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Hospital plan approved New plans by City and Country Group to develop the former King Edward VII hospital site, near Fernhurst, have received conditional approval from the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) in November. The conditions of the SDNPA Planning Committee are that the developer agrees to tougher controls to protect the wildlife and natural beauty of the area. These will cover issues including light pollution, tree cover and protection of ground nesting birds. He recognizes the concerns of local people and promises that SDNPA will work with them. The proposal includes the development of some 240 new homes which will fund the conversion and restoration of the listed buildings. It will pay for the demolition of unsightly postwar additions as well as the restoration of gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll. Planning consents were given in 2004, 2008 and 2010 by Chichester District Council, the planning authority before the SDNPA assumed overall responsibility for
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local planning in April this year. In July 2011 the SDNPA Planning Committee rejected the latest of several controversial applications by developers. This application was opposed by English Heritage, but they are not objecting to this revised proposal, submitted in September by City and Country. The committee felt “on balance that the new application would ensure the protection and restoration of the historic buildings and gardens.” For more information, www.southdowns. gov.uk/about-us/news/planningcommittee-king-edward-vii-application
Charter Fair 2012 Haslemere Charter Fair, which attracted 10,000 people this year, is set for Bank Holiday Monday 7 May in 2012, from 1-5pm. Booking forms will go out in early January next year. The Fair is open to anyone who runs a charity, club or society in the town, and wants to attract new members. Last May there were 120 stalls and non-stop live entertainment in the High Street and in West Street. The first reported Charter Fair in the
town was in 1394 – after a charter dating from 1221, and confirmed by Richard II and the Bishop of Salisbury in 1393 allowing a Town Crier Christian weekly market and Ashdown annual fair. For more details, contact Ceri Jane O’Hara, 07920 115690 or email haslemerecharterfair@gmail.com
New UberPolo shop open UberPolo, stockists of polo clothing and accessories, held their official shop opening in Haslemere in October. The opening was attended by the Mayor, Jim Edwards, local media and many of the local polo community, including: Sussex Polo Club’s Sallie-Anne and Duane Lent and their son Terence; Sarah Wiseman, Hickstead Polo Club Manager; and Gary Jones, Burningfold Polo Club Manager. UberPolo’s owner Leigh-Anne Moore said: “We‘re so pleased to officially open our first retail shop in Haslemere and have the support of the local community. Having been purely online for over three years, it is great we now have a destination shop in Lower Street where customers can try things on and discuss their player or team kit needs face to face. “The shop has also enabled us to stock a 4
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more diverse range of products including gifts, jewellery and Argentine handbags which appeal to both players and non players alike!” UberPolo, 01428 642671. www.uberpolo.com
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In praise of Undershaw
Actor Robert Lindsay bemoans the fact that few places important to the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, remain untouched. Conan Doyle’s former homes have been lost or converted to other uses. Robert Lindsay adds: “Often a plaque is the only indication that he [Conan Doyle] had a connection to a site at all. His former Hindhead home, Undershaw, is now the only unoccupied site that could be restored. Whatever your opinion of his work, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the best and most well-loved writers these islands have ever produced. His house should be saved in order that future generations will have the opportunity to see where this great writer lived during one of the most productive periods of his life.” Undershaw Preservation Society, www.saveundershaw.com
Olympic torch The Olympic Torch Relay is coming to the area on Monday 16 July 2012. The torch will leave from Portsmouth up the A3, pass through Buriton and Petersfield, to Rogate, Stedham, Midhurst, Petworth, and then south through Duncton to Chichester, to Bognor, Worthing and finishing that day in Brighton. On 20 July it goes to Godalming and Guildford. More than 1,000 villages, towns and cities have been named as points through which the Torchbearers will carry the Olympic Flame. To keep up-to-date with celebration plans visit www.easthants.gov.uk/2012 and to see the Olympic Flame’s official route www. london2012.com/olympic-torch-relay-map
Market record The Weald and Downland Museum welcomed a record number of people – more than 12,000 – to its Christmas Market in November. The weather was glorious, and visitors browsed and bought from 120 different stalls in the historic buildings and around the site. Stalls ranged from Christmas decorations to jewellery, and from cupcakes to handmade wooden furniture. Future events include the annual Tree Dressing Celebration on Sunday 4 December; and, from 26 December to 1 January, experience ‘A Sussex Christmas’ and discover how our ancestors enjoyed the Festive Season. Weald and Downland, www.wealddown.co.uk L Issue 31 December 2011 / January 2012
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Anter tartan carpet, £75 per metre, Alan Baker Flooring
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Lomand Tartan, check and stripes, Isabel Ballardie Showroom
Tweed Military cushions, £85, Haus
This season Scotland is definitely in style, with new look tartans and bold purples giving a nod to the highlands in our interiors. So, with Burn’s Night in January not far off, enjoy our selection of Scottish inspired trends.
Highland cushion cover, £42, OKA Direct
Rare antique purple silk on silk, £2,750, The Oriental Rug Gallery Candle pot, £18, smaller bowl, £27, larger bowl, £37, Elizabeth Gordon
Morar Kinloch, Claire Cipollone Interior Design
Highland Throw, £99, OKA Direct Fine Merino wool checked throw, £65, Amelie
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Directory Alan Baker Flooring, 01428 645757 Amelie, 01428 606622 Claire Cipollone Interior Design, 01428 600006 Elizabeth Gordon, 01428 609641 Haus, 01428 653 336 Isabel Ballardie Interiors, 01252 821 362 McAllister Fine Art, 01483 860591 OKA Direct, 0844 815 7380 Simmons Interiors, 01428 608 436 The Oriental Rug Gallery, 01428 656657 L
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All we want for Whether its novelty socks, scented candles or a woolly jumper, every Christmas you can be sure that you’ll receive some unwanted presents. So we’ve been out and about around Haslemere to find out what you really want for Christmas this year.
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Keeley, Beck, Willow and Tansy (l to r) – Grayswood Willow, Grayswood “I’d like a pony or a rocking horse.”
Chris Marshall, Haslemere “What I really want for Christmas is something for the garden, maybe a new wheelbarrow.”
Beck, Grayswood “I’d really like a guitar.” Tansy, Grayswood “My two front teeth!”
Nikki Barton, Haslemere “I think the best thing I could get would be wealth and happiness.”
Steve, Portsmouth “I really want a new motorbike.”
Lynne, Haslemere “Actually there’s nothing I would like. I feel very blessed, I should be giving rather than receiving.”
John, Milford “You know I have nothing on my Christmas list, whatsoever; the wife and I don’t exchange presents anymore.”
John, Kent “Just happiness.”
Sarah, Chiddingfold “My husband has actually just got me some new jeans for Christmas because I live in jeans!”
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Alistair, Midhurst “I’d like there to be peace in the world this Christmas.”
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It’sa wrap We’ve got your Christmas party preparation all wrapped up in our ultimate guide to partying in style. By Alana Hebenton Beauty
Black top, £39.99, black trousers, £55.99, Kudu
While we all love Christmas, we can’t deny that getting ready for it can be stressful at times. So your first step in Christmas party preparation should be to get yourself completely relaxed. Grayshott Spa offers a range of therapeutic treatments, such as their nurturing Rose Cocoon Body Wrap (from £67). This indulgent treatment uses essential oils of damask rose that uplift the mind and senses. Rich oils and creams are smoothed onto freshly exfoliated skin leaving it glowing, silky and revitalised. A relaxing scalp massage completes this deeply moisturising treatment. To ensure you are looking your best from top to toe, a good manicure and pedicure are also essential. The Amarna Spa has a range of luxury manicures and pedicures (from £36) with detoxifying scrubs, soothing massages with cuticle work and polish. But, if you are short on time, they also have mini manicures and pedicures (from £25.50), where they'll file, shape, tidy your cuticles and massage in just 25 minutes! And even when the weather outside is frightful, you won’t want to go to your Christmas party without a warm sunshine glow. Therefore a St Tropez tan (£26.50) at Eden Hair & Beauty is a must.
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We all hate the harsh winter weather – including our hair – so Eden Hair & Beauty recommends having a conditioning treatment each time you visit your hairdresser. “This will
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replenish the moisture in your hair from root to tip leaving it shiny and smelling delicious. You can also refresh or renew your current look with a restyle and new colour,” explains Kelly Barass of Eden Hair & Beauty. For more intricate and glamorous styles they can also do Hair Ups (from £40.90)
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Make up must have… Get set and glow this Christmas
Catwalk trends for this party season are big beautiful brows, cashmere skin and statement red lips, according to the Luxury Gap. Regular luxurious ESPA facials together with a good skin care regime at home will ensure you are dewy skinned, and their fabulous Mii Make up range together with Jessica Nail polishes will complement this to leave you looking stunning and ready to party. Cocorose London Ballerina pumps, £45, Hengelo
Hair up, £40.90, Eden Hair and Beauty
around from last year. To achieve this look, the experts at Black Swan suggest teaming your favourite woollen jumper with an elegant floor-length skirt. However, you can’t go wrong with a little black dress (or little red dress which is more appropriate for the season of goodwill!) If you fancy giving this classic look an edgy twist, Black Swan recommend “wearing your dress with a masculine jacket and balancing the look with feminine, sparkly heels.”
If heels aren’t for you or your feet just can’t last the night, at Hengelo you’ll find Cocorose London’s collection of beautiful and comfortable ballet pumps (£45). Each pair of Cocoroses simply folds in half and are beautifully presented in their own luxury travel purse, so they can be neatly carried in handbags and slipped on when required. The removed high heels can then be easily stowed in the accompanying shoulder bag, located in the purse’s back pocket.
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Black Swan, 07738 716574 Eden Hair and Beauty, 01428 658548 Grayshott Spa, 01428 602020 Hengelo, 01428 644911 The Amarna Spa, 01428 744860 The Luxury Gap, 01428 645300 Kudu, 01428 605354
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As we make our New Year resolutions to get fit and healthy, we’ve been putting our bodies to the test, trying out the top exercise options in and around Haslemere. By Alana Hebenton, Florence Howes and Jackie Barnett Personal Trainers
I’ve always been quite into my fitness, so when I found out I was getting a session with a personal trainer, I couldn’t wait. A personal trainer not only offers a variety of exercises, to keep your workouts from becoming boring and ensures you achieve the optimum results, but also gives you flexibility to where you workout.
Robert Elford
My first session was with Haslemere based Robert Elford. With over a decade of experience, Robert offers a variety of different exercise programmes and dietary advice. Firstly, Robert asked me exactly what I wanted to achieve so he could tailor an exercise routine for me. Robert then showed me a series of intensity interval training exercises, designed to target the different areas of my body. The exercises definitely put my fitness to the test, but the workout remained fun. I particularly liked having the reassurance from a personal trainer that I was doing the exercises correctly.
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My second session was with Francesca Goodwin (AKA FrankieFit.) The session began with a detailed consultation where I was asked to complete a physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q). Frankie then took my blood pressure, tested my lung capacity and measured the percentage of fat on my body, enabling her to tailor an exercise programme to my specific needs. After my consultation Frankie went through a series of exercises designed to improve my fitness and the structure of my current training routine. During our session Frankie also gave me five top tips for improving my fitness: 1. Keep a food and mood diary. She asks clients to keep a record of everything they eat and drink for a week and note how they feel afterwards. This makes you more careful of what you consume 14
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and lets you identify patterns and make improvements to your diet. 2. Keep hydrated. Drink 1 -1 ½ litres of water daily. We can confuse thirst with hunger. If you feel hungry between meals try drinking a glass of water. 3. Sleep more. Sleep is essential for us to keep control of our appetite. If we don’t get enough sleep a hormone imbalance occurs. This sends messages to the brain to eat more when no more food is needed. Go to bed half an hour earlier (8 hours a night is ideal). 4. Fitness must become part of your life. Ideally we would all participate in one hour of structured exercise every day. In our busy lives this may not always be achievable. However, it is possible to take time every day to be active. 5. For a balanced healthy body we should do a combination of aerobic and muscular exercise.
Aqua Aerobics
Alongside my personal trainer sessions I also got to experience the benefits of Aqua Aerobics at the Holy Cross Park Physiotherapy Centre. Here they offer a class suited to anybody wanting to maintain or improve their general fitness. As it was my first aqua aerobics class, I enjoyed the relaxed environment and how the routine had been designed to suit all levels of fitness. By Alana Hebenton
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Jackie and Florence decided to try a different approach to fitness by becoming members of The Herons and The Edge Leisure Centre in Haslemere. Unlike our fit friend Alana we are less into fitness and struggle to find the time, they write. We both aimed to tone our tired bodies ... and increase our energy levels. We began with a personal consultation at the Herons with Rob Scull who went through a detailed questionnaire on our current levels of fitness, what we wanted to achieve, took our vital
statistics and advised us on our rather sluggish diets! Before we undertook any exercises in the gym Rob Scull and Frank Bennett met us three times to advise on how to use the equipment tailoring it to our individual needs. These trainers are on hand to advise at any time whilst using the equipment (Jackie also checked that they are fully trained in CPR!). We were advised by Frank Bennett that three 40 minute gym sessions a week – with a 20/20 split of cardio and weights – are what we should aim for, rather than infrequent longer sessions. We liked that we could get in, work out and get home in time for Corrie! We enjoyed the variety that was available at the Herons and The Edge, with everything from swimming, gym, squash, classes and personal training sessions. This type of membership is ideal for all – families as well as individuals of all levels of fitness, and for all budgets.
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FrankieFit, 07967 683353, www.frankiefit.co.uk
Herons Leisure Centre, 01428 658484, www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk Robert Elford, 07862 245361, www.robertelfordfitness.com
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Taste of Christmas
While November and December do not have the hectic fruit and veg growth of the summer months, there are still some real gems to be found, if you know what to look for say Riverford. Celeriac is a smoky, celery-flavoured root that is ready for harvest at the end of November, and works well mixed into a potato gratin, or in an autumnal soup (perhaps with a little truffle oil, if you are feeling extravagant). Used in small amounts, the intense, earthy bitterness of the radicchio, escarole and endive family can really lift a dish; radicchio risotto or pasta is particularly tasty. Lastly, sprouts aren’t just for Christmas, and they have bags of flavour on offer, as long as they are not overcooked! Try crisping them up in a wok with garlic, chilli and ginger, or with bacon and chestnuts in a creamy gratin. You can find many more creative, inspiring recipes on the Riverford website.
This festive season Grayshott Wines recommends the 2010 Macon Lugny. Characterized by a pale yellow colour, this unique wine offers aromas of exotic fruit with a spicy finish and a touch of ginger – the perfect taste of Christmas! And as a special Christmas treat they will be offering Macon Lugny for just £8.99 each or 12 bottles for the price of 11. Grayshott Wines, 01428 607660
Baked sprouts with a stuffing crust By Jane Baxter, from Everyday and Sunday – Recipes from Riverford Farm. Sprout haters may well be converted by this seasonal dish that truly makes the most of sprouts. It wouldn’t look out of place alongside chicken or sausages, or even with some roast turkey. Serves 4–6 750g sprouts 3 tablespoons duck fat or butter 1 teaspoon caster sugar sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 100g smoked streaky bacon, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon chopped sage leaves 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 150g soft breadcrumbs finely grated zest of 1 orange 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 100g peeled, vacuum-packed chestnuts, roughly chopped 200ml chicken stock Preheat the oven to 160°C/Gas Mark 3. Peel and trim the sprouts and cut into quarters lengthways. Toss in an ovenproof dish with 1 tablespoon of the duck fat and the sugar and season well. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, until just tender. While the sprouts are cooking, brown the bacon in a frying pan in the remaining duck fat, then add the garlic, sage and thyme. Cook for 1 more minute, remove from the heat and stir through the breadcrumbs, orange zest and parsley. Season. Stir the chestnuts into the sprouts. Pour over the chicken stock. Top with the stuffing mixture and return to the oven for 10 minutes, or until golden. Riverford Vegboxes start at £9.85 with free delivery. www.riverford.co.uk, or call 01803 762 059. 16
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Wine list The key ingredient to the festive season is a good value bottle of Champagne, say Imbibros. Vilmart Grande Reserve NV is the insiders’ choice. Vilmart make outrageously good Champagne, once described as ‘mini-Krug’! With Krug at £130 why not save yourself over £100 a bottle and buy 6+ Vilmart for only £29.95 per bottle. Claret is a must, so for parties why not try the scrumptious Chateau du Pin Bordeaux AC 2009 dominated by soft plummy Merlot fruit. Buy 12 or more for only £7.95 per bottle saving you £24! An alternative for the Christmas table, the Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva 2005 is a terrific Rioja with soft ripe fruit and classic vanilla notes – what’s more you save £18 when you buy 6 bottles. £17.95 down to £14.95 for 6+ btls, a cracker of a saving. For the whites, a crisp, zippy Sauvignon Blanc such as the lovely Momo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 at £9.95 (down from £11.95) works superbly well with rich, smoked salmon. Finally there’s no better way to finish the evening than being sat in front of the cosy log fire along with a heart warming glass of Amaretto Saliza at £24.95 – this is the real deal made from the finest quality almonds with a delightful lightness and intense yet elegant marzipan and cacao flavour that blows the generic attempts out of the water! All of the above are available at Imbibros Wine & Spirit Merchants www.imbibros.co.uk
Good Food Guide Stuart and Annemaria BoomerDavies of The Swan Inn, Chiddingfold, have been included in the 2012 editions of The Good Food Guide and Michelin Guide. “Over the last 16 months the team at The Swan have worked incredibly hard and to be recognized in these two most prestigious publications is truly rewarding,” they say. With Christmas on the horizon there is a new Christmas Party Menu available from 1 to 23 December. Bookings are now being taken for Christmas Day Lunch and a New Year’s Eve Black Tie Event to end a fantastic year at The Swan Inn. Full details can be found on their website: www.theswaninnchiddingfold.com, 01428 684688 Issue 31 December 2011 / January 2012
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Beef and orange casserole
Braised beef in beer
There’s nothing like a warming casserole for the cold, dark months, according to the AGA shop, Haslemere. Serve with mashed or jacket potatoes and sprouting broccoli. Serves 6 3 tbsp oil 675g (1½ lb) stewing beef, cut into 2.5cm (1 inch) cubes 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 tbsp wholemeal flour 300ml (½ pint) beef stock 2 oranges, grated zest and juice
1 tbsp tomato purée 5 tbsp brandy 1 tbsp black treacle Salt and black pepper 175g (6 oz) mushrooms, thickly sliced Garnish: Orange wedges Chopped parsley
Method Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in an AGA cast iron casserole and fry the meat in batches until browned, place to one side. Add the remaining oil to the casserole and sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually blend in the stock, orange zest and juice, tomato purée, brandy and treacle, stir well. Return the meat and juices to the casserole and season. Bring the contents to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes, cover with the lid. 2, 3 and 4 oven AGA: Transfer to the simmering oven for 2 hours or until the meat is tender. Then stir in the mushrooms and return to the Simmering Oven for a further 30 minutes. Conventional cooking: Cook on the hotplate then transfer to the oven at 140ºC (275ºF), fan oven 120ºC, Gas Mark 1 for 2 hours or until the meat is tender. Then stir in the mushrooms and simmer for a further 30 minutes.
Lower Roundhurst Farm suggest that you serve with fluffy mashed potatoes or soft broad noodles. Serves 4 500g of Lower Roundhurst Farm Organic Braising Steak 1 small onion 1 small leek 2 carrots 1 small parsnip 1 clove of garlic 2 tbs olive oil,
1 tbs seasoned cornflour, 330ml of strong beer, 250ml of beef stock, 2 sage leaves, A sprig of thyme, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, Garnish with 1 tsp of pesto or chopped parsley.
Heat half of the oil in a large flame proof casserole dish and gently fry chopped vegetables until softened. Heat remaining oil in a frying pan. Turn up heat until oil is very hot. Fry the steak in small batches leaving until brown and sticking to the pan. Brown on all sides, the burning helps to produce the rich colour and delicious flavours of the finished dish. Sprinkle the seasoned cornflour and cinnamon over the beef, stir and cook until oil is absorbed.
Check seasoning and garnish with orange and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Transfer the steak into the casserole. Splash beer into the frying pan to loosen caramelised meat. Add this to casserole. Add remaining beer and enough stock to cover. Add the sage leaves and thyme. Bring to the boil and cook for a few minutes on the hob. Transfer to a low oven Gas mark ½ /120°C for 2½ hours.
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Real ale around Haslemere As one of the organizers of The Haslemere Beer Festival it is probably not difficult to deduce that Simon Labrow is very keen on real ale! Here he shares a selection of pubs on the real ale trail around Haslemere. Inn On The Hill, Lower Street, is famous for its “Taylor Made Steaks” and primarily a dining and rooms venue. It retains its pub status by always having at least one cask ale. Handy position opposite the station. The Swan Inn, Haslemere – can have 6 real ales on a good day with constantly changing guest ales. The standard Wetherspoons formula with www.lifemags.co.uk
keen pricing. The White Horse, High Street. Normally two to three real ales available, Doom Bar and London Pride generally the resident ales plus a guest. Allegedly Haslemere’s busiest pub. The Apple Tree, Lion Green. Normally at least one real ale available. The Royal Oak, Critchmere. Generally a good selection of real ales, Doom Bar again a resident along with a couple of others. Beer generally well kept. The Mill Tavern, Shottermill. An up and coming star on the
real ale front, vastly improved in recent years. Normally around four real ales available and constantly changing guest ale. Some out of town options include: Duke of Cumberland, Henley. Great quality ales served straight from the cask. Very supportive of local brewery Langham with Hip Hop normally available along with several others. The Red Lion, Fernhurst. Fullers pub with well-kept standard Fullers ales including their seasonal specials.
Real Ale Around Haslemere Inn on the Hill, 01428 642006 The White Horse, 01428 661276 The Winterton Arms, 01428 683221 The Kings Arms, 01428 652005 The Duke of Cumberland , Arms , 01428 652280 The Apple Tree, 01428 642816 The Swan Inn, Haslemere 01428 641747 The White Horse, 01428 661276 The Mill Tavern, 01428 643 183 The Royal Oak, 01428 642328 The Prince of Wales, 01428 652600 Wheatsheaf Inn, 01428 644440 Red Lion, 01428 643112 The Crossways Inn, 01428 714323 The Swan Inn, Chiddingfold, 01428 684688
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aslemere has a wide range of independent businesses with one of the most diverse High Streets in the UK. The town offers a host of happy and hospitable shopping options for locals and visitors during the Christmas period and all year round. “The perception that independent businesses are always more expensive than the chains is simply not true,” says Julianne Evans, owner of J L Nobbs and President of Haslemere Chamber of Commerce. “Some of the chains achieve their so-called deals by inflating
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DID YOU KNOW? CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING £100 spent at a local business means £68 of that stays in your community, as opposed to only £43 if spent at a national company (according to statistics)
Benefits of buying locally
• Local businesses create higher-paying jobs for our neighbours. • Means less packaging, less transportation, and a smaller carbon footprint. • Helps create a healthy and vibrant high street. • Local businesses donate to charities at more than twice the rate of national companies.
Christmas giving
Jewellery, clothes, lingerie, shoes, toys, gifts, electrical gadgets, books, cookware, homeware, cards and wrap – they are all available in Haslemere. Two local businesses have been short-listed for prizes in their UK Industry Awards – Haslemere Cellar and Amazing Grace.
Christmas food
Fish, locally produced meat and vegetables, bread, cheese, delicatessen, and wine. Local suppliers include Bells Butchers, the Granary, the Good Fish Shop, Lower Roundhurst Farm and Haslemere Cellar.
There are plenty of places to choose from. Chamber venues to eat at are: Georgian House Hotel, Lythe Hill Hotel, DeVere Branksome Place, Hemingways, Noah’s Ark, the Pride of the Valley, the Royal Oak, the Swan Inn and the Wheatsheaf. Entertaining at home: The Agaphile.co.uk, The Nosebag, Gilly’s, Sophie Martin Catering.
Christmas getaways
Haslemere Travel are winners of the Small Travel Retailer of the Year 2011 at the British Travel Awards. Planning your next ski-trip? Have a look in the Sports Locker or In-training.
Get party ready!
Eden Hair and Beauty, the Tanning Level and the Luxury Gap can help.
New Year health
Go to Amarna Spa, Grayshott Spa, Herons and the Edge; or personal trainers Frankie Fit and the Fitness Specialist; and pilates specialist Carolyn Roberts.
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The Chamber of Commerce runs the Haslemere Rewards Card scheme. This rewards cardholders for shopping locally, and participating businesses
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typically give points for money spent and then offer a discount or voucher when customers reach a particular total. There are more than 7,000 cardholders in Haslemere and more than 20 participating businesses. Watch out for exclusive offers and promotions
PARKING The Chamber is fighting the introduction of
on-street parking charges by Surrey County Council and the increase in parking charges in the car parks by Waverley Borough Council. The Chamber believes that this penalizes shoppers for buying locally and encourages more out of town or online shopping. In the past, many businesses in the town participated in a parking refund scheme, similar to the one run by Waitrose. Some retailers still offer it if asked, but the Chamber hopes to revamp the scheme to support local shoppers.
DID YOU KNOW? Local retailers are your friends and neighbours—support them and they’ll support you.
EVENTS
The Chamber supports or runs local events. These include:
Sunday 4 December, Christmas Market. Wednesday 14 December, Christmas Carols. Free mince pies and mulled wine, and sing along to carols with the town band. New Year’s Eve, Lythe Hill’s Gala Dinner. Contact: Julianne Evans, President, Haslemere & District Chamber of Trade and Commerce, 01428 643996 jlnobbs@haslemere.com
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Christmas Gift Guide
Festive cupcakes, £25, Yours Tastefully
Whether you’ve left your Christmas For Her For an alternative present this Christmas, shopping to the last minute or why not give the woman of your life the gift of colour and confidence. No this you are just looking for some extra doesn’t mean give a rainbow coloured presents for your loved ones, we’ve scarf, but instead a unique Colour Analysis session. At Black Swan they offer unique got the answer in our ultimate colour consultations (£25) using nature’s Christmas gift guide for her, him four seasons to give a lasting image and the children. By Alana Hebenton investment (gift vouchers available).
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Or if she just enjoys a bit of pampering (and lets face it, who doesn’t?) the Jewels Elemis Little Superstars set from the Amarna Spa will give her a touch of luxury at home. The indulgent set comes complete with Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, ProRadiance Cream Cleanser, Frangipani Cook book stand, Monoi Body Oil, Tranquil Touch Creamy £28.99, the AGA shop Body Wash, Tranquil Touch Indulgent Bath Elixir and a cute mini light pink patent beauty case. And to give her skin extra dazzle
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Autograph pens, £5.75, The Haslemere Book Shop
this Christmas, The Jewels of Elemis (£195) includes a complete 6-step skincare system that has been scientifically formulated to give the gift of everlasting radiance. However, if she’s more into her cooking than her creams, The Aga Shop have a range of kitchen accessories to make the Christmas dinner as fun to make as it is to eat, such as the Mezzaluna herb chop and block (£29.99) and the cook book stand (£28.99.)
For Him
Gone are the days of novelty socks and slippers, this year there are plenty of Christmas gifts to choose from for men in Haslemere. If you predict he’ll be going on a get fit regime in the New Year, the Sport Armband (£19.99) from the Sports Locker, will fit his iPhone, Blackberry or MP3 player as he exercises, while the PED GO Pedometer Sports Watch (£39.99) will measure his distance, calorie consumption and time. As the name suggests the Elemis Grooming On-the-Go kit (£22) from the Amarna Spa is perfect for the man on-the-go, including everything for smooth, soothed and recharged skin without weighing him down so he can enjoy great results every day. The Haslemere Book Shop also offer a range of accessories, perfect for the travelling man, with their quirky MiniMark book marks (£2.99) and collection The Jewels of Elemis, £195, The Amarna Spa
of autograph pens (from £5.75.) And for a classic present, Objets d’Art offer a beautiful selection of sterling silver gifts, including cufflinks (£155) and wine coasters (£195.)
For Children
An Aladdin’s cave of children’s treasures, Magical Rooms is an essential stop in your Christmas shopping journey. Not only do they have a range of fun toys for everyone from babies to teenagers, they also provide a helpful ‘one stop gift service’. You simply buy your card, gift and wrapping paper and they’ll gift wrap it for you before you leave the shop – all you need to do is write in your card. For the Christmas count down Marley Flowers sell traditional Advent Blocks (£9.95) with a tin snowman or Santa standing on a wooden base with removable wooden blocks to determine the ever decreasing days remaining before Christmas. And for a slight variation from the traditional advent calendar, with their Chocolate Advent Calendar(£4.99) they can eat a square as each day passes. At The Haslemere Book Shop you can introduce your little one to the world of books with a classic book token, then with their Festive Bookmarks (£2.99) they won’t lose their space! And if it’s their first Chocolate Advent Calendar, £4.99, Marley Flowers
Christmas, why not make it one to remember with a Little Impressions hand and foot castings (£59). These beautiful castings of your little ones' hands and feet are finished in gorgeous oak frames, making a wonderful gift idea for someone special and to remember those tiny hands and feet forever.
Sweet treats for everyone
Old or young, if you’ve got a sweet tooth you’ll love festive cupcakes from Yours Tastefully (£25). Made with the finest ingredients they make a great gift and a fun alternative to the traditional fruitcake. Marley Flowers also have a wide selection of chocolate offerings with prices starting from £1.50, including their Marmite Chocolate (£4.50) “You’ll either love or hate it!”
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Black Swan, 07738 716574 Kids Have Fun, www.kidshavefun.co.uk Little Impressions, 07855 840550 Marley Flowers, 01428 642099 The Sports Locker 01428 653 725 The Aga Shop, 0845 712 5207 The Amarna Spa, 01428 744 860 The Haslemere Book Shop, 01428 652952 Yours Tastefully 01428 641971
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a local independent financial adviser specializing in funding long-term care. “Sometimes it’s a case of unlocking local authority funds to which you may be entitled – but which councils may tend not to shout about. Sometimes it’s a case of realising family assets, such as through an equity release mortgage that gives access to funds without selling the family home.” It is easy to become worried because of the complexities of funding long-term care. During the summer the Dilnot Report recommended capping lifetime contributions to social care costs to £35,000. The Government is considering arguments for and against this proposal, and at a time of spending cuts it is not clear whether it will come into force. Deciding that a relative can no longer live independently and would be better cared for in a home, finding the right place and working out how to pay for it – it is bound to be an emotional time. “I’ve been advising families for 30 years. I arranged care for my own elderly parents and I work as a volunteer with carers’ support charities and Friends of
Top tips Gordon Tate has 5 tips for funding long-term care: • Do not panic, but arrange to talk through all your options with an independent expert. • Do this as soon as you can, as it is easier to find creative ways to raise funds at the time your relative needs care or just before, rather than if you wait until the money has run out. • Investigate what State and local council fee support may be available. • Do not assume you will have to give up your house to pay care fees, as alternatives can often be found. • Look for an independent financial adviser who is a member of SOLLA, the Society of Later Life Advisers.
the Elderly,” Gordon Tate says. “Sensitivity and empathy are so important.” Gordon Tate Associates, 0845 0138659. 07973 713194, www.gordontate.co.uk. Age Concern UK / Factsheet 10, www.ageuk.org.uk, 0800 1696565
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Home Internationals last Easter,” she says. When Laura went to Peru to work on a forestry sustainability programme in the jungle, she took her lacrosse sticks with her “as a necessity. I was away for nine weeks and, despite the summer being out of season for lacrosse, it was still important for me to keep up my skills over the holiday.” To keep up with her training, Laura practised with the local workers, teaching them how to play. "The locals of the jungle were immensely curious about the strange equipment I had bought out there with me! The big sports in Peru are football for men and volleyball for women. “However, they were very keen to have a try with the sticks and learnt very quickly how to throw and catch, though we did keep losing the ball among the trees and had to watch out for snakes and jaguars.” Laura, originally from Fernhurst, is taking part in an inter-squad England Tournament, called Best & Brightest, at the University of Surrey during the next few months. This is part of the selection process for tours and games. “My ultimate dream is to be part of the 18 players selected to represent England in the European Championships in June 2012,” she says, “and the World Cup Championships in July 2013. But there is a lot of hard work to be put in before then!”
What is Lacrosse? Former St Ives pupil Laura Plant has taken her love of lacrosse worldwide. By Alana Hebenton
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The trumpet shall sound Hilary Davan Wetton and Alison Balsom
St Luke’s Church was packed to the rafters to hear an outstanding concert given by the London Mozart Players and Alison Balsom, trumpet in November. Mozart’s Prague Symphony was given a
dramatic, mesmeric performance. The Don Giovanni-like progressions in the slow introduction were majestic and suspenseful with biting discords. Conductor Hilary Davan Wetton paid great attention to detail and the extreme dynamic contrasts made for a riveting performance. Alison Balsom gave an invigorating, stunning account of Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto. The lilting Andante contained flawless legato phrasing and the athletic Rondo finale was alert and full of fireworks. Vivaldi’s short Concerto for Trumpet (RV 230) is an excellent vehicle in which to display Alison Balsom’s extraordinary musicianship and technical fluency on the piccolo trumpet. Haydn’s Surprise Symphony ended the concert and, like the Prague Symphony, was given an exceptional performance. Grayshott Concerts, 01428 606666 Ann Pinhey
Chris takes the reins Ed Snell of Grayshott Pottery has now retired and will pass his role of Managing Director to Chris Greenaway. Ed, who has worked for the business for a total of 39 years, said, “I am very confident that Chris will do an excellent job as the new Managing Director. Chris is very well qualified for the role and has the full support of his team. For my part I have had an excellent time working here and I wish Chris and his team much success.” Ed, however, won’t be completely disappearing as he plans to take on a more part-time role as a technical consultant in the Grayshott workshops. Chris Greenaway (left) and Ed Snell
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FirkinFest fun The annual Grayshott Beer Festival, FirkinFest was another success, attracting over four hundred festivalgoers. Taking place in the Village Hall, the fun event was sponsored by the Fox & Pelican and supported by a variety of local business, as well as volunteers and everyone who brought a ticket. Acts included the Beats Working, with their unique rendition of Focus’s ‘Hocus Pocus’, Binky’s Dixie Demons, accompanied by Mike Deighan and Rhapsody for the FirkinFinale. As well as a range of beers and ciders, a BBQ was also on offer at the Smoke Shack. 30
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FirkinFest IV will be on Friday 26th & Saturday 27th October 2012. For more information contact peter@ firkinfest.com
Farewell to Dick Smith BIG players (l to r): Adrian Banwell, Dick Smith, Kevin Kaighin
The Buy in Grayshott (BIG) campaign said a fond farewell at their October meeting to Dick Smith, who stood down as chairman. He said he was happy to hand over the reins to Adrian Banwell who was “champing at the bit to put something back into the village that he had enjoyed for over 17 years”. Phil Bates outlined the achievements that BIG had attained under the chairmanship of Dick, who was given a standing ovation. The presentation of a tankard and card followed, and the evening was rounded off by Kim & Mark, the hosts at the Fox & Pelican, laying on a marvellous spread for the members. At his last meeting in the chair, Dick reported that Grayshott had been judged “Best Village in Hampshire” for Business in the Community and were runners-up for best village in Hampshire, narrowly pipped by one point. Calendar girls and boys! The 2012 Grayshott Calendar “lays bare” some local characters. For £6.95 you can secure your calendar from one of the following outlets: Grayshott Pottery, Grayshott Post Office, Everybodies Beauty, Flower Vogue, Trusted PC Man, Kudu, Enchantment, Grayshott Books, and Applegarth Farm. • A sub-group was to be set up by the new chairman to take action on a proposal by Graham Page for a “Visit Grayshott” web-page which could be bolted onto any web-site and extol all the area’s attractions and cultural offerings. • The next meeting of BIG is on 24 January 2012, at the Fox & Pelican at 6pm. Contact: Adrian Banwell, 01428 605180, E-mail: mailto:dick-smith@supalife.com ab@myrecruitmentspace.com
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Haslemere siblings Kate Payne, Helen Stride and silent partner Angus McCaffery have opened a brand new fashion boutique, Hengelo, on the stylish West Street. Replacing Meeka, the family hope to bring a fresh new approach. Kate said, “Hengelo will be offering fantastic service, affordable fashion with an eclectic mix of clothes and accessories. In the New Year we will be re-launching the shop and it will be called Hengelo, which is a town in Holland where we used to live so it is meaningful to us and our family.” As well as the store’s current products, Hengelo are introducing a range of new brands such as Cocorose Shoes and Lilifi Handbags. For more information you can find Hengelo on Facebook at Hengelo Shop, 01428 644911
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Churt-based interior designer Charlie Smith has just opened A Boutique in The Old Bakery. “I was inspired to open A Boutique because Churt and the surrounding villages always seemed to attract sophisticated folk,” Charlie explains. Charlie hopes the boutique will offer the same elegant style as her previous interiors’ store in New York. “We have had fabulous feedback from just about everyone that has visited the store. One lady proclaimed the boutique to be the best thing that ever happened to Churt!” On the 15 and 20 December A Boutique will hold special shopping evenings from 7-9.30pm for busy men who don’t have time to choose and wrap presents for their wives, girlfriends and loved ones. A Boutique, 1 The Old Bakery, Churt, 01428 717899
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The businesses of Haslemere enjoyed an evening of fine wine and delicious cheeses as The Haslemere Cellar hosted Meet the Business in November. Taking place in the Haslemere Museum, the evening started with businesses tasting a variety of the Cellar’s best wines, including Prosecco Special Cuvee Brut, Zonin, Pinot Blanc Reserve, Joseph Cattin, Alsace and Chateau Caronne-Ste-Gemme Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois. Haslemere Cellar owner Richard Royds then talked about the range of wines available at the Cellar and their collaboration with the Cheese Box. The monthly event provided a great opportunity for the Haslemere Chamber of Commerce members to meet some of the newer members and catch up with the regulars in a very convivial atmosphere. Haslemere Cellar, www.haslemerecellar.co.uk 32
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2,100 miles in a day
Julie Cox, right, with fellow organizers of the Challenge
Haslemere Travel has teamed up with ITC Classics, to bring their clients the latest holiday trend, ‘voluntourism’. The unique holiday package, called ITC Giving, has been designed for clients who not only want to travel to exotic and luxurious destinations, but also want to give something back. Clients were given the opportunity to learn all about the alternative holiday at a 1221 Luncheon Club event hosted by Haslemere Travel in October.
“Many of our clients have expressed an interest in giving something back to the destinations they love,” said Gemma Antrobus, Managing Director of Haslemere Travel. “We were pleased to offer ITC Classics the opportunity to inform our clients about this novel approach to travel and philanthropy.” To find out more about booking a trip with ITC Giving, call Haslemere Travel on 01428 658 777 gemma.antrobus@haslemere.co.uk
500 mile walk Haslemere-based Jonathan Graham-Brown (pictured) has completed the ArnaudBordeaux 500 mile walk. Taking 22 days, the walk has raised £11,000 for the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Jonathan took on the challenge to raise money for the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and mark the centenary of her first appearance on the English Stage. Graham walked from Yvonne Arnaud’s grave at St Martha’s Chapel, Guildford, to her birthplace 500 miles away in Bordeaux.
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Some 50 people gathered at the Prince of Wales in Hammer Bottom, to celebrate the 2011 TittyWittering Challenge which helped to raise £15,000 for the prostate and Everyman cancer charities. A cheque for £10,000 was handed over to Colin Stokes, Chairman of the Prostate Project at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. This will help towards the building of a urology centre at the hospital. A further £5,000 was presented to Geraldine Kay, Fundraising Officer for the Institute of Cancer Research. This money will go towards the Everyman charity and help in the genetic research into prostate and testicular cancer. The Challenge saw 26 people set off from the Millennium Hall in Liphook, at 4am, to cover 38 miles. Their route took them via Titty Hill to Midhurst and then Singleton, where another 45 people (including Life Magazines’ Nick Keith and his dog Alfie) joined in, the fun at Chichester Marina. Then 57 more joined in and a total of 128 completed their individual challenges, finishing at West Wittering. L
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Friday 6 January 2012 at Haslemere Hall. Fresh from the success of Beauty and the Beast in October (I saw it, I loved it!), the Haslemere Players are set to entertain us once again with the ever popular musical, Oliver! at Haslemere Hall from 20-24 March. And plans have already begun for the jubilee with the Haslemere Players presentation of the “Jubilee Showstoppers” on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 June - with songs from the Diamond Decades performed by some of the very best voices in the town at
Haslemere Hall. The Fringe Festival returns to Lion Green for a fabulous weekend of music, comedy and performance poetry on the 2-3 June. Haslemere’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations will also take place on Lion Green on Bank Holiday Monday 4 June, where music reflecting the six decades of the Queen’s reign will be provided by The Upbeat Beatles, the Haslemere Players and a host of other terrific bands. The organizers claim they will be buying bunting by the mile and have planned a Jubilee Cream Tea for 3,000. Haslemere Hall, 01428 642161 Alana Hebenton Issue 31 December 2011 / January 2012
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Costs
These are also important to consider when buying a pet. Here are some common costs associated with pets (all prices are approximate): Micro chipping
£20
Initial double vaccination course £60-£80 Annual vaccination booster
£30-£40
Neuter male cat
£50-£60
Spay female cat
£60-£80
Neuter dog
£105-£180
Spay bitch
£150-£280
Flea/worm treatment
£80 per year
Pet Insurance £2100 (average cost for the whole of its life)
Things you should know about a dog's dinner.
The dog food market is awash with foods claiming to be "natural" or "additive free" but a closer look at the list of ingredients often shows this not to be the case, says Lynda Davies of D&G Pets. Unless you are a dog nutritionist the list can be very confusing as more and more manufacturers are using generic and misleading terms to describe their ingredients - all in the name of profits.
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Pets are at the top of many children’s Christmas list, but there are issues to consider
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hile it may be tempting to treat your children with a furry friend this festive season, there are many things to think about before buying an animal. The Haslemere Pet Company believes that, unless serious preparation has been done, getting a puppy or kitten at Christmas is the worst time to welcome a pet to the household. “The first few weeks after taking a kitten or puppy into a household are the most crucial in determining how the next 15 years of the pet’s relationship with the family will be. Why throw it into the chaos or irregular activities which go on around Christmas?” Wendy at Animals at Home Haslemere says, “Young pets always look cute and cuddly but they don't stay like that for long and need a lot of care/attention. People need to do their research and find out all about the pets needs first,
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do they have the time and also if they can afford the added expense.” Cats Protection also advise that Christmas can be a stressful time for pets, as decorations, tinsel, mistletoe and ivy can all be toxic and potentially deadly to cats. The same consideration should be taken when buying a smaller indoor pet at Christmas. The experts at The Haslemere Pet Company recommend asking, “How long has the child been keen on such a pet?” If it’s only been for a month or two, there is every likelihood that the child will lose interest or begin to neglect the animal fairly soon. Parents should ALWAYS be prepared to take over the care of the animal should this happen, and if they aren’t, then do not get one. Outdoor pets like rabbits guinea pigs will require considerably more time and money than indoor pets – needing inoculations, neutering, a large hutch
There is hope though as a whole new sector of the pet food industry is growing and is dedicated to proving natural, biologically appropriate real food (BARF). These foods are more closely orientated to the natural diet of our best friends and will improve their digestion, coat, energy levels and general health. Dogs which have suffered from digestive problems and allergies have shown marked improvements when placed on the appropriate natural diet.
There is a growing body of vets who recommend such diets to alleviate a number of conditions and health problems and owners already feeding such a diet would never feed anything less. For more information on healthy dog food visit www.lifemags.co.uk
and run with associated higher running costs. And, unless a garage or shed is available for your outdoor pet, Christmas is again not a good time of year to acquire outdoor pets. They should be bought at a warmer time like an Easter present. But, if you really want to get a pet at Christmas there are a few that are unaffected by joining the household over this period. Setting up a fish tank or a vivarium – for keeping animals in a place as close as possible to their natural habitat – for pet snakes, lizards or invertebrates poses no particular issues at this time of year. Contact Animals at Home Haslemere, 07876 532854 Cat’s Protection, 01428 604297 D & G Pets, 07512 442544 L The Haslemere Pet Company, 01428 643279 Issue 31 December 2011 / January 2012
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What’s On – December 2011 / January 2012 l Thursday 1 December Macmillan Cancer Support’s Tree of Hope: Lighting Up Ceremony Venue: St Marys’ Church, Easebourne Time: 6:30pm Contact: Karen Lang at westsussex@ macmillan.org.uk or visit www. macmillan.org.uk/sussex l Saturday 3 December Haslemere Musical Society Concert Venue: Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road Time: 7:30pm Price: £8, £10, £12.50, £15 (under 18 half price) Tickets from: Haslemere Hall Box Office 01428-642 161 (opening hours 9-1 MonFri, 10-12 Sat) Contact: Sue Ecclestone (Secretary) Tel 01428-605 612, website www. hmsconcerts.org.uk l Sunday 4 December “Christmas is Coming” Venue: St Luke’s Church, Grayshott Time: 6pm Price: £10 (£5 school children) Contact: 01428 606703 Haslemere’s Award Winning Christmas Market Venue: Haslemere Town Centre Time: 10am - 4pm Haslemere Farmers’ Market Venue: Behind Collingwood Batchellor, 40 High Street Haslemere Time: 10am-1.30pm Contact: Joy Walley, 07428 784876 l Monday 5 December Entertainment on Mondays with Age Concern at Haslewey Venue: Haslewey Community Centre. Lion Green, Weyhill (GU27 1LD) Time: 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm Price: £1.50 to include tea and biscuits Contact: Penny, Sue or John Tel 01428-658 190, www.ageconcernhaslemere.org.uk. l Monday 5 – Saturday 10 December Christmas Concerts Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre Time: 7.30pm Price: £13-£23 Contact: Box Office: 01243 781312, www.cft.org.uk l Wednesday 7 December Three Counties Association of National Trust Members: Lecture Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum, High Street Time: 2.30pm Price: £3 in advance or at the door or £10.00 for all five lectures in advance. Contact: 01428-656255, threecountiesnt@yahoo.co.uk. Ultimate Aga Christmas with Sarah Whittaker Venue: Aga Shop, 35 High St, Haslemere Time: 7.30pm- 9pm Price: £30.00 Contact: 01428 652873. l Saturday 10 December The Very Snowy Christmas Venue: Grayshott Village Hall Time: 11am, 2pm Price: £6 each or £20 for a family of 4 Contact: 01428 712954, 07964 016504. Grayshott Christmas Market Venue: The Square, Grayshott Time: 4-8pm Contact: www.grayshott.com Victorian Christmas Market Venue: The Square, Grayshott Time: 6pm Contact: www.grayshott.com
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Waverley Singers – Christmas Concert Venue: St Andrew’s Church, Farnham, GU9 7PR Time: 7.30pm Price: £12 Contact: 01256 882334
Edwardian Christmas, Chawton House
l Wednesday 14 December Plants for Shade Venue: Grayshott Village Hall Time: 8pm Contact: 01428 605032, karen_flood@ msn.com Christmas Carols Venue: Haslemere Town Hall Time: 7pm l Thursday 15 December Come and meet your Grayshott Safer Neighbourhoods Team Venue: Grayshott Community Office, Headley Road Time: 2:00 pm Contact: 0845 0454545. l Friday 16 December Grayshott Folk Club’s Christmas PartyA bit of a shindig with Simon Mayor & Hilary James Venue: Grayshott Village Hall Time: 7pm Price: £12 Adults, £10 Students & Concessions, £30 Family (2 Adults + 2 Children Under 16) Contact: Des O’Byrne, 01428 607096 Early Years Christmas Decorations Venue: Haslemere Museum Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm Price: Adults £1, Children £2 Contact: www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk l Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 December Edwardian Christmas Open House Venue: Chawton House, Chawton, near Alton Time: 10am to 3pm Price: Adults £4, Children £1 Contact: 01420 541010 l Saturday 17 December Christmas Open Day with Diane Van Bueren Venue: Aga Shop, 35 High St, Haslemere, Time: 11am-3pm Price: £30 Contact: 01428 652873, l Saturday 17 December – Saturday 31 December The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre Time: Various times Price: £11-£23.50 Contact: Box Office: 01243 781312 or www.cft.org.uk l Sunday 18 December Candlelight Carol Service Venue: Methodist Church, Lion Green, Wey Hill Time: 6.30pm l Tuesday 20 December Christmas Jazz Night with Binky’s Dixie Demons Venue: Grayshott Social Club, Hill Road Time: 8.30pm Contact: 01428 604041, www.grayshottsocialclub.co.uk l Wednesday 21 December Feelgood Films at Haslewey bring you: We’re No Angels (1955) Venue: Haslewey, Lion Green, Wey Hill, Haslemere Time: 1pm Price: £2.50 to include tea and biscuits Contact: Penny, Sue or John. Tel 01428-658 190, www.ageconcernhaslemere.org.uk. l Thursday 22 – Saturday 24 December Santa’s Victorian Parlour
Venue: Haslemere Museum Time: 10.30am-12.30pm Price: Members £4, Non Members £5 Contact: www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk l Thursday 22 and Friday 23 December It’s Christmaaas! – The Sugar & Spice Company Venue: The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre, Station Road, Bordon Time: 8pm Price:£9 (concs £8) Contact: 01420 472664, www.phoenix-arts.co.uk l Sunday 25 December Christmas Day Celebration Time: 10am Venue: Methodist Church, Lion Green, Wey Hill l Saturday 24 December Carols in the Square Venue: The Square, Grayshott Time: 7pm Contact: www.grayshott.com l Saturday 31 December New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Venue: The Lythe Hill Hotel, Petworth Road, Haslemere Time: Evening Price: £95 per person Contact: 01428-651 251, www.lythehill.co.uk. l Saturday 31 December New Year’s Eve Party Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 8pm (meal) 10pm (party) Price: £12-£20 Contact: 01428 642161
dinner and wine) Contact: Sarah Barnes 01428 643129, saba@haslemere.com l Monday 9 January Haslemere U3A Monthly Meeting Venue: Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road Time: 2pm Price: £2, including tea, coffee, biscuits and sometimes cakes! Contact: Joe McDonald, 01428-645062. www.haslemere-u3a.org.uk. l Saturday 14 January HNHS Winter Indoor Meeting: The History of Shulbrede Priory Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum, High Street Time: 2.15pm Price: £2 donation for non-members Contact: 01428-645 425. l Sunday 15 January Haslemere & District Conservation Volunteers Task: Clearing holly and restoring footpaths Venue: Sandrock/Shepherds Hill Time: 10am-1pm Contact: Robert Serman, 01428-654681, l Thursday 19, Friday 20, Saturday 21, Thursday 26, Friday 27 and Saturday 28 January Beauty & The Beast – The Phoenix Players Venue: The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre, Station Road, Bordon Time: 7.30pm (Saturday matinees 2.30pm) Price: £9 (concs £8) buy 7 get 1 free! Contact: 01420 472664, www.phoenix-arts.co.uk
l Friday 6 January - Saturday 14 January Pantomine - Sleeping Beauty Venue: Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road (GU27 2AS) Time: Friday 6 January 7.30pm; Saturday 7th January 7.30pm & 6,.30pm; Sunday 8 January 1.30pm & 4.30pm; Friday 13 January 7:30pm; and Saturday 14 January 2:30pm & 6:30pm Price: £10-£14 Contact: www.haslemerehall.co.uk 01428 642161
l Sunday 22 January Hindhead Music Recital Venue: Hindhead Music Centre, Hindhead Road, Hindhead Time: 4pm Price: £15 Contact: 01428 604941, www.hindheadmusiccentre.co.uk
l Saturday 7 January Start the year with music and champagne! Venue: The Georgian House Hotel, High Street, Haslemere Time: Champagne reception: 6pm with champagne and canapés, Concert: 7pm, Dinner: 8.45pm, Carriages: 11.pm Price: £65 (includes reception, concert,
l Saturday 28 January Quiz Venue: St Bartholomew’s School Hall Time: 7.30pm Price: £15 to include supper of fish & chips and fruit Contact: Norman Rogers 01428-642 881.
l Thursday 26 January Full Council Venue: Haslemere Town Hall Time: 7pm
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Haslemere Society 01428 661379 Haslemere Stroke Club 01428 653279 Haslewey Community Centre and Age Concern Day Centre 01428 648716
Visitor Information Centre 01428 645425 Women’s Royal Voluntary Service 01483 722708
Haslemere U3A University of the Third Age 01428 644350 Hindhead Community Group 01428 607816 Home-Start Farnham 01252 737453 Home-Start Butser 01730 233 755 Hoppa Community Transport 01428 681701
Issue 31 December 2011 / January 2012
Dedicated to providing an outstanding quality of care... Huntington House is a friendly, family-owned, country house nursing home set amongst 30 acres of gardens and grounds in an officially designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have been providing an unparalleled standard of care to the older members of our community since 1978.
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I commend you on what you have created at Huntington House. Great facilities, lovely atmosphere.
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An emphasis on offering the best possible service and attention to detail sets Huntington House apart, whilst our accommodation and facilities enable our residents to live in the comfort and security that they deserve.
Call us on 01428 604600 visit www.huntingtonhouse.co.uk or pop in for a visit!
Thanks for the warm welcome Since opening in July, our new Haslemere office has made a great start, winning thirteen new instructions, and exchanging contracts on six properties. We also have seven properties currently under offer and are working hard to find the right buyers for the other properties on our books. Looking forward to 2012, we are anticipating another exciting year in the property market. If you are thinking of selling your property or would like a free market appraisal please speak to Russell Grieve on 01428 770 560 or visit us online at knightfrank.co.uk/haslemere
foR sale Honey Hill Foundry Lane, Haslemere Guide £950,000
foR sale High Barn Farm Petworth Road, Haslemere Guide £1,650,000
foR sale Whitethorns Weydown Road, Haslemere Guide £2,250,000
foR sale High Inval Inval, Haslemere Guide £2,750,000