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July sees the start of the Guildford Fringe, which offers a month long programme of arts and entertainment. There is much to see and do, so please take a look at their website www.guildfordfringe.com and get involved.

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I thought I would share this with you. We have recently had a bad attack from slugs, which seem extremely partial to Lupins. We read that slugs really like beer so we have sunk a few plastic cups in the ground and filled them with beer. Well, what a success; the bar is open every night and the slugs are wallowing in it, literally! It does seem to work and the Lupins are surviving. Don’t worry; this is not the start of garden tips from the Jotters! If you are off on your family holidays later this month, have a wonderful time.

Exhibitions at Godalming Museum Godalming Museum has two exhibitions in July. Firstly, ‘A Place in Town’ started on 28th June and runs until Saturday 9th July. Phil Kemp and Giles Pattison explore Godalming’s people and places through the camera lens in a fresh and imaginative light with unique photographs to intrigue, tease and entertain. Then, from 12th to 30th July, Godalming Photographic Club’s Annual Exhibition takes place displaying a very high standard of work by the 70+ members. For more details see www.godalmingphoto.org. Godalming Museum is located at 109a High Street, by the Pepperpot. It is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Admission is free but donations are welcomed. The Local Studies library is open in the afternoons from 1pm to 4pm. Light refreshments are available throughout the day and children are always welcome. There is a delightful Jekyll style garden at the rear of the museum and an excellent gift shop. Godalming Museum is run in partnership by Waverley Borough Council and Godalming Museum Trust. For further information contact the Museum on 01483 426510 or visit www. godalmingmuseum.org.uk.

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Desmond Holt Memorial Concert Sunday 3rd July 7.30pm The 15th DHMT Charity Concert takes place at the Ben Travers Theatre, Charterhouse School, hosted by Godalming Theatre Group. Tickets are £12.50. Contact the box office on 07402 484484 or www.thelittleboxoffice.com/dhmt.

Surrey Hills Society From Monday 4th July Surrey Hills Society offers a wide ranging programme of exclusive talks, visits and short, focussed walks. All of these are designed to increase the understanding and awareness of the special landscape and features which characterise the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This month on Sunday 3rd July they will explore Farnham on their free guided walk. On Monday 4th July, come and join them on an exclusive visit to Waverley Abbey House, a charming Grade II listed Georgian mansion, followed by an exploration of the stunning ruins of Waverley Abbey. On Wednesday 20th July, they will take you to a fully hosted day exploring the history and sights of Farnham. They will discover the wonderful architecture, meet some its interesting people and learn what makes Farnham such a Surrey gem. On Saturday 30th July, there is a guided afternoon in Pixham, Dorking. They will take you to visit the interesting Patchworking garden

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mayhem. This is your chance to step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family.

As you enter the realm of the Middle Ages, prepare yourself, for you will be greeted by a sight not seen on these lands for hundreds of years, a living medieval encampment. Here in the Living History Village, the inhabitants go about their daily life with the smiths sharpening swords and axes as their good wives cook stew over steaming pots. In the battlefield beyond, harken to the call of booming cannon fire, the clash of steel on steel and experience the authenticity of the mighty battle taking place in front of your eyes.

We preview a festival of mediaeval mayhem, which takes place in Loxwood the first two weekends in August...

As with most things mediaeval, crime and punishment were a grim affair. Murderers were given the same trials as apple thieves and both usually met the same grizzly end.

Mediaeval life was a terrifying one. But nothing brings that reality to light more than the gruesome and frightening apparition that is the Executioner. Dressed in all black, wielding an axe or scythe, this fearsome arbiter of the law was once all that stood between the good folk of the realm and the gallows.

From the first moment you walk through the gates and see the sign saying ‘You are now entering the 15th Century. Laws of the year 1455 now apply. You have been warned’, you will be transported back in time in a unique, tree-surrounded seven meadow location, shielding you from the modern world outside. You can then go forward to explore the many areas full of all the wonders of the Middle Ages.

Over the bridge dwells the den of the witches and their black cauldron, so prepare to be bewildered or enlightened by their strange and arcane delights. These creatures most foul will lure and beguile you with their spells and incantations, but be brave and you may be rewarded instead with a charm or two.

This Mediaeval Festival was started by Legend Presents in 2002 at Berkeley, Gloucestershire and ran there successfully until 2007 when the site flooded. After four years of looking for the perfect site, the magical Loxwood Meadow was found and The Loxwood Joust has now been running here since 2012. Starting as a one weekend event, always the first weekend in August, it expanded in 2015 to accommodate the growing interest and is now a permanent fixture on the first two weekends of August.

Harken to the call of booming cannon fire, the clash of steel on steel and experience the authenticity of the mighty battle taking place in front of your eyes.

The Loxwood Joust is the most spectacular mediaeval festival in the land and explores the full richness of our country’s grand heritage with an unrivalled programme of mediaeval

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Nestled in the heart of the woodland area you will find the Mead Shack. Loxwood Joust Mead is the ‘Nectar of the Gods’ and this golden liqueur of poets, lovers and kings can be sampled and enjoyed whilst absorbing all this unique experience has to offer. At the main concert stage the internationally acclaimed

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Far left: A Red and Yellow Knight; Left: The executioner; Above: The falconer; Right: A girl with ribbons

Mediaeval Baebes will entice, entrance and soothe their audience with magical voices that will be heard all across the Loxwood fields, and it is here that you will also see the hypnotic belly dancers and will laugh along with the talented performing mummers.

Beyond the woodlands lies the mighty jousting arena. In the heart of the Midsummers Meadow the knights come to earn honour and valour before the watching eyes of the crowd. With the pounding of horses’ hooves as they thunder their way across the field, the magnificent fully armoured jousting knights present a fastpaced, all action jousting tournament that will always amaze and astound.

So as you venture forth, you must take your time to look around at the variety of treats in store.

When not in flight, the hawks, owls, falcons and other birds of prey, rest on their perches giving you the chance to see the hunters of the skies up close. And you cannot miss the Mediaeval Market Place where traders and hawkers vie for your attention. Traders skilled in authentic medieval techniques and products bring their wares to sell, just like peddlers of old. Try to see if you cannot hawk a bargain at Traders Row where the merchants have gathered together, bringing with them trinkets and treasures and all manner of goodies for your pleasure.

As companies of actors, wandering minstrels, the Court Jester and dance troupes entertain and delight throughout the day, ‘Sir Lancelot the Bald’ will be found resplendent in tights.

This bright character will have you in stitches with his improbable stunts and cheeky comedy. See him roll crystal balls across his head, juggle copious amounts of fire and most amazingly of all, with support from the audience, walk a rope whilst playing with some deadly sharp knives.

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Now the question to ask is have you ever wondered what mediaeval underwear looked like? If indeed they even wore underwear back in those days. And just exactly how long did it take to get dressed in all that garb? How does one tie a corset?

Why did men wear tights? And exactly what is a Coif? All this and more is answered in person by the Mediaeval Housewife, as she presents to you the dirty laundry of the Middle Ages.

Whilst exploring the abundance of all things is mediaeval, you will locate the Loxwood Tavern and a surrounding collection of foods and drinks stalls. Gorge yourselves on the many varied and wonderful foods on offer and make sure you rest a while on the hay bales scattered about whilst you take in the living history around you.

And then in the far corner of the Midsummers Meadow nestles the Children’s Kingdom. A festival within a festival, where the Mediaeval Groat is the currency, there is all manner of exciting activities from Have a Go Archery, Pelt the Peasant, Face and Wound Painting and of course the, Bouncy Castle.

Encamped within the Children’s Kingdom you will also find sword school, giving both adults and children the chance experience the life of a knight in training and more importantly learn some longsword moves. Here you will have the opportunity to test your bow skills against an exciting range of targets. Would you have been able to feed your family back in medieval times? Can you hit the 3D life-size boar and stag?

So there you have it, The Loxwood Joust is a festival like no other, one of history and discovery and everything else in between. You are welcomed to your heritage and all are invited to an exciting mediaeval day out, as history comes to life each day from 10am to 6pm. Look at our online competitions for a chance to win family tickets - www.vantagepointmag.co.uk.

FIND OUT MORE The Loxwood Joust’s unrivalled programme of mediaeval revelry, guarantees a day out like no other, takes place on the 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th August.

It is excellently located just off the B2133 between Wisborough Green and Loxwood with ample free parking.

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National Garden Scheme Gardens Tuesday 5th July In July many Surrey gardens are ablaze with colour and burning with great ideas, especially for smaller gardens. On 5th July, 16 Hurtmore Chase, Godalming GU7 2RT is open from 11am-5pm. Fuschias are a speciality in this secluded ¼ acre garden Patio area with hanging baskets, troughs and planted pots plus shaded arbour bordered by hostas. Admission £3.50, children free. On the same day Monksfield, Tilford, GU10 2AL is open from 10.30am-5.30pm with cream teas in this 10½ acre varied family garden. With Hampton Court show garden, orchard/walled garden, 300ft long border and formal garden with stunning sculptures, cottage garden and ½ acre wildlife pond. £5, children free. For more details and directions and many more gardens available to visit, go to www.ngs.org.uk.

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Elstead Afternoon Women’s Institute Thursday 7th July 2.15pm Mr C Goostrey will Speak on ‘Beyond Evita – The Real Argentina’ at Elstead Village Hall at 2.15pm. There will be the usual delicious tea available for just £1 to all members and visitors. Why not go along and join them. They have some excellent speakers lined up for this year including Mrs Susan Howe in September and Mr Ashley Smith in October. Their Garden Meeting takes place on 4th August at Squirrels Wood.

They have several coach seats available for the Summer Outing to ‘Hidden London and Regents Canal’ on 17th August but they are going fast! Contact Helen White on 01252 710039.

The Cranleigh Antique Collectors & Craft Fair Thursdays 7th and 21st July 3pm There are lots of stalls with antiques, collectables, bric-abrac, crafts, books and records. It takes place at The Village Hall, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AT. There is easy access and nearby parking and freshly cooked refreshments are available. Contact Paul on 07980 384491 with any queries.

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Walking for health offers free friendly walks. There aim is to help more people – including those affected by cancer –to discover the joys and health benefits of walking. Your local walks in Cranleigh are every Wednesday and Saturday at 11am. Meet at Cranleigh Leisure Centre. Both walks tend to be 40-90 mins and 2-4 miles long. In addition a 30 min walk on Thursdays meeting at 10.30am at Cranleigh Leisure Centre is recommended for new walkers. In Godalming, they are on Thursdays at 11am. Meet beside the Walks for Health meeting post on the Riverside Walk in the Phillips Memorial Park (found by taking the entrance path into the Park, opposite the Council Offices car park, then turning left along Riverside Walk for about 15 metres. This is a 40-60 min walk of approx. 2 miles. In addition there is a 30 min walk on the second Thursday of every month and a 90 min, longer walk which replaces the regular walk on the first Thursday of every month and includes a pub lunch (bring money). Please contact carolsearle@pfpleisure for more information.

Bramley Music Saturday 9th July 7pm Go along and hear ‘Sticking Together’ taking place in Holy Trinity Church, Bramley with Tom Hollister wielding the sticks on percussion together with Richard Saxel on piano. Tom, who is in his final year at the Royal College of Music, brings his characteristic humour and charm to an entertaining recital featuring a wide range of instruments and musical styles, together with pianistic contributions from Richard who is Head of Performance at Cranleigh School. The charity they are supporting is the Rosemary Foundation, which provides a ‘Hospice at Home’ service. Tickets are £10 (under 18s and

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holiday. If you are out at work during the day, be realistic about the costs of a dog walker or dog day care. Just like child care these can quickly mount up.

If you have never had the responsibility of owning your own dog before, I would recommend borrowing a friend’s dog for the weekend. This will give you a taste for the dayto-day ups and downs of owning a dog. You will have to forfeit that long Sunday morning lie-in to get up and let the dog out for the loo, but on the plus side you do get to enjoy a nice morning walk before lunch.

Puppies don’t come ready trained and, although toilet training is usually top of people’s minds, the first few months are critical for lots of other things too. Getting your puppy well socialised is key to having a confident, well-rounded dog which is good with other dogs and people, especially children - and this takes time.

You may need to make adaptions to your car like a dog crate or dog bars, and you should certainly make sure your garden is dog proof. That means closing any holes in the fence, and making sure any gates are secure.

It is certainly worth buying a dog training book, and making time to go to puppy socialisation classes, but this alone won’t be enough. You have to be out there with your dog, guiding it through all these new experiences. If you start to see unwanted behaviour don’t wait and allow it to become learnt, go and seek advice.

There are dog behaviourists that can do oneon-one visits to work through problems like snapping at other dogs, separation anxiety when left alone, or if you are struggling to master recall.

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There is much more to consider, but for now let’s look at that initial choice – which dog is best for you and your lifestyle. Firstly you need to decide whether you want a puppy or an adult dog – or even something in-between.

Gun dogs, for instance, are often sold parttrained at adolescence.

Your next decision is whether to have a male or female dog. This is largely a matter of personal preference and there is no right or wrong decision. There are lots of clichés and although there seems to be an element of truth in these stereotypes, in my experience it often just comes down to the individual personality of the dog.

Females are typically thought to be easier to train as a result of being less distractable while male dogs are meant to be more loving and be focused on people’s attention. Saying that, my labrador bitch is very loving but very easily distracted whilst training, so there are no hard and fast rules.

You need to think about your home and environment as a whole when choosing a suitable dog. For instance, do you have a garden or easy access to nearby outdoor space for toileting? Do you have good safe walks nearby? If you are trying to fit in a decent morning walk with your dog in the week around a school run or work, then having easy access to a local walk will be very important.

It is likely that the whole family will be sharing the day-to-day chores, and having a dog will certainly impact everyone’s life. Everyone should be on board and actually want a dog.

It can be a good idea to sit down and figure out a typical week, to make sure everyone is committed and able to do their share. It is important to have a contingency plan if an emergency comes up, as the dog will still need feeding, walking and looking after regardless.

It is good to sound out neighbours, friends or other family members for these emergencies.

Deciding on a breed is much like choosing the sex of your dog and is a very individual decision.

Some people will say that certain breeds are best suited to certain lifestyles or situations – if only it was that simple, although there is some truth in it. If you live in a flat then a Great Dane will be less suitable than a Shih Tzu. There is a lot of guidance online. For instance, the Kennel Club have a very informative breed July 2016

Which breed is for you?

People often try to match breeds with their lifestyle and family situation, but things are never that simple. Your choice will be influenced by personal tastes and perhaps your experience with dogs you grew up with. It is important to do some research, however, to make sure that the dog you’re considering is suitable for your situation. Here is a quick guide to the characteristics and needs of some of the most popular breeds.

Labradors are widely regarded as a good all-round dog equally suited to family life or working as a gun dog trained to retrieve. They do need a substantial amount of exercise but generally will settle well in-between long walks. Labradors can be prone to inherited eye, elbow and hip problems so if you are getting a puppy do make sure that both the parents were throughly checked.

Cocker spaniels are another popular family dog known to be highly sociable and intelligent. They are smaller than labradors but certainly just as lively and will spend much of their time hunting through the undergrowth when out on walks. Like a labrador, they will require a substantial amount of exercise and have a long life-span.

Dachshunds were originally bred for working: going underground or tracking game. Despite their size they still need significant walking and have a long lifespan, averaging over 12 years. They can be quiet independent and single-minded as well as being very loyal and playful. Sadly they are prone to back problems which can require specialist surgery.

Greyhounds are often exceptionally good with people and despite being quite large dogs are known to be gentle. However their instinct to chase and kill is very much in their genes, and they find it hard to resist chasing smaller animals such as rabbits, cats and even smaller dogs. It is possible to cat-train greyhounds but this requires patience and plenty of time. Many greyhounds are available to rescue after being raced, and there are specialist rescue charities that you can contact directly.

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Collies were originally used for herding, often working closely with farm animals.

They are typically extremely loyal, very intelligent, and enjoy working closely with their owner whilst being physically and mentally stimulated. There are some excellent agility classes and clubs which will be great fun for both of you.

German Shepherds were originally used for herding and flock guarding and nowadays are often used by the military and police. They are loyal, trainable and highly intelligent. They can also be prone to hip problems so make sure you do your research. They are big dogs with males averaging between 30-40kg and require a lot of exercise.

Border Terriers were also originally working dogs, used to kill vermin and go to ground. Terriers typically are tenacious and charismatic and can be feisty. That said borders tend to be one of the more relaxed terriers. They stay at a medium to small size, and are bright, energetic dogs with naturally good temperaments.

Yorkshire Terriers remain very small dogs and have a long life expectancy, often well over twelve years. They do not require exceptionally long walks and stay light enough to carry comfortably.

They often love attention but don’t let their size fool you as they are often quite bold and independent as well as being inquisitive. They can be tricky to toilet train – but so can any dog.

Getting Humphrey Humphrey was my first dog and it took me a long time to decide that I could accommodate a dog in my life. Being single, busy editing this magazine and also a councillor, I knew I would need good back-up from friends and family, which happily was forthcoming. I also needed a relaxed dog who could come with me to work and one I could leave at home at times when I was busy. Being a walker, I was happy with a dog that needed exercise and so Humphrey the black labrador joined me in September 2014 and we’ve never looked back! SR

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If you have a breed in mind, it is definitely worth considering that some breeds have inherited illnesses that they can be more prone to. The more you know going into the decision-making process the easier it will be to identify possible problems, and the more likely you are to end up with a dog that suits you and your lifestyle.

Remember that there are many dogs in rescue centres up and down the country that are desperate for homes. Do bear in mind that with a rescue dog you do not always know their full history or what past experiences they may have gone through. Most rescue centres are very good at highlighting dogs which have issues, for example with other dogs or children. Some issues may take time to show; for example the dog may be good with people out of the house but not good when new people come into their home.

If you have young children then getting a dog brings added responsibilities. No matter how good a dog seems with kids, you are responsible for teaching your children to respect boundaries around the dog, and not leaving them alone with the dog or in vulnerable positions (for example next to the dog when you feed it).

It takes a special sort of owner with the time to dedicate to dogs which have known issues but it can be extremely rewarding to rebuild the trust and confidence of a vulnerable dog.

Realistically, though, not all issues can be fully resolved and coping mechanisms may need to be in place for the rest of the dog’s life – and this goes back to making an informed decision right from the start.

The important thing is not to rush into a decision. Enjoy researching which dog is right for you and open up a whole new exciting chapter to share with your new best friend.

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Electric Car Our motoring correspondent, Andy Goundry, takes a look at the pros and cons Our recent feature on future motoring attracted several queries asking whether electric cars were really as limited in use as the article suggested. In part, these queries were driven by the continuing promotion of zero-emissions electric cars, not least from our Government, often promising climatic doom unless we all immediately forsake our beloved petrol (and diesel) cars and buy clean, green, electric wheels. Indeed, the Government’s stated objective is for every car on the road to be zero-emissions by 2050.

So in this feature we look at the real-world, hands-on use of electric cars in more detail, to consider whether we should indeed all jump aboard the Government’s hoped-for electric revolution.

Few things polarise motoring discussions more than the subject of electric cars. Proponents argue that they save the planet, whilst detractors raise a number of real, and imagined, drawbacks; not least the thorny question of where the electricity to power them is going to come from at a time when the UK’s generating capacity is reducing steadily, due to the EU demand for closure of the most polluting power stations.

Let’s deal with this one first. Both the UK Department of Transport and the Royal Academy of Engineering have estimated that if the UK switched to electric vehicles, electricity demand would rise about 16%. Whilst this would represent a significant increase in electricity demand, the take-up of electric cars will inevitably be gradual, and so the long-term power supply situation should be manageable – provided of course that the Government presses ahead quickly with developing additional generating capacity. In fact, the UK’s electricity supply problem is perhaps not so much one of having enough maximum capacity as managing the peaks and troughs of electricity demand such as occur when we all switch on our kettles after watching a favourite TV programme. Intriguingly,

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having a sizeable number of suitably-designed electric cars in the UK could offer the prospect of these being used to manage those peaks in demand by using the electrical energy stored in their battery packs, when parked and plugged-in, to feed into the electricity grid in times of shortage, recharging when the electricity demand - and price - was lower.

Nay-sayers also delight in reminding us that whilst electric cars may be emissions-free on the road, generating the electricity to power them just moves the emissions to the power stations. However, this ironically becomes much less of an issue as the more polluting coal-fired power stations are closed down.

And this objection also conveniently overlooks the fact that production of petrol and diesel in itself demands the use of vast amounts of electricity. In fact, some analysts believe that the electricity saved by not refining petrol and diesel would be enough to power every vehicle by electricity. So, surely, it would be far better to ‘cut out the middleman’ and use this electricity to power cars directly.

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MOTORING conventional petrol or diesel motor. Some public recharging points such as the Ecotricity network currently provide free electricity, and even if you need to recharge from your domestic supply this will still only cost around one-quarter of the cost of petrol or diesel fuel. Servicing costs should be less, too, as electric cars are generally simpler and more reliable. So, on running costs, we have a big plus for electric cars, even without taking into account any savings from their exemption from the London Congestion Charge, not to mention highly attractive tax rates for company car users.

Images, clockwise from immediate left: the Tesla Model S, ‘gold standard of electric cars’; the spacious BMW i3; the swift Golf GTE; and a pair of Model S’s recharge using their Supercharger charging stations.

demonstrated that typically batteries last at least eight years, indeed many electric car manufacturers warrant their batteries for at least that long. Moreover, batteries rarely fail without warning: their performance simply reduces gradually over a long period of time, so an eight-year-old battery may still have 80% or so of the capacity of a new one. Pricewise, new batteries do not seem to be eyewateringly expensive either, certainly when viewed against the several-thousand-pound repair bills which are entirely possible with a conventional car of similar age.

Indeed, the running costs of an electric car overall should be far less than for a

Some folk worry that they will be stranded by not being able to find a public charging point when they need one, however there are probably more than you think. As of March 11th this year there were over 10,000 charging connections available in the UK, spread over almost 4,000 locations. In a sign of how quickly the network of charging stations is developing, over 3,000 of these charging connections have been installed in the last 12 months alone. There are also often allegations that these are frequently broken and unusable, however in our testing of a range of electric vehicles, we never encountered an out-ofservice charger. Neither did we ever find every charger at any site all in use at the same time, either. More frequently, there are a row of chargers sitting empty and hopeful of customers!

One frustration, though, with finding a public charging station is that there are a number of different charging networks and charging connector types, many of which are incompatible with each other. So a good tip for anyone contemplating an electric car is to firstly identify what type of charging connector is required, as well as what maximum charge rate the car

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will accept, and then review the range of locations for this type of charger by using one of the on-line charger maps such as www. zapmap.co.uk.

On the positive front, an increasing number of charging stations are now offering multiple connection types, and some networks are also allowing customers who are signed-up to other networks to use their charging stations.

Most electric cars now offer some form of rapid charging, meaning that you can take on a useful amount of charge in as little as 30 minutes. For example, the Kia Soul EV can charge to almost 80% of capacity in that time. Be wary of cars which can only charge at a low rate, as fully charging the batteries can then take up to 12 hours, which demands considerable skill in forward planning!

The most common electric car worry, however, is the dreaded ‘range anxiety’ - the fear of running out of juice – and this can indeed be a significant issue. Most electric car models claim ranges in excess of 100 miles: the Kia Soul EV for example claims 132 miles, whilst the Nissan Leaf with a 24kW battery claims 124 miles. Beware, though, for these are idealised figures which are highly unlikely to be achieved in the real world. Factor in some motorway driving, using lights, wipers and heater or air-con and the range will drop dramatically.

For example, the Nissan Leaf we tested averaged around a 100 mile range in gentle summertime running. Motorway running however dropped this to less than 70 miles. Our Kia Soul came closer to the manufacturers figure at 120 miles between charges, although this too dropped to around 80 miles in admittedly terrible winter conditions with lights, wipers and heater all sapping that all-important range. Given better weather conditions, the range of the Kia would doubtless have increased to even closer to the manufacturers figure, making the Soul EV an interesting and more effective alternative to the market-leading Leaf. Regardless, though, whilst extended motorway journeys are not impossible with an electric car, they are hard work: plan on needing to visit every second motorway service area for a charge top-up during your journey.

If your pockets are deep enough, consider a Tesla. Their novel engineering results in a practical range of some 250 miles for their Model S, whilst their recently-announced midrange (and mid-priced) Model 3 promises over 200 miles. However, the Model 3 is for the future, deliveries into the UK are unlikely until late 2017 at the very earliest.

More practical for most of us is a ‘Range Extender. Put simply, this is a full electric car fitted with an auxiliary engine which is used purely to recharge the battery when necessary.

The increase in range will obviously depend on the size of fuel tank fitted. As an example, the stylish BMW i3 as a full electric model has a claimed range of up to 105 miles, whereas the range extender version can achieve up to 185 miles from its 9 litre fuel tank.

Another alternative may be one of the rapidly increasing number of plug-in hybrids.

T y p i c a l l y , these have a petrol engine which can power the car in the normal way, supported by an electric drive-train to provide periods of electric-only motoring.

Crucially, many plugin hybrids have low enough emissions to be classed alongside full electric cars as Ultra Low Emission Vehicles by the Government, thus sharing many of the cost benefits such as freedom from Congestion Charging.

Whilst the range of a plug-in hybrid in electric mode may be even more limited than that of most fully-electric cars, that limited range is still useful for local journeys, when a conventional petrol or diesel car is at its most inefficient.

In terms of sales, the leading plug-in hybrid model is the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, a particularly useful vehicle if you need 4x4 capability. Mitsubishi claim the electric-only r a n g e for the Outlander is up to 32

Do range limitations of this sort work for you? If they do, then great: welcome to the world of low-cost electric motoring. If, however, this is just too much of a restriction, then fear not – there are a number of alternatives.

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MOTORING miles, however we achieved only around 20 miles on electric power, a range which experience suggests is typical of any plug-in hybrid. In a sign that the motor industry views plug-in hybrids as the way to go, just about every manufacturer now offers at least one plug-in hybrid model in their range. BMW for example offer plug-in models in their 2-Series, 3-Series and X5 ranges, with more to come.

Increasingly, the more sporting plug-in hybrid models are being optimised to combine enhanced performance with good fuel economy, by using their petrol and electric power units either separately, for economy and low emissions, or together for extra performance when necessary. One of our favourites is the Golf GTE, which is virtually indistinguishable from and nearly as quick as its sporty stable-mate, the Golf GTI, when both petrol and electric power units are operating simultaneously, but able to be much more economical at other times. The GTE we sampled also averaged 20 miles of electriconly running, switching seamlessly over to petrol when the battery supply was exhausted, achieving around 45mpg overall.

The performance enhancing attributes of hybrid drives are put to good use in the latest crop of exotic McLaren, Porsche and Ferrrari

supercars, however a rather more affordable alternative to them is the stunning BMW i8 sports car, branded as the world’s first sports car with the consumption and emissions values of a family saloon. The i8 can achieve 35mpg on long-distance trips, coupled with a 4.4 second 0-62 mph time – pretty impressive!

With any range-extender or plug-in hybrid, range anxiety simply ceases to become an issue. And, yet, by taking advantage of the rapid charging stations which are increasingly appearing around the country, you can grab a quick recharge whenever you pause a journey for a coffee- or comfort-break, returning to your car to enjoy a bonus of another 20 or so miles of free - or low-cost - electric motoring.

Is the situation likely to change in the future? Almost certainly electric car range will extend as battery technology improves.

Several manufacturers talk confidently of achieving a 300 mile range from mid-priced full electric cars, however this is likely to take up to10 years to achieve. For today, however, plug-in hybrid sales are growing at a significant rate, as they are for most of us the most effective compromise in providing practical green motoring.

Images, clockwise from bottom left: the stunning BMW i8; Kia’s Soul, a fun and very practical car; the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which is the current best-selling plug-in hybrid.

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Guildford Borough plus Bookham and Fetcham in Mole Valley. They provide home-visiting volunteers with parenting experience to support families who are struggling to cope, with at least one child under five. Examples of difficulties might be: post-natal depression, illness/disability (of parent or child), multiple births, family breakdown, and financial worries. They believe that parents are key in creating a secure and happy environment for their children. They may need emotional or practical support to give their children the best possible start in life. That’s where they come in – and you could too! Can you spare a few hours each week to help a family with young children? Are you interested in learning new skills on a friendly, free, volunteer training course? Their next Volunteer Preparation Course starts in September 2016, and they are recruiting now! If you are interested, call Harriet on 01483 511181, or email office@hsguildford.org.uk for more information. You can also look at www.hsguildford.org. uk.

Godalming Evening Townswomen’s Guild Tuesday 12th July 7.45pm The Guild will hold their July meeting at the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street Godalming. During the business meeting a full report of the recent National Annual General Meeting held in Bournemouth will be presented by the Guild’s delegate. This month’s speaker is Mr Roger Beck and his talk accompanied by a film is entitled ‘Comings And Goings – Bird Migration’. Throughout the month the Book Group, Munching Club and Social Evening will take place. Visitors and new

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Paying mindful attention on purpose, and with a gentle curiosity, can reveal a wealth of possibilities ….

9-session mindfulness (mbsr) group courses for stress-reduction and well-being Godalming Tuesday mornings from 20 September 2016 Wednesday evenings from mid-October 2016

Please contact me for exact dates or see www.mindfulelephant.com

Taster sessions, one-to-one and bespoke courses available on request.

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members are always welcome and further details of the Guild are available by telephoning the Chairman on 01483 415343.

Guildford Rambling Club Sunday 12th July, Thursday 16th July, Sunday 19th July and Sunday 26th July They are meeting as follows: 10am on Sunday 12th July in the car park in Pyrford Common Road for an 8 mile walk; t 6.30 p.m. on Thursday 16th July at the Pilgrims Way NT car park for a 4.5 mile evening walk; at 10 am on Sunday 19th July in the Sutherland Memorial Park car park in Burpham for a 9 mile walk; at 10.15 am in Shackleford for a 6 mile walk and at 10 am on Sunday 26th July in the car park behind St Mary’s Church in West Horsley for an 8.5 mile walk Visitors are welcome. See www.guildfordramblingclub.org.uk for details.

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Football Open Trials - Surrey Sports Park Tuesday 12th July to Thursday 14th July The Kickstart Academy are holding free open football trials for boys and girls at Surrey Sports Park U7-U10s on Tuesday 12th July 5pm - 6.30pm, U11-U12s Wednesday 13th July 5pm, and U13-U16s Thursday 14th July 5pm-6pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for talented local kids to show off their skills in front of fully qualified UEFA licenced coaches, and then maybe get selected to train, play and learn with the best. For further information, please visit their website www. kickstart-coaching-uk.com or contact Jack Sollis on 07748 406647, or email him on hello@kickstart-coaching-uk.com.

My grandson Sam has already joined them and is loving it!

Singing Workshops 13th July and 20th July New singing workshops to help improve mental health and wellbeing have been launched as part of a new partnership initiative with the Surrey Arts Partnership and Guildford Borough Council. The singing mornings are a wonderful opportunity for those who have suffered bereavement, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues to sing with others, find comfort and build confidence. They also are a good way of improving breathing and posture. The easy-going mornings will be a great chance to make friends, have fun and learn a new song or two. Times and dates of singing workshops are as follows: Café Mila, 1 Angel Court, Godalming GU7 1DT 11.15am to 12.15pm. Oakleaf, 101 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford GU1 4UQ 10am to 11am.

The next one in Godalming is on 20th July and at Oakleaf in Guildford on 13th July. For more information call 01483 523296 or email communications@waverley.gov.uk.

Waverley Training Services As all young people now have to be in some kind of education, employment or training up to the age of 18, Waverley Training Services in Farnham have included Practical Gardening Skills as part of their accredited training courses. This is for 16-18 year olds. All of their courses are completely free and a legitimate alternative to college. Ring Denise Flaxton 01252 725872 for more information.

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Launching the VantagePoint Travel Club VantagePoint is pleased to announce the creation of the VantagePoint Travel Club, which will offer our readers fabulous and exclusive travel offers. We are working with Travel Dream, a local independent Luxury Travel Agency based in Bramley, near Guildford, which is run by Johanne Wishart and Pam Jackman.

For peace of mind Travel Dream is a member of the Travel Trust Association to protect the customer with 100% financial protection.

Pam and Jo form a professional and highly experienced team and have over 50 years combined experience in the Travel Industry.

They will always work in partnership with their clients to create the perfect holiday and an unforgettable experience.

They draw from their passion and own extensive travel experiences and use their knowledge and contacts to enable them to tailor itineraries specifically for their clients. Many of the properties and locations that Johanne and Pam will recommend, they will have visited themselves and will therefore recommend them from firsthand experience. They also understand that sometimes it’s the little extras that can be so important, from champagne and chocolate strawberries in your room on arrival to a private chef or yoga master for your villa - these special extras can always be arranged.

Travel Dream take pride in their clients’ loyalty and look forward to being of service to all VantagePoint readers who will enjoy monthly exclusive offers and invitations to travel events.

If the holidays we offer don’t appeal for whatever reason, simply call Johanne or Pam who will be very happy to tailor-make an exclusive and personal holiday offer for you.

Our first offer, probably on many people’s bucket list, is a fabulous four night holiday with one night aboard the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress. Readers can save up to £650 and will also have an exclusive private walking tour.

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F O R D I S C E R N I N G T R AV E L L E R S If you have a special occasion to celebrate this year – why not book one of Kirker’s new special offer holidays including travel on the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train?

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prepare to be well entertained by ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’. Guildburys Theatre Company will be performing Open Air for the third year at their very successful new venue at Waverley Abbey House, Farnham. If you like your Shakespeare light, funny and wickedly entertaining then look no further. This is bursting at the seams with fun and a host of colourful characters. Book now for an evening deploring the antics of the elderly, randy and impecunious Falstaff and the payback he receives from two highly respectable, wealthy married ladies! Tickets are £16, concessions at £14 for evening shows, and £12.50, concessions £10.50 for the Saturday matinee. Book on line at www.guildburys.com.

Les Amitiés Françaises They are now on their ‘Grand Vacances’ but come September their monthly talks by French lecturers will resume. A new brochure is being prepared and will appear on their website www.amitiesfrancaises.com. Brochures will also be available in libraries and other places. Their membership includes people of all ages who have a reasonable knowledge of French. They meet at the Baptist Church Hall, Queen Street, Godalming to enjoy presentations by experienced native French speakers on many aspects of French life, history and culture. Some members join the Reading Circle which meets six times a year to discuss French books and there are also dining evenings for members and guests. If you like the sound of the group, have a look at the website and make yourself free on one Thursday a month, you can make enquiries to johnpetty@sky.com.

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Milford Probus Club Friday 15th July Probus is a club, with monthly luncheons and various other activities for retired and semi-retired professional and business people over 50. The Club has members from Waverley and beyond, who meet in Godalming on the third Friday of each month for lunch followed by a talk on a wide variety of subjects. Guests are always welcome to join the meetings by invitation, and visits such as that to the Historic Boatyard in Portsmouth which included the refurbished Mary Rose Museum, and to the Albert Hall for John Rutter’s famous Christmas concert. Their next outing in September will be a visit to Gilbert White’s House in Selborne and to Hilton Ampner - a National Trust property. The July talk will be by a volunteer from the Air Ambulance Service and in August Martin Stillwell will describe Godalming’s industrial past.

Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. The secretary will be pleased to arrange for you to meet a member in advance if you wish. For more details, go to www.milfordprobus.com or contact Mike Thompson on 01483 428181, email thmmic@btinternet.com.

Folk Music Sessions These take place every Monday at the Star in Church Street Godalming at 9pm, at the Squirrel in Hurtmore every first Wednesday at 8.30pm and The Leathern Bottle Farncombe every second and fourth Wednesday at 8.30pm. All musicians, singers and audience welcome. It’s free; just turn up. For more information phone Kevin Gorton on 01483 415962.

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Children's Activities Shows at 11am & 2pm (Children & Adults £1 each)

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<28 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD RHS Garden Wisley Friday 15th to Saturday 16th July They are holding ‘Summer Nights Open-air Cinema Screenings’ and over this weekend they will be showing The Martian and Dirty Dancing. I’ve seen the former, and it is an excellent film; should be fun watching it in the open. Ticket price for RHS members and non-members, £13 per person for each screening. To book visit www.summernightsfilm. co.uk or call QUAD Box Office on 01332 290606.More information at www.rhs.org.uk/wisley .

RHS Garden Wisley Arts Fest Saturday 16th to Sunday 17th July Be prepared for live music, theatre performances, craft demonstrations, and a programme of poetry. Watch the performances or take part in an interactive workshop in the beautiful surroundings of the garden in full summer colour.

Normal garden admission applies. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB. There are lots of other events going on at RHS Wisley throughout July, including late night opening and photography mornings, do have a look at www.rhs.org.uk/ wisley .

Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2016 I have mentioned in separate editions a couple of Surrey organisations that have received this prestigious award.

In fact, no less than six organisations have received the award in Surrey. The victorious Surrey volunteers work with the following six groups: Bereavement Service of the Princess Alice Hospice, Brooklands Museum Volunteers,

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Frensham Ponds Sailability, Spelthorne Museum, Surrey Search and Rescue, The Orpheus Centre Volunteers. These Surrey groups each receive a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service certificate signed by HM The Queen and an exclusive commemorative crystal. These will be presented by Her Majesty’s representative in Surrey, the Lord-Lieutenant Mr Michael More-Molyneux, at a series of special ceremonies.

Well done indeed to everyone involved.

Be a sport and donate blood This month is the start of a season jam-packed with sporting events, but no matter what your game is please remember to help save lives by giving blood. Blood is vital for patients in accident and emergency situations, patients undergoing surgery and receiving treatment for cancer and blood diseases, and women haemorrhaging in childbirth. Every donor can save or improve up to three lives each time they donate blood. In general, as long as you are fit and healthy, weigh over 7 stone 12 lbs (50kg) and are aged between 17 and 66 (up to 70 if you have given blood before) you should be able to give blood. If you are over 70, you need to have given blood in the last two years to continue donating. To register or book an appointment go online at www.blood. co.uk or call 0300 123 2323. It is also easy to book through mobile apps for Windows, Android and Apple devices. To download the app, search ‘NHSGiveBlood’ in the app store.

Ewhurst Horticultural Society Saturday 16th July They are holding their 123rd Summer Show in the marquee

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Godalming Town Council invites you to Staycation 2016 70 GREAT REASONS TO STAY IN GODALMING AND FARNCOMBE!!

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Godalming Town Council is delighted to bring you its 7th Staycation with an even bigger and better range of exciting and fun activities for individuals to try.

We are delighted to welcome back regular favourites such as tennis, swimming and canoeing, but this year we are excited to bring you the chance to have a go at willow weaving some dragonflies and to visit the willow sculptures in the park. The willow sculptures you will see around the Phillips Memorial Park have been created by local artist Sara Holmes. You can also see some of her public works of art in Woking town centre’s Wolsey Place. Sara led the Inspire Mark award-winning willow cyclists project during the 2012 Olympics. Children’s cookery classes are back; baby ballet, tap classes, musical theatre (Matilda), Panto in a Day and, new for this year, an exciting chance to “Come and Sing Pirates of Penzance” (no singing experience needed). Learn to make a granny square crochet workshop, girl’s cricket, free swimming, contemporary painting and drawing workshops, football, bowling and Just Zhoom (Bollywood Style) dance. There is also a chance to see a professional skateboard demonstration and take part in scooter competitions.These are just a few of the examples on offer this year.

Most of these exciting activities are at a specially discounted Staycation price or completely free, plus they are all really close to home so you don’t have to worry about expensive travelling costs.

With a wealth of National Trust properties, the River Wey, the Town’s sports facilities and historic and cultural places of interest and walks in our delightful countryside, plus our unique and individual shops, Godalming really is a fine place to spend your holiday time. Enjoy browsing through the Staycation activities programme and please don’t forget to mention Staycation when you try an activity or book for an event. I’d like to thank the many organisations and individuals who have contributed so generously in helping to create this year’s Staycation programme. Without their time and resources and subsidising events, it would not have been possible to have included activities for all age ranges. The Staycation week starts on Saturday, 6th August with the TST Staycation Live Music Festival at the Bandstand and finishes on Saturday, 13th August with the third Staycation Farncombe Family Fête at Canon Bowring’s Field, with pony rides, stalls offering goods, music entertainment, children’s rides, side shows, a tea tent, hog roast and more.

Enjoy a holiday at home and make Godalming the place to be this summer.

I very much look forward to seeing you throughout the Staycation week.

Councillor David Hunter Mayor of Godalming July 2015

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SATURDAY 6th AUGUST

Free Bowls Taster Session

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Godalming & Farncombe Bowling Club Phillips Memorial Park 10am-12 noon

Evening Tennis

Godalming & Farncombe Bowling Club are offering free taster sessions for all ages, Juniors and Seniors alike. All equipment provided. Qualified coaches on hand to guide you into the sport. Please wear flat soled shoes by request of the greenkeepers.

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS 7pm-8pm, 6th-14th August Daily evening tennis, only £2.50 per visit (usually £5). Please book in advance on 01483 239600 quoting Staycation.

Tel: 01483 415057 www.gobo.org.uk

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Canoe Taster Day

Crossing Places, Getting Places

Godalming Museum To the 29th August, 10am-5pm A walk along the River Wey from Eashing to Stoke Lock at Guildford is the inspiration for a collection of paintings and drawings by popular local artist Stephen Godard, comparing present day views with postcards from the 1900s. With free, drop in family activities every day: puzzles; art and craft activities; water play; walks and trails.

As well as the Crossing Places, Getting Places exhibition and activities, there will be other activities throughout the museum: join in the cats’ tea party, explore the oldest house in Godalming or race around the cycle speedway board game www.godalmingmuseum.org.uk

Pure Hot Yoga

2nd floor, 79-81 High Street, Godalming Free taster session at 11.30am Unlimited Yoga Pass 6th-14th August Special Staycation Offer: A FREE hot yoga taster session at 11.30am. Please email info@ purehotyoga.co.uk to reserve your place.

Plus, come along and try out a range of hot and non-heated yoga classes with 50% off in a range of classes or buy your Unlimited Yoga Pass for just £45 (must be purchased before 6th August, one per person). Further information on website.

Tel 01483 351231 Email info@purehotyoga.co.uk www.purehotyoga.co.uk

The Wharf, Godalming (opposite Sainsbury’s) 10am-3pm Go Godalming Youth Canoe Club are offering a free ‘try your hand at canoeing’ day. No need to book just turn up. 10yrs - 100yrs, but should be able to swim 15m.

Contact Pete Harris on 07505 558399

Splash Time

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS 3pm-5pm Test the water at Charterhouse Club’s 25m swimming pool. Lane ropes out, giant floats in, happy splashing for children and adults.

Special Staycation Offer:

Non-members’ charge £2 per person per swim (please arrive early for session to fill in brief registration form). For the safety and comfort of all swimmers, please adhere to all instructions from lifeguards and pool notices - see website timetable for more information. Please quote Staycation when booking. One adult may bring two under 8 year olds. Children under 8 must be accompanied in the water by an adult.

Tel 01483 239600 www.charterhouseclub.co.uk

Cheeky Monkey Tea Party

Godalming United Church, Bridge Road 10am-12.30pm To celebrate 60 years of the NCT, the Godalming and Cranleigh branch are holding a Cheeky Monkey Tea Party at the United Church in Godalming on Saturday 6th August from 10am-12.30pm. There will be food, entertainment and crafts.

Suitable for under 5s, no need to book just turn up on the day – entrance £3 per child or £5 per family.

For more details please email events@godalmingnct.org.uk

Free Swim!

Godalming Leisure Centre, Summers Road 9.30am-12 noon, from 6th-14th August Special Staycation Offer: Visit the Leisure Centre for a swim, first 25 places free for 8 years and over!

Callcall reception to reserve your place on 01483 410500.

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Come and try Angling!

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Marsh Farm, Station Lane, Milford GU8 5AE Registration at 8.45am; 9am-12 noon

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Wilfrid Noyce Centre, 8.30am and 10.30am Special Staycation Offer: Come and find out about losing weight eating real food for people with real appetites! Free gift bag to anyone joining one of our groups. Just mention Staycation to qualify.

Contact Gemma on 07808 711409.

This is a taster day for anyone who would like to give fishing a go. Bait and tackle are provided by the club as are all licences and permits. Bring sensible clothing for being outside (check the weather). More advanced coaching also on offer on the day. Ages 7-17.

Booking essential, please quote COACHING. Email info@godalminganglingsociety.co.uk Phone Bill Harris on 07816 073692. www.godalminganglingsociety.co.uk

Staycation Live - Day 1

The Bandstand, Phillips Memorial Park, 12 noon-7pm TST Live and Godalming Town Council present Staycation Live 2016. Community music festival with locally-sourced food and drink, activities and workshops for all ages. www. staycationlivefestival.co.uk

Godalming Fire Station Open Day Bridge Road, Godalming 10am-4pm

Displays by the operational crew and static vehicle displays.

SUNDAY 7th AUGUST

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Music in the Park

The Bandstand, Phillips Memorial Park 12 noon to 7pm Staycation Live Concert Day 2 Headlining Frank & the Cat Presented by TST Live and Go Godalming All concerts are free. Why not bring your own garden chairs and a picnic. In the event of very wet weather, concerts will be held in the nearby Godalming Parish Church.

Free Tennis Coaching

West Surrey Tennis Club, Station Lane, Milford GU8 5AF at entrance to West Surrey Golf Club Under 8s - 2pm-3pm Under 10s - 3pm-4pm Under 14s - 4pm-5pm Free tennis coaching for children between 6 and 13 years old, with light-hearted games that are suitable for different standards including beginners. Let us know if you need to borrow a raquet, Email mikehenry_ws@yahoo.co.uk to book or www.westsurreytennisclub.com/staycation-2016.html

Worship @ the Bandstand Phillips Memorial Park,10am-11am

A one-hour service of hymns, songs, prayers, reflections and a sermon. Interdenominational.

If very wet, then in SS Peter & Paul. * Splash Time at Charterhouse Club * Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Bowls Taster Session

Free Swim!

Godalming Leisure Centre, Summers Road 9.30am-12 noon, from 6th-14th August Special Staycation Offer: Visit the Leisure Centre for a swim, first 25 places free for 8 years and over!

Call reception to reserve your place on 01483 410500.

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MONDAY 8th AUGUST

Free Tennis

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Godalming Lawn Tennis Club, Summers Road 8th August-13th August

Just Jhoom!! Bollywood inspired Dance Workshop!

Broadwater Park Community Centre 1pm-2pm

Music, dancing, props and lots of fun! Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in.

Email heidi-harris@hotmail.co.uk or call 07717 575955.

Adults are welcome to turn up and play at any of the regular club sessions during Staycation period (see Club Sessions page of website), please email beforehand. The sessions take place in all weather, unless heavy rain. Tennis balls provided, players need to bring their own racquets and wear suitable sports clothing including tennis shoes.

Email chris.early@godalmingtennis.co.uk For days and times please go to www.godalmingtennis.co.uk/club-sessions

Learn to Make Eton Mess

Free Bowls Taster Session

Bel & The Dragon, Godalming 8th-11th August, 10am-11.30am

Learn to make the classic Bel & The Dragon Eton Mess; one of Britain’s favourite summer puddings. Due to a limited number of 30 spaces pre-booking is essential. We ask that parents kindly accompany and supervise their children for the duration. Aprons will not be provided so please dress your children appropriately and bring a container if you wish to take your creation home with you. Ages 7-11 years.

Tel: 01483 527333 manager@belandthedragon-godalming.co.uk www.belandthedragon.co.uk

Godalming & Farncombe Bowling Club Phillips Memorial Park 6pm Godalming & Farncombe Bowling Club are offering free taster sessions for all ages, Juniors and Seniors alike. All equipment provided. Qualified coaches on hand to guide you into the sport. Please wear flat soled shoes by request of the greenkeepers.

Tel: 01483 415057 www.gobo.org.uk

Milford and Brook School of Dance Five-day Kids’ Canoe Course

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Go Godalming Youth Canoe Club The Wharf, Godalming (opposite Sainsbury’s) 5.30pm-7.00pm Monday 8th to Friday 12th August A 5-day course to teach children aged 10-14 the basics of canoeing. The cost is £50 payable on day one (please note you will be signing up for all 5 days). Limited to 16 places, first come, first served. You must be able to swim 15m. Booking essential. Water based sport course, please wear soft/waterproof shoes/plimsoles so feet can fit comfortably in craft. Windproof cag also advisable, wetsuits optional.

Book your place by contacting Pete Harris on 07505 558399 Email peter.harris1767@ntlworld.com

10am-10.30am Baby ballet, comfortable clothing and bare feet. Age 3-5.

11am-11.45am Beginnners tap class, comfortable clothing and school shoes. Age 5-7.

12pm-1pm A one-hour musical theatre class, comfortable clothing and bare feet. Age 5-11.

Contact Becky Bradbury on 07891 426346 Email beckybradbury@gmail.com

* Splash Time at Charterhouse Club * Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim, Godalming Leisure Centre See420173 Saturday To advertise, please call 01483

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MONDAY 8th AUGUST

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An Introduction to Handbell Ringing

The Lammas Bell Ringers, The Octagon, Ss Peter & Paul Church 10.30am-11.30am A hands-on experience on how to ring handbells alongside other interested participants during a morning session for about an hour. All equipment is provided. This event is free, just come along in casual clothing and enjoy making music together. 20-25 participants per session. First come, first served, please confirm attendance.

Contact Peter Davies on 01483 416177 or email janetdavies6132@gmail.com www.lammashandbellringers.co.uk

TUESDAY 9th AUGUST

Horse-Drawn River Trip

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Godalming Packet Boat Company Godalming Wharf (opposite Sainsbury’s) 2pm,Tuesday 9th August only.

A 2-hour horse-drawn boat trip along the River Wey aboard Iona.

Special Staycation Offer: Adults £8 and Children and Seniors £7.

Ring and book your place first on 01483 414938

Cricket for Girls

Farncombe Wanderers Cricket Club Summers Road (adjacent to Leisure Centre) 11am-1pm Fair weather permitting (ie not raining) we will offer a free Kwik Cricket coaching session for girls aged 5-16. Basic batting, bowling and fielding techniques would be covered, culminating in a Kwik Cricket game if sufficient participants attend. Comfortable loose clothing and trainers would be the best attire. All equipment required will be provided.

Afternoon Cream Tea

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Fancombe Day Centre, St Johns Street 2pm Free of charge but please confirm if you are attending.

Why not book lunch and make a day of it? Lunch is £4.90, book by 11am.

Slimming World

Call Annette or Wendy on 01483 426685 Email farncombedaycentre@btinternet.com

Farncombe Infants School, 5.15pm and 7.15pm Special Staycation Offer: Come and find out about losing weight eating real food for people with real appetites! Free gift bag to anyone joining one of our groups. Just mention Staycation to qualify.

Contact Gemma on 07808 711409.

See Saturday 6th August for details * Learn to make Eton Mess at Bel & The Dragon * An Introduction to Handbell Ringing * Free Tennis, Godalming Lawn Tennis Club See Monday 8th August for details

Badminton Social

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS 6.30pm-7.30pm Special Staycation Offer: £1.50 per person, usually £3 Please book in advance, quote Staycation.

Tel 01483 239600 www.charterhouseclub.co.uk

* Splash Time at Charterhouse Club * Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre

Weight Watchers

Broadwater Park Community Centre, 10am-11am Come for a free “Weigh-In” and receive a free goody bag. 16+ Telephone 07879 420595

Email CCampbell@weight-watchers.co.uk To advertise, please call 01483 420173

TUESDAY 9th AUGUST

Sing “O” Lingo

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Wilfrid Noyce Centre 10am-11am

Rise & Shine

Free Drawing Workshop

Broadwater Park Community Centre 10am-12.30pm A free drawing workshop for adults offered

by Paint Modern who offer cutting edge drawing & painting courses with technical support in association with Winsor & Newton art materials. This free drawing workshop will benefit any skill level, honing observational techniques and working with mark making. A fun and mind-opening lesson for any adult.

You will need a sketchpad and drawing materials ie. pencils, charcoals or graphite sticks. If you don’t have any of these, don’t panic, charcoal and pencils will be provided.

Contact Kim O’Neill on 07796 943433 www.kimoneil.co.uk

Contemporary Painting

Contact Sabrina on 07936 711013 www.singolingo.com

Ladywell Convent Open Afternoon

Ashstead Lane, Godalming, 2pm-4pm An introduction to Ladywell Convent and its history.

Tour of the Convent’s most interesting features and the grounds, weather permitting. Cream teas available. All ages welcome.

Contact Sister Anne at annekavfmdm@hotmail.com www.fmdminternational.co.uk

Free Croquet Taster Day

Broadwater Park Community Centre 1pm-4pm Kim will demonstrate and teach by focussing on the applications of paint blending, mixing colours, using brushes correctly, composition and much more. Other mediums and paint materials will be provided by Newton & Winsor (one of the world’s leading fine art paint manufacturers and pioneers of the paint tube). Adults only.

Contact Kim O’Neill on 07796 943433 www.kimoneil.co.uk

High energy singing and dancing class followed by a great snack bar, bubbles and building session. No reservation needed. All ages to 12 years. Babies must be in a forward facing carrier.

Guildford and Godalming Croquet Club Broadwater Sports Club, Guildford Road GU7 3DH 2pm-4pm Come and play croquet. No experience is necessary and experienced members will be on hand to introduce you to the sport and share their skills and enthusiasm. We can play up to 32 players so there will be every opportunity to pick up a mallet and play a game or two. We’ll be playing ‘golf croquet’ and ‘association croquet’. All equipment is provided, no special clothes are needed but we do insist that you wear soft soled flat shoes. Visit our website to find out more. www.guildfordandgodalmingcroquetclub.co.uk Email info@guildfordandgodalmingcroquetclub.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 10th AUGUST www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

Canoe and Kayak on the River Wey

Location will be at GDSCC hut on river behind Homebase 6.30pm-8pm Canoeing using either kayaks or open canoes. Qualified British Canoeing coaches/instructors will be in attendance.

All equipment will be provided. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting wet and bring a towel and a change of clothes. No flip flops or crocs and preferably no jeans. Ages 5 to 80! No booking required - first come, first served.

Email hodgsonrib@aol.com

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

Stories and Rhymes

Godalming Library Every Wednesday, 11am-11.30am For the under 5s.

WEDNESDAY 10th AUGUST

Learn to Make Eton Mess

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Bel & The Dragon, Godalming 8th-11th August, 10am-11.30am

Learn to make a Granny Square

Broadwater Park Community Centre 2pm-4pm Crochet for beginners - learn the basics and start your own Granny Square.

Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own yarn and crochet hook if you have them. Suitable for ages 8 and above although children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.

Learn to make the classic Bel & The Dragon Eton Mess; one of Britain’s favourite summer puddings.

Due to a limited number of 30 spaces pre-booking is essential. We ask that parents kindly accompany and supervise their children for the duration. Aprons will not be provided so please dress your children appropriately and bring a container if you wish to take your creation home with you. Ages 7-11 years.

Tel: 01483 527333 manager@belandthedragon-godalming.co.uk www.belandthedragon.co.uk

Willow Weaving

Skin and Make-Up Workshop

Join artist Hanna Holmes’ Willow Weaving workshop and make a dragonfly or butterfly from willow.

Everything provided. These 30-minute workshops run throughout the day, booking essential. Children between 5 and 12 should be accompanied. It will be inside if wet.

All equipment will be provided.15 years and over, you can bring children.

Call Emma Greenslade on 07896 975780 www.tropicskincare.co.uk/shop/EmmaGreenslade

Phillips Memorial Park 10am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1pm and 1.45pm

Call 07763 575358 Email hannabanana82@hotmail.com www.artfullartschool.com

Broadwater Park Community Centre 11am-1pm

Free Karate Lesson

* Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre See Saturday 6th August for details * Free Tennis, Godalming Lawn Tennis Club See Monday 8th August for details

Borough Hall Childrens 6pm-7pm; Teens and Adults 7pm-9pm Try your first Karate lesson for free with Godalming Karate Club. Drop in and meet the Sensei for your free introduction.

Call 01252 723642 or email Terry_wado@tiscali.co.uk www.premierkaratedowadokai.com

THURSDAY 11th AUGUST www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

Godalming Walk

Phillips Memprial Park 11am We meet on Thursdays at 11am for a walk approximately 30 minutes long. Meet beside the Walks for Health meeting post on the Riverside Walk in the Phillips Memorial Ground opposite council office car park. Arrive 5 minutes early to register. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/waverleyswalks-for-health

Footballing Morning

Godalming Town Football Club, Wey Court, Meadrow 10am-12 noon followed by presentations A fun event for boys and girls 5-12 years to receive coaching from our own coaching staff.

Please bring football kit and boots plus sun screen and water. Max 50.

Please call John Payne on 07786 029820 to reserve a place www.godalmingtownfc.co.uk

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

THURSDAY 11th AUGUST

Weight Watchers

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Milford Infants School, Church Road 6.30pm-7.30pm

Family Drop-in Photography Studio

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village, Down Lane, Compton GU3 1DQ 12pm-4pm Find out about photography at our drop-in studio. Explore the Artists’ Village with a camera obscura to turn your family upside down, before creating your own sun print photograph to take home. All ages wecome, free with adult admission.

Tel 01483 810235 Email info@wattsgallery.org.uk www.wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on

Holloway Hill Bowling Club, Recreation Ground Access via Grosvenor Road or Busbridge Lane 2pm-4pm Come and try your hand at Lawn Bowls. All you need is enthusiasm and flat shoes. Bowls will be supplied. From 5 years and over.

Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre 11am-12 noon

Laugh & Learn

Unique class made up of three sessions; 15 minutes of learning, 15 minutes of arts & crafts and 15 minutes of playing. Ages 2-5 years. Places must be reserved.

Kickstart Coaching UK/Milford Pumas YFC Rodborough Technology College 9am-12.30pm

Pure Hot Yoga

2nd floor, 79-81 High Street, Godalming 8pm Special Staycation Offer: Pure Restorative Yoga (non-heated), suitable for all. Just £7.50 per session (usually £15).

To book, please email info@purehotyoga.co.uk www.purehotyoga.co.uk Tel 01483 351231

DDMix Adult and Child (over 8yrs) Fitness Class. Using easy to follow dance steps from a diverse range of global dances, from Line Dance to Bollywood and Jive to Charleston.

Created by Darcey Bussell and Nathan Clarke with especially designed music to get you in the groove. You need NO dance experience - just enthusiasm and a pair of trainers to enjoy it! tracy@surreydanceacademy.co.uk 07747 024705

Contact Jenny on 01483 416054 Email jennybywater@gmail.com www.hollowayhillbowlingclub.net63.net

Free Football Training

Contact Sabrina on 07936 711013 www.singolingo.com

Broadwater Park Community Centre 1pm-2pm and 2.30pm-3.30pm

Telephone 07879 420596 Email CCampbell@weight-watchers.co.uk

An Introduction to Bowling

Sing “O” Lingo

Surrey Dance Academy

Come for a free “Weigh-In” and receive a free goody bag. 16+

Football training in a fun and safe environment including skills training and fun games; bring football boots/appropriate footwear for grass, shin pads, rain jacket, water and snacks. 4-9 years.

Phone to book your place on 07824 833307 www.kickstart-coaching-uk.com

A Fun Quiz at the Denningberg

Denningberg Centre, Bridge Street, 1.30pm-3pm Come and enjoy a fun quiz, meet and make some new friends and maybe win a prize. 55+. Tea and biscuits provided. Tel 01483 422027

Cedars Active Fitness Sessions

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS, 10am-1pm Cedars Active is aimed at helping you keep fit and socialise in a safe and friendly environment. Take part in a range of activities including table tennis, short-mat bowls, short tennis, Zumba Gold and badminton.

Special Staycation Offer: Free Taster Session (usually £4) please book in advance and quote Staycation when booking. Registration form will need to be completed on arrival.

Contact Sharon on 01483 239600 Email: sharoncarter@charterhouseclub.co.uk To advertise, please call 01483 420173 www.charterhouseclub.co.uk

Godalming Rock Choir

THURSDAY11th AUGUST

Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, 7pm-8.30pm

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Children’s and Adult’s Film Screenings Borough Hall, Godalming

10.30am - Children’s animation film (film tbc) 1.30pm - Children’s film (film tbc) 8pm - Adult film - Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Free taster singing workshop. Come and have a go! All ages.

Email office@rockchoir.com www.rockchoir.com. Tel 01252 714276 * Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre * Free Bowls Taster Session

Children 3-12 years must be accompanied.

See Saturday 6th August for details

www.waverley.gov.uk/cinema Box office 01483 523004

* Learn to make Eton Mess at Bel & The Dragon * Free Tennis, Godalming Lawn Tennis Club See Monday 8th August for details

FRIDAY 12th AUGUST

www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

Canoe and Kayak on the River Wey

Location will be at GDSCC hut on river behind Homebase 6.30pm-8pm Canoeing using either kayaks or open canoes. Qualified British Canoeing coaches/instructors will be in attendance.

All equipment will be provided. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting wet and bring a towel and a change of clothes. No flip flops or crocs and preferably no jeans. Ages 5 to 80! No booking required, first come, first served.

Email hodgsonrib@aol.com

Sing “O” Lingo

Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre

Free Singing Class

Learning through song, visual props and movement. A fun way to learn a new language with no previous knowledge necessary. It’s easy, I promise! Baby-12 years. Reservation essential.

9.30-10.30 - French Singing Class 10.30-11.30 - Spanish Singing Class Contact Sabrina on 07936 711013 www.singolingo.com

Baby Bounce and Rhyme Godalming Library at 11am

Come and enjoy some rhymes and music. (25 tickets available, which will be given out 20 mins before the session starts.) No admittance once session has started.

Evening Tennis

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS 7pm-8pm, 6th-14th August

Waverley Skatepark Open Day 2016 Aaron’s Hill Skatepark, Ockford Ridge from 12pm-4pm

Waverley Borough Council, in partnership with a professional skate company, is offering a FREE fun day whereby young people (all levels and abilities) aged 7-18yrs can participate in a morning workshop of skating/ bmx and scootering and learning tips from the pros. This will be followed by an afternoon of practicing skills and applying them in an all inclusive competition. Professional riders will organise and judge the three disciplines by age and ability. The day will end with prizegiving. Limited sports and safety equipment will be provided.

10am-12pm Beginners skateboard/scooter/ BMX workshops from some of the countries top professionals; 12pm-12.15pm - Professional demonstration; 12.15pm-1.30pm - Open practice session; 1.30pm-3.30pm - Skateboard/BMX/Scooter competitions split into the three categories by age; 3.30pm-3.45pm - Professional demonstration; 3.45pm-4pm - Prizegiving.

www.waverley.gov.uk/info/200044/ sport_and_leisure

Daily evening tennis, only £2.50 per visit (usually £5). Please book in advance on 01483 239600 quoting Staycation. www.charterhouseclub.co.uk

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

A Panto in a Day

FRIDAY 12th AUGUST

Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Crown Court 9.30am-4.30pm

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Come along and join the Witley Panto team for a funfilled and action-packed day in our quest to put on a ‘Panto in a Day’. The production will be announced when we arrive at 9.30am. We will then have just 6 hours to cast the roles, learn the songs and dances, rehearse the script and get into costume before we put on our final performance for friends and family members at 3.45pm.

If performing is not your thing, but you are interested in what goes on behind-the-scenes, why not come and help out our backstage crews who will be painting scenery, making props and sewing costumes. There really is something for everyone! All that we ask is you bring along a packed lunch and some comfy clothes you don’t mind getting mucky! Spaces are limited so please be sure to book your place by contacting Witley Pantomime Company! Minimum age is 9 years.

Free Bowls Taster Session Godalming & Farncombe Bowling Club Phillips Memorial Park 4pm (for Juniors)

Godalming & Farncombe Bowling Club are offering a free taster sessions for Juniors. All equipment provided.

Qualified coaches on hand to guide you into the sport. Please wear flat soled shoes by request of the greenkeepers.

Tel: 01483 415057 www.gobo.org.uk

Contact Dale Barrell on 07903 640306 Email witleypantomimecompany@gmail.com www.witleypanto.co.uk

Pure Hot Yoga

2nd floor, 79-81 High Street, Godalming 5pm Special Staycation Offer: Yoga Class (non-heated), suitable for all.

Charity class in aid of Shooting Star Chase.

Suggested donation £5.

Meet the Farm Animals

To book, please email info@purehotyoga.co.uk Tel 01483 351231 www.purehotyoga.co.uk

Meet the farm animals at Secretts. Free, just turn up.

Secretts Farm Shops & PYO, Milford All day

www.secretts.co.uk

* Splash Time at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre See Saturday 6th August for details * Free Tennis, Godalming Lawn Tennis Club See Monday 8th August for details * Free Football Training with Kickstart Coaching UK with Milford Pumas YFC See Thursday 11th August for details

Farncombe Music Club Concert

Afternoon Bingo with Prizes

Fancombe Day Centre, St Johns Street 1.30pm Bingo is 50p per book. Why not book lunch and make a day of it? Lunch is £4.90, book by 11am.

Call Annette or Wendy on 01483 426685 Email farncombedaycentre@btinternet.com

St Johns Church, Farncombe 7.45pm (doors open 7pm)

The band Gryphon will be playing some unique music from their 70’s albums. For prog rock and early music officianados (almost medieval). All ages.

Evening Tennis

Special Staycation Offer: £20 per ticket, usually £24. Please book in advance and mention Staycation.

Daily evening tennis, only £2.50 per visit (usually £5). Please book in advance on 01483 239600 quoting Staycation.

Tel 01483 421520 www.julianlewrymusic.com

www.charterhouseclub.co.uk

Charterhouse Club, Duke’s Drive GU7 2RS 7pm-8pm, 6th-14th August

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

SATURDAY 13th AUGUST www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

STAYCATION FARNCOMBE FAMILY FETE Canon Bowring’s Field, Lower Manor Road, Farncombe 12 noon-4pm

Plant Stall Sing “O” Lingo with Sabrina Punch & Judy Bottle Tombola Hog Roast Music Pony Rides Beat the Goalie Tea Tent Hook the Duck Children’s Rides Entertainment Coconut Shy Meet the Firefighters Splat the Rat Face Painting subject to availability

Pure Hot Yoga

2nd floor, 79-81 High Street, Godalming 11.30am Special Staycation Offer: Hot Yoga Class. Just £7.50 per session (usually £15).

To book, please email info@purehotyoga.co.uk Tel 01483 351231 www.purehotyoga.co.uk

Come and Sing (or Watch) ‘Pirates of Penzance’

In the Footsteps of Jack Phillips - Hero of the Titanic

Phillips Memorial Park at 1.30pm (meet outside Town Council offices in Bridge Street, opp Waitrose) A 2.5 mile (2 hrs) stroll around Godalming and Farncombe on hard paths, looking at places connected with the life of Jack Phillips, Chief Telegraphic Officer on the ill-fated RMS Titanic.

The walk ends at Godalming Museum with its excellent tea and coffee (charge) and an opportunity to view the Jack Phillips display. All ages. hildren must be accompanied. No dogs.

Contact Waverley Parks Volunteers’ Team on 01483

Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre Rehearsal: 2.30pm-4.30pm Performance at 6.30pm

Free Tennis Coaching

Do you love to sing? Do you want to experience what it is like treading the boards? Then come along and join the Godalming Operatic Society singing Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. We’ll start from scratch, so no experience necessary and scores will be provided. The singalong rehearsal will culminate in an early evening performance for friends, family and the public. Open to all, unders 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

To join as a singer, contact Anne Gray on 01483 427159 or email annebriangray@hotmail.com To book a FREE ticket for the performance, call the box office on 01252 703376 or email boxoffice@ godalmingoperatic.org. Limited availability, book early!

West Surrey Tennis Club, Station Lane, Milford GU8 5AF at entrance to West Surrey Golf Club Under 8s - 2pm-3pm; Under 10s - 3pm-4pm Under 14s - 4pm-5pm Free tennis coaching for children between 6 and 13 years old, with light-hearted games that are suitable for different standards including beginners. Let us know if you need to borrow a raquet, Email mikehenry_ws@yahoo.co.uk to book or www.westsurreytennisclub.com/staycation-2016.html * Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Slimming World * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre * Splash Time at Charterhouse Club See Saturday 6th August for details * Free Tennis, Godalming Lawn Tennis Club

To advertise, please call 01483 420173

See Monday 8th August for details

Music in the Park

SUNDAY 14th AUGUST

The Bandstand, Phillips Memorial Park 3pm

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Linocut Printing Demonstration

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village, Compton GU3 1DQ 1pm; 2pm and 3pm Join artist Norma Kennedy to discover different techniques of linocut printing. See samples of her previous designs and watch as she demonstrates how to cut and print a design. Free with adult admission.

Tel 01483 810235 Email info@wattsgallery.org.uk www.wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on

Willow Weaving

Phillips Memorial Park 10am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1pm and 1.45pm Join artist Hanna Holmes’ Willow Weaving workshop and make a dragonfly or butterfly from willow.

Everything provided. These 30-minute workshops run throughout the day, booking essential. Children between 5 and 12 should be accompanied. It will be inside if wet.

Call 07763 575358 Email hannabanana82@hotmail.com www.artfullartschool.com

Godalming Carpets’ Concert Cryin’ Out Loud All concerts are free. In the event of very wet weather, concerts will be held in the nearby Godalming Parish Church

The Mayor’s Cricket Match

Godalming Cricket Club, Holloway Hill From 10.30am We will be holding the Mayor’s match at Godalming Cricket club. This is a great opportunity for people to come along and support the local club as well as enjoy the facilities that Holloway Hill Recreation Ground has to offer. We will be hosting a BBQ on the day as well. This event is weather permitting.

Tel 01483 417778 www.godalming.play-cricket.com * Evening Tennis at Charterhouse Club * Free Swim at Godalming Leisure Centre * Splash Time at Charterhouse Club See Saturday 6th August for details * Hot Yoga Class at Pure Hot Yoga, 9.45am See Saturday 13th August for details

All events accurate at the time of going to print. The organisers reserve the right to alter the programme and events throughout the week. For changes and up-to-date information, please visit our website www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/staycation

Thank you...

Godalming Town Council would like to thank the following for their help in putting on Staycation 2015: Ann Hayward, Becky Bradbury Milford and Brook School of Dance, Bel and the Dragon, Charlotte May Jones, Charterhouse Club, Churches Together, Danny Gortler , Emma Greenslade - Tropics Skin Care, Farmcombe Day Centre, Farncombe Music Club, Farncombe Wanderers Cricket Club, Go Godalming Association, Go Godalming Youth Canoe Club, Godalming & Cranleigh District NCT, Godalming & Farncombe Bowling Club, Godalming Angling Society, Godalming Baha’is, Godalming Conservatives, Godalming Cricket Club, Godalming District Scouts Canoe Club, Godalming Leisure Centre, Godalming Lib Dems, Godalming Library, Godalming Museum, Godalming Operatic Society, Godalming Packet Boat Company, Godalming Quakers, Godalming Rock Choir, Godalming Fire Fighters, Godalming Town Football Club, Guildford and Godalming Croquet Club, Hanna Holmes, Harry Chalcraft Kickstart Coaching, Heidi Harris Just Jhoom, Heritage Lottery Fund, Holloway Hill Bowling Club, Jenny Ireland, John Payne, Julian Lewry Farncombe Music Club, Kevin Marshall, Ladywell Convent, Louise Goodfellow, Messy Church, Milford Pumas YFC, Music in the Park, Nick Baxter, Paint Modern - Kim O’Neill, Pete Harris, Professor Dumpling’s Punch and Judy, Pure Hot Yoga, RNLI, Rock Choir, Rotary Club, Sabrina Bazely - Sing ‘o’ Lingo, Sainsbury’s, Sara Holmes, Shaun Moorey, Simon Thornton - Godalming Butchers, Slimming World, St Johns Church, Sue and John Petty, Surrey Dance Academy - Tracy Willaims, The Denningberg Centre, The Lammas Bell Ringers, Waitrose, Watts Gallery, Waverley Borough Council, Weightwatchers, West Surrey Tennis Club and Witley Panto.

Apologies to anyone we may have forgotten!

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Town Clerk: Louise Goodfellow Projects Co-ordinator: Suzie Gortler To advertise, please call 01483 420173

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<30 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD on Ewhurst Recreation Ground in conjunction with the Carnival. Details of classes can be found on their website www.ewhursthortsoc.org.uk or phone Zoe on 01483 277960. The marquee will be open to the public at 2pm.

Presentation of awards will be at 4.15pm followed by a raffle and an auction of some of the produce.

The Cranleigh Art and Crafts Society Demonstration.

Saturday 16th July Keith Morton will be demonstrating using acrylic paints and his subject will be a Still Life. Some may be familiar with his work as he often exhibits at the Fircroft Exhibition, Albury Heath. Meetings are held in the Bandroom, Village Way, Cranleigh from 2.30 to 4.30pm. Admission for members is free and visitors are most welcome at £3. For further details, call 01483 278698.

The Ewhurst Carnival Saturday 16th July from 12 noon Held in association with the Ewhurst Horticultural Society, the summer show is back and this year the theme is ‘Ewhurst at the Movies’. Join them at the cricket green for a colourful procession of film stars and characters, to the recreation ground where the carnival opens at 12.30pm. Win prizes at the fun dog show and best fancy dress, ride the Zorbs, feast on local produce and enjoy a cup of tea and a piece of cake or a tipple from the beer tent. With children’s entertainment, local artisan stalls, live music, displays and traditional stalls run by village groups and societies and a huge raffle - there is something for all the family to enjoy. All profit raised on the day will be ploughed back into the community. If you are a local business and wish to support this village fundraising initiative and optimise exposure for your company locally please get in touch at info@ewhurstcarnival.co.uk – they would love to hear from you. In the evening, there’s live music with the Fabulous Nobodies, a talented band from Ewhurst . Go to tickets@ewurstcarnival.co.uk for evening tickets.

Follow them on facebook or visit www.ewhurstcarnival.co.uk for the latest news.

Hall Place Farm Garden, Cranleigh Saturday 16th July 11am-5pm This garden of just over 2 acres between Cranleigh and Dunsfold will be open for the first time under the National Gardens Scheme. Entrance is £4 for adults, children under 16 free. Light refreshments are available with proceeds from these going to Guildford Street Angels. For further information see www.ngs.org.uk and search for Hall Place Farm.

Albury Music Festival Sunday 17th July 2pm -8pm Summer just wouldn’t be the same without the Albury Music Festival, and this year’s line up includes many old favourites plus some exciting new musicians and bands. Look forward to jazz from Kenny Gilmore and Friends, rock from Symptoms of Now, White Pigeon and The Salts, and acoustic sounds from Alfie Goldsmith and Pixie. Old favourites include Blind Alley, Helsinki-V and Stumpy - all guaranteed to get the crowd on their feet for a dance! This year’s main beneficiary is Cranleigh Riding for the Disabled Association Group (RDA).

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Also a car driver would be preferable, car available for visits.

The job location is in Guildford, Alfold, Chiddingfold, Dunsfold, Farnham, Bramley, Godalming and Cranleigh. And pay rates are either per call or visit from £8.00 per visit.

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This fabulous charity offers therapeutic riding to people with disabilities to benefit their health and well being, to achieve their goals and to have fun at the same time. Local charities also benefit from the bucket donations on the day of the festival. As always there will be a delicious BBQ, real ales and other refreshments. You are welcome to bring your picnic blanket, but please note there is a charge for gazebos.

All details of bands and directions are on the website www.alburymusicfestival.com. There are still a couple of opportunities for sponsorship and advertising. For an informal chat, email Jill Golding at jill.golding@me.com.

Alzheimers Society The Society has a Day Support Centre in Haslemere which provides social stimulation and support to those living with dementia in the Waverley area. If your life is affected by dementia and you are looking for support with Day Care in the area, they are there to help. Their friendly, experienced Day Support Manager will be able to provide information about help and support available. For further information call Elaine on 01483 642055 or email elaine.clement@ alzheimers.org.uk.

Godalming Flower Club Tuesday 19th July 7pm Classes in the basics of flower arranging are offered free to members of the Godalming Flower Club. So if you are interested in flower arranging but don’t know how to make a start or if you like meeting people and would like the opportunity to watch expert demonstrations, do go along and

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join them. They meet on the third Tuesday of the month at the Baptist Church in Queen Street Godalming GU71BA. Arrive at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more information contact Linda on 01483 495727 or email lindatompkins42@gmail.com.

Julian Lewry Music Thursday 21st July There have been some great gigs during the first half of the year. Looking ahead, they welcome back Eve Selis to Farncombe together with special guests, local favourites Reed Maxfield on Thursday 21st. This is followed by a line-up including Gryphon, Jane Siberry, Steve Howe, Jo Harman, Focus and China Crisis. Furthermore there are opportunities to see both Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri and Glenn Tilbrook in both Farncombe and Windlesham. For full details / links on these and the many other fabulous shows coming in 2016, see Julian’s website and/or the respective Facebook pages where you can catch all the latest news about the shows.

Some official 2017 show announcements are imminent so keep an eye out for details. Visit www.julianlewrymusic. com, www.facebook.com/farncombemusicclub, www. facebook.com/windleshamtheatre or www.facebook.com/ godalmingmusicfairs. Tel: 01483 421520 / 07769 592452.

Cranleigh Sub Aqua Club CSAC has been busy - two trainees passed their final assessment in the depths of Raysbury reservoir last month and are now British Sub Aqua Club certified Ocean Divers.

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Craftsman in Iron Phil Kemp talks to one of our local blacksmiths at his forge in Forest Green The ancient art of transforming hard metal into practical, tactile and beautiful objects has its origins through the far distant mists of time. And indeed this almost mysterious art has remained largely unchanged over many hundreds of years – almost as though in blatant rebellion against the tireless march of technological advancement that has enveloped the modern world.

Tucked away in the picturesque Surrey Hills countryside is a forge that has for over thirty years crafted iron into all manner of amazing things, and all by hand proving that the blacksmith’s hammer will never rest regardless.

James Davies describes himself as an artist in iron, and there is no doubt that it is a perfect description. Working from his Forest Green Forge, adjacent to the village green and with The Parrot Inn close by, James wields his hammer with measured skill and boundless energy. All around him scattered across workbenches are the tools of his trade – with of course the forge at its heart, its flames

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roaring to the tune of the bellows pumping air to ensure the metal to be beaten glows almost white hot.

James’ story of how he came to be a blacksmith is fascinating, as much by its novelty as it is for his love of iron.

“Although I initially started working with iron when I left school, I actually spent my early years in the aircraft industry making precision panels for instruments in Harrier jump jets,” said James, with a smile on his face as he saw my surprised reaction.

“Seems strange I know, but my experience there of having to work with materials accurate to thousandths of an inch taught me how to craft with amazing accuracy.”

His lucky break was being recruited by one of the country’s most celebrated blacksmiths who helped forge James’ future.

“I joined the Richard Quinnell Forge in Leatherhead at a time when blacksmithing for art was really taking off. I was working alongside top-class artists doing ironwork, and was part of the industry at its peak when Richard launched the British Artist Blacksmith Association. The Association quickly raised the profile of ironwork art to the public.”

Forest Green Forge has a gallery where visitors can see examples of the enormous range of metal items they have created over the years. “I used to do a lot of interior design

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25 tonnes of pressure to do the initial work, and then do the final shaping using a handheld hammer. The real skill is getting the metal to exactly the right temperature. Too hot and it will fizzle, spark and burn so that the piece is ruined. Too cold and it won’t be workable.”

The story of the forge buildings is as fascinating as that of what is hidden within its walls. “In 1996 there were only sheds here, all falling apart. I heard about an old 16th century brick-built barn that was threatened with demolition. I had it dismantled and shipped here literally in kit form to be erected as the forge buildings you see now. In 1996 it won the South of England Best Development Award.”

A range of forge produced items, representative of his work

work like tables and chairs made from iron, the tables with glass tops,” said James as he showed me around the gallery, where he also has a bench covered in black albums each containing photos of work past and present. “However, the market has changed with people wanting minimalist things, empty rooms not being really artistic. I have got my own niche market now making special commissions, things that you just can’t buy off the shelf. Customers can pop-in and ask me to sketch the ideas they have so we can visualise what they want, or they bring their own sketches. And that’s where the albums also come into their own, stimulating ideas.”

Surreally dominating the centre of the forge gallery is a large free-standing sculpture of an alien flying saucer, seemingly completely out of place until you take time to feel the smoothness of the intricate panel beating, admire the sculpting, and wonder at the subtle variations in colour of the copper patination.

This work of art is perhaps the perfect advertisement for James Davies, Craftsman in Iron.

The longer I was in the forge the more I appreciated just how skilled blacksmiths are with their ability not just at heating and shaping metal, but also in understanding how different metals will react in terms of colour and finish. “The craft of metal is so involved and is something you learn over many years. In my office I have got endless files with notes I have made of technology and technique. Metal is always trying to fight.

Imagine shaping a piece of plasticine, how easy it is to shape.

Take a piece of metal and it will always try to do the opposite of what you want. You have to learn how to beat it into shape; it’s like a battle really.”

James pointed out different objects in the gallery, and you could sense the pride he holds for his work. There are particular items he enjoys making. “I have made so many dragons over the years. They work so well in iron. But I also love making flowers out of metal,” he said pointing out some remarkably life-like metal blooms. “Those lilies look so delicate. And of course they are.”

I asked for a layman’s explanation on the process of taking a rod of iron through all of the stages needed before it ends up as a fragile-looking flower petal. “I can take a six metre long half-an-inch thick strip of metal and forge that into a three millimetre thin strip and shape it into a flower petal,” James explained. “I can get the forge fire up to temperatures around 800 degrees, obviously very hot and hot enough to make iron soft so it behaves a bit like cheese. I have a power hammer with

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around freely underwater in the warm pool brings back great memories of dives along the South coast, off Gozo and in the Red Sea. The new season is about to start and there are plans for a long weeks diving off the Isle of Man, a long weekend at Hope Cove in Devon, as well as dives off Bognor, Kimmeridge and sites further west, and another trip to the Red Sea in October. Next month they will get together at the summer BBQ, and will have a stand at the Cranleigh Carnival, as usual. If you fancy a free try-dive please contact Keith Howland on keith.howland@btinternet. com. For more information please look at the website, www. cranleighsubaquaclub.co.uk.

Circle Dancing Great exercise that keeps you fit, takes you away from the pressures of everyday life and is a great opportunity to make new friends. It is suitable for all and is run by Lynn Frances, an experienced teacher of 33 years who has built a reputation for her ability to create a wonderful atmosphere to enable participants to relax, learn and enjoy themselves. She runs classes at: Pirrie Hall Brook on Thursdays in three ten-week terms, 7.30-9.30pm. St Catherine’s Hall Guildford on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm. WI Hall Hartley Wintney on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm. Contact Lynn on 01420 474881.

Cranleigh Arts Centre Magic Show Friday 22nd July 4.30pm Local magician Jonathan Cann will present his Family Funtime Magic Show for an afternoon of magic and surprises.

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St. Nicolas Church Cranleigh Saturday 23rd July 7.30pm A return of the popular ‘Picnic in the Park’ featuring the ever popular SideWinder Band. Held in the secluded garden of the Rectory (off the High Street, next to the Church), this is a fun occasion for all the family with the children in Gazebos while the parents enjoy a glass of Pimm’s on a summer’s evening.

Tickets for each concert on the door or in advance from the Parish Office, Church Lane, Cranleigh GU6 8AR Tel: 01483 273620.

Fleur de Lys Ladies Morris Saturday 23rd July 11am-10pm Fleur de Lys Ladies Morris are celebrating their fortieth year with a spectacular day of dance in and around Godalming on 23rd July between 11am and 10pm. They will be joined by a dozen Cotswold, Border and North West Clog Morris sides.

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The GUTS Motor Tour

Picture the scene. It is the perfect September day, with azure blue skies, a welcoming light breeze with the beautiful backdrop of the South Downs. You are surrounded by an exceptional display of over 50 examples of automotive history, from a 1912 Rolls Royce Torpedo Phaeton Tourer to a 1955 Citroen 2CV Fourgonette with much in between.

There is much laughter and automobile chatter as picnics are dispatched alongside an enjoyable glass or two.

Behind the scenes, away from this image of bucolic serenity, there is some frenzied marking of the fiendish photo quiz and a spirited adjudication on the best limerick and poem. Once completed it is prize giving and raffle time before venturing home.

This was the end of the GUTS Motor Tour 2015, which had seen these fabulous cars travel more than 50 miles through some exceptional countryside via Cowdray Park, Midhurst and finishing at the Weald & Downland Museum near Goodwood.

First started in 2002, the GUTS Motor Tour has raised in excess of £55,000 for GUTS, whose goal is to improve bowel cancer survival rates through more effective screening, detection and treatment, and by raising awareness of the disease. GUTS funds a Family Colorectal Cancer Clinic (FCCC) based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital which offers advice and screening to people at a high risk of developing bowel cancer.

They have also funded equipment and facilities to help improve the care and treatment of bowel cancer patients at the RSCH. The charity also funds research into new ways of detecting bowel cancer and into better ways of treating the disease.

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The 2015 tour raised an excellent £3,800 on the day for GUTS. Thanks go to Penningtons Manches Solicitors for sponsoring the rally plates and to the following companies who offered raffle prizes: Swain & Jones Farnham; Forest Mere Spa, Liphook; Hunters, Guildford; Forest Foragers; BeauPort Kitchens, Alton; Cowdray Farm Shop, Midhurst; G-Live, Guildford; Piazza Firenze, Godalming; Stag on the River, Eashing nr Godalming; and Grayshott Pottery. Thanks also to Cowdray Park and the Weald & Downland Museum for hosting the cars and drivers along the way, and to Godalming Butchers for providing the breakfast!

The GUTS Motor Tour really is a fabulous day out for drivers and passengers and a wonderful spectacle for all vintage and classic car enthusiasts. The majority of the cars are either veteran, vintage or classic and they usually end up with a fabulous variety of makes and models joyfully rubbing hubcaps. If you haven’t got a suitable motor to drive, you are always welcome to come along to their final destination and enjoy the cars when they arrive.

The 2016 Tour will take place on Sunday 4th September and will include a mid-morning pit stop at Stansted Park, near Rowlands Castle in Hampshire before it arrives for a late lunch at Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire where entrants will be allowed full access to the house and its magnificent grounds, courtesy of the National Trust.

Why not join us later this year?

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<49 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD at the Bandstand at 4pm. All comers are welcome to their ceilidh (with licenced bar) in the Wilfred Noyce Community Hall at 7pm till 10pm. Tickets are available at £5 from Jane Burton on 01483 423437.

Dementia Awareness Week Alzheimer’s Society staff, supporters, volunteers and people affected by dementia came together to mark Dementia Awareness Week at over 600 events around the country, including around 60 in the south east. They asked people to confront the condition head on and were touched by the notes people wrote, including this one, “Dear Dementia, I would rather not have had you, but I’m learning to live with you, with a lot of help from my friends at Alzheimer’s Society and my wife. It’s not the end of the world!” Alzheimer’s Society is here for anyone affected by the condition and there are lots of ways they can help you. Call the National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122 or visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/DAW. Summer Holiday Fun at Squire’s Garden Centres Monday 25th July to Sunday 31st August 10am-4pm All Squire’s Garden Centres, except Chertsey, are running their ever-popular ‘Create & Grow’ activities for children in the Summer Holidays every Monday and Wednesday (Wednesdays at selected centres). Go along and join in the fun painting, decorating and planting. There’s no need to book; simply turn up on the day. On 25th and 27th July, you can decorate a pair of bug suncatcher wind chimes (cost £5) to brighten up your room. On 1st and 3rd August, you can plant and decorate a strawberry pot (cost £5.75) to

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Godalming Tiger Trail Monday 25th to Sunday 31st July Bring the kids to Godalming High Street during this week to take part in the Godalming Tiger Trail; find the hidden tigers in shop windows and learn more about wild tigers. 10 toy tigers will be placed in shop windows up and down the high street along with one tiger related question ready to be discovered.

No registration is needed to take part, just head to Godalming Art Shop at the bottom of the High Street any day of the week to collect your answer sheet and trail map. Find the tigers, fill in the answers and hand it in at Waterstones Book Store to receive your finisher sticker and be in with a chance of winning a fabulous Augustus adoption pack from the David Shepherd Wildlife. The ten shops included in the tiger trail are: Waterstones, Lorimers, The Racquet Shop, Animal Magic, The Toy Box, Godalming Art Shop, Chandlers Optician, Connecta Baby, Arty Crafty, The Godalming Food Co. Compton Allotment Society Compton Allotments have vacant plots of various sizes available. Located in a beautiful setting the site has fertile soil and is protected by deer fencing. The allotment is well maintained with two car parks, two access points, a community orchard, picnic tables and plenty of water taps scattered around. Owned by Compton Parish Council and run by the committee of the Society the rates of tenure are very

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reasonable. Some of the plot holders have held their plots for many years but there are new members as well which leads to a friendly and supportive atmosphere. If you are interested in renting a plot please contact Peter Quinlan on 01483 851039.

Photo Competition The Surrey Hills Society would like to use your photos for a new set of Surrey Hills notelets and general publicity. In association with VantagePoint, we would like to invite you to enter our photo competition.

The theme is

“Inspiring views of the Surrey Hills”.

We are looking for high resolution images of identifiable locations within the Surrey Hills that would work well as the front of a notelet. The picture maybe in either portrait or landscape format. The names of the photographers will be included in the notelets.By entering the competition, you are agreeing to unrestricted use of the photos by the Society and VantagePoint. Each entrant may submit a maximum of five images.

The best eight photos will be selected for the notelets. The top three pictures selected by an independent judge will be awarded a bottle of high quality local wine and will be framed to a value of £100, thanks to Otters Pool Studio in Guildford. The winning images will also be showcased in VantagePoint later this year.

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Milford Horticulture Society Tuesday 26th July 8pm The next meeting will be in Milford Village Hall when Ray Broughton will be taking his audience through how to select and display produce for shows. With their Autumn Show taking place on Saturday 27th August, this will be very timely advice for all potential entries. Talks are free for members and non-members and guests are very welcome to attend for a fee of £1 payable at the door. For more information on Milford Horticultural Society, its talks, visits and shows check the website www.milfordhortsociety.org.uk or contact Hilary Potter on 01483 415710 or email potters38@hotmail.com.

Milford Club The members of Milford Club are raising money to provide vital life-saving defibrillator devices for the village. The total cost for this project is over £3,000 but I gather they are well on their way. There will be two defibrillator devices made available to the public in Milford. One will be located outside the front of Milford Club, and another outside the Milford Village Hall. In the event of a cardiac emergency, where a person’s heartbeat has stopped, you will be directed as appropriate by emergency services to use the defibrillator to re-start the person’s heart. The defibrillator device is self-contained and smart enough to talk you through an emergency even if you are not on the phone to emergency services. Milford Club is dedicated to this project. If you would like to make a donation to help get them to their target, or for further details, do contact milfordthesecretary@btconnect. com or call Jackie Clarke on 01483 416497.

Godalming Theatre Group Tuesday 26th July 8pm Join GTC on a journey through the years of musical theatre as they sing Born to be Me. Enjoy an evening of song which promises to be one of the summer’s highlights for young and old. It takes place at the G Live Bellerby Studio in Guildford.

Tickets at £12.50 can be booked by calling 01483 369350 or online at www.glive.co.uk. If you think you might be interested in joining this vibrant theatre group, contact the secretary on 01483 427491 or have a look at their website www.gtguk.com. Part of the Guildford Fringe Festival for which we are a Media Partner.

The Art of Curry Dining Rooms As a curry fanatic, (my last meal would be a curry!) this is very good news. The Art of Curry, known for their great cooking sauces, now has a new home! They have taken over the premises at 11 Wharf Street, Godalming, formerly known as the Fleurie Restaurant. They will be able to hold some very stylish dining evenings, special Indian entertainment nights, cookery classes and workshops, tastings and corporate events. They will also partner with some of the county’s most popular local producers to hold special tasting evenings,

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GARDENING

With Beth Otway

The Gold standard B: The colours of the fins are so good now.

B: Do you have any planting combinations that you particularly enjoy in this garden?

AS: Well, yes, there’s a thing called Catananche caerulea ‘Tizi n Test’, and it’s a sort of pale violety floaty thing, quite low.

Garden designer Andy Sturgeon was awarded a Gold Medal and the coveted award of Best in Show, for the fabulous Show Garden he designed for The Telegraph at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. I caught up with Andy Sturgeon at Chelsea Flower Show, to find out more about The Telegraph Garden.

Beth: Do you have a favourite area of your garden?

Andy Sturgeon: Well, I’ve got one – the fire pit bowl area is a favourite place to be, but my favourite view is from the front of the garden, looking right the way down to the far corner.

B: And are you pleased with how The Telegraph Garden has turned out?

AS: Yeah, there’s nothing that I’d want to be better – and I don’t think I can often say that.

B: Did you have any issues with the bronze fins in your garden?

AS: No… well we did actually, one of the fins, because of the budget some of the fins are powder-coated with a much cheaper spray on the back; I mean, it’s really good – and you can hardly tell, but some of them are only patinated on the front. We went to great lengths when we had them fabricated, we did an awful lot of drawings for this garden, and on the leg of each one it was welded on which is the front, and they did it the wrong way around. They were all wrapped up, you see, and we installed them all, they were all protected, and because we’d gone to such great lengths to make sure they didn’t get it wrong we trusted it, and when the time came, we took it all off – it was the first one we uncovered, and everyone went “ah, that looks really good” and I said “no it doesn’t, it’s the wrong colour”. We had to send it to Ipswich and get it re-done.

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AS: If you look here, you can see this is the Catananche here hanging over, you can see the open flowers and the closed flowers, and with the salvia there, and then you’ve got this low-grown plant, and then beyond the little Centaurea, slightly more pinky, so that combination, I’ve drifted it across there – that’s my favourite bit, because it was unexpected.

B: You’ve used a lot of stone and different materials in your garden.

AS: Okay. People have asked about this, because we covered it up. See the wall over the back over there. Those stones are 100mm thick, and they’re much, much taller than you can see, because there’s a lot underground. They were very difficult to put in, and they went in quite late, because of the way we had to do everything; we came in in the morning, and half of it had fallen over, and flattened the plants. So that was a challenge.

B: Had people asked you if they’d fallen over?

AS: Somehow word got out, but I’ve denied it to everyone, apart from you.

B: It looks so good though. I’m so pleased for you!

AS: Thank you very much.

B: What’s your favourite garden apart from yours?

AS: Cleve West’ garden for M&G is my favourite.

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pairing curries with beautiful wines, beers, teas, chocolate and even cheese! Dates for various activities will be put up on their website soon, and they hope to hold their first dining evening in July. All evenings will be bookable as usual on the website, and events will be for around 20 guests, with cookery classes for 10 people at a time. The website is www.theartofcurry.co.uk and you can always email on info@theartofcurry.co.uk or call on 07921 169262 if you have any queries.

Citizens Advice Waverley The Board are looking for new unpaid volunteers to join their dynamic Trustee Board at Citizens Advice Waverley. Good communication skills and a commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service are essential to this role. Ideally candidates will also have experience in working with the public sector and/or in an HR, legal or finance role.

An interest in digital services/social media would also be valuable. For more information about the role, main duties, personal skills and qualities and code of conduct, visit www. waverleycab.org.uk/vacancies-for-trustee-positions/.

If you are interested in being considered for this role, email your CV to Phil Davies, Chief Executive at dmbs@ waverleycab.cabnet.org.uk or post it to Citizens Advice Waverley, 36 Bridge Street, Godalming GU7 1HP. Closing date for applications is 31st July.

Walking for Health Volunteers Friday 31st July Walking for Health wouldn’t exist without our fantastic volunteer walk leaders, who lead health walks taking place around the country. As a volunteer walk leader, you would be helping people in your community to get active and healthy, providing vital support that they otherwise might not get. As well as ensuring walks are friendly, safe and well run, walk leaders are also our ambassadors for walking, their scheme and Walking for Health - showing people that walking really can make a big difference to their lives. If you would like to train to be a volunteer leader our next training date is Friday 31st July at Godalming Tennis Pavilion. Please contact carolsearle@pfpleisure for more information.

Godalming and Cranleigh NCT- Cheeky Monkey Tea Party Saturday 6th August 10am till 12.30pm To celebrate 60 years of the NCT, the Godalming and

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Sensational salads It’s almost summer which means it is time for salads. There are masses of fabulous ingredients out there which will help you to create some terrific combinations. Use them as lighter starters or side dishes or go large and make them your main meal. The first three salads come courtesy of Shirlee Posner (eatsurrey.co.uk) and Secretts Farmshop in Milford.

Heritage beetroot salad with pomegranate molasses

2. Spoon the dressing ingredients straight on the salad and mix well.

3. Place on a serving dish and decorate with flowers if you have them.

Secretts sells one of the best pomegranate molasses on the market from Lebanese food importer Mymoune.

Dearer than those in supermarkets for sure, but taste is so superior its totally worth it! Since you only use it in small amounts anyway in my book, a good investment.

Chicken, Mango, Avocado and Sweet Chilli Salad This is the perfect salad to make with young tender summer vegetables. Secretts baby beetroots inspired me to write this recipe and it tastes as good as it looks. The vegetables to complement the beetroot used in this salad can be swapped and substituted depending on availability and I would make this with corn, fine green beans or baby runners too. I served this with a dollop of fat free Greek Yogurt sprinkled with sumac and a drizzle of oil. This would also work well with goat’s cheese, a selection of charcuterie or as part of a cold buffet.

Ingredients 5 medium cooked roasted beetroot, peeled and roughly chopped (use golden and red here if you like); 50g cooked broad beans; 150g cooked tenderstem broccoli, chopped; 2-3 fresh nasturtium or other edible flowers (optional).

Dressing 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives (or other fresh herbs such as mint); 1 dessertspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 dessertspoon red wine vinegar; 1 clove of smoked garlic, crushed; grated zest of 1 small un-waxed lemon; salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients 2 handfuls Secretts mixed salad leaves, washed and spun to remove water; Juice of 1 lime; 2tsp of extra virgin olive oil ; salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 large roasted chicken breast, skinned and cut into chunks; 1 mango, peeled and sliced; 1avocado, peeled and sliced; 2 tbsp of Thai sweet chilli sauce.

Makes 2

Serves 4 Method: 1. Place the vegetables together in a mixing bowl (apart from the flowers).

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RECIPES 2. First prepare all the ingredients in the list leaving the avocado until last.

3. Put the salad leaves in a mixing bowl. Toss with lime juice and olive oil and seasoning then divide between the bowls.

4. Top the leaves with the chicken, mango and avocado and then drizzle each with a spoon of chilli sauce. Serve immediately.

Variations: Add a spoon of Thai fish sauce to the dressing and garnish with chopped mint and fresh coriander leaves oe decorate the salad with some chopped roasted peanuts.

Roasted Salmon, Butternut Squash, Prawn and Asparagus Salad

Method: 1. Pre-heat the oven to Gas 5 / 190C/ fan 170C 2. Place the butternut squash in a mixing bowl with the sunflower oil, seasoning and crushed garlic. Mix well so the squash is evenly coated and pour into a roasting tray. Place the tray in the pre-heated oven for 10 minutes.

3. Remove the squash from the oven and place the salmon in the tray and roast together for a further 1520 minutes. Once cooked remove, set aside and cool.

4. While you are allowing the roasted fish and salad to cool mix the dressing ingredients together and set aside.

5. Now wash the salad leaves and spin. Divide the leaves between 2 salad bowls and drizzle with a little salad dressing.

6. Top the leaves with the roasted squash, cooked prawns, asparagus and flake the salmon using it to top the salad.

7. Scatter with asparagus, tomatoes and coconut then pour over the remaining dressing. Serve immediately.

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Potato Salads

A good potato salad is often a thing of beauty. Here are a couple of suggestions, both of which can be served warm or cold:

This is a filling salad perfect for warm weather eating!

It can be made in advance and is very transportable too (keep the dressing separate though until you need it).

Ingredients 300g butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 dessertspoon sunflower oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper; I clove of crushed garlic; 100g asparagus; I large fillet of salmon (approx 170g); 150g large cooked tiger prawns; 2 large handfuls of Secretts mixed salad leaves; 100g asparagus spears, lightly steamed; 8-10 small cherry or plum tomatoes, halved lenghthways.

Dressing 1 dessertspoon sesame oil; juice of 1 lime; 1 dessertspoon low salt naturally fermented soy sauce; 1 dessertspoon coconut sugar; pinch Maldon sea salt; some toasted shredded coconut to garnish.

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1. Steam or boil Maris Piper (or similar) potatoes with their skins. When tender, drain and leave to cool.

Meanwhile, finely shop shallots or onions and add to a salad dish. Add some good Dijon mustard vinaigrette and mayonnaise. Peel the potatoes and slice them medium thick. Add to the salad dish and mix well with the onions and dressing. Add chopped chives and parsley, season to taste and serve.

2. Steam or boil new potatoes in their skins until tender. Drain and leave to cool. Make a vinaigrette with wholegrain mustard, cider vinegar and olive oil.

Slice some large, sweet gherkins and good quality frankfurters. Slice the potatoes in two and mix them with the vinaigrette, gherkins and frankfurters. Season to taste and serve.

Noodle salad

This is a very quick side salad with a difference. Serves 4 Cook 250g egg or soba noodles until tender, drain and rinse in cold water. Make a dressing with 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toast 2 tbsp sesame seeds in a dry pan, 5 minutes. Mix gently to coat noodles.

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OUT & ABOUT Summer’s hottest destination, the award-winning Chilli Fiesta One of the original and biggest chilli festivals in the UK is at West Dean Gardens, near Chichester, an awardwinning Chilli Fiesta which is now in its 21st year. It takes place on 5th, 6th, and 7th August.

Chilli Fiesta is a hot weekend destination this summer as sizzling Cuban, Latin and salsa bands line up to perform over a three-day programme. The popular Groupo Lokito will be returning to Chilli Fiesta on Saturday night, which will close with a spectacular firework display. Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers, Joanne Clifton and Giovanni Pernice (Jo & Gio), will be giving a salsa masterclass (Sunday).

Also returning this year are old friends Son Yambu, the Big Noise Community Samba Band and local duo Steel Strum. Music on the main stage will finish at 8.30pm (Friday), 10pm (Saturday) and 5.30pm (Sunday) and live music and DJ’s will continue in the Los Amigos bar until 11pm (Friday and Saturday) and 9pm (Sunday) featuring Jason Lee, Steel Strum and TLM Rocio.

Around 25,000 visitors come to the family-friendly Chilli Fiesta to enjoy the full programme of live music, entertainment and food. Great camping facilities are on offer for the weekend in the spectacular grounds of the estate in the heart of the South Downs.

Visitors can pick up cooking tips in the Cookery Theatre with Rustie Lee, the celebrity Caribbean chef; Dean Edwards, ITV’s Lorraine Resident Chef; Paul Wayne Gregory, Master Chocolatier; and Malcolm Riley, The African Chef. On Saturday, Rosemary Moon, popular Sussex cook and food writer, will be hosting a series of food demonstrations with a surprise celebrity guest.

Sarah Wain, West Dean Gardens’ chilli expert, will be giving informal talks and tours around the Victorian glasshouses in the Walled Garden. Chilli-lovers can see around 250 varieties of chillies in the glasshouses and learn how to grow them at home. Sarah has grown 300 plants which will be available exclusively to buy at Chilli Fiesta in support of the Save the Glasshouses Appeal.

There will be a selection of bars around the site and a wide range of chilli-related foods to enjoy and set your taste buds alight.

With over 140 stalls - many new this year - there will be a great variety of quirky gifts on offer from hot and spicy foods to eat to chilli plants, seeds and produce so you can experiment with the dishes inspired by the Chilli Fiesta back at home.

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<55 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Cranleigh branch are holding a Cheeky Monkey Tea Party at the United Reform Church in Godalming. There will be food, entertainment and crafts. Suitable for under 5’s, there’s no need to book; just turn up on the day – entrance £3 per child or £5 per family. For more details please email events@ godalmingnct.org.uk.

‘Mega Makers’ Holiday Club Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th August 9.30am-12.30pm Here’s something a bit different to help keep the little ones amused in the holidays. There is ‘an inventors workshop’ for 5-11yr olds at Godalming Baptist Church. It’s just £7 for the three mornings. Contact Catherine Lawton on 07973 927233 or email catherine@lawtonfamily.net.

Class Act Drama Week Monday 8th to Friday 12th August 10am-4pm Now in its 15th year, this week is a great opportunity for budding thespian youngsters. A chance for 10 to 16 year olds to spend a week in a professional theatre experiencing all that goes on in front and behind the scenes. The week concludes with a performance in front of an invited audience. The cost of the week is £170 and you can book by calling David Dray on 01483 861199 or emailing classacting@sky.com. You can get more information at www.classact.webeden.co.uk.

Jazz on a Summer’s Afternoon Sunday 14th August 12.30-4pm The fundraising committee of The Clockhouse, Milford invite

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you to a lovely afternoon of Jazz with PG’s Sompers. By vey kind permission of Mr and Mrs Pat Coles it will be held at Upper Ridgeway Farm, Hyde Lane, Pitch Place, Thursley GU8 6QR. Take your own picnic – food, drinks, tables and chairs and even gazebos and have a cracking time. Entry to the secret garden by donation. Unfortunately they can’t accommodate dogs. For tickets and more information, contact the manager at The Clockhouse on 01483 420668.

Godalming Air Cadets Saturday 3rd September Did you know that 1254 Godalming Squadron Air Training Corps has been in the town for 75 years? On 3rd September, the Squadron will be celebrating their 75th anniversary.

There will be an afternoon parade and a party in the evening.

They are trying to get in touch with anyone who has had a connection with the Squadron. If you are an ex cadet or staff member of 1254 (Godalming) Squadron then please do contact them as they would love to see you on the day. Email chair.1254@aircadets.org for more details.

Cranleigh Film Club Thursday 8th September Classic French thriller to be shown at the Cranleigh Film Club on the Open Evening. Plein Soleil is one of the best films ever made of a Patricia Highsmith novel. This 1960 version of The Talented Mr Ripley, directed by Rene Clement, stars the great Alain Delon at his peak. He plays the murderous Ripley who seeks to assume the identity of his friend. Shimmering Riviera gorgeous colour cinematography does not lesson the

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WALK - Peaslake Circular This is a very charming walk, with some majestic views and lovely houses guaranteed to give you house envy! The walk takes you through woods and fields with hardly any ups or downs. It is dog friendly (although there are two stiles which a very big dog may struggle with) and only the final, short section was muddy when I walked it at the end of April. SR

The walk 1. Go up the path at the left-hand side of the Inn and into a field at the back.. Stay on its left-hand side until you are level with a large house off to the left. Here turn right and walk across the field and down to cross a stile into another field. Stay on its right-hand side until exiting, to the right, over a stile and onto a road. Jink left and turn right into the mouth of Burchetts Hollow. Immediately turn left through a gate and walk out across a very large field. The path exits in the far left-hand bottom corner through trees onto a road.

2. Turn right and walk along this road, passing Oak Farm.

Take a footpath out left into and across a field, passing a small lake to reach a road. Go straight across and into another field. Stay on the right-hand side as you climb a rise and enter a fence/hedge corridor. Continue forward, dipping down then up and crossing another field to reach road opposite a large house. Go left for 20 yards and then take a footpath out right and into a field.

3. Go anti-clockwise around its edge to reach the far left-hand corner. A gate takes you into a wide grassy corridor where you turn right and follow the track down

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4. Pass the wooden house and turn right on a footpath into a field. Walk clockwise around the edge of the field through into the next field. The path breaks off left, over a stile and along through an avenue of large trees. You can see Knowle Farm ahead. Near the house the path swings sharp left and you follow it, ignoring the footpath right. Pass a few houses and reach Hound House and a road. Cross (because of the blind bend) to go right for 100 yards to take a footpath left, into a field.

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6. Walk out of the entrance of this car park onto the road. Turn right and immediately take the footpath on the right running above and parallel to the road. This brings you around the back of the church to a T junction with the lane up to the main cemetery. Here you turn left and drop down onto the road by Inn and the starting car park.

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PROFILE The Fountain Centre And thanks to the generosity of The Holistic Centre, in Wiggins Yard off Bridge Street, current and recent patients are now able to go to Godalming on Friday mornings for a range of therapies including massage, reiki and reflexology.

For 20 years now, the Fountain Centre, Surrey’s local, independent, cancer charity, has been providing support, counselling and complementary therapies to cancer patients and their families from all over Surrey and the surrounding areas. It is based next to St Luke’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford, and the heart and soul of all its work is there.

But times are changing. Some cancer treatments can now be delivered closer to patients’ homes. There are new services at Frimley Park Hospital and Ashford and St Peters, so the Fountain Centre now has volunteer therapists working alongside them.

The latest developments involve taking the essence of the Fountain Centre completely away from the hospital environment. Some people find it very hard to visit us in Guildford, even for the most relaxing therapeutic sessions. The memories of surgery and chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions can sometimes be too offputting and painful.

So you may find a Fountain Centre service is now available in your local church hall, or a well-being centre or a gym near you. We are looking to develop new opportunities all over Surrey, but at present the Godalming area is giving us the biggest welcome.

Classes for the Pink Ribbon Programme, which is a 6 week course of Pilates specially designed for patients recovering from breast cancer surgery, have been running in Elstead and Godalming for several months.

Further down the line, we have been offered the opportunity to run a Mindfulness Course in Café Mila, also in Godalming, for current and recent cancer patients. Mindfulness essentially is awareness; it is about noticing our thoughts, our feelings, our bodily sensations and anything that is around us and happening right now. It is the opposite of habitual, automatic living, and it teaches us to live more consciously, with gratitude and ‘kindfulness’.

Professor Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford, explains: “Most of us have issues that we find hard to let go and mindfulness can help us deal with them more productively. We can ask: ‘Is trying to solve this by brooding about it helpful, or am I just getting caught up in my thoughts?’ Awareness of this kind also helps us notice signs of stress or anxiety earlier and helps us deal with them better.” The potential value to cancer patients is very exciting.

So that’s what’s new. What doesn’t change is our ethos and independent status. The Fountain Centre is run by a small team of staff and has over 100 volunteers. The majority are qualified therapists and counsellors, and between them they have about 2,000 appointments a month. We have a wig bank, a lending library, and can provide information about local support groups, welfare benefits and specialist cancer charities.

Some people simply like to come and sit somewhere comfortable, that doesn’t feel like ‘hospital’, between tests and treatments.

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<61 JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD suspenseful, sinister film noir character of this masterpiece.

Cranleigh Film Club is looking forward to showing this famous film on its Open Evening of the start of the sixth season on 8th September. On this occasion all members can bring guests for free to sample the club which has become a Cranleigh cultural highlight (other prospective members aged over 16 can also be signed in as guests on this evening). The new season will have 12 films from September to June, with two in September and two in March. The AGM will precede the film on 22nd September. The whole programme will cost a member £25. Refreshments are always on sale. Doors open at the Bandroom at 7.00pm and the film will start at 7.45pm.

The Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity Saturday 17th September This wonderful charity that supports babies and children with Cerebral Palsy is organising a walk from Arundel to Brighton. With two walk distances available of 35k or 12km, you can choose what would be suitable for you and still enjoy the staggeringly beautiful views and scenery which Sussex has to offer. Starting from Arundel Castle, the walk will span the magnificent landscape of the South Downs before finishing at Devil’s Dyke on the outskirts of Brighton.

They have teamed up with Pied A Terre Adventure to organise this event, so you can be sure that you will be well looked after. There will be regular refreshment stops, plenty of encouragement along the way and a well-deserved hot meal for all on completion. There will also be an exclusive mystery prize draw for all those fundraisers who reach the

£100 target. Everyone is invited to take part, regardless of ability. To register (£35) per person or for under 16’s a special rate will apply. For more information on the A2B Walk, go to www.dvlcc.org.uk/events/16/arundel-tobrighton-walk/ or call Catherine on 01403 780444 or email catherine.bristow@dvlcc.org.uk.

Hydon Hill Godalming people are uniting to bring back to life an historic woodland area that has fallen into disrepair, in the hope it will find a new home in the community’s heart as an ‘interactive sensory garden’. From garden designers to construction workers, local heroes are giving thousands of pounds worth of their time and skills for free to revitalise the garden at Hydon Hill care home. This new garden, set amongst army barracks dating back to World War II and scenic woodland with plenty of local wildlife, will be created on land where once stood a memorial garden for war hero and charity founder Leonard Cheshire. The team at Hydon Hill are also raising funds to create a new café overlooking the garden. Meanwhile work has already begun on an accompanying art gallery in one of the historic army buildings, which will exhibit and sell art work and pottery created by the residents, using the onsite kiln. This vast complex at Hydon Hill, which also includes a well-stocked charity shop, is not just for residents and their visitors to enjoy, but for all the local community to use. In order to complete these works the home is continuing to welcome any volunteers and donations. If you would like to donate please visit www. leonardcheshire.org/hydonhillappeal.

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JOTTINGS - YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Brooklands Museum We mention Brooklands quite a lot in the magazine so it’s very nice to see that the volunteers of Brooklands Museum have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. Volunteers cover a wide variety of roles vital to the Museum, from stewarding and guiding both adults and school children to restoration of aircraft and vehicles, research, marshalling at events, painting and gardening. Over 800 volunteers are registered at the Museum, coming from every sector of the community and professional background, and priding themselves on their professionalism, knowledge and enthusiasm. Visitors often comment about how much their visits are enhanced by interaction with them. John Silver, the Volunteers Resources Manager would be pleased to hear

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Shooting Star Chase Hospice We’ve had a lovely letter in from someone called Samantha and we thought we would share it with you.” My name is Samantha and my nephew is now 12 days old. He and my sister are now in the care of shooting star chase hospice (Christopher location in Guildford Surrey) and they have been wonderful. Because of this I am doing a firewalk on 3rd November across hot coals of 1200*F. Not only am I looking to raise money but my mission is to get 10 celebrities to donate. If I hit £500 I will get a tattoo of a shooting star chase character and if I hit £1500 I will shave my hair. I wondered if you could please please help by giving me a mention, tweet, share, anything to spread awareness! Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated!! I want to do my best to support my little fighter of a nephew. My Facebook name is Samantha Ginn and my Twitter account is @samantha_ginn.

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