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THE EDITOR'S NOTE I am really delighted with our lead article this month on Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, which I hope will shed some light on not only this important community role but also some of the people behind it. It has been a pleasure to have met both Michael More-Molyneux and Bill Biddell and there is no doubt that they are two of the most dedicated people you could hope to meet.

I know that they work enormously hard, take their responsibilities very seriously and give of their time freely, like so many others who also play an active, if less formal and high profile, role in community life. We are lucky to have them representing us.

We should also thank Sarah More-Molyneux and Bridget Biddell for the support they give to their husbands. Attending lots of engagements and functions is really not as glamorous as it sounds!

One of the Lord-Lieutenant’s roles is to present the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services to volunteer groups and I am pleased that so many local groups whom we have and continue to support in VantagePoint have been honoured with this prestigious award. It is a real thank you to everyone involved in those groups and I know first-hand just what receiving this award means to them.

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WITH CHRISTMAS just around the corner many of us are busy writing greeting cards for our friends, colleagues, and loved ones. This month I’ll show you how to make some really easy and stylish cards using reusable materials that you can easily gather from around your house. This little project can also turn into an activity with your children from the age of 4 onwards.

Gather all of the materials. You will need: some thick card, some white paper, some brown packing paper, a page from an old newspaper or magazine, (or old musical sheets if you have any) some tin foil or gift wrapping paper (a sparkly one would work really well). You will also need a glue stick, PVA glue, and a few different scissors: one with a decorative edge, one for paper and some small metal scissors. Also a black ink pen and some glitter.

Firstly, with your plain paper scissors, cut out the thick card (e.g. size: 5.8 x 8.3 in) and fold it in half. Then, with your decorative edge scissors, cut the brown packing paper into a smaller square or rectangle and stick it on the front of your card using the glue stick.

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Heart Decorations Cards

Cut out little hearts or stars using either the magazines, the musical sheets, the foil, or the wrapping paper. You will only need a few for each card. To ensure that the hearts are symmetrical, fold the paper in half and cut just half of the heart from the edge.

Stick one half down and leave the other half unglued; this will give your card a three dimensional element to it.

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Cut out little stars and stick them in the middle of your card using a drop of PVA glue just in the middle and leaving the ‘arms’ of the star detached from the surface.

Once again, you can use foil, musical sheets or Christmas wrapping paper for the star.

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Snowflakes

These are quite intricate little designs; so I would recommend using small metal scissors (eg: bathroom scissors). If you are doing this project with your children, cut out the shapes for them and get them to stick them on the card. Once again, fold the square piece of paper into triangles and cut half of the snowflake from the edge.

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Christmas Trees

Cut out three triangles (small to large) using either tin foil or cup cake wrappers. Stick them on the card with PVA glue on the front of your card.

Let it dry for about one hour, then apply some final touches with the black ink pen. A star on the top of the tree, a tree trunk, and decorative motives such as words and dots.

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Little Christmas Presents

Cut little squares out of some Christmas wrapping paper. Stick them on the front of the card. Then, cut out little pieces of ribbon and stick them in a cross on top of the squares. Draw the little bow on top of each Christmas Present. Add words to further decorate your design.

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Albury Organic Vineyard

Phil Kemp meets the team who are passionate about organic viticulture and biodynamics – and discovers many other surprises too.

THE FAMILY-OWNED Albury Vineyard nestles on the southfacing slopes of the North Downs in the picturesque Surrey Hills, right alongside the supposedly ghostly Silent Pool. They produce award-winning wines, but perhaps what makes them stand out from the growing number of successful English vineyards is their bold and imaginative engagement with organic and biodynamic wines.

school’s prize for economics on speech day. We were allowed to choose the book we were to be awarded - and much to his annoyance I had chosen The World Atlas of Wines and Spirits! But it took me some 35 years or so before I actually realised my dream.”

I was invited to meet Nick Wenman and Lucy Letley, the father and daughter team who founded the vineyard in 2008, to discover what is motivating them in what is undoubtedly a challenging but successful journey. The response to my initial question as to how it all started was to set me on the path of a fascinating story.

Seated in their vineyard barn, which serves both as their wine and cheese tasting venue and shop, I had a good view of the vines stretching up the slopes towards the top of the downs.

“My dream of owning a vineyard started in my late teens,” Nick explained. “I still have the wonderful memory of my headmaster’s expression when he presented me with the

Images from top: The vineyard in autumn (John Powell); From right: Nick Wenman, Lucy Letley, Alex Valsecchi with Atilla and Ulisse and Dominic Travers (Phil Kemp).

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“Growing vines is an extremely long-term business. Our original plan was for a 12 or 13-year return on our investment,” Nick explained, and turning towards his daughter added: “But I now see it in terms of generational – so no pressure there then Lucy!” They both laughed out loud. I did however get a very quick impression of how committed the whole team are, which includes their vineyard manager Alex Valsecchi and her assistant Dominic Travers.

From my visits to other English vineyards, I was already aware of the considerable threats that viticulturalists face in successfully growing their vines, but at Albury they have extra challenges. “In common with all vineyards, in the growing season we have to guard against both downy and powdery mildews. However, growing organically means we can’t use

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ALBURY ORGANIC VINEYARD earth and the plant and the cosmos. And I guess there are broadly two things that we do to try and achieve that. One is that we do our best to follow cycles of the moon and its position in the cosmos. The moon’s gravitational impact will affect the sap flow of the plants so that there are certain days when we might prune, spray or pick for example. And the other thing we do is make lots of natural spray teas and use natural plant preparations in our compost which we make here. The tea we spray over the vines improves their vitality and suppresses disease.”

I must confess that this was a new concept for me and I could perhaps understand why, in Lucy’s words, some people might think it sounds a bit crazy. But I was genuinely intrigued, and what Nick explained next reeled me in.

He pointed to a large cow horn mounted to the wall behind us. “We gather together cow horns and stuff them with manure from a cow that has recently given birth and is therefore rich and organic manure. We then bury them in the vineyard to over-winter. Come the spring we dig them up by which time they will have fermented and absorbed all of the sub-micro elements from the vineyard.” They then remove the contents and make a tea to spray on the vineyard to improve its vitality. What a concept - but it actually originated at the beginning of the 20th century in Austria in response to increasingly sterile soil on farms.

“By the look on your face I’m surprised you haven’t asked if we dance naked on the vineyard too!” laughed Lucy.

“But in reality, many great wines of the world come from biodynamic vineyards.”

Images from top: Burying the cow horns (John Powell); the harvest with volunteers (Jonathan Blackham).

the effective systemic chemicals but have to take preventative measures using organic friendly sprays without herbicides and pesticides, which makes life a lot harder.

And it’s the same in the winery too where the grapes are processed.”

Lucy had placed a selection of bottles on the table to show the range of wines they produce, with these including their gold award-winning Sparkling Rose, Classic Cuvée and Blanc de Blancs. However for me one immediately stood out. Their Biodynamic Wild Ferment.

“Ah, I wondered when you were going to ask about that!” Nick quipped. “Put simply, biodynamics is a sort of holistic approach to horticulture and viticulture. What we’re trying to do is get a harmony between the

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And there was much, much more, to come. However, as space here doesn’t allow I’d thoroughly recommend a visit. You won’t be disappointed. Whilst there be sure to ask about the half a million bees they have in hives - and do taste their Albury Honey and Surrey Hills Mead. Don’t miss out on the brandy that they make from late pressings of their grapes and ferment in little oak barrels. And be sure to make a fuss of Atilla and Ulisse, Alex the vineyard manager’s dogs. who do a brilliant job of chasing away the grape-stealing pheasants!

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Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey Phil Kemp discovers what duties our representative of the Crown undertakes and how these directly benefit the local community.

I was invited to meet Michael MoreMolyneux, who was appointed LordLieutenant in 2015, to explore the multiple roles he undertakes on behalf of The Queen.

We were joined by his Vice Lord-Lieutenant Bill Biddell on what for me proved to be a very engaging journey. I must confess that, probably in common with many other Surrey residents, having seen their military-style uniform at events, I assumed all the activity was just handshaking pomp and little more.

I very quickly started to appreciate that their responsibilities far exceeded my very simplistic view.

“The position of Lord Lieutenant is one of being the Queen’s representative for the county,” Michael started to explain. “There are several responsibilities. Number one are the royal visits, and we have something like 30 royal visits a year to manage. We are also actively involved with local charities, volunteer groups, local businesses and the magistracy.”

I knew that the Lieutenancy had its origins during the 16th century and to put

Above: (from right) Michael More-Molyneux and Bill Biddell. Below: Michael More-Molyneux and his wife Sarah.

everything in context asked for a potted history. “It started in Henry VIII’s time and was essentially a military position.

Although nowadays we don’t have any direct military involvement, we do still have a uniform based on a general’s rank,” said Michael.

“Originally the High Sheriff was responsible for raising the army, the taxes, and was in charge of law and order. Henry VIII thought that this level of power was wrong so repealed the Sheriff’s powers and gave the military responsibility to the Lieutenancies. And in fact it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that the military connection was removed.”

I must in passing say at this point that both Michael and Bill very gracefully ignored my regular mispronunciation of ‘Lieutenant’ confusing this occasionally with the Americanism of ‘lootenant’ - although I think Michael’s dog who came to join us and sat close to me for a while was less forgiving, if his regularly raised eyebrows were any indication!

As the Queen’s representative for Surrey there is a lot to get to grips with, and this was effectively emphasised

by Michael as he picked up and leafed through a rather hefty handbook he had been issued when taking up the appointment. He smiled seeing my reaction. “As well as being formally responsible for upholding the dignity of the Crown in the county, when you break the job down into all of its different facets it then makes much more sense.”

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Michael More-Molyneux (second left) and Bill Biddell (second right) in their uniforms at the Surrey Playing Fields Association AGM

in,” Bill added. “It’s colossal, it really is, and a lot of it is recognising what’s going on all over the county. It touches every area, be that recognising volunteers and charitable activities, or education, media and business. They’re all represented, and most of it I feel is hidden under the surface. You’ll see the photo of the Lord-Lieutenant in his uniform looking magnificent presenting something, but that’s the tip of the iceberg. There’s so much also going on underneath it all.”

I suggested we start with what’s involved in the royal visits and what benefits these bring for the local community.

“So, for the royal visits we have to decide which of the many representations we get, whether it’s from a charity or a business or another organisation, will be submitted as a bid. These bids are for several royal households and we are planning many months ahead of course,” Michael explained.

“Once a visit has been confirmed a lot of additional planning is involved. We meet up with representatives from the royal household, the police, and the venue and walk the course often refining the visit so that literally every minute is catered for. They of course also have security in mind.

It’s a huge job just organising a visit. The number of people involved is incredible.”

In response to my question as to the benefits that these visits generate Bill was quick to answer. “All visits generate so much goodwill. Everyone involved comes away feeling about six inches taller, they are walking on air. You cannot underrate the value that brings for that organisation, the hospital or whatever it might be.” Bill was looking visibly moved as he recounted a visit by the Queen to the new veterinary school at Surrey University. “It was remarkable.

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There were people at every single window, and people were crammed down every corridor we went down. The noise of people cheering and shouting. The waving of Union Jacks. It was just like Wembley Stadium.”

Both Michael and Bill were smiling broadly at the memory.

When I asked Michael to give a brief description of the military uniform they both wear at the more formal events he explained about the difference from a serving general’s uniform, which in essence is in the crown motif and pips on their shoulder-boards as well as the fact that they carry a curved sword. But this triggered a good bit of laughter between the two Lieutenants when they recalled visits, especially to schools where pupils will often ask about their swords.

“When asked why I’ve got a sword I’ve been known to jokingly reply: ‘It’s in case I’ve got a problem here at school!’ and in response to ‘How often do you clean it?’ my retort of ‘Well, it depends how often I have to use it!’ always gets a laugh!” said Michael laughing.

“My ‘I can get four chickens on mine for the barbecue!’ always goes down well too,” added Bill.

“On a serious note though,” said Michael.

“Our visits to schools always generate a lot of interest and give them something

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Above: Alison from Sailability at Frensham Ponds, which won the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Frensham Pond Sailability offers people, who because of a long term illness or disability, require support to sail.

“The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is also very important,” Michael added. “We get to present awards to local businesses with 80 per cent of these being small and medium-sized companies. They get to use the Queen’s Award logo which really boosts their profile and helps their business, especially those exporting all around the world. It really is important to say ‘We’re a British company, and being British means quality’. I could give lots of examples, but we’ve presented twice to a company in Artington that exports cutting-edge MRI scanners, and then in Shackleford, which has to perhaps be the sleepiest village in the county (both laugh at his quip) to a hightech communications business operating out of Stovolds Barn.”

“I chair the Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace every three months and I’m full of admiration for what JPs do, especially when you see the cases that they have to deal with - and all unpaid? Did you know that?” I must confess that I didn’t.

Both Michael and Bill spoke highly of the support that they get from the 40 or so Deputy Lieutenants and from Caroline Breckell, Deputy Clerk to the Lieutenancy who has been in post for over 25 years.

I must say that overall my departing impression of the Lieutenancy was one of their commitment and service, not just to Her Majesty The Queen but equally to the communities of Surrey.

Above: Michael More-Molyneux, who presented the Queen’s Award for Enterprise to David Taylor, CEO at MR Solutions in Artington, along with the Rt. Hon. Anne Milton, MP for Guildford, the Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Nigel Manning; and Sarah More-Molyneux.

else to learn and discuss. We get many appreciative comments from the teaching staff.”

And what of the other Lord-Lieutenancy roles? “Well, the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services is very important,” explained Bill. “We have the most fantastic groups of volunteers in Surrey that have been put forward for this.

Nominations go through the Cabinet Office and the successful awards really do put a feather in their caps.

A great example is Frensham Pond Sailability where volunteers educate and train disabled sailors. I think Surrey is very fortunate to have really good groups of volunteers in all sorts of areas spread right across the county.”

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It was also a pleasure to be in the company of the Lord-Lieutenant and Vice LordLieutenant, both of whom it was plain to see enjoyed working together and with very good humour too – and neither it should be noted are paid, just like the JPs… Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk FIND OUT MORE The Surrey Lieutenancy www.surreylieutenancy.org The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services www.gov.uk/queens-award-for-voluntary-service The Queen’s Award for Enterprise www.gov.uk/queens-awards-for-enterprise

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WINCHESTER AT CHRISTMAS

Lynda Lawrence visits the one-time royal capital, a world apart and just an hour away AS THE one-time royal capital of England, Winchester’s strategic location close to the two major ports of Portsmouth and Southampton makes it a perfect place to stop for a short break. Yet this beautiful city is close enough for a day trip, with the travel time from most of our homes to the historic heart of Winchester Cathedral’s Inner Close taking no more than around an hour.

December is probably the most exciting time to visit the city as it prepares for the festive season, with the cathedral hosting its Christmas Market throughout December until the 20th. Considered to be one of the best in Europe

because of its unique location, the market has over a hundred ski chalet style shopping outlets selling a vast range of unusual and interesting gifts. The market surrounds a large ice skating rink, also open throughout December and on until 2nd January, and visitors can also enjoy Christmas Tower Tours of the cathedral with elevated view of the market and across the city.

This compact cathedral city is still on a human scale, with most of its attractions and amenities within walking distance of each other, such as the Theatre Royal Winchester which will be presenting a traditional pantomime ‘Beauty and the Beast’ throughout December. The theatre is just a few minutes walk from the High Street with its range of interesting shops, street entertainers and regular street markets.

The city has also become the foodie capital of Hampshire, with its wide choice of eateries and has attracted renowned chefs such as Rick Stein and Raymond Blanc into the city to open their own restaurants, with the recent addition of The Ivy Winchester Brasserie. TV presenter Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall has also opened up his

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River Cottage Kitchen at the old Abbey Mill in the tranquil setting of Abbey Mill Gardens, just a short walk from the hustle and bustle of the shopping area. Another very short walk will take you to the National Trust’s Winchester City Mill, fed by the River Itchen which offers some peaceful wildlife walks and the feeling of finding yourself instantly in a country setting, yet it is just a stone’s throw from the busy city.

This is just one of the many historic places to visit during a short stay in the area, along with Gilbert White’s House and Museum at Selborne. White was an English naturalist and ornithologist and best known for his book ‘The Natural History of Antiquities of Selborne’, one of the most published books in literary history.

Winchester also boasts one of the largest farmer’s markets, The Hampshire Farmer’s Market, bringing delicious local produce showcasing the best of what Hampshire has to offer.

All of the stallholders are the producers; small businesses based in rural areas of the county. The market is so popular that it holds two markets, on the second and last Sunday of each month, from 9am-2pm in the High Street.

There are also a number of attractions in the area that all the family can enjoy including The Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium, located next to the Holiday Inn Winchester, which has a huge range of Christmas and festive events running throughout December. Paulton’s Park with its Peppa Pig attraction is also within easy reach of Winchester, as well as Marwell Wildlife and the National Trust’s Hinton Ampner estate.

The combination of so many experiences may be too much to fit into one day and there is always the option to stay a little longer with a short break, giving time to really explore all the aspects of this fascinating and historic city from its statue of King Alfred to the enchanting back streets, where you will discover some of the most beautiful architecture in the country. It is along these back streets and into College Street where you will find a blue plaque on one of the houses that commemorates the place where Jane Austen died. This renowned author is buried inside Winchester Cathedral.

Jane Austen completed the majority of her novels in the quintessentially English country village of Chawton with her former home now a museum, just 20 minutes drive from Winchester just off the A31 on the way back to Guildford.

Take another short drive from Winchester and you will be able to access all of the history and beauty of our two major South Coast sea ports, with Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard a ‘must see’ attraction with HMS Victory, the Royal Navy’s most famous warship, best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar. Further along the south coast the vibrant city of Southampton’s Sea City Museum is just one of the many interesting places to visit while on a short break to Winchester. For those wishing to linger a little longer there is always the New Forest to explore, which looks beautiful at any time of the year. www.visitwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/christmas/

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Smoked salmon tasting - our verdict!

AT A recent editorial meeting, it was our Lauren who came up with the idea of tasting various smoked salmon in the December issue and give our verdict to readers. As you can imagine, we all warmly embraced the idea.

I researched the contact details for all the major supermarkets in the VantagePoint area, and also contacted a couple of mail order specialists. The first person to get in touch was Lance Forman from H Forman & Sons in London, the world’s oldest producer of smoked salmon. He immediately offered to provide some of their salmon but insisted on bringing samples down himself so that he could talk to us about the evolving history of smoked salmon and offer tips on what to look for when doing a tasting like this, to which we readily agreed.

H Forman & Sons was founded in London’s East End by Lance’s great-grandfather, Aaron ‘Harry’ Forman, in 1905 and is the last surviving smokehouse in London. A Russian émigré from Odessa, he saw potential in the curing of fresh salmon as a means of preserving the fish. The fish used originally originated from the Baltic but they soon started using Scottish salmon, which became very popular and Britain’s first home-grown gourmet food.

The secret was the ‘London Cure’, which was and is a very simple recipe which preserves those wonderful flavours – the freshest salmon, a little salt, just the right amount of oak smoke. Nothing else. ‘London Cure Smoked Salmon’ is the only smoked salmon in the world with the highly prized protected name (PGI) status, and London’s first ever food or drink to achieve this coveted recognition.

The popularity of smoked salmon and its introduction to supermarkets and a wider audience saw big changes in the industry. Salmon farms started, and bigger, more commercial

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smokehouses started up, mostly in Scotland to be nearer the source of the fish. The way the fish was preserved also became more commercial for a number of reasons - to reduce costs, increase margins, meet price points and generally keep the product affordable for most consumers.

As you can imagine, this has an impact on the flavour.

Three quarters of all smoked salmon in the UK now comes from Norway, and while it is 10-15% cheaper, it also takes much longer to arrive, compromising the freshness of the fish. The rest comes from Scotland, almost all of which is now farmed, as there are currently some curbs in place over the fishing of wild salmon, making it very much more rare and thus expensive. Do remember to check the packaging and note that ‘Scottish smoked salmon’ is not the same as ‘Smoked Scottish salmon’!

When deciding what product to buy, the key ingredient to look out for is sugar. This is used for a number of reasons - to reduce the taste of additional salt sometimes used to prolong shelf life or to add weight to the fish by retaining more of the water in it to make it a cheaper product. It may also be used to counteract excessive smoking on fish that is perhaps not as fresh as it could be - the smoke helps disguise the flavour.

Purists insist that quality smoked salmon should contain no sugar at all, unless it is Gravadlax which is not smoked and has a completely different curing process.

The two main complaints about smoked salmon tend to be that it is too smoky and/or too slimey. Good quality salmon should be neither. See overleaf to see how the whole team got on with our tasting, which took place at the beginning of November...

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In addition to the H Forman & Sons salmon, we were provided with samples sent to us from the following suppliers: Loch Fyne, Sainsburys and Waitrose. In addition, we bought packs from Aldi, Lidl, Marks & Spencer and Tesco. All were tasted straight from the packet with no other flavourings. Full star Half star

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London Cure Smoked Salmon (H Forman & Sons)

This really was excellent. Lovely light colour, very slightly smoked with a great, almost buttery salmon flavour, not overly salty. A lovely soft texture. We tried two versions, a ‘lean’ cut and a ‘fatty’ cut which come from different parts of the same salmon, both having their devotees. You can specify when ordering or the standard packs will have some of both. We also tried the Royal Fillet, which was exceptional.  £12.95 for 200g. www.formanandfield.co.uk

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Bradam Orach Smoked Salmon (Loch Fyne)

This was not too smoked with a good texture. Very meaty and a good flavour, reasonably salty but not excessive. Light colour. Very enjoyable. Winner of the Fish & Seafood category of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2018.  £10.50 for 200g. www.lochfyne.com

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Twice Smoked Scottish Lochmuir Smoked Salmon (M&S)

This was perhaps a little chewy but not too smoky, very lean, with a good salmon taste, smooth texture.

Attractive colour. Very good.  £5 for 100g. www.marksandspencer.co.uk

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Sliced Smoked Salmon (Aldi)

This looked as if it had been previously frozen and it was a little mushy on the palate. Quite lean, lightly smoked, a little greasy perhaps but a good flavour. The fish is Norwegian.  £3.99 for 200g. www.aldi.co.uk

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Finest Mild and Delicate Smoked Scottish Salmon (Tesco)

Quite gamey, good texture, quite lean and not over smoked. Pale colour. A bit oily and salty but very pleasant.  £4 for 100g. www.tesco.com

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Chestnut Smoked Scottish Salmon (Waitrose 1)

Quite a good texture and very lightly smoked. Not a great deal of flavour and certainly no chestnut.

Very lean, pleasantly thin slices.

Not bad at all.  £5.99 for 100g. www.waitrose.com

The others: Finest Strong and Robust Smoked Scottish Salmon (Tesco)  Very smoky flavour, quite chewy, salty and not comparable to their other salmon.

Deluxe Scottish Smoked Salmon (Lidl)  Quite smoky, very chewy, not a good texture and not much flavour. Odd colour.

Maple Cured Scottish Smoked Salmon glazed with Maple Syrup & Orange (Sainsburys)  The salmon flavour drowned out by an overly sweet glaze which was not great. Good texture though.

Specially Selected Smoked Salmon (Aldi)  Did not taste very fresh, quite tough, very smoky, greasy and not a great aftertaste.

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GARDENING Beth Otway

Christmas gifts for gardeners

In this column I share my favourite gift ideas with you. These are the best products that I have personally tried and tested this year (full reviews at www.pumpkinbeth.com), as part of my quest to help you find quality presents for your loved ones this Christmas!

VEGEPOD IS an award-winning container gardening system that is really quite marvellous. This raised bed system has universal appeal. You don’t need access to the soil, so if you’re gardening on concrete but ache to grow vegetables, this is for you. Vegepod is ideal for gardeners with

back problems, as it eliminates the need to stoop or bend, while disabled gardeners can actually garden sitting in their wheelchair, facing forward, without the need to twist around. Vegepod’s design benefits everyone, which is wonderful. The Vegepod is self-watering, while the cover protects your plants from pests and light frosts. If you’re renting or likely to move home, you can take your Vegepod with you. I got my Vegepod this summer and am so looking forward to using it in 2019!

If you’re an indoor gardener, you might be interested to see my BiOrbAir terrariums and my indoor gardens. This year I have installed a custom-built terrarium from RainforestVivs, I am thrilled with it. Whether you garden indoors or outdoors, you might be interested to read how I track the temperature, light, and humidity levels inside my home, terrariums, glasshouse, and outdoors.

Top: Beth's choices for Christmas. Above: - the Vegepod team at RHS Chelsea 2018. Both by Beth Otway.

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There are many great local gardening societies who meet regularly across Surrey.

If you’re looking for a society that meets near you, or a friend or relation, visit www.surreyhorticulturalfederation.org for information of local horticultural societies and their talks and events.

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Please enclose a stamped envelope, marked with your address, with a cheque payable to Surrey Horticultural Federation and post to SHF Secretary, Redleaf Nursery, Green Lane, Tilford, Farnham, GU10 2AP. The National Vegetable Society are hosting a very special evening with Vegetable Expert Barry Newman. Barry Newman will give a talk entitled ‘Growing in Containers’ providing advice for all aspects of growing vegetables, fruit, and herbs in containers, covering growing mediums, varieties, and

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I’ve read some interesting and informative books this year, including three books by Jeff Lowenfels: Teaming with Nutrients (ISBN:978-1-60469-314-0), Teaming with Fungi (ISBN:978-1-60469-729-2) and Teaming with Microbes (co-authored with Wayne Lewis, ISBN:978-1-60469-1139). Tony Kirkham and George E Brown’s excellent book, Essential Pruning Techniques for Trees, Shrubs, and Conifers (ISBN:978-1-60469-288-4) is also recommended.

All published by Timber Press.

Garden membership (or the National Trust) makes a super gift. You’ll find a list of local gardens which offer membership on my website. You could also give membership of conservation charities, like Plant Heritage, who hold regular meetings and talks in Cobham, or Plantlife, who work to protect wild flowers and the British countryside.

Presents are lovely, but true friendship and time spent together are priceless. I hope that you’ll enjoy a magical Christmas, may all your gardening dreams come true in 2019!

FIND OUT MORE You’ll find full product reviews for all of these gift ideas and many others at www.pumpkinbeth.com along with gardening advice for the month ahead and information about houseplants, terrariums, orchids, and all manner of indoor and outdoor plants.

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You’ll find unique gifts that can be wrapped up and opened on Christmas Day as well as experiences that can be bought and enjoyed later in the year.

When and where The Christmas Market will be held on Sunday 9 December from 10am to 4pm. Over 200 stalls will be located across five town centre locations.The market will line the length and breadth of Castle Street, The Borough, The Bush Hotel courtyard, conference room and car park.

Whether you are a list minute Christmas shopper or somebody looking for a few little stocking fillers, this year’s Christmas Market is sure to please.

Spoiled for choice Be inspired by our Christmas Gift guide below, which shows just some of what you can expect to find at this year’s Christmas Market.

C is for candles, Christmas decorations, cards, champagne cyder, charities and cheese H is for hats, hampers, hot food, hand-made gifts, home décor and hand cream R is for rhubarb vodka, rum, raspberry gin and rocky road I is for Italian clothing, Iberica cured meats and interiors S is for samosas, silver jewellery, sweets, seasonal sweet and savoury gifts T is for Turkish Delight, toys, truffles, Thai food, tea and tours M is for macarons, mosaics, marshmallows, memberships, mince pies and Moroccan leather A is for award-winning food gifts, Australian food, artisan jelly and accessories S is for spice grinders, savoury buffets, sambuca and sausages G is for giftware, garlands, gloves, gingerbread houses and gin I is for individually designed jewellery, Iberico cheese and Italian biscuits F is for fragrance, fruit garlands, Fair trade, fascinators and fancy dress costumes T is for trees, temporary tattoos and terracotta pots S is for scarves, shower wash and slippers.

Family fun Take the children to see Father Christmas in his grotto so they can deliver their letter to Santa in person. Save time to visit the live nativity scene so the children can meet and stroke the animals.

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dipping chocolate, paella, crepes, hot dogs and mulled wine - this is just a small taster of what will be on offer.

Across the market you will find a range of food to suit all dietary requirements including wheat-free, glutenfree, vegan and dairy-free.

Live entertainment Throughout the day there will be performances by local bands and choirs to get you into the festive spirit.

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please do pop by for a chat as they would love to meet you. This year’s sponsors are: Principal sponsor of Christmas in Farnham The Patio Blackspot Removal Company Gold Sponsors: Kidd Rapinet Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Wiltshire & Sons Bronze Sponsors: Duke of Cambridge Bloom Restaurant

Christmas Civic Carol Service Image: Jeremy Smith

Meet the producer The Christmas Market offers a unique opportunity to speak with the people who have produced the food on sale. Finding out how something was made or where the ingredients came from provides a nice little story to share over Christmas.

Free shuttle bus A complimentary shuttle bus service will make getting to the market easy and stress-free.

A bus will depart on the hour and half past the hour from Hale Institute calling at Tesco Express at Upper Hale and Farnham Park.

A second bus will pick up passengers from Weydon School on the hour and half past the hour and will stop at the train station and the bus stop at The Chantrys/ West Street Cemetery.

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If you like to experience a few traditions in the buildup to Christmas, the chances are you will really enjoy the Christmas Civic Carol Service. The concert will be hosted by the Mayor of Farnham on Thursday 13 December at the befitting St Andrew’s Church.

Starting at 7.30pm, the service will include Christmas readings and exquisitely sung carols and music by the highly renowned Farnham Youth Choir.

Half the tickets will be given to local charities and organisations to say thank you for all that they do. To apply for one of the remaining tickets, pick up a copy of the Farnham Herald and enter your details into the ballot by the end of November.

Everybody who attends will be invited to join the Mayor after the service for light refreshments.

What’s on this Christmas Find out what’s happening in Farnham this Christmas with FarnhamTown Council’s guide to what’s on. Pick up a copy from the Council office in South Street or download from www.farnham.gov.uk/Christmas.

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Farnham in Bloom Winter Celebration

Prizes for In Bloom volunteers

Farnham Town Council will be rounding off a bloomin’ marvellous year for Farnham in Bloom at the Winter Celebration on Sunday 16 December at 2.30pm at the Farnham Vineyard Church.

Farnham Town Council has said a big thank you to the army of volunteers who contributed to the success of this year’s Farnham in Bloom at the annual awards ceremony.

Sing along to Christmas carols played by Farnham Brass Band and enjoy a mince pie and glass of mulled wine.

Treat yourself to a winter flowering hyacinth or look forward to a splash of spring colour with a tub of têteà-tête daffodils. The tubs were planted by children who attended the Bloomin’ Kids Gardening Workshops in October.

Buy local produce this Christmas Farnham Farmers' Market, Sunday 23 December from 10am to 1.30pm

Did you know that you could serve up a Christmas dinner this year made entirely from food that has been grown or produced locally?

To attend the Farnham Farmers’ Market, stallholders must only sell items that have been grown, raised, caught, baked, pickled, processed or made within 50-miles of Farnham.

Shopping at the Farmers’ Market means your food will have travelled fewer miles from source to plate, you can eat with the seasons, try varieties of fruit and veg that may not be available at your local supermarket, chat to the stallholders about how they have produced their goods and support the local economy.

The awards began with presentations to local schoolchildren and were followed in the evening by the community awards.

The award categories reflect the breadth of work that goes into Farnham in Bloom, including fun projects that encourage children and families to join in, alongside those that challenge accomplished gardeners. Categories included the best hanging baskets, best allotment plot, best gardens (of varying sizes), the tallest sunflower, the best shop front, the best wildlife garden and South & South East in Bloom Certificates of Excellence.

Many of the sponsors, including principal sponsor Specsavers from Farnham, came to the prize giving and some presented prizes. Sponsorship, both financially and in-kind is a key part of maintaining the scale of Farnham’s entry to the In Bloom competitions and keeping the quality so high. Nearly 100 local businesses, organisations and individuals support the project and Farnham Town Council is always keen to partner with local businesses.

A full list of winners can be seen at www.farnham.gov.uk.

Be a Councillor – elections May 2019 If you care about the area where you live or work and the issues facing local people, have you thought about becoming a local councillor?

On 2 May 2019, town and borough elections will take place. To find out more about what’s involved in becoming a councillor in Farnham or Waverley, visit www.farnham.gov.uk or www.waverley.gov.uk.

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Bringing the outdoors in, see selected state rooms opulently dressed for a party, and decorated with lashings of garlands, kissing boughs, and mountains of mistletoe and greenery from the Petworth estate.

Take part in parlour games popular at the time and settle down with a game of cards in the Somerset Room. Put on an impromptu performance on the Petworth stage with various scripts on offer or try your hand at puppet theatre, both Georgian pastimes. The Marble Hall of Petworth turns into a grand ballroom this Christmas complete with carols and live performances at selected times. Downstairs, give the Chef a hand and bring in some good luck for the New Year by stirring the mincemeat. 1st December to 1st January, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth-house-and-park HINDHEAD COMMONS AND THE DEVIL’S PUNCH BOWL Head to the Devil’s Punch Bowl to harvest your own Christmas tree on Saturday 1st, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December, 10am-2pm. Bring along a saw and pair of gloves, trees cost from £20 each. A Christmas themed trail for children is available from the visitor den and the café is open with seasonal food. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hindheadcommons-and-the-devils-punch-bowl WINKWORTH ARBORETUM, GODALMING Nestled on a hillside in the heart of Surrey, Winkworth's wintry woodland is the perfect spot for a festive walk in the crisp, clean air. With a mixture of level walkways and more challenging slopes, there's a route for everyone.

Winter wonders trail and a mince pie hunt for families around the arboretum, 8th December to 1st January.

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Paws (for dogs) and visit Father Christmas’s grotto in the boathouse, 13th December, 3.30pm-7pm. Normal admission. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winkwortharboretum POLESDEN LACEY, DORKING See the National Trust’s sumptuous house at Polesden Lacey decorated for the festive season, in the style of a glittering 1930s party. Dressed to impress, an 18ft Christmas tree welcomes you as you step into the central hall. There are Christmas trees with twinkling lights in every main room of the house downstairs and the house is abloom with seasonal flowers. The sound of 1930s tunes drift through the house.

Children’s trails are available, plus hop on a horse-drawn sleigh ride (weekends only, 1st-23rd December). Between Christmas and New Year try Polesdenopoly, a life-size version of the classic Christmas game in the gardens from Boxing Day to 2nd January. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey HATCHLANDS PARK There is much festive family fun in the great outdoors this Christmas at Hatchlands Park.

Follow the children’s trail in the parkland to find tiny houses and ships from Gulliver's Travels. Then drop in to the café for a mince pie and a hot chocolate.

New for 2018 is a traditional carousel, open for rides in the Victorian courtyard, every weekend in December, plus Boxing Day and 27th & 28th December. The children’s trail is available daily from 1st December to 6th January (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), 10am-4pm. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park FIND OUT MORE For more Christmas inspiration visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/christmas

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PETWORTH HOUSE This festive season Petworth House celebrates a bygone Christmas that reignites the old traditions of the Georgian era with selected rooms of the house and servants' quarters dressed for an opulent occasion and a 'below stairs' Christmas scene.

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The perennially popular Ramblers Festival of Winter Walks is back, taking place this year from Friday 21st December to Sunday 6th January. Ramblers groups across the UK are offering a selection of free festive walks to give everyone the chance to enjoy the wonderful winter landscape in good company, and to make new friends at a time of year when many people can feel lonely or isolated. During the festival there are hundreds of walks planned across the country, so there is something for everyone, from short festive strolls to more strenuous walks: Visit www.ramblers.org.uk/winter for details of hundreds of free group walks taking place across the country. Our walk this month is taken with kind permission from the Ramblers. It is a circular route in the Surrey Hills AONB which passes sleepy Surrey mill hamlets and 'hammer' ponds and climbs to a 360-degree view from Leith Hill Tower. It follows wide, well maintained bridleways to Friday Street, then along narrower forest tracks.

1. With Holmbury St Mary bus stop (one stop after the Royal Oak) on your left, walk a short distance along the road then turn left into Pasture Wood Road. Walk past Bulmer Farm on your left and a minor turning on your right. As the road turns left take a right turn onto the Greensand Way. Follow the Greensand Way through Pasture Wood for approximately 20 mins until you reach High Ashes Farm. Go past the farm and turn right at the fingerpost and continue on the Greensand Way, but take the first left to cut a corner and rejoin the Greensand Way 5 mins later, where you turn left up the hill to a road. Cross the road, turn right and then turn left onto a footpath. Turn left again immediately, ignoring the wide main track. After approximately 2 mins turn right and after another 1 or 2 mins take the right fork, following a sign to the tower. After a further 2 mins fork left and continue on the upward path following more signs to the tower. The path joins a wide track which leads up to an open space and Leith Hill Tower (TQ139431).

Leith Hill at 294 metres (965 ft) is the highest point on the Greensand Ridge, and is the second highest point in south-east England. Leith Hill Tower, an 18th century Gothic tower, stands on the summit with panoramic 23/10/2018 Print route - Ramblers views northwards to London and the English Channel Print route to the south.

2. From Leith Hill, with the tower on your left, walk Leith Hill, Surrey - Hills, Mills and Cake downhill on the Green Trail toGunpowder a crossroads where you turn left along the Greensand Way again.

There 4 hours 10.5km / 6.5mi Moderate is developer: now Walk a pleasant descent through the woods Route Britain Route checker: approximately Steve Hull lasting 20 mins, passing a crossroads at Whiteberry Gate, past Warren Farm to the track junction.

3. For an optional 15 min detour to the source of the Tillingbourne and Brookwick Copse, turn right towards Tilling Springs (signposted), and then left at a finger post, passing across the bridge over the Tillingbourne and uphill to a staggered gate.

Turn left downhill just before the gate and follow the poorly defined track passing through holly and bracken of Brookwick Copse which eventually becomes marshland. Use the boardwalk provided then follow the path uphill again to rejoin the Greensand Way at Pond Cottage. There are some fairly steep ascents and descents in this short detour and it can be muddy in places.

The Evelyn family of Wotton dominated Surrey's milling industry from the sixteenth century. Over 400 years ago, George Evelyn learned the secret formula of producing cheap saltpetre during his military service on the Continent. The Evelyns were rewarded by Queen Elizabeth I when she granted them the monopoly for the manufacture of gunpowder. George wasted little time, and soon a number of large gunpowder mills, but also iron and paper works, sprang up along the banks of the river Tillingbourne. Many 'hammer ponds' – artificial basins – were gouged along its course to power the waterwheels. Against great opposition, Brookwick Copse was taken from the common land and enclosed by George Evelyn to power his mill at Abinger Hammer.

4. If you’re not taking the detour, continue along the Greensand Way past Pond Cottage down to a road and riding stables at Broadmoor. Turn left up the road to Broadmoor and turn right on the path next to the Parish Council noticeboard. Bear right at the first fork and left at a second fork and press on uphill to a T-junction. Turn left and across two small roads and past the sign for the Wotton Estate.

Continue through the woods past Severalls Copse (National Trust) down to the road, turning left to the mill pond at Friday Street. Circle the pond round to the left and up to the Stephen Langton pub in Friday Street.

Friday Street features a huge man-made pond, a hammer pond used to power a large waterwheel. Its pub is named after the thirteenth century Archbishop of Canterbury, Stephen Langton, a member of the

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baron's council which forced King John to sign the Magna Carta in 1215 at Runnymede. It is claimed Langton was born in Friday Street.

5. Carry on with the pub on your left up the lane and take the first right (unmarked footpath) at the gate into the woods of Abinger Common. Push through any overgrowth and climb the short steep woodland track which soon levels out. Continue (westerly), ignoring another path leading backwards, to reach a fork where you turn left (ignoring a small path to your right) to reach a five-way junction.

Take the second right down through the woods, crossing another path (ignore the downhill path going slightly right here). Continue for another 5 mins ignoring small paths to right and left until you emerge on the road. Abinger Common bus stop is to your right (buses to Guildford and Dorking). To your left is a small green with a well, built by William John Evelyn (1893), and Goddards house, designed and built by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1898.

6. To continue back to Holmbury St Mary, cross the green and follow a well defined footpath through Pasture Wood, which starts nearly opposite the red phone box.

Pasture Wood is one result of the drive to reforest the Surrey Hills started by the diarist John Evelyn in reparation for the damage done to the local environment by his ancestors.

Ignore all turnings left and right and stay on the

main track, which undulates through the woods.

Pass a plantation of large conifers on the right and stay on the main track until it narrows and starts to descend. Here bear left to leave the main track and head steeply downhill on a narrow forest path to a kissing gate (about 15 mins). Continue straight ahead across the path junction turning left on the main road to reach Holmbury St Mary and the Royal Oak pub. Continue along the maIn road to reach the starting point at the next bus stop.

Please note that one walker had problems with locked gates on MOD land on last month's walk Aldershot and the Basingstoke Canal. It may be therefore be worth checking with the MOD beforehand.

DISTANCE: 6.5 miles OS MAPS: OS Explorer 146 (Dorking, Box Hill & Reigate).

START POINT: Holmbury St Mary bus stop, Horsham Road, RH5 6NH (TQ112441).

DIRECTIONS: By road the start location is on the B2126 about 4km/2.5 miles south of the A25 at Abinger Hammer, between Guildford and Dorking. Parking is possible at the roadside or by the green.

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broadly broken down into 10 areas to ensure that a child is the best that they can be, no matter their starting point: 1. The skeleton – the structure of the body has an integral role to play in how the body functions. Poor structure, misalignment and tense muscles result in poor performance, both physical and mental.

2. The senses - assessing hand, eye, ear and foot dominance indicates the complexity of the way in which the brain and central nervous system has integrated and how they affect coordination and control.

DO YOU have a happy, confident child? If you don’t, chances are that they are struggling with something - learning, friendships, confidence, going to school or any other area of their life. The trouble is, problems can manifest in different ways for different children – some might complain of a tummy ache every morning, some have difficulty sleeping and others might become withdrawn or get frustrated easily, flying off the handle for no apparent reason. As a parent, it is worrying to stand by and do nothing especially when you don’t know how you can help them!

Surrey-based children’s health and wellbeing charity, the Sunflower Trust, has helped hundreds of children with its innovative health and wellbeing programme. Starting with an overall assessment (akin to a human ‘MOT’), the programme benefits children with all kinds of challenges; anxiety, learning difficulties, bad behaviour, poor concentration, depression, anger, low self-esteem or those who are just not thriving or making the progress they should or could.

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Every Sunflower programme is different for every child because of the different challenges that need addressing. The programme is not formulaic but is

3. The brain – using the right and left sides of the brain and how it processes the senses. Memory and recall are also tested.

4. Central nervous system - the messaging between body and brain including reactions and processing of sensory information.

5. Chemical balance – nutrients and checking that the body’s tissues have everything they need to function, grow and develop.

6. Overall health – checking for inflammation, bacteria, viruses, fungus and toxins.

7. Learning skills - tackling challenges relating to reading, writing, maths, memory and recall, improving confidence and clearing negative associations with learning.

8. Empowerment - eliminating negative patterns of behaviour, working on positive responses and feeling more in control.

9. Coping strategies – building skills and techniques to help a child manage situations.

10. Life skills – learning to use a personal set of coping mechanisms for positivity in attitude and their approach to life Happy, self-motivated and alert children will become confident, independent free-thinking adults, ready to take on the world and love life.

FIND OUT MORE To find out more about Sunflower, call 01483 531498 or email enquiries@sunflowertrust.com or visit to www.sunflowertrust.com.

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What an amazing year for apples. Our neighbours have a magnificent Bramley apple tree that very fortunately for us overhangs quite a lot into our garden. We have been picking up windfalls for weeks and have made apple pies, baked apples and crumbles; not to mention all the apple puree we have bagged and frozen. Now looking forward to some roast pork and apple sauce! Anyway, we hope you have a wonderfully peaceful and happy Christmas and a great New Year.

Peter Pan and The Loose Boys Thursday 29th November to Saturday 5th January 8pm Guildford Fringe Theatre Company returns to the Back Room of The Star Inn with Guildford’s sixth Adult Panto. For people who haven’t been to see an adult panto before, it can be described as “Fun, yet professional, rude but tasteful (in places... not many places!)”. It is strictly for over 18s and not for anyone likely to be easily offended. There are Saturday matinees at 3pm, Sundays at 5pm and the venue is The Back Room of The Star Inn, Quarry Street, Guildford. Tickets: £18.50 (£17.50 concessions) + booking fees. The running time is 2 hours (including an interval); however do note that latecomers will not be allowed to enter so arrive in plenty of time. Guildford Fringe reserve the right to deny entry if any of your party is too drunk upon arrival, so be aware!

St. Polycarp’s School Christmas Fair Saturday 1st December 11am-2pm St. Polycarp’s School are holding their Christmas Fair. Join them for some festive fun! Visit Santa’s Grotto, get creative with their many craft stalls, play games, find gifts, sing some carols, win prizes and enjoy some homemade festive food and mulled wine! All are welcome. Entrance: Adults £1, Children 50p. St. Polycarps Catholic School is in Waverley Lane, Farnham GU9 8BQ. Christmas in the Glasshouse Saturday 1st December to 2nd January 10am-3pm Welcome to the Glasshouse at RHS Gardens Wisley which has been transformed into the Woodland Realm of the Elves.

These Wood Elves care for all the woodland animals but especially Santa’s reindeer when they are not flying across the world on Christmas Eve. Spot the elven treehouses hung with baubles of plants and sparkling crystal raindrops. Look for elves in their green and brown jerkins, and reindeer

and other animals grazing by the stream. Free with normal garden entry, or if you book in advance there is a 10% discount. www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.

Squire’s Garden Centres Feeling hungry? Well why not enjoy a delicious Christmas Lunch or Festive Cream Tea at Squire’s Garden Centres.

Christmas Lunch is available daily until 23rd December from 12 noon-3pm and costs from £16.95 per person.

Advance booking is required. Available at all Squire’s Garden Centres except Chertsey and Frensham. Festive Cream Tea is available every day in December from 2.30pm and costs £7.95 per person. No booking is required. Available at all Squire’s Garden Centres. More information at www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

Christmas Glow Saturday 1st December to 2nd January 4pm-8pm RHS Gardens Wisley invites you to enjoy the atmosphere of the festive season with the Jigantics light installation around the garden, which blooms with magical giant illuminated flowers. Last entry 7pm. Closed on 24th and 25th December.

Booking a time slot is essential for members and nonmembers. See www.rhs.org.uk/wisley for more details.

Santa Fun Runs If you fancy getting in some exercise before the festivities start in earnest, why not sign up for a fun run and at the same time help a very worthy cause, The Princess Alice Hospice, West End Lane, Esher KT10 8NA. There are runs in Richmond Park on Saturday 1st December at 10am and 12.30pm. Runs also take place in Bushy Park on Sundays 9th and 16th December. Running with family, friends or colleagues can add even more fun to the Santa Fun Run, so why not round a few people up and sign up together?

To sign up and find out more go to www.pah.org.uk/ santafunrun/.

Celebrating Advent Saturday 1st December 7.30pm Get into the festive spirit with Vox Farnham Chamber Choir ‘Celebrating Advent’ - music from renaissance to modern day, including Pergolesi’s Magnificat, Biebl’s Ave Maria and Poulenc’s O Magnum Mysterium. It takes place at St Thomas-on-The Bourne, Farnham GU9 8HA. Tickets

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Aldershot Floral Design Club Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December ‘A Sparkling Occasion’ is a floral design show celebrating 65 Years of Aldershot Floral Design Club and will be held at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Normandy GU3 2DD. On Saturday 1st December it runs from 1pm until 5pm and on Sunday 2nd December from 10am until 4pm. Admission £4. There will be sales tables and refreshments available.

There is a large free car park adjacent to the hall.

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Santa's Magical Marvellous Toy Shop Sunday 2nd December at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm PK Preschool charity is holding their annual children's theatre show at Grayshott Social Club. This year's show 'Santa's Magical Marvellous Toy Shop’ is brought by Little Blue Monster Productions and promises to be as delightful for children as ever. Tickets are £7 each and available from PK Preschool email enquiries@pkpreschool.com, and online at http://buytickets.at/pktheatre. Kindly sponsored by The Huntington and Langham Estate.

Christmas Music at St Thomas-on-The Bourne As always, there will be a feast of Christmas Music at St Thomas-on-The Bourne in Farnham for regular church-goers and visitors alike. Hear for yourself and join in at any one of the services beginning with the Advent Procession on Sunday 2nd December. There’s a Christingle service for children on 9th December; the traditional Nine Lessons and Carols in the evening of 23rd December; Crib services and Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve; ending up with a final celebration on Christmas Day morning. A Christmas CD, recorded by the choir in 2013, is available for purchase and might make a good stocking filler! Further details of services and music can be found at www.thebourne.org.uk . Anyone interested in joining the choir is invited to contact Robert Lewis at director@stthomaschoir.co.uk.

Ewshot Christmas Fair Sunday 2nd December 2pm-4pm Ewshot will be holding its Christmas Fair in the village hall on Sunday 2nd December from 2pm until 4pm.

There will be a variety of stalls, a raffle, tombola and a chance to treat yourself to some mulled wine. Santa will also be in his Grotto from 2pm!

Farnham ASSIST Carol Service Monday 3rd December 3pm Farnham ASSIST charity is holding its annual Carol Service in Farnham Baptist Church. All over 60s are welcome to this traditional service with tea and mince pies afterwards.

Graham Culver will be speaking with Farnham ASSIST trustees as well as the Mayor of Farnham playing a part in the service. Call 01252 717710 for more information or if you would like transport.

Friends Together Monday 3rd December They are changing their venue from 40 Degreez to the Spire Café, South Street, Farnham as from 3rd December. The meetings will continue every Monday afternoon from 3pmDecember 2018

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The Farnham Society Evening Talk Monday 3rd December 7.30pm for 8pm ‘A Cracking Christmas Evening’ from Farnham Rep. Artistes include Brenda Longman, Tim Frances and Ray Murphy. It’s a joyful Christmas evening of readings and rhymes with material selected from writings and musings of Charles Dickens, Miles Kington, Joyce Grenfell, Nancy Mitford, Victoria Wood, William Shakespeare, Robert Haven Schauffler, Christina Rossetti and Rosemary Wisbey. It takes place at St Joan’s Centre, Farnham GU9 8DJ and tickets are £8 members, £10 non-members and £4 students.

Refreshments, mulled wine and mince pies from 7.30pm www.farnhamsociety.org.uk.

The Shepherd's Rest Tuesday 4th December 12 noon-2.30pm Open every Tuesday, they serve tea, coffee, light lunches, soup and cakes. You will certainly find a friendly welcome at The Sands Church in the village of The Sands, Farnham.

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Historical Association West Surrey Branch Tuesday 4th December 7.30pm They present a lecture by Professor David Carpenter of King’s College, London on ‘Henry III, Simon de Montfort and the crisis of kingship in the thirteenth century.’ A long and often dramatic reign saw its greatest challenge in the conflict with de Montfort, a history recounted by one of our leading medieval historians. It takes place at Guildford County School, Farnham Road, Guildford GU2 4LU. Limited parking onsite. Students go free. Non members very welcome (£3 at the door). Further information from Rollo Crookshank on 01252 319881 email crookshank@ starkmann.co.uk.

NT Live: The Madness of George III Wednesday 5th December 7pm Broadcast from the National Theatre straight to Farnham Maltings, Sherlock star and Olivier Award winner Mark Gatiss takes on the title role in Alan Bennett’s epic play charting the circumstances of King George III’s descent into madness. As his illness worsens, the King’s consequent unfitness to rule creates a power vacuum which many others are eager to fill!

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this Christmas time. Talented florist Carrie will be showing how to create your own wreath with mixed foliage, berries, citrus fruits and feathers ready for Christmas. All materials will be provided as well as tea, cake and mince pies. This festive event needs to be booked in advance and there are limited spaces. It will be held at Bethel Baptist Church in Rushden Way, Farnham.

There is plenty of parking. For more information or to book a place, call Farnham ASSIST on 01252 717710.

The cost is just £20 with all proceeds going to Farnham ASSIST Charity.

Farnham & District Museum Society Evening Talks Thursday 6th December 7.30pm for 7.45pm ‘Hans Holbein, Painter and the Reformation’: Rt. Revd.

Christopher Herbert, former Bishop of St Albans and now Visiting Professor of Christian Ethics at the University of Surrey, explores Hans Holbein’s portrait paintings and how these have shaped perception of the Tudor court. It takes place at the United Reformed Church (The Spire Church) in South Street, Farnham, (please use the Victoria Road side entrance). Non-members very welcome - £3 per visitor. For full details of this season’s talks and seminars programme visit www.farnhammuseumsociety.org.uk.

Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 6th December 2.15pm for 2.30pm This will be an afternoon of entertainment, when singer Mrs. Frances Fry will make a welcome return to present ‘Musicals, Music and a Merry Christmas’. As on her previous visits, she will sing many well known songs as well as those from the shows and will urge her audience to participate in what is always a jolly occasion. As usual there will be a delicious tea, which at the December meeting is traditionally prepared by members of the Committee – visitors are welcome! For more information, contact Hilary Pettman on 01252 703217.

Christmas Wreath Workshop Thursday 6th December 9.30am–12 noon Create your own masterpiece and get in the festive mood

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The Hampton Estate Christmas Beef Collection Day Friday 7th December from 10.30am This takes place at the Estate Office in Seale, Farnham GU10 1JE. They will be selling home reared Surrey beef, Hampton wild venison, beef and pork sausages, special steak pies and oven ready pheasant all from the estate. They love orders in advance as this cuts out any disappointment. They will be joined on the day by other high quality food producers including Greyfriars Vineyard, The Cold Pressed Oil Co and Stag Coffee Roasters. All their beef is hung for at least 21 days, is reared on the estate and slaughtered and butchered within five miles. Check the website for more details and to place orders www.hamptonestate.co.uk or ring them for a foodie chat on 01483 810465.

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Cinderella at the Yvonne Arnaud Friday 7th December to Sunday 6th January Recording artist, actress and songwriter Michelle Gayle brings ‘Sweetness’ to Surrey this Christmas, starring as the Fairy Godmother in the magical family pantomime Cinderella at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Michelle first rose to fame in the BBC children’s TV series Grange Hill before becoming an Albert Square regular, playing Hattie Tavernier in EastEnders for five years. A successful music career followed, with top-10 hit singles and three BRIT Award nominations. A magical set, sparkling costumes, a stunning live band and some real ponies make this one pantomime you certainly don’t want to miss. Tickets for Cinderella can be bought by calling the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Box Office on 01483 440000 or by visiting the website www.yvonnearnaud.co.uk.

Guildford Fringe The Christmas season is fast approaching and, in addition to their Adult Panto, Guildford Fringe presents another three festive offerings for your entertainment this December: Three Wise Men - A Christmas Play By Paul Kerensa, Friday 7th December from 7.30pm-8.30pm. Paul Kerensa - Comedy and Carols, also on Friday 7th December but between 9pm-10pm. Finally, Nick Wyschna and Friends, Friday 21st December. All three events will take place in The Back Room of The Star Inn, Guildford.

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Comedy Club 4 Kids Xmas Cracker Saturday 8th December 2pm Returning to Farnham Maltings after a triumphant reception last year, Comedy Club 4 Kids brings a special festive themed show jam-packed with Christmas comedy and some of the best comedians doing what they do best. Expect the finest Christmas cracker jokes, tinsel tomfoolery and festive funnies to get you in the mood for the big day. Tickets are £8 (£28 family of four). Call the box office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings.com.

Farnham Scottish Country Dance Club Looking to meet friendly people and at the same time participate in some physical and mental exercise? Then why not try Scottish Country Dancing! They are a welcoming group and you can come on your own or with a partner; they all swap around between dances. The Club meets on Tuesday evenings, from 8pm-10pm in the main hall at Weydon School from 4th September to 18th December when they have their Christmas party. They resume on 8th January, again at the Memorial Hall from 8pm to 10pm. Beginners welcome, soft shoes advised. For more information please see www.fscdc.co.uk.

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work by Gerald Finzi, In Terra Pax, will precede the usual appearance of Bourne Brass and carols for choir and audience. Tickets £13 (£5 under 16s) will include interval refreshments. Call 01252 721075 or visit www.farnhamchoral.org.uk.

The RSPB North East Hampshire Local Group Saturday 8th December 7.30pm How often on a trip to the woods or park have you picked up feathers or watched children or grandchildren collect them?

Have you ever stopped to wonder why feathers have a particular shape or colour, or what the feathers are for? This talk will answer some of those questions. They welcome a new speaker, Brian Nobbs, who will explain with the help of photographs how feathers get their colour, their purpose and possibly what inspired aircraft design. They meet at the Memorial Hall, Sandy Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 8LD and the doors open at 7pm. All are welcome and entrance is free to group members. Non-members are charged £3. Free parking. For more information, go to www. northeasthantsrspb.org.uk.

Christmas Concert Saturday 8th December 7.30pm Rushmoor Male Voice Choir returns to the Methodist Church at Lion Green in Haslemere to present what will be a superb Christmas Concert. Tickets are now available at £12 during church coffee mornings held every Tuesday, Wednesday,

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Friends of Elstead Village Hall Saturday 8th December 7.30pm They are holding a 60s evening in Elstead Village Hall with dancing to local Group ‘Out of the Shadows’ www. outoftheshadows.info. Tickets, to include nibbles, are £12.50pp and are available from Sue Gowar on 01252 702127 or email gowarms@btinternet.com.

The Farnham Pottery Christmas Fair Saturday 8th December 12pm-5pm Their Christmas Fair will have a whopping 40 local handmade craft stalls. They are selling not only pottery but also honey, oils, flowers, jewellery, sourdough, grains, textures, wooden articles and furniture all washed down with a healthy dollop of festive foods. Live music from 5pm to 11pm. Everyone very welcome.

Any Colour You Like Saturday 8th December Julian Lewry Music present the fantastic Pink Floyd tribute band ‘Any Colour You Like’ at St. John’s Church in Farncombe. It is a fundraiser for the Trinity Trust Team youth project. This has become an annual event and we went along last year. They are a superb band with a stunning sound and light show. Tickets are £14 in advance/ £17 on the door (if not sold out). Go to www.julianlewrymusic.com or call 01483 421520 or 07769 592452.

Myrtle’s Courtyard Christmas Fair Saturday 8th December 10am-2.30pm Do try and pop along to the much loved Myrtle’s Courtyard Christmas Fair, which is set in the beautiful old dairy buildings on the Hampton Estate, surrounded by stunning Surrey countryside and farm animals. As always, there will be a superb selection of stalls, selling local produce, handcrafted gifts, and hot homemade food. Pop over and find the answers to all your Christmas present conundrums; the fair is sure to get you in the festive mood.

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Festive Cruises on The Wey & Arun Canal Bookings are already being taken for the extremely popular Santa Cruises which will be running on 9th, 16th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December. Trips depart at 11am, 12 noon and 2pm and cost £10 per person to include festive refreshments and a gift from Santa for all children under 12 years of age.

Following last year’s success there will be another Santa Cruise for the Grown-ups on Friday 14th December; 7.30 – 9pm. Tickets cost £16 per person. On Boxing Day trips will depart at 11am, 12.15pm and 2.15pm (tickets: £7 adults; £3.50 children) and on New Year’s Day trips will depart at 11am, 12.15pm and 2pm (tickets, to include refreshments, £8 adults; £4 children). Booking in advance is essential for all the trips. Full details are available on the website, www. weyandarun.co.uk and bookings can be made online.

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Christmas Capers Sunday 9th December 7.15pm-10pm South Farnham School, Menin Way, Farnham GU9 8DY are holding a fun evening with a live Ceilidh band. There will be dances for all abilities and agilities and everyone is welcome. Tickets are £10 and include mince pies and soft 46

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Farnham Rep Sunday 9th December Play readings by Farnham Rep will take place on Sunday afternoons through the winter months. This month’s reading is a rehearsed reading called ‘A Drop Of Caudle’ from the novel ‘Mrs Caudle's Curtain’ by Douglas Jerrold (18031857). It is adapted by Ian Cullen and is a delightfully amusing glimpse into the joys and sorrows of a Victorian shop-keeper and his hectoring wife, showing very little has changed between married couples throughout the centuries!

It takes place in the Ivy room at Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy Lane (off Downing Street) GU9 7SB.Tickets at £10 from 01252 316009.

The Williams Club Monday 10th December 2.20pm The club, which does great work helping with sight loss in Farnham, will be entertained by the Rowledge Community Choir for their Christmas Party. All are welcome to this friendly club which meets monthly in the Conservative Club in Ivy Lane, off Downing Street Farnham, from 2.20-4pm. Transport can be arranged if necessary.

For more information email them on secretary@ williamsclubfarnham.co.uk or call Bob on 01252 725685 or Yvonne on 01252 713671 or visit www. williamsclubfarnham.co.uk.

Farnham Speakers Monday 10th December 7.30pm Come along to Farnham Speakers to develop confidence in speaking in a supportive, educational and fun environment.

We are part of Toastmasters International, a worldwide organisation helping people develop speaking and leadership skills in a structured manner. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way to gain great communication skills. You'll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you'll improve your one-on-one dealings with others. The environment is friendly and supportive, and the self-paced programme allows you to build confidence with each speaking assignment. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at The Farnham House Hotel, Alton Road (A31), Farnham GU10 5ER at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

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Basingstoke. Social visits have included a trip to TAG at Farnborough Airport. The club was founded in 1969 as a Luncheon Club for men of retirement age from business and professional backgrounds. Should membership be of interest, their Honorary Secretary would be delighted to hear from you, just email Maxwell Hubbard on maxwellhubbard2@yahoo.co.uk.

Farnham Weyside Rotary Club They are keen to attract more members, particularly women, to join their ranks. Women already play a big part in the club’s activities with two of its major events, the Farnham Duck Race and the Farnham Pilgrim Marathon organised by women members of the Club. The programme for November was very interesting and the month also saw the first rounds of the Rotary school debating competition, known as Youth Speaks. Anyone interested in going to these events or learning more about Farnham Weyside Rotary Club should see www.farnhamweyside.org.uk, or contact the Secretary at farnhamweyside.sec@gmail.com.

Hale WI Wednesday 12th December 1.45pm Hale WI will meet at the Village Institute and their Christmas celebration will be ‘Mr Maddy's Magic Show’. Visitors are welcome for a charge of £3.50. Ring 01252 714363 or 01252 722817 for further information.

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The Wintershall Nativity Play Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th December The critically acclaimed production is presented both outdoors, in the rolling landscape of the Wintershall Estate in Bramley near Guildford as well as inside the intimate surroundings of Holly Barn. The Nativity has become a much-anticipated fixture of the Christmas season, performed by the Wintershall Players, producers of the famous The Passion of Jesus which plays to an audience of over 20,000 people each Easter in Trafalgar Square. Performance times are 12th-14th December 4.30pm and 7pm, 15th December 11am, 2pm and 5pm, 16th December 2pm and 5pm.

Performances are 90 minutes long and there is free parking.

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The Arts Society - Farnham Evening Wednesday 12th December 7.30pm They will meet as usual at Farnham College, Morley Road, Farnham and the subject will be ‘Wonder Workers and the Art of Illusion’. Bertie Pearce will present a whistle stop tour of the history of magic from 3000BC to the 21st century.

Magicians were known as ‘Jongleurs’ lest they be sentenced to death for witchcraft under the edicts of Henry VIII. Even today, the wonder of magic is as popular as ever, not forgetting the Harry Potter craze! After the meeting they will hold the Christmas social. Visitors welcome.

Surrey Branch Western Front Association Wednesday 12th December Andrew Tatham: A Group Photograph – Before, Now and In-between. Andrew’s 21-year-project went from a single First World War group photograph to a major exhibition at the In Flanders Fields museum in Ypres and an accompanying book. He tells stories from the detective work to find the families of all 46 men in the picture and the history that he uncovered. An evening not to be missed – Andrew’s painstaking research tells all about a group of men destined for the Western Front. Takes place at Cobham Day Centre.

Full details from Andy Thompson on 07768 197990. info@ eyewitnesstours.com Seale & Sands WI Thursday 13th December 2.15pm They are a friendly, modern club who hold meetings every 2nd Thursday of the month. During 2018 a variety of activities have taken place including educational and humorous talks by professional speakers, theatre visits, discussion groups, meals out, book clubs, crafts and social outings. A splendid tea is served giving members the opportunity to exchange views and to get to know one another. Do go along for a taster; just phone Val on 01252 715722 or go along to The Sands Rooms, apparently they don't bite!

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Carol Singing at the Barley Mow in The Sands Friday 14th December 7pm-8pm Get into the festive spirit singing your favourite carols, classic Christmas songs and of course Slade’s Merry Christmas. A clarinettist will keep everyone in tune and free mince pies and mulled wine will be served. Please wrap up warm but if it is wet or too cold, they will sing inside the pub. Song sheets provided and bring any suitable musical accompaniments, including kazoos. There will be a collection for local charity The Simon Trust, supporting young

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Quiz Night Friday 14th December 7.30pm Join them at the British Legion Club, The Sands, Farnham and test your knowledge at a Quiz Night in aid of The Sands Church Extension. Entrance fee is £10 to include a cold buffet, drinks available from the bar. Families welcome, bring a team of 6 or turn up and find a team to join. Contact ann.payne303@btinternet.com or call 01252 782873.

Grayshott Folk Club Friday 14th December 7.30pm ‘Belshazzar’s Feast’ are on tour with their celebrated Christmas show that mixes traditional folk music, seasonal material, stirring in classical, pop and music hall, all topped off with audience participation and lashings of wry humour, Paul Sartin (Oboe, Violin and Vocals for Bellowhead / Faustus) and Paul Hutchinson (Accordion for Hoover The Dog), together have wowed audiences across the UK, USA and Australia. They absolutely stole the show at Whitby Folk Festival this summer and it’s a bit of a coup to have got them down to Grayshott Folk Club. www.belshazzarsfeast. com/. Support is provided by The Courtiers who are a great four-piece acoustic Folk band from Portsmouth with Irish/ December 2018

Celtic influences. Tickets: Adults £16/Under 16s £8 Available from Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096. The venue is Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead GU26 6TZ. This should be a superb evening and a great way to get into the festive mood.

Julian Lewry Music Friday 14th December St. John’s Church in Farncombe is the venue for a concert featuring ‘Kokomo’, a British soul band making a welcome return to the venue which hosted their first reunion concert after 30 years apart. Tickets are £16 adv / £19 door. Go to www. julianlewrymusic.com or call 01483 421520 / 07769 592452.

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Rejoice and be Merry – Christmas Concert Saturday 15th December 7.30pm The Wessex Chamber Choir will perform a programme of Seasonal Music with Organist Ian LeGrice and readings by William Whymper at United Reformed Church, South Street, Farnham GU9 7QU. Tickets are £15 per head and £5 for under 16s and can be purchased at the door or in advance on 01264 736342 or email enquiries@ wessexchamberchoir.co.uk. The ticket price includes festive refreshments. There will also be a prize draw at £1 per ticket.

Rowledge Soul Club Friday 14th December The decks will be spinning one more time before Christmas at the Rowledge Village Club, Fullers Road, Rowledge GU10 4DE from 8pm through to midnight. You'll hear the best in Soul, Funk and Disco from the past six decades at this monthly event. Listen and dance to such greats as Luther Vandross, Sister Sledge, Chic, Northern Soul floor-fillers, Motown and much more. Polish up your dancing shoes - this music is infectious! Entry is just £3 on the door, unless you are a RVC member then it's FREE. All welcome. For more information, contact Phil Newport on 07979 596749.

Celebration of Christmas Saturday 15th December 7pm Join the Waverley Singers at St Andrew's Church, Farnham for a beautiful choral Celebration of Christmas! The programme includes traditional carols for audience, festive readings, Christmas music from the choir and the stellar organ playing of Phillip Scriven. As ever, the choir is conducted by the esteemed Richard Pearce.

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The Arts Society Farnham Lecture Tuesday 18th December 10.30am ‘Is Christmas in Good Taste? is the title of the next lecture

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Dickens in England and Washington Irving in the USA played a major role. Non members are welcome to attend the lecture for £5. For more information, have a look at www.theartssocietyfarnham.org.uk.

Voices Together Community Choir Wednesday 19th December 7.30pm You are invited to their Christmas concert which takes place at St. Andrew’s Church, Farnham. Join them and their guest, singer-songwriter Megan Sayer, for an evening of festive music. This will be a little respite away from all the hustle and bustle of the preparations for The Big Day! No tickets, but there will be a retiring collection, net proceeds of which are in aid of Alzheimer Cafe UK. More information can be found at www.farnhamvoicestogether. uk.

The Nutcracker Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd December This is the children’s edition of December’s Nutcracker double-header. Story Pocket Theatre presents a magical and colourful production of the classic story at Farnham Maltings. The Mouse Queen has stolen the magic of the Christmas Tree Star and the Land of Make Believe is in danger. The children, Clara and Fritz, and the toys must join in battle against the rotten royal rodent to save the magic of Christmas and restore the Prince to the throne.

Performances take place on Thursday 20th December at 2.30pm, 4.30pm, Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd December at 11.30am and 2.30pm. Tickets are £10 (£35 family of four). Call the box office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings.com.

Age UK Surrey Christmas Carol Service Thursday 20th December 11am The service will take place at Guildford Cathedral. Free mince pies and coffee will be served from 10.15am before the service starts and will end at approximately 12 noon. The Rock Choir and The Guildford Cathedral Singers will be performing and the service will be a mix of traditional readings and carols. Dignitaries from across the boroughs of Surrey will be attending. This event is free of charge and particularly suitable for older people. For more information, call 01483 503414 or go to www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey/ activities-and-events/.

Christmas Concert Friday 21st December 7.30pm Do go along to Holy Trinity Church in Guildford High Street GU1 3RR for a spectacular Christmas Concert - ‘Gloria!

Carols and classics for choirs and brass’. This concert is the perfect way for the whole family to round off the week before Christmas! It features the renowned Harlequin Chamber Choir, the stunning Surrey Brass, and the brilliant Tillingbourne Children’s Choir. They will perform a varied

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programme of music that will inspire, excite and provide traditional seasonal comfort. In addition you will have an opportunity to sing favourite carols. And if that were not enough, you will be able to enjoy a free glass of wine or soft drink, and seasonal nibbles, in the interval! Tickets are £14 (under 18s £7) and are available from Guildford Tourist Information Centre, 135 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ, call 01483 444334, or online at www.visitguildford.com. Any non-ticket enquiries to stuartwhite@waitrose.com or call 01483 892645.

Music at the Pottery Friday 21st December 8pm The monthly music event at the Farnham Pottery in Wrecclesham, which showcases the very best in local music of all genres, will be their Christmas Special. The show is a fundraiser for local charity Creative Response (www.creativeresponse.org ) and will feature local jazz group Eden Blacklist, talented local singer/songwriter Jim Cozens, Farnham's very own comedy songwriter and performer Peter Crutchfield and the fabulous Dirty Carols from Guildford. Entry is £10 and you can BYO (Bring your own booze!). Tickets can be reserved in advance through www.thefarnhampottery.co.uk.

Phyllis Tuckwell Accumulator Challenge In January of this year, Phyllis Tuckwell launched its December 2018

Accumulator Challenge to its corporate supporters, and the event was such as success that the charity will be holding it again next year. As 2019 is Phyllis Tuckwell’s 40th anniversary year, each team will be given £40 and 40 days – and challenged to find innovative ways to make as much profit as they can for Phyllis Tuckwell. Buy goods to take to auction, sponsor the boss to make the tea for a week, hold a pancake race or even invest the money on the stock exchange! Teams can be as creative as they like and Phyllis Tuckwell’s Corporate Fundraisers will be there to support them along the way. The challenge will begin on Monday 28th January and end 40 days later, on Friday 8th March, with the winners announced at an awards ceremony later that month. Prizes will also be awarded for the best team name and most innovative fundraising idea, as well as many other top initiatives. To register or find out more, email accumulator@pth.org.uk or call Nick Adams, Corporate Fundraising Manager at Phyllis Tuckwell, on 01252 729462.

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