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he first issue of this new decade for Life in Haslemere is full of the usual ‘insider’ ideas and information. We begin with a guide to those planning their wedding this year (or next) – from choosing the dress to finding the right destination for the honeymoon. Then you will find some key trends for inside your home, with the latest range of fine fabrics, available locally.

If you are interested in the property market, you can read the views of some of the leading estate agents in the area. They have found that 2009 was better than expected and see some promising signs for the market early this year.

When it comes to your lifestyle, this magazine is always full of facts and fun to help you make more of living. In this issue we publish great advice on worklife balance, and we feature a Hindhead mother of two who has beeome an expert in social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

In sport, it’s a time to applaud Haslemere’s swimmers, the cover story, because the local club has reached the UK finals for the second successive year and climbed to 12th place in the national standings. A remarkable achievement for a relatively small club.

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News

Awards for Haslemere Travel and Haslemere Dental; Waverley waste

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Style

Guide to getting the best out of your wedding

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Interiors

What’s trendy in fabrics and ceramics

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Grayshott News Concerts in 2010; Hire a hen;

Spa offer; Hire a church room

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Property

Update on the market this year

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Health

No Hands® massage

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Arts

Haslemere Hall programme; Award for local photographer

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Gardening

Pippa Greenwood’s spring tips

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Business News Award for Transform Landscapes;

New wooden flooring shop

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Community

University of the Third Age

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Food & Drink

Number 26 café; Mirabelle Cupcakery

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Lifestyle

How to get worklife balance; Hindhead mum masters social networks

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New: Catherine Morrow’s life in Haslemere 27

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Haslemere Swimmers are tops; Goodwood motoring plans

What’s On

Diary of local events in February and March 30

Competition

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Directory

Local contacts; List of Advertisers; Distribution points

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Weddings: 6

Interiors: 8

Arts: 18

Business News: 21

Lifestyle: 26

Sport: 28

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esidents of Haslemere and the surrounding area have received thanks from Waverley Borough Council for their patience in January when refuse collections were suspended during the snowy weather – and have since resumed.

Councillor John Sandy, who is responsible for the environment, says: “It’s very regrettable that we had to suspend services because of the snow but our priorities must always be the safety of our residents, staff and contractors.”

Icy roads and pavements made it unsafe.

“As the snowy weather persisted, we arranged four temporary collection points, including one at Tesco’s at Weyhill, where residents were able to take their refuse and recycling if they wished and were able to do so,” he explains.

“We also kept our website up to date with the latest situation and took calls from residents who had questions about the waste service.

Our refuse collectors took part in clearing car parks, pavements and access roads (such as at Haslemere Hospital) around the borough.”

Waverley’s recycling and refuse: www.waverley.gov.uk/waste

or 21 years Haslemere Travel has been providing independent, knowledgeable advice on leisure and business travel. From tailor made itineraries to budget conscious packages, accommodation and flight only reservations, Haslemere Travel have infinite passion for what they do and this ultimately is projected onto you, the client.

Andrew Brownrigg, chairman at Haslemere Travel states ‘As true specialists and passionate travel enthusiasts, we continue to offer exceptional service and a sympathetic ear, backed up by first hand travel expertise.’

To celebrate Haslemere Travels 21st birthday, they are giving customers and budding travel photographers a chance to win one of their many adventurous prizes, sponsored by their biggest travel partners. There are four categories: ‘People and Animals’, ‘Landscape’, ‘Where in the world?’ (12-18 years) and ‘My Favourite Holiday’ (under 12 years). Prizes include an amazing two nights in Venice for two people, four nights in Tenerife for two people, seven nights in Greece for two people and three nights at a luxury safari camp for

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Bhutan monk and Tiger’s Rest two people. Prizes for the younger categories include shopping vouchers and in addition to all of the above the first place winners from each category will have their work displayed in the Haslemere Travel shop.

“Our thanks to all of you who have travelled with us over the last 21 years, your loyalty is greatly appreciated” says Andrew.

For more information and to enter contact Haslemere Travel on 01428 658777 or visit www.haslemeretravel.co.uk/ node/147

Holycross treble

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he new Physiotherapy Centre at Holy Cross Hospital, Haslemere, has won three of Waverley Borough Council's Design Awards. The People's Choice Award was voted for by members of the public through the council's web site. The centre also won the New Building (non-residential) and Sustainable Design and Construction categories of the Awards.

Christopher Hinton, the Chief Executive, said: “We received complimentary and positive comments from people about the hospital and its services.” These included: “A wonderful building” and “Great new facility."

Boxing Day Run A team of seven from Holy Cross Hospital took part in the Boxing Day Run. The run starts from Haslemere station, and takes three and a half miles on a mixture of quiet roads and tracks, through fields and woods, up and down hills.

Over 400 people participated, paying £7 to enter and all proceeds will be donated to Holy Cross Hospital. The Holy Cross team was organised by Matt Dellar.

Holy Cross Hospital, 01428 647647. www.holycross.org.uk

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Holy Cross runners (left to right): Krishna Gundapudi, Kate Pateman, Charles Marriott (nearly hidden); Karen Ford, senior physiotherapist; Sabareeson Shanmughasundaram, Kate Anderson, and Christopher Hinton, Chief Executive

aslemere Dental Centre (HDC) capped a fantastic year in 2009 by winning the coveted award for Best Practice & Best Dental team in the South East of England at this year’s Dentistry Awards.

The award recognised the dedication of the staff at HDC to develop their skills, and go above and beyond the call of duty such as the offer of free kids’ days for its patients’ children. This initiative was proposed by staff, who have given their time up over the last four years to provide free dental checks for their patient’s children.

Dr Barry Oulton, owner of HDC, lectures in Europe and USA on headaches, splints and cosmetic dentistry. He said: “These awards are a real reflection on our commitment to excellence in dentistry and care for our patients.”

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aslemere scored a first when CaRRoL BoYeS Functional Art shop opened on the the High Street in December 2009. This is the first dedicated shop in the UK dealing exclusively in this celebrated brand by Carrol Boyes – a South African artist, designer, and entrepreneur – which is available in 31 other countries.

With over 1600 products, ranging from cutlery to bowls to handbags and furniture, the shop offers a unique gift for weddings, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or a birthday. It is owned and run by Adrian and Tracey Thornycroft who settled in Haslemere three years ago.

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Photograph by Oli Tennant, Dress by Danielle Taylor

Wedding day bliss

Jewellery Buying a wedding ring is a big decision. It will be with you forever. It is best to go with the same metal as the engagement ring says Keith Clayton of Clayton Fine Jewellery. Go for a metal with substance: gold or platinum. You can also have a mixture of metals. Palladium is popular for men’s wedding rings, which can be matched to the lady’s if required.

LouLou Belles in Fernhurst sells gorgeous pearl and crystal hair accessories and jewellery pieces. She advises not to order your accessories too early, you are likely to change your mind a couple of times.

So you’ve been proposed to by the man of your dreams, got the ring you’ve always wanted, and have visions of how your big day will go. Aimee Plant sought expert advice on how to have a great day within a budget

Planning Many people believe that a wedding planner is a luxury; another expense added to the wedding bill. In fact, with the right one, they can help you save money. Sara-Jane Grey, founder of Lady Jane Events Ltd, has had years of experience in wedding planning. With her expertise in many aspects of wedding preparation, she excels in guiding the bride and groom on the best wedding journey.

She is often present on the day with buttons, superglue, spare shoes and heels as a safety net to pick up any loose pieces. Otherwise, she can simply advise on a single aspect such as floristry.

With the list of suppliers – photographers, florists and caterers – Lady Jane Events can produce beautiful weddings on any budget. “We want to make the bride cry in a good way,” says Sara-Jane.

White is not the only colour, according to Witley-based bridal gown designer Caroline Arthur. Queen Victoria popularised white for a bride but previous brides would be married in their best, usually colourful, dress, Caroline says.

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Dress If there is one fundamental aspect to work around it is the bride.

Bridal comb from Danielle LouLou Belles Taylor, a local designer, is passionate about the most important This year, many brides are dress of your life. “This is the one choosing bright colours and time in your life where you can be true to Caroline has recently created character. You don’t want to look back at photos a bespoke royal purple chiffon and think ‘what was I thinking?’ ” gown, and one in lime green silk, as You need to find out who you are, what you well as a unique design to be made want to portray on the day, and what suits you. in scarlet organza, currently in This should be reflected not only in the dress progress. but through the whole wedding. In two minutes Danielle can tell what a bride-to-be is like and Hair what she should go for. “You need to go with Angie Townsend from Eden what your heart tells you.

Hair believes the most important “You want to tap into your sexuality, sensuality thing regarding your hair is to and make sure the dress has good lines for your visit the salon for a trial run on proportions.” how your hair will be. There is Many women forget how close up they will nothing worse than having your be to their new husband. How does he see you? hair done on the day and deciding you don’t He needs to recognize you on the day; so don’t like it. It is important to know how your dress cake yourself in make-up if you don’t normally will be so that the hair can co-ordinate with the wear much. neckline and style.

Only choose the dress when you are happy.

You should also be thinking of preparing your When designing the dress Danielle mocks it up skin at least eight weeks in advance of the day. and always allows the bride to make changes if Include your hands, as there will be much focus she is not happy. from guests on your rings.

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Flowers When thinking about bouquets and flowers, Melissa King at Marley Flowers advises that you start with your dress. With a simpler dress you can get away with a more elaborate set of flowers; with a bolder statement dress you might be best to stick with a hand-tied unadorned bouquet. To get the most out of your budget, having a consultation is an effective way to start. Find a florist that you get on with and can relate to. This will make it easier to trust that the advice you receive is right for you.

Wine Haslemere Wine Cellar is the recommended wine merchant at Ramster House. They will provide you with assistance in finding the right wines to accompany

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Depending on the menu and format Richard Royds can suggest red, white and sparkling wine options and extras such as desert wine and perhaps port.

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Cake The wedding cake can be made with fruitcake, vanilla sponge, lime, lemon, ginger... there are many flavours and many styles. The difficulty is choosing one. Alison Swayne, of AJS Cakes, who bakes and decorates wedding cakes in Haslemere for weddings far and wide, suggests that the couple should discuss what they would like before the consultation.

Hannah Elford at Mirabelle Cupcakery in Weyhill suggests having cupcakes. You can personalise them to your taste, have a mixture of colours and flavours and they look stunning cascading down the cake stand.

Favours At Custom Cookie Company in Hindhead, Allison Cardona suggests that you add something a little special to your wedding, something that’s unique to you. Her cookies make fabulous and delicious wedding favours and can double up as place names. Almost too good to eat they are great reminders for guests of the day. Popular ones are wedding cakes or brides and grooms. Couples can specify colour, detail and messages, you can even have the icing dress match your own.

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Photography Haslemere’s award-winning local photographer Peter Searight of Remarkable Studio says: “You need to like the photographer and be happy to have him or her as part of a very special day. It’s vital that you meet beforehand and trust the photographer to do a good job.

You need to be confident that the photographer has a style that you like and can capture the essence of the day in the way that you would like to remember it. Don’t skimp by going for the cheapest option or asking ‘Uncle Bob’ to cover the day with his camera, he may want to enjoy the party too!”

Honeymoon Andrew Brownrigg from Haslemere Travel says that you must think about the weather – look out for rainy seasons or when jellyfish

are roaming. And you need to clarify your wants and needs – a relaxing beach holiday or one packed full of adventure; you have it all in East Africa. In the summer months, in Kenya and Tanzania the viewing of natural wildlife is fantastic.

You can match your holiday to your budget with luxury lodges or rustic camps on game reserves but you can be sunning yourself on the beach the next day.

Mauritius is a comfortable option for a beach honeymoon. The weather is good most of the year and it is a beautiful place to unwind. The island is large with plenty to do so you won’t get ‘island fever’.

For more wildlife adventure, scenery and ultimate luxury head for stunning Canada. You can take a cruise to Alaska from here to watch whales and witness amazing scenery.

Contacts Caroline Arthur, 01428 681727 AJS Cakes, 01428 653636 Clayton Fine Jewellery, 01428 656138 Danielle Taylor, 01428 644070 Eden Hair, 01428 658548 Haslemere Travel, 01428 658777 Haslemere Wine Cellar, 01428 645081 Loulou Belles, 07748 632063 Marley Flowers, 01428 656588 Remarkable Studio, 01428 725076

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INTERIORS

Generation game Pat Mackreth explains what to expect in this new decade

These glorious fabrics are from the new Repertoire Prints and Silks range by Blendworth International

Beautiful and touchy-feely furnishing fabric options from the latest Repertoire Velvets Collection from Blendworth; these are just released and can be seen (and touched!) at Greathurst Interiors in Haslemere

he new decade is significant in the world of home interiors as it comes to represent the style of a generation. The younger generation tends increasingly to be the branddriven buyer of the High Street, while those seeking individuality in their home environment focus more on colour and design.

Blendworth Fabrics, based in Horndean, offer the “stunning new Repertoire Velvets collection”. Blendworth describes it as 'cutting edge' with its clever use of colour, design and tradition; their new 'Filigree' scroll is inspired by ornate decorative ironwork. The effect is decadently luxurious but also unique on

multi-coloured Jacquard grounds and with colour combinations working perfectly against plush velvet piles.

New designers at Blendworth have coordinated their latest velvets to work visually with the equally powerful Repertoire Prints and Silks collection, romantic in flavour and bohemian in styling.

The latter is an eclectic mix of beautiful silks and satins with designs introducing a feel for vintage 'flea market chic’.

But the colour palette captures an essence of today's sophisticated interior trends with large-scale hand-painted florals on elegant satin with free-flowing flower designs with added character from

Those whose style and colour aspirations know no bounds can also revel in the decadent luxury of Mulberry, also at Greathurst Interiors. These are fabrics that speak for themselves.

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artists’ brushstrokes that are swift and assured.

Carolyn Underwood, at Greathurst Interiors, says that the manufacturers targeting the design-led sector are moving up-market with new collections prominently featuring silks, linens and velvets for 2010 and some lesser-known names are coming up with new effects that are quite simply “fabulous”.

She adds: “It’s time to put the Noughties behind us. Many of the good things were outweighed

by bad – and we are into a new decade now, with optimism and hope for better things to come.

What better way could there be to start than with a fresh palette and a brighter, more luxurious look?”

While Blendworth is at the ‘affordable’ end of the cost scale, Mulberry has a price which reflects its high quality, say stockists Greathurst. “New fabrics from Mulberry are a tactile dream,” explains a Greathurst spokesman, “with thick-cut velvets, metallic brocades, slubby printed linens, crisp printed cottons or silk damasks, and even the softest lambswools.

“Fabrics for furniture, curtains, walls and trimmings have never looked so comfortably opulent from this quintessentially British luxury lifestyle brand that is renowned worldwide for its craftsmanship and quality – new and sensual products that marry function with fashion.”

Greathurst Interiors Ltd, 6 Petworth Road, Haslemere, 01428 651122

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Creative ceramics Grayshott Pottery designs and manufactures a wide range of colourful ceramics, and studio art design is important to this popular employee-owned company

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heir working partnership with Dartington Pottery resulted in its acquistion about three years ago and its move to Grayshott. Celebrated artists such as Janice Tchalenko, Petra Tilly and Stephen Course now influence the younger aspiring Grayshott artists.

Together the two brands plan a bright future to include historical reference pieces as well as cuttingedge art design. The Grayshott business can offer special hand-thrown art. Some is sent to galleries all over the country.

There is also a commercial business, Grayshott Stoneware, which makes ceramics for pubs, food brands and High Street restaurants in the UK – such as Jamie Oliver, ASK, Zizzi, Frankie & Bennys and many more.

Based in Grayshott since the mid-1960s, the pottery began its commercial side by creating simple coffee sets. “The then managing director (David Real)

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decided to start a gift shop selling things to go with the coffee sets and the gift shop was born,� explained Phil Bates, Trustee for Grayshott Pottery. “In 1994 the gift shop expanded and we added the coffee shop/ bistro. Meanwhile the commercial side has continued to flourish and evolve – first by supplying national stores and independent companies and then moving into the pub and restaurant industry.�

Some three years ago, the studio art gallery was formed, and the company became employeeowned, managed under a Trust.

Grayshott Pottery, School Road, Grayshott, 01428 604404.

Fired up Based in Durleighmarsh Farm, Gabriella Shaw Ceramics have their own unique and beautifully designed pottery for different interiors and various occasions

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abriella Straw, who established her business between Petersfield and Rogate some 18 years ago, says: “We cover every eventuality.�

They have lovely pottery which is suitable for weddings, christenings, and decorating a whole house and they have wedding lists.�

Specialist paintings include cockerels, flowers (such as cornflowers and bluebells), and horses (Gabriella is a qualified riding instructor and has bred Arab horses), among many others. Gifts can be handinscribed with a name and a message, on the side or the base.

This service is highly popular because you can buy a mug from ÂŁ7.50 and have it inscribed and fired for ÂŁ3.50.

Gabriella Shaw also retails pottery at her smart log cabin nestling below the Durleighmarsh Farm shop. Most of the products

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are her own work, and she has a pottery in Ireland which makes unique, hand-thrown products.

Among her offerings are the trendy British-look china from Jan Constantine, which once sold their fabrics only at exclusive London retailers and Gabriella Shaw.

Gabriella Shaw Ceramics, Durleighmarsh Farm, Rogate, GU31 5AX. 01730 821101. www.gabriellashawceramics.com

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Ambitious concert programme

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rayshott Concerts is aiming for even dizzier heights after a record-breaking year in 2009, with the first-ever Grayshott performance of Beethoven's 'Eroica' Symphony and the appointment of Karl Jenkins, the world's most successful living composer, as Patron.

Concerts' artistic director Vivien Harrison tells Life in Haslemere: “There hasn't been a full scale performance in Grayshott of Handel's masterpiece, 'Messiah', for half a century, so we're putting that right on Saturday 20 March at St Luke's Church, performed by Excelsis with a stunning line-up of soloists and the first appearance of the Grayshott Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Robert Lewis.”

The community concert

promoters, with a reputation for top quality performances and sell-out attendances, now attract concert-goers from Haslemere, Godalming, Guildford and beyond. Organizers believe that few towns and cities in the region offer a more ambitious programme of classical music.

The group are finalising plans to present Brahms 1st Symphony, with their biggest ever orchestra of 44 musicians on Saturday 15 May. The programme includes the welcome return of Martin Smith, to perform Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, one of the most popular concertos of all time, with the New London Sinfonia under David Gibson.

To cap the year, Mrs Harrison has succeeded in attracting star

pianist Howard Shelley, with a tally of almost 150 acclaimed CDs, to return to Grayshott on Saturday 11 September to play Beethoven's 'Emperor' Piano Concerto and to conduct Prokofiev's 'Classical' Symphony and Mendelssohn's 4th Symphony ('Italian') with the London Mozart Players.

Chairman Anthony Ramsden, says: “This is an astonishing programme by any standards and just wouldn't be possible without the support of our sponsors Applegarth Farm and Huntington House. Music-lovers are very grateful to them both.”

Grayshott Concerts, Tickets and more information, 01428 606666.

Golden Valley Poultry Country Farm 01428 606231. www.goldenvalleypoultry.co.uk

Charlotte Purcell, manageress of the Grayshott Branch of Lloyds Pharmacy, was one of the unsung heroines of the January show. During the snowy period, when the village was cut off for much of the time, Charlotte stayed in a local hotel to make sure she kept the pharmacy open.

“She was open when many other businesses in the village were unable to do so,” said Dick Smith, Chairman of Buy in Grayshott, “and that of course was vital for many people requiring prescriptions.”

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A new group to meet emergencies in the village has formed in January after the heavy snowfalls. Called EGG (Emergency Grayshott Group), it aims to keep the streets and pavements clear, providing information to local people on the phone and on a website.

The group will compile a database of volunteers and will be proactive in providing meals, 4-wheel drive transport vehicles, and help with shopping. EGG will look for funding to buy machinery, such as a small digger.

The initiative has received wholehearted support from the Parish Council which has pledged funds.

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appy Hen Hire© is a completely new service from Golden Valley Poultry Country Farm in Grayshott. It is for people who do not have the space, time, or lifestyle to look after their own birds but would still like to benefit from getting local, fresh, free range, eggs every week, and at a competitive price.

Hen hirers adopt, own, and name one or more birds for a period – three months, six months or a year. They can visit their hen or hens, which are ringed for easy recognition and can be handled. A personalised egg basket lets them collect their own fresh free range eggs every week or fortnight.

Golden Valley is an established business specialising in keeping and selling organically reared and free range hens for families to buy as pets. The offer is open to local community groups, such as schools, care homes, and scouts.

t Luke’s Church, which has played an active role in Grayshott for over 100 years, welcomes all-comers to its meeting rooms, including businesses.

The Church Rooms are available for hire to village clubs, societies and businesses. There are rooms of several sizes, wi-fi and a kitchen. “We welcome people using them for board meetings, training, or small social events,” says the vicar, Rev Moray Thomas, who has been in

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post for a year.

The rooms are home to many community groups and services, such as the weekly day centre for older people and Grayshott Concerts. St Luke’s Church fosters village community life through a large number of activities ranging through home groups, bell ringing to the ‘Post Office Friends’ Carers Support Group.

Contact, 01428 606703. www.stlukes-grayshott.org

Grayshott Spa offers the chance to whisk a loved one away for a one-night romantic break on either Saturday 13 or Sunday 14 February 2010 for £205 per person. Staying in a classic double room this price includes a 40-minute Grayshott Classic Massage, a bottle of champagne and a red rose per couple, dinner, bed and breakfast, and full use of all the spa facilities.

Grayshott Spa, 01428 602020. www.grayshottspa.com

Rocky Horror PiG (Party in Grayshott) will stage a panto, the “Rocky Horror Panto Show” on 12-13 March and also plans to hold a village “Fun Day” on Sunday 20 June. But the “Pyrotechnics Display” was looking for a new venue as the Grayshott recreation ground was off limits due to the damage the crowds created.

Cash for two charities

Rev Moray Thomas

The Christmas carols in the Square in December raised £700 for two charities, the Grayshott Day Centre and the Arthritic Centre. “The Square was packed with families and about 1,000 people from far and wide came to the carols,” said Dick Smith, Chairman of Buy in Grayshott.

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Local estate agents talked to Nick Keith about their hopes for 2010

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tudying the property market is an inexact science, somewhat like metereology. Prices and activity are shaped by supply and demand, by sentiment, and sometimes by rumour. In any case there is much guesswork involved in search of an answer to the question: What will happen to house prices and the housing market in 2010?

The Nationwide Building Society reported in a survey at the very end of 2009 that house prices in the UK had risen for the eighth consecutive month, but it was “still concerned about the immediate outlook for the market.

House prices rose by 0.4 per cent in December, which contributed to a rise of 6 per cent over the last 12 months, with the average house price in the UK now valued at just over £162,000.

“When you consider that house prices are still more than 12per cent below the peak of 2007, although nearly 9 per cent above the low point of February 2009, there really are different angles and different opinions open to observers,” Nationwide reflects.

Whether you take the opinion that UK house prices have risen too quickly or perhaps pent-up demand is now kicking in, there are a number of factors and features to consider for 2010.

“Ultimately, the UK economy is still struggling, unemployment has not yet peaked, and disposable income is under pressure and will impact upon economic growth in the retail and consumer markets.

UK banks have yet to improve their liquidity ratios for the business and consumer markets and finance is still not readily available for many.”

Jones Lang La Salle has predicted: “Revival [for the residential market] is likely to be unsustainable and a fall in prices

of -7 per cent on average is likely during 2010.” But a poll on house prices by Chesterton Humberts, published in collaboration with the centre for economics and business research in December, has highlighted a more positive sentiment in the housing sector.

John Stewart, director of Essexbased PMI IFAs, sees glimmers of a recovery in the housing market, but he expects growth to be slow. And yet Ray Boulger, senior technical manager for London-based John Charcol, has forecast that house prices will rise by around 4 per cent in 2010 compared with last year.

The local market The view from local agents is equally varied. The market in Haslemere and the surrounding area is not immune to national trends but there are always vagaries. Some houses will sell well, almost regardless of the depths of a property market. It’s all about that much quoted cliché ‘location, location, location’.

Steve Cook at Clarke Gammon Weller reports that there is some strength in the local market, fuelled by higher prices in some parts of London. “Some London house prices have seen their value rise by up to 30 per cent,” he says.

“Money usually filters down the A3 in time.

“Our firm has a large share of the market and, as long as there are sensible prices, people will buy.

In this area we have experienced for years buyers moving ‘upmarket’ and buying a bigger and better house in Haslemere [after selling their London home].

“It usually takes two or three years for prices to return to their previous levels. After the downturn in the late eighties, things started to get better in 1992 and sales reached a record high in 1993. But

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Merlins with Clarke Gammon & Weller which has now been sold

interesting homes will always sell.

“While we have not been overrun with stock in January, we have commitments from people to put their house on the market when the weather improves. I believe the market will get better in the spring.”

While the main issue is supply of property stock, the local market has gone on ice after Christmas because of the snow and the freeze. Nicholas Harding at Keats describes January as a series of “lost weekends” with his firm’s

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says Marcus Dugan, but he too is in search of housing stock. “The general consensus is that we have a window of opportunity with the prospect of six positive months, but the last half of the year after the General Election may be tougher.”

One of Hamptons’ notable sales was a £1.2 million house off Hindhead golf course with five bedrooms and two acres of garden. Again the sale was brought about because the owner had moved workplace.

It usually takes two or three years for prices to return to there previous levels. But interesting homes will always sell

diary full of appointments but prospective purchasers unable or unwilling to get out and view houses.

“There is a big demand for the family-style house, but there is not much new stock coming onto the market,” he says. “We can only guess at market trends this year but I will not be at all surprised if it picks up.” If supply increases to match demand, he added, it will ease the pressure on prices and provide a more balanced market.

“There are still difficulties in the first-time buyer market,” Nick Harding says. “Units at the bottom end of the market have been bought up by landlords in the buy-to-let market. I don’t believe we will have a proper flow in the market until we see more activity from first-time buyers. A healthy housing market is traditionally fed from the bottom.”

Hamptons is confident that the local market is looking up. “We have good quality buyers, some 75 per cent more than last year,”

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Kelway Law have had what they describe as “an explosive start to 2010 in terms of selling houses”. Adrian Law explained: “There seems to be such a high pent up demand from purchasers, especially from those in rented accommodation that we are in touch with on our property management side.

“We are very keen to hear from anyone who is thinking of selling their property. We will provide you with a marketing proposal to include a free valuation. If you then decide to instruct us as sole agents by 15 March 2010 on our standard terms and conditions, as part of our marketing campaign, we will advertise it for free in the next available issue of this magazine.”

Contact Clarke Gammon Weller, 01428 664800 Hamptons, 01428 642307 Keats, 01428 661662 Kelway Law, 01428 604488

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HEALTH / FITNESS

The gentle giant

Samantha Hardwick, complementry therapist

There is a fast-growing trend in the history of massage. It is based on ancient principles and still relies on the simple power of touch yet it is completely different as Aimee Plant discovered from a Haslemere practitioner.

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t is called No Hands® because that is the best way to describe the technique. Practitioners do not use their hands, but instead they use the soft surfaces of their forearms. This understated part of the body, combined with profound bodyweight, makes this type of massage deep and particularly relaxing. It is a massage that works on every level: physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual.

Samantha Hardwick has been practising massage since 2006.

Since becoming a fully qualified No Hands Massage Practitioner in 2009 her clients have not asked for anything else. She works from her therapy room in Haslemere and sets a perfectly calm and tranquil atmosphere with lighting and music.

No Hands Massage not only helps to restore the body’s natural state of balance and well-being, it can help to:

and release. Samantha works in total silence to encourage greater relaxation while she herself can concentrate on her moves to make the treatment flow powerfully.

Afterwards, you are encouraged to lie for a while to let the benefits of the massage soak in. There is a sense of rest and rejuvenation which radiates from deep within the body and mind. Even over the next few days I noticed that I was more flexible than usual and my skin was glowing from the oils and improved circulation.

In a fundraising effort to help The Anthony Nolan Trust, Samantha is offering a one-hour treatment of this dynamic new form of massage for £10, which will go directly to the Trust. The funds will give leukaemia sufferers the chance to survive by finding them a suitable

• Free up structural tightness • Reduce anxiety • Help release muscular tension and pain • Increase joint flexibility • Promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue • Reduce blood pressure • Nurture and rejuvenate you • Create an overall sense of well-being • Reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress • Improve posture It is a highly effective technique that is so powerful that the benefits are felt long after the session has finished. Samantha advised me that the only way to understand the power of ‘No Hands Massage’ is by feeling it.

And that I did.

I now understand why they call this technique the Gentle Giant.

It is just that. The softness of the ‘fleshy’ forearm and the strong weight of the practitioner leaves you feeling that you’ve just had a huge, comforting hug. You are asked what you want to feel at the end of the session but during the massage you will not need to do anything other than breath, feel 16

donor. It exists to facilitate a transplant for any patient in the world in need of a bone marrow transplant or appropriate cells.

History of No Hands Gerry Pyves, founder of No Hands Massage, has been researching and spreading the word of his innovative technique since 1987 when he accidently came across the new massage.

One day away from his routine massage treatments from his

clinic in West Hampstead, Pyves felt excruciating pains in both his wrists. He went to finish treating his client but instead found himself inadvertently slumped onto the clients back on the soft, fleshy parts of his forearms.

From this, Pyves discovered that over 23 different surfaces could be used for a powerful massage, at the same time applying the necessary pressure that would no longer put strain on himself. For the next eight years Pyves worked with his clients seeking to deliver

the most powerful touch he could and the feedback from his patrons helped him to develop his unique technique.

New movements were developed to help massage strokes and improve flow in the treatments.

Using ones whole bodyweight and the large soft surface of the body produced the method of No Hands Massage. If conventional therapists put this much power through their hands, they would be injured straight away.

People from all over the world are travelling to attend Pyves courses. He has trained 2,000 therapists in the UK already. As a result, many therapists and their clients are choosing this powerful Gentle Giant over and above all other treatments.

Samantha Hardwick www.timeoutmassage.biz Aimee Plant

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Haslemere Hall Highlights 2010 La Périchole 23, 24, 26, 27 February Opera South’s own Tom Higgins and Michael Hartnall present the February 2010 production of La Périchole, an opera-bouffet composed by Jacques Offenbach.

Offenbach is known for his elements of comedy, satire, parody and farce and La Périchole is no exception.

Here he takes us away from his cosmopolitan home, Paris and into the far-away exotic land of Peru. The story is of two streetsingers, in love, but too poor to afford a marriage licence and a viceroy who wishes to make La Périchole his mistress.

The operetta includes La Périchole’s letter song, “O mon cher amant”; her “tipsy” aria, “Ah! quel dîner!”; and her third-act aria to Piquillo, “Tu n’es pas beau, tu n’es pas riche” accompanied by Guilford Philharmonic Orchestra.

Haslemere Hall 01428 642161 Annie 23-27 March Haslemere Players present the well-known production Annie in March. It is the famous story of an orphan who wins the heart of the petulant businessman, Mr Warbucks (Toney Creasey). Annie, played by Hannah Lucas and Julia Peters, sings her way through her journey from an underprivileged orphanage in New York to the luxurious lifestyle of a zillionaire’s daughter. The Haslemere Players is an amateur theatre company dedicated to staging popular musical theatre productions to the highest possible standard.

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Keith Charles, gifted medium and psychic

The Essence of Love

643334 www.haslemereplayers.com Theatremonkeys Holiday Workshops 5–16 April Theatremonkeys run weekly classes in singing, theatre dance, drama and street dance as well as offering students the chance to enter for L.A.M.D.A examinations in acting and musical theatre. Theatremonkeys have an excellent staff of experienced singers, actors and dancers all CRB checked to an enhanced standard. Children aged 4-16 years old are welcome.

On 5-9 “Mr Incredible’s Magic Circus”. Roll up, roll up and enter Mr Incredible’s Circus!

A holiday workshop for ages 4-6 years. Learn fun and funky songs, dances and drama ready to perform to friends and family at the end of the week.

On 12-16 “Live Forever”.

Be part of a fully staged and choreographed musical show based on the story of the kids from the world famous Fame School in New York. A great opportunity to learn new skills and make new friends in your Easter holidays. For ages 6-16.

Theatremonkeys, info@theatremonkeys.co.uk An Evening of Clairvoyance 29 April For an evening with a difference, Keith Charles will prove that there is possible means of communication other than the accepted human sensory perception. Keith Charles is a highly gifted medium and psychic who delivers detailed proof of life after death, with dignity, sincerity and sometimes a touch of humour from those who live in the spirit world. His reputation as one of the world’s best mediums was enhanced when he

excelled on The Ultimate Psychic Challenge on Channel 4 and Sky Living TV. The Essence Of Love 17 and 18 June Following a tour of Southern Europe, PCK Productions brings The Essence of Love, a new live theatre comedy written and directed by Philip Ayckbourn (son of Sir Alan Ayckbourn).

The story is of a mother and her daughter and a father and his son who find themselves on adjacent hotel terraces in Marrakech. As they settle in, there’s anything but love in the air for the four British holidaymakers. However a gift of a magical elixir finds its way into the water and unlikely passions are probable.

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aslemere photographer Peter Searight, who runs the Remarkable Studio in Lynchmere, has won a prize in the competition run by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Peter won second prize in the Plant Portrait Category in the latest annual competition that attracts thousands of entries from photographers all round the world.

Peter says: “I was delighted to win this prize, having won the first prize for the Tree and Shrub category in 2007. The Plant portrait category is also

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particularly popular and attracts a lot of entries.

The picture was taken in evening light on Lynchmere Common, a few hundred yards from our house. It’s great to know that you don’t have to travel to the ends of the earth to find beauty in the countryside, and a credit to the work of the Lynchmere Society who have worked so hard to restore the commons.”

For more information about The Remarkable Studio go to www.theremarkablestudio. com or phone Peter on 01428 725067.

Evening light on Lynchmere Common

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GARDENING

Seeds of spring With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your garden now. Pippa Greenwood offers a magnificent seven tips 1. Get seed potatoes 'chittin' or sprouting in a cool but frost-free spot, ready for planting out in March.

2. Make sure that water butts are not overflowing and wrecking adjacent flower beds. If possible, link up the existing butt with a new one, so any excess water flows in to the second butt.

3. Get your orders in for good-quality vegetable plants and seeds – order now and you should still be able to get exactly what you want. Why not try my website?

4. Regularly pull off faded and fading flowers on cyclamen grown as house-plants; if left on the plant they will encourage dieback.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Award winner

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aslemere-based Transform Landscape Design and Construction won the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) annual awards in the Domestic Garden Scheme – Maintenance category.

The winning garden, which is located outside Guildford, was designed by the awardwinning garden designer Fiona Lawrenson, who is based in Haslemere. The client and designer asked for a high standard of maintenance for an informal but structured look, paying particular attention to herbaceous perennials, pleeched trees, tabletop trees and structured hedges.

Charles Blumlein, Soft Landscaping and Maintenance Director, said: “We were instructed by the client and Fiona Lawrenson to take the garden to the next level. We have been maintaining gardens in the Haslemere area for many years so are thrilled to have won this award in a national competition; it recognises the hard work and expertise of our dedicated team.”

BALI is the representative trade association for firms undertaking landscaping in the UK, both interior and exterior.

Transform Landscapes, 01428 652222. www.transformlandscapes.co.uk

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Haslemere’s Mayor Melanie Odell officially opened the new branch in the High Street in November.

“Haslemere’s central location made it our first choice to provide another option for those who want reassurance that their wooden floors are from a sustainable source.” says Paul Appleby-Mell, Managing Director.

As well as supplying FSC and PEFC Certified woods, eco-friendly carpets and laminates, there is a second level where you can walk on and view natural stone flooring such as Chipped Edged Travertine, Black Slate and Jaipur Indian Limestone.

An increasingly popular choice with Lordrite customers are bespoke, hand-finished floors that look as though they have weathered with the original building. An uneven, slightly imperfect look of natural wood is the latest trend in

Haslemere Town Mayor Melanie Odell opens the Lordrite showroom contemporary styling of homes.

Lordrite can offer a range of types of wood and colours and finishes. The customer can specify a distinctive shade or colour that suits the design of their interior and the bespoke finish of stain, oil or lacquer can then be applied during the finishing process at the mill or on-site by a skilled craftsman.

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Staying alert

Members take a break

Outdoor activity

Haslemere University of the Third Age (U3A) helps older people stay fit in mind and body, and has 350 members but still wants to grow. By Vincent Marks

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he U3A began in France after the Second World War – the French Universities’ attempt to bring adult education to the masses. In Britain, where there are now over 700 branches, it is somewhat different – an organisation for retired and semi-retired people who want companionship and to keep their mind alert and body fit.

The willingness to participate and the payment of a small membership fee of £12 per year plus a joining fee of £5 are required (no academic qualifications needed). Not linked to any academic institutions, U3A relies on self-help, which means that it looks to its membership to provide expertise that it is prepared to share with others and a willingness to help run the organisation on a voluntary basis.

The Haslemere branch meets on the second Monday of the month from 2-4pm at Haslemere Hall to listen to a talk by an invited authority on a subject likely to interest the majority of members. The current chairman is Kate Colley.

The first meeting in January was postponed because of the snow. Topics this year include

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the Silk Road on 8 February (speaker, Alan Bott); Journey to the South Pole, 8 March (local writer Tess Burrows); Captain on Concorde on 12 April (David Leney).

Members and guest can attend, and the fee is 50p. About 100 people turn up and generally remain for the discussion and tea break that follows.

Most of the U3A’s activities centre on groups organised by individual group leaders. Groups vary in size from about six or so members to as many as 40 or more. They meet in Haslemere Hall, in the group leaders’ homes or other venues on a fortnightly or monthly basis, as their membership decides. For example, the local literature group meets this year on: poems connected with Chichester, including Philip Larkin, on 11 February; and Gilbert White of Selborne on 11 March.

Haslemere U3A currently has over 30 groups that vary from the purely social – such as the luncheon clubs and bridge classes – to

intellectual activities such as group discussions on current affairs, medicine, or local history.

Collaboration with neighbouring U3As is encouraged. There are jointly organised study days, and last year’s was on the Environment.

In the summer there is a jamboree when local U3As come together to “compete” in sporting activities such as bridge, scrabble, table tennis and petanque; and every Christmas they hold a lunch party. Members receive information through a yearly newsletter which is updated monthly online by leaders and organisers who receive a news email from the Groups.

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A warm welcome awaits all at The Devils Punchbowl in Hindhead. Famous for its hospitality, The Devils Punchbowl Hotel offers 2 different dining experiences.

The Devils Bar is renowned for its warm hospitality, cask ales/wines & tasty bar snacks – ranging from hand cut chips, sandwiches through to our handmade Steak & Guinness pie and daily specials. All produce is fresh and sourced locally.

We also offer a full waiter service in our fine dining restaurant and the famous Sunday Carvery offers a choice of succulent meats, fresh vegetables & sumptuous desserts, from 12 noon – 4.00pm. Booking is recommended!

Weddings are now extremely popular as we offer excellent facilities: a function room, 32 en-suite guest rooms including one four poster bed. The function room can seat up to 85 people and has its own entrance at the back of the hotel. It also has its own dance floor and bar.

Our wedding license enables you to have a Civil Wedding Ceremony and your party in the same place!!

We are offering a special Valentines 3 course dinner with live entertainment (pianist – Brian O’Kelly). Please book in advance for both Valentines and Mothers Day as numbers are limited.

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FOOD & DRINK

Charming café Sarah Bolton: realising a dream

A charming and unique café has opened in Liphook Square: Number twentysix

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wner, Sarah Bolton celebrated with champagne and canapés at the beginning of December and is now a thriving base at the heart of Liphook.

The décor is traditionally modern; the menu a mouthwatering mix of traditional and innovative lunch dishes with a wonderful selection for vegetarians and a daily specials section. The bright fresh interior is a remedy for a cold grey day, that’s if the cupcakes in the window don’t draw you in first: it has been said that these cupcakes are ‘the best outside of NewYork’.

With a range of organic herbal and regular teas, luxury cakes and snacks it will be hard to walk by the large, inviting front window and bright façade.

Number twentysix has been a dream of Sarah’s for a long time and has now become a reality thanks to her determination and team of helpful friends and relatives. Sarah‘s friendly, personal attitude makes customers feel welcome and the homely atmosphere makes it hard to leave… or easy to come back!

Number twentysix, Liphook Square, 01428 729143

Mirabelle Cupcakery Colours and the sweet smell of cupcakes

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t is hard to pass the window of Mirabelle Cupcakery, just opened on the corner of Weyhill.

A delicious assortment of colours, swirls and glittering paper cases under the counter will lure you through the door, or the smell of baking chocolate and vanilla sponge.

Once you are in, you may be tempted by a Scarlet O’Hara, an Elvis or The Mirabelle Cupcake consisting of a rich chocolate and almond sponge, creamy vanilla icing topped with a whole chocolate truffle. The Beyoncé – chocolate sponge, lemon butter cream and a silver ball – goes down well served with an illy coffee or a Choi Time Chinese

tea. And you can relax in the warm cafe or in the ‘snug’ on armchairs next to a cosy fire.

Miriam Carter has transformed the interior of the building from the former delicatessen that it was, leaving the traditional features of the old Deli. The antique counters, where the cakes are kept, complement the vintage mix and match china and the old style till that sits in the corner.

With fresh flowers, luxurious hot chocolate and milkshakes, scrumptious fresh cupcakes everyday, Mirabelle Cupcakery is the perfect place to indulge.

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LIFESTYLE

Making the most of social media

Karen Skidmore

How a Hindhead business mum has found that you can run a successful business on your own terms. By Nick Keith

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ix summers ago Karen Skidmore tired of corporate life with an FTSE 100 recruitment company decided to take on a new challenge. She left her job, earned accreditation as a life coach, and became self-employed in September 2004 as her eldest daughter started school.

Within five months, the life coaching business Karen had set up was struggling and she realised that she needed to hone her marketing techniques. She quickly discovered that there was more to attracting clients than meets the eye and even with her 11 years of business experience behind her, she realised how hard it was to promote and market oneself.

So CanDoCanBe moved on from being a life coaching practice to helping other business owners with their own marketing. And over the past six years, Karen has seen some dramatic changes to the way small business owners can market themselves.

“Websites have grown beyond static, online brochures to allow business owners to have an interactive and more easily found site using

tools such as blogs,” Karen explains. There are now lots of online networking sites and social media tools –such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter – and Karen trains and mentors business owners on using them to help attract more of the right clients.

Karen Skidmore is full of surprises, and this Hindhead mother of two admits to being ‘geeky’, which is hard to believe when you meet her. “Oh, yes I am,” she insists. “I often sit up into the small hours of the night, grappling with the internet and downloading some of the latest stuff.”

Her business goal is to be able to balance family life with her clients, and she certainly seems to be able to get that right. “Being at the school gates to drop my two children off every morning is so important to me,” she says. “And now they are getting older, they need more and more help with homework and other afterschool activities. So it’s great to be able to work my business in and around school hours and term times.”

There is nothing surprising about Karen’s

10 secrets of success Haslemere author Jim Banting offers 10 secrets of achieving work-life balance

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hanging business and personal circumstances are a fact of life. Being successful as well as happy is now about understanding the relationship between work and the rest of our lives and learning how we react to these new challenges. As an example, technology has made routine tasks a lot simpler but has also asked us to be accessible virtually all the time, making it difficult to switch off.

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Work is entering our homes and private lives far too often, changing our balance, perspectives and natural working equilibrium.

We need to think differently about the elements making up our working life in order to spend more time doing what we want, in the way we want. Based on my research, here are the secrets to improving work–life balance: 1) Key relationships – the dozen or so most significant work relationships have a

success with CanDoCanBe. It is all down to hard work, networking, resilience and a gram of geekiness.

Contact: CanDoCanBe, 01428 607745. email: inspire@candocanbe.com www.CanDoCanBe.com major bearing on your effectiveness and every one can be improved. 2) Get in control – an environment where we are unable to manage things the way we would like, is stressful.

Someone else is pulling all the strings, so minimise exposure to these areas. 3) Comfort zone – take on tasks which get you thinking outside the usual frame of reference.

4) Technology – try to learn something new about technology each month. It’s only a matter of time before many become useful.

5) Create room – clear out those existing preconceptions, activities and outdated knowledge to create space for new things.

6) Challenge norms – if you don’t challenge your behavioural traits, work colleagues, customers or clients might just get there first.

7) Moving target – as our careers evolve, so do the things that make us more fulfilled.

Finding tasks to improve our self-esteem and confidence is a continual moving goal.

8) Results only – evaluate people you deal with by their results and not how long they spend at their desks or how supportive they may seem. 9) Partnering – look to establish win:win partnerships that make things easier and run more smoothly. 10) Change – anyone who thinks they have seen the tail end of this workplace revolution, needs to hold onto their hat. The ride could get bumpy!

Einstein was quite right when he said, ‘We can’t create change with the same level of thinking that created the problem’. Good luck on your journey!

Jim Banting is the author of ‘Get a Dog – Don’t Work Like One’ (published by Marshall Cavendish on 21 January 2010). For more information or to purchase the book at a special price, go to: www.jimbanting.com.

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SOCIAL

Cabin fever Catherine Morrow begins an occasional column with reflections on her life in Haslemere

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fter recently migrating from London to Haslemere with my husband and two young children Lucy, 3, and Harry, 19 months, life was pretty easy – until it snowed. I’ve never understood the concept of cabin fever until January. After days of being snowed in with one husband, two children and a goldfish I suddenly got it.

One morning, I looked out of my frosty kitchen window and, clear as day, I saw a penguin, just a small one, but it was definitely a penguin. I was about to call my daughter to see it, when I had a reality check. I remembered I didn’t live in an igloo, but a semi-detached in Haslemere, an area not renowned for its arctic wildlife. What I actually saw was a black and white cat playing in the snow. To me, it was a penguin, to my husband it was a cat and I was officially mad. This was my first taste of cabin fever.

The first few flakes of snow were exciting. When it settled,

Lucy ran out in her wellies and squealed with delight as she left her tiny footprints in the pristine snow. But then we were housebound, had a power cut, no TV, the cupboards were bare and the novelty of the white stuff was wearing off.

Having made a whole snowman family plus dog, exhausted our craft draws, watched several DVDs and baked enough fairy cakes to sink a battleship I was running out of ideas.

So, Lucy and I embarked on an expedition to the corner shop. Dressed with four layers, waterproofs, boots and a bright red sledge we were ready - all that was missing were the huskies. After braving the snow, we were dismayed to find the shop had sold out of all bread, eggs and milk. We settled for a giant bar of chocolate and a tin of soup.

It was great when the snow melted, my husband returned to work, pre-school re-opened and

we went shopping, walking and living without falling over. Life went back to normal – without the penguins!

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Photographs by Michel Focard Coach Laurie Thomson (centre) with some club members

Swimming club surges into top 12 Drama in the pool as Haslemere swimmers reach a second National Final. By Geoff Creedon

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second UK final beckons in 2010 for Haslemere Swimming Club (HSC). It has reached the National Arena Swimming League (NASL) finals on 25 April at Pond’s Forge, Sheffield.

By reaching the NASL Final for the second year running, Haslemere, with its squad of 40 swimmers aged between 10 and 22, confirms its place among the top 20 swimming clubs in the country. HSC has improved its ranking from last year as it is now rated as the 12th best club in the country.

This is spectacular for such a small town. Some 400 teams take part in National Arena League competitions and 16,000 swimmers compete in 203 galas.

Head Coach Lawrie Thomson said: “It’s a magnificent achievement. My target, when I joined Haslemere Swimming Club three years ago, was to get the club to the NASL Final by 2010. Prior to 2008 the club had never even reached a Regional Final and when we reached the 2009 National Final that was a huge bonus for everyone. As a club we have some of the best young swimmers in the country 28

and reaching the final means we can test ourselves against the big clubs again from cities around the nation.”

For Haslemere, reaching the 2009 final was full of dramas.

For a start, they had to overcome a broken-down bus and a closed M25 just to arrive at their first round gala in Canterbury, let alone take part. For their journey to the 2010 Final the team decided to let all the drama take place in the pool, as was typified in the first round held in October at The Herons.

Coach Thompson explained: “Every NASL gala is very exciting but my team put their supporters through the emotional mill that night. Between the six teams taking part there are 39,600 metres (26.4 metric miles) swum across 50 heats and we left it until the last 25 metres of the very last heat before we secured victory on the night by one and a half points.

If we hadn’t done that, we might not be going to Sheffield in April.

That is how close the margin is between winning and losing.”

Haslemere Swimming Club www.haslemereswimmingclub. co.uk

Sponsors wanted

Adrian Wright, sponsorship co-ordinator for HSC, said: “This NASL Final is a wonderful opportunity for any company who wants be involved with a team of highly trained swimmers and athletes whose dedication to their sport has few rivals. They are excellent role models for the young people of today and demonstrate very clearly how hard work brings its rewards.” For further details of how you and your company could be involved in the National Final with the winning Haslemere swimming team, contact Adrian on awright@zen.co.uk Issue 20 February / March 2010

SPORT

Italian Stallions at Viva Veloce Goodwood Festival of Speed plans for 2010 celebrates Italy’s influence on motor sport

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he theme of the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed in July is ‘Viva Veloce!

– The Passion for Speed’, the Earl of March has announced. The festival dates are provisionally set for 2-4 July.

Lord March, the Goodwood Festival of Speed founder, says: “It will be fabulous to have so many great cars and drivers here at Goodwood to celebrate our Italian-flavoured Viva Veloce! theme for 2010. I look forward with much anticipation to seeing some of the greatest drivers, riders and machines in action.”

The theme celebrates Italy’s fascination with motor racing, and its influence on the sport.

The 2010 Festival of Speed will honour the racing cars, motorcycles, drivers and riders – with a particular emphasis on the centenary of one of Italy’s most celebrated marques, Alfa Romeo.

Competitors from many nations have shared in Italy’s glory: Fangio and Wimille dominated the immediate post-war years in Alfa Romeos; Moss and Behra battled against the odds in Maseratis; Villeneuve and Schumacher had towering achievements in Ferraris; Toivonen and Kankkunen blasted through the forests in Lancias; and Surtees and Hailwood swept all before them on

MV Agustas.

Many legendary Italian motor sport heroes took on their countrymen in non-Italian machinery, such as Nuvolari and Varzi in German Silver Arrows, Agostini and Rossi rising to new heights on Yamahas, MercedesBenz conquering the Mille Miglia, and Porsche making the Targa Florio its own.

More celebrations The 2010 Festival of Speed will also celebrate 60 years of the Formula One World Championship, with a gathering of cars and drivers that have shaped the history of motor sport’s most glamorous series.

The 60th anniversary of the epic Carrera Panamericana road race, and 50 years since the RAC Rally took to the forests for the first time, will both be marked in true Goodwood style.

At the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ concours d’elegance, Festival-goers can: relish some of the most stylish vehicles ever designed; glimpse into the future; and become a part of the action at the off-road activity fields and Junior Festival of Speed.

Goodwood Festival Ticket Hotline, 01243 755055, www.goodwood.com

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he skies are leaden, Christmas is now a distant memory, and the snow has held us captive. But there is light on the horizon ...

Haslemere Cricket Club (HCC) invite you to join them in celebrating another excellent year as they present: The HCC Dinner Dance 2010 on Saturday 20 March at De Vere Branksome Place, Haslemere.

Tickets cost £35 per person.– Cheques payable to: Haslemere Cricket Club.

C/o Lady Jane Events, Wickets, 4 The Avenue, Haslemere, GU27 1JT. 01428 645963

Chemmy chills The British No 1 woman skier Chemmy Alcott visited Grayshott Spa for a day of pampering and relaxation in the run up to competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver from 12 February. In 2008, she became the first British woman to win a run in a World Cup race at Solden and she has won National Championships for the sixth time in a row, a record.

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FEBRUARY

If you would like your event listed here, email details to info@lifemags.co.uk

Saturday 6 February HMS Concert: Schubert, Haydn and Beethoven Venue: St Christopher’s Church, Wey Hill Time: 7.30pm Price: £6, £10, £12.50, £15, under 18s half price Tel: Sue Ecclestone, 01428 605612 Saturday 6 February Inspired By…Exhibition opening Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 10.30am Price: Free Tel: 01428 642112

Tuesday 16 February Three Counties Association of National Trust Members: Walk Venue: Haslmere area Time: Morning

Thursday 11 February Haslemere Town Council Meeting Venue: Town Hall, High Street Time: 7 pm

Thursday 18 February Chichester Chamber Concert – Marcenowicz and Swain Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre Time: 7.30pm Price: £14, Students £6 Contact: Box Office, 01243 781312

Tuesday 23 February – Saturday 27 February Opera South: La Perichole by Jaques Offenbach Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: See Website Price: See Website Web: www.operasouth.co.uk

Thursday 18 February BBC Concert Orchestra: Classical Connections Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre Time: 7.30pm Price: Seats A£30 B£26 C£18 D£10 Contact: Box Office, 01243 781312

Saturday 27 February Naked Footprints – Improvised music sponsored

by Los Pozas Venue: West Dean College Time: 8pm Price: £15, Students £7.50 Contact: 01243 818295

Saturday 13 February HHH Concerts: Pei-Sian Ng & Myako Machida Venue: St Christopher’s Church, Wey Hill Time: 7.30pm Price: £15, Students £5 Tel: 01428 652448

MARCH

Tuesday 9 February Enchanting Voices Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre 15 – 20 February Time: 6.30pm Hello Dolly Price: Adults £6, Conc £5 Contact: Box Office, 01243 781312 Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre Time: 7.15pm Price: £15, £13.50 Contact: Box Office, 01243 781312 Thursday 4 March Haslemere Town Council Meeting Venue: Town Hall, High Street Time: 7 pm

Time: 7.30pm Price: Adults £15, School Year 9 and over £5 Tel: Norman Rogers, 01428 642881

Thursday 4 March Three Counties Association of National Trust Members: Outing Venue: London Time: Daytime

Saturday 6 March HMS Concert: The Creation

by Haydn Venue: Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road Time: 7.30pm Price: £10, £12.50, £15, under 18’s half price Tel: Sue Ecclestone, 01428 605612

Saturday 6 March Quiz: Fundraising for Outward Giving Event Venue: St Bart’s School Hall, Derby Road

Wednesday 10 March Three Counties Association

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Supper Evening Venue: Grayshott Village Hall Time: 7.30pm Price: TBA Tel: 01428 605464

Wednesday 10 February Three Counties Association of National Trust Members: Lecture Venue: Haslemere Time: Afternoon

Every child can shine

Friday 19 February – Saturday 20 February The Grayshott Stagers present: One Act Plays and of National Trust Members: Lecture Venue: Haslemere Time: Afternoon Thursday 11 March Haslemere Town Council Meeting Venue: Haslemere Time: Afternoon Tuesday 16 March William Godfree’s Chamber Band Venue: Grayswood Village Hall Time: 2.45pm Tel: Sarah Barnes, 01428 643129 Thursday 18 March Haslemere Town Council Meeting Venue: Haslemere Town Hall Time: 7 pm

Venue: Branksome Place, Haslemere Time: 7.00pm Price: £35 Contact: 01428 645963 Saturday 20 March HHH Concert: Talich Quartet Venue: St Christopher’s Church, Weyhill Time: 7.30pm Price: £15, students £5 Tel: 01428 652 448 Monday 22 March – Wednesday 24 March His Dark Materials Part 1 Venue: King Edward’s School, Whitley Time: 7.30pm Price: Adults £10, Children £5

Tuesday 23 March Haslemere Players present the musical: Annie Friday 19 March Chichester Chamber Concert Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 7.30pm, Sat 7.30pm and – Talich Quartet Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre 2.30pm Web: www.haslemereplayers.com Time: 7.30pm Price: £14, Students £6 Contact: Box Office, 01243 781312 Tuesday 23 March Twinning Association AGM Venue: The Link, Derby Road Saturday 20 March Time: 7.30pm Haslemere Cricket Club Dinner Dance 2010 L Issue 20 February / March 2010

COMPETITION

Steve Martin, and Moya and Tom Connell

CLOSINGDATE 26 FEBRUARY 2010

For your chance to WIN A scrumptious food hamper with a selection of organic meats and accompaniments including a succulent organic roasting beef joint – worth £100.

WIN a mouth-watering organic food hamper worth £100 from Haslemere’s Lower Roundhurst Farm.

Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, on the beautiful slopes of Blackdown, Lower Roundhurst Farm specialises in producing organic beef from its pedigree herd of Sussex cattle. The farm also produces succulent organic lamb and pork along with organic eggs from hens free-ranging the farm ower Roundhurst Farm’s own talented chef uses the farm’s produce to make luxury home cooked frozen meals and it is continually increasing their locally produced pasta, sauces, and chutney ranges which perfectly accompany the superb joints, steaks, sausages and burgers.

At Lower Roundhurst Farm they aim to provide as many locally produced, homemade items as they can. The shop is now open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9am-5pm where guests can browse the locally sourced organic fruit and vegetables, pork and chicken and Roundhurst’s own deliciously tender organic beef and seasonal lamb.

The café opens at nine with delicious home cooked breakfasts, lunches, teas, coffee and homemade cakes. Guests can sample the soup or meats in charming

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surroundings while kids can play in the play area or observe the goats in the fields beyond.

Manager Steve Martin looks after Roundhurst’s cattle herd. The first Sussex cattle came to Lower Roundhurst almost 10 years ago although this native breed has been grazing the land of the Weald since Norman times. The cattle were chosen for their fine textured meat and the ease to which they adapt to organic conditions. They have a calm, steady temperament.

Lower Roundhurst Farm received organic status, approved by the Soil Association in 1998.

Moya and Richard Connell took over the farm in October 2004 and are steadily, introducing new animals and finding new markets to increase business. They are delighted to offer their customers the ability to trace the source of their food from the fields to their plates.

The Farm has a team of loyal workers committed to preserving their beautiful surroundings by organically producing wholesome food. You can become a friend of Lower Roundhurst Farm and have the comfort of knowing how and where your food is produced along with receiving special Roundhurst Farm benefits and privileges. This includes a

All you have to do is answer the following questions: 1. What breed of cattle is kept at Lower Roundhurst Farm?

2. What is the name of the Farm Manager?

3. In which area of outstanding natural beauty is the Farm located?

Send your entries with your name, address and phone number to: Lower Roundhurst Farm Competition Life Magazines Ltd, 22 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JL or email: info@lifemags.co.uk

loyalty card scheme and discounts off events and classes held in the Farm House.

Events this year include traditional afternoon tea for Mother’s Day on 14 March and Yoga Day on 20 March. More details can be found on the website.

How to get there: On Tennyson’s Lane off Haste Hill near Haslemere, in peaceful National Trust land, Roundhurst may be off the beaten track but is not hard to find and is well worth the visit. Please telephone 01428 653152 if you need directions.

Lower Roundhurst Farm, Tennyson’s Lane, Roundhurst, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 3BN Tel: 01428 653152 www.roundhurstfarm.com

Terms and conditions Entries must be received by 1 March 2010. One entry per person. The winner will be decided by draw and announced in the February/March issue of Life in Haslemere. The judges’ decision is final.

No cash alternative is available. By entering this Competition you accept that your data can be passed to the sponsors, Lower Roundhurst Farm.

Employees of Life Magazines and associates of Lower Roundhurst Farm are not allowed to submit entries.

WINNER Congratulations to Rebecca Salt who won a night for two in a premier double room at The Angel Hotel in Midhurst. She got both questions right and was delighted to receive her prize. Well done Rebecca.

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Local Contacts Emergency Services Fire Surrey Fire and Rescue Service St David’s, 70 Wray Park Road, Reigate RH2 0EJ 01737 242444 Haslemere Police Station, 46 West Street, GU27 2AB 0845 125 2222 Surrey Police, 6 Carshalton Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 4RF 0845 125 2222 Gas, Water and Electricity Electricity Emergency 0845 770 8090 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Southern Water 0845 278 0845

Health

Dr C Taylor & Partners, Haslemere Health Centre, Church Lane, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2BQ 01483 783000 Dr C.P. Taylor & Partners, Fernhurst Surgery, Crossfields, Fernhurst, Haslemere GU27 3JL 01428 651040 Haslemere Health Centre 01483 783000 Haslemere Hospital 01483 782000 Holy Cross Hospital, Hindhead Road, Haslemere GU27 1NQ 01428 643311 Homecall Doctor, Warrenden, Weydown Road, GU27 1DS 01428 654786 Royal Surrey County Hospital 01483 571122

Arts

Haslemere Art Society 01428 642291 www.haslemereartsociety.org Haslemere and District Recorded Music Society 01428 605002 www.thefrmsco.uk/hasle.htm Haslemere Camera Club Clinton 01428 727403 www.haslemerecameraclub.co.uk Haslemere Performing Arts

01428 652360 e-mail hpaarts@aol.com Haslemere Players 01428 643334 www.haslemereplayers.com Haslemere Symphony Orchestra and Chorus 01428 605612 www.hmsconcerts.info Haslemere Thespians 01428 643585 Haslemere Town Band 01252 331828 HHH Concerts 01798 831242 www.haslemere.com/music Opera South inc. Opera Omnibus 01428 684291 The Grayshott Stagers 01428 751898 www.grayshottstagers.co.uk Grayshott Concerts 01428 606666 www.grayshottconcerts.co.uk

Helplines, Support Groups & Charities Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 Alzheimer’s Society 01428 642055 Arthritis Care Grayshott 01428 643625 Arthritis Research Campaign 01428 724741 BLISS 01428 642320 Books On Wheels 01428 604558 British Heart Foundation 01483 419774 Canine Partners for Independence 08456 580480 Care In Haslemere 01428 652505 Cats Protection 01428 604297 Celebrate Marriage 01428 652368 Cruse Bereavement Care 01483 565660

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Alpha Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Kelway Law Estate Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OBC

Anthony Jee Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Kumon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Arnolds Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lasham Gliding Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Barn Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Leightons Opticians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC

Blaze House Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Lighter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Lower Roundhurst Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Caring Daycare Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Childline 0800 1111 Citizen’s Advice Bureau 0844 8487969 Crossways Counselling Service 01428 644333 Friends of Holy Cross Hospital 01428 683144 Guide Dogs for the Blind 01428 727617 Haslemere Blind Club 01428 643971 Haslemere and District Volunteer Bureau 01428 661166 Haslemere and District Macmillan Cancer Support 01252 794434 Haslemere and District Round Table Society 07717836809 Haslemere Educational Museum 01428 642112 Haslemere Gateway Club 01428 654496 Haslemere Hard of Hearing Support Group 01428 658190 Haslemere Library 01428 642907 Haslemere Rotary Club 01428 643416 www.haslemererotary.co.uk Haslemere Society 01428 661379 Haslemere Stroke Club 01428 643966 Haslewey Community Centre and Age Concern Day Centre 01428 648716 Hindhead Community Group 01428 607816 Home-Start Farnham 01252 737453 Home-Start Butser 01730 233 755 Hoppa Community Transport 01428 681701 King’s World Trust for Children 01428 653504 Royal British Legion 01428 642675

Samaritans 08457 909090 Visitor Information Centre 01428 645425 Women’s Royal Voluntary Service 01428 605498

Sports and Leisure Haslemere Bowls Club 01428 656431 Haslemere Cricket Club 01428 654459 www.haslemerecc.co.uk Haslemere Hockey Club Membership Secretary Peter Hall 07850 981304 Haslemere Karate Club Hasleway Community Centre 07876 577675 www.haslemerekarateclub.com Haslemere Lawn Tennis Club 01428 661486 Haslemere Recreation Association 01428 661486 Haslemere Rugby Club 07771530510 Haslemere Sub Aqua Club www.hsac259.co.uk Haslemere Swimming Club The Herons Leisure Centre, Kings Road, Haslemere, 01428 645006 admin@haslemereswimmingclub.org www.haslemereswimmingclub.co.uk Haslemere Youth Football 01428 656215 Nordic Walking and Outdoors Fitness 07950031538 www.fitterbyfar.co.uk Shottermill and Haslemere FC John 07770568793

Travel Public Transport Information 08706 082608 www.traveline.org.uk Train tracker 0871 200 49 50

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Distribution Points Life in Haslemere is delivered directly to homes across the region.

It is also available from the following: Beacon Hill Jaycees Foodstore Brook Haslemere Garden Centre Camelsdale Arnold’s Garage Cee Gees Village Store Chiddingfold Chiddingfold Post Office The Crown Inn Churt Avalon Garden Centre Pride of the Valley Hotel Headley Down Martins Newsagents One Stop Fernhurst The Post Office The Newsagent

Grayshott Applegarth Farm Shop Fox and Pelican Grayshott Pottery Grayshott Spa Grayshott Village Post Office Tesco Express Grayswood Wheatsheaf Hotel Haslemere Georgian House Hotel Hammonds Newsagents (Haslemere Station) Haslemere Museum Inn on the Hill Land of Nod Marley Flowers Royal Oak Pub Waitrose White Horse

Hindhead De Vere Branksome Place Devil’s Punchbowl Hotel Royal Parade Stores Kingsley Green Lythe Hill Hotel Liphook Champneys Forest Mere Gables Newsagents Old Thorns Milford Secretts Passfield Passfield Post Office Weyhill Aerial Systems/ Bluestone FX Co-op Tesco

If you would like your name to be added to this list please contact us at Life Magazines: Tel: 0845 051 7751 info@lifemags.co.uk Issue 20 February / March 2010

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Advertise your property for free Kelway Law Estate Agents have had an explosive start to 2010 in terms of selling houses. There seems to be such a high pent up demand from purchasers, especially from those in rented accommodation that we are in touch with on our property management side.

We are very keen to hear from anyone who is thinking of selling their property. We will provide you with a marketing proposal to include a free valuation. If you then decide to instruct us as sole agents by 15th March 2010 on our standard terms and conditions, as part of our marketing campaign, we will advertise your property for free in the next available issue of this magazine.

Call your local office now or reach us on 01428 604488.

The secret to keeping your rental property occupied for 98% of the year The primary skill of a letting agent is to find great tenants who look after the property and stay in it for a long period of time.

The percentage of time that your property is occupied defines how profitable your property income is and also gives a good indicator of whether the right person is currently managing it or if you should be calling Kelway Law to give you a free assessment.

In 2009, Kelway Law achieved over 98% occupancy rate for its portfolio of fully managed properties*.

At first glance, it may appear more cost effective to manage the rental of your property yourself. But, if you are not achieving an occupancy rate of 94% and above, then you may be losing money whilst also having the hassle of organising the work and doing the visits yourself.

If you would like to achieve a higher occupancy rate, please call us now on 01428 722447 quoting this article and we will give you a rent guarantee** for the first 6 months of the first let that we do. *Data on file. ** Full details on request

Call your local office now or reach us on 01428 604488 Beacon Hill Office Tel: 01428 604488

Haslemere Office Tel: 01428 661525

Liphook Office Tel: 01428 722447

www.kelwaylaw.co.uk

Farnham Office Tel: 01252 737777