Life in Haslemere by Life Magazines

ISSUE 9 APRIL - MAY 2008

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Your local community lifestyle magazine Covering: Haslemere and surrounding areas including Beacon Hill, Chiddingfold, Fernhurst, Grayshott, Hindhead, Liphook

Business

Partners in supplying fresh food

Charity

Friends of the Elderly need helpers

Sport

Luxury Living Show at Hindhead, Haslemere Chamber Awards 2008, New Business, Home Improvement, Health, and Competition

Shane Warne and girls from Haslemere CC

ISSUE 9 APRIL - MAY 2008

Contents Inside Life in Haslemere this issue 2 News Report crime; Dreamakers; Dormouse 4 Grayshott News Community First; Charity Breakfast 6 Awards Haslemere Chamber Awards 2008 8 New Business Animals at Home,Vital Fitness, Coolsleepwear 10 Business News New Leaf partnership, Atcost Windows 12 Home Improvements & Entertainment 14-18 Welcome

OKA, Isabel Ballardie, Collingwood Batchellor Littlejohn, Kalglass, Premier Property

Between the Lines

Health

19 Luxury Living Show at De Vere, Branksome Place 20 Teeth whitening, Skin care, 22-26

Charity

Friends of the Elderly

Business Profile Lifestyle

Local Attractions

Back pain, Hearing problems

Petworth House, by Stephen Richardson

Hotels/Restaurants

Lythe Hill for lunch, Madhuban reopens,

Sport

Haslemere Cricket and Bowling Clubs

Grayshott Spa event

Competition

Luxury Living writing competition for under 15s

Property

Meet the agent, part 2

Diary of events Directory

RESULTS Grayshott Spa

30 32 33 34 36

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on in April and May Local contacts

Editoral director: Nick Keith

26 27 28

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Executive editor: Jo Horsley

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Art director: Karen Holloway

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Advertising manager: Carolyn Warne Marketing executive: Cat Jarman

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Welcome

Advertisers in this issue Advert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page

Advert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page

Aitana Financial Services . . . . . . .29

Leightons HearingCare . . . . . . . . .25

Alan Greenwood & Sons . . . . . . . . .9

Limelight Accountancy . . . . . . . . .13

Amelie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Liss Wools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Atcost Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Littlejohn Bathrooms . . . . . . . . .IFC

BarnKids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lower Roundhurst Farm . . . . . . .15

second year of the highly

Caring Daycare Day Nursery . . . .31

Madhuban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

successful business awards

Collingwood Batchelor . . . . . . . . .15

Moorlands Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . .21

organised by Haslemere

Enchantment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

MTS Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Encompass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Mulberry Lifestyle Services Ltd . .29

Friends of the Elderly . . . . . . . . . .35

Premier Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

special awards dinner on

Luxury Living Show . . . . . . . . . . .IBC

Pride of the Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Friday 25 April at the

Grayshott Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Riverford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Georgian House Hotel (see

Hartswood Gleeson Homes . . . . . .3

Rookery Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Spring celebrations pring is here, and the time has come for the

Chamber of Commerce. This great celebration for the town climaxes at a

page 8). This is a great opportunity to get together and mingle with the ‘great and the good’ of Haslemere, so be sure to book your tickets. Last year, Life in Haslemere was lucky enough to be chosen as winner of the Best New Business. This award was

Cover: Isabel Ballardie and Jane Munk, from Isabel Ballardie, who are exhibiting at the Luxury Living Show in April at De Vere Branksome Place, Hindhead Photography by Michel Focard tel: 01730 233660 www.michel2f.co.uk

a huge honour, which has helped to establish our ‘brand’ and to bring wider recognition in the local community. The award has undoubtedly provided an invaluable business boost for us, and we are looking forward to seeing and meeting the companies on the roll of honour for 2008. The chamber also offers a warning to business — that they should report crime. The Federation of Small Business has reported that 20% of crimes are against business, but only one in eight are reported. The good news is that Haslemere has an excellent local police officer (see the News story on page 4). There are more celebrations in April with the lavish Luxury Living Show at De Vere Branksome Place on 19 and 20. That is one of the reasons why this month’s cover features Isabel Ballardie’s two principals, Isabel herself and Jane Munk, who both live in Haslemere, and are among the exhibitors at the show.

Haslemere Framing Co . . . . . . . . . .1

Royal School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Haslemere Osteopathic . . . . . . . .23

Second Thoughts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Haslemere Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Strutt & Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OBC

Isabel Ballardie Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Three Counties Marketing . . . . . . .9

Kalglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Transform Landscapes . . . . . . . . . .9

Kudu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Waitrose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Labrow Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Waterlooville Carpets . . . . . . . . . .35

Land of Nod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Distribution List Beacon Hill Jaycees Foodstore Brook Haslemere Garden Centre Camelsdale Arnold’s Garage Cee Gees Village Store Chiddingfold Chiddingfold Post Office Churt Avalon Garden Centre Pride of the Valley Hotel Headley Down Martins Newsagents Coop Fernhurst The Post Office The Community Centre

Grayshott Applegarth Farm Shop Grayshott Pottery Grayshott Spa Grayshott Village Post Office Tesco Express

Hindhead De Vere Branksome Place Devil's Punchbowl Hotel Royal Parade Stores Liphook Champneys Forest Mere Gables Newsagents

Grayswood Wheatsheaf Hotel

General Wine Company Old Thorns

Kingsley Green Lythe Hill Hotel

Passfield Passfield Post Office

Haslemere Georgian House Hotel Hammonds Newsagents (Haslemere Station) Haslemere Museum Inn on the Hill Land of Nod Nobbs Newsagents Royal Oak Pub

Weyhill Aerial Systems/Bluestone FX Tesco

They and all of us in the area have plenty to shout about If you would like your name to be added to this list. please contact us at

this spring.

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ISSUE 9 APRIL - MAY 2008

News

Report crimes New branch usinesses in Haslemere

David. They can both be

are urged to report

contacted by phone or email:

crimes. Cllr William King,

see the Surrey Police website

Sons funeral directors

requests with the utmost

Deputy Mayor of Haslemere,

(below).

opens on 11 April. An

dignity and attention

independent family firm,

to detail.”

National Federation of

with headquarters in

Contact: Christine

Self-Employed and Small

Guildford, they say they are

Chapman, Community

report incidents of criminal

Businesses Ltd (FSB) said that

open 24-7 every day of the

Manager, Alan Greenwood

damage to, “the Police” who

crimes against businesses

year.

& Sons, 19 Junction Place,

really do need this sort of

make up 20% of all recorded

has asked the local Chamber of Trade to invite members who are shop owners to

A recent report from the

Haslemere branch of Alan Greenwood &

“Nothing is too much

information,” he explained.

crime but only one in eight

trouble and we pride

“It may also serve as a basis

incidents are reported.

ourselves on the service we

of evidence on which the

Businesses tell the FSB:

police and the community

“Reporting crime is a ‘waste

can all lobby for an increase

of time'; the police are not

in the deployment and use of

interested”.

any available CCTV resources.” Haslemere is extremely

provide,” they say. “Our aim is to carry out your

Haslemere, GU27 2NZ. Tel: 01428 656364

Tailpiece!

Photo: Wendy Rapley

To report a crime, call Surrey Police on

fortunate to have an excellent

0845 125 22 22 or online via

local PC, Ralph Swindell,

their website:

supported by PCSO George

www.surrey.police.uk

All dressed up

Left to right: Penny Lovewell, Sara Pennant, Stella Bishop, Patries Fisher, Christine Flander, Valerie Hale, Sandie Crawford, Maria Yadegar.

embers of Dreamakers,

support and advice, as well as

a small-business

for social events. New

networking group, celebrate

members welcome.

their first anniversary. The

Contact: Sara Pennant, 07976

group meets on a monthly

009995

basis in Liphook to provide

carouselnetwork@btconnect.com

Manager, Sussex Wildlife

seven hours sleep, imagine

rare and interesting species

waking up after seven

that can be found at West

months, as this nine-month-

Dean Woods, there are

old dormouse is about to do.

several species that are rarely

hile humans may struggle to get up after

Trust said: “Amongst all the

This dormouse’s home is on

ever seen. Of these, one of

the 6,400 acre West Dean

the best known is the

Estate, near Chichester,

dormouse, which is mainly

where the Nature Reserve, a

nocturnal and is famous for

Site of Special Scientific

its long winter hibernation,

Interest (SSSI), is let to the

often sleeping from October

Sussex Wildlife Trust.

through to April.”

Mark Monk-Terry, Reserves Life

ISSUE 9 APRIL - MAY 2008

Grayshott News

New contact J

anet Easton, the newly

funds, whatever the issue, I

appointed outreach worker

would like to hear from them.”

from Community First East Hampshire, wants to meet key people in Grayshott. To get the ball rolling in

After the meeting, Phil Bates said that the meeting gave “an opportunity to explain how and why Grayshott Village is so

mid-March, she had a meeting

community-driven and vibrant.

to discuss local issues with

Janet was amazed to learn the

Peter Hatch, Webmaster of

number of groups we have that

grayshott.com and Chairman

get involved with every day life

of Party in Grayshott, and Phil

which encompasses all age

Bates of the Grayshott Society.

groups.”

“I am here to support small

Peter Hatch welcomed

Janet Easton of Community First East Hampshire meets Peter Hatch and Phil Bates at Grayshott Pottery

new or existing voluntary

Community First East proactive

groups across East Hampshire,”

and positive approach. “More

Contact: Janet Easton at The

Email:

she explained. “If anyone needs

and more we all have to build

Tilmore Centre, 1 Tilmore Rd,

janet.easton@communityfirst-

help setting up a group,

on partnerships to everyone's

Petersfield, GU32 2HG.

easthampshire.org.uk

establishing a committee,

best advantage.

Tel: 01730 710017

Web: www.communityfirsteasthampshire.org.uk

setting up paperwork or finding

Square events T

he Grayshott Square Group

The group was formed last

Charity breakfast A charity breakfast at the

supplied the sausages, bacon

Fox & Pelican in

and eggs; Cabbage Patch the

received a cheque for

year after the Parish Council

almost £800 in February from

had completed the successful

the Buy in Grayshott (BIG)

purchase of The Square.

campaign after a collection at

Chairman of the Group, Colin

the carol service in The Square

Thompson, said that “many

£1,000. Although the

on Christmas Eve.

ideas had been submitted to

Grayshott on 1 March

tomatoes and mushrooms;

attracted over 120 diners to

Tesco Express the bread; and

celebrate the work of Cancer

the Fox & Pelican the rest,

Research UK and raised

including cooking it all.

breakfast was free, donations were encouraged, with every

and Dick Smith on behalf of

penny going to the cause.

the “Buy in Grayshott”

The ingredients were

Left to right: Ben Bagguley (Treasurer BIG), Rev Susan Wing (Vicar of St Luke's church), Barrie Archer (Square Group), David Phillips (Secretary & Treasurer Party in Grayshott - PIG), Vivien Harrison (Grayshott Concerts) and Caroline Kaighin (Treasurer, Square Group). Photograph by Phil O'Connor Photography

The breakfast was organised by Ben Bagguley

campaign. A delighted

donated by the local

Cancer Research UK thanked

business community.

all participants for their

Kaighin & Daughter Butchers

generosity.

improve The Square. It was

the Plaza”, a Spanish themed

hoped that over the course of

day. For further information

the next few months a design

about the refurbishments of

would be adopted with funds

The Square, write to:

in place to carry out the

The Square Group, 1-2 The

necessary work. Public support

Square, Grayshott, Surrey,

for any scheme would be vital.” Future fundraising events for The Square include a “Paella in

GU26 6LQ Visit: www.grayshott.com/squaregroup Life

ISSUE 9 APRIL - MAY 2008

Chamber Business Awards 2008

Celebrate your successes The second annual Chamber Business Awards have been launched. Simon Labrow, the President of Haslemere & District Chamber of Trade and Commerce, said that the 2008 awards followed the success of the inaugural event in 2007, in recognition of outstanding individuals and businesses within the Haslemere area “

ur inaugural Chamber

heard the winning news and in

Business Awards in 2007

fact it has encouraged more

were successful beyond all

staff team-bonding and

expectations!” Simon Labrow

community awareness. “At every publicity

said. “Haslemere business has so much to offer its customers

opportunity, we are proud to

and the community. This

mention we have won this

annual event brings this to the

award. Equally our customers

public’s attention.”

share this and are more supportive through their loyalty

Entry is open to all members

to us.

of Haslemere Chamber of

“I would like to take this

Trade, who have been encouraged to nominate

opportunity to thank the

themselves, their companies or

Haslemere Chamber of Trade

organisations, or fellow

for its excellent initiative in

Chamber members for each of

introducing the Haslemere

the six categories:

Business Awards, as this is a quantifiable success."

• Best New Business – Sponsored by Grayshott

Celebrations: Last year’s winners of the Chamber Business Awards

Lesley Howes, Greenest

dinner dance & awards

experience for the whole team,

Haslemere Company winner

ceremony are available from

generating a real sense of pride,

2007, said: “We are proud to be

Sponsored by The

www.haslemerechamber.co.uk

announced that we had won

helped hugely to boost our

the Most Proactive Business in

brand and increase the

the Community, Award for

acceptance of the publication in the local community,” said

Sports Locker Comments by 2007 winners Michelle Carrington of

2007, I was overcome with

is the time to join. The

Haslemere Chiropractic Clinic,

pride and joy. I was especially

Nick Keith, the Editorial

Chamber of Trade has more

winner of the Customer Service

pleased knowing that in

Director.

If you are not a member, now

than 200 members based in

Award, said: “We had a huge

Haslemere and its surrounding

and around Haslemere.

amount of positive feedback

villages, there are so many

from patients following the

other successful businesses like

award, and I have been glad to

Grayshott Pottery that take an

Chamber of Trade annual

have the opportunity to thank

active part in getting involved

dinner dance at the Georgian

those who have supported the

and supporting their

House Hotel on Friday 25 April,

Clinic over the years in so many

communities.

after the AGM. Tickets for the

ways. Winning the Customer

The 2008 Business Awards will be presented at the Haslemere

Services Award has been a great

“All the Staff at the Pottery were delighted when they

ISSUE 9 APRIL - MAY 2008

New Business

Animals at Home

Pals for pets Animals at Home, which aims to make pets’ lives more comfortable while their owners are away, has opened in Haslemere

endy Higgins, who

homes to feed animals, walk

runs the Haslemere

dogs, water plants and

franchise, says: “If you are

ensure that customers’

planning a holiday or

property is secure when they

business trip and do not

are away. Or they can arrange

want to put your pets into

for pets to be looked after in

kennels or a cattery, then we

a loving host family home.

Wendy Higgins runs the Haslemere franchise of Animals at Home in Haslemere.

has been phenomenal. With

Animals at Home (Haslemere),

dogs or feed your cats

services on the Isle of Wight

over 6.5 million dogs and 8

Acorns, Oak Tree Lane,

whenever it suits you and

for the last five years,

million cats and over 15

Haslemere, GU27 1PQ

Animals at Home has

million other household pets,

Tel: 07932 160 166

can help. We can walk your

them, and are happy to offer

Having offered their

a personal service

expanded through franchise

this service is one that almost

Email:

unsurpassed in the area. We

areas throughout the UK.

half of all houses in the UK

info@haslemere.animalsathome.co.uk

can benefit from.”

www.haslemere.animalsathome.co.uk

are fully insured and all our carers are security checked.” They guarantee to visit

Denis Chirgwin, Managing

Life

Director of the franchising company said, “The response

Contact:

Vital Fitness

Coolsleepwear

Your health is crucial

No sweat A new range of nightwear called Coolsleepwear offers relief to mature women who experience disturbed sleep because of night sweats or hot flushes. And Chiddingfold-based husband and wife team, Mike and Carolyn Gleave, have launched a new business selling it online street stores such as Boots and Debenhams, was so impressed

A new Personal Training company in Haslemere says, ‘The fitter you are, the better you feel’

ital Fitness Director Alex

goal-setting and motivational

Manos says: “In the hurly-

strategies.

burly of everyday life we lose

Vital Fitness believes in the

sight of how important our

approach to nutrition promoted

health is.

through the Institute of

“We tell ourselves we don’t

Optimum Nutrition — providing

that he wanted to be the first to

have time to exercise and, if

the best possible intake of

bring it to the UK.

we’re not the ‘sporty’ type, we’ll

nutrients to enable the body to

never achieve the level of fitness

function as healthily as it can.

patented yarn that wicks

we would like. So we are more

“Food is viewed as not only vital

moisture away from the skin

prone to aches, pains and illness,

fuel, but also as fundamental

and up to the surface of the

and lack confidence that we can

medicine.”

fabric where it evaporates

do anything about it.

Coolsleepwear uses a

rapidly, leaving the wearer cool

“If you enjoy going to your

Vital Fitness has a young and professionally trained staff, and

local gym and working out, that’s

provides a range of services

the fabric was originally for

fine. But many of us would

aimed at all sectors of the

runners but its application for

prefer to exercise in our own

community — weight

arolyn believes

sufferers of night sweats was

home with advice and support

management, body sculpting,

Coolsleepwear could make

soon recognised.

from a professional trainer.

stress release, or training for a

and dry. Developed in the US, ‘Sleep easy, stay cool,’ say Mike and Carolyn Gleave

a big difference to women

There are three collections of

“Our clients benefit from

specific event or sport. Its philosophy is simple: the

sleepwear, with styles to suit

having a tailor-made programme

night sweats — having tested

everyone. The range is available

that ensures they achieve their

fitter you are, the better you feel.

the product herself. And Mike,

at: www.coolsleepwear.co.uk

own health and fitness goals. It

Email: alex@vitalfitness.biz

makes exercising fun.” So Vital

Visit: www.vitalfitness.biz

whose sleep is blighted by

who has 30 years’ experience as a retailing executive with high

Life

works out a programme with

Life

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Business

New Leaf Foods

Partners in fresh food New Leaf Foods of Haslemere and local online food company Farm Fresh Express are celebrating two years of partnership to make locally grown food and natural, organic products available locally.

n a reciprocal arrangement,

Formed in September 2005,

Happy anniversary: Alison and Paddy Morton (New Leaf Foods), Graham Rawlinson and Pauline Ryder (Farm Fresh Express).

the benefits in terms of low

Farm Fresh is based in Selham,

shopping on the internet and

many of the environmentally

eight miles from Haslemere.

home delivery. We believe our

food miles, reduced pollution

friendly household products

Director Pauline Ryder says:

partnership with Farm Fresh

and nutritional value.

Express gives us a product and

New Leaf Foods provides

and dried goods that appear on

“Through the partnership, we

the Farm Fresh Express website

are able to offer customers

service that is better than the

for home delivery.

certainty about where their

superstores in quality and local

Tel: 0845 6124040

food and drink comes from and

sourcing.”

www.farmfreshexpress.co.uk

And New Leaf has on offer some of the local fresh produce

ethical choices for the rest of

that Farm Fresh Express

their weekly shopping.”

Both parties expect continuing growth in the

Contact: Pauline Ryder

New Leaf Foods, 4 Shepherd’s Hill, Haslemere

collects from farms and small

Paddy Morton, proprietor of

market for local produce and

Tel: 01428 648882

producers, principally across

New Leaf, adds: “Customers are

for environmentally-friendly

Web: www.newleaffoods.co.uk

South-west Surrey, East

becoming increasingly

products, with Haslemere

Hampshire and West Sussex.

comfortable with food

customers particularly aware of

Life

Atcost Windows

Setting new standards The Passfield-based business Atcost brings high quality service to fitting doors, windows and conservatories A typical installation undertaken by Atcost Windows

father and son team John and

want to find a company to trust

employees. Recent investment

Passfield, serves both the

Europe’s leading producer. This

when you are planning to make

has seen installation of state-

domestic and trade sectors and

gives greater thermal efficiency

any improvements — with new

of-the art production

has contracts with builders

and, with the appropriate

windows, doors or a

equipment and a new

throughout the region. Each

sealed unit, allows the window

conservatory.

computer tracking system,

order is treated with care, from

to achieve a better Energy

together with a transformation

the initial enquiry, through the

Rating.

that it meets the highest

of the production areas to

measuring-up process and

standards, having recently been

improve efficiency further.

our home is probably your most valuable asset, so you

Atcost Windows has proved

David Edwards work with 25

Atcost Windows, based at

profile, manufactured by

Atcost is part of ‘recycline’,

then planning the installation.

which ensures that waste PVC

John Edwards says: ”The

The Atcost team of skilled

and off-cuts are fully recycled

Standards ‘KiteMarks’. These

recent investment, plus the

craftsmen ensures that the

by the manufacturer and don’t

approvals cover manufacturing,

accolade of achieving three

whole process is undertaken

go into landfill. Contact: Atcost Windows, Unit

awarded three coveted British

enhanced security and

important quality ‘KiteMarks’,

with the minimum of

installation. In fact, Atcost is

shows our determination to

disruption to the client and

4c, Passfield Mill Business

believed to be one of the first in

continue to offer our clients

with the maximum efficiency.

Park, Liphook,

its field in the UK to achieve

across the region an

the ‘KiteMark’ for installation.

unparalleled service backed by

been chosen with the utmost

Tel: 01428 751670

a quality they can trust.”

care. Atcost uses a 5-chamber

Email: info@atcost.co.uk Life

A family-owned business,

Even the window profile has

GU30 7RR.

ISSUE 9 APRIL - MAY 2008

Home Improvements

OKA has a vast range of homeware products available in Haslemere, online and via mail order

Showcases for the home OKA provides an elegant showcase for the range of home products, including sofas, upholstered furniture, dining tables and chairs, curtains, storage, beds, rugs, fabrics, lighting and more. Rosey Briggs reports he products are arranged

striking white building at the

as room-sets to show how

end of West Street. Damian

pieces combine to make a

Thompson, the Haslemere

complete decorating scheme.

Manager for two years, says

Much of the furniture range has

customers come in to buy

a colonial flavour and includes

products they have seen in the

rattan and bamboo as well as

catalogue or online.

the painted and distressed furniture. OKA has traded in Haslemere for four and a half years in the

Cushions, lighting and accessories are always popular, as is the ends of lines and seconds area, with new stock

You can’t miss the striking white building at the end of West Street in Haslemere

coming in weekly. Spring

well as their mail order

shopping weekend — where all

catalogue and store network.

items are sold at a discount is

“Everything we offer within

from 4-6 April. Also look out for

our catalogue has been

this summer’s range of garden

commissioned by us. We go

furniture, a new bed and

directly to source so we have

bathroom area and from April,

absolute quality control and

a coffee lounge.

can maintain prices at an

Originally started in 1999 as an interiors mail order catalogue, OKA now has 11 stores in England and Scotland.

affordable level,” says CEO Annabel Astor. To buy a specific OKA product, phone ahead to check

The founders — Annabel Astor,

availability.

Sue Jones and Lucinda

Contact: OKA, 25 West Street,

Waterhouse — have combined

Haslemere, GU27 2AP

backgrounds in retail, fashion

Tel: 01428 648644

and textiles.

www.okadirect.com

The business has burgeoned into a ‘multi-channel’ retailer with online and trade service as

Soft touch Isabel Ballardie Interiors is exhibiting at The Luxury Living Show, displaying a selection of furniture, soft furnishings, lighting and giftware. They are also running a competition to win an x-frame upholstered ottoman

heir spring display can be

seen seven days a week

Or why not browse their new website, at:

in their showroom at The

http://www.isabelballardie.co

Packhouse, nr Farnham,

showcasing this spring’s fresh new looks. Visit the second

Studio contact: Isabel

floor of The Packhouse,

Ballardie, Runfold House

Hewitts Kilns, Tongham Road,

Studio, Runfold St. George,

Farnham, GU10 1PJ.

Farnham, GU10 1PL

Tel: 01252 781010

Tel: 01252 782673

Isabel Ballardie and Jane Munk show their wares outside De Vere, Branksome, in advance of the Luxury Living Show in April

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Home Improvements

Service with some style The antidote to out-of-town superstores, Collingwood Batchellor has a big range of top-quality upholstery, dining room and bedroom furniture, beds, linens and accessories in its spacious showroom on Haslemere High Street his shop believes in

wherever possible. You can find

customer service, so

Wade upholstery, Willis and

Manager Gary Eaton ensures

Gambier, Parker Knoll, Ercoll

that customers are given plenty

and, from May, elegant Ekornes

Portsmouth FC victory — he is

of time to choose, with a choice

leather recliners from

an ardent supporter! This is

of fabrics, free delivery and

Scandinavia.

probably one of the reasons the

Contact: Collingwood

store is the top performer in

Batchellor, 40 High Street,

assembly if necessary. He can

After six years in Haslemere,

Manager Gary Eaton gives customers time to choose

for upholstery.

sometimes contrive to have

Gary knows what local

the group of five spread over

Haslemere, GU27 2LA.

furniture made to fit an

customers are looking for.

the South and why turnover

Tel: 01428 641947

awkward space.

Many become regulars,

increased 18% last year.

haslemere@collingwoodstores.co.u

Gary stocks quality brands, which are British-made

sometimes dropping in just to chat about the latest

Trends for the spring and

summer? Light oak and cherry

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wood furniture and soft pastels

Get fresh for spring Many different showers, enclosures, shower baths and wetrooms are available from Littlejohn, the leading Hampshire-based bathroom retailer. They believe their products will transform your bathroom into ‘a shrine to showering’

Littlejohn will advise on the best type of tray to suit your desired installation. Showering for all ages The over-50s are catered for, with modern, stylish and practical alternatives. With the increasing

ittlejohn Managing Director

products and also save you from

for some of the best-known

growth of the ‘grey pound’,

Bill Gosney says: “Showering

the headache of finding a good

quality brands of screens. Superb

Littlejohn is pleased to see

has never been more popular

plumber. Their own in-house

frameless options are available in

manufacturers rising to the

and we are finding that around

team of highly trained installers

bespoke sizes, from simple glass

challenge to create attractive

80% of our customers now are

will take care of everything right

dividers to keep splashes inside

showering products to meet the

opting for a wetroom-style

down to fitting the tiles and

the shower, to completely closed-

needs of this market.

shower. Wetrooms provide easy

ensuring a perfect finish.

in-glass enclosures. Whirlpool

access for all the family and meet

When choosing a shower,

options are also available. Where glass is involved, it is

Wetrooms of all shapes and sizes are a great option for the less able as there are no steps to

the current design trend for a

Littlejohn designers will help you

minimal, uncluttered look.“

consider all your household’s

essential that any model is made

needs. Every shower model is

from British or European

for both the youngest and the

equipped with patented air-

Standard approved toughened

oldest members of the family.

The true definition of a wetroom is a level shower area,

negotiate, making them practical

usually with completely tiled

injection technology so the spray

glass. If you plan on having a

Littlejohn can also install a seat

walls and floors, and a grate in

is all-enveloping — and these

deluge rather than a dribble,

to provide safe and comfortable showering for all ages.

the floor for the water to drain

showers also use around 10% less

check that the enclosure or

away. Littlejohn are experts in

water.

screen is approved for use with

the design and installation of

Different shower models also

power-showers. Many models on

Contact: Littlejohns, Amey

wetrooms, working with leading

offer various spray modes,

the market are only categorised

Industrial Estate, Frenchman’s

European manufacturer Wedi.

including soft spray ideal for

as splash-proof which means

Road, Petersfield, GU32 3AN

washing children’s hair),

they are prone to leaking if used

Tel: 01730 231050 www.littlejohn.co.uk

“We also recommend installing under-floor heating to keep the

invigorating massage sprays, and

with a powerful shower. Just as

floor dry and the room cosy,” Bill

low-flow eco options that halve

important is the shower tray.

Gosney adds.

water consumption without

Many enclosure models offer

affecting shower performance.

matching trays to create a

Littlejohn can design a new shower, supply quality branded

LittleJohn are approved dealers

harmonious design, and

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Home Improvements

Heart of glass Hard work and a clear vision have helped Vangelis Kaloudis build a successful business in the UK after his life was literally shattered in Greece. By Rosey Briggs

angelis Kaloudis was forced

and custom glass rooms. The firm

to re-build his life in the UK

also continues to make non-

after an earthquake had

standard glass units — such as

destroyed his house in Greece in

doors, windows or roof panels —

1994 — luckily not injuring his

for sale direct to customers or

wife, Phillipa, and their three-

through the building trade.

month old baby who were inside.

They also make glass and

From an early start helping his

aluminium roofs and offer a

A tailor-make conservatory from Kalglass

brother-in-law with his

complete glazing service,

made conservatories and window

room has worked out and

conservatory business, Vangellis

supplying toughened, polished

panels is much greater here than

customers like to know the

used his computer-design skills to

and bevelled glass and a range of

in newer build areas.

set up a company supplying non-

patterns. Units can be supplied in

standard, hard-to-source, sealed

aluminium, PVC and timber, and

live and work locally he feels a

glass units to the building trade.

delivery is often only four to five

particular responsibility to

planning a manufacturing facility

From a two-man band working a

days. Kalglass is a member of

provide an excellent service. “A

back in Greece to be operational

16-hour day and with just £700

the glass and glazing federation

bad reputation spreads fast,” he

by autumn. Providing he can find

starting capital, the business has

and FENSA and its sealed units

says.

the right help, he may also be

grown to 17 people working from

are guaranteed for five years

three sites in Haslemere, Wormley

against misting.

Because Vangelis and his family

Clearly his reputation is good,

company are still there if they need anything. For the future, Vangelis is

looking for market expansion in

because the business is thriving,

the UK.

Most Kalglass customers are in

and now he needs to spend less

Contact: Kalglass, at Jackson &

the Surrey, West Sussex and East

time in the workshop and more

Gocher’s Yard, Petworth Road,

Hampshire area. With the older

time developing the business. He

Wormley, Godalming, GU8 5SL

designs, makes and builds tailor-

housing stock and more affluent

likes to visit past customers every

Tel: 01428 685881

made conservatories, orangeries

households, the market for tailor-

two years or so to see how the

info@kalglass.co.uk,

and Secretts garden centre in Milford. Thirteen years on, Kalglass now

Made to measure

melamine. When not master-minding building projects, the Hardings enjoy spending time with their

David and Suzanne Harding care passionately about customer satisfaction and high quality service in their building and kitchen design service

boys who were both at school locally but are now at college and university. You may also

remier Property has

a detailed quote including a

managed many complete

find them walking a couple of

undertaken many building

schedule of works, take care of

interiors involving gutting and

energetic Springer spaniels,

projects since it started eight

the planning and building

refurbishment. Plans for the

shooting or skiing.

years ago. Most of its work

regulations process, and see

future may involve a move into

comes through word of mouth.

the project through to

new-build projects.

With 25 years in army

completion and final clean-up

Without the overheads of a

David and Suzanne live and work in the area, so they are among customers all the time.

logistics, David’s planning and

(they really do clean up!).

showroom or specific brands to

“We are highly customer-

organisational skills are second

David uses a team of trusted,

sell, Premier can shop around

oriented and endeavour to

to none. After a spell as a

quality specialists; he will be

for the best products at the best

provide a top class service,”

consultant and years spent on

the one point-of-contact for

prices. They often buy British

says Suzanne.

building sites, he has

clients and be on hand at any

kitchens because of the quality

developed a unique ability to

time during the whole job.

and speed of delivery, but are

project-manage a complex

These days up to 25% of jobs

Contact: Premier Property Ltd,

completely flexible in meeting

9 Monks Orchard, Petersfield,

a client’s brief. Trends in

GU32 2JJ

building project and ensure

are new kitchens — with

that it happens on time and on

budgets ranging from £3,000 to

kitchens involve coloured glass

Tel: 01730 710028

budget.

£30,000. Bathrooms and house

splash-backs and a mix of

info@premproperty.co.uk,

extensions are also hot

surfaces — typically granite

www.premproperty.co.uk

favourites; and Premier has

and timber or high quality

Typically, David will discuss the brief with a client, produce

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business. The unusual colour of the shopfronts was developed after many sample pots, and much (informal) customer research, and is mixed specially for them. All the photography and artwork and the website, launched in 1999, are managed by Lindsey’s brother, Roland. One of the challenges has been to find the right staff to sell their special products. But staff seem to become part of the family and many of the managers have been with the business for 10 years or more — unusual in the retail world. Together with the fantastic team at their Head Offices in Celebrating the joy of giving: Florian and Lindsey Kleinlercher outside their Haslemere branch

Bosham they keep their shops supplied with great and everchanging product.

Between the Lines

Gifts with a difference Lindsey and Florian Kleinlercher are the inspiration behind this successful and expanding chain of shops. By Rosey Briggs

The range of stock is always

When not searching the world

high quality, and often unusual.

for more lines of cards and gifts,

Cards and books are sometimes

visiting the stores or spending

locally produced, but also come

time with the family, Lindsey and

from further afield: Klutz books

Florian find a bit of time to enjoy

and the Burt’s Bees body range

some sailing and skiing. Florian

from USA, Moulin Roty soft toys

loves England, but likes to get

from France, and eco-friendly

back to Austria every now and

body products from Ireland.

then for a ‘snow fix’ in the

Unusual children’s gifts include butterfly and stick insect gardens, ‘how to crochet’ craft set

mountains near his home town of Innsbruck. The business goes from strength to strength, and in 2004

indsey’s parents founded the

‘Between The Lines’. The name

and microwavable soft toy hot

first shop in 1964, selling

goes some way to describing the

water bottles. Because it is their

won the Independent Gift Retailer of the Year for the South

cards, books and office

company philosophy, which is

special interest, Lindsey and

stationery in the centre of

not just about gifts but about

Florian carry a range of gifts with

and South East. Last year they

Midhurst. Lindsey pursued an

‘celebrating the joy of giving’.

a spiritual or holistic element,

were finalists in the category Best

like the popular jewellery from

UK Small Multiple Greeting Card Retailer.

early career as a nurse, travelling

Haslemere, which was a 1993

to Australia to work in Cardio

addition to the chain, has been a

‘Tales from the Earth’, where

Thoracic Surgery, then to Saudi

very successful shop, with

each piece carries a thought-

Arabia, and a spell with the Air

Margaret being the longest

Ambulance Service at

serving branch manager of the

Goodwood.

company. She joined the

provoking message. This formula seems to work

This kind of official recognition is helpful when setting up new supplier contracts, but it is also

well, because there are now

very gratifying to the

business back in 1994 and,

outlets in Alton, Haslemere,

Kleinlerchers. They have found a

challenges, she joined the family

together with her enthusiastic

Chichester, Tunbridge Wells,

formula that works with the

business, which then expanded

and friendly team, brings a real

Sevenoaks, Horsham and

industry and the gift-buying

passion for customer service to

Petersfield, as well as the two

public.

Eventually, looking for new

to a second shop in Godalming. In 1990 she met Florian, who is

the daily running of the shop. As

originals in Midhurst and

from Austria, at a meditation

well as the company’s long

Godalming. The Kleinlerchers

course in London. His IT skills

running support for UNICEF, the

have chosen prosperous small

22 West Street, Haslemere.

have proved invaluable as they

Haslemere team has supported

towns across the South, where

01428 641698.

continued to develop the

many local charity projects.

the rates and rents are

www.between.co.uk

business together as a family.

Margaret has also been a very

reasonable and they can afford

The company subsequently

committed supporter of the

prime trading locations.

became more focused as a card

Haslemere Shopping Loyalty

and gift shop and was re-named

Card scheme.

Contact: Between The Lines,

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Florian and Lindsey care deeply about every detail of their family

Lifestyle

ultimate home cinema system using a fabulous, Italian SIM2 high-definition projector and PMC loudspeakers — as owned by Robbie Williams, Brian May and Stevie Wonder, to drop just three famous names! UK loudspeaker manufacturer KEF is showing the most exclusive of stereo loudspeakers, the MUON. Standing over six feet tall and clad in polished aluminium, only 100 pairs will ever be made, and only 10 of these will go on sale in the UK. The price? £70,000 per pair. Rumour has it that

In the lap of luxury The date for the first Luxury Living & Home Entertainment Show is fast approaching. The event – which takes place at the De Vere, Branksome Place, Haslemere, on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April – will provide an exciting day out for visitors looking for treats for their homes, gardens, or themselves

will be flying in to the show especially to see and hear these beauties. If home automation is on your agenda then an industry — leading distributor of HA and home entertainment products will

he diverse range of

for one lucky visitor in a

piece of land from the tiniest

be there represented by

goods and services on

competition.

town garden to the grandest

ArtEvents, an installation

show for the interior of your

For the

home includes textiles,

lady who

glassware and ceramics,

prefers

available for sale along with

pampering,

fine art and sculpture. Many

there will be

exhibitors will accept

exhibitors

commissions if you want a

selling

bespoke piece.

gorgeous

Products and services include bespoke furniture,

clothing, accessories,

featuring an early preview of

jewellery,

James Huddleston’s latest

beauty

designs, and home

products,

portraiture by artist Eli Ofir.

flowers and

Run Cookware will

plants. To

demonstrate what many TV

keep the

chefs consider the finest

men happy,

pans in the land. Naturally,

Lusso

there will be champagne and

magazine

wines on sale to accompany

will bring

anything you create in

along a

your kitchen.

selection of

Local interior designer Isabel Ballardie will

“

There is something to appeal to all tastes, and the organisers, who are locally based, look forward to welcoming you to De Vere Branksome Place over the weekend of 19–20 April.

supercars. The

”

of country

company. The similarly

estates. Some

named — but not connected

exhibitors are

— Art Music will show

building

instruments and artwork

impressive

from its range of beautiful

pavilions and

guitars, pianos and music-

greenhouses

related art.

within Branksome’s

On Sunday, Southdowns Auctioneers will stage an

grounds to give

auction of fine art, exquisite

visitors a feel for

jewellery, and selected

the products in a

quality furniture in the

real garden

auditorium with viewing all

setting. And a

day on saturday.

selection of

There is something to

garden furniture

appeal to all tastes, and the

will be available

organisers, who are locally

at varying prices.

based, look forward to

Back inside the

welcoming you to De Vere

Conference

Branksome Place over the

Centre, visitors

weekend of 19–20 April.

will get to see some of the finest

Contact: Philippa Steward,

— and some of

01428 717400. Email:

showcase her talents in

outside of your home will be

the most exclusive — home

various locations around the

equally well catered for with

entertainment systems in the

conference centre. She has

the finest garden designers

world. Specialist retailer

promised an exclusive prize

who can expertly tailor any

Unilet is showing the

one world-class rock band

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Rookery Barns Ltd Your local supplier of bespoke Oak framed barn style Garages, outbuildings and home offices Our show barn and office can be viewed at Oakhanger on the Surrey/Hampshire border We offer a full service from design and planning to completion Hundreds of locally completed buildings info@rookerybarns.com

01420 488870 WWW.ROOKERYBARNS.COM

Health

The teeth-whitening process can produce an ‘astounding’ difference

A Haslemere bright smile Sarah Parson reports on a successful professional teeth-whitening process

Before: “Mum, your teeth are yellow”

After: No need to wonder where the yellow went

over the top — I had been a bit

soft plastic guard and

too generous with the amount

sunscreen is put on sensitive

— and needed to be wiped

areas still showing, such as the

away with a tissue. It made me

lips and under the nose. The

salivate (which I had been

teeth are painted with a bleach

warned might happen), but the

much stronger than the one for

n the way home from

rubbery paste was moulded

gel didn’t taste bad, rather like

use at home, and then you are

school one afternoon, my

around my teeth, top and

artificial sweetener.

left with an ultra-violet light

son innocently said a hurtful

bottom, which set in a matter

I had been told not to expect

shining in your mouth for almost an hour.

thing: “Mum, your teeth are

of seconds and was peeled off.

much difference in colour for

yellow”. It was something I had

This cast was sent away to be

three or four days so was

been thinking myself for some

made into the custom-made

delighted the following

reclining chair with relaxing

time, rather hoping that

moulds.

morning to see a distinct

music, this wasn’t purgatory

In a dimly lit surgery, in a

lightening in my tooth colour. I

after all as it sounds. I actually

came back. At another

even started worrying that, if so

fell asleep.

whitening’ kit from Boots and it

appointment with Dr Allen, he

much difference was made in

sat on the shelf for weeks while

checked that the guards were

just one night, at the end of 14

are temporarily more

I plucked up the courage to

comfortable and fit well around

nights my teeth might be too

‘absorbent’ to staining so I was

start using it. After a few days

the gums (they did). It is most

white!

advised to steer clear of

of use, my gums were feeling

important that the guards are a

weirdly pitted, not sore, but

snug fit and are comfortable

tooth moulds every night

drink for five days. No red wine,

definitely not at all right. So I

because they are to be worn

became an easy routine. At no

strong coffee, tea, berries or

gave up, and went back to

overnight for two weeks,

time did they interfere with my

broccoli, which are all big

using whitening toothpaste —

holding the bleaching

sleeping and nor did my gums

staining culprits.

with fluoride, oxygen, and then

substance in close contact with

feel in any way sensitive. And

bi-carbonate of soda. I tried

the surface of the teeth without

each day my teeth got a little

astounding, more noticeable in

them all.

any getting on to the gums.

lighter — friends started to

photographs rather than in

notice and I began to smile a

looking in the mirror. I’m

lot more.

smiling more often and much

nobody else noticed. So I bought a ‘tooth

After a week, the moulds

Wearing the bleach-filled

After a Powerbleach, the teeth

strongly coloured food and

The difference in my teeth is

Then I received an unusual

I was given a quick lesson on

50th birthday present from my

how to use the bleach — a tiny

husband... ‘professional tooth

drop to be squeezed from a

I had the option to carry on

more confidently. Have I got a

whitening’ at Stricklands. At the

pre-filled syringe into each

with the nightly bleaching for

Hollywood smile? No, mine’s a

initial consultation Dr Simon

tooth depression of the guards.

another two weeks, but Dr

Haslemere smile! Thank you,

Allen gave my teeth a quick

Then it was over to me.

Allen recommended a

Stricklands.

check-up and explained why

That night I cleaned my teeth

‘Powerbleach’, which speeds up

some people’s teeth are more

with the Janina whitening

the process and acts to ‘set’ the

Contact: Stricklands Dental

yellow than others. He ran

toothpaste I had been given;

bleaching already done. This is

Fitness Centre.

through the procedure and the

squirted the bleach into the

performed by a hygienist.

Tel: 01428 654923

whitening options available.

mouth guards; and carefully

Professional moulds were

pushed the guards onto my

placed around the whole

made of my teeth, a quick and

teeth, just as I had been shown.

mouth, chin, nose area, while

easy procedure. A mild, minty,

Some of the bleach gel oozed

the mouth is held open with a

A shaped paper guard is

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Health

Relieving pain Pain in the back and the joints are among humanity's most common complaints – whether you’re an office worker stuck in an uncomfortable chair or a top international athlete pushing your body to the limit. Back pain can affect us all

elief may be at hand for

between each one, and don’t be

relief, and soft tissue techniques.

sufferers at the Haslemere

tempted just to do one job all

For chronic back pain,

Osteopathic and Sports Injury

day. Sports need to be gradually

acupuncture is also available.

Clinic. For over 30 years, the

reintroduced, as they tend to

clinic has helped with various

cause injuries in early season.

The clinic has expertise in leg biomechanics, with a full

Andrew Wilson-Smith

orthotic service; treatment and

(GOsC). The clinic maintains

pain generally? And how many of

advice for patients with gait

close relationships with local GPs

pain, neck and shoulder pain,

us seek professional help? At our

problems — such as flat feet; and

and frequently receives referrals

knee problems and sciatica.

clinic we offer a free health check

advice on running injuries.

from orthopaedic surgeons.

ailments — back pain, glue ear, headaches, joint pain, muscle

“How many of us suffer with

Spring and summer herald one

service. You have a half-hour

The osteopathic team is backed

Open from 7.30am, and all day

of the busiest times for the clinic

appointment with one of our

up by the latest laser, ultrasound

on Saturdays there are late clinics

with injuries suffered playing

osteopaths who will then be able

and electrotherapy equipment.

on Tuesdays and Thursdays. So if

sport or gardening —two of the

to diagnose your problem and

The clinic also offers massage

you’re suffering, call them.

commonest reasons for back

advise you on what you can do,

through Jill Lockwood and

injury during this time. “I

to help your condition get

William Blake, a deep tissue

Contact: Haslemere

strongly advise patients not to go

better.”

masseur. They have more than 10

Osteopathic and Sports Injury

to mad on the first sunny

Specialising in all areas of

years experience at Grayshott

Clinic, 1A & 2A Clay Hill

Health Spa.

House, Weyhill, Haslemere,

weekend of the year,” says

osteopathy treatments, the

Andrew Wilson-Smith, one of the

clinic’s services include: cranial

clinic’s seven full-time registered

osteopathy, high velocity thrust

covered by the major health

Tel: 0142 865 1067 E-mail:

osteopaths.

techniques, osteopathy for

insurance companies and are

info@haslemereosteopathic.co.uk

babies and children, rhythmic

subject to statutory regulation by

passive joint manipulation, pain

the General Osteopathic Council

“Try to have several jobs to do in the garden and switch

Wrinkling out skin problems If you want to age gracefully without wrinkles, many skin care options are available – for anything from fine lines and wrinkles to lightening the overall appearance of your skin. We sought the advice of Haslemere Dental Centre

options are available.

begins to lose collagen and

have injections of the botulinum

elastin, its natural support

toxin (Botox) to regain a more

system. An initial skin

youthful appearance. This non-

examination can determine the

surgical procedure involves

extent to which sun has damaged

injecting the serum into specific

the skin.

facial muscles, where it acts as a

rinkles and fine lines

occur when the skin

This examination can take up to an hour but the results and a

A large number of people now

muscle relaxant. It is more effective in improving lines or

conversation with a qualified

wrinkles due to facial expressions

practitioner can help determine

— e.g. worry lines between the

which procedure is the correct

eyebrows.

one. From there, several different

Depending on the number of

All the treatments available are

Surrey, GU27 1DA.

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areas that need attention,

controlled flow of fine, medical

treatments take from 10 to 20

grade crystals is passed over the

minutes; Effects can be seen

skin by way of a hand piece,

within 48 to 72 hours, although

removing the dead, outermost

the full extent of the treatment

layer of skin. This generally takes

may not be visible for up to 10

30 minutes, and requires

days. The results can last up to

multiple sessions for the best

six months.

results.

Other options include fillers,

You can also try to combat the

which temporarily replace the

aging process through skin

skin’s inner structure with a gel,

products. The theory goes that

injected directly under lines and

the body uses antioxidants to

wrinkles with a very fine needle.

protect itself; so supplementing

This gel pushes up and smoothes

the body’s natural reserve can

the skin, restoring a more

help fight the aging process. A

youthful appearance. With this non-surgical procedure, improvement is immediate. Over time, the gel is

broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays is the best. All treatments are painless and

absorbed and disposed of

comfortable, with anaesthetics

naturally by your body so

used if needed.

top-ups are needed, approximately every six months. If the thought of needles puts you off, consider medical ‘microdermabrasion’: a highly

For more information, contact the Haslemere Dental Centre on 01428 643506. Life

Health

See hear

Charities

Having built a successful optical business since 1928, Leightons diversified into providing a hearing service

hearing service requires

the UK, which highlights the fact

careful professional

that there are still lengthy waiting

evaluation, followed by a

lists when it comes to the

recommendation that fits the

provision of hearing care within

lifestyle and work requirements

the NHS. The average maximum

of the individual. It also requires

wait across the UK as a whole is

a good follow-up service and a

still 36 weeks, twice the target

high level of trust between

that has been set by the

patient and practitioner.

Government for England.

A hearing service was a natural

(Source: BSHAA’s report

extension to the optical business,

‘Suffering In Silence 2007’. The

which has been successfully

full report is available at

provided by the family-run

www.bshaa.com)

Leightons for over 80 years, and

Leightons can provide advice

the same concern for high

on all hearing concerns and

professional standards and

hearing aid technologies,

customer care still prevail.

including the latest wireless

“We wanted to elevate the way that hearing services and after-

hearing aids, like Epoq from Oticon. With Epoq the overall

care is provided,” said Business

sound quality is closer to natural

Development Manager Ryan

hearing than it’s ever been

Leighton, whose grandfather

before, capturing the subtle

started the firm. “That is why

difficult-to-hear high-pitched

our hearing assessment is so

sounds whilst making speech

thorough because we want to

sound much clearer and music

gain a full understanding of an

so much richer.

individual’s hearing loss, lifestyle

Leightons can also advise and

requirements and needs”

help younger generations who

The demand for hearing

may be damaging the sensitive

services is growing and it is

mechanism of their ears

A 30-minute chat makes the world of difference to an older person

Seeking friends Friends of the Elderly is looking for volunteers to befriend residents at their Redcot care home in Haslemere, and they have a volunteer day on Wednesday 9 April at their premises in Three Gates Lane

he charity has helped

Friends of the Elderly,

older people since

says: “No two people are

1905. Their vision is to

the same, but many have

estimated that half of those aged

irreversibly through listening to

60 or over suffer some degree of

loud music or being exposed to

help all older people to

similar interests and we

hearing loss, and this is usually

loud environments. Hearing

retain their dignity,

are hoping local people

irreversible and may deteriorate

protection products for

independence, and peace

from Haslemere will share

further with age.

musicians, i-Pods, shooting or

of mind.

theirs with our residents.

This is confirmed by the BSHAA (British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists) survey of NHS hearing aid waiting lists across

any noisy environment are also available from Leightons. Founded in 1928 in

minutes will make a world of difference to an

Southampton, the firm’s

home visiting and

older person.”

Haslemere branch opened in the

‘tele-befriending’

1940s, and there are now 35

throughout the UK.

Counties. It’s reassuring that

Even an occasional 30

home support services,

branches spread over the Home

Detox for the ears: This in-ear monitor allows users to enjoy music more on their iPods

They run care homes, and provide day clubs,

If you have a particular

Contact: Friends of the Elderly Redcot, Three

skill or interest, such as

Gates Lane, Haslemere,

reliable professional help is at

gardening, music or

Surrey, GU27 2LL.

hand at Leightons for all those

perhaps a craft, they

To find out more

who just can’t wait to hear better.

would love to hear about

visit www.fote.org.uk or

it. There are several after-

contact Anik on 0207 881

Contact: Leightons

work opportunities and

1140. Email:

HearingCare, 37 Weyhill,

no minimum time

anik.hicks@fote.org.uk

Haslemere.

requirements.

Tel: 0800 40 20 20. Web: www.leightonshearingcare.com Rosey Briggs Life

Gaynor Cavanagh, Regional Manager at

Life

Local Attractions

ISSUE 9 APRIL - MAY 2008

innovative farmer, builder of canals and sponsor of schemes to benefit the local community. He was a famous patron of contemporary English artists such as JMW Turner and John Flaxman, and a noted womaniser who fathered 43 children! Turner painted a number of images of Petworth, where he lived for several years, and where up to 20 examples of his work are on display. The 3rd Earl extended the North Gallery to accommodate his burgeoning collection of paintings (then as now, numbering over 600) and neoclassical sculpture. Today, the interiors, recreated as they appear in Petworth House, the Carved Room (photograph by Michael Focard) Inset: The Westfront

Petworth in its pomp

Turner’s watercolours, contain an astonishing array of art, furniture and ceramics. Don’t miss: 1, Duchess Elizabeth’s collection of blue and white Chinese porcelain

In the first of a series, art historian and tour guide Stephen Richardson looks at Petworth House, one of the amazing historic houses in our area

n 1947 Petworth House

brought him ancient Petworth

and the series of rococo mirrors bought by the 2nd Earl and displayed throughout the

Egremont (1710-63). He was a

house. 2, Portraits of Queen

and the resources to transform

prominent politician and

Anne’s court ladies bizarrely

to be transferred to the

it into a grand ducal seat. An

collector, who had undertaken

folded up in their frames by the

National Trust, and in recent

energetic patron, benefactor

grand tours to Europe and

3rd Earl to accommodate a

years has seen its interiors

and collector, he added

shared the enthusiasm for

series of pictures celebrating Wellington’s victories (Beauty

became the first great house

restored to their glorious early

enthusiastically to Petworth’s

French style and culture

19th century appearance. It

collection of art, which was

popular at that time.

contains the Trust’s finest collection of pictures with numerous works by Van Dyke, Turner, Reynolds and Blake. Three owners made a particular impression on

already impressive. The palatial west front, some 320 feet in length, was

The 2nd Earl developed an interest in collecting antique

Room). 3, Mural by Laguerre depicting the Duchess of Somerset in her triumphal

sculpture and created a

chariot (Grand Staircase). 4,

conceived as the visitor’s first

sculpture gallery (the North

Turner’s views of Petworth

impression of the house prior

Gallery). Today this contains

(Carved Room). 5, Boulle

to being greeted in the

the largest and most important

commode and the Head of Aphrodite (Red Room). 6,

Petworth, and undoubtedly the

magnificent Marble Hall

English collection to survive

grandest of them all was

through the then main

intact in its original setting.

Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of

entrance at its centre. Visitors

Somerset (1662-1748). ‘The

of rank would be conducted

He brought ‘Capability’ Brown

Flaxman’s sculpture of St Michael overcoming Satan

to Petworth in the 1750s to

(North Gallery). 7, The

Proud Duke’, as he was known,

along the enfilade or series of

landscape the park. He also

Medieval Chapel with theatrical

had a reputation for inordinate

rooms radiating from the hall,

refurnished the house,

pew created for the Proud

pride and pomposity. The

either the rooms of parade to

employing the finest English

Duke.

builder of Petworth House as

the north (including the

craftsmen of the day.

Petworth House, Petworth,

The 2nd Earl died

West Sussex, reopened to the

we see it today belonged to an

exquisite Carved Room

age where social rank was

displaying some of Grinling

everything, and, perhaps by

Gibbon’s finest work) or the

succeeded by his son, George

good fortune, found himself at

grand apartment to

O’Brien Wyndham (1751-1837),

For details, visit:

whose long life witnessed

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

the very top. His marriage in 1682 to Lady Elizabeth Percy,

the south. In 1750 Petworth passed to

prematurely in 1763 and was

public in March.

Petworth’s golden age.

heiress to the vast riches of the

the Duke’s great nephew, Sir

Hospitable, benevolent and

For the National Trust, visit:

Earls of Northumberland,

Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of

amusing, the 3rd Earl was an

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Hotels and Restaurants

Unique spa experience On Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 May, Grayshott Spa hosts a unique event involving three major players in the spa experience

Laudable lunches Lunch at Lythe Hill has become a hot ticket in Haslemere. The upmarket hotel has launched a £15.50 lunch menu for two courses (£18.50 for three)

rayshott Spa,

o wonder people are

fine food and great value in

flocking to Lythe Hill,

Lythe Hill’s lovely setting. Manager David Armstrong

recently

where they are offered

voted “Best

delicious food. On a visit in

is keen to dispel the myth

UK Spa” by

March, my companion and I

that the hotel restaurant is

Tatler and

were treated to parsnip soup

expensive. “We have not

Condé Nast

and salad of avocado, with

compromised on the quality

Johansens,

pear and mango salsa; For

or the experience that a guest

joins forces

our main course, we enjoyed

would normally receive at

with Chiva-

tender loin of pork (with

the hotel,” he says. “We have

Som, Asia’s

crisp and crunchy crackling)

just looked at the price and

original

and tornedo of cod wrapped

made it fantastic value for

destination

in parma ham.

money.”

spa, and leading tour

The stunning gardens at Grayshott Spa lie in wait for guests at the unique event in May

operator Elegant Resorts. The May event will encapsulate the specialist knowledge, finest spa

• A cocktail party followed

For me, one measure of a

And our experience bears

truly good restaurants lies in

him out. Why not find out for

its vegetables. And Lythe

yourselves?

by a Grayshott dinner on

Hill’s range of veg is up to the

Tuesday 6 May.

highest standards.

• A health consultation with

As we were lunching on a

Contact: Lythe Hill, Petworth Road, Haslemere

treatments and delectable spa

one of Grayshott’s

Friday, we decided to

Tel: 01428 651251

cuisine of the award-winning

medically trained Health

celebrate with Egyptian fig

Web: www.lythehill.co.uk

Grayshott and Chiva-Som.

Consultants.

sponge for pudding. All in all,

Guests will sample mouthwatering menus from Grayshott’s head chef Paul Scott, as well as the

• Three spa treatments, plus full use of the spa facilities. • Two lectures by Chiva-Som

Nick Keith Life

Open sesame

Naturopath Sue Davis.

innovative spa cuisine of Chiva-Som’s executive chef

With over 40 years of

Paisarn Cheewinsiriwat.

heritage, Grayshott Spa offers

Guests will also have a

health and pampering breaks

chance to enter a prize draw

in its tranquil location deep in

to win a five-night stay for

the Surrey countryside. It

two at Chiva-Som, including

believes that its continued

return flights with British

success is largely due to the

Airways, courtesy of Elegant

healing powers of natural

Resorts.

therapies.

The special two-night package at Grayshott Spa in

For more information and

May is available from £435,

reservations, call Grayshott

based on two sharing a

Spa’s Reservations

Classic room, including:

Department on Tel: 01428 602020

• Full board, including a gala dinner on Wednesday 7

spa.com

May, showcasing the

www.grayshottspa.com Life

legendary Chiva-Som spa cuisine.

email:reservations@grayshott

Madhuban, the nationally acclaimed Indian restaurant in Liss, received 200 guests to its grand reopening. They were celebrating the completion of the award-winning restaurant’s first major refurbishment since it opened 22 years ago. Pictured at the opening ceremony are Lodue Miah (joint owner) (left) and Roger Mullenger, Chairman of Liss Parish Council. The richly redesigned open space now seats 130 diners, and top chef Maksoor Admed Siddhike has been brought in from India’s Taj Hotel Group. Contact: 01730 893363

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Sport

Bowled over Grayshott Cricket Club approaches the new season with even more emphasis on its successful youth section. Graham Sampson reports

n 2008 Matt Haywood, a

former Grayshott youth

player, will skipper the club’s first XI. This is quite a responsibility for a 22-year-old, but Matt sets a fine example for others to follow in terms of supporting his club. He qualified as a coach in 2005 and has been a regular at coaching sessions on a Saturday

Spotlight on youth: Grayshott’s winning under-9s team

morning ever since. coming season, and Ollie

recognising and promoting the

their respective divisions last

Duckworth, one of their under-

development of young

year. Having introduced a third

10 players was selected for the

cricketers.

Saturday XI in 2001, Grayshott

full Hampshire County Squad.

Both the 2nd and 3rd XIs won

Grayshott introduced cricket at

adds a 4th Saturday XI this year,

under-9 level in 2005, and last

to allow more opportunities for

In 2008 the club runs youth cricket at under-9 (two teams), under-10, under-11, under-13

younger players to experience

year won the Two Counties

and under-15. The younger ones

competitive adult cricket. Most

Youth League and the

use the new artificial pitch

Fine example: Matt Haywood

players in the adult Saturday sides are current and former

increase since 2004, and the

Haslemere and Frensham six-a-

installed last year with financial

sides – all against strong teams.

support from the SITA trust.

standard of cricket being played

In 2006 they were awarded

continues to improve. The club

ECB Focus Club status by the

Female section

Strong youth programme

had 12 players selected for the

Hampshire County Board, one

Grayshott started a girls’ and

Grayshott had 120 junior

South East Hampshire

of 37 clubs in the county to

women’s section in 2006 and

members last season, a four-fold

Development squad for the

achieve this status for

after just one year, the ladies

youth players.

Green shoots Haslemere Bowling Club, which celebrates its centenary in 2011, wants to encourage local people to try their hand

here is an open invitation to

Stone Age people in Scotland may

anyone who would like to

have played a basic version, using

The Bowling Club pictured on a recent Memorial Pairs Day: in the centre row are Anne Parry, the President, fifth from right, and Jean Wise, the Captain, seventh from the right

have a go at the intriguing game

roughly round stones. In the

of Bowls to come along to

Middle Ages, some English kings

Haslemere Bowling Club on

forbade bowls because it

hockey, cricket, a kind of football

interfered with obligatory target

and bowls were played in

practice for archers. And Sir

Haslemere in the 17th century.

Sunday 20 April at 2.30pm. People of all ages are welcome.

In 1660-61, Thomas Mayne, a

Haslemere bowling green. The club was formed in 1911. In 1920 the executor of the estate of the late Sir John Hutchinson

Wear a pair of flat-soled shoes

Walter Raleigh is said to have

and, before you know it, you will

finished a game of bowls on

butcher, laid out and levelled a

offered land known as the Water

be whisked onto the green, given

Plymouth Hoe before dealing with

new bowling green at the top of

Tower Field at the top of Museum

a few basic tips and then you can

the threat of the Spanish Armada

Shepherd’s Hill at his own cost,

Hill on Old Haslemere Road as a

enjoy bowling in the open air. Tea,

in 1588.

and undertook to keep it in order

gift to the town for recreational

The earliest reference to local

as part of his lease. This was

use, and as a memorial to the

bowls is in Haslemere in History

probably rough and ready in

townsmen who had served in the

by G R Rolston. He writes that

contrast to the modern

First World War.

coffee, fruit drinks and biscuits will be on hand to revive you. Bowling is the oldest of sports —

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approaches its 107th anniversary. Grayshott has achieved Clubmark accreditation, one of just seven in Hampshire and the first in the I’Anson Cup Competition to do so. Sport England's Clubmark is a crosssport accreditation for sports Aussie hero Shane Warne with some of the club girl cricketers

clubs with junior sections in recognition of a quality club. The club has worked with a

team entered the Hampshire

variety of partners to improve

Development League.

the facilities including a new

The club enter an under-13

storage facility to house cricket

girls team into the local Two

equipment. Funding to help

Counties Youth League. To

support this project was

encourage girls, Grayshott

provided by Grayshott Parish

offered free indoor coaching

Council and East Hants District

throughout the winter after

Council. Other initiatives to

providing taster sessions in local

improve the quality of coaching

schools in conjunction with the

and facilities at the club

Hampshire County Board.

have been the purchase of video equipment and a new

Off the field Recent years have seen

mobile cage. The club is keen to maintain

important developments off the

its family-oriented status, so

field at this friendly village club,

anyone interested in joining the

which was founded in 1896.

club can call Chairman Paul

Grayshott has a long association

Roberts on 01428 714626. Visit

with the I’Anson Cup

their excellent website at

Competitions. A founder

www.grayshottcc.co.uk

member of the league, it is the

Life

only club to remain in the competition throughout, as it A request for a Ministry of

— which has since taken over the

Health grant was rejected after a

ground and receives a

public enquiry. However, enough

maintenance payment from the

money was raised to build a

club.

bungalow for the groundsman

This friendly club caters for all

and the new green was laid out

ages and skill levels. The green,

and seeded in 1922.

which is acknowledged to be one

The club has progressed slowly

of the finest in the area, is open

over the years to its present

for practice to all members from

membership of 50, split more or

12 noon daily.

less equally between men and women. In 1994 a new pavilion

There are league games and competitions against other clubs,

was built with better amenities,

but most members enjoy playing

including changing rooms,

friendly matches. The club visits

toilets, a kitchen and bar.

some of the most beautiful

Members loaned the money until

villages in Surrey, Sussex and

a grant could be arranged,

Hampshire, and friendlies are

through the Foundation of Sport

enhanced by delicious teas.

and the Arts (funded from the major football pools), together

If you want to find out more,

with Haslemere Town Council

contact Peter Brackfield (Hon

and Waverley Borough Council

Secretary), 01428 656328.

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Mrs Bishop is off for a day at this ‘refuge for total relaxation and healthy living’. Her treats will include: use of all the facilities at the Spa; lunch in the dining room; a 40-minute classic massage; a refresher facial; and a walk with the fitness team. If there is time, she can also enjoy golf, tennis, and expert advice from the health and fitness team at Grayshott Spa. The prize was presented by Carol Martin (far right) from Grayshott Spa coincidentally on the day of Mrs Bishop’s birthday. For more information about a unique spa experience, see p28.

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Property

ISSUE 9 APRIL - MAY 2008

Meet the agent

with better-than- expected

Part two

activity across all price ranges, fuelled by the prospect of another interest rate reduction

In this issue, we have asked a Grayshott estate agent six questions about their firm, their market and the prospects for 2008

and high employment levels. A

Branch Manager: David Hill

generated from our 35 London

good level of interest is being offices, with people looking for

How long in the area?: Four years in Grayshott

a better way of life and value

Staff: Stephen Marshall, Sales

for money. “It is noticeable that activity is

Manager, 35 years in Grayshott.

highest on properties in good

Six people in total work in the branch.

order and priced competitively.

Market sector: Haart of

Now is an excellent time to do

Grayshott is active in all areas

those little jobs around the

of the market place and has

home before marketing, which

introduced a Fine Haart

might make the difference and

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get you a better price over your

properties in the upper end of

less well presented

the market. Speciality: “Quite simply, we

The Branch Manager, David Hill (right) with Sales Mananager, Stephen Marshall who has been at the Grayshott branch for 35 years.

competitors.” Contact: haart, Grove House,

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Diary of Events

What’s on Tuesday 1 April Buy In Grayshott Meeting Venue: Fox and Pelican Time: 6pm Info: Dick Smith 01428 608666 Wednesday 2 April Grayshott Flower Club AGM Venue: Grayshott Village Hall Time: 7.15pm Info: Sue Byrne 01428 608562 Friday 4 April Grayshott Annual Parish Assembly Venue: Grayshott Village Hall Time: 8pm Info: Clive Slaughter 01428 605897 Saturday 5 April Grayshott Movies — Pride and Prejudice, The Bourne Ultimatum Venue: Grayshott Village Hall Time: 3pm, 7.30pm Info: Barbie McSean 01428 606922 info@moviesingrayshott.com Sunday 6 April Farmers’ Market Venue: Haslemere High Street Time: 10am – 1.30pm Info: 01483 523088 Friday 11 April Russian Hermitage Ensemble Venue: St Christopher’s Church, Weyhill Time: 7.30pm Info: Haslemere Parish office 01428 644578 Saturday 12 April — Saturday 3 May Exhibition — People and Places Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: Museum opening times Info: 01428 642112

www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk Saturday 12 April Grayshott Gardeners Venue: Grayshott Village Hall Time: 2pm – 4pm Info: Vanessa Thompson 01428 607309 Grayshott Concerts — Look It’s Bruch Venue: St Luke’s Church Time: 7.30pm Info: Peter or Vivien Harrison, 01428 606666 Sunday 13 April The Home and Wedding Fair Venue: Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa Time: 10am — 4pm Contact: www.haslemere.com/weddingfair Friday 18 April Chiddingfold Live Music — Albert Lee and Hogan’s Heroes Venue: Chiddingfold Club Time: 8pm Info: Howard Williams 01428 684995 Saturday 19 — Sunday 20 April The Luxury Living and Home Entertainment Show Venue: Branksome Place, Hindhead Road Time: 8.30pm Info: 01428 717400 philippa@graffixmedia.com Wednesday 23 April Haslemere Flower Club Floral Demonstration by Charmaine GraceWoodham, entitled ‘Hollywood Dreaming’ Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 145pm for 2pm Info: 01428 654810 www.haslemerehall.com/flowerclub.htm Wednesday 23 April St George’s Day Celebrations Venue: Haslemere, Wey Hill

and Beacon Hill Time: All day Info: malanie@haslemere.com Wednesday 23 April — Saturday 26 April The Grayshott Stagers — Cowardly Custard Venue: Grayshott Village Hall Time: 7.30pm Info: Mr Budd 01428 605464 Friday 25 April Chamber Dinner Dance and Business Awards Venue: Georgian House Hotel Time: 7.30pm Info: Sarah 01428 656644 Saturday 26 April Mayor’s Charity Concert Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 7.30pm Info: Hall Box Office 01428 661793 Saturday 3 May Elgar and Osgood Piano Quintets, played by University of Surrey Students Venue: St Bartholomew's Church Time: 7.30pm Info: 01428 644578 Sunday 4 May Farmers’ Market Venue: Haslemere High Street Time: 10am – 1.30pm Info: 01483 523088 Saturday 10 May Grayshott Gardeners Plant Sale Venue: Grayshott Village Square Time: 10am – 12.30pm Info: Vanessa Thompson 01428 607309 Grayshott Movies — Venus Venue: Grayshott Village Hall Time: 7.30pm Info: Barbie McSean 01428 606922 info@moviesingrayshott.com

HMS Concert Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 7.30pm Info: Sue Ecclestone, 01428 605612 Sunday 11 May Paella in the Plaza Venue: Grayshott Village Square Time: 1pm Info: Tickets £15 from Grayshott Books Thursday 15 May – 16 May Free A3 Site Visit Venue: Meeting at the visitor centre Time: 10am-1.30pm Info: Amanda Baker sales@alanbakerflooring.co.uk Thursday 15 May – Saturday 17 May ‘There Goes the Bride’, performed by Haslemere Thespians Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: TBA Info: www.haslemerethespians.com Friday 16 May — Saturday 17 May Beacon Hill 6th Annual Beer Fest Venue: Hindhead Royal British Legion Time: 5pm – 12pm, 12am – 12pm Info: www.bhbf.co.uk Wednesday May 28 Haslemere Flower Club Floral Demonstration by Andrea Winder entitled ‘It's That Time of Year Again Baby' Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 1.45pm for 2pm Info: 01428-654810 www.haslemerehall.com/flowerclub.htm Life

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Contacts

Useful Contacts in Haslemere & District Emergency Services Fire: Surrey Fire and Rescue Service St Davids, 70 Wray Park Road, Reigate RH2 0EJ Telephone: 01737 242444

Arts Groups:

Friends of Holy Cross Hospital:

DanceArt (three-18 years)

01428 683144

Camberley Heath Golf Club

Telephone: Kahli 07830325426

Guide Dogs for the Blind:

Telephone: 01276 232258

Telephone: 01483 429955

Website: www.danceart.org.uk

01428 727617

Champney's Forest Mere Health Resort:

Haslemere Art Society

Haslemere and District Volunteer

01428 726013

Telephone: 01428 642291

Bureau: 01428 661166

Cowdray Park Polo Club

Website: www.haslemereartsociety.org

Haslemere and District Macmillan

Telephone: 01730 813257

Haslemere and District Recorded Music

Cancer Support:

Cranleigh Golf and Leisure Club

Society

01252 794434

Telephone: 01483 268855

Telephone: 01428 605002

Haslemere and District Round Table

Dean Farm Golf Course, Bordon

Website: www.thefrmsco.uk/hasle.htm

Society: 07717836809

Telephone: 01420 489478

Haslemere Camera Club

Haslemere Blind Club:

Haslemere Bowls Club

Telephone: Clinton 01428 727403

01428 643971

Telephone: 01428 656431

Website:

Haslemere Gateway Club:

Haslemere Hockey Club

www.haslemerecameraclub.co.uk

01428 654496

Director of Hockey: Heidi Wells

Haslemere Performing Arts

Haslemere Hard of Hearing Support

Telephone: 07973 345547

Telephone: 01428 652360

Group: 01428 658190

Director of Junior Hockey: Mandy

e-mail: Haparts@aol.com

Haslemere Library: 01428 642907

Telephone: 01428 604643

Haslemere Players

Haslemere/Midhurst Committee for

Haslemere Recreation Association

Telephone: 01428 643334

Macmillan Cancer Support:

Telephone: 01428 661486

Website: www.haslemereplayers.com

01428 652238

Haslemere Cricket Club

Haslemere Symphony Orchestra

HAV4D: 07930905016

Telephone: 01428 654459

and Chorus

Haslemere Society: 01428 661379

Website: www.haslemerecc.co.uk

Telephone: 01428 605612

Haslemere Stroke Club:

Haslemere Educational Museum

Website: www.hmsconcerts.info

01428 645855

Telephone: 01428 642112

Haslemere Thespians

Haslewey Community Centre and Age

Haslemere Lawn Tennis Club

Telephone: 01428 643585

Concern Day Centre:

Telephone: 01428 661486

Haslemere Town Band

01428 648716

Haslemere Rugby Club: 07771530510

Telephone: 01252 331828

Hazlehurst Trust through Surrey

Haslemere Youth Football

HHH Concerts

Community Foundation:

Telephone: 01428 656215 Hindhead Golf Club: 01428 604614

Telephone: 01798 831242

01372 861609

Gas, Water and Electricity

Website: www.haslemere.com/music

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre:

Hurtmore Golf Club: 01483 424440

Electricity Emergency:

Opera South inc. Opera Omnibus

01252 792400

Kinetika Gym, The Herons Leisure

0845 770 8090

Telephone: 01428 684291

Hindhead Community Group:

Centre, Kings Road, Haslemere

Gas Emergency: 0800 111 999

The Grayshott Stagers

01428 607816

Telephone: 01428 658484

Southern Water: 0845 278 0845

Telephone: 01428 751898

Home-Start: 01252 737453

The Edge Leisure Centre, Woolmer Road,

Website: www.grayshottstagers.co.uk

Home-Start Butser: 01730 233 755

Haslemere

King's World Trust for Children:

Telephone: 01428 644577

Health Dr C Taylor & Partners, Haslemere

Helplines, Support Groups & Charities

01428 653504

Milford Golf Club

Health Centre, Church Lane, Haslemere,

Alcoholics Anonymous:

Natural England (was Countryside

Telephone: 01483 419200

Surrey GU27 2BQ

0845 769 7555

Agency): 020 7932 5800

Nordic Walking and Outdoors Fitness

Telephone: 01483 783000

Alzheimer's Society:

Relate: 02392 827026

Telephone: 07950031538

01428 642055

Royal British Legion:

Website: www.fitterbyfar.co.uk

Arthritis Care Grayshott:

01428 642675

Shottermill and Haslemere FC

01428 643625

Samaritans: 08457 909090

Telephone: John 07770568793

Arthritis Research Campaign:

SPACES Young Parents Group:

The Herons Swimming Centre

01428 724741

01428 723910

Telephone: 01428 658484

BLISS: 01428 642320

Visitor Information Centre:

Tri-Golf Practice Centre, Grayshott

Books On Wheels:

01428 645425

Tel: 01428 713131

01428 604558

Women's Royal Voluntary Service: 01428

Website: www.tri-golf.co.uk

Telephone: 01483 782000

British Heart Foundation:

605498

Holy Cross Hospital, Hindhead Road,

01483 419774

Haslemere GU27 1NQ

Canine Partners for Independence:

Places to Stay

Telephone: 01428 643311

08456 580480

Georgian House Hotel

Travel Numbers

Homecall Doctor, Warrenden, Weydown

Care In Haslemere:

High Street, Haslemere, Surrey

Public Transport Information:

Road, GU27 1DS

01428 652505

Telephone: 01428 656644

Telephone: 08706 082608

Telephone: 01428 654786

Cats Protection: 01428 604297

Inn on the Hill, Lower Street, Haslemere,

Website: www.traveline.org.uk

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Celebrate Marriage: 01428 652368

Surrey GU27 2PD

Train tracker: 0871 200 49 50

Telephone: 01483 571122

Cruse Bereavement Care:

Telephone: 01428 642006

01483 565660

Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa

Funeral Directors

Childline: 0800 1111

Petworth Road, Haslemere, Surrey

Cooperative Funeral Care

Citizen's Advice Bureau:

Telephone: 01428 651251

80 Wey Hill, 01428 651153

0844 8487969

Wheatsheaf Inn, Grayswood, Haslemere,

G M Luff & Partners

Crossways Counselling Service:

Surrey GU27 2DE

84 Lion Lane, 01428 643524

01428 644333

Telephone: 01428 644440

Dr C.P. Taylor & Partners, Fernhurst Surgery, Crossfields, Fernhurst, Haslemere GU27 3JL Telephone: 01428 651040 Haslemere Health Centre Telephone: 01483 783000 Haslemere Hospital

Police Haslemere Police Station, 46 West Street GU27 2AB Telephone: 0845 125 2222 Surrey Police, 6 Carshalton Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 4RF Telephone: 0845 125 2222

If you would like your contact details

Environment Agency: 08708 506506

West Surrey Golf Club Telephone: 01483 42127

Sports and Leisure

listed here, please email

Broadwater Park Golf Club

info@lifemags.co.uk

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