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VANTAGEPOINT FARNHAM & VILLAGES • JANUARY 2019

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8 Sustainability in Farnham Phil Kemp is inspired by a couple of local shops

• Automatic Gate Specialists

10 Community Waverley Training Services

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12 Community Foundation for Surrey Phil Kemp on a charity making a real difference

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18 Health & Fitness 22 Food & Drink Cheap but tasty eats 26 Walk

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28 Gardening Make planting fruit your New Year's resolution 30 Profile

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31 Jottings

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THE EDITOR'S NOTE

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appy New Year! As we enter our tenth year of publishing local community magazines, we sadly say farewell to the lovely Lauren, our longest serving member of staff. Lauren joined us just under three years ago to help me for a few hours a week with credit control. Before long, she was poached by Marcus on the advertising side, increased her hours to three days a week around school pick-up and built up a huge list of happy clients. The office simply won’t be the same without her and all of us, including Humphrey, wish her all the best in her new job which shaves a good hour off her daily commute/school run duties. Keep in touch Lauren!

We’re pleased to announce that our circulation keeps increasing and has now reached 120,500 copies every month. When we started in 2009, our first magazine reached just 16,487 homes. We now have an email database that is almost that size!

As ever, the success of this magazine is thanks to the information we are sent and the advertising we secure. Most of this is very local to the areas our five editions cover and we continue to support businesses, charities, events and organisations that are in the wider local community. We were delighted to be awarded the Trade Mark Surrey Hills last year in recognition of this and we remain committed to maintaining this commitment.

If you run a local business and wish us to help you promote it, please contact Marcus at marcus@ vantagepublishing.co.uk and he will be delighted to help you. If you would like us to publicise your charity/community events, please email jottings@ vantagepublishing.co.uk. Entry as ever is free. We look forward to helping you!

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Sustainability in Farnham Phil Kemp is inspired by his visit to Okomoko the vegan café, and Keep who refill your household containers.

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Top: Okomoko. Above: Keep Old Containers

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ucked away in Downing Street in Farnham are two relatively new businesses each dedicated to providing the opportunity for all of us to make our own contribution to help not only improve the environment and reduce waste – but also to lead healthier lives.

Okomoko is a welcoming little café that boasts ‘100% plant-based deliciousness’ and is the brainchild of Sam Currie. Opened in early 2018 the café has quickly made its mark, not just with the local community but also with regular customers travelling from further afield.

Sam has been in catering for many years and it was always her dream to have a café. “At the beginning of the year I decided to try Veganuary and just found that it really clicked with me. I was pescatarian-vegetarian before, but the vegan diet just fits so well with me. I felt so much better for it,” explained Sam. “I found it almost impossible to eat out as a vegan. So it seemed a natural step to open a vegan café.”

The café provides customers with an appealing range of plant-based meals and drinks, and has two comfortable dining areas to settle in to enjoy their visit. “What is interesting is that of course we get a lot of people who follow plant-based or vegan diets coming in – but there are also a lot who can’t have gluten, eggs or dairy who know that they can just pick off the menu without having to question the ingredients. So it covers so many different options for a wide range of people.”

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I had deliberately dropped in midmorning when there were likely to be fewer people around so I could chat with Sam without interruption. Taking advantage of the comfortable seating both upstairs and downstairs were customers who were clearly enjoying the sociability of the café.

“We’ve changed the menu a couple of times since we started,” said Sam. “The menu was originally quite simple but the one we have now is really fine-tuned to what people clearly want and enjoy. And we focus very much on our specials. We prepare lots of fresh vegetables every morning and today we’ve got lasagne, a mixed-green gnocchi, our lovely leek and potato soup and we do an amazing burger too. And of course our usual sandwiches, jacket potatoes and lots of home-made cakes and other things.”

I was very tempted by their homemade seitan, which effectively is a bacon replacement and served up as a BLT sandwich with their own mayonnaise. Sam of course also provides takeaways, and runs a successful fixed-menu supper club which has quickly established itself as part of the local social scene.

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Top, from left: Sarah Chatterton, Annabel Hay, Sam Currie. Middle: some of the food from Okomoko. Above: Keep Old Containers products ready to be decanted into customer containers..

The second reason for my visit was to find out more about Keep, which is located upstairs above the café.

Their full name is Keep Old Containers with a very simple message: ‘Zero-waste whole foods, household and personal care shop and pop-up. Bring your empty containers for refill’.

Annabel Hay and Sarah Chatterton were busy sorting through a delivery and I took the opportunity to have a browse around their shop which is crammed full of a fascinating and thought-provoking range of products, all of which meet the criteria of reducing waste.

“We’ve always wanted to do this, and we both have similar interests,” said Annabel. “If it wasn’t for having children we would have started years ago. But everything is now perfectly aligned for us.”

“We’re naturally starting small but the eventual idea is an eco-supermaket where you can buy all your food loose, January 2019

use refills for your personal care liquids and make use of second-hand, Fairtrade and sustainable items,” Sarah explained.

“We are both vegan,” said Annabel. “So the dry foods we sell are vegan wholefoods you can cook a meal from scratch with including nuts, seeds and grains. We try and sell locally-sourced items wherever possible. And on all of our products we look for a plastic-free and low carbon footprint element.”

“Our aim is also to make everything affordable. Some customers come in with a preconceived idea that it’s going to cost more, but because you only have to buy as much as you need and you’re not paying for the packaging we’ve had quite a few people commenting on how reasonable everything is.”

During my browsing I had noticed as well as the range of foods quite an eclectic mix of household and personal care items including bio-friendly laundry liquid, fabric conditioner and hand wash ready to pour into your own containers. “There’s so much here,” said Sarah. “Vegan wraps instead of clingfilm, re-usable make-up which is packed in bamboo and you can refill, shampoo bars without plastics, sulphates and palm oil that shampoo often contains, and reusable natural soap nuts for use in washing machines.”

“We feel that there are stages of our journey towards zero waste, and we are encouraging people to think about every aspect of their lives,” added Annabel.

“Making small day to day changes is very important. And not having to worry about plastic packaging.”

I could feel a real sense of achievement, very much endorsed by Sarah’s final comment: “We personally serve every customer that comes in and we get a real connection with them. We feel that we are building a community of like-minded people that is expanding every day. Word is spreading.”

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

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are required to attend for 2 full days and one half day each week and Waverley Training Services even cover the cost of public travel.

Work experience is also arranged for learners to support their transition into the work place. They are always keen to meet with local businesses to work cohesively. Young people will definitely benefit from working with the tutors, who are committed to helping their learners to overcome personal obstacles and build their confidence and self esteem.

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averley Training Services, affiliated to Waverley Borough Council, have moved.

After 37 years of operating from the Pump House they now have brand new premises at Memorial Hall in Farnham.

Their study programme team will be continuing to work with local young people aged 16 to 18 years old, who need support and guidance to improve their maths and English and develop the employability skills they need to help them into meaningful employment, for a more productive future.

Waverley Training Services also proudly boasts a thriving apprenticeship provision for local businesses to support staff training. The move to Memorial Hall has allowed the competent specialist tutors to be based from home and have the autonomy to visit businesses to develop people of all ages. They specialise in business admin, customer service, team leading, social digital media and a highly effective management qualification spanning many levels. They work with large organisations alongside small to medium ones to address training needs and increase the employment opportunities of a workforce.

They are funded in all qualifications by the Education Skills Funding Authority and are a provider of education in Surrey. Due to their successful marketplace, they have been awarded a ‘prime’ provider status for many years and manage other providers under a subcontractor arrangement, this ensures that the local needs of commerce are met – these include sport related study programmes and niche qualifications in healthcare and early years.

The training is free and is an excellent alternative for those who felt that college was either unattainable or overwhelming. The training groups are small and the professional tutors have a proven track record of helping local young people to realise their full potential.

Waverley Training Services are inspected by Ofsted like any other educational provider and were rated Good in their inspection earlier this year.

Unlike a college, young people can apply to join Waverley Training Services all through the year as they operate a ‘roll-on roll-off’ scheme. Learners

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FIND OUT MORE Waverley Training Services, Memorial Hall, West Street, Farnham GU9 7EE. For Study Programme enquiries please ring, Susan Freke or Denise Flaxton 01252 725872 For Apprenticeship enquiries please ring Sarah French or Richard Pepper 01252 725872

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SURREY TRANSFORMING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Phil Kemp discovers what a real difference this charitable organisation is making on the ground throughout the county.

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y visit to meet Director of Philanthropy Joe Crome and Victoria Kear, their Communications Officer, at the Community Foundation’s offices in Guildford was intended to help me learn more about how they are ‘transforming local communities’ as their slogan clearly states. Probably in common with many Surrey residents, I wasn’t really aware of exactly what the charity was set up to achieve – and I certainly wasn’t prepared for some of the hard facts I was to face which makes their work literally lifechanging.

Launched in 2005, the Community Foundation for Surrey, which forms part of a network of 46 community foundations across the UK, has undoubtedly made a real difference having granted over £9 million to worthy Surrey causes since it was founded.

“Essentially we were set up by a group of people who believed that Surrey does have

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needs, it does have issues, and we have charities that need to be resourced and supported,” Joe explained. “So we’re part of a national movement for philanthropy and we are one of the newer foundations.”

“A lot of people don’t know there is so much need in Surrey which is seen as quite an affluent area and it wasn’t until I started working here that I really started to learn about the pockets of deprivation within the county,” added Victoria.

The foundation provides a lot of resources online that clearly explain the depth and breadth of their activities, but it wasn’t until I was to learn first hand how they engage with communities and groups across the county that I realised just what a big difference they are making on the ground. And I found some of the key reasons for their funding support for local groups quite disturbing.

“We have wards in the county that have a 30% or more child poverty rate which is really staggeringly high, and it compares to any national deprivation figure,” said Joe. “We estimate that there are over 22,000 children living in poverty in Surrey. These pockets of deprivation need extra resources so we help groups in those areas to do what they do best.”

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There are a number of groups being supported that work with disadvantaged "A lot of children including Change of Scene that provides a tranquil environment people don’t for the children to experience know there is nature on a one-to-one basis. so much need They learn to care for a wide range of animals and grow in Surrey which and cook with fresh produce is seen as quite planted on site. Another, The an affluent area Surrey Young People’s Fund, supports disadvantaged and it wasn’t until young people to gain access I started working to training and employment. here that I really

Joe’s next highlight as to why the foundation is started to learn so passionate in what they about the pockets are doing delivered a shocking of deprivation statistic. “We have a very high rate of domestic abuse in Surrey. within the It is estimated that around 24,000 county" women and girls in Surrey aged 16 to 59 have been the victim of domestic abuse. Nationally that is one of the highest rates.” I could feel the raw emotion in the room as we talked through the background to this exceptionally harsh statistic. One of the groups supported by the foundation is yourSanctuary, which runs therapeutic groups for women who have suffered abuse, and who also provide support through their ‘Freedom Programme’ to help the abused gain confidence to improve the quality of their lives and keep themselves and their children safer.

“Surrey also has a really high number of young carers with an estimated 40,000 in the county. As an example of what groups do that we support, The Mayor of Guildford is currently working on an initiative in the town to try and find young carers that go under the radar. They do lots of caring duties in their everyday life that are not recognised.

There are lots of them. It is really shocking.”

Supported groups working in this sector include Crossroads Care Surrey and Surrey Young Carers.

We could very easily have sat together over multiple coffees covering groups in every sector that the foundation is involved in – including the recently launched Surrey Mental Health Fund which initially is focused on young people. Action has been triggered by recent statistics that found 50% of mental health problems are established by the time a child reaches the age of 14, and that 70% of people who have mental health problems said that they had no early intervention support. Both Joe and Victoria are extremely confident that they will beat their fund-raising targets – and having been privileged to witness the passion both of them share in what they do I don’t doubt it.

So how does fundraising and funding work? And again I was to be impressed with the way the Foundation operates.

“Fundraising is primarily through wordof-mouth and referrals,” Joe explained.

“What we offer is a really good bespoke service for donors who are looking to give their money effectively in a tax efficient way, and without all the hassle that can come with giving and running your own charitable trusts. We have lots of individual families that come and start their own funds with us. So it’s very similar to them having their own charitable trust but it’s without the need for them having an accountant and all of the other formalities you will need.

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Left: Sebastian's Action Trust. Above: Joe Crome, Director of Philanthropy / Victoria Kear, Marketing and Communications Officer

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SURREY

Top: The Maltings in Farnham. Above: Team visit to the Artventure Trust. Right: Epson and Ewell Arts (Kobbie Boafo).

These donors have autonomy over where their money goes. We are just helping them make it happen.” The foundation also works closely with lots of businesses who are keen to engage with local communities and to help make a difference. One example is Gatwick Airport that supports Surrey projects local to them, and another is this very magazine – when VantagePoint ran a free profile of the Community Foundation a couple of years ago, they received a substantial donation from one of our readers.

One key element around which the foundation is built is encompassed in their slogan ‘Transforming local communities with the power of philanthropy’.

“Philanthropy is all about giving,” said Joe. “And it’s not necessarily just giving money, it’s also giving your time and your resources. I think the lens that I see philanthropy through is about helping connect people in a meaningful way to groups they might not otherwise know about, and then helping to make sure that they know that their money will be used effectively and make a real difference.”

It would be totally impossible for me to encompass every aspect of the combined scope of all of the groups the foundation supports as it is truly all embracing. I featured some of the groups that Joe and Victoria highlighted

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primarily because of the sheer emotional impact I had experienced when discussing them. But there are of course a great many more that are doing equally outstanding things in communities all across the county – and a visit to the Community Foundation for Surrey’s website or social media pages will give you a very good idea.

But above all be sure to spread the word about this very important charity which is there to help everyone throughout the county. They deserve our support.

And the last word should be left to Victoria when I asked how much she enjoys working at the Foundation, hinted at by her endless enthusiasm during our discussions. “It’s great! You get out to meet the people we have funded and worked with, and also our lovely donors. Reading through feedback forms we have online really brings home the positive impact we are making. It’s lovely to see the difference we are making.”

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Mark Raynsford with his tips on getting results from your New Year resolutions

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appy New Year! There’s a high chance, as you read this, that two things have happened over the last month or more.

1 - You’ve enjoyed Christmas (in reality it was most of December!) and are feeling the effects of too much alcohol, sugar and carbohydrate rich foods?

2 - You’d like to make some changes to the above, and would gladly tick one or more improvement area; improving sleep, energy, waistline and food choices again?

Here are my starting the New Year with results, not resolutions;

WORK OUT THE FIRST STEP OF THE JOURNEY: WHAT things are you currently doing too much of?

WHAT could you substitute some of the above for?

(Often just stopping or eliminating something, results in a mental ‘kickback’ after a few days and people falling off the wagon. Replacing something as opposed to eliminating often works better) WHAT do you need to start, or do more of?

WHAT obstacles are likely to occur, such as kid’s clubs, work projects, or social engagements which WILL occur but don’t need to be a sticking point, merely acceptance and then planning around?

WHAT is the FIRST step you could make RIGHT NOW, which is an improvement upon yesterday - and starting this is crucial - no matter how small?

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EVERYTHING STARTS WITH A PLAN Know what you want to achieve and why.

If it’s weight loss, often, ‘I want to lose weight” isn’t enough of a mental anchor to get through and over obstacles that will undoubtedly appear.

What are the real reasons for the weight loss? What would it mean and change in your outlook and daily life if you achieved that weight loss?

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STARTING NEW YEAR WITH RESULTS NOT RESOLUTIONS FIVE QUICK IMPROVEMENT TIPS: 1) More water The fact that our body is made from over 60% water so shows its importance. Lots of Christmas ‘food and drink’ has dehydrated us, leading to tiredness, fake hunger and poor concentration - aim for 1.5 litres over a day

JOURNEY OVER DESTINATION Too often we place all our focus on what we want/want to achieve.

For sure, we MUST know our ‘destination’, but just like a holiday or trip to relatives, once we know our destination, ALL the focus should be on the journey.

Let’s say you’re heading to Cornwall - once you know this, you should forget about it until arrival! All your FOCUS should be on the journey, the roads you’ll take, the ones to avoid, best time to leave, the lunch stops etc. These are the things which will get you to your destination, not the destination itself.

This is exactly the same with weight loss or self improvement.

I often hear talk around lacking motivation or willpower, but it’s rarely something which just taps us on the shoulder and says “OK, I’m ready, let’s go for a run or to the gym”. Motivation comes from starting, taking action, or beginning a plan.

STARTING IS THE KEY No matter how small, and then repeat again and often.

Just like rolling a snowball, it starts small, but with regular ‘rolls’, builds in size and momentum (especially if downhill!)

- action steps are NO different.

BUILDING A NEW HABIT If you’re looking to create a new daily habit of some kind, it’s MUCH easier, mentally and physically, to action it into your day immediately after something you already do habitually.

So let’s say you’re going to start your exercise regime, with 5 press-ups and 10 squats every day, and double in week two. Pick something you do habitually; you might say: “Right, I clean my teeth twice a day, the moment I’ve finished that I’m doing my press-ups and squats!” Job done, twice a day!

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2) Protein breakfast Carbs have been on the menu the last month, and the excess has contributed to how you currently feel. Add in protein (meat, fish, eggs etc) to help regulate blood sugar levels and therefore energy 3) Start small Like I said above, just START! 5 min jog, 15min walk, 5 minute workout. The important thing is mentally and physically starting, to break that resistance barrier 4) Get it out!

Alcohol out of the fridge, mince pies etc out the cupboard. If it’s convenient, it’s available - on reflection, you’ve surely had enough?!

5) Set yourself a 10-day cut off If what you’ve planned isn’t happening after 10 days, reassess what or how you’re doing something, don’t keep repeating the same things.

Good luck, and I hope 2019 is a successful and healthy year for you! Feel free to get in contact if you’d like some additional support and help.

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So it is January and you have no money and need to limit your calorie intake after Christmas. Try these cheap but tasty ideas, all using our favourite vegetable, the humble potato! Recipes taken from www.lovepotatoes.co.uk.

North African Spiced Baked Eggs with Potato

shredded (weight after stalks removed), 100g ham hock (or other cooked ham/bacon), shredded, 50g medium cheese, grated (such as Gruyere or emmental) and a poached egg (optional). For the sauce: 1tbsp white wine vinegar, 1tsp grainy mustard and 1tsp Dijon mustard. Serves 2-3.

Method:

Ingredients:

2 large pre-boiled fluffy potatoes (such as Maris Piper), cubed when cool, 1 small pinch of saffron (optional), 2tbsp of olive oil, 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, 1 clove of garlic chopped, 1tsp ground cumin, 4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped, 4 eggs, 1 small bunch coriander (25g), sprinkle of chilli flakes to serve and 2 tbsp of yoghurt. Serves 2-4.

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan. If using, infuse the saffron in a couple of tablespoons of warm water.

2. Heat the oil in a small (24cm) frying pan.

3. Fry the onions, garlic and cumin over a low heat until the onions are soft for about 10 minutes. Add the pre-boiled potatoes and turn the heat up, mix to incorporate, then add the tomatoes (and saffron water if using). Season well and cook for a further 5 minutes, occasionally stirring (add a splash of water if the mixture is drying up and sticking). Season to taste.

4. Using a wooden spoon make 4 shallow wells in the mix and break the eggs into them.

5. Place the pan in the oven and bake until the white of the eggs are cooked and the yolk still looks a little runny (for about 5-10 minutes).

6. Let it sit for several minutes, then sprinkle with chopped coriander, yoghurt and chilli flakes.

One Pan Ham Hock and Kale Hash

1. Cook the potatoes in boiled salted water and allow to cool before halving. Season well with salt and black pepper. Heat a large frying pan over a high heat. Slide the potatoes in, spread out and resist the urge to move them about until they’re nice and crispy.

2. When all sides have crisped up, remove from the pan, turn the temperature down and add the onion, garlic and rosemary and cook for 4 minutes until softened.

3. Add the kale, then cook for another 5 minutes before returning the potatoes to the pan, along with the ham hock. Turn the temperature up to high. When the pan is hot, add the sauce and cheese and toss to coat everything. As soon as the liquid has evaporated, turn the heat off and serve.

4. Add a poached egg if desired.

Patatas Bravas with Chorizo in Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients:

350g new potatoes, roughly cubed, 150g cooking chorizo, cut into 1cm cubes, 100ml red wine, 400g tinned chopped tomatoes, 1 white onion, medium, sliced, 1 garlic, crushed, 1 red chilli, sliced, 2-3tsp chilli flakes, salt and pepper and 2tbsp olive oil. Serves 4.

Method:

Ingredients:

400g salad potatoes (such as Charlotte), halved or Maris Pipers cubed, ½ onion, chopped, 1 garlic, chopped, 1 twig rosemary, needles removed and finely chopped, 80g kale,

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1. Boil the potatoes for 6-8 minutes until softening.

Drain and leave to cool.

2. Fry the chorizo in a sauté pan until starting to crisp then add the potatoes. Cook until golden, transfer to a bowl and set aside.

3. Sauté the onion and garlic, add the wine and reduce.

Add the chilli flakes and stir.

4. Add the tomatoes, cook for fifteen minutes on a gentle heat. Pour over the potatoes and chorizo and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

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Crondall and its countryside This is an easy walk to get the new year started, only 5 miles and completely flat. It is also very charming, with some lovely, farreaching views of the local countryside. At its beginning and end, it has the lovely village of Crondall to explore, with its AngloSaxon roots and some rather lovely historic buildings, including a great Norman church and a 500-year-old pub. There are no nettles to speak of on this walk and very little undergrowth. One of the field paths (despite being along the edge) is rather stony and you may be glad to be wearing boots. There are just two stiles, not well enough built to present any obstacle to your dog.

1. With the church and churchyard on your left, walk along the tarmac lane, passing the village hall, to reach Crondall’s main recreation ground / playing field. Turn right into the ground and go left along the edge. (Strictly, the official footpath is a little further along the road on the right going behind the tennis court but no one seems to use it.) Now veer diagonally right (keeping to the edge if there is cricket in progress!) to pass the tennis courts on your left and continue a little further to a gap in the tree hedge. (See map below.) Go through the gap and veer right to come out into a crop field. Take a path diagonally across the field to reach a junction of tarmac roads.

2. Avoid the side road sharp left, veer left on the major road and, in 30m, at a fingerpost, go right over a wooden bridge into a crop field. Turn left along the edge. The edge elbows left and leads you to a tarmac lane. Turn right on the lane. Where, in 100m, the lane bends right, go right for 20m and then left at a fingerpost onto a path along the right-hand side of a large field. This path goes under power lines and, shortly after, the boundary hedge on your right ends. Keep ahead here, curving slightly left, in a wide arc, on a path between fields.

The crop here is usually tall wheat but it will be only stubble after reaping. Your path suddenly ends at a marker post. Turn squarely right here, heading for some trees, and when you reach the trees, turn left at another marker post, close to the trees on your right. Looking back, you can see the tower of Crondall church.

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3. Your path ends at an oak wood. Turn left alongside the wood and, in 25m, go right at a fingerpost on a pleasant path just inside the wood. After 300m, you reach a farm track with a metal gate on your left.

Go right for 15m and left over a stile into woods.

Your path goes immediately left, wheels right and meanders through this strangely thin oak wood in a more-or-less straight direction. On your right soon are the twin peaks of Horsedown Common with a trig pillar on top. Keep straight on for the length of this sheep pasture, past scattered thorn bushes, with the dividing fence close by on your left. You come through a marshy patch caused by underground springs but a boardwalk keeps you dry shod. Immediately after the boardwalk, go left to a small wooden gate with a yellow arrow. Go over the stile beside the gate (which is wired up). The stile is wobbly and can easily break, so tread gently!

4. The path curves right through a woodland of hawthorn and young beech. After 250m or so, you come out to the corner of a large field. Keep straight ahead along the right-hand edge and, at the far side, veer right and immediately left to meet a wide gravel track. Turn left on the track which soon becomes quite dark as it enters trees and turns stony. After 500m on this track, just as you see it curving right ahead, look to your right for some steps and a fingerpost. Go right up the steps and take a path straight across a crop field on a faint path. (In case the field is recently ploughed, aim for the centre of a large rounded tree.) At the far side, by a marker post, turn left along the edge of the field. Stay on the edge of the field, curving right and left, all the way (about 600m) to reach a tarmac lane with farm building opposite.

5. Turn left on this quiet lane, passing an irrelevant junction on your right, until you reach the start of some woodland, immediately after passing under power lines. Turn right here at a fingerpost on a path into the wood. The path runs parallel to the lane you were on. At the end of the wood, turn right along the right-hand side of a field with great views.

When you reach another wood after 400m, take a path straight ahead into the wood, as indicated by a yellow arrow. Follow a path just inside the wood

Neither the publisher nor the author can accept any responsibility for any changes, errors or omissions in this route. Diversion orders can be made and permissions withdrawn at any time.

The name of the village comes from an Anglosaxon word meaning “chalk” and

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“valley” or “pit” and present-day golfers sometimes lose their balls in one of them. The village lies right on the boundary of the sedimentary London basin and the chalky uplands (where this walk is sited). The name is remembered by archaeologists as the place where in 1828 the teenage Charles Lefroy was out shooting when he noticed a heap of metal pieces. They turned out to be a

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Some of the lovely views taken when I did this walk in October. Humphrey enjoyed himself too! (SR)

for 200m to a T-junction by a marker post. Turn left here on a wide dusty track. In 200m, as you approach a field, ignore a narrow footpath on your left and take a farm track straight ahead between fields.

6. The track curves right and, after a total of 450m, reaches a T-junction with direction arrows. Turn left on this wide track, with your final destination in sight. This easy track zigzags and, after a total of 700m, brings you to a junction of tracks by farm buildings. Turn right and, after a metal gate, keep straight ahead on a tarmac lane. Within 200m, you are back in the village of Crondall where the walk began.

DISTANCE: 5 miles OS MAPS: Explorer 144 (Basingstoke) START POINT: The walk begins in the village of Crondall, Hampshire, near Farnham. Park near the church (postcode GU10 5QF) where there is plenty of roadside parking.

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GARDENING Beth Otway

Make Planting fruit your New Year's Resolution

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relish the opportunities that each season offers us.

January provides the chance to pause and rest, take stock of our plants and introduce new plants to delight us over the years ahead!

This is the perfect time to plant trees, hedging plants, roses, and soft fruit: plants that are lifted during the dormant season and sold bare root; the plants’ roots are coated in wax or wrapped, to prevent desiccation. Bare-rooted plants are more economical to purchase, this is also a more environmentally-friendly way of growing and purchasing plants. Plants that are sold bare root are grown in the field, not in containers, so these growers don’t need to use plastic and less water is required to irrigate the field grown plants.

Mycorrhizal fungi are found naturally in our soils. These beneficial fungi form symbiotic relationships, or partnerships with plants. Mycorrhizal fungi help plants to develop more extensive root systems than a plant could otherwise achieve on its own, enabling the plant to establish itself quickly and access more nutrients and water from a wider area, which greatly benefits the plant; in exchange, the fungi receive sugars and carbon

from the plant. You can harness these benefits by purchasing concentrated amounts of mycorrhizal fungi to apply to the roots of your plants at planting time.

Unwrap your bare root plants and soak their roots in a bucket full of water overnight. Apply the mycorrhizal fungi to your plant’s roots and plant in prepared ground that has been thoroughly weeded. Delay planting if the ground is frozen; keep your plants wrapped and store in a cool, frost-free porch, shed or garage prior to planting.

Plant breeders have worked intensively for many years to develop all manner of fruit varieties that can be grown in containers. Look out for ‘Yummy’ and ‘Ruby Beauty’ raspberries. These plants are smaller in size, making them ideal for container growing.

If you have room to plant in the ground, make the most of your opportunity, forget those two varieties, and opt instead for: ‘Malling Minerva’, an early season raspberry whose fruit are held on smooth, spineless canes, ‘Tulameen’, a Canadian bred, heavy cropping, late summer fruiting raspberry that produces large, red fruit, ‘All Gold’ a yellow fruited, autumn raspberry, and ‘Polka’ which produces beautiful, shiny red fruit in autumn. Just a few canes of each of these raspberries will produce a surprisingly large, delicious harvest, produced over a long season. Raspberries are very productive; they’re fabulous plants to grow!

A ‘family tree’ is a single fruit tree that features two or more varieties grafted onto the same stem, so some branches may produce red apples, others green. Family apple, pear, cherry, and plum trees allow you to grow a wider range of fruit in a small space. Varieties that blossom at the same time are grafted onto the same stem to enable successful pollination.

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addition, recognition rewards are given to celebrate key milestones in the programme.

Visitors are always welcome at the club - the best way for someone to understand Toastmasters is to come and experience it for themselves!

Farnham Speakers Club meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start (finishing around 9.30pm) at the Farnham House Hotel.

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ho would believe someone who said public speaking can be enjoyable? Some people appear to be natural storytellers, while others recoil in horror at the thought of having to speak in front of anyone (apart from their cat or dog)!

Everyone has a story in them that deserves to be shared and heard. It often takes an event, such as an important presentation at work, or giving a speech at a wedding, to trigger the realisation that it’s worth investing time in improving their communication skills. Wouldn’t it be great to be such a confident speaker that the mere thought of speaking in front of people felt inspiring, rather than terrifying?

While the meetings have a formal agenda, the preference is to learn in a fun and lively environment.

There is plenty of entertainment, especially during the improvisational part of the evening!

Guests can participate in the improvisations if they wish. Better public speaking skills would make a smart and achievable New Year’s Resolution.

Farnham Speakers Club warmly welcomes anyone interested to attend the first meeting in 2019 on 14th January. Guests can find out more about the club and how the Toastmasters International Programme can help them accelerate their communication and leadership skills!

Farnham Speakers Club is part of Toastmasters International, a worldwide organisation that helps people develop speaking and leadership skills through a structured and modular educational programme.

Toastmasters is a very efficient, enjoyable and affordable way to gain great communication skills.

Members become more persuasive and confident through giving speeches as part of the programme.

They also find their one-on-one communications with others improve. The environment is welcoming and encourages positive, constructive feedback that boosts each speaker’s development.

The self-paced programme features speech projects that focus on different aspects of speech structure and delivery, such as writing a persuasive speech or experimenting with body language or vocal variation. This allows every member to build confidence with each speaking assignment. In

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ell, here we are at the start of another year; W goodness they come round quickly. Do hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year with friends

starring Lady Gaga. On Monday 7th they are showing a very old favourite from 1969, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Then back to the present with a screening of the hugely successful Bohemian Rhapsody which charts the meteoric rise of musical legends Queen. This is on Wednesday 16th. Tickets are just £7 (concessions £6, under 15s £5 and members £4). To book in advance, call the Box Office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings.com.

Heartstart Courses for Spring 2019 Would you know what to do in an emergency? The Heartstart course will give you the skills and confidence to act, so that, if called upon, you could be a lifesaver. Courses are held on Wednesday evenings at the St. John Ambulance Hall, Lion and Lamb Way, Farnham GU9 7HA. All start at 7pm and last 2 – 2.5 hours. Dates are now available for spring 2019 as follows: - January 9th and 23rd, February 6th and 20th, March 6th and 20th and April 3rd and 17th.

Courses, organised by Hearstart Farnham Lions, are free but donations are welcome. Find out more by visiting www. heartstartfarnhamlions.co.uk. There is an online booking form; alternatively, email heartstartfarnhamlions@hotmail. co.uk or ring Jo on 07793 273941.

The Shepherd's Rest Cafe Tuesdays 12 noon-2.30pm They serve tea, coffee, light lunches, soup and cakes and you will find a friendly welcome at The Sands Church in the village of The Sands, Farnham. Any enquires contact ann. payne303@btinternet.com or call 01252 782873.

and family. Did you read the story, reported in the Daily Telegraph, about a woman on parenting forum Mumsnet, who said her mother-in-law had decided to charge her family £17 a head to attend her Christmas dinner? You couldn’t make it up; just wonder if any of them left a tip!

Anyway, here’s to a peaceful and successful 2019.

Farnham Vineyard Community Choir Singing in a choir has been shown to build confidence, lower blood pressure and reduce stress. It is also great fun! This friendly community choir will welcome you. No previous choir experience is necessary and there are no auditions; just go along, sing and make new friends. They meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm at The Vineyard Centre, Church House, Union Road, Farnham, GU9 7PT. New members are always very welcome. Cost is £2 per week or 50p for concessions. For more information, email fvcommunitychoir@gmail.com. They look forward to singing with you soon!

Film Maltings From Wednesday 2nd January There are some excellent films being shown during January at Farnham Maltings. On Wednesday 2nd they are showing A Star is Born, the acclaimed remake of the popular film

Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 3rd January at 2.15pm for 2.30pm Alison Hoyland, a professional stylist, will give a Make-up Demonstration on a volunteer. She specialises in helping people to feel confident with their appearance. WI yearly subscriptions of £42 will be taken, which covers a meeting with a speaker each month, except for August when a Tea Party is organised, plus several monthly activities and outings to a theatre or other event. All visitors are welcome – but why not come and join your local WI! Tales place in Elstead Village Hall. For more information contact Hilary Pettman on 01252 703217.

Surrey Border Movie Makers Friday 4th January They meet on the first Friday of each month and are a film making club whose members consist of retired professionals, experienced film makers and complete beginners. They share a love of making films which they do to the best of their ability including holiday films, drama, comedy and documentary. They always welcome new members. If you are interested in seeing what they do, go along to one of their monthly meetings. Your first visit is free.

They meet at St Joan's Centre, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham GU9 8DJ and there is plenty of parking. Contact secretary@ surreyborder.org.uk for more information. They are also on

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RHS Garden Wisley Saturday 5th to Sunday 20th January Rob Munday is one of the world’s leading holographic artists who works as both an artist and an innovator. He has created many unique holographic works and light sculptures that can be found in collections and galleries throughout the world, including the National Portrait Gallery, the V&A and The Royal Collection Trust. The series Naturalium will be on display in the Glasshouse Gallery at RHS Garden Wisley for two weeks in January 2019 and is free to view with normal Garden admission (book your garden visitors tickets in advance, for a 10% discount). www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.

Sing Squad Monday 7th January 7.30pm-9pm They are a choir for adults based in Aldershot and you are invited to go along to a free taster session at Alderwood leisure centre, Aldershot. They sing modern songs from artists such as Elbow and Imagine Dragons. All abilities welcome, including complete beginners. They don't use sheet music, and there's no audition to join them. It is just great fun! All ages aged 16+ welcome. To sign up for your free taster; email gemmadenman@yahoo.co.uk. More information at www.singsquad.webs.com.

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WEA Guildford Once the Christmas festivities are over, first thoughts turn to the New Year and what to do. The WEA Guildford will not disappoint you. From famous court cases, architecture, the royal collection, an introduction to Islam, arts and crafts gardens, civil engineering, Stanley Spencer’s Art, a talk with readings on A A Milne, the ever popular Art in Pastels and to end with a local flavour – The First 500 years of Loseley House. All this is on your doorstep, at Guildford Baptist Church and the Guildford Reformed Church, very close to bus stops and the railway station. For more information, contact Sally on 01483 424795.

Exhibition on Screen: Degas – Passion for Perfection Tuesday 8th January 7.30pm Step inside the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge for an exclusive view of rare and diverse works from the French master. Consumed by obsession and fixated upon the pursuit of perfection, many of Degas’ works remained private throughout his lifetime; this film gives you a chance to explore them and discover the extent of his genius.

Tickets are £15; call the Box Office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings.com.

Dyslexia Support Group Wednesday 9th January 7pm-8.30pm The January meeting will be looking at the issue of self-

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JOTTINGS TO SUBMIT A FREE ENTRY, PLEASE EMAIL US AT JOTTINGS@VANTAGEPUBLISHING.CO.UK esteem and how to support someone with dyslexia in this area. Everyone welcome. Email enquiries@helenarkell.org. uk or call 012525 702400 for more information. The Helen Arkell Dyslexia is located at Arkell Lane, Farnham GU10 3BL. Hale WI Wednesday 9th January 1.45pm Hale WI will meet at the village institute and their speaker this month will be Val Lewis who will talk about the birds in our winter gardens and show some beautiful photos. Visitors will be very welcome. There is a charge of £4. Please ring 01252 714363 or 01252 722817 for further information.

Grayshott Gardens Wednesday 9th January The speaker this month is their esteemed patron Gordon Rae. He has had a a glittering career and is holder of the coveted RHS Victoria Medal of Honour and according to Gordon, this is his only claim to fame, there being only 63 holders maximum at any one time. His talk ‘A year in a Grayshott Garden’ will be informative, entertaining and inspiring not only to those lucky enough to live in this wonderful village but to all gardeners of the area and beyond. Doors open at 7.30 for the talk to start at 8pm.

Members free, visitors £5. For further details, see www. grayshottgardeners.net or call 01428 722000.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Thursday 10th January 11.30am With the show’s popularity snowballing throughout 2018, Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is becoming a monthly fixture, at Farnham Maltings, as of January. This fantastic comedy club is specifically tailored for parents of babies under 12 months old. You can change, feed and play with your baby in a relaxed environment, and all while enjoying superb comedy at an early time. Tickets are £11 in advance or £12 on the door. Call the Box Office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings.com.

Farnham & District Museum Society Evening Talks Thursday 10th January The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. The prestigious Sandhurst Collection was formed in 1970 to preserve and collect items of historical merit directly relating to the Royal Military Academy and its predecessors. Its Curator, Dr Anthony Morton will outline the history of the Royal Military Academy in a lecture at the United Reformed Church (now The Spire Church) in South Street Farnham at 7.30pm for 7.45pm, please use the Victoria Road side entrance.

Non-members very welcome - £3 per visitor. www. farnhammuseumsociety.org.uk.

Circle Dancing The start of the New Year is a great time to start something new so why not try Circle Dancing? It’s great fun, helps to January 2019

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Waverley Dowsers Society Friday 11th January 7.15 for 7.30pm Their next meeting at The Unitarian Hall in Meadrow Godalming GU7 3JB will see Steve Taylor giving a talk entitled ‘Busby Pebbles Revisited and More’. Take along a couple of ideas for people you might want to help in some way and they will see if they can do just that! The Society meets every 2nd Friday of the month and guests are very welcome. For more information see www.waverleydowsers. co.uk or call the chairman Geoff on 01276 472977.

The RSPB North East Hampshire Local Group Saturday 12th January 7pm for 7.30pm There’s a talk entitled ‘The Most Flowery Places in the World’ at St Philip & St James’ Church Hall, Kings Road, Fleet GU51 January 2019

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The RSPB North East Hampshire Local Group welcomes all who are interested in wildlife to join them. There is a small charge of £3 for visitors. There is no charge for group members. Parking in the hall car park is free. For more group information visit www.northeasthantsrspb.org.uk.

New Ashgate Gallery Exhibition Saturday 12th January to Saturday 23rd February Maker in Focus: Ken Eardley and the Wondrous World of Colour & Shapes. Brighten up your home and kitchen with Ken Eardley’s decorative ceramic ware that brings vibrancy into the everyday. With a background in textiles, Ken explores his passion for strong graphic patterns and colour in his fun, bold and functional ceramics featuring birds, flora and fauna, polka dots and love hearts. Ken’s pieces are hand-made glazed earthenware and made using pressmoulds. His ranges include vases, jugs, mugs, bowls and lamps and are all hand-painted. Ken lives in Brighton. At the same time in the gallery, they feature new paintings

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Conservatoire Concerts Saturday 12th January Godalming Baptist Church GU7 1BA are hosting a day dedicated to the father of Baroque music, J. S. Bach. The day comprises four 30 minute recitals, starting at 10.30am and finishing with a full, candlelit concert by the London Conservatoires String Ensemble at 6.30pm. Do pop in for any of the morning recitals, or join them for the whole day and immerse yourself in the glorious music of J.S.Bach.

All concerts will be free with a retiring collection, and refreshments will be served throughout the whole day.

Booking is recommended for the evening concert. For more details and reservations contact Suzanne Cacciottolo on suzanne.cacciottolo@gmail.com. More information at www.tilbach.org.uk.

Farnham Speakers Mondays 14th and 28th January 7.30pm Learn to speak with confidence and improve your public speaking and presentation skills in a fun and supportive club. Farnham Speakers is part of the Toastmasters International Organisation where members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Toastmasters is the best way for anyone - whether a working professional, student, stay-athome parent or retired person - to improve his or her communication and leadership skills. They meet at the Farnham House Hotel, Alton Road, (A31), GU10 5ER every 2nd and 4th Monday at 7.30pm. To find out more, call Janet on 07876 356176 or visit their website at www. farnhamspeakers.com, email mailto:farnhamspeakers@ gmail.com or just go along!

Farnham Young Quilters Sunday 13th January They will be running two workshops at Farnham Maltings Quilt Exhibition and Sale. www.farnhammaltings.com/ events/quilters-fair/. One from 10.15am-12.15pm and the other from 1.15pm-3.15pm which is suitable for children age 8-16 years. Sewing machines and all fabric will be

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The Arts Society Farnham Tuesday 15th January 10.30am Their next lecture in the Great Hall at The Maltings will be on ‘The Rivalry between Leonardo and Michelangelo’, by Dr. James Lindow. While Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) and Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) are two of the most familiar figures in Italian Renaissance art, the rivalry and antipathy that existed between them remains a story without an author. Non members are welcome to attend the lecture for £5. For more information, see www. theartssocietyfarnham.org.uk.

Milland Valley Railway Modellers Wednesday 16th January 2pm After a December break, they resume their meetings at Redford Village Hall, Linch Road, Redford GU29 0QF. They are a small, friendly special interest group of Liphook and Midhurst U3A’s and are commencing their 3rd year of operation In February. New members are welcome, whether they be starting out in the hobby, want to progress from a train set or are returning to the hobby after many years.

For full details contact Tony Bettger at model.railways1@ liphooku3a.org.uk.

Surrey Branch Western Front Association Wednesday 16th January 7.45pm Andy Thompson: Counting the Cost. The period 1918-1920 is called ‘The Great Silence’ by historians as Britain tried to come to terms with the cost of the ‘War to end all Wars’.

Andy looks at the impact of the war, the changes in British society and the political and economic future in the post war world. For full information, contact Andy Thompson at info@ eyewitnesstours.com or call 07768 197990. Takes place at Cobham Day Centre.

And This Is My Friend Mr Laurel Thursday 17th January 7.30pm Hi-de-Hi! star Jeffrey Holland arrives at the Maltings to fulfil a long-held dream of his: portraying his hero Stan Laurel.

This poignant, intriguing and revealing one man play takes place in Oliver Hardy’s bedroom as Laurel pays a visit to his ailing friend and comedy soulmate. Tickets are £12 (£10 concessions, £9 members). Call the Box Office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings.com.

Les Amitiès Françaises Thursday 17th January Their next lecture will be on Louis XIV and his Versailles and will be delivered by Thierry Viennois who has given January 2019

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fascinating talks for Amities Francaises for several years.

Visitors are welcome and if they join Amities Françaises, their £10 entrance fee will be refunded. As usual, doors open at 7pm when coffee, tea and biscuits are served.

Parking is available nearby and the address is the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street Godalming GU7 1BA. The website is amitiesfrancaises.com and there is also a Facebook page with a link to Versailles Facebook page which has magnificent photographs.

The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars: On Tour Thursday 17th January In the 60th Anniversary of one of the world’s most iconic music venues, G Live Guildford, celebrate the 'Ronnie Scott's Story'. Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz alongside rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, take you on a guided, musical tour of this music institution. Life at Ronnie’s is evocatively re-imagined through tales of the club’s past visitors, from pop stars, film stars and politicians to comedians and royalty, but above all, the musicians.

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Rowledge Soul Club Friday 18th January 8pm They welcome 2019 in with a new selection of great soul music on the decks at Rowledge Village Club. If you like Soul Classics from as far back at 1959, a smattering of Funky Rhythms, a trip down Motown Memory Lane and the best in 70s and 80s soul-based Disco, then you don't want to be doing anything else! Join them at the Monthly Soul Club.

They're located at Fullers Road, Rowledge, GU10 4DE. If you overdosed on the mince pies, these tunes will sort it all out for you! Entry is just £3 on the door; unless you are an RVC member then it's free. All welcome. For more information contact Phil Newport on 07979 596749.

Grayshott Folk Club Friday 18th January 7.30pm They are delighted to welcome back to Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott GU26 6TZ, The Bully Wee Band. The Band, on their 15th Anniversary Reunion Tour, have appeared at Grayshott Folk Club three times before and each time they have thrilled audiences and made many

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The Classic Rock Show Saturday 19th January Anthem after anthem, riff after riff, solo after solo, The Classic Rock Show brings the original recordings back to life on stage at G Live, Guildford with a huge sound and light show to match. From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, including Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Queen, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Meatloaf plus much more.

Culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed this is a gem of a rock show - sore throat guaranteed! Tickets: Gold Circle: £38.50, Standard: £28.50.

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Burns Night Saturday 19th January 7pm for 7.30pm You are invited to celebrate Burns Night with a supper and ceilidh at the Sands Golf Club – in aid of the Pilgrim Project at The Spire Church, Farnham. It promises to be a nostalgic evening with a piper and the haggis will be addressed in the traditional manner. Rough Ditch Folk and friends will provide the music and there will be Scottish dancing with a caller and a raffle at the end of the evening. At £40 the ticket includes the dinner and the ceilidh. Previous years’ suppers have been great successes and this year’s promises to be even better! Tickets are on sale at the Spire Coffee Bar in South Street (open from 10am-2pm from Monday to Friday) or email the church office at office@spirechurchfarnham. org.uk or call 01252 726306.

The Williams Club Monday 21st January 2.20pm-4pm The club helps people with sight loss in Farnham and will start the New Year with a fun quiz afternoon led by David and Frank, followed by tea and cakes and a raffle. It takes place in the Conservative Club, Ivy Lane, off Downing St, Farnham. All are welcome to this friendly club which meets monthly, and transport can be arranged if necessary. For more information email them at secretary@williamsclubfarnham.co.uk or call Bob on 01252 715685 or Yvonne on 01252 713671 or visit www. williamsclubfarnham.co.uk.

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V. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT US AT WWW.VANTAGEPOINTMAG.CO.UK Fiddler on the Roof Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th January FAOS Musical Theatre Group presents this celebrated and much-loved musical at the Farnham Maltings. Based in Imperial Russia in 1905, the story has never lost its impact.

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The Probus Club of Farnham Tuesday 22nd January At the next meeting, at the Farnham House Hotel, there will be a presentation from Carol Cockburn of Farnham Town Council, speaking on the ‘Farnham Development Plan’ and its impact on the town over the next ten years. This will be followed by Luncheon. The Probus Club of Farnham was founded in 1969 as a Luncheon Club for men of retirement age from business and professional backgrounds, with meetings being held at The Farnham House Hotel, usually, on the fourth Tuesday of the month. They have a number of excellent talks arranged during the year. Should membership be of interest, their Honorary Secretary would be delighted to hear from you. Contact Maxwell Hubbard on maxwellhubbard2@yahoo.co.uk.

Historical Association West Surrey Branch Tuesday 22nd January 7.30pm They present a lecture by Professor John Darwin, Oxford University, entitled ‘Not so much an empire more a world system: the British Empire in global perspective.’ With the British Empire having joined those dissolved by the Great War and nearly thirty years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, it is time for a fresh understanding of the British experience. Takes place at St Nicolas’ Hall, Bury Street, Guildford GU2 4AW. Nearest car park is Portsmouth Road, GU2 4BW. Students free, non members welcome (£3 at the door). Further details from Rollo Crookshank on 01252 319881 or email crookshank@starkmann.co.uk.

The Arts Society - Farnham Evening Wednesday 23rd January 8pm They meet as usual at Farnham College, Morley Road, Farnham. At this meeting, Barry Venning will talk on 'Giles: His Life, Times and Cartoons'. The cartoonist Carl Giles once said he loved his favourite creation, Grandma Giles, because she allowed him to poke fun at authority from Hitler to traffic wardens and even his employers at the Daily Express. This talk gives a remarkable picture of half a century of British life. Doors open at 7.15pm.

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Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre There is a great line up of events for January and beyond, far too much for me to be able to list here. From comedy, political audiences, music concerts to theatre there is literally something for everyone. One thing that did catch my eye is a production of the record breaking west end play, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap which runs from Tuesday 29th January to Saturday 2nd February and stars Gwyneth Strong. I went to see this play years ago and remember being very entertained. I could easily go and see it again as January 2019

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Vintage Fashion Fair Saturday 26th January 10am-4pm Spend a leisurely Saturday at Farnham Maltings browsing and buying from the many stalls of beautiful vintage clothing, shoes, handbags, hats, jewellery and textiles. All authentically vintage and dating from 1900s-1980s. The fair offers wearable vintage at affordable prices and a selection of vintage designer labels. Something to suit all tastes and budgets. Entry £2 (under 16s free).

Ensonglopedia of Animals Thursday 27th January 11am and 2pm This is a Fact-and-fun-filled musical show from multiaward-winning John Hinton. 26 animal songs, one for each letter of the alphabet! It is full of fascinating snippets of trivia and an equal amount of silliness for all the family to enjoy.

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Measure For Measure Sunday 3rd to Sunday 24th February Guildford Shakespeare Company’s next show will be their 40th production, and is a present-day staging of Shakespeare’s astonishingly modern examination of sexual harassment and the abuse of power. At the interval six characters will gender-swap and replay the show again from the beginning to encourage discussion preconceptions of gender and power structure. It takes place at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford and there are 23 performances. Tickets range from £26 to £16.50. Call 01483 304384 or go to www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk where you can also find more information.

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Accumulator Challenge Last January, Phyllis Tuckwell launched its Accumulator Challenge to its corporate supporters, and the event was such a success that the charity will be holding it again this year. As 2019 is Phyllis Tuckwell’s 40th anniversary year, each team will be given £40 and 40 days – and challenged to find innovative ways to make as much profit as they can for Phyllis Tuckwell. Buy goods to take to auction, sponsor the boss to make the tea for a week, hold a pancake race or even invest the money on the stock exchange! Teams can be as creative as they like and Phyllis Tuckwell’s Corporate Fundraisers will be there to support them along the way. The challenge will begin on Monday 28th January and end 40 days later, on Friday 8th March, with the winners announced 42

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The Arts Society Farnham Tuesday 26th February 10.30am–1pm They have a Study Morning in the Barley Room at the Maltings. Entitled ‘Longing For The Sun’, it will be led by lecturer The Rt Revd Dr Christopher Herbert. Two artists both longed for Provencal sunshine. This study morning looks at Van Gogh's time in Arles where he explored colour and landscape in ways which have shifted everyone's perceptions and how the less well known artist, Raoul Dufy's life in Nice saw his unique joie-de-vivre shine through his creations.

Wings & Wheels Changes Date in 2019 Just thought I would mention that for its 15th Show, Wings & Wheels is returning to its original 2005 spot in June! The air show will now take place on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June 2019.The decision to change the date was made following the announcement that the Red Arrows will be on tour in North America throughout August and September and after consultation with exhibitors, participants, volunteers and visitors. There will be much more information about the event nearer the date.

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This motor tour for veteran, vintage and classic cars raises money for GUTS at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. GUTS seeks to raise awareness of bowel cancer, which affects around one in eighteen of us at some point in our lives, and provides funding for research to advance screening and detection and also improve the care, treatment and outcomes for patients from right across the south of England. The tour runs annually and covers around 60 miles around the wider local area with a picnic stop at a lovely venue at the end. It has raised in excess of £18,000 since 2014. If you would like to receive more information about the 2019 tour, please email gutsmotortour@gmail.com or call Stefan on 01483 421601.

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