Life in Haslemere

ISSUE 41 August / September 2013

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An education As we enjoy the final weeks of summer and get set to send the children back to school, we’ve put together an education themed edition of Life in Haslemere - filled with lessons you’ll love to learn! First subject on the timetable is holidays.

Our health article teaches you everything you need to know to look and feel great on your break, with a special summer holiday survival guide. We then cover the dilemma faced by parents across the country of keeping children entertained throughout the holidays with our summer camp feature. And before we learn all the local school news in our education supplement, we’ve been reminiscing with you about your school time memories, discovering who was teacher’s pet and who was always in detention... But miles away from dodgy school dinners is our food feature, giving you the low down on all the upcoming food and drink news you’ll be savoring this season, including details on the first ever Haslemere 30 Taste Fest.

Happy reading!

Alana Hebenton Editorial Manager Alana.hebenton@lifemags.co.uk Tel: 01420 477 272 Remember follow us @lifemags on Twitter for the latest Haslemere insights.

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Production of “Little Shop of Horrors” at Haslemere Hall by Theatremonkeys.

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Welcome

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News

Walkers made welcome in Haslemere, Get scrumping this September, Top artist to reveal his drawing secrets at The Wey Gallery, Science in September, Beavers raise £500 at family fundraiser, Time for dreams, HRH at Haslemere Museum, Haslemere Bolt for Bolty, HMS Pinafore sails in

10 Interiors

Seaside inside

14 Health

Summer holiday survival guide

18 Profile

Denise Lewis

20 Style

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Green to be seen

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22 Arts

Smart art

24 Food

30 work, Cricket combinations, Seventh year for Haslemere real beer

26 Haslemere Hall

Happy birthday Haslemere Hall

28 Gardening

The power of bees

30 Back to school

Old school memories and back to school essentials

32 Education

Breath of fresh air in Haslemere, 100% success at Common Entrance again for Barrow Hills, One of the best colleges in the country, Highfield celebrates scholarships, School successes, United learning at St Ives School, Catwalks and Concerts at the Royal School, Meet the head, 24 years of excellent daycare, Aldro boys shoot for success

42 Summer Holiday Carry on camping

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Apprenticeship scheme crucial to East Hants future economy, New service reactivates goals, A new idea is born in Haslemere, Captain of sales

46 Grayshott news

Locals wave goodbye to Grayshott Book shop, Energy efficient illuminations in Grayshott, Excelsis fresh from the Royal Albert Hall, Make Midnight’s dreams come true

48 What’s on 49 Competition Amarna Spa

50 Directory

Local contacts Advertising list Distribution points

40 Care

Changes for end of life care, Haslemere care home show their support to local carers, Care home with hidden history, Caring angel, Busy summer at Springkell

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Haslemere Walkers Are Welcome Group

Walkers made welcome in Haslemere

Haslemere is celebrating after being awarded Walkers are Welcome status, in recognition of its reputation as being a great place for walking.

Haslemere launched a campaign earlier this year to get the title, which included getting support from the public and well over 500 signatures to demonstrate community backing for the bid. In addition, it had to demonstrate that footpaths are well maintained, together with active promotion of walking and local paths.

The town, the very first in Surrey, joins a network of over 100 towns nationwide,

which began in 2006 as an idea in the small Pennine town of Hebden Bridge, to show potential visitors that the member towns really are doing their utmost to assure those on foot of a warm welcome.

Heather Matthews, Visitor Information Manager and a member of the Haslemere Walkers are Welcome group, said: “Haslemere is a fantastic destination for walking and we hope this new award will help to give the town the recognition it truly deserves!”

Haslemere Information Centre, 01428 645425

Anthony Richards of the Science Museum is returning to the Haslemere Hall to give the Haslemere U3A a special presentation.

With over 20 years experience in science communication, Anthony has worked on the gallery floor in the Science Museum, designed exhibits, managed the hands-on galleries and events for families within the museum. Whilst at the museum Anthony also started the successful Outreach programme, managed Science Night sleepovers and written teachers’ courses.

Taking place on 9 September, his talk will focus on the history of communicating science and Anthony’s top five projects that have inspired the public in his time at the London Science Museum.

Haslemere U3As are self-help, selfmanaged lifelong learning co-operatives for people no longer in full time work. For those interested in joining the Haslemere U3A there will be an enrolment day on 2 September again taking place at the Haslemere Hall.

Pam Pullen, 01428 645214

Beavers raise £500 at family fundraiser Bertie the Bear meets the 1st Hindead Beaver Scouts

Get scrumping this September Following the growing success of the last two craft fairs, Applegarth Farm and local craft shop, Make UK, will be hosting another event on 14 September.

To coincide with the seasonal themes of each event, ‘tis the month to be scrumping!’ will include a mini cider festival drawing upon local producers such as Tutts Clump, Wobblegate and 146 Cider.

Guests will then be able to enjoy an Applegarth BBQ along with entertainment

from a Surrey Hills Ukulele Band.

Make UK founder Jane Gosnell explains, “The Craft Fairs are an extension of the shop with a wide range of stunning local producers. We are passionate about bringing an even wider variety of arts, crafts and produce to this area with craft fairs planned throughout 2014. We look forward to seeing you in September!”

Applegarth Farm, www.applegarthfarm.co.uk

Top artist to reveal his drawing secrets at The Wey Gallery On 17 August The Wey Gallery are holding a special painting demonstration by Peter Hill. During this unique event Peter will share a range of tips for wannabe artists, including how he creates his renowned tree tunnels without using a brush. On 8 November the gallery will also be exhibiting work by Keith Haynes and Kim Clayton Jones who have created works using iconic 6

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vinyl and delicate paper cuts. Clare Eaton from the gallery explains, “With a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years we are able to source and exhibit work by some of the UK’s Most Influential and Collectable Artists, as well as always looking to introduce fresh and exciting new talent.”

The Wey Gallery, 01483 418013

Hindhead Beaver Scouts recently raised over £500 at their first ever fundraising Family Fun Event. Taking place at The Royal British Legion in Beacon Hill, children, their parents, friends and locals proudly supported the event by enjoying a variety of games and activities. These included a disco, BBQ, a homemade cake stall, bottle and a popular sweet stall.

The children were also asked to guess the name of the new Beaver Bear Mascot, Bertie (courtesy of Jasmine Whyte) who arrived to meet and greet them all.

The event was organised as the first of many to raise funds for the estimated £50,000 required to refurbish their H.Q. in Beacon Hill, which has been used by the Group since 1922, but is now in urgent need of a makeover.

The group are now currently looking for corporate sponsors and individuals with fundraising and or bid application experience to help the project move along. matthew_beveridge@yahoo.com Issue 41 August / September 2013

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Miranda Gore Browne, Lucy West and students from MRC with prize winning cake

Time for dreams A new annual campaign Dream Tea, was recently held in Midhurst in aid of children’s charity, Dreams Come True.

The unique fundraiser saw locals stop for tea at 2pm and enjoy a range of activities taking place throughout the afternoon.

These included some of the young residents who gatherd at Cowdray Model Farm and listened to Molly Moo Cow, whilst eating Miranda Gore-Browne’s chocolate tea-pot biscuits - baked by the Cowdray Bakery - against the backdrop of the polo fields.

Students at Midhurst Rother College also got the kettles boiling and hosted a Dream Tea for all parents, teachers and the

local community bringing in home made cakes to really show off their baking skills.

Cake designing skills were also present, as year 7 student, Lucy West, was presented with her award winning cake. Lucy won a competition run by Hamleys toy store in London, to design a Dream Tea cake, which was then brought to life by London bakers, The Cake Store.

All the money raised on the day will go towards creating bespoke dreams and memories for the terminally and seriously ill children on the Dreams Come True waiting list.

Dream Tea, www.dreamscometrue.uk.com/dreamtea

HRH at Haslemere Museum The Haslemere Museum was recently honoured by a visit from HRH The Countess of Wessex to commemorate the museum’s 125th Anniversary this year.

The Countess arrived at 5pm and was met by Dame Sarah Goad, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Dr Helen Bowcock, High Sherriff and then met the Mayor’s of Waverley and Haslemere and the latter’s Town Clerk, Lisa O’Sullivan. The Countess was then presented to Bernard HRH The Countess of Wessex to commemorates the Coe, the Museum’s President and museum’s 125th Anniversary Melanie Odell, Chairman, who the Countess was presented with a posie of accompanied her around the Museum and flowers and a garden trug full of museum who, presented her to groups of people. gifts.

Julia Tanner guided The Countess around Speaking after the event, Melanie Odell the Museum’s Galleries. said “It was such a huge honour to have the Before appearing on the Museum’s stage, visit from HRH The Countess of Wessex, The Countess met another four groups of particularly in our 125th Anniversary year people in the Lecture Room. On the stage, and following the launch of our Museum in The Countess was then formally welcomed a Million Appeal.” to the Museum by Bernard Coe and invited to unveil a special brass plaque and to sign Haslemere Museum, 01428 642112 the Museum’s new Visitors’ Book. Finally, 8

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Haslemere Bolt for Bolty

On the 14 September Uniq Physique will host the Haslemere Bolt for Bolty fun run.

Starting at 11am, the Bolt for Bolty is a five mile undulating run starting from the Unique Physique gym in Haslemere. The five mile run covers a two lap course, with the option of a three mile run through one lap of the woodland section. Bolt for Bolty will be continuing its fundraising efforts for The Brain Tumour Charity and the Alex Bolt Fund.

The Brain Tumour Charity is the UK’s largest dedicated brain tumour charity and The Alex Bolt Fund was set up after Alex lost his life to a High Grade Glioma in May 2011, aged just 16. Since the fund was set up, Alex’s friends and family have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds towards research into brain tumours. The cutting edge research funded by the charity is leading to real breakthroughs and tangible outcomes, helping to save lives and reduce longterm disabilities.

Uniq Physique,www.uniqphysique.com

H.M.S Pinafore sails in

Haslemere Players have announced their production will be Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S Pinafore.

Cleverly mixing romance, betrayal and redemption, the popular comic opera pokes good natured fun at patriotism, party politics, The Royal Navy and the British class system.

Taking place at the Haslemere Hall, H.M.S Pinafore will run from Tuesday 22 Saturday 26 October, with a matinee on the Saturday.

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Mind

While most of us see holidays as the perfect time to re-energise and chill, for some, time off can also mean they get ill.

Known as ‘leisure sickness’ symptoms include headaches, colds, sickness and fevers. This occurs when working in a pressured environment and the body knowing it can’t get ill. When the work does then stop the immune system finally gives in.

To combat this Leeann Roots in Haslemere beleives in preparing your body for relaxation with a hydrotherm massage. The unique massage uses a system whereby you lay face up on two cushions of warm water with a head support. Leeann then uses a deep three-dimensional massage technique, gliding her hands under and over the body to ease tight muscular aches and pains, strains and injuries.

I was lucky enough to experience this treatment and the combination of the gentle rocking, the warmth, the little body compression due to the water and the force of gravity allowed me to completely let go.

Imagine a massage on a lilo in a warm sea.

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be enough to relax their tight muscles, sore necks etc when in fact the best way is to have a deep tissue detox massage before you go so you are relaxed, sleep better, de stressed from day one, not day three or four!”

Leeann is also a qualified aromatherapist and makes natural aloe, lavender and mint after sun cooling gel - perfect for continuing the soothing and relaxing feeling whilst away on holiday.

Beauty

A perfect tan is the staple of any summer holiday beauty regime. However, to achieve this exfoliation is essential. Removing dead skin cells, exfoliating gives the skin an excellent base, ensuring the tan is applied evenly and lasts longer. Just as exfoliating before tanning is important, it plays a vital role when done before waxing, exposing the hair follicles and removing ingrown hairs that occur from previous hair removals.

The Luxury Gap offer ESPA Exfoliating Treatments with a choice of a salt and oil scrub to soften and nourish or a body polish to cleanse and invigorate. I tried the salt and oil scrub 30 minute treatment, where

Lisa Young at the Luxury Gap firstly used the ESPA body brush across my whole body to stimulate circulation and eliminate toxins. Lisa then applied the ESPA salt and oil scrub to sweep away dull, dry and rough cells as well as smoothing and brightening for glowing, supple skin. The treatment was completed by Lisa removing the salts with the gentle heated mitts. While relaxing on its own, Lisa also recommends both treatments with massages to aid the absorption of the high quality essential oils.

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With the need to look good in a bikini and your new summer wardrobe, holidays are the perfect excuse to get exercising. Before starting a new regime, Frankie Fit suggests planning a head. “On a Sunday evening for example sit down and look at your week ahead and write down in your diary where you are making time to swim, dog walk, run, see your personal trainer, whatever your physical activity.”

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cardio e.g. running, cycling or swimming add in some interval or maybe hill sprints.

Alternate between long steady cardio sessions and shorter more energetic bursts.

Your body will respond to the ‘shock’ and shed fat a lot faster than by sticking to your usual pattern of exercise.”

In order for men or women to lose weight and tone up, Frankie also believes in resistance training. “Increasing your muscle mass increases your metabolism and therefore your body’s energy requirements.

We want to build lean muscle to burn fat.

Ladies YOU WILL NOT bulk up by doing body pump, circuits, bootcamp, kettlebells BUT you will change your shape and looks fantastic! 45 minutes on the cross trainer won’t cut it I’m afraid - and how boring is that anyway?”

However, above all Frankie suggests balance. “Essentially being fit and well is about being happy and finding the right balance for you and your body. This is as much as mental factor as a physical one.

It is important to look at yourself and your health from a holistic point of view taking in your nutrition, exercise, mind set (stress/ goals) and sleep patterns.”

isn’t just about what you eat but how you eat. Stephanie Moore, Grayshott Clinical Nutritionist explains, “try not to eat fruit on a full stomach as it will ferment and cause bloating. Stewed fruits and berries after a meal are ok. The worst culprits are sweeter fruits like melon, mango, banana, grapes.” Stephanie also suggests chewing food thoroughly, especially raw veggies, which are tough on the digestion and can cause indigestion if not chewed really well. To further avoid bloating Stephanie recommends taking a broad spectrum of high potency probiotic for seven days every few months to ensure gut bacteria is in good health. “This will ensure digestive processes work well, keeping bowels working regularly and bloating at bay.”

Eating bitter and sour foods like chicory, broccoli, cabbage, sauerkraut, pickles, natural yogurt, sour dough bread will stimulate production of gastric juices and enhance overall digestion. This will then prevent foods stagnating in the gut and gases building up.

Luxury Gap massage

Organisation

Not being organised is the worse start to your holiday. So to give you peace of mind when you set on your travels, Gemma Antrobus, Haslemere Travel Managing As well as exercise, to achieve the ultimate Director, recommends always ensuring bikini body good nutrition is vital. This your passport is in date and that you have the required validity remaining, depending on your destination. To keep you healthy while you’re away, Gemma suggests speaking with your doctor or health professional to learn more about inoculations that may be required for your destination of choice. Finally, check the voltage and plug outlets of your destination.

“Nothing worse than packing you kindle, iPad, smart phone and games console, only to discover Haslemere Travel Safari you are unable to charge them.”

Nutrition

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Life in Haslemere

Leeann Roots Issue 41 August / September 2013

   

 

   

                                                                                            

  

    

 

   

   

  

  

  

 

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

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

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 

  

          

                     

 

        

                    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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Denise Lewis, Ambassador for Activate Sport, at the Oval

Denise Lewis

Denise Lewis is especially dedicated to two things in her life: ensuring the next generation stay healthy and fit and her family

She is now combining the two as Ambassador for Activate Sport As an Olympic, Commonwealth and European Championships Gold Medalist, Denise has devoted much of her life to sporting excellence. As a mother of three, she is keen for as many of Britain’s children to have the chance to experience technical coaching in a fun learning environment that promotes health, fitness and achievement.

And Activate Sport’s Gold Medal Academy, sponsored by The Co-operative is helping her do just that. These camps are part of a wider national programme and will be running at Amesbury School in Hindhead, in the Summer, giving five-12 year olds a wide range of activities to choose from, each one developed to be age-specific.

Here she chats to Life in Haslemere about her own sporting journey and why she thinks exercise is essential for our children.

What are your earliest memories of sport?

I can remember being sporty from as far back as primary school and was always keen on P.E. I enjoyed the varied lesson programs but it was the 1980 Olympics when I got really into my sport.

Did you ever want to be anything other than an athlete?

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dancing with Janet Jackson! But I always loved running the most.

my local club - I’m always searching for the next challenge.

Are your children as sporty as you?

I’m always busy trying to keep up with my three children (Lauryn, Ryan and Kane) and their schedules. I’m not sure if they will follow in my footsteps exactly but my daughter loves gymnastics and is quite sporty. My middle son also has fantastic hand eye coordination and loves tennis and cricket.

What advice would you give to the athletes of the future?

My advice to aspiring athletes would be you have to aim high. All athletes train hard but you have to have that inner belief. When I won my gold medal I wasn’t physically the fittest but I had that mental readiness to win.

You need to use the opportunity.

How important do you think exercise is for children?

I believe exercise is essential for children.

It doesn’t matter if they are sporty or not, exercise is great. It gives them the chance to feel free, play, enjoy team building but most importantly build confidence.

What is the biggest challenge of being an athlete?

The biggest challenge of being an athlete is injury management. Whatever level you’re training at you need to understand your body and when you need to back off. It is all part of being astute and listening to your body.

Is it hard finding time to exercise with your busy schedule?

I still exercise now two-three times a week.

I know time is an issue for people who don’t class themselves as athletes. But I think it is important to make time as exercise makes you feel great. I’ve started playing tennis because I love trying something new.

Do you ever lose that competitive athlete spirit?

Even though I’m not an athlete anymore I am still competitive. I have my own competitions with my husband when we play tennis together and I’m looking to join

Who is your biggest inspiration?

Growing up I was always inspired by local athletes at my nearby running track but my biggest motivator was my mum. She never took a break and was always working so hard so I wanted to be just like her.

Do you still have that athlete discipline?

I am pretty good and now I’m older I’m conscious about letting my body go. I do treat myself to a chocolate digestive in the evening but even then I stop at one and don’t give into three - discipline still kicks in!

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The worlds of science and art rarely come together. However, for medical illustrator, Joanna Culley they are combined everyday with her unique company Medical-artist.com Here we find out more about this Haslemere business and the important role it plays in medicine today.

“I always wanted to be an artist from an early age and I took a degree in medical and scientific illustration at Middlesex University. From then I knew I wanted to be a medical illustrator for a living.” Joanna explains.

However, after finishing university, Joanna ended up in an office and found herself in a completely different career path from art for many years.

“It was more than a decade before I went back to medical art by getting onto the Medical Artists Education Trust professional qualification course.”

When Joanna started the course she was inspired to start Medical-artist.com and began taking on small projects.

“My illustrations have now been used all over the world. We have customers from Brazil to Singapore and from individual Doctors and professors in institutions like Harvard and the Royal College of Surgeons through to huge multinational pharmaceutical companies like Johnson & Johnson. We have a lot of customers in America, many of which are involved with new technology such as helping patients understand surgical procedures by using my illustrations on iPads.”

Other Medical-artist.com illustrations have been used to illustrate the latest lifesaving surgical techniques so different surgeons can use them. It is this mix of work that Joanna loves.

“My work is very varied, which makes it interesting, for example I have recently finished a big illustration of a child sitting in a car seat to illustrate the difference in positioning the fastening clip can make to the damage to internal organs in a collision. I am currently working on some illustrations showing the internal anatomy of the spinal column to demonstrate exactly the positioning of a specific medical device 22

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minimum of 1% of its annual turnover to to combat acute environmental causes. This simple pledge pain.” has now resulted in over $100 million But, as being donated to environmental causes passionate as Joanna worldwide. Joanna, introduced DSWF to the is about the creativity in her job she is 1% for the Planet Organisation so she could always conscious of the accuracy in her work. make her company’s 1% donation for 2013 “I have just completed the illustrations to them. for a dental surgery book and one of the “I have been a long time supporter of the illustrations shows the location of the facial great work that the DSWF does for wildlife nerves. If the positioning of the nerve is conservation and as a fellow artist I have a wrong in the illustration and a doctor learns great professional admiration for founder from the book the wrong position they David Shepherd’s world famous wildlife could sever that nerve and cause lasting paintings.” paralysis in a patient. We are taught as Joanna hopes to continue grow Medicalmedical artists that only 100% right is good artist.com so she can help more wildlife enough.” projects in the future.

This level of detail naturally takes a great deal of time and concentration to www.medical-artist.com achieve, something Joanna was glad to see recognized with a Gold Award at last years Institute Joanna Culley of Medical-Artist.com meeting with David of Medical Illustrators Annual Shepherd when making their 1% for the Planet donation Conference.

“Having your work recognised by your peers is very gratifying.

Myself and my business partner have also been invited to speak at the International Association of Medical Illustrators Conference in Salt Lake City this summer on using medical illustrations in mobile devices which is a big complement and shows how even small UK businesses can be world leading in their own small niches.”

Alongside her medical illustrations Joanna is equally proud of her work to improve the environment. Medical-artist.com tist.com recently joined the international 1% for the Planet organisation. The company made their first donation of 1% of their turnover to the David vid Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.

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Haslemere Food Festival

Brindian Express

Cricket combinations Fusion catering company, Brindian has introduced a new ‘express’ service, leaving customers bowled over. Brindian creator, Paul McIntyre explains, “The perfect fusion of British and Indian passions, we drive you around the beautiful Hampshire countryside to Eversley Cricket Ground, in our specially converted Brindian bus, to the oldest club in the UK dating back to 1787.”

Customers then have the chance to play their own exclusive cricket match on the grounds before enjoying a Brindian Tea. “After the 2nd game we give you a while

to shower and change and then a stunning BBQ encompassing the very best in British and Indian fusion food, 24 hours marinated spit roast lamb, BBQ Chicken Naanwiches and Real ale.”

Since their creation in 2011, Brindian has seen a range of successes, taking part in Taste of London, Jamie’s Feastival, Carfest, BBC Good Food Shows and most recently they were voted by Vogue Magazine as one of the “Hot Shots” of 2013 for festival food.

Brindian, 01420 476385

Seventh year for Haslemere real beer Haslemere Beer Festival

What’s in season?

August: Aubergine, Basil, Beetroot, Crab, Lettuce, Peaches, Peppers and Tomatoes.

September: Apples, Blackberries, Cucumber, Figs, Guinea fowl, Pears, Rocket and Venison.

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This year Haslemere Beer Festival celebrates its seventh anniversary at Haslemere Hall on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 September.

Firmly established as a leading Beer Festival for real ale enthusiasts and music lovers throughout the South East, more than a 1000 are expected for this year’s event.

Over 50 great real ales, ciders and perries, a wide range of live music and delicious local food have proved a winning formula for the festival.

On the Friday and Saturday evening, from 7pm to 11pm, there will be a selection of great local bands. Saturday lunchtime between midday and 4pm there will be a variety of hot food from local producers.

The men’s crèche will also return to the Saturday lunchtime session, where wives and girlfriends deliver their other halves then go and get some peace while the men enjoy a selection of the best real ales.

The Beer Festival is run by volunteers with any surplus funds going to charity. This year the charities being supported include Action for A-T, Haslemere Hall and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF. Simon Labrow, one of the organisers said “specialising in beers from Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire the festival looks to support local brewers, create a great atmosphere which brings the local community together and to raise money for charity. Join us and drink for charity!”

Haslemere Hall, 01428 642161

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Saturday 28 September will see the first ever Haslemere30. Taking place between 11am and 5pm, the unique event will celebrate food and drink that originates within a 30 mile radius of Haslemere. Connecting people with their local food culture and heritage, Haslemere30 will include locally produced food and drink, demonstrations and interactive tasting challenges.

Haslemere30 started life in 2012 as the Haslemere WineFest, an evening with 16 wineries within 30 miles of Haslemere. The occasion sold out two weeks before the date inspiring the start of a day-long event covering all local produce. Over 30 producers have now signed up for Haslemere30. Organiser, Francis Gimblett explains, “There will be a food tasting zone with over twenty local farmers and growers sampling their produce. The WineFest zone again has a selection of our very best vineyards and there is a drinks zone with the cream of our breweries, cider producers and soft drink makers, all using local ingredients.”

Haslemere30 for schools Haslemere30 is more than just a day of activities. Local schools have been paired with Haslemere30 producers to make the connection between the next generation of consumers and producers, and their food environment. The partner schools will showcase their recipes, food science projects and tasting challenges at the event.

Food and drink demonstrations Haslemere30 producers will be demonstrating their skills with a view to imparting the secrets of their success. Demonstrations will include: home brewing from Langham Brewery and blackberry vodka making from Lurgashall Winery, as well as cider making, crab dressing, home baking and many more.

Tickets. £5 adults. £3 children. Tickets available at www.haslemere30.co.uk Tickets also available on the door. Tickets will entitle visitors to samples from producers. All proceeds of the event will go towards the charities, Haslemere Educational Museum and Haslemere Alzheimer’s Society.

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haslemere hall

The first performance of the Hall was a pantomime performed in January 1914 and to mark this occasion the Haslemere Thespians will be performing the 100th Pantomimein January 2014.

The Hall today

Haslemere Hall

Happy birthday Haslemere Hall As we celebrate Haslemere Hall’s Centenary year, we’ve been finding out more about what this fantastic building has to offer and how it all started those hundred years ago

Competitive start It was 1912 when local benefactor, Barclay Lewis Day decided to build a hall in Haslemere. In a unique competition, he then invited architects to submit their plans for the best design.

The competition was judged by a prominent member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, who chose the winning design by Annesley Brownrigg F.R.I.B.A. Influenced by William Morris and the 1900s Arts and Crafts Movement in England, his designs included the hall’s curved stone staircase, leading to the upper Rotunda sitting out area and Balcony.

Building work was completed on the Hall in 1913 and it was officially opened in January 1914. Sadly, dly Barclay dly, lay Lewis Dayy did not see the Haslemere Hall

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completed building as he died in the summer of 1913.

Today the Hall continues to offer a range of facilities for Haslemere residents, including leisure-time and recreational activities, meetings and lectures. It has a fully equipped theatre seating approximately 340 in a main Auditorium with upper Balcony. The large stage has facilities for flying scenery and there is a modern computer controlled lighting and sound system. There are also regular cinema showings of recent films as well as a licensed bar.

Through the ages

Over the years the Hall has managed to stay muchly the same, with gas lighting simply being superseded by electric and the addition of facilities such as a kitchen, larger box office projection room and a licensed bar.

However, while the appearance of the Hall has stayed greatly the same, the use was completely different in World War 1. This was because for the first four years of its life, the Hall was requisitioned by the War Office and became a canteen, bathroom and billiard ro room for the troops billeted in the Town. For the duration of the war, it was then under the contr of the Haslemere Soldiers’ control We Welcome Committee, who, after the war, presented a significant sum to enable it to be put back to its original state. When the Gr War had ended, Barclay Great Day’s daughter, Edith announced she was presenting the Hall “to the people of Haslemere”, as a gift. A plaque at the base of the staircase now commemorates this most generous gift.

To mark the Hall’s Centenary, a dinner was hosted, attended by the High Sheriff of Haslemere and Dr Helen Bowcock.

Now with an annual footfall of 70,000, it’s clear to see how many local people still value the Hall.

Richard Oldman, Haslemere Hall Manager, continues, “The Hall welcomes the annual Armistice Day parade and provides a meeting place for local issues to be discussed. It houses the monthly session of blood donors and provides rooms for U3A members to play bridge, learn how to cook, learn Latin, study Greek, and many other pursuits.

Scottish dancers learn to dance and unfit people become fit. The Theatre Monkeys meet five days a week and encourage the next generation of actors and dancers to learn their trade. Haslemere Musical Society run rehearsals and concerts in the Theatre, and local acting groups, such as the Thespians and Players put on plays, musicals and pantomimes. Opera South present live opera and the Women’s Institute provide fascinating speakers and great lunches. Those mentioned represent the tip of the iceberg - there are so many activities every day at the Hall, except Christmas day, and even on that day, people have been know to come in to work on scenery and rehearsals.”

The Hall survives on the contributions of some 70 volunteers, together with a small, but dedicated staff. Without them, the rental the Hall receives would leave a deficit of some £60,000 each year. With them, the Hall is able to present the Cinema and Satellite productions, as well as providing refreshments. The income from these activities covers the annual deficit, as well as providing a surplus that can be put towards future repairs and essential building and improvement works.

“Waverley Council has given help in the past, most recently to the roof works, but their annual grant of £3,000 is, unfortunately, reducing in value each year. The Hall is fiercely independent and, although it would not seem unreasonable to be awarded more significant contribution from Waverley are not prepared to come under council control.”

Another 100 years Thankfully the Hall has received legacies over the years and each year the “Friends” contribute donations that allows them to plan for the future.

“The Hall is always looking for more volunteers, and, of course, “Friends”.

Ushers and sweet/coffee/ice cream sellers are very important to allow performances to be run but, in addition, volunteers are always needed to run the bar without necessarily having to leave their posts to watch the film. There is also a need for Front of House Managers who, after a short training session, will be prepared to take responsibility for the running of the Hall during a show.”

In the future Richard hopes the Hall will secure an income that is structurally sound allowing it to survive for another 100 years.

Haslemere Hall, 01428 642161

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The power

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Salvia nemorosa East Friesland

Soft landscaping Director of Transform Landscapes, Charles Blumlein shares what plants we should planting this summer to make it a place to ‘bee’ seen Beekeepers and gardeners have noticed that bees have been becoming less healthy and less abundant in recent years. With this in mind, I have chosen three of my favorite summer flowering plants, which are also very popular with the bees.

Trachelospermum asiaticum Trachelospermum asiaticum is a very useful and beautiful evergreen climber with a heavily scented creamy-white flower.

Trachelospermum can be used to provide a lovely background, forming clusters of creamy white flowers that appear in mid-summer. This wonderful evergreen climber is very usefully for softening and covering fences and walls. The foliage is usually neat and unobtrusive but can get a bit out of hand if not pruned. This climber is slow growing, but it will eventually reach a height of 6m (20’) and a spread of 60cm (24“), if left. A hardy perennial, it may need protection if temperatures fall below -10oC. Prefers well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

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well-loved cooking herb, sage. The Perennial Sages are invaluable perennials for their rich display in the border, ovate leaves and deep violet-blue flowers with pink bracks in summer and autumn, attractive to both butterflies and bees. This Salvia retains a nice compact habit, and flowers of deep violet-purple. The plants are reasonably drought tolerant, once established.

Cirsium rivulare ‘Atropurpureum’

Cirsium rivulare ‘Atropurpureum’

This is one of my favorite Bee-loving plants.

Take a look at it morning or night and it will have a bee on it. The spectacular, deep crimson thistles appear on erect stems during the summer months above spiny, dark green leaves. This handsome, towering thistle is a valuable addition to a summer garden, producing elegant, long, leafless stems, each topped with a huge magentapink thistle head. The flowers appear in late June, July and August, and enjoy full sun (although they will also grow in part shade), and they prefer moist, well-drained soil.

Eventual height 1.2 m and spread 60 cm.

This lovely ornamental Thistle is fully hardy.

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back to school

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 As we get set to send the little ones back to school, we’ve been reminiscing with you about your school days My earliest school time memory is....

My favourite school dinner Good or always in was... detention???

“Collecting gonks, and swapping them in the playground (shaggy soft toys for those younger ones).”

Carrie Ross, Grayshott Spa

“Sausages and mash.”

Debbie Bowyer, Haslemere Chamber

“Playing horsey in the playground, trying to judge my canter stride til the next mark in the tarmac and having to go hospital for tripping over tree roots whilst doing so and knocking my knees! Got pretty good at seeing a stride though. Practice, practice.”

Francesca Goodwin, Frankie Fit

“Roast!!!”

Kate Payne, Hengelo “Big fat chips!”

Melanie Rolinson, Woodie and Morris

“I have two dramatic episodes that have stuck in my memory - learning my first few words of French aged four with a very strict Belgian nun, who pulled my long pigtails if I got them wrong! And secondly, coveting a red velvet cushion at the school fete. I didn’t have enough pocket money to buy it, so someone else bought it before my very eyes - I was heartbroken!”

Aly Cook Warner, Haslemere Travel “Dressing up as an angel for my nursery school nativity.”

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Magic Notebook, £9.95, Red5

“I was one of those children who was on the cusp of good/mischievous. I never quite made it to detention, well not many times...”

Sarah Allam, The Bridal Boutique “I was not TOO bad but certainly not a goody two shoes ... I remember getting caned for sticking 30 odd books together with glue and smearing glue over the somewhat scary supply teacher’s seat so that hopefully she would not be able to get up. Didn’t work of course - only resulted in her skirt getting smothered in the sticky stuff and the culprits being made to pay for the dry cleaning!”

Heather Slater, Clova “I was often in detention for agreeing to cut people’s hair.

From the age of eight I knew I wanted to be a hairdresser so couldn’t understand why I needed to do logarithms, tangents and co tangents - as I am Company Director now, I’m glad I did do!”

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School smiles

Indie IA20D Acoustic Guitar, £99 RRP £195,Chamberlain Music

Personalised Swimming Goggles Swim Bag, £15, Bundles of Joy

Boys School Knee High Socks, £4-5, Little Grippers

Lenovo G580-MAA9LUK Laptop, £329.99, Disking

back to school

We know the the thought of going back to school doesn’t bring a smile to many young people’s faces but here we’ve been finding out how we can ensure they are protected from Dr. Barry Oulton at the Haslemere Dental Centre With everyone heading back to school it won’t be long before our kids are out on the rugby and hockey pitches. It is a great way to keep fit, healthy and is brilliant for inspiring them to play as part of a team.

Scoring a try or a goal, however, shouldn’t come at the cost of losing or damaging their teeth.

Too many young sportsmen and women are neglecting to use their mouth guards while playing sports and by the time the damage is done it’s too late. As a dentist I see many cases like this and I cannot stress the importance of mouth guards. The issue with some shop bought mouth guards is that they can be too flimsy and they just don’t give children the same protection as a custom fitted mouth guard.

I recommend that you consider visiting your dentist in order to have a simple impression taken and a custom mouth guard produced.

Mr John Kingston, the head coach of the Harlequins and personal client of mine commented:“I fully support the use of professional mouth guards for both matches and training at Harlequins and throughout Rugby Union. In fact, I consider them to be an essential piece of equipment for all modern day contact sports” Please - Protect your children’s smile.

Haslemere Dental Centre, 01428 643506

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KIDS LUNCH BOX by Beatrix New York in Katarina the Frog,£30, Cuckooland

Personalised Swimming Goggles Swim Bag, £15, Bundles of Joy

Clova also has fabulous fashions & accessories for girls & ladies.

You’ll always find something just that little bit different!

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Breath of fresh air in Haslemere

Aldro School pupils, Felix Viet-Jacobsen, Jamie Walker and Guy Woodhouse

Amesbury School

Aldro boys shoot for success The Summer Term ended on a high for Aldro school with a group of pupils qualifying for the National Prep Schools Athletics Championships. The U12 4x100m Relay Team of Paul Dewey, Olly Walker, Harvey Brooks and Ben Calow won this event and were duly crowned National Champions.

The shooting tradition has also been

continued at Aldro with the PSRA selecting three of their boys: Felix Viet-Jacobsen, Jamie Walker and Guy Woodhouse to shoot 22 prone rifles for the England team against Scotland. The school range has been recently renovated allowing more boys to take part in this activity.

Aldro school, 01483 810266

100% Success at Common Entrance again for Barrow Hills Year 8 pupils at Barrow Hills School in Witley are currently celebrating success at their Common Entrance exams. The school was pleased to announce that for a second Barrow Hills School

year in a row, all the children passed their exams. All the children will now be allocated a place at their chosen senior school at 13+. Nine scholarships were offered at 13+ including two academic scholarships to Portsmouth Grammar School purely based on their outstanding Common Entrance performance.

Following their academic rigour of the exams, the children have taken part in an exciting post Common Entrance programme of activities including a ten day residential trip to the Ardèche.

Headmaster, Matthew Unsworth, said, “Our Year Eights are a super group of children. They deserve their success as a reward for all their hard work and dedication to their learning. They are a credit to Barrow Hills and well done to them.”

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Amesbury School was recently described by the Good School’s Guide as a “breath of fresh air.” The body which provides information on schools across the country went on to say, “Parents in search of an education which will deliver confident children who see their futures in terms of unlimited options rather than curtailed ambitions....would be well advised to pay a visit.” (GSG 2013) The co-educational Prep school hopes to receive more positive reviews in the new term when they will have residential trips for Years 5, 7 & 8 to France, Snowdonia and Essex. These trips will be followed by an U9 Football & Netball Tournament, Ballet Recitals, Art Workshops, Boarder Taster Weeks, day trips for all age groups, Nativity Plays, Schools’ Evening and Curriculum Evenings for parents. The “Spirit of Macmillan” Christmas Fair will take place on 17 November culminating in a Carol Service.

The 10 October will also see the school hold an Open Morning for interested parents.

Amesbury School, 01428 604322

Meet the head Haslemere Preparatory School are inviting parents to meet their new Head Teacher, Rob Smith. The two special open days will be taking place on Friday 11 October and Saturday 12 October from 9.30am-12.30pm.

During the open morning Mr Smith and the current Head Mr Wenham will answer parents’ questions and talk about the school’s approach to boy’s education. “Boys are being out-performed by girls in every subject and phase of education. We provide an approach to education that aims to motivate boys to really want to learn.” Patrick explains, “The school prides itself on the warmth of its welcome and family ethos. Each boy is known and valued and encouraged to fulfill his full potential through a broad and balanced curriculum delivered by specialist, enthusiastic teachers.”

Haslemere Preparatory School, 01428 642350 Issue 41 August / September 2013

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Girls Senior School Open Day Saturday 19 October (Haslemere)

See our website for full list of Open Days or call 01428 642350 Haslemere Preparatory School, Hill Road, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2JP

www.haslemereprep.co.uk

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Highfield celebrates scholarships

Godalming College

One of the best colleges in the country Having received Outstanding Ofsted reports in recent years, backed up with exceptional exam results, Godalming College has become one of the top performing colleges in Britain.

In 2012, 99.5% of all students at the college graded a pass, with 36.2% of students achieving either an A* or an A, 63% of entrants achieving a grade between A* - B and 100% of BTEC students passing their courses, with 70% receiving Distinction* or Distinction.

Catwalks and concerts at the Royal School

Principal David Adelman said, “There is a major emphasis on all-round education at Godalming, with a wide variety of extracurricular activities and events. We aim to prepare our students for their future, helping them to become responsible citizens whilst also fulfilling their potential” Interested parents can find out more about the college with their Open Evening on 23 October.

Godalming College, 01483 423526 The Royal School’s first ever Arts Week

Highfield School in Liphook, has enjoyed another bumper year of Scholarships with 11 Scholarships awarded by their chosen Senior Schools. The Scholarships range from the Academic to the Arts and reflect the high quality teaching across the board, with the resulting outstanding breadth of achievements of the children.

To celebrate their scholarship success, the pupils enjoyed an exciting trip to Cornwall just before the end of the Summer Term.

Blessed with some fine, early summer weather they braved the coolness of the sea taking a dip on the Cornish coast and had a go at surfing and body-boarding. They also had time to enjoy some retail therapy in Padstow before the trip came to an end with fish and chips down at the harbour.

The pupils then returned to school refreshed, and ready to compete in the activities on Sports Day before concluding a very successful academic year with fabulous performances in the Year 8 play; Les Miserables.

Highfield School, 01428 728 000

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The Royal School recently praised the creative talents of their pupils with their first ever Arts Week. The event was organised with the aim to get pupils engaged in something creative and out of the ordinary. Creative activities by the pupils varied from creating an Alexander McQueen inspired catwalk gown to rapping and puppetry.

The week also included The Gala concert where pupils celebrated the diversity of art with improvised junk drumming to carefully learned solos.

Drama Teacher, Mr Taylor Gooby said, “The range of performances on display at our end of week concert was outstanding. I can’t wait for the next Royal School Arts Week!”

Caring Daycare is one of Surrey’s longest established providers of day care and education for children from Birth to five years.

Founded in Haslemere in 1989 there are now nurseries in Midhurst, Petworth, Guildford, Dorking, Camberley, Godalming, Lightwater and Woking.

Caring Daycare’s facilities are pleased to have received “Outstanding” rankings

by Ofsted both for Care and Education.

Executive Manager, Angela White explains, “The approach to children which parents really appreciate is child centred, based on the Montessori principles of the inherent goodness of the child.”

The Haslemere nursery occupies an historic old house, once the home of George Bernard Shaw where the extensive gardens are used by children for “Wendy Houses”, vegetable gardens, climbing frames and a “Story Teller’s Chair.”

Interested parents will have the chance to learn more about the centre with their Open Day on Saturday 14 September taking place between10am and 1pm.

The Royal School, 01428 605805

Caring Daycare, 01428 658726

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School successes

Oustanding results at Midhurst In a recent interview, Principal of Midhurst Rother College, Dr Joe Vitagliano, reflected on what has been a ground breaking year in the school’s history, namely the achievement of ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted status. Here, he shares with Life in Haslemere his view of the future.

Twelve months ago Midhurst Rother College was in the throes of preparing for entry to its new building - the year since this time has been an extraordinary period of hard work, achievement and a great deal of celebration.

Our guest of honour at the building’s official opening, Lord Andrew Adonis, was extremely complimentary about the improvement that the College had undergone, describing it as ‘an amazing story of transformation’.

It also gave us pleasure to learn that the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust

recognised the College in its 2013 national awards for ‘outstanding student progress’, placing it in the top 15% of schools nationally.

Our aim has always been to have a seven year partnership with every family who sends a child to the College in Year 7. Our achievements at GCSE are matched by those at A Level and this makes us unique as an 11 18 school in the area and beyond.

The last academic year has been momentous in ways we could not have imagined back in September 2012. To have achieved outstanding judgements in all Ofsted categories was brilliant news for the College community and has provided a springboard for further success - the future is very exciting!

Midhurst Rother College, 01730 812451

United Learning at St Ives

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Local school, St Hillary’s are looking forward to another year of success after welcoming new Headmistress, Mrs Jane Whittingham.

Under her leadership the school has already won both the Godalming Festival Maddelena trophy and Darnton cup for Best School Choir whilst ranking 26 in the Sunday Times Top 100 Prep Schools and ten outstanding Year 6 scholarships.

The new academic will see the school introduce extended outside learning in the newly cleared woods and opening of the Hiorns Centre cooking area.

Guests are invited to view the school on its next open day on 17 September.

St Hillary’s School, 01483 416551

Bedales hosts charity summer family event

St Ives School has just become a member of education charity, United Learning. As part of the charity the school will join other members such as Guildford High School and Surbiton High School.

As a member of United Learning, St Ives will be building on its reputation as a school which fosters a love of learning, nurtures curiosity and helps girls see the world from a wider perspective, while collaborating with other schools across the group to forge strong links and share expertise.

As a non-selective preparatory school St Ives prides itself on the broad range of senior schools it feeds locally and beyond.

Senior school scholarships are often awarded to St Ives’ girls and this year has been no exception with a record number of academic, non-academic scholarships and educational awards made by senior schools in Guildford and the local area.

For the second year running Bedales hosted a special summer barbecue event for over 100 guests from Home-Start Butser, a local charity helping families with young children to cope through a difficult time in their lives.

Upon arrival at the school, the families enjoyed a swim in the School’s sports centre followed by entertainment for the children in the School’s sports study room, which became a crèche for the day. Bedales students from Blocks 3 and 4 (Year 9 and 10) and 6.1 (lower-sixth) helped with the children’s entertainment, which featured face-painting, ball games and walks to see the animals on the estate.

Nicola Winter of Home-Start Butser said, “The family BBQ was a great success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We are very grateful to Graham Banks (Bedales Head of English) and Bedales for putting on such a lovely event for our local families.”

St Ives School, 01428 643734

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Wispers Park Retirement Village

Changes for end of life care

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

A new system for end of life care is to be introduced into the UK. Replacing the Liverpool Care Pathway, the new individual end-of-life care plans will be more patient focused, taking into account different

conditions. The new plans come after the recent independent review, chaired by crossbench peer Baroness Julia Neuberger, found end of life care had become a ‘tick box’ exercise not allowing for individual patient needs.

Talking about the importance of end of life care, Tony Carpenter of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, said to Life in Haslemere, “Everybody should have the care they want, where they want it at the end of their lives, to give them, as The Department of Health End of Life Care Strategy says, a ‘good death’.”

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice cares for and supports people affected by a terminal illness through a mix of clinical, emotional, financial, practical and spiritual support.

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, 01252 729400

Haslemere care home show their support to local carers Huntington House recently celebrated the first ever National Care Home Open Day by inviting organisations and charities to join them in raising awareness about all the options available for elderly care. During the day volunteers from local charity TLC said a few words and inspired everyone with their contribution to community care through therapies provided for people living with life limiting illnesses as well as their carers.

Huntington House intends to be one of the first care homes to implement this service for their residents and care team.

With dementia currently at the forefront of media focus, and with Huntington House developing Langham Court, their

new, purpose built care home specifically for residents with dementia, there were plenty of dementia experts present, including representatives from the Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia UK and Dementia Care Matters.

Penny Giles, a dementia support worker from the Haslemere branch of the Alzheimer’s Society gave a short presentation encouraging families affected by dementia to make use of their day centre, before being presented with a cheque for over £600, raised by Huntington House at a charity cake sale during National Dementia Awareness Week earlier this year.

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Founded in 1947 and closed in 2008 after 61 years’ operation, Wispers School was a British Independent Boarding School for girls aged between 11 and 18.

Part of a stunning Grade II listed mansion and set in 25 acres of parkland on the edge of Haslemere, Wispers Park Residential and Nursing Care home the historic building now features care facilities.

Speaking about Wispers Park, Hugh Wright the home manager said “this is not just a care home, but a way of life that enables individuals the same choice and independence we all hope for in our later years.”

The home will be holding a number of open days in the coming months for those interested in finding further information.

Wispers Park Retirement Village, 0845 034 4750

Caring angel

positive and fun aspects of life.

A representative at Springkell House said, “We provide specialist care for up to 34 elderly people of both sexes with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. We recognise that for people with dementia there are special considerations that we need to be particularly sensitive to and that many residents still retain ability. We have staff who are fully qualified and trained in dementia care activities, thus bringing longterm experience and expertise.”

Hindhead care home, Moorlands Lodge, recently treated their senior residents and guests to a glass of Champagne with an afternoon of music and a traditional cream tea to celebrate National Care Home Open Day. The highlight of the afternoon was the Moorlands Lodge Carer of the Year competition which was won by Nurse Angel Lopez.

Angel’s prize includes a three course dinner for two, donated by local pub, The Noah’s Ark Inn. “Angel is an exceptional nurse,” said General Manager, Creenagh Williamson.

“He’s is kind and caring with the most wonderful smile and cheery disposition and thoroughly deserves this gourmet treat.”

Springkell House, 01428 605 509

Moorlands Lodge, 01428 605396

Huntington House, 01428 604600

Busy summer at Springkell This summer has seen Hindhead care home, Springkell House keep their residents busy with a range of activities. The action packed calendar has included everything from Arts and Crafts to “Seniorcise.”

Research has found that engaging residents with activities like this are particularly important for those suffering with dementia. The Alzheimer’s Society outline that remaining physically and mentally active can have a significant impact on a person’s well-being, providing a welcome distraction from the stresses of the illness and can help the person focus on the

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Welcoming you to a caring future

Chestnut View

Situated in the heart of Haslemere • • • • • • • • • •

Provide personalised care for frail elderly & dementia clients Maintain a degree of excellence in holistic nursing care Offer short/long term and respite care Friendly, professional & caring staff Well proportioned accommodation Light & airy rooms Varied menus containing fresh local produce Activities programme Alternative therapies Peace of mind

OUR AIM: To promote a high level of quality care to each and every individual in a relaxing & homely surrounding.

For further information please call our manager on

01428 652622

or email: manager@chestnutview.plus.com Website: www.stcloudcare.co.uk Chestnut View Care Home, Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LD

summer holidays

CARRY ON CAMPING

Soccer Coaching Ltd Holiday’s Soccer Camp 0845 644 5747 www.scl-online.co.uk Soccer Camp

Summer camps have long been a popular choice with our friends over the pond, but their popularity here has only started to really rise in the last four decades.

And with parents facing the usual dilemma of how to keep their children entertained for the six-week break, camps are providing the perfect solution as a great way for children to avoid the boredom, learn new skills and make new friends. Here we find out about some of the ones Haslemere has to offer

What is it?

Boys and girls of all abilities receive expert coaching from SCL’s team of FA-qualified members who encourage them to develop their skills through fun games and structured coaching sessions.

Go Tennis Camp 0333 577 1540 www.gotennis.co.uk

Who is it best for?

Football fanatics of course or just children looking to have fun with some sport over the summer.

Go Tennis Camp

What they say...

“A Go Tennis camp is a place where friendships are made. Whatever their tennis level, good, bad or brilliant, Go Tennis can teach your child something new and provide a real sense of achievement - with us, everyone’s a winner!”

Theatre Monkeys 0845 388 9789 www.theatremonkeys.co.uk Theatre Monkeys

Run by a team of LTA licensed coaches, led by Jasper Allen, Go Tennis Camp aims to offer more than a place to learn tennis, training, motivating and inspiring children. Different sized courts and different balls are used to cater for all age groups. The younger children focus on agility, coordination and stroke technique. The older children then receive tactical and technical coaching.

Fun games and matches are played so the children can practice what they have learnt.

Who is it best for?

Not just mini Andy Murrays and Laura Robsons, but children of all tennis abilities looking to start a new sport.

How long does it last?

Go Tennis runs the camps for four weeks during August. Each summer camp is five days long with sessions running from 10am to 3:30pm every day for children aged 7 to 16 years old.

Children aged 5 to 6 years attend camp from 10am to 12:30pm and the youngest children from 9am to 09:50am.

How much does it cost?

Prices vary depending on age. Splats! For 3 to 4 year olds cost £40. Full On! Half Day For 5 to 6 year olds cost £82.50. Full On! And Legends!

For 11 to 16 year olds cost £165.Daily rates, early booking and sibling discounts are available.

What is the age range?

3 - 16 years old.

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What is the age range?

4 - 12 years

How long does it last?

Standard day is 10am- 4pm and the Extended Day is 8:30am - 5:30pm How much does it cost?

Standard Day is £20. Extended day is £23, Standard Week (Mon - Fri) is £80 and Extended Week (Mon - Fri) is £95 What they say...

“Children will never forget their fun-packed football sessions with SCL’s enthusiastic, experienced coaches.”

Super Camps 01235 832222 www.supercamps.co.uk What is it?

Founded in 2006 by singer and dancer Lucy Moir, Theatre Monkeys offer theatre classes to children of all abilities.

What is the age range?

6-18 years.

Who is best for?

Aspiring actors, singers or children just looking to try something new.

How long does it last?

The “Matilda” camp at Haslemere Hall takes place from 12-16 August, 10am-4pm daily.

How much does it cost? £130 (Sibling discount of £20 per additional sibling) What they say...

“We offer a chance to learn and perform a fantastic musical on stage at Haslemere Hall, complete with professional costumes, lighting and sound design. Learn from the best experienced theatre coaches around and more importantly have the best week of your summer!”

What is it?

Super Camps are a unique camp offering over 40 different activities per week to ensure that every child has a great time.

What is the age range?

4- 14 years.

Who is it best for?

Children looking for variety and keen to learn new skills.

How long does it last?

A day camp starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm, extended hours sessions can be purchased at an additional cost of £3 per session, these sessions run from 8am to 9am and 5pm to 6pm.

How much does it cost?

Prices start at £40 per days for the Multi Activity Camps and £160 for the week. Other Courses like “ A Passion for...” and our Raw Adventure are £120 for the three day camp and £180 for five day camp.”

What they say...

“Let them have a great time doing new and exciting activities that will keep them occupied throughout the long Summer Holidays with peace of mind that they are in a safe and secure environment looked after by fully trained and CRB cleared staff.”

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Home Help UK ltd Care Provider

Haslemere, Liphook, Liss, Petersfield, Waterlooville and surrounding areas.

We also cover Mid Sussex & West Sussex • Enjoy life to its fullest with Home Help UK Ltd. • When you need help, we’re here for you.

• Your needs and requirements come first.

• Days/times can be individually arranged to suit.

We can offer complex care, support, personal care and assistance in all aspects of daily living from bathing, getting dressed, ready for bed or even companionship. We can also undertake housework, cooking and shopping – no task is ever too small.

WE CURRENTLY HAVE A SELFCONTAINED APARTMENT THAT WOULD SUIT INDEPENDENT LIVING! We provide continuity of care in a warm and friendly atmosphere, where the homeliness ensures comfort and peace of mind for those living here and their relatives and friends. All our facilities have undergone major refurbishment and upgrade in recent years and cater for modern living.

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Apprenticeship scheme crucial to East Hants future economy nationally accepted wage for an apprentice Apprenticeships are crucial to the future is just £2.65 an hour. But the East Hants of East Hants was the message at the scheme will boost this by up to £7,000 a year launch of a new £150,000 scheme from East for two years.

Hampshire District Council to promote It is hoped the funding will increase the apprenticeships. number of apprenticeships in post in East The money will be used to top up wages Hampshire, allowing businesses to compete and cover travel costs to make it easier for and young people to gain employment and businesses to take on young workers. training.

The scheme, called Get East Hants Working, was launched by EHDC in Get East Hants Working, 01730 234165 partnership with Business East Hants.

Cllr Ferris Cowper, Leader of EHDC, said: “We have to focus on what we can do to give people a kick-start in life and apprenticeships fit the bill.

“In the current economic climate apprenticeship schemes are crucial for the future of East Hants.”

Apprenticeship Launch Currently, the

Captain of sales As more and more companies go out of business, direct sales businesses are bucking the trend and have become one of the fastest growing businesses sectors in the UK. Particularly popular with women, these home based businesses are allowing people to run businesses that fit in with their families and achieve the much desired home life balance. Celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year, Captain Torture is the leading direct sales fashion business in the UK, offering stylish ladies and childrenswear.

Unlike other high street fashion retailers, the company has seen an increase in sales year on year. Captain Tortue representative, Dee Griffiths explains, “The clothes are stylish and easy to wear with quirky details.

I would describe them as timeless chic.”

The company are currently looking to get consultants in the Haslemere area where Dee is keen to introduce local women to the company , “whether you are a mum who wants to help out with family income or a granny like me you can turn your passion into a full or part time career.”

Captain Tortue,01428 723897

New service reactivates goals Spire Portsmouth Hospital have introduced a physiotherapy service, Spire Reactivate.

Made up of an expert physiotherapy team, Spire Reactivate are helping a wide range of patients with mobility problems caused

Spire Portsmouth Hospital

by medical conditions such as rheumatism.

The centre are also assisting keen athletes wanting to improve their ability within their sport or recover from injuries.

Matt Papworth, Physiotherapy Team Leader explains, “The Spire Reactivate team’s experience can help patients to achieve their goals, whether they are to walk with less pain or to have the strength to succeed in their sport.”

Spire Portsmouth Hospital, 02392 456050

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A new idea is born in Haslemere With the recent negative reports in the media about Bounty Packs, described as irrelevant only featuring big national companies, a group of Haslemere businesses have joined forces to offer mums-to-be and new mums in the Haslemere area an alternative; the Haslemere Bump and Baby Pack.

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of Bumps Boutique in Haslemere. As the mother of a toddler herself Becky had been aware of the lack of information easily available locally on the extensive ante and post natal services available to mums and mums to be in Haslemere.

This was brought home even more when Becky opened Bumps Boutique in Haslemere.

Available to all pregnant women and

new mums in the Haslemere area, the pack is free of charge, and features a mix of money saving vouchers and free samples from local Haslemere businesses.

The packs are being distributed from Lloyds Pharmacy in Haslemere and available FREE of charge.

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Locals wave goodbye to Grayshott Book Shop Grayshott square recently saw the closure of the popular shop, Grayshott Books. Local resident and Grayshott Club Secretary and Treasurer, Peter Hatch told Life in Haslemere, “We are all very sad to be losing one of the key shops in the village and in the Square but it is a sign of the times as some high street shops are losing out to internet shopping and in this case new technology since e-books have taken off.”

Many locals groups were also sad to lose the box office service the

store provided. However, Grayshott Club in Hill Road has now offered to step into the breach and continue as the ‘Grayshott box-office.’

“Most of the groups we have approached like FirkinFest, Grayshott Jazz Club, Grayshott Folk Club, Ludshott Photographic Club, Grayshott Gardeners, Grayshott Scouts, have already accepted our offer and we will also administer the booking service for Grayshott tennis courts.”

Although not as central to the village as the bookshop, the club hopes residents will appreciate the longer opening hours of 11am to 11pm seven days a week that the club provides.

Grayshott Club, 01428 604041

Energy efficient illuminations in Grayshott The “Buy in Grayshott” group have recently created a sub-group called “Grayshott Illuminations Group” (GIG), tasked with raising money, purchasing and installing a new lighting system in the village.

Dick Smith, Chairman of GIG said: “Our fantastic Christmas Light display in the village has been much admired and is considered a major attraction by residents and visitors over the last twelve years and has stood the test of time very well.

However, the battle of constant repairs is now proving too much and not financially viable to carry on in this ad hoc way, so the decision has been made to renew the total light display with a more modern and energy efficient LED system that will have a longer life span.”

To help raise the needed £15,000, the Grayshott Christmas Monkey Club has been set up. Membership will be for those that contribute £500 or more to the appeal.

Members and a guest will then be invited each Christmas for the next three years to celebrate the switching on of the light display, followed by a party dinner, courtesy of the Bay Leaf Restaurant. There will also be a plaque put up in the village listing all members in the “Grayshott Christmas Monkey Club”.

Grayshot Illuminations Group, 01428 608666

Dick Smith, Adrian Banwell, Phil Bates, Ricki Butt, Debbie Norman and Clive Slaughter

Make Midnight’s dreams come true Black cat, Midnight arrived at the RSPCA Alton, Haslemere & Petersfield Branch cattery six months ago and is still yet to find a home.

Found at Beaconhill, Hindhead, Midnight Midnight, RSPCA Alton, has become a Haslemere & Petersfield Branch real character at the cattery, watching daytime TV and even helping out in the cattery office! But as he has been at the cattery for so long, he often gets frustrated and overlooked by re-homers more attracted to playful kittens.

However, Delia Andrews at the RSPCA Alton, Haslemere & Petersfield Branch cattery is keen to explain the benefits of having an older cat, “a lot of people look at kittens, but you can’t guarantee they are going to be a friendly cat. By choosing a slightly older you what you’re getting. Older cats are also a lot more suited to people who work full time and don’t have the time to look after a young kitten.” If you think you could give a home to Midnight or any of the cats, the RSPCA Alton, Haslemere & Petersfield Branch will be holding an open day on the 14 October where you can find out more. The 14 September will also the cattery present their annual Fun Day at Headley Village Green.

Taking place from 11am-4pm, there will be stalls, refreshments, demonstrations, a raffle and a dog show at 12pm.

RSPCA Alton, Haslemere & Petersfield Branch, 01428 604499

Excelsis fresh from the Royal Albert Hall Grayshott’s chamber choir, Excelsis, recently performed a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

The prestigious chamber choir travelled to London in April to perform Karl Jenkins’ Requiem and The Armed Man under the baton of the composer himself. Excelsis joined forces with Côr Caerdydd and Camerata Chamber Choir, as well as the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, performing to a sell-out crowd exceeding 4,000.

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Albert Hall was a milestone for Excelsis.

Everyone in the choir worked hard to prepare for the concert, and the experience far exceeded our expectations,” said Excelsis Director of Music Robert Lewis. “Excelsis keeps going from strength to strength – and we are looking forward to working with Karl Jenkins again in the future.”

The coming season will see the group present a performance of Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius with the Godalming Choral Society, on 14 December at Charterhouse, Godalming. And the ever-popular

Christmas Concert will instil a festive mood on 8 December at St. Luke’s, Grayshott.

Excelsis, 01428 714380 Excelsis Choir, photographs courtesy of Edward Radcliffe from www.wemakepictures.co.uk.

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What’s on – August - September 2013  Tuesday 30 July - Friday 2 August Glorious Goodwood Venue: Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, West Sussex Price: £16-£39 Contact: www.goodwood.co.uk  Saturday 31 August ‘Life on Earth’ Exhibition with Andy Hill and Leon Hills Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum, High Street Time: 10am-5pm (Tuesday - Saturday) Contact: Haslemere Museum, 01428 642112  Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 August National Gardens Scheme Venue: Bardsey, 11 Derby Road Time: 11am-5pm Price: Adults £4, children free Contact: 01483 211535  Sunday 4 August Farmers’ Market Venue: Haslemere High Street Time: 10am - 1.30pm Contact: 01483 523088  Friday 9 - Sunday 11 August Chilli Fiesta Venue: West Dean College, Chichester Time: 10.30am-11pm Contact: wwww.westdean.org.uk  Saturday 10 August Evans Cycles Ride It! Venue: Bohunt School, Longmoor Road, Liphook Time: Registration opens at 8am for start at 8.30am Price: £15, £2.50 extra on the day Contact: www.evanscycles.com  Monday 12 August Three Counties Association of NT: Outing Venue: Forde Abbey, near Chard in Dorset Price: £29.50 (includes coach and guided tour) Contact: 01428 722638

Saturday 14 September, Family Fun Day and Fun Dog Show with the Alton, Haslemere and Petersfield branch of the RSPCA  Sunday 25 August

Venue: Haslewey Community

Venue: Gilbert White’s House & Garden, High Street, Selborne

Contact: www.goodwood.co.uk

Price: £10 (including fish and chips)

‘Sense and Sensibility’ Outdoor Theatre Production

Time: 6.30pm Price: Adults £13.50, students and children £9, families £40 Contact: 01420 511275  Sunday 1 September Elstead Dressage Venue: Elstead Riding Club Field Surrey Contact: www.horseeventsuk.com  Friday 6 - Saturday 7 September Haslemere Beer Festival Venue: Haslemere Hall, Bridge Rd Time: 7-11pm Price: £5-10 Contact: 01428 642161

 Saturday 14 September Family Fun Day and Fun Dog Show with the Alton, Haslemere and Petersfield branch of the RSPCA Venue: Headley Village Green Time: 11am-4pm Price: Free parking and free entry Contact: www.rspcaaltonhaslemerepetersfield.org.uk

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Hasleway Fund Raising Quiz Centre, Lion Green, Wey Hill Time: Evening TBA Contact: 01428 648716  Wednesday 25 September Haslemere Flower Club: Pat McDonald - A Walk in the Park Venue: Haslemere Hall, Bridge Rd Time: 1.45pm Price: Members free, non members £5 Contact: 01428 65200

 Sunday 15 September

 Thursday 26 September

Devil’s Punch Bowl 10 k Run to

Workshop: ‘A little sprig of laurel’:

celebrate A3 closure

women writing history in the long

Venue: Devil’s Punch Bowl,

eighteenth century

Hindhead

Time: 9.30am - 5pm

Time: 10am

Venue: Chawton House Library

Contact: 01428 656809

Price: £35, £25 Students. Conference dinner optional for £25

 Tuesday 17 September Sunday 18 August Sunday Funday Venue: Rural Life Centre, Tilford, Farnham Price: Adults £8.50 Concessions £7.50 Children £6.00 Family 2 adults + accompanying children) £26 Contact: www.rural-life.org.uk

 Saturday 21 September

 Friday 13, Sunday 15 September Goodwood Revival Venue: Goodwood Estate, Chichester, West Sussex Price: From £36

Jane Austen’s

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 Thursday 12 September

HDFAS Lecture: Professor Andrew

Ladies Tennis Day

Hopkins on The Baroque City

 Saturday 28 September

Venue: Tennis Courts around

Venue: Haslemere Hall, Bridge Rd

Haslemere Taste Fest

Haslemere

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Venue: Haslemere Educational

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Museum, High Street

tournament and to include

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Contact: 01428 643565

Contact: 01428 652000

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Issue 41 August / September 2013

“First class care and service all round” Mr Edgar (Son of Resident) March 2013

Huntington House offers the very best nursing care within stunning surroundings.

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