hill Road, Godalming, GU7 2EF T: 01483 423492

E: liz.wheatley@godalming-tc.gov.uk

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CLLR RICHARD WAINRIGHT Binscombe Ward 4 South Hill, Godalming, GU7 1JT T: 07860 861771

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Godalming CLLR ANDREW BOLTON Town CouncilCentral & Ockford Ward 4 Huxley Close, Supporting our Community Godalming, GU7 2AS T: 01483 429078

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CLLR NICK PINCHES

Central & Ockford Ward 9 Hilltop Close, Guildford, GU3 3HR T: 01483 234253

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Central & Ockford Ward 21 Overbrook, Godalming GU7 1LX T: 07493 014625

Charterhouse Ward 3 Hillside Way, Godalming, GU7 2HN T: 01483 414035

Charterhouse Ward 15 Nightingale Road Godalming, GU7 3AG T: 01483 424483

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Farncombe & Catteshall Ward 26 Town End Street, Godalming, GU7 1BH T: 01483 239997

E: nick.williams@godalming-tc.gov.uk

Waverley Borough Councillor

CLLR JOY POULTER MBE

CLLR ANNE BOTT

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Charterhouse Ward 59 Edison House, Flambard Way, Godalming, GU7 1FF T: 01483 389439

Godalming CLLR STEFAN REYNOLDS

Town Council Charterhouse Ward Brooklands, Red House Lane, Supporting our Community Elstead, Godalming, GU8 6DR T: 01483 421601

Holloway Ward Acorns, The Fairway, Godalming, GU7 1PG T: 01483 420014

CLLR STEPHEN BOTT Holloway Ward Acorns, The Fairway, Godalming, GU7 1PG T: 01483 420014

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CLLR JULIE NOYCE

CLLR PETER MARTIN

Waverley Borough Councillor

Farncombe & Catteshall Ward 19 Overbrook, Godalming, GU7 1LX T: 01483 429815

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CLLR PAUL FOLLOWS

Central & Ockford Ward Flat 30, Weirview Place, Catteshall Lane, Godalming, GU7 1DE T: 01483 288824

Farncombe & Catteshall Ward 3 Camargue Place Godalming, GU7 1JQ T: 01483 673894

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CLLR TOM MARTIN

Godalming Town Council

Holloway Ward Tanglewood, Station Lane, Enton, Godalming GU8 5AE T: 01483 527006

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Sheepleas, Lovelace Bridges, East Horsley South of East Horsley there is a large hilly forested area criss-crossed by paths many of which are known only to locals. Hidden in the woods are many surprises, especially the stone bridges built in the 1800s by the Earl of Lovelace to transport his timber wagons. This walk visits three of these bridges and the sites of two “lost” bridges, using several rare paths. This is dog friendly with no stiles. Taken with permission from www.fancyfreewalks.org.

• THE WALK 1. From the Sheepleas Shere Road car park, take the path between stumps beside a noticeboard.

In 150m, where you see a T-junction with two fingerposts ahead, fork right and veer right on a bridleway. In just 20m you come to a junction with a 2-way signpost pointing forward and back to two car parks. Ignore both directions and instead turn left on a side path. Another path quickly joins from the left. Almost immediately, you come to a fork. Take the left fork, thus staying on the main path. In 30m you go past a post saying self-guided trail on the other side. In 100m you reach a 3-way fingerpost: veer right here on a public bridleway.

2. In 30m you come to a Y-junction: fork right here uphill on a flinty path. In 150m or so, you come to a major crossing track with a 4-way fingerpost: go right and immediately left, thereby keeping your direction. Your path crosses an open area.

Ignore minor paths left and right to reach another fingerpost. Keep straight ahead over an oblique crossing path, in the direction of the bridleway, passing the fingerpost on your left. Your path goes for some distance downhill under a tall canopy of various trees. Finally it comes down to the Green Dene road, opposite its junction with Honeysuckle Bottom.

3. Cross straight over, a fraction right, to a small signpost and footpath left, just after High Hazels.

Follow the path between gardens and straight on into woodland. Your path goes under one of the Earl of Lovelace’s famous stone bridges. This one is Raven Arch, a single-parapet bridge. Your path 7

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Take the wide forestry track very sharp left, almost doubling back. The track gently rises and curves right, ever tighter, until it has come almost halfcircle. As it begins to flatten out, where you see it curving left about 50m ahead, look for a marker post on your left with a white badge indicating Lovelace Bridges Trail. Turn left here on a much narrower path and follow it through rhododendrons. It soon leads you over the largest of the Lovelace bridges, the Dorking Arch, with the Crocknorth Road below.

4. On the other side, continue ahead on a path into woods. In 50m, your path goes over two crossing paths and enters beechwoods with a green meadow visible on the right through cypresses. Finally, your path comes to a bank, just after the site of one of the lost bridges, Oak Hangers, as indicated by a plaque on your left. Go down the bank and turn left on a sunken path. In 30m, you reach a large sign for Oldlands and a junction of paths. Go straight ahead, ignoring a forestry track left, and in 20m, at a marker post, take the right fork, a fraction uphill, marked with a yellow badge on a tree on your left marked Horsley Jubilee Trail. In 150m, your path forks: take the left-hand fork the narrower option, marked by a blue arrow. Your path runs gently downhill under beeches and soon becomes a splendid avenue of yew trees. You arrive at a junction with some oblique crossing paths: keep dead straight on along a good path, soon going over another Lovelace bridge, Stony Dene.

5. Continue over the bridge for another 100m where you meet an oblique, very obvious, crossing path.

Fork left onto the crossing path. In 500m, in a slight dip in the path, you pass the site of another lost Lovelace bridge, Pine Grove. Some of the brickwork can still be seen. Your path continues by a wire fence, eventually meets another footpath from the left and runs beside a house to reach the main A246 Guildford Road. Cross this road carefully, turn right for 20m and quickly left on Dirtham Lane/Calvert Road.

6. Follow the lane beside the old flint wall of Effingham Lodge on your left and bungalows on your right. By Lusty Glaze, take the left fork, staying next to the wall, on the aptly-named Dirtham Lane.

You pass the entrance to Dell Farm, after which the surface is rougher. Ignore a yellow badge soon on your right for the Horsley Jubilee Trail, although on another day this is well worth exploring. The crumbling flint wall is now a ruin in parts. You come to a 3-way junction at a fingerpost. Keep straight on, as for East Horsley, avoiding the path right for

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Effingham, still beside the flint wall. On your right is Great Ridings Wood. At the corner of the wall, at another fingerpost, turn left for East Horsley. At a marker post, keep straight on by a fence, ignoring a footpath on the right. Finally your path goes by a small metal gate and under a stone bridge (not a Lovelace bridge, though built in the same spirit by the owners of Innisfree).

7. Ignore a footpath on your right and continue past tennis courts. The lake on your left is Pennymead as you go over a small bridge to join a tarmac lane. You reach a crossroads with a private road, Pine Walk, on your left. There is an interesting alternative route here through Horsley Park and past Horsley Towers. This is a private park, hotel and venue but this route is regularly used by dog walkers, young people and local families as the site is comfortable towards casual visitors. To use this route, turn left on this private residential road, leading you to a large wooden gate which is the rear entrance to the park; follow this path, zigzagging past Horsley Towers, with its pond and garden and leave by the main entrance, zigzagging again, to the road near the church.

8. Turn left, past the Church of St Martin, which is worth visiting and where you can sometimes have a guide and even tea. At the junction with the main road, on the left is Guildford Lodge and, on the right, the local pub, the ‘Duke of Wellington’. Turn right on the main A246 road using the footway. In 300m, just by a welcome sign for West Horsley, turn left onto a signposted bridleway with a noticeboard about Sheepleas. Follow this wide path for about 700m inside a wide band of trees with houses or fields on each side. You pass a small untidy timber yard on your left and your path enters thicker woodland.

Avoid all side branches, ignoring a signposted horse path, until, 200m from the timber yard, you meet two fingerposts. At the second fingerpost, fork right for Shere Road Car Park.

9. This path takes you through a wooden barrier and along a path into a long green valley. Shortly, opposite a marker post, ignore a path that forks right up the side of the valley (although it also leads to the car park) and continue along the bottom of the valley. The path gradually rises and curves right, getting steeper. It leads into a band of trees where you find a large 3-way fingerpost. Keep straight ahead in the direction of the Shere Road Car Park, immediately reaching a grassy space with two sets of picnic tables. Fork right here between the picnic tables, across the middle of the grassy space. At the far side, join a wide path (the path you ignored above) that runs along the right-hand side of the grassy area. Shortly you reach two fingerposts close together. Keep straight ahead in the direction of Shere Road Car Park. Quickly take the right fork, then the left fork, to reach the car park where the walk began.

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DISTANCE: 5½ miles OS MAPS: Explorer 146 (Dorking) and 145 (Guildford) STARTING POINT: Sheepleas Shere Road Car Park, nearest postcode KT24 6EP, grid ref TQ 085 515.

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This latest heatwave reminded us of 1976 when we had continuous hot dry weather for, I think, about 8 weeks. We decided to take the kids camping for the August Bank Holiday weekend and arrived on the Friday evening, pitched our tents and cooked a camp fire supper. We were all in high spirits until on Saturday night the weather broke and we had torrential rain.

We all got totally soaked and decided to call it a day. We have never been so pleased to get home and funnily enough have never been camping since!

available at this gig supplied by their in house caterers Cantelos.

Friday 14th features Changes Duo and Saturday 22nd, back by popular demand is the excellent covers band Creative Covers.

Finally, it’s Miles’ quiz on Friday 28th and on Saturday the music will be supplied by Sorted. All are welcome at the club which is situated in Parsonage Road, Cranleigh GU6 7AN. Their inhouse caterers, Cantelo's, can accommodate all your catering requirements. More information at www.cranleigh.club or call 01483 276246.

Godalming and Haslemere Ramblers They have a full programme of 19 walks in September, ranging from 4 to 11 miles, both local and further afield. The friendly, relaxed walks take place on weekdays and weekends. Why not go along for a free trial walk and see if it suits you? Further details at www.gandhramblers.org.uk or on Facebook.

Car Boot Fair Sunday 2nd September 8am-12 noon This is the date for the next Boot Fair at The Rural Life Centre in The Reeds Road, Tilford GU10 2DL. The car boot fee is £6 per car with free entry for buyers, and is organised by the Rustics in aid of the museum. Do go along to see what great bargains can be had. The final one after that is on Sunday 7th October.

Sculpture Trail To Sunday 23rd September The Surrey Sculpture Society (SSS) are staging their 21st Sculpture Trail at RHS Garden Wisley, one of the most popular exhibitions of sculpture in the country. Visitors to the sculpture trail will discover a diverse range of works, from abstract to traditional pieces, thoughtfully positioned throughout the RHS garden’s 240 acres, within 25 inspirational garden settings.

To celebrate the 21st sculpture trail at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey Sculpture Society has invited renowned sculptor Michael Speller, official artist for the London Olympics, as a special guest exhibitor. Opening times: Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday – Sunday and Bank Holidays 9am – 6pm. More information at www.surreysculpture.org.uk.

Autumn Art & Craft Fair Saturday 1st September 10am-3pm There will be stalls from over 20 local artists and craftspeople.

Live craft demonstrations. Free entry. Free parking. Goody bag for the first 100 visitors! Hot and cold drinks and snacks available. It takes place at Albury Village Hall, Albury, Guildford GU5 9AD. More information at www.surreyvillagesartandcraft. co.uk.

Cranleigh Village Sports & Social Club On Saturday 1st, the brilliant Runaway Train will be playing, then on Thursday 6th it’s dance night with David Read – an evening of Ballroom, Sequence and Latin. On Saturday 8th there is a really good tribute band called Rocking Cresandoes. Food will be September 2018

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Monday 3rd September 7.30pm Do you like to act and sing? Or perhaps backstage is more your thing. Whatever you fancy doing they would love to see you.

They welcome performers and crew of all ages (minimum age 9 years old). Rehearsals for their 62nd Annual Production - ‘Over The Rainbow' begin at the Chichester Hall, Witley at 7.30pm on Monday 3rd September. Contact witleypantomimecompany@ gmail.com for more details. They would love to see you there, Oh, yes they would!

Godalming Brazilian Jiu Jitsu What is this you might well ask? Well, it is a martial art that teaches that a smaller weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger stronger person. It promotes fitness, enforces discipline, teaches self defence and most importantly is great fun. It can be practised by any age group or gender. There are classes for ages 5 plus every Sunday from 9.30am-10.30am in Broadwater School, Godalming and Thursday from 5pm-6pm in Witley. Full details can be found on www.godalmingbjj.com.

RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show Tuesday 4th to Sunday 9th September Don’t miss the last flower show of the season in stunning surroundings featuring more than 50 specialist nurseries, including RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show medal winners. See the National Dahlia Society Show, marvel at floral displays from Surrey NAFAS, visit Jonathan Moseley’s

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For information, call Jane on 01420 525882 Pax Hill, Bentley, Farnham GU10 5NG Flower Bus, view a gallery of floral art by Anita Nowinska in the Glasshouse, get expert advice and much more.

Adult Workshop: Pottery Course (4 wks) Tuesdays 4th to 25th September 2pm–4.30pm or 7pm-9.30pm Led by Su Rogers of Bus Stop Pottery, why not try your hand at making beautiful creative objects out of clay. Learn slab and coiling techniques, how to throw a pot on a wheel and experiment with the art of glazing. The workshop fee for the four week course is £100 including materials. Call 01483 278000 (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm) or visit www. cranleighartscentre.org.

Godalming Choral Society Tuesday 4th September 7.30pm Godalming Choral Society starts rehearsals on Tuesday 4th in the Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Crown Court, Godalming GU7 1DY. The choir will be working on Rutter’s Requiem and Elgar’s Spirit of England. They will be led by their exciting and talented musical director, Sam Hayes. If you enjoy singing and would like to join a progressive, friendly choir that achieves high standards and exciting performances do go along and join them. For more information call the Membership Secretary on 01483 811688, e-mail secretary@godalmingchoral.org.uk , or go along on any Tuesday evening. Discover the benefits of singing regularly for yourself! For more details, go to www.godalmingchoral.org.uk .

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that customers buy, Squire’s will donate 10 daffodil bulbs to local councils to brighten up our parks. Squire’s hope that they will be able to donate around 150,000 daffodil bulbs!

Ockford-Godalming WI Wednesday 5th September at 2pm They will be hearing all about the work of the 'Godalming Trust' at their next meeting. This will be followed by a light hearted quiz with tea and cake! This is a friendly group which welcomes new members so if you would like to join them please ring the secretary on 01483 415702. They meet on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month in the Scout and Guide hut in Seymour Road, just off Franklyn Road. As well as their monthly meeting, there are outings and theatre trips, pub lunches, a reading group and popular craft sessions.

Cranleigh Health Walks Wednesday 5th September These walks take place every Wednesday and Saturday morning, leaving at 11am from the Cranleigh Leisure Centre and last about 90 minutes. Do join this friendly sociable group and enjoy our beautiful countryside. Suitable footwear recommended.

Winkworth Arboretum If you fancy a walk to take in some stunning autumn colour, there is nowhere better. The whole hillside at Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming, lights up in a kaleidoscope of colours in autumn. Acers and maples are the stars of the show, while

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Cranleigh Waters Surrey Wildlife Trust, in partnership with the Environment Agency and Thames Water, has begun a three year project to restore the Cranleigh Waters river, to improve wildlife habitat and river flow. With funding from Thames Water, the project aims to reconnect the local community with their river through monitoring and restoration days. For the next step Surrey Wildlife Trust would like to recruit local volunteers, with wellies at the ready, to regularly monitor the river and the wildlife that lives there. Volunteer training will be available in late August and early September. To find out more about the project or to volunteer contact glen.skelton@surreywt.org.uk or visit www. surreywildlifetrust.org/volunteering.

Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 6th September 2.15pm for 2.30pm William Forrester will speak on the intriguing history of ‘The Howard Family of Arundel Castle and Castle Howard’. John Howard was created Duke of Norfolk by Richard III in 1483, and the Howards became one of the most powerful families of Tudor times. They inherited Arundel Castle and later, under the Stuarts, they created Castle Howard. Hear their history and then enjoy a delicious tea afterwards, all visitors are welcome. Takes place in Elstead Village Hall. For more information, contact Hilary Pettman on 01252 703217.

Cranleigh Monthly Market Thursdays 6th and 20th September 7.30am–3pm The market is held in Cranleigh Village Hall, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AT. There are many stalls at this popular fair, including antiques, collectables, stamps, cards, jewellery, books, records and more. Freshly cooked refreshments are available and there is easy access and nearby parking. Entry is free. Any queries, ring Paul on 07980 384491 or David on 01483 274012.

Cranleigh Folk Club Thursday 6th September 8pm They will be holding a Singaround at The Royal Oak, Holmbury St. Mary RH5 6PF. Music from talented local singers and musicians starts at 8pm and ranges from contemporary to traditional and includes familiar favourites. Admission is free and all are welcome, whether performers or listeners. Please check their website: www.surreycommunity.info/cranleighfolk/ or email cranleighfolkclub@gmail.com.

WeCare Thursday 6th and 20th September 10am-12 noon Are you caring for, or living with, someone who has memory problems or who has been diagnosed with Alzheimers of Dementia? Would you like some support? A chance to talk with others in the same position and have a little time to relax and enjoy being part of a group that shares your problems.

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Milford & District U3A • PROFILE upon the knowledge, experience and skills of the members to organise and provide interest groups in whatever subjects or activities the members want.

THE UNIVERSITY of the Third Age is a nationwide network of learning groups for people who are no longer in full time employment. Its aim is to share knowledge, skills and interests in a friendly environment.

Membership is not restricted to a specific age group but to a period in life. The third age follows the second age, that of full time employment and parental responsibility. The U3A provides an opportunity to meet people and to learn or teach in a relaxed social atmosphere the idea being ‘you teach me what you know and I will teach you what I know’.

Local U3A branches are charities in their own right and are run entirely by volunteers. They draw

A public meeting to form the Milford & District U3A was held on the 6th April 1999 and established a steering committee. Later that year in September the group began with 200 members and offered 12 interest groups. Several of these groups remain firm favourites and continue to this day.

The U3A year runs from September to May, with a few exceptions carrying on later in the year. Groups which run through the summer are organised by members themselves and not under the auspices of the U3A. At the time of the AGM in May 2018 membership had reached 754.

This year there are 72 groups on offer. New groups which started last year are Puppet Making and Scottish Country Dancing; these proved very successful and are continuing this year. New groups on offer from September are ambling, mixed media and subjects (art) and the symphony.

There are 10 categories of interest groups: arts, crafts and photography; sports and fitness; history, current affairs, culture and visits; languages; literature – reading and writing; music and dance; outdoor pursuits; science and computing; food – cooking and eating out; games and quizzes.

A series of talks, open to anyone, takes place on the second Friday of the month at 2pm at Milford Village Hall from October 2018 to May 2019. These are preceded by a lunch at 12.30pm in October, January and May.

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We are always willing to try new ideas and will set up groups for quite small numbers or expand those of huge interest so that 2 or more meetings are available to accommodate everyone. This policy is solely dependent on our marvellous volunteer leaders who freely give their time to encourage members to take part in self-help learning.

The annual subscription this year is £24, renewable in August annually. If this is your second U3A membership you only pay £20. This enables you to join as many groups as you like, depending on availability but some classes do incur extra costs each week.

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in Ewhurst where volunteers run a relaxed and informal get together. Enjoy coffee, tea and cake, games, chat, exercises and music. The Glebe Centre, Ewhurst. GU6 7PY. Call Tony on 01483 267027 oremail tony.gauvain@btopenworld.com or call Carol on 07758 54126, email carol@highedser.co.uk.

Art Classes Friday 7th September 9.30am–12 noon There is an opportunity to try your hand at a free art class at the Winn Hall, Dunsfold Village. The same opportunity will be available on Monday 10th September from 10am-12.30pm or 1pm-3.30pm at Broadwater Community Centre, Farncombe.

Local artist Christopher Cole will provide all materials necessary to paint a beach scene. If you like the class, you can then pay to join up for the term. Discounts for the over 60s. Email colestudio@btinternet.com or call Christopher on 01428 717402 for more information and to reserve your place.

Fun Singing Group Friday 7th September 6pm Godalming United Church runs a fun singing group for children and young people from 5 yrs to teenagers and its FREE to join!

They meet from 6pm-6.45pm on Fridays in term time and sing at concerts, in church, at the Pepperpot, the Bandstand and garden parties. Their aim is to encourage children to appreciate music and have fun singing. If you would be interested in joining or going along to see if you like it, either turn up at Godalming United Church (next to the Fire Station) at 6pm on 7th September, contact Barbara on 01483 421268 or email thekeenes@btopenworld.com.

Church Heritage and Flowers Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September St Nicholas Church in Compton GU3 1EG is one the finest 11th century churches in England and has a unique double chancel.

The church will be open for a Heritage and Flowers display on the above dates. On Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm and on Sunday from 12noon (after 10.30am communion service) to 4pm. Do go along and learn about this wonderful historic church beautifully decorated with flowers. Admission free. For more details contact Sarah on sarahb@care4free.net or call 01483 427405.

Godalming Music Listening Group Friday 7th September 8pm Godalming Music Listening Group provides opportunities to share recordings of classical music. Meetings are held every Friday evening at 8pm in Godalming Baptist Church, Queen Street, Godalming where there is easy wheelchair access.

September meetings will include music by Mendelssohn, Rachmaninov and Weber. Attendance costs just £2 and refreshments are served in the interval. You will be very welcome. For further information call 01483 890876.

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Witley Autumn Show Saturday 8th September Takes place in the Chichester Hall, Petworth Road GU8 5PL. Exhibitors will compete in classes covering flowers, vegetables, floral art, cookery and photography. To enter, go to www. witleygardening.org .The hall is open to visitors in the afternoon to admire the exhibits and enjoy teas and homemade cakes.

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Their autumn show will be held in the village hall, open to the public from 2.30pm. With a selection of vegetables and fruit, flowers and pot plants, floral art, photography, home fare and various children’s classes, they look forward to receiving your entries. Refreshments available with auction of some produce and raffle at 4.15pm. Details can be found on the website www. ewhursthortsoc.org.uk or phone Alina on 01483 490190.

Bramley Music Saturday 8th September 7pm This is a wonderful chance to hear the famous International Concert Pianist John Lill CBE in Holy Trinity Church, Bramley – their 2018 Celebrity Concert! John Lill will be playing works

by Haydn, Brahms, Schumann and Beethoven. Tickets are £15 (under 18s and students £5) and include a free glass of wine or soft drink; they are available in advance either in person from Robertsons in Bramley High Street, or from Stuart White (stuartwhite@waitrose.com) - payment in advance is required (details from Stuart) as a sell out is expected! If all tickets are sold by the time you read this, there will be a waiting list in case of any returned tickets. The concert is in support of a very worthy local charity – the Hydon Hill Cheshire Home.

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Last Night of the Proms Saturday 8th September 8pm Chiddingfold Village Hall is the venue for a live screening of the glorious ‘last night’. Why not go along and join in the singing with Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Auld Lang Syne. Take your own picnic or treat yourself to one provided by Treacle’s on The Green (order by Wednesday 5th September). There is also a Prosecco Bar! The doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10, to include a glass of prosecco, available from Treacle’s Tea Shop on The Green, Chiddingfold, GU8 4TU (cash only). For hampers from Treacle’s, call 01428 684859 or email info@ treaclesteashop.co.uk. Admission is by ticket only.

Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Charity Fun Day Saturday 8th September Held in Gostrey Meadow, 12pm–4pm. This is the second

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BOX OFFICE 01483 44 00 00 year the Society has held a fundraising event with Charity stalls, children’s fairground rides, food stalls and a beer tent. There will be musical entertainment throughout the afternoon including the British Legion Corps of Drums.

There is a fun dog show entry fee £2 per category which is sponsored by The Pooch dog spa.

The Peaslake Players Tuesday 11th September and Thursday 13th September They will be performing The Sound of Music in 2019, from February 5th to 9th. Bobby Knott will direct this wonderful musical, and there are parts for all ages. Rehearsals are set in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, so do go along if you are interested. Registration and pre-audition rehearsals are on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th September from 7.30pm.

The audition date is Sunday 16th September from 10am. They all take place at Peaslake Memorial Hall, GU5 9RR. All audition information is at www.peaslakeplayers.co.uk. If you are interested in auditions or helping backstage, get in touch at info@peaslakeplayers.com.

Cranleigh Choral Society Monday 10th September 7.45pm They are a flourishing and friendly local choir and new singers, of any voice and degree of experience, are always warmly welcomed. Go along to the first rehearsal on Monday 10th September when they shall be starting rehearsals for their Christmas concert. See if you like them – no obligation to stay.

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Online Booking: yvonne-arnaud.co.uk This season their programme includes the hugely popular Manchester Carols, Mozart’s Requiem and Jonathan Willcocks’s Lux Perpetua. As well as rehearsals every Monday at 7.45pm at Cranleigh School, the society organises many social events, such as post-concert parties, opera evenings and quiz nights.

For more information email secretary@cranleighchoralsociety. org.uk call 01483 275513, or visit their website www. cranleighchoralsociety.org.uk.

Busbridge Evening WI Tuesday 11th September 8pm At their meeting Janet Parsons will be talking about 'Secret Serbia and Albania'. Serbia is one of Europe's best kept secrets and Janet will tell something of her travels there and in neighbouring Albania. Friends and visitors are always very welcome - further information from Gill Staerck on 01483 416446. Meetings are usually held at 8pm on 2nd Tuesday each month in Busbridge Village Hall, Brighton Road, Godalming GU7 1XA. The Arts Society Shalford Thursday 13th September 10.45am Anthea Streeter, who studied Fine and Decorative Art in London and at Harvard University, will be talking to us about Dame Zaha Hadid. The Aquatics Centre for the London Olympics was completed just 4 years before her untimely death in 2016. Join them for coffee before the lecture - doors open at 10am. Visitors £7. Contact Katie on 01483 860969 for more info.

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The Waverley Dowsing Society Friday 14th September 7.15pm for 7.30pm At their next meeting, there will be a session to discuss Dragons and Serpents Myths, Symbolism and Earth energies led by Peter Knight. The venue is The Unitarian Hall, Meadrow, Godalming GU7 3JB (opposite the Texaco Garage on the A3100). Meetings are held every 2nd Friday of the month.

The cost is £5 for members and £8 for guests, who are most welcome. Free refreshments available during the meeting. The Waverley Dowsing Society is both a fun and a scientific group.

They meet to learn and practise dowsing which includes earth energy forces which can adversely and beneficially affect our houses, gardens and work places. See www. waverleydowsers.co.uk or contact Chairman Geoff on 01276 472977.

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Surrey Hills Food and Drink Festival Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September 10am–5pm This is a new festival celebrating the delicious food & drink from the Surrey Hills and beyond. Set in the stunning grounds of Denbies Wine Estate in the centre of the Surrey Hills local and regional stalls will be offering a tasty range of produce including artisan bread, cheeses, gourmet BBQ, locally reared meat, chocolates, Surrey Hills wines and locally made gins and craft beers. Children can enjoy the pop-up rare breeds petting farm, games, storytelling, live music and face painting in the Kids Zone.

There will be a full programme in the Talks and Tastings Hub from national and regional chefs, including chef Steve Drake from Sorells, and demonstrations, tastings and cooking tips from food experts. Combine with a wine tour by Denbies, the largest wine producer in England, a gin masterclass or a butchery course.

Staged by Fantastic Food Festivals in partnership with Surrey Hills Enterprises and Denbies Wine Estate, this is a special event for all the family providing an exciting and delicious experience. Find out more and book ahead on www.fantasticbritishfoodfestivals. com. Prices adults £6/children £3/under 5s free. Free parking.

Elstead Garden Club Saturday 15th September 2pm-4pm Elstead Garden Club invites you to their annual Autumn Show at Elstead Village Hall. Visitors will find entries of fruit, vegetables, pot plants, floral arrangements, photography and food. Entry is free and homemade refreshments will be available. The afternoon will end with a wonderful raffle and prize giving. All very welcome.

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Conservatoire Concerts Saturday 15th September 6.30pm After a short summer break, Conservatoire Concerts return to Godalming Baptist Church with a fantastic programme for cello and violin. This concert is dedicated to young and promising musicians who from a young age are already showing exceptional musical promise in their careers. Programme will consist of Bach C major Suite, Piazzola Tango, Paganini Caprice and Rachmaninov Andante among others. This is a FREE Concert, with a retiring collection towards Musicians’ expenses. It is organised by the Tilford Bach Society as part of the Conservatoire Concerts Series. For more details and reservations, contact Suzanne Cacciottolo on 07940 013314 or suzanne.cacciottolo@gmail.com.

The Cranleigh Art and Crafts Society Saturday 15th September 2.30pm-4.30pm The Society has a demonstration by the popular artist and tutor, Melanie Cambridge. She will be painting a garden scene using gouache and has developed her own range of high quality paints which will be for sale. The Society now has a projection system so that everyone can see wherever they are seated.

They meet in the Bandroom, Village Way GU6 8AF and warmly welcome visitors to join them (with a £3 donation) Further details from 01483 278698 or 01483 548008.

Heritage Open Days Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September Heritage Open Days take place in and around Godalming. The September 2018

full programme was published in the August issue of Vantage Point and is also in Godalming Museum and Godalming Library.

You can also find it online at www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ visiting/.

The Surrey Care Trust - Hikeathon Saturday 15th September Local charity, The Surrey Care Trust is asking walkers to step out for their hikeathon and make a difference to the lives of thousands of people in Surrey, who are disadvantaged by low skills, lack of opportunity, setbacks in life and precarious economic circumstances. This year’s circular walk starts and ends in Bramley. The 26-mile walk includes Blackheath, Abinger Hammer, Holmbury St Mary and Shamley Green and takes in five peaks including Pitch Hill, Reynards Hill and Winterfold Hill, affording walkers spectacular views of the Surrey Hills. There is also an option of walking 13 miles or taking part in a five-mile family walk this year. To register, visit www.surrey5peaks.org.uk.

Surrey Classic Vehicle Club Sunday 16th September The club will be holding their annual gathering of over 400 classic and vintage vehicles, set amongst the delights of the Rural Life Centre in Tilford. It’s a great day out for all the family with fabulous vehicles, trade stalls and a cafe that will be open from 10am–5pm. Adults £9; Over 60s/concessions £8; Children (4-16) £6; Family £27. More information at www.rural-life.org. uk.

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Guildford Rambling Club Details of their walks programme can be found at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Visitors are welcome to give them a try. They normally start at 10am. For the 10 mile walk from near East Clandon on Sunday 16th September, call Sally B on 01306 885976. For the 9 mile figure of 8 walk from Bisley on Sunday 23rd September, contact Mick on 07765 205353.

Ockley is the start point for David R’s (07935 887499) 9 mile walk on Sunday September 30th. Jane, on 07599 918387, is the leader for the 10 mile walk from Compton on Sunday 7th October. The September walks are all open to visitors from Guildford’s Walkfest.

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Anyone interested in learning this ancient and fascinating art would be very welcome to join in at St. Nicholas Church in Compton. There are no age limits, although you probably need to be at least 11 years old to be tall and strong enough. You also need to be OK with ladders and trapdoors as this is how they access the ringing chamber. No musical talent required and there is no expectation that you attend church services. Bell ringing practice (from September) is on Tuesdays from 8-9pm (Earlier session by arrangement for beginners who are welcome to stay for the rest of the practice). Contact Phil Gorton, Tower Captain at phil.gorton@btinternet.com or call 01483 420763.

Godalming Operatic Open Rehearsal Monday 17th September 7.40pm–9.30pm If you love to sing and act and want to give a life-changing hobby a go, then join them at the G.O.S Open Rehearsal as they start the new season practising for their next show: HMS Pinafore and Trial

by Jury. All voices welcome as well as those interested in helping out back stage. The venue is Moss Lane School, High Street, Godalming. No fee and no ticket required, but please let them know in advance at memb-sec@godalmingoperatic.org so they can bring enough biscuits for nibbles!

Ewhurst History Society Tuesday 18th September 8pm Brough Scott – Churchill at the Gallop. Horses played an important part in Winston Churchill’s life. Local author, broadcaster and former jockey, Brough Scott, follows in Churchill’s hoofprints from his childhood pony in Blenheim Park, a cavalry charge in Sudan, playing polo in India, to the Second World War. Meetings are held at Ewhurst Baptist Church at 8pm.

Visitors welcome £2.

Surrey Branch Western Front Association Wednesday 19th September 7.30pm Suffragettes & Suffragists during WW1. Kathy Atherton will talk about the reaction of women to the war and their activities during it. Women's war work is often credited with having changed attitudes to women's participation in political life, but the situation during the war was a complex and fascinating one.

The meeting is at the Cobham Day Centre. Free admission but a £3 donation is requested. Full details from Andy Thompson at info@eyewitnesstours.com.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD • Vulcan 7 at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Wednesday 19th to Saturday 29th September Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer co-star in the hilarious new comedy Vulcan 7 which they have also co-written. Gary Savage and Hugh Delavois were at RADA together. Now in their sixties, they meet on the set of a fantasy movie. This is Hugh’s seventh film for the franchise: one-time Hollywood A-lister Gary is playing a guest monster with four hours in make-up and one word in the script! For more information, visit www.yvonnearnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000.

Surrey Postcard Club (Guildford) Wednesday 19th September 7pm The Evening begins with a browse through Dealers Stocks and Members Spares. Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided. This is followed with a Talk by Fred Smith, ‘Life in the Surrey Police’.

Proceedings normally wind up around 9.30pm. Visitors with a genuine Interest in the hobby are always welcome. Held at Friends Meeting House, Ward Street, Guildford GU1 4LH. Film at Cranleigh Arts Centre Thursday 20th September 8pm They will be screening The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society (12A). It’s the story about a mysterious literary club in Nazi-occupied Guernsey. Juliet, a free-spirited writer in London, receives a letter from a member and her curiosity piques; she visits the island where she meets members of the eccentric Society. As the secrets of their wartime past unfold, her growing attachment to the island will change the course of her life.

We saw it a couple of months ago and enjoyed it very much.

Tickets: £8.25 Adults; £7.25 Friends; £5.50 under 25s. Book tickets at www.cranleighartscentre.org or call 01483 278000 (Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm.) Check the website for details of all the other films to be screened.

Les Amitiés Françaises Thursday 20th September 7.30pm The first meeting for 2018-2019 will be at the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming GU7 1BA. As usual the talk will be in French, this time on Rousseau - une âme tourmentée.

Annie Keane is an experienced lecturer: she will remind the audience of what they have forgotten about Rousseau and fill them in with a lot that they did not know before including facts that recently came to light. New members will be very welcome. Doors open at 7pm and coffee and tea with biscuits are available before the lecture. Les Amities Françaises are one of the largest and most active groups in the country with a growing membership and are linked to, and have the support of, the Alliance Française de Londres. For details of events and membership, email johnpetty46@outlook.com or visit www. amitiesfrancaises.com and the Facebookpage: @amitieswaverley.

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LynchPin Productions From Thursday 20th September ‘When the Cat’s Away’ is a new play by Claire Parker inspired by the real-life stories, songs and the spirit of the women who won the right to vote a century ago. This delightful comedy-drama September 2018

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Bridge Afternoon Friday 21st September 1.45pm Elstead Village Hall committee is holding a Bridge afternoon at Elstead Village Hall, Thursley Road, Elstead. The cost is £38 per table to include a lovely tea and prizes. Contact Sue Gowar on 01252 702127 or email gowarms@btinternet.com for more details.

The Clockhouse Cinema Friday 21st September 7.30pm They will be showing the much acclaimed ‘Finding Your Feet' starring Timothy Spall, Celia Imrie, Imelda Staunton, Joanna Lumley at The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ (Good fun! Ed). Doors open 6.45pm. It’s a PG 13 certificate and the film lasts 111 minutes. There will be a 20 minute interval when refreshments will be available. Licensed Bar. Tickets are £5 and are available at The Clockhouse on 01483 420668.

Milford Probus Friday 21st September At their next meeting Neil Bamford will talk about the changes

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at Watts Gallery. Milford Probus is a club for retired and semiretired professional and business men and women and they meet in Godalming on the third Friday of each month for lunch followed by a talk on a wide variety of subjects. Guests are always welcome to their meetings by invitation, and on their outings. The next trip will be in October to The Magic Circle.

They also arrange occasional walks of about 5 miles.

Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. Lady members will be especially welcomed. For more details see www.milfordprobus.com. You can also contact Mike Thompson on 01483 428181 or email milfordprobus@ gmail.com.

Photography Morning Saturday 22nd September 7.30am Take the opportunity to capture the autumn beauty of the wonderful gardens at RHS Wisley before it opens to the general public, with early entry for photographers at 7.30am. On the same day there is The Heather Society Show featuring heathers for sale, planting and care demonstrations and expert advice, this event will also offer a chance to tour the recently replanted National Heather Collection at Wisley with Team Leader Mark Tuson. For more information on both events go to www.rhs.org. uk/wisley or call 01483 224234.

Grayshott Folk Club Saturday 22nd September 7.30pm They welcome back to Grayshott Village Hall Hope & Social, a 6-piece band from Leeds who are terrific musicians; energetic

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Autumn at Leith Hill Place Not Just Darwins: The Intertwined Art of Gwen Raverat, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Frances Cornford Friday– Sunday, 7 September to 21 October An exhibition of prints, paintings, poems and music by members of the Darwin family.

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Saturday 13 October A talk by Gwen Raverat’s grandson William Pryor, with excerpts from Vaughan William’s Job, A Masque for Dancing played by Geraint Lewis £20, book via www.raverat.com/tickets/events.

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Mind, Body and Spirit Fayre Saturday 22nd September 11am–5pm A day of Wellbeing and Inspiration takes place in the Borough Hall, Godalming. A lovely range of holistic therapies, arts and craft stalls including crystals and jewellery, organic products and creative artwork will all be on sale. Clairvoyants, Mediums and Tarot readings will also be available. There will be two mediumship demonstrations plus two opportunities to take part in a ‘Sound Experience’ with Godalming Gong Baths are included in the £3 entry. Refreshments include home-made cakes and fresh sandwiches all day. All profits from putting on the event will be donated to Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. For more information, contact Barbara (Crystal Pyramid Therapies) on September 2018

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Bonanza Charity Sale Sunday 23rd September The Celia Cross Greyhound Trust are holding a Bonanza Charity Sale at Cranleigh Showground, Ewhurst Road. There will be many different stalls, refreshments and a Greyhound parade where they will be showing some of the dogs from the kennels that need their ‘Forever Home’. Parking is free and all dogs are welcome. For further information, call 01252 781917 or 01306 712615. www.celiacross.org.uk.

The Arts Society Surrey Hills Tuesday 25th September They continue their programme of lectures with Bertie Pearce, a member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, presenting a lecture entitled ‘Punch and Judy’; a subversive symbol from Commedia Dell‘Arte to the present day. The Society meets in Shalford Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month at 9.45am for coffee. The lecture starts at 10.30am. New members and visitors are very welcome. Details of their programme of lectures, visits and holidays for 2018 can be found on their website www.nadfas-westsurrey.co.uk or by calling 01483 414976.

Historical Association West Surrey Branch Tuesday 25th September 7.30pm Their next meeting will feature a talk by Professor David Stevenson of LSE on ‘The Road to the Armistice: how the First World War ended.’ He is probably the leading historian of the

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Godalming Good Neighbours Community spirited volunteers are needed for a new Good Neighbour scheme for Godalming and surrounding areas. You can make a real difference to local people’s lives in a variety of different roles. The scheme will offer community based support for people who need help with some of the basics of day-to-day living, for example lifts to the doctors or help with shopping trips. For more information please call 07538 190175, or email godalminggoodneighbours@gmail.com.

Milford Horticultural Society Tuesday 25th September 8pm At the next meeting in Milford Village Hall they will be joined by Bob Spackman and Robin Satow who will be telling the story of the making of the community garden at St Mary's Church, West Horsley. The Grace and Flavour garden is the result of a challenge set to the congregation of the church for a project that would benefit the whole community. Talks are free for members; nonmembers and guests are very welcome to attend for a fee of £1 payable at the door. For more information on Milford Horticultural Society, its talks, visits and shows, please check the website

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www.milfordhortsociety.org.uk or contact Hilary Potter on 01483 415710 or email her on potters38@hotmail.com.

Evening Talk Wednesday 26th September 7.30pm Taking place in the Quaker Meeting House in Godalming, there will be a presentation by Mahmoud Kawasmeh, Director of HIRN, (Hebron International Resource Network), entitled ‘Resisting Occupation, Creating a Future’. Hosted by West Surrey Palestine Solidarity Campaign, entry is free. For further information and to reserve a seat, email westsurreypsc@gmail. com or call 01252 792609.

St Catherine's Flower Arrangement Club Thursday 27th September 1.45pm They invite you to join them for a demonstration at Shalford Village Hall. Kathryn Austin's demonstration is entitled 'A Vine Romance' and promises an afternoon of fun and flowers for all. £5 door money includes tea and biscuits and will guarantee you a relaxing afternoon with friendly, like-minded neighbours. For more information please contact 01483 272938.

Cranleigh Arts Centre – Classical Concert Friday 28th September 7.30pm Anna Harvey (mezzo) & Ian Tindale (piano) will be performing a programme which will include English songs by Elgar, Britten & Vaughan Williams. Anna studied opera at the Royal Academy of Music under Elizabeth Ritchie and Iain Ledingham. Ian read Music at Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he was also Organ

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MacMillan Coffee Morning Friday 28th September They are holding their usual MacMillan Coffee Morning at Milford Village Hall from 8.30am-10.30am. Do go along and visit the market and treat yourselves to delicious homemade cakes and preserves together with plants, flowers and beautifully made crafts. There will also be a raffle and competitions. They look forward to seeing you there.

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Children’s Workshop: Leaf Rubbing Crown Saturday 29th September 2pm-3pm Cranleigh Arts Centre is holding a workshop where your little ones can make amazing artworks to keep and treasure in a fun creative workshop led by local artist Miriana D’ambrosio. Take inspiration from nature and create a beautiful crown out of colourful leaf-rubbings. Suitable for ages 5+. Workshop fee is £5 and available at 01483 278000 (Tuesday-Saturday 10am4.30pm) or visit www.cranleighartscentre.org.

What's Going on in Depression?

Saturday 29th September 10am-12 noon Godalming Baptist Church’s next ‘Life Issue’ will cover this very important topic. The session will be led by Doctor Martin Brunet, GP at Binscombe Medical Centre. It will cover a number of points including: How is depression different to just being fed up?, How do I get better from depression? and how do I support someone who is depressed? To book a place or for more information, email Sally Pollard at pollard3@hotmail.co.uk, or Janet Fry at janetfry1@gmail.com. Coffee available from 9.30am. This session is free of charge, but you will be invited to take the opportunity to give a voluntary donation, towards the Farncombe Community Garden Project - a new and exciting project to bring all the health benefits of community gardening to Farncombe.

Surrey Mozart Players September Concert Saturday 29th September 7.30pm Surrey Mozart Players, under the baton of guest conductor, Edward Farmer, is delighted to present their first concert of the 2018-19 season with a performance of Beethoven’s much-loved September 2018

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Free parking & no entrance fee For details or to book: 01403 700633 or 07798 941940 Various independent units are also open for business Symphony no.7. Peter Facer, considered to be one of the most talented oboists of his generation, will be the soloist for the charming and technically spectacular Oboe Concerto by Richard Strauss and the concert opens with Mozart’s crackling Symphony no. 35. Held at The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford, GU1 4SZ. For full details and tickets visit www.electric.theatre/ shows/surrey-mozart-players or call 01483 501200.

Godalming & Cranleigh NCT Nearly New Sale Sunday 30th September 11am–12.30pm The ticketed NCT Nearly New Sale returns to the Borough Hall in Godalming. Sellers can make some cash and have a clear out and buyers can bag a bargain with preloved maternity, baby and child clothes, books, toys, equipment and more. The event raises money for the UK's largest parenting charity and supports families in our area. There is early entry for members and pregnant women. Contact nns.godalmingandcranleighdistrict@ nct.org.uk for more information.

Surrey Industrial History Group Monday 1st October 7.30pm–9.30pm Over the winter months the group run an annual series of talks on Britain’s Industrial heritage. The first of the next series of talks is about Brunel, Scott Russell and the Great Eastern steam ship given by Prof Andrew Lambert. Meetings are held at Church House Guildford, 20 Alan Touring Road, Guildford GU2 7YF on the Guildford Science Park on Monday and Tuesday evening every other week. Further information on this event and subsequent meetings can be found at www.sihg.org.uk.

RHS Wisley Tuesday 2nd October Just to give you the ‘heads up’, entry to the gardens will be free on this day. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the glorious colours of autumn at RHS Garden Wisley completely free of charge!

Quiz Night Friday 5th October 7pm for 7.30pm The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ, are holding a quiz night. Tables will be made up of 6-8 players and tickets are £10 per player, to include a light supper. They are available at The Clockhouse, call 01483 420668. There will be a raffle and licensed bar, but take your own nibbles.

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Help to raise money for Cancer Research and also help Serena’s trip to Greenland by booking tickets to Rob Smith’s inspiring talk about being the first man to ski a new route to the South Pole. It takes place at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre in Godalming.

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Binscombe Church at Broadwater School Launch Sunday 7th October 11am As numbers attending Binscombe Church grow, they need more space on a Sunday morning. You are invited to join them for their launch service at Broadwater School, and/or any Sunday after that. Services are informal and vibrant, with music, Bible talk and age-appropriate groups for those aged 0-14.

Refreshments are served from 10.30am. All ages welcome to go and explore what life is really all about. For more information about Sundays at Broadwater School, and midweek groups which continue to meet at the church on Barnes Road, visit www.binscombechurch.org.

The Clockhouse Charity Golf Day Thursday 11th October They will be holding their annual golf day at West Surrey Golf Club, Enton GU8 5AF. Tickets are £80 per player, £320 for a team of 4, to include a round of golf at this beautiful golf course and a delicious 2 course lunch. There will be an auction and raffle and an opportunity to win prizes. For further details, contact Dr Rachel Bray at rachel.kershaw@btinternet.com or call 01483 428513.

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