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|| YOUR LOCAL TEAM SO here we are in August, and it is holiday time for us in the VantagePoint office.

While Lauren is staying in the UK for her camping holiday, Marcus and family are following in Nick and Angie’s footsteps and are off to Bulgaria for a couple of weeks. Jesse is off to the Leeds Festival while Jane is chasing the sun in Crete.

As for Humphrey and I, we are off to la France profonde as usual for our fortnight with friends and French family. Cue much bread, cheese and wine consumption, alongside canine hair removal from the swimming pool. I can’t wait!

More and more people choose a staycation and there is much to do in the local area and beyond. Day trips to London or to the coast, weekend camping trips, or just enjoying all the great places to

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As I finish the Jottings I can actually report that it is raining! The first miserable day for weeks. It has been a wonderful summer up to now and we have virtually lived outdoors, just hoping that this rain is just a temporary blip.

August is the real holiday month and many of you will be going away to other parts of the UK or perhaps abroad.

Maybe you are just staying put, however whatever you are doing, have a great time and get some well-earned relaxation. If you are staying at home during August, there is still quite a lot going on locally so hopefully you will manage to keep the whole family entertained.

Kids Films at Farnham Maltings Looking for ways to occupy the kids over the summer?

Every Tuesday in August they will be screening children’s films with a stellar line-up including; Moana, The Lego Batman Movie, Ballerina, Sing & Captain Underpants. The films show at 11am, 2pm and 6pm. The cost is £5, under 15s free.

RHS Garden Wisley Until Sunday 3rd September Five go on a Garden Adventure! There will be a summer of activities in RHS Gardens to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five. Children are invited to follow a self-guided trail and help Uncle Quentin to uncover more

about the mysterious Robo Bees! Crafts, den building, garden games and storytelling will also be on the menu.

Additionally, to celebrate Enid Blyton’s 120th birthday, on 11th August, visitors are invited to pack lashings of ginger beer and a blanket and join a themed picnic party in the garden.

Squire’s Garden Centres Until Thursday 31st August They have some great gardening and craft activities for children this Summer Holidays. Called ‘Create & Grow’, there are different activities each week, including planting and decorating a strawberry pot, painting a ceramic toadstool birdhouse, and decorating a trio of bug wind chimes. It’s on every Monday and Tuesday morning (9am-12.30pm), as well as Wednesday mornings at many centres. No need to book; simply turn up on the day. All activities are on a first come, first served basis. See www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

Summer Reading Challenge Friday 4th August Why not spend some time down on the farm at Farnham Library. The theme for the Summer Reading Challenge this year is Animal Agents so Farnham Library has arranged for a Petting Farm in the Library grounds. Find out all about the animals and see if you can find any Secret Agents. Tickets Regain the use of your conservatory

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Surrey Border Movie Makers Friday 4th August They meet on the first Friday of each month and are a film making club whose members consist of retired professionals, experienced film makers and complete beginners. They share a love of making films which they do to the best of their ability including holiday films, drama and documentary. They always welcome new members so if you are interested in seeing what they do, visit their website www.surreyborder.org.uk. They meet at the St Joan’s Centre, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ. There is plenty of parking and your first visit is free. Contact: secretary@ surreyborder.org.uk.

Hampshire Male Voice Choir Kevin Jacot has recently been appointed Music Director for the popular, Odiham based choir. Kevin began his musical education as a chorister at St. Michael’s College, Tenbury, and later sang for London cathedrals and churches whilst studying music at the University of Surrey. Kevin has broadcast for the BBC and has sung for various Choral Societies in the South of England. Performances include tenor solos in Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ and Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and the evangelist in Bach’s ‘St. John Passion’. In his new role of Music Director for Hart Male Voice Choir Kevin is excited at the prospect of working with the 65 strong choir as he accepts the conductor’s baton from Margaret Brackenborough after her five successful years with the choir. For more HMVC information visit their website www.hartmvc.org.uk.

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Mervyn invited me to join him for a personal introduction to his craft and a demonstration of how he performs with the range of instruments he builds. My time with him flew with unwelcome speed but will remain with me for what it proved to be – a fascinating, inspiring and enthusiastic tour of his craft.

“It was at the Ram Cider House in Catteshall Lane I discovered English Irish folk music. It’s also where I met Kathryn Young my partner and where, by chance, I ran into a professional instrument maker,” Mervyn reminisced.

“He offered to make me a musical instrument and it was he that instilled the idea of me trying for myself. Once I had got a City & Guilds in carpentry Kathryn suggested that I study musical instrument making, which I did, and it was there I built my first instruments.”

Top right: Mervyn on the hammer dulcimer Above: Playing his handmade bowed psaltery

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Mervyn reached over to pick up a triangular-shaped string instrument, which I was to learn was a bowed psaltery.

“This, and the hammer dulcimer, are two of my favourite instruments,” he explained. “Some 25 years ago in The Ram a lady played one of these and I had never heard

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incredible depth and volume of sound coming from such a small hand-held instrument. “It’s not particularly difficult to play, and is very resonant and very expressive. From my very first bowed psaltery I started to experiment and change the design. I made it bigger and wider, thicker, deeper and longer – and I put a curve in it. For such a small instrument it’s not what you’d expect, and I’ve seen people stop in their tracks to listen, totally captivated.”

Carefully placing the psaltery down, having scolded me for reaching out to touch the hair strings on the bow which apparently can be spoiled by human skin secretions, he sat on the stool by the large hammer dulcimer where it was resting on a wooden cradle, naturally also built by Mervyn.

Mervyn in the music room at Hatchlands Park/Cobbe Collection where he performs.

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Mervyn started to gently strike at the dulcimer’s strings with a spoon-shaped mallet hammer in each of his hands. “With all of my instruments one thing that they have in common is that every single one of them to me is beautiful for their own intrinsic qualities. I use a range of timbers.

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From wild cherry, London plane and sycamore, to yew, elm, ash and western red cedar. All of these particular instruments came off the North Downs.

My favourite is probably the ash tree – its timber is just so beautiful.” In response to my question as to how long it takes to make an instrument he stopped playing and ran his eyes over the dozen or so hand-made instruments on display. “It can vary considerably of course, but for this hammer dulcimer it took six to seven days of work, including the stand. That’s also taking into account the actual go-getting of the tree as well as preparation of the timber.”

I could have very easily filled this magazine with everything I learned whilst with Mervyn, space I sadly didn’t have. If you want to listen to Mervyn, and Kathryn who incidentally plays a handmade harp, they play at venues around the country. If you would like to learn more, and perhaps even join Mervyn in one of his classes, please visit his website.

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HAUK’s providing Medical Partners are based in Guildford at The Mews Practice (www.themewspractice.com) and County Pathology which is based at the Surrey Research Park (www.countypathology.co.uk).

The HAUK website (www.healthassess.co.uk) tells the story in much more detail but they believe a one-to-one conversation with a real person is so important.

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YOUR HEALTH IN YOUR OWN HANDS In conclusion, the HAUK test gives men and women an absolute understanding of their health status today. With that knowledge and if appropriate, a wellness plan can be designed to reduce biological age, increase longevity and very importantly enjoy life longer.

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CASE STUDY When I first heard about the Health Assess UK test, I was quite attracted to the idea of a ‘health MOT’ so long as the cost was affordable. Like many people my age (I am 46), I have no concerns about my health and rarely visit my doctor. That said, I very sadly lost an old school friend to cancer around three years ago and only last year heard that the husband of another school friend had also succumbed to the same disease, both in their early to mid-forties.

After breakfast, it was time for a personal consultation with the doctor. He asked me about my medical history, that of my family and various lifestyle questions including all the usual suspects such as smoking, drinking, physical activity and sleep behaviour. This was then followed by a full examination.

Having heard my very own MP, Jeremy Hunt, the Secretary of State for Health, speak at a number of functions, I am only too aware that prevention is better than cure, and that for both the patient and the state it is fundamentally important to try and stop things developing as early as possible.

Given my rare visits to the doctor, I thought that the HAUK test was probably something I should get done so that my general assumptions about my health could be tested and should there be any causes for concern, they could be dealt with.

Happily, it was all pretty positive although interestingly the blood test had picked up the fact that I had a very slightly underactive thyroid, something my mother and sister both have, and something for which the doctor gave me a prescription. He suggested I could lose a tiny bit of weight and drink a little less, but that was only to be expected. The doctor also suggested a couple of other mini-changes but the overall picture was happily positive and reassuring.

The test was easy to arrange and an appointment was made. I had to be ‘nil by mouth’ for 12 hours prior to the appointment but was offered a small choice of breakfast which I was asked to email them in advance. I duly presented myself at 9am at the very inviting Mews Practice in Guildford one morning, where I was met by one of the charming nurses.

The first part of the test was the main checkup. This included fasting blood tests including PSA, plus the usual weight, height and BMI tests. Also included was audiology, spirometry, blood gas oxygen levels, urinalysis and a resting electrocardiogram (ECG). This was followed by the breakfast break, with some much-needed (and very good) coffee, while the blood samples were sent by courier to County Pathology on Surrey Research Park.

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As the blood tests are back within an hour or so, the doctor was then able to go through all the results with me in great detail, which was terrifically informative and interesting.

As part of the test, a follow-up appointment was also arranged for the following month to answer any questions I might have once I had the chance to read the full report which was being prepared, and in my case to discuss if the prescription he had given me was working.

So was it worth it? Yes, in short. This was a comprehensive, general health assessment which was a good thing to have undertaken and something I will look to repeat in say five years just to make sure that nothing is out of kilter.

Happily it showed nothing untoward, but did pick up a (minor) issue I was unaware of and the doctor gave me a few pieces of good advice for the future. I have even lost half a stone as well since, so I’ll raise my (non-alcoholic) glass to that!

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Farnham Roller Hockey Club Do you enjoy roller skating and want some more excitement? Then join the Farnham Roller Hockey Club - new members of all ages always welcome. They have beginner sessions at 5pm on Sundays (7-14 year olds) and for the more experienced skaters from 6.30pm. The first session is free. It is held at Farnham Sports Centre, Dogflud Way, Farnham GU9 8TQ. Call Adam on 07979 505878 or visit their website for more details www. farnhamrollerhockey.co.uk.

Seale & Sands WI Thursday 10th August 3pm They will be meeting at Seale Manor Farm Craft Centre Tea Rooms for a social afternoon tea. Having spent their July meeting with a visit to Arundel Castle the members are looking forward to resuming their monthly meetings on the 14th September at 2.15pm when John Negus will give a talk on ‘Solve your Garden Problems’. Meetings are held in the Sands Rooms, The Green, The Sands on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2.15pm. Members can meet for a get together lunch on the last Thursday of the month at the Barley Mow Public House, The Sands. Contact Susie on 01252 782064 for details of the programme for the next 6 months.

Kids and their Bikes The search is on around Farnham for children who love their bikes to take part in a new fundraising project called Kids and their Bikes. The year-long photography project will raise money for charities supported by Farnham’s Festival of Cycling and is the idea of professional local photographer Sarah Angel. Sarah will produce a collection of fine art

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD prints featuring local children with their bikes which will be exhibited at the Farnham Maltings during the 2018 Festival of Cycling. Parents with children taking part in the project will be invited to make a donation to the Bike Race Charity and will receive a fine art print of one of the photographs of their child. To take part or to find out more, visit www. sarahangelphotography.co.uk.

New Ashgate Gallery Friday 11th August 6pm-8pm There’s a private view of the work of Mandy Cheng before the start of her exhibition on Friday 12th August.

Mandy’s porcelain works are designed to look graceful and minimalist and conjure a feeling of lightness and a sense of movement. Using a lamination method, the patterns are meticulously prepared by repeated cutting and layering of porcelain sheets. Her hands-on approach ensures every pattern is unique and unrepeatable. The Gallery is in Wagon Yard, Farnham GU10 3BL and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-5pm. The exhibition runs until 23rd September and entry is free. There are several other exhibitions at the Gallery running at the same time, so there is a lot to see. Do try and pop in. More information at www.newashgate.org.

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There is also an exhibition of his work which will run from Saturday 12th August to Saturday 2nd September and an evening opening and talk at 8pm on Saturday 12th August.

For further information on the workshop, exhibition, talk or related activities, visit www.thefarnhampottery.co.uk or call Guy Hains on 07879 667000 or Cordelia HamptonJohn on 07733 325138. The Farnham Pottery is situated at Quennells Hill, Wrecclesham GU10 4SL and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm. After viewing the exhibition you can then relax in the charming Pugmill Bakehouse Café with a delicious coffee or even treat yourself to lunch.

Farnham Views II: John Bryce and Susie Lidstone Saturdays 12th August to 23rd September Following on from a very successful Farnham Views Part 1, the New Ashgate Gallery is delighted to bring together two more local artists and their observations of the Farnham town and surrounding areas. Before retirement John Bryce worked as a research scientist at the Royal Aerospace Establishment, Farnborough. He now pursues an active

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Summer Fair Sunday 13th August 12 noon-4pm The Ash Friends of Shooting Star Chase are a group of volunteers raising money to help fund the two wonderful children’s hospices, Shooting Star House in Hampton and Christopher’s in Guildford. The Fair will take place at Tongham Community Centre, Poyle Road, Tongham GU10 1DU. Amongst the many attractions will be a live music stage, bbq, craft, produce and cake stalls, over 50 classic cars and motorcycles, face painting, bouncy castle, fairground rides, tombolas, community exhibits and much more. It costs £9.5 million a year just to maintain their current level of care and only around 10% of that income comes from government funding, so your support is absolutely essential.

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The Bourne WI Thursday 17th August Would you like to find out about how plants and food can be used as medicines? If so go along and join Debbie Lexington and the ladies of The Bourne WI for a fascinating and informative evening. They meet at Brambleton Hall, Talbot Road, Farnham, GU9 8RR and all new members and visitors are most welcome. For more information contact Gail on 01252 735751 or thebournewi@gmail.com.

Guildford Rambling Club From Thursday 17th August Their walks programme can be found at www. guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Unless otherwise stated visitors are welcome to try them out on any of the walks which normally start at 10am. For details of the 5.5mile morning walk from Peaslake on Thursday 17th August, call Maria on 01306 644836. Bob, on 07745 572494, has the details for the 11 mile circular walk on Sunday 20th August from Pulborough Brooks.

For the train ride and the 10 mile linear walk along the route of the Blue Bell Line on Sunday 27th August, call Steve on 07957 803912. Look to Dick on 07516 407936 as your contact for the 9 mile circular walk from the Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre on Sunday 3rd September. Finally, the 9.5 mile circular walk on Sunday 10th September starts at1 the Town Bridge17:30 in Guildford.

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Free Valuations with Lockdales Valuations will be available for the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/ books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets, antique firearms, pens, vintage comics and vintage toys. No appointment necessary.

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Love local food? Then you will love this! G Live, Guildford’s busiest arts and entertainment venue, is holding its first ever Festival of Fine Food & Drink on Sunday 10th September.

east,” says Tracy Carroll, founder of Local Food Britain. “September is the perfect time to share and celebrate the bounty of this corner of Britain.”

FOOD & DRINK It has joined forces with Local Food Britain, the food network of London and the South East, to showcase quality handcrafted products that will be a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.

What better way to celebrate harvest time than to eat and drink delicious goodies from more than 40 producers from Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.

Sample the best from artisan bread makers, wine producers, butchers, fruit and vegetable growers, cake specialists and many more.

As well as exhibition stalls laden with gourmet delicacies, there will be masterclasses, food and drink demonstrations and a Local Food Afternoon Tea using ingredients from some of the exhibitors.

Children will be invited to decorate plates with their favourite or imaginary food designs which will be displayed in a special gallery at G Live before and after the event. Home chefs will be able to bring in their produce to be judged by an expert Local Food Britain panel. And if that isn’t enough to whet the appetite, there will also be a hog roast and a barbecue!

Let temptation get in the way and try crumbly buttery fudge from Mummy Makes Fudge, based in Farnham, or tingle the taste buds with Deelicious Chilli Jams made in Aldershot. Try a tipple or two from Silent Pool Gin and local wine producers Albury Organic Vineyards and Greyfriars, or sip the summer’s newest beer from Reigate’s Crumbs Brewing. There will also be opportunities to buy gourmet goodies for enjoying at home.

G Live’s Director, Tim Brinkman, says: “I am very excited to be holding our first ever food and drink festival. I encourage visitors to come hungry and celebrate with us the wonderful produce from the south east.”

“This is a hands-on food festival and families will truly be able to immerse themselves in the sight, smell and taste of the very best from the south

To find out more or to register for your free entry or to book a masterclass, visit www.GLive.co.uk, drop in or call the Ticketing Desk on 01483 369350.

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Garden Party Saturday 19th August Farnham Assist will be holding a Garden Party at Waverley Abbey House. There will be music, a cream tea and a guided tour of the house. Tickets cost £12.50pp and can be purchased from the Assist offices 7 St Georges Yard GU9 7LW. For more information about Farnham Assist and the great work they do, have a look at their website www. farnham-assist.org.uk.

The Unattached Group They are enjoying a summer of varied and exciting activities, including an evening of magic and a narrowboat trip. Also planned are walks, meals out and theatre etc. If you are single and aged between 49-69, looking for a social life, why not go along to one of their weekly meetings to find out more. Details are available on their website www.theunattachedgroup. co.uk, or by phoning Becky on 07855 008897.

Anniversary Sculpture Trail at RHS Garden Wisley Saturday 19th August – Sunday 24th September The Surrey Sculpture Society (SSS) will be staging the 20th Sculpture Trail. One of the largest Sculpture Trails in the country it will feature the works of both new emerging and

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Astolat Model Railway Circle Saturday 19th August 11am-5pm They will be holding their annual Open Day at the National Trust, Dapdune Wharf, Guildford GU1 4RB. AMRC will be celebrating 50 years since their formation with a display of Model Railways in various gauges.

Also available, a test track to run your own locos and a Loco Doctor if you have any engines not running as they should. Progress on their latest project under construction - Savernake - will also be on show. Access is via the National Trust site, Dapdune Wharf (NT Entrance fee applies) with all their facilities available. Actually, Dapdune Wharf is probably Guildford’s best kept secret, but maybe not for much longer!

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre This registered charity has been going since 1971 and has been based in Frensham since 1987. They offer dyslexia support and advice to anyone who may need it, whether they think they have dyslexia or care for someone who may have dyslexia. They support children and adults alike. They offer dyslexia assessments, consultations for children or adults and specialist tuition, as well as providing high quality dyslexia training for teachers and TAs and in-service training for schools and colleges. During August, they are offering 1:1 tuition supporting learners at Key Stage 1-4. The cost is £60 per session. To find out more go to www.helenarkell. org.uk/courses/personalised-learning.php or call 01252 792400. The Centre is based at Arkell Lane, Frensham, Farnham GU10 3BL.

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With the Tree Top Adventure, you can enjoy two to three hours in the trees taking on Zip Wires, Tarzan Swings, Rope Ladders and a variety of obstacles and crossings near you. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and get your fix of fresh air high up in the Swinley Forest tree tops. Our Berkshire high ropes adventure course features a unique double Tarzan Swing, an Alpine Zip and the perplexing Pendulum Pass!

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Every Thursday in August hunt for different colours around the Artists’ Village and then head to the studio to see how paints used to be made.

Paint inside and outdoors and make spontaneous colourful paintings using watercolours with oil, salt and plastic wrap. Admission for children is free.

No space at home to be messy? Drop in to our family Make Space every Sunday. From printmaking to painting and sewing to sculpture, families can explore different kinds of materials and making, with a new activity every week. Admission for children is free.

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Summer at the Loxwood Joust Taking place on the 5th/6th and 12th/13th August from 10am to 6pm, you can be transported back in time to experience all the wonders and mediaeval mayhem of the Middle Ages. Step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family. A fast-paced, all action jousting tournament will amaze and astound whilst daring displays of weaponry, archery and cannon fire will enthrall as fully armoured knights prepare to meet in a thunderous battle. Visit www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk for full details and bookings.

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<27 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Surrey County Walkers Sunday 20th August They have organised walks just about every weekend and you can find details at www.surreycommunity.info/ surreycountywalkers. One that is coming up and is quite local is a 6¼ mile easy walk around Hurtmore, Peper Harow and Eashing. Meet just before 10am at Godalming Crown Court Car Park. Ref 186/971440. The walk leader is Hannes, tel 01483 234541.

NSPCC Volunteers Surrey NSPCC are looking for people to join their fundraising group and help with events like coffee mornings, cake sales, garden parties etc. You may even have some fundraising ideas of your own. It is a nice way to meet people and at the same time help a very important charity. If you would like more information or would like an informal chat, call the fundraising manager on 07769 301528.

The Probus Club of Farnham Tuesday 22nd August The next meeting, at The Farnham House Hotel, will commence with a talk by Mr Chris Cleland on The Bank of England. The Probus Club of Farnham, founded in 1969, is a luncheon club for men of retirement age from professional

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and business backgrounds. Meetings are held monthly at The Farnham House Hotel, and often have an informal talk by a member. Social events are also arranged periodically, such as theatre and concert outings or visits to places such as Brooklands and Farnborough Airport. If you are interested in joining, contact the honorary secretary, Maxwell Hubbard, at maxwellhubbard2@yahoo.co.uk.

The Friends of Farnham Park Wednesday 23rd August 5pm This should be a wonderful evening when Simon Wilson with his ‘fist full of feathers’ will be showing and flying his exciting array of birds, including Barn Owls, Hawks and Kestrel in Farnham Park. Parking is at the ‘Top’ car park (The Rangers House car park). The cost is £3 for non members and £1 per child.

Rock Choir Across the UK there are going to be hundreds of opportunities for local people to join Rock Choir for an unforgettable ‘Summer of Love’. Thousands of people have already booked their place so to find your nearest ‘Summer of Love’ venue and details of how to book go to www. rockchoir.com. You can also go for a free Rock Choir taster session, just go to the website or call 01252 714276.

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<31 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD The Shepherds Rest Café The Shepherds Rest café can be found in the Church of the Good Shepherd, The Sands, Farnham GU10 1LJ, which is an area of outstanding beauty. It has just celebrated its 3rd anniversary and during that time over £8,000 has been raised for church funds. The church, which was originally the village school, is turned into a popular café every Tuesday from 12 noon-2.30pm, providing a wide ranging menu of homemade delights. All profits from the café are shared between the Parish and The Good Shepherd Church Fabric Fund. For group bookings or further information on the café, contact Ann Payne at ann.payne303@btinternet.com or phone 01252 782873.

Wings & Wheels Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August The 13th annual Wings & Wheels will be held over the August Bank holiday weekend at Dunsfold Park near Guildford and is open to spectators from 9am-9pm. There will be the usual fantastic displays including a Eurofighter Typhoon, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (two Spitfires and Lancaster), Chinook (Saturday only), Apache Display Team with pyrotechnics, Tigers Parachute Team, The Blades and much more. The Red Arrows will headline the display. For car buffs there will be a two hour displays which will include

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Haslemere Festival of Sport Monday 28th August 12noon-4pm Last year they had 18 different sports and about 700 people came to this event which had a theme of ‘Pick up and Play’. This year they have even more sports and activities for all ages to try. These will include athletics, equestrian, badminton, football, stoolball, bowling, hockey, dance, subaqua, table tennis, golf and sailing. They hope to be adding polo, cricket, martial arts, cycling, gymnastics, netball, rambling and pilates and coaches from all these local clubs and activities will be present to show you what to do. This is a wonderful opportunity to try a new sport and see if you like it and if you wish, take it further by joining a local club.

There will also be food, music, an inflatable slide, classic cars and a carnival atmosphere. ENTRY IS FREE and all ages are welcome. Woolmer Hill Sports Centre, Haslemere GU27 1QB. Blood Brothers Tuesday 29th August to Saturday 2nd September 7.30pm 2017 has marked 30 years since Bill Kenwright’s production of the international smash hit musical first toured the UK. In celebration, this iconic musical has been visiting theatres across the country, performing to sell-out houses and receiving standing ovations. The tour is continuing at G Live in Guildford. Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving story of twin boys separated at birth, only to be reunited by a twist of fate and a mother’s haunting secret. There are matinee performances on the Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets are £25.50-£39 and there are concessions and group discounts and a very good deal for schools. Call 01483 369350 (10am-6pm, Mon-Sat) or go to www.glive.co.uk.

Farnham U3A Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st August 11am-3pm An opportunity to visit their display in the entrance of Farnham Maltings. There will be over 100 groups covering many different activities for those no longer in full time employment or bringing up family. All activities take place

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With Beth Otway

Jonathan Hogarth and his Hostas Jonathan Hogarth holds the National Collection of small and miniature Hostas. In 2016 Jonathan exhibited his Hosta collection at the RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Shows, and was presented with a Gold Medal by the RHS judges at both events.

In 2017 the RHS judges at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show awarded Jonathan Hogarth a Silver Medal for his display of miniature and small Hostas.

I met Jonathan at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to learn more about his Hosta collection and his unstoppable passion for this particular plant genus.

Beth: So who first introduced you to miniature Hostas, or did you come across Hostas for the first time in a garden?

Jonathan: I bought a house and it came with a Hosta. From there, ten years and two children later, we went to visit some friends and I saw there were different Hostas there.

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I thought there was only a green Hosta! So I started getting a yellow one, the blue one, and then I found the variegated ones, so I came away with twelve different Hostas. I knew how to grow Hostas by then, as for 10 years I’d looked after my plant, put a few slug pellets around and it almost looked after itself. I thought to myself, well this Hosta is quite a nice plant – it’s looking after me as much as I’m looking after it!

Beth: Yes it is!

JH: I then found a specialist Hosta nursery, and I joined the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society, of which I have recently been appointed as Chairman.

Beth: How exciting, congratulations!

Beth: Are there any new Hosta plants featured in your exhibit?

JH: Hosta 'Mini Skirt' is the new plant.

Beth: What’s special about Hosta 'Mini Skirt'?

JH: Hosta 'Mini Skirt' was produced in 2013 by Walters Gardens. In 2014 I bought it in America. In 2017 it has just become available in the UK for the first time. It’s a beautiful plant, with a really yellowy, frilly white edge to it, just like Marilyn Monroe’s skirt when she was holding it down with the wind blowing up from the grate. It’s just so pretty like that. And of course it’s one of the Blue Mouse Ears Series, it's just an unbelievable plant, it really is.

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Beth: I have previously written about Hostas that I had grown, which hadn’t at the time suffered from slug damage; I think the slugs read my articles, because since then many of my Hostas have been damaged!

JH: It’s down to the thickness of the leaf. If the slug or the snail tries to bite the Hosta and can’t get a hold of the leaf, it gives up. But it’s different as the Hosta is coming out of the ground. If the slug can get to the leaf then, as it’s coming out of the ground, it’ll nibble away. Those nice, thick leaves are still quite soft when they're young, so the slug will most likely go crazy and destroy all the leaves. But if you can let the plant grow for about a month, and keep the slugs and snails at bay, then you’re onto a winner. The plants in the Blue Mouse Ears Series produce a thicker leaf and it does put the slugs off. To say it’s slug proof is not what it is. But if the slugs and snails can’t chew a hole through the leaf and carry on nibbling, they’ll just tell all their friends to ‘forget it’, so there you are.

two things – it kills the slugs and snail eggs completely, and it kills the slugs and snails themselves.

One of our society members makes an effective slug deterrent; they put a garlic bulb into some tights, put this in a pint of water and simmer for twenty minutes.

Discard the tights and garlic mush, and leave to cool. Add about five drops of the garlic concentrate to a one-pint container of water; spray under the leaves, and on top, to keep the slugs and snails at bay.

Beth: Did you have a favourite garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show?

JH: Chris Beardshaw's garden was my favourite.

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Beth: Which Hostas would you recommend that offer the most resistance to slugs and snails?

JH: There’s some medium to large Hostas, such as Hosta 'Rhino Hide' and Hosta 'Sum and Substance'.

Beth: Yes, Sum and Substance is a lovely Hosta, although that has been eaten this year.

JH: It has, because as the plant came up from the ground it will have been nibbled. There are some ways around it – and that’s to use a weak ammonia mix before the plants emerge in the spring. Use a small amount, put it into your watering can, as a weak solution and water it all over the area where the Hostas are growing in the ground. It does Bourne Buildings May 14_Layout 1 11/05/2015 14:51 Page 1

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Chartwell Dutiro and Anna Tabbush. Plus, there’s a Ukulele workshop, Camping, Samba Reggae drumming workshop, Ceilidh, Open Mic, Saturday Night BBQ, Family Craft workshop, Yoga, Face-Painting, Family Activities, Local Beer and Cider and the best campfire sing-arounds you’ve ever heard. www.singfest.org.uk.

NT Live - Yerma Thursday 31st August 7pm Billie Piper returns in her Olivier Best Actress award-winning role in this live screening at Farnham Maltings. A young woman is driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire to have a child in Simon Stone’s radical production of Lorca’s achingly powerful masterpiece. ‘An extraordinary theatrical triumph’ (The Times). Please note that this broadcast does not have an interval. Tickets are £15, preshow dining & ticket £23.50. Call The Box Office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings.com.

Phyllis Tuckwell’s Dash of Colour Saturday 2nd September 1pm This hugely popular 5k fun run will take place at Frimley Lodge Park and is the perfect way to raise money for local hospice care. Since it was launched in 2014, Dash of Colour has raised over £194,000, a fantastic amount to support this wonderful local charity. Registration is £18 and can be completed online at www.pth.org.uk or by calling PTHC’s fundraising team on 01252 729446.

SingFest 2017 Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September IfThe youHappy enjoy singing, this is definitely for you. It takes place Foodie at Mellow Farm, Heath Hill, Farnham GU10 4HH. Learn joyous songs from five renowned conductors in fun, relaxed workshops with Paul Sartin, Gitika Partington, Emily Barden,

Illustrated Lecture Monday 4th September 7.30pm for 8pm ‘Blood, Roses and Elephants: The art and history of St. Albans Abbey’. This is the title of a fascinating illustrated lecture by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Christopher Herbert, a former Bishop of St. Albans. It takes place at the St. Joan’s Centre Tilford, Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ. Tickets are £6, Students £2, payable on entry. Enquiries to 01252 702449.

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It took the ‘flying the nest’ of their two eldest sons to university, to decide it was time to start The Great Little Cookery School. They both share a love of home cooking and have a wealth of cookery knowledge between them and want to encourage people to cook more at home. The small hands

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Homemade Lemonade

This is such a simple recipe, but really delicious on a hot day. You could always add less water and then top up with sparkling water to the 1 ½ pint mark before serving.

Ingredients: 3 large juicy lemons, 175 g sugar, 900 ml boiling water Makes 1.5 pints 1. Pare the washed lemons with a potato peeler taking care not to get any of the bitter pith.

2. Put the rind and sugar into a bowl or large jug and pour over the boiling water. Cover, stirring occasionally, and allow to cool.

3. Add the juice of the lemons and strain before serving.

Roasted Cod with Olives, Pesto and Parma Ham

This is one of my many made up recipes. The Parma ham and pesto ensures that the cod remains moist.

Ingredients: 4 pieces of chunky cod loin 6 slices of Parma ham ½ jar of pesto, any colour you fancy About 20 olives, I use green, cut in half Serves 4

1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC. 2. Lay 1 ½ pieces of Parma ham in a shallow oven proof dish and place the cod fillet on top.

3. Spread 1 tsp or so of the pesto over the cod, and place as many of the olives as you like on top, cut side down.

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Nectarine and Raspberry Crumble Ingredients: 4 nectarines 1 punnet of fresh raspberries or equivalent of frozen 2 tablespoons of dark brown or caster sugar Crumble Topping: 150g plain flour 75g butter 75g sugar Serves 4 1. Heat the oven to 180 degrees C. 2. Place the washed, chopped nectarines into a shallow ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Add the raspberries.

3. Make the crumble topping by rubbing the butter into the flour and when it resembles fine breadcrumbs, stir in the sugar.

4. Tip on top of the fruit and pat down gently with your hand.

5. Bake in oven for around 25 - 30 minutes until the top is golden brown.

6. Serve with custard or cream or the homemade ice cream.

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

This is one of the best ice creams ever; it really does rival an expensive shop bought version. Don’t worry if you don’t have an ice cream maker, this will still work!

Ingredients: 300 ml extra thick double cream 300 ml milk 1 can of condensed milk – you could use the new caramel or chocolate flavours and make caramel or chocolate ice cream. For me, it has to be vanilla!

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1. Firstly mix the double cream and the condensed milk together and then, using the cream carton, measure out the milk and then add a teaspoon of vanilla essence. Mix this altogether until smooth.

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Every Tuesday beginning 12th September 10am11.30am Join this friendly new choir starting in Aldershot. Learn all about singing and sing pop, gospel, classical, musicals and more. You don’t need to be able to read music. Learn something new and have a laugh doing it. No need to book, just turn up. The first two sessions are free. Beginners welcome. Held at The West End Centre, Aldershot, GU11 3JR. For more information visit www.voices.co.

Surrey 5 Peaks Hikeathon Saturday 16th September Surrey Care Trust Patron, Roger Black MBE, is asking walkers to step out for the local charity, which supports vulnerable and disadvantaged people, on Saturday 16th September. This year’s 26 Surrey 5 Peaks hikeathon starts and ends in Headley Heath. There is also an option of walking 13 miles or taking part in a 5-mile family walk this year. Every walker who raises over £150 for Surrey Care Trust will receive a free t-shirt. For more information visit www.surrey5peaks.org.uk.

Come and Sing Saturday 16th September David Victor-Smith MBE, founder and recently retired musical director of the world acclaimed Farnham Youth Choir, has been persuaded out of retirement by FYC Alumni to direct an open ‘Come and Sing’ event in central Farnham. The work, to be rehearsed in the URC and then performed in St Andrew’s Church, is Durufle’s Requiem and any experienced choral singer is welcome to attend.

For bookings and to access more information visit www. fycalumni.wixsite.com/comeandsing or, for the less technically savvy, give Rosalind Piddington a call on 01252 625252 or email her at rosalind.piddington@gmail.com.

GUTS Motor Tour Sunday 17th September The annual GUTS Motor Tour takes place slightly later than usual and will take in a lovely 50-60 mile route from Passfield and ending at a fabulous private classic car collection near Farnham, where participants have the opportunity for a private view before or after enjoying a bring-your-own picnic. This is a great fun event with a ‘fiendish’ photo quiz and a great raffle, all in aid of GUTS – Fighting Bowel Cancer at the Royal Surrey Country Hospital.

Tickets cost £80 for a car and two people. Preference is given to veteran, vintage and classic cars. Numbers limited but there are a few places remaining. Please email gutsmotortour@gmail.com or call 01483 421601 for more information.

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Family walks with the National Trust This month we have a couple of short walks for all the family, especially young children. These walks are from our friends at the National Trust and they have many more on their website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/walking.

The walks Box Hill Stepping Stones 1. From the visitor centre at the top of Box Hill, follow the surfaced path away from the visitor centre. Ignore the track going off to your right and continue along the surfaced path running parallel to the road and you’ll see the view opening out in front of you.

2. Once you’ve admired the view from Salomon’s Memorial, walk down the sloped path which runs below the viewpoint. Take a right and continue along this path.

3. You’ll see some steps cut into the ground on your left; follow these downhill through the Yew woods.

There are 275 steps to the bottom - take care as they can be slippery sometimes. Continue along this path; on the left you’ll catch glimpses of the river Mole.

4. Continue downhill. As the path flattens you’ll reach a fork in the path. Take the left fork signed to the Stepping Stones. The River Mole and Stepping Stones are in front of you. You have a choice here.

Either take a right at the rivers’ edge and follow the riverside path (you can cross the river at the bridge a little further along), or cross the Stepping Stones and follow the path running parallel to the river on the other side.

5. Once you’ve reached the footbridge, go through the gate next to it. This brings you out into a large open space. This is called Burford Meadow.

Continue through the meadow. On the opposite bank of the river there are wooded chalk cliffs.

These are known as the Whites.

6. At the far end of Burford Meadow there will be a road bridge in front of you. Follow the path upwards, just to the left of the bridge and you’ll come out on the pavement next to the A24. Take a

right and cross the river and walk past the hotel on your right hand side. Continue along the pavement.

7. Take the right hand path immediately after the hotel. At the fork, take the left hand grassy track and continue heading directly uphill.

8. Join the wide grassy path on the ridge of the hill.

The grassy slope becomes a white chalk path, follow it uphill.

9. Take the pathway on your left. As it joins the stony path, take a right and continue as it heads uphill.

10. You’ll pass an old building on your right. This is Box Hill Fort. You can walk all around the outside but not inside as there are bats living in it. Continue up the stony track and turn right at the road to return to the visitor centre.

DISTANCE: 2 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 146, Landranger 187 STARTING POINT: National Trust Visitor Centre, The Old Fort, Box Hill Road, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7LB Summer Star Gazing walk at Black Down 1. From the car park on Tennyson’s Lane at point 1, take the main stone surfaced track out onto Black Down (there is a second car park further up this track). Head up on the main track and through the gate, past a notice board. Continue up the track, through a gully and past a bench with day time views over the weald to the east.

2. Continue along the main path, ignoring paths to your left and right, and past some small ponds on your right at point 2. Away from the light pollution of nearby towns, Black Downs sweeping skies and unspoilt views make it an ideal spot for observing the stars.

Try and spot the Milky Way, a ribbon of millions of stars, threading its way across the night sky. The light you see from a twinkling star has travelled across the universe for millions of years to reach you; so when looking at a star, you are actually looking back in time.

Black Down’s prominent position in the landscape has also been used for much more over the years. A site on the hill was a key link in the chain of beacons that were designed to carry news of impending invasion to London. In daylight there are extensive views to the north here.

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3. Carry on along main path to a small grassy triangle with a birch tree, then turn left and follow this path to a bench at point 3. This is a particularly good point for star gazing, with views to the west over the Milland Bowl and beyond to the South Downs. Also listen out for nightjars here, churring on the open heath.

The North Star, also known as the Pole Star or Polaris, is a very bright star and is always fixed above the north point of the horizon. It has been used for over 2,000 years to help navigators at sea and on land find their way. Until the end of grazing in the early 20th century Black Down was mostly open grazed heath. When the grazing animals left, trees began to grow and the wildlife disappeared. The heath is now being restored and grazed again and many species of wildlife are returning.

4. Head a further 65 feet (20m) or so along the main path and then turn left. Ignore the first turn to the left and then turn right at a crossroads to the Beech Hanger Woodland at point 4. Turn sharp left for the path back to the car park.

5. Take the main path back northwards towards the car park.

DISTANCE: 1.5 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 133, Landranger 186 STARTING POINT: Tennyson’s Lane car park, GU27 3BJ. Grid ref: SU921308 Apologies, but last month’s walk had incorrect details. The Hascombe-Dunsfold walk is 5.5miles and it starts at the village car park by the “TotemPole” on the green at Dunsfold, a few yards along the road from the Sun public house. The map is Explorer 134 Crawley & Horsham, Cranleigh & Billingshurst. It is correct on our website at www.vantagepointmag.co.uk.

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The Meath

THE MEATH Epilepsy Charity, Godalming, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. That’s quite a remarkable feat in itself; at a time when some of our biggest high street names launched around the same era have bitten the dust, the Meath continues to grow from strength to strength!

The charity was one of many organisations set up by Mary, wife of Reginald Brabazon, the 12th Earl of Meath. Both Victorian philanthropists and members of a group of intellectual upper-class known collectively as ‘The Souls’, they rejected an overindulgent lifestyle, aiming instead to use their influence and wealth to improve the lives of everyday people in England, many of whom were fighting poverty and disease in less than pleasant circumstances.

In the Earl’s case, his focus was the fitness of the general population and maintaining the nation’s patriotism. He developed the London Parks, became heavily involved with the Boy Scout movement and founded ‘Empire Day’. For her part, the Countess founded the ‘Ministering Children’s League’, an organisation that grew around the world caring for destitute children, and with its motto, “No day without a deed to crown it”, said an awful lot about her philosophy regarding keeping industrious and active to overcome personal circumstances.

Extensive travellers, the couple made a visit in 1890 to a small Protestant community that cared for people living with epilepsy near Bielefeld in Germany called Bethel (or ‘House of God’). The Countess was so impressed by all that she saw, she decided to seek a suitable site back in England for her own home for women and girls affected by epilepsy, whose plight in England at that time was to be incarcerated into a workhouse or lunatic asylum.

Westbrook Place in Godalming was identified and purchased in 1891 and the Countess equipped it initially for sixty residents. The resulting ‘Meath Home’ was officially opened

by Queen Victoria’s daughter-in-law, HRH The Duchess of Albany, on 4 August 1892. While the grounds may have been crammed with 1500 guests, the very first resident, twelve42

year old Jemima Lemon, did not arrive until October that same year. By Christmas, there were eighteen residents and by the following summer, the home was full.

Lady Meath is reported to have wanted “a home, and not a hospital”, and that “it should be a Home of Comfort, all being made as bright and cheerful as possible.”

It is considered that the Countess would be thrilled with the development of the Meath over the years, and positively delighted with the contemporary nature of the accommodation and support services now offered.

It is also felt that she would also approve of the Care Quality Commission having recently rated their services as ‘Outstanding’, the first epilepsy service provider to be rated as highly across the country. And she would undoubtedly smile upon ‘Bradbury House’, the Charity’s newest service in Westbrook Road, now into its second year supporting people with exceptionally high needs.

With ARTHOUSE Meath and Changing Perceptions, the Meath’s first two awardwinning social enterprises, firm favourites in Godalming High Street, the charity is now looking forward to continuing to assist the people it cares for and supports to live their lives happily and successfully as members of the Godalming community. Welcoming volunteers and supporters across the whole organisation, they celebrated their 125th Anniversary with a weekend of fun at the end of July.

Images: The Meath’s main site in Westbrook Road; Meath artists at ARTHOUSE Meath with some of their work; and the Countess of Meath.

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<39 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Amitiés Françaises From Thursday 21st September They are putting the finishing touches to their annual programme of lectures in French starting on Thursday 21st September. As before monthly talks will be held at the Baptist Church Hall in Queen Street, Godalming. A6 brochures will be placed in libraries and various public places throughout Waverley. Visit www.amitiesfrancaises. com for further information.

The Surrey Hills Challenge Sunday 24th September This event, one of the biggest sporting challenges in Surrey, features a series of running and walking events on the beautiful landscape of the Surrey Hills. It will raise funds for the Surrey Hills Trust Fund, part of the Community Foundation for Surrey. People of all ages and fitness can participate in five different running and walking challenges from ‘The Ultra’, a 60km run, to ‘The Five’, a family challenge 5km event. Find out more by visiting www. surreyhillschallenge.com If you have any questions, call 01483 542226 or email LJohnson@rutland.co.uk.

Liphook WEA Branch Wednesday 27th September Autumn Classes begin on Wednesday 27th September with

Literature. Tutor John Haynes will lead studies of The Poetry of Seamus Heaney and the novel, The Little Red Chairs,

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Charity Golf Day Thursday 28th September West Surrey Golf Club GU8 5AF is the venue for the annual golf day in aid of The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5EZ. The day will start with bacon rolls at 8am followed by a shotgun start at 9am. The cost for a team of 4 players is £320 (£80 per player) to include hot bacon roll and coffee, a round of golf followed by a delicious lunch. There will be prizes, a raffle and an auction. For more information contact Rachel Bray at rachel.kershaw@btinternet.com or call 01483 428513. West Surrey is rated one of the Top 50 UK Parkland Courses and, speaking from experience, is in great condition.

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