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THE EDITOR'S NOTE June really is the month for sculpture and local artists. The annual Surrey Artists’ Open Studios is on from the 1st-16th June and features no less than 297 artists and 180 studios in and around the county. Plenty to see, purchase and do, including workshops for all those wannabe artists out there. It really is a fabulous idea and a great way to get inspiration and to support our local craftsmen and women.

One I have been to a number of times is Art & Soul at The Artful Gallery near Haslemere. Run by the sculptor David Paynter, it is in the fabulous grounds of his also fabulous Huf house and features over 20 very varied artists.

A couple of years ago, I succumbed to a great sculpture featuring the windswept head of a dog wearing driving goggles, which sits proudly in my sitting room, keeping a eye on me and Humphrey. I absolutely love it! For more information and directions, please visit www.theartfulgallery.co.uk.

You should also have time to visit the Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden in the lovely grounds of Birtley House near Bramley. Organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises, this features some lovely items and is on until Sunday 2nd June. Over past years, I have bought a couple of inexpensive pieces for my garden and these really do enhance the planting and offer some visual delight when the garden looks at its most forlorn over the winter months.

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arnham in Bloom is about much more than flowers. And the people who get involved in Farnham in Bloom are not only gardeners.

Children, artists and litter pickers are all part of the Bloomin’ Family - and you can be too!

While the Bloomin’ Friends greenhouse volunteers help with essential jobs like deadheading and potting on, children get competitive with the schools’ hanging baskets competition, the tallest sunflower and best pumpkin contests.

Bloomin’ Litter picks are a great way to support Farnham in Bloom. Open to all ages and abilities, they take place throughout the year and are simple tasks with a big impact. Over 50 people regularly litter pick in Farnham. If you would like to be a Bloomin’ Litter Picker, simply choose an area to clear-up and Farnham Town Council will provide the equipment.

If you are creative or artistic, Bloomin’ Arts is for you. A photography competition, performance art shows and a Bloomin’ Art community event are just some of the activities where Farnham in Bloom has benefited from local creativity. If you are a visual or performing artist, why not get in touch to see how you can take part this year.

At the Bloomin’ Kids Gardening Workshops budding young gardeners try out fun, easy tasks such as sowing seeds and pricking out seedlings, as well as craft activities The workshops take place in school holidays and are free. Children even take home a plant of their own thanks to sponsorship from initiatives such as the Waitrose Green Token Community Scheme.

Farnham in Bloom competitions and awards events have proved irresistible to competitive gardeners.

Bloomin’ Community activities such as the Secret Gardens competition have been a great success.

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Farnham in Bloom offers opportunities to local businesses too. Businesses can get involved in team building activities, including planting, painting and tending the town’s cemeteries. Getting away from the usual working environment gives people the chance to work together and tackle different challenges.

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The School of Veterinary Medicine at The University of Surrey

Phil Kemp visits this outstanding new education centre for aspiring young vets.

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he school took in its first undergraduates five years ago which means that their very first graduation ceremony will be held in July – a very exciting milestone for the University. As only the second British vet school to open since 1965, which saw The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh attend their grand opening, they have taken the opportunity to develop state-of-the-art clinical skills facilities. This investment is ensuring that the school is also well-placed to explore and implement ground-breaking new veterinary science research.

I was invited by the University to meet with the Head of School, Professor Chris Proudman (left), and as I walked towards the striking new building just up the road from the University’s Surrey Sports Park in Guildford I couldn’t help being transfixed by the three-storey high glass fascia towering over the entrance hall, with its bright reflection in an adjacent ornamental pond.

“Our Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science has proven to be very popular and we have attracted some of the highest achieving students here,” said Chris. “The students are doing really well and the feedback we are getting from our partner organisations when the students are with them is fantastic, showing how practical they are by putting what they have learned into action.”

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“We have been commended for the fantastic engagement that our students get from our partner practices,” Chris enthused. “Vets in these practices really want to be part of educating the next generation of vets. Part of it is genuinely altruistic – they received a good education and they want to make sure that the next generation does.”

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smaller percentage will go into farm animal or equine work,” explained Chris. “However, after working in that environment for a few years some will gravitate into other areas. So for example the pharmaceutical industry, or working for the government perhaps at APHA (The Animal and Plant Health Agency). Working in the food sector they help secure the safety of our food. Some also want to become conservation vets or work in zoos, but the most unusual career option I’ve heard is from one of our final year students who wants to get involved in government policy making which of course is a really important and influential area.”

The vet school has been attracting a lot of attention because of the high-profile research it has been conducting in various sectors, and I was keen to find out more.

“I could give a lot of examples from across a broad range,” said Chris, his smile hinting at the fact that he was as proud of this as his surname may already be suggesting. “Let’s start with an international one. Intestinal parasites in animals can also infect humans – the so-called zoonotic diseases which transfer between species. One of my colleagues is working on a project in the Philippines where these intestinal parasites are a real problem in some of the poorer communities. So, using some of the advanced molecular techniques in her laboratory, and working with fieldworkers in the Philippines, they are able to work out how these parasites are moving between animal populations and human populations. This is enabling them to work out better control strategies that benefit both the animals and humans.

“More locally another of my colleagues, Professor Clare Rusbridge, works with one of our partner practices Fitzpatrick Referrals in Godalming as a consultant veterinary neurologist. She has conducted work with brachycephalic animals – these are dogs that have the very pushed-in faces, so for example Cavalier King Charles and the French bulldog breeds. They have particular problems

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Top left: Equine handling at Chichester college. Top right: A female student holding lambs (both School of Veterinary Medicine University of Surrey). Above: A Cavalier King Charles.

at the back of their skull where it meets the cervical spine causing compression of the spinal cord at that point – which of course is very, very painful. Clare is researching to understand the reasons for this and then to work closely with the breed societies to try to be able to recognise animals that are most at risk.”

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SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Above and right: The school of veterinary medicine's pathology centre

The school also has a team of veterinary pathologists, one of whom specialises in veterinary forensic pathology and who works closely with the RSPCA and the police when they need a forensic investigation of dead animals. One very high-profile case they worked on was the investigation in 2015 into reports of mutilated cats in Croydon and the surrounding area. Following multiple post-mortem investigations, the Metropolitan Police determined that there was no evidence of human involvement.

Surrey University is an internationally-acclaimed centre of education and research, and is not only a major local employer but also brings a lot of other benefits to the local community.

“Most of our staff live in the local area and they work with the University in local schools to engage with students who may be interested in careers in veterinary medicine,” explained Chris. “We also hold a summer school here where they can see what its like to study veterinary medicine by undertaking activities that hopefully will spur their enthusiasm and their curiosity for pursuing that particular degree.

“Our students in their first and second years go to Merrist Wood College over in Worplesdon for some of their animal handling in animal management classes and where they can make use of their excellent facilities and staff. And of course with our students working in local veterinary practices in their final year this has a positive impact locally for many local residents.”

I was sitting with Chris in the very airy and naturally lit atrium of the main academic building with its lecture theatres, teaching rooms and collaboration spaces. At the rear of the building is the school’s Clinical Skills Centre with what the school brags as an ‘innovative flying saucer design’. Here they have teaching rooms alongside a ring of stables and livestock pens.

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overall. There is so much animal-related activity here with so many activities that we bring together into this space – and our growth has been really successful,” explained Chris. “One of our very early entrants to the school, who had worked as a parliamentary intern before they joined the veterinary course, made an interesting comment. He said in Westminster we would call this a democratic space because everybody gets an opportunity to have their opinion heard. Which I’m proud to say that it is.”

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

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Sarah Chatterton Textile Artist

Phil Kemp visits the Farnham studio of an eco textile artist

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had encountered some of Sarah’s textile art before visiting her studio near Farnham, and had immediately been drawn in not just by her very artistic eye-catching embroidered creations but also by her personal engagement with nature and commitment to eco-conscious sustainability.

“A few years ago it dawned on me that I should create art by upcycling,” Sarah explained. “So instead of creating new things just for decoration, I wanted to make something that has a greater and good sense to it. I would take something I’d bought from a charity shop and give it a new lease of life. Adorn the fabric with a vegetable, for example, or make something by repairing a hole and cover that up with decorative stitching.”

I glanced up at the shelf behind Sarah where she was sitting at her sewing machine by the window. On display were a variety of different and vibrant designs sewn into fabric, all with a common nature theme.

“I originally started sewing birds as I was drawn to nature.

I’ve always been an outdoorsy sort of person so that was my main inspiration. Anything organic-looking, and natural,” said Sarah. “Then about two years ago I joined my local community farm and felt so inspired by the richness of the colours of vegetables there, and everything about the farm life with the amazing creations we grew from the ground.

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So I started sewing vegetables and edible plants like nasturtiums. And now I’m doing all sorts of beautiful herbs too.”

Being able to look at and hold Sarah’s fabric designs gave me the chance to see just how detailed and realistic they are.

But what really struck me was the amazing vibrancy and range of the colours, especially given that all have been created by skilfully sewing thread into fabric.

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So how does Sarah transfer the design

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that she has created in her mind onto the fabric just using thread? Although I’m no artist I’ve seen and appreciate how painters work up their pictures as they start layering and mixing the paint they’re applying, to build up the artwork until it looks exactly the way they intended.

“I used to sew straight onto the fabric,” said Sarah. “But now I draw a pencil outline and then sew over the top of it. And I’ve got this thing for metallic thread as it lifts the colours so well.” Sarah pointed up at an incredibly vibrantlycoloured radish on the shelf behind her. “Awkwardly that

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has a bit of glitter on the thread, which is not brilliant environmentally, but it was bought second-hand so as it’s already existing then why not use it?” The large tray of different coloured yarns on the workbench next to her are mostly second-hand, either donated from people she knows or meets, or are bought from charity shops. Sarah is a regular visitor to the Phyllis Tuckwell charity shop in Farnham where they have a haberdashery section. And she also buys yarn from an old-fashioned haberdashery shop in Petersfield. She rarely buys online as she likes to support independent shops in the area.

I was now being distracted by a framed kestrel on display, which so cleverly captured the bird’s movement in a full hover as it observed some hidden prey below.

You’d almost believe it was real. “Ah yes, my grandad’s a professional birdwatcher and whenever we used to stay with him in Cornwall we would go and look for rare birds. He was so passionate about birds and I just think they are absolutely beautiful creatures.”

Sarah used to teach in the Surrey Adult Learning Centre in Guildford and enjoyed seeing how people in her sewing classes became totally absorbed in what they were creating. In fact, it was at the centre that another teacher had recommended to Sarah that she should join the community farm which has proven to be a huge motivator for her creativity.

And the last word undoubtedly goes to Sarah. “Just do what you love doing every day and it will really pay off. You will learn from each thing you do - as what you have done before will guide your next steps. So if you think you’ve lost your way creatively, keep going and you’ll find you’re still on track.”

Sarah is based at the Little Acre Studios in Rowledge and will be taking part in the Surrey Open Studios in June.

Phil Kemp is a Godalming-based writer and photographer. www.weyriver.co.uk FIND OUT MORE www.sarah-chatterton.co.uk www.facebook.com/sarahchattertontextileartist/ www.pinterest.co.uk/sarahchattertonart www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk

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Scrumptious strawberries

Strawberry & Rhubarb Crumble Roughly-chopped fruit with a dash of ginger wine and a crunchy bar crumble topping! This pudding is a great way to have something warming that still tastes like summer.

Ingredients: 500g rhubarb; 100ml water; 100 grams golden caster sugar; 1 tbsp Stones ginger wine; 250g strawberries; 75g butter; 175g self-raising flour; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 60g Demerera sugar; 1 Crunchie bar, crushed. Serves 6.

Method: 1. Preheat your oven to 180˚c.

2. Trim and cut the rhubarb and place half of it in a saucepan with the golden caster sugar, the water and the ginger wine and simmer gently until syrupy.

3. Halve the strawberries then place all the fruit and rhubarb syrup into a baking dish.

4. To make the crumble, put the butter and flour into a bowl and rub with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, ginger and the crushed Crunchie bar and sprinkle generously over the fruit.

5. Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Strawberry & Chocolate Fondue This strawberry chocolate fondue is a fun and easy chocolate dessert experience, where everyone gets to dip their strawberry in the lovely chocolate.

Ingredients: 400g strawberries; 200g dark chocolate (or a mix of dark & milk if you prefer); 150g double cream; 100ml milk; a splash of liqueur (amaretto or cointreau is delicious), to taste (optional). Serves 6.

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cocktail sticks and arrange on a plate.

2. Add all the fondue ingredients to a heatproof glass bowl and set over a pan of barely simmering water, making sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Allow the chocolate to melt very gently into the cream and milk, stirring frequently until you have a smooth creamy sauce.

3. Transfer the warm sauce to a fondue pot set over a low flame and serve immediately with the strawberries to dip in. If you don’t have a fondue pot, then leaving the bowl over a pan of warm water will help keep it liquid and dippable for longer.

Easy Strawberry Ice cream Making delicious homemade ice-cream doesn't have to be difficult thanks to this easy strawberry icecream that takes just 20 minutes to prepare and involves no whisking mid-freeze.

Ingredients: 500ml good quality custard; 400ml double cream, lightly whipped; 1 vanilla pod, split; 500g strawberries; 4tsp caster sugar; mint leaves to garnish. Serves 8.

Method: 1. In a bowl, fold together the custard, the whipped cream and the vanilla seeds scrapped from the pod.

2. Take 400g of strawberries, and blitz together with the sugar. Stir into the custard mix. Chop the rest of the strawberries, and add to the mix, folding through.

3. Line a 1 litre loaf tin with cling film and pour the mixture in. Freeze for a minimum of four hours.

When ready to serve, take out of the freezer 10 minutes before you want to eat, and serve with some more fresh strawberries and a sprig of mint.

Recipes reproduced with kind permission from: www.berryworld.com.

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GARDENING Beth Otway

Sweetly scented summer shrubs

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relish plants that produce fragrant flowers.

Philadelphus aren’t the most memorable group of plants for ten or eleven months of the year, but while they’re in flower, these shrubs perfume the garden with their intoxicating and deliciously sweet scent.

Philadelphus aren’t fussy plants, they’re fully hardy and flower reliably every year. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any well-drained soil.

The flowers produced by these cultivars are wonderfully fragrant: ‘Sybille’ reaches an eventual maximum height of 1.5m (5ft), spreading up to 2.5m (8ft) wide. This cultivar produces a bounty of open-centred, white flowers which are highlighted with mauve at their centre. The larger cultivar, ‘Beauclerk’ grows to a maximum of 2.5m (8ft) in height and width. Its flowers’ centres are blushed with mauve

As soon as your Philadelphus flowers start to fade, it’s time to prune your shrub.

If your plant is displaying any dead or damaged stems, remove these first, cutting right back to ground level or the plant’s main stem. Next remove any thin, spindly growth. Then, cut back your plant’s faded flowering stems beyond their spent flowers, to encourage stronger growth. Finally, prune out and remove 25% of your shrub’s oldest stems. This will encourage your Philadelphus to produce strong new shoots.

Philadelphus plants flower on their previous year’s growth. So, pruning immediately after flowering will give your plants the maximum amount of time to develop strong, new growth, to produce next year’s flowers. After pruning, water your plant well and mulch with peat-free compost.

Philadelphus are deciduous shrubs, most cultivars produce simple, green leaves.

If you’d like something a bit different, look out for Philadelphus coronarius ‘Variegatus’, which produces green leaves, outlined with pretty cream margins, or Philadelphus ‘Innocence’, whose green leaves are marked with irregular splashes of yellow. Both these plants’ eventual height and width will vary, depending on your soil, from 1.5 to 2.5 metres (5-8ft).

Naturally, both of these plants produce the sweetly scented flowers that this genus of deciduous shrubs are famous for. Bees appreciate these open centred flowers, too.

If you have a small garden, don’t despair. Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine' grows to an eventual maximum width of 1.5m (5ft) wide and a height of just 1m (3.3ft). The only drawback with this plant is that its pure white, double flowers aren’t accessible to bees.

I’ve found Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’ (height 1.5m (5ft) width 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)) to be a great container plant. Once ‘Belle Etoile’ comes into bloom, the plant is welcomed onto my patio, where its flowers and their delectable fragrance are cherished, both by me and the local bees. Once the flowers fade, my plant is swiftly pruned, before it’s swapped out onto my growing area and replaced by another plant.

Top: Philadelphus Belle Etoile. Right: Philadelphus flowers. Images by Beth Otway.

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FIND OUT MORE For more tips and ideas of seeds to sow and gardening advice for the month ahead, visit my website www.pumpkinbeth.com where you’ll also find information about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, a calendar of plant sales, my trial results, and much more besides.

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Ranmore West and The Wotton Hatch

Denbies Hillside and neighbouring Ranmore Common are some of the richest chalk grasslands in south east England. The downs tumble towards to the pretty village of Westcott with beautiful views in all directions. Taken from www.nationaltrust.org.uk where a bigger map can be downloaded.

1. Leave the car park (marked 1 on the map) by the track just to the right of the noticeboard and swing further right once it gets into open space.

You'll soon enter the woods and head due south.

Here the path swings slightly left and rises as it goes south through dense woodland of mainly silver birch. Walk straight on at the first cross path where the path begins to slope downwards.

2. Follow the track onwards and soon you'll reach a cross path again (marked 2 on the map). You'll see a sign post (remember this for your return journey) where you need to turn right (west) onto the North Downs Way. Continue in a westerly direction along the North Downs Way; in some places trees have fallen down across the track.

3. Just after the North Downs Way begins to head downhill, you reach a pillbox dating to the Second World War - this is marked 3 on the map. Close to the pillbox is a gate - go through this and take the left fork down the hill. You'll leave the North Downs Way at this point. The track that you're walking along here leaves the woods and slopes further downhill - on the left there is a magnificent view over Dorking and Box Hill and if you look hard left one can see the spire of St Barnabas church on

Ranmore Common. About 100 metres down the slope there is a seat on the right - this is known as 'God's seat'. There are two versions of why it is called that. The first is that this is where God viewed his county of Surrey and the second is that if you are climbing the hill towards it, you may think "thank God I've made it". At the bottom of the hill swing right on the track which then falls quite steeply and then swings left where you'll come to a gate. Go through the gate and walk along the left hand side of the field and over the railway bridge. This is the Reading to Dorking line and is occasionally used by steam trains. Keep to the left hand side of the fields and to your left on the horizon you'll see the spire of St Barnabas church on Ranmore Common again.

4. At the end of the fields you reach a crossroads (marked 4 on the map) by a large house - here you leave the track and go half left (45 degrees) on a footpath going uphill across the field, signed by a disc. At the far side of the field keep on the path through the gate onto the fenced path going uphill until you reach St John the Evangelist church. Stay on the path round the right of the church and you will come to a gate onto a hard surfaced road where you turn right then walk up the towards the A25 and the Wotton Hatch pub.

5. On leaving the pub (marked 5 on the map), cross the main road and walk back down the small road that you came up. Follow this for about 100 metres then turn off right into the field at the public footpath sign. Follow the fence down the right hand side of the field and go past the two ponds where the path is quite narrow.

6. Continue downhill, ignoring the path that goes off to the right, and at the bottom of the hill there is a house on the right hand side and a cottage straight in front of you (marked 6 on the map). At this point turn right onto the surfaced road (this is marked as a public footpath) and continue straight on for 400 metres. At the start of this section there is an open field to your right and woods to your left - at the end of the first open field on your left, turn left onto an unmade road.

7. Walk along this unmade road almost due north towards the downs until you pass Coombe Farm and a pond on your right where you reach 'The Empty Box Company'. At this point swing right then left followed by, in about 100 metres, another right turn and then left turn under the railway bridge

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Southern view from Denbies Vineyard (Colin Miller/NT)

(marked 7 on the map). As you emerge look right and you will see the spire of St Barnabas church again. On the far side of the railway, walk along the track at the left hand side of the field until you reach a gate - go through the gate (where you will see the National Trust sign) and then turn right and you are now on a stretch called the 'Carriage Way'. This was built in the mid 1800s by the Cubbitt family who at that time owned the Denbies estate. They used this stretch to show their guests what the surrounding countryside looked like. Walk along the Carriage Way at the bottom of the scarp slope - the hill you can see in front of you is Colley Hill. You are in buzzard country here so keep an eye in the sky to glimpse these magnificent birds. Recently there have also been sightings of red kites in the area.

8. Go through the first gate and the first set of woods, ignoring the bridle path. When you reach a 'five ways' (marked 8 on the map) take the second left track which goes up the hill. The hollow on your left is a disused lime kiln. Shortly after turning off the main track the path you are on splits - take the right fork (which is marked 'The Denbies Nature Trail') where it climbs quite steeply through some woods then passes through a gate into open hillside. The path cuts diagonally across the open downland. The buildings below you are Landbarn Farm, owned and managed by the National Trust.

Due south from here if you look closely, you can see Leith Hill Tower on the horizon through a gap in the trees. At the fence line at the top of the downs turn

left along the grassy path close by the fence - from this section the view to the left must be one of the finest of this part of Surrey (and some of Sussex).

9. Continue on this path, which rises gradually, until you reach the top left corner of the field where you will need to climb over a stile (marked 9 on the map) and turn left (ignoring the path that goes down the slope). You are now back on the North Downs Way, heading west. After about 700 metres you will reach the signpost that you saw at the start of your walk.

Turn right here, head up the hill and the car park (marked 1 on the map) is about 500 metres along this track.

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News June 2019

A new look Farnham Town Council The elections have resulted in some changes at Farnham Town Council.

Find out who represents the area where you live and how to contact them at www.farnham.gov.uk.

If you have the time and commitment to make a success of an allotment, you can join the allotment waiting list by completing the application form which you’ll find under ‘Do it Online’ at www.farnham.gov.uk or email lara.miller@farnham.gov.uk or call 01252 712667.

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You can also visit the website to read about the new Mayor of Farnham and the charity they have chosen to support during the 2019/20 Mayoral year.

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Music in the Meadow returns to Gostrey Meadow on Sunday 2 June from 3-5pm.

Farnham Town Council has around 325 plots on nine allotment sites in and around Farnham and some of these plots will soon be vacant and in need of a new and keen tenant.

Every Sunday afternoon throughout the summer, Farnham Town Council hosts a free live music concert.

The musical line-up varies week by week so as to suit all musical tastes.

The June line-up is shown below.

Music in the Meadow June line-up Date Band Charity tea tent host 2 June

Squeeze Box (5-piece female fronted soft rock/pop)

Lions Club of Farnham

9 June

The Revivals Band (60s to current day covers band)

Farnham Fundraising for Marie Curie

16 June Harry Strutters Jazz Band (Jazz, jive and swing)

1st Rowledge Rainbow and Guides

23 June Late to the Party (5-piece pop/rock covers band)

Brightwells Gostrey Centre

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• Best Courtyard • Best Hanging Basket or Container • Best Front, Back or Small Garden • Best Large Garden • Best Public House or Hotel • Best Vegetable Garden • Best Shop Front • Best Wildlife Garden • Best Business Premises • The 2019 Madge Green Community Gardening Project You can enter as many categories as you like.

From big ideas on a small budget to bold and inspiring large gardens, there is a category for all scales of gardening in the annual Secret Gardens of Farnham competition.

The competition is open to gardeners who live in Farnham. This includes: Badshot Lea, Hale, Upper Hale, The Bourne, Boundstone, Heath End, Moor Park, Rowledge, Weybourne, Wrecclesham and the town centre.

As well as aiming to discover some fantastic gardens, the competition encourages and rewards horticultural talent and environmental responsibility.

Judging criteria - the judges will look for: • Planting, annual bedding, shrub borders and other general planting • Lawns • Hedges • Vegetables • Compost areas • Areas for wildlife • Environmental responsibility such as using peat-free compost or rainwater harvesting Each entry will receive a judges’ report and an award certificate.

You can enter online at www.farnham.gov.uk/bloom or complete the form below and return to Lara Miller at Farnham Town Council, Council Office, South Street, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7RN by no later than 13 June.

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Date of Judging Picnic in the Park This year’s judging will take place week commencing 15 Come along to Farnham’s biggest outdoor picnic on July 2019.

Sunday 30 June from 12 to 6pm at Gostrey Meadow.

Prizes All entrants will be invited to the Farnham in Bloom Traditionally a day to unwind and relax after the Awards’ ceremony, which will be hosted at Squire’s excitement of Farnham Carnival, Picnic in the Park offers an afternoon of free live music and family entertainment.

Garden Centre on Thursday 10 October 2019.

Throughout the afternoon, bands will perform on the The winner of each category will receive a certificate huge outdoor stage. The music will range from choral sounds and folk to jazz and full on swing! and a trophy that they will hold for one year.

• First prize - £50 in garden vouchers • Second and third prize - Certificates and garden vouchers.

• A Gardener of the Year Award will also be given by the judges.

A month of performance

Confirmed acts include: • Vic Cracknell’s Swing Band • Farnham Music and Drama • Megan Linford • The Festival Choir • Rock Choir • In Accord, and • Farnham Ukulele Jam

Farnham’s summer season of events is well underway with June being the month of the Farnham Flash Festival. The annual event is organised by Farnham Town Council The festival is organised by the Performers Together and and this year it is sponsored by Kidd Rapinet sponsor of the Summer Events programme and Durham House is supported by Farnham Town Council.

Chiropractic Clinic, bronze sponsor of Picnic in the Park.

As well as providing a grant for £1,500, Farnham Town Council is delighted that its Council Chamber will To see what else is planned for this afternoon of family entertainment, visit www.farnham.gov.uk. feature as the venue for the following performances: Friday 14 June at 8pm Apples in Winter – a play about monsters and the mothers of monsters.

Thursday 20 and Friday 21 June at 7.30pm Miss in Her Teens – a classical play by Artifice.

To see the full programme which includes singing, the spoken word, music, theatre, dance and entertainment, visit www.farnhamflashfestival.org.uk or pick up a free festival guide from Farnham Town Council’s office in South Street.

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he Waverley Singers have a well-deserved reputation locally as a choir that performs beautiful choral music and gives excellent performances.

Their annual programme includes at least four concerts, and they are always accompanied by professional musicians – an orchestra, solo singers, organist, pianist or other instrumentalists.

Sometimes they combine with other choirs, as they did recently with Romsey Choral Society for two joint performances of Verdi’s extraordinary Requiem at Romsey Abbey and Guildford Cathedral.

On other occasions, a children’s choir adds a special dimension, such as when Edgeborough School joined their Christmas Concert at St Andrew’s Church in Farnham. They perform in a variety of local venues including Alton, Farnham, Aldershot and Guildford.

The choir’s real work happens in rehearsals, every Thursday in term-time at South Farnham School.

There is something amazing about a large and varied group of people coming together with a joint purpose and common interest. Their repertoire includes well-known works, which many people will have heard or sung before, and some that are new to everyone. There is so much exciting choral repertoire to discover, from the 15th to the 21st centuries, and singing it is challenging and great fun.

The Waverley Singers are extremely lucky to be directed by Richard Pearce. He’s a frequent broadcaster on radio, and on TV, including the Royal Albert Hall organ on the Last Night of the Proms. His varied professional roles in London include conductor, organist, pianist, working with the BBC Singers, and professor at the Guildhall Schools of Music and Drama. They’re accompanied at rehearsals by talented pianist Jakob Rothoff, who somehow manages to make impersonating an orchestra look easy.

Their primary purpose is to share the joy of choral singing, preparing and giving concerts, but they’re a very friendly bunch, and many longterm friendships have been formed. They’re also proud of their tradition of raising funds for locallyconnected charities at their concerts.

This summer, the choir is looking forward to a tour to Vienna and Bratislava. They will sing in some beautiful churches and have the chance to explore a fascinating part of Europe.

If you love to sing and have thought about joining a choir, the Waverley Singers would be delighted to hear from you. And of course, they’d love to meet you at their next concert, in Alton, on Saturday 15th June.

FIND OUT MORE See the website www.waverleysingers.com for information about trying us out at a rehearsal.

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We have just watched the last episode of Line of Duty and we seem to have more questions than answers! However, we both sat riveted to every episode and can’t wait for the next series to begin. On the Jottings front, it’s been another busy month with lots of different events taking place throughout June. Have a great month and let’s hope it’s a warm and sunny one.

Studios (SAOS) event taking place in artist’s studios right across the county. There will be 297 artists taking part in 180 studios, the largest event to date. As well as a chance to meet and talk to artists in their place of work, the summer open studios event offers visitors the opportunity to view demonstrations, buy artwork, enter a free prize draw and even get involved in creative workshops. Studio locations are throughout Surrey and its borders. Full details at www. surreyopenstudios.org.uk.

Dockenfield Day Saturday 1st June 2pm-6pm The theme this year is The Beach. Take your buckets and spades, your masks and snorkels and get down to the Playing Field, Abbotts Cottages. There will be old favourites such as the coconut shy and the bouncy castle as well as some exciting new additions like the much-anticipated Space Hopper Sprint and Donut Challenge. There’ll be the annual tug of war, the legendary Dockenfield Dog Show, and the brilliant Downstairs at Deano’s will be performing again.

All sports and events are free to join in and the cost of stalls is kept to a minimum. Where else can you try a genuine Human Fruit Machine for as little as 10p a go? There will be lots of delicious refreshments so take your friends and family and join in the fun!

Grayshott Folk Club Saturday 1st June 7.30pm They present Texan guitarist/singer/song-writer Jarrod Dickenson. He’s touring all over the UK and Europe before performing at Cambridge Folk Festival on Sunday 4th August, on the same bill as Richard Thompson, Fisherman's Friends and The Unthanks. Jarrod has supported legendary artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Don McLean and The Waterboys and he has acquired a formidable and loyal bunch of fans across the globe. Listen to Jarrod Dickenson at www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uCqWky8DgM. Support is provided by Ben & Steve Somer, a father and son combination who play across the genres of Jazz, Folk and Roots music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr3lxwakFek. Tickets: Adults £15/Under 16s £8; Call Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096. Takes place at Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott,nr. Hindhead GU26 6TZ.

The Supercar Event Saturday 1st June If you’re looking to keep the kids entertained this May halfterm, then look no further; The Supercar Event returns to Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester. It will offer once-in-alifetime passenger rides in some of the world’s most iconic and luxurious supercars from just £20. The money raised will go to The Children’s Trust charity, helping children with brain injury. There will also be a range of activities to keep the whole family entertained. Family ticket (2 adult, 2 children aged 4-16) £30, adult ticket £12, child and concession tickets £8. VIP tickets £160. Supercar rides must be purchased separately. Be ‘speedy’ and book now, visit www.thesupercarevent.com.

Surrey Artists’ Open Studios Wednesday 1st to Thursday 16th June For sixteen days in June Surrey artists will be welcoming the public into their studios for the annual Surrey Artists’ Open

Farnham Cricket Club Open Day Sunday 2nd June 1pm–4pm Looking for a fun-filled day of activity for all the family? To celebrate the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup coming to England and Wales this summer, Farnham Cricket Club is hosting a Family Open Day at their beautiful ground at the top of Farnham Park next to Farnham Castle. If you’ve never tried the game and are curious to learn more, members of the First XI and other enthusiastic players and volunteers will be happy to show you the basics and answer any questions. There’ll be lots of fun games for all ages and abilities with a BBQ, refreshments tent, bar and a tombola, plus free parking. Contact junior. registration@farnhamcc.co.uk for more information.

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The Poddle Sunday 2nd June The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is inviting the public to pull on their walking shoes and join them for its 47th annual sponsored walk, dubbed The Poddle. Starting at Bramley Village Hall it takes in some of the most scenic and varied parts of the canal, including the Trust’s newly-acquired length in Birtley where it is creating a 2km circular walk. The route then follows footpaths to Shamley Green and onwards to Farley Green, where lunch is provided. The afternoon walk takes walkers to Albury Heath, across Blackheath and rejoins the Downs Link to return to Bramley village hall for tea and cake. Both morning and afternoon sections are 16:12 about six miles of mainly flat terrain and walkers can do either or both sessions. For more information and to register, go to https://weyarun.org.uk/events39, or email poddle@ weyandarun.co.uk.

Ash Parish Garden Club Monday 3rd June 7.45pm–9.30pm They are a friendly club that meets on the first Monday of every month, at Victoria Hall, 121 Ash Hill Road, Ash, Aldershot GU12 5DN. Meetings are either talks or demonstrations from well-known authoritative RHS approved speakers. At each meeting they give members a free monthly magazine written and produced by themselves and free tea and coffee. They hold 3 shows a year in April, June and September. Membership is £10 a year, visitors £2.50 per meeting. For more information call Beverley Ames on 01252 686303.

Piano Bar Jazz Tuesday 4th June 1pm-2pm Enjoy Lunchtime Piano Bar Jazz in an informal cabaret style setting in the Barley Room, Farnham Maltings, with the Esmond Clements Trio and occasional guests, playing the great English and American song books, jazz standards, and the wonderful bossa novas of Brazil. Cool, intimate, classic jazz. They play on the first Tuesday of every month. Entry

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Art, Architecture and Christianity in Victorian England Wednesday 5th June 7.30pm Bishop Christopher Herbert, former vicar of The Bourne, Canon of Guildford Cathedral and Bishop of St Albans, will give a talk on Art, Architecture and Christianity in Victorian England, as part of the celebrations for the 175th anniversary of St John’s Church, Hale. The talk will take place at St John’s, GU9 9AB. Refreshments available, admission free but donations welcome. For further information call 01252 820537 or email news@ Events badshotleaandhale.org.

Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 6th June at 2.15pm for 2.30pm Taking place in Elstead Village Hall, Fiona Jewson will present a Fashion Show of ladies clothing, gifts and accessories from the Angel Boutique in Downing Street, Farnham. Several members have already volunteered to act as models for her outfits and there will be the opportunity to make some purchases. Visitors are welcome to the meeting to enjoy the show, and a delicious tea afterwards. For more information, contact Hilary Pettman on 01252 703217.

Musical Amnesty Thursday 6th - Saturday 8th June The Boileroom in Guildford is hosting a Musical Amnesty with In Place of War for unwanted musical studio equipment and instruments to set up a new studio for disadvantaged young people in Medellin, Colombia. They’re acting as a drop-off point for the local community to leave their donations – they’ll do the rest! In Place Of War support artists and creative communities living in sites of war, revolution and conflict to build powerful networks and create social change through creativity.

Surrey Border Movie Makers Friday 7th June They meet on the first Friday of each month and are a filmmaking club whose members consist of retired professionals, experienced filmmakers and complete beginners. They share a love of making films including holiday films, drama, comedy and documentaries which they do to the best of their ability. 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.

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Music and Art Celebration Saturday 8th June 1.30pm-7.30pm Enjoy an eclectic mix of exciting musical performances and sales1of work from local craftspeople at St Mark's Church, Page Alma Lane, Upper Hale GU9 0LT. Cash bar and café selling hot beverages and cake open throughout the event. Early evening barbecue. Children welcome. For further information call 01252 820537 or email news@badshotleaandhale.org.

Silver Swans Keep strong and healthy! Adult ballet with stretching classes taught by a former professional ballerina and experienced, qualified teacher. All levels welcome in a friendly environment- for class details contact Suzanne on 07985 520378 or email suzanne.vnad@gmail.com. Classes held in Guildford.

Party In the Park Saturday 8th June Victoria’s Promise is a charity supporting young women through their cancer treatment and beyond and to fill the gap in physical and emotional needs as well as supplying practical help to assist stability and normality in the home.

Join them at Hartlett's Park in Hook for 'Party in the Park’.

It promises be a fun day for all members of the family, and will help raise funds to support more young women and their families.

Thread - a Festival of Textiles Saturday 8th June 9am-5pm Farnham Maltings hosts a celebration of all things textile.

Thread brings together fabric and sewing enthusiasts, as well as curious newcomers, for one enormous, friendly and welcoming festival. Browse the curated marketplace, try your hand at a workshop, listen to an expert talk, join in with a participatory session, or just enjoy the sociable atmosphere. Tickets £5 in advance (£7.50 on the door); under 15s free. Call 01252 745444 or go to www. farnhammaltings.com.

World Gin Day Saturday 8th June 10am–5pm There seems to be a ‘World Something Day’ for just about every activity you can think of, however, this is one I thoroughly approve of! Silent Pool Distillers in Shere are joining in the ‘spirit’ by holding their own special day. It’s a chance to meet the distillers, learn how we make craft spirits, take advantage of their exclusive Open Day offers and taste some of their amazing cocktails. They will be running free 20-minute distillery tours throughout the day

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where you will get a sneak preview of their brand new distillery that holds a shiny new 1500L copper still along with their very first bottling line! Tickets will be available to book on the day on a first come, first served basis so make sure you arrive early and head straight to the welcome tent. There will also be live music and local food available throughout the day. Free admission, children welcome.

Farnham Youth Choir Sunday 9th June This is a local musical treasure for girls and boys, aged 6–18. The FYC family of choirs begins with the training choir, for 7 year olds moving onto the Junior choir around the age of 9 and then onto the senior secondary aged Farnham Youth Choir. You can find lots more information at www.fyc.org. uk. They have an open rehearsal on 9th June at Frensham Heights School, when anyone from year 2 upwards is welcome to go along and try them out. Their annual auditions day for the Youth Choir is on Saturday 29th June and they will next be performing on Sunday 30th June at the Menuhin Hall, Cobham. Tickets available from the website.

Farnham Festival of Transport Sunday 9th June 10am This is a fun event for all the family, not just petrol heads. It takes place in the Upper Hart Car Park, Farnham and is organised by Farnham Weyside Rotary Club in conjunction with the Farnham Herald. Around 100 cars from all eras of motoring will be on display, and can be examined and June 2019

appreciated. They will travel out for a tour round Farnham and district so that more people can see them. There will be prizes for the best vehicle in each category. There will be live music, food, drink and ice creams, as well as other stalls to wander round. The whole day is designed to help raise funds for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. For more information about the festival and to enter, see www. farnhamfestivaloftransport.co.uk. For Farnham Weyside Rotary Club, see www.farnhamweyside.org.uk.

Badshot Lea Tennis Club Sunday 9th June 11.30am–4pm The local tennis club at Badshot Lea is taking part in the Nature Valley Tennis Weekend events – a LTA nationwide ‘open days’ campaign aimed at getting more people to play tennis by offering free opportunities to play. Badshot Lea Tennis Club is opening its doors to anyone who has previously or would like to play tennis. There will be refreshments and spare rackets if you cannot find yours! The club is on the recreation ground behind the Village Green in Badshot Lea. See website for more information, membership and directions at www.badshotleatennisclub.org.uk.

Farnham Speakers Mondays 10th and 24th June 7.30pm Learn to speak with confidence and improve your public speaking and presentation skills in a fun and supportive club. They meet at the The Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham every second and fourth Monday at 7.30pm. To find

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Farnham Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild Tuesday 11th June 2pm They are holding their monthly meeting at the Methodist Church Hall in South Street, Farnham. Their speakers this month will be Emilia and Darren Paine who will give a short talk entitled ‘Young Volunteer in Tanzania’ after the tea break. Why not go along and find out about this friendly Guild and their varied activities. Entrance is just £1, which includes tea and biscuits. You will be very welcome!

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Titanic The Musical Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th June FAOS Musical Theatre Group presents this modern musical masterpiece about a tragedy that launched a legend. With characters based on the real victims and survivors of the disaster, Titanic the Musical captures stories from every tier of society, from the poorest passengers on third-class

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Farnham Afternoon Bridge Club Wednesday 12th June 1.45pm They meet at Farnham Maltings every Wednesday afternoon except the first Wednesday in the month. Bridge (Rubber) starts at 1.45pm, they have a short tea break mid-afternoon and finish at 4.30pm. The members all enjoy their bridge and find it a great way to meet together in a nice friendly atmosphere. New members are very welcome and can obtain further information from the Membership Secretary, Eileen Besgrove on 01252 710819.

Hale WI Wednesday 12th June 1.45pm Hale WI will meet at the Village Institute and their speaker will be Claire Fecher who will talk about Decorative Ribbons.

If you would like to join them, you will be very welcome.

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The Tempest by The HandleBards Thursday 13th June 1.30pm and 7.30pm Farnham Maltings welcome the world’s first cycling theatre

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company, The HandleBards. They pedal from venue to venue with all the set, props and costume necessary to perform environmentally-sustainable Shakespeare across the globe. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter. Tickets £12 (concessions £10, members £9) Call 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings.com.

one-woman play about a mother whose son has committed a terrible crime. Tickets are £11. Then on 20th, 21st and 22nd June is ‘Miss in Her Teens’ by David Garrick, a rare professional performance of the classic 18th century farce about the complications of young love, Tickets are £15.

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Art Exhibition Friday 14th to Sunday 16th June St Andrew’s Church, Upper Church Lane, Farnham will be holding an exhibition of the artwork of Rupert Green, a talented local young man whose life was cut tragically short in 2017. The exhibition will be open in Farnham on Friday between 4.30 and 6.30pm; Saturday between 10am to 12 noon and Sunday from 12noon to 2pm. Admission is free, but donations to Creative Response, a Farnham based charity, would be very welcome. Reproductions will be available with proceeds going to the same charity (www. creativeresponseart.org). This is a unique opportunity to view the outstanding work of a promising art scholar whose love of animals in the wild is reflected in the soul of his paintings.

Farnham & District Museum Society Afternoon Seminars Friday 14th Monday 17th June The last of the season’s local history seminars will look at the subject of Victorian Farnham. There is a choice of dates as the Friday session is repeated on Monday. Both sessions are from 2pm to 4pm with a break for tea/coffee midway.

The afternoon is led by local historian and author Pat Heather at the usual venue, the Garden Gallery at the Museum of Farnham in West Street. Contact Pat on 01252 721576 to book; £5 per seminar. More information at www. farnhammuseumsociety.org.uk.

Farnham Flash Festival Friday 14th June 8pm Farnham’s Council Chamber in South Street is the striking setting for two plays from LynchPin Theatre/Artifice for the Festival. First up on 14th June, is a rehearsed reading of ‘Apples in Winter’ by Jennifer Fawcett, a profoundly moving June 2019

Waverley Dowsers Society Friday 14th June 7pm They have organised an outside visit to Grayswood Church GU7 2DJ, near Haslemere on the A286. Opposite the church are the Village Hall and the car park they hope to use. Just above the Church is a footpath to what is described as a moat (1KM). This is now a flat area surrounded by a stream fed moat with trees and a bridge over the moat water. Take along dowsing tools, (spares if needed) and appropriate

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Men in Sheds I think I have mentioned this terrific enterprise before.

Located at Japonica Court in Ash, the community-based project brings older men together in a safe, informal and friendly environment to learn and practise DIY and woodworking skills. The well-equipped workshop includes hand tools, portable power tools and small machines. It has been a huge success and has now opened its doors for two extra days meaning it is open Tuesday to Friday. Age UK Surrey is looking for new participants so if you are over 50 with an interest in woodwork and think you might be interested in attending a Men in Sheds session, call 01483 503414, email enquiries@ageuksurrey.org.uk or visit www. ageuk.org.uk/surrey.

Frensham Fayre and Party in the Park Saturday 15th June 12.30pm The clowns are in town for this year’s Circus themed Frensham Fayre. All the old favourites will be there with tons of quality gifts, crafts and bargains to buy from the huge array of stalls, a Classic Car display, as well as some of the tastiest food and drink Frensham has to offer. As the sun slips down, put on your dancing shoes on for Party in the Park as the massively popular tunes of Foxy Lauz and the Hounds of Sound return to the marquee. Join your friends 36

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Enjoy cocktails, bubbles or local beer from The Holly Bush Pub’s fabulous even bigger bar. And watch out for this year’s special event! Proceeds will go to local charities.

Parish Fête Saturday 15th 12 noon-4pm Enjoy a traditional village fête at St George’s Church, Badshot Lea GU9 9LD.There will be a barbecue, bar, tea, cakes, entertainment, bouncy castle, plants, home produce, games of skill and chance – and a whole lot more, plus the Grand Raffle with a first prize of £100. More information on 01252 820537 or news@badshotleaandhale.org.

Badshot Lea Summer Fête Saturday 15th June 12 noon St George’s Church, Badshot Lea will be holding their summer fête with lots of activities for children including face painting and bouncy castle. There will be many stalls including a plant store with John Negus, journalist and broadcaster joining in to answer gardening questions and plant identification Tasty refreshments will be served – including bbq, bar, cream teas and homemade cakes. Do go along for a great afternoon out. It is free to enter and there is free parking. https://badshotleaandhale.org/ Woodlarks 70th Anniversary Summer Fête Saturday 15th June 12pm-4pm This is a fundraising fête to celebrate the 70th Anniversary

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The event, taking place at Gostrey Meadows, Farnham, is also an opportunity to raise funds for a much needed wheelchair accessible bus. There is live entertainment, food and drink, stalls, bouncy castles and a dog show - all dogs welcome. There will be wonderful raffle prizes to win. For further details, ring Ben or Jules on 01252 714041.

The Waverley Singers Saturday 15th June 7pm Fancy a much more relaxing ‘B’ word?! The Waverley Singers will be performing their Summer Concert in St Lawrence Church, Alton with a programme of choral and organ works by Bruckner, Bach, Britten and Bullard. You are guaranteed an evening of wonderful music with a retiring collection taken in aid of Bushy Leaze Children and Families centre. Tickets cost £15 (U18/Students £5). Visit www. ticketsource.co.uk/waverleysingers (no card fee) Tickets also available from Newbury Building Society Alton and at the door.

Wings & Wheels Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June 9am-8pm The organisers are delighted to confirm the Red Arrows will be headlining the air display as the team returns for the fifteenth and final air show at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey. Flying the distinctive Hawk jets, which flew off June 2019

the production line at Dunsfold Aerodrome in 197409/05/2019 in the15:52 hands of the late Duncan Simpson, the Hawk is the Royal Air Force’s advanced trainer and has been used by the Red Arrows since 1979. The squadron is renowned across the world for displaying in the British-built fast-jets. Advanced rate tickets from £24 for adults or £55 for a family. Single child tickets (for children aged 5 – 15) will be £8. Children under 5 go free. Hospitality packages start from £199 per person, weekend passes, grandstand tickets and camping are also available. For more information visit www. wingsandwheels.net or to book standard tickets call 08712 305572.

Wingwalking Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June Val Hutton, from Ewhurst, along with several other brave people, will be taking part in this event to raise much needed funds for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. The Hospice team in Farnham, along with the many volunteers who support them, offer valuable care to patients with life limiting illnesses, both at the Hospice and in the clients own homes.

The challenge will take place from Headcorn airfield in Kent.

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Tilford Bach Society Annual Baroque Festival Friday 15th Saturday 16th June This festival is back for a weekend full of Baroque music of

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Father’s Day Bacon Butty Brunch Trips Sunday 16th June They Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood are organising these special trips to treat Dads and their families to a canal trip whilst enjoying a tasty bacon butty! The trips will last approximately 1½ hours and will depart at 9.45am and 12noon. Tickets cost £14 for adults and £10 for children.

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The Arts Society Farnham Lectures Tuesday 18th June 10.30am ‘Nothing to Declare: Art Stopped at Customs’, is the title of the next lecture by Rosalind Whyte in the Great Hall, The Maltings. This is what can happen when the words of ‘Creative and Legal’ collide; the results are often bizarre and highly amusing! The Lecture, preceded by the AGM, finishes at 12.15pm. Non members are welcome to attend the lecture for £5. For more information, see www. theartssocietyfarnham.org.uk.

Death Café and visit to GreenAcres Park.

Tuesday 18th June 2pm-5pm Farnham Humanists and GreenAcres are hosting a Death Café where people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death.

Their aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. To find out more, visit https://deathcafe.com/. There will be an opportunity to see and hear about the award winning burial ground at Heatherley Wood, Grayshott. To book a place or to enquire about transport, please david@farnham.humanist.org.uk.

Surrey Branch Western Front Association Wednesday 19th June 7.45pm Cobham Day Centre Tim Stoneman’s talk at The Cobham Day Centre, is entitled ‘Scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow, 21st June 1919’.The mighty ships of the German High Seas Fleet were scuttled by their own sailors in Scapa Flow in Orkney – the single greatest loss of warships in history, and the sailors killed that day were the final casualties of WW1 – the Treaty of Versailles was signed the following week, formally bringing hostilities to an end. Full details from andy.ewt@ gmail.com or phone 07768 197990.

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The Bourne WI Thursday 20th June 7.45pm for 8pm Tom Yendell is an inspiring, professional mouth and foot painter who has been a successful artist for 30 years. Join them for a fascinating evening as he tells his story and his passion to get more disabled people involved in art. They meet at Brambleton Hall, Talbot Road, Farnham GU98RR. Coffee, tea and chat will follow. All visitors and new members are very welcome. For more information contact Sarah on 01252 687228 or email thebournewi@gmail.com.

Ploughman’s & Pimm’s Solstice Celebration Friday 21st June 7.30pm-10pm They Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood are celebrating the Summer Solstice by organising cruises through the beautiful countryside on the longest day of the year. You can savour a glass of Pimm’s and a very special Ploughman’s supper.

The cost is £21 per person. Call 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk. More information at www. weyandarun.co.uk.

Guildford Fringe Festival Friday 21st June to Sunday 28th July An exciting programme of over 120 events will be on offer to audiences at this year’s Guildford Fringe Festival, across 12 venues from pubs and theatres to a natural burial reserve and the BBC Surrey radio studio. Visit the Guildford Fringe Festival website, https://guildfordfringefestival.com, for the full line-up and to book tickets. During the Festival, the Fringe Team will be at The Star Inn, Quarry Street, 7 days a week from 11am-4pm, where they will run a Box Office and be happy to chat about the Festival.

Little Grimm Tales Saturday 22nd June 2pm Join award winning Box Tale Soup on a Brothers Grimminspired adventure for children aged 3+, featuring wonderful puppets, innovative theatre and spellbinding original music.

Head into the woods with Hansel and Gretel, help the little elves to make beautiful shoes, watch a slimy frog become a prince, and meet the princess who’s the champion of hide-and-seek! It is on at Farnham Maltings. Tickets are £8 (family of four £28). Call the box office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings.com.

Arts And Crafts Exhibition Saturday 22nd Sunday 23rd June 12 noon-4pm Do go along and celebrate the 175th anniversary of St John’s Church, Hale GU9 9AB, at this art and craft exhibition with exhibits from local groups, schools, artists and craftspeople. There will be refreshments and live music each day. Admission £1. If you or your group want to submit an entry, contact the church on 01252 820537 or news@ badshotleaandhale.org.

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Voices Together Community Choir Saturday 22nd June 7.30pm They invite you to their summer concert at St. Andrew’s Church Farnham. Join them and their guests, The Lydian Singers, for an evening of music from around the world. The programme will take you from Oklahoma all the way to Africa and The Lion King, there's definitely something for everyone!

No tickets, but there will be a retiring collection, net proceeds of which are in aid of Alzheimer Cafe UK. More information can be found at www.farnhamvoicestogether.uk.

Vivaldi Singers Saturday June 22nd 6pm They will be performing the first of two concerts this year, with music through the ages. ‘From Bach to Beethoven’ takes place at St Mary’s Church, The Street, Frensham, Farnham GU10 3EA.Tickets, Adults £10, Students/under 16s £5, under 5s free. Tickets are available from www. vivaldisingers.com or at the door on the night. Make a note of the date for the second concert, it’s on Saturday 23rd November, more details nearer the time. However, there is a deal on ticket prices if you book both concerts at the same time. Collections on both nights will be in aid of the Ronald McDonald House Charity.

Four Churches Flower Festival Saturday 22nd Sunday 23rd June 10am–6pm Do go along and support this flower festival, which is taking place in the parish of Seale, Puttenham, Wanborough and The Sands. Various organisations that contribute towards village life will each arrange a creative display of flowers to demonstrate village life in all 4 churches. Programmes with descriptions of each display and sponsorship details will be available along with delicious teas and cakes served throughout the day. There also will be a children’s quiz with

Vox Farnham Chamber Choir Saturday 22nd June 7.30pm With music specially chosen to celebrate each moment of the day, and featuring Vivaldi's 'Gloria' the summer concert at St Thomas-on-The Bourne, Farnham, entitled ‘A Glorious Day in Music’ promises something for everyone. Tickets £15 (u/18s free) on the door, or £12 in advance from the Parish Office 01252 715505 (open 10am-12.30pm or contact voxchamberchoir@outlook.com. Find them on Facebook - search for 'Vox Chamber Choir Farnham.

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An Evening of Limitless Guitar Saturday 22nd June 8pm Three of the UK’s most exciting Guitarists and Composers take to the stage at Farnham Maltings to entertain, shock and move you beyond the known limits of Guitar music. Grammy Award winner Amrit Sond is joined by Roland Chadwick and Chris Woods for an evening of virtuosic six-string magic.

Tickets are £12; add pre-show dining for £9. Call the box office on 01252 745444 or go to www.farnhammaltings. com.

The Probus Club of Farnham Tuesday 25th June Their next meeting will be held at The Farnham House Hotel and there will be a talk given by Tim Flesher entitled ‘Mrs Thatcher and me’ which will be held before lunch at 11.15. am. Recently the club has had a private visit to The Vyne and in July they will be visiting the Solent Sky Museum. The Club was set up 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. If you might be interested in joining, contact the Honorary Secretary, Maxwell Hubbard, at maxwellhubbard2@yahoo.co.uk.

The Arts Society - Farnham Evening Wednesday 26th June They will meet at Farnham College, Morley Road, Farnham, with the doors opening at 7pm and the AGM starting at 7.30pm. This will be followed by this month's lecture entitled

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Walkies at Wisley Wednesday 26th June from 6pm RHS Garden Wisley welcomes visitors and their four-legged friends for a special Wednesday evening 'Walkies at Wisley'.

Open after hours for a walk around the garden from 6pm to 8pm, last entry 7.30pm. Free for RHS Members, Adult £7, Child £5. Two dogs permitted per person; No dogs inside catering outlets; dogs must be kept on a lead at all times; visitors must pick up after their dogs and place in bins provided.

Herb Talk Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th June Make ‘thyme’ for a herb talk at selected Squire’s Garden Centres. You’ll get top tips to ensure that your herbs are in ‘mint’ condition, and hear some ‘sage’ words from herb expert Amanda Catley, who has over 35 years experience in the horticultural industry and is a member of the Herb Society. The talk will last approximately 45 minutes followed by a Q&A session. Afterwards choose a free herb plant and enjoy a complimentary drink in Squire’s Café Bar. Everyone’s welcome and tickets are just £10. To find out where and when and to book, go to www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

Rowledge Soul Club Friday 28th June 8pm They’re back with another great selection of soul music as a special treat for your ears! Seven decades of music, including those great disco tracks from the 70's and 80's, are on the music menu in June. The Soul Club is located at Rowledge Village Club, Fullers Road, Rowledge GU10 4DE. Entry is only £3 (free to RVC members) and all are welcome. Bring your friends and have a great night! For more information, contact Phil Newport on 07979 596749 or at djphilnewport@gmail.com.

Rother Valley Croquet Club Spring has arrived so why not spend more time outside taking gentle activity to keep you healthy and your brain active. They have three friendly club days a week, coaching days and matches with other clubs. They are located in a beautiful setting in the South Downs with ample free parking. They provide all the equipment; you just need casual clothes and flat soled shoes. Trial membership is available. Contact Alan on 01798 813563 or email alanandanne@talk21.com. Also visit www.rothervalleycroquet.co.uk.

Farnham Carnival Saturday 29th June Farnham has held a Carnival for nearly 100 years and this year they have been inspired by the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11. The theme is ‘Fly me to the Moon’ but really it’s about any adventure in space! Fun starts with the Fayre in

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Organised by Farnham Lions and The Hedgehogs. To take part or help on the day email them at contact@farnhamcarnival. org.uk or visit www.farnhamcarnival.org.uk.

The Shepherd's Rest Cafe Tuesdays 12 noon-2.30pm They serve tea, coffee, tasty light lunches, soup, baked potatoes with delicious fillings and cakes and you will find a friendly welcome at The Sands Church in the village of The Sands, Binton Lane, Farnham GU10 1LJ. Any enquires and for bookings of 6 or more, contact ann.payne303@btinternet.com or call 01252 782873. On Thursday 4th July, they are putting on a special Wimbledon Tea with including sandwiches, scones, cake, strawberries and cream and sparkling drink. The cost is £12.50 and it takes place at 3pm. Contact ann.payne303@ btinternet or call 01252 782873.

Tilbourne Players Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July 8pm They have two plays in a lighter vein directed by Ian and Sara Wilson-Soppitt. A Respectable Funeral is directed by Ian and Streuth directed by Sara. Both plays will be accompanied by cheese and wine. A Respectable Funeral is about the aspirations of three sisters after the death of their little-loved mother, with a surprising twist when their brother appears on the scene. Streuth is a whodunit where coarse actors know all the lines, but not necessarily in the right order! Tickets at £15, are available at www.tilbourneplayers.org.uk or by calling 01252 724344. The plays take place at the Tilford Institute.

Summer Concert Saturday 6th July 6pm-7.30pm St Thomas-on-The Bourne, Frensham Road, Farnham GU9 8HA is the venue for this lovely concert. Choristers will perform a variety of solo, duet, 3 and 4-part sacred and secular songs

by Elgar, Mendelssohn, Purcell, Schubert and others. Andrew Harrap, the organ scholar, will accompany, and Alex Thow will play Chopin’s Ballade No 1 in G minor. Free entry, with retiring collection for church and choir funds. There will be an interval and light refreshments will be provided.

Elstead Garden Club Summer Show Saturday 6th July 2pm-4pm They will be holding their annual Summer Show at Elstead Village Hall. Do go along and see all their lovely cut flowers, arrangements and fruit and vegetable exhibits. Entry is free and homemade refreshments will be available. The afternoon will conclude with a prize giving and raffle. All visitors very welcome.

Hog Roast and Barn Dance Saturday 6th July 7pm Things are going to be hopping at Grayswood Village Hall as The Friends of All Saints Grayswood are hosting this fun evening for all the family. They have it on good authority that the youngsters will be the stars, as apparently they are much June 2019

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Pax Hill Summer Fête Sunday 7th July 2pm–4pm Pax Hill Care Home in Bentley GU10 5NG, is holding its annual summer fête with craft stalls, Nepalese street food, BBQ, ice cream, entertainment and live music. The fête is organised by the residents of Pax Hill Care Home and this year is in support of Age UK. Everyone welcome. Free parking in the grounds of Lord Baden Powell’s old house. For more information, see www.paxhill.co.uk or call 01420 525882.

The Ewshot Village Show Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July The Ewshot Village Show weekend kicks off on Saturday 13th July at 6.30pm with their fabulous Rock on the Rec evening with the hugely popular local band RELOAD. Live music, DJ, BBQ and bar are all included in the ticket price of £15 (adults) and £5 (children). Get your tickets by emailing ewshotvillageshow@gmail.com. Join them on Sunday 14th July at 2pm for our annual Village Show – fun dog show, children’s races, produce show, kids tent, local stalls, games, refreshments and even learn the haka! Takes place at Queen Elizabeth Recreation Ground, Ewshot.

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West Green House Opera Festival 2019 Thursday 20th to Friday 28th July The 19th year of this festival of fun-filled opera, music and song includes Strauss’s perennial favourite Die Fledermaus, two operas by Rossini: La Cenerentola and L’Inganno Felice, a concert performance of Guys and Dolls featuring a 40-strong orchestra and two midday concerts perfect for introducing you and your family to opera in a relaxed and beautiful setting. Tickets from £10 - £160. Call 01252 848676 or email info@westgreenhouseopera.co.uk. More information at www.westgreenhouseopera.co.uk.

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