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8 Heritage Open Days

Two weekends in early September

10 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills Celebrating 60 years of the AONB 14 Pets and families Zoe Blake looks at how pets can be good for families 18 For the love of cheese

Phil Kemp meets local artisan cheesemakers

21 Hidden Surrey

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• THE EDITOR'S NOTE I hope you like our cover image this month. The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) have commissioned six of these fabulous prints to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the formation of this AONB, which was the second one formed in England and covers a quarter of the county. If you do like these images, we are running a competition this month to win a framed copy of the print of your choice. Please see our competitions page in the magazine and online for more details.

We do feature information about and from the Surrey Hills AONB reasonably regularly in these pages as I think they do an absolutely marvellous job of helping to protect our glorious countryside.

As another celebration of their 60th anniversary, they have also produced a list of 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills, a small number of which we have featured in this issue. I am guilty, like many of us I suspect, of visiting places far and wide and leaving interesting places on our doorstep for another day, which then seldom comes. I shall therefore try to visit all of these before the end of the year if I can!

Staycations have become more and more popular, given the cost and the irritation that overseas travel often brings with it. There is always so much to do and to see in this country and given recent weather, we can now stay at home to get a sun tan.

Godalming has run its own Staycation programme for the past eight years, probably the largest one in the country. The town council works with many local organisations to put on more than 70 free or subsidised activities and attractions for adults, children and families. It really is a great community event and I am always surprised that more towns or villages do not do something similar.

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FARNHAM SATURDAY 8TH TO SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 13TH TO SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

Top: The Rural Life Centre, Tillord. Above: A re-enactment by the Civil War Society at Farnham Castle.

IT’S HERITAGE Open Days time again! Farnham will once again be celebrating this increasingly popular occasion, inviting visitors to come and explore the town’s best buildings and beautiful green spaces, and the good news is that all visits are free!

All the details with essential information about booking, are in the lavishly-illustrated brochure, available online from www.farnhamsociety.org.uk, or www.farnham.gov.uk, or by picking up one of the 5000 paper copies distributed around the town and surrounding area.

Due to its increasing popularity, Heritage Open Days nationally this year will be taking place over two 4-day periods instead of just one. The first will run from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th September, and the second from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th September.

Farnham’s 2018 theme is centred on the town’s green spaces, with guided walks, ‘virtual walks’ for the less mobile, and opportunities to visit gardens and open spaces large and small around the town, ranging from the open spaces of the park to the tiny desert garden framing the entrance to the Crafts Study Centre in Falkner Road. Look for the green leaf symbol in the brochure!

Another theme is the centenary of the passing of the 1918 Representation of the People Act, which

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for the first time gave some women a vote, and Dr Chris Wiley will be giving a talk on Dame Ethel Smyth, composer and Suffragette who wrote the anthem ‘March of the Women’.

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September Farnham is kicking off Heritage Open Days celebrations on Saturday 8th September with invitations to visit the Rural Life Centre in Tilford for craft demonstrations, handson activities and guided tours, and the magnificent mansion Waverley Abbey House for tours and the chance to walk round the historic grounds and lake, with views of the abbey ruins across the fields.

On Sunday 9th September, Farnham’s most important and oldest building, the Norman castle will be open all day from 11am-5pm with unmissable attractions for young and old alike. There will be reenactments by the Civil War Society in the grounds, a hog roast, cream teas on the Great Lawn, full afternoon teas accompanied by a harpist in the historic setting of the Great Hall, and much else.

Thursday 13th September to Sunday 16th September Visitors are really spoilt for choice during the second HODs period, from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th September. 25 properties will be open in Farnham town centre filled with tours and demonstrations.

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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS IN FARNHAM A talk on ‘Something to Shout About – the Role of the Town Crier’ by Farnham’s Town Crier, Jonathan Jones, is on offer at the council offices. In addition, a further ten fascinating properties will be open in Farnham’s surrounding villages, including the Victorian Farnham Pottery in Wrecclesham.

This year for the first time Coxbridge Farm, whose history goes back to the 15th century, will be welcoming visitors with an opportunity to go inside the listed barns and take a tour of the farm land in an open tractor. Also for the first time, South Farnham Infants School, previously known as the Bourne School, will be bringing back memories for many people by opening its doors, as will Badshot Lea Village Hall, housed in the old village kiln.

Heritage Open Days in Farnham is presented by the Farnham Society, with generous support from Farnham Town Council, but the biggest thanks are due to the property owners all over the town and surrounding area who voluntarily open their doors, set up demonstrations and exhibitions, and welcome visitors from far and wide to come and sample all that Farnham has to offer.

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Five of the limited edition prints of the Surrey Hills including Leith Hill Tower, the Great Pond at Frensham, the Devils Punch Bowl at Hindhead, the viewpoint at Box Hill and a view from Newlands Corner on the North Downs Way.

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Celebrate 60 years of the Surrey Hills AONB with 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills 2018 MARKS the 60th anniversary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) designation. The Surrey Hills was one of the first landscapes in the country to be designated in 1958 and is now one of 38 AONBs in England and Wales.

just 60 as there is so much more! Included are some well-known and iconic sites such as Box Hill, Leith Hill Tower and Newlands Corner in addition to some more unusual places including the Tillingbourne waterfall, Wilberforce memorial and Atlantic Wall.

The Surrey Hills stretch across rural Surrey, from the chalk North Downs that run from Farnham in the west, above Guildford, Dorking and Reigate, to Oxted in the east, covering a quarter of the county.

With luck, you’re bound to discover something you didn’t know about in the Surrey Hills. You can find out more about the legend of Silent Pool, the military history associated with Reigate Fort and why Wanborough Great Barn is the oldest and most important wooden building in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Each place listed also has options for walks nearby and other interesting things to do in the area.

A whole series of anniversary events have been taking place this year and the Surrey Hills AONB have recently created a list of ’60 places to see in the Surrey Hills’. It’s perfect for those looking for something a bit different to do and they’ve picked out some interesting places to get out and discover in the Surrey Hills. It was hard to keep the list to

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Overleaf we feature just six of the more unusual places to discover…

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Annual Charity Golf Day

Farnham Golf Club – Monday 1st October 2018 There are spaces for 18 teams of four, with only a few slots available.

The cost of the day is ÂŁ500 per team, which gets you coffee, bacon rolls, a magnificent lunch, prizes to be won, and the opportunity to bid for rounds at the exclusive Wisley and Beaverbrook courses.

It will be a shotgun start at 9am Please get on and book your team by the 15th of September by contacting Joyce on 01293 862 528 or emailing joyce@scyp.co.uk and from the bacon butties onwards it will be great fun!

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Chilworth Gunpowder Works The Surrey Hills isn’t the first place that you’d associate with heavy industry, but in the village of Chilworth, near Guildford, are the ruins of an industry that dominated the area for almost 300 years – the manufacturing of gunpowder. The fast flowing Tillingbourne river attracted industry to Chilworth, as the river could be utilised to power water mills. In the 16th Century, the Evelyn family set up a gunpowder works in the area after being awarded the royal monopoly on gunpowder manufacture. In 1626, the East India Company also established a gunpowder mill on the banks of the Tillingbourne, the gunpowder works it opened at Chilworth in 1626 was used to supply its forces abroad.

There’s a great 2km heritage walk of the Gunpowder Mills with downloadable leaflet available from the website; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/chilworth-gunpowder-works/

Reigate Heath Windmill Reigate Heath Windmill is a grade II listed post mill which has been restored and is used as a chapel. It is thought to be the only windmill in the world which is a consecrated church.

The windmill was built c.1765, and was last worked by wind in April 1862. In 1962, the mill was purchased by Reigate Borough Council and the mill was restored, with new sails fitted. A church service was held on 18 October 1964, and since May 1965 a service has been held on the third Sunday of each month during the summer.

You can take in the Mill by doing a 4 mile walk across Reigate Heath; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/reigate-heath-windmill/

The Atlantic Wall D-Day training sites were created in Britain in order to practise for Operation Overlord, the invasion of Northern France in 1944. In 1943, in an area of Hankley Common known as the Lion’s Mouth, Canadian troops constructed a replica of a section of the Atlantic Wall. It is constructed from reinforced concrete and was used as a training aid to develop and practise techniques to breach the defences of the French coast prior to the D-Day landings.

The wall is about 100 m (330 ft) long, 3 m (9.8 ft) high by 3.5 m (11 ft) wide. It is divided into two sections between which there were originally steel gates. Nearby are other obstacles such as dragon’s teeth, reinforced concrete blocks and lengths of railway track set in concrete and with wire entanglements. Many of the relics show signs of live weapons training and the main wall has two breaches caused by demolition devices.

You can discover the Atlantic Wall on a 5 mile walk; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/atlantic-wall/

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60 PLACES TO SEE IN THE SURREY HILLS

Limpsfield Common mini woodland houses Discover a miniature world on Limpsfield Common. National Trust Volunteers have built mini houses for woodland creatures. Discover Hedgehog Hall, Peter Rabbit’s Post Office, Fox Villa and more. If you’re lucky, and as quiet as a mouse, you may even spot one of the secretive woodland creatures. A good time to visit is first thing in the morning or last thing at night. You can find Ridlands Grove just off Ridlands Lane which is about half a mile south of the A25 on the B269 (Kent Hatch Road) heading towards Edenbridge from Oxted.

Discover more about the mini woodland houses; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/limpsfield-common-mini-woodlandhouses/

The Wilberforce Memorial On 19 July 1873 Samuel Wilberforce, ‘Soapy Sam’ the Bishop of Winchester, had a tragic accident on the Abinger Roughs. His family erected a granite memorial on the spot where he fell, and you can see this Grade II listed monument near Leasers Barn.

The Roughs was formerly part of the Abinger Hall Estate. In the late 19th century the land was planted with specimen trees, plantations and rhododendrons to form open glades with interlinking paths; a wilderness garden. It was created by Thomas Henry Farrer of Abinger Hall, and you can still see some of the original garden today.

There’s also a great 3 mile walk around Abinger Roughs which takes in the memorial; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/the-wilberforce-memorial/

Wanborough Great Barn Wanborough Great Barn is the oldest and most important wooden building in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Built in 1388 by the Cistercian monks of Waverley Abbey and used for storing and processing crops and fleeces.

It is an aisled barn, made from massive oak timbers, with large doors on both long sides to permit entry and exit by carts. Constructed from some of the many oak trees that covered much of Surrey in the middle-ages, Wanborough Great Barn was part of a ‘grange’ – a farm supplying the abbey’s needs.

Discover more about Wanborough Great Barn; www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/wanborough-great-barn/ These offer just a snapshot of some of the wonderful things there are to get out and see in the Surrey Hills. For a full list of 60 places to see in the Surrey Hills visit www.surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-60/. To win a complete set of Surrey Hills limited edition prints, visit www.vantagepointmag.co.uk/competitions.

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PETS and FAMILIES Zoe Blake looks at how pets can be good for the whole family THE UK is known for being a nation of animal lovers and so it is not surprising that a 2015 Pet Population Report estimated almost half of UK households own a pet, giving a total of approximately 58 million pets.

I feel that owning a pet (or in my case three cats and one dog) will enable my son to grow up having learnt a whole variety of skills which he can hopefully translate to other areas of his life. I see a pet bringing behaviour improvements, emotional benefits and, most importantly, health advantages.

I recently stumbled across a report resulting from a survey and studies run by Pets at Home in 2015 which confirms my beliefs.

Children are being given the opportunity to care for pets on a daily basis. At this young age, they are taught what a responsibility it is and so understand what work and commitment is involved in owning a pet. Their relationships towards others should improve as they learn about compassion, which could also help reduce self -focus. Pets can become a comfort tool where the children find they can open-up if they are upset, as their pets won’t laugh at them or tease them.

They provide a great way to get our children learning about nature, getting fresh air and exercise, which can work wonders for a child’s nights sleep (I can vouch for this first hand). It will also get more sedentary members of the household out and about. The survey felt that people who were dog

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owners were deemed friendlier and more sociable than non-dog owners. So if you decided to get a dog to enjoy some nice quiet walks alone, you may need to think again!

Pets have also been known to have benefits if a child is finding it hard to concentrate or are anxious about performing a certain task. The study showed that when a dog was placed in a classroom of children, they were able to perform tasks better and faster making fewer mistakes.

It has also been studied and documented that exposure to dogs in the first years of life can mean a lower incidence of hay fever and asthma for our children.

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thinking about obtaining a pet that we get the right type of pet for our family lifestyle. Source it from a reliable place, like an animal charity, re-homing centre, a responsible breeder and please always avoid buying through newspapers and online ads.

So what pet would be best? This one is always a hard decision to make and has to be a discussion that is made with the whole family. Who will be responsible for the main care of the animal and what is your main reasoning for adding another family member? Think about the individual types of animals and what care and attention they require. Visit your local pet shops and rescue centres and have a look at the different options you have. Speak to friends and family who have pets and see how they feel.

The obvious choices would be cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. However other pets like tortoises, snakes, lizards and hedgehogs are starting to become popular. How much interaction would the family like to have with the pet and are they going to be rewarded with attention? For example, there are no guarantees that a cat will become a lap cat if that’s what you were wanting.

A hamster’s waking hours will often be when the family is asleep and a nice cuddly rabbit may not like to be handled unless it has been done correctly from a young age. Animals all require attention and dedication and they should definitely been seen as a lifelong commitment, not just a phase.

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It is important to remember that an adult should always be supervising children when they are around their pets. You must also communicate and teach children the ‘5 welfare needs’.

The need for: • A safe and suitable place for them to live • A proper diet including fresh water • The ability to express normal behaviours • Suitable housing (with or without other animals) • Protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease My son gets involved in various activities of their care from feeding, walking and cleaning out any visiting small animals. He will also come with me when they go to the vets which I feel is vital in him understanding the need to treat a sick or injured animal, to keep them healthy and give them the best life we can.

Our pets give us unconditional love and it is important that we provide them with a safe and healthy life. If you feel that your family can do this, then there are many great reasons to do so.

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

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CHEESE Phil Kemp meets artisan cheesemakers Pam and Francis Gimblett OPERATING FROM a well-equipped microdairy in the Surrey Hills near Haslemere, Pam and Francis Gimblett produce a fragrant soft washed-rind cheese they endearingly call Floyd, to their own unique recipe developed through sheer hard work and undoubtedly mixed with an intuitive creativity. Their cheese adventure has proven to be one full of challenges, many of which they hadn’t predicted, as Pam explains.

“When Francis first suggested we make cheese we thought six months down the line we’d be in production, but it was crazy to have assumed that. There is so much you have to learn, and the first time you make cheese there are lots of problems you have to solve, and faults you’ve got to refine. And that takes an awful amount of time.”

The couple complement each other perfectly as a team.

Pam grew up on a farm, and Francis dreamt of being a chef. This personal chemistry eventually saw them create a successful business running cheese and wine events for over 20 years.

“Clients at these events asked us to provide a myriad of different accompaniments, and increasingly cheese,” said Pam. “So we did a lot of research into the cheeses we were providing, and it was on the way back from an event about five years ago that Francis posed the question: ‘Wouldn’t it be a natural progression that we start making our own cheese?’ – and I rather foolishly and naively said yes!” The Gimbletts both burst into laughter, which I sense was broadly congratulatory but perhaps tinged a little with the harsh reality of what this has involved.

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FOR THE LOVE OF CHEESE the fields to be milked as and when they want, with milking done by robotic milking machines which for the cows’ welfare is very beneficial.”

I was now totally intrigued, and also becoming a tad distracted by a yearning to start exploring Floyd’s undoubtedly very individual flavour. Francis suggested a tour of the Gimblett cheese dairy which is compact but very well-equipped and carefully controlled, both in terms of temperature and hygiene.

“We collect our milk from the farm and heat it to about 38°.

We add our starter cultures, which are lactic acid producing bacteria that provide flavour and also serve to make the cheese safe, and then the animal enzyme rennet which coagulates the milk into curd and adds flavour too.” Francis was guiding me around the dairy as he spoke, and we had paused by a collection of circular moulds. “We cut the curd into little cubes and stir to dispel the whey, with around a litre of milk producing one cheese. This is quite a high ratio compared to say a dry cheese like Cheddar as we retain a lot of moisture to give the gooeyness we need for our cheese.

This is drained into these moulds to create a 200g cheese.”

Francis moved towards the first of two temperaturecontrolled rooms. “These are then kept for three or four days at around 18° which kickstarts the bacteria. Then we drop the temperature to 11° for about three weeks, washing the cheese in a solution of brine and diluted vodka.

This discourages unwanted mould and yeast, encouraging the bacteria we had added which turns the cheese a pinkorange colour. We leave it a further week before finally chilling it down to about 5° so it is ready for sale.”

Previous page: Gimblett cheese; Pam and Francis Gimblett. From top: one of the Jersey cows (Kimberley Archer); the cheese in production.

Francis. “We took little bits and pieces of their knowledge to gain an understanding of the nuts and bolts, and it was all about flavour really. We wanted to create something of our own, a cheese that is very complex in flavour, similar to a fine wine which gives a range of persistent and changing flavours.”

Milk of course is the core ingredient of cheese, and my question as to where they source their supplies was fascinating in itself. “Our milk comes from Pierrepont Farm in Frensham,” explained Pam. “Mike and Bev Clear are tenants of the farm’s owners, Countryside Restoration Trust, and their ethos is focused on the welfare of their herd of around 130 Jersey cows, all of which they know by name. The cows come in from August 2018

I then posed an impossible question, asking them to describe Floyd’s flavour. This was really a poorly disguised hint for a taste but I failed miserably by default. At the time of my visit the dairy was closed in readiness for some building work and the installation of new equipment, so I will have to wait until they are shortly back in production!

But based on the tantalising way both Pam and Francis had attempted to convey its flavour exactly as you would taste it - which included wild-mushroomy, gamy, and even at times chocolatey – I will be eagerly joining you in the queues at the outlets where it is on sale. Check out where on their website.

Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk FIND OUT MORE Gimblett Cheese - www.gimblettcheese.co.uk Pierrepont Farm - www.rawmilksurrey.co.uk Pam and Francis are members of the Specialist Cheesemakers Association www.specialistcheesemakers.co.uk

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HIDDEN SURREY THE COMMUNITY F o u n d a t i o n model is a global, philanthropic movement operating in over 1,800 communities worldwide. In the UK, there are 46 Community Foundations. At the heart of the concept is the simple theme of ‘local giving for local need’.

Laura Thurlow, Chief Executive at the Community Foundation for Surrey, explains how the foundation is supporting many ‘hidden’ charities helping meet local needs that exist right on your doorstep.

When responding with the name of the organisation I am so delighted to work for, it is not uncommon to be greeted with a dazed expression. There are many local people still unaware of The Community Foundation for Surrey, despite the vital work we do in enabling local philanthropy and supporting hundreds of Surrey based charities and groups each year.

Perhaps this is because Surrey is predominantly thought to be one of the most affluent counties in the UK. But while parts of our county are rated as the best places to live, sadly our research, titled ‘Surrey Uncovered’, has revealed the very real needs that surround us.

Did you know that Surrey has one of the highest levels of domestic abuse? Or that, in some areas, income deprivation is affecting more than 30% of children? It is these needs which motivate us to raise awareness of the importance of philanthropy and encourage local people to get involved.

We work with donors who want to give back to their communities and voluntary groups providing vital services for local people and disadvantaged individuals. Companies, individuals, families and trusts can establish a fund with us, and we will work closely with them to help direct their giving to the causes and themes they care about in Surrey.

Whether you’re a local group looking for funding, or someone wanting to support the local community, we would love to hear from you, so please do get in touch!

Charities Supported Near You Change of Scene supports disadvantaged children through nature, providing a place of tranquillity and positive experiences for children who feel they would benefit from a change of scene. The charity works with a small number of children aged 6-18 years, on a one-to-one basis, with intensive support to help them fulfil their potential and enable them to return to sustainable education.

Farnham Assist supports the health and well-being needs of people over 60 years of age. A range of social activities are offered including Knit and Natter club, monthly lunches, summer outings, a befriending service, training in IT skills and development such as First Aid for Carers. The charity seeks to break the cycle of isolation and loneliness which can often lead to depression and mental health issues.

FIND OUT MORE For more informatiuon, email: info@cfsurrey.org.uk, phone 01483 478092 or visit the website at www.cfsurrey.org.uk.

We all need a little help sometimes, and when we do, it’s important it’s the right help…

Based in the centre of Farnham, Carlton Psychology is a practice of highly qualified psychologists and health professionals. We operate in beautiful, private and fully accessible offices.

The team represent the highest standard of training and experience. Finding the right therapist can be daunting so we offer everyone an initial free consultation with no obligation to discuss what you are looking for.

Last year, we awarded £1.2 million in grants to charities and groups working hard to better Surrey, that sadly often go unnoticed, despite making a significant impact within the local community.

It is these ‘hidden’ charities making the biggest difference that we are so proud to support.

Our specialists offer a range of services including: individual, couple and family therapy; assessments and diagnostics; group therapy and workshops; supervision; consultancy and training events.

We are incredibly proud to have generated £22m across Surrey since our inception in 2005 and we are confident that, by inspiring more philanthropic individuals to become involved, it will not be long before we generate even more for our communities.

We are always looking for like-minded, HCPC or BPS registered professionals wanting to join our team. Please get in touch to find out more.

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Please visit our website for more information www.CarltonPsychology.co.uk or call 01252 711199

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Summer recipes • FOOD & DRINK

Chicken Caesar Salad Cups

Pimm’s Ice Lollies

These cute Little Gem lettuce cups make perfect bite sized scoops for a delicious cheat’s version of the classic Caesar salad.

Ingredients:

3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 20g parmesan, finely grated plus a little extra for decoration, 4 radishes, cut into wedges, 3 spring onions cut into strips, 1 ready-roasted chicken breast, shredded, 2 Little Gem lettuces.

Serves 6 as a starter or more as a canapé.

Mix up your Pimm’s consumption by making these fun ice lollies, you can guarantee they will impress guests!

Method:

1. In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard and parmesan and beat well.

2. Add the radish, most of the spring onion and shredded chicken breast to the bowl and stir well so everything is coated.

3. Separate the leaves of the Little Gem lettuce and lay out on a platter. Spoon a little of the chicken mix into each lettuce leaf and top with the extra parmesan and left over spring onion.

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Ingredients:

300g strawberries and raspberries, leaves from 1 stem of mint, 50g icing sugar, 100ml Pimm’s, 200ml lemonade. To decorate: 4 slices cucumber, quartered, 4 strawberries, sliced.

Makes 8 lollies depending on the size of your lolly moulds

Method:

1. Put the strawberries, mint leaves and sugar into a blender and whizz until smooth. Pour through a fine sieve to remove the seeds.

2. Combine the berry mixture with the Pimm’s and lemonade and stir well. Put the cucumber and strawberry slices into the lolly moulds and pour in the liquid. Freeze for 4 hours or until solid.

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Plant Heritage • GARDENING

With Beth Otway

PLANT HERITAGE are a plant conservation charity, based in Guildford, that encourage horticulturists, botanists, and gardeners to grow, propagate, share, and conserve a wide range of plants to protect and safeguard the variety of plants we have available to grow and enjoy. This year, they are celebrating their 40th anniversary, so to mark the occasion they asked garden designer Jackie Currie to create an exhibit for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018, to publicise the value of Plant Heritage’s work.

Plant Heritage are a self-funding charitable organisation with limited resources, but thanks to the efforts of their staff and trustees, as well as the dedication of the growers of over 600 National Collection holders across the country, the actual value of this charity’s work is priceless. It’s often assumed that a plant, once it’s released for sale, is held in vast numbers and will always be available for us to purchase forever more, but this is seldom the case. Plant stocks are often lower than you might expect; many plants that are popular one minute can fall from favour the next, so unless nurseries and gardeners grow, propagate, and share

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Clockwise from top left: Alium 'Ostara'; Geum 'Lemon Drops'; Rosa 'Madame Isaac Pereire'.

plants, there is no guarantee that we will be able to find a particular plant in the future.

Plants are valuable to us in so many ways. They may produce compounds which are essential components in medical treatments, a plant may produce delicious fruit or vegetables, or a plant might be a valuable garden plant, which flowers earlier or later, or flowers for longer. A plant might be special as it copes when grown in a particular soil type, or a plant might be valued for its ability to survive extended periods of cold, heat, drought or wet weather.

National Collection holders are passionate growers of a particular group of plants. These range from National Collections set up to honour a particular plant breeder, for example Sarah Cook’s National Collection of Irises introduced by Sir Cedric Morris, or National Collections set up to safeguard plants from a particular location, such as Linda Heywood’s National Collection of Echium Species and Cultivars from Macaronesian Islands. There are

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PLANT HERITAGE many collections of fascinating plants, like Nigel Hewitt-Cooper, of Hewitt-Cooper Carnivorous Plants’ National Collection of Drosera. Jackie Currie holds a National Collection of Allium Species, Cultivars, and Hybrids, and Julian Reed holds a National Collection of Hardy Polypodium Cultivars, while Jonathan Hogarth holds a National Collection of Small and Miniature Hostas.

Jackie Currie, as a National Collection holder as well as a garden designer, was the perfect choice to design and build the Plant Heritage exhibit for the horticultural calendar’s most prestigious event, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Having said this, Jackie had quite a challenge before her.

The RHS contacted Plant Heritage just five weeks before the Chelsea Flower Show was due to open when an exhibitor pulled out due to the effects of the unseasonable cold weather this spring. Jackie had just over a month to come up with a design, source the plants, and create an exhibit! She had to fit in her full-time day job as well as organising the display, so had a very busy time. Thankfully she was ably assisted by Plant Heritage’s Show Manager, Gill Groombridge.

Plant Heritage’s Chelsea exhibit was entitled ‘The Heart of Plant Heritage’, as the National Plant Collections are at the heart of Plant Heritage’s conservation work. The exhibit featured plants from 25 different National Collections, including roses borrowed from Mottisfont Abbey’s National Collection of pre-1900 Shrub Roses. Mottisfont Abbey’s National Collection of Roses was established

by Graham Stuart Thomas in the 1970s, and this magnificent rose collection is home to many old and rare varieties of rose. Without the dedication of the renowned plantsman Graham Stuart Thomas, who planted the roses, and the support of Plant Heritage and the National Trust, who maintain the collection, these roses may otherwise have become extinct and lost to us forever.

Plant Heritage’s Chelsea exhibit featured an Acer from the National Collection at Westonbirt Arboretum, lavender from Downderry Nursery’s National Collection of Lavender, as well as Alliums from Jackie Currie’s National Collection of Alliums.

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Top: From left - Lorraine Smith, Alan Titchmarsh, Jackie Currie, Steve Currie and Gill Groombridge at Chelsea. Above: Plant Heritage's 40th Anniversary stand at Chelsea.

The RHS judges were impressed with the Plant Heritage exhibit, presenting the display with a Silver-Gilt Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018.

If you’re interested, you can support Plant Heritage by making a donation or becoming a member. Plant Heritage members enjoy many benefits including invitations to attend talks and workshops arranged by a network of local groups across the country, visits to gardens, specialist nurseries, National Plant Collections, and Plant Heritage’s specialist plant fairs, where you can buy a wide range of rare and unusual plants. Members can take part in Plant Heritage’s annual plant exchange, and twice a year members also receive the Plant Heritage Journal, which is full of interesting articles about plants. As a member and National Collection Holder myself, I can tell you that Plant Heritage is a lovely, friendly society; by joining and attending the meetings, you’re sure to make some great friends!

FIND OUT MORE For more articles about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, gardening advice for the month ahead, and much more besides, visit my website www.pumpkinbeth.com

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Chidham Circular Summer is a lovely time to visit the seaside, as long as you are away from the crowds. This is a 5 mile circular walk with some of the best panoramic views of the harbour at Chichester. There is always something to watch on the water, whether it is groups of young people learning to sail or kayak, or birds diving for fish. This walk is taken with permission from Chichester Harbour Conservancy.

• THE WALK 1. Take the first path on the left out of the car park. Going up a few steps you can see Bosham Church in the distance (position A on the map).

Turn to the right and then left along the field edge, heading towards the shoreline.

2. At the shoreline path, turn right and keep going.

Just before you reach the big accommodation boat for Christian Youth Enterprises (B) , the path turns inland. Carefully follow the footpath signs around the buildings and activity fields of the two sailing centres. You will shortly come onto a hard surfaced path through a dinghy park.

3. The path then turns left towards the shoreline.

This section is suitable for wheelchairs. It was opened in 1988 on land kindly donated by Martin Beale, whose family still live at Cobnor House.

4. Keep on the path, there are a number of benches along this route for a break and to enjoy the view. The path eventually leads down a few steps to the shoreline. Turn right along the

shore. Once you have passed the shoreline oaks, climb back up onto the bank. Take the footpath that heads inland to the right of the fence (C) .

5. When the path reaches the shoreline, turn right and look out for the footpath sign to the right (D) . The path goes down a few steps and turns back on itself. Turn left at the field edge to walk inland across fields. At the road, turn right.

You will shortly come to some houses and then the Old House at Home pub.

6. Past the pub the road bears to the left. Take time to visit the church and look out for their collection of historical ‘teasel people’. Just before the church there is a footpath on the right (E).

Keep on this wide grassy path as it wiggles around fields.

7. On the straight section with electricity poles look out for the small unsigned path on the left leading back to the road. Turn right to return to the car park.

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TIDES Please note some paths are flooded at high tide.

If you have misjudged the times, you usually only have to wait a short while before the path is clear enough to use. Tide times can be found at www. conservancy.co.uk or from the Harbour Office; please note these are only a prediction and factors such as low pressure can make the tide higher than expected. The shoreline section to the southwest floods when the tide is 4.5m or higher. Aim to reach it two hours before or after high tide.

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Farnham U3A • PROFILE when you retire. Paid group leaders are only used in exceptional cases such as yoga, pilates and tai chi where safety is a priority. They find there is a huge range of experience and knowledge available to be tapped in Farnham and the surrounding villages.

MOST OF you will have heard of Farnham U3A, but many will not know much about it. They hope this will give you some answers.

U3A is an international organisation which came to Britain in 1982, and is designed to offer a wide range of interests and hobbies to people no longer in full time work. The U3A in Farnham was started in 1991, so is very well established and currently has well over 1,350 members.

The concept is that U3As operate as a self-help organisation – learners teach and teachers learn.

They do not go along with the view that life ends

Interest groups in the U3A are wide and varied – including the chance to learn seven different languages, study history, philosophy or economics, attend discussion and current affairs groups, and science based activities. You could learn about a new hobby – perhaps scrapbooking, bird watching, scrabble or wine discovery. There are several different literature and book groups, an opportunity to improve your skills in photography or computing.

There are several sporty activities that do not always work for an individual – you could join a group for cycling, swimming, tennis, bowls or rambling.

They are strong on music, with groups interested in opera, jazz, music discovery or singing. The list goes on and on, so have a look at the website www. farnhamu3a.org.uk for the latest list.

Perhaps the most important part of U3A is friendship. With so many members and different opportunities, it is very hard not to make friends, but just in case there are not many people you get on with in the groups of your choice, they hold monthly meetings and themed mornings. This next year, the theme will be Africa, with a wide range of talks, visits and other activities open to all our members. Anyone no longer working full time can join. There are no qualifications for entry and no exams at the end of the year.

Most of our interest groups meet at Farnham Maltings and all groups meet during the daytime.

The cost is just £35 per year and that entitles you to join as many of the groups as you wish, so it offers tremendous value.

If you are interested, either look at the website or come along to one of their information sessions which are always advertised in VantagePoint. Make the most of your retirement and come along to Farnham U3A. Over 1,350 people do already and find fulfilment, friendships and fun.

FIND OUT MORE For more information, please visit www.farnhamu3a.org.uk.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD •

Jottings is your FREE community noticeboard for charities, local events, groups and information, compiled by Nick & Angie Crisell. To feature, please email jottings@vantagepublishing.co.uk by the first Friday of the month prior to month of publication. Please note that space is limited and inclusion cannot be guaranteed.

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I can’t write this introduction without mentioning the football. I know that it will be all over by the time you read this but whatever the outcome we will have had a jolly good run for our money! The hot sunny weather and England success at the World Cup is a pretty good combination. August is a quiet month Jottings wise, with lots of people away on holiday. However, if you are at home, there are still a number of interesting events that might take your fancy.

Watts Gallery Tuesday to Thursday & Sundays throughout August 11am–4pm Escape to their woodland playground and floral gardens at Watts this summer and enjoy the Florabundance activities.

Take a picnic or enjoy their delicious summer menu in the Tea Shop. Create sun prints, draw floral designs on acetate to hold up to the light and add to their giant flower installation. Pick up a Florabundance Trail to find flowers in the Artists' Village and discover their meanings.

Florabundance, also brings together paintings, drawings and prints by 12 contemporary British artists to create a veritable bouquet of flower pictures for visitors to Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village to see and buy! More information at www. wattsgallery.org.uk.

Squire’s Garden Centres They have a great new interactive farmyard experience for children to enjoy in August. Called ‘Patches Playtime’ children of all ages can discover life down on the (animatronic!) farm at Squire’s in Badshot Lea and Stanmore from 1st-31st August between 10am-4pm.There’s plenty to do down on the farm: two great puppet shows. Plant a magic carrot seed. Create a flower windmill. Dig for potatoes. Wash the life-like cow and her calves. Tickets cost £6.50 per child per hour (adults are free), and can be purchased online at www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk or at Squire’s on the day.

The Shepherds Rest Café Open every Tuesday in August The Shepherds Rest café, which can be found in the Church August 2018

of the Good Shepherd, The Sands, Farnham GU10 1LJ, has just celebrated its 4th anniversary since opening. During that time over £10,000 has been raised for church funds.

The church was built in 1875 for use not only as a place of worship but also as the village school. The school was relocated in 1908 but the church has continued to act as a focal point in the life of the village and surrounding areas.

Now 142 years later it also opens its doors as a café every Tuesday from 12 noon until 2.30pm offering a varied menu of homemade delicacies. Families are welcome, especially with the café open every Tuesday throughout August. All proceeds from the café are used to support church activities.

For group bookings or further information on the café, please contact Ann Payne at ann.payne303@btinternet.com or call 01252 782873.

Surrey Hills Arts This summer you’ll discover some unusual and exciting artworks on the Farnham Heath National Nature Reserve.

Twelve temporary works have been made by local emerging artists studying craft, product design and textiles at the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham as part of a project called Heathland Artworks. All of the artworks are inspired by the heath and its wildlife and can be found amongst the trees and at the breathtaking viewpoints. Heathland Artworks is open for visitors at Farnham Heath until 28th October and is free of charge.

For further information on Surrey Hills Arts visit www. surreyhillsarts.org.

Kids Films at Farnham Maltings Thursday 2nd August 11am, 2pm and 6pm Every Thursday in August Takes place every Thursday throughout August and what’s more, kids go free! If you want to beat the heat (or the rain!) make the most of their summer film promotion.

Free child ticket with every adult ticket purchased.

Subsequent child tickets are half price. Visit their film page to see the line-up of films including Coco and The Breadwinner. www.farnhammaltings.com or call 01252 745472.

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Guildford Korfball Club Korfball is a fun, fast moving and tactical game played by a mixed team of eight (four men and four women) which incorporates elements from both basketball and netball.

Guildford Korfball Club is a friendly, sociable and successful club that are looking to welcome new members. Training sessions take place on Thursday from 7pm-8.30pm at Prior’s Field School in Godalming. See their website for more information, www.guildfordkorfball.co.uk/ or get in contact with them at mail@guildfordkorfball.co.uk.

Farnham Roller Hockey Club Every Sunday from 5pm Have you just got your first pair of roller skates and want to learn to skate, or do you enjoy roller skating and want more excitement? Then come to Farnham Roller Hockey Club – new members of all ages welcome. Beginner’s sessions Sundays from 5pm (juniors) and more experienced skaters from 6.30pm. There is also a roller disco session once per month. Held at Farnham Sports Centre, Dogflud Way, GU9 7UD. Contact Adam on 07979 505878 or visit www. farnhamrollerhockey.co.uk for details.

Grills & Guitars Fridays in August 8.30pm Grills and Guitars returns to Farnham Maltings for another summer of fantastic live music from up-and-coming musicians every Friday night throughout August. August’s line-up includes Steph Richardson Duo, Emilie Cheshire, Will Finn and Rosie Calvert, Vicki Sayers and Will Shackleton.

Accompanied by delicious food straight from the barbecue, it’s a great night out. It’s free entry, but a ticket is required.

The BBQ is £9 and must be pre-book by noon of day before. To book and for more information, go to www. farnhammaltings.com or call 01252 745472.

Dinosaur World Live Friday 3rd 1.30pm and 4.30pm, Saturday 4th August 11am and 2pm Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this new interactive show at Guildford’s G Live.

Grab your compass and join the intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Ticeratons, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus, to name but a few! Tickets: £14.50. Groups 10+: save £6.50. G Live Friends: save £1.

Call 01483 369350 (Monday – Saturday, 10am-6pm) or go to www.GLive.co.uk.

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Rural Life Car Boot Fair Sunday 5th August 8am to 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 next one after that is on Sunday 2nd September.

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Surrey Unearthed is an exciting arts project which brings together 10 innovative artists who have created artworks Organ Recital - St Mary’s Church exploring the natural materials and history of the Surrey Monday 6th August 2.15pm Hills landscape. Liminal Lease by Bryn Hallett is a sculptural The next in the series of Monday afternoon organ recitals in shelter created from layers of earth which explores the St Mary’s Church, Frensham, will be given by Mike Smith. history of industry in Surrey and how the use of the Mike’s programme will include music by Pachelbel, C P landscape has changed over time. This sculpture has been E Bach, Lefébure-Wély, Franck, Hollins, W Lloyd-Webber installed in the Watts Gallery Woodland and will last as long and Jongen. Admission is free with a retiring collection as the elements allow so no time to delay! Other events are to offset the series expenses. The recital will be followed taking place at various locations in the Surrey Hills and you

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Squire’s Garden Centres They have some fantastic gardening and craft activities for Mindfulness Monday 6th August 9.30am-10.30am children this summer holidays. Called ‘Create & Grow’ there Take time out and go along to the Mindfulness Drop-in are different activities each week, including planting and decorating a strawberry pot, painting a sunflower money Session in The Sumner Room, St John’s Church, Hale. No 34

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Farnham Weyside Rotary Club Many people think that Rotary Clubs are just for men, but that has not been true for some time. Most Rotary Clubs include a number of women members and there are some clubs composed entirely of women. Farnham Weyside Rotary Club is keen to attract more women members.

Already the most important events in the club’s calendar – the Farnham Duck Race and the Farnham Pilgrim Marathon are organised by women members and, from July, they will have a woman President, Diane Vasey. They welcome everyone in the community who wants to volunteer for a fun, relaxed group of people who aim to put something back into the community, both locally and worldwide. They meet most Tuesday evenings at the Bush Hotel, Farnham, when they have a talk, a meal and a chance of fellowship among themselves. As you read this, they are planning the Farnham Pilgrim Marathon on Sunday 9th September, but have an urgent need for more marshals. If you can help, please contact the Secretary (address below). More information at www.farnhamweyside.org.uk, or contact the Secretary by email at farnhamweyside.sec@gmail. com.

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Hale WI Wednesday 8th August They are holding their Produce and Craft Show on this day and will have some delightful things to show you if you would like to join them. Visitors are very welcome. There is a charge of £3.50. Call 01252 714363 or 02152 722817 for further information.

Farnham Afternoon Bridge Club Most Wednesday afternoons They meet at Farnham Maltings every Wednesday afternoon except the first Wednesday in the month. Bridge (Rubber) starts at 1.45pm; they have a short tea break mid-afternoon and finish at 4.30pm. The members all enjoy their bridge and find it a great way to meet together in a nice friendly atmosphere. New members are very welcome and can obtain further information from the Membership Secretary, Eileen Besgrove on 01252 710819.

Last Night Of The Proms Saturday 8th September 7.30pm There will be a live BBC feed from the Royal Albert Hall to St Peter’s church, Wrecclesham, with music from local groups as an appetiser, starting at 7.30pm. Go along and enjoy an evening of music and flag-waving fun. Free entry. For more details email promsinwrecclesham@gmail.com.

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Jottings Farnham Money Advice A local free service, Farnham Money Advice, are happy to assist clients, who are often under considerable pressure and worry, to apply for benefits – they have software and forms that assist in making predictions of entitlements and guide claimants through the minefield that is the benefit system. Debt is also a problem which affects a great many people today. FMA can assist, working out a financial statement (budget) with them, so that they can know what funds they have available. They can then negotiate with creditors and help clients find a way out of what can be a real nightmare of debt. Farnham Money Advice is part of the Frontline Debt Advice group. All services are free and available to all on Tuesdays 1pm-4pm at The Vineyard, Church House, Union Road, Farnham GU9 7PT. Call 01252 560752 or email farnham@frontlinedebtadvice.org.uk.

Breathing Space Friday 10th August 9.30am-10.30am Breathing Space is a quiet time to think and pray with others, held at St Mark’s Church, Hale, on the second Friday of each month. Call 01252 820537 for further information.

Extend exercises for over 60's Fun friendly classes held in Farnham on Monday and Thursday, Haselmere on Tuesday, Godalming on Wednesday.

For more information contact Jo Payne by email to jololoma@yahoo.co.uk or call 07880 722272.

Outdoor Cinema Event Friday 10th August 8.30pm What could be more enjoyable than watching a fun family film outdoors in the open air? The classic film Grease will be screened at Guildford Rugby Club, Godalming GU7 3DH. Food and drinks will be available on site including a cash bar, a BBQ, a hog roast, ice cream, candyfloss and popcorn.

There will be lots of other fun stalls for all the family to enjoy. Please do not bring any food on site but take something to sit on and keep warm. Doors open at 6.30pm.

The event is a fund raiser for our wonderful local charity, The Meath. Tickets are £8 or £10 in advance or £13 on the door.

Available from www.meath.org.uk/about-us/events/.

Party in the Church Grounds Saturday 11th August from noon Visit St George's Church, Badshot Lea, for a fun afternoon (hopefully in the sun!), with a barbecue, mocktails, soft drinks, teas, games for everyone, young and old - a bit of music, a chance to relax. If you'd rather have something a bit stronger to drink then please feel free to bring your own!

Open to all. Tickets are £1 and available from Maxine on 01252 318135. All proceeds to St. George's heating fund. If it does rain, the party will be in the church.

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Glyndebourne: Vanessa Tuesday 14th August 6.30pm Farnham Maltings offer a rare opportunity to see Samuel Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera, broadcast live from its debut in Festival 2018. Vanessa is an opera from the age of Hitchcock, with an atmospheric score and tense, psychological twists. Award-winning British director Keith Warner makes his much-anticipated Glyndebourne debut.

Tickets are £15, go to www.farnhammaltings.com or call 01252 745472.

Farnham Afternoon Townswomen's Guild Tuesday 14th August 2pm The Guild meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month in Farnham Methodist Church Hall, South Street Farnham. You will be most welcome to go along and enjoy talks, outings, etc in the company of a friendly group of women. For further details, contact Jill Hale on 01252 712090.

Connections Tuesdays 14th and 28th August 10am-11.30am Connections is a social group for over 50s, held at St George's Church, Badshot Lea, every other Tuesday. There is tea, coffee, homemade cake, puzzles, games, and chat. Call 01252 820537 for further information.

Waverley Dowsers Society There is no meeting in August, the next one being on 14th September. The Waverley Dowsing Society is both a fun and a scientific group who meet to learn and practise dowsing.

This includes earth energy forces which can adversely and beneficially affect our houses, gardens and work places and a lot more besides. Check their website for more information www.waverleydowsers.co.uk or contact Chairman Geoff on 01276 472977.

Surrey Branch Western Front Association Wednesday 15th August 7.30pm Charles Messenger: Planning the attack at Amiens in August 1918. In its centenary month, Charles talks about the reasons for the success of the attack that began the ‘100 days’ destruction of the German army that ended the Great War and how this reflected on how the BEF had developed through the war. The meeting is in the Cobham Day Centre.

Free admission but a £3 donation is requested. Full details from Andy Thompson at info@eyewitnesstours.com.

The Surrey Artist of the Year Competition 2018 Saturday 15th September to Saturday 3rd November The Surrey Artist of the Year competition is a partnership between New Ashgate and the Surrey Artists Open Studios to celebrate the wealth of creative talent in Surrey. During the exhibition, members of the public are encouraged to vote for an artist; the artist with the most votes from

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Bake Natter and Roll WI Thursday 16th August 8.15pm They meet in central Farnham at the United Reformed Church, South Street on the third Thursday of the month.

New members and guests are always welcome and pay £4.

On 16th August there will be a Farnham Spy Trail and the chance to go undercover as spies! This is an open event friends and family are welcome - and there will be a charge of £2 per person to take part (under 12s free). All proceeds will be going to their nominated charity for 2018, HomeStart in Waverley. For more information email farnhamwi@ gmail.com or visit their Facebook page www.facebook. com/bakenatterandroll.

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guildfordramblingclub.org.uk. Visitors are welcome to give them a try; they normally start at 10am. For the 4 mile morning walk from Pirbright on Thursday 16th August, call Margaret on 07766 963950. For the 10 mile circular walk from near Chilworth on Sunday 19th August, contact Alastair on 07768 907001. A start below Box Hill takes you for a 9 mile walk on Sunday 26th August, look to Mick 07765 205353 for that one. The 10 mile figure of 8 from Selborne on 2nd September will be led by David on 07922 189114.

Dick, on 07516 407936, is the leader for the 10 mile figure of 8 walk from Wood Street on Sunday 9th September.

The September walks are open to visitors from Guildford’s Walkfest.

The Bourne WI Thursday 16th August Join them for an inspiring evening, ‘From Tragedy to Triumph’ as told by Daniel Eley. The Dan Eley Foundation provides practical support to young people living in poverty or disadvantaged circumstances. Its worthy aim is to help young people to help themselves and ultimately achieve independence. This will be followed by the usual coffee, cake and chat. They meet at Brambleton Hall, Talbot Road, Farnham GU98RR at 7.45pm for 8pm. All visitors and new members are very welcome. For more information contact Gail on 01252 735751 or email thebournewi@gmail.com.

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Challengers Challengers is a Farnham charity which offers play and leisure activities for disabled children and young people, from 4 to 25. They believe everyone has the right to play and at Challengers inclusivity means just that; no child is turned away, no matter the complexity of their needs. Activities include mobile farm visits and swimming sessions to crafts days and trips to Marwell Zoo. At their Farnham centre they have an extensive safe outdoor area as well as a play structure with plenty of space for water and messy play.

Their schemes run Saturdays and during holidays, providing parents with the opportunity for needed short breaks. During the year they deliver play for over 1,400 disabled children and young people and the demand is ever growing. As a charity they rely on government funding and fundraising support to deliver such an extensive service. They have an incredible network of volunteers, local supporters and amazing parents and appreciate growth in our network.

If you are interested in their services or want to get involved, find them at www.disability-challengers.org or give them a call on 01483 230930.

Weyfest Friday 17th to Sunday 19th August.

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Band, founded and led by Queen’s keyboard player and musical director Spike Edney, will close the festival with a headline packed show featuring special guests Roger Taylor (Queen), Paul Young, Toyah, Chris Thompson and Madeline Ball. In total there will be over 50 artists performing across the weekend on three outdoor stages and one indoor stage.

Tickets are now available online at www.weyfest.co.uk, by phone and from a range of high street locations in Guildford, Farnham and Godalming. The festival takes place at the stunning location of Farnham’s Rural Life Centre. Weyfest is becoming one of the UK’s top festivals, don’t miss it!

Courses at Watts Gallery in Compton Friday 17th August 2.30pm-5pm or 6pm-8.30pm Consider James Henry Pullen's use of carving and discover the process of wax carving. Carve a ring to be cast in molten silver and posted back to you. Cost £75 (£67.50 Friends).

Led by Sophie Arnott. Then on Saturday 11th August from 11am – 4pm, take inspiration from the Florabundance exhibition (Watts Contemporary Gallery, 13th July – 7th October) and their woodlands to create woodland drawings and nature studies with pencil, pen and ink. Led by Florabundance artist Helen Hiorns, it costs £75 (Friends £67.50). Pre-booking required. See www.wattsgallery.org. uk for full details on these courses and also on everything else that is going on at the gallery.

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by PG's Stompers. Tickets are £10 (under 12 free) and are available from The Clockhouse, Chapel Lane, Milford GU8 5EZ. Take your own picnic, drinks, table, chairs and gazebo.

There will also be a tombola. Unfortunately, it is not possible to allow dogs. For more information, contact 01483 420668.

Mane Chance Sanctuary Sunday 19th August 12 noon-5pm The sanctuary in Compton will be hosting their Summer Family Fun Day with a host of activities for all the family.

There will be an opportunity to meet their horses, ride on a tractor, go on a nature trail or have your face painted!

There will be lots of stalls and an adult and children tombola stall. Music will be provided by Mojoduo and the Chainsaw Woodman, Jack Skylark, will be carving and raffling a new one-off sculpture and there will be delicious food available throughout the day. They will be welcoming a team from The War Horse Memorial and will be selling the new purple poppy badges and other merchandise ahead of the official launch of National Purple Poppy Day on August 23rd, a August 2018

designated day to honour all animals killed in conflict.

Tickets cost £15 for a family of four on the day or £12.50 if booked in advance. Sponsorship opportunities for the Family Fun Day are also available. For further information or to book tickets, contact tickets@manechancesanctuary.org or call 01483 351526.

Summer Holiday Workshops at WWF’s Living Planet Centre Did you know that our oceans cover over 70% of our planet?

This summer we will be travelling into the deep blue ocean to celebrate some of the special marine wildlife that lives there and to find out practical things we can all do to help protect our seas. Families will create beautiful arts and crafts inspired by the big blue ocean which you can take home or add to our summer artwork in the learning zone.

Workshops take place across August, see their website for dates. Suitable for ages 4+. Entry is free with a suggested donation of £3 per child.

Young Sailors wanted at Sailability Wednesday 22nd August Frensham Pond Sailability is one of the most successful Sailability clubs in the country. Sailors from this club are among the British, European and World Champions in their classes. Now the club is on the lookout for new talent. Young

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Jottings people aged 10 and upwards who have a disability or long term illness and would like to participate in an outdoor sport can learn to sail at Frensham. The club’s annual Youth Fun Day is being held on Wednesday 22nd August at Frensham Pond Sailing Club, from 9.30am to 2.30pm and this is an opportunity to try this sport with full supervision and support.

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Those interested should bring a packed lunch and a change of clothes (just in case!). The charge for the day is £5 and everyone interested in coming should contact lisaskirrow@ hotmail.com as early as possible as spaces are limited.

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Yvonne Arnaud Film Season Wednesday 22nd August to Saturday 1st September It’s all about films this August as the Theatre swaps stage for screen to present their Summer Film Season. The schedule includes screenings of: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Edie, The Bookshop, Peter Rabbit, Book Club, Mama Mia: Here We Go Again, The Greatest Showman, Incredibles 2 and The Dam Busters.

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First Farnham Festival of Bridge Friday 24th August 1.30pm–4.30pm The first Farnham Fun Festival of Bridge takes place in The Great Hall in The Maltings, Farnham. It aims to bring together many of the bridge players in and around Farnham whether they are learners or play at rubber bridge in their homes or duplicate bridge in one the many clubs. Play will take place during the afternoon in four separate sections – Open Duplicate, ‘No Fear’ Duplicate, Rubber Bridge and ‘Introductory/Taster’. Entry is £5, which includes tea and biscuits, although those who would just like to learn more about this pastime or anyone under 25 may attend for free.

All profits will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Society. For further information, contact Tony Philpott on 01252 733785 or antonyphilpott@btinternet.com.

Surrey Sculpture Society 25th August to 23rd September They will be bringing over 60 sculptures, both traditional and contemporary to the RHS Garden in Wisley, for their traditional trail. To celebrate the 21st sculpture trail at RHS Garden Wisley, Sculpture Society has invited renowned sculptor Michael Speller, official artist for the London Olympics, as a special guest exhibitor.

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The Big Meat Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August If you like food and music this is for you. ‘The Big Meat’ started a couple of years ago as a celebration of great BBQ food and good music. It takes place at Pierrepont Farm, The Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL and it runs from 11am to 11pm each day. It sounds like a very enjoyable way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend. Great BBQ, great music and great beer, what could be better! You can get tickets and find out more by going to www.thebigmeat.co.uk.

Circle Dancing This is relaxing, fun, great exercise and you will make new friends. The ethnic music, from many different countries, including Greece, Romania, Israel, Russia and Serbia, is beautiful and apparently, the combination of movement and music is both calming and energising. Men and women of all ages are welcome. Lynn Frances is an experienced teacher of 34 years and has built a reputation for creating a wonderful atmosphere in which to relax and have fun. She runs classes at: Pirrie Hall Brook on Thursdays in three tenweek terms, 7.30pm-9.30pm. St Catherine's Hall Guildford on the third Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm. WI Hall Hartley Wintney on the second Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Contact Lynn on 01420 474881.

Mill Studio Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Wednesday 29th August to Saturday 1st September They present the wonderful ‘Twelfth Night’. I did this for O level and amazingly I can still remember it pretty well. Viola survives a shipwreck and washes up on the shores of Illyria, quickly becoming embroiled in a story of romance, trickery and disguise. Oxford Shakespeare Players bring you a topsy-turvy Illyria of devious schemes and desperate passions in Twelfth Night. The mingled strands of comedy and melancholy unravel to make this one of Shakespeare’s most ambiguous, fascinating plays. For more information, visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk or call 01483 440000.

Grayshott Folk Club Friday 31st August 7.30pm At their next gig at Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, Nr. Hindhead GU26 6TZ, they present The Churchfitters plus support from talented local girl, Ellie Fountain. The Churchfitters will be stopping off at Grayshott as they travel from their adopted base in Brittany, France, to play at Mike Harding's Folk Weekend Gathering, in Settle, Yorkshire.

The Churchfitters create a high energy show that always leaves audiences cheering and that's why they keep inviting them back to Grayshott. You can get a taste of their music by going to www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1q4yY-3ekM where they played at Beverley Festival. You can also listen to Ellie at www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG6wmUwv7c8. Tickets for this gig are: Adults £15/Under 16s £8 and are available from Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096.

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Farnham Festival Fundraiser Saturday 15th September Come and sing or come and see a double header of Gilbert and Sullivan performances of HMS Pinafore and Trial by Jury - A Performance in a Day, with all proceeds supporting the Farnham Festival in 2019. If you would like to perform, come to afternoon rehearsals from 1pm at the Medici Theatre, Weydon School to learn the score from scratch, ready to perform that evening. The show is concert style with books in hand, so you won’t need to memorise lines, with tickets costing £15. Alternatively, just go and watch this unique performance that has been created entirely in a August 2018

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Head Shave for Hospice Care Sunday 16th September Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care is looking for plucky fundraisers to join its sponsored head shave.

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Jottings treatment and facilities, as well as research into the disease at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Over the past 14 years, the tour has raised more than £30,000 for this brilliant charity. The tour is aimed at veteran, vintage and classic cars although exceptions for more modern classics may be made. This year they will be starting near Godalming and travelling a lovely country 50-60 mile route with picture quiz to Sandhurst Military Academy for a (bring your own) picnic lunch and where exclusive guided tours will be available. For more information, please email your details to gutsmotortour@gmail.com or call Stefan on 01483 421601.

design specialist? A key date for making a building project into reality will be Saturday 22nd September. Organised by the RIBA, this year’s Design Day at Farnham Maltings will feature local architects and their work, as well as interior designers and landscapers. It’s a FREE event open to anybody who may be looking to speak to an architect or designer about a new project be it a small extension or something much larger. For further information contact Sarah Miller on 0118 987 4900, email sarah.miller@ riba.org or you can book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ farnham-design-day-2018-tickets-43979541994.

Beryl Mackay Lecture Friday 21st September The Annual ‘Beryl Mackay Lecture’ in aid of the Victoria Garden will be held in The Main Hall at St Joan’s Centre, Tilford Road, Farnham. This year the speaker will be Roy Lancaster and his talk is called ‘A Plants man’s Travels.’

Doors open at 7.30pm for 8pm and tickets cost £12.50.

Refreshments will be provided. For tickets, contact Alison Gordon on 01252 793026.There will be no tickets for sale at the door so best to book early!

The Heartstart Course Would you know what to do in an emergency? The Heartstart course will give you the skills and confidence to act, so that you could be a lifesaver. Heartstart Farnham Lions have been running these excellent courses for several years and they are held on Wednesday evenings at the St. John Ambulance Hall, Lion and Lamb Way, Farnham GU9 7HA. They start at 7pm and last 2–2.5 hours. The 2018 Autumn Class Dates are: - September 5th and 19th, October 3rd, 17th and 31st andNovember 14th and 28th. The course is free but donations are welcome. Find out more by visiting www.heartstartfarnhamlions.co.uk There is an online booking form; alternatively, email heartstartfarnhamlions@ hotmail.co.uk or ring Jo on 07793 273941.

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Baby Massage Courses Saturday 25th to Saturday 22nd September A five week course will be running from Hale Community centre on Saturday mornings from 25th August until 22nd September from 9.30 -10.30am. Courses are £30. The course will be run by Laura Mackie who is an International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) trainer. Baby massage promotes the bonding and attachment process for babies and their parents, and is accessible to all. In addition to the course, classes can be arranged to suit, whether 1to 1, NCT groups, etc and can be in the comfort of your own home. You can contact Layra at lauramackie89@hotmail.com or facebook: @Laurasbabymassagecourses. Also, see www.iaim.org.uk.

Legally Blonde Tuesday 25th to Saturday 29th September Book now for Cody Musical Theatre's next musical show, Legally Blonde, at The Princes Hall in Aldershot. This funny, fast and very entertaining show will amuse and delight all ages, inspiring the younger generation to work hard at their studies to get the best out of themselves and to achieve their aims in life. Centred on an American college girl, Elle Woods (played by Lucy Egan), who follows her heart by going to Harvard Law School just to be near her boyfriend, she sets herself high ambitions and shows all the blue stockings that applying gritty knowledge of life leads to success. Ticket prices from £14-£19 with concessions.

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