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YOUR LOCAL TEAM I haven’t mentioned Humph for a while and always get told off for not updating readers, so I can confirm that he is very well indeed and much enjoying life. We have twice been to the coast in recent weeks, to Climping near Littlehampton and to Highcliffe near Christchurch. Well, he was in his element. Sand, sea, a tennis ball and other dogs, what else does an 18 month old labrador need, with the exception of food? Much snoring ensued once home.

It is good to see local success. The Guildford Shakespeare Company celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, which is a tremendous achievement for a small community theatre company. They have also just announced that Brian Blessed, who appeared in their production of King Lear last year, is their new Honorary Patron. Great news!

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It is good to see so many events starting to flood into the Jottings in-box. It is a sure sign that local life is returning to normal after Christmas and the New Year, and that the January blues are behind us once again. It won’t be long before spring, let’s just hope there will be a few daffodils left for us to admire.

I have been asked if some of the future walks we feature can be a bit shorter, so from March onwards we will be offering more walks around the 5 mile mark which I hope will suit. We are also busy compiling an online resource which will feature our past walks. If you would like to be able to access and download these walks, please email walks@vantagepublishing.co.uk.

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Thank you very much for the comments on the new date order jottings format. We are delighted to say that our readers are finding them much easier to read and refer to.

The year is now well under way with Valentine’s Day and of course half-term approaching and the days are definitely getting longer although the poor confused bulbs in the garden have been up for weeks – let’s hope for a decent spring. Finally, a very happy birthday to all readers born on 29th February!

Squire’s Garden Centres Free Tea! This year Squire’s Garden Centres are celebrating their 80th Anniversary, and to start the celebrations they would like to give everyone a free pot of loose leaf tea (normal price £2 per person) to enjoy in their Café Bar! Readers can go to www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk (from 1st February) to get the voucher, and then take it into any Squire’s Garden Centre (excluding Chertsey) from Monday 1st February until Friday 12th February.

Understanding Computers Sessions Wednesday Mornings I really think that this is a brilliant initiative and a godsend to people like me who are of a certain generation. An iPad isn’t just for Christmas! So if you have one and would like to make the most of it you perhaps could do with some help. If you need help understanding your iPad, Laptop or computer and would like help to get more from them or are looking to

use a computer for the first time, read on. Farnham ASSIST holds sessions on Wednesday mornings at the Methodist Church, South Street, Farnham. Complete beginners, as well as those wanting to pick up new skills, are welcome.

Find out how to use the internet to shop and book tickets online, as well as catch up on TV and radio programmes.

Tuition sessions can include how to upload digital photos.

Pre-booking is essential. Please call Farnham ASSIST on 01252 717710.

The Hedgehogs Wednesday 3rd February~ Farnham’s local charity, helping Local People in Need, is holding a number of fund raising activities over the next few months. On Wednesday 3rd February there’s the Jazz Café held monthly at Farnham Maltings and on Saturday 27th February it’s The Hedgehogs 25th Annual Quiz to be held at Weydon School, Farnham. Teams of 8 are invited to test their brain cells! Then, on Monday 7th March it’s the launch of 2017 Love Farnham Calendar, Photographic Competition. The 2016 Calendar was a major success and raised nearly £5,000 to support their fund raising activities for Local People In Need and other charitable organisations.

The Hedgehogs main fund raising event will be held on 3rd July and will have a ‘wheels and horsepower’ theme. Further details will be available soon. If you are interested in any of the above please see the Hedgehogs website www.thehedgehogs.org.uk or contact Roger Hobbs, social secretary on 01252 717661.

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Fashion at any age Fashion is growing up at last, says Kirstie Smillie.

What’s inspiring about fashion now is that you can really wear whatever you like. Slim, skinny, wide, loose or oversized, in colours that lift your mood and shapes that flatter you. Roll collars may be on trend but I know plenty of women who can’t stand high necks - all too hot. And the wide trouser is a godsend for my pear shape but without height they can often be overpowering on the more petite. Trends come and go and some stay longer than others. Jumpsuits have lasted quite a few seasons and are a favourite of mine to elongate many shapes, whereas fringing on boots, bags and jackets may have a shorter life (unless you idolise Calamity Jane!).

It’s all about choices. Research on-line or in magazines for the garments you need before you go out shopping.

Above: Helen Mirren. Below: Inès de la Fessange Prioritise where you spend your budget on garments that will get the most wear. Simple solutions often mean classic style choices, dotted with fun additions. A mad little whim here or there is great, but the main focus is on lasting quality. This applies if you are buying designer, high street and second hand, just select carefully.

Thankfully, fashion’s age restrictions are becoming blurred too. Women of a certain age are being recognised as stylish in their own right. I love seeing women in their prime (and men) who are still vital and want to make a statement with fashion, and we have some great celebrities paving the way for this new acceptance. Helen Mirren, now an ambassador for L’Oreal and the model and author Inès de La Fressange, 8

with her Uniqlo range, both have classic beautiful styles.

Personally, now sitting past my mid forties, I am loving fashion more than in my thirties. At that point my life was about children, a changing shape, a new career around child care with not enough time to really focus on me. But as I now spend a lot of time researching for clients looking for specific styles, I do see what’s out there on a regular basis.

And our looks will keep changing. My style has changed as I’ve grown up - a bit gothic at art college, sleek and simple studying fashion design, more alternative and creative as a magazine stylist in London, to mainly black as a personal shopper at House of Fraser.

These days, as a personal stylist, I love classic with vintage, and prints are always part of what makes me tick. My shape is curvy, not all in the right places, but I have adjusted to find clothes that move me and fit how I like them. Comfort is hugely important, but I also want to enjoy and be excited by the clothes I wear.

Try not to be persuaded by press images alone just because the model looks amazing - can you carry it off confidently?

To express my love and knowledge of fashion I now write a weekly blog, so if you would like to receive the weekly insights, just subscribe with your email on my website.

And for 2016 I am planning fashion styling courses in Guildford, so please email to signify your interest for Spring dates. Email me at kirstie@kirstiesmillie.com. vantagepointmag.co.uk

FASHION A splash of colour near your face will lift classic colours and your complexion.

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Add a few fun additions, fur, waistcoat or funky accessories like eye widening glasses on Linda Rodin for The Kooples (far right).

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Choose lux fabrics of leather, cashmere and pure cotton shirts, shown here by Vanessa Redgrave (left) and Charlotte Rampling (right).

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Watts Gallery Tours at The Artist Village We recently took some visiting friends to The Gallery, in fact we tend to take anyone who hasn’t been there, and they were very impressed that we had such a wonderful attraction on our doorstep. It really is impressive and if you like art in any form you will enjoy your visit. Watts and his wife Mary were truly great artists and led such interesting lives. Their legacy in Compton is available for all of us to enjoy and now their home Limnerslease, is open for us to see. The Trust acquired this wonderful Arts and Craft house and are gradually restoring it to its original state. Tours are available throughout the week. Find out more at www.wattsgallery.org.uk or call 01483 810235.

Elstead Afternoon W I Thursday 4th February 2.15pm Held in Elstead Village Hall, the speaker at the next meeting will be Mrs Yvonne Herrington talking about ‘Aromatherapy for Mind, Body and Soul’. A delicious tea is always provided and all visitors and new members will be made very welcome. Please note that women do not need to live in Elstead to join the W.I. For more information, contact Helen White on 01252 710039.

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exhibiting a new collection of paintings and original prints entitled Northern Landscapes. The work is a result of recent visits Peter has made to the north and south of Iceland and his drawings and paintings are interpretations of landscapes and objects within the landscape in a semi abstract form.

Do pop in and have a look, the gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-5pm. More information at www. newashgate.org.uk.

RSPB North East Hants Local Group Saturday 6th February 7.30pm The next illustrated talk is a home fixture in every sense.

Fleet Pond is on the very doorstep of many of the group’s members but you don’t need to be a member to come along and hear about the changes that have taken place to a much loved local venue during its long history. Local group member and Fleet Pond Society Chairman, Colin Gray will enlighten the audience as he uncovers ‘The Changing World of Fleet Pond’ at the Memorial Hall, Sandy Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 8LD. There’s free parking at the hall and entrance is £3 for non-group members. Details can be found at www.northeasthantsrspb.org.uk.

Belly Dance Workshop Saturday 6th February 2pm-5pm How about this for something a bit different! It takes place at The Youth Centre, Thursley Road, Elstead GU8 6DG with

Retirement Refreshers Fair

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All proceeds go to charity. Refreshments and coin belts are provided. Find out more at www.facebook.com/ ElsteadBellydance or call Mara on 07507 729881.

Surrey Hills Society 7th February and 10th February On Sunday 7th February go and enjoy a winter ramble on the Wey Navigation from Guildford, learning about the once thriving commercial barge trade and exploring some WWII history. You then head off towards Shalford and Wonersh to discover more interesting stories about the area. Free guided walk. On Wednesday 10th February join them for a rare opportunity to visit the St John’s Seminary in Wonersh.

It is an afternoon visit. The seminary was constructed in 1891 and subsequently extended, our tour will look at the buildings, history and work undertaken at the Seminary.

Booking is essential to all our events. Further detail and more information on the Society can be found on www. surreyhillssociety.org or 07530 949302.

Farnham Art Society Monday 8th February 7.30pm Preparing for an Exhibition is a demonstration by Lynne Friel. You can see a lively and interactive session about current trends in mounting and framing. Members may

Photography Competition

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Waterfords is running a photography competition, where the top three ‘Farnham photos’ will become a permanent feature on the walls of Waterfords’ new branch, with winners’ name plaques displayed. All of the images entered will be featured in an exhibition at the new branch in April 2016.

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We want you to express what you love about Farnham or the surrounding areas. Perhaps it’s the bustle of the farmers’ market, the quiet of the park or the history of the buildings.

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bring along one or two pieces of your work to experiment with. Expect some surprises! Lynne Friel is a professional artist and presentation specialist from the Chichester area who will give a lively and interactive session about current trends in mounting and framing. FAS Members free, guests and non-members welcome with a donation of £5. Tea and coffee will be served in the interval. It takes place at St Joan’s Centre 19 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ. For more information email farnhamartsociety@hotmail.com or visit their website, www.farnhamartsociety.org.

Farnham Speaker’s Club Learn confidence through public speaking in a fun and supportive environment. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Farnham House Hotel.

For more information, email Annie on annie.pritchard@ way-forward.co.uk or call 07866 086887.

Dementia Friends Tuesday 9th February Become a Dementia Friend with the help of Dementia Friends Champion, Alastair Shanks. Alastair is running a free 1hr Dementia Friends session at 10am on Tuesday 9th February. He will focus on what it feels like to live with dementia rather than hitting you with lots of facts and figures. Contact hello@rightathomegf.co.uk or call 01252 783426.

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Churt WI Tuesday 9th February 2.30pm Meetings are held in the Churt Village Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Their speaker is Geoffrey Lunn, and his talk is ‘The Seasons’. It will include pictures, music, birdsong and chat and was inspired by the snowfall in January 2009. The Churt WI ladies are known for their amazing afternoon teas, so why not go along and join them.

They are an active and fun loving group, and their 2016 programme can been viewed on the Churt website. They welcome any visitors and new members, whether you live in Churt or the surrounding area. Contact Marion Mitchell, president on 01428 712265 if you would like further information.

Sandy Hill Job Club Farnham job seekers are being warmly invited to come along to Sandy Hill Job Club, which will re-open from every Monday from 10am until 12 noon. The club, which meets at The Bungalow on Sandy Hill, Farnham, provides a friendly and informal place to meet and a range of services to help people back into work. These include free internet use, up to date details of jobs, plus advice and guidance on: job hunting, job applications, improving your CV, letter writing, planning for interviews and interview practice.

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Farnham Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild Tuesday 9th February 2pm The Guild will meet in the Methodist Church Hall, South Street. The meeting starts with business which includes details of planned outings and events, and hearing about the subsection’s activities. Then after a break for a cup of tea, biscuit and chatter, Anne Mitchell will speak about ‘Gloves through the Centuries’. To find out more about Townswomen’s Guild visit the national website at www.thetg.com or for more information about the local guild phone 01252 726015 or 712503, email zelbob@aol.com or just go along to a meeting.

West Surrey Spinners Weavers and Dyers Tuesday 9th February 10.30am The club welcome everyone to their next meeting. The speaker is Pat Foster on the Silk Road Route - Past and Present. They meet at the United Reformed Church Hall, 21 South Street, Farnham GU9 7QU. Entry for non-members is £3 and includes refreshments.

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Get golfing ladies!

Once a ‘gentlemen only’ sport, golf is going through something of a revolution as more and more women gather on the greens. Viv Micklefield talks to some of those locally, for whom it’s become a game-changer Maybe you’ve come across ‘Chicks with Stix’ (the field hockey not the knitting version), or perhaps ‘Shoot like a Girl’ (archery being just one of the skills that’s included)? Well now it’s time to take up your clubs for ‘This Girl Golfs’. Inspired by Sport England’s #thisgirlcan campaign, the idea is to break through the stereotypes and show that golf is a game for all, accessible for all and, importantly, within reach of any budget.

While the plaids and Pringle jumpers might prevail on some fairways, even the most traditional of golfers will agree that whether you’re eight or eighty, unlike many other sports, the game’s unique handicap system allows both the experienced and inexperienced player to enjoy a game together.

“There are around 7,000 female players in Surrey,” says Anita Fairley, from the Surrey

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Ladies County Golf Association, based at Sutton Green Golf Club. “But we’re always looking to raise awareness of ladies golf and across the spectrum of abilities.

“A tremendous amount of junior golf is played, particularly in west Surrey. It’s through this that we get most participation and at the top level golfers often come through junior scholarships.”

Having role models in any sport is vital to encourage young talent and, says Anita, the SLCGA is fully aware of this. “One of the sport’s greatest ever golfers, Dame Laura Davies – World Golf Hall of Fame and a Surrey resident, comes every year to our Surrey Juniors event where she gives individual lessons to 10 talented girls. Then there’s 19-year-old Inci Mehmet who is one of our county champions. She came 10th in last year’s World Girl’s Championships held in Canada and has been selected to travel with Great Britain’s 2016 Curtis Cup squad.”

Add to this list Surrey’s Lauren Horsfield who’s currently on the women’s tour, and Martha Lewis who has already represented England at under-16 level and, the future is beginning to look bright.

Starting to play at a young age certainly lit the spark for mum of two Jenny Justice, who admits to having been a fan of golf for over 30 years. “I’ve got pretty good hand, eye coordination and played other sports when I was at school,” says Jenny who goes on to describe how a family holiday in Cornwall first set the ball in motion. “My dad always played golf down there and I thought, what’s all this about? So I started doing roll-up coaching which was very casual and always good fun. After finishing my education I joined a golf club and never left it. I’ve since played for Surrey at county level and currently play off two, my lowest ever handicap.”

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And it seems Jenny’s six-year-old daughter Holly is now showing signs of following in her mum’s footsteps. “Surrey has really good sessions for children who want to get into golf. At Hoebridge Golf Centre they have all sorts of different courses, including FootGolf which is really motivating. Many boys learn golf and we should definitely encourage girls to do so too.”

Yet, I hear you say, what happens when we have to start juggling the work-life balance? Is it that easy to find a club that offers the flexibility to fit around busy lives? Facilities are important – we might need somewhere for younger children to be supervised; on course toilets and our own changing rooms are a must; and if it’s not too much to ask for, perhaps a decent cup of coffee too?

“I would certainly give it a go and buy yourself some lessons,” says Jenny. “Although golf can be off-putting to some women because it takes up a chunk of time, you can usually find the time to play a few holes in the evening. I know of quite a lot of the mums at school who do so. And on holiday, just as you might play tennis together as a family, so it’s fun to play golf with everyone; we’ve taken our clubs with us all over the world, including to Africa, Turkey and the United States.”

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I absolutely love golf because it’s great exercise in beautiful surroundings. It always presents a challenge but most importantly it’s a social sport.

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Erica Pickard admits that she first became interested in golf after getting married. “I thought that it was a sport that my husband and I could play together on weekends. First of all, I took group lessons and from there made friends and practised with others who were starting-out.

When I felt that I was just about good enough I joined a club, got my handicap and started to play in club competitions.”

She continues: “I absolutely love golf because it’s great exercise in beautiful surroundings. It always presents a challenge but most importantly it’s a social sport. Having moved to west Surrey last summer, we immediately joined Hindhead Golf

Club and although we didn’t know anyone there to begin with, have already made some very good friends.”

For those tempted to give golf a go, or who are perhaps returning to the sport after a break, coaching academies often provide an opportunity to sample it (with the equipment usually supplied) before taking out a full club membership. Using hi-tech software the typical headaches for the casual golfer – driving accuracy and escaping consistently from bunkers, can become mastered, enabling you to get ahead of the game when it comes to improving strokes and lowering your score out on the course.

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“At Hindhead we have an active Academy Ladies Section where newcomers of all ages can learn to play golf with expert tuition,” says ladies captain Jean Coombes. “I first learned to play golf many years ago and through it I’ve met lovely new friends not only to play a challenging sport with but also to enjoy many a happy hour at the 19th hole.”

Fiona Brown is a member of the Professional Golf Association and a regional development officer for Surrey and West Sussex. “England Golf and the PGA have done a huge amount to encourage more women to participate but this is still work in progress,” observes Fiona.

“Quite a few women like to play the shorter game or perhaps to play on a shorter course.

Like men, they do want to set themselves goals, but these more often than not are about having some more ‘me’ time.” She adds: “And

remember, there aren’t many other sports where you can burn up to 900 calories and, if you want to, you can talk all the way round!”

In fact, if any extra incentive might be needed to walk between five and six miles during a full 18-hole game, then according to research carried out at Sweden’s Karonlinska Institute, the anti-stress relaxation induced can only be good for the heart. This, combined with the social interaction, is capable of increasing life expectancy by up to five years and can, potentially, ward off dementia.

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And remember, there aren’t many other sports where you can burn up to 900 calories and, if you want to, you can talk all the way round!

While the UK still has some catching-up to do with the rest of Europe when it comes to the percentage of women playing golf (and that goes for other sports too), Fiona remains confident that with the PGA also funding more female coaches, times are changing.

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And, at whatever level of golf we might one day aspire to play, perhaps it’s worth listening to four times Women’s World Player of the Year, and mum of three, Nancy Lopez who famously said: “Do your best, one shot at a time and then move on. Remember that golf is just a game.”

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Viv Micklefield is a freelance writer who contributes to both lifestyle and to sport and fitness magazines: www.vivmicklefield.com

Take 6 clubs Here’s what some of Surrey’s golf clubs have to offer new players. For a full list of contact details visit the Surrey Ladies County Golf Association at www.slcga.org’ • Hindhead Golf Club: With its Academy offering a chance to sample the game; roll-up play and competition golf is available to members of the ladies’ section. 01428 604458 / www.hindheadgolfclub.co.uk • Hoebridge Golf Centre (Woking): Individual or group lessons with the club pro, no membership required.

FootGolf is also available everyday for adults and juniors. 01483 722611 / www.hoebridgegc.co.uk • Merrist Wood Golf Club (Worplesdon): Temporary membership allows you to book lessons to suit your skills level. 01483 238890 / www.merristwood-golfclub.co.uk • Milford Golf Club: Club pro Simon Bell runs Learn Golf in 4 Weeks; this is available at three levels and costs £39.99, with a free club included. 01483 419200 / www.milfordgolf.co.uk • Pachesham Park Golf Centre (Mole Valley): Golf4Ladies has been running for the past five years. On offer are weekly roll-up sessions, plus courses for beginners and improvers (4x1hr over 4 weeks £40). 01372 843453 / www.pacheshamgolf.co.uk • Sutton Green Golf Club: 40 minutes individual coaching is available for £25. 01483 747898 / www. suttongreengc.co.uk February 2016

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John is quoted as saying that there is a Heather to suit every garden and every season. His knowledge and experiences will make for a very interesting and informative evening.

For further information on Grayshott Gardeners check their website www.grayshottgardeners.net or email info@ grayshottgardeners.net. New members and visitors are always welcomed.

Hale WI Wednesday 10th February On this date the talk will be ‘Handbags to Handcuffs’ by Sheila Willis. They meet at Hale Institute at 1.45pm and visitors are very welcome to attend and enjoy the talk and tea and cake afterwards, at a cost of £3. For further information, contact Kaye Elliott on 01252 715802 or at kaye.john@talktalk.net.

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Hale Village Hall Coach Trips Friday 11th February The Committee will be organising a number of coach trips this year, due to popular demand. The first one will be to Canary Wharf with its 300 shops, restaurants and bars plus the winter ice rink, and is a popular venue for group visits.

The coach will leave Hale War Memorial at 10.30am and return by approx 6.30pm. The cost per person is just £12 including gratuities. To book call 01252 722848 or 01252 711993. You can also contact these numbers for details of forthcoming trips.

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“It was a true eye-opener to see the difference we’re making together in taking away the fear of cancer. My legacy gift will be a way to protect my children, grandchildren, and even their children.”

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It is a great opportunity to meet the inspiring people behind our work – from like-minded supporters to our dedicated volunteers and even one of the brilliant scientists who make it all possible. Gifts in wills fund more than a third of Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work, and play a significant part in our ground-break-

ing advances. These gifts make long-term research and pioneering trials possible, leading to new tests, kinder treatments and cures which will help us write end to cancer.

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whose members consist of retired professionals, experienced film makers and complete beginners. They share a love of making films which they do to the best of their ability including holiday films, drama and documentary. They always welcome new members. Interested in seeing what they do? Visit their website www.surreyborder.org.uk. They meet at the St Joan’s Centre, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ. There is plenty of parking and your first visit is free. Contact secretary@surreyborder.org.uk.

RHS Garden Wisley Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st February ‘Secret life of Insects’ during February Half Term. Delve into the world of the butterfly, with guided activities every day.

Get up close to see their intricate wings and plant seeds to grow their favourite flowers. Paint your own butterfly, design a leaf and butterfly hat or create a wiggly caterpillar - free activities vary daily. Book timed tickets to visit Butterflies in the Glasshouse at no extra cost on the website to beat the queues at peak times. Price: Free with normal Garden admission. Activities from 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm3.30pm daily. Drop in activities during garden opening hours. RHS Garden Wisley is situated in Woking GU23 6QB. Tel 08452 609000 or email: wisley@rhs.org.uk More information at www.rhs.org.uk/wisley

Half-term with the National Trust Monday 15th - Friday 19th February Half-term is fast approaching and there are lots of activities to get kids outdoors and having fun with the National Trust. If you’ve been stuck indoors this winter, then February half-term is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to get outside and make the most of places springing back to life after the colder and wetter months. Take a walk on the wild side, enjoy winter crafts, or try exciting challenges and quiz packed trails indoors and out. Along the way you’ll be able to tick off a few of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ challenges by flying kites next to lighthouses and in parklands, building hotels for bugs and making wild art. For more information and ideas for great value family days out go to: www.nationaltrust.org.uk.

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New beginning!

In the 400th year after William Shakespeare passed away, Guildford’s own Shakespeare company will be celebrating its tenth anniversary of producing home-grown theatre.

The award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) has been re-igniting peoples’ passion for live theatre and Shakespeare since 2006. Over the last 10 years, some 62,000 people have seen GSC’s 27 home-grown, theatre productions, three of which have been original adaptations. Founded by two actors, Sarah Gobran and Matt Pinches, the company has always maintained a strong ethos of ensuring the audience is the centre of the theatre experience.

According to Sarah: “Live theatre has the power to bring communities together, not only to experience great performances, but also for participants to share each other’s stories, lives and thoughts. When that collective experience is made locally and staged in fabulous, unusual non-theatre venues, at the heart of our communities, an added layer of pride is infused, which further promotes continued engagement.”

The co-founders have never lost sight of their original vision for the company to stage dynamic and inspiring productions that are accessible to the widest possible audience.

As a site-responsive theatre company, GSC’s use of found spaces, local landmarks, heritage sites and vacant buildings has helped to develop and nurture community interest in these sites, both culturally and economically.

“Our activity in these amazing spaces invites individuals to be more explorative of their town whilst encouraging pride in their community.

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GSC’s presence also supports improvements to venues through continued, varied use, helping to sustain our cultural heritage” added Sarah.

In the last 12 months alone, GSC has staged 140 live performances and created 87 jobs for artists; has staged King Lear with the mighty Brian Blessed; commissioned three original adaptations (The Canterbury Tales, The Wind in the Willow, Alice in Wonderland); and has attracted thousands of new visitors to venues such as St Mary’s Church, Watts Gallery, Guildford Museum, and the Castle Keep. 2015 was the company’s busiest and most popular year to date.

This milestone year has been given the theme of ‘New Beginnings”. Matt explains why: “2016 carries a dual purpose for us; a chance to reflect as well as consider our future goals.

We have come a long way in 10 years and this year is about celebrating just that. There have been so many highlights along the way and we have been blessed to have worked with so many wonderfully talented and generous people, so this year is about acknowledging and enjoying that journey. The opportunity for reflection is also the perfect time to consider the future and where we want to go next with GSC. We want GSC to be one of the most recognised theatre companies in the South East, whose creative output is a reputable standard for artistic excellence. So a theme of ‘New Beginnings’ felt very apt, and the plays and events we have chosen for this year we hope reflect that feeling.”

Never wanting to sit on their laurels, Matt and Sarah have planned an exhaustive programme for 2016, which sees the company return to some of the most popular venues and play titles, whilst introducing new ones.

The company will open its 2016 programme at the newly restored Holy Trinity Church on Guildford High Street in

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February, with Shakespeare’s great late play The Winter’s Tale.

A beautiful and captivating fable, The Winter’s Tale covers 16 years and takes the audience from dark tragedy to new hope, and features one of the most truly magical moments in theatre, and possibly the most famous of stage directions: “Exit pursued by a bear”.

When Leontes, King of Sicilia, accuses his wife of being unfaithful with his childhood friend, the King of Bohemia, he sets in motion a chain of terrible events that destroys everything he holds dear. It is only the tender actions of an old man, and the redemptive power of Time, which afford any hope that all may not be completely lost.

GSC’s production, directed and designed by GSC-stalwarts Caroline Devlin and Neil Irish, will take audiences from the power and majesty of Victorian England to the vibrancy and colour of India, on an enchanting journey of rediscovery and redemption.

In April, the company will be staging its annual ‘Birthday Bash’ to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday, given extra poignancy this year as the playwright also passed away on his birthday in 1616. The Bash will include a staged reading of Cymbeline, a special talk on Shakespeare’s Will delivered in the presence of the Cobbe Portrait at Hatchlands Park National Trust, whilst the company’s ever-popular Sonnet Walk Weekend will take to the streets for the fifth time.

For the annual open-air double bill in June and July, GSC is going back to its roots using the first venue they performed in with the first play produced. “We really wanted to mark our 10 years by returning to where it all began, and by using the Castle Gardens and producing Much Ado About Nothing. It was an obvious choice” said Sarah.

“However we still want to give our audiences something new, so the riotous roller-coaster farce The Comedy of Errors will be staged at the Castle, whilst Much Ado will take up residency at the beautiful Brabouef Manor Gardens at the University of Law. Much Ado will also be our 30th production.”

Following the open-air season, July and August will see an exhibition of the company at Guildford House Gallery with costumes, props, posters, photographs and films on display, charting the company’s story to date.

A big part of 2016 is about looking to the future and throughout 2016 the company will be running a major fundraising campaign to invest in their own combined-use operating base.

Matt explains the details behind this: “Our ultimate goal is to promote Guildford as a desired theatre destination and for GSC to become a model of performance and production excellence, recognised within our industry”.

Integral to accomplishing this will be the establishing of a permanent home for the company; an ‘artistic foundry’ that has rehearsal and performance spaces, workshops, offices and stores. We envisage this building, and its work, will be part of the fabric of the town, a place where current artists want to work, and where we can inspire the artists of the future.”

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Top: Wind in the Willows. Above left: Alice in Wonderland. Above right: King Lear. All by Steve Porter

The company, a registered charity, has never run a major fundraising campaign before, and nor has it received any core funding or local government subsidy. The centrepiece of the campaign will be a 146 mile sponsored walk which will see Matt follow in the (hypothetical) footsteps of Shakespeare from Stratford-uponAvon to Shakespeare’s Globe. It is planned to have the walk filmed to create a documentary for use by the company’s expanding education department.

The Autumn season will seek to continue the new writing vein the company richly tapped into in 2015 with The Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland with a production of Grimms’ Fairy Tales. The 10th Anniversary Year will come to a close at a special gala event in December.

In February last year Brian Blessed described the company as “a beacon for the Arts”. 2016 will be about celebrating GSC’s achievements since 2006 whilst laying vital foundations to ensure that audiences continue to receive visceral, stimulating and, above all, unique theatre experiences.

FIND OUT MORE More details about The Winter’s Tale and the rest of GSC’s 2016 10th anniversary programme are on the website.

The Winter’s Tale runs for 3 weeks and has 23 performances: 8th-27th February. Tickets start from £18 and are available online or by calling the Box Office on 01483 304384. www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk.

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They are known for specializing in Greece’s ‘treasure trove’ of indigenous grape varieties which are not only the most interesting but also, of course, are perfectly suited to the climate. The tasting will therefore focus on wines made from Greek grape varieties from both the mainland, for example Nemea, and also from islands such as Santorini and Crete. Mary has a Greek husband and fell into the wine business by accident. They have great friends who own a winery in Greece and who gave her the idea to start Eclectic Wines. It was hard going for many years and a huge learning curve but persistence paid off and Greek wines are now very fashionable. Julia Harding MW wrote on Jancis Robinson’s Purple Pages - “we were offered a marvelous array of Greek wines... that this tasting took place at all was due to the considerable powers of persuasion of Mary Pateras of Eclectic Wines”. The West Surrey Wine Society is a wine appreciation society that meets on the third Monday of the month in central Farnham. Many, if not most, of the 60 or so members joined with little or no knowledge of wines - just a liking for the product! The meetings start at 7.30pm with a glass of ‘Welcome Wine’ and the meeting proper starts at 8pm, generally taking the form of a tutored tasting, often led by an expert from a major supplier or a Wine Educator and who is frequently a Master of Wine. New

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Farnham Decorative and Fine Arts Society Tuesday 16th February 10.30am A talk by Alan Read on Denys Lasdun and the National Theatre. Is it an architectural masterpiece or was Prince Charles right after all? The architecture of The Royal National Theatre divides opinion and appeared twice in a poll of London buildings, making the top ten best and worst! Prince Charles described it as a nuclear bunker. This lecture looks at the life and work of Denys Lasdun including other buildings he designed but focuses on the National Theatre pleading for an appreciation of its austere beauty. Takes place in the Maltings, Farnham GU9 7QR. Non members are warmly invited to attend. Phone the membership secretary on 07918 883515 to book your ticket for £5 or, for more information, consult the website, www.farnhamdfas.org.uk.

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FITNESS Yoga is for everybody and every age Yoga is a wonderful way to reduce stress and anxiety, improve flexibility and balance and increase energy levels. As a yoga teacher, comments I often hear include: “I can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible enough” or “I’m too old” or “I am totally unfit”!

On the contrary, yoga can be performed at any age and with any level of fitness or flexibility. I started practising yoga 25 years ago whilst living in Los Angeles. I was feeling frazzled despite many hours working out at the gym and so decided to give yoga a try. I turned up for my first class to be greeted by the most vivacious and beautiful yoga teacher, who also happened to be 86! She maintained that the secret to her youthfulness was in practising a few gentle yoga exercises every day.

As the population ages, yoga classes across the UK are catering more and more for the changing needs and abilities of the more senior yoga practitioners.

Classes tend to be more gentle, whilst still giving the numerous benefits of a more vigorous class.

For some groups, classes are performed sitting in a chair or maybe using a chair for support in standing or balancing postures. Yoga acknowledges that everybody is different and so everyone is encouraged to work within their own limits and comfort levels. Yoga is not necessarily about twisting and turning your body into complicated positions but instead gently easing your body into postures that allow your muscles to relax and lengthen. Focusing on the breath as we practise yoga lets us relax into the poses and achieve a calming effect on the body and mind.

In addition, recent studies have shown yoga to be beneficial in improving memory and balance, aiding symptoms of some arthritic conditions, lowering blood pressure and generally increasing feelings of well being - plenty of reasons to give yoga a try!

A class would normally last 60 minutes and would include a variety of postures focusing on breathing, balance, strength and flexibility. Classes generally finish with a period of complete relaxation which is a lovely way to feel calm and at ease.

Classes are held at a variety of venues including community centres, village halls and health clubs.

Some teachers are able to offer private classes in the comfort of your own home which can also work well if 3 or 4 friends would like to have private lessons together. Just as everybody is different, so every teacher is different so if the shoe doesn’t fit do persevere. You will find a class and teacher that understands and caters for your needs.

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Some of the research findings: “Yoga has potential utility as a complementary and alternative therapy for chronic diseases and can help older adults to maintain their health.“ Eda (2014), Journal of Clinical Research & Bioethics “The results of this pilot study provide promising evidence that group Yoga classes can reduce pain and stiffness among seniors with arthritis.”

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innovative style now in demand throughout the world and highlight the broad range of his designs which include the Olympic Cauldron and the new red London bus. The lecture takes place at Haslemere Hall and new members are very welcome. For more details, contact HDFAS Membership Secretary Sue Wright on 01428 683578 or visit the Society’s website at www.haslemeredfas.co.uk to learn more about all their activities.

Age UK’s Call in Time Programme This is a national telephone befriending service. 800 friendship calls are made every week by corporate volunteers to lonely and isolated older people. Each volunteer makes just one 20-30 minute call a week, which changes the lives of the elderly by reducing isolation and loneliness, building and improving their confidence, mental and physical well-being, and allowing them to remain independent in their own homes for longer. By sponsoring their staff to fund this activity, Godalming based Watco, who are the UK’s leading manufacturer of industrial strength flooring products, will be helping to improve the lives of a vulnerable sector of the community. Starting in January, a minimum of ten Watco staff will take part in this initiative, with training provided by Age UK, who will pair staff up with suitable elderly partners based on shared interests. Many of the staff already spend a great deal of time on the phone as part of their day to day roles, so this

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Charities Market For all the people who attended and supported the Charities Market held on Saturday 28th November at the Farnham Maltings, I can tell you that a magnificent total of £2000 was raised in support of the charities and the organisers would like to say a big thank you to all who made this possible.

Midday Music for Christian Aid Tuesdays at 12 noon Recitals will take place on 16th and 23rd February and 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th March at St Thomas-on-The Bourne Church, Frensham Road, Farnham. They start at 12 noon and are followed by soup, bread and cheese lunches in the Cobbet Room. Artist performing in date order, are: Sylvia Ellison (Oboe, Cor Anglais and Bassoon) and Stephen Lacey (Piano); Emmanuel Bach (Violin) and Jenny Stern (Piano); Music Students from King Edward’s School, Witley ; Esmond Clements (Jazz Pianist); Andrew Harrop (Piano); Nicola Sharkey (Soprano) and Brian Cotterill (Piano & Organ). All donations will go to Christian Aid. Farnham Afternoon Bridge Club The club meets at Farnham Maltings every Wednesday afternoon except the first Wednesday in the month. Bridge GODALMING 40 HIGH STREET GU7 1DY 01483 418020

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OUT & ABOUT CowParade is coming to Surrey!

CowParade Leader Tim Metson comments: “Cow Parade provides a unique opportunity to raise awareness of the Surrey Hills and in particular farming. My family have been farming at Coverwood Farm in Ewhurst since the 1950s, and we have seen many changes. Cow Parade coming to the Surrey Hills allows us to shine a light on what an important role farmers play as custodians of the landscape”.

Have you ‘herd’ about CowParade? The world’s largest public art event is coming to Surrey from May to August 2016. The idea of CowParade is that individuals, companies and schools sponsor a life-size cow and either decorate it themselves or bring in an artist to do it. The cows will then be displayed around Surrey from May to August before being herded to the inaugural Surrey Hills Food, Drink and Music Festival on 3rd September at Coverwood Farm in Ewhurst, where they will be auctioned off for charity. Those judged to be extra special will be auctioned at a glittering ceremony held at a unique London location later in the year. In a novel move, while the models are being decorated and moved around, their location can be tracked via a specially-created app.

CowParade Surrey was officially launched by leading National Hunt jockeys Richard Johnson and Sam Twiston-Davies at Sandown Park in November 2015. The jockeys unveiled the Surrey Hills Cow, a chrome painted cow, named ‘Mirror Moo’. The concept behind the chrome cow, painted by metal work specialists Spray Chrome UK, is that it reflects the landscape of the Surrey Hills.

CowParade was born in Switzerland in 1998 and has been staged in more than 80 cities and towns worldwide. Over the years 3,000 cows have been decorated by more than 5,000 artists. CowParade New York had 450 cows and was seen worldwide by 45 million people.

The highest-grossing cow was created by designer John Rocha for CowParade Dublin in 2003. It was studded with thousands of pieces of Waterford Crystal and was auctioned for $146,000 – quite a lot of ‘moo-lah’ indeed!

Cow Sponsors We are currently on the lookout for Cow sponsors to sponsor a life-size cow and either decorate it themselves, or bring in an artist to do it. Organisations can choose their own charity and the auction proceeds will be split between that and the Surrey Hills Trust Fund, a charity established to conserve and protect the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, leaving a legacy for generations to come.

CowParade Project Manager Carol Hornsby-Smith comments: “CowParade 2016 will give sponsors the chance to connect with millions of people. It offers a huge, unique PR and marketing opportunity that should generate even international interest. Various levels of sponsorship are available from a single cow to a whole herd. The trick is to create a cow that will raise lots of money at auction”.

The initiative has already secured offers of support from key players including the National Trust, schools and Surrey businesses such as Sandown Park Racecourse.

Artists The aim is to fill Surrey with bold, interesting, well executed cows throughout the summer before being auctioned in September for charity. This provides a great opportunity for local artists to promote their work and contribute to their local community. Artists may submit up to five designs. If you are a local artist and are interested in participating in this project, please complete the online form at www.cowparadesurreyhills.com/artists.

Internationally renowned artist Alexander Creswell is patron of CowParade Surrey Hills. He comments: “CowParade is a brilliant platform for generating creativity and for bringing together businesses, schools and individuals across Surrey, it will also be a huge amount of fun! Together we will be creating a massive art installation with the potential to raise lots of money for good causes and for the Surrey Hills Trust Fund in particular.”

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Left: A display of some of the undecorated cows. Right: Richard Johnson and Sam Twiston-Davies at the launch at Sandown Park in November.

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For more information on how to take part call the CowParade Surrey Hills team on 01483 661150 or visit the website at www.cowparadesurreyhills.com.

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Farnham and District Museum Society Thursday 18th February and Thursday 3rd March The next two talks have a law and order theme (or maybe a lack of!) as on 18th February, Bob Bartlett, a retired Police Superintendent from the Surrey Constabulary and a history graduate of the University of Cambridge, will look at Early Policing in Surrey before the formal foundations of the police force with lots of tales of crime around the 1800’s and many amusing stories about Farnham. Then on 3rd March Chris Mccooey, a history graduate of University College Oxford and former Associate Professor at Nagoya University of Commerce, will speak on the subject of’ Smuggling on the South Coast’. His talk traces the early history of open smuggling back to the illegal export of England’s wool and the violent heyday of the contraband trade in the 18th century. The second half of Chris’s talk will be devoted to the notorious ‘Hawkhurst Gang’. Meetings are held at the United Reformed Church in South Street, Farnham at 7.30

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for 7.45pm (use side entrance). Non-members are very welcome at £3 per visitor. For full details of the programme visit the website www.farnhammuseumsociety.org.uk.

Pierrepont Farm Tilford Saturday 20th February Pierrepont Farm in Tilford is launching a new Saturday Safari Club. The group will meet once a month and take part in a variety of activities that will get these budding young naturalists exploring the farm’s wild side. Led by the farm’s Education Officer, Annika Rees, each two hour session will have a seasonal theme looking at lots of different animals and plants. The club is tailored for children aged approximately 7-11 years old. All sessions run from 10am-12pm and the next dates are 20th February and the 19th March. Oh, I almost forgot the best bit, they are all completely FREE. All that is asked is that appropriate outdoor clothing is worn and that an adult (who usually secretly likes to join in) stays throughout the session. Booking is essential.

For more details, or to book your place, please email annikar@countrysiderestorationtrust.com.

Farnham Humanists Sunday 21st 7pm for 7.30pm “Should non-religious perspectives be taught in RE and if so why Humanism?” You are invited to join in the discussion following a talk by the British Humanist Association’s Head

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There will be wellbeing events including massage, singing and dance performances and also a shop. The exhibition and shop will continue until 24th March and will be open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10am – 3pm. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Julie on 01252 716876. www. creativeresponsearts.org. Creative Response are situated at Vernon House (Above Farnham Library), 28 West Street, Farnham GU9 7DR.

Les Amitiés Françaises Monday 22nd February 2.30pm They will be welcoming a regular lecturer, Joel Binet for a rare afternoon lecture in the Baptist Hall, Queen Street, Godalming. He will be talking about the famous lighthouses on the French coast and the endless battle against shipwreck. Doors open at 2pm for coffee and a chat and the lecture starts at 2.30. French-speaking visitors welcome.

Information from john.petty@which.net or call 01483 389102. Bienvenue!

Farnham Decorative and Fine Arts Society Tuesday 23rd February 10.30am to 1pm The Society is holding a study morning in the Barley Room of Farnham Maltings. It is entitled Milord Abroad – the British on the Grand Tour in the 18th Century by William Forrester.

A chance to join the Grand Tour with its perils and pleasures via Calais, Paris and the Alps. After visiting Florence for sightseeing, study and shopping, the Tour continues to Naples, Rome and Venice. Meet a variety of 18th century characters. On the return home you will see how the tour influenced the British Town and Country House. Tickets are £18 and can be obtained from Sarah Ann Hallett on 07949 483166 or email days@farnhamdfas.org.uk.

Creative Response Monday 22nd February 10am – 4pm There’s an open day that will include an exhibition of life drawings from a project funded by South Street Trust.

Cobbett’s Wey Decorative and Fine Arts Society Wednesday 24th February 7.15pm ‘Classic Ground: Renaissance Gardens of Italy’ is the title of a lecture by Steven Desmond. The sack of Rome in

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Castle Hedingham Pottery In her third article for VantagePoint, local antique dealer Debbie Serpell looks at the history and collecting of Castle Hedingham Pottery by Edward Bingham. father’s pottery made plain, functional pottery and garden ornaments. As a boy, the young Edward assisted at the pottery with menial tasks such as digging the local clay and setting the kiln fires.

The young Edward showed creativity in design, quite unlike the practical wares of his father. His interest lay in making ornamental pottery.

I found my first piece of Castle Hedingham pottery, at an antiques fair, fifteen years ago and was instantly smitten. The pottery has an unconventional, quirky appeal.

Its anarchic form can quite easily be mistaken, at first glance, as pottery of the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth century. Superb coloured glazes (vivid blues and greens) are typically used and strange, medieval subjects are often present in the decoration. There is an outrageous exuberance in colour and design and many of Bingham’s pieces depict peculiar animals, birds, vegetation, coats of arms, patterns and symbols.

Bingham was a visionary artist, but he had few commercial instincts and he spent years struggling with the technical aspects of potting.

He now ranks as one of my favourite English potters and my collection has gradually grown over the years.

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An enormous Bingham charger, originally commissioned by the Countess of Wessex of Eaton Lodge, Hertfordshire.

This is the largest piece in my collection spanning 26 inches in diameter.

Edward’s father warned that the demand for decorative pottery would not be enough to sustain a good income and encouraged his son to pursue a boot making apprenticeship, working half the year in the shoe trade and the other half in his father’s pottery. Edward was uninspired by the shoe trade and when his uncle offered him the opportunity to become a schoolmaster at a college in Rugby, he jumped at the chance to expand his knowledge of the arts. The college gave him access to art and literature which served to inspire him with his continued work as a decorative potter.

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clerk, taught at Sunday school and even spent time as a subpostmaster whilst perfecting his art as a potter. In 1851, excited by a visit to the Crystal Palace Great Exhibition, Edward continued doggedly to try to perfect and sell his decorative wares, but found very little interest from the London trade he approached at this time. He battled for over twenty years, trying to find a means by which he could make a living from his decorative pottery. The turning point came in the mid 1870s, when his display of large decorative vases in art exhibitions in Hertford, Sudbury and Chelmsford were finally well received by the buying public.

Bingham had a keen interest in archaeology and historical antiquities, which is reflected in many of his eccentric decorative works. By 1876 he was working in his pottery full time, assisted by his eldest son, Edward William, who proved to be an excellent and imaginative modeller. His ramshackle pottery had thirteen kilns and his workshops were described as untidy and medieval in appearance. Their walls were covered in biblical texts and reference work lay scattered around with illustrations of classical pots, Elizabethan tygs, Palissy plates, large ewers and wall reliefs, depicting historical or mythological subjects. Inspiration came from Babylonian, Egyptian, Roman, Greek and Venetian art and texts, all of which were incorporated into the pottery designs.

The best financial years for the Castle Hedingham Pottery were between 1875 and 1885, when there was a ready, enthusiastic market for Bingham’s wares. Local clay produced a rich brown colouration when fired and Bingham experimented with glazes to achieve striking blues, greens, greys and browns.

Demand in Bingham’s style of pottery waned after the mid1880s and the pottery went into decline. The fashion was turning away from crude art pottery with the advent of porcelain and finer pieces of bone china. By 1899, Edward had handed over his pottery to his son Edward Jr. It is said that his parting words to his son at this time, based on seventy long years of

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experience were: “If you want to get money into your pocket, don’t trust people further than you can see them.” The pottery was bought by Devon Pottery in 1901 and Edward was deserted by his family who emigrated to America. It is reputed that Edward reluctantly joined his family in the States where he retired, bitterly complaining of the lack of good clay in America.

An unusual Bingham teapot, beautifully illustrating the bizarre nature of Bingham’s work. The hat of the central man forms the lid of the teapot; its handle is created by a smaller figure of a man in a Greek robe and the spout takes the form of a mythical dolphin.

An extraordinary, large sized jug with twisted handle form and exuberant decoration depicting grape pickers.

Collecting Castle Hedingham Pottery Despite the relatively small size of the Hedingham Pottery, its output was prolific and there are still opportunities to purchase Bingham’s work. Many auction houses today are aware of this eccentric potter and will flag up his work in forthcoming sales. You may still be lucky enough to find Bingham’s pottery for sale at places like car boot sales, where prices are excitingly low. Larger pieces in the hands of dealers can fetch prices in excess of several hundred pounds but these pieces of work are still remarkably affordable.

My love of collecting Bingham’s work lies in the fact that no one piece is ever the same as another, even when the style is similar. Much of the decoration is sculpted, moulded and applied by hand. The very nature of this late Victorian Art Pottery, makes each individual piece a unique work of art.

Distinguishing Pottery Marks Most Castle Hedingham pottery is well marked and bears the raised mark of the Castle Keep, either on its own or with other markings. Many pieces bear Bingham’s signature and are often dated. The illustration above is a good example of a well marked piece of Castle Hedingham pottery, depicting the upraised Castle Hedingham keep in the centre and lettering which is scratched onto the wet clay prior to firing. Note also the date of 1895.

Seeing Castle Hedingham Pottery Please note that the Saffron Walden Museum and The Chelmsford Museum both have public displays of Bingham’s pottery which are well worth visiting.

FIND OUT MORE Debbie Serpell and her husband run Nest Egg Antiques.

Visit www.nesteggantiques.co.uk, contact them by email at bmoo@btopenworld.com or telephone 07774 234509.

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1527 caused a general exodus of Renaissance patrons and artists to the surrounding countryside. Join the society to hear about the gardens they created, which marked the change from Medieval to the modern European garden.

It takes place at Farnham College in Morley Road, GU9 8 LU. Refreshments are served from 7.15 and the lecture starts promptly at 8pm. For more information, email: farnhameveningdfas@gmail.com or call on 01252 793811.

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backgrounds. The monthly lunch is often followed by an informal talk occasionally supplemented by a contribution from an outside speaker on a non political subject of general interest. Social outings to theatres and other venues are organised from time to time. If you are interested in joining the club you are invited to contact the secretary at 12 Shortheath Road, Farnham GU9 8SR.

Waverley Hoppa Community Transport Are you looking for a new interest in 2016? Could you spare a couple of hours per week to do something worthwhile?

Would you like to use your business skills to benefit your community? If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then Waverley hoppa Community Transport can help! Hoppa is looking for a volunteer to chair its Board of Trustees. You will need enthusiasm, good communications skills and be a good leader who can represent hoppa locally. Experience of the transport sector, working with local authorities or the voluntary sector would be useful but not essential. To find out more information about this role, contact hoppa’s General Manager, Steve Forward on 01428 681710 or email: steve.forward@hoppa.org.uk.

Charity Cyclathon Saturday 27th February 8am to 8pm The Rotary Club of Farnham is holding a Charity Cyclathon at The Maltings, Farnham. Teams of four (five permitted if a member is under 15) are invited to register to cycle for a total of 50 minutes on a calibrated exercise bike. The total distance cycled, as measured by the bike, will become their score for the competition. Each rider is asked to obtain at least £100 sponsorship for taking part, making a total of £400 or more per team. The funds raised will be divided equally and passed on by the club’s registered charity to the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice and the Breast Care Appeal of Frimley Park Hospital. Full details of the event with applications and sponsorship forms can be downloaded from the club website at www.rotaryfarnham.co.uk.

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Grayshott Folk Club Saturday 27th February 7.30pm This gig will be held in Grayshott Village Hall GU26 6TZ

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LOCAL Knitting festival ‘unravel’ returns for its eighth year Farnham Maltings’ annual international festival of knitting, unravel, will return for its eighth year in February 2016. unravel 2016 will take place over three days from Friday 19th-Sunday 21st February. Since its launch in 2009 the festival has fast become one of the leading independent events for knitting and crochet enthusiasts from across the country, and around the world. There will also be a series of talks and workshops with experts and stallholders to learn the secrets behind their craft and for you to develop your own skills.

Gavin Stride, director at Farnham Maltings, said of the festival: “Of all the things that happen here unravel is my favourite. It is the most convivial three days involving everyone in making it special.”

As part of the unravel 2016, there is going to be an exciting new selection of workshops and masterclasses from knitting experts from the UK and around the world. These include: • Internationally regarded knitwear designer Veera Välimäkifrom Southern Finland teaching her Shapes/Shawls workshop.

• Also making her workshop debut at Unravel is Vicki Twigg from Pennsylvania, who is teaching an introduction to her two-color, double-sided knitting technique, The Twigg Stitch, a

new twist on reversible knitting.

• Following the success of her 2015’s class, renowned crochet teacher, designer, writer and editor and co-founder of The Crochet Project Joanne Scrace returns to unravel 2016 to teach a new textured crochet workshop. unravel is designed to get people interested in taking up knitting by showing it’s a fun and social activity where you can produce beautiful and practical designs and the whole workshop programme is designed to welcome knitters of all standards and abilities. Visitors can learn how to design practical items from hats to socks and phone pockets and also take their knitting to the next level by exploring stitches, patterns and techniques. Visitors of all levels will have the chance to attend free talks led by experienced professionals.

FIND OUT MORE unravel 2016 is on from Friday 19th-Sunday 21st February at the Farnham Maltings. Box Office: 01252 745444 or visit the website www.farnhammaltings.com.

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LOCAL Farnham Beerex at 40!

The 1977 event was conceived as a one off ‘Beer Exhibition’. Such was the appeal and success that as soon as it ended, planning started for the following year.

Another session was added, the list of ‘real ales’ extended and once again it was a great success to be repeated! And so it continues...

Forty years on the format remains largely unchanged.

A great choice of beers, ciders and perries, good food, great entertainment and lots of fun and now nostalgia.

There are Beerex goers, spanning generations - fathers, sons, mothers, daughters, some of whom can justifiably lay claim to having attended all or most of the events, to possessing all 39 Beerex souvenir glasses, and all 39 Beerex programmes. And some for whom next year will be their first.

Whilst much has changed around us during the last forty years, Beerex has always remained close to the original ideals of its founders, Farnham Lions and CAMRA, which were to raise money for local causes and to offer people the opportunity to sample some of the good quality regional real ales and to promote the ‘Maltings’.

Last year’s event raised a record £38,042 bringing the total to over £750,000 all of which has been redistributed by Farnham Lions in support of very many local causes.

The venue will once again be the Farnham Maltings. There will be four sessions starting on Thursday April 21st from 6pm-11pm.

Friday 22nd from 6pm-11pm and Saturday (St. Georges Day) 23rd from 11am-3pm and 6pm11pm.

Tickets will be on general sale at the Maltings from 8am-10am on Sunday 28th February.

Entrants must be aged 18 or over. Entrance is by ticket only.

Marcus and I have been the past few years with friends and it is unmissable! See you there... Ed

This year’s event has a number of special features. Amongst the choice of beers will be some of the breweries who exhibited in 1977 brought back together to form the 1977 Bar. Amongst the entertainers will once again be Peter Paul and Mary’s Brother who will be making their 25th visit to ‘Beerex’ having played on the opening night. DisCover will play on Friday night, The Gambit Jazzmen will return for their eleventh Saturday lunch time slot and on Saturday evening the highly regarded Charley Farley Sunday Four will make their first visit to Beerex.

Also available this year is a great range of embroidered clothing to commemorate and celebrate ‘the fortieth’ in the form of T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts and fleeces in a range of colours and sizes, available for pre order.

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Charley Farley Sunday Four will be playing on Saturday night

FIND OUT MORE For more information please visit the website at: www.farnhamlions.org.uk/beerex.

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and features the hugely talented Edwina Hayes (www. edwinahayes.com ). Edwina has performed a number of times for GFC and you know just what to expect from her; songs, stories and some wonderful singing and guitar playing. She will make you laugh, she might even make you cry but whatever she does, you will be royally entertained by one of Yorkshire’s finest contemporary singer/songwriters.

Edwina has opened shows for many stars, including Jools Holland, KT Tunstall and Van Morrison. Her cover of Randy Newman’s ‘Feels Like Home’ was used in the film ‘My Sister’s Keeper’ and has had over 6 million of hits on YouTube! Don’t miss this one. Advance Adult Tickets are £12 (under 16’s £6) and can be purchased in person from: Grayshott Post Office, Grayshott Wine Centre or Haslemere Bookshop. Alternatively, call Des O’Byrne on 01428 607096.

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Unwanted Christmas Gifts Were you given a DVD which you aren’t too keen on, or a book you’ve already read? Perhaps that snowman jumper isn’t quite to your taste, or you’ve already got quite enough bubble bath. Phyllis Tuckwell is appealing for anyone who has been given an unwanted Christmas gift to donate it to one of their shops, where it can be sold to raise money to help fund Hospice Care. Unwanted books, DVDs, toiletries, clothing and accessories are always welcome, as are donations of larger furniture items, which the charity can sell at its Home and Furniture shops. If you would like to donate any unwanted items, please take them to your local Phyllis Tuckwell shop between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Items left outside the charity’s shops when they are closed often get damaged and cannot be sold, instead incurring the charity costs to take them to the local tip, so please make your visit during opening hours. If you have any larger items which you would like the charity to collect, text STOCK to 70500 or call 01252 710679.

Phyllis Tuckwell would also like to say a big thank you to all those who donated items to its shops during 2015.

As the NHS/Government only covers 20% of its costs, it has to raise over £15,000 a day to be able to offer all its services, free of charge, to its patients and their families, and the money raised through selling these items is hugely important. To find out more about Phyllis Tuckwell’s local shops please visit www.pth.org.uk.

Retirement ‘Refreshers’ Fair Monday 29th February 10am–3pm Farnham Maltings is launching a brand new event aimed at showcasing the local clubs and societies on offer which might be of interest to Farnham’s retired people. Based on a typical university ‘freshers’ fair, the Retirement ‘Refreshers’ Fair will offer local clubs, societies and organisations the chance to recruit new members and spread their message to the newly retired or those that have recently moved to the area. The idea is to give people the opportunity to stay active in their retirement and give back to their community February 2016

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at a time when they are exploring the options for their newly found free time. One of the stands will be Farnham U3A who have around 100 different groups and they will have a number of their members on hand to discuss all the different options.

Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 3rd March 2.30pm The subject at the next meeting is ‘Poisonus Plots’ - make of that title what you will! or do go along and find out at the Elstead Village Hall. Sheila Willis will be there to enlighten everyone. There will be the usual delicious tea available for just £1 to all members and visitors. They would love to see you so why not pop along. They have some excellent speakers lined up for this year including Mr David Allen in April and Mr W. Forrester in June. If you would like to know more, contact Helen White on 01252 710039.

Fun Quiz Night in Aid of Animals Asia Friday 4th March 7pm for 7.30pm Takes place in Worplesdon Memorial Hall, Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3RS with Quiz Master John Griffin. Tickets are £10 to include hot yummy food. Either create a team of 6 or join up with others on the night. There is a bar on site. Contact Helen Morris on 07729 949335, email helen.mog@gmail.com or Oliver Lodge on 07771 748148, email o.lodge@btinternet.com.

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The newest is in Dorking and they invited me along. The setting follows the traditional theme of a Parisian bistro and it looks great.

On my recent visit, the staff were all charming and attentive, which they always are in any Côte I have visited, which is quite a few for good reason.

That is because I think Côte is a terrifically good chain of restaurants.

I have never had a disappointing meal and when I have had minor issues, usually due to them being so busy, the staff have handled the situation not only very well, but also very discreetly and generously. It’s an impressive achievement.

Now to the food. The menu changes sparingly and seasonally, which does mean that most of my favourites are usually available.

They also have a very reasonably priced pre-7pm menu during the week of two courses for £9.99 or three for £12.99 which really is a steal. Add in monthly specials and you should be spoilt for choice.

lovely duck rillettes and excellent smoked duck breast with grilled sourdough bread, and the King Prawn Gratinée in a lovely tomato and garlic sauce with croutons.

Other choices include excellent breaded Calamari (pictured) and traditional favourites like French Onion Soup. My only minor quibble (as a half-Frenchman) is that you have to pay for bread.

There are light mains and then a good choice of fish and meat dishes, including Breton chicken and of course very good steaks.

From the ‘plats rapides’ menu you can have a minute steak and frites or my usual choice of ‘poulet grillé’, a lovely flattened and grilled chicken breast with a delicious creamy mushroom sauce, served with gratin potatoes. I always have additional frites because they are frankly terrific. One of my bugbears is when frites are actually fat chips (which alas now happens in France); happily here they are

the real deal. There are other sides available, the braised peas are recommended but my French mum thought the French beans a little underdone. The braised red cabbage is excellent but only available from time to time sadly.

Puddings are not really my thing although I have been known to have the Coupe Noire (vanilla ice cream with warm dark chocolate sauce) which is lovely. My colleague Marcus however says the Crème Caramel is sensational and better than he has had even on his French travels. Praise indeed! There are about eight more choices and of course cheese. The wine list is fairly well chosen and suits most wallets, and the Breton cider is delicious.

Two dessert wines and ports complete the picture and will end a satisfying meal.

I cannot really praise Côte more highly. It does what it does very very well and I always enjoy going there. Prices are realistic, the restaurants are pretty and buzzy, the food is lovely and the staff are excellent. I want one in Godalming.

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Rising Stars Saturday 5th March to Saturday 16th April Rising Stars is a platform to view and collect some of the most exciting new crafts by emerging makers from crafts and applied arts programmes across the UK. This curated, selling exhibition will be showcased at the New Ashgate, Farnham GU9 7PS, accompanied by professional development and a £500 prize. This is the fifth year that the New Ashgate Gallery has coordinated the Rising Stars initiative; many of the selected exhibitors have gone on to a high profile career and elite programmes such as Hothouse supported by Crafts Council. The Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm. For more information call 01252 713208 or email gallery@newashgate.org.uk www. newashgate.org.uk.

Vivaldi Singers Saturday 5th March 2pm to 6pm You are invited to join the choir for a Come and Sing afternoon at the United Reformed Church, South Street, Farnham. They will be singing Faure Requiem and Handel Coronation Anthems.Tickets are £20 to include Music Hire and Light Refreshments. To find out more information and to book tickets, visit the web site www.vivaldisingers.com or email them at vivaldisingers@gmail.com.

Barn Dance Saturday 5th March 7.30pm It is in aid of St Peter’s church, Wrecclesham, Development Fund and takes place at St Peter’s School, Little Green Lane, Wrecclesham GU9 8TF. No need to know the dances as there’ll be a live Caller. There’s a ploughman’s supper, raffle and lots of fun for a very worthy cause. Tickets are £12.50 (£5 for children) from Christopher Ellis on 01252 714480.

Come and sing Handel’s Messiah Saturday 5th March The Wessex Chamber Choir are holding a Come and Sing at St Lawrence Church Alton. This is the fourth such event that this friendly and welcoming choir have arranged and should be the most exciting. The choruses will be sung and the actor, William Whymper, will read the arias so that the performance flows. As usual, Richard Stevens will conduct and tea and home-made biscuits will be provided. There will be an afternoon rehearsal and an evening performance, all for £12. For more details, contact Kim on 07796 956594 or, preferably, kim.partington@polarimaging.co.uk.

Wey & Arun Canal Sunday 6th March Special cruises will be running on the Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood on Mothering Sunday. A ‘Coffee & Danish Pastry Cruise’ will depart at 11am and Cream Tea Cruises will depart at 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Black tie service will enhance the relaxing treat for Mums! The trips take 1½ hours. Tickets cost £14 for adults and £10 for children and February 2016

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must be booked in advance. The boat departs from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood and travels along the decorated canal and through a restored lock. If you would like to book seats on one of the Mothering Sunday or Easter cruises (more about those next month) call The Wey & Arun Canal Trust Office on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk. You can find out more at www.weyandarun.co.uk.

Surrey Horticultural Federation Sunday 6th March The Surrey Horticultural Federation will be welcoming the Plant Hunter, Horticulturalist and Broadcaster, Tom Hart Dyke, to Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2DT on Sunday 6th March 2016 at 2pm for a talk entitled ‘From Captivity to a Castle’. Hear Tom’s story of how he was kidnapped in the Columbian Jungle on a plant hunting expedition. On the day the guerrillas told Tom he would die, he planned a world garden for his ancestral home, Lullingstone Castle, in Kent. Tickets to this special event are available in advance for £10 which includes tea and coffee. Cheques are payable to Surrey Horticultural Federation – please include a stamped, addressed envelope and sent to SHF Secretary Janet Arm, Redleaf Nursery, Green Lane, Tilford, Farnham, GU10 2AP. Contact details are Janet Arm on 01252 783133, email janetarm@btinternet. com or Beth Otway on 01483 420989, email beth@otway. com.

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Climate Justice Event at St George’s Church Saturday 12th March 9.30am-1pm The Right Honourable Jeremy Hunt, MP for South West Surrey, will be attending an event about climate change at St George’s Church, Badshot Lea Road, Badshot Lea, GU9 9LD on 12th March. Everyone in the area is invited to come to show Mr Hunt that his constituents are concerned about this vital issue. The climate justice event will be from 9:30am to 1pm, with opportunities for people to network and local environmental groups to present the work they are doing to combat climate change. Mr Hunt will be at the event at 11:30am for 40minutes to talk about Climate Change. The Reverend Lesley Crawley who is a local vicar and also the Diocesan Environmental Advisor for the Guildford Diocese is organising the event. She commented, “There is a growing concern among people here in South West Surrey that more needs to be done to tackle climate change. I

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Sometimes the media features unhappy incidents around care workers and this is an opportunity to redress the balance, celebrating really good care delivered, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dedicated, committed teams and individuals who work in this vitally important sector. Surrey Care Association announced that they received a record number of entries to their 7th annual awards this year. The standard of entries was very high and competition for a place in the finals was fierce.

Beritaz Care (a Founder Subscriber to Surrey Care Association) was thrilled to be a finalist in two categories of the Surrey Care Awards at a glittering ceremony held at Epsom Downs on 20th November.

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Carnivorous plants wheelchairs, allowing all visitors close up views of the rare plants and wildlife that find sanctuary at this precious place.

If you would like to grow your own carnivorous plants, consider hardy varieties of Sarracenia that can be grown outside without protection. Always select the hardiest varieties, such as Sarracenia purpurea subs. purpurea.

There’s something quite thrilling about carnivorous plants. Ever since I spotted a Venus Fly Trap at a nursery as a young child, I have found carnivorous plants to be intriguing.

The excitement of watching a Venus Fly Trap snapping shut its trap has never ceased to fascinate me.

Carnivorous plants have evolved from growing in peat bogs. The peat is formed from sphagnum moss and, as a consequence, the plants require specially formulated compost, which will vary depending on which genus of carnivorous plant is grown. Peat is an environmentally precious resource which is formed very slowly at a rate of just 1mm a year in ideal conditions. I am passionate about protecting and saving peat bogs and the flora and fauna that depend on these threatened areas for their survival.

If you would like to see carnivorous plants growing in their native environment, you should visit Thursley Common National Nature Reserve in Surrey, where from June you can see our native species of Drosera, more commonly known as sundews.

You’ll find lots more fascinating plants at Thursley, where you can also spot lizards, dragonflies, butterflies, birds and many of other interesting and beautiful wildlife. It is a super place to visit and at its best from May to September. Thursley Common has a specially constructed wooden boardwalk, which extends 3/4 mile over the wetter areas of the reserve. It offers access for all, even

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February to April is the ideal time to plant Sarracenia, which grows best in a position where they will receive the maximum light. Sarracenia, like all carnivorous plants, should be grown in specially mixed compost. Sarracenia require acidic conditions, so avoid adding any lime containing materials at planting time and whilst caring for your plants. Use only rainwater to water your carnivorous plants and don’t add water to the trumpets of your Sarracenia, the plant will do this naturally by itself. Keep your plants dryer over wintertime to avoid rotting.

Sarracenia grow well in containers.

They are not deep-rooted plants so a shallow trough style of container is ideal. Don’t choose a larger container than you need, as these are slow growing plants which do not require a deep container or an excess of compost. Horticultural grit can be used to provide extra drainage or to fill out the base of your container if it’s deeper than required.

Horsham Stone and Reclamation sell attractive reclaimed antique troughs, which would suit this style of planting (www.horshamstone.co.uk).

Carnivorous plants grow best planted as a group with other carnivorous plants, so avoid any temptation to mix more invasive plants into your display, as this would be detrimental to your carnivorous plants.

Hampshire Carnivorous Plants (www.hantsflytrap.com), based in Horton Heath in Hampshire, have been growing carnivorous plants for over thirty-five years. Specialist growers of Sarracenia, Drosera, Dionaea (also known as Venus Fly Traps), they can supply you with everything you need to grow these exciting plants, from books, compost, to the plants themselves. Purchasing from a specialist grower provides the opportunity to select top quality plants and receive advice from an expert grower.

Images from top left: Venus Fly Trap. Above: Sarracenia. Both by Beth Otway.

Left: Oblong-leaved Sundew Drosera intermedia.

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Spiced Butternut Squash Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 onion, ďŹ nely chopped, 1 garlic clove, chopped, a lump of fresh ginger, grated, 1 red chilli, deseeded and ďŹ nely chopped, 1 tsp medium curry powder, approx 1 kg butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and chopped into chunks, 2 lemongrass stalks, 400g coconut milk, 700 ml vegetable stock, 2 tsp orange juice. Serves 4.

Method

Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli until soft. Stir in the curry powder and butternut squash. Bash the lemongrass stalks and add. Cover with lid and simmer for ten minutes, then add coconut milk and vegetable stock, bring to the boil and simmer until the squash is cooked through. Remove the lemongrass and blend in food processor. Add the orange juice and serve.

Pea and Ham Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 litre of stock (chicken, vegetable or a cube), 1 large potato, peeled and diced, 500g frozen peas, 300g thick, cooked ham, cut into chunks.

Serves 4.

Method

Warm the oil in a deep saucepan. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add potato and coat with oil. Add stock, bring to the boil and cook until the potato is tender. Add peas and bring back to the boil. Remove from the heat and blend. Return to saucepan add the ham, bring to simmering point and serve.

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RECIPES Winter Vegetable Ingredients

1 large tbsp vegetable oil, 1 leek, trimmed and diced, 1 onion, chopped, 1 celery stalk, chopped, 1 small potato, peeled and diced, 1 carrot, diced, 2 garlic cloves crushed, 1.5 litres stock - chicken or vegetable or a cube, 200g spinach, shredded, handful of chives, chopped finely.

Serves 4.

Method

Heat oil in the pan, add leek and cook until softened. Add onion, celery, potato, carrot and garlic, and cook for about ten minutes. Warm the stock, add it to the pan and bring to the boil and simmer for 25 minutes. Add spinach and cook until it wilts. Add chives and serve.

Soup hints and tips • Keep a bag of frozen mixed vegetables in the freezer. Quickly cook these in stock, blend them, add cream, season and serve.

• Keep vegetable trimmings including broccoli stalks, cauliflower leaves and stalk, celery leaves etc as these can all be used for soup.

• Adding courgettes makes a soup really creamy without the need for cream, perfect for dieters.

French Onion Ingredients

40g butter, 1 tbs sunflower oil, 1 kg onions, sliced finely, 2 tsp caster sugar, 30g plain flour, 1.5 litres vegetable, chicken or beef stock or cube, large handful strongly flavoured cheddar cheese, grated.

Serves 4 Method

Melt the butter and oil in a pan, add the sugar and slowly cook the onions until they are caramelised and brown (around 20 minutes). Add flour and stir constantly to prevent sticking. Warm the stock and add it slowly. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Pour into bowls, sprinkle cheese on top and serve while piping hot.

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Elstead Jumble Sale Saturday 12th March at 2pm.

Time to spring clean your cupboards and recycle! Donations of jumble on the day from 10am-noon (sorry no electricals or large items of furniture). Come and find some great bargains at the Jumble Sale from 2pm at Elstead United Reformed Church, Milford Road, Elstead, GU8 6PH. Refreshments also available.

Skydive Saturday 19th March If you’re looking for a new way to get your adrenaline pumping, look no further; you’ve just found a challenge which will really give you a high! A number of skydive days have been organised to raise money for local Hospice Care charity Phyllis Tuckwell, which provides support and end of life care for over 250 patients and relatives every day. Before the jump you’ll undergo all the necessary training as well as

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London Marathon Sunday 24th April If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit and active, why not give yourself a goal and help disabled young people at the same time? Treloar’s School in Alton, have places available for the 2016 London Marathon and are looking for committed individuals to take on this challenge, have an amazing day and help raise funds to change the lives of their inspirational young students. In return for a place, they ask participants to raise a minimum sponsorship of £2,000. They use this money to provide each of their students with life enhancing skills and equipment that unlocks their potential and gives them a chance at a more independent life. If you think you are in a position to make (or ideally smash!) this target and would like to find out more and to secure your place, call Claire on 01420 547 469, email claire.kercher@ treloar.org.uk or visit their web page www.treloar.org. uk/fundraising/get-involved/challenge-events/londonmarathon/.

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Hart Male Voice Choir Young Singers Competition The choir has organised a special 2016 competition to support talented young singers in Hampshire and Surrey.

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WALK - Tilford to Frensham Ponds This is an easy walk through woods and fields and it affords views onto both Frensham Great Pond and Frensham Little Pond. There are two good pubs, one on Tilford Green and the Duke of Cambridge which is a short drive from the starting point on the road towards Hindhead. The walk was submitted by Guildford Rambling Club (see guildfordramblingclub.org.uk).

The walk 1. Cross the bridge towards the shop and take the footpath heading left which starts about 20 yards further on. Go up to meet a tarmac lane by a 3 way signpost and turn left to pass Tilhill House. Continue on and the lane becomes a track which you follow until forking left at blue arrow (right is a red arrow). Continue straight on until dropping down to Sheephouse Lane. Turn left and go over Tilford Mill Bridge then on along the road to a T-junction with Tilford Road.

Go straight over to take the footpath opposite, into woods. Ignore gates on the right and a path right.

Keep straight on and the path meanders through RSPB woodland to Reeds Road.

2. Again go straight over to a footpath which runs behind some houses then through woods and a large area of what was coniferous woodland. Pass Pierrepont Home Farm, owned by the Countryside Conservation Trust. Pass the farm, go over a footbridge to cross the River Wey and then up a rise for about 100 yards. With a 5-bar gate on your left, turn right along a

bridleway and continue on until reaching Priory Lane and a car park on a bend. Jink left and cross the road to walk past the right-hand side of the car park. (Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the footpath opposite which bears right to take a wide track close to a fence). Almost immediately the path forks and you turn right over a cross-paths and, at a sandy clearing, fork right again. Continue on for about 150 yards then take an unsigned path left and up to a road by a Frensham Pond Hotel sign.

3. Cross into the start of Bacon Road. Go left for 50 yards then left on a path through a red and white barrier. Continue uphill to a wide mown crossing track.

Go right on this track, quickly passing a mauve arrow, until taking a small path right at another mauve arrow. Now walk diagonally downhill to join a wide sandy track and continue on for about 50 yards to turn left and immediately take a boardwalk on the right to reach the refreshment kiosk by the Frensham Great Pond.

4. With your back to the kiosk, on its pond side and facing the water, go left. After 50 yards take a path left into the trees. A path merges in from the left. Keep going as the path swings right. Pass a purple arrow and fork right. At a junction turn right on the wide

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sandy track and continue to another red and white barrier and a road. Cross and go through a gate and up onto Kings Ridge. Here turn left but immediately fork right onto the furthest away of two tracks. Follow this path along the ridge until it drops down the hill towards pine trees.

5. Half way down this hill see a peaty track on the left continuing downhill into trees. Take this but take the right fork. Where a wide track crosses at the bottom, pass through a red and white barrier and then a green one. Go up onto the next ridge, passing a bench and a view (right) down onto Frensham Little Pond. The path then drops down between the corner of Little Pond and, on your left, the Priory Lane car park which you passed earlier. Go straight on into the trees. At a T-junction at the edge of a small clear area, go half-left across to reach a road.

6. Go left for 50 yards then take a path out right. Keep going along the wide, undulating track for about ž mile (ignore a track oďŹ&#x20AC; right) until you see a footpath forking left through small gate. Take this path through a pig farm to pass Meadow End Farm. When the path becomes a road go forward until you can take a fork left. Follow the footpath through woods and along the river bank all the way back to Tilford Green.

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PROFILE 5 tips to overcome those public speaking nerves

Springtime seems to be the time when everything starts anew – we look forward to the beautiful spring flowers – unless of course you had already seen them during our mild December!

It is also the traditional time for wedding preparations which you may be worrying about if you have been asked to make a speech at the wedding. Of course, there are numerous times in your life and career where you may be called upon to ‘say a few words’ but nowhere does there seem to be more pressure than at a wedding.

So, to allay your fears and to help you look forward to the occasion instead of worrying about it, here are 5 suggestions to help you overcome those nerves and deliver the speech to make you, and your family, proud.

Tip no. 1: Preparation This may be obvious, but do start preparing well in advance.

Think about what you are going to talk about whilst out for a walk, travelling in the car – any time you have quiet reflection time – it is amazing what will come to mind when your subconscious is aware of what it is looking for in your memory bank. Talk to people, get their ideas – you don’t have to use them, but that might spark your own ideas.

Tip no. 2: Practice is the key Once you have compiled your speech – start practising at every opportunity – speak out loud and try to memorise the first and last lines. That is what people will remember most and if you are confident and familiar with those, your audience will also relax and settle down to enjoy the rest. Remember the audience wants you to do well; to deliver a speech which they will enjoy and remember.

Tip no. 3: Exercise According to researchers at the Mayo Clinic, exercise can alleviate anxiety by releasing endorphins that make you feel better. Exercise also increases the body temperature, which can have a calming effect. Not to mention the confidence and feel good factor that you will gain from having done the exercise in the first place. So, plan ahead and if you can’t make it to the gym, then make time for a brisk walk instead.

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Tip no. 4: Visualisation It is quite natural to feel some anxiety before giving a speech – no matter how much preparation you have done – but preparing some visualisation exercises to go through before you stand up to speak will help to calm those doubts. Imagine the best outcome possible, imagine yourself standing up in front of the wedding guests, see yourself pausing as you smile and look at the audience, hear your strong confident voice as you start, see the smiles on the faces of the audience as they appreciate your words, hear the applause and congratulations when you have finished and, finally, watch yourself sitting back down in your seat – to acknowledge the praise of those around the table. This will help and support you to believe in yourself, to give you the confidence that you can do it.

Tip no. 5: Join your local Toastmasters!

Toastmasters is an international organisation recognised by great public speakers and we are fortunate to have four clubs in the area: Farnham, Woking, Camberley and Guildford.

In addition to the need for public speaking at work, many of our members have joined with the express purpose of preparing and perfecting the wedding speech they have to do. The mission of a Toastmasters club is to educate members in the art of public speaking which in turn develops their leadership skills and confidence. We have a lot of fun at our meetings and welcome new guests, whatever their reasons for joining.

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