Life in haslemere issue 16

Covering: Haslemere including Beacon Hill, Chiddingfold, Fernhurst, Grayshott, Hindhead, Liphook and Milford

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oliticians spending public money, the ongoing recession, and the ever-present threat of a not-so-great English summer – you could argue things are far from rosy. But Life Magazines is here to concentrate on the positive, and bring you the good news about the area you live in.

And where better to start than the Haslemere Festival? Back for its third year, it brought the best talent to the town for everyone to enjoy in May. Continuing this celebratory theme, take a look at the Haslemere Chamber Awards on page 18, yet another great event in the Haslemere calendar. Full results and pictures of the glamorous evening inside.

We have a jam-packed health section starting on page 8 for you this issue, with some great fitness and diet advice in our Shape up for Summer special. This features advice from local experts, an in-depth report on dental health in the area, plus a focus on staying local for your summer holiday and concentrating on feeling good, with so much to do on your doorstep.

With the barbeque season in full swing we have collated the best local advice on what to cook, where to buy, and (most importantly!) what to drink with your al fresco meals. All this can be found on page 14.

And if you’re wondering what to wear to all those summer parties, turn straight to page 6 for the best summer dresses in town.

Finally, this will be my last issue as Editor. Due to restructuring within the company I will be taking an exciting post as Deputy Publisher, focusing on pushing the company further forward. My last year editing Life in Haslemere has been my best yet, and as well as thanking you all for your continued support for the magazine, I look forward to seeing many of you while wearing a slightly different hat.

In the meantime, I’m delighted to hand back to the founder of Life Magazines, without whom this publication would not exist, Editorial Director Nick Keith, a welcome and familiar face.

So when times seem tough, look a little closer to home and a little deeper, and i’m sure you’ll find a brighter side.

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CONTENTS

Contents News

Haslemere Waitrose opens; St George’s Day, Liphook Bakery, New Mayor

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Fashion

Ten of the best summer dresses

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Health

Shape up; Grayshott Spa summer retreat; teeth whitening

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Promotion

Introducing Chiddingfold and The Crown Inn

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Food and Drink Al fresco dining

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Events

Haslemere Festival

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Business News

Haslemere osteopathy; big networking date Haslemere chamber Awards 2009 and AGM 17

Promotion

Cracking the Credit Crunch

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Community

Young People’s Centre

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Arts

Cat Jarman meets Kirsten Ellis

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Charity

Titty-Wittering Challenge; LIBDA Bike ride

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Motoring

Deals this summer for car buyers

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Gardening

Top tips from Pippa Greenwood

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Property

New developments in the area

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Sport

Haslemere Karate Club; Swimmers in national finals

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What’s On

Your diary of events in June and July

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Competition

Win Grayshott Pottery prize

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Directory

Local contacts

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Grayshott News Applegarth Farm; Blaze’s birthday

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NEWS

Waitrose open for business

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fter only a two-week shop fitting, Waitrose Haslemere, a market town format store, was opened in West Street in May. Staff from the local branch and further afield gathered at 8am to be welcomed and thanked by Manager Zoe Siantonas for all their hard work and support so far.

First through the door was Haslemere resident Linda Bantin, who received a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of champagne. She came down to do her weekly shop and support the new store: “I am very excited about the store coming to our town, I now have great quality food on my doorstep!” she says.

But Linda didn’t expect to be first through the door: “I thought it would be open already - these supermarkets open so early these days! But to receive the two gifts is a lovely bonus. I shall be saving the champagne for a special occasion.”

The store comes as fantastic news in the local economic climate, having created 72 new jobs and retaining 38 staff from the former Somerfield store, totalling 110 jobs.

Chris Copas is a former Somerfield manager and is now training to be Section Manager at Waitrose, along with Darryl Hilder, who was employed by Somerfield and has made the transition.

“Waitrose has been really supportive from day one,” says Chris, who was employed by Somerfield for 10 years. “I am really looking forward to putting what I have learned during my training into practice.”

Although the store is a ‘market town format’ store, it still holds every product available at Waitrose, giving customers more choice. “It’s great that you can come to a slightly smaller store and still do a full shop,” says Manager Zoe Siantonas.

Waitrose Haslemere is the 203rd store to open and the 16th to open in Surrey.

Waitrose Haslemere, 11-15 West Street, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2AB, 01428 644722 Hip hip horray: We are open!

Quick rising bakery

New mayor’s mission

The Mayor and her family, sitting (L to R): Margie Griffiths, Melanie Odell, “Griff ” Griffiths.

Standing (L to R): Elizabeth Odell (pregnant with Sophie, born in May), Jonathan Odell (Consort), Gareth Hughes, Victoria Hughes (pregnant with Poppy) and Natasha Griffiths-Blanks

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elanie Odell, the new Mayor of Haslemere, has pledged to use her term of office to “unite local people and increase community spirit in these hard times”. Having taken office in April she has already set out her stall for the year.

“I am going to organize a series of monthly meetings with all the local groups in the community,” she told Life in Haslemere. “The first meeting is with the sports group on 8 June.”

Then there will meetings with the chamber, the events’ organizers and chairs of local parish councils, among others. Haslemere Town’s boundary extends from Beacon Hill and Hindhead in the west, to Grayswood in the north, and Lynchmere in the south.

The mayor’s charities are the Haslemere Educational Museum and Everyman (for male cancer). Already hard at work for the Haslemere Festival, Melanie is also celebrating the birth of her second grandchild, Sophie, on 18 May.

Hurrah for St George

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ustomers of Riverford can now buy the freshest of organic bread baked at Town Mill’s new bakery, which was built in Hook, Hampshire, in only 10 days.

Riverford, founded in 1986 and serving parts of West Sussex, South West Surrey and Hampshire, already provides an organic box delivery scheme in the area. Now the company can offer their customers organic bread made from scratch and baked on the morning that their box is delivered to their homes.

Annie Jermain, from Riverford, said, “We are thrilled about this new initiative and I am positive that our customers will enjoy this addition to our range of organic produce. Our local staff have already spent a day baking bread and have had a good time tasting it too! We really hope that our customers will try out all the fantastic breads that are on offer!”

Riverford customers can choose from a range of wholemeal, spelt, sour-dough and white loaves, and the bakery hopes to expand the range further.

The bread, like all of Riverford’s produce, is 100% organic.

Contact: 01428 751741. annie@ riverfordhomedelivery.co.uk

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St George rode into Haslemere on his white charger, Hector, on 23 April, accompanied by the Damsel and the Dragon. The parade, which is organized every year by the Haslemere Chamber of Trade and Commerce, started outside Eden Hair and Beauty in Weyhill in midmorning and arrived outside the Town Hall at lunchtime. The route was thronged with people and a host of St George’s flags. The St George’s Day parade outside the Town Hall (left to right): Terry Burns, Town Crier, Albert Hankers, a representative of the Haslemere Branch of the Order of St George; the Dragon (aka Simon Labrow); the Damsel (aka Melanie Odell); and St George (aka Angie Townsend) on Hector L Issue 16 June/July 2009

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FASHION

Dressing Summer is upon us and that means it’s time to invest in some great dresses.

Cat Jarman has the best picks for the beach, a party or a day at the races…

for the occasion

This 100 per cent organic cotton number is available in indigo and cream from Frank and Faith, and is perfect for dressing up with wedges or down over jeans on those cooler days. Price on request.

This mint green paisley number from Fat Face, priced £45, will keep you cool, calm and collected, even on the hottest day at the beach. Great for festivals too with flip flops Stockists or wellies, depending on the weather!

Almost Famous at Blush, 01428 656412 Fat Face 01428 658110 Frank and Faith and Ruby Rocks at Clova, 01428 653935

Nude is hot for summer 2009 and looks great with a tan. Try this sophisticated number from Almost Famous for a barbeque or garden party. Price on request.

If you’re looking to make a big entrance this summer you can’t go wrong with this ray of sunshine from Ruby Rocks birds print, £45.

Frilly layers and a bright splash of violet on this fun dress from Almost Famous make this the perfect choice for a day sipping Pimms at the races. Price on request.

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HEALTH

Drop a

You may think I’m asking you to cut all the joyful foods out of your life. Try this programme for the next four weeks, keeping the nutritional principles the same, but varying your choices, then re-assess how you feel about the foods listed as “bad”.

Dress Size

Haslemere fitness specialist Heather Gillam tells you how

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osing body fat doesn’t have to be complicated.

It’s simple – follow a sound nutrition and exercise programme and you won’t need to spend hours on a treadmill. [Hooray! –Ed] Let’s start with the right diet. There are a few simple rules to follow: • Eat ‘good’ carbs – wholegrain and full of nutrients, and avoid ‘refined’ carbs – white bread, pasta and rice.

• Avoid pre-prepared, processed meals.

• Snack on fresh fruit and seeds where possible.

Below is a week-long meal planner, with good and bad examples of each meal, to help you on your way:

Breakfast

Lunch

Good:

Blueberries & Rye bread live yoghurt with guacamole, salmon & avocado

Bad:

Cereal Bar

Dinner

Snacks

Handful of Cod cooked raw seeds in foil with chilli, coriander and ginger. Served with roasted tomatoes and quinoa

Fish fingers Low fat cottage cheese & jacket potato

Kit-kat

Friday

Monday

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

Good:

Berries & live Home-made Tuna yoghurt veg & bean marinated in ginger and soup coriander with stir fried veg and wholegrain rice

Humous with carrot, pepper & cucumber sticks

Good:

Wheat free cereal with soya milk

Rye bread with crushed borlotti beans, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

Spaghetti bolognaise with grass fed organic beef, lots of veg in the sauce and wheat free pasta.

“Crisps” – use a potato peeler to make slices of root veg & roast in the oven

Bad:

Special K

Bad:

Cornflakes

Ham sandwich

Spaghetti carbonara

Real crisps!

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

Pre-made sandwich

Low fat ready meal

Breadstick & low fat cheese dipper

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

Good:

Omelette

Roasted veg salad with quinoa

Cottage pie Small handful raw with grass nuts fed organic beef. Topped with sweet potato

Bad:

Rice Crispies Panini

Saturday

Tuesday

Sausage & mash

Cereal bar

Good:

Bad:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

Porridge oats with live yoghurt

Omelette with 2 eggs, leeks, pine nuts and tomatoes

Small grass fed organic steak, with sweet potato chips, and roasted tomatoes

Fresh fruit smoothie

Microwave meal

Ovencooked “fish and chips”

Tea & Biscuits

White Toast

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

Good:

2 boiled eggs

Quinoa with mung beans or lentils, black olives, tomatoes and raw spinach

Salmon on roasted root veg with rosemary and orange zest & juice.

Banana with small handful almonds

Bad:

Cheerios

Tinned tuna Take away! sandwich

Dried fruit

Breakfast

Lunch

Snacks

Smoked Salmon & Scrambled egg

Home-made Roast dinner Apple & sunflower soup with with plenty seeds lentils and of veg veg

Sunday

Wednesday

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Thursday

Good:

Bad:

Bacon Sandwich

Filled roll

Dinner

Yorkshire puddings, excessive gravy

Chocolate cake

Getting Physical It is very important to take proper instruction from a qualified fitness professional as to the right exercise for you Exercise: 30 minutes of heartrate raising activity every day is great – this could be achieved by walking the dog, walking to work, cleaning the house etc.

Alongside this you should be doing some specific training three-five times per week. You can fit some pretty good quality training sessions into about 20-25 minutes.

Go for good quality interval training once or twice a week.

You can do this on the treadmill in the gym, on a bike, in the swimming pool – pick an activity that will suit your fitness levels.

• Work on a scale of 1-10 (1 being very comfortable and 10 being pretty much as hard as you can work) • After a 3 to 4 minute gentle warm up at about a number 4 intensity, start to gradually increase the pace over a couple of minutes so you are working at about a 5-6 intensity – your “easy” pace.

• After a minute at this pace, push yourself forward to an 8-9 intensity for 30 seconds, then return back to your easy pace for one minute. Repeat this cycle six times – about a 20 minute workout.

• The key is to make sure the intervals are always the same intensity. When you are on the treadmill you can monitor the setting you are running on; in the swimming pool you can check the speeds you are doing each lap; but other methods might mean you have to be strict with yourself !

Complement this with the exercise programme on the next page 2-3 times a week.

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your money back. She also runs fun group training sessions at Haslemere Recreation Ground.

For more information visit: www.fitbiztraining.co.uk photos courtesy of Chris Pearsall Photography

Life in Haslemere recommends that specialist/medical advice should be sought before embarking on any health or fitness regimes.

Bodyweight Matrix Run through the exercises three times with one minute’s rest between circuits. It shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes.

Make sure you work hard, and you’ll get loads out of it!

Exercise

Reps

Notes

Squats

10

Keep your feet at hip width and your knees over your middle toes. Squat as if sitting on a small chair.

Squeeze your bottom and brace your stomach as you stand up.

Press-ups

10

Palms should be a little in front of your shoulders and a little wider apart than shoulder width. Keep your stomach pulled right in and make sure your back is straight.

Use your arms and chest to complete the movement – do not allow your bottom to rise up to help you get back to the start position!

If a full press up is too much, you can progress to it from a box-stance, wall or kneeling press up.

Lunges

10 each leg

Take a step forward, and focus on bending your back knee rather than pushing your front knee forward. Aim for a straight line from head to back knee.

Brace your stomach throughout the movement to give you more power Lunge with alternate legs.

Bridge

20 seconds

Lying on your back, your knees bent, and clench your bottom to lift your hips up as high as they will go to feel your lower back working.

Plank

30 seconds

Balance face-down on your forearms and toes. Make sure your tail bone is tucked underneath you and that your body is in a straight line.

Side Lunges 10 each leg

Take a step out sideways, keeping the back leg straight and the front leg bent.

Make sure your back remains straight – lean forward, but your spine must be straight. Engage your core throughout for extra power.

Mountain Climbers

10 each leg

Balance facedown on your hands and toes in a straight line. Put your left foot under your chest, then jump and switch so your right foot is under your chest – repeat!

Star Jumps

20

Keep your feet pointing forward and clap your hands above your head as you jump.

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HEALTH

Summer holidays for the soul

If you’re wondering whether to venture abroad this summer, take a look at some alternative options closer to home. Life in Haslemere looks at what life as a member of Grayshott Spa has to offer

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e know we can’t rely on the weather in this country, but Rachel Walker, our advertising executive, and I were determined not to be put off by the inclement conditions that we were faced with on a Sunday morning in May.

This was because we were to spend the day at Grayshott Spa, where there is plenty to do and enjoy.

After checking in (as a member would do) we hot-footed it down to the day-guest room and stowed our belongings away in the pleasantly large lockers before donning our

robes and slippers.

With a choice of many activities, including power walking, aqua fitness, circuit training and body conditioning, members can enjoy the flexibility of swapping between fitness regimes and luxurious beauty treatments, health advice, full spa facilities, tennis and golf courses, plus outdoor and indoor swimming pools, any day of the week.

Being a Sunday Rachel and I decided to take it a little easy and concentrate on the relaxation side of things, lounging in the pool and Jacuzzi, taking a leisurely lunch in the dining room and reading in the relaxation room.

Grayshott Spa seems a little different to the others out there, it’s smaller and much more intimate, and very quiet. Even when at full capacity (as it was when we visited), noise levels are kept to a bare minimum throughout the complex, ensuring a tranquil stay. After all, Grayshott’s motto is “Peace on arrival.”

And, feeling very peaceful ourselves, we indulged in an all over body massage to polish the day off nicely. Our therapists expertly worked through our knots and released the tensions of the previous week to some unknown place.

And even though we weren’t stopping overnight, we were content in the knowledge that we did not have far to drive home.

So if you want a more local retreat this summer, where you can come and go as you please, Grayshott Spa should certainly be on your list.

For membership details, call 01428 602038 or visit www.grayshottspa.com

The price of a whiter smile Haslemere Dental Centre in Wey Hill show Cat Jarman what a whiter smile really means

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must admit I had never really thought about the colour of my teeth and what effect it had on me. But once I became aware, I realized the power your smile has over your confidence.

I’m lucky enough not to have drastically stained teeth, but years of eating and drinking strongly coloured food and drink, such as red wine and coffee, and of course, chocolate, has made its mark on my smile.

“This is extremely common,” says Dr Barry Oulton, owner of Haslemere Dental Centre (HDC).

“But equally very easy to fix, with many surprising results.”

I am a self-confessed dentistphobe. The thought of sitting in the chair alone was enough to make me feel slightly nauseous, but Barry and his Practice Manager put me straight at ease, telling me the exact process I was about to go through, while checking my general dental health to make sure

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the treatment was suitable.

Said treatment lasted about an hour and a half. My teeth were coated with Zoom 2! whitening agent, and a special protective balm over my lips and gums to prevent drying out. Once in place, the Zoom 2! Lamp was placed over my teeth and the magic began.

This 15 minute process was repeated four times, while I sat watching Quantum of Solace through special video glasses.

The DVD option is a welcome distraction from the fact that my mouth has been clamped open for the best part of an hour, but when the results arrive, I can see it was worth every minute.

My teeth appeared a (natural) shade of white, and I was surprised at the noticeable difference, which I honestly didn’t believe I would see at the start of the process. They started out as a Grade 2 (out of a possible 10, one

being the lightest, 10 the darkest).

The end result was an off the scale grade zero.

Perhaps most surprisingly, however, was how different it made me feel. I walked out of HDC with an unusual spring in my step and felt more confident than normal.

From this process I can now grasp a much sounder understanding of the importance of cosmetic dental procedures. A simple treatment

like this can work wonders – and I’m now grinning like a Cheshire cat!

Zoom 2! Whitening is available at £495 from HDC, with a complimentary ipod shuffle for every whitening until the end of July 2009. For more information on treatments and care available, visit www. somethingtosmileabout. L co.uk or call 01428 643506

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PROMOTION

IntroducingChiddingfold Set in the heart of The Western Weald in the Waverley district of Surrey, the pretty village of Chiddingfold has much to offer

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amed after the Saxon meaning for an enclosure for animals, “Chadynge’s Fold” or “Chiddingefoulde”, you will reach it on the A283 between Milford and Petworth.

As well as Chiddingfold Forest being a Site of Specific Special Interest (SSSI), Chiddingfold became famous for its glass making during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, with glass being used for prestigious buildings such as St Stephen’s Chapel, Westminster and St George’s Chapel at Windsor.

And let’s not forget to mention that renowned rockers, The Stranglers, were based in Chiddingfold during the early 70s, plus heroes of the 80s Genesis built their recording studio, The Farm, here in the village.

Sue Frossard, Clerk to Chiddingfold Parish

Council, gives an up to date account of life today in the village: “The centre of Chiddingfold boasts a large village green. This is bounded by St. Mary’s Church, which, together with the Catholic and Baptist churches are at the heart of the community, providing pastoral care, a Good Neighbours scheme and multi-denominational services.

“The Crown Inn, one of the oldest pubs in Surrey, also stands on the Green as does the Forge, originally a market house in 1625 and rebuilt as the Forge in the early 17th century.

Our village cricket club has its own grounds north of village and two large recreation grounds support senior and junior football clubs, all of which are very active.

“All the residents look forward to June each

year, when we hold a traditional Festival on the Green. Highlights include a local brass band, children’s farm, craft circle and tug of war among other popular events. Many of our local gardens, such as Ramster, are open to the public for viewing, providing locals and visitors with stunning plant displays to enjoy. And I can’t forget to mention the fantastic torch lit procession through the village on Bonfire Night, followed by a fantastic firework display – it really is the highlight of the Chiddingfold calendar!”

As you can see, Chiddingfold boasts an active community, parish council and some superb pubs, shops, and visitor attractions. Life in Haslemere takes a closer look at some of these, so the next time you drive through, take the time to stop and look around at what Chiddingfold has to offer…

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Anyone for tea?

Children’s centre

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amster Garden is an undiscovered gem, just a mile outside Chiddingfold. It has been opening to the public for 80 years, and was one of the first gardens to be open for the National Garden Scheme. Set over 25 acres, these stunning gardens are most famous for their fine collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias, many of which are more than 100 years old.

The garden and teahouse are open daily until 21 June 2009 10am–5pm, the teahouse provides drinks, delicious homemade cakes and sandwiches, as well as selling the delicious smoked salmon from the Ramster Smokehouse.

Ramster is 1.5 miles south of Chiddingfold on A283.

Ramster, Chiddingfold, GU8 4SN, 01428 654167, www.ramsterevents.com

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pened in 1996, Barnkinds has expanded from a small nursery school, into a multi-purpose children's centre. It offers nursery school and day-care from 18 months to four years, plus after-school and holiday clubs for children aged five to 10 years.

Barnkids’ location on Penang Farm, just outside Chiddingfold, provides outdoor opportunities with access to some wonderful woods and fields. Family social events are organized, such as bluebell walks and live music dinner dance, and the addition of the new garden has been popular with all ages.

Our Summer Holiday programme runs from 27 July to 20 August with the following themes: Beach (complete with visit to Climping); Science - Time to Experiment; Arts and Crafts; and Camp Chidd.

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COMPETITION

A royal affair

CLOSING DATE 10 JULY 2009

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It is widely believed that The Crown was built by Cistercian monks in the 13th century, as a resting place for monks travelling from Salisbury to Canterbury.

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he use of the Crown as an alehouse can be traced back to as early as 1353 when Stephen Guleham was the tenant, and it is thought likely that his family were tenants before him.

Among other Monarchs to grace the premises are King Edward VI and Elizabeth I, and the “Crown Post” roof from circa 1400 is still visible today, remaining a fine example of a Wealden building, typical of that period, with an oak-timber frame in-filled with clay.

Fast forward to 2009, and the premises still remains in fine shape, after 400 years of ownership, with an inviting bar area complete with huge and comforting open fire, original beams, a bar eating area, restaurant and sports bar and outdoor barbeque area.

Owners Daniel and Hannah Hall offer eight superb bedrooms to overnight guests and fine dining to all.

Executive Chef Darren Tidd travels to London markets twice a week to choose the best meat and seafood, and is introducing a new evening menu in June to celebrate the Crown’s first anniversary under its present ownership. Highlights of this include homemade chicken liver parfait (delightfully smooth and rich on the tongue) with toasted brioche (homemade on the premises every day and equally buttery and rich in texture).

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salmon and crayfish, complemented by sharp and succulent beetroot salad.

Following this trend to mains, the turbot with Provensale vegetables and mussel and crayfish chowder is balanced and delicious, although no visit should be complete without sampling the saddle of lamb on butterbean purée and red wine sauce. Simple yet effective.

Also on the menu are char-grilled rib eye steak, salmon en croûte, and potato gnocchi in a wild mushroom cream sauce.

Desserts are all home-made, and with summer berry terrine, rhubarb fool and iced

Interesting Ale Fact Back in the 13th century, alehouses ans inns were obliged to display a hop garland at the front of the premises once a new brew was ready for tasting by a “connor”. The method went that the connor would sit on a bench soaked with the new ale, and, if he could not remove himself because he was stuck, the ale was deemed good!

white chocolate parfait on the menu, who wouldn’t be tempted? And don’t forget the large range of fine cheeses on offer for the perfect ending to a great meal.

But it’s not just the food that’s fabulous, The Crown really is a place where long lunches and dinners are a staple part of life. Friendly staff and cosy atmospheric surroundings make this an inn to tick all the boxes.

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EVENTS

Hall of fame

Rolling back the years

One of the big venues for Haslemere Festival this May 14-31 has been Haslemere Hall, where manager Richard Oldham has worked wonders with the acts, the audiences and the accounts

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ichard Oldham (right) took over as manager of Haslemere Hall in June 2007.

“I was involved with the Hall for eight years working part time on the lighting and sets,” he told Life in Haslemere. “When Diana White, the previous manager, retired, I applied and got the job.”

In the last financial year the Hall recorded a profit of £22,000. “This was the first time it has made a profit for some years but the money has to go straight back into repairing the building,” Richard said.

“Increased marketing, a wider variety of acts and hiring the hall out for outside events such as the Beer Festival in September have all helped to boost profits,” added Richard, who has lived in Haslemere for 22 years and is married with two grown-up children.

The Hall, which was built in 1913, has set up a fundraising project for the roof, with a target of £150,000. It accommodates 340 seats with space for a further 120 standing.

“We are now working flat out for the Festival.

So far only the Pam Ayres evening on 29 May is a sell out, from a long time ago. But tickets for other events are selling steadily.”

Two flamingos: Mike Hugg (left) and Paul Jones

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Clearly the Hall will reverberate to the sound of success throughout this summer and beyond.

Contact: 01428 661973. boxoffice@ haslemerehall.com www.haslemerehall.co.uk

he headline act in the first gig at Haslemere Hall for this year’s Festival on 15 May were sixties chart-toppers the Manfreds, with vocalist Paul Jones and keyboard player Mike Hugg still in the line-up. Guitarist Tom McGuinness was absent through illness. They treated a large and enthusiastic crowd to a memorable cocktail of their classic hits – such as the wonderful Pretty Flamingo and Sha La La– as well as their modern idiom of blues-jazz. Foot-stomping and sing-outloud stuff !

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BUSINESS NEWS

Moving on up

Support local shops and business

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fter 23 years in Weyhill, The Haslemere Osteopathy and Sports Injury Clinic is on the move this month to new, larger premises at Haddon House.

The Haslemere Clinic was established in 1986 by Kurt Jager, with Andrew WilsonSmith (pictured) joining him in 1990. Andrew assumed full ownership of the practice in October 2006 and continued to pursue the practice's mission since its inception: to provide patients with dedicated and high quality osteopathic advice and treatment.

Today the clinic employs seven osteopaths and offers a broad range of treatments, from osteopathy for adults and children to cranial osteopathy, acupuncture and gait assessment/ prescription orthotics.

In recent years the clinic has also been offering an extensive range of therapies and treatments courtesy of its four complementary health professionals.

“The scale of our practice has reached a stage that we've outgrown our Weyhill premises,” says Andrew. “So during June, we are heading up the Hindhead Road.”

This is a dedicated and newly renovated practice building opposite Vicarage Lane and Holy Cross Hospital. “These are very exciting times for the clinic,” adds Andrew, “we are looking forward to bringing our existing clients and introducing new patients to the new premises.”

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business networking event to discuss how best to support local shops and companies in recession is set for Thursday 2 July 2009 at 7pm at the Haslemere Educational Museum. The event has been organized by Haslemere Travel and the Haslemere Chamber of Trade and Commerce.

Guest speaker is Jeremy Hunt, MP for South West Surrey and Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. “He is very supportive of small market towns and the health of the small business market,” said Andrew Brownrigg, a former president of the chamber and Chairman of Haslemere Travel.

“It would seem to be a very appropriate time for us all to build on this activity, to encourage newer members to become more integrated into our local business communities, and to help each other to emerge stronger and more resilient when the economy starts to recover.”

Invitations have gone out to all the Waverley chambers – Haslemere, Farnham, Godalming and Cranleigh – and to other local businesses.

The Haslemere Osteopathy and Sports Injury Clinic, Haddon House, Hindhead Road, GU27 1LH, 01428 651067, www.haslemereclinic.co.uk

Contact: Gemma Antrobus, Haslemere Travel, 01428 658777. Email: gemma@ haslemeretravel.co.uk

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BUSINESS NEWS

Haslemere Chamber Awards The business of winning Employee of the Year Joyce Bicknell (Marley Flowers) Joyce, who is 84 in August, started work for Marley Flowers in December 1972. She is worth her weight in gold, often showing younger members of staff the best way of doing things.

Group shot of the business awards winners

Best Eatery The Royal Oak One of the new categories and by far the best supported. The Royal Oak demonstrated an extensive menu, home-made and often with local ingredients, with great customer service and familyfriendly surroundings.

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ver 160 people attended the sell-out dinner at De Vere Branksome place for the 2009 Haslemere Chamber of Trade and Commerce Awards. Melissa King, the new president, explains below how the judges chose the winners.

Best New Business The Good Fish Shop A sleek, smart new shop offering a wide range of seafood and expertise in all areas of fishmongery.

Most Innovative Marketing Campaign The Oriental Rug Gallery This company is recreating the town’s coat of arms in an interactive hand woven rug, Haslemere in Stitches.The finished piece will be given to Haslemere and go on display in the Town Hall.

Greenest Company Haslemere Museum In a very topical category The Haslemere Museum showed their commitment to this issue on many levels.

Most Proactive Business in the Community Eden Hair & Beauty Their nomination catalogued a wealth of local and national events and campaigns – usually bringing much-needed funds for a good cause.

Business Personality of the Year Melanie Odell Her drive and determination have achieved such things as The Haslemere Christmas Market, Farmers’ Market and the Loyalty Scheme, to mention just a few.

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People’s Choice Award Haslemere Pet Company Decided by public nomination and a vote, loyal pet owners showed their support for the award-winning business.

The President’s Award Nick Smith For outstanding service to the Chamber.

The St. George’s Day windowdressing competition was won

by J.L. Nobbs Photography by: www.cheekymonkey-photography.co.uk

Customer Service Award Clayton Fine Jewellery They go the extra mile on numerous occasions, providing a level of service that people will inevitably come back for.

The Chamber’s youngest President, Melissa King, with Joyce Bicknell, winner of The Employee of the Year Award

Haslemere chamber’s youngest president

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elissa King, of Marley Flowers, was elected as the new President of the Haslemere Chamber of Trade and Commerce at their AGM in April. She is the youngest President in Haslemere Chamber’s history, and the 15th since its re-birth in the early 80s.

Julianne Evans, from J.L. Nobbs, was elected Vice President, handing over her previous role as Treasurer to Anu Sharma, of A&N Accountants. And the chamber

committee is full of new faces.

“It is very exciting to have so many new and enthusiastic people on the committee,” Melissa told Life in Haslemere. “It is important that we continue to have a clear structure and programme to work to and that the ‘experienced’ committee members help to manage expectations.”

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PROMOTION

Cracking the crunch These three local businesses share their secrets to surviving the recession

Eden Hair and Beauty stays heads above economic pressures

When the going gets tough

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irector Angie Townsend boasts that her fantastic team have remained at the forefront of Eden’s campaign against the credit crunch.

Renowned for their professionalism and ongoing technical training, Eden has by no means compromised their expenditure on educational courses. This pays homage through zero staff turnover, expert consultations and great team morale.

These attributes are translated into an electric and relentless enthusiasm shared among staff and clients.

“Equally important to Eden through the credit crunch is our unaltered emphasis on the high standards of customer service,” says Angie. Each month the team design some innovative client-focused offers, which are included in their fun monthly e-newsletter....(saving paper). Continuing their dedication to affordable services, the salon offers half-price hair appointments on Monday Madness and continues to cater for all lifestyles by having two late-night openings per week.

“Eden Hair and Beauty has an ongoing commitment to the community,” adds Angie, “with many exciting collaborations with a wealth of local businesses.” She concludes: “Focusing our attention locally allows us to really understand our clients and aspire to making each and every one look and feel fantastic...despite the economic environment.”

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ow do High Street businesses like Haslemere’s Greathurst Interiors stay ahead of the recession? Carolyn Underwood has a simple answer: Be better at what you do than the Manuel Canovas from Colefax competition! & Fowler - creams, pistachio, “Much of our stock may be aubergine and muted reds viewed as the first targets in an are among the shades of the economic downturn,” she says. moment “So being very price-competitive goes without saying.”

And as Britain 2009 might be the dull land of the Credit Crunch, Carolyn at Greathurst is ready with creams (still popular) but also knows that colours like pistachio, aubergine and muted reds are coming back as embroideries for cushions and furniture throws.

Wallpaper is a growing trend for feature walls, and many suppliers, including Romo and Colefax, have patterns and colours that are ahead of the game for 2009.

Wood floors with rugs by JAB and Designers Guild are in, and Greathurst is pushing the right buttons with modern pieces of carpet design from Crucial Trading edge-bound in Alcantara or leather for economy.

“We don’t relax for a moment,” says Carolyn. “We need to know that ours will be the door people in Haslemere are coming through when times get tight, but spirits still need lifting!”

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or us, it’s been a case of exploiting what we know already works, combined with spotting a gap in the market,� says Simon Bond (pictured), Director of Petersfield-based Cyan Solutions. “As well as rebranding the whole company last year, we made a deliberate move to offering managed IT solutions for local firms, after spotting a need for this kind of service in the area,� he says.

Cyan Solutions offer corporate style IT services for small businesses, and their ability to spot and manage system problems in real time has seen the company increase last year’s turnover already. “Much of this has come from introducing our services free of charge,� adds Simon, who set up the company in 2004. “Once we show people what we can do, they realize how much they need us.�

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So why not visit our website, pop in today, or call us on 01428 643506 to book an appointment. Now that really is something to smile about!

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Flower power Will Benson and Sharon Kerr

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pplegarth has defied the recession and gone from strength to strength. Their latest venture, launched in May, is a partnership with Flowers in the Avenue to provide a wide variety of plants at the farm.

Owner Will Benson has recently sealed a deal with Sharon and Geoff Kerr, of Flowers in the Avenue, which is based in Liphook.

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booth, called the Potting Shed, and are selling locally produced herbs (from Tilford), flowers and plants.

Sharon, whose parents were market gardeners, and her husband started Flowers in the Avenue two years ago. So far they have operated online, with home deliveries of flower arrangements, and catering for weddings and funerals. Now the business has a retail outlet.

Will is also pleased with this addition to the farm’s service.

And, he says, the restaurant has proved extremely popular. “We are getting some 40 covers for lunch a day and we are packed out at weekends,” Will told Life in Haslemere.

You can enjoy a full English breakfast from 8.30am. And another sweet-tasting innovation in May is the Applegarth smoothies.

All this just goes to show that Applegarth lives up to its proud boast that the farm has been “growing, cooking and selling exceptional food for 31 years”.

Contact: Applegarth Farm, 01328 712777 www.applegarthfarm.co.uk Flowers in the Avenue, 01428 727898 www.flowersintheavenue.co.uk 6/3/09

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laze House Art celebrates its third birthday this month.

The shop sells hearths, fires and home accessories, including lighting and candleware.

“It has been great to make the move to Grayshott,” says Linda.

“We have been treated very well here as residents and business owners and made some fantastic friends along the way!”

Linda is also pleased to report that business is still good, even

in these tough times. “We have been very lucky and continued to enjoy a steady trade, for which we are thankful.”

To celebrate three successful years of trading, Blaze House Art has opened a sale room on the premises, offering quality bargains for your home at great prices.

Blaze House Art, 1 Grayshott Terrace, Crossways Road, GU26 6HG, 01428 606 888

A second blue plaque to celebrate Flora Thompson’s life in the village of Grayshott was unveiled last month. The bespoke blue plaque was made by Robyn Clarke from Grayshott Pottery on behalf of the Grayshott Society and now adorns the shop front of Amity fashion shop in Crossways Road.

Flora, a local poet and novelist, moved to the area around 1898 when she was given the job to train users on the first telegraph system (sending telegrams) at the old Post Office in Grayshott. Pictured, from left to right, are: Mary Vickery, Phil Bates, Chloe Porter, Robyn Clarke, John Owen (Jo) Smith, Kat Wootton, Christine Vardy, and Amanda Haddon-Cave.

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COMMUNITY

New kids on the block Haslemere Youth Centre in Wey Hill is putting itself firmly on the map. By Cat Jarman

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he Youth Centre, or Wey Centre, as it’s affectionately known, has lots more to it than meets the eye. Neighbourhood Youth Worker Ruari Hignell, who arrived in January, describes the centre as “here for everyone”.

And the centre already appeals to and caters for a broad range of youths, with a number of groups already set up – such as young mums and parenting, support networks, outreach projects, and workshops including guitar, street dance, Army cadets – plus ongoing relations with a selection of community groups and initiatives.

Take Live and Direct, a music initiative which provides workshops with session musicians at the centre, where people can learn to play, write, and record music in the centre’s state-of-the-art recording studio, culminating in a gig performance at the end of the course.

“Although not all of the music created is to my own personal

taste,” jokes Ruari, “I must say there is an impressive amount of raw talent in Haslemere.”

A group of Year 11 students from Woolmer Hill School have set up a steering group to manage a youth café, situated at the centre, open after school hours, and have plans for more projects.

The Haslemere Young People’s Centre was once a community centre, until a team of Youth Workers, (John Taylor, Sean Quinn and Carly Harries) were able to take over the premises one year ago and continue the work they had been undertaking at the old fire station in Haslemere.

John is currently heading up the mountain bike project, where unwanted bikes are collected and restored by people at the youth centre for their own use. He also undertakes offsite work, meeting children in Haslemere and inspiring them to take up a hobby – these have recently included skatepark and basketball projects.

From left to right: Ruari Hignell, Lee Gould with daughter Phoebe, Sharon Gould with son Miles (both who completed the young parenting course at the centre, Claire Matthes and Fiona Flower (Haslemere Young Parents Group), Sarah de Marcos, and John Smith (Youth Development Officer for Waverley).

“We generally receive excellent feedback on the Wey Centre from the public,” says Ruari. “And we are beginning to reach out to young people who perhaps thought at first that a youth centre would not be for them.”

With lots more planned for the future, including an official opening coming soon, Ruari is adamant that the support and ideas for the youth centre continue

to come from the young people themselves. “We are here to listen and cater for everyone,” he says, “to ensure that young people in the town feel they have somewhere fun and safe to go.”

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ARTS

An extraordinary tale

Kirsten: Living (and writing) life to the full

Haslemere-based author Kirsten Ellis’ new biography and life writing course starts at West Dean this month. By Cat Jarman

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riginally from Auckland, New Zealand, Kirsten Ellis has led an interesting life.

At the age of 18, she quit university and packed a bag off to Hong Kong, landing a job on leading English-language paper the South China Morning Post.

She then moved to New Delhi, writing various travel guides including a book on Cuba which earned her runner up in the Travelex/ Observer Travel Writer of the Year, and numerous guides on India, The Maldives, The Philippines and New Zealand.

“I have always been drawn to writing,” says Kirsten, who now lives in Haslemere with her husband and young son. “And although originally I started out as a journalist and travel writer, I have always know that writing books would be my main passion.”

The early 90s saw Kirsten living in Cyprus, where the idea for her biography, Star of the Morning: The Extraordinary Life of Lady Hester Stanhope, was born. Intrigued by the exotic life of a woman who became the greatest female traveller of her time, Kirsten set about researching the full story, and, four years later, the book was published in August 2008.

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pioneering woman born before her time, who was criticized and abused for her independent spirit,” says Kirsten, whose research took her to Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey.

“Ellis’s enthusiasm for her heroine makes Star Of The Morning a fascinating study, with some trenchant points about the position of strongminded women in male-dominated societies,” said Barry Forshaw in a review in the Daily Express in August 2008.

From 17 to 19 July, Kirsten’s course, Writing Biography: Life Writing, runs at West Dean College. It is designed for people interested in finding out about life writing and biography as a genre.

“It will include an overview of the elements of autobiography, biography and memoir, and concentrate on practical advice, such as how to choose a subject, find a starting point, techniques for research, how to get published, and so-on,” says Kirsten.

“Everyone has a book inside them,” she adds, “and my role is to help find that book and give it a voice.”

For more information on Writing Biography: Life Writing, visit http://www.kirstenellis.net/ category/news/ or www.westdean.org.uk

Star of the Morning: The Extraordinary Life of Lady Hester Stanhope is available now and published by Harper Collins.

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CHARITY

The Sole of the matter The Titty Wittering Challenge takes place in June to raise money for breast cancer Julie Cox

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his event, supporting three breast cancer charities, BUFFER (The Breast Unit Fund for Education and Research), The Juniper Trust, and The Lavender Trust, is the idea of Julie Cox from Liphook, who has recently finished a long and draining stint of breast cancer treatment at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford.

On 27 June, approximately 50 walkers will take on a challenging walk from Liphook to West Wittering - 38 miles all in one day – to raise much needed funds. The route goes through Liphook, Midhurst, Heyshott, Singleton and Chichester.

“I am aiming to complete the 38 miles as a personal challenge and also to encourage other women in this situation to take part and to show that there can be light at the end of the tunnel,” says Julie.

The organizers are a group of friends who have been involved in walking for many years, having organised two Three Peaks Challenges and, in May 2007, walked the South Downs Way over five of the hottest days of the summer, raising more than £12,000 for charity.

“Our objective is to raise over £30,000,” adds Julie, who is eager to hear from people wanting to get involved in the event, either by taking part or sponsorship.

For more information, visit www.twittering.org.uk

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reparations are under way for this year’s LiDBA charity bike ride on 7 June. Since its creation in 1974, LiDBA (Liphook and District Businessmen’s Association) has raised nearly £650,000 for local charities, including from the bike ride, which began in 1991.

Last year there were 1,472 riders including 258 juniors. If you want to take part in the 25-mile ride, pick up an entry form from local shops, Bohunt School, or online at: www.bikeride.co.uk L www.lifemags.co.uk

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Wheeldeals

Can you lay your hands on Government money to help you buy a new car or van?

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well-publicized new Government scheme offers

a potential £2,000 towards the purchase of a new car or van by scrapping your old model, if it is 10 years old or more. How can you take advantage?

The scheme runs from 18 May 2009 to 1 March 2010, or sooner

if the £300 million Government funding is used up. The deal is that half the money comes from the Government and the other half from the manufacturer or dealer.

Lesley Howes, Director of The

Car Network, says: “If you are running a vehicle over 10 years old – a car or van up to 3.5 tonnes – think about taking advantage of this offer and reducing your maintenance costs.

“This offer has created interest from the public, and people will find that there are many other good deals available which we at the Car Network can help customers with.”

The Car Network is an independent car and van leasing brokerage, based at Shillinglee, near Chiddingfold. They are passionate about helping small- to medium-sized businesses improve their carbon footprint by choosing to lease “environmentally friendly” vehicles at competitive prices.

The company celebrated 20 years of excellent customer service from 1986 by winning the Haslemere Chamber of Commerce Business A wards 2007 as the Greenest Haslemere business.

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PROFILE

Write on track

Following the success of the first two Chichester Writing Festivals, multi-million-selling author Kate Mosse talks to Life in Haslemere about what inspires her, and how the third Writing Festival is bigger and better than ever.

By Cat Jarman

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here’s nothing like a good old-fashioned adventure story,” Kate tells me over the phone.

Although I have never met her

before, she is bright and breezy, and I feel like we could chat all afternoon.

But with a Writing Festival to

make finishing touches to, and work well underway for her third featurelength novel, Citadel, which will be published in 2010, Kate, from near Chichester, does not have a lot of spare time on her hands.

Her first novel, Labyrinth, has sold five million copies to date worldwide, and has been published in no less than 38 languages, and Sepulchre, which followed a year later, has sold another million.

She remains modest though: “I have been very lucky,” she says.

“I have been published extremely well. It’s never just about the book.

Everyone in the team has to work really hard to make a best-seller.”

Her fact-based fiction is carefully researched from the outset – Kate has set up numerous websites including mosselabyrinth.co.uk and sepulchre.co.uk, combining sharing the process of writing with her inspiration for her novels to others.

This inspiration draws back to the landscape and history of South West France. The strong sense of place portrayed in these novels, believes Kate, has found an audience, who enjoy the familiarity throughout her soon-to-be three novels of recurring themes in landscape and history.

But perhaps it is her genuine passion for writing and everything that goes with it that makes Kate stand out. Not only does she have millions of fans of her own work worldwide, but also she continually engages with others in the process of writing, the mechanics, the nittygritty, and the sharing of ideas.

This initiative involves her husband, Greg, who established a creative writing programme at West Dean College, near Chichester.

Together they created the Chichester Writing Festival, giving writers the opportunity to come together in a series of seminars and panel talks, with, for 2009, the likes of Julie Walters, who also lives in Sussex, Ian Rankin and Sandi Toksvig among the headliners over the last weekend of March.

“It’s a very unique thing when up and coming writers can get free, good and honest advice from the people who are in the know,” says Kate, “and its really pleasant for us to be able to mix with other industry professionals – you may not think it, but we all enjoy learning from each other on an ongoing basis!”

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GARDENING

Gardening gets personal Local BBC Gardener Pippa Greenwood is launching an online service that lets gardeners everywhere get her expert green-fingered advice

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ith more of us getting out into our gardens or allotments to grow our own vegetables or simply to enjoy the warmer weather, the need for help has never been greater,” Pippa Greenwood tells Life in Haslemere.

Pippa is an acclaimed gardening personality, who spent 11 years

working at the RHS in Wisley and has regularly appeared on programmes such as BBC2’s Gardeners World and Radio 4’s Gardeners Question Time, together with the many books she has written.

With more and more people getting out into their gardens

or allotments to grow their own vegetables or simply to enjoy the warmer weather, the need for a helping hand has increased significantly.

Everyone comes across gardening jobs, garden pests, diseases or other problems that they don’t know how to handle so

finding the right advice is really worthwhile, but often hard to come by.

“Unfortunately, many sources of gardening ‘advice’ are not as good or as useful as they could be.

If you consult a book about your gardening query, it’s rare to find an answer that fits your question and situation exactly and finding the information can be laborious and time consuming,” says Pippa.

“Similarly, if you write to an expert in a magazine, you may not get a response. and if you do, it is likely to be too late. Solving a gardening problem properly and promptly, reducing the risk of letting it get out of hand or perhaps even losing a plant, its good looks or its crop entirely, saves time, money and a lot of frustration!” she adds.

Ask Pippa is her newest way of helping gardeners with a fast, guaranteed response to an individual problem or query.

“I want to give people prompt, personalised solutions to their gardening problems that will enable them to progress with confidence while not make them feel silly for asking!” says Pippa.

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Pippa’s top summer gardening tips Scrumptious salad leaves “Even if you don’t have a garden or greenhouse, you can still grow your own salad leaves – all you need is a windowsill and some compost. I re-use seed-sowing compost from the previous year – it’s perfect for growing baby salad leaves as they don’t need a lot of nutrients. Keep adequately watered and standing in a well-lit spot and the seeds soon germinate. Then, within a few weeks, a harvestable crop of salad leaves is ready.”

Fabulous fruit “I’d recommend a specialist, local fruit nursery every time — they will be able to supply plants that are most likely to thrive in your area. You can get cordons and partially trained fruit trees too, including espaliers and fans, perfect if you’re short of time or a little unsure about what you’re doing! Once new trees are bought and planted in newly enriched soil, you can look forward to the first crop in a few years time.”

Wildflowers and weeds “They’re at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to acceptability in the garden, but are they really so different? Just look at how beautiful our banks and verges are, with violets, primroses, ferns, buttercups and poppies. I wonder how many perfectly good plants we chuck in the compost heap each year? These wonderful species make perfect wildflowers in one place but unwanted weeds in another!”

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PROPERTY

Maryfield: Sold by Strutt & Parker for more than the asking price of £1.7 million

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he new development at Hartswood in Midhurst Road, Haslemere, is selling steadily. Gleeson Homes are building 45 units (24 are already occupied, including 14 affordable homes) – two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom properties which are easy to maintain, energyefficient and covered by a 10-year ‘Buildmark’ warranty.

Julie Rayner, sales director for Gleeson Homes, says: “The ‘Oaks’ show home illustrates traditional family living at its best and matches the quality of our homes, their beautiful setting and the desirability of the location. The master bedroom adds a touch of glamour with its four poster bed and chaise longue!”

The new show home is designed for the modern family, says Gleeson, with a boy’s bedroom decorated in an ‘out of this world’, cosmic theme, including a hand-painted night sky on the ceiling. The spacious three-floor property also has a converted roof space, with a bedroom, second bathroom and a ‘bonus’ TV room/chill-out space.

The fully fitted kitchen has furniture by Italian manufacturer Febal and granite worktops, plus breakfast area and utility room.

An archway links the main sitting room to the dining area. Another reception room could be a snug, study or playroom. You can pay a visit from Thursday to Monday, 10am to 5pm.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom ‘Oaks’ cost from £659,995; while a luxurious ‘Cedar’ style property, a former show home, has been reduced from £795,000 to £729,995 with five bedrooms including carpets, curtains, blinds, light fittings and landscaped gardens.

Two and three-bedroom apartments cost from £189,995 and £249,995 respectively.

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commutable Haslemere.

Gleeson Homes, 01428 651606 haslemeresales@mjgleeson.com, www.gleeson-homes.co.uk Tudor bus shelter!

The restored Grade II* listed Tudor gatehouse at Bramshott Place Village, Liphook, was officially opened on 1 May. The gatehouse is the centrepiece for this development by Urban Renaissance Villages and Helical Bar and it appears in the logo.

“This is the perfect English setting in which to mark this memorable occasion,” said Adrian Bird, Chairman of the Bramshott and Liphook Preservation Society, who unveiled the property. “We are very grateful to the developers of Bramshott Place Village for taking such great pains to restore this beautiful part of our local history to its previous glory.”

One of only 5.5 per cent of listed buildings to have the Grade II listing, the gatehouse, which dates from around 1580, will become the country’s most elaborate and valuable bus shelter!

Phase 1 is now complete and prices for a 125-year lease range from £295,000 to £315,000 for the apartments and from £435,000 to £470,000 for the cottages.

Clarke Gammon Weller, 01428 722800 www.bramshottplace.co.uk Country living Another recent development is at the Budgenor Lodge at Easebourne, near Midhurst, about 10 minutes from Haslemere.

This 18th century workhouse has experienced many uses and stages of development. Now the Grade II house has been converted into 42 units (half of them already sold), with one, two and three bedroom apartments, from £165,000; and two - three - and four-bedroom houses and cottages, from £265,000.

Adrian Bird (left), Chairman of the Bramshott and Liphook Preservation Society, with Bill Gair from Urban Renaissance Villages Budgenor Lodge, 01730 817584, www.budgenorlodge.co.uk Office merger Strutt & Parker has moved its Midhurst branch into one larger, central point in the Haslemere office. After Strutt & Parker merged with Lane Fox in 2007, the multi-disciplined firm had two offices within seven miles of one another.

James Héroys, the partner in charge, says that most buyers come down the LondonGuildford-Haslemere corridor. “We will continue to liaise closely with our Guildford office and our Country House Department in London. In Haslemere we find that the market is responding to good houses at sensible prices. Recently we had six bids on one house, Maryfield, which sold within 48 hours, for over the guide of £1.7 million for an undisclosed price.”

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SPORT

Records galore

New karate club

Haslemere Swimming Club more than held its own in its first ever National Swimming League (NSL) B Final in Sheffield in April, when it faced bigger clubs such as Cardiff, Leicester and Salford. By Lawrie Thomson

A new karate club has opened in Haslewey Community Centre

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he new club is part of a nationwide association, England Wadokai, with clubs all over the country but mainly in the southeast. Founder Lorna Lawson runs classes every Thursday – a special children's class from 6-7pm, taking youngsters from six years old, and then adults from 7-8pm.

“The type of karate we do, Wadokai, is excellent for fitness levels and toning, so offers an interesting form of exercise while learning something new,” Lorna says. “It also builds confidence and helps focus.

“We have a few regulars now. Children love it, as it’s a great way to expend their energy in a safe but fun environment. It also teaches them respect for each other.

“This is an excellent type of karate for women, as you don't have to be strong to master it, and it can easily be transferred to self-defence (which hopefully will never be needed, but it does wonders for some people's confidence and eases their fears).

“I have full insurance and am a qualified black belt instructor. The club is not-for-profit and I take no wage for teaching. We may enter tournaments in future, and hopefully will have some success!” www.haslemerekarateclub.com

he best was saved till last when the unbeaten Haslemere’s men freestyle team – Owen Morgan, Jem Goddin, Pat Clement, Dave Short, Guy Schmidt and Tom Kennedy – took on and beat their national counterparts in a new NSL record of 2mins 23.67secs. Haslemere let their swimming do the talking as they left the rest of the field behind in their wake.

Haslemere’s enthusiastic supporters cheered on the team in every race and raised the roof when the girls’ 13-and-under 200 metre freestyle team – Holly Chapman, Eleanor Richards, Sarah Baldwin and Ellie Connor – came home first in a time of 1:58:11.

Then the girls’ 15-and-under team – Chloe Hammond-Smith, Emily Kennedy, Harriet Lambourne and Ellie Connor – won the 200 metre medley race on the touch against City of Cardiff in a time of 2:07.65.

Lawrie Thomson, Head Coach, said: “The team were magnificent – from 10-year-old Maz Richards, the youngest, right through to the senior squad members – and I am so proud of all 42 swimmers. Many were swimming on a national stage for the first time and they responded magnificently, with over 80 per cent of our times being faster

The squadron boys (left to right): Jeremy Goddin (aged16), David Short (18), Patrick Clement (18), Tom Kennedy (17), Guy Schmidt (17) & Owen Morgan (25) than in our Regional Final in Crawley last December. The standard of opposition we were swimming against was higher than anything we had competed against before, and we held our own.”

He summed up: “My thanks to all the swimmers, the coaches, and to Team Manager Penny Perry, plus all the people behind the scenes for all their hard work enabling this magnificent achievement.”

Contact: admin@haslemereswimmingclub.org www.haslemereswimmingclub.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON

Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June Woodworking and hand tools Venue: West Dean Gardens, Sussex Barn Auditorium Time: 10.30am-4pm Price: Free Tel: 01473 784983 Web: www.classichandtools.co.uk Sunday 7 June Haslemere Farmers’ Market Venue: Behind Collingwood and Batchellor and in the High Street Time: 10am-1.30pm Price: Free Tuesday 9 June Haslemere Society’s 125th Anniversary “Shaping the changing face of the town” Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 7.30pm Price: Free to members. £2 to nonmembers Web: www.haslemere.com/ haslemeresociety Tuesday 9 to Thursday 18 June Haslemere Society’s 125th Anniversary Exhibition Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am5pm.

Price: Free Friday 12 June Haslemere Society’s 125th Anniversary Summer Party, with the town band Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 7.30pm Price: £10 Tickets: www.haslemere.com/ haslemeresociety Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June National Garden Society Open Day Plants for sale. Tea available

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Venue: 11 Derby Road, Haslemere Time: 11am to 5pm Price: Adults £3.50, children free Monday 15 June to Saturday 29 August Oklahoma!

The well-loved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre Time: 7.30pm Price: £10-£36 Tel: 01243 781312 Saturday 20 June to Saturday 22 August The House of Special Purpose,

by Heidi Thomas World premiere: The Romanov family – the deposed Tsar of Russia is imprisoned with his wife, four daughters and invalid teenage son – are transported to Ekaterinberg during the Russian Revolution Venue: Minerva Theatre, Chichester Time: 7.45pm (matinees 2.15pm) Price: £26.50 Tel: 01243 781312 Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June West Dean Weekend Garden Event Venue: West Dean Gardens Time: 10.30am to 5pm Price: £7.25 adults, plus concessions Tel: 01243 818210

Saturday 27 June Parish Summer Fete St Bart’s and St Christopher’s churches Venue: The Rectory, Derby Road Time: Noon to 4pm Price: Free Email: haslemereparish@aol.com Ecology of planting design Venue: West Dean Gardens Time: 10.30am-5pm Price: £7.25 adults, plus concessions Tel: 01243 818210 Thursday 2 July Business Networking Event, organized by Haslemere Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Haslemere Travel Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 7pm Price: Free Email: gemma@haslemeretravel. co.uk Sunday 5 July Haslemere Farmers’ Market Venue: Behind Collingwood and Batchellor and in the High Street Time: 10am to 1.30pm Price: Free

Haslemere Town Walk Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 2.30pm (for about 90 mins) Price: Free (donation to the museum) Tel: 01428 642112

Sunday 26 July and 23 August Haslemere Society’s 125th Anniversary Walk To promote the Society’s new Haslemere Walks leaflets, drawn up in collaboration with Haslemere VIC. Venue: Haslemere Educational Museum Time: 10.30am Price: Free (please book) Tickets: www.haslemere.com/ haslemeresociety

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Wednesday 24 June Haslemere Flower Club ‘Flower magic’ with Christine Evans Venue: Haslemere Hall Time: 1.45pm for 2pm Price: Members free, visitors £4 Thursday 25 June Alzheimer’s Society Information Table Venue: Haslewey, Lion Green Time: 10am-1pm Tel: 01428 642055

Issue 16 June/July 2009

COMPETITION

WIN a stylish decorative plate from GRAYSHOTT POTTERY & CAFé BISTRO Did you know that you have a thriving pottery on your doorstep ? A pottery that provides ceramics for the restaurant trade as well as beautiful studio art for the home? Introducing Grayshott Pottery… “

Jaro: craftsman at work

Ausra and Julie cooking up a storm at Café Bistro

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e like hearing what people say when they find us for the first time”, says Ed Snell who runs the business with his team of 30. “People think we are going to be a small, dark, dusty shop before they come here and are shocked when they find we are quite the opposite!”

In fact, the pottery is a large business and visitor attraction, split into a number of striking areas where visitors are encouraged to linger: The Café Bistro and courtyard patio is managed by Ausra and her team, and is an excellent meeting point for a casual lunch or frothy cappuccino, serving many home-made treats.

The 4,000 sq foot Gift shop features the pottery’s own wares as well as traditional toys and jewellery and special presents for the ones you love. Sue, Dave, Jola and Caroline are on hand to help those in need of ‘inspiration’! And look out for Harry Potter, a large tabby cat, who has recently adopted the staff.

The Gallery and Viewing Area displays artist-led studio art as well as the newly acquired Dartington Brand. This is where ‘in-house’ artists, including Janna, Charlie and Marieka, may be seen painting, while craftsmen, Jaro or Mike expertly hand throw.

The Grayshott Stoneware side of Grayshott Pottery is run by Chris and Glenn – and is open for afternoon tours during weekdays. These tours are free. It is here in the factory that many High Street restaurant branded dishes and plates are born. The Pottery produces for the restaurant and pub trade, including eatery giants ZiZi, Ask and TV Chef ’s Jamie Oliver’s own restaurants in London and Oxford.

Visitor area - The pottery has just begun acting as a visitor point and this means that it has an increasing number of leaflets and booklets for many Surrey and Hants leisure attractions and places to go.

So, the next time you are hovering by the little brown signs on the A3 at Hindhead, simply follow them and discover Grayshott Pottery for yourself !

Grayshott Pottery, School Road, Grayshott, nr Hindhead, GU26 6LR, 01428 604 404, www.grayshottpottery.com

For your chance to WIN A beautiful hand painted plate straight from the studio at Grayshott Pottery, worth £100, just answer this simple question:

CONGRATULATIONS to Ray Sinclair, who is the lucky winner of a Level 1 Dulux Design makeover for a room of his choice.

Grayshott Pottery Competition Life Magazines Ltd, 22 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3Jl or email: info@lifemags.co.uk Terms and conditions Entries must be received by 10 July 2009. One entry per person. The winner will be decided by draw and announced in the August-September issue of Life in Haslemere.

The judges’ decision is final. No cash alternative is available. By entering this Competition you accept that your data can be passed to the sponsors, Grayshott Pottery. Employees of Life Magazines and associates of Grayshott Pottery are not allowed to submit entries.

“I am delighted,” he says.

“I think it would be nice to give the prize to my daughter. Thank you very much Life Magazines!”

Send your entries to:

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Ray lives in Waterlooville and is Director of an electrical company.

Although he enters our competitions regularly, this is his first win with Life in Haslemere.

Q. What is the name of Grayshott Pottery’s adopted cat?

Glenn, Chris and Ed: made to measure

CLOSING DATE 10 JULY 2009

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DIRECTORY

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

Health

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

Arts

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

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

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

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SPACES Young Parents Group 01428 723910 Visitor Information Centre 01428 645425 Women’s Royal Voluntary Service 01428 605498

Sports and Leisure Haslemere Bowls Club 01428 656431 Haslemere Cricket Club 01428 654459 www.haslemerecc.co.uk Haslemere Educational Museum 01428 642112 Haslemere Hockey Club Membership Secretary Peter Hall 07850 981304 Haslemere Karate Club Hasleway Community Centre 07876 577675 www.haslemerekarateclub.com Haslemere Lawn Tennis Club 01428 661486 Haslemere Recreation Association 01428 661486 Haslemere Rugby Club 07771530510 Haslemere Sub Aqua Club www.hsac259.co.uk Haslemere Swimming Club The Herons Leisure Centre, Kings Road, Haslemere, 01428 645006 admin@haslemereswimmingclub.org www.haslemereswimmingclub.co.uk Haslemere Youth Football 01428 656215 Nordic Walking and Outdoors Fitness 07950031538 www.fitterbyfar.co.uk Shottermill and Haslemere FC John 07770568793

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