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ow that the Royal celebrations are over, we’re looking forward this month. We’re looking forward to beach weather, holidays, summer events and festivals, barbeques, seasonal fruit and vegetables and long warm evenings. Of course we also anticipate the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel, which promises to bring a positive change to the people in the local area. We have a new Mayor and a new Chamber President, who are both hopeful of their first year in a new role, new shops are opening, new charity groups launch and all of these will contribute positively to the future of Haslemere. Elizabeth Noble, whom we have profiled, looks forward to her next novel and Midhurst gets ready for a ‘vibrant summer‘ of visitors who flock to enjoy the local attractions. While awaiting future excitements, however, do keep in mind there is no time like the present, so in the meantime enjoy your new issue of Life in Haslemere.

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Wide open spaces When the new Hindhead tunnel opens to traffic on 6 July, huge changes will happen along the old A3 going north east from the traffic lights and the Devil’s Punch Bowl. This road will close and Balfour Beatty will bury the old tarmac as soon as the tunnel opens, restoring the original contours of the landscape. So the National Trust’s main car park will become the end of the road. The car park, enlarged to include about 100 yards of the old road, will have a much more open, spacious feel after a programme of scrub thinning. The Punch Bowl Café is staying open later and offering a range of tempting home-made food. The rangers will move their offices and workshop to the old Witley Centre in the autumn, and visitors can expect to see further major improvements. As well as better access to Hindhead Common and Gibbet Hill from Hindhead, two commons will be re-connected, and beautiful, wide

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heathland corridors will open up – with no need for scrub undergrowth along a trunk road to baffle noise and fumes. “This will offer lovely new walks and recreate magnificent distant views, north over the Punch Bowl and south over Hindhead Common towards Haslemere,” says Matthew Cusack, the National Trust Head Warden, South West Surrey Hills. “Above all, at last there will be peace. Tranquillity and wilderness restored to our Commons: a truly fantastic achievement after so many years of juggernauts and traffic jams.” See May Tunnel Walk, page 22

Teenage Cancer Trust Haslemere has its first fundraising volunteer committee to help young people in Surrey fight cancer. The seven-strong Haslemere and District Fundraising Group – Sally Pullen, Lucy Pullen, Gill and Pete Winterbottom, Lorna Clark, Hendrika Wilhemina van der Pijl and Sandra McHugh – got together after attending an event organized by Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) earlier this year. The group‘s first event is an Afternoon Tea at the Georgian House Hotel, Haslemere, on 17 June. There will be plenty of delicious food, an opportunity to purchase mini beauty treatments and entertainment provided by singer/ songwriter Susie Clarke. This is the first Surrey volunteer group to raise money for the building and equipping of a new TCT unit at The Royal Marsden in Sutton. This unit will cost the TCT more than £3 million to build.

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Anna Wemyss, Regional Fundraising Executive for Surrey, adds: “Our launch in Haslemere comes at both an exciting and important time for the charity. Although we have achieved a lot since Teenage Cancer Trust’s first unit opened in London 21 years ago, we still have a long way to go.” For more information on TCT, the Haslemere group and buying tickets to the Afternoon Tea event, contact Anna Wemyss, 07904 876924, anna.wemyss@ teenagecancertrust.org

Charity shop Haslemere Care, the new face on the High Street in its refurbished shop, was opened by Mayor of Haslemere, Melanie Odell, in early May. Carl Tantum, Chairman of the Trustees, said the purpose of the charity was to help those in need in the local area. This followed the successful model of Liphook Care and Bordon Care where £1.4 million was raised through donated goods. The Charity has given back to those communities just under £700,000. Haslemere Care aims to engage with the local community, to create awareness, to encourage donations and to start the economic cycle with an all important partnership. Grants will go to individuals on recommendation from the CAB and other professional bodies. Organizations will also be supported. More volunteers are required. Haslemere Care, 01428 661848.

Weaving The then Mayor of Haslemere, Melanie Odell, unveiled the new weaving of the coat of arms at the Haslemere Educational Museum. This celebrated the completion of The Oriental Rug Gallery’s two-year rug-weaving project. Entitled ‘Haslemere In Stitches’, the project was run by Anas, a fourth-generation Master Rug Craftsman, and Sandre, a Designer, Editor and Rug Interiors Consultant. They were inspired to design, hand-weave and rug-knot the Haslemere Coat of Arms, as a gift for Haslemere Town. “Anas and Sandre have shown great care and dedication in creating this Weaving for our Town, which resulted in a truly exceptional two-year community event,” said Melanie Odell. A storyboard display panel and the Coat of Arms will be displayed in the Haslemere Museum. The Oriental Rug Gallery, www.theorientalruggallery.co.uk

New Mayor Councillor Jim Edwards, who owns Basics in Wey Hill, was elected Town Mayor at the election on Thursday 19 May. A date is not yet set for his Civic Service in which other dignitaries from around the area will be invited to welcome him into his first year as Haslemere Town Mayor. Councillor Cindy Lancaster will take over as his Deputy. Haslemere Town Council, 01428 654305

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‘Mid pleasures and places though we may roam, be it ever so humble there’s no place like home’. Here is some stylish inspiration to make your home, well, sweet!

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Inspiring spaces If you’re looking for a distinctive way to decorate a child’s bedroom, a traditional design for a living area, or perhaps something more contemporary to brighten up a dead space, Helen Brady of Inspired Spaces will offer a painted solution. Each hand-painted mural or artwork is a unique design created by Helen to suit any space or budget. Inspired Spaces, 07885 761532, www.inspired-spaces.co.uk.

These brand new bamboo design pieces are not available anywhere else. Designed and manufactured by Alan Baker Interior Design they are totally unique and definite must-haves for the summer. Alan Baker & Co Interior Design, 01428 288313

Let the light in A great way to extend your home and increase daylight into your house, is to add a conservatory. Today’s modern glass extensions use the highest standard heat-resistant, insulated glass to prevent over-heating in summer and to keep a warm room temperature throughout the winter. Bartholomew has over 30 years experience in designing and manufacturing hardwood conservatories, orangeries and glass structures to the highest quality.

Stick to vintage Stick to the vintage theme of the moment with these stylish aqua-blue photo frames which have been crafted from reclaimed wood found in old homes, schools or barns. They are handpainted using several layers of water-based paint to create a beautiful aged effect. Or this original and stylish letter frame using individual vintage playing cards sourced from a 1930s spelling game. Primrose and Plum, www.primroseandplum.co.uk

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This company is making a name for itself in the woodworking field. Recent jobs include making a staircase for a garden in the Hampton Court Flower Show that took a gold medal. The company has also recently made a pair of gates for racing driver Damon Hill. Working out of a workshop near Haslemere, Bespoke Woodcraft uses locally sourced wood to make its designs and uses traditional methods. Bespoke Woodcraft, 01428 643 316

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This decorative wall clock is versatile enough to be used in any room. We think it would go exceptionally well in the kitchen or conservatory. £31.00 Amelie, 01428 606 622

The Milland Village Shop and Café has recently been designed by designer, Sam Ogilvie, who is presently working on a new bar in Mayfair along with many bespoke furniture projects. He lives with his wife and two children near Milland, in a house that he designed and built. This limited edition, Bardot Table, was designed in collaboration with artist Gerald Laing, one of the most significant members of the British pop art movement. It features Laing’s iconic 1968 image of Brigitte Bardot. Sam Ogilvie, www.samogilvie.com

Swimming The symmetry of a pool that fits perfectly with English garden culture is still at the forefront of great pool design. However, a natural swimming pool can still look and feel like a lovely pond with a jetty, lilies and swathes of iris. It can also be clean cut and modern with heating, paving, decking and water features thanks to Transform Landscapes.

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Upholstery doesn’t always have to be a repair job; it’s an opportunity to use your imagination and express your creativity to create a piece that says something about you. There is so much more to it than just re-covering. You can add buttoning and contrast piping for a quirkier, unique finish. The Upholsterer, 01730 810284, www.theupholsterermidhurst.co.uk

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It’s time to get those arms, legs and stomach looking great. Mark Raynsford looks at small changes you can make to get some great results over the next four weeks

Evening meal Breakfast

Probably the most crucial meal of the day if you want sustained energy for the day ahead. Scrap cereal – many people’s digestive systems will not digest poor wheat products well, and it is the same with dairy products. Nutritionally, there is minimal content in cereals. Go for eggs on rye toast, omelettes with Parma ham, tomatoes and broccoli, Greek yoghurt with berries and nuts.

Snacks

Those mid-morning cravings or ‘tired times’ approach because your blood sugar levels are starting to drop, due to a lack of nutrients in the blood stream. I keep chopped raw vegetables (carrots, cucumber, peppers, radish) in a Tupperware pot in the fridge for easy pickings, or you can take them to work in a smaller pot. Add a small tub of hummus, and you have a perfectly balanced snack that will keep you full between meals.

Lunch

Why does lunch often mean sandwiches? Limit the bread and go for lean meats, tuna, and salad instead. Include watercress, rocket, avocado, boiled egg, olives, feta, and beetroot. Big colours mean big nutrition content and BIG benefits to your body.

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Ideally this should be one of the smaller meals of the day, as energy/ calorie requirements are less towards the end of the day. Stir-fries with lean meat, home made curries with lots of flavours and colours. Limit or drastically reduce portions of “heavy, starchy” foods such as potatoes, rice, pastas, which will put a strain on the digestive system.

Drink

Look to drink two to three litres of water a day, as fat and toxin removal cannot happen without proper hydration. Try not to drink alcohol during the week. Alcohol is only recognized as sugar by the body, and can place a huge stress on the liver. Excess sugar goes to the stomach and the ‘love handles’ – just the places we want to flatten! See the pattern? No calorie counting, just lots of natural foods, and minimal packaged, man-made foods. Nobody ever got overweight from eating natural foods.

Workout

Work in a round format, such as 30 seconds exercise, 30 seconds rest for 10 minutes. Then perform 20secs of an exercise (A), rest for 10secs, then 20secs of exercise (B), rest 10secs and repeat four of each A & B. Use exercises like chair dips, stair step-ups, press-ups, squats, star jumps and burpees that use the full body and raise the heart rate. Go to a park, jog the length of a football pitch, and sprint across the width, repeat this for four to five laps of the pitch. Sample workouts can be found at www.YouTube.com/MarkRaynsfordPT

Mark Raynsford is a Personal Trainer and Bootcamp Coach based in Milford. www.Markspt.co.uk; Blog: www.TheWeightLossTips.co.uk

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family travel With school holidays nearly here, thoughts of a precious, annual break are uppermost in the minds of many families. By Gemma Antrobus

ravelling with children can be exciting and carry wonderful memories for years to come - or it can end up with parents needing a holiday as soon as they return home. Good planning can help to alleviate any stresses, strains or mishaps. 1. Plan all necessary travel vaccinations well in advance. 2. When packing, ask your travel agent if the hotel you have chosen has a facility to pre-order children’s equipment/ sundries in advance, which will save you having to take them. 3. Invest in a wheeled carry-on suitcase, known as a Trunki, for your younger children (under 6). They come in various fun designs (such as the Gruffalo), are great for any journey, as well as storage and a fantastic ride-on toy. I know, I have a toddler myself! 4. As check in at airports is now hours prior to departure, investigate which airport lounges accept children – Gatwick is soon to open a specific area for teenagers, for example. These are relatively inexpensive and you can get a drink or snack while you wait. 5. Take enough distractions with you to keep children occupied. Don't give them everything at once, as they will 14

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then get bored quickly. When travelling long haul, investigate which airlines offer in-flight entertainment from the minute you step on board. (Emirates and Singapore Airlines have great in flight children’s entertainment.) 6. Think through your child's normal schedule and try to keep to it if possible while you are travelling. This means feeding at normal time, naps and other activities. And consider the time difference on arrival: It’s wise to brief children it will be breakfast, dinner or bedtime, so they become acclimatised quickly and suffer little jet lag. 7. Visiting amusement parks or other crowded areas? Dress your child in bright clothing so he/she will stand out from the crowd, and arrange a meeting point, in case you get separated.

8. If you are looking at ‘value for money’ travel options, all-inclusive cruising can’t be beaten. Many cruises now depart from the UK, so you may not even have to fly. 9. When choosing a hotel with a kids’ club, check the opening hours for one that opens in the evening too, for that quality adult meal without having to find a baby sitter. 10. When travelling across time zones, try to get your child adjusted as quickly as possible with plenty of fresh air.

The author is MD of award-winning independent agent Haslemere Travel, www.haslemeretravel.co.uk

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Elizabeth Noble is an international best-selling author and mum of two. She spoke to Life in Haslemere about what it’s like to flit between high-flying New York and rural Surrey.

n 2006 Elizabeth moved with her family to New York. For the last year or so she has been back and forth to England, settling her two daughters back into English schools. In 2004, her first novel The Reading Group came out and it went straight to number 1 in the Sunday Times bestseller list. Life in Haslemere: When did you realise you wanted to become a novelist? Elizabeth Noble: I sat down and wrote 50 pages of my first novel, The Reading Group, after my younger daughter started nursery school. I suddenly had free time during the day after a few years of babies and toddlers, and had the idea of setting the plots and people I’d been imagining inside a book club. Once that thought formed, the entire novel followed. LIH: Who/what inspires you to write? EN: I am inspired by stories. 16

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We all have them. People are endlessly fascinating to me. I write contemporary fiction that deals with the issues we all face in modern life – love, family, death, marriage. My primary aim, with each book I write, is to entertain. LIH: Who is your favourite author and why? EN: I read broadly and across many different genres, so I always have a pile of very different stuff on my bedside table – this week, for example, I have Kazio Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go (my book club’s choice this month), Daisy Goodwin’s My Last Duchess and Michael McIntyre’s autobiography. But my favourite novelists include Armistead Maupin, Anita Shreve and Rose Tremain. LIH: What are your connections with Haslemere? Would you consider writing a novel based here? EN: My husband and I moved out of London to Surrey

when our first child was 18 months old. Haslemere is a quintessentially English town, full of great, interesting shops, and it obviously has a thriving community. It would make a great place to set a novel! LIH: What is it like living in New York? How does it differ from life in Surrey? Which do you like best (if you can answer that question)? EN: The differences between New York and rural Surrey are too numerous to list. It is fantastically fortunate to have the opportunity to live in both places. When I’m in New York, I enjoy eating out, having my nails done for $10 and the nonstop noise and bustle. Back in Surrey, I love a walk on the Downs, the Farmers’ Market and cooking. I’ll never stop seeing England as my home, though. LIH: Where do you like to sit down and work? What helps you to focus? EN: I write on a laptop, and so

I can do it anywhere – though I am too distracted when I try and do it in cafés and coffee shops! Right now my favourite place is my duck-egg blue sitting room, where there is a wonderful old desk that faces the front garden. LIH: Do you have a favourite book that you’ve written? Could you tell us briefly what it’s about and how you were inspired to write it? EN: For me they are all very personal pieces of work, and, of course, evoke different years in my own life. But if pushed, I would answer Things I Want My Daughters to Know. It’s the story of Barbara, a 60-something mother of four, who has died from a terminal illness just before the novel opens, and has left letters, diaries and notes for her daughters, to help guide them through the months and years ahead without her. I received extraordinary responses from so many readers – I have never felt more connected with the people who read my books, and that made the experience very special to me.

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Are you getting overheated at the cost of heating oil? Tarquin Henderson asks

he cost of domestic heating oil has reached dizzying heights this winter. By December 2010 prices had reached 74p per litre, from an average price of 44p this time last year. For anyone relying on oil to heat their home and hot water this meant a significant additional outlay equivalent to £180 to refill a 600-litre tank. Many feel that they are powerless to do anything about it. Without access to more competitive natural gas, those who find themselves off-grid only have a few conventional options to choose from. To date, none of these have made a strong case economically. Burning wood to create heat is the granddaddy of all central heating. Its modern day equivalent is the biomass boiler where either wood chippings or pellets are used as an alternative to gas or oil. However, the cost of equipment and installation has put all but the most environmentally committed off the idea

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up to now. Now the economic case for biomass may become more compelling. The Government is scheduled to introduce a new renewable energy subsidy this year – the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). This will pay homeowners who install a form of renewable heat generation an annual sum to offset the initial cost of their investment. The aim is to encourage more people to balance their energy use by adopting systems like solar-heated hot water, ground and air source heat pumps and biomass boilers. For anyone increasingly frustrated by their reliance on domestic heating oil, now is the time to review the option of a biomass boiler. It could save you significant sums and generate a Government subsidy. The author works for ReEnergise Renewables in Haslemere. www.reenergiserenewables.com

Example Illustration (5 bed detached house) Existing annual cost of heating oil, £3,765 Cost of replacement 32 kW Biomass system £24,000 Estimated annual fuel savings: (pellets @ £200 per tonne vs. oil @ 55p per litre) £2,336 Estimated annual Government subsidy £2,927 Potential annual benefit £5,263 Investment payback period 4 yrs, 1 month.

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Haslemere Chamber

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Set in the beautiful grounds of DeVere Branksome Place, The Haslemere Chamber Business Awards 2011 saw over 140 people show up to celebrate the best of what Haslemere has to offer.

uests enjoyed a champagne welcome followed by a three-course meal and a ceremony to announce the winners of each of the 10 awards. From Best New Business to Employee of the Year, a broad spectrum of awards were handed out, each received with delight and gratification. Afterwards, celebrations and dancing continued well into the night.

Photographs courtesy of Haslemerebased portrait and event photographers, drewphotography

The winners for 2011 were:

Best New Member (sponsored by Courtshill Lettings) – Bramdean Stoves Customer Service (Haslemere Travel) – The Marketing Forge Best Business Team (Woolmer Hill School) – J L Nobbs

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Most Innovative Marketing Campaign (The Remarkable Studio) – Rainbow Rooms Commercial and Professional Services (Branksome Place) – Email Jam

Most Innovative Marketing Campaign: The Rainbow Rooms

Health, Fitness and Well Being (GPM Ecology) – The Herons Leisure Centre Fabulous Food (Eden Hair and Beauty) – The Swan, Chiddingfold Employee of the Year (Transform) – Sarah Barnett, Eden Hair and Beauty Business Personality – Christopher Ashton-Jones Most proactive in the community (Haslemere Prep School) – The Georgian House Hotel

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Best New Business: Bramdean Stoves

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Business Personality: Christopher Ashton Jones

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Best Customer Service: The Marketing Forge Health and Well-Being: The Herons Leisure Centre

Best Business Team: JL Nobbs

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Walking the line (l to r): Damian Hinds, Jeremy Hunt, Paul Arnold, and Baroness Virginia Bottomley and others

More than 6,000 local people took a celebratory stroll through the new A3 tunnel at Hindhead on 14 May. Nick Keith reports

he £371 million tunnel, due to open in early July, will provide a much-needed bypass to the notorious bottleneck on the A3 at the Hindhead traffic lights. The first visitors started their walk through the tunnel from south to north just after 9am. The flow continued all the way through to 4pm, and the vast majority of the enthusiastic walkers came from the local area. A group of VIPs blinked at the sunlight as they emerged from the tunnel among the early birds. They were led by MPs Jeremy Hunt (Waverley), and Damian Hinds (Hampshire East); with former MP Baroness Virginia Bottomley, who lives locally, and Melanie Odell (Chair of Hindhead Together). Mrs Odell said: “The interest shown in this open day has been genuinely breathtaking, and I am delighted that so many people

got the chance to see the tunnel up close and personal. When it opens, the new road will have such a positive impact on people living in and around Hindhead, and making the most of that legacy is what Hindhead Together is all about.” The ‘Tunnel Vision’ event attracted national media coverage. Members of local music groups, including Churchers College, provided entertainment, and staff from the construction team acted as marshals for the day. Paul Arnold, Highways Agency senior project manager who has been involved with this scheme for 25 years, hoped that the visitors “enjoyed seeing just what a huge engineering achievement building the tunnel has been”. The 1.2-mile tunnel under the Devil’s Punchbowl – the longest of its type in the UK – was begun in 2007, and will be completed on time and within budget.

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The tunnel dig started on 1 February 2008 after 2,183 tonnes of timber had been cleared from the site. Some 200,000 new trees are being planted, as the aim is for the new road to blend in with the landscape as much as possible. Breakthrough in the dig happened on 26 February 2009 when the two ends of the tunnel met. After that some 1 million tones of earth was excavated from the south portal and Hazel Grove area. The Highways Agency says the new tunnel will open to traffic in “early July”. The remaining weeks include testing and a full -scale emergency exercise. Photographs by Matthew Cooper

Hindhead from a schoolboy’s view… Churcher’s student Matthew Cooper takes us through the tunnel from his point of view

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The Summer Diary Sense and Sensibility Friday 10 June

Comedy Night Friday 1st July The evening at Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa will be packed with fun and laughs from the compare and four top comedians, so you’re ensured a great blend of stand-up comedy and a fantastic night of entertainment. Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa, £15.00 per person, www.lythehill.co.uk, 01428 651251

Peter Andre Live in Concert Saturday 2 July Adapted by Laura Turner from Jane Austen to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the novel’s publication. Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for an evening of Regency wonderment, as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the excitingly decadent world of 18th century society. Tickets: £12 adult, £8 child/ student, £35 family Picnic Theatre, Cowdray Heritage Trust Visitor Centre, Midhurst, www.cowdray.org.uk

Petworth Park Food Festival Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, 10am – 5pm

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A Taste of the Mediterranean Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July This new event at West Dean promises to be another winning combination of food and drink, live music and dancing with a great party atmosphere and sensational setting. Each year MedFest will explore different national traditions from across the Mediterranean. In 2011 MedFest will be paying special tribute to the food, drink and culture of Spain, Lebanon and Algeria. West Dean Gardens, 10.30am – 5pm, £10 (on the door)/£8.50 (online) plus concessions, www.westdean.org.uk

A peaceful walk around the Devil’s Punch Bowl Sunday 17 July Peter Andre brings his electrifying live concert show to Fontwell Park for one incredible open-air concert. Peter performs songs from the latest Revelation and Accelerate albums plus, of course, some of his other chart- topping hits. Fontwell Park, West Sussex, www.fontwellpark.co.uk, 01243 543335

The essential cookery course Monday 4 July to 15 July A wonderful event organized by Oakleigh Fairs, showcasing the very best in local and regional produce to sample and buy. There will also be cooking demonstrations, wine and real ale tastings and a marquee of arts and crafts stalls to enjoy. Petworth House and Park, Petworth, Please enter via New Lodges (off A272) for this event. Tickets £5 (to include NT members) 01798 342207, petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk

course will show you much more than just classic methods for stocks, sauces and pastry. At the end of the course you will have a good range of culinary skills and confidence to tackle any recipe. The Old Rectory, Farnham, www.oldrectorycookeryschool. co.uk, 01420 520528

Join the National Trust for a peaceful summer’s walk around the stunning Devil’s Punch Bowl. Walk the 4mile route of the A3 and then down into the spectacular Punch Bowl admiring beautiful scenery and wildlife. Meet at Devils Punch Bowl Café car park, Hindhead www. nationaltrust.co.uk, 01372 220644

Tea Party Wednesday 27 July

This two-week hands on course covers skills for competent cookery. Starting with basic knife skills and key dishes, this busy

Enjoy a cup of tea and pastries. Take time to stroll around the grounds and show suites at Moorlands Lodge. Signature Care Homes, 10am - 6pm, free entry 0845 6808648, RSVP to marketing. moorlandslodge@signaturesl.co.uk

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Ex-racehorse Blowing Wind came to Moorcroft after competing in the Grand National three times

Racehorseretirement

Aimée Plant discovers what happens to a racehorse when it retires

racehorse’s career is a busy one, starting from before it’s even born. It is carefully bred from a former successful racehorse and sold to an owner when it is still a foal. Flat racehorses (horses that race without jumps) are broken in or ‘started’ at the age of about 18 months and gradually trained up to the required fitness level. A horse’s racing life will be under the meticulous care of a trainer who is solely responsible for its specific routine. The trainer controls a strict diet and exercise regime so that the horse is brought to its full potential for a race. Based on their ability and fitness, flat racehorses can keep racing until they are around 10 years old or more. Horses that are valuable for breeding are usually retired to a stud at three or four. When horses have retired from racing – when they start to slow down or due to injury – they will be sold to a new owner or given to a ROR (Retraining of Racehorses) centre to be re-trained and re-homed. Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre offers ex-racehorses a chance to be re-schooled and re-habilitated and gives them the opportunity for a second career. At Moorcroft a horse is assessed to 26

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decide on the best re-training programme and new area of work such as show jumping, dressage or hacking. Moorcroft provides large open spaces and lush green grass across 90 acres for the horses to relax and adjust to their new life. The facilities at Moorcroft are to a very high standard and they are constantly improving them so the horses have the training to ensure the best new career for them. The yard relies on donations from former owners and others, support from the ROR, and fundraising efforts from the board of trustees to keep it running.

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Mary Henley-Smith, Yard Manager at Moorcroft, says that when the horses arrive they are sometimes nervous and aloof. She loves to see the change in the horses after settling into their new life at the centre. “After the horses have been with us for a while, they become much calmer, more friendly, they put weight on and look healthier. It’s great to know we are a part of giving them a better life.” Well known ex-racehorse Blowing Wind came to Moorcroft after competing in the Grand National three times, finishing second on two occasions.

‘Blowers’, as he is nicknamed, is used for demonstrations at the yard to help others understand the retraining process. At the age of 18, he is not yet ready to retire from ridden work and Mary says he is beginning to look more like a dressage horse rather than a racing horse. “He really loves to work,” she says, “He’s gorgeous to ride and he has so many talents.” The re-homing process is a lengthy one, a potential new keeper will visit and ride the horse several times to ensure the relationship will last more than a couple of months. Mary and her team make sure they know that the horses are going to a good home and visit the horses annually to check. Metropolitan Man, who has been at Moorcroft for over a year after a successful career, has been re-homed in Sandringham. There he will enjoy the rest of his life hacking along beaches and through green parkland. “We do get attached to the horses,” admits Mary. “There is always a tear or two when they leave, though it is incredibly rewarding to know that you’ve made a positive difference to a horse’s life.” Moorcroft Welfare Centre, www.mrwc.org.uk, 07929 666408

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“It will have an affect on the area, though not immediately. It will have a positive affect on the future of Grayshott, especially for local retail markets.” Simon Kirby, Keats, Grayshott “I think it’s fantastic! I don’t think it will affect Grayshott too much though the roads should become a lot less busy” Nicholas Butt, Grayshott Social Club

Life in Haslemere heads to Grayshott to find out how YOU think the Hindhead Tunnel will affect the village.

“It will make it much easier to get to Guilford and everywhere for that matter” Elaine Gouger, Grayshott

“Apart from the traffic I don’t think it will change Grayshott that much.” Yvonne, Grayshott

“It’s interesting, I think it will make the village more accessible from the Haslemere side – people won’t have to deal with the Hindhead lights. As Hindhead develops I hope this will bring more business to Grayshott though it could go either way, it might take business away from us. We’ll have to sit back and see what happens.” Linda Davies, Blaze House Art

“It will definitely change Grayshott for the better; traffic can just pass by. It will make the school run a lot easier, at the moment the time spent on the school bus is ridiculous.” Patsy Peterson, Grayshott “I think it will have a positive affect: I think the price of property will go up and it will stop the tail backs on the A3.” Relve Spread, Grayshott

“Who can really tell? There will certainly be a convenience factor for the local people – it will provide ease of opportunity for intervillage trading in the local area. What it will mean for rush hour traffic no one knows. We may lose some passing trade from A3.” Dick Smith, BIG

“Property prices will go up – relatively – there will be more demand for property, especially from London based workers.” Rachel Mulraney, Amelie, Grayshott 28

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“I think it’s wonderful that after 40 years it will help people into the shops more easily and will hopefully attract more people into our concerts.” Peter Harrison, Grayshott Concerts

“It’s difficult to say either way. They are already building a Sainsbury’s where Tesco’s was. I think these types of things will make Grayshott more pleasant and draw more people in to the village.” L Gerard, The Cabbage Patch, Grayshott Issue 28 June / July 2011

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Treat your Dad to a delicious three-course Sunday Carvery and tuck into traditional roasts, served from 12 noon to 4pm, followed by a host of mouth-watering desserts and a gift for every Dad.

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A quirky community… at the Sculpture Park Cork Eagle by Robert Bradford

White Eagle by Jane Rickards

Visitors from all over the world have admired the unobtrusive world of The Pride of the Valley Sculpture Park at Churt

he exhibition space at the Sculpture Park is far removed from the stark white walls of an art gallery. Woods encompass this quirky and unusual community of 20th century modern and contemporary sculptures. Artists from all over the world seek to exhibit their artwork here with a view to sell, and the turnover is constant. The list of past and present exhibitors includes prestigious names such as Helaine Blumenfeld, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Max Ernst, and Salvador Dali. There is something for everyone, whether you are a browser, a collector or simply a nature enthusiast. The installations, that seem to live in a quietly private weirdness, can be admired or ostracized, whichever you decide. Curator Eddie Powell, previously owner of The Pride of the Valley Restaurant and Hotel, founded the Park in 2001 as an extra to the business. In 2005 he decided to leave the hospitality business and concentrate on the art world. Ever a business entrepreneur, however, he still

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owns two other businesses: Miscellanea, selling bespoke bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms; and Broken Bogs, which sell discontinued and rare ranges of bathroomware. Eddie studied Sculpture and Photography at Guilford School of Art and is a practising artist himself – which may be why The Sculpture Park has become so successful. It is well worth a visit if you have not already done so. The sculptures are positioned with care, scattered in unpredictable stances and seemingly unaware of the onlookers passing by – engrossed in the nature surrounding them. Travelling the two-mile trail set in 10 acres of dense woodland, you will walk wide-eyed and ready to stumble upon alien objects, but you won’t detect everything. There will no doubt be some sort of static creature spying on you from a treetop or lurking in the foliage – that will go unnoticed. Some mind their own business, while others force themselves upon you – like Robert Bradford’s oversized

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Eddie Powell: Seeing double

eagle made from steel and cork that stands with its wings spread in confrontation. Majestic torsos stand beside tree trunks, faces peer through branches, solemn figures loiter in the distance and obscure shapes sit awkwardly.

The changing seasons enhance the diversity of the Park, which attracts 10,000 visitors per year. So it is well worth a visit more than once. Whether you are into sculpture or not, there is a new ever-changing dimension to discover here every day. The Pride of the Valley Sculpture Park is open every day except Christmas Day from 10am to 5pm. Admission is £6 Adults and £3 Children, www.thesculpturepark. com, 01428 605453

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Bear necessities Kate Morrow on the active day in the life of Arnold

he eagerly anticipated day finally arrived. Peeping out of a tatty old cloth bag were two black eyes . . . it was our new house guest, Arnold, the school bear. My daughter Lucy has been so excited. Each of her classmates take it in turn to look after the furry friend and it’s a huge honour, not to mention responsibility. I have to admit I hadn’t given it much thought – that is until I read Arnold’s diary. The teacher asks the children to write about Arnold’s adventures whilst staying overnight. So, how hard can that be? But, then I started reading the diary. Apart from being a little

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paranoid by the children who had written their own tales in their fair wobbly hand, I was struck by the varied activities. The boring mundane day just wouldn’t do and, when I confided in other parents, I realised I was not alone. A friend told me of parents trying to outdo each other with their bear activities. It wasn’t good enough to say the bear relaxed and watched TV. No, they arranged their weekend around the bear visiting expensive restaurants and day trips to London. Diary entries included “we taught Arnold Yoga, he swam 10 lengths in our indoor heated swimming

pool and then he played a few rounds of golf with daddy.” Another friend who confessed to looking after a bear during the summer holidays in Morocco. Thank goodness we only had Arnold for one night. When he arrived he came with his own wardrobe of day clothes, a warm coat and pyjamas. He played on my daughter’s swing, did some colouring and had dinner with us. I have to say he had impeccable table manners. Then Lucy announced he had fallen down the stairs and

insisted the accident be recorded in the diary for all to see. I was worried bear social services would come knocking on our door in the dead of night. It was quite a relief when Arnold was pushed back in to his tatty old bag along with fitted wardrobe and diary. Next time he comes to visit I am confident he will love Mauritius, along with his new summer wardrobe, own hotel room, personal masseuse and all the “bear” necessities!

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Cowdray Park The town of Midhurst looks forward to a vibrant summer with visitors thronging to watch the polo and enjoy the local attractions

owdray Park Polo Club is recognized worldwide as the home of British polo with a prestigious century-long history. In a busy season encompassing around 450 matches, this iconic venue is home to the world famous Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup for the British Open Polo Championship. Dress code is relaxed, except for the Gold Cup Final in July, when spectators take the opportunity to dress up and enjoy everything that the stunning location and this dynamic sport have to offer. Social (non-playing) memberships for 2011 are available – apply to the Polo Office. The Polo Club’s lavish Year Book for 2011 includes a business directory, which will be well-thumbed by the end of the year. And, at the height of the season, some 1,000 people connected with polo are boosting the town’s economy. The Year Book lists leading hotels and eating places in Midhurst, such as the Angel Hotel, Seven Fish (with its contemporary menu and seasonal ingredients), and the Spread Eagle Hotel in South Street (with its award-winning restaurant, 38 bedrooms, and Aquila Club & Spa). Lifestyle shops include: J E Allnutt Jewellery and Truffle in West Street; and Stockley Trading in North Street (which has sold equestrian goods and outdoor wear since 1990).

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In the St. Regis International Cup on 21 May, an annual international test match, England took on South America. South America won 9-6 1/2. The South Downs Polo Day, aimed especially at a local audience, takes place on Sunday 19 June. Two of the locally based high goal teams playing in the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup tournament contest the Midhurst Town Cup. Entertainment includes a steel band. The Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup for the British Open involves over 40 matches, culminating in the thrilling final on Sunday 17 July. The quarter-finals, incorporating the Argentine Ambassador’s Cup, take place over the weekend 9-10 July, and the semi-finals on 14 July. There is play every weekend from the end of April through to the end of September. Entrance is usually £10 per car to include two adults with children under 12 free. Entry to the semi-finals of the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup is £15 per head and to the final £20 per head (£17.50 if booked before the end of June). The ticket price includes parking. Grandstand seats for the final of the Gold Cup range from £35 including entry. With a shopping village of 90 trade stands, a children’s funfair, bars and food outlets, this is a great day out.

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Contact Cowdray Polo, 01730 813257. www.cowdraypolo.co.uk J E Allnutt, 01730 813495 Angel Hotel & Restaurant, 01730 812421 Seven Fish, 01730 716280 Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa, 01730 816911 Stockley Trading, 01730 814779 Truffle, 01730 812832

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Meet your new Haslemere Chamber President Julianne Evans with her two children Matthew and Emily

What made you want to take over as President of the Chamber? I have been on the Chamber Committee for several years and I was Vice-President to Melissa King. Also, it made sense for me, as I was one of the longest serving and therefore most experienced Committee members. What do you do when you’re not doing Chamber duties? I run J L Nobbs, the stationery shop in Haslemere High Street, with the help of my great team. When I am not doing that, I am running around after my two children Emily (12) and Matthew (10). Who is your biggest inspiration? I am not sure I have one particular person who inspires me but I admire strong women who achieve amazing things. What are your hobbies? I try to run or go to the gym as often as

possible to maintain the fitness I achieved preparing for my recent Kilimanjaro climb. I also walk our border collie Molly, do bird surveys (I worked as an ecologist for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds before I took on the shop) and read a lot. Where and when are you happiest? Being active outdoors anywhere beautiful and remote. What music is on your Ipod? My children's mostly! Lady Gaga is good for the gym. What do you love about Haslemere? It is such an attractive town. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside and there is a real sense of community here unlike some places I have lived. I was born in Haslemere – people still come into the shop who knew my grandfather when he was running it, so there is a real sense of family history here for me.

New equestrian shop for Midhurst Midhurst is the new home to a major expansion by Stockley Trading, the largest company of its type in the South of England, specialising in equestrian supplies and outdoor clothing. By being in the heart of the new national park the company is hoping to benefit from the growing visitor base creating sales opportunities to walkers and other visitors alike. The new shop in North Street ‘has helped to improve the appearance of the street’, according to James Macgregor, Managing Director. Whether you have a horse or not, Stockley Trading is a ‘fantastic’ place to shop as there is an extensive range of outdoor jackets and walking boots from top names, sometimes at less than half price. “There are always bargains to be had at Stockley Trading,” says James “Although we have a major online site, an important equestrian show unit and a substantial warehouse business based in Littlehampton, we believe that the time is ripe for further expansion. “The key to the success of the business is offering a first rate personal service and being able to sell excellent quality products at very affordable prices.” Stockley Trading, www.stockleyonline.co.uk

Meet the Business….. Sheen Botanical Christopher and Carmen Ashton-Jones from Sheen Botanical

Sheen Botanical Labels Ltd invited other businesses in the area to come and see what they are all about as a part of the Meet the Business scheme set up by the Chamber of Commerce. Members enjoyed delicious snacks and drinks while networking and learning further into the labelling business. Sheen Botanical Labels Ltd supply bespoke engraved labelling and tree fixings to a wide range of clients. In 2002 the company received the Royal Warrant from The Queen as ‘Manufacturer of Horticultural labels’. Sheen Botanical Labels Ltd, 01428 644759

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What’s On – June / July l Monday 6 June Haslemere Musical Society: Open Rehearsal Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 7.30 pm Contact: 01428 605612 l Saturday 11 June Cats Protection Open Day: Fun Day Out for all the Family Venue: Chase Lodge Studio Time: 11am to 4pm Price: £1.00 adults, 50p children, toddlers free Contact: 01428 604297, haslemere@cats.org.uk l Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 June Hidden Gardens of Grayshott Venue: Selected gardens in Grayshott Time: 12.30pm to 6pm Contact: 01428 604798 l Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 June Parham House and Gardens and The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Fair Venue: Parham House and Gardens Time: 10.30am-5.30pm Cost: £6.50, CONC £6, family £17 Contact: www.parhaminsussex. co.uk l Wednesday 15 June Film afternoon Venue: Haslewey Time: 1.15pm Price: £2.50 to include tea and biscuits Contact: Penny, Sue or John, 01428 658190 l Friday 17 June Teenage Cancer Trust Haslemere invites you to an Afternoon Tea Venue: Georgian House Hotel Time: 2pm – 5pm Cost: £15 Contact: Anna, 07904876924, www.teenagecancertrust.org. l Saturday 18 June - Sunday 19 June Macmillan Midhurst Fundraising: Open Garden Days Venue: Bardsey, 11 Derby Road, Haslemere Time: 10am to 5pm Cost: Adults £3.50, children free Contact: 01428 652238

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l Saturday 18 June ‘That Stupendous Recorder’: A Centenary Celebration of the birth of Carl Dolmetsch Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 6pm Cost: £17.00 to include cheese & wine in the interval (£15.00 for Dolmetsch Foundation Members) Contact: Ron Baker, 01428 682580 l Saturday 18 June Grayshott Folk Club presents: Tattie Jam Venue: Grayshott Village Hall Time: 7.30pm to 11pm Cost: 10.00 adults, £8.00 students & concessions Contact: Des O’Byrne, 01428 607096 l Sunday 19 June Table Top Sale Venue: High Lane Community Centre & Volunteer Centre Time: 10am to 2pm Cost: £5.00 per table Contact: 0772 941 0267 l Thursday 23 June Wine and welcome evening Venue: Signature Moorlands Lodge, Hindhead Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm Contact: 01428 605396 l Friday 24 June Haslemere Society Members’ Summer Party Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: Evening Contact: www.haslemere.com/ haslemeresociety l Saturday 25 June ‘Harmony in Haslemere - Music for a Summer’s Evening’ Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 8pm Contact: l Sunday 26 June Haslewey Open Gardens Venue: Selected gardens around Haslemere & Weyhill Time: 2pm to 5pm Contact: Vanessa, 01428 648716

Kate Hacket at The Parham House and Gardens Contemporary Craft Fair

l Monday 27 June Toast and Roast Monthly Lunch Venue: Harlequin Cafe, Haslewey Centre Time: 12.30pm Cost:£7.50 (£6.50 with Diamond card) Contact: 01428 658190

July l Saturday 2 July Live Band (Shrubs) and Summer Buffet Venue: Haslewey Time: 7.30pm to Midnight Cost: £15.00 Contact: Vanessa, 01428 648716 l Sunday 3 July Tim Winter’s Walk: Learn about Haslemere High Street Venue: Meet outside Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 2.30pm l Thursday 14 July HDFAS 40th Anniversary Celebration - ‘Divertissement’, a concert Venue: All Saints, Grayswood, then Grayswood Village Hall Time: 2.30pm Contact: 01428 605521 Venue: All Saints Church, Grayswood l Wednesday 20 July Film afternoon Venue: Haslewey Time: 1.15 pm Cost: £2.50 to include tea and biscuits Contact: Penny, Sue or John, 01428 658190

l Thursday 21 July Three Counties Assn N.T. Members’ Outing Venue: Kelmscott Manor Time: Day time Cost: £37.00 to include entry, ploughman’s lunch with salad, talk, guided tour, tea, coach travel and gratuities Contact: 01428 656255, l Monday 25 July Toast and Roast Monthly Lunch Venue: Harlequin Cafe, Haslewey Centre Time: 12.30pm Cost: £7.50 (£6.50 with Diamond card) Contact: 01428 658190 l Wednesday 27 July Tea Party Venue: Signature Moorlands Lodge, Hindhead Time: 3.30pm -5.30pm Contact: 01428 605396 l Saturday 30 July Haslewey Open Day Venue: Haslewey Time: 10am to 3pm Contact: Vanessa, 01428 648716 l Sunday 31 July Opera South presents: Opera for a Summer Afternoon Venue: Champs Hill, Coldwaltham, Pulborough Time: 12noon, gardens open 11am Cost: £25 Contact: Sarah Barnes, 01428 643129

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Congratulations to Mrs Henley from Haslemere! She won a fabulous designer handbag from Enchantment in Grayshott. “Thank you!” she says. “I’ve never owned a bag as luxurious as this”. Enjoy!

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ead chef Spencer Ralph builds his deceptively simple sounding menus around the best seasonal local produce. The menu changes on a daily basis to reflect this. Mixing a relaxed, informal atmosphere with a serious passion for food, the restaurant and bar are perfect for dining with friends, corporate events or celebrating a special occasion. Now that the summer is here the terraced garden is a pleasure for al fresco dining from the lighter lunch menu or dinner from the full á la carte menu. Just pop in for a glass of wine or a bite to eat and enjoy the sunshine – you will always receive a warm welcome. Annemaria and Stuart are about to celebrate their first anniversary at The Swan Inn on 30 June. They reflect on some of the accolades they have received so far: • In January The Swan Inn was recognised as one of ‘The Times 50 best pubs for the weekend’ in the food section • Awarded 1 AA Rosette for culinary excellence

1. Name the head chef of The Swan Inn 2. How many rosettes did The Swan Inn receive for culinary excellence? 3. What was The Swan Inn awarded in January this year?

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